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Dear Brockenhurst, Beaulieu, Setley, East Boldre, Hill Top and surrounding villages,
Welcome...
The Brockenhurst Guide
The Corney Family with Nellie the Hampshire Publications Campervan wish you a Very Happy New Year! January 2018. Can you believe it? We had a terrific 2017, one of our best in fact with many adventures. We plan for 2018 to be just as good as last year by making the most of opportunities that come our way as well as creating what we would like to achieve. Have you made any plans yet for your successful new year? I do think it is important to decide what you want, otherwise life tends to choose for you, and that isn’t always rewarding.
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Our little magazine is here to help you. There are many good trades people and services that would love to Email: info@brockenhurstguide.co.uk hear from you and give you their expert advice to Copy deadline for the make your new year the one you are looking for. Each of the advertisers inside would like to sincerely thank March 2018 edition: you for all your support last year and look forward to 12th February 2018 Disclaimer: Whilst every care has continuing to assist you in 2018. Please do mention been taken to ensure that data us when making those calls. Nothing delights Stephen in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability and I more than knowing the businesses inside are to any party to loss or damage benefiting from all the work we do. Everyone wins! 023 8065 9309
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Community News
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Opportunity for young people to gain an award in nature, for nature Hampshire IOW Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers are now offering the chance for young people aged 12-18 years to achieve a John Muir Award at Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve, Totton. From January 2018, experienced leaders will be hosting a monthly two hour Wildlife Rangers club, every last Saturday of the month. This club has already been running for over two years, but this time there is a difference. Each of the activities the young people take part in will contribute towards a John Muir Award. The John Muir Award is a recognised environmental award scheme focused on wild places. It encourages people to connect with, enjoy and care for the natural environment in a way that is enjoyable and important to them. Young people will gain valuable experience in wildlife identification, practical conservation and bushcraft skills, as well as a deeper connection with their local environment. Grace Brennan, Education Officer for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust says “We are keen to provide more opportunities for young people to get involved with nature. It is also important that teenagers have the chance to learn new skills, meet like-minded people, and enjoy spending time outdoors in a safe
environment”. “By offering the opportunity to take part in a recognised award scheme we are acknowledging the efforts of these young people”. Orlando, who has been attending the club since it began, says “I enjoy coming to Wildlife Rangers because I find it fascinating to see how wildlife is managed”. Megan, who previously attended Testwood Lakes’ Wildlife Watch group for many years, explained “I enjoy coming to Wildlife Rangers because I learn new things that can help me make the environment better for wildlife.” On 27th January, 2-4pm there will be an introduction to John Muir session. The young people and group leaders will together create their own proposal on how they will carry out the award at Testwood Lakes, planning their forthcoming sessions for the year ahead. For more information or to book contact Grace on 02380 667929 or email testwoodlakes@hiwwt.org.uk
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Community News
New Forest Art Society News The New Forest Art Society had a busy 2017 and with the new season events now available, the new year certainly looks exciting! The Society is pleased to announce the second EXHIBITION at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey from 6 – 20 February open daily 10am – 4pm (last day 3pm). Original art work, prints & cards all for sale. On 21 March, their meeting has professional artist Gerry Dudgeon demonstrating an abstract landscape in acrylic. Lyndhurst Community Centre 7.30 – 9.30 pm. Visitors always welcome (entry fee £4). Members invited to bring a related themed picture for a mini exhibition. Then on 18 April they are joined by professional artist Penny Wilton demonstrating a flowers painting in
watercolour. Lyndhurst Community Centre 7.30 – 9.30 pm. Visitors always welcome (entry fee £4). Members invited to bring a related themed picture for a mini exhibition. New Forest Art Society welcome on 16 May professional artist Podi Lawrence demonstrating a portrait painting in oils on acrylic. Lyndhurst Community Centre 7.30 – 9.30 pm. Visitors always welcome (entry fee £4). Members invited to bring a related themed picture for a mini exhibition. The Society is a group of enthusiasts who welcome new members. Full details of workshops, meetings, paint in days and exhibitions are available on the society’s website; www.newforestartsociety.weebly. com. Visitors are always welcome to come to meeting (£4 fee).
