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CONTENTS

CET 4-5

Healthy Haven 6

New Forest Libraries 9

Where Am I? 11

A Short Story 13

Age Concern Shops 15

Cats & Kittens 16

Competitions/Puzzles 18-19

Forest Therapy 21

Photo Contest 22

Totton & Eling Events 24

Competition Winners 24

WI Celebrates 29

Caption Capers 31

Community Board 33

Distribution Points 35

Welcome to the Spring issue of the New Forest Messenger.

Writing this on a wet and windy February afternoon, I am looking forward to the days getting longer and the lovely sound of bird song.

My favourite wild flowers will soon be appearing. I’ve chosen a beautiful photo of bluebell woods for the cover, taken in Tatchbury.

It seems to have been a long winter but there is lots to look forward to! We are celebrating a new decade and the Messenger is now in its 5th year!

Our main feature this time is all about the Countryside

Education Trust, Beaulieu – a great place to visit.

Seadown Vets continue to write for us; this issue, it’s all about cats.

We are including information about what is

going on in your local library (see page 9). We need to make better use of our libraries as some are in danger of closing and they really are wonderful community assets.

We have another great prize in our Wordsearch competition. We hope you enjoy all our puzzles and competitions. Good luck and Happy Easter.

Kathy BakerEditor

Published by New Forest Messenger, Business Mail, PO Box 300, SouthamptonSO45 9AW. Tel: 023 8019 2944 or 07774 545008Website: newforestmessenger.co.ukEmail: [email protected] content © New Forest Messenger. ISSN: 2396-7277Reproduction of any material, in whole or in part, is strictly forbidden without the prior written consent of the publisher. All material is sent at the owner’s risk and, whilst every care is taken, New Forest Messenger will not accept liability for loss or damage.Design and layout by Ceratopia Ltd:ceratopia.co.ukCover photo by Cathy Anning Page 2 photo by Cathy Anning

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Connecting People To The Countryside

By Denise Hurden

Spring is a time of intense activity in the forest and especially so at the Countryside Education Trust in Beaulieu where animals come and go at Home Farm, moving around and growing so no two animal feeds are the same!

Pockets of colour emerge in the garden while in the ancient woodlands around the treehouses in Hartford Wood new life is bursting from every corner.

Established in 1975, the Countryside Education Trust is a charity whose mission is to connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the countryside.

Alongside its programme of residential and day visits for schools, it runs a range of events to introduce people to the wonders of the British countryside, rural crafts and wildlife.

Regular Owls Clubs for children aged 0-10 fully engage children in outdoor activities linked to the seasons.

Adults can join in with everything from bird watching walks to rural skills classes as well as Open Days throughout the year.


As a charity the Countryside Education Trust raises all its own funding and is also supported by a wonderful group of volunteers.

For further information on how you can support its valuable work, please visit the website at www.cet.org.uk.

Upcoming Events

March 15: Bird Watching Walk – Park Shore, 9-11am

March 28: Spoon carving – Rural Skills Taster Session, 10am-12pm

April 5: Bird Watching Walk – Hartford Wood, 9-11.30am

April 25: Spring on the Farm – Open Event, 11am-3pm – Come and see our new lambs!

May 3: Bird Watching Walk – Dawn Chorus, 6-8.30am

June 4: Evening Nightjar & Woodcock Walk, 8.30-10.30pm

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The Healthy Haven garden at Waterside Health Centre in Beaulieu Road, Hythe, opened last May.

Attached to the Red & Green medical practice and run by a team of volunteers, it is used to grow flowers and vegetables as

well as hosting a bereavement group during fine weather.

This year, the plan is to hold Tai Chi exercises in the garden, as well, plus a strawberry cream tea with ukulele music on Saturday 27 June, so keep this date free to attend.

The garden is open Monday to Friday during surgery opening hours and patients are invited to enjoy a visit.

If you would like to volunteer in the garden please contact Christine Bennett on 07795 976807.

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By Kathy Baker

Our libraries have been in the news lately, with Hampshire County Council considering 10 for closure, to save money.Two of those named are in the New Forest: Blackfield and Lyndhurst.

These days, libraries aren’t just about borrowing books;

all sorts of events take place in these community centres, which makes them all the more important.

