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Cover photo: Exbury Gardens in full bloom by Stephen Corney

Dear Lyndhurst, We have an information and fun packed Directory for you this month. Please read our short story written by local writer Paula Williamson. I hadn’t read it, and Stephen told me he liked it, apparently even from a man’s perspective it made him smile. So I read it too and yes, he was right...and so is Paula (from my viewpoint). I am off to the wardrobe right away! So, the New Forest Show will soon be upon us - doesn’t time fly. The dragon flies are also out again, Martin Lewis has some good advice for you, there’s a tasty pizza turnover recipe, Nellie had a top to toe polish and Crazy Golf Courses has a crazy offer for you. There is a lot going on. Of course there is our usual prize wordsearch and the winner last month, who won a family portrait gift voucher from Barrett & Coe, was Mrs Sapsard. Do fill yours out this month and send it off as you could be a lucky winner too! Our local trades and service people would all love to hear from you. Keeping the work local hugely helps our economy, which keeps all the wheels turning. If you have used one of our advertisers and want to let us know how good they were, please email or send us the data. We can publish this for others to see. If you have a company yourself and want to advertise locally then please let us know too. We do give free space to local charities and clubs so please get in touch and let us help you. Stephen and I hope you have a great month of June and the weather is good so we can all get out and about! Very best wishes,

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Wildlife News

News & Events Win a Wildlife Garden Award

Many gardeners are shy of wildlife gardening, and maybe lack confidence in their abilities or shudder at the thought of leaving the garden to ‘go wild’. This is the problem with wildlife gardening, it has an unfortunate image, we imagine an untidy mess or that you need to be an experienced gardener to try. Worse still the name ‘wildlife gardening’ sometimes makes people feel guilty for not turning their garden into a nature reserve. We garden for many reasons but we often garden for pleasure, we want to enjoy our gardens not feel excluded from them. What if I told you that wildlife gardening is actually about practicing good garden management and creating the right balance. This is all very well me saying this when you have a vast horde of slugs aiming for your Hostas. The reason the slugs are in such numbers is usually because there is a natural imbalance of predators and prey within the garden. Thankfully slugs, aphids and many other animals we think of as garden pests are very low on the food chain and are eaten by lots of animals like blackbirds, frogs, ground beetles and hedgehogs. Attracting these animals that won’t wreak havoc in your garden can really help keep the numbers in check. One of the simplest ways of enticing wildlife to your garden is providing nectar rich plants as these attract the insect life other animals feed upon. These plants are easy to grow, are superb for wildlife and often have showy flowers like the single flowered Hollyhock or Echinacea. The RHS Perfect for Pollinators scheme has lists of suitable plants for every season. Native plants may also be nectar rich, beautiful and easily grown in a garden setting. Once established, many natives provide the natural food plants for the larvae of insects that help attract wildlife as well as seeds. It may be that without knowing it you already garden in a wildlife friendly way in which case we’d love to thank you by inviting you to apply for the Wildlife Gardening Award Scheme we have at the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. It is free and simple to apply for. We have four categories Food, Water, Shelter and Sustainability and you need to choose two items that you do in your garden from each category to qualify for the award. When you win an award you will be sent a plaque for your garden, a certificate and a Wildlife Gardening poster. Even if you are not sure you qualify you can check the application form and use our Wildlife Gardening website pages to help give wildlife a warm welcome. For full details of the Award Scheme please see: www.hiwwt.org.uk/wildlife-gardening Peter Hutchings Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

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Wednesday 18th at 2 - 5pm Downland Treasures at Broughton Down Find out more about the mammals of Blashford Lakes. Head Join Alex Hogg, Winchester Volunteer Co-ordinator, for a visit to this Trust reserve to see the wildlife and learn about the Trust’s management of the site. Meet at 2pm at the end of Buckholt Road, off the B3084 (Map ref. SU 301 325), or join us at 2.20pm at the reservoir at the top of the hill (Map ref. SU 296 325), where parking is also available - access via unmade track off the Roman Road south of Broughton village (marked on OS maps). For further information contact Mary on 01962 864440. Suggested donation £3. Dogs on leads welcome.

