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VIEWED FROM MY WINDOW Mr Tom
NOW & THEN Even more of the Market Place, Ringwood
August/September 2013 - Issue 77/78
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Denise lives locally in Ringwood and has spent 30 years offering Legal and Financial advice to clients throughout Hampshire and Dorset.
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Denise is a mature lady who understands the trials and issues today’s world brings to the family and the importance of getting the correct advice in order that we can protect ourselves in this ever changing world. With a family of three ages 17, 23 and 29 and a 90+ Mother-in-Law, protecting ourselves and those we love is very close to her own heart. She knows the major importance of getting estate planning correct and giving peace of mind for the future regardless of what life events take place.
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Clients worried about losing a huge chunk of their estate to Inheritance Tax. Clients are concerned, that if they died and their partner re-married, their own children may become dis-inherited with their money being inherited by the surviving partner’s new family instead!! With careful planning, these types of concerns can be reduced and often resolved thus ensuring more of what you have worked hard for goes to the people you genuinely want to benefit.
Recent enquiries, which we have dealt with have included: Clients who were frightened that they may lose a high proportion of their estate, including their home to Care costs-leaving practically nothing for their children.
Denise will be delighted to hear from you, and is offering an initial free consultation in the comfort of your own home or pop into Ringwood Library and meet her every Tuesday throughout August and September 10-12 noon and 3.30-6pm to say hello and ask your questions in a relaxed environment.
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Welcome I Dear Readers, ’m writing this on the edge of my seat and with baited breath as yesterday a baby Prince and the future King of England was born and we are yet to find out what his name is or even to catch a glimpse of him and his proud parents! So by the time this August mag is delivered, no doubt baby-mania will be sweeping the country with the poor little chap plastered over every newspaper, magazine, mug, tea towel and all the other myriad of must-have ‘souvenirs’ that will no doubt be produced! Despite all this hysteria we are all no doubt very pleased for the safe arrival of our future King and congratulations go to William, Kate and both proud families of course. Just in time for the Bisterne Scarecrow Festival and the
with best wishes,
August / September 2013
Contents Ringwood Carnival too! We find that cycling along the highways and byways of Bisterne around the Scarecrow route is a great way to spot them all in a pleasant couple of hours on a Sunday morning. Have a look at our What’s On pages for dates of these events and many others like the Bournemouth Air Festival and the Ellingham Show to name but a few. We are so lucky to have so many fantastic events so near to us over the summer - which of course makes it so difficult to choose which ones to visit first! Something for all tastes! Remember - in future when you need a job done or want to treat yourself AND help local businesses, look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ and save yourself time, fuel and most importantly at the moment - money!
Sue West
Editor
Business features Local Dorset Hospitals Inhouse South
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Local events and features Community News 4,21,24,30,36 Now & Then: Gibb & Nationwide, 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 Portrait of a Dorset Artist: Brian Freelander 25 What’s On locally 26,28
Feature articles Book Reviews: Seeing Double Mike’s Motors: RCZ = Radical, Cosseting, Zingy Gardening: Home Grown Herbs Beauty: Eat Yourself Beautiful Let’s Go Fly a Kite Tech Review: High Tech Holidays Helpful Hints for Hedgehogs Health: Feeling the Itch
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Information Advertising 23,38,46,48 Local Theatres, Concerts & the Arts 9 Useful Local Information 42 Useful Telephone Numbers 44 Local Business Directory 46
Puzzles General Knowledge Crossword Hidato Pictograms Currencies Quiz Word Ladder Wordsearch Puzzle Solutions
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New Presidents for Local Groups
rs Diana Marshall was recently installed as the new president of the Inner Wheel Club of Ferndown and attended the changeover meeting of the Rotary Club of Ferndown where not only was she appointed an honorary member of the club, but she witnessed the installation of her husband Chris Marshall as their new president. The last time a husband and wife team were dual presidents of the two clubs was in 1985 when Jim and Jean Barrington held these positions. Diana and Chris enjoy being part of the local community and look forward to their respective years in office.
Ferndown Inner Wheel Club
Wimborne and Ferndown Lions
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imborne and Ferndown Lions president Michael Zeck handed the presidency to Frank Forte at a very enjoyable club social evening which featured a buffet and no fewer than three quizzes. Michael was previously a Lion in Berlin ((and and also won the skittles competition). Frank is also the current welfare chairman. Michael in turn becomes the new Zone Chairman, taking over from Debbie Burnett. The photo shows Michael Zeck handing over to Frank Forte.
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ollowing a very successful year of leadership by Geoff Ridgeway, the Presidency of the Rotary Club of Ringwood was handed over at a function held at Greyfriars recently to Michael Lingam-Willgoss, (affectionately known as MLW), but also known as the ‘Voice of Ringwood’. MLW is well known for his commentating at Ringwood Carnival, the Christmas Eve event with Father Christmas, and various other local charitable events. If you feel you would like to become closer to the community of Ringwood, there are still a few vacancies for new members, male or female, and an approach should be made to Geoff Kynaston 01425 474 733 geoff@century21-uk.com
The Voice of Ringwood
Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions Club
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tephen Sherring was elected to the Presidency of the Ringwood and Fordingbridge Lions Club in June and has been an active member of the R & F Lions Club for the past 4 years. Bill Andrews was re-elected to serve as as the club secretary and the club’s vice-president will be Geoffrey Kay. Stephen says, “I am looking forward to leading various projects and continuing the Ringwood and Fordingbridge Lion Club’s commitment to serving the community.” The Ringwood and Fordingbridge Lions Club has 15 members and meets on every 2nd Thursday of the month at 8pm at the Elm Tree Inn, Hightown, Ringwood. Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved with the Ringwood and Fordingbridge Lions Club, please contact 0845 833 5819 or visit www.ringwoodandfordingbridgelions.org.uk.
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Gibb and Nationwide, Market Place, Ringwood
n the 18th century the house now Gibb Menswear was once another King’s College property described in 1768 as ‘one cottage now a good tenement containing 7 rooms on a floor facing the Market House’. 1910
Since the early 19th century the ground floor of this property has been used as a drapers and outfitters. Throughout the entire Victorian period a family named Barnes ran a drapery business there. During the 1850s the Barnes family also expanded into the
The same 1910 view in July 2013
three-storeyed house next door, which had previously been an ironmongers. By the early 20th century the Paxman family had acquired both these properties, continuing the same trade. The c1910 photograph shows the two shops side by side, with general drapery and millinery on the left, staffed by two elegantly dressed female sales assistants, and the men’s section on the right with the male assistants minding their impressive array of goods displayed outside. In the 1920s Francis Arthur Habbin took over the Paxman’s men’s shop, joined by his son Bill after the 2nd World War. Habbins continued as a popular male outfitters for the rest of the 20th century. This longrunning tradition of catering to the sartorial needs of the men of Ringwood is currently maintained by Gibb Menswear. By the mid 20th century the other shop on the eastern side had become the grocery International Stores as can be seen in the c1970 photograph. A few years later it became Nationwide Anglia building society, now just known as Nationwide.
