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Dear Brockenhurst, Beaulieu, Setley, East Boldre, Hill Top and surrounding villages, We thoroughly enjoyed our recent Anglesey Edition 55 adventure, which you can read about in this edition. With an ever changing weather forecast, we were a bit uncertain about what we might be able to do, but as it turned out we were very fortunate and able to get out and about most days. it is always fun to explore new areas or revisit places you remember from previous trips. Published by: As the summer approaches, it is traditionally a Stephen & Debbie Corney time for our local shows and festivals. Do take at Hampshire Publications the opportunity to enjoy these spectacles on Telephone: our doorstep and support them by attending. 023 8065 9309 If you do take time off to escape to other Email: climes, we hope you have a great trip. info@brockenhurstguide.co.uk Copy deadline for the For all those jobs around the home, our loyal advertisers are here to help you as always. September edition: Some new ones too. They would all love to hear 13th August 2018 Disclaimer: Whilst every care has from you so please do the usual and mention been taken to ensure that data us when calling them. If you have time to write in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability a ‘testimonial’ for any of them, for good work to any party to loss or damage they have done, do send it to us. We, and the caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident advertisers, love to hear from you. or any other cause. Stephen, Hayden, Nellie and myself hope you The Brockenhurst Guide does not have a wonderful month of July. May we all be officially endorse any advertising material included within the able to get outside and enjoy those gorgeous publicati on. No par t of this summer events and barbeques! publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or Best Wishes,
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Community News
Go Wild at Testwood Lakes this summer Every Monday in the summer holidays your whole family can come and enjoy the cool, shady forest at Testwood Lakes with Forest Fun Days, 10am2pm. Discover wildlife looking under logs and on leaves and use binoculars to look for birds. Develop your practical skills using tools to make items from wood and have a go at lighting and cooking on a fire. Use natural materials for art and have a chance to play in the great outdoors using the mud kitchen, building dens and making rope swings. These sessions are suitable for all ages, with a small cost of £6.50 per child per session (2 years and under are free). Booking is essential, pay on the day. Call 02380 667929 or e-mail testwoodlakes@hiwwt.org.uk
There are plenty more events to keep you and your children busy over the summer: Pond dipping, Wed 1st Aug, 10am – 1pm (drop in any time) Bat and moth evening, Tues 7th Aug, 7pm-10pm (Booking essential) Meadow bug hunting, Wed 8th Aug, 1pm-4pm (drop in any time) Bird trail, Wed 22nd Aug, 10am-1pm (drop in any time) Storytelling in the woods, Thurs 23rd Aug, 2-4pm (Booking essential) Live and Deadly trail, Thurs 30th Aug, 10am – 3pm (drop in any time)
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Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with dementia? Heppenstalls can help. It is important to plan for the future whatever your situation. We can help you to put your affairs in order, including making your Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney so someone you trust can look after your financial and health affairs if you are unable to. We are proud to be Dementia Friends, contact our team to discuss your needs for your future.
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company policy of delivering the highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 25 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Whilst a number of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. Locally Cloudy2Clear service the Brockenhurst area and
manager Justin Friel agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’ So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Justin a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!
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Community News
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Durlston Court School Sponsor Schools Gardening Competition We are delighted to announce Durlston Court School are sponsoring our our Schools Gardening Competition in the Flower and Gardening Show at this year’s New Forest Show. We are keen to involve the younger generation in all aspects of the Show and to this end, we would like to invite local schools to take part in a gardening competition to be displayed within the Flower & Gardening Marquee in July. The competition involves a class or year group planting up two decorative window box planters with either flowering plants, decorative nonflowering plants, vegetables or salad plants. The plastic containers could also be decorated to add an attractive visual impact to the display. We would also encourage the children to keep a diary of how the planter grows and what actions they have taken, a group photo of the children involved could also be submitted and this would all be displayed alongside the exhibit within the marquee.
to be delivered to the Showground by Sunday 22nd July in order that we may create an exhibit within the Flower & Gardening Marquee. The planters will then be judged and will remain on display for the duration of the Show. There will be a trophy for the winning school, along with rosettes and certificates for the other participants. If you would like to take part in this competition, please contact our Flower Show Chairman, John Penney: wilverley@btconnect.com or 01425 612570 This project was a great success last year and we are looking to build upon it further for 2018.
