The Lyndhurst Directory - December/January 2017

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December/January 2017

Merry Christmas!

Professional Tree Care Throughout The New Forest

Tree Surgery • Firewood & Kindling • Hedge Trimming Stump Removal • TPO Applications • BS3998 Compliant Fully Qualified & Insured (£5 Million Public Liability)

Westbeams TREE CARE & FIREWO OD

Free no obligation quotations

T: 01590 690644

www.westbeams.co.uk

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Beautiful

Sliding Wardrobes

Swan

Beautifully

Fitted Bedrooms

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Swan Systems Furniture UNIQUE SLIDING WARDROBES & BEDROOM FURNITURE

Titchfield Showroom: Unit 6 / 6a The Tanneries, East Street, Titchfield, Fareham PO14 4AR • Tel: 01329 843 636 Open: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday 8am to mid-day

West End Showroom: 15-17 Swaythling Road, West End, Southampton SO30 3AG • Tel: 02380 465 485 Open: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday 10am to 4pm

Email info@swansystems.co.uk www.swansystems.co.uk

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Britannia Thai Following on from our very successful restaurant in Milford on Sea we are pleased to announce the opening of our second restaurant in Brockenhurst.

15% OFF TAKEAWAY MEALS 26 Lyndhurst Road Brockenhurst SO42 7RL

BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR! Opening Hours Every Lunchtime: 12.00pm - 3.00pm Sunday to Thursday: 5.00pm - 10.00pm Friday and Saturday: 5.30pm - 10.30pm (Closed Mondays until February)

To Order and for Reservations, please call

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4 Dear Lyndhurst, Bank, Emery Down, Minstead, Brook, Bramshaw, Newtown and surrounding villages,

Welcome...

The Lyndhurst Directory

Christmas 2016! Unbelievable many of us say. It is a time to reflect over the last year and start to look at what we want to do this coming 2017. Stephen and I with Hayden and good old Nellie have had a really good year. The summer for me was particularly special, spending much time at the beach with Hayden and his ‘life saving’ friends. We have been busy and also have had time to take time out as a family. Nellie, the Hampshire Publications Campervan continues to take us out, all over the south coast and beyond. Not quite to infinity... Last month she took us to Chessington Theme Park and you can read how a group of ‘ageing adults’ had a blast.

Edition 43

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Hampshire Publications

Telephone:

023 8065 9309

Email:

info@lyndhurstdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for the February 2017 edition: 16th January 2017

Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

The Lyndhurst Directory does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publicati on. No par t of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

Now is the time to finalize all the preparations for Christmas Day. We also have three Birthdays at this time: on 25th November Hayden became a teenager! Oh oh... My Birthday is three days before Christmas as I didn’t want to miss out on those all important presents of course, and Stephen’s Birthday is on Boxing Day. It is an expensive time of the year to say the least, but very exciting.

The magazine has continued to help local trades people and we are truly grateful for that. The aim of our local Directory is to help you the resident find good local businesses that can do all those jobs you just cannot do yourselves. This in turn keeps our local trades busy and that helps all of us as well as the local economy.

We are very happy to promote local groups and societies for free. Just give one of us a call or send an email. If you have a company and are not featured here, but would like to be, please let us know. We use Royal Mail to distribute the magazines and would love to get your name to the local residents.

Stephen and myself wish you All the Very Best at this festive time. May you and your family and friends have a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic New Year!

Debbie & Stephen Corney

Useful Numbers Lyndhurst Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Southampton Gen. Hosp.

0845 045 45 45 08457 708090 0800 111999 023 8077 7222

Train Enquires First Bus Company Wessex Water Lyndhurst Library

08457 484950 023 8058 4321 01225 526000 0845 603 5631

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FAILURE TO APPROVE YOUR ARTWORK BY 12:00pm ON Mon WILL RESULT IN THE ARTWORK BEING DISPLAYED AS SH

Ashurst & Colbury Need Need an an Electrician?

Electrician?

