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ver since I’ve known my husband he has been a regular blood donor which he thoroughly enjoys since it seems to involve having an enforced mid-afternoon rest followed by a further period of rest accompanied by a cup of tea and custard creams whilst chatting to a nurse! One of the few advantages of being self-employed maybe! June 24th is this year’s World Blood Donor Day and we have an article explaining all about donating blood on page 24. Donors who have donated 75 or even 100 pints are invited to a presentation lunch - one of which we went to recently at Careys Manor in Brockenhurst after my husband had given his 75th donation. The presentation was by a lovely lady who is suffering from soft tissue sarcoma but despite this she was very brave, cheer-
with best wishes,
ful and so appreciative of the dozens of blood transfusions she had been given during endless operations. It was a very heartwarming afternoon and suddenly made the whole point of donating seem so very worthwhile. So give it a go! During June and July there just seems to be more and more events appearing on the Ringwood Social Calendar - page 31 gives you details about probably the main Ringwood events but have a look at our What’s On pages 28 and 30 for loads more. All the usual articles are inside too - Mikes Motors, Blashford Bulletin, Book Reviews, Travel, Interiors, Health etc. So when you need a job done or want to treat yourself or Dad AND help local businesses, look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ on page 50 and save yourself time, fuel and most importantly - money!
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Business features White and Sons
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Local events and features Community News 29,31,32,47 Now and Then: Bridge House, West Street 6 The Blashford Bulletin 14 Viewed From My Window: rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 16 Clubs & Societies 20,22 What’s On Locally 28,30 Portrait of a Local Artist: Rachel Fenner 42
Feature articles Book Reviews: Books for Dad Mike’s Motors: A Tale of Twin Tests World Blood Donor Day Home & interiors: Outdoor Living Mike’s Motors: Motoring Mutterings Travel: Croatia- The Plitvice Lakes History: What Happened….50 Years Ago? Tech Feature: Phone home
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Bridge House, West Street.
ridge House is probably the most imposing house in West Street. It is listed as a three-storey brick structure with a five bay front, a central doorway with Doric columns and a frontage of original railings. However there are very few old photographs of Bridge House, as most photographers seem to have been keener on taking images of the north side of the street, particularly the picturesque old thatched cottages opposite. In the previous issue of Rounda-
Mid 1970’s
bout Ringwood I described how Alexander and Elizabeth Carter moved from their home at Greyfriars to Bridge House in West Street in 1806. The house was newly built by Alexander on the site of the house of his father-in-law Samuel Scutt who owned the brewery next door. In 1802 Mr Scutt had handed over his business to his son-in-law, which from then onwards was known as Carter’s brewery. Despite Alexander and Elizabeth having a large family, only their daughter Elizabeth married and had children. In 1841 her bachelor brother Alexander and his spinster sisters Sarah, Caroline and Jane were still living in their family home and running the brewery in partnership. The last to survive was Sarah Carter who, strangely for a brewery-owner, was
a keen promoter of temperance! She was also a generous benefactress to Ringwood, building and donating the since-demolished Lecture Hall in Christchurch Road, on the stipulation that no alcohol would be served on the premises. When Sarah died April 2016 in 1883 the brewery was left to her nephew Reginald Jennings, the son of her sister Elizabeth who had been a pioneer emigrant to Australia. Mr Jennings came back from Australia to live at Bridge House whilst overseeing the brewery until its sale in 1887. Bridge House then became the home of Ringwood doctor Henry Geary Dyer, his wife Annie and their children Capel, Muriel and Norah. Sadly Dr Dyer died at an early age in 1900 but his widow and children continued to live on in their home for some years. For a long period during the mid20th century Bridge House became a hotel with beautiful gardens stretching down to the Millstream. In 1976 the house was acquired by Armfield Ltd as offices, which it remains to the present day. The firm is an offshoot of the original company founded by Joseph J Armfield in the 19th century in Christchurch Road. April 2016
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Books for Dad Struggling for inspiration this Father’s Day? Forget gift vouchers and gardening tools, books are the way to go. Whether Dad likes escaping into a thriller, getting creative with the kids, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, there’s sure to be something in our selection to keep him happy. Conspiracy – Iain Gale Bernard Cornwell fans will thank you for introducing them to Iain Gale’s series about a maverick soldier in the Peninsular War. James Keane certainly gets himself in enough scrapes and mishaps to keep the reader entertained. Wellresearched, gritty and colourful, the series brings a period of military history to life. The latest novel, Conspiracy, sees Keane ordered by Wellington to work undercover in Paris – a dangerous task indeed in such a turbulent political landscape. 50 Evening Adventures – Tim, Kerry, Ella and Amy Meek Another great resource for tackling the ‘I’m bored’ mantra, 50 Evening Adventures provides a plethora of ideas for making the most of evenings as a family. There are suggestions for places to go, things to do and meals to cook outside. Former teachers Tim and Kerry Meek are currently travelling around Europe in a caravan with their daughters. They’re used to packing lightly, so most of the suggestions don’t need any special equipment, and can
be carried out for free, or very cheaply. The Hairy Bikers Blood, Sweat and Tyres: The Autobiography – Dave Myers and Si King If Dad enjoys an autobiography, this is the perfect book to wrap up for him this Father’s Day. The duo didn’t have the easiest childhoods; Si was bullied about his weight, while Dave had to grow up quickly as a carer for his mother. But a love of good food and entertaining brought them together and made them household names. Warm, honest and laugh-out -loud funny, it’s a great testament to what true friends can do when they put their minds to it. Poor Boy Road – James L. Weaver Fast-paced and gripping from the first page, Poor Boy Road is a good bet for fans of action thrillers. Jake Caldwell is a mob-enforcer who’s looking for a way out. When he’s called back to his childhood town to help care for his dying, abusive father, his boss hands him one last job – kill a local drug dealer. But can he do it? Great characters, believable dialogue and plenty of action combine to make this a real page-turner. The Den Book – Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield Packed with creative inspiration, The Den Book is full of ideas to encourage Dad to get outside and have fun with the kids (or
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T he Blashford Bulletin Things to look out for in the coming months at the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ibsley. Grass Snake
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e are in the middle of summer and Blashford Lakes are full of life, with the insect world buzzing, the leaves on the trees still fresh and young birds fledging left, right and centre. On Ivy Lake the tern chicks will be taking their first leap away from the comfort of their nest whilst the great crested grebe chicks with their black and white humbug faces will be becoming more independent as they are now too big to catch a ride on their parent’s back. On the shoreline of Ibsley Water oystercatcher, lapwing and little ringed plover chicks will be taking their next steps and venturing further from their parents. The air will still be full of birdsong with many continuing to sing throughout June as their mates produce a second brood. Blashford’s insect life is best viewed on a sunny day, and the meadow is a brilliant place to just sit and be still. Our volunteers carry out a butterfly
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Viewed From My W indow A small selection of short stories written by Patricia Oliver from Horton near Wimborne, describing the ups and downs of caring for feral cats over the years with photos by J Santana-Martin.
