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THE BROCKENHURST Guide

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I do hope you are fit and well. We are certainly not out of the woods yet, but let’s stay as positive as possible and keep in touch with family and friends to help each other as much as we can.

For businesses there have been many challenges and we are overcoming them on a daily basis. It is more important than ever to keep our local trades and services busy. Calling them for advice and booking them in, to help you in the house, the garden, or indeed for you personally will keep everyone’s morale Advertise with us high and the economy surviving. This is certainly a team effort, with all of Take your business to new heights us working together. If you know of with our affordable advertising a local company that needs more packages! Supply your own artwork or customers, then we could be just what use our in-house design and brand they are looking for. Please mention expert. To chat to Debbie or the sales your useful little magazine to them. team, give us a call: We are here and ready to help.

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Support to petition calling for speed camera on Roger Penny Way At their full Council meeting (Monday 11 October 2021) NFDC considered a petition from the New Forest Speed Awareness Campaign asking the authority to add its support to calls for the introduction of an Average Speed Camera system on the B3078 (Roger Penny Way).

The petition, which gained 3,557 signatures, read, ‘In light of the recent tragic deaths of three donkeys, two sheep and four ponies on the B3078 Roger Penny Way and the history of animal casualties on this route, that the District Council adds its support to calls for the introduction of an Average Speed Camera system on this route.’

Cllr Edward Heron, Leader of the Council, thanked the petition organisers, Gilly Jones and Sarah Weston for attending the meeting, and will now work with the Police and Crime Commissioner, and Hampshire County Council as the Highways Authority, on a feasibility study into traffic speeds on the road in the north of the district, which has seen a number of recent animal casualties.

Speaking at the meeting, Cllr Heron said; “I am sure that all Members of the Council share your concerns with regards to the unfortunate recent animal casualties along Roger Penny Way. It is clear from the petitions that have been submitted that a significant number of residents and visitors to the New Forest also share your concerns.

“Although this Council does not have the responsibility or the powers to install average speed cameras or any speed deterrent or enforcement activities on the public highway, the petition before us calls on the Council to adds its support to the campaign for the introduction of an Average Speed Camera system on the B3078 Roger Penny Way. I understand from a recent communication that I have had with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire that they are now agreeable to contributing towards a feasibility study, this is clearly a very positive move forward.

“I would therefore like to move that the Council does add its support to this campaign.”

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Donna Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “I was saddened to learn of the tragic deaths of two men on the A326 last week, and whilst we await the results of the investigation into this particular incident, it certainly highlights the importance of making sure our roads are as safe as they can be for all.

“In relation to Roger Penny Way, I very much share residents’ concerns about speeding in the New Forest and animal casualties. I am pleased to support a feasibility study into the potential use of average speed cameras for Roger Penny Way. There have been a number of animal deaths on the route in recent times. This loss of life is senseless and devastating for the animal owners.

“The New Forest is defined not only by the beautiful landscape, but also by the animals that roam the area and we should all work together to protect it. I would urge all drivers to drive with great care in the New Forest, especially as the nights draw in and visibility reduces.”

Lord Manners, the Official Verderer said; “The Verderers are delighted to hear that the Hampshire PCC is supportive of a feasibility study into the possibility of average speed cameras on the Roger Penny Way. We believe that the installation of such cameras would achieve a significant reduction in the number of animal casualties on this road.”

A report on the next steps will be brought to a future NFDC Cabinet meeting.

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Autumn finches – Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Look carefully in the hedgerows and along the treeline this autumn, and you might notice flocks of small birds twittering and squabbling as they fly from branch to branch. As quickly as you notice them, this flock will disappear, flying as one into the distance. Finches, in particular, flock in autumn and winter, with species including goldfinch, linnet, brambling and siskin all coming together at this time of year.

One of the main reasons for this flocking behaviour is safety in numbers. These birds mainly eat seeds, which they look out for as they move around. If the birds are concentrating on finding food, they are less likely to notice a predator lurking nearby.

Extra pairs of eyes mean some birds can look for food while others keep watch and raise the alarm if a circling bird of prey or prowling cat should disturb them.

Many finches can be quite acrobatic in their quest to find food. You will often see siskins hanging upside-down in alder trees, manoeuvring the tiny seeds out of alder cones, and goldfinches can

perch on the slimmest spines of a teasel plant to get their next meal.