Saturday 28th at 10 - 11.30am Catch the Bug

A family wildlife discovery event – explore the meadow with a sweep net to find brilliant bugs, crazy crickets, dazzling damselflies and great grasshoppers. Booking Essential. Contact Jim Day or Michelle Crooks on 01425 472760 or email blashfordlakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Children must be accompanied by adults. Suggested donation £3. Sorry, no dogs. For details of all our events, check out www.hiwwt.org.uk

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Where is Nellie? Do you know the South of England? Can you recognise these places? These are just some of the sights that Nellie, the rather large Hampshire & Dorset Publications Campervan has travelled to in just the last month! The answers are at the bottom of the page so you can immediately see if you are right. Most are easy, but one or two maybe a challengeâ€Ś? Have a go and see how many places you know! You can also follow her... whereisnellie @whereisnellie

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11 Paws and Prints is proud to be caring for Emery Down and Lyndhurst animals (as well as some from other surrounding villages). Jules Brittan, owner/ operator, started this personalised Animal Care Service a year and half ago and has been thrilled with the positive response and uptake from the local New Forest Community. She says: “I am really happy to be part of this special community and able to offer a useful, caring service that is adaptable according to the individual needs of each client”. Jules walks and looks after dogs of all ages and sizes; she also offers one-on-one dog training. Her services include home visits - looking after cats and other small pets when owners are away. She is also a keen animal photographer offering

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very reasonable rates for ‘natural portraits’ that make great gifts! You may have seen Jules out and about in the Lyndhurst area - usually walking in the surrounding woodland with her enthusiastic hounds at heel! She says: “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my clients (many of whom have become friends) for entrusting their precious fourleggeds to me and allowing me to be part of their lives. I look forward to having the opportunity to assist others in the local community and look forward to hearing from you.” For more information please see the Paws and Prints website: www.pawsandprintsuk.co.uk Jules can be reached on mobile: 077 477 95077 or email: brittan1430@btinternet.com Why not ‘like’ the Paws and Prints Facebook page - www.facebook.com/pawsandprintsuk - and keep up to date with news, views and happenings!

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Once upon a time, bank accounts were ugly creatures that bit hard when you went overdrawn, and gave nowt back when you were in credit. Today most still do exactly that. Yet a few innovative gems are starting to sparkle. So instead of bank bashing, today I'm applauding the bank accounts that pay. It couldn’t be a better time. Last September, in response to multiple wristslappings for blocking competition, the banks ﬁnally made switching easier, launching the new ‘seven day switching’ system. They now switch your direct debits and standing orders within a week, close your old account and ensure payments get forwarded to your new bank for 13 months. The bank that pays you to pay your bills Three years ago, Santander.co.uk was a customer service pariah. Now its innovative 123 current account is the customer service silver medallist, with 74% rating it great. Roly tweeted me: "We've been using it for seven months – we've earned £350 with the credit card." You gain in two ways. Pay bills by direct debit and you get 3% cashback on mobile, phone and broadband; 2% on energy; and 1% on water, council tax and Santander mortgage payments. These should dwarf its £2/month fee, as someone with typical bills earns £10/mth. It also pays a best buy 3% AER savings interest if you've £3,000-£20,000. To qualify, you must pay in £500/month (ie, a £6,000+ salary). You can also apply for its linked credit card which gives 3% back on petrol spend (repay IN FULL to avoid interest). The bank saving you up to £500 on travel, mobile and roadside insurance Many have been ripped oﬀ for years with fee-charging bank accounts. Some are even entitled to reclaim years of fees, which can add up to to £100s (full help in www.mse.me/ reclaimpackage). Used correctly, a few fee-paying accounts can win. Nationwide.co.uk’s FlexPlus tops the tree. You pay £10/mth and included is European breakdown cover, family worldwide insurance (max age 74) and family smartphone insurance. A family needing them all could pay £600/year separately. For travel cover, ensure you disclose pre-existing conditions. The bank that pays you £100 then £5 each month The Halifax.co.uk Reward account pays no interest, just pays you £5 monthly after tax if you stay in credit. It also gives £100 for switching, so provided you don't keep savings in

