The Lyndhurst Directory - February/March 2015

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Delivered FREE by Royal Mail to all residents and businesses in SO43 postcode area In this issue: Win a meal for two at Bistro 26 Local Business Directory British Wildlife Photography Awards in Exhibition at Moors Valley Ann Montini meets the Stars: Vincent & Flavia Coda Music Trust boosted

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Introduction

The Lyndhurst Edition 31

Directory

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Hampshire Publications

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Copy deadline for the April 2015 edition: 23rd March 2015

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.

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Dear Lyndhurst, Bank, Emery Down, Minstead, Brook and Bramshaw!

We do hope you like our front cover photo. This is a friend of ours’ daughter in her first show jumping competition.

Well done Andrew of ANS Photography!

So here we are in February 2015. We seem to be doing fairly well as far as the weather is concerned. I wonder if we will get away with a relatively mild winter, or will that snow from America arrive much to the children’s delight? I do remember an April, not so long ago when we had quite a lot of snow, then last year I think was quite sunny in April, so who knows? Whatever it will be we will manage I am sure.

Nellie took us to Burley (in the rain) this month. You can read all about her, The Hampshire Publications Campervan, on pages 22 and 23. If you have any suggestions as to places she could take us in the next few months, so that we can write about it, please let me know. Once the weather gets a bit warmer again, she will take us camping!

Following my New Year’s Resolution to sort the house out we have started to throw those unwanted items away. I have to say there is a lot to do! Here in The Lyndhurst Directory are professionals and local companies who can help you. Please use their services and do mention the Directory when making any calls and enquiries.

I love to know that the advertisers are hearing from you.

There is an excellent prize wordsearch too where you could win a meal for 2 at Bistro 26! The lucky winner in December was Mrs C Gibbs. We do hope you enjoyed your hamper from Appetite for Adventure. If you know of a group or club that needs promoting, or help in any way, then please let us know as we can promote them for free! If you have a business and would like to know about our excellent rates and free editorial opportunity then do give me a call.

Wishing you a great couple of months,

Debbie & Stephen Corney Useful Numbers

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Celebrating the best of British wildlife photography...

The annual highly-acclaimed British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) exhibition opens at Moors Valley Country Park near Ringwood on 21st March. It features the best of thousands of stunning entries celebrating the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.

Amongst a host of striking images this year’s category winners include a shag resting, a puffin in the jaws of an otter, a gannet breeding colony, Scottish woodland, and a telephone box being reclaimed by nature. Locally, Hampshire-based Alex Mustard won two of the competition’s 16 categories with his images of blue sharks off the Cornish coast, while Wiltshire-based Nick Upton won the Documentary Series category with his collection of hazel dormice pictures from a survey day in Somerset. Unusually, central London was the location for Lee Acaster’s winning shot, of a Greylag Goose against a dramatic city skyline.

Mark Ward, editor-in-chief at the RSPB’s Nature’s Home magazine, and one of the eleven competition judges said, “The winning photograph shows a familiar bird in a familiar setting, but the visual impact is extraordinary.

“The stormy, brooding backdrop sets a dramatic scene, while the orange and pink from the bird bring vibrancy to the monochromatic cityscape”.

Wildlife photographer, TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham is a keen supported of BWPA and has also exhibited his images at Moors Valley.

“Every year the British Wildlife Photography

Lee Acaster’s winning shot, of a Greylag Goose

Awards generates an incredible catalogue of splendid, exciting, imaginative and artistic images”, he said. “Proving beyond doubt that we have the richest palette of life to celebrate in our own backyard.”

Moors Valley is one of a handful of locations to host this national touring exhibition. Countryside Ranger, Katie Davies said, “We are really privileged to have this important national exhibition in east Dorset. The BWPA celebrate the best of British wildlife photography, across both professionals and amateurs and with so many stunning photographs on show the exhibition is proof that you don’t have to travel far from home to capture some amazing images.”