As some of these species look very similar you may need to watch closely to identify all the species in a flock, especially as they are in their drab winter plumage. Look out for the white rump of bramblings amongst chaffinches or the black cap of siskins in amongst greenfinches.

One finch you would be lucky to

spot is the hawfinch. Hawfinches are very scarce but have a local stronghold, in the New Forest. These finches have a huge powerful beak, giving them an unmistakable silhouette.

They use their strong beaks to crack the stones in wild cherries and sloes or crunch through beech nuts. They are most visible in autumn when you can look for them feeding on these fruits and nuts on the ground.

Many of the finch species that join these flocks are coming more regularly to bird feeders. By providing food for your garden birds, you are helping them survive the coldest months of the year.

This is when they expend the most energy, just keeping warm and moving around. It is an exciting time to watch the feeders as you may get some unexpected visitors arriving, should one of these mixed flocks descend on your patch!

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QUIRKY FACTS

by Mica Bale As the nights have drawn in and autumn is on the cusp of being retired in favour of the winter weather, what could be better than enjoying a delve into Hampshire’s quirky facts from the comfort of your own armchair?

From an interesting zoological connection to Queen Victoria herself, here’s another handful of quirky facts!

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Although the notion of English sparkling wines is hardly a new one, Cottonworth Vineyard has been established since 2005, with origins on the farm dating back several generations of the Liddell family. Alongside Cottonworth Vineyard is Hattingley Valley, another well-respected English wine producer.

Historically France has always had the upper hand as regards to wine production however in recent years, English wines, especially those grown in Hampshire, are not only being recognised for their taste but are also making waves to the point of being not only renowned but respected.

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Originally commissioned by King Charles II Lainston House became the scene of a society scandal years later when sweethearts Elizabeth Chudleigh, a court favourite and Navy commander Augustus Hervey were married at this regal palace.

Neither bride nor groom could afford to allow their secret marriage to be revealed for fear of losing PHOTO: MANGOPEAR their positions.

The marriage was not a success however due to the nature of its secrecy, there seemed little point in an official annulment until such time came that Elizabeth wanted to remarry, thus bringing a charge of bigamy against herself and throwing Lainston House into scandal. Today the palace is a five star hotel and hosts many weddings, thankfully none bringing such scandal as in the past!

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Renowned for its beauty, Beaulieu is well known, not only for its history but also for its birdwatching with many flocking to see the village’s local populations. Wintertime is a good opportunity to catch a glimpse of Black-Tailed Godwits or the Brent Goose, both species may be seen along the River in winter fresh from Iceland and Russia respectively.

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Did you know that it was 170 years since Osbourne House was completed for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert? The Isle Of Wight royal retreat has often been remembered as the place that both Queen Victoria and her husband could enjoy away from prying eyes and was largely designed by Prince Albert himself. The house took several years to complete and yet the husband and wife were only to enjoy the house for a relatively short time together owing to Albert’s death just ten years later.

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Have you heard of Dr. Philip Sclater, the Hampshire born lawyer and zoologist? The secretary of the Zoological Society of London for more than 40 years, his work as a progressive ornithologist saw him greatly hailed and respected in his profession and even today, his legacy has seen several species named after him as well as his initial identification of zoogeographic zones still being in use today!

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Although the notion of English sparkling wines is hardly a new one, Cottonworth Vineyard has been established since 2005, with origins on the farm dating back several generations of the Liddell family. Alongside Cottonworth Vineyard is Hattingley Valley, another well-respected English wine producer.

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Did you know that it was 170 years since Osbourne House was completed for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert? The Isle Of Wight royal retreat has often been remembered as the place that both Queen Victoria and her husband could enjoy away from prying eyes and was largely designed by Prince Albert himself. The house took several years to complete and yet the husband and wife were only to enjoy the house for a relatively short time together owing to Albert’s death just ten years later.

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Have you heard of Dr. Philip Sclater, the Hampshire born lawyer and zoologist? The secretary of the Zoological Society of London for more than 40 years, his work as a progressive ornithologist saw him greatly hailed and respected in his profession and even today, his legacy has seen several species named after him as well as his initial identification of zoogeographic zones still being in use today!

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Well-Read Winter Warmers As the nights draw in, here are a selection of biographical new releases designed to keep you company.

Never Give Up by Bear Grylls Bear Grylls’ sequel to the multi-million copy selling global phenomenon Mud, Sweat and Tears continues to chronicle the global adventurer and presenter’s life and career since stepping onto screen, taking readers along with him on his most famous adventures, sharing personal stories from his favourite expeditions, and capturing his hairiest survival challenges.