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Sooty (part1)
he ‘spy-cam’ has proved time and again to be very useful in determining who is coming to dinner in the barn. We already have a black cat we call Blackie, but when she goes into the barn for food, she is always accompanied by Jason, so who was this other black cat who came on its own? Later we would see an occasional glimpse of him at the back door eating from the food bowls left out there for the cats. We called him ‘Sooty’. Looking at the size of him I would estimate him to be about one year old. He was very timid and would run away if he saw us. I set up a trap at the ‘hole-in-wall’ entrance the cats use to come and go to the barn, but try as I might, both times he spotted the danger and ran away. I decided to wait a while before trying again and see if I can improve my technique. Later we saw he had made friends with Blackie and Jason and the three of them would eat together in the large heated greenhouse. Sooty spends a lot of time sitting in a very large pot that houses an olive tree, but always comes hurriedly for food at mealtimes. We just have to call “Come on then, Come on then!” and he is sure to appear along with any other cat within hearing distance. I was soon able to give him a stroke and occasionally a tummy rub and he has even started to purr, which is progress indeed, but I was not as yet able to pick him up. The security camera shows he also comes for food in the barn almost every hour over night, just to check if this food is any different to the offerings before him in the greenhouse, and we cannot help but notice that he has doubled his weight and is now so fat he seems to wobble along. He is certainly making the most of all the biscuits and other food put out for
everyone and it does not look as if he is going anywhere. It was a few months later when I next had the opportunity to catch Sooty. We had been noticing that his coat seemed a bit tatty as if he had a flea allergy and it would appear that he had lost a lot of weight. We definitely needed to catch him and take him to the Vet to see what the problem was and to get him neutered. I was in the barn getting the food ready to put down for the cats when Sooty came in and begged for food. This was easily sorted. I placed a bowl of food down and whilst he was occupied, I closed the door to the barn and to the entrance to the hole in the wall. I had him in the barn at last. Now I had a chance of catching him. Then I noticed a black cat in the car park and thought that Sooty had made his escape. I was quite concerned and could not think how he would have got out of the barn. I nearly removed the catching cage thinking I was too late, but decided to leave it in place. It took all of two days with Sooty hiding in the barn before he tried to make his escape through the hole in the wall and straight into the catching cage. I had him. The full story and many more are in the book “Viewed From My Window” by Patricia Oliver price £15.00 + £2.50 p&p. For more details, contact Patricia on 01202 826244. Any proceeds go towards the Veterinary and Welfare needs of the 16 feral cats currently in her care.
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208 GTi P-Sport
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A Tale of Twin Tests.
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eugeot very kindly gave me two of their very popular 208 medium hatchback series to test, back-to-back. At first sight they could have been twins, except they had two distinctly different personalities. The first was a technically interesting car, the smart and chic 208 Puretech GT-Line with 1.2 litre petrol automatic power. The second was the almost mindlessly fast and very extrovert 208GTi by Peugeot Sport. My instant feeling was ‘the Tortoise and the Hare’. But was this justified in practice? Let’s remind ourselves about the Peugeot 208. It’s now a common sight on our roads, known for its commodious passenger and luggage space, and most of all for superb economy and emissions from a wide range of cutting-edge petrol and diesel engines. Late in 2015 the 208 received a refresh in which the high trim and specification level of the GTi was made available to selected other models as the “GT-Line”, adding much of the GTi exterior badging and grille, plus a slightly firmer suspension giving the car a more sporty and confident feel on the road 208 GT-Line Cockpit
without particularly losing that superb Peugeot ride quality. The GTi version gained extra equipment - and in the case of the new Peugeot Sport variant a lower, much harder ride with enormous wheels, bigger brakes and glue-like tyres. First the Puretech. Here was a car with a very small 3 cylinder petrol turbo engine married to an automatic gearbox – maybe a recipe for the most sluggish car in the West? Inside and out very nicely trimmed with the GTLine sporty image including a lot of leather, lovely sports seats and a lot of electronic aids. All premium car stuff, very nice. However, fire it up and the engine note is muted yet purposeful, with enough power aided by the auto ‘box to give excellent performance for motorways. Interestingly, fuel consumption stays just over 40mpg whatever task you throw at it and with a light touch, 50 is feasible. What is most impressive is the comfort, the ease of driving in all road conditions and especially in urban traffic jams where it also excelled. The standard cruise control, DAB radio and Bluetooth help make light of our hideous motorway system. I really liked this car for its sophisticated good looks, excellent specification and what it could do on the road. In my view, a car capable of serving all family needs.
Now to the 208 GTi by Peugeot Sport. Immediately striking with a matt black paint finish except for the rear quarter which was finished in bright red gloss. Inside, looking great with lots of equipment and extra-large Recaro-style seats bearing the Peugeot Sport logo. Fire it up, and a deep fruity exhaust burbles away in the background. Drive away and there is an impression of immediacy and tautness in everything,
208 GTi P-Sport front that super-hard suspension enables you to feel every undulation on the average British road, while despite a sophisticated Torsen diff a lot of correction is required to keep it on the straight and narrow. My test-piece of flat tarmac however revealed huge levels of grip and massive cornering speeds without needing to fight the steering. However, my overall impression is that this car is made for the race track - and is too much hard work on normal roads. The colour scheme seemed to attract every teenage cowboy driver to ‘have a go’ and while I found it most interesting and challenging to drive, it just doesn’t have any place in my garage.
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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.
RINGWOOD ROTARY CLUB
BRAESIDE BOWLING CLUB
EAST DORSET & RINGWOOD NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP meet 2nd Tuesday of the month at Braeside Hall
We are found on the grounds of Cranborne Middle School in E Dorset. We shoot on Sunday am, Tuesday & Thursday eve’s in the summer. In the winter, we also shoot indoors. www.dorsetarchery.co.uk
Braeside Road St Leonards. A bowling club for ALL - participating in the Leagues, Friendlies & Internal competitions. Club sessions Mon & Fri afternoons. Beginners and established players welcome Secretary Shirley Alford 01202 315417
NEW FOREST AND DISTRICT SAILABILITY
Meet every Tuesday, 1st & 3rd at 6.15pm: 2nd & 4th at 12.45pm at The Greyfriars Centre (If 5th Tuesday call for details). Contact the Secretary:Ray Crocker 01425 473463 or www.ringwoodrotary.org
Braeside Road St. Leonards, for friendship, talks & outings. New members welcome. Contact Deirdre Binks 01425 472940.
BOURNEMOUTH PHILHARMONIC SOC. ORCHESTRA
This full symphony orchestra rehearses 7.30 pm Wednesdays We are looking for some new volunteers, if you enjoy meeting new at St Peter’s Senior Catholic School, St Catherine’s Rd, Southbourne. people, would like a new hobby then please join us. No experience of Contact conductor Sam Newgarth 01258 473073. sailing necessary,just a willingness to help people,training given. Stefan sam@newgarth.fsnet.co.uk www.baps-orch.co.uk Hart, 01202 760477, membershipsec@newforestsailability.co.uk
RINGWOOD UNITARIANS
New group exploring and celebrating matters of spirituality, faith and conscience, asking you not telling you your faith. http://ringwoodunitarians.blogspot.co.uk or 07899 730181
RINGWOOD FLORAL DECORATION SOCIETY
Meet at Greyfriars Community Centre on the last Thursday of the month at 2.00pm for 2.15pm. New members and visitors welcome. Contact Brenda Titt 01425 475715 Philipandbrenda@talktalk.net
YOUNG AT HEART CLUB
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RINGWOOD PHILATELIC SOCIETY
Social club for the older community who meet on 1st and 3rd Thursday afternoons each month, 2pm – 4.15pm, in the Activities Hall, Greyfriars, Ringwood. Contact Poppy Garvey 01425 477740. Meet 2 to 4pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Greyfriars. www.ringwoodu3a.org.uk or call Pete - 01425 478077 for details.
RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE FOOTPATH SOCIETY Join us to maintain footpaths and enjoy organised walks, social activities and winter evening meetings. Membership Secretary: 01425 838534 www.rffs.org.uk
BRAESIDE BRIDGE CLUB
Duplicate Bridge played on Tuesday evenings 6.45 to 10pm at All Saints Church Hall, St Leonards. New members and visitors welcome. Mrs Marion Paris 01425 478241 or Jill Rix 01425 482747
Want to try woodturning? Come and join us at St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall Braeside Road St Leonards Ringwood BH24 2PH 1st Wednesday each month 7.15pm-9.30pm. for more details Contact: Alex Wells Secretary on 07759 663151 or just come along 2nd Tues of each month, 7:30pm at Greyfriars. Interesting talks & colourful displays. Newcomers made very welcome. Colin Mount 01425 474310 Gordon Masson 01425 470710
TRAD JAZZ CLUB
St Leonards Hotel, 185 Ringwood Road, St Leonards, Nr Ringwood, BH24 2NP on 3rd Thursday of the month. Good Food & Bar. Gigs from 8-10.30pm. (Doors open from 7pm). No membership required. Contact Geoff 07798 721405
RINGWOOD ART SOCIETY
Meets every 3rd Monday of the month at 7 pm to 9.30 pm at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood. Monthly demonstrations by professional FORDINGBRIDGE CHORAL SOCIETY artists, workshops and pottery afternoons. New Members welcome. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings in term time from 7.30pm- Contactalso David Lowe 01425 482602 or www.ringwoodartsociety.org 9pm in the URC, Salisbury Street. New singers welcome. Contact our Secretary on: 01425 654372 AVON VALLEY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY Meet at The Ann Rose Hall, Greyfriars, Ringwood 1st Wednesday each ROTARY CLUB OF FORDINGBRIDGE month at 7.30pm,September to May. blogavas.wordpress.com We meet at 6.30pm/7pm on Tuesdays every week at Avonway. Contact Mark Vincent 01425 473677 / Bill Atkinson 01722 326978 We like to make a difference to the lives of others. For information on joining us call: Colin Ritchie on 01425 655877 FORDINGBRIDGE FLOWER CLUB on the 1st Monday each month, except January & August, at St BISTERNE VILLAGE HALL FOR HIRE charity no. 301747 Meet Mary’s Church Hall, Fordingbridge at 7.30pm.Visitors always welcome. Refurbished and available for hire for private parties, Clubs, Meetings, Further details from the Secretary on 01425 652051 Organised functions. Entertainment Licence for 100 people. Hire charges are from £7 per hour. Call: 01425 476703
THE LOYAL ACORN LODGE BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS
Oddfellows is one of the oldest and friendliest societies in the world. For further details Contact Flo Munro 01202 820965, Loyal Acorn Lodge. The Oddfellows - making friends, helping people.
RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB
Greyfriars Community Centre, 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. New members & visitors welcome Membership and programme details 01425 471348
THE FORDINGBRIDGE SOCIETY
Join us to help keep Fordingbridge looking good! See us at: www.fordingbridgesociety.org.uk . Contact us at: TheFordingbridgeSociety@gmail.com
CERCLE AMICAL DE RINGWOOD
Meet at Anne Rose Hall, Greyfriars Community Centre 2nd Friday each month at 7.45pm. Contact: Secretary 01202 397440 www.ringwoodcercle.org.uk
FORDINGBRIDGE & DISTRICT U3A
TRADITIONAL AIKIDO CLUB Hyde, Fordingbridge Thursday 8 - 10.30pm, Sat 9-1pm. Also Salisbury Tues eve - Sun am. Physical and spiritual development. Self defence and weapons training. 20 yrs exp. 4th dan Qualified instructor. All ages. Contact John 01425 655194 www.takemusu.co.uk
Every 3rd Wednesday 2-4pm Fordingbridge Town Hall. Members also join activity groups according to interest. Info at u3asites.org.uk/ fordingbridge,Info packs in Fordingbridge library, or come to a meeting (£2 guest)Peter Woollett (memb. Sec) 01425 655490
ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS
Supplies audio transcripts of local newspapers and non-political and non-sectarian magazines free to sight impaired people. Welcomes donations & help to read & edit. Contact: Peter Ansell 01425 475886
Forest School club for children from 4-8 years of age at Edmondsham Forest School, between Verwood and Cranborne. Woodland walks, camp fires, nature crafts etc. Contact Kirsteen on 01725 517807
RINGWOOD WI
Meet 4th Monday at 2pm in Greyfriars Community Centre, Christchurch Rd, Ringwood, BH24 1DW. For further details please contact Janet Reid - President, 01425 470826.
RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE TALKING NEWS
IBSLEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Meet on the last Thursday of each month 7.30pm at Ibsley Village Hall. A variety of speakers, Plant sale in May and Annual Show September. Contact Judy 01425 472714
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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
TWO BRIDGES CARE GROUP
RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE LIONS CLUB
WIGGLE & GIGGLE GROUP
FORDINGBRIDGE ART CLUB
We care for the needs of those who are infirm, young or old, & without transport. Our volunteers will drive you to medical appointments & sometimes take you shopping. Call: “Sandleheath & Fordingbridge 0845 385902” and, for more info, call 01425 652527 or 01425 650770 Meet at The Victoria Rooms FORDINGBRIDGE. 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month 3.00pm - 4.30pm for babies and little ones to around 3yrs. Contact NLCC for further information on 079 097 11886
FORDINGBRIDGE BRIDGE CLUB
Meet on the 2nd Thursday each month at 7.45 for 8pm at The Elm Tree pub, Hightown Road, Ringwood. Contact Lion Martin Riseam at: martin.riseam@mac.com – 01425 472181 www.ringwoodandfordingbridgelions.org.uk Fordingbridge Art Club Meet on the 1st Sunday of every month in the West Room at Avonway Centre, Fordingbridge at 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm for demonstrations, workshops and outings. New members- any level welcome to join our friendly club. Contact Joy Dickens 01794 390295
Our friendly club meets from 7 to 10pm on Tuesdays every week at Avonway Community Centre, 36 Shaftesbury St, Fordingbridge. 1st & 3rd weeks: Rubber. 2nd & 4th weeks: Duplicate For details call Sue Hughes 01425 657795
HEATHERLANDS SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB
RINGWOOD CHESS CLUB
RINGWOOD CAMERA CLUB
Meets Monday evenings at Original White Hart, High St., Ringwood ,BH24 1AW. Teams in Bournemouth & Southampton Leagues Contact : darrellsturmey@bt.com 07730 901 961
We bowl from 7.30pm to 10 pm every Wed & Sun at St. Leonards & St. Ives Village Hall, Braeside Road. A gentle sport suitable for ladies as well as men. Ring George on 01425-489833 / 07831224945 A very friendly club that meet on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at Ringwood Conservative Club. We welcome visitors and have a beginner's section. www.ringwoodcameraclub.co.uk or 01425 482864.
EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N
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FORDINGBRIDGE EMBROIDERY CLUB
Over 65 talks, functions, outings and special events held throughout the year in Verwood, West Moors and Ferndown. Contact Membership Secretary: Janet Matthews 01202 855001
Meet 3rd Monday each month at 7pm at Radnor Hall, Bodenham. New members & visitors very welcome. £5 inc refreshments. Info: Pat Jones 01258 452510 Doreen Simkins 01425 652085
Meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month at St Mary’s Church Hall, We raise money to provide extras & equipment. New members and Fordingbridge. 2-4.30pm. Novices & experts welcome. helpers welcome at our 2 main annual fundraising events also volunteers to join the team serving morning coffee to patients. Contact: Pam 01425 652103, Maureen 01425 657334, Valerie 01425 656052 Lynette Stanford, 01425 657650 lynette_stanford@btinternet.com
FORDINGBRIDGE HANDBELL RINGERS
Meet each Monday 10-11.30am at St Mary’s Church, Fordingbridge. Come along to one of our friendly practice sessions. Ability to read music helps but not necessity. 01425 652103 or 01425 652769
RINGWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR, “SING FOR JOY”
Mixed choir, singing harmony songs from around the world-African, gospel, Taize, folk etc. No auditions, beginners as well as experienced singers age 10 upwards. Meet at Greyfriars Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30. Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807.
RINGWOOD FRENCH CLUB
FORDINGBRIDGE CAMERA CLUB
MENS CLUB at Greyfriars
FORDINGBRIDGE QUILTERS
HURN ROCK AND ROLL CLUB
NEW FOREST JAZZ WORKSHOPS
Come and join our French Coffee Mornings every Tuesday 10am-11am at Trinity Church Centre, Ringwood. All abilities welcome, conversation group, no exams. No membership required. Alain Jourdan, 01202 423318 or info@frenchmatters.net. Men's friendly discussion group. At Greyfriars from 10.15 to 12 noon every Thursday to share our thoughts on both serious and light-hearted subjects as suggested by our members. For more info 01425 470795 Every Sunday evening 7.30pm to 10.30pm at The Hurn Bridge Sports Club BH23 6DY Beginners Welcome. Contact: Alan 01202 699022
LONGWATER TAI CHI
Monday classes in Avonway Community Centre, Shaftsbury Street, Fordingbridge.Tai Chi “Health for Life” Drop-in 11am - 12.15pm Contact: Patrick Foley or Jane Launchbury 01725 514546 office@longwatertaichi.co.uk.
