The Brockenhurst Guide - July/August 2014

The Brockenhurst

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The independent directory of local businesses serving the residents of Brockenhurst

Delivered FREE around the village In this issue: Win a Family Portrait Gift Voucher from Barrett & Coe Wanted: Wildlife Volunteers Local Business Directory New Forest Show News Martin Lewis: Motoring Rambo and pals arrive in the New Forest Brockenhurst Music Society Adventures of Nellie

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Welcome...

The Brockenhurst Guide Edition 28

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Hampshire Publications

Telephone:

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Copy deadline for the September 2014 edition: 25th August 2014

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Dear Brockenhurst, I love this time of year! There are lots of shows, family holidays, the sun is shining, the air is warm and we all seem to have more time to get together and generally enjoy ourselves. There is of course the amazing New Forest Show which we will be going to. The Brockenhurst Music Society has a concert coming up. The New Forest Wildlife Park has some new, wild sheep, otherwise known as Mouflons, for you to see. Moors Valley are looking for volunteers. You can read all about growing runner beans as well as fill in a prize wordsearch or sit back and test yourself on the Sudoku and the crossword.

There is something for everyone.

In this month’s issue of The Brockenhurst Guide there are lots of local trades, businesses and shops who want to make your summer a good one! From buying a new house, to fixing the electrics, to getting advice from a good solicitor, or mortgage advisor, to repairing the computer, calling in the caterers, getting a new pair of specs, visiting the local farm shop and vineyard, having the walls plastered, the roof fixed, your teeth whitened or buying some good old fashioned sweets. These and more are all inside your little Directory. Please mention us when making any calls or bookings. This makes all the difference and makes our job worth while. I love to hear that the local trades are hearing from you.

Oh yes, Nellie took us to Norden Farm this month and she thoroughly enjoyed it!

Just to let you know, The Brockenhurst Guide is now posted to you by Royal Mail every other month. If you have a club, society or event you would like the residents and local businesses to know about then please tell us and we will print this for you. If you have a business and would like to be included, our rates are excellent so please give me a call.

Stephen and I wish you a fantastic couple of months.

All the best,

Debbie & Stephen Corney Useful Numbers

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So Much to See and Do in New Forest Show’s Countryside Area You could spend all day in The Countryside Area of the New Forest and Hampshire County Show watching phenomenal displays of falcons, gundogs, terriers and ferret racing.

Howard Kirby from Lairns Shooting School will be bringing along his gundogs giving a master class in training and working a dog for field sports.

The British Transport Police will also be displaying their incredibly important daily job; using their spaniels and labradors to sniff out hazardous substances and the Police and Crime Commissioner will be talking about the latest initiative for the Prevention

of Countryside Crime. CJ’s falcons, hawks and owls will be flying over your head and the hounds will be paraded round the ring.

With this year’s theme of “Hands-On” you and your family will have a chance to get involved and have a go with the range of different activities such as quizzing the huntsmen on their traditional day job and seeing the hounds; Peter Stagg will be discussing his vital job as a Keeper on the Beaulieu Estate and New Park Shooting Academy will showing you and talking about the safe handling of a shot gun. We are delighted to have cooking demonstrations from one of the Country’s Leading Game Chefs, Jose Souto and also, the Fly Fishing School is back by popular demand so book yourself a lesson on casting with the experts!

The Show will be held at New Park, Brockenhurst on Tuesday 29th, Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st July.

There is a 10% discount on advance tickets bought online before July 21st 2014 at www.newforestshow.co.uk.

The New Forest and Hampshire County Show helps raise funds to support the New Forest Agricultural Show Society and other local and notable charitable organisations. The New Forest Agricultural Show Society is a private company limited by guarantee. Company number 2646090 Charity number 1004255

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Music News

Brockenhurst Music Society Established by the composer Gordon Jacob in 1946, Brockenhurst Music Society’s aim is to bring up and coming young professional musicians to the New Forest for memorable musical recitals.

Staged at St Saviour’s Church in Brockenhurst, these inspired performances are perfectly suited to the grand church atmosphere.

Our new season is now well underway, with 2 more concerts to come, given by highly talented young professional musicians, and taking place at St Saviour's church in Brockenhurst. All concerts start at 7.30pm.

Tickets are free to Society members and to students, £12 at the door or £10 in advance from Streets or Bestsellers of Brockenhurst, or Sway Deli in Sway. For more information please see our website: or ring 01590 623392.

