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In this issue: Win a meal for two in The Kings Arms at Longham Local Business Directory Dorset Wildlife Trust: Bee wildlife friendly Martin Lewis: Motoring New Forest Show 2014 Adventures of Nellie Photo by Lynn Taylor
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4 Dear Neighbours, I love this time of year! There are lots of shows, Edition 100 family holidays, the sun is shining, the air is warm and we all seem to have more time to get together, generally enjoy ourselves and make the most of our wonderful English countryside and beaches. We have a full Directory for Debbie & Stephen Corney you this month with lots of with our son, Hayden local trades, businesses and shops who want to make your summer a good one! From extensions to garage doors, to estate agents, solicitors, dentists, carpets and flooring, to hospital care, block paving, hearing aids, insurance, to sewing machine repairs, handyman services, kitchen makeovers, chiropodists, electricians and even a chimney sweep! These and more are all inside your local magazine. West Parley Parish Council have news for you. The New Forest Show is upon us. Moors Valley are looking for volunteers. There is an interesting article about D Day in West Parley and there are mouflons (wild sheep) in the New Forest! Please mention us when making any calls or bookings. This makes all the difference and makes our job worth while. I always love to hear that the local businesses are hearing from you. Oh yes, Nellie, has three friends after she took us to Motabitz! If you have a club, society or event coming up, or if you have a business and would like to be included in The Ferndown & West Parley Directory please give me a call. Stephen and I wish you a fantastic month of July. Very best wishes,
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Published by: Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Publications Telephone: 01202 894397 Email: info@ferndowndirectory.co.uk Copy deadline for the August 2014 edition: 25th July 2014 Cover photo: Horses by Lynn Taylor
In this issue... Where is Nellie?........................12 West Parley Parish Council News.....14 Wanted: Wildlife Volunteers...........16 Barclays House Strong Person event raises £5000...................18 D Day in West Parley.................20 LawSpot....................................22 Dorset Wildlife Trust..................28 Motoring: Mercedes A-Class.....36 The Adventures of Nellie............38 New Forest Show......................40 Rambo and pals arrive in The New Forest.........................42 The Purification Program...........46 Puzzle Corner...........................48 Prize Wordsearch......................51 A Beginner’s Guide: Runner Beans...........................52 Martin Lewis: Motoring...............54 Recipe: Syrup & Fruit Cookies.......56
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How you can help us improve our hospitals This is the year of change for our hospitals. We are focused on making improvements and delivering excellent care for every patient, every day, everywhere - and you can help us. One of our key values is communication; this means taking time to listen and learn from our patients, visitors and our staff and making improvements. Here are just two examples of changes we have made:
Elderly short stay ward Ward 22 is now a short-stay ward for elderly patients. Designated social workers, discharge planning workers and experienced therapists have joined the nursing and medical staff on the ward and are enabling patients to get home sooner. Staff nurse and discharge planner, Victoria Coe, says: “It is great to see patients going home more quickly which makes them happy, and means we can spend more time with them when they are here.”
Same day emergency treatment Not all patients attending hospital as an emergency need to be admitted. We have expanded our Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC) services so that patients referred by their GP, or seen in the Emergency Department, can receive same day care with follow up if necessary. We can also support early discharge by reviewing patients in AEC. Lead nurse Sonia Mahmoud, says: “Our patients are leaving happy in the knowledge that all their assessment needs have been met within a safe and friendly environment.”
Your feedback Your feedback is very important to us. It helps us know where we need to improve and we have a number of different ways of asking our patients for their views. The Patients Association is supporting us with a Care Campaign Audit. Patients are asked about their care while they are here and any areas for improvement are immediately fed back to the ward so any concerns can be acted on quickly. Here are just some of the changes we have made recently following patient comments: You said: “It would be nice to have the same nurse treating me.” We did: Implemented bay-based nursing where a nurse is assigned to a bay and is accountable for that bay.
You said: “Visiting time is too short to visit patients and talk to staff about patient care.” We did: We have lengthened visiting times to improve access to staff. Patients who require assistance with eating meals during their hospital stay are also able to turn to their families and carers for assistance, with support from hospital staff. You said: “Pharmacy was very slow and took three hours to dispense medication on day of discharge.” We did: A new pharmacy tracker screen to track prescriptions has been installed. Two new healthcare assistants now assist with medication sign-off and ward staff are working more closely with Pharmacy to anticipate when a patient may be discharged.