July 2013 Copyright © Mary Baldwin
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Seeing Double Seeing Double In August we celebrate twinning. I’m not talking Swanage with Rudesheim…more Arnie and Danny De Vito. It’s Twins Festival Day on the fourth and we’ve managed to find some fantastic books that feature not one, but two great protagonists. The Girls
Lori Lansens
Rose and Ruby Darlen are conjoined twins who narrate their own story of what it’s like to quite literally grow up, together. Joined at their heads, Rose carries her smaller sister Ruby around on her hip. Set in a small town in Ontario, Canada, the Darlen twins give us a rare glimpse into their lives. Learning about how the two young women cope with the ordinary, while being very much an extraordinary pair makes for an amazing read.
I know This Much is True Wally Lamb
In an act of protest over war in the Middle East, paranoid schizophrenic Thomas Birdsey cuts off his hand in a public library. As Thomas decides not to reattach his hand, his twin brother, Dominick decides to help him escape the confines of his mental institution. The novel draws emotional parallels between the lives of the two twins and the internal struggles of the one ‘normal’ twin who certainly has more than his fair share of demons to contend with.
Twelfth Night
William Shakespeare
It all begins with a shipwreck and Viola, having been washed up on the coastline
of Illyria, believes that her twin brother Sebastian is lost to the tempestuous sea. Viola is rescued by a sea captain, disguises herself as a young man (as you do) and starts working for the Duke, Orsino who thinks he’s in love with Olivia. Viola acts as a gobetween to convey the Duke’s love for Olivia, who herself promptly falls in love with the disguised Viola. Meanwhile, Viola falls in love with Orsino. Confused? You should be. It has everything we’ve come to know and love about the Bard: mistaken identity, unrequited love, buffoons and a girl pretending she’s a boy.
Her Fearful Symmetry Audrey Niffenegger
Identical twins Julie and Valentina live in America but have just inherited a flat near Highgate Cemetery from their mum’s estranged twin sister, Elspeth. In fact, that’s the one stipulation of the will: that their mother is never allowed to cross the threshold of the apartment. The rift has never been explained and the girls are keen to find out why. It’s a strange and intriguing tale centring round not one but two sets of slightly ethereal twins.
Identical Elen Hopkins
Standing out when you’re an
identical twin is never going to be easy. 16 year olds Kaeleigh and Raeanne are both desperate for their parents’ attention but their father is a District Court Judge and mother’s running for Congress. So they both play their separate roles: one’s a goody two-shoes and the other’s a real rebel, hell-bent on self-destruction. Daddy’s little girls are growing up a little twisted and these two very different halves are both trying to work out how to be whole again….but not in a saccharine Atomic Kitten-type way.
The Memory Keeper’s Daughter Kim Edwards
It’s the mid-sixties and, during a freak Kentucky snowstorm, Norah Henry goes into labour. Her doctor husband delivers the healthy baby boy with the aid of a nurse, Caroline Gill. But there’s another little life following quickly behind him, a girl with Down’s syndrome. Dr David Henry tells his wife that she was stillborn and then instructs Caroline to take the baby to a mental institution. Instead, Caroline escapes with the baby and raises her as her own. The two twins grow up, not knowing of the other’s existence, until one night in a blizzard, numerous lives are turned upside down.
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Friday 23 August
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Tickets £4.50 per child.
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Big Band music from the libraries of Glen Miller; Count Basie; Duke Ellington and more....
Wednesday 28 August - 8pm
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Part of the Sting in the Tale festival
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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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ou never know quite return from its summer holiwhat you might see at days in France too! Blashford Lakes during late summer; but you are sure to see something! The summer’s fledglings boost bird numbers on the reserve and a few migrants will start moving through including many waders.
The long warm summer evenings are the perfect time for a spot of bat watching. Why not book on to our Night Watch on 20th September for the opportunity to listen in to their secret world. We will be going for a short walk using bat detectors to pick up the high pitch clicking sounds they use to navigate their Green Sandpiper The green sandpiper is one of way round in the dark. We are the waders that you are likely currently running some bat to see with a few choosing to There is nothing quite like surveys to learn more about stay with us for winter. It is camping in the great out- the species we have on the the best time of year to spot doors to get back to your wild reserve. a kingfisher as there are more side! This summer we will be running a special family event setting up camp for the day at Blashford Lakes, building shelters, lighting camp fires and cooking over the open fire. The Wild in the Woods day on 17th August is a brilliant way to reconnect with nature and learn some new skills together as a family, please note booking is essential so please phone to book your place. If this doesn’t sound like your ideal day out but you know your children would love it then why not book them on to one of our Wild in the Woods ‘Dangerous Days Out’ in the Kingfisher summer holidays! Camping is great for all ages and even The Blashford Lakes Project birds about to see and they our toddler group, the Wildlife is a partnership between often pick a favourite perch to Tots will be having a half day Sembcorp Bournemouth practice their adult life skills. of camping fun during their Water, New Forest District Osprey are a lucky spot as September session. Council and Wessex Water. they begin to fly south back The reserve is managed by to Africa and sometimes juHampshire & Isle of Wight veniles choose to stop off for Wildlife Trust, a charity that a couple of weeks for a spot aims to protect local wildlife of fishing. Numbers of hirundand inspire people. ines are likely to rise as they gather together to feed before For information on upcoming they head off on their journey events visit our website: south so look out for large www.hiwwt.org.uk or phone: number of martins, swallows 01425 472760. For up-toand swifts flying over the date wildlife information visit lakes. It is at this time of year our blog: Great White Egret blashfordlakes.wordpress.com. that the great white egret will Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Protecting wildlife. Inspiring people.
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Roundabout Coffee Time General Knowledge Crossword
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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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Mr Tom
wonder how many stray, abandoned or feral cats and kittens try to attract attention from the nearest home in the hope of being taken in or at least beg a free meal? Perhaps it is because we sit in the dark and have lights on outside the window that we see them when they come to us. A male cat we now call Mr Tom appeared from behind a large flower pot on Handsome the patio in front of Mr Tom the big window and seemed in some distress, very thin and with pleading eyes. He did not have to ask again, we were soon out there with a plate of food which was devoured in double quick time. He would not stay close whilst we were there, but came back as soon as we had left. One bowl of food was not enough, he needed more and it took four bowls of food before he was satisfied.
He had great difficulty with his breathing and eating and the Vet gave him suitable medication and then we kept him in the large cage we use for this purpose, but when his health returned we let him go. He was not a cuddly cat, he needed his freedom, but he decided he would not go far and with many boxes to sleep in and other facilities available on the patio, such as a little conservatory where the outdoor cats can soak up the sun, he has chosen to remain with us. Mr Tom soon made friends with another feral cat we call Jasper and they became inseparable, always together on a bench, in a box, walking together, cuddling and sleeping together or just resting side by side. It was lovely to see them.
His nightly visits continued and armed with a plate of food we tried to stroke him. It took some time before he allowed such privileges, but gradually you could see the weight was returning on him and he seemed very eager and waited patiently for us to come out with his large dinner. He only came once a day and always after dark.
Unfortunately it was not long before his breathing problems returned, so back to the Vet and Mr Tom had to undergo a washout of his sinuses which removed a lot of mucus and puss from infected and swollen tissues, but after treatment, and a recommendation from the Vet that he should be kept in, he is now part of the family living in the house.
Christmas Eve in this particular year, he just disappeared and we did not see him again until April. Where he had been we had no idea. Maybe he belonged to someone and went back home, but he was now thinner than we had seen him before and we felt we had to get him to the Vet for a check up. He had been neutered, so maybe he had belonged to someone else, but now he was in a bad way and he needed our help.