There are many interesting talks, activities and learning opportunities, but please be aware that some events get booked quickly so check your local library’s Facebook page for up-to-date information.

Another service to highlight is the Home Library Service. If you find going to the library difficult then the library can come to you! It’s a free service run by volunteers. Just fill in a form from your local library or give them a call.

And if you have spare time on your hands, why not volunteer at your local library.

What’s On At New Forest Libraries

Totton LibraryKnit & Natter, Mondays, 10am-noon. An informal, drop-in group.Storytime, Tuesdays, 2-2.30pm. (7th and 14th April Storytime and craft).Storytime & Craft, First Saturday of every month, 10.30am-noon, for 3-8s.Rhymetime, Thursdays. 11-11.30am. For babies and toddlers, with parents or carers.Army Flying Museum On The Move, Thursday April 9, noon-4pm. A free drop-in for children in the Easter holidays.Learning in Libraries – Calligraphy course, Tuesdays, June 2- July 7. Free course for adults.

Hythe LibraryLucy Houston: The lady who saved the nation. A talk by Colin Van Geffen, Monday March 30, 2.30pm, £5 (booking essential).

Emergency First Aid, Friday May 1, 10am-4.30pm. Tuition free, £15 optional certificate cost (booking essential).Coastal Acrylics for Beginners, Every Tuesday, April 28-May 12, 10am. Free course (booking essential).Get to know your Windows 10 Computer, Every Thursday from May 14-June 11, 10am. Free course (booking essential). You will need to bring your own Windows 10 devise (charged).

Lymington LibraryArmy Flying Pop Up Museum, Monday April 6, 11am-3pm, no need to book. Parents/carers must remain with children under 9.Emergency First Aid, Tuesday April 28, 10am-4pm, £15 optional certificate cost, booking essential by calling 01590 673272 or visiting www.hants.gov.uk/shop

Call 0300 555 1387 or visit www.hants.gov.uk/librariesandarchives/library


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One Winter’s NightA short story by B. Pratt

She drove slowly down the country lane; although its curves and bends were familiar in the daytime, they could prove disastrous in the cold evening seamist. The foghorns boomed through the air. She was glad to reach the safety of the beach huts but drove on to the large concrete mooring area and leisure centre, then into the sheltering shadow of the Henry VIII fort.

Parking facing the water, she heard the gentle lapping of the waves on the shingle. Glancing around, she saw a few other brave people waiting to wave ‘bon voyage’ to loved ones and, through the mist, hazy lights twinkled on the far shore.

Her flask of coffee and deli rolls warmed her while she waited. The foghorns boomed louder and they were joined by horns approaching the Coastguard tower. Then, out of the mist, a hazy blaze of lights – slowly, slowly gliding nearer.

She got out and waved to the just visible silhouettes on balconies and on the upper deck near the funnel. Not one but two liners leaving on their world cruises.

Shivering in the cold, she heard the happy strains of sailaway music and watched as

the temporary homes disappeared into the greyness.

She got back into the car and sat imagining the colourful, exotic locations – the turquoise seas, white sands, swaying palms, noisy bazaars, ancient cities, different cultural histories, scary animals and exotic blooms in their own habitats.

Sighing, she switched on the engine and compared her prospect for the next three months.

Warmed in her thermals, she would walk on the pebbles, listen to the grey waves breaking on the shore, watch her beloved dog race to fetch a stick.

She would smile up at the weak sun coming through the white clouds, warm herself with a creamy hot chocolate in the beach cafe, then drive along the narrow lanes into the sheltering canopy of the fir trees. She would smell pine and perhaps see fox, squirrel or deer. Red berries on holly. Then on to the warming comfort of home and her friendly robin hoping for food.

“Yes,” she thought, “a winter’s night is long but holds the promise of beauty and happiness no matter where we are headed.”

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Support Us So We Can Support YouBy Teresa Blakey,CEO

Did you know that an increase of only 10% in second-hand sales of clothing could save 3% more carbon, 4% more water and 1% less waste for every tonne of clothing?

The average lifetime for an item of clothing in the UK is estimated to be 2.2 years. Meanwhile, adults in the UK wear only 44% of the clothing they own.

Extending the life of clothing by nine months can significantly reduce its environmental impact.

After housing, transport and food, clothing has the fourth largest impact on the environment.