there, it can add up well. The bank service gold medallist Your bank account's the one financial product you interact with day-to-day, so service counts. So every six months, I poll on my site to find out which bank you rate the most. And every time I’ve done it Firstdirect.com has won the gold medal by a mile. Financially, it's decent too, giving £100 to join and a 0% overdraft for up to £250. The banks that give you a 0% overdra� An overdraft's a debt like any other. If you go into the red often, the most crucial thing's cutting its cost to give you respite to clear it. While Firstdirect.com offers a 0% overdraft for up to £250, Nationwide.co.uk's FlexDirect may give an interest-free overdraft for more, though it only lasts a year (it's 50p/day after). If that isn’t long enough to clear your debt, then it's possible to shift your overdraft to a few specialist credit cards which are 0% for 29 months. This can be a little tricky though, so read my full instructions on that, and best buys at www.moneysavingexpert.com/moneytransfers It's worth noting that if you regularly go beyond your overdraft limit, there are no competitive banks. While for those in severe hardship bank charge reclaiming is still possible (see mse.me/bankcharges), the best thing to do is try to keep a tight rein on your money. The banks that don't credit score you Sadly, there are up to a million people in the UK without a bank account CHECK; and some banks don’t make it easy to get them. For all the top pick deals above, you'll need to pass a credit score. If that’s not going to happen, basic bank accounts don't need credit checks, as they just provide a no-frills, nooverdraft service. You need ID to get one. When applying, ask for the specific account by name – otherwise you could get forms for standard accounts, then get rejected. The better options include Barclays.co.uk Cash Card and Co-operativebank.co.uk Cashminder (not available to bankrupts). Even though there's no overdraft, they can still fine you if you try to spend more than you've got.

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14. BE WORTHY OF TRUST Unless one can have confidence in the reliability of those about one, he himself is at risk. When those he counts upon let him down, his own life can become disordered and even his own survival can be put at risk. Mutual trust is the firmest building block in human relationships. Without it, the whole structure comes down. Trustworthiness is a highly esteemed commodity. When one has it, one is considered valuable. When one has lost it, one may be considered worthless. One should get others around one to demonstrate it and earn it. They will become much more valuable to themselves and others thereby.

14-1. KEEP YOUR WORD ONCE GIVEN When one gives an assurance or promise or makes a sworn intention, one must make it come true. If one says he is going to do something, he should do it. If he says he is not going to do something, he should not do it. One’s regard for another is based, in no small degree, on whether or not the person keeps his or her word. Even parents, for instance, would be surprised at the extent they drop in the opinion of their children when a promise is not kept. People who keep their word are trusted and admired. People who do not are regarded like garbage. Those who break their word often never get another chance. A person who does not keep his word can soon find himself entangled and trapped in all manner of “guarantees” and “restrictions” and can even find himself shut off from normal relations with others. There is no more thorough self-exile from one’s fellows than to fail to keep one’s promises once made.

One should never permit another to give his or her word lightly. And one should insist that when a promise is made, it must be kept. One’s own life can become very disordered in trying to associate with people who do not keep their promises. It is not a casual matter.

The way to happiness is much, much easier to travel with people one can trust. This is an excerpt from The Way to Happiness book, for information about this book and programs go to www.twth.org © 2014 HAMPSHIRE PUBLICATIONS. All Rights Reserved. Grateful acknowledgement is made to L. Ron Hubbard Library for permission to reproduce a selection from the copyrighted works of L. Ron Hubbard. THE WAY TO HAPPINESS and the ‘Road and Sun’ design are trademarks owned by L. Ron Hubbard Library in the USA and in other countries (trademark registrations issued and other registrations pending) and are used with permission.

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Ideal for a lunchbox ﬁller, picnic or afternoon snack, this twist on a traditional pizza turns this dish into something that resembles a blend of a Cornish pasty and savoury pastry. Serve with a crisp green salad for a larger meal.

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Equipment: Flat tray, covered with baking parchment

500g packet ready roll puﬀ pastry 1 egg 1 onion 400g tub passata ½ green pepper 2 tablespoons cooking oil 2 tablespoons tomato puree Pepper and salt Teaspoon oregano 5 thinly sliced mushrooms 4 slices of ham chopped 250g Grated Mozzarella cheese

Method: Flat tray, covered with baking parchment To make the pizza sauce, chop the onion and pepper finely and put in a pan with the oil on a medium heat. When the onion is soft add the passata and the tomato puree, stir in well, add the oregano and salt and pepper and leave to simmer for 5 minutes. When cooked take off the stove and leave to cool. Take the puff pastry and roll onto a floured surface about 3-4 mm thick. Cut into 12 equal squares. Beat the egg in a cup and brush the squares. Spoon the tomato sauce diagonally along each square, place on the sliced mushrooms and the chopped ham. Place a handful of mozzarella cheese on each square and in the opposite corners and squeeze them to seal in the filling. Place on a baking sheet. Brush the outside with egg and bake on the middle shelf in the oven until pastry is golden brown and cooked underneath.