Learning from complaints We know things don’t go right all of the time, but we can learn a lot from your feedback when care doesn’t live up to the high standards we aspire to. Delivering high quality care includes dealing with complaints in a positive, open and understanding way. We have reviewed our complaints policy and are now even more focused on understanding the issues to be addressed. We are responding more quickly and meeting with those who have raised concerns so they are fully involved in the process. These are your hospitals and you can help us shape the way we deliver care. We want to provide a quality service that meets your needs so we will continue to listen and deliver excellent care for every patient, every day, everywhere.
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Do you know the South of England? Can you recognise these places? These are just some of the sights that Nellie, the rather large Dorset Publications Campervan has travelled to in just the last month! The answers are at the bottom of the page so you can immediately see if you are right. Most are easy, but one or two maybe a challenge‌? Have a go and see how many places you know! You can also follow her... whereisnellie @whereisnellie
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1. Burley Manor Hotel, Burley 2. The Guildhall, Poole 3. New Forest Reptile Centre, Lyndhurst 4. Norden Farm, Corfe Castle
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WEST PARLEY PARISH COUNCIL West Parley’s ‘Big Lunch’
We were blessed with fine weather and a good time was had. The food, the activities and the entertainment were much enjoyed by all who attended and we would like to thank our hosts at Parley Country Club for a superb venue to hold the event .
Appearance of the village
A number of major improvements to the look of the village have been made for this year’s entry into the South and South East in Bloom competition. The new large blue planters on the main roads have been planted up to a design by the experts at Bournemouth Council Parks Department, who have supplied the flowers for the village this year. Their Parks team are multiple gold award winners in this competition. The range of plants in the existing planters is much wider than before. As part of our efforts to improve on last year’s silver award for ‘In Bloom’ we have started a Front Garden competition in West Parley so that residents can show off their gardening skills. There have been some twenty entries this year and we look forward to even more next year! The Millennium Gardens have been given a complete revamp and the Recreation
Children having fun at the ‘Big Lunch’ Ground is kept neat and tidy. Have a wander round some time to see how good it all looks. It is noticeable that many residents are cutting the grass verges in front of their houses. This makes the village looks so much better. Please keep the good work! The Parish Volunteers have been cleaning and trimming everything for the last few months. We got a silver award in our first entry last year and a serious amount of effort has gone into working on how we can do better this time. Fingers crossed we can achieve a silver gilt award this time. The results will be announced in the Autumn.
Bournemouth 7s event
With litter patrols going around regularly and more Police patrols around the event, the recent Bournemouth 7s did seem to have less of an impact on West Parley this year than last. There was still some damage and crime associated with the event and everything we are aware of has been reported to the Police, Licensing Authorities and Event Organisers to see if further improvements can be made next year.
Spreading the word Planter at Barrack Road
The Parish Council website www.westparley -pc.gov.uk contains lots of up-to-date local
15 news, details of community groups, local history and general information relevant to residents. We would like to put on details of events that local groups are holding or any news about what community groups are up to. We feel that the more residents are aware of things going on here, with opportunities to join in, the more they will get involved. Send any items of news or details of events to Paul Heaslip, p.heaslip@outlook.com. Paul does a superb job for us maintaining the website. There is a new Youth page on the WPPC website, hover on the ‘organisations’ header to access the menu where the link is called ‘wppc youth’. And don’t forget to join in on our Facebook page and let us know what’s going on where you are. To find it, search for ‘West Parley Parish Council’.
Especially for Children
After the terrific success of last summer’s events, we are delighted to be hosting another ‘Sting in the Tale’ story telling on 15th August. There will be two sessions, one for up to age 7 and the other for ages 7 to 11 at Parley Country Club. Other activities will also be going on that day for the children attending the story telling. For further details see the ‘Summer Blast’ booklet or check the website www.stinginthetale.org.uk/2014-festival
The ‘Big Lunch’ was well attended ‘Nuts About Nature’ will also be happening again in and around Parley Wood on 21st August. Details are in ‘Summer Blast’ and will be on our website when we have them.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Coffee mornings At Parley Sports Club 10am – 12 noon Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday
Health Walks From Parley Sports Club meet at 10am, with coffee and a chat afterwards Every Wednesday Lunch Club At Parley Sports Club 12 noon – 2pm Every Wednesday ‘Ask Dorset’ roadshow at Sainsbury’s, Ferndown - 17th July 4.30-6.30pm ‘Sting in the Tale’ storytelling and activities at Parley Country Club - 15th August ‘Nuts about Nature’ at Parley Wood 21st August
Councillors: Gillian Collingbourne, Pat Couper, Stuart Couper, John Cullen, Geoff Dark, Chrissie Davies, Sheila Gooden, Richard Heaslip, Simon Jordan, Kieran Ryan. John Cullen Chairman Tel: 01202 582662
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Wanted – wildlife volunteers The Rangers at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest are looking for volunteers to help record the vast array of plants and animals in the 800-acre Park.