The average water footprint of a shirt and a pair of jeans is between 10,000 and 20,000 litres. The greatest amount used is to grow the cotton required.

These facts are the reasons people should make better use of local charity shops.

Age Concern New Forest has four shops: 5C Rumbridge Street, Totton, SO40 9DQ; Beaulieu Road, Dibden Purlieu, SO45 4PX; 81 Long Lane, Holbury, SO45 2ND; and 175 Hampton Lane, Blackfield, SO45 1XA.

Shopping at our charity shops helps you to save money as well as helping to save the environment.

Age Concern New Forest shops are always grateful

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for donations of good quality, clean and saleable items of clothing and shoes, bricabrac, jigsaw puzzles and books.

All money raised in our charity shops is used to support our services for local people aged 55+• Information and Advice• Footcare• Waterside & Totton Good Neighbours and Befriending• Lunch Clubs• Computers At Home

Anyone wishing to volunteer should call 023 8084 1199 or visit our office in Dibden Purlieu, Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm.


When choosing a cat it is wise to select an individual that fits in with you and your lifestyle, the environment in which they will live and to provide the level of companionship you require.

Cats do have differing personalities dependent on their hereditary and early experiences as a kitten. Your vet may able to give you some guidance about the needs and temperament of different breeds as they are exposed to many different ones in a working week!

The individual needs of the cat also need to be considered. In comparison to many pets, cats are considered relatively low maintenance. Generally they are fairly independent and adaptable to their owner’s lifestyle. However, specific cats will have their own unique needs. For example, a long-haired cat will need a lot of grooming.

Caring for a cat involves providing a suitable home with the necessary resources. This obviously includes providing suitable food, water and toileting and sleeping areas but in addition feline friendly mental and physical stimulation

alongside security and human companionship and interaction at a comfortable level for the individual.

Veterinary costs have to be considered alongside the costs of setting up a cat friendly home i.e. vaccination, neutering, pet insurance, preventative health care and unforeseen veterinary treatments.

Homing a kitten over an older cat has its advantages – meeting your family and existing pets may be more easy to manage, however a controlled introduction in both situations would be most beneficial in the long-term.

Kittens, however, generally have increased specific needs. Homing an adult cat has different advantages such as their personality is already likely to be known.

Also consider the day/time you bring your new cat home and avoid busy times – select a time when you are able to spend a couple of days assisting with your new cat settling in.

Finally, ensure that you choose your new cat from a reputable breeder or rescue centre to ensure that they have had the best start and care which will assist with their transition into your home.

There are a large variety of sources of information to assist in getting a cat including your local vet, the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) and The Cat Group’s Kitten Checklist.

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Expert advice fromCaroline Cross RVN


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The New Forest Heritage Centre in Lyndhurst will be hosting an event on Forest Therapy, on Thursday May 21, at 7.30pm, at Lyndhurst Community Centre.

The evening will take the form of a presentation by Ben Page (pictured), Director of Training for the Association of Nature

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health and wellness approach.

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The theme for this issue’s photography competition is: ‘Welcome To Spring!’

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Home is where we are all the most comfortable and where our memories are. However, the elderly often have no choice but to give up the home they love.

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Totton & Eling Community Centre EventsCar Boot Sales, Memorial Car Park, first Sunday of the month, 9am-noon, £4 to sell. Just turn up.

Singing Afternoons, with buffet tea and a free raffle. £3 members, £4 non-members. March 30 & April 27, 2pm-4pm. Please book.

Cats Protection Jumble Sale, March 28, 10am-noon.

Cats Protection Spring Fayre, April 25, 10am.

Second Chance Animal Rescue Table Top Sales, 10am-noon, March 21 & April 18. Contact Liz Winter for tables on 023 8086 5071.