If the children are able to, we would encourage them to incorporate ‘Celebrating Country Life’ into the theme of the planters. The New Forest Show would supply the containers and compost required for the display and the planters would need
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Brockenhurst Music Society Our new season is underway, and details of our remaining concerts are below. The concerts are given by exciting young professional musicians and are held at St Saviour’s church, Brockenhurst at 7.30pm. Tickets are free to Society members and to students, £12 at the door or £10 in advance from Pot Pourri in Brockenhurst, Sway Deli in Sway, or via our website. For more information please ring 01590 624733 or see our website: www.brockenhurstmusicsociety.co.uk
2018 Season Monday 9th July Emmanuel Bach (violin) and Jenny Stern (piano), recent performers at Wigmore Hall and other major venues, with a programme including Mozart, Enesco & Franck. Willshire Duo
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Monday 13th August Willshire Piano Duo, internationally acclaimed duo playing Schubert, Ravel and Rimsky-Korsakov.
Monday 10th September Gildas Quartet, regular performers at major venues in the UK and Europe and on Radio 3, playing Bach, Britten and Brahms.
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From minor aches to chronic pain, injuries or simply relaxation, we offer chiropractic and complementary healthcare treatments for all CHIROPRACTIC REFLEXOLOGY SPORTS/HOLISTIC MASSAGE T: 01590 624883
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New state-of-the-art Ferrari service centre for Meridien Modena Family-owned motoring business, Meridien Modena, has invested ÂŁ3.5 million in a new 14,000 sq ft, two floor, state-of-the-art Ferrari service centre, based near its showroom in Lyndhurst, Hampshire. Located on the Hounsdown Business Park, the Ferrari service centre provides an additional servicing facility enabling the Meridien Modena team to complete restorations, pioneering technical refurbishments, as well as routine scheduled servicing on Ferrari vehicles. Creating seven new jobs including two full-time apprentice technicians from September, Meridien Modena will have
in excess of 40 staff running the centre to ensure exceptional service is delivered to its nationwide customer base. With 13 service bays, scheduled service times will be dramatically reduced from a peak of six weeks to between three and five days. Two service bays will be dedicated to working on classic Ferrari’s which are more than 20 years old as Meridien Modena has officially been recognised by the Italian brand as one of only nine authorised Classiche workshops in the UK. The centre also includes a lounge for clients to relax and view the workshop through floor to ceiling glass. The centre has the capability to accommodate a total of 80 vehicles onsite, including a storage area to house 35 cars on the first floor. It has an array of the latest technology including lever-less tyre fitting equipment, integrated work tool stations delivering technicians with retractable oil, water, compressed air and power on demand to aid workshop efficiency. A large parts carousel system which will enable 3,000 parts to be stored, as well as high voltage special tooling to work on hybrid vehicles.
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19 Chris Ambrose, who is heading up the Ferrari service centre team as service manager, said: “The opening of this additional facility is an exciting development for Meridien Modena. This revolutionary facility has the newest technology available for customers, so they can rest assured that their car will be in good hands if it requires any work to be carried out or routine maintenance. “A key focal point in the centre of the workshop is a first-floor vehicle lift. The first-floor has 14 storage lifts which allows 35 vehicles to be stored to allow the workshop below to remain free flowing for daily work.” Meridien Modena received the Ferrari Global Aftersales Dealer of the Year Award at the annual Ferrari Dealer Conference, held earlier this year at the Fiorano Circuit in Italy. The judges explained that the Lyndhurst-based dealership had won the award in recognition of ‘hitting and exceeding various targets and for customer satisfaction throughout the year across the service and parts departments.’ Glenn Butt, director at Meridien Modena, said: “We’re delighted to be launching our new service centre to benefit our ever-growing client base. The significant investment in the new centre and its facilities ensures that we meet the exemplary standards expected from the Ferrari brand.