Domestic Commercial

& Industrial&Installations Domestic, Commercial Industrial Installations

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Your Fast, Reliable Electrician A Sensible Price YourAt fast, reliable electrician at a sensible price Full/Part rewires & New Kitchen Wiring Full/Part rewires &Fault NewFinding kitchen wiring Effective Effyears ective fault finding Est. 20 Free Estimates Allyears work •guaranteed Est. 20 Free Estimates All work guaranteed Southampton: 023 8029 3824

07802 448447 T:Mobile: 023 8029 3824

M: 07802 448447

Visit: www.247electrics.co.uk Email Mike@247electrics.co.uk

15 Dene Way, Southampton SO40 7DA www.247electrics.co.uk

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Wildlife News

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Wetlands

Wetlands have always been as crucial to us as they are to wildlife, and in Hampshire we are particularly lucky to have some internationally important coastal wetlands. In fact we at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust manage a number of wetland nature reserves across the region where you can see a wide range of fantastic birds and other wildlife.

For example just a stone’s throw away from Southampton water and docks, sits the Lower Test Nature Reserve, 400 acres of floodplain meadows, marshes and reedbeds host to a great range of wildlife.

It’s a great place to see kingfishers and overwintering wildfowl regularly visit this site. Over 450 species of plant have also been recorded here including southern marsh and green wing orchids. The estuarine reaches of the river provide important nursery areas for fish, while migratory species, such as Atlantic salmon & sea trout will pass through to their spawning grounds upstream.

The diverse habitat supports not just wildflowers but huge numbers of wildfowl and wading birds. Wigeon and teal for example spend the winters feeding on the reserve before returning to their breeding grounds of Scandinavia. This means that the best time to visit the reserve is over the autumn and winter when the returning wildfowl arrive in their thousands; flocks of sand martins and swallows gather over the reedbeds before their long flight to Africa, and rarer birds stop over on their migration routes like the impressive osprey.

All these birds thrive here because of the incredibly rich habitat that wetlands offer, and the range of flora and fauna that make up their ecosystems. As well as supporting an immense variety of wildlife, wetlands also have an economic value – not only to the thousands

of people who live on their edge, but also to communities living miles away. Wetlands up and down the land are important sources of food, fresh water and building materials, and also provide invaluable services such as water purification, flood defence and erosion control.

This precious resource has to be protected and cared for. However over the years wetlands habitats have been in serious decline – some waters have been polluted and wetland wildlife has been lost. But there is hope. Increasingly authorities have begun to recognise that healthy wetlands are important, not just for wildlife, but also for us. We’re restoring wetlands and working closely with planners, developers and farmers to ensure our wetlands are sensitively managed for the benefit of the plants and animals they hold.

Why not find out about a reserve near to you to explore and celebrate some of our local wetland areas – whether coastal or freshwater. You can download spotter sheets, or support our work to conserve these amazing habitats by visiting the website at www.hiwwt.org.uk.

David Rumble Head of Conservation Strategy

Brent Geese

Photo: Ian Cameron-Reid

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Self Employed

Small Limited Companies

Individuals

Tax Returns, Annual Accounts, Corporation Tax. Start-up Advice, Bookkeeping, VAT & Payroll.

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Tel: 023 8202 7681

Email: info@basassociates.co.uk www.basassociates.co.uk

21 Cordelia Close,Forest Dibden, area Serving the New SO45 5UD

• All aspects of roofing services • Chimney repairs & leadwork • Guttering & Fascias • Gutter clearing, roof cleaning, blocked downpipes cleared • Velux windows • Re-pointing & painting • Property maintenance • Work fully insured & guaranteed Your local family roofer - call us today for free estimates & advice.

T: 01590 624661 M: 07740 623646 mail@forestparkroofing.co.uk www.forestparkroofing.co.uk

17 Fathersfield, Brockenhurst, SO42 7TH

Jetz Low Cost Laptops/PCs Repairs No Jargon Virus/Spyware Tuition On-Site Local Friendly Free Home Callout

Just one of our many happy customers on Checkatrade “This is the second time I have used Will. First class service again, helped me understand the laptop and installed printer and antivirus.”