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The Fiat 500L Trekking combines a fashionable look with special grip gadgetry called Traction+, which helps the car handle diﬃcult and dicey surfaces. Under conditions of low or zero traction, the system detects slip, making it easy to maintain directional stability and control. The car is slow and cumbersome to begin with, but the technology certainly inspires conﬁdence during bad driving conditions.

wheels which were ﬁtted with mud and snow tyres.To emphasise its outdoor disposition, the Fiat also has speciﬁc front and rear bumpers, a skid-plate and fog lights which help give it a rugged look.

The fresh model oﬀers the same functional and practical qualities of the standard Fiat 500L, but has a more upright look. This is because the Italian automaker has raised the car’s suspension to enable it to drive over rough ground more eﬀectively.

If you’re concerned about the wellbeing of you and your passengers then the Fiat will certainly tick your box. It’s one of the safest motors on the road today, as demonstrated by its prestigious Euro NCAP 5-star rating. In fact the 500L Trekking is the first car in the Fiat range to provide City Brake Control as standard. This system is designed to reduce the effects of low-speed collision in traffic. It’s clever stuff.

Features on the 500L includes a touchscreen radio with Bluetooth, six airbags, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), cruise control, leather gearknob and steering wheel, dual zone climate control, side mouldings, parking sensors, electric windows, automatic lights with rain sensors, front fog lights and rear armrest. The Fiat also has hightech fabric seat upholstery with eco-leather inserts.

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The Adventures of Nellie The Hampshire Publications Camper Van Harry at Top Shine Valeting had done such a great job in valeting my little blue Citroen recently that we thought Nellie deserved a polish after all her hard work. (She has been a very busy girl!) Harry absolutely takes pride in doing the best job possible for his clients. He uses high quality wax and pays attention to detail, including painting the wheels to give a very professional finish. Nellie has never looked so good! A top to toe, full manicure, pedicure and facial in fact… including a deep clean massage. All from a dishy looking young bloke! What more could a girl want? Harry has these tips and advice for you when cleaning your car or van… “When washing your car ensure you start from the top, going down and leaving the lower parts till last as this is were most of the dirt collects. “Avoid using a sponge as small pieces of grit and dirt will stay in the pores of it and make fine, swirl like scratches on your vehicle. As an alternative use a lambs wool or microfibre wash mit. These are less likely to pick up abrasive grit. “Avoid washing in direct sunlight as you will find that your soap will dry quickly. Wash in the shade. The paintwork is cooler and you will have more time to clean without having to worry about your

Harry gets a deep shine on Nellie soap leaving stubborn drying marks and spots. “Rinse the vehicle with clean water first to remove excess mud and grit. When you have finished do not throw the remainder of your wash bucket over the vehicle. Instead use a chamois or microfibre drying towel. “Do not use washing up liquid or detergents as they strip wax from your paintwork and speed up oxidation and fading of the paintwork. This could even contribute towards rust. Instead use a high quality PH neutral shampoo that gives a nice glossy finish.” So, if you want a really good clean to your car both

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23 23 inside and out then Nellie highly recommends Top Shine Valeting. She was so shiny after her waxing that the whole house could be seen in reflection in her paint. It was quite remarkable. There is a £10 discount on a full valet and a £5 discount on a mini-valet available if you mention ‘Nellie at Hampshire Publications’, so don’t miss out on the offer! You can contact Harry at Top Shine Valeting on 01202 855933 or 07825 157200. Also take a look at his website at www.topshinevaleting.com. We deliberately had Nellie polished by Harry at Top Shine Valeting especially for our great weekend at the Vdub at the Pub Festival last month! Though Nellie isn’t a VW she is rather cute, if somewhat overweight. She really shined amongst the other vans! The atmosphere in the Wimborne FC area was great: friendly, family orientated, spirit of play and the sun was shining! Hayden found two friends and they spent their time running around, playing games, on and off the bouncy castles, body zorbing and even watching a film in the friend’s converted VW. Stephen and I had time to lay around and sunbathe which I have to say is a rarity. We weren’t as prepared as usual though having worked on the magazines almost right up to leaving. This was definitely a lesson to learn! What I had done, I had very carefully packed the food…salad, tinned tuna, hot dogs, beans, all in preparation for our Nellie picnics.

