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March 2015

Letter from the chairman Since the last newsletter the A happy return parish council has been busy and undergone changes. Two councillors resigned, Margaret The work of a parish clerk is extremely varied and Gaylard and Malcolm Ross, their always interesting, but the day I received an email from contribution to East Boldre was invaluable. But I am pleased a councillor in Rochester I knew it was going to get a to say we now have three new councillors, Cllr Deborah Drodge, little more interesting! The councillor Cllr Barry Gregory and Cllr Mark concerned, Mrs Sterling and I hope they continue to serve East Boldre for many Valerie Archer years. The parish council’s new was looking for website has gone live, information about eastboldre-pc.gov.uk, which will have a record of all our meetings East Boldre dating and other useful parish council information. back 50 years. We continue to use Twitter “ In January 1965 we were and have now set up a Facebook planning our wedding and account. If you have any photos of looking for a honeymoon East Boldre please share them on retreat. Having spent many eastboldrepc. The fi rst year of the happy holidays around the Lengthsman scheme has been area, this seemed successful and includes repair work the perfect choice and it to the bus shelter, the clearance just so happened that the of vacant allotments and hedge week we started to look, cutting. advertised in the ‘Exchange The parish council is supporting the Allotment Association in & Mart’ newspaper, seemed helping to organise ‘A Taste of the perfect place. My dad East Boldre’ an event on said he had enquired about 6 September which already has it the previous year, so we lots of interested organisations wrote off, received a reply wishing to get involved. So please and booked ‘Harveys Farm come along to what looks like being a fun day for everyone. Cottage’ in East Boldre. So on the 29 May 1965, Cllr K Holmes Chairman East Boldre Parish Council Trevor and I were married. After the reception, we made our way to ‘The Royal Victoria Going digital & Bull Hotel’ in Rochester. The next day we set out for the New Forest. Our new website is now up and We had a fabulous honeymoon and when it came to planning our 50th running. On the website you will fi nd all our agendas and minutes, Anniversary celebration we agreed we would love to see the cottage again. I together with lots of information contacted Kim Penna the parish clerk of East Boldre and with some enquiries about the council and what to the councillors it was established that ‘Harveys Farm Cottage’ was still we do. Lots of new articles and standing. We took the chance and wrote to the new owners, enclosing a photographs will be built up over photograph of the cottage in 1965. A few days later we received a reply with the next few months so please an invitation for coffee when we come to the New Forest for our anniversary take a look. celebration.” eastboldre-pc.gov.uk

East Boldre Parish Council: 07562 985631 • [email protected] 1 EAST BOLDRE NEWSLETTER MARCH 2015 Speed Watch Safer roads for everyone East Boldre is joining the Community Speed Watch (CSW) project. Soon you’ll see the clever Speed Indicator Device (SID) out with volunteers reminding drivers that the speed limit through East Boldre is 30 mph. The mobile SID, set up on a roadside verge, picks up the speed of an oncoming vehicle and fl ashes up a smiley face if it’s 30 or under. Drivers who NewsOnce the terrible rain offrom the winter allotmentsextra water point on allotments No. exceed the limit see a frowning 2013/14 had subsided and spring 1 that was put in last year so now all face – and offenders, especially fi nally arrived, most of us found the plots should have good access to repeat offenders, can expect the growing conditions last summer water when needed. We have also letters from the police and the ideal. Apart from huge quantities of had the services of a lengthsman possibility of further action. slugs, snails and all manner of aphid on both plots and he has done a Teams in the other Community due to the mild winter, most things brilliant job of tidying especially on Speed Watch parishes - Boldre, did well and we were all able to fi ll allotments No. 2. The council have Sway, and our store cupboards to bursting. also agreed to buy some Mypex to - have been operating the SID Thankfully this winter so far has cover some of the empty plots and since April last year. They believe been fairly good with not too much thus hopefully avoid them becoming that Speed Watch has been rain and fairly mild temperatures weed infested. successful in reminding people allowing for a proper tidy up on the We are also hoping to have a to stick to the limits. At the plots. We managed to get all our communal shed on allotments No. 1 same time, there’s an effective fruit trees properly pruned this year which will serve as a place to leave response to drivers who fl agrantly and the grapevine on the shed that extra plants, seeds etc. for plot disregard the safety of other road missed its haircut last year has had holders to share. We also hope to users. a very strict short back and sides to have a notice board in there so that Roads in East Boldre are shared bring it back under control. We are items of interest can be seen by all. by pedestrians, cyclists and horse still harvesting leeks, sprouts, swede Although we still have some plots riders as well as cars and of course and purple sprouting broccoli and a on both allotments that need new forest ponies, cows and donkeys. few early anemones are blooming in enthusiastic owners, overall both A car going at 30mph takes about one of the fl beds. The ducks sites are doing well and most plot fi ve car lengths to stop whereas and chickens have continued to lay holders are keeping everything in one going at 40 mph takes eight well despite the shorter daylight order. It is a pleasure to wander car lengths – these are Dept hours and we have had more eggs round on a pleasant sunny day for Transport fi gures – that’s than we can cope with. with the bees and butterfl ies going why keeping speeds down is so We have tried this year to cover about their business and the sound important for vulnerable road all the bare earth up with Mypex or of birdsong in the air. So well done users. thick layers of manure to avoid an everyone – keep up the good work explosion of weeds and have the soil and here’s hoping for bumper crops So if you’ve ever felt angry all ready for planting without any again this year. about motorists charging through digging to speak of. Any annual East Boldre endangering all other Ruth and Bruce McDermott road users, now is your chance to weeds that make it through can East Boldre Allotment Association quickly be hoed off on a regular do something practical. The more Tel: 01590 612231 people who volunteer to go out basis we hope. Email: [email protected] We must say a big thank you to with the SID, the more often the the Parish Council who paid for the teams can be out on the roads. What’s involved? You fi ll in a short form to register with the Police. You spend a The children’s village show entries couple of hours learning how to operate the SID and brushing up It was unfortunate that the show last year had some commonsense safety know- to be cancelled but pictured above are Rowan how. After that it’s up to you and Lucy Cranton who live in East Boldre. They how much time you can spare - it both embraced the spirit of the event and created some beautiful pieces of artwork. They usually boils down to two or three were presented with certifi cates and a book hours once a month. To join the written and donated by an East Boldre resident. East Boldre Speed Watch team Well done to you both. simply contact Kim Penna, parish clerk.