The full story and many more are in the book “Viewed From My Window” by Patricia Oliver price £10 + £1.75 p&p. For more details, contact Patricia on 01202 826244. All proceeds go towards the Veterinary and Welfare needs of the 16 feral cats currently in her care.
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rankfurt Motor Show 2007. The motoring press gathered in force to look at new innovation, stand by stand. Peugeot revealed their unique RCZ Concept Car to much adulation, everybody’s attention. This concept was intended to showcase their ability to design a radically sporty style with a proven economical chassis. Feedback enabled a somewhat surprised Peugeot to decide to put the car into production, maintaining almost every detail of the show concept. Three years after series production commenced, minor frontal changes and equipment upgrades are keeping the attention of everybody interested in cars. Visually the body design is highly individual, bold and aggressive, instantly recognisable and admired on the street by passersby. The wide and low stance with a short bonnet and long shapely tail are strong visual identifiers, as is the sweeping ‘doublebubble’ cabin roof outlined with contrasting roof edge arches and fulsome rear wheel arches sporting very large, distinctive wheels. Overall it is an unusual wind-cheating shape to instantly love - or loathe. Inside, a 2 + 2 (occasional) seat layout is showed off with impressive design, materials and detail-
RCZ = Radical, Cosseting, Zingy. ing while retaining the Peugeot family DNA. Mechanically it borrows from the excellent 308 series the engines, transmissions and running gear featuring small petrol and diesel engines yielding leading-edge economy and high performance.
sel - liberal use of the loud pedal brings an interesting ‘bark’ from the exhaust, a surprise with a diesel but very pleasant. Brakes are extremely powerful and fadefree with switchable stability control. This car is light with a low centre of gravity and very grippy large tyres so it is very easy to cover ground securely and very rapidly. The diesel has faultless town behaviour, although the high gearing demands 3rd or 4th gear. Naturally the suspension is biased towards ‘sporty’ without being painful.
My car combined the top ‘GT’ specification with the classleading 2-litre diesel producing 163bhp and driving a conventional 6-speed close-ratio gearbox. Opening the door I was treated to the upmarket smell of supple leather, electrically adjustable heated seats and a very classylooking leather-trimmed facia with a vast array of instruments, controls and a large-screen satnav. Having adjusted the seat and wheel to suit my comfort, the small leathertrimmed steering wheel was thankfully free of annoying buttons, all the important controls being on handy stalks behind the wheel. This is a loveable car with its This car is very well equipped looks, superb driving qualities and supremely comfortable. and fuel consumption during my test ranging between 48 and 59 Fire it up and a distant, very mpg on any journey – an incredpleasant deep throb endures. ible achievement considering The steering is quick and pre- what is on offer. Its only obvious cise, the gearchange short and competitor is the rather ageing feels precision-machined, it even and dull Audi TT, otherwise it’s has a ‘real’ handbrake. Placing cars such as the VW Golf, Ford the car accurately is not so easy Focus ST, the ugly BMW ‘1’ or a with a wide track and plenty of small and inadequate Mercedes bodywork to be seen – particu- – cars simply not in the same larly the rear wings which loom class. There is also a choice of prominently in the door mirrors. 1.6 petrol engines ranging from This is a car in which it would an adequate 120bhp to a stormbe easy to scuff the wheels ing 260bhp turbo, with opportunion kerbstones. Acceleration ties to customise your car exteris excellent at any speed and nally including decals, wheels in any gear with huge torque and colour schemes. from the powerful 2-litre die- A brilliant car!
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Home Grown Herbs by Pippa Greenwood
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here’s a really reliable, easy, low-cost and loweffort way to add some zing to your meals; home-grown herbs. Many herbs are simple to raise from seed and if you start sowing now you should be able to have a plentiful supply of fresh, tasty herbs to add to salads, sandwiches, stews and stirfries for months to come. All you need to is a sunny window sill or balcony, or a well-drained, sunny spot in your garden. First, find some good quality multi-purpose compost, your chosen herb seeds and some pots. Good-quality compost is well worth the little bit extra you need to pay. The style of pot is up to you – you may want to choose a classic Mediterranean one, or perhaps a good-looking plastic planter for longevity and light-weight characteristics. Remember that plenty of drainage is essential, and that the smaller herbs do not need a deep root run, so there’s no need for a very tall planter or pot. It’s best to grow each type of herb in its own individual pot, so buy a selection of pots with a minimum diameter of 8cm. Once you have your pot to hand, put a broken flower pot
or other drainage material in the base and then fill with good quality compost to within 1cm of the rim of the pot and firm it down, not too aggressively, but enough to ensure that there’s no subsidence later on. With large seeds such as coriander, position the seeds evenly on the compost surface. Sprinkle smaller seed thinly. The seeds need to be covered with compost so use your finger or a dibber to gently press the seed in to the very surface of the compost and then drizzle more compost on top to the depth stated on the packet of seed. Water the compost thoroughly either from above using a watering can with rose attached, or by standing the pot in a saucer of water for a few minutes until the compost surface is just moist. The seeds generally germinate quite quickly and often within just a week or two you’ll have lots of tiny herbs. Once the herbs are up and growing strongly you can start to harvest them. Use sharp scissors or a sharp knife to cut off what you need; this way you’ll minimise damage to the growing plants and so help to keep them cropping for longer. As long as you keep the pots adequately watered, ideally by
watering from the base, they should last for several weeks or months but make sure that the compost is not too wet or else your herb pots won’t last long. If you find that you’re not eating them fast enough, store some for later use. Ice cubes give you a really great freshherb taste off-season. Just half fill ice-cube tray sections with water. Add chopped fresh herbs to each section and top up with water. Label the tray as they can be difficult to identify. You can then simply pop them whole into stews and casseroles as and when you need them.
Top herbs that grow well from seed: There are lots of herbs which do very well in pots when sown from seed. Some of my favourites include Italian or Genovese basil, lemon basil, chervil, Coriander ‘Cilantro’ for leaves, flat-leaved parsley, Ainse, Thai basil, chervil, chives, fennel, garlic chives.
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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
RINGWOOD ROTARY CLUB
RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE FOOTPATH SOCIETY
GREYFRIARS BRIDGE CLUB
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 Meet at Greyfriars Wednesday pm for Rubber Bridge (1.30pm) and Friday eves for Duplicate Bridge (6.45pm). New members & visitors welcome. Sue 01425 478920 or Ray 01425 477335
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMENS SECTION
Join us to maintain footpaths and enjoy organised walks, social activities and winter evening meetings. Membership Secretary: 01425 838534 www.rffs.org.uk
Meets Monday evenings at Original White Hart, High St., Ringwood ,BH24 1AW. Teams in Bournemouth & Southampton Leagues Contact : darrellsturmey@bt.com 07730 901 961
BRAESIDE BOWLING CLUB
Meet at Greyfriars on 3rd Monday each month at 7pm. Minibus available for Ringwood area. New members & Visitors welcome - no need to have served in Armed Forces. Contact Jane Mansi 01202 572183 or Jean Webley 01425 489085
Braeside Road St Leonards. A bowling club for ALL - participating in the Leagues, Friendlies & Internal competitions. Club sessions Mon & Fri afternoons. Beginners and established players welcome Secretary David Brooks 01425 478862
AVON VALLEY ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
RINGWOOD FLORAL DECORATION SOCIETY
Meet at The Ann Rose Hall, Greyfriars, Ringwood 1st Wednesday each month at 7.30pm,September to May. www.avas.org.uk. Contact Mark Vincent 01425 473677 / Bill Atkinson 01722 326978
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
WESSEX SUGARCRAFTERS
Meet 3rd Monday each month at 7pm at Radnor Hall, Bodenham. New members & visitors very welcome. £5 inc refreshments. Info: Pat Jones 01258 452510 Doreen Simkins 01425 652085
BRAESIDE BRIDGE CLUB
Duplicate Bridge played on Tuesday evenings 6.45 to 10pm at All Saints Church Hall, St Leonards. New members and visitors welcome. Mrs Marion Paris 01425 478241 or Jim Jackson 01425 461661
FORDINGBRIDGE CHORAL SOCIETY
Meet at Greyfriars Community Centre on the last Thursday of the month at 2.00pm for 2.15pm. New members and visitors welcome. Contact Jenny Davies 07885 876 980
RINGWOOD UNITARIANS
New group exploring and celebrating matters of spirituality, faith and conscience, asking you not telling you your faith. http://ringwoodunitarians.blogspot.co.uk or 07899 730181
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.