He documents valuable lessons he’s learned in the wild, opens up about his most personal challenges and achievements, and celebrates the true value of adventure and the enduring importance of courage, kindness and resilience.

Published by Transworld on October 28th Reflections by Holly Willoughby A heartfelt, perceptive book about finding beauty, inside and out, Holly Willoughby is the UK’s most popular female TV presenter and is best known for her work on This Morning, Dancing on Ice and, formerly, Celebrity Juice.

The book explores the idea of gaining courage, contentment

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and awareness from within, recognising the beauty that is within all of us and promoting the opportunity to take time to look after ourselves, rather than just others.

“I’m finally at a point in my life where I can see a little more clearly,” Holly says.

“Writing is such a personal process and between these pages you will find many little pieces of me. I want to share my truths in the hope that maybe they’ll help you too.”

Published by Transworld on October 28th My Life in Dire Straits by John Illsley One of the most iconic and important British pop/rock bands of a generation, Dire Straits cracked America at a time when many consistently struggled to engage with the US audience, in the process building a transatlantic fan following that celebrated beautiful tracks, heartfelt anthems and timeless melodies that stand the test of time some four decades on.

In this revealing tale of life as a founding member of Dire Straits, bassist John Illsley reveals the working man’s clubs to Madison Square Gardens, sharing gigs with wild punk bands to the Live Aid stage at Wembley.

Published by Penguin on November 9th Rebel Homemaker by Drew Barrymore Drew Barrymore has always done things in her own rebellious way - including how she cooks, lives, and finds happiness at home. Drew shares recipes, stories and personal photos that show how you too can live a healthy, delicious, and joyful life in her first lifestyle book Rebel Homemaker.

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From cooking to wellness, health and family, this heartfelt book looks to explore slowing down, enjoying the joy of family, as well as investing in future projects, including in oneself.

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A Design for Life… The Kevin McCloud Column Designer, writer and television presenter, Kevin McCloud leapt into our consciousness with his vastly successful Grand Designs show on Channel 4. This month, the affable architect discusses the importance of buildings in terms of who we are as people.

I’ve always regarded buildings as living, breathing, evolving things, and while you can judge each and every one architecturally, sometimes the real fabric of a home, an office, a shop, a theatre – whatever it may be – is in the people and personalities who inhabit it.

It’s always interesting with Grand Designs when we revisit buildings several years down the line to see how they have grown and merged into their environments. When a project is freshly completed there is always an element of buildings appearing clinical and, I guess, unhomely. I would even suggest that a scuffed skirting board or lightly scratched wooden floor adds personality to a space, so we should all be encouraged to enjoy our homes, to throw ourselves around in them, without fear of losing that show home chic.

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Brighton. I went back after 12 or 13 years and discovered that the kids who were five or so were now these strapping 18-year-olds and heading off to university, while this ‘house’ was truly transformed into a home.

In other projects we revisited, we had many people who had started projects effectively homeless, or as single parents,

a local councillor, or perhaps they are sitting on the board of a housing association, all giving back to the community.

For me, that shows that in the right circumstances when you’re given the chance to build (which is an empowering process) and to experience living in great architecture, it leads to people’s lives changing for the better.

It’s no coincidence and I see this all the time; and I love that because it vindicates so much of what I’d felt and believed about buildings for so long.

or totally new to architecture and construction. Many of these now find themselves with design qualifications, or having become

So when people ask me to name my favourite buildings, the answer, quite simply, is to suggest the best ones are those that make people happy.

That’s essentially what we build for – security, protection, survival and enjoyment. A building can only ever be the platform for what truly makes a place, and that’s the people.

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Leisure is Pleasure Why the dressed-down tracksuit and leisure look is here to stay.

Did you get too used to dressing down over lockdown, and it now feels like a chore to put on that formal workwear again? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

The evidence… activewear accounted for over 40 per cent of online fashion sales last year, and that’s hardly surprising when you’ve got some of the world’s best musicians, actors, and even world leaders, ditching their designer suits and denim. The reality is tracksuits and activewear are no longer seen as an urban-only garment, and the biggest labels are joining the sports companies in the utilitarian stakes.

When tracksuits became a thing of the mainstream after being popularised in the 1960s

by American athletes, they were often made of cotton and terrycloth, as well as having buttons instead of zippers.