The Park already benefits from regular surveys of its butterfly, dragonfly and damselfly populations, and keeps an ongoing record of bird sightings. Now, with the help of additional experts, the Rangers are hoping to broaden their knowledge of the Park’s many other inhabitants. “We are organising a 24-hour Bioblitz at Moors Valley on 24 July and would love to bring some new volunteers on board to help discover and record particular species”, said Countryside Education Ranger, Katie Davies. “We are hoping lots of members of the public will also want to join in, but obviously they will need guidance, so knowledgeable experts will be welcome. “We are also keen to increase the scope of our regular surveys, so we would also welcome support from volunteers who can’t make the Bioblitz but would be keen to get involved with regular survey work.”
country park in England we have to work extra hard to ensure we balance the needs of our visitors with those of the many plants and animals spread across the Park,” added Katie. “It would be immensely helpful to be able find out more about them. In particular we’d be interested in working with anyone with knowledge of amphibians, mammals and invertebrates – including my personal favourite – beetles. We are also keen to record more of our flora, an area which has never been fully explored.”
Thanks to this regular survey work Moors Valley is recognised as one of the best places in the UK to see dragonflies. The Park has also recently instigated a highlysuccessful water vole reintroduction programme. “As the third most visited
For details of how to take part in the Bioblitz or to find out more about becoming a wildlife volunteer at Moors Valley contact Katie Davies on 01425 470721 or email ktdavies@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk
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Barclays Strong Person Competition Raises £5K The Barclays House Strong Man Competition certainly did put the ‘fun’ back into fundraising. It was a fantastic event, a great atmosphere and the eight competitors who battled for the title did so in true sporting style. Richard Stokes, John Macris, Rob Best, Bob Jones, Jamie Moon, Al Groome, Gareth Mayo and Kyle O’nions took part in six events which included a car pull, log lift and tyre carry. Some competitors had travelled up from London and Rob Best represented the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF), as a guest competitor. After the six events John and Rob were neck and neck so an additional log lift between the two, finally decided the winner. Even that was a very close call with only two lifts separating them. Congratulations to Rob who took the title and a huge thank you to the Barclays House Team who organised this brilliant competition raising an incredible £5000 for the JTYAF and Cancer Research. The event would not have been possible without the help of Russell Jolley from the Conditioning Centre, who provided all the equipment and did a brilliant job as compere on the day. Thanks must also go to W G Jones who donated the wheelbarrows for the medley event and Tesco Ferndown for donating refreshments for the competitors. Pete Thornton Chair of the JTYAF commented, “This was a fantastic event
and it’s raised a huge amount for two great causes. This will make a huge difference to the opportunities that we can provide for local young people this year.”
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Heritage News
D Day in West Parley The large 70th anniversary celebrations for D Day have been in the media recently but what was happening in West Parley around that time? Since the new extended Hurn airfield had become operational a big effect was the huge amount of air traffic over the village from an increasing array of aircraft fbased there from early 1944. The airfield saw a rapid change of aircraft types as the war progressed with RAF, American and Canadian squadrons based there. Initially used to help develop radar systems, Hurn became the base for bombers and gliders, daytime ground attack and night fighters to support the war effort by supplying the French Resistance and undertaking many sorties to northern France before D Day in preparation for the actual day. On D Day itself the airfield had many squadrons based there and some 88 sorties took place rising to a record 154 on 10th June. There was constant air traffic both day and night around D Day but this reduced significantly as the fighting moved east and air bases in France were created. With the end of the War in sight the village witnessed the first planned civilian long distance flights and even in early 1944 converted bombers were using Hurn. RAF Hurn closed in November 1944 and the first civilian flights were in February 1945. The effect of D Day preparations on the ground was shorter but probably had more direct effect on villagers. The build-up started in March 1944 and a large American camp was set up at the Airport. Many thousands of troops spent many months in the area training for the big day and just before D Day the main roads in the village and in the fields were completely full of armoured vehicles, lorries and an assortment of other vehicles. The influx of troops brought a clash with residents.
