Forest Edge Gazette - September 2020

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Welcome to the

September edition of your local Forest Edge Gazette community magazine.

We do hope that you are all keeping fit and well. Here at My Local Gazettes Stephen, myself and the whole family in fact, managed to get away for a week. Daichi, the Dashing Dude our beloved campervan, took us to the serene Docklow Pools in Herefordshire, to give Grandad a well-earned rest. For anyone who loves fishing I highly recommend it. If you like peace and tranquillity it could be for you too!

Many of us have also had more time for the house and garden recently. Here in The Forest Edge Gazette our trades and services would love to help. Why not give them a ring to see how they can help you? Please don’t forget to mention us. Many years on and I still love to hear that you are backing up our local trades and services. It is very appreciated. Our community thrives on helping each other, especially in these times. If there are any trades you need and cannot find here please let me know. I may be able to help you. The index at the back gives you all the details of who is inside. If you have any local community data or photos you would like us to publish, we are very happy to receive them. Please email us at info@mlggazettes.co.uk Winsor Football Club is celebrating its 50th Year! We do hope you enjoy reading their latest article.

Stephen and myself wish you a wonderful month of September.

Debbie, Stephen and all the Team at the Gazettes

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Brendoncare staff and relatives take to the skies

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Winsor United Football Club

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10 Quirky Facts on Hampshire 12 Recipe: Chewy Breakfast Bar 14 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust: Great British Snake Off 16 Competition: Win tickets to Marwell Zoo 18 Monthly Walk 20 A ride on the Watercress Line 22 The Adventures of Daichi 24 Gardening: Herb gardens 28 Stargazing in Hampshire To advertise your business call our sales team on 01264 316499.

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Staff and relatives of Brendoncare Knightwood are taking to the skies Brendoncare Knightwood’s staff and relatives are taking on a skydive to raise money for the care home in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire.

A team of eight members of staff and their relatives is preparing for the challenge which is due to take place in early September in Salisbury.

Staff have been working relentlessly to care for residents during the coronavirus pandemic and are taking part in this challenge to raise funds towards a summer house for the gardens at Brendoncare Knightwood, where residents and their families can meet in a safe environment.

Leeanne Broyd, Activities Coordinator at Brendoncare Knightwood and skydive team organiser, said, “The current pandemic has highlighted how important it is for our residents to keep in contact with their family and friends. However, as they have been unable to see each other in person inside the building, we have been providing services online for them, such as video calls.

We continue to offer visits in our beautiful gardens.

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“We would like to help raise funds to help improve and expand the services that we can offer and continue this great work with our residents. Not only does this service help us support our residents, but it also helps to provide reassurance to friends and family who desperately miss seeing their loved ones.

“We are reaching out to the local community and businesses to help us raise £4000 to help us purchase a summer house for the gardens at Brendoncare Knightwood, where our residents can continue to meet with their families in a safe and warm environment.”

Brendoncare Knightwood offers residential, respite, end of life care in its 20 bedroom care home. There are also 30 close-care apartments and seven bungalows on the same site for independent living. Care at home is available to these residents, should it be needed to help remain living independently.

Further details about Brendoncare Knightwood can be found on the charity’s website www.brendoncare.org.uk or by telephoning 02380 247000.

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WINSOR UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

50th Annivsy Celebrations

HISTORY: In late 1970, Winsor United

Youth Football Club as we know it today was formed out of a team of Boy Scouts who represented Stanley’s Own Scout Group based in Copythorne. The original scouts football team were created back in the late 1960’s and played other scouts groups across the New Forest but over time, local boys from the surrounding villages made up the numbers until in 1970 the majority of the team were local boys who weren’t scouts. Therefore, the local scouts association requested that either the boys became scouts or that the team could no longer play as Stanley’s Own. Hence, Winsor Boys as it was known back then was born. After the decision was taken for the football team to leave Stanley’s Own Group, the manager of the team and team secretary

approached Cadnam United Men’s team to see if they could play under their name and use their pitch (back then all age groups played 11 a side on full size pitches). However, Cadnam United wanted to charge the boys team full pitch hire rates which the team couldn’t afford and therefore the manager and secretary approached Winsor United Men’s team who offered out their pitch for free and so Winsor Boys (now Winsor United Youth) were formed.