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Our promise is to help you arrange and plan a funeral with care, respect, clarity and reassurance. We are here to understand how difficult this can be and we will be with you every step of the way, helping to make the funeral for your loved one unique. We provide you with the comfort of knowing that your loved one is resting in our private chapel of rest where you can visit as often as you like. We can also assist with Monumental Masonry, Floral Tributes, Printed Funeral Stationery and offer you a full Memories Range. Fully guaranteed funeral plans are available for peace of mind. Call in for a coffee with Sharon for a chat and further information. Serving families in Brockenhurst, Lymington, Lyndhurst and the New Forest. Part of the Co-op Funeralcare Group
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Adventures of Nellie
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The Adventures of Nellie The Hampshire Publications Camper Van January - notorious for looking back… then looking forward to the new year ahead of us. Nellie, our delightful Hampshire Publications campervan, loves to see what she achieved in the months gone by and then start to plan for the future. Her purpose as we know, with her rather large thighs, big silvery grin and roaring energy is to create family fun. So where did she take us last year? Well it all started at Monkey World! On a freezing winter morning Nellie had this terrific idea to visit the playful primates in the Purbecks. What a wonderful time we had, though we did not stay all day due to the very low temperatures and flurries of snow. I was doing the driving (“all by my own”, as Hayden used to say when he was very young…) and Nellie’s snow-mode was a great help to say the least! Very brave of me, and Nellie was rather proud. Monkey World is a great place to visit for the young and old alike, so ideal for the generations to have some special time together. Our next trip was to The Wimborne Town Football Club! Nellie picked a wonderful sunny, if a little cold day for this, and what an exciting day it was. Sport is so important for many reasons. Yes, it keeps us fit (Nellie could learn from that) and healthy, but even more important is the
Nellie ‘escapes’ from Stonehenge!
Nellie adopts an Orangutan at Monkey World! community atmosphere. Local Clubs are run by dedicated individuals who spend their own time and money to help local residents have fun. There are many good people on this planet of ours. Wimborne Town Football Club, otherwise known as “The Magpies”, is no exception and Nellie tooted her horn as the Magpies came to a victorious 2-0 win. It was all about history at Stonehenge. Nellie was blown away by that trip. Well actually she was sincerely hoping she wouldn’t be taken away by aliens, or men in long flowing robes. Her imagination ran riot! These henges (prehistoric monuments consisting of a circle of stone or wooden uprights) are well known in the Wiltshire area, drawing visitors from all over the world and are truly inspiring. ‘Us English’ love our ancestry and our historic monuments. Nothing delights us more than looking back in time and imagining how things were. The museum was fascinating too with its ancient skeletons and Neolithic pots. A great day enjoyed by all. Variety is the spice of life and Nellie loves new experiences so fishing with Grandad was a real treat. All packed up with coffee, tea, sandwiches, crisps, biscuits and
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23 maggots (for the fish of course!) and off we skipped to Hordle Lakes in the New Forest. Me, Nellie and Grandma were the servants for the day, providing the cuppas, burgers and generally helping wherever needed. The men caught loads of fish, so much so that Nellie learned how to “mug” the fish by literally dropping maggots into their mouths. Not for everyone but Grandad, Hayden and Nellie were all smiles! Our next adventure was unfortunately not with Nellie as she is too fat to fly. Those heavy thighs you know. Disney in Florida was amazing. The new Avatar ride at Animal Kingdom was spectacular and one Nellie would have loved. We really enjoyed showing her all the photos… I am sure she didn’t get fed up of hearing all about it. I bet you have never had that experience? Camping! Nellie loves camping. On our next trip we defied the weather and Nellie took us to Norden Farm near Corfe Castle in the Purbecks. Despite the summers’ torrential rains that had fallen, we enjoyed ourselves, fishing in the small lake, dining out, playing snakes and ladders in the awning, walks around the castle and generally being British. Bacon sandwiches for breakfast, raincoats on and smiles all round. Norden Farm is a great place to stay. More camping in Cornwall with an exciting excursion to Treamble Valley where Hayden competed in the National Surf Life Saving Competition, this time in the Youth Group and much more of a challenge for him. Nellie
Nellie at Rockley Park!