Meet at Avonway Community Centre at 7.30 pm alternate Wednesdays for a mixture of talks by top photographers and members’ shows constructively judged by experienced professionals. 01725 518448 www.fordingbridgecameraclub.org.uk We are a small, friendly group meeting twice a month in Fordingbridge. On your first visit we will provide all the materials and tools for you to make a small sample piece to take home with you. Contact: Helen Cox 0789 0740 333 At Godshill Village Hall, final Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm for musicians, any ability, who want to learn jazz. £4 per session, inc tea & biscuits. Derek Ayling, 01425 650770 or Hippotrain@btinternet.com
RINGWOOD AND DISTRICT EX-TABLERS CLUB.
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We are an energetic and friendly group of ex-Round Tablers (41 Clubbers) that meets for frequent and varied social activities. More formal meetings over dinner on 3rd Tuesday of each month. Contact Graham Hoyle 01425 478444 or www.ringwood41club.co.uk
ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY
Meet at Greyfriars on 3rd Monday each month at 7pm. Minibus available for Ringwood area. New members & Visitors welcome - no need to have served in Armed Forces. Contact Jane Mansi 01202 572183 or Jean Webley 01425 489085
Meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm at United Reformed Church Hall, Salisbury Street. (No meetings in August) Monthly speaker/activities/discussions. Contact Anne on 01425 655192
Meet at Greyfriars Community Centre on 1st Monday evening of the month for illustrated talks IN ENGLISH on a variety of Italian topics. Contact : Hazel on 01425 476091
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMENS SECTION
ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION
Fordingbridge & District Branch No. 1321. Meet every 4th Thursday in the Month at Scout Hall, Fordingbridge 7.30pm. Open to all ex RAF & Contact: Bob Moffat 01425 654434/Gwen Sturges 01425 654610 friends. Pub nights, Parent/toddler group, German church.Contact: Cass 01425 479101 email: cassscholz1@yahoo.co.uk www.krautsalat.org
GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUPS
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY
We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month (except July & August) at 11am in St Francis Church Hall, Beatrice Road, Salisbury, SP1 3PN. Contact 01722 780683 Visitors welcome Entrance £5.00
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Last Monday of the month (not July & Aug) at The West Room,Avonway Community Centre, Shaftesbury St., Fordingbridge 7.30pm. Contact: David Melbourne 01425 655235 or visit www.fanddhs.org.uk
GREYFRIARS BRIDGE CLUB
Meet at Greyfriars Wednesday pm for Rubber Bridge (1.30pm) and Friday eves for Duplicate Bridge (6.45pm). New members & visitors welcome. Sue 01425 478920 or Ray 01425 477335
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Health
World Blood Donor Day June 14th By Alison Runham
W
orld Blood Donor Day on 14th June is an annual World Health Organisation event. This year’s campaign celebrates blood donors, highlighting the idea that blood connects us all. It seeks to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donation, inspiring more people to become blood donors.
Why Should You Give Blood? It’s easy to find reasons not to donate, but also easy to assume blood will be available if we need it. However, in the UK we need over 6,000 people to give blood every day to meet our needs; around 67% is used to treat medical conditions, 27% in surgery (including emergencies) and 6% to treat blood loss after childbirth. Who Can Give Blood? If you’re fit, healthy, aged 16 to 66 and weigh over 7 stone 12lbs or 50kg, you should be able to start donating blood.
Men can give blood every 3 months and women, every 4 months. However, some things can affect your eligibility, such as organ transplantation, travel to certain countries and existing medical conditions. You can check your eligibility on the NHS webpage www.blood. co.uk/who-can-give-blood. Preparing To Give Blood You can register online at www.blood.co.uk, by calling 0300 123 2323, or at a blood donation session. To donate, book an appointment or drop in at your next local session. To make your donation as comfortable as possible, ensure that beforehand you: • Eat regularly. • Get a good night’s sleep. • Drink plenty of fluids (but avoid alcohol for 24 hours). • Wear loose, comfortable clothing. • Avoid unusually strenuous exercise. • Know your medical and travel history.
What Happens When You Donate Blood? Pre-booked appointments shouldn’t take over an hour; take a friend or book to distract you if you’re nervous. You’ll be given a drink to keep you hydrated. Your identity and health check details will be confirmed, and your iron levels will be checked by testing blood from your finger. A small cuff is placed on your arm to maintain a light pressure and the donation site will be cleaned with antiseptic before the needle, connected to a blood bag with your unique donor number, is inserted. A special scale constantly measures your donated blood until the 470ml mark is reached, which usually takes 5-10 minutes. You shouldn’t feel any pain. Once the needle is removed, a sterile dressing is applied to your arm. After Your Donation You should keep the pressure roll on for 30 minutes and the dressing on for 6 hours. You’ll be sent to the refreshment area to relax and encouraged to have a snack and at least 2 drinks before you leave. You should avoid having a hot bath and using your donation arm for anything strenuous for the rest of the day. Most people feel fine, but if you feel dizzy, sick, hot or shaky, drink plenty of fluid and lie down until you feel better. If bleeding recurs, sit down, raise your arm and press on the area until it stops. If you become unwell (other than a cold or cold sore) within 2 weeks, or believe there’s a reason your blood shouldn’t be used, you should call 0300 123 2323. Become a Lifesaver! Think of saving a life and you probably imagine rescuing someone from an accident or a fire. But by becoming a blood donor, you could save a life every time you donate. So why not register today?
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Home & Interiors Outdoor Living By Katherine Sorrell
save money with woodchips in the children’s play area. Verticals are just as important, providing privacy, screening and dividing, adding visual interest and offering places for climbers to grow. Think about fences, hedges, walls, arches, arbours and pergolas – a simple metal archway over a path entwined with fragrant honeysuckle makes a lovely focal point, while a small wooden pergola can link two different areas of the garden and offer a shady spot to sit in.
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onger days mean it’s time to head out to the garden. However large or small your outside space, some careful planning will ensure that it is flexible enough for playing games, entertaining or simply putting your feet up and relaxing, Today’s gardens are more like an outdoor room, used for playing, cooking, socialising and resting; they are multifunctional spaces that look good but also work hard for every member of the family. If your garden is in need of an update, the secret is in the planning - how will you use the space and what do you want from it? Sketch a plan of your garden on graph paper, and gather samples of the materials you intend to use – such as slate, willow or terracotta – to ensure that they co-ordinate. If in doubt, consider consulting a professional, who will undoubtedly come up with practical solutions and inspirational ideas you would never have thought of.
In a large garden, the ideal layout includes separate areas for dining, relaxing and playing – perhaps with a ‘secret’ children’s area at the far end, including structures such as a swing, trampoline, climbing frame or tepee. A peaceful area away from both the house and the kids is ideal for a hammock or a deck chair – perhaps near some scented flowers or under a tree for shade. And the dining area is best closest to the house, with space nearby for a barbecue or even an outdoor kitchen. Consider changes in levels – they add interest and are easier to deal with than slopes, but avoid lots of steps between the door and the dining table. Flooring is key, too - will you choose stone slabs, gravel, bricks, decking, wood chips or perhaps tiles that complement your kitchen flooring for an inside-outside look? Just like indoors, your choice of garden flooring can signal a change from one area to another. It is also a question of practicality and cost: specify stone slabs for the dining area, for example, and
Finally, furniture. Consider waterproof upholstery, outdoor sofas and all-weather rattan, choosing designs and colourways that link with the whole space. You can even accessorise outdoor sofas with scatter cushions and interior throws or blankets for when it gets chilly. If space is restricted, opt for folding furniture and play equipment that can be put away, or build seating into your hard landscaping – an extra-wide low wall makes a great bench seat and you can even build in hinged storage for cushions. The time is right to start planning your stunning summer garden, and creating more useable space outdoors is far more economical than a new basement or roof conversion – in fact, turning outdoor space into an extra outdoor room may add value to your property. IMAGE - Shrewsbury sixseater set with parasol, £899; contemporary A-frame chimenea with cooking grill, £399; all Dobbies, 0131 561 6406; www.dobbies.com.