The team entered into the New Forest Football League as Winsor Boys Under 13’s for the 1970/71 season and obviously needed to be able to provide football kit for each player in the traditional scarlet shirts and emerald shorts of Winsor United. As a new team, they couldn’t afford to fund the new kit, so both the team manager and secretary who worked at Southampton Docks at the time organised with a local butcher to supply them with meat for a meat draw to be held amongst the dockers and the proceeds of which, funded the scarlet and emerald kit for the boys that season. Winsor Boys 1st ever competitive match in the New Forest Football League was against Lyndhurst U13’s in September 1970.

Commemation To commemorate the 1st ever match that Winsor Boys played back in 1970 when the club were formed, a testimonial style match took place at Abbotswood School on 29th August 2020 against Winsor United Under 13’s Green and Lyndhurst Juniors Under 13’s.

The orignal manager, Mel Switzer and team secretary, Bob Higman were invited as honorary guests along with committee’s of both Lyndhurst and Winsor United. A special pennant (pictured) marking the occasion was also exchanged and awarded to both Bob and Mel. This commemorative match marks the beginning of a series of events celebrating the 50th anniversary of Winsor United Youth Football Club throughout 2020 and 2021 including a special event next summer where all

previous managers, players and committee members will be invited to attend a celebratory event which charters the club’s proud history.

Therefore, if you used to play for Winsor, manage a team or serve on the committee and have lots memories and memorabilia to share, then please contact Paul Luffman on the details provided at the bottom of this page.

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BY MICA BALE Although this year has been full of changes, many of us are enjoying our beautiful county of Hampshire in new ways or rediscovering the old delights the county has to offer. From a very special visit from comedy legends Laurel and Hardy themselves to an interesting brush with unusual royalty, here are another five facts from Hampshire’s heritage to delve into. Although this year has been full of changes, many of us are enjoying our beautiful county of Hampshire in new ways or rediscovering the old delights the county has to offer. From a very special visit from comedy legends Laurel and Hardy themselves to an interesting brush with unusual royalty, here are another five facts from Hampshire’s heritage to delve into.

Of all the comedy legends that have toured the world and won hearts over the silver screen, mention the name Laurel and Hardy and fans young and old will fondly remember their characteristically slapstick routines and often repeated phrases. Did you know however, that in 1947 Laurel and Hardy themselves were warmly welcomed to Southsea? For several nights the comedic duo performed to delighted Southsea locals and stayed at the Queen’s Hotel. Perhaps Laurel and Hardy even treated themselves to a stroll along the beautiful pier and enjoyed their very own taste of Hampshire’s coastline - and fish and chips of course!

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Aside from setting sail from Hampshire on her ill-fated maiden voyage, did you know that it was in Emery Down that the Titanic's captain, Edward Smith, reportedly spent his last evening on land before beginning, what was at the time, one of the most disastrous events in history? He stayed at the New Forest Inn, previously named the New Inn, in the picturesque village of Emery Down no doubt the captain enjoyed a drink or two before retiring for the night. Sadly, little did he know then what tragedies lay ahead.

It would be hard to deny that King Henry VIII had a fondness for Hampshire. The great Tudor monarch loved to exude power and his navy was his pride and joy. In fact, the very heart of his navy had deep roots in the county and the king built strongholds all around to protect it at all costs. one such stronghold was Hurst Castle. An impressive structure in itself, another interesting fact is that the castle was involved in many of the country's most historic events, including the imprisonment of King Charles I, and continued to be in use as late as both world wars.

Hampshire has been home to further 'royalty' than the recognised British monarchy? Although not born in the county, Eliza James became known as the Queen of Watercress in the early 1900s when she began her watercress growing business. Although the ancient art of watercress growing was not new to the county, this queen’s business thrived and soon she supplied to all outlets from shops and markets to hotels and restaurants until she had become so popular that everyone in London sought her watercress. Amazingly, despite a tragic life in which she survived murder attempts at the hands of her husband, Eliza James’ watercress business became the largest in Europe and she became forever remembered as the Watercress Queen!