Nellie learns to fish at Hordle Lakes! held on tight to her skirts as she watched the competitors fighting against the tide and those crashing waves. From Cornwall in the South, to Hull in the North for a family wedding! Nellie was packed with wellies and wedding outfits. She certainly loves to travel. Not long after that was a visit to the Centenary Caravan Club in the New Forest which was a more leisurely end to a rather hectic time. The beautiful English sunshine did us proud and sunbathing was on the menu. Relief. Nellie’s engine purred. After all that running around and exhilaration Nellie persuaded Grandma and Grandad to buy a family caravan on Rockley Park. Nellie is delighted. She can visit, watch Hayden swim in the sea, Grandma and Grandad can stay whenever they want and we can relax on the decking with a cuppa. Result. Nellie ended the year presenting awards to the very talented Horticultural Society winners and then finally she met Father Christmas at the fete! What a wonderful year she has had. Nellie is planning another year of excitement for us. She is getting on a bit now (aren’t we all…) being well over 200,000 km, but is still very young at heart and is determined to enjoy herself despite any aches and pains. Life for Nellie is for living to the full. She would like to wish you a really Happy New Year. May you smile lots in 2018! By Debbie Corney
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Gardening Tips
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On Your Plot Planning veg for the year ahead If you’re new to veggie growing then this is the ideal time to start planning for the year ahead. Think about what space you have available for your crops and plan what you would like to grow and where.
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• Plan your crops • Protect crops against the cold and from pests such as pigeons • Sew lettuces indoors • Start rhubarb crowns
Gardening may be the last thing on your mind in the cold weather but this is the perfect time to plan what to grow and where this season. It’s easy to get carried away when looking at catalogues or impressive displays of seed packets - but remember that it only makes sense to grow what you are likely to eat! If that still leaves you with a list that exceeds the space available then it may be wise to trim back on crops that take up a lot of space or are easily and cheaply available from local sources (potatoes perhaps?). Think about concentrating on plants that will crop quickly allowing the space to be used again. Remember also that you can use patio containers and grow bags to add extra growing space. Once you have your list split your available space into 3 (or 4) areas and then group your crops together by family so that they can be rotated around the areas in a 3 or 4 year cycle. Group the cabbage family together, then the onion family along with the pea and bean family, and finally potatoes, tomatoes and the carrot family. This is a great time of year to seriously consider making some raised beds, if you don’t already have them. Make sure that they are not too wide for you to easily reach the middle from either side and that there is sufficient room
for easy access all the way around. The deeper you can make them the better and higher beds will mean less bending when you are planting out seedlings, harvesting or weeding. If you have large areas of bare soil, awaiting planting, then you may like to think about covering them with black plastic, or cardboard, to protect the soil against the harsh January weather. Crops still growing, such as purple sprouting broccoli, will benefit from protection against hungry pigeons - try covering with wire mesh, fleece, or some homemade bird scarers (try stringing up some old CD’s). For those who are keen to get sowing, you can try a few lettuces. Start off on a bright, sunny windowsill, thinning down when they are large enough to handle. Grow on in frost free conditions such as a shed, or polytonal before finishing off under cloches. If you haven’t already planted shallots then it’s not too late to think about it, but don’t put them in when the ground is too wet or they may rot. Start saving empty egg boxes ready to chit your seed potatoes before planting. Just pop them into the egg boxes, sprout end up in a cool but frost free place and wait for the shoots to appear. You’ll also find the boxes useful for starting tiny seedlings off in months to come as they grow they can be planted straight out with no disruption as the box will simply rot down. And finally, if you have space, you may like to think about starting off some new rhubarb crowns towards the end of January.