Award winning team - Meridien Modena win the Ferrari Global Aftersales Dealer of the Year Award “It is testament to the team’s hard work that we were awarded Ferrari Global Aftersales Dealer of the Year 2017. We were absolutely thrilled to receive the Ferrari Portofino V8 Engine, which is on display in our new service centre for customers to come along and see up close for themselves. “We are also proud to be the only centre on the south coast that will be able to offer the aftersales facility element of the Ferrari ‘Classiche’ service, a service which can be provided to classic and competition cars. At our new facility we’ll be able to provide all the mechanical repairs and inspections needed to restore or rebuild a classic Ferrari and ensure each vehicle complies with the original specifications. This is an incredibly exciting element for us, as previously all parts of the Classiche service were carried out in Maranello, Italy.” For more information, visit: www.meridien.co.uk
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RJW Carpentry • All aspects of roofing services • Chimney repairs & leadwork • Guttering & Fascias • Gutter clearing, roof cleaning, blocked downpipes cleared • Velux windows • Re-pointing & painting • Property maintenance • Work fully insured & guaranteed Your local family roofer - call us today for free estimates & advice.
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Local family run business catering for all your 4x4 needs. Full Land Rover Diagnostics & coding TDV8 Turbo Changes & body offs for Discovery 3 & 4’s Defender Galvanised chassis changes Full re-build services & MOT work All welding & chassis repairs undertaken Horse Box / Trailer repairs & servicing Auto Electrical repairs Air-Conditioning Servicing & Repairs Advice always available from our friendly knowledgeable staff Free vehicle collection & delivery to your home / business
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at competitive prices Whether you're enjoying the evening sun, listening to the patter of raindrops or watching snowflakes drift gently down, the MURANO VETRO glass roof creates the perfect retreat for the whole family, from early morning to late at night, January to December! In the MURANO VETRO glass roof you have the perfect protection from the weather at any time of the year, allowing you to extend the patio season. No matter whether you fancy a winter barbecue or want to inhale the fresh scent of a rainy day, MURANO VETRO is the perfect solution. Choose your favourite: the FLUSH model with posts in line with the front profile and integral gutter, or the OVERHANG model with recessed posts. Both models are also available with posts positioned laterally inwards. With a maximum width of 700cm and a depth of 500cm, the MURANO VETRO is suitable as a single unit for fairly large patios and as a linked system for even greater widths. The elegant structure can be installed relatively easily on virtually any patio.
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BARBECUED LAMB RECIPE
As summer approaches, you may find yourself wishing to utilise the outdoor barbecue. This recipe offers you the option to either use this for a BBQ or to cook inside and serve with your choice of vegetables.
Ingredients 1 lemon (juice and zest) 2tbsp soft light brown sugar 125ml olive oil 8tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 garlic cloves (crushed) 4tbsp mint (chopped) 400g half boneless leg of lamb
Equipment: Barbecue or griddle pan Method: To make the marinade mix together the lemon juice and zest with the sugar, olive oil and balsamic vinegar and add seasoning. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and then mix in the mint and garlic. Lay the meat in a deep tray. Pour in half the marinade over the top of the meat and turn it over to coat it on both sides. Put the rest of the marinade to one side to use as dressing later. Then, cover with cling film and choose to leave it for 1 hour or alternatively overnight in the fridge. After, remove the lamb from the fridge, shake off any excess marinade back into the tray before inserting a skewer that goes from one corner to the opposite. Do this again with another skewer but in the opposite direction. You can either cook the lamb on a barbecue or a griddle pan and cook on a medium heat. Cook for between 15-20 minutes. Make sure to turn the lamb frequently until pink or cook for longer depending on your preference. Once you have finished, let the lamb rest for 10 minutes and remove the skewers. Serve with your choice of vegetables and pour over the rest of the marinade.