Hurn airfield photographed in May 1947 still showing its World War II configuration ‘More bloody Yanks’ was a popular phrase at the time but the troops of the First United States Army could see the effect that 5 years of war had on residents and they were generous handing out fruit, chocolate and sweets, things not seen for many years. But from 1st June troops were not allowed to talk to residents to maintain the secrecy of what was planned. The local pubs and shops were busy and the roads full of military traffic but few local cars. In a well planned operation troops started to move to Poole, Weymouth and Portland for the actual invasion day and for months afterwards as everything was taken to France. Injured troops were returned and treated at St Leonards hospital in West Moors. Italian and German prisoners were also brought here and lived in a camp next to Dudsbury Road. By the Autumn of 1944 West Parley had mainly returned to its quiet existence. The village itself was much smaller than we see today. There were scattered houses just on Christchurch Road and on Dudsbury Road and a few in Church Lane and Barrack Road. There were many market gardens and small farms that have long since been covered with houses. John Cullen
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‘I am able to provide specialised services including gait analysis and orthotic therapy for those experiencing pain in their feet, heels, knees and lower back’, says Catherine. Nail surgery for the removal of ingrowing toenails is available as well as general care for nails hard skin and verrucas. Diabetic foot care and advice is available whether during a routine appointment or as a one off diabetic vascular and neurological assessment. ‘We run a professional welcoming and friendly clinic and are happy to answer any queries about foot problems if people are unsure whether I can help’, adds Catherine.
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Law Spot ...providing the answers
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Every month the solicitors and lawyers at Harold G Walker will be providing answers to your questions about the law. We are buying a property in an area which we know well having lived here for 30 years! Do we really need to have searches done on the property we’re buying?
particular time. You may be concerned about other matters and in those circumstances we can make further investigations on your behalf.
The answer is invariably yes! For residential properties a lender will often require particular searches to be carried out. Even where there is no lender, HGW still recommends, at least, the Local Authority, Water & Drainage and Environmental searches.
Drainage and Water searches show whether the property is connected to mains water and sewage and the location of any pipes and public sewers. This could be very important if you are planning any modifications to the property in the future.
The Local Authority search provides answers to an extensive set of enquiries relating to the general area and the property itself, including any planning history. It can uncover various issues, for example, whether the property may soon have a dual carriageway running through the end of the garden! However, the search will only cover certain Alan Fairley matters and only provides a Conveyancing Solicitor snapshot of the property at that
The Environmental search reveals the environmental history of the area within 500 metres of the property. It reveals flooding history, land contamination, telephone masts etc.
My mother has recently died and her estate is worth £500,000, will I need to pay Inheritance Tax? The current threshold for Inheritance Tax (IHT) is £325,000. This is known as the nil rate band. Where an estate exceeds this amount and the beneficiary of the estate is non-exempt from IHT, then IHT will be payable on the excess at 40%. As a child of the deceased you are considered to be non-exempt and therefore the amount of IHT payable could be as much as £70,000 (being 40% of £175,000). However, if your mother was a widow and she had inherited her late husband’s estate then the Executor of your mother’s estate could claim his unused nil rate band. In this instance the amount to be claimed could be as much as £325,000,
There is a wide variety of further searches which can be obtained such as Flood Searches, Chancel Repair, Mining, Neighbour and Planning Searches etc and HGW will provide further advice to you regarding these should they be relevant. Conducting searches before you buy can prevent a lot of headaches with the property later on. which would give your late mother’s estate up to £650,000 to pass free of IHT. If this is the amount that can be claimed then no IHT would be payable. However, there are factors which must be taken into account in calculating how much of your mother’s late husband’s nil rate band is available to claim, including, but not limited to, whether he made any gifts during the 7 year period before his death. Your solicitor will be able to assist you with this and with the preparation of the relevant Inheritance tax forms required Nicola Lowe Wills & Probate Lawyer by HMRC to make this claim.