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
THE RINGWOOD AND BURLEY BAND
Practice evening, each Friday at 8pm - 10pm. Ebenezer Hall, Greyfriars, Ringwood. NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Mrs. Christine Harris: 07742 636662 christineband@btinternet.com
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 Meet on the 1st Monday each month, except January & August, at St office@longwatertaichi.co.uk. 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, THE FORDINGBRIDGE SOCIETY Organised functions. Entertainment Licence for 100 people. Join us and discover how to enjoy learning about the town & making Hire charges are from £5 per hour. Call: 01425 476703 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. CERCLE AMICAL DE RINGWOOD Ives Village Hall, Braeside Road. A gentle sport suitable for ladies as Meet at Anne Rose Hall, Greyfriars Community Centre well as men. Ring George on 01425-489833 / 07831224945 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 FORDINGBRIDGE & DISTRICT U3A at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. New members & visitors welcome Every 3rd Wednesday 2-4pm Fordingbridge Town Hall. Membership and programme details 01425 471348 Members also join activity groups according to interest. Info at u3asites.org.uk/ fordingbridge , TRADITIONAL AIKIDO CLUB Hyde, Fordingbridge Info packs in Fordingbridge library, or come to a meeting (£2 guest) Thursday 8 - 10.30pm, Sat 9-1pm. Also Salisbury Tues eve - Sun am. Physical and spiritual development. Self defence and weapons training. Peter Woollett (memb. Sec) 01425 655490 20 yrs exp. 4th dan Qualified instructor. All ages. RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE TALKING NEWS Contact John 01425 655194 www.takemusu.co.uk 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
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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
We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month (except July & August) at 11am in St Francis Church Hall, Beatrice Road, Salisbury, SP1 3PN. Contact 01722 780683 Visitors welcome Entrance £5.00 WMore overleaf
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
Greyfriars News
Volunteer drivers with their own cars wanted
Greyfriars has a club called the Young at Heart which meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursday afternoon of every month and is looking for more volunteers who would kindly collect and return elderly folk to and from Greyfriars in their own cars. They would need to collect their passengers in time to deliver them to Greyfriars between 2.00 pm and 2.15 pm for the afternoon’s entertainment followed by tea. From approximately 4.00 pm they should be ready to be taken back to their homes again.Money for petrol may be claimed.
Wednesday Book Shop sales outside Greyfriars
We now have Wednesday book sales from our stock in Wyn’s Book shop held outside on dry Wednesday mornings; 8.30 – 12 noon at Greyfriars. There is a great selection of books available and the book shop is open at the same time as the Greyfriars’ office: 8.30 am – 5 pm and Saturday am.
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Beauty Eat Yourself Beautiful
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ou might think that the secret to beautiful skin lies inside an expensive pot of ‘miracle cream’, but you’d be wrong. That’s because the key to achieving a young, glowing, healthy complexion is far simpler and much cheaper and it works just as well for your hair and nails too. It’s all about eating the correct food, getting the right vitamins and nutrients and stocking up on the super foods that are guaranteed to boost your beauty the natural way. So, instead of heading to the nearest beauty counter, take a trip to the supermarket instead and start eating your way to flawless skin, shiny hair and long nails. Foods that are rich in vitamin C help the production of collagen which strengthens the capillaries that feed your skin. So, start munching your way through plenty of delicious blueberries, strawberries, oranges, kiwi fruits and blackberries. Omega-3 benefits the skin by boosting hydration, regulating oil production and delaying ageing of the skin. Find it in oily fish, like mackerel, herring, salmon, anchovies, and tuna. Vitamin E-rich foods are essential for healthy skin. Try snacking on hazel nuts, brazil nuts, walnuts and seeds to get your quota. Avocados are renowned for their beauty benefits; thanks to their high nutritional value, they’re also a good source of vitamin E. Eating eggs, leafy green vegetables, carrots and liver
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as well as drinking milk are good ways to increase levels of vitamin A, which helps the skin to rebuild tissue. It’s a key vitamin in the fight against ageing as it can aid in keeping lines, wrinkles and dull skin at bay. Pumpkin seeds, sardines and oysters keep skin supple and soft because they are rich in zinc, so make sure you include them in your diet too. Sulphur can be found in garlic and onions and helps the skin stay smooth. Iron is useful for improving skin tone, so try to nibble on sesame seeds and dried apricots throughout the day. Keep skin completely clear by staying thoroughly hydrated. Most of us foolishly think that cups of tea and coffee count they don’t. It’s really important to drink eight glasses of water to make a difference to your complexion. In fact, you should limit your tea and coffee intake, and remember that some fizzy drinks are loaded with caffeine too. Remove all processed and junk foods which are high in fat, salt, sugars and calories from your diet as much as you can. Apart from being no good for your overall health, poor foods make your complexion appear dull and lifeless. They contain little in the way of protein, vitamins or minerals,
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and so add nothing positive to your diet. Smoking and drinking are one of the biggest factors in losing your youthful look, so quit the cigarettes, and try to keep alcohol consumption to a minimum. It really doesn’t take long to start reaping the rewards of a healthy change in your diet and lifestyle. Your body will be thanking you for making the changes that result in you looking beautiful. The nutrients, vitamins and minerals that you need for healthy skin, glossy hair and strong nails are essential for the health of the rest of your body too. You’ll feel fantastic as well as look great!
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Young singers perform opera
he youthful voices of the Avon Valley Youth Choir Soloists will perform the short opera, Dido and Aeneas, as well as some other arias and duets this summer. The singers, aged 17-22, will put on an evening of entertainment on Saturday 31st August 2013 in the beautiful setting of St Mary’s Church, Fordingbridge. The audience are invited to arrive from 6 p.m. to picnic in the churchyard with the performance beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is entirely free and we will make a retiring collection in aid of the upkeep of the Church.