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BlackfieldQEII Hall, Thornbury Avenue5.30pm & 7.30pmSue: 07469 776364

TUESDAYFawley Jubilee Hall, SO45 1DD6.30pmJulie: 07805 794778MarchwoodVillage Hall, SO40 4SX3.30pm & 5.30pmTheresa: 07808 394820Totton Colbury Memorial HallSO40 7EL 9.30am & 11.30amMaggie: 07882 453852Totton Totton Christian Centre, Ringwood Road, SO40 8DA5.30pmSue: 07917 891196

WEDNESDAYHytheSt John’s Church Hall,New Road, SO45 6BP3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pmKirsty: 07584 995646Totton Totton Christian Centre, Ringwood Road, SO40 8DA9.15amSue: 07917 891196West Totton Totton & Eling Cricket Club,Southern Gardens, SO40 8RW5.30pm & 7.30pmSue: 07917 891196

THURSDAYHytheSt John’s Church Hall,New Road, SO45 6BP9am & 11amPJ: 07862 727743Calmore Calmore Commuinty Centre,Calmore Drive, SO40 2ZU3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pmEms: 07817 968 028 Dibden Purlieu Noadswood School,North Road, SO45 4ZF5pm & 7pmMichelle: 07716 664 548

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SATURDAYTotton St Theresa Church Hall, Beaumont Road, SO40 3AL9amEmma: 07738 365336HytheHythe Sea Scouts,Shore Road, SO45 6DF9amTracy: 07944 736119

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“I love it so much that I have taken part in several walking challenges from 10k walks to 50k walks and I even rediscovered my passion for swimming and last year I took on a challenge to swim 50 miles in a month, and managed to do it in 23 days!”

Dillon’s consultant, Emilie Drew-Rook, says, “I am just so proud of what Dillon has achieved with her weight loss. Not only has she lost the pounds, she has gained so much more! She has gained so much confidence and so many friends. She now helps me with running the group and she has become an amazing friend to me. Although she won’t ever believe me when I tell her, she truly is an inspiration to me and all the members at Calmore Slimming World.”

Dillon’s Feeling Fabulous In Her 50s


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I charge a summer price from April till September of £40 a chimney or £35 each if more than one per property, and a winter price from October till March of £50 per chimney or £45 each if more than one per property.

I am able to supply a 4x6m (13x20ft) gala marquee which holds roughly

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[email protected]

This year, Langley WI will be celebrating its Ruby anniversary. That’s 40 years since the first meeting in November 1980 when more than 100 women formed an orderly queue to join up. We still have some of those founder members as well as some very new ones.

The photo shows some of the founder members in 1981 who had a whale of a time putting on a Funky Fashion Show at short notice when the planned entertainer couldn’t make it.

Isn’t the WI all about Jam and Jerusalem? Yes, indeed, some of us are great makers and bakers and we love a good sing-song, but there are others who couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket or bake a cake if their life depended on it! Langley WI is all about fun and friendship. There’s the chance to learn new skills, to get involved in community activities or share your own interests.

To mark our anniversary, our celebrations will include a Summer barbecue in August

and a party in November.If you’re wondering if the WI could be for you, come to a meeting at 7.30pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Francis Hall, Langley SO45 1XU. Email:[email protected].

WI Celebrates 40th Anniversary


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‘Think we’re stuck in a rut, deer.’ * Helen Chivers

‘Shall we call it a draw and call in a locksmith?’ Paul Humphriss

‘It’s the head to head round!’ Mrs A Hart

*We had several similar captions so one was drawn at random

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monday - pizza night

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Tel: 023 8081 2734Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

Prescription Collection Service from Totton, Lyndhurst, Romsey

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NAIL CARE SERVICESIN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOMEFOR THOSE WHO ARE 50+ OR DISABLED

The Happy FryerMobile Fish & Chip Van

Tuesday: Cadnam, 6-7pmWednesday, 1st & 3rd of month: Dunbridge, 5-6.30pm

Last Wednesday of month: Braishfield, 5-6.30pmThursday: Minstead Club, 6-7.30pm (March-October)

Also available for private functionsKeith and Dawn 07716 837147

Murphy Magic Veterinary Chiropractic

Equine & Canine mobility problems primarily treated with gentle

Chiropractic techniques with advice, to restore your four-legged friend to optimal performance and wellbeing

Contact Audrey on +447542643445


If you would like to feature an event, send details to: New Forest Messenger, Business Mail, PO Box 300, Southampton SO45 9AW or email: [email protected]