2 East Boldre Parish Council: 07562 985631 • [email protected] EAST BOLDRE NEWSLETTER MARCH 2015

East Boldre Garage For all your motoring needs - Vehicle servicing Eat out safely Car sales Paint and bodywork Making it easier to choose different grades (0 being the lowest Organising of valeting where to eat and shop and 5 the highest) and to make it Friendly advice on all motoring easy, businesses are encouraged to Council has issues. display the stickers and certificates adopted the national Food Hygiene provided to show their rating. 01590 612259 Rating Scheme (FHRS) to help local people and visitors to our area make Check before you choose informed choices about where to eat New Forest Estate Cars In addition to the stickers and out or shop for food. Restaurants, certificates displayed at premises, Specialises in sales of estate cars takeaways, cafes, sandwich shops, you can check the hygiene standards but also sources all other makes pubs, hotels, supermarkets and other of restaurants, takeaways and and models. retail food outlets in the New Forest food shops in the New Forest by 01590 671338 area as well as other businesses visiting food.gov.uk/ratings. where people can eat or buy food will eventually all be given a hygiene rating. This is based on how well the THE VILLAGE SHOP business is meeting the requirements Large selection of wine & beer of food hygiene law at that time. The Calor gas & bbq stuff rating reflects the conditions found Dry cleaning service at the time of the last inspection and does not reflect the quality of Repair service for clothes & shoes food or the standards of service Photo processing & photo copying the business provides. There are six Lottery and scratch cards Newspaper delivery as far as Lymington Stationery & DVD hire Own East Boldre logo gifts incl. jam, chutney chocolates etc New Forest ice cream Fresh fruit & vegetables Meat A taste of Post Office with cash back facility 01590 612936 East Boldre

With the support of the Parish The Turfcutter’s Arms Council, East Boldre Allotment For great pub food and a warm Association is arranging a local New Forest welcome, come along event called ‘A Taste of East to the local traditional, dog friendly The New Forest Centre, Boldre’. The essence of the event is pub with bed and breakfast gardening combined with nature accommodation available in the Lyndhurst with an open day at the allotment sites, alongside a display of all that converted thatched barn. The centre has lots of exciting East Boldre has to offer. There 01590 612331 activities organised for this year will be stalls selling local produce [email protected] some of which are listed below. For and lots of displays at the Village more details please visit Hall, including an exhibition of newforestcentre.org.uk or call local artists’ work. There will be Highways 023 8028 3444. many activities for all the family If you spot a defect in the Workshops - Bee and Bug Boxes, and refreshments will be available. highway e.g. pothole then report Top 10 herbs for the Medicine The event will be held on Sunday it at - Cupboard, Lazy Summer Eating. 6 September, 11am - 4pm and will www3.hants.gov.uk/roadproblems Exhibitions – Varied artists, Art in culminate in a presentation of the Park. ‘Best Allotment’ awards for each Family Discovery Days - Spring in allotment site. For updates on ‘A the New Forest, New Forest Story, Taste of East Boldre’, look at our Reflective clothing New Forest Champions, People website eastboldre-pc.gov.uk and With the dark mornings and of the New Forest, New Forest look out for the posters nearer the evenings still holding on, please Creatures, Royalty of the New Forest. time. consider wearing reflective Evening talks - Deer of the British We will look forward to seeing clothing to make yourself seen. Isles, Bees. you there.