Emma Kirkby Concert at Somerley House for the Hyde Church Centre Appeal
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fund-raising concert for the recently launched Hyde Church Centre Appeal was held at Somerley House by kind permission of Lord and Lady Somerton. The famous soprano Dame Emma Kirkby and lutenist Jakob Lindberg performed to the sell out audience of 180 in the Somerley House picture gallery which provided the perfect setting to listen to their repertoire of 17th century music. Everyone was able to visualise the early English music of John Dowland
“Don’t fantasise! Get a job in a call centre” Samantha Stevens remembers being told at school. But that’s not what Samantha wanted to do ... she wanted to perform. And now her dream is coming true with her own production at the Barrington Theatre: Samantha Sings The Shows. “I never fancied X-factor or The Voice,” she says, “I always believed that hard work from the ground up would see me
and Henry Purcell being performed by their contemporaries. A champagne and canapé reception during the interval provided a rare opportunity for visitors to view a superb art collection in the gallery and see a little more of the beautiful 18th century house. Also on view were the plans for the proposed new Centre to adjoin the Church of the Holy Ascension, Hyde. After the concert Dame Emma and Jakob stayed to meet guests and sign CDs and programmes.
through”. Samantha started young; singing at home (all the time and very loud, according to her Mum!) she sang at school and with the Poulner Players. In their Christmas panto the Southern Evening Echo described her performance as “effervescent”. Next came professional vocal coaching ... then Open Mic nights ... then guesting with a Frank Sinatra tribute show and now, at last, her own full-on show.
Sam sings!
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Portrait of a Dorset Artist Artist Brian Freelander first visited Poole when he was a baby and in 2005 he relocated back to the borough.
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orn in Southend, he spent the first two years of his life living with his grandparents in Parkstone Avenue, Poole. “But my nan had a bad heart and she could not continue to look after me,” recalls Brian, who now lives in Winifred Road, Poole. “My uncle adopted me and I moved to Bethnal Green, London.” In 1987 Brian’s career as a designer in the architectural and graphics professions saw him achieve acceptance as a fellow of the Society of Architectural Illustrators. He lived in Hackney and then Romford but all the while there was a longing to return to Poole. “I always used to spend the Easter and summer holidays with my grandparents and loved the freedom down here; I used to swim in the sea. It was a complete contrast to the drag of London. Poole always felt like home to me.” “My wife and I had kept saying we would make the move but one thing or another prevented us from doing so. Our youngest, a keen footballer, was in Charlton Athletic Youth Academy from the age of nine but when he was released there was nothing holding us back. We’re glad we did it. I love the area; it’s the draw of the harbour, which inspires much of my work.” Brian produces between 15 or 20 paintings a year although this has increased over the last three months because of forthcoming exhibitions. From August, for three months, his work is being exhibited in Barclays House, Poole and then later in the year he is participating in the Creative Coverage group exhibition at Moors Valley Country Park. He is influenced by Edward Seago, Rowland Hilder, JMW Turner and Russell Flint, and Leonardo da Vinci. www.freelanderart.com
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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 The Alan James Band - The new forest Jazz Club, Adm £7. Bar is provided.
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Peter Oxley and Nick Meier Duo - Tickets £8.00
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By-Gone days. Country Show with the accent on nostalgia. Spitfire Display,stalls,crafts, vintage machine,steam engines. Burley Village Show. Dog show, pony rides, tractor display, crafts, stalls, classic cars, games & refreshments. Adults £1, U12 Free 80s/90s Club Music Revival Night with DJ Del Storey. £6 - including some nibbles River Dipping! Bring your wellies for a splash in the Dockens Water river and discover the fish and other wildlife that lives there. We’ll supply the nets and expertise for fantastic family freshwater fun! Suggested donation £3 per person. Booking Essential.
Place See P.9 for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET. 01425 470721 The Ringwood Meeting House, BH24 1EY -Tel secretary 01425 476188 Ringwood Meeting House BH24 1EY - 01425 476324 Brooklands Farm, South Gorley. Nr Ringwood. 01425 652499 Manor Park, Burley The Hub, Verwood*
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 For6, 15, 20 10.30am - 12.30pm Nuts about Nature: Family event. £2.00 per child, est, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Aug & 1pm - 3pm adults free. All ages, children must be accompanied Ringwood, BH24 2ET. 01425 470721 Greyfriars Hall, 44 Christchurch 45th Summer Exhibition of Ringwood Art Society. - 4.45pm 8 - 26 Aug 10am Road, Ringwood BH24 1DW. David Wheelchair access. Free entry. (Sun 1pm - 5pm) Lowe 01425 482602 www.ringwoodartsociety.org (gates open Open air theatre - As You Like It. Adult £14.50, Child Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, Thurs 8 Aug 7.30pm 6.30pm) BH21 4EA. Box office 0844 249 1895 £8 (Plus booking fee) Fishermans Haunt, Salisbury Road, Thu 8, 15, Tony Robinson's Chicago Jazz Aces. Food and drink Winkton, Christchurch, BH23 7AS. 8.30pm 22, 29 Aug with full table service available. Free admission. (Bookings for food 01202 477283) Somerley Park, Near Ringwood Ringwood & Burley Band performing at Sat 10 Aug All Day Hampshire BH24 3PL The Ellingham Show Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Society annually presents a local traditional country show and a guar- Somerley Park, Near Ringwood Sat 10 Aug All Day anteed family day out. Single £10, Couple £18, Fam- Hampshire BH24 3PL ily £20, VP £16, Children Free, Parking Free 10k twilight walk, picnic and entertainment to raise Beaulieu Motor Museum, Hampshire, Sat 10 Aug 6pm - 10pm SO42 7ZN. 0845 052 4184 money for Marie Curie Nurses in Hampshire Breamore House, Nr. Fordingbridge, Sun 11 Aug 10 am - 3 pm Car Boot Sale Hampshire. SP6 2DF. 01725 512858 Edmondsham Forest School, EdAdventure in the Woods. Whole days spent in the 14, 15, 21, mondsham, BH21 5RE (between Verwoods, campfire cooking, walks and picnics, nature 8.45am - 4.15pm 22, 28, 29 wood and Cranborne). Kirsteen crafts etc. For ages 3-8. £25 per day (inc. food) and Aug McCormick 01725 517807 £20 for siblings. To book please contact Michelle on Family Pond Dip. Family fun discovering the wonder- 01425 472760 or BlashfordWed 14 Aug 10.30am - 12noon ful wildlife lurking in the weedy depths of the Blash- Lakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashford pond.Suggested donation £3 per person. Book- ford Lakes Education Centre, ing Essential. Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ Thu 15 Aug _ Beacon Hotel, Bournemouth The Beatles and Bournemouth Exhibition onwards Tue 6 Aug
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Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents -Dave Moorwood's Rascals of Rhythm. Tickets £8 on door at 7pm Tickets £10 In Advance Only. Numbers Limited. Meals available in the restaurant or Jazz room. Summer festival at The Furlong. FREE entry. Live music from Three Penny Bit, sausage & cider tasting, donkeys and much more!
The Ringwood Meeting House, Ringwood, BH24 1EY - 01425476324 The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Verwood BH31 7PD. Geoff 07798721405 or Derek 01202 820096.