Monday 11 August Tom Dunne� Jazz Band

Monday 8 September Jane Lindsay cello with Alison Rhind piano.

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“We care about your smile” Merrygate Dental Practice, Brockenhurst Tucked away in a secluded corner of Brookley Road Car park lays Merrygate Dental Practice. Although it has been established for almost 30years (having taken over from the GP surgery in 1986) we still have people from the village popping in and exclaiming “Oh, we didn’t know you were here!”

Well, we don’t want to be B ro c k e n h u r s t ’s best kept secret anymore!

Surrounded by our own private garden with a bench to relax on and soak up the sun (or avoid sitting in the waiting room!) our recently refurbished reception aims to create a cosy atmosphere.

Merrygate Dental has been under new management since the 1st of May 2014 and we hope to work together with patients to provide a friendly and professional service which caters to individual needs. Having been providing

dental services to the community for such a long time, many of our patients are long standing and have been invaluable in providing suggestions and feedback for how we can make the experience better for you.

We have recently installed a high definition intra oral camera which, at no extra cost to the patients helps to explain and allow patients to visualise the treatment proposed. Our two experienced dentists who have over 30 year’s experience between them are at hand 5 days a week to discuss our services and provide consultations regarding future treatments or any concerns you have had about your teeth in the past.

Both Dr. Ahmed and Dr. Lightfoot place a high priority in keeping up to date with the most current developments in dentistry and are gaining specialist skills in advanced dentistry and cosmetic treatments. Dr. Ahmed has a history of working in special care dentistry, dealing with phobic patients and we believe gentle dentistry is the future! Our

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Please call us to arrange an appointment or to have your tooth shade measured with one of our dentists and to discuss the whitening process. techniques aim to be minimally invasive and we find more and more that we are putting away the drills and focusing on preventing problems and catching early stages of dental issues which we hope to deal with in a pain free manner and often without injections! Our two hygienists Aimee and Adrianne work hard to make patients feel confident and hope to show you how to maintain your teeth and gums optimally to combat gum disease and bring a sparkle to your smile.

We also have Dr Alexis Gibson who will be travelling down from London (where he is a restorative dentistry clinical demonstrator at King’s College Hospital) to provide dental implants.

For the next few months he will be giving free consultations regarding dental implants so that our patients can have a comprehensive idea of the various treatment options. Dr Gibson is the newest member of our team and we hope to persuade him (like Dr Ahmed) to move from London to Brockenhurst as we build up our implant lists! He will be available on We d n e s d a y s and our friendly receptionists would be happy to book you in!

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We hope to see you soon at the Merrygate to treat your dental needs.

Please contact us for an appointment or to discuss your dental needs on: T: 01590 623028 E: merrygate@tiscali.co.uk How to find us: The Car Park, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RD

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Where is Nellie?

Do you know the South of England? Can you recognise these places?

These are just some of the sights that Nellie, the rather large Hampshire & Dorset Publications Campervan has travelled to in just the last month!

The answers are at the bottom of the page so you can immediately see if you are right.

Most are easy, but one or two maybe a challenge‌? Have a go and see how many places you know! You can also follow her... whereisnellie @whereisnellie

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1. Burley Manor Hotel, Burley 2. The Guildhall, Poole 3. New Forest Reptile Centre, Lyndhurst 4. Norden Farm, Corfe Castle

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We have many years of cleaning experience. We are honest, reliable and discrete.

Our services: • Weekly • Fortnightly • Monthly • Deep Clean • Removal/Letting Cleans If you require our services, please contact us for a free quote on:

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Sweet Delight at Brock Rocks Cast your mind back to the days of running out of school with the pennies in your pocket to the local corner shop. There you would be greeted by shelf upon shelf of jars full of sweets in every conceivable shape and flavour...

Well, now you no longer have to just imagine!! Nestled in the heart of Brockenhurst on Brookley Road, you will find Brock Rocks Sweet Shop.

Here your eyes will widen and your mouth begin to water as you gaze upon the myriad of different sweets and gifts.

Brock Rocks boasts over 200 jars of top quality traditional sweets displayed from floor to ceiling. They are also proud to stock Award winning Purbeck Ice Cream - Passionately produced

locally on the farm in the isle of Purbeck in Dorset. Created with local fresh milk, thick double cream and an abundance of delicious natural flavours, these Ice Creams and spring water sorbets are all gluten and egg free with no artificial additives or GMOs, no added colours or nuts and all are suitable for vegetarians.