The big players began to get involved, with the growing popularity of exercise and running in the Eighties seeing these matching sports uniforms achieve unprecedented sales levels.

With film and television exposure further enhancing their popularity, the rap scene pushed popularity further into the mainstream, while British bands at the height of ‘Britpop’ such as Oasis regularly dressed in either the colours of their favourite football team or sports brands who were eager to take advantage of their logos being displayed everywhere.

Soon enough, Sporty Spice proved a perfect exemplar of leisurewear girl power, a point from which we have never regressed, particularly when Nineties ‘It girls’ and socialites – think Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian – pushed ‘dressed down’ into the realms of ‘dressing up’.

As it stands, velour tracksuits are en vogue, though 2022 is expected to bring about a new look. Metallic sheens and lustrous finishes will come to the fore, with the encouragement to mix branded tops with more voluminous, flowing bottoms, such as a skirt.

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such as light-reflecting fabrics and holographic finishes will emerge. And with an emphasis on boldness and ‘street scene’, we can expect the feeling of post-pandemic freedom to filter through into bright, buoyant leisurewear designs.

Also keep an eye out for an inevitable push towards eco fabrics and fashion sustainability - as ever, looking good doesn’t and shouldn’t mean bad news for the planet.

There’s even a new term – athluxe – reflecting the fully blurred lines between performance and fashion, and what’s great is the fact leisurewear doesn’t discriminate on age, income, or shape in the same way as might a miniskirt or a top that sits off the shoulders. A tracksuit is a style statement, a jacket with shorts shows ingenuity, a polo shirt is high fashion.

So while we all need to remember to dress appropriately for the occasion, the rules have certainly been relaxed as far as leisurewear goes.

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Brockenhurst Football Club News These are exciting times at the Football Club with our first team currently sitting top of the Wessex Premier League and playing an exciting brand of attacking football.

However, it isn’t just on the field that the club is progressing. Our club committee, all of whom are volunteers, and led by our recently appointed chairman, Chris Panayi, have ambitious plans for the club.

The integration of the junior club into the senior club was formally ratified at our last committee meeting. This is the first critical step towards creating a genuine community club as we can now boast a structure that covers all age groups, from our two senior teams to youth teams through all age groups from under 5’s to under 18’s. In practice that adds up to approximately 170 playing members and a lot of supporting families engaged with the Club.

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club and offer a facility and a resource that the village community can be proud of.

This won’t happen overnight but determining the priorities on that journey is what will now preoccupy our committee.

If you are a football fan please come down and watch a match and enjoy a drink in a friendly environment, watch some live sport and meet some new friends The club is open to anyone although there are benefits to being a member both in admission prices and at the clubhouse bar.

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Modern Magazines Camper Van The Jurassic era, an age of reptiles.

A time of abundant dinosaurs and the advent of birds and mammals.

It all started approximately 200 million years ago and ended around 145 million years ago with widespread volcanic eruptions and the release of so much CO2 that the oceans became acidic, and the global warming killed off 76 percent of marine and terrestrial life on Earth. Many plants however survived including the ferns we see today, horsetails, cypress, pines and many other species of our beloved greenery we so enjoy.

Daichi is a big fan of our British Jurassic Coast. He loves to wind around those country lanes and end up at the sea looking out into the far distance. This month he took us to a real Dorset beauty spot. Ringstead Bay off the small village of Ringstead. The beach here is very different to the majestic

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On the rocks at Ringstead Beach

sandy, warm beach in Weymouth just 8 miles away. This is a covelike beach, more like you find in Devon or Cornwall. It is pebbly and has painted wooden rowing boats waiting patiently in their upsidedown position near the wall. I love sandy beaches, but this was pretty special, and the water was crystal clear and inviting. Daichi had found this glorious, secluded place by chance in fact, as we were just exploring, following roads we thought looked interesting. Daichi likes to do this. On a warmer day, it would have been ideal for a picnic and a swim. It is such a sheltered, cozy bay. Today it was enough to take in the view and relax. The Isle of Portland, looking very grand, is in clear sight. There is a café with seating outside and a parking area which is really convenient so I am sure in the height of summer it is buzzing with excitement and

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activity. The day we arrived it was quiet and peaceful. Ideal for gazing out to sea and breathing in the fresh, cooler autumn air. Perfect.

After a little exploration Daichi took us onto Osmington Mills just five miles from the town of Weymouth.