The Furlong shopping centre, Ringwood. Find out more at www.thefurlong.co.uk To book please contact Michelle on Wild in the Woods! Great outdoor family fun learning 01425 472760 or Blashfordbasic bushcraft skills - build a shelter, light a fire, Lakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashbake some bread and take away a souvenir! Sugford Lakes Education Centre, gested donation £6 per person. Booking Essential. Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ Sopley, Ringwood, Hants Ringwood & Burley Band performing at Sopley Juiced Festival. A wealth of creative and adventur- Leeson House, near Swanage, Dorous activities to try. Sister-outdoor education centre set. www.dorsetforyou.com/juiced to the Ancient Technology Centre. High Designs Craft Fair as part of Hampshire Open Woodgreen Village Hall, Hale Rd, Studios. Incl silk painting, scarves, cards, handbags, Woodgreen, Fordingbridge, Hants. jewellery, dichroic glass & woodworked items. All SP62AU. Sheena 01425 475327 crafts handmade by a group of local craftspeople. Bisterne Scarecrow Festival: Maps from Texaco Ga- Bisterne, Nr Ringwood rage, Tyrrell's Ford Country Inn
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William Shakespeare's 'Comedy of Errors' Rain or Shine Theatre return to perform their take on this classic Shakespeare play. Adults £13.50, Conc £11.50, Child £8 STORYTELLING: with Michael O'Leary and Nadia Calipa: a firebird, a wolf and a deep, dark wood - £10 adults / £5 children (8+ years) John Maddocks Jazzmen play lively Traditional Jazz. Meals available in the hotel restaurant prior to the Jazz in the Function Room. Verwood Rotary Club's - Rustic Fayre. Relate's Rustic Bake Off, Classic cars, steam display, stalls, arena, car boot sale etc.Entry for bake off on http:// www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php? PgID=298711&ClubID=1659 Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society presents Michael McAnneny. Visitors £5, Members £3. Great Dorset Steam Fair. Steam engine exhibits, vintage vehicles, heavy shire horses and rural crafts. Working rural displays on a 500-acre site including old time steam funfair. Bournemouth Air Festival.
Pocket Orchestra - Hot jazz, blues, ragtime and Doors open at 7.15 FB popular 1920/30's and earlier music. Tickets £7.00 Time for Tea party for all the family at The Furlong 2pm - 5pm to celebrate Julia’s House 10th birthday. Donations will go to the Julia’s House children’s hospice. Samantha Sings The Shows" ... come along and be 7.30pm entertained by Samantha Stevens singing showtunes from classic stage & screen musicals
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Haunt, Salisbury Road, Tony Robinson's Chicago Jazz Aces. Food and drink Fishermans Winkton, Christchurch, BH23 7AS. with full table service available. Free admission. (Bookings for food 01202 477283) Illustrated Talk - Wildlife of a Working Forest. A re- Moors Valley Country Park and For6.30pm - 8pm laxed and informative talk by professional wildlife est, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr and landscape photographer Mike Read. £4.00 pp Ringwood, BH24 2ET. 01425 470721 East Dorset NT Association Talk by Rob Rhodes 'A 7pm for 7.30pm The Barrington Centre*, Ferndown. Postcard from West Dorset' - 01202 855001 Boveridge Park Gardens, Cranborne, 6.30pm "Hors Piste" - French Acrobatic troupe Dorset. Sue Shewell 01725 517883 Forest School Club - Mornings spent in the woods Edmondsham Forest School, Edfor children from 5-9 years of age. Nature crafts, mondsham, BH21 5RE (between Ver10am - 12.30pm walks, den building, campfire cooking etc. wood and Cranborne). Kirsteen £60 for 6 weeks McCormick 01725 517807 Free Folk theatre by Forest Forge Theatre Company. Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, This imaginative production brings together 5 char7.30pm Ringwood BH24 1DW. acters, each struggling to be free to fulfill their own www.forestforge.co.uk desires in the atmospheric setting of the New Forest. One Day only 10am Stationary Engine display (outside) and Model The Ringwood Meeting House, Ring- 4pm Steam Engine - indoor exhibition - Free Admission wood, BH24 1EY - 01425476324 Trinity Centre, Ringwood. Tickets at CONCERT A programme of classical favourites for Afternoon Greyfriars 01425 472613 everyone, young and old. The Ringwood Meeting House, RingDoors open at 7pm Glen Ross and the Creeks - Local Folk band wood, BH24 1EY - 01425476324 Tickets £7.00 Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents -New Orleans The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Heat. Tickets £8 on door at 7pm 8pm - 11pm. Verwood BH31 7PD. Geoff Tickets £10 In Advance Only. Numbers Limited. 07798721405 or Derek 01202 820096. Meals available in the restaurant or Jazz room. Ringwood Carnival. Festival of fun for all the family Ringwood town centre & The Bickerwith Afternoon & Torchlight Procession, Fair, Live ley. www.ringwoodcarnival.org Bands, Trade Stands, charity/community stalls & Firework Display- Free Ancient Technology Centre, Damer10am - 4pm daily Roman Open Weekend £5 for adults / £2.50 for chil- ham Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 dren (4-16 years, with under 4's free) Pay on door 5RP tel. 01725 517618 John Maddocks Jazzmen play lively Traditional Jazz. St Leonards Hotel, on the A31 west of Ringwood. Tony 01202 701295 Meals available in the hotel restaurant prior to the £7 per person, booking advisable. Jazz in the Function Room. United Reformed Church, F'bridge. Avon Valley Concerts presents 7.45pm Tickets-Greyfriars 01425 472613 or The Royal String Quartet at www.avonvalleyconcerts.com The Ringwood Meeting House, RingDoors open at 7.15 GOJO Concert - Tickets £8.00 wood, BH24 1EY - 01425476324 8.30pm
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Let’s Go Fly a Kite
By Catherine Ryan
If you’re looking for a fun, easy and inexpensive hobby this summer, why not consider kite flying? Not only will it mean that you’ll be spending more time outdoors in the sunshine, it’s a great way to meet new people as there are at least a dozen kite festivals a month in the summer all over the country (www.kitecalendar.co.uk).