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Family surfacing business on the road to success!
n an industry that does not always have the highest of reputations, one Dorset business is offering peace of mind backed by 80 years of experience. White & Sons is a family run groundworks and surfacing company that prides itself on testimonials from satisfied customers. Founded in 1935 by Isaac White the business is now run by his grandson Steven and is based in St Leonards near Ringwood. They specialise in surfacing areas such as driveways, forecourts, car parks and private roads – but are also skilled in other areas, including groundworks, block paving, drainage, soakaways, fencing, walls and patios. Steven says the work of some businesses has helped give the driveway surfacing business an image problem, but he believes his firm’s 80-year history and attention to excellent service gives reassurance to customers. “I’m the third generation of Whites running the business. The family worked hard to build a good business and a good name,” he said. “You’ll find we have near enough 10 out of 10 for everything on Checkatrade.com. We turn up and do everything as promised.” These Checkatrade ratings see the company earning a 98.5 per cent approval rating for quote
accuracy, with scores of 9.8 or 9.9 out of 10 for tidiness, reliability, timekeeping, courtesy and workmanship. A member of staff will sit down with the customer to plan and design driveways, patios and paths for free and the person who carries out the initial survey will be a member of the team who works on the job and will remain the first point of contact. The galleries on the company’s website show some of their work. A host of surfaces illustrated include Cobbletech paving, which creates a grand entrance for any home, brick and block walls, soakaway systems, edgings for driveways, flower borders and planters, fencing and gates created to the customer’s specification, and steps designed specifically for each home. They also apply their extensive experience as a contractor to a wide range of commercial work of all sizes. Steven says “Our aim is to provide such a high standard of service that customers who have used the company will never again consider going anywhere else nor recommend anyone else.” For more details, or to see examples and testimonials from some of the company’s satisfied customers, visit their website or give them a call.
White & Sons Asphalt & Tarmacadam Specialists We offer a FREE No Obligation Quotation, so please feel free to give us a Call or send us an Email. www.whiteandsons-driveways.co.uk
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Local Entertainment Centres 44 Christchurch Road, RingGreyfriars Literary Group - Percy Bysshe Shelley "Ode to Greyfriars, wood BH24 1DW. Office: 01425 472613 The West Wind" by John Haynes - £5 Email:office@greyfriarsringwood.org.uk 7.30pm. (doors open RMDS Choir in Concert Tickets from rmds.org.uk or at Trinity Church, Christchurch Road, at 7pm) the door Ringwood BH24 1DH 7.30pm (doors open RMDS Choir in Concert Tickets from rmds.org.uk or at St Mary's Church, Church Road, Fernat 7pm) the door. down BH22 9EU Concert by Ringwood & Burley Band. Tickets £7 (inc re- All Saints Church , Ringwood Rd Ser7.30pm freshment) - from M. Morris 01425 479936 or pay on the vice Road, St Leonards & St Ives BH24 door. 2NS www.allsaints-online.co.uk Wimborne Minster Folk Festival, Wimborne Minster Folk promises three days of 'folk, family and fun', with Wimborne town. From 7.30pm (Fri) Festival the much-loved mix of dance displays, family activities, www.wimbornefolk.co.uk. Tourist Infor10am (Sat) 11am mation Centre, Wimborne, BH21 1HR – workshops and stalls returning to the historic minster (Sun) Telephone bookings: 01202 886116 town's streets. Tickets are available on-line & from the Wimborne Tourist Information Centre. 7.30pm (doors open RMDS Choir in Concert Tickets from rmds.org.uk or at Parish Church, Market Place, Ringat 7pm) the door. wood, BH24 1AN Giant Street Party to celebrate the Queen's Birthday. Place, Ringwood. More info on 2pm - 6pm Music, Entertainment, Fair Rides, games and a giant pic- Market www.ringwood.gov.uk or 01425 473883 nic! Just bring your own picnic and join in…. 8pm
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Jimmy Carr: The Best of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits City Hall, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Tour. Tickets are selling very fast ... book soon! £29.50 Wiltshire, SP2 7TU. 01722 434434 or Online & £27.50 by phone www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk Poulner Players are 'Looking for Alice' . Audition Work- St John's Hall, Linford Rd, Poulner. shop to find the cast to star in their production of Alice In Email either info@poulnerplayers.com Wonderland which will be performed in Feb 2017. Please or lcagar@hotmail.co.uk send an e-mail showing your interest. Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, RingGreyfriars Pre-School Teddy Bears Picnic wood BH24 1DW. Office: 01425 472613 Email:office@greyfriarsringwood.org.uk The Gardens of Cranborne Open Weekend. More Cranborne Village. For details contact than 20 village gardens open, Refreshments, Treasure 01725 551242. No dogs please, no Hunt. Entry £8, children free. shade in car park. Celebrate the Sun! Members from the Fordingbridge need to book, please contact Jim or Astronomers group will be on hand offering information No Tracy on 01425 472760 or Blashfordand views of the sun through a number of solar teleLakes@hiwwt.org.uk for further informascopes. Turn up at any time between 10am and 3pm. Meet near the Blashford Lakes WARNING: Never observe the Sun through any instru- tion. Education Centre at the lower car park, ment that is not designed for the purpose: Permanent Drove, BH24 3PJ. Children blindness may result. In the event of rain or heavy cloud, Ellingham must be accompanied by adults. Sorry please check the Blashford Blog to see if this event is no dogs. going ahead. Donations welcome. Armed Forces Day. Military Vehicles and Displays, Live Music, Stalls, Fair Rides, Bands, Re-Enactors, Food Vendors, Charity Groups, Cadets, Games and Activities. History at Work Weekend to showcase the inner workings of Experimental Archaeology. A chance to see our volunteers and staff demonstrating their skills and expertise in a wide range of crafts & activities that genuinely contribute to the construction & maintenance of the site. Young Naturalists Get outside, learn new skills and improve your wildlife knowledge whilst having fun! Specifically for 13 to 17 year olds, our Young Naturalists group meets monthly and activities will include practical conservation tasks ,also opportunities for bushcraft and surveying. Please dress to be outside & bring a packed lunch. Blashford Buggy Walk Join us for a buggy walk around Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve. Get outside, get fit and discover the wonderful wildlife living on your doorstep! The site is dog free with buggy friendly paths. We meet on alternate Friday mornings. Suggested donation £3.
Wildlife Tots: Meadow Mysteries Outdoor play, explo10.30am-12noon OR ration and discovery for pre-school aged children and 1-2.30pm their parents or carers. Suggested donation £4 per child. Booking essential. Sorry no dogs.
Carvers Playing Field, Southampton Road, Ringwood. Contact: Steve Nash, 01425 473883, steve.nash@ringwood.gov.uk
Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk. 01725 517618 To book please contact Jim or Tracy on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Suggested donation £4 per person. Sorry no dogs. No need to book, please contact Jim or Tracy on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk for further information. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Children must be accompanied by adults. Sorry no dogs. To book your place please contact Tracy on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Children must be accompanied by adults.