Did you know that Hampshire is home to be what is considered by tree experts as one of the most important trees in the entire country? Although Hampshire boasts many impressive natural gems, Farringdon Yew Tree dates back at least three thousand years and as well as being a beautiful insight into Hampshire's natural history, it has fired and inspired many of the literary minds that flock to the county!"

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The Great British Snake Off When you think of snakes, you might picture a fat boa constrictor basking beside a Brazilian river, or a king cobra rearing up from the dust of an Indian plain. Snakes seem too exotic for the often cold, wet and windy weather of the UK. But snakes are adaptable creatures, found on every continent but Antarctica.

Here are the UK’s three species of snake.

The biggest: grass snakes The grass snake is our longest snake, growing to well over a metre. They’re usually a greygreen colour and most easily recognised by the black and yellow collar behind the head. They have dark eyes with round pupils, whereas adders have elliptical pupils in their bright red eyes.

Grass snakes can be found in areas with long grass often near water, including garden ponds.

They’re excellent swimmers and regularly feed on fish, frogs, toads and newts. Grass snakes are our only egg-laying native snake.

Grass snakes are not venomous. They’re very shy creatures and will quickly slither away if they are disturbed. If they don’t have an escape route, they may play dead and roll onto their back with their tongue hanging out. As a last resort, if they’re handled, they can also release a foul-smelling liquid from their vent.

The most misunderstood: adder Our only venomous native snake, the adder has picked up a bad reputation and often inspires fear. Bites can occasionally be serious (and should always be immediately checked at a hospital), but they aren’t aggressive and rarely bite people. Most bites happen when a snake is handled or stood on.

Adders prefer wilder habitats than grass snakes, like heaths, woodland rides, and coastal dunes. They are rarely found in gardens.

They’re shorter but stockier than a grass snake, and are usually grey-brown with a distinctive

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zig-zag pattern along the back. Male adders ‘dance’ to fight over females, entwining with each other and trying to wrestle the other male to the ground. Instead of laying eggs, females incubate them internally and ‘give birth’ to up to 20 live young.

The rarest: smooth snake Snakes are secretive and hard to see at the best of times, but smooth snakes are so rare that very few people in the UK are likely to have seen one. They’re found across mainland Europe, but in Great Britain are only found on a few sandy heaths in southern England: in Dorset, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and Devon.

Smooth snakes grow up to about 70cm long, are slender and usually grey or dark brown, with dark markings along the back. The dark markings aren’t as distinct as an adder’s zigzags, and they have round pupils (compared to the adder’s elliptical pupils).

Smooth snakes aren’t venomous. They catch their prey with their teeth and coil their body around it like a constrictor, most often feeding on lizards and small mammals.

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This month’s walk targets the Southern end of the Test Valley, starting is it does from The Chilworth Arms, Chilworth Road, SO16 7JS, where you can park at the front or rear of the building.

This 4.5 mile walk captures most of the elements of an interesting outing, so apart from the final mile (which can be challenging in the rainy season), the entire journey provides good underfoot conditions and should take the regular walker between 90 and 100 minutes. Setting off from the car park (front or rear), we need to cross the busy road (A27), taking great care as we start down Woodside. This road drops down fairly steadily, then tapers down to a gravel track until we meet a footpath junction.

At this point we aim straight ahead, making due note that on our return we will pick up the path once again at that crossing. The views across the surrounding farmland are wonderful and the path beside it offers a fairly easy time as we head steadily downhill for around 800 metres before reaching Castle Lane. This is another fast flowing road, which we must cross as we turn right for a mere 100 metres where we now turn left, following the footpath arrow sign. Once upon a time this mostly tarmac path probably served as a byeway between farms, but now there is a full kilometre of calm – woodland to the left and houses behind a copse over to the right. At one point the path takes a decided turn then starts to convert to more gravel, before meeting our next turn to the right, following the sign to Zionshill Copse. This is a well signposted path and the only formal turn off the trail, which takes us for another 600 metres up to the Knightwood Area, pass through a gate and swing right across the road for 200 metres as far as the Leisure Centre

We turn into Knightwood Leisure Centre and walk on down as far as the car park, where we turn right along the edge of the Centre itself. We emerge actually on Knightwood Road, cross that (carefully of course) and aim directly down the path opposite. This wiggles it’s way past a school and then The Cleveland Bay pub on the left, which is where that stays as we turn left along the pavement as far as the pub car park entrance only. Bang opposite that point is a marked footpath with a blue arrow sending us away through back paths of Chandlers Ford.