However, Brock Rocks is not just for those everyday treats...

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For unique gift ideas, we can gift box any sweets and finish with decorative ribbon, or fill a gift jar for the perfect present. We offer a bespoke sweet hamper service, tailored to your requirements for the ultimate personalised gift.

Be it for Easter, Christmas, weddings, birthdays or even anniversaries... whatever the occasion, make it that bit sweeter with a gift from Brock Rocks!

Whilst you might drool over some of the pictures here, they are nothing compared to the actual experience of visiting the shop and taking the sights and smells of all the wonderful delights that are available. So do drop by and pick up some goodies. The kids

will love you, your colleagues in the offi ce will love you... your parents will love you! Whoever they’re for, the smiles will come for sure when they see the lovely, traditional pink and white striped paper bag or wrapped gift full of high quality sweets from the UK’s finest traditional sweet makers.

One visitor from a distant land commented: “The little sweet shop here was awesome the best we’ve seen. Nothing near like it in NZ. Shelves of glass jars to the ceiling of different sweets.”

Come on down to Brock Rocks in Brockenhurst and feel young again!

70b Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RA

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Recipe

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SYRUP AND FRUIT COOKIES

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No one can resist the taste and smell of a freshly baked cookie, straight from the oven. These yummy delights have the sweetness of sultanas mixed in and are best enjoyed with a glass of cold milk from the fridge.

Ingredients: 340g self raising flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 200g soft margarine 200g Demerara sugar 200g golden syrup 50g sultanans 50g chopped nuts 50g chopped cherries

Equipment: Flat tray, covered with baking parchment Preheat the oven to 190°c or gas mark 4-5 Method: Place margarine, syrup and sugar in a bowl and mix together.

Pour in the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly to form a dough.

Place the dough in the fridge for an hour, for best results place in fridge overnight.

When cold divide into 20 balls and press them lightly onto the baking tray.

Place in the oven for 10 to 15mins until golden.

Leave to cool on a wire rack.

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Money Saving Tips

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LEWIS Motoring

It’s not yet time to hoot the horn in celebration, but things are looking a tad better for drivers. There was no Budget petrol tax rise, and a supermarket price war sees costs now at an average £1.29/litre – that's 13p less than the peak, while insurance prices have come off their peak too. Yet if the Stig's helmet had eyes, even they'd probably still water about the fact that car running costs alone are an average £3,500/year. So I want to help you rev up your motoring savings.

Note the free website PetrolPrices.com lists the day’s cheapest petrol stations in your area for unleaded, diesel, LPG and other fuels.

Hidden council MOT centres can mean fewer fails. 40% of MOTs fail first time, often for trivialities such as bust light bulbs or poor windscreen wipers. So always do a quick walk-around and, where possible, fix before. For the test itself, if you've a long-term trusted garage, great.

If not, little-known council MOT test centres generally don't do repairs, so have less incentive to fail you. The feedback on these is great, with many saying they get far fewer fails. There’s a full list at www.mse.me/mots Has the PHOTO on your licence expired? You risk a £1,000 fine. While the licence itself may be valid, the photo needs renewing every 10 years. Two million have expired, so check your card's section 4b date and if it’s expired, go to www.gov.uk/renew-driving-licence to renew.

There's no one cheapest insurer, so the aim's to get as many quotes as possible. Yet different comparison sites cover different insurers, so always check at least two for a wider spread. Then check the ones they miss – including biggies www.aviva.co.uk and www.directline.com .Yet it’s also about understanding the counter-logical ways to save.

- Third party's not always cheapest. Even though it’s meatier cover, the mere fact of selecting comprehensive insurance makes some insurers consider you a lower risk, which outweighs the cost for the bigger cover. So if you’re looking for the cheapest, always check both.

www.directline.com discounts.

Young drivers, try adding parents as second drivers. Strange as it sounds, adding a responsible second driver to your policy can bring costs down. This is because insurance is about risk, so they can bring the average down. It's a case of trial and error with different firms. Yet never put someone as the main driver on the car unless they really are the main driver. Doing this falsely is called fronting; it’s illegal and can invalidate your insurance. Full help for under-25s car insurance costs in www.mse.me/youngdrivers.