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Bee wildlife friendly This summer, make your garden bee friendly. Bees are fundamental to the ecosystem, the food chain and our health; they enable the plants around us to grow by pollinating their flowers. The foods we eat – fruits, vegetables, grains and seeds – depend upon this process, as do many animals and birds. There are over 250 species of bees in Britain, including the bumblebee, the solitary bee and the honeybee. Solitary bees live alone, but bumblebees and honeybees live in large colonies which can contain up to 50,000 bees. Most of the bees in these colonies work by gathering pollen, which they bring back to the hive on their back legs. This pollen is transformed into honey. An individual worker bee can visit 14,000 flowers a day. Pollen is transferred between from the anther (the male part) of one flower to the stigma (the female part) of another. When a bee finds a good source of food, it dances in a figure of eight pattern. The angle of this dance in
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Honey Bee, Apis mellifera by Ken Dolbear MBE
relation to the sun tells other bees where the food source is. Other bees in the colony will then fly to the plant to collect pollen and nectar. Unfortunately, factors such as modern farming practices have made life harder for bees to find natural habitats, and this has led to a steep decline in their numbers. Beekeepers work to protect the bee population by maintaining their own colonies, some of which are used to provide pollination services to farmers, but more help is needed. If you want to help conserve the bee population, fill your garden with beefriendly flowers. These flowers are rich in pollen and nectar. Recommended plants include foxgloves, Californian poppies and geraniums, but you should fill your garden with a wide variety so that at least two flowers are in bloom each season. For more information about how to make your garden wildlife friendly, see: dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife_gardening
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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Publications Camper Van Nellie has friends! Well I am nearly 50 years old…sshh, that is not for public knowledge so please keep it to yourself… and I have a 10 year old, active son. He loves cycling and has most definitely outgrown his last bike that we bought him a few years ago (Why do they grow so fast!). We had one of those family meetings where it was decided that a new bike each would be great to take with Nellie on our trips out. That way we could drive to the countryside or the seaside and cycle where Nellie was just too big to go. I used to cycle quite a bit in my younger days, so I was ok with the idea, though a little apprehensive. The things you do for your children… All three of us went into Motabitz in Ferndown and I instantly saw the bike I wanted… you know one of those lovely new, retro looking, relaxing style bikes with a beautiful basket on the front. That was the one for me, no doubt, totally certain and I knew I would love riding it. I didn’t say this at the time, but I knew
Rockie getting a checkup from Mike
Rosie, Rockie and Mega ready to go what I wanted! Hayden also saw the bike he wanted. A gorgeous bright yellow mountain bike, Megabyte. Steve was a little more uncertain, so the chap who was serving that day suggested we went to their bigger store in Boscombe and see more of the bikes on display there. Off we went. Fortunately Karl, who was working at the store that day, gave me some great advice. Not having ridden for, well a few years now (since I was last at High School, so at least 5 years…), I was totally unfamiliar with all the different types of bikes. Karl asked where we would be riding. I confidently told him, off road, bridle paths, walkways etc, standing there smiling. He smiled back. He looked at me, looked at my ideal, perfect bike and said, “You will feel every bump on that bike.” That wiped the confident smile off my face! I actually really appreciated all of Karl’s knowledge. I needed it. When you don’t know something and are about to spend money that could be totally
39 wasted and the whole family plans in ruins, due to lack of data, you really do want the advice of an expert. I also wanted to be able to walk after riding, and be able to sit in a chair… Karl was an expert and really willing to spend the time with us to ensure that we did get what we not only wanted, but what was best for our needs and what we would get the best use out of, as well as fun. In fact all the staff at Motabitz are really friendly and helpful. They do pride themselves on good service and are not just a shop to go and buy things for the bike and car from. They provide an excellent bike service and give this for free in the first 6 months of the new bike’s life. Excellent! So… after a little more debate and me tearing myself away from the ‘old fashioned/fashionable’ bike I so desired, I saw another I really liked. A good mountain bike, which was shining pink and white. “That’s it!” I declared. Again Karl caringly said, “Ok, let’s try it and see if you like it.” I went outside and rode around the car park at the back, just to see if I really could manage her. Hayden followed on his bright, yellow Megabyte, grinning from ear to ear the whole time. He loves cycling! We were
Rockie and Rosie meet Nellie