The next section is effectively a straight path (beware of a narrow right hand option at the beginning) – heading on past a large woodland on the left. A circular trip round there, always pleasant, will add on at least 800 metres if you have the time and energy, but once returning to the original path however, we meet and cross another busy road (leading through to Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate), then proceed up the slope, veer right and cross a local estate road. From here it is a case of ‘follow your nose’ taking the path direct up through houses and leisure areas, before finally walking beside Templars Business Park and making an appearance on Bournemouth Road

almost opposite Asda Store. At this point we take the right hand path with a climb uphill, across another busy road by the junction (leading into the Asda Roundabout), followed by a slightly tedious stretch that mirrors the compound surrounding Asda (over to the left) for around 300 metres before turning in right at the sign for Velmore Farm.

The footpath sign here fell into the undergrowth some time ago, but never fear this is the next phase of the journey home! There follows a gentle downhill section followed by a stroll past the farm and outbuildings, before commencing a climb where the path tapers and in really wet weather can become challenging as it is a trifle rutted. With our journey almost complete however once on top of this path we are back at the T junction that marked the early part of this walk some time ago. All that remains now is to turn left up the hill again (Woodside) and past several beautiful houses and gardens before arriving in site of The Chilworth Arms just across Chilworth Road and the completion of another walk well done; with time for refreshment and rest.

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A Ride on the Watercress Line It was one of the hottest days of the year when we embarked on a trip on the Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line. The sun was shining and the train looked wonderful as it sat in Alresford Station.

The Watercress Line runs from Alresford through Ropley and Medstead & Four Marks before arriving at Alton. The Mid Hants Railway began its life in 1865 and it was intended to connect the existing lines between Alton and Winchester to provide an alternative route between London and Southampton.

The 17 mile long line was used to transport locally produced watercress and this is how it got its name. It was also important during both World Wars for transporting military traffic between Aldershot and Southampton. The line closed in 1973 and was reopened as a heritage line run by volunteers in May 1977 running from Alresford to Ropley.

The restoration of the line continued with the opening of the line to Medstead & Four Marks in 1983 and the final section to Alton opening in 1985. Medstead & Four Marks is currently the highest operational standard gauge railway station in Southern England at 644ft above sea level.

Travelling along the Watercress Line you really feel like you have gone back in time.

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As you hear the whistle from the steam engine and feel the gentle rocking of the coach you really are transported back to much simpler times and you can escape the hectic world we live in for a couple of hours.

At Ropley station there is the bridge that was used in the Harry Potter film ‘The Philosophers Stone’ when Hagrid first gives Harry a ticket on the Hogwarts Express. It was moved to Ropley from Kings Cross Station in London in 2008.

You can also view the steam engines being repaired and renovated, or you can just sit and have a picnic underneath the trees and admire the train.

The buffet building at Alresford Station came from Lyme Regis Station and is aptly named The West Country Buffet.

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Adventures of Daichi

The Adventures of Daichi We really love a good success story and last month Daichi the Dashing Dude, dashed us to a very special place in Herefordshire. Nestled in an idyllic rural setting are the fishing lakes of Docklow Pools. My Dad has been a keen freshwater fisherman all his life. Many good weekends were spent by ponds and rivers up in East Yorkshire. I loved them. Today, Dad is my Mum’s carer. Mum suffers badly with dementia and Dad managed the whole of lockdown on his own. This was his treat. Daichi was delighted to whisk us all away to one of Dad’s favourite fishing retreats, Docklow.