Private parking firms CAN'T fine you. Parking tickets from supermarkets, housing estates or any private car park do better impressions than Rory Bremner. Some even call themselves Parking Charge Notices to mimic official council Penalty Charge Notices. Yet they're not fines, just invoices.

If a ticket's unfairly slapped on your windscreen (eg, there were no signs), reply explaining why it's unfair and that you won't pay. It may huff and puff, yet it can't "hit your credit record" or "send bailiffs" without the time and expense of court action. If it's an unfair council ticket, don't just accept it - you have rights. Of those appeals already turned down by councils, 50% win if they keep going to the final stage. Full help and template letters at www.mse.me/parking.

Cut fuel use up to 30% by driving more efficiently. This isn’t about slowing down (though that can help if you’re a boy or girl racer). The real keys are: a) Change gear up earlier to keep revs down. b) Treat the accelerator like a money pump - the harder you press, the more fuel flows. c) Slow naturally rather than ramming the brakes to use up the car’s momentum.

If possible, also reduce your vehicle’s weight and drag, then it needs less fuel to travel. So dejunk your trunk many carry unnecessary weight in the boot, correct your tyre pressure and more.

- Got more than one car? Comparison sites only do single vehicles. Manually check www.admiral.com’s multi-car policy deals and, if time, www.churchill.com and

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The Adventures of Nellie

The Hampshire Publications Camper Van Having had a few trips in Nellie now, staying overnight, we realised that for any longer trips we would need more space. We have spent many hours looking at awnings for campervans! All have their pros and cons and in the end we chose the Kombi Ex. It aligns parallel with the van, so when you come out of Nellie you walk into the living space. Behind that are two bedrooms, so they are out of the way and always there, which during the day can be useful for storing things you are not using so the ‘living room’ is fully available. At the front there is a covered area which means if it is slightly raining you can sit under it and still be outside, and you can leave shoes there which again are protected to some degree from the weather. I couldn’t believe it… After all those hours of looking, choosing and finally deciding, we picked up the phone only to be told, “Oh they have stopped producing those now, so we don’t have any!” If you know me, when I get determined, wild horses will not stop me, so after many phone calls we did indeed find a site which had the Kombi Ex in stock. We

Nellie in front of Norden House

Nellie, suited and booted, with Kombi now have what we wanted! Intention. Here’s a photo of Nellie all suited and booted with her new awning.

There are so many local places where we can camp near to where we live. It is excellent as it means we can pick Hayden up from school on a Friday and go away for the weekend, arriving at our destination just 30 minutes, if not less, later! This gives us more time to actually enjoy ourselves, and worry much less about the traffic.

Norden Farm is great. It is situated just outside of Corfe Castle. There are lots of fields, really good washing facilities, a lovely camp shop which has recently been renovated and has all you would need for a family camp. There is also a farm house and a restaurant. It is perfect. There are peacocks, farm animals and an amazing fishing pond with, we are told, 25 pound carp in it. It is free to fish for campers. I have to say my Dad would love it here. We did go fishing and Stephen did his best with Hayden, but Grandad was sorely missed and we left with no catch much to Hayden’s chagrin.

We picked a fantastic weekend for weather.

The sun was shining. The plot we had was just right and gave us lots of space for the

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Unfortunately Martin had this problem and Sammy kept waking up too, so poor Martin did suffer a bit that night. It is a good idea for earplugs… ironically! I love the sounds of the night so didn’t have this problem and the boys in our tent slept very soundly.

Saturday was a great day for games. We held our own ‘Norden Olympics’! Actually this was a very clever ploy on my part to sit along the side line and referee, basically giving orders, so that I didn’t have to run around! It must be the teacher in me… I had bought a few outdoor games especially for the occasion. It is surprising these days what you can get, for good value. Hours of fun at very little cost really. We had two teams and the boys ran around all afternoon.

I wonder if this is why they ALL slept really well that night?

We had a delicious meal at the farmhouse in the evening. Five hungry boys after all that exercise but I am not sure what my excuse was… There is a good variety of food, it is

‘Norden Olympics’ in full swing

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The newly refurbished farm shop really well presented and the whole place is very family orientated. Having said that it would also be a lovely place to have a romantic meal for two. Very cosy. There are comfortable settees set in a snug immediately behind the restaurant where you can enjoy an aperitif or an after meal drink. Norden House is also a great location for weddings and parties. It is totally out of the way, so you can party into the wee small hours of the morning. A marquee or two can be erected in the countryside garden and photos would be idyllic. Just call and ask Matthew for details. He will be more than happy to show you around the gardens, the restaurant and the lovely guest house where you can stay.