Here there is a ‘chocolate box’ thatched pub and restaurant, The Smugglers Inn. Beautiful. The views from the cliff top here are both exhilarating and extremely calming at the same time. That first, incredible, panoramic scene over the sea, the cliffs, the bay, the rocks and huge ocean liners bobbing around (a reminder of our trials and tribulations of today), took Daichi’s breath away. Can you imagine being a massive dinosaur lugging that heavy body and long neck across this land and swinging your neck out to sea where there are huge fish swirling around in the waters below. This area sparks that imagination, that long-gone sight of yesteryears. The walks around the whole coastline look inspiring and the next time we go there we will be wearing hiking boots and will be

Daichi went to see the sea!

taking a stroll for sure. The beaches are dog friendly too, so for anyone with a four-legged, active friend, they can take the stroll with you.

This whole 96-mile Jurassic coastline, which stretches from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset is just gorgeous.

There is so much to explore.

Thousands and thousands of years of history. Changing climates, reptiles now extinct, fish are much smaller, and humans have taken over. What a different planet it is today. Somehow for Daichi it puts the problems of now, into a different perspective. Maybe we should take some of those problems less seriously, throw caution to the wind a bit more, argue a little less and laugh much more. Daichi certainly likes to make us smile and I have to say he does a great job! Where will he take us next, I wonder…?

The Jurassic Coast from Osmington Mills

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activity. The day we arrived it was quiet and peaceful. Ideal for gazing out to sea and breathing in the fresh, cooler autumn air. Perfect.

After a little exploration Daichi took us onto Osmington Mills just five miles from the town of Weymouth.

Here there is a ‘chocolate box’ thatched pub and restaurant, The Smugglers Inn. Beautiful. The views from the cliff top here are both exhilarating and extremely calming at the same time. That first, incredible, panoramic scene over the sea, the cliffs, the bay, the rocks and huge ocean liners bobbing around (a reminder of our trials and tribulations of today), took Daichi’s breath away. Can you imagine being a massive dinosaur lugging that heavy body and long neck across this land and swinging your neck out to sea where there are huge fish swirling around in the waters below. This area sparks that imagination, that long-gone sight of yesteryears. The walks around the whole coastline look inspiring and the next time we go there we will be wearing hiking boots and will be

Daichi went to see the sea!

taking a stroll for sure. The beaches are dog friendly too, so for anyone with a four-legged, active friend, they can take the stroll with you.

This whole 96-mile Jurassic coastline, which stretches from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset is just gorgeous.

There is so much to explore.

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The Need For Speed World champ Lewis Hamilton on staying, and feeling, young and motivated for success While not everything has gone his way so far this season, the bookies are still firm in their backing of Lewis Hamilton as, categorically, the man to beat.

The 36-year-old Brit said: “To all the kids out there, dream the impossible! Believe you can win every race, believe you can amount to every challenge… and you just might.”

bed then wake up the next morning and do the same thing again and again and again. We all have lives outside the circuit, but my commitment has never waned.”

As far as being the sport’s ‘Marmite man’, his 2020 BBC

“We are in a different era now and a lot of us have been trained as racing drivers to keep our cool, because when you start to lose your mind in a car you start to lose control.”

The frightening thing is that, despite seven world titles, the Mercedes driver has time on his side – the great Luigi Fagioli was 53 when he scored his final race win at the 1951 French Grand Prix.

Certainly, it’s becoming difficult to remember a time when Hamilton’s grit, speed and desire wasn’t present in the sport. And while life away from the track often gathers as many headlines for Hamilton, the racer is confident in his commitment.

“I know people like to brand me as this celebrity who cares more about image, money and photoshoots than he does his profession, but I can assure you that’s not true, nor has it ever been true.

“There are no racing drivers who finish a day’s racing on the track, head home get to

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them in the pit lane at the end of races, and don’t me wrong it was great entertainment to watch that kind of thing.

Sports Personality of the Year Award proves that public swell remains with him. And anyway, not only does Hamilton give short shrift to the detractors, he has the ability to stay calm and collected at all times.

“Racing has been a part of my DNA from the start,” he says. “I’m just not one of those drivers who’s going to go around losing my rag.

As for what comes next, Hamilton remains as confident and motivated as ever. “In thinking about the future I always look to the past and I’ve been with Mercedes a long, long time.

“It’s been a privilege to see Mercedes evolve, see the success over those years, and now to be a part of that success and to see them constantly evolving, innovating, and moving forward.”