(See more great feedback on Checkatrade.com)

Services

A professional job you deserve at a fair price.

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• Pressure washing services • Gutter clearance services • Garden services • Leaf blowing & clearance services • Commercial cleaning services & grounds maintenance

Call me on 07867 424742 or email

Call Will on:

02380 006 006 www.hchelp.co.uk

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• Traditional Sash & Casement Windows • Internal & External Doors • Cabinet Making • Bespoke Joinery Product

T: 01590 671870 E: info@jhjoinerynewforest.co.uk 33 South Street | Lymington | Hampshire | SO41 8EA

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For the best value made to measure curtains & blinds • We measure, we make, we fit • Free no obligation measuring service • Over 25,000 metres of designer fabrics in stock • An Aladdin’s Cave of curtain & upholstery fabrics, bedding, sheets, cushions and so much more!

• Open 7 days a week

Tel: 01590 677780 info@theforestmillshop.co.uk www.theforestmillshop.co.uk 11 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9AA

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Puzzle Corner

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ADVERTORIAL

Cloudy2Clear Announce Trusted Trader Partnership Consumer champions Which? have now joined the thousands of customers who recognise that Cloudy2Clear Windows really are a business that you can TRUST. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has received the coveted ‘Which Trusted Trader’ status after going through a rigorous accreditation process entirely focussed on customer service.

Group Managing Director Marcus McGee believes that Which? have endorsed Cloudy2Clear’s long standing

company policy of delivering the highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 25 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Whilst a number of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle.

Locally Cloudy2Clear service the Lyndhurst area and

manager Justin Friel agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’

So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Justin a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

Cloudy2Clear GUARANTEE All Customers That An Average Quote Will Take No Longer Than 20 Mins!!!

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MOBILE CARPET SHOP THAT COMES TO YOU SUPPLY & FITTING of Carpet, Vinyl or FIT ONLY of your flooring ANY LIKE FOR LIKE QUOTATION

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Contact Adam Tabrett on

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Enjoy Lunch or Dinner at the hotel with wine at its heart, Hotel TerraVina.

Nestled in the beautiful New Forest National Park.

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Hotel TerraVina offers the perfect balance of relaxing, friendly yet professional service, tasty food and superb wines, served by an award winning team, in a calming, quirky setting; ideal for a stay away, or a family gathering, party or small meeting venue.

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Founded eight years ago by Gerard Basset OBE, MW, MS, Wine MBA and World Champion Sommelier, and his wife Nina, the hotel has won an array of awards and is loved by the many returning guests who have found this “little gem” in the forest and keep it as their very own secret hideaway.

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Call on 02380 293 784 or email us at info@hotelterravina.co.uk Web: www.hotelterravina.co.uk Hotel TerraVina, 174 Woodlands Road, Woodlands, Netley Marsh, Southampton, Hampshire SO40 7GL, United Kingdom

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE Annual Membership Includes: • 12 Golf Lessons • 12 Rounds of Golf

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• Etiquette & Rules session • Use of our practice facilities • Use of the Clubhouse facilities • Discount card for Food & Bar All this for the equivalent of £10 per week* Flexible start dates. *Terms and Conditions apply

Academy places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

For further information and an application form please phone 01425 615308 or email membership@bosgc.co.uk Barton-on-Sea Golf Club, Milford Road, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 5PP www.bosgc.co.uk

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Money Saving Tips

Martin

LEWIS &KULVWPDV

Don’t hate me, I know it’s early, but it’s time to prepare (not celebrate), as Christmas is coming. I hate tinsel and Jingle Bells before December as much as the next man, but many festive savings are only possible if you do them early.

This isn’t a trivial message. I’m fed up of every January people telling me they’re skint and when I ask why they reply, “Christmas of course.” Well I can tell you exclusively here, Christmas will be on 25 December this year, so it’s not an unexpected event – there is time to plan in advance to prevent problems.