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Rhinefield Probus Club
The Rhinefield Probus Club meets every third Wednesday at 10:00am at the Balmer Lawn Hotel, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst. We have a wide variety of entertaining speakers followed by lunch. New members and guests are always welcome. For further details please visit our website: www.rhinefieldprobus.org.uk Or contact the Secretary at: secretary.rhinefieldprobus@gmail.com
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A place to rediscover, renew or explore Christian Faith. Meetings informal and contemporary style. Band leading worship. Talk from inspirational Christian Leader and someone to pray with if you like. Meetings held on the second Wednesday of the month at:
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All Parkinson’s sufferers and their carers are welcome to join us for gentle, chair-based exercises specifically tailored to their needs and abilities. We meet every Tuesday at 10.30am at Boldre War Memorial Hall, Pilley, SO41 5QG for exercises, chat and mutual support. Join in with the fun and friendly banter as we stretch those unused muscles! Contact Roni on 01590 688887 for more details.
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Index of advertisers
Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants BAS Associates....................................................... 16
Health & Fitness Slimming World - Tina Fagan................................13
Bathrooms K & B Installations................................................. 29 Liberty Kitchens & Bathrooms...............................17
Home Care Services Bluebord Care........................................................ 8
Bedrooms Custom Creations.................................................. 2 Builders & Carpenters J H Joinery.............................................................. 7 Building & Gardening Supplies Sydenhams............................................................ 19 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.............................................. 24 Carpet Cleaning Services New Forest Carpet Clean....................................... 16 Community News Adventures of Nellie.............................................. 22 Filling Station......................................................... 28 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust: Opportunity for young people to gain an award in nature, for nature............................ 6 New Forest Art Society.......................................... 12 On Your Plot: Plan your veg for the year ahead.....26 Parkinsons New Forest.......................................... 28 Rhinefield Probus Club........................................... 28 Demolition & Asbestos Services Pro-Dem................................................................ 9 Denture Services First Impressions Denture Centre.......................... 5 Driveways White & Sons......................................................... 20 Electricians 247 Electrics.......................................................... 18 Green Light Electrical............................................. 7 Fabric Shops The Forest Mill Shop.............................................. 15
Kitchens K & B Installations................................................. 29 Liberty Kitchens & Bathrooms...............................17 Oven Cleaners Oven King.............................................................. 18 Painters & Decorators Alan Farrar & Son.................................................. 29 Plumbers Gas Technique....................................................... 32 Property Maintenance DC Home Improvements........................................ 24 Puzzles & Competitions Crossword.............................................................. 14 Kids page............................................................... 10 Prize Wordsearch................................................... 25 Sudoku................................................................... 14 Residential Care Homes Carehome Bed Finder............................................ 16 Restaurants Britannia Thai........................................................ 3 Roofing Forest Park Roofing............................................... 29 Solicitors Heppenstalls.......................................................... 17 Stonemasons Lockerley Stone & Masonry................................... 8 Tiles On The Tiles........................................................... 24 Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons............................................... 27 Westbeams Tree Care............................................ 1 Venues & Events Bramshaw Village Hall.......................................... 13
Funeral Directors R Hallum................................................................ 13
Waste Services Philip Trim Contractors.......................................... 8
Garden Services Proscapes Garden Landscaping.............................19
Will Writing Services Dorset Wills........................................................... 15
Golf Clubs Barton-on-Sea Golf Club........................................ 21
Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows.......................................... 11
Gutter Cleaning Services New Forest Gutter Cleaning................................... 8
Worktops Portman Stone....................................................... 31
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