The British Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition opens daily in the Visitor Centre at Moors Valley Country Park until 4 May. It is free to view.

Parking charges apply. For more information go to www.moors-valley.co.uk or call the Rangers on 01425 470721.

The 2015 British Wildlife Photography Awards is now open for entries. Details can be found at www.bwpawards.org.

Hampshire-based Geoff Kell’s “Heather Dawn”, taken in the New Forest, was Highly Commended in the Botanical Britain category

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Places to visit...

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Half term fun in Hampshire If the children have been stuck indoors this winter, then February half term is the perfect opportunity for the family to get outside and have some holiday fun at beautiful National Trust places near you.

Join us for some outdoor escapades; pull on your wellies and rush through gardens on an adventure trail, make pancakes around the camp fire, or crafty artworks in a mansion.

You could also try ticking off some of the Trust’s ‘50 Things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ challenges such as hunting for bugs, building dens and making mud pies. Visit www.50things.org.uk for lots of ideas to get cracking.

Here are some of our highlights in Hampshire: Mottisfont, nr Romsey SO51 0LP, tel: 01794 340757 Get the Picture trail and snowdrop sightings Visit Mottisfont in February for a special half-term experience with the family. There’s crafty fun for kids on the ‘Get the picture’ trail, inspired by Mottisfont’s photography exhibition. Take a picture frame around the gardens to ‘capture’ some ideas, then recreate them using the craft materials available in the learning and community space.

One of the things children love most in the gardens in February is the hundreds of tiny snowdrops that litter the river banks of this ancient former priory.

Look out for drifts of purest white as you follow the ‘Get the picture’ trail.

The National Trust looks after more than 250,000 hectares of countryside, 710 miles of coastline and hundreds of special places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For more information and ideas for great value family days out go to: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

before you’re 11 ¾’ nature challenges. Learn how to make a proper woodland camp with our denbuilding experts, or peek into a secret underwater world on our pond dipping session. Young imaginations can run wild in the Hidden Realm play area, whilst trails take them on adventures across meadows to wetlands and woodlands. Don’t forget to check out the spacious bird hide to get a bird’seye view of The Vyne’s feathered visitors.

‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’: 14 – 22 February, 12 – 1pm, normal admission plus £2 per activity. No booking required.

Winchester City Mill SO23 0EJ, tel: 01962 070057 February half-term fun at the Mill This medieval working water mill is an exciting place for a family half-term visit. Every day throughout the holiday there are daily activities, and quizzes with prizes for all participants.

At weekends, visitors can enjoy live milling demonstrations and find out how this fully restored mill produces flour using the incredible power generated by the river Itchen.

Experience the thrill of the river Itchen as it rushes underneath the mill, and don’t forget to catch up on the latest CCTV footage of the mill’s resident otters!

14 – 22 February, 11am – 4pm, normal admission charge only

Get the Picture trail: 14 – 22 February, 10am – 5pm. Normal admission plus £1 per trail.

The Vyne, near Basingstoke RG24 9HL, tel: 01256 883858 Outdoors adventures on a country estate This beautiful country estate is a great place for families to explore, and throughout halfterm there are a host of organised ‘50 Things to do

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. . . s r a t S e h t s t e e m i Ann Montin

This month’s stars are

Vincent & Flavia Strictly Come Dancing (SCD) favourites, Vincent and Flavia, are back with their best show yet in “Dance till Dawn”. After a sellout run in London’s West End, it’s now on tour!

Ann - What is the show about?

Flavia - “Glamour murder, comedy, and of course super dancing?”

Ann - Now tell me, do you both audition the dancers for your own shows?

Vincent - “We do, but it’s easy as everyone wants to do their best, and that way we end up with the best dancers.”

Ann - The costumes are all wonderful too did you have a hand in selecting them?

Flavia - “Well I want glamour all the time, and every time I and Vincent do a scene, I want the wow factor from dance, and then the costumes.”