Community BoardWEEKEND PHARMACIES

Lloyds Pharmacy, Blackfield (023 8089 3002)Sat: 9am-5pmSun: Closed

Lloyds Pharmacy, Totton (023 8087 1255) Sat: 8am-7pm Sun: 10am-4pm

Boots, Romsey (01794 513143)Sat: 8.30am-5.30pmSun: 10am-4pm

Boots, Lymington (01590 673097)Sat: 8.30am-5.30pm Sun: 10am-4pm

Boots, Westquay Retail Park (023 8033 5622)Sat: 8am-7pm Sun: 11am-5pm (From a window when the shop is closed, until midnight)

Tesco, Tebourba Way (0345 677 8626) Sat: 8.30am-8.30pm Sun: 10am-4pm

Asda, Marlands (023 8022 9997) Sat: 7am-10pm Sun: 11am-5pm

Brendoncare Lyndhurst Weekend Kurling ClubA popular game for men and women of all ages and abilities. Every Saturday, 2-4pm, Lyndhurst Community Centre, SO43 7NY. Tel: 01962 857099. Email: [email protected].

Copthorne Nursery & Garden Open DaysThis year’s events at the Fawley site will be held on: May 13, May 17, May 31, June 28, July 26 and September 6.

Woodside SingersThe Woodside Singers will be performing JS Bach’s Magnificat and Handel’s Coronation Anthems at the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Lyndhurst (top of the high street), on Saturday March 28 at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 (under 18s free) available from the Benefice Office on 023 8028 3175 or on the door. Visit woodsidesingers.co.uk for details.

Totton Art SocietyLight & Atmosphere in Watercolours, a demonstration by Jo Louca, will be held on April 22. Landscape With Figures and Dogs in Oils, by Stephen Hawkins, will be held on May 27. 7.30pm, Totton Three Score Club, Salisbury Road, SO40 3PY. £4 entry. Refreshments. Free Parking.

Air Ambulance Run5km trail run on Saturday April 25 at Frenches Farm, Andover. Registration is now open at: www.hiowaa.org.

Birdwatching For BeginnersLepe Country Park,. March 22, 2.40-4.30pm.


Trades & Services

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Easton Removals, Holbury. Removals and clearance. For a free no-obligation quote, call 023 8178 7240.

Eddie Irons, Gas, Plumbing & Heating. For a friendly, professional service, call 07894 946407 or 023 8087 9533.

Ryan Fencing Ltd. Closeboard with concrete posts specialists. For quality fencing and gates, call 023 8084 1203 or 07769 706516.

ABC Flowers and Balloons, Marchwood. For weddings, funerals and special occasions. Call 023 8066 3717.

Bluebird Care. Home Care, Live-in Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care and Disability Care. Call 01590 678340 or 023 8202 6500.

New Forest Funerals, The Square, Fawley. For a truly Independent Funeral Directors and Monumental Masons, call 023 8089 0339.

New Forest Weight Loss Centre, Holbury & West Totton. Cambridge Weight Plan. Contact 07402 705155 or [email protected]

KJ’s Mobility Ltd, 12 High Street, Hythe. Email: [email protected]: 023 8084 4886.

Iron Works. We make all types of iron work, including gates/railings, and refurbish metalwork. Lightfoot Farm, Sway. Call 01590 681212.

LJM Bookkeeping Services. Computerised accountancy, payroll, credit control, VAT returns. Call Lynda: 07774 790543.

New Forest Cars, Long Lane, Holbury. Quality Used Cars, RAC Approved Dealer. Call 023 8181 9121; www.newforestcars.co.uk

Waterside Tours, 1A High St, Hythe. Coach Holidays & Day Trips. Call 023 8084 4788 or visit watersidetours.co.uk

Four Seasons Denture Centre, North Road, Dibden Purlieu. Best quality dentures. Call 023 8084 6443 for a free consultation.

Keywise, 24-hour locksmiths, PVCu Door & Window Specialist. All work guaranteed and fully insured. Call 07453 327708.

Waterside Carpets, 53 Long Lane, Holbury. Carpets, vinyls & laminate flooring. Visit our showroom or call 023 8089 8460.

DC Home Improvements, Bathroom & kitchen installation, tiling, painting & decorating. Call Den Childs: 07706 705662.

B’s Garage, Calshot Road, Calshot. Servicing, MOT & Repairs for Motorcycles, Cars & Vans. Call 023 8089 1046.

First Impressions Denture Centre, 33 New Forest Enterprise Centre, Totton. Problems with dentures? Let me help. Call 023 8066 8886.


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