Herefordshire is a county enveloped in rolling English countryside, so the setting of these ponds is simply stunning. The owners Mike and Josie, wonderful people, bought the 100 acres of luscious greenery, and at the time derelict farm, in 1972. We were lucky enough to speak with them and Josie smiled about having to milk cows at the age of 24 while Mike, age 27, who was a tool maker in those days, continued his work in Birmingham at the car factory. No previous experience of farming of course! It was a struggle to say the least. Hard work and determination, but they had a vision… at least Mike did! Now the grounds contain twelve different lakes, a wooded walk, a 9-hole golf course, The Fisherman’s Arms pub with café open to anyone, self-catering accommodation as well as Bed and Breakfast,

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Daichi meets Mike & Josie a well-stocked tackle shop and even a Roman Garden! Picturesque. Josie realised early on that she had to earn some money, so they opened up the house to B & B and charged £1 per night. This meant they could now have a yearly holiday… which they spent in Bournemouth with their two sons Jonathan and Simon! Mike may regret not being there more for the family when they were young, due to the necessity to pay off that mortgage, but between himself and his young bride, they have created a true haven for their sons and now their grandchildren.

My sister, Sue and her husband Gary, had driven all the way to Hull to help Dad get the car packed. They arrived soon after we did. It was a full family affair and Daichi was beaming. He was stationed proudly next to our two-bedroom lodge, overlooking the Match Pool. Beautiful. I had called the receptionist at the very first hint of the Pools reopening after Lockdown and was lucky enough to get three lodges together.

Perfectly located. Sue, myself and Mum could read a magazine by the accommodation whilst watching the men fishing. Hayden, our son, has been taught by his Grandad from the very early age of two and has a ‘knack’ for catching fish.

From the start he was hooking good size carp, Ide and Bream. Grandad was in his element. He has fished this pond in real matches, against some very tough opponents, but today was a leisurely affair. Though Hayden was giving him

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a run for his money! Stephen enjoyed it too and also caught some good fish!

Family meals outside overlooking the gorgeous fields, next to the Roman Garden were delightful. Keeping to the same places helps Mum and this was no sacrifice to do here! The food was delicious. Well cooked with great choices. It was sometimes difficult to decide what to have! The staff were extremely friendly.

The weather was good despite all the threats of rain. We were very lucky.

Dad had always wanted to fish the Tench Pool, so that was a must. Off we went. All the fishing gear and chairs in hand. This pool is covered in groups of floating, delightful lilies. Wonderfully peaceful. It did rain that day, but for only an hour and we had fun sitting under the umbrellas taking in the sweet smell of fresh grass and water. Hayden and Dad caught many tench!

Mike, the owner, had always wanted a tench pool he told me, so this was a more recent addition. He was delighted to see them winning.

At one point all went quiet. Hayden, used to catching almost immediately, was looking a little restless. Now not quite the excitement of a computer game and fast action, Grandad came to the rescue to show him how to calmly entice the fish back. Patience is a virtue and is a good lesson for a youngster. Hayden was as pleased as punch when he started catching again. They were all smiles. Especially Grandad.

In all the men must have caught well over 60 fish.

Mirror Carp, Common Carp, Skimmers, Bream, Roach, Ide, Perch, Barbel and the all-important

We love family holidays together

Catch of the Day! Tench! I remember at the sweet old age of 7 when we were in Ireland fishing (of course). One day on a river, I took Dad’s rather long, heavy reel rod (the pole rods these days are much easier) for just a little while. I struck… and would I let Dad help me land that fish? Of course not!

It was mine. Such a delight to bring that tench in and boy was I proud! I can relive that pleasure moment again and again. I know Dad does too.

It wasn’t all fishing this trip. We visited Leominster and did some antique shopping. We walked around the historic market town of Ludlow, in Shropshire not far away, with its ancient Medieval Castle. I bought some garden items (it just has to be done) at the Bringsty Vintage Café and Antiques, which Dad loves. What a glorious part of England, bordering the Welsh Marshes.

You don’t have to be a fisherman to visit Docklow. The walks, the golf, the pub and the views are for everyone. Jonathan who I booked with, would be delighted to hear from you. He and my Dad, over a beer or two, have spent many a time talking about the ‘one that got away’. The whole family must be very proud of their creation. We are very glad they persisted and we intend to visit again next year! You can see their website at www.docklowpools.com Daichi was utterly over the moon with the trip.