Ann - Do you miss appearing on SCD? Both - “Of course. We did it for over ten years, but while we miss it, and owe it so much, we also felt we had done all we could with it.”

embrace your inner dancer, and you will be fine.”

Ann - Who are your dancing idols?

Flavia - “Fred and Ginger, Ann Margaret, Cyd Charisse, Ann Miller, so many but then they were multi-talented too, which is a gift.“ Ann - How about movies?

Vincent -“We both love those kind of movies, and think the time is ripe for them to come back, but it’s all about the right timing, but for sure that would be a dream for us both really.”

Ann - Tell me why we should all come along to see Dance Till Dawn?

Both - “It’s the most high energy, glamorised, fun loving show touring the UK right now, and we want to see all our fans!“ Ann - Finally will we ever see you return to SCD? Both - “Never rule it out, I mean we both still love and adore the show, and have many friends still on it, so yes hopefully one day.”

Ann - What about Sir Bruce quitting the show?

Both - “We loved him, and he was so kind and supportive really, I think he is vastly underrated as a performer, as he can do so much and really is a brilliant dancer also.”

Ann - Truthfully can you teach anyone to dance, or are there cases that you just give up on?

Both - “No everyone can do something, but its allowing yourself to go, and let go,

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Ann with Vincent and Flavia backstage at the Aldwych Theatre in London

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Coda Music Trust boosted by donation from SANTANDER FOUNDATION Coda Music Trust has received £5,000 to fund music therapy and woarkshops for people with disabilities HUK SLHYUPUN KPɉJ\S[PLZ H[ *VKH 4\ZPJ Centre, located on the Hampshire/ Dorset border.

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‘TOTAL WIBIT’ Mainland UK’s first aqua park launches in the New Forest

Just 20 months ago, New Forest Water Park launched their state of the art Rixen cable wakeboard system which has proved to be a huge hit but this May they expect to create an even bigger splash when they launch the mainland UK’s first Wibit Sports Park.

Similar to the assault course used on ‘Total Wipeout’, Wibit consists of interlocking sections providing endless on-water activities from the likes of slides, monkey bars, trampolines and even a climbing ice tower.

The inflatable, interlocking modules will provide New Forest Water Park with a floating playground of fun, entertainment and fitness to participants aged from 6 to 66. With installation taking place on the 13th April, the German designed and engineered equipment will undergo rigorous safety procedures before opening to the general public on Saturday, 2nd May 2015.

The Park’s MD Mark Jury enthuses “We couldn’t be more delighted about this new addition to the Park. The response has been phenomenal as just after posting the news on Facebook, we reached 10,000 likes.”

Wibit has been sold to over 60 countries and has been enjoyed by over 7,500,000 users worldwide; from Canada to Mexico and from Norway to Dubai and Australia.

Wibit’s CEO Romann Rademacher adds “Modularity allows us to create these floating playgrounds for all kinds of locations; from pools up to lakes and open water fronts. Any combination can be made to fit specific location parameters and makes the products universally suitable.”

Advance bookings for the new Sports Park can be made at www.newforestwaterpark.co.uk

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The 1994 Geneva motor show signalled the arrival of a new kind of vehicle, one that would revolutionize the world motor market. At the time few people could have predicted the effect the Toyota RAV4 would make.

what was best about their car. They named its manoeuvrability, ease of access, lofty view of the road ahead, ingenious packaging, versatility and reassuring capability, even when the going gets tough.

The initial Recreational Activity Vehicle with 4-wheel drive (hence RAV4) opened up a new sector for compact, manoeuvrable sport utility vehicles (SUVs).

Toyota had unpresumptuous aspirations for its new car, expecting worldwide sales of only around 4,500 models.

When 8,000 orders swamped the Japanese automaker in the first four weeks alone, production volumes had to be doubled.