Rosie and Mega’s first adventure! both very happy. Stephen found a bike too, a similar ‘male version’ of the one I picked, in red and black. The bikes were all thoroughly checked and a few days later we went, very excitedly, to pick them all up. Saddles were adjusted for all of us and we were kitted out with helmets and gloves. I even got a basket for the front, which I did insist on, much to the fun of Mike who was serving us this time. He asked if it was for a dog, and I told him it was just for my handbag… Women, hey. So we are now the proud owners of Rosie, Rockie and Mega who join Nellie on our outings! We have lots planned and are now busy looking at maps with not only campsites but with cycles paths as well. Where we live is ideal as we can cycle all the way to Moors Valley through the plantation, though Nellie may feel left out, so we will have to watch that. Thank you Motabitz, you all did a great job! To get their expert advice for your car accessory or bike requirements, give Motabitz a call on 01202 395579. You can also pop in to any of their five local stores. Where will Nellie go next…? By Debbie Corney whereisnellie
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So Much to See and Do in New Forest Show’s Countryside Area You could spend all day in The Countryside Area of the New Forest and Hampshire County Show watching phenomenal displays of falcons, gundogs, terriers and ferret racing. Howard Kirby from Lairns Shooting School will be bringing along his gundogs giving a master class in training and working a dog for field sports. The British Transport Police will also be displaying their incredibly important daily job; using their spaniels and labradors to sniff out hazardous substances and the Police and Crime Commissioner will be talking about the latest initiative for the Prevention
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Rambo and pals arrive in the New Forest He’s tough, likes to be boss and has an impressive pair of horns – meet Rambo, one of the new additions to the animals at New Forest Wildlife Park.
Rambo is a mouflon, a type of wild sheep that was probably one of the ancestors of all modern domestic sheep breeds. The dominant male, he has settled in well at New Forest Wildlife Park near Ashurst since being introduced to the park in May and is accompanied by two other males and two females named Martha and Mabel. It’s hoped the mouflon will breed. Mouflon are classified as ‘vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List of endangered species, since their numbers in the wild have declined markedly in the last few decades. Often hunted for their horns or meat, they are also under threat due to competition with domestic livestock.
The mouflon have adapted well to life at New Forest Wildlife Park Originally found in counties such as Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Oman, Kashmir, Azerbaijan and Pakistan, they were domesticated by humans around 10,500 years ago and brought to Europe. They can now be found wild in mountainous regions of Europe such as Cyprus, Corsica, Sardinia and parts of Italy. The mouflon’s coat is red-brown in colour with a dark area along its back, lighter side patches and white underparts. Both the males and females can grow horns, but those of the males are more notable, being large, curved and spiral and sometimes reaching around 25 inches in length. In the wild mouflon tend to live in mountainous terrain and on steep rocky
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ledges, where they can get away from predators, though they can also be found in grasslands, desert and forest. They graze on short grasses, heather, and shrubs and have a multi-chambered stomach which enables them to regurgitate the tough plants they feed on and chew them a second time to make them softer. “The mouflon have adapted well to life at New Forest Wildlife Park and are proving popular with visitors,” said NFWP owner Carol Heap. “They are quite laid back but also curious creatures. “Mouflon are a declining species in the wild, where they are in danger of being interbred with domestic sheep. The mouflon has been an integral part of human history and development for thousands of years so we’re glad to have them here in the park and to play our part in their conservation.” The New Forest Wildlife Park is at Deerleap Lane, Longdown, Marchwood, Southampton, SO41 4UH. Tel 02380 292408. www.newforestwildlifepark.co.uk New Forest Wildlife Park is a Wildlife Investor of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
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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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Equipment: Flat tray, covered with baking parchment Preheat the oven to 190°c or gas mark 4-5 Method: Place margarine, syrup and sugar in a bowl and mix together. Pour in the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly to form a dough. Place the dough in the fridge for an hour, for best results place in fridge overnight. When cold divide into 20 balls and press them lightly onto the baking tray. Place in the oven for 10 to 15mins until golden. Leave to cool on a wire rack.
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Tall and elegant, the Lupin offers pealike flowers in a mix of wonderful summer colours making them popular ornamental plants in garden borders. Lupins were eaten by the early Egyptians and they were introduced into northern Europe during the late eighteenth century to improve soil quality. Indeed they are super for attracting bees to the garden, who disappear into the flower and then come out with a cloak of yellow pollen. Lupins prefer well drained soil (not chalk) and need gentle care after flowering.
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