Even the massive lightning storm we witnessed in the distance one night! Where will he take us next month I wonder…?

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Gardening Tips

On Your Plot Herb Gardens

Nature tends to dictate what we do in the garden and sometimes it’s just too late to plant those seeds, too early to prune that bush and incredibly you are already on top of the weeding.

So what can you do to fulfil that urge to work the land? Why start a herb garden of course!

Jobs for September :-

• If you are growing pumpkins for Halloween, you need to support the fruit as it swells and raise it up to keep it off the wet ground and deter slugs.

Restrict each plant to no more than three fruits.

• Clear up finished crops, clean and store any supports or netting for future use.

• Keep planting winter lettuces for a supply of fresh leaves right through autumn.

• Fancy fresh strawberries next year? Now is a good time to get new plants established.

• Add support to Brussels sprouts by drawing up earth around the stems, or using canes.

Most activity on your plot is tied to the seasons, but this month we take a look at one project that can be started off at almost any time of the year - your own herb garden.

As we’ve taken to growing more and more of our own food so we have found ourselves getting increasingly interested in trying out new recipes to make the most of all those lovely fresh flavours.

Recipe books abound in our kitchen and they all have one thing in common - the use of herbs, and what a variety of them there is!

Whether you’re looking for a sprig of fresh mint, a handful of rosemary, or some chopped chives what could be better than being able to choose and harvest them right outside your own back door?

Choosing the right site for your herb garden is important, and outside your back door is often a good place to start! Planting near the kitchen makes it easy to pop out for a few fresh leaves when you are cooking, and many of us have a patio which can easily become home to a variety of container grown herbs. Herbs can make an

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attractive, fragrant and tasty addition to your borders, or you may prefer to opt for a permanent herb bed. If this is the case you will need to give some consideration to containing the growth of some of the more vigorous varieties. This can be done by dividing the bed (a cartwheel design made with bricks is very attractive), or by using pots sunk into the ground.

Herbs comprise of both annual plants, that germinate, grow, flower and die within the year, and perennials that will grow on from one year to the next. Whatever you plant, you will need to find out which type it is and the conditions that it favours. The more hardy perennial types such as thyme, rosemary or mint may be happy outside all year round. One of the advantages of using containers is that tender varieties can be moved under cover during the worst of the winter and even tender annuals like basil can have their season extended by lifting plants to pot up and keep on the kitchen windowsill as autumn approaches.

Most types of herb can be raised from seed, but for a quicker start browse the farmers market, garden centre, or even car boot sales for plants that are ready to go.

One of the great things about a herb garden is that it can be continually evolving. Look upon it as just the start of a collection, that will grow with time. Adding a new variety can be as simple as picking up a plant that takes your fancy on a trip out and adding a new pot to your collection.

As well as using herbs fresh from the garden, you can dry leaves by hanging in bunches and then storing in an airtight container, or use ice cube trays to freeze chopped up leaves with a drop of water. Store the cubes in polythene bags, great for adding to a stew in the middle of winter!

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WRITTENBY BYKATE KATEEARL EARL WRITTEN

STAR GAZING Welcome to to the the September September Stargazing Stargazing Page.

Page. Each Each month month I’ll I’ll be be describing describing Welcome astronomical events events that that are are happening happening overhead overhead in in our our beau beau ful ful night night skies. skies. The The astronomical majority of of events events are are viewable viewable just just by by stepping stepping outside outside on on aa cloudless cloudless night night and and majority lookingup, up,but butsome somemay mayrequire requireaapar par cular cularvantage vantagepoint pointe.g. e.g.aaclear clearview viewto tothe the looking west.

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9.15p.m. on on the the 17th, 17th, 19th 19th and and 21st, 21st, opportunities the ISS will be visible rising in the southwest.