As a result, 2014’s RAV4 points towards an even stronger focus on family use. The result is a car that is more refined with better exterior styling, a more airy cabin and loadspace, greater comfort and higher levels of safety.

The only drawback with the current RAV4 is the oldfashioned interior. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a major issue – but it is noticeable all the same. The car is undoubtedly luxurious, especially in ‘Invincible’ 2.2 D4D Auto guise, but the cabin still looks at least a decade old. It’s not poor quality or anything. In fact it all looks very hardwearing. It’s mainly the switchgear that looks really dated.

Behind the wheel, much of that is forgotten once the pure pleasure of driving takes over. The RAV4 is smooth and gracefully punchy. Indeed, its all-wheel drive capability is more sophisticated than ever before.

To begin with, it was available only as a three-door with a 2.0-litre petrol engine and either five-speed manual or fourspeed automatic transmission. Measuring just 3.96m long (little more than today’s Toyota Yaris), it was unlike anything else at the time.

The public had an appetite for the new kid on the block, however, and in 1995 RAV4’s first full year on sale – almost 6,800 were sold, quickly establishing it as the fourth bestselling car in Toyota’s 14-strong British line-up.

Twenty years on, and the RAV4 is almost unrecognisable.

That’s because the compact SUV marketplace has evolved and matured in line with customers’ changing requirements and preferences.

Generally speaking, two decades ago, this type of car was regarded as a substitute to sporty hatchbacks and coupes.

Today its popularity is among families wanting a more fun car over multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) and estates.

Over the years, Toyota has worked hard to keep the model firmly at the heart of its segment, without forfeiting the entertaining-to-drive quality that defined the original RAV4.

When it came to creating the latest model, Toyota talked to existing RAV4 customers around the globe to understand

Toyota’s Integrated Active Drive System has been developed to offer a more engaging “sport” mode, with gadgetry to automatically adjust the amount of twisting power distributed between the front and rear axles.

It’s easy to see why the RAV4 was, and is, such a hit. It is undoubtedly thanks to this car that the SUV market developed from a niche to become a vital feature of the motoring majority.

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Food & Drink

Naturally good...

Pecan crusted chicken breast stuffed with roasted butternut squash and goats cheese served with a white wine and pancetta cream sauce

1. Pre heat the oven to 380F/180c.

2. Place the butternut squash onto a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place into the oven to bake until cooked through and starting to turn golden brown; this should take For the stuffed chicken approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

4 chicken breasts 3. Using a small knife, make an incision into the side of each chicken 170g butternut squash (peeled and breast. Move the knife around horizontally inside the breast to create a diced) pocket for the filling. Try to keep the incision no wider than an inch in 1 tbsp freshly chopped thyme length to keep the filling from spilling out when cooking.

100g soft goats cheese 4. Fill each breast with equal amounts of goats cheese and butternut Sea salt and freshly ground black squash by pushing them through the incision. Close the incision with a pepper cocktail skewer. Save some roasted butternut squash to garnish the tops 250g toasted pecans, finely chopped of the chicken breasts when they are cooked.

3 free range eggs, beaten 5. Sprinkle each filled breast with the chopped thyme and season 50ml olive oil generously with sea salt and black pepper.

For the sauce 6. To prepare the pecans take whole pecans and pulse them in a food ¼ white onion (finely diced) 4 slices of pancetta or smoked streaky processor until they resemble course breadcrumbs.

7. Beat the eggs with ¼ tsp of salt (which helps to break down the egg bacon, chopped making it easier to dip the chicken in) and place the chopped pecans into 1 tsp freshly chopped thyme a bowl. Then dip each cutlet into the egg mixture and then the pecans 1 clove garlic, crushed and make sure they are well coated.

180 ml double cream 8. Place the chicken breasts onto a tray drizzled with olive oil and then 120 ml dry white wine drizzle each breast generously with more olive oil and season once more.

4 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated Place into the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.