So Nellie was more than happy with her stay at Norden Farm and I know we will definitely visit again. We highly recommend the campsite, the farm shop with its local produce, the restaurant and the guest house.

The owners should be very proud. They have grown from strength to strength.

For more details about the campsite, contact 01929 480098 or go online to www.nordenfarm.com. For details of the house and restaurant call 01929 480177 or visit www.nordenhouse.com.

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Rambo and pals arrive in the New Forest He’s tough, likes to be boss and has an impressive pair of horns – meet Rambo, one of the new additions to the animals at New Forest Wildlife Park.

Rambo is a mouflon, a type of wild sheep that was probably one of the ancestors of all modern domestic sheep breeds.

The dominant male, he has settled in well at New Forest Wildlife Park near Ashurst since being introduced to the park in May and is accompanied by two other males and two females named Martha and Mabel. It’s hoped the mouflon will breed.

Mouflon are classified as ‘vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List of endangered species, since their numbers in the wild have declined markedly in the last few decades.

Often hunted for their horns or meat, they are also under threat due to competition with domestic livestock.

The mouflon have adapted well to life at New Forest Wildlife Park Originally found in counties such as Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Oman, Kashmir, Azerbaijan and Pakistan, they were domesticated by humans around 10,500 years ago and brought to Europe. They can now be found wild in mountainous regions of Europe such as Cyprus, Corsica, Sardinia and parts of Italy.

The mouflon’s coat is red-brown in colour with a dark area along its back, lighter side patches and white underparts. Both the males and females can grow horns, but those of the males are more notable, being large, curved and spiral and sometimes reaching around 25 inches in length.

In the wild mouflon tend to live in mountainous terrain and on steep rocky

Mouflon sheep at New Forest Wildlife Park

ledges, where they can get away from predators, though they can also be found in grasslands, desert and forest. They graze on short grasses, heather, and shrubs and have a multi-chambered stomach which enables them to regurgitate the tough plants they feed on and chew them a second time to make them softer.

“The mouflon have adapted well to life at New Forest Wildlife Park and are proving popular with visitors,” said NFWP owner Carol Heap. “They are quite laid back but also curious creatures.

“Mouflon are a declining species in the wild, where they are in danger of being interbred with domestic sheep.

The mouflon has been an integral part of human history and development for thousands of years so we’re glad to have them here in the park and to play our part in their conservation.”

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Quality cars are identifiable straight away. Even if a premium vehicle had its badges taped over, all you’d need to do is sit in it. Instantly you’d sense the difference between an ‘average’ and a top class motor. Take the latest Mercedes-Benz AClass. Inside, it’s positively palatial.

The German brand is famous for its refinement, but the A-Class is almost the runt of the litter – and therefore you might expect a more undeveloped set up inside and out. But that’s not the case at all. It may well have been the argument when the old model first appeared on our roads. It was upright, careful and dull. It certainly wasn’t a car you’d list as captivating.

Nonetheless, it did sell – and that’s because it was affordable – for a Merc – and practical for parents on the rug-rat run desperate to roll up outside the school gates in a Benz.

Then the A-Class was completely re-thought for 2013. It rolled off the production line a totally different car – not just one that had undergone plastic surgery – it was poles apart from the old version.

The entry-level Mercedes is now truly enthralling and a machine you want because of its alluring aesthetics. In some ways it’s lost its no-nonsense practicality because the boot, although conveniently rectangular, is nothing to shout about space-wise. But brush that aside and take a

test drive, because the new model will seduce you – especially if you go for the A 200 CDI AMG Sport.

This is a real driver’s car and includes a dynamic handling package with sports suspension, perforated disc brakes and cruise control. As well as this, the Merc has athletic body-styling, 18 inch alloy wheels and a silver grille. Additionally, in A 200 CDI guise, it comes with a gutsy turbo diesel powerhouse. It also has a flat-bottomed leather steering wheel, red stitching, sports seats, rain sensors, ambient lighting and a stereo system boy -racers would be jealous of.

On the move, the A 200’s oil burner gets you to a respectable speed quickly, if not sensationally.

Road holding, however, is phenomenal. Steering is well-weighted and precise, and the six speed gearbox is slick, quick, and easy on your left hand.