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e have two Chinese philosophers to thank for the invention of the kite more than 2000 years ago, who used readily available silk and bamboo, although legend suggests that a Chinese farmer beat them to it by tying a string to his hat to keep it from blowing away. The first kites were generally rectangular and flat rather than bowed and were often decorated with symbols and pictures as well as whistles and strings. They had a number of uses including communication in military operations as well as testing wind speeds, measuring distances and even lifting men. Kite flying was then spread to Japan by Buddhist monks, onto India where they were used as ‘fighter kites’ in specific festivals and to Polynesia, by this time made from cloth and wood and used in religious ceremonies. It was the famous traveller of the 13th century, Marco Polo, who first brought stories of kites to Europe but it wasn’t for another 300 years that kites were regularly brought back by sailors, returning from Japan and Malaysia. Eventually, scientists and researchers began to realise their potential for experiments – Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Wilson and Thomas-François Dalibard used kites to learn more about wind and the weather whilst Alexander Graham Bell and the Wright Brothers used them to aid in the development of aeroplanes. In World I and II, kites were used for observation and signalling. Nowadays, their use is mainly recreational. Kites are stronger, lighter and more colourfully decorated than ever before. So, how do you become an expert kite flyer? 1) Learn the best wind conditions - most experienced fliers suggest between 5 – 25 miles per hour which means plants and leaves will be moving but not blowing about furiously. A flag or windsock is a useful guide. 2) Find a clear, open area such as a field or park – the bigger the space, the more line you can let out and the more fun you’ll have moving your kite across the sky. Make sure that
you stay away from roads, power lines and airports and never fly in rain or lightning. 3) Lay out the kite and lines on the ground before you start - check all connectors and bridles and make sure there are no knots or tangles. Ensure you have around 20 to 35 metres of line and that they’re the same length on both sides. 4) Launch by stepping backwards and pulling both handles to your side and control the kite by pulling the lines – left will make the stunter turn left and vice versa, whilst holding them even will fly straight. 5) Be careful of other people – if you do tangle lines, walk slowly with the other flier to slide the tangle down the line of the kite where it can be more easily unwrapped. You can spend as little as a few pounds on a kite or if the budget allows, as much as a couple the of hundred. Who that eans w o ’m kn knows? With a at you lying ple little practice, you Did ‘kite-fing peo n so th e y a l l l s e might develop a e p a phr act of t ea or what th new talent this id ‘the ut an ind outt’ summer. abo can f bout i you think a
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The Calendar Girls and Boys of Ringwood
“Thank you everyone who supported last year’s Ringwood Calendar”, said Dr. Geoffrey Ridgway OBE MD, Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Ringwood, (pictured on the left), “last year Ringwood School raised £1200 towards the school’s charities, matched by another £1200 by Rotary towards Rotary charities”. The occasion was the presentation that took place in early July at Ringwood School in front of budding photographers and parents, all eagerly awaiting the results of the new competition for next year’s calendar. “The standard
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this year has been even higher and more creative than last with some very artistic talent”, continued Dr. Ridgway, “and thanks to the encouragement and influence of the Course Leader of Photography, Stuart Fielder, (pictured on the right), we can now announce the winners and the names of whose photograph will be associated with each month from the record 380 entries submitted this year.” Among the winners were:Emily Pollitt Y12, Sophie Sparrow Y12, Mark Kendrick Y13, Katie Laurilla Y13, Jaymie Devereux Y12, Charlotte Beal Y13, Hannah Rackley Y13, Georgia Stickley Y9, Mark Skeates Y9. Winning entries also included a number of German students, now returned home: Frauke Duesterdick - from Gotha, and Lisa Lorbeer from Briesen
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oyles Court School near Ringwood is expanding intake and offering additional scholarships in Years 9 and 10. This is to promote a new academically focussed higher ability stream, as part of the 3-16 co-educational day and boarding schools Stretching the More Able strategy. During the latest inspection of Moyles Court, where class sizes average 15 pupils, it was noted… “The school provides well for more able, gifted and talented pupils...” “In 2012, 37% of the grades awarded were at A or A*. This level of attainment indicates that pupils make good progress from their starting points, at whichever stage they join the school.” (Inspection report, November 2012.) Moyles Court also has an excellent reputation for helping children with mild-moderate learning difficulties:
“The teaching of pupils with SEND in small groups or individually, throughout the day and across the school, offers excellent support to underpin their work in the classroom. As a result, these groups make good progress.” (Inspection report, November 2012.) International GCSEs (IGCSEs) are being offered from September 2013 as a reliable alternative to the governments wholesale changes to the examinations system. The school has recently completed expansion and improvement of its all-weather tennis courts, netball courts and five-a-side soccer pitches. A building project during summer 2013 provides brand new reception and entrance facilities. Free after school clubs running to 5.15pm complete an excellent package for families.
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If you are not helped by the traditional answers about community, compassion, and what life’s all about, perhaps you instead need to find people who keep playing with and celebrating the questions.
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High Tech Holidays Have a very happy holiday with some high-tech help without the weight or price, but it’s still quite expensive at £269; an iPod touch does much the same thing in a smaller case for half the price, or a quarter of the price if you’re buying used. If you prefer Android tablets Google’s Nexus is a good buy at £159. All of these devices can run apps, and you can copy video from your computer or buy or rent videos
shirt or blouse around, folding it and clipping it shut to protect your shirt from creasing. How attractive it is depends on how much you hate ironing: a travel iron will set you back around £10, while a portable garment steamer such as Rowenta’s DR5050 promises to unwrinkle anything for £30. If you’re travelling with children, there’s no shortage of technology that can keep them amused on even the longest trip. Apple’s iPad Mini is ideal, providing all the fun of an iPad
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from wherever you can find an internet connection. We’d advise against 3G devices that connect to the mobile phone network: there are often very high charges for data roaming. The problem with many travelrelated gadgets is that they can be very large and very heavy and that’s terrible if you’re trying to keep everything in a single suitcase that doesn’t exceed the airline’s weight limit. For example, a wireless speaker such as the Supertooth Disco X-Mini 11 Capsule Speaker
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weighs a massive 1.1kg, and it’s a hefty size too. When it comes to travel speakers,
small can be beautiful: the £18 X-Mini II Capsule speaker weighs just 82g but it punches way above its weight. It doesn’t sound as good as a top-end speaker system but it’s a vast improvement on any smartphone’s speakers. If size really does matter, you can even cut the size of your plugs - but beware, because it can be pricey. The Mu Folding Plug is a 3-pin plug with a USB socket on the other side, and it folds down to a titchy 1.4cm - but at around £25 for one, it’s considerably more expensive than standard plugs. Now that we’re travelling with lots of gadgets, powering and/ or recharging them can be a problem: it’s not unusual to have a camera, an e-reader, a smartphone and a music player competing for the same plug socket as the TV or hairdryer. Rather than packing multiple chargers or 4-way 4-port USB charger
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extension leads, it might be a better idea to invest in a 4-port worldwide travel charger, which comes with 4 USB ports in the top and a collection of interchangeable plugs that work almost anywhere in the world, all for around £10. Such chargers aren’t powerful enough for iPads, which draw massive amounts of power, but they’re fine for smartphones, cameras and other popular bits of kit.
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Countryside Interpretation Ranger Katie Davies says, “We are asking people to help by digging a garden pond and creating their own dragonfly habitat. We’ve called the campaign ‘Dig for Deano’ after one of the characters in our children’s club – ‘Nuts about Nature’. He is an Emperor Dragonfly and in real life would typically spend two or more years in a pond before taking to the wing as a colourful, aerobatic insect, reaching speeds of up to 18 miles an hour! “Looking after our wildlife is very important to us here at Moors Valley and as we celebrate our 25th birthday we are also looking to the future. Encouraging people to dig new wildlife ponds will not only help our dragonflies like Deano to replenish their numbers. It will also support other species that need water to flourish and thrive.” To help divert dragonfly disaster Moors Valley Rangers have brought together a host of helpful resources on their website to get you started. A
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Take part in The big ask and help shape your local NHS. Health organisations across Dorset have come together to ask you to take part in The big ask - a unique survey which will help shape NHS services in the future. We are asking for your views on a whole range of NHS services, from your local GP and out of hours’ services to community, mental health and hospital services. The survey will look into how well informed you are about the various services available locally, how you choose your health care and what services you use the most. It will also ask how you think the NHS can provide information in the most effective way. Most importantly, it will seek your opinions on the NHS in Dorset – what you value the most and what can be improved.
Dr Forbes Watson NHS Dorset CCG
Announcing the launch of the project, Dr Forbes Watson, Chair of the NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group says: “It’s called The big ask for a reason. We are not just asking you for tick box responses. This is an in-depth analysis of your views.
Everyone has a view on the NHS but The big ask is whether you are prepared to provide us with some really thought provoking responses that will help shape services in the future.”
GP practices, and Dorset HealthCare, which provides community health services across a wide range of locations. To ensure the exercise is independent it is being carried out by Bournemouth University’s Market Research Group. More than 12,000 people will be sent the survey but anyone can take part.