The Ringwood Brewery British Pedal Car Grand Prix is a one day event packed with adrenaline filled races All day.Racing starts around Ringwood's historical town centre. The 2016 Ringwood town centre. at 11.15am event features two races which last up to 2 hours each. www.britishpedalcargrandprix.org Teams of up to 36 race through the towns roads battling for the podium positions. Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, Ring11am - 5pm CHaos Science Roadshow - FREE event wood BH24 1DW. Office: 01425 472613 Email:office@greyfriarsringwood.org.uk
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for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres Bumper Book Sale + Craft Stalls Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, Ring9.30am - 12.30pm Email:office@greyfriarsringwood.org.uk Sat 16 Jul wood BH24 1DW. Office: 01425 472613 Fordingbridge Summer Festival will have a variety of at- Recreation Ground, Fordingtractions of interest to all ages including traditional crafts, bridge.www.fordingbridgesummerfestiva Sat 16 July 10.30am - 4.30pm charity & commercial stalls, bands, vintage & classic ve- l.org.uk/ Adults £5.00,over 65 £4.00,16 hicles, steam engines and lots of 'have a go' events. & under FREE Concluding with the popular Duck Races. Summer Reading Challenge for ages 4 - 12 years. Dur- Ringwood Library - Christchurch Road, During library open- ing the School Summer Holidays, you can sign up at 16 Jul - 18 BH24 1DW ing hours. your local Library, read 6 library books of your choice, Sep All FREE. collecting stickers and other rewards along the way. *New Larger Venue* Verwood Traditional Jazz Club pre- St Leonards Hotel. 185 Ringwood Rd, St sent New Orleans Heat, an extremely professional band Leonards, Nr Ringwood. BH24 2NP. 8pm - 10.30pm. based in the style of some famous 1940's bands & has Contact Janet 01202 873725 or Geoff Thu 21 Jul Doors Open 7pm an exceptional international profile. Meals available all day in the restaurant, or from 7pm in the function Room. 07798721405 The bands of Verwood Concert Brass presents their The Hub, Brock Way, Verwood, Dorset Summer concert at The Hub, Verwood. As usual the BH31 7QE. Tel 01202 828740. Tickets 7:30pm - 10pm Sat 23 Jul bands will play a wonderful range of music spanning so £10 (Under 19s £6) available from The many genres along with some brilliant solo performances Hub box office. Showground, New Park, BrockenThe New Forest Show. Free parking. On the gate prices The hurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QH. 01590 8.30am - 6.30pm Adult £20, Senior £19, 5 - 16 £7, U5 Free. Discount is 26 - 28 Jul 622400. www.newforestshow.co.uk, available by buying early & on-line. info@newforestshow.co.uk Marine Madness A 'Wild Day Out!' Celebrate National For further details and to book (places Marine Week at Blashford Lakes with lots of fun games are limited), please contact Sue Wed 27 Jul and activities as you learn fishy facts and discover why Shawyer on 02380 285102. Blashford (5-7 yrs) 10am - 3pm our marine life is so special. Please bring a plain t-shirt to Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Fri 29 Jul be decorated with some funky fish designs! Wild Days Drove, BH24 3PJ. Booking essential. (8-12 yrs) Out! are offered in partnership with New Forest District Admission £15. Council and registered with Ofsted Dave Smith plays his Roland Atelier keyboard, Verwood The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the Wed 27 Jul 7.30pm. door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 Keyboard Society; £5 members, £7 visitors Damerham Fair and Horticultural Society Show. This year we have the 2nd running of the very popular Damerham SP6 3HQ, well signposted DAMERHAM DERBY. If you fancy taking part by being from Fordingbridge with ample parking. Sat 30 Jul All day an owner or a jockey then go to 'contact us'. CIRCUS www.damerhamfair.co.uk SKILLS AND MAGIC TRICKS, in and around the arena. DUCK HERDING with a sheep dog. The Great Dorset Chilli Festival - stalls, cooking Demos, St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles 30,31 July 10am -5pm www.greatdorsetchillifestival.co.uk music, spicy street food, icecreams, Beer…. No need to book, please contact Jim or Wild Play Day Drop in any time to play! Simply follow Tracy on 01425 472760 or Blashfordthe trail from the Education Centre to find us in the Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk for further informawoods and down by the river. Come dressed to get Mon 1 Aug 11am - 3pm tion. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Edumessy! Bring wellies and a spare change of clothes. cation Centre, Ellingham Drove, Suggested donation £4 per person. Children must be BH24 3PJ. accompanied by adults. Sorry no dogs. Edmondsham Forest School, Edmond"Adventure in the Woods" Forest School days for chil2, 4, 9, 11, sham house, Edmondsham, (between dren from 3-8 years of age. A full day in the woods, 8.30am - 4.15pm 23, 24, 25 Cranborne and verwood, BH215RF. camp fire cooking, nature crafts, den building, picnics Aug etc. £30 per day (includes all food), 10% discount for a Contact Kirsteen on 01725 517807 or email elvesandfairies@live.co.uk sibling or booking 5 sessions or more. Wild Day Out! A 'Wild Day Out!' for 8-12 year olds. Out- For further details and to book (places are limited), please contact Sue door fun in the woods cooking up wild treats over the Tue 2, 9 ,17 10am - 3pm campfire and building dens! Places are limited so book- Shawyer on 02380 285102. Blashford Aug ing is essential. Offered in partnership with New Forest Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Admission £15. District Council and registered with Ofsted Edmondsham Forest School, Edmond"Adventure in the Woods" Forest School days for chilsham house, Edmondsham, (between dren from 8-11 years of age. A full day in the woods, Wed 3, 10 8.30am 4.15pm Cranborne and verwood, BH215RF. camp fire cooking, nature crafts, den building, picnics Aug etc. £30 per day (includes all food), 10% discount for a Contact Kirsteen on 01725 517807 or email elvesandfairies@live.co.uk sibling or booking 5 sessions or more. Friday Friendly Craft Club - for Adults interested in meet5, 12, 19, 26 10am - 12noon Ringwood Library - Christchurch Road, ing & sharing ideas about crafts, such as embroidery, Aug BH24 1DW patchwork, cross-stich, hand sewing, card making or scrap booking. Please bring your own material Ringwood Library - Christchurch Road, Saturday Crochet, coffee and crafts club - drop in and Sat 6, 20 Aug 10am - 12noon BH24 1DW carry on crafting Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Society annually pre- Somerley Park, Near Ringwood HampSat 13 Aug All Day sents a local traditional country show and a guaranteed shire BH24 3PL. www.ellinghamshow.co.uk family day out. Children Free, Parking Free Burley Park, Burley, BH24 4AA. Adults New Forest Fairy Festival. Activity workshops, healing £7 per day, Children £3 per day, WeekSat 13 - Sun 10am - 6pm area, circus workshops, fancy dress & parade, interac- end family Pass £35. 14 Aug tive walk arounds, puppet theatre, demos….. www.newforestfairyfestival.com Hillview,Linwood, Ringwood BH24 3QT Hillview Art, view contemporary art in a tranquil forest 10.30am 5.30pm Free entry. Donations to Hants.& IOW setting. Ceramics, garden sculpture, glass, jewellery, 13 - 29 Aug (29 Aug 5pm) painting, wood turning.. Children's workshops, demon- Wildlife Trust. 01425 472462 www.angelaperrett.co.uk strations, refreshments.
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RINGWOOD ARMED FORCES DAY
Saturday 25th June 2016
10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Carvers Playing Field, Southampton Road, Ringwood Military Vehicles and Displays, Live Music, Stalls, Fair Rides, Bands, Re-Enactors, Food Vendors, Charity Groups, Cadets, C-47 Flypast, Games & Activities. www.armedforcesday.org.uk/ event/ringwood-armed-forces-day/
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Sunday 10th July he 2016 Ringwood Brewery British Race No1 Starts at: 11.15am Pedal Car Grand Prix will be taking Race No2 Starts at: 2.15pm place on Sunday the 10th July this year Podium Award Ceremony at: 4.40pm and sees the 30th British Pedal Car Grand Prix, since it started in 1987!! Visit our website: This year’s Grand Prix race consists of two www.britishpedalcargrandprix.org races and the race results will be merged for more information. together to find the overall winners for each category.
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Rotary Club 2015-16 Inter-School Photography Competition Awards hosted at Moyles Court.
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be asked to host this year’s award ceremony his year’s competition entitled ‘Life as it is a very important event in our school Through a Lens’, has four categories calendar. The quality of the photographs was or age groups: 7 to 11 years old, 12 to extraordinary and all the pupils should be very 16 years, 17 to 18 years and an Adult proud of the fact that their work made it to the category. The participating schools include exhibition.” Moyles Court, Ringwood Junior School, RingMr Geoff Ridgway, Past President of The wood Senior School, Poulner Infants School Rotary Club of Ringwood adds: “Stuart has and Downton Primary School. This year 850 always had great aspirations for this competientries were submitted and judged. tion and his enthusiasm has proved infectious! Stuart Fielder, Head of Photography at Ringwood Senior School comments: “An outlet The event has certainly blossomed over the for creativity last 4 years amongst young when it was espeople is such tablished – we a powerful now have the thing, and the most amazing accessibility of inter schools Photography in photographic particular holds competition, such democratinvolving 5 ising appeal.” schools and Group of Winners, Runner-up & Highly Commended. The award 850 entries this ceremony and year.” exhibition took place at Moyles Court School The overall winner of the competition was on Friday 29th April. Mr Richard Milner-Smith, Milly Hibbert from Ringwood School. She was Headmaster comments: “We were honoured to awarded a trophy and a canvas of her print.