“I do remember back in the day watching Michael Schumacher square up to other drivers and go after

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Greenfingers… the Alan Titchmarsh column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and all-round horticultural inspiration. This month, Alan Titchmarsh talks about getting our youngsters involved in gardening projects.

I started gardening when I was nine or ten. I made a little greenhouse, tidied edges, mowed the lawn and sowed seeds, which then came up. When I had that little bit of success, it emboldened me to take cuttings and do more, and it all went on from there.

To be honest I was obsessed with all things nature - frogs, toads, insects… and the garden is the nearest bit of natural history to us, so I always felt comfortable there and I still do, although I’m not sure the young generation have quite the same connection with the outdoors.

In recent years I’ve worked with the Royal Horticultural Society in campaigns for school gardening, and we’ve had over 30,000 schools involved.

Particularly at primary level if we can, literally, sow the seed when children are young, get them connected with the earth rather than disconnected and fearful, it will mean we are investing in the future custodians of the landscape.

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pass on our joy and knowledge.

When I was a boy, Percy Thrower presented a programme called Gardening Club on a Friday night – this was way before Gardener’s World. He, along with a junior schoolteacher of mine, Harry Rhodes – who used to sell cacti at the church bazaar – were great inspirations.

Indeed, my first plants came from Harry. Before he died, he saw me building a career, and one of life’s great delights was knowing that Harry witnessed this little lad he had encouraged to garden getting on, and doing alright. It was an unusual thing for a small boy to be interested in, therefore when you see a young gardener showing a keen interest, you always want to fan the flame. I’m now doing what Percy and Mr Rhodes did.

Of course as you get older, the way you use a garden changes.

Just as when I was a boy it was a place of discovery and play, now it’s more a thing of art, beauty and quiet contemplation.

What undoubtedly links my present self with that nine-yearold version of me, is stimulation, and that has never changed in all the years I’ve spent outdoors planting this, trimming that.

And that’s what’s there for the younger generation.

That’s why I feel we should do our utmost to engage young people in the glory of our gardens and outside spaces.

With all the other distractions they have nowadays, it feels more important than ever.

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STAR GAZING WRITTEN BY KATE EARL

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Welcome to the November Stargazing Page. Highlights this month include the return of Mercury to our morning skies, and how to find the farthest object visible with the naked eye.

International Space Station The ISS can be spotted from the 1st - 9th early in the morning. It then moves to our evening skies from the 20th and is visible between the very respectable hours of 5.30pm – 7.30pm. To establish exact timings please refer to www.heavens-above.com or a similar webpage for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to your observing area.

Continued...

Although the Andromeda Galaxy is best viewed under a dark, moonless sky, it is still visible under moderately light polluted skies. Use the figure to help find it with the naked eye, and if not clearly visible try with binoculars or a small telescope. (Those of you with keen eyesight and very dark skies might be able to spot the Triangulum Galaxy, which is even further away). Look to the east around 6.30pm throughout November. Find Cassiopeia and the Square of Pegasus quite high in the sky, and use these and the brighter stars in the constellation of Andromeda to locate the galaxies. They will look like small smudges against the dark sky. Try to avoid searching if a bright moon phase is present.

Cassiopeia

Mercury Mercury is visible for the first half of November, but you’ll have to be up just before dawn and have a clear view to the east as it doesn’t venture far above the horizon.

Venus Venus is still visible in our evening skies low in the southwest, but is setting around 6.30pm. Our neighbour planet appears close to a slender crescent Moon on the 7th and 8th (see figure). If you have a small telescope Venus will appear ‘half-full’ this month, and is waning to a crescent.

Mars The red planet is currently very faint and only just visible before dawn. On the 11th it lies just to the right of much brighter Mercury.

Jupiter & Saturn As the sun sets both gas giants are visible in the south. They have disappeared below the horizon by mid to late evening.

Moon This month’s full moon occurs on the 19th November and is traditionally known by a variety of names, including Beaver, Frost, Freezing, and Scratching Full Moon. The total lunar eclipse on the 19th is not visible from the UK as it begins as the Moon is setting.

Object of the Month November presents a great opportunity to spot the farthest object visible to the naked eye. In fact, it’s not just one object, but several – a whole galaxy in fact! The Andromeda Galaxy is located 2.5 million light years from Earth and is our closest neighbouring major galaxy. It is larger than the Milky Way, containing twice the number of stars. Both galaxies are due to merge in about 4.5 billion years.