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Brockenhurst Funeral Home Your local Funeral Directors in the village
Our promise is to help you arrange and plan a funeral with care, respect, clarity and reassurance. We are here to understand how difficult this can be and we will be with you every step of the way, helping to make the funeral for your loved one unique. We provide you with the comfort of knowing that your loved one is resting in our private chapel of rest where you can visit as often as you like. We can also assist with Monumental Masonry, Floral Tributes, Printed Funeral Stationery and offer you a full Memories Range. Fully guaranteed funeral plans are available for peace of mind. Call in for a coffee with Sharon for a chat and further information. Serving families in Brockenhurst, Lymington, Lyndhurst and the New Forest. Part of the Co-op Funeralcare Group
Sharon Hayter Funeral Arranger For complete peace of mind and personal attention anytime, day or night. Telephone 01590 624345 • Email hallum.brockenhurst@letsco-operate.com Caro Cottage, 54 Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7RA
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Adventures of Nellie
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The Adventures of Nellie
The Hampshire Publications Camper Van The isle of Anglesey off the north coast of Wales. Many a good holiday was spent there as a child, so you can only imagine Nellie’s excitement when Stephen’s sister and Dad booked a week there for all of us last month. Driving towards our destination, Nellie was full of nostalgia and fond memories of times gone by. Betws-y-Coed where we met friends years and years ago, Swallow Falls, the low hanging clouds over the mountains, Llyn (Lake) Ogwen and finally we arrived at the shallow tidal waters of the famous Menai Straits which separates Anglesey from the mainland. Nellie danced across the Bridge and there we were on the island. Alan, Stephen’s father is a member of the prestigious “Holiday Property Bond” and we were booked into wonderful cottages overlooking the rolling green golf course at Henllys near Beaumaris, with magnificent views of Snowdonia in the background. Idyllic. Henllys used to be a Franciscan Friary and there is a quiet spot with statues, trees and greenery in commemoration of this. The rest of the magnificent house and grounds now provide stylish Enjoying a “rib-roaring” boat trip to Puffin Island
Nellie enjoys the secluded coves cottages and apartments for those who are investors within the scheme. Nellie was thrilled. Being on a golf course was a great excuse for Stephen to bring out those dusty clubs! It is a while since he has played (must be all that responsibility and hard work he is having to do), so Nellie persuaded him to have a go. Off he went, in a buggy of course, with his uncle David. The were both in complete contentment as they swung those clubs and drove off to find those balls. Uncle David, who does play much more often, shot a birdie (We did explain to Nellie that no birds were hurt in this action…) on hole number 15 and Stephen, well he did not lose ALL of his balls (now now Nellie) and was in fact very happy with his game. Both came back with big smiles and Uncle David unfortunately, also with sore knees. Nellie totally understands! Penmon Point was a favourite of ours in the past. Dad fishing off the rocks, while Mum worried about Sue and I falling on the rocks with waves crashing around us as we ran across to see if Dad had caught anything. The coastline seemed very different this time but maybe it was
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27 my imagination? After all, dare I say it is nearly 40 years since we were regularly there! Oh my word how time flies. Puffin Island just off the shore “in those days” was literally that, full of puffins! Now there are around 200 pairs apparently, which is better as they had dwindled down to much less. The good news is that they are on there way up again. Knowing this, we decided to take a boat out to see for ourselves. There are many boats that go out from Beaumaris. We chose a Rib Ride with Seacoast Safaris! Nellie likes excitement and she chose well as Hayden loved it! The young man piloting was very proficient and literally took us for a spin. As a member of RNLI he was well trained and we felt totally safe as he spun the boat in circles before speeding up and chasing the ebbing tide out to Puffin Island. What a thrill! We saw grey seals bobbing up and down, guillemots, kittiwakes, cormorants, razorbills, eider ducks and ONE puffin! The skipper steered us carefully into the cave, smiling while telling us it was a good idea to put our hoods up! Those birds have no manners… It was a great trip and thoroughly recommended if you are ever on Anglesey. Beaches are another must on the island. As a child ‘Me and Dad’ picked winkles