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Meeting Fiffi at Vdub at the Pub What I hadn’t done was pack the tin opener or any pans! It is amazing how needed they were with what I had packed, and salad for breakfast, lunch and dinner just gets boring. Fortunately there was a food tent and the breakfast there was a welcome sight. The neighbours in the caravan behind us were really accommodating too and lent us a pan for the evening, so the hot dogs didn’t go to waste. Anyway, what we have decided to do now, in light of this experience, is have two of everything, one set in Nellie and a separate set in the house. That way I don’t have to worry about it! It is all a learning curve as the saying goes… Hayden slept the best he has done that night in Nellie. The last time we went camping in the New Forest, Hayden had developed tooth ache literally just before leaving and that was an interesting night with him up every hour and then a trip to the dentists. This time all was well and we all slept until after 8am. Hoorah! There were some really interesting vans at this Festival and one of the cutest was Fiffi the Ice Cream Van! What a great idea. On the sunny day we had she was a very popular van to visit! So camping at a festival was a new experience for us and one we really enjoyed. Live music, family fun and a great atmosphere. Nellie highly recommends it. Where will Nellie go next…? By Debbie Corney whereisnellie

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New Forest Show News

Hampshire’s Hands-On County Show The New Forest and Hampshire County Show is an annual agricultural show held for three days at the end of July at New Park, Brockenhurst in Hampshire. The aim of the Show is to create a great family day our bringing together a celebration of traditional country pursuits, crafts, produce and entertainment. This year it is taking place on 29th, 30th & 31st July and there is an exciting line-up of events for all the family to enjoy! The theme this year is ‘Hands On’ so come and live the country for a day. Roll up your sleeves, don your walking boots and get stuck in with all the hands-on activities that we have on offer! Try your hand at milking a cow, making a scarecrow, holding a day old chick, voting for your favourite feathered friend in the Poultry Tent and watching the amazing Jamie Squibb in action on his motorbike in our main ring. BBC South are returning for another year and are bringing their fully operational television studio where you can record your own version of the daily news, including a weather green screen and autocue! Watch close up how television programmes are made with the professionals and meet the local presenters! Visit the Forest Fun Factory which runs a full programme of events between 10am and 4.30pm and be entertained by clowns, choirs, dance acts and much more! Head over to our Show Farm where the children can get up close and personal with all sorts of farmyard animals, pop in to our Countryside Area for Terrier and Ferret racing and sit in the incredible machines in the Old Time Farming section. Perhaps one of the most visited places on the showground are the food tents offering top quality items and the Local Food and Farming area where the county’s top producers can be found. Here, not only will you find a huge variety of the best produce of Hampshire, but

also lots of opportunities to have tastings from the cookery demonstrations held there. There are also over 600 trade stands providing one of the most varied and unusual goods and produce – from large commercial companies to small local businesses, for those of you looking to make that special purchase. One area not to be missed is the Flower Show which is one of the most stunning must-see parts that the Show lays on. It is Hampshire’s answer to the Chelsea Flower Show, boasting beautifully landscaped gardens, Sweet Pea classes and Flower Arranging competitions as well as the Southern Vegetable Championships and displays of plants and flowers from trade nurseries. If you want to keep up to date with news of the Show, details of the events taking place at New Park, exciting goings on that are happening locally as well competitions to win tickets then sign-up to receive our monthly e-newsletter by visiting our website: www.newforestshow.co.uk We are also on Facebook and Twitter if you want to follow us for daily news from the team. For more information about the Show, please visit our website www.newforestshow.co.uk where you can also take advantage of 10% off advanced tickets bought online before 21st July. If it’s a countryside experience you’re after, the Show’s about to begin!

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Gerdening Tips

a beginner’s

GUIDE Watering

The idea of what constitutes a good summer varies greatly according to one’s interests, and the average child or beach lover is happy with bright sun every day but gardeners and farmers crave a bit of moderation.

large containers, that’s all to the good but don’t be afraid to use washing-up water (we haven’t all got dish washers) and bathwater if it’s not too contaminated by bubble bath and suchlike.

Perfection might be sunshine all day and rain at night but that rarely happens so we usually have to spend some time rescuing our water starved plants at some point through the summer. It is better to water heavily, soaking the soil occasionally rather than giving a light shower which will just encourage the roots to the surface and the water will never get down to where it is needed.