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n the last issue we overviewed the current and near horizons for automation in cars. But what cars can you buy today which contain those pieces of automation which you really want - and in many cases need to pay extra for? Some of course have been legislated to be fitted in all cars, while others are on the ‘option’ list for the most recently designed and produced cars. Automating car processes has two main objectives; the first being to enhance both primary and secondary safety, and secondly to give the driver less work to do and thus (hopefully) to release time to look for and avoid problems ahead.
Standard Fitments
We have previously mentioned automatic gearboxes and ABS anti-lock braking. We can argue that power steering has been available for many years either as an option or as standard fitment, with some degree of interpreted assistance based upon its interpretation of your input force on the steering wheel. Now, as electric power steering gains popularity it has become normal to read vehicle speed and adjust the degree of assistance from ‘high’ at walking pace, to nil at high speed. Air conditioning has evolved from a simple switch to temperature controlled climate control including pollen filtering, humidity reduction, compensating for the effects of sunlight, and so on. Electronic Stability Programs have been designed to interpret Driving Decision
ways in which the car is deviating from expected handling behaviour, adjusting any severe lack of handling balance by selectively braking one or more wheels and adjusting engine power accordingly.
360 view technologyno fatal accidents by 2020.
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Volvo will feature strongly in this discussion, for they have not only led the introduction of new safety technology over many past years, but they are still the undeclared leaders in introducing safety technology to new cars. Volvo recently announced they are working to achieve “no fatal accidents involving Volvo cars by 2020”, a bold statement indeed. It is also a philosophy which history shows they will deliver, and of course the technology can - and probably will be - applied to their autonomous cars. The use of new technology and current enhancements are designed to improve primary and secondary safety. These include Collision Avoidance which monitors vehicles and pedestrians (or other objects) ahead and when it senses a lack of adequate input from the driver, will auto-brake. This is already standard on some vehicles such as Volvo, and has already proved its worth in reducing the number of rear-end shunts which generate many vehicle and human costs. Meanwhile emergency services and the insurance industry have already noted a +30% fall in claims from this enhancement in 2015 and 2016, and requested legislation to make this standard on all new cars.
Volvo meanwhile have developed sensors to look forward, sideways and to the rear to enable even more sophisticated sensing and avoidance action. Their sensors can detect moving metal, humans including those on bicycles, animals and even Moose! Oh, and brick walls! Lane departure warning is becoming more common, and this is now tending to be integrated with auto-warning the driver (rattling the steering wheel!), and in proactive installations enabling dedicated computer capacity to gently manipulate the steering until the car is correctly aligned to the lane markings. This can be further integrated with blind spot information systems so the car will not turn into a place already occupied by another vehicle! While this level of automation might seem over-the-top, it greatly reduces the need to continually concentrate priority upon this aspect of driving in motorway conditions, and thus reduces stress significantly. Conversely, drivers might be inclined to be over-reliant upon these features and for this reason, the best systems will tell the driver they’ve had enough of this by giving notice of termination! More on driver assistance next time.
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Croatia
The Plitvice Lakes By Solange Hando
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et up in 1949 in northern Croatia, the Plitvice Lakes are the oldest national park in the country and the largest, covering close to 300 square kilometres. There, on the edge of the rugged Dinaric Alps, rocks and water have created a unique landscape protected by UNESCO and one of the most impressive karst formations in the world. Yet just 400 years ago, the whole area was inaccessible, draped in mystery and legends from buried treasures to the kind-hearted Black Queen who gave water to the poor. In the 18th century, it was described in turn as ‘five beautiful lakes in the densest wood’ and ‘the devil’s garden’. But those who come here today know that neither is true: there is no devil in this natural paradise but there are 16 beautiful lakes for all to see. The twelve upper lakes and four lower lakes are all connected, divided by natural limestone barriers shaped by water, wind and plants and creating myriad waterfalls. The highest is the aptly named ‘Large Waterfall’, swollen by the Plitvica river and tumbling down 78 metres into the final section of the lower lakes.
Just a stone’s throw away, the source of the Korana is said to be the most beautiful in karst country, heading through the canyon towards a bucolic village dozing in flower meadows. Meanwhile, footpaths and single-file boardwalks meander from one magical lake to the next, festooned in waterfalls, canyons and caves, and whatever the crowds, little disturbs the peace but the rumbling of cascades and bird song. There are popular viewpoints and secluded corners, steps here and there and for those who want to take it easy, rides on an electric boat across Lake Kozjak or a panoramic train in the upper levels. But nothing beats a leisurely stroll where lush scenery and fresh air quieten mind, body and soul. The lakes beckon, more bewitching the closer you are. Azure, silvery grey, deep blue or emerald green, shimmering in the sun or mirroring a darkening sky, they are for ever changing as light and shade filter through the abundant foliage along the banks. The lower lakes glitter through a rocky canyon, the upper lakes nestle among forested
slopes rising to 1,279 metres. Mediterranean and Alpine plants mingle with fir, spruce and beech and in the remote areas of the north-west, trees are up to 700 years old. Over 1,100 plant species have been recorded in the park, including 75 endemic and 55 different orchids. Gentians and lilies add colour in the undergrowth and grassy bells and wild hyacinths grow alongside endangered species such as the carnivorous round leaf sundew. Spring heather, beard grass and mint are also found along the lakes where maple and sumac trees turn all shades of red and gold in autumn. Wild cats, lynx, deer and wolves all live in the park but the brown bear has become the true symbol of the Plitvice Lakes. Yet visitors on a day trip from the beach are far more likely to spot the butterflies, an Orange Tip, a Painted Lady, a Red Admiral, to name just a few, and at least some of the 105 species of birds, woodpeckers, grebes, larks, finches and others, or perhaps a rare golden eagle hovering in the thermals high above the glistening lakes.
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Portrait of a Local Artist Award winning artist and sculptor Rachel Fenner has been visiting the Purbecks since she was a student. “I find the landscape very inspiring,” says Rachel, who has continually revisited the area for more than 50 years. She had always had a desire to become an artist since childhood, which ultimately led her to study at the Royal College of Art from where she graduated from in 1966. “I did a two year Foundation Diploma followed by a National Diploma in Design at Wimbledon School of Art,” explains Rachel. “I then won a place at the Royal College of Art to study for four years on the postgraduate ARCA course.” On leaving Rachel became a full-time professional artist, which was quite a feat for a woman at that time when like in many areas of life, art was male dominated. Career highlights include winning the prestigious Sainsbury Award in 1966, having her first solo show in London in 1976, then being appointed as the City Sculptor for Portsmouth in 1979, and being commissioned for the Jubilee sculpture in Winchester in 2003. Born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, Rachel now lives in Hampshire. She retired from public art in 2004 to focus on painting and now works almost entirely as a painter. Her paintings follow the Modernist tradition of English Romantic Abstraction and are largely inspired by the coastal landscapes of Pembrokeshire and Dorset. She has regularly exhibited her paintings in London since 1992. “These landscape paintings draw upon the physicality of landscape rather than simply being paintings of landscapes,” says Rachel. “In this sense they have become abstract and have assimilated the language of the geometrical forms that underpin much of my environmental sculpture.” www.rachelfenner.co.uk
Part of: ‘Summer remembered, oil on canvas’ by Rachel Fenner.