So here are my seven key things you should do now that’ll save you for festivities. I’ve focused on Christmas, but the same techniques work for Chanukah, Eid, and Kwanzaa too.

1. Agree to not give unnecessary presents.

Gifts for kids, grandchildren or your spouse are fine. Yet it’s time to stop the ever growing list of people we buy for even when we’ve no idea what they want, know we’ll end up buying tat that’ll never be used, and add heaps of pressure on ourselves to do so.

I’ve been campaigning to end unnecessary gifts for six years, and more and more people are doing it. Yet it involves agreeing a pact not to buy each other. Even the joy of giving can be selfish if it obligates someone who can’t afford it to buy back. Julia tweeted me a couple of weeks ago: “@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told family I can’t afford Xmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you.”

So contact friends and family now and make an agreement not to buy, or to cap the cost, only give homemade or even to give to charity instead. See my full ‘why Christmas presents are bad’ explanation at www.mse.me/BanChristmas.

2. Book your train tickets 12 weeks in advance.

Wherever you’re planning on spending the festive season, if you need to travel by train, book your tickets 12 weeks in advance. That’s when most cheap advance tickets launch, so you get maximum availability. So this is close to the perfect moment to be buying tickets if you’re away visiting friends and family for Christmas and New Year.

3. Small savings make merry Based on roughly 90 days, 75 working days and 13 weeks left till Christmas. So, if you buy a £2 coffee every work day, just give it up now, put the cash in a Christmas kitty instead and you’ll have £150 by the big day. I’m not telling you to do

this, it’s about deciding priorities. If that’s cash you need for Christmas, are you willing to make the sacrifice?

4. Earn 5% cashback on your Christmas shopping.

If you’re going to be spending for Christmas, you might as well do it on a card that pays you every time you spend on it.

The no annual-fee www.americanexpress.com Platinum Everyday credit card pays you 5% cashback on your first three months’ spending (maximum £100), so get it now and you get the big cashback during the high spend preChristmas period. It then follows with up to 1% after.

The cashback is paid after a year, so you’ll get it in time to help next Christmas, though there’s a minimum £3,000 spend to get it. That sounds a lot, but do all your normal spending on it as it pays you and you’ll be fine. Of course, only do this if you’ve a direct debit to repay it IN FULL each month, or you’ll be charged 22.9% rep APR, which kills the gain.

5. Not saved for it?

Do it now – then you can split the cost by three.

A typical family Christmas costs around £600-£800 - a huge amount from one month’s salary alone. But if you haven’t started saving yet, there is still time. For example, if you put £200 aside from your October and November income, it’ll spread the cost. Save what you can.

If you’re saying you can’t afford that, then I’m afraid you’ll need to go cold turkey. Christmas is just one day, it’s not worth overspending and ruining your New Year.

6. Set up a Christmas cupboard.

Become a tactical shopper. Work out now what necessary gifts you need to buy, and then if you spot a bargain, you can pounce on it when there’s a code, voucher or discount that makes it cheaper (I put the best in my weekly email at www.mse.me/tips).

Even better, as is part of many Money Savers’ Christmas arsenal, once you buy a present, bag it, wrap it, and pop it in a Christmas cupboard – gradually getting the chores done.

7. Not used it since last Christmas? Flog it.

Walk around the house and examine everything; it’s time for your annual personal stock clearance. Many old items can be worth serious cash. And if you’ve not used things for a year, whether toys, prams, old coffee makers, mobile phones, gadgets, or even clothes, why not sell them?

This isn’t just about eBay or car boot sales; Facebook now has a lot of good local sales groups too that can be an easy way to do this. There are also lots of recycling sites that will pay you for old mobiles and gadgets – just make sure you do your research first to find the one that’ll give you the most @MoneySavingExpert

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Making Dreams Come True Just Hampshire Introductions is a personal, confidential introduction agency which brings people together. It is the local branch of the Just Introductions Group based in Dorset, which also has branches in Somerset and Wiltshire and clients range from people in their 20’s to those in their 90’s.