Then around the same time the ISS will be visible rising in the southwest. Then around the same time on the the 23rd, 23rd, 25th, 25th, 27th 27th and and 29th 29th the the rising rising point point changes changes to to the the west. west. on Please note note timings timings are are subject subject to to change, change, therefore therefore II recommend recommend visiting visiting Please www.heavens-above.com for up-to-date information, remembering to set set www.heavens-above.com for up-to-date information, remembering to the location location to to Bournemouth.

Bournemouth. the Events Events The Autumn Autumn Equinox Equinox occurs occurs just just after after 2.30p.m.

2.30p.m. on on 22nd 22nd September.

September. The The The term equinox equinox isis derived derived from from the the Latin Latin for for ‘equal ‘equal night’, night’, and and itit isis around around term this time of year that daytime and night time are of equal length, no this time of year that daytime and night time are of equal length, no matter where where you you are are on on Earth.

Earth. September September 5th 5th marks marks the the 43rd 43rd matter anniversary of of the the launch launch of of Voyager Voyager 1.

1. Its Its main main objective objective was was to to study study anniversary and photograph Jupiter, Saturn and Saturn’s moon, Titan.

However, and photograph Jupiter, Saturn and Saturn’s moon, Titan. However, itit didn’t stop stop there, there, and and today today the the probe probe isis now now the the most most distant distant man-made man-made didn’t object from from Earth.

Earth. ItIt isis still still communicating communicating with with NASA NASA even even though though itit isis aa object staggering 14,000,000,000 miles from home, and all being well will staggering 14,000,000,000 miles from home, and all being well itit will continue to to relay relay data data until until 2025 2025 when when itit will will run run out out of of power. power. continue Mercury Mercury The closest closest planet planet to to the the Sun Sun isis hidden hidden in in its its glare glare this this month. month.

The Venus Venus Best seen seen around around 5a.m.

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Mars Mars The red red planet planet isis rising rising around around 8.30p.m.

8.30p.m. and and isis visible visible high high in in the the south south The throughout the the night. night. Mars Mars will will be be best best placed placed to to view view in in October.

October. throughout Saturn & & Jupiter Jupiter Saturn It’s not not too too late late to to track track down down the the two two gas gas giants, giants, Jupiter Jupiter and and Saturn.

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An asterism is a group of stars which make a recognisable asterism. An asterism is a group of stars which make a recognisable shape or or pattern pattern but but do do not not form form an an official official constellation, constellation, such such as as the the shape Plough, which which isis actually actually part part of of the the large large constellation constellation Ursa Ursa Major Major (The (The Plough, Great Bear).

The Summer Triangle asterism consists of the three Great Bear). The Summer Triangle asterism consists of the three brightest stars stars from from three three differing differing constellations constellations –– Deneb Deneb in in Cygnus Cygnus the the brightest Swan, Altair Altair in in Aquila Aquila the the Eagle, Eagle, and and Vega Vega in in Lyra Lyra the the Harp Harp (Interesting (Interesting Swan, fact: In 12,000 years Vega will be our Pole Star).

Under dark skies away away fact: In 12,000 years Vega will be our Pole Star). Under dark skies from light light pollution, pollution, there there isis aa great great opportunity opportunity to to see see the the central central band band from of our our Milky Milky Way Way galaxy, galaxy, which which runs runs straight straight through through the the centre centre of of the the of Summer Triangle (see figure).

A pair of binoculars trained on this part of Summer Triangle (see figure). A pair of binoculars trained on this part of the sky sky will will highlight highlight the the numerous numerous star star clusters clusters and and fuzzy fuzzy patches patches of of the nebulosity found found along along the the galactic galactic plane. plane. nebulosity Moon Moon This month’s month’s full full moon moon on on 2nd 2nd September September isis traditionally traditionally known known as as the the This Full Corn Moon to some Native American tribes, as it coincides with the Full Corn Moon to some Native American tribes, as it coincides with the time of of year year when when itit isis time time to to harvest harvest corn. corn. September’s September’s full full moon moon also also time goes by by the the names names Barley Barley Moon, Moon, Leaf Leaf Moon Moon and and “When “When the the deer deer paw paw the the goes earth” Moon, most notably by the Omaha Peoples. earth” Moon, most notably by the Omaha Peoples.

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