off the rocks at Trearddur Bay and cooked them to eat many a good night. Trearddur Bay had been hit by a bad storm ten years ago and now has a smart new walkway right across the sands. Again, a sign of changing times. Alan and Rachel, Stephen’s dad and sister, love walking and were out each morning by 8am to take in the sites with plenty to see over the 276 square miles that the island occupies. Nellie let us rest, though I think she would have liked to skip along the cliff tops. We did take a walk along the coastal path from Lligwy Beach to Moelfre on a wonderfully sunny day. The ice-cream and coffee were a welcome find at Moelfre before setting off back again to Lligwy beach for a picnic lunch and an afternoon snooze. Nellie likes those! Nellie really enjoyed her stay at Henllys with its full-sized snooker table, huge outdoor chess set, bar billiards, air hockey, table tennis, sauna, steam bath and swimming pool. We certainly were not short of entertainment! The drive home was interesting as you will hear about soon… Anglesey is a wonderful island and if you have never visited there are scores of things to do. Enjoy! By Debbie Corney
View of Snowdonia from Henllys
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The Jose family have been master bakers since the 1890s and here in the New Forest area since 1905. At The Bakehouse, we hand make our white bread which has been matured for 30 hours and is additivefree, providing a wonderful flavour and long lasting freshness. To complete the process, the breads are then baked in authentic stone ovens for their traditional taste. And if the thought of these hand made breads and pastries are making your mouth water, then why not drop in to The Bakehouse today for a made to order mid-morning or lunchtime treat? Fresh breads and baguettes baked on the premises can be filled with all manner of wonderful fillings ranging from simple salads to fresh hog roast and apple sauce to create the sandwich of your dreams!
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Gardening Tips
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GUIDE Runner Beans
It’s not too late to plant runner beans. My Grandfather always put them in on Whit Sunday, never before, probably because the plants don’t like frost. For the cost of a packet of seeds you’ll get a continuous crop of lovely fresh runners for a month or so, and they freeze really well. Push a bean into a small pot of multi purpose compost and keep it moist. Within a couple of weeks they should start to grow and when you have some sturdy plants with 2 or 3 pairs of leaves they can be planted out in the garden or in deep troughs. If you have a vegetable patch or enough room, construct a wigwam of tall canes (about 6-8 feet) or a
row of crossed canes or even netting for them to grow up. They could even be added to flower beds to give a bit of height as long as they have something to climb up. Next to each cane, dig a hole with a trowel—add some garden compost if you have some or even a layer of newspaper (to hold the moisture) and carefully transplant the bean plants without disturbing the roots too much. Water well and keep them moist in dry spells, especially when the flower buds appear and the pods are beginning to set. Happy harvesting - and don’t forget to leave some pods on the plants to dry out and provide you with a fresh new batch of seeds for next year!
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Brockenhurst FC News It’s been a busy time at Brockenhurst Football Club. The season finished later than usual due to the interruption of fixtures by the wet weather in February and March. Nevertheless the first team completed the season strongly finishing in mid table - a very creditable achievement for such a young side. No sooner was the season over than our planning for Brockstock went into overdrive. We had two days of live music over the Bank Holiday weekend with lots of entertainment for all the family. We had a beer and cider festival in our outside marquee along with a Pimms and Prosecco bar run by the primary school PTA, as well as a tea garden with lots of home made cakes, bouncy castle and games for the children. The excellent weather helped to make the event a huge success with hundreds of people attending on both days. If you were able to join us I hope you enjoyed yourself but if you couldn’t please make a note to come next year. We are indebted to everyone who supported the Brockstock 2018 festival by giving up their time or donating towards the cost of hosting the event which is the Football club’s biggest fundraiser of the year.
There will be plenty going on at the football club over the summer with our player’s Award night on 8th June and World Cup football being shown on the big screen starting in the following week. We have preseason friendly matches scheduled as well as a keenly contested New Forest tournament on July 28th involving Brock, Lymington, Ringwood and Sway. Come and see who claims local bragging rights. Keep in touch with events via our website www.brockenhurstfc.co.uk The junior section of the club continued to grow this season with teams ranging from u6s to u15s and over 100 local children playing football. Teams competed in the New Forest League and the Bournemouth league with success in both. This culminated in the club signing a partnership with Chelsea FC which brings great excitment to the club. In addition, the u15s, on the back of another successful season retaining the Bournemouth Youth Football League Division 1 title were invited to an AFC Bournemouth Academy tournament in which they beat the current u15 Hampshire Cup Champions and drew with AFCB.