“An ageing population, new treatments and rising expectations all require the NHS to continue to adapt and develop, but limited taxpayer funding makes the challenge
“It will seek options on the NHS in Dorset asking people what they value the most and what can be improved” “More than 750,000 people live in the region. This survey will ensure that patients and the public are at the heart of any decisions we make about the future of the NHS in the county. It will ensure we fully understand how people use our services and what they think our priorities should be.”
“This is the first time ever that NHS organisations across the county have worked together on an exercise of this scale.” It includes the major hospitals in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Dorchester and Poole working together with the newly-formed Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group, which represents the county’s 101
greater each year,” continues Dr Watson. “Ensuring that NHS care remains of the highest quality, accessible and up to date means we need to establish our priorities and make some careful decisions over the next couple of years. That is why this survey is so important and we want as many people as possible to have their say,” he adds. Please take part in The big ask. You can complete the survey online at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/thebigask or if you would like a paper copy please contact Ehren Milner at the Market Research Group on 01202 961379 or emilner@bournemouth.ac.uk The survey will close on 9th September and the feedback will be published in the autumn.
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Helpful hints for Hedgehogs
D
uring the months of but every time Harriet went August and Septemnear her mum she got pushed ber our wild hedgeaway. So I took Harriet on, she hogs are busy looking was no larger than my thumb. after their young hoglets and Harriet required a lot of trying to eat extra food to start care to get her safely through putting on reserves for winter. Harriet doing her best to survive Many hedgehogs at this time have a second litter of hoglets and it is often these that become the winter ‘ rescues’. Hedgehogs have two litters a year, perhaps due to low survival rates. Having looked after baby hedgehogs myself I often wonder how any of them make it to adult hood at all with all the hazards around. When born the early days, she was they are around the size of a syringe fed and also drank golf ball, spines in place which from a bottle lid, she was kept emerge two hours after birth, warm with heat pads and but eyes remain closed for the several blankets. first eight- nine days. She initially did well gaining ‘Harriet’ was born in my weight, but then one morning shed, her mum was rescued she didn’t wake. Nature took from a busy road during broad over at that point and looking day light and then gave birth a back its possible that her mum few days later. Harriet was one knew something was wrong of three and sadly she was which was why she was rerejected by her mum. This was jected and then concentrated evident to see as the other on the two ‘healthier’ babies. two babies were constantly Survival of the fittest ?... I will feeding, getting quite large, never know.
As a hedgehog rehabilitator these situations are emotionally hard but sometimes nature does take over despite all the effort and work I put in. To continue to help our wild hedgehogs, keep an area of your garden ‘wild’, and an opening in your fence so hedgehogs can roam through gardens. Place some dry cat food in a cat free area such as an upturned washing up bowl with 5x5inch entrance hole for the hedgehogs to gain access. This way they stand a much better chance of finding more food to help their babies and preparing for winter. If you come across a hedgehog during the day, pick it up and keep it warm with blankets, before getting help. Hedgehog numbers are still declining, please let’s all work together to save these beautiful creatures. www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk for more information or contact Rachel Begley 07810 004 371 if you find a poorly hedgehog.
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Citizens Advice Bureau
Cornerways Medical Centre 01425 484370 (Emergencies Only) Parkers Close, Gorley Road, Poulner 01425 472515
Library Times
Ringwood Medical Centre The Close, Ringwood
01425 478901
(Routine matters)
St. Leonards Surgery Cornerways 1 Pine Drive, St. Leonards
01425 476707
Fordingbridge Surgery Bartons Road Fordingbridge Hospital Fordingbridge
01425 653430
Dalkeith 4a West Street, Ringwood
01425 473688
Mansfield House Dental Surgery 36 Southampton Road, Ringwood
01425 473938
Fordingbridge Dental Surgery Highfield House, Fordingbridge Hospital, Bartons Road
01425 652331
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School Terms & Holidays
Hampshire Community & Controlled schools Five days are also available for professional day closures during term time. These are specified by the headteacher and governors of each school All dates taken from: www.hants.gov.uk and www.dorsetcc.gov.uk Dates in white are where days differ for Dorset. Term/holiday 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 Summer Term: 22 April - 23 (22) July 14 Half Term: 26 May - 30 May 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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0845 603 5631
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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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Feeling the itch By Julia Faulks
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ith the British summer finally here it’s not just us embracing the warmer weather - as we peel our winter layers off and take our arms and legs out of hibernation, summer bugs will also make their untimely appearance. Over the past couple of years wet and warm summers have resulted in an explosion in mosquito and flea populations, which can only mean one thing – bites and more bites. You’d like to think you would take it as a compliment that insects think you’re tasty enough to feast on, but it’s not much fun when you’re left with burning, red, swollen and itchy marks - not to mention the pain from stinging nettles after balmy walks in the countryside and picnics in the park.
On-the-spot treatments
There are some simple ways you can help relieve any discomfort if you’ve been bitten or stung: wash the area with soap and water, use a cold compress or an ice pack (a bag of frozen peas will do the trick) and try not to scratch to prevent infection. You can also use a spray or cream that contains local anaesthetic, antihistamine or mild hydrocortisone to prevent itching and swelling, or take an antihistamine tablet (check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or
worried about drowsiness or allergies to medication).
Alternative remedies • For stinging nettle rashes rub the affected area with dock leaves for some instant relief – they are normally found growing near nettles. • Homeopathy is often used
Always seek medical advice if you have wheezing, difficulty breathing or swallowing, excess swelling around the bite or sting, or flu-like symptoms that appear to become worse rather than better. If you’ve previously had a severe reaction you will normally be offered an adrenaline pen or be referred to an allergy clinic for further investigations.
P r e v e nt i n g stings and bites
How can you prevent yourself from being stung in the first place?
to treat bites and stings. For example, Apis and Ledum can help reducing swelling and relieve aching pains. • Essential oils such as Tea Tree Oil and Lavender Oil (dabbed on neat) can be a useful addition to your first aid kit and provide onthe-spot relief as well as helping reduce the risk of infection. You can also add any of the following oils to a bite and sting lotion or cream: Burdock, Plaintain, Echinacea, Feverfew, Nettle, Yellow Doc and St John’s Wort. Some oils can be used as a preventative by putting them in a lotion or water spray and applying to the skin. For example, Lavender, Rosemary, Tea Tree or Citronella.
1. Use an insect repellent at times when you’re more likely to be stung and try and keep your skin covered. 2. Keep an eye on your drinks to make sure that wasps or bees haven’t sneaked inside for a cheeky sip– they particularly like sweet drinks. 3. Try not to panic when you see an insect that may sting – if you wave your arms around you are far more likely to be stung. Stand up slowly, walk away and it will usually buzz off. 4. Use mosquito nets if you’re camping outdoors or put thin netting or door beads over doors to prevent insects from coming inside.
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Less urgent than 999 Ringwood & Fordingbridge Police Station
101 or 0845 0454545
Police, Fire & Ambulance Emergency
999
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0800 55 51 11
British Transport Police
0800 40 50 40
Gas - Emergency Southern Electricity Emergency Water - Sembcorp Brmth Water
08000 72 72 82
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01425 472613
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01425 652706
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New Forest District Council
023 8028 5000
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0800 80 01 51
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01425 472212
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Ringwood Town Council
01425 473883
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01722 33 62 62
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0870 608 26 08
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0800 88 77 66 0800 82 82 82
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08457 090899
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Seniorline
0808 800 65 65
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0300 123 0749
Community Legal Advice Direct
0845 345 43 45
Hampshire Families
0796 2272 931
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