If you’ve been put off by internet dating, Hampshire Introductions offers a gentler way of meeting new people for friendship or romance. Rather than anonymous computer matching, clients are first visited in their homes by the Hampshire Introductions representative for a chat about you to and personally helped to put together their own profile, as well as being shown possible matches. Clients get a regular newsletter and the chance to take part in activities, such as group dinners, walks, pub lunches, boat trips and theatre visits.

Local Hampshire Introductions representative who covers the SO postcode area, Tasha Whyte, said: “It all starts with just a cup of coffee and then people go onto meet new friends and partners, if they are looking for more commitment. We have seen many engagements and marriages as a result of the Introductions way of meeting people.”

To arrange a home visit and consultation about your needs and wishes call Tasha on 07947 538141 or visit www.justintroductionsgroup.co.uk where you can read testimonials for those who have already found their ‘Someone Special’.

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The 12 x days of Christmas Our 3 gifts to you

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FOR ALL PURCHASES BETWEEN: 1st and 12th December 2016 All Wills just 99p each

(usual price £222 inc v.a.t) when buying any Lasting Power of Attorney, Trust or pre-paid funeral plan from us at the same time

FOR ALL PURCHASES BETWEEN: 13th and 25th December 2016

All Lasting Power of Attorney grants just 99p each (usual price £356 each inc v.a.t) when buying any Will, Trust or pre-paid funeral plan from us at the same time

FOR ALL PURCHASES BETWEEN: 26th December 2016 and 6th January 2017 All Will based Trusts just 99p each

(usual price £478.80 inc v.a.t) when buying any Will, Lasting Power of Attorney grant or pre-paid funeral plan from us at the same time

These offers are strictly time sensitive so HURRY and call:

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to ensure you don’t miss out on the product you really want at an unbelievable seasonal rate

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Food & Drink

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Tastes so good...

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An easy mulled wine recipe for the festive season, brimming with Christmassy spice. Don't bother with expensive wine - a cheap red will work beautifully and no one will ever know the difference!

Eat, Drink and be merry!

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The Adventures of Nellie The Hampshire Publications Camper Van Nellie is very excited about Christmas!

Last year she drove us all the way to Stephen’s parents near Oxford. This year we are staying at home and my parents are coming to visit.

With all that adrenaline rushing she had the great idea last month to take us to Chessington Adventure Park for Halloween. When I say a group of us I mean all adults of a certain age (mostly over 50) who were looking for some good old fun... without the children. Is that possible I hear you say? A group of menopausal women and a few perplexed men to a theme park for Halloween? You would think we would know better by now, but seems the ‘going back to childhood’ has started early for some of us... or maybe we just never grew up!

We set off, all (well most of us) very keen to have a go on the rides and scream and shout to our hearts content. What a great excuse! We only thought later that we could have dressed up too... but maybe that was taking it a bit too far. Nellie can look pretty scary at the best of times with her long black skirts and silver teeth. You do realize that it is the van I am talking about and not some self inflicted invalidation? Not that any of us would ever do that to ourselves of course...

The weather was perfect. Bright and dry. Not at all bad for October 31st.

As soon as we all gathered at the gate we were like whippets at the starting block. We couldn’t wait to get on those thrilling, heart pounding rides. One of the party was not so keen and happily was the ‘bag lady’ for the day. We had in fact been to the same location last year and “Mr Bubbleworks” (the name says it all), which is a cute ride on the water for the younger children, had sent chills through her spine and caused her to hang on for dear life, literally. The rest of us found it highly amusing but poor

Getting a drenching on Rameses Revenge

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“Kobra”, the serpent ride, is really quite exhilarating, without turning you upside down and throwing you about uncontrollably. The roller coaster does throw you from one side to the other and neither seat saves you from the other person’s heavy (in some of our cases) body being thrown solidly against you as you also twirl in the air.

Nellie didn’t like the sound of that one and with her rather oversized thighs I don’t blame her!