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Scholarships for Durlston Court Pupils Durlston Court pupils are celebrating Scholarship Examination success once again this year as an impressive range of Scholarship offers to Senior Schools have been received. Year 8 pupils have received Scholarships offers including Academic, Music, Sports, All-Round and Performing Arts. Headmaster, Richard May commented “we are very proud of our pupils. The Year 7 and 8 programme is a full and challenging one. Pupils and staff work extremely hard whilst following the Common Entrance Syllabus. At the same time, our specialist teachers and extensive facilities enable pupils to develop their creative and sporting talents. The variety of Scholarship offers received clearly demonstrates the ‘all-round’ nature of a Durlston education.” In addition to the scholarship offers, Year 8 Durlston pupils have once again achieved a 100% success rate in the King Edward VI, Southampton Entrance Examination and outstanding individual performances have been recognised at other schools. During the Canford School Scholarship examinations Tamara Read-Ward ‘‘performed particularly well in the STEM subjects and French and was the top-scorer in Maths. At the St Swithun’s School examinations Ami O’Callaghan was awarded a Modern Foreign Languages Prize for her outstanding performance in French. Other pupils have also been securing offers, places and scholarships for when they move on from Durlston to Senior Schools including Marlborough College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Godolphin School, Ballard School Talbot Heath, Millfield and Bournemouth School at 13+.
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’ve just found my cheque book. It wasn’t easy because the last time I used it was in July, when I bought a car, and in fact the last time I used it before then was Christmas 2013 when I ran out of ideas for presents and gave my kids cheques instead. Oh, and in my pocket I have £1.56... What does all this have to do with anything? Well, on 29th June 1966, Barclay’s Bank launched Britain’s first credit card (the Barclaycard, since you ask), and money as I and others of my vintage once knew it has been dying ever since.
The credit card and its contemporary, the charge card, were responses to the illusion that cash and money was the same thing. Despite the fact that the Lombards had disproved the idea centuries earlier by providing international credit facilities in which limitless sums could be moved around without anyone so much as sniffing a ducat, people in the post-War age still had to carry cash to cover all their spending. And in post-War America, spending was getting more and more extravagant. One of the luxuries the newlyrich post-War Americans were
...50 years ago? by Ted Bruning starting to spend more and more lavishly on was dining out; and the first charge card, Diner’s Club, enabled them to do just that. If you didn’t customarily carry enough cash to pay for a blow-out for yourself and all your friends – or for yourself and that one special friend – and provided you had a fat enough salary, all you had to do was pay an annual fee and your card would cover the bill at any participating restaurant. It wasn’t credit, though – the balance had to be cleared in full every month. Diner’s Club launched with 200 members and 27 participating restaurants; by the end of the year it had 20,000 members and other high-value retailers were clamouring to be allowed in. Finders Services, launched in Britain in 1951, was a straightforward copy; it was swallowed up by Diners Club in 1962, and in 1963 American Express, another charge card operation, arrived in the UK too. (Barclaycard also had an American connection: it was a franchisee of the Bank of America’s BankAmericard scheme, later rebranded as Visa). At first, Barclaycard and its rivals were similar in operation: since extended credit was illegal in Britain until 1968 you had to clear your Barclaycard every month, just as with Diners Club and American Express.
But it was always intended to be more democratic than the charge cards, which were aimed at the well-off and the prestige trades. It didn’t charge a fee, for a start; there was no salary qualification but there was a credit limit; and given Barclay’s established position in the UK it was accepted by a much, much greater number and variety of retailers. Without going into too much detail, here’s how plastic has fared in those 50 years. 1969: the cheque card arrives. 1972: the Access credit card is a co-operative of several banks. 1987: the debit card is born. 1995: debit card transactions exceed credit card transactions. 1998: debit card transactions exceed cheque transactions. 2004: plastic overtakes cash. One could go on, but you get the picture. Plastic rules. Which raises a question I’m qualified to ask but not answer? What exactly is money? It’s clearly not the pennies like cartwheels I took to the sweetshop as a child. It’s not a fistful of fivers, either: a fiver isn’t really a fiver at all; it’s just a picture of a fiver. Money as a reflection of itself? It’s no more ephemeral a concept than money as a seemingly endless chain of electronic ones and zeroes. And if money doesn’t really exist, why can’t I have more of it?
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Fordingbridge Library 0300 555 1387 Roundhill, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AQ Opening Hours: Monday CLOSED Tuesday 9.30 - 5.00 Wednesday 9.30 - 5.00 Thursday CLOSED Friday 9.30 - 5.00 Saturday 9.30 - 1 Public Computer Network, and Photocopier facilities Tots and Tinies. Rhymes, Sing-a-long sessions for the 0-4s and their carers: Alternate Fridays 9.30-10am. (Term time only) Police Drop-In Come in for a chat, get advice or ask a question! 1st Wednesday every month 10.30 - 11.30. Knit & Natter sessions - a group for new and experienced knitters of all ages—all welcome. Tea, coffee & biscuits available at 50p. Alternate Thursdays from 2 - 4pm . (the library is closed so please knock on door) Other Drop-ins: Forest Disability, Dorset POPP Wayfinders - ask in Library for more details.
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egardless of today’s widespread secularism, the spiritual outlook and religious experience don’t go away. People still feel awe, gratefulness, wonder, reverence, a conscience-driven demand to help others, something unexplained beyond words.
If you are not helped by the traditional answers about community, compassion, and what life’s all about, perhaps you instead need to find people who keep playing with and celebrating the questions.
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Your local Library needs your bricks
ave your children flown the nest? Did they leave behind boxes of Lego or Duplo taking up valuable space? Is it squirreled away under the bed, in the loft, or out in the garage? Then the perfect place to donate it would be the new Children’s Construction Club at Ringwood Library! We are looking to expand the quantity of bricks to encourage budding builders to construct wonderful creations! If you can help please drop any Lego or Duplo off at the Library during opening hours, and
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Phone Home
Are you ready to control everything in your house with a smartphone app?
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- including your recordings Google have bet on home from your Sky box to any other automation as one of the room in the house, or to your next big things, so they’re phone or tablet when you’re encouraging firms to make far from home. even more smart devices although inevitably, Apple and Google’s systems aren’t compatible with one another so you need to pick sides. That’ll change in the British Gas Hive smart thermostat; longer term, because it’s in There’s a catch, of course. nobody’s interest to have rival, Because this is all brand incompatible systems for such new technology, it’s quite basics as light switches and expensive - so if you fancy a heating controls, but at the Bluetooth-enabled DeLonghi moment it’s really important coffee machine that you can to check compatibility - so for command from the sofa, it’ll example if you want to control cost £1,500. Even relatively smart home technology via an simple devices can be Apple iPhone or Apple Watch, expensive, so for example you should look for devices smart plugs for remotely that support Apple’s HomeKit. turning things on and off cost If you don’t, you could end around £40, while a starter kit up in a situation where you of three Philips Hue bulbs and need a different app for each a hub will set you back £149. smart home product you buy, Upgrading from Sky+HD to which is hardly making things Sky Q costs from £99 to £249 simple. and then comes in at £56 per If you’re wondering what’s month. As ever, being first on so smart about smart home the block with new technology technology, the answer is doesn’t come cheap - so that by connecting different maybe the really smart homes things together you can make will wait until the technology interesting things happen. For gets cheaper before taking example, Philips’ Hue bulbs the plunge. work with Apple’s Siri voice recognition, so you can say DeLonghi Prima “Hey Siri! Set scene to movie!” Donna Elite Wi-Fi and the lights will change. coffee machine Nest learns your Sky Q system; habits to work out the best times and temperatures for heating your home, and can talk to your phone, see that you’re heading home cameras that you can use to from work and make sure the monitor your house. house is nice and toasty for your arrival. Sky’s latest Sky And that’s just the tip of the Q system can send video iceberg. Both Apple and
n the 1930s, magazines predicted a really exciting thing called the smart home - a home where everything was automated and easy to control. It’s taken its time to turn up, but smart home technology is finally here. From your boiler to your light bulbs, there’s an app for almost everything. Most smart home technology is designed to connect to your Wi-Fi network, either directly or via a little box called a hub. Once it’s connected you can then control it from your phone. There are smart thermostats, such as Google’s Nest and British Gas’s Hive, that can automate your heating and even turn the heater up Philips Hue smart bulbs; and down when you’re away from home. There are smart bulbs, such as Philips’ Hue, that can completely change the colour of your room with a single tap of your phone’s screen. There are smart baby monitors such as BabyPing that stream video of your (hopefully!) sleeping child to your phone, and there is a whole selection of smart
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