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Andromeda Galaxy Square of Pegasus Andromeda Triangulum Galaxy

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Although the Andromeda Galaxy is best viewed under a dark, moonless sky, it is still visible under moderately light polluted skies. Use the figure to help find it with the naked eye, and if not clearly visible try with binoculars or a small telescope. (Those of you with keen eyesight and very dark skies might be able to spot the Triangulum Galaxy, which is even further away). Look to the east around 6.30pm throughout November. Find Cassiopeia and the Square of Pegasus quite high in the sky, and use these and the brighter stars in the constellation of Andromeda to locate the galaxies. They will look like small smudges against the dark sky. Try to avoid searching if a bright moon phase is present.

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Festive Fun The six on-trend toys to look out for this Christmas.

• Ravensburger Space Puzzle (£39.99) The board game and puzzle revolution is in full flow, with sales at levels last year not seen since the Eighties. Our rediscovered love of these foldout wonders doesn’t mean we aren’t still expecting innovation, and with that in mind this ingenious design poses a doublelayered appeal – first construct the 3D solar system, then take the time to learn about all its mastery and magnificence.

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• Kinetic Sand Scents (£12.99) When kinetic sand came along it moved the notion of these little grains from outside to indoors, all the while providing for kids (and adults alike) a rather satisfying – and generally unexpected – sensory experience by which these grains can slip through your fingers with all the same pleasure as the real stuff, yet zero mess.

There’s nothing wrong with the concept here, nor the brand’s admirable longevity, although while the Joker and Batman are renowned for their trademark gas guzzlers, many may struggle to name Superman’s famous road vehicle!

Now the proposition has been stepped up somewhat with a new scented version, bringing to life creations, and stimulating almost endless offers of serving

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• Scalextric Batman editions (£39.99) An electricitydriven staple of so many Christmases, Scalextric have cottoned onto the film franchise game by hooking up two big deals in producing two notable sets: Batman v Superman (available at John Lewis only), and Batman v The Joker.

• GraviTrax PRO Starter Set (£65.00) To prove beyond any real doubt how far some of our toy choices have regressed this year, why not break out the marbles?! The difference here, of course, being that while in the past it was perhaps a quick game of Ker-plunk, now you have full-on ‘build your own’ systems such as GraviTrax completely transforming the landscape.

These futuristic columns, corridors and cages provide a

myriad of pathways into which you can take your marble on its very own festive rollercoaster of fun!

• Kaloo, My First Doll (£19.99) The prospect of a doll for Christmas will always have the potential to divide parents.

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Council faces ongoing shortage of drivers New Forest District Council’s (NFDC) Leader, Cllr Edward Heron, has spoken about the ongoing situation with driver shortages and the likely disruption to the area’s waste and recycling services; asking for the public’s forbearance and support.

Speaking at the Council meeting on 11 October, Cllr Heron, said; “Along with other councils, the ongoing shortage of staff and HGV drivers across the country is having an impact on some of our waste and recycling services.

“Our residents have been patient and supportive and I know our staff are working extremely hard in difficult circumstances. Managers and supervisors in the service are doing all they can to alleviate pressures on the service, working with staff from other council-wide services and agency staff and recruiting where they can to fill driver vacancies.

“They are having to respond day by day, assessing the staffing levels available, and rightly prioritising collecting the black and clear sack waste. This has meant some of our services are experiencing disruption - garden waste was temporarily paused, some glass collections have not taken place, bulky waste is currently suspended, and the delivery of sacks is behind schedule.

“This disruption will continue for some time with a bigger impact on glass collections. Priority will continue to be first collecting black and clear sack waste, then four weekly garden waste, and then glass collections.

“We will keep working towards the most effective waste collection service for our community with the resources we currently have available to us. HGV driver vacancies will continue to be recruited for and we will review our current service arrangement at the cabinet meeting on 3 November 2021.

“I would ask our residents and community to follow our updates on the website and social media and we ask again for forbearance. We apologise for the current disruption to our collection services but want to assure the public that whilst we respond to national challenges, we are working on developing our services for the better.”

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Services are currently operating as follows: • General waste and recycling: is the priority service and NFDC are continuing to collect black and clear sack waste from the 80,000 household in the district every week.