9. Garnish the escallops with the remaining caramelized onions and freshly chopped parsley, don’t forget to remove the cocktail skewers before serving!

10. To make the sauce start by sautéing the pancetta or bacon until crispy and then add the onions and cook through until softened. At this point add the garlic and thyme and continue to cook for another minute to release the flavors.

11. Add the white wine and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until almost all of the wine has evaporated. Then add the cream, parmesan and seasoning.

Continue to simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

12. To serve, place each chicken breast onto a serving plate (don’t forget to remove the cocktail skewer) and spoon over the sauce. Top with some of the remaining butternut squash and some roughly chopped pecans and Ryan Turner, real food and low-carb a sprinkle of parsley. chef - www.thefoodbible.com

Ingredients for 4 servings:

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The Adventures of Nellie The Hampshire Publications Camper Van Nellie took us to Burley! On the planned day, upon waking, the sun was shining and it all looked perfect to see the wonderful sights of the open land and deep forestry so near to us.

Unfortunately, as none of us in the family are particularly keen morning people, and taking such a long time to have breakfast and get ready, by 11.38am when we finally left the house, the sun had totally disappeared… in fact just as we set off the rain started to pour – again! Mum and Dad had come to stay so we all went, with Mum and Dad following in ‘The Matrix’, much like our holiday on the Isle of Wight in the summer.

Nellie was not perturbed by the rain and suitably stopped at the viewpoint just as you enter the New Forest from the A31 at Picket Post. It really is a fantastic view and if you ever need some space to relax, chill out or reflect, then this is a good place to go. Last summer we were at this very same point and a New Forest pony came

New Forest pony enjoying a picnic

Nellie admires the views along and started eating the picnic of a very frustrated family, as you can see in the photo! Since the weather was very different at this time, we continued on our journey, to Burley. I have always found Burley to be somewhat special.

For me it takes you back in time and I enjoy the slower pace of life the area seems to invite. In the summer there is a horse and cart to take you through the countryside, but today there was not so much activity, though all the quaint shops were open. We just had to take a look in each of them of course. Hayden bought the most cute pair of Sloopers at “The Old Shed” (not slippers, no I didn’t make a spelling mistake, just in case you wondered…). They are very much like a pair of jesters’ shoes and anyone who has been to the house and seen them on Hayden’s growing feet, has remarked how much they like them.

They were a bargain at just over half price. Hayden bought them himself with some of his Christmas money. Money well spent I thought – and not on an

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Hayden with his Sloopers from The Old Shed electronic game! Oh yes I bought an Elvis CD to play in Nellie on the way back. Sad but true I am afraid. After all the shopping excitement we went for lunch at The Burley Stores. Dad, who is a truly northern man and loves his sea food, opted for the breaded whitebait. He was not disappointed, the plate was full and thoroughly enjoyed!

We all watched through the window as another downpour of rain soaked the village. (I couldn’t resist taking a photo of a place mat in one of the shop windows...)

I was determined that we would stop for a cup of tea in Nellie, so off we went, back to the viewpoint, and on went the whistling kettle. With the roof

Sat snug and warm with a cuppa!

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up, Hayden ‘upstairs’ and the front seat turned inwards, which is really useful, there was just enough seats for all of us to enjoy a cuppa and admire, albeit in a way that we were glad to be under cover, the glorious, if rather damp looking views in front of us - with Elvis softly singing in the background. We would never have done this without Nellie, as a car is just not the same.

The van brings us all together no matter the weather and in true British style we enjoyed ourselves despite the rain!

Place mat says it all...

We didn’t stay overnight in Nellie. There are of course many caravan parks and campsites in the New Forest area.

Stephen’s parents will be staying at Bransgore in their touring caravan at Easter. Stephen’s sister will also be staying in her new bright yellow VW Campervan named Jessie Phyllis after her two late Grandmothers. That will be a story to tell!

So where will Nellie go next...? See in the next, April issue, of The Lyndhurst Directory!