Don’t worry about the lawn - grass really is as tough as old boots and although it might look like the Gobi desert, it will all come back to life after a decent drop of rain. If the theories about global warming and warmer summers are to be believed, perhaps we should consider growing more plants that are happier in drier, more Mediterranean conditions rather than our traditional cottage garden varieties. Many grey or silver- leaved plants are a good example. Think about lavenders, rosemary, cistus, many ornamental grasses, bamboo and herbs.

Concentrate on salad crops to keep lettuce and radish etc. crisp and don’t worry so much about crops and plants with deeper roots. If you can catch rainwater in a water butt or

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Short Story

Setting a Good Example by Paula Williamson

Where’s the sense in giving sentimental value to clothes? They are usually old, but not old enough to be termed ‘Vintage’ although they probably are - like you. The most ancient clothes in our wardrobes usually fall into the categories of ‘Favourite’, ‘I made it’, ‘Mother gave it to me’, ‘I promise I will fit into it again soon’, or ‘I’ll keep it as a warning not to have chocolates in the cupboard.’ In truth, none of these grounds are valid. For instance, the favourite, well, when was that? Five, ten years ago? Take a look at a current fashion magazine and learn the truth about your erstwhile tastes. Just above the knee was fine when your legs were also fine, but look at what’s happened to THEM. Will you ever want to show them off again? So out a couple of dresses can go. Then I made it. It was such a triumph at the time, sophisticated colour, top class designer, carefully constructed and still classic enough to be given a whirl, if you have the courage to put it on. And have you still got the high heels needed to show it off? No, I didn’t think so. Mother gave it to me. The chances are that she has been calling to you for years from wherever she went when she died, to get rid of it. She didn’t even like it for herself and only passed it on because you nagged her for it. The skip people, who ask for any textile at all, will ensure the art silk is recycled somehow. They may even like that puce colour. Go on, do it. And then the biggest trap of all - your self-promise to fit into the violet tweed which you wore for Angela’s wedding. There’s the hat as well, definitely catching dust. The skirt was always close fitting even when you had squeezed into the new girdle, but you managed to smile as you suffered manfully for that particular day. What a relief

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when you were able to peel it off as you got home that evening. And there it is, taunting you every time you open the door. You have only kept it as a spur to keep on with the wretched diet, but will power gets low sometimes, doesn’t it? You can always start again with the muesli tomorrow. You’ll feel a lot better when the violet vision is not just in the plastic bag, but out of the house as well. And lastly, the warning about putting all of your weight back on. The trouble with hanging on to that dress (in truth it used to hang on to you) it reminds you how miserable you were in those days. You really don’t need to be made miserable by just looking at it. Throw it out. You may wonder, having made all this space on the rail, how you can reward yourself. Well, wait for a sunny day, with spring in the air (it could even be winter, it’s your mood that counts) take a trip to the shop you love. It’s usually just to look, but this time you are to reward yourself for your strength of will. Look at everything, there may even be a few reductions, it would be a lucky day, as you’ll have to stretch the housekeeping to buy one of the delights on offer. If everything is full price, on this once a blue moon occasion, go on, just do it. I tell my friends about this self-administered tonic, and they smile indulgently and don’t really think I do it. But I assure them that I do, not often of course, but I hope they believe me and take note of my good example. Paula belongs to a local writing group. Perhaps this is more of an article than a story, but I think it might strike chord with many! If you are a budding writer and would like to send in a short story, we would love to hear from you!

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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Attractions Crazy Golf Courses............................................21

Garden Services Green Scheme................................................... 7

Bathrooms K & B Installations............................................ 5

Hearing Aids & Services Kellear Hearing.................................................27

Bedrooms The Kitchen & Bedroom Showroom..................19

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

Kitchens K & B Installations............................................ 5 The Kitchen & Bedroom Showroom..................19

Builders & Carpenters Andy Willcocks..................................................13 New Forest Home Improvements..................... 9

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Community News Adventures of Nellie............................................22 Beginnerâ€™s Guide: Watering................................26 Hampshire Wildlife Trust.................................... 6 Lyndhurst Bowling Club.......................................10 Martin Lewis: Bank Accounts..............................12 Motoring: Fiat 500L Trekking..............................20 New Forest Show................................................24 Recipe: Pizza Turnovers....................................18 Short Story: Set a Good Example........................28 The Way To Happiness......................................14

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Funeral Directors R Hallum...........................................................10

Stamps, Coins, Postcards & Collectibles Rushstamps of Lyndhurst..................................27

Garage Doors Skandoor........................................................... 7

Vehicle Tracking Global Tracking Solutions................................. 7

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