Then of course there is the good old fashioned Carousel. Two of the party are somewhat more dignified and composed than the rest of us... must be David’s Naval Officer background, though his wry smile at times gives something else away... and they absolutely looked the part as they gave the Royal Wave from the carriage. Escapism, or is it delusion?

Wonderful isn’t it.

The only youngster of the party, a fifteen year old, got totally drenched on “Rameses Revenge”. Nellie loves the names of these rides. People must spend hours, and probably a small fortune, just thinking of what to call them. This was the only ride none of us ‘sane’ adults would go on. Held upside down in the air with water shooting up at you, was not our cup of tea. And at our age tea is very important.

Time for that all important tea!

“Vampire” is the best and since the park was open til 8pm, being a Halloween opening, we went on that in the dark. The ride seemed twice as fast and being at the front added to the sheer elation. Our poor tickers, how did they cope?

It was a truly brilliant day and Nellie was thrilled we enjoyed ourselves so much. It shows that you don’t have to be young to have a good time and that time spent with friends is time well spent!

Nellie wishes you a really good Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Again it is a great excuse to invite friends and family together, relax, eat and be merry. Enjoy!

Where will Nellie be taking us in 2017?

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On Your Plot Scarves at the ready

December is perhaps the one month where, in the build up to Christmas with roaring fires and shorter days, even the hardiest of gardeners may struggle to get out there and do the necessary for their plots.

December often means hard frosts and you need to harvest your winter cabbages, celery and cauliflowers this month. Parsnips and swedes are pretty hardy so if you are a bit overrun with your crop you can keep these in the ground until you need them. If bad weather is forecast then keep some straw handy to cover them over and stop the ground from freezing thema in. Make sure that you check your stored crops for any sign of disease and remove any that look problematic.

If the ground isn’t too sticky then this is also a great time to get out your hoe and work between your vegetable crops. Look out for any plants which might have been lifted by frost and press them gently back into the ground.

Keep an eye on your Brussels too - these should be starting now so try cooking them in different ways in your meals before the ‘big day’ (adding a spot of garlic can make all the difference) until you find something suitable to go with the bird. You don’t just have to eat them on Christmas Day you know!

Be mindful of any snowfall this month or in future weeks and help out your plants and shrubs as best you can by brushing off any settled snow. This helps to prevent any damage with branches breaking under the weight. Just make sure you if you have small children they don’t take this as an opportunity to flick snow everywhere otherwise your quiet gardening time could suddenly turn into an impromptu snowball fight!

Birds at this time of the year need all the help they can get too. There are some great plants that you can introduce to help them as well as popping out the traditional feeders. These

include hawthorn, holly, beriberi and indeed your holly can double up as a craft project for indoor decorations over the festive season.

If you are planting these types of shrubs for our feathered friends then do try and put them somewhere quiet in the garden where the birds won’t be frightened off.

Sit back at your window and watch them feed contentedly whilst you enjoy the view. Why not get out a few gardening books, grab a cup of tea and imagine how you’d like your garden to look next summer? More or less vegetables? Bigger shrubs, more colour?

Whatever you choose, pat yourself on the back for all the hard work you’ve done this year and think how green your fingers really could be!

Jobs for December:-

• Continue collecting falling leaves and put them in a leaf mould cage ready for next year.

• Take hardwood cuttings of soft fruit.

• Cover your compost bins • Pop some more manure into your digging efforts.

• Keep an eye on any slugs trying to get at your potatoes • Keep your bird feeders topped up, especially if there is ground frost or snowfall.

• Keep mice away from your harvested produce.

• Cut back any creepers that have become a bit excitable during the year

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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

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A place to rediscover, renew or explore Christian Faith.

Meetings informal and contemporary style.

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Talk from inspirational Christian Leader and someone to pray with if you like.

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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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Community News Adventures of Nellie............................................22 Filling Station......................................................28 HIWWT: Wetlands............................................. 6 Martin Lewis: Christmas...................................14 On Your Plot: Scarves at the ready...................26 Parkinsons New Forest.....................................28 Rhinefield Probus Club......................................28 Tastes so good: Mulled Wine............................18

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