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We can include this information free of charge in The Lyndhurst Directory and The Brockenhurst Guide magazines for the New Forest and West Hampshire.

Simply email your information to: info@hampshirepublications.co.uk or call 023 8065 9309.

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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Planning veg for the year ahead Gardening may be the last thing on your mind in the cold weather but this is the perfect time to plan what to grow and where this season.

If you’re new to veggie growing then this is the ideal time to start planning for the year ahead. Think about what space you have available for your crops and plan what you would like to grow and where.

Jobs for January:Plan your crops Protect crops against the cold and from pests such as pigeons Sew lettuces indoors Start rhubarb crowns

It’s easy to get carried away when looking at catalogues or impressive displays of seed packets - but remember that it only makes sense to grow what you are likely to eat! If that still leaves you with a list that exceeds the space available then it may be wise to trim back on crops that take up a lot of space or are easily and cheaply available from local sources (potatoes perhaps?). Think about concentrating on plants that will crop quickly allowing the space to be used again.

Remember also that you can use patio containers and grow bags to add extra growing space.

Once you have your list split your available space into 3 (or 4) areas and then group your crops together by family so that they can be rotated around the areas in a 3 or 4 year cycle.

Group the cabbage family together, then the onion family along with the pea and bean family, and finally potatoes, tomatoes and the carrot family.

This is a great time of year to seriously consider making some raised beds, if you don’t already have them. Make sure that they are not too wide for you to easily reach the middle from either side and that there is sufficient room for easy access all the way around.

The deeper you can make them the better and higher beds will mean less bending when you are planting out seedlings, harvesting or weeding.

If you have large areas of bare soil,

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awaiting planting, then you may like to think about covering them with black plastic, or cardboard, to protect the soil against the harsh January weather.

Crops still growing, such as purple sprouting broccoli, will benefit from protection against hungry pigeons - try covering with wire mesh, fleece, or some homemade bird scarers (try stringing up some old CD’s).

For those who are keen to get sowing, you can try a few lettuces. Start off on a bright, sunny windowsill, thinning down when they are large enough to handle.

Grow on in frost free conditions such as a shed, or polytonal before finishing off under cloches. .If you haven’t already planted shallots then it’s not too late to think about it, but don’t put them in when the ground is too wet or they may rot.

Start saving empty egg boxes ready to chit your seed potatoes before planting. Just pop them into the egg boxes, sprout end up in a cool but frost free place and wait for the shoots to appear. You’ll also find the boxes useful for starting tiny seedlings off in months to come - as they grow they can be planted straight out with no disruption as the box will simply rot down.

And finally, if you have space, you may like to think about starting off some new rhubarb crowns towards the end of January.

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Bedrooms The Kitchen & Bedroom Showroom..................31

Logs New Forest Logs...............................................11

Blinds & Shutters Ashley Blinds..................................................... 5

Mortgage Advisers Mortgage 4 You................................................27

Books Cruisemaster....................................................17

Motorcycling Clothing & Accessories Biker’s Yard.......................................................13

Builders AMACS..............................................................29 Urban Structures.............................................. 2

Opticians Specsavers........................................................31

Carpenters Andy Wilcox......................................................29

Painters & Decorators SDL Decor......................................................... 2

Catering Services Amuse Bouche..................................................13

Pet Services Wagging Tails................................................... 5

Community News Adventures of Nellie............................................22 Ann Montini meets the Stars: Vincent & Flavia....10 British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition at Moors Valley Country Park......... 6 Coda Music Trust boosted by Santander............14 Motoring: Toyota RAV4.......................................18 National Trust in Hampshire............................... 8 Naturally Good: Pecan chicken breast................20 On your plot: Plan veg for the year ahead.........26 Rhinefield Probus................................................24 Total Wibit!.........................................................16

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Kitchens The Kitchen & Bedroom Showroom.................. 7

Woodburners Stoves & Fireplaces...........................................19

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