The A-Class has the vim and vigour that's required to punch its weight in a highly competitive market. It’s an all-round performer and just the car that Mercedes-Benz dealers need to tempt new customers into their showrooms.

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Hampshire Library Service Mobile Library in Brockenhurst

Every Monday afternoon between 1.30 and 4.00pm in the lane leading to Homeforde House opposite the Football Ground, off Grigg Lane in Brockenhurst.

As well as Adult Fiction, Non fiction and Children’s books you can borrow from a wide range of large print and talking books – tapes and CD’s - and if we don’t have titles you want we will order them from one of our 54 libraries in Hampshire.

No overdue charges.

For more information about your mobile library schedules and services mentioned please check out our website www.hants.gov.uk/libraries or ring our Contact Centre on 0845 603 5631.

Rhinefield Probus Club

The Rhinefield Probus Club meets every third Wednesday at 10:00am at the Forest Park Hotel, Rhinefield 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: secretaryrhinefieldprobus@hotmail.com

NEW FOREST

We get together on every third Thursday in the month at The Masonic Centre, Grigg Lane, Brockenhurst 2pm - 4.30pm.

Support and information is available to people with Parkinson’s, their carers, family & friends.

We do not hold a meeting in August, but come and join us at our Annual Garden Party at 6 Court Close Lymington by kind permission of Pam & John Skinner on Thursday 21st August 2.00pm. All are very welcome.

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Wanted – wildlife volunteers The Rangers at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest are looking for volunteers to help record the vast array of plants and animals in the 800-acre Park.

The Park already benefits from regular surveys of its butterfly, dragonfly and damselfly populations, and keeps an ongoing record of bird sightings. Now, with the help of additional experts, the Rangers are hoping to broaden their knowledge of the Park’s many other inhabitants.

“We are organising a 24-hour Bioblitz at Moors Valley on 24 July and would love to bring some new volunteers on board to help discover and record particular species”, said Countryside Education Ranger, Katie Davies. “We are hoping lots of members of the public will also want to join in, but obviously they will need guidance, so knowledgeable experts will be welcome.

“We are also keen to increase the scope of our regular surveys, so we would also welcome support from volunteers who can’t make the Bioblitz but would be keen to get involved with regular survey work.”

country park in England we have to work extra hard to ensure we balance the needs of our visitors with those of the many plants and animals spread across the Park,” added Katie. “It would be immensely helpful to be able find out more about them. In particular we’d be interested in working with anyone with knowledge of amphibians, mammals and invertebrates – including my personal favourite – beetles. We are also keen to record more of our flora, an area which has never been fully explored.”

Thanks to this regular survey work Moors Valley is recognised as one of the best places in the UK to see dragonflies. The Park has also recently instigated a highlysuccessful water vole reintroduction programme. “As the third most visited

For details of how to take part in the Bioblitz or to find out more about becoming a wildlife volunteer at Moors Valley contact Katie Davies on 01425 470721 or email ktdavies@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk

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GUIDE Runner Beans

It’s not too late to plant runner beans.

My Grandfather always put them in on Whit Sunday, never before, probably because the plants don’t like frost.

For the cost of a packet of seeds you’ll get a continuous crop of lovely fresh runners for a month or so, and they freeze really well.

Push a bean into a small pot of multi purpose compost and keep it moist.

Within a couple of weeks they should start to grow and when you have some sturdy plants with 2 or 3 pairs of leaves they can be planted out in the garden or in deep troughs. If you have a vegetable patch or enough room, construct a wigwam of tall canes (about 6-8 feet) or a

row of crossed canes or even netting for them to grow up. They could even be added to flower beds to give a bit of height as long as they have something to climb up. Next to each cane, dig a hole with a trowel—add some garden compost if you have some or even a layer of newspaper (to hold the moisture) and carefully transplant the bean plants without disturbing the roots too much.

Water well and keep them moist in dry spells, especially when the flower buds appear and the pods are beginning to set.

Happy harvesting - and don’t forget to leave some pods on the plants to dry out and provide you with a fresh new batch of seeds for next year!

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SOLICITORS LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE Our new website was launched on 6th June, a website devoted to explaining the services we can provide here at Heppenstalls in simple terms.

Clients visiting our new website can find information online as well as downloadable documents they can print out, meet ‘our people’ so you are able to put a face to a name, learn about Heppenstalls history since 1893, keep up to date with our latest firm news and vacancies or contact a solicitor for some legal advice.

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