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Community News
Rhinefield Probus Club
The Rhinefield Probus Club meets every third Wednesday at 10:00am at the Balmer Lawn Hotel, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst. We have a wide variety of entertaining speakers followed by lunch. New members and guests are always welcome. For further details please visit our website: www.rhinefieldprobus.org.uk Or contact the Secretary at: secretary.rhinefieldprobus@gmail.com
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Index of advertisers
Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Bakeries Bakehouse............................................................. 29 Bathrooms Bathrooms by Innovation...................................... 21 K & B Installations................................................. 37 Liberty Kitchens & Bathrooms...............................13 Lifestyle Living....................................................... 25 Bedrooms Custom Creations.................................................. 2 Blinds & Awnings Waterside Blinds.................................................... 23 Boat Charters Escape Yachting..................................................... 31 Builders & Carpenters J H Joinery.............................................................. 22 RJW Carpentry....................................................... 20 Building & Gardening Supplies Sydenhams............................................................ 28 Carpet Cleaning Services New Forest Carpet Clean....................................... 25 Chimney Sweeps Oliver Chimney Sweeps.......................................... 37 Chiropractors Brockenhurst Chiropractic.....................................17 Community News Adventures of Nellie.............................................. 26 Beginner’s Guide: Runner Beans...........................30 Brockenhurst FC News........................................... 32 Brockenhurst Music Society Concerts 2018...........14 Durlston Court School Sponsors Schools Gardening Competition at New Forest Show......12 Filling Station......................................................... 36 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust: Go Wild at Testwood Lakes this summer............ 6 New state-of-the-art Ferrari service centre for Meridien Modena.......................................... 18 Parkinsons New Forest.......................................... 36 Rhinefield Probus Club........................................... 36 Tastes so good: Barbecued Lamb..........................24 Demolition & Asbestos Services Pro-Dem................................................................ 33 Denture Services First Impressions Denture Centre.......................... 5 Electricians 247 Electrics.......................................................... 9 Green Light Electrical............................................. 7 Fabric Shops The Forest Mill Shop.............................................. 17 Furniture S & P Furnishers..................................................... 34 The Cane & Rush Workshop.................................. 9 Garage Doors Advance Shutters................................................... 8
Garage Services New Forest 4x4...................................................... 20 Garden Buildings Stable Structures................................................... 15 Garden Services Proscapes Garden Landscaping.............................28 Health & Fitness Slimming World - Tina Fagan................................ 3 Home Care Services Bluebord Care........................................................ 8 Hotels & Restaurants Enzee..................................................................... 3 Thatched Cottage Hotel......................................... 31 Kitchens K & B Installations................................................. 37 Liberty Kitchens & Bathrooms...............................13 Lifestyle Living....................................................... 25 Letting Agents New Forest Cottages.............................................. 34 Ridgeway Rents..................................................... 13 Oven Cleaners Oven King.............................................................. 37 Painters & Decorators Alan Farrar & Son.................................................. 34 Plumbers Gas Technique....................................................... 40 Pressure Cleaning Services New Forest Drive Clean......................................... 22 Puzzles & Competitions Coffee Break.......................................................... 16 Kids page............................................................... 10 Prize Wordsearch................................................... 25 Win a Mega Home................................................. 3 Roofing Forest Park Roofing............................................... 20 Solicitors Heppenstalls.......................................................... 7 Stonemasons Lockerley Stone & Masonry................................... 8 Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons............................................... 35 Westbeams Tree Care............................................ 1 Venues & Events Bramshaw Village Hall.......................................... 13 Foxlease................................................................. 9 Waste Services Philip Trim Contractors.......................................... 8 Will Writing Services Dorset Wills........................................................... 15 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows.......................................... 11 Worktops Portman Stone....................................................... 39
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