East Boldre Parish Council: 07562 985631 • [email protected] 3 EAST BOLDRE NEWSLETTER MARCH 2015 Village halls East Boldre Village Hall Airfi elds, the RAF Association and volunteers to man the kitchen, East Boldre Airfi eld Remembers the New Milton Heritage Group; BBQ, Tombola Stall, set up the WW1 3:00 pm – Flying display of nine gazebos, marshal cars and crowds, replica WW1 war planes by the sell programmes, and loads of other Our plans for this huge event Great War Display Team (subject to essential tasks. Tombola donations are taking shape. Here is just weather conditions and funding). a taste of some of the things can be handed to any committee

we plan for this Spring Bank Sunday 24 May: 10.00am – Service member or left with Maggie at East Holiday weekend. Don’t miss it! of Remembrance at St. Paul’s Church Boldre Garage. conducted by Rev Ray Hubble. A Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20 and All events will be held at East brass quintet will Thursday 21 May at 7.00pm: Boldre Village Hall unless otherwise provide music and poppy crosses Dramatic Performance by John stated. Admission charges apply made by local schoolchildren will Smith depicting day to day life to the performances but the main be laid at the 21 war graves. The in East Boldre during WW1. exhibition weekend is free. The Refreshments available. service will progress to and conclude event will include a talk by Terry at the village hall war memorial; Friday 22 May: 7.00pm – Offi cial Butcher of the 84 Squadron (RAF) The exhibition will be open; Reserve Association – time and date to Opening by Hon. Ralph Montagu date for fl ying display if postponed followed by a Talk and Q&A session be announced. Keep your eye on from Saturday. eastboldre.talktalk.net for the Saturday 23 May: 10.00am – The Monday 25 May: The exhibition most up-to-date information. Exhibition Weekend starts. We will be open from 10.00am; Reserve will exhibit a large number of date for fl ying display if postponed newly discovered photographs and Trust Fields from Saturday and Sunday. documents from the WW1 RFC/ If you would like to hire the hall for RAF Training Station at East Boldre. Refreshments, BBQ and Tombola an event or children’s party, or if These have never been shown available all weekend. you would like to make an annual publicly. Other exhibitors include: We also need your unwanted contribution by becoming a ‘Friend The New Forest National Park Christmas gifts and donations of the Field’ please contact Sue Authority, Friends of the New Forest for our Tombola Stall, and lots of Vaughan on 01590 612133. BUTTERFLY WORDSEARCH From the churches S P E C K L E D W O O D East Boldre Baptist Church, and the Church Hall, are situated in Chapel Lane, East Boldre. R A P D E C M O L S S X Sunday Services: 11.00am & 6.30pm S W A L L O W T A I L Q (Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday each month). P P I U F M E J G I H R Contact Ashley Baptist Church, Lower Ashley Road, Ashley, New Milton BH25 5AA Tel: 01425 610415 O H N L A M U T I S S C Minister: Rev David John. R P T B D A L R K B R O St Paul’s Church of A M E T R H P N Y P S M 1st Sunday - 11.00am all age family service. 2nd Sunday - No service. N R D A E I A I N F R M 3rd Sunday - 11.00am Holy Communion CW. G F L U C J M T Y V M O 4th Sunday - 6.30pm Evensong (Summer only) BCP. Full details of services at St Paul’s can be found on their E W A R Q O T S G P W N website beaulieuchurches.org T D D K S U C F T M H B Church wardens: Church Offi ce: I A Y W I F Z K V O T L Mrs. Marigold Jordan - The Rectory, Beaulieu 01590 626335 SO42 7YG P T G Y N P E D T X N U Dr. Graham Sterling - Tel: 01590 612242 G I S A T P C L U Q E E 01590 612378 R E D A D M I R A L S B Your councillors District councillor W Y J D P K W S I B A T Mr Kevin Holmes Mr Paul Vickers – SWALLOWTAIL COMMON BLUE ORANGE TIP Chairman 01590 672061 PEACOCK SPECKLED WOOD COMMA Mr Brian Mulhall County councillor PAINTED LADY RED ADMIRAL BRIMSTONE Vice Chairman Mr Ken Thornber - Mrs Cathy Gray 01962 841841 Councillor vacancies Mr David Surplice Currently there are no vacancies on council but Mrs Deborah Drodge two councillors will be standing down in May Mr Barry Gregory so why not consider applying and get involved Mr Mark Sterling in your community. Please contact the clerk for further information. 4 East Boldre Parish Council: 07562 985631 • [email protected]