• Garden waste: was temporarily paused and reinstated earlier this month on a four-weekly collection schedule. Currently unable to take on any new customers or offer additional sacks.https:// newforest.gov.uk/gardenwaste • Glass collection: is continuing but some areas’ black box collections may have to be postponed at short notice https://newforest.gov.uk/glass • Bulky waste collection: is currently suspended. https://newforest.gov.uk/article/978/Bulky-wastecollection • Sack deliveries: Deliveries of clear and black sacks may be running slightly behind the schedule that residents have come to expect. The council are working to catch up any backlog, and in the meantime, residents are reminded that they can use any black or clear sack, they do not need to be NFDC sacks.

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Tear ‘n’ Share Sweet Bread Introduction

Although not a traditional festive-themed bake, sweetbreads do tend to come into the ascendancy during the winter months, and this tear ‘n’ share loaf will not only offer a soft, lightly sweetened and buttery bread treat – delicious as toast or as a bigger accompaniment to an evening meal – it’s also sociable and fun.

Top it with some butter, jam or even icing, and serve.

Ingredients

(serves four)

1 cup warm milk 2 tsp active dried yeast 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 4 egg yolks 2 tbsp sour cream 1 tbsp vanilla extract 3 oz unsalted butter, softened, room temperature 1/4 tsp kosher salt Egg wash (whisk together) 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp water 3 to 4 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Method 1. Check yeast by dissolving 2tsp of active dried yeast with 1/2 cup milk and 1tsp of sugar from the overall amount and leave in a warm location until frothy, about 10-15mins. If the mixture does not froth up and rise, discard and start again.

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Do not overknead, or the gluten strands will flour, then add get overworked and tear, 1/3 cup sugar, leaving you with a chunky 1/2 cup warm dough that doesn’t have milk, 4 egg yolks, the strength to hold a good rise of the 2tbsp sour cream, logs together at dough.

1tbsp vanilla extract one end, then braid and the risen yeast mixture. them, tucking the ends Mix with a paddle attachment underneath itself. on low speed, then switch to a kneading hook and knead on 5. For second proofing, transfer low speed for about 20mins so to a 12x18” baking sheet, cover the dough is elastic. with a clean tea towel and transfer to a warm place once 3. Add 3oz of butter and 1/4 tsp again until the braid doubles of the salt and knead it into the in size. Repeat the trick with bread until no streaks of butter preheating the oven slightly, are seen, (5-7mins). if needs be. Once doubled in size remove from the oven and 4. For first proofing, oil the sides preheat it to 180°C with the of the bowl and the dough, baking rack in the middle. Brush cover the bowl with a kitchen the braid with the egg wash towel and leave in a warm and sprinkle with sesame or place to proof until doubled in poppy seeds (optional). size, about 90mins. Preheat the oven at 100°C for 2-3mins, 6. Now bake for about 30then turn it off and place the 35mins or until the top is golden bowl into the oven. To shape, or temperature inside registers divide the dough into three 90°C. pieces, rolling each into a tight ball, then into a 20-inch log.

Then remove, allow to cool, cut Pinch the ends of the three and enjoy.

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RJW Carpentry 26 Plumbers ..............................................................................................................................................................

Gas Technique 17 ..............................................................................................................................................................

NO.1 PHD 2 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning ..............................................................................................................................................................

Raz Heating 27 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Clean-U-Up 23

Computer Services

Property Maintenance

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Avon Home Improvements 42 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Widenet Computer Services Ltd 26

Drainage Services

Residential Care Homes

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Hartwood House Care Home 47 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

NO.1 PHD 2

Driveways

Roofing Services

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Forest Park Roofing 25 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

County Block Paving 39 ..............................................................................................................................................................

Moss Off Roof 31

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Work Smart Roofing 48

Electricians

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Green Light Electrical 5 Solicitors

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CGM Solicitors 45

Fires & Stoves

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Stoves and Fireplaces 15 Tree Surgeons

Funeral Directors

Apex Tree Surgeons ..............................................................................................................................................................

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Westbeams Tree Care & Firewood 1

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New Forest Funerals 39

Waste Services Garage Doors

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S.E.S Environmental Ltd 23

Advance Shutters Ltd .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

27 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Skandoor 5 Windows, Doors & Conservatories

Garage Services

Cloudy2Clear Windows ..............................................................................................................................................................

11 ..............................................................................................................................................................

G S Windows Ltd 7

New Forest 4x4 Services Ltd .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

33 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

ReversePark 9

Garden Services

Pro Scapes .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Sunset Developments 35

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