24 · Friday, December 29th, 2017 email: [email protected] / [email protected] · tel: 01425 613384

My life My home My cuppa, just the way I like it Home and live in care BY CHARLOTTE BAKER from Bluebird Care On the Hoof

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Email the Bluebird Care teams: LOCAL rider and dressage judge Charlotte Baker takes a monthly look at the New Forest equestrian scene [email protected] [email protected] or call us on 02382 026500 NF pony by Equine vets take 01590 678340 champion sire wins trophy regional accolade A NEW Forest equine veterinary platform and community working NEW Forest Hunts Pony Club practice has taken a regional across human, animal and envi- awarded their 2017 Buttslawn industry award for the second ronmental health, and its awards Osborne Lodge Rest Home Beaufort trophy for the best New year in a row. acknowledge those who have Forest Pony to 11-year-old gelding Minstead-based Celtic Equine gone beyond their duty of care to Vets has been named “Horse Cuckoopen Merlin. improve the welfare, care and Osborne Lodge is a well established family run Healthcare Centre of the Year” in health of animals. care home, situated close to New Milton and within Forest-bred and sired by breed Hampshire at the annual GHP walking distance of the town centre, GP surgeries and show champion Brookshill Animal Health Awards. “This award is hugely appreci- Brumby, Merlin was purchased by Director Alan Hough said: “We ated by all the staff as it recog- community centre. Personal choice, individual freedom nises the practice for putting the owner Rebecca Tooley from are delighted – this is the second and comprehensive care are the foundations. welfare of our clients’ equines breeder Sarah Rangecroft as a foal. year in a row we have won this award. first, one of our core prac- Our philosophy is reflected in the home’s calm, He has been in the family ever “GHP is an information sharing tice values.” welcoming and since, but recently came to Friendly atmosphere Rebecca’s 10-year-old daughter Peggy, who has formed a strong All rooms have en suite facilities partnership with the bay gelding. Vet practice stalwart retires Choice of all meals The pair have represented the after nearly three decades Long term highly qualified staff pony club in dressage, showjumping, eventing, AFTER 29 years manag- Full range of activities. ing Seadown Veterinary endurance and Tetrathlon this Group’s large animal DAY CARE FOR THE ELDERLY year. reception, Jan Kane has Rebecca said: “Merlin, like stepped down to enjoy a well-earned retirement. Are you looking after a loved one at home? most New Forest ponies, is a true Popular with the Do you need a few hours to yourself? all-rounder. Peggy has now Hythe-based practice’s Or are you living alone in need of stimulating company? backed and is bringing on another equine and farm clients, Brookshill Brumby gelding, Jan was expert at putting We cater for clients wanting ongoing or short term day at ease worried owners Cadland Stag, who shows all the care, or day care that can be called upon occasionally, with her calming advice whenever the need arises signs of following in the and experience. marvellous Merlin’s hoofsteps!” Cuckoopen Merlin in action with Peggy As well as taking cli- HALF DAY FULL DAY ents’ calls, Jan was responsible for coordinat- Morning coffee Morning coffee ing the large animal vets Range of activities on the road, always look- Range of activities Two course lunch If you have any equine news ing after the new young Afternoon tea Care & Support at home vets and ensuring they all Two course lunch managed to fi t in a lunch Activities or events, or would like to be break, no matter how Evening meal busy it was. profi led in this column, email At Seadown’s Christ- ContactContact Kate Beverley Green, Harris, Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] mas party, Jan was pre- [email protected] sented with a print of a www.osbornelodgecare.co.ukwww.osbornelodgecare.co.uk tc New Forest scene by well- known local artist Mari- anne Broadhead, in Jan Kane fi nishing her last shift at Seadown EVENTS DIARY recognition of her contri- bution to the business found my job to be really reward- Sunday January 7th: Dressage competition, Intro-Elem – Wood- over so many years. ing with no two days ington Training Centre, East Wellow; email heather.ashley@ Director Peter Tunney said: being the same. woodingtontrainingcentre.co.uk “Jan will be sadly missed but we “During my time there I worked wish her all the very best. She with some fantastically dedicated We offer our clients a tailor-made package based on their Wednesday January 17th: Dressage competition, Prelim – Burley now has more time to spend with people. Although I am looking individual needs and circumstances ensuring that their care needs Village, Bashley; email [email protected] her grandchildren, and attend forward to my retirement, I will are catered for and works for them, whether it is a daily visit or rock festivals as she is an ardent miss Seadown and its lovely cli- just a pop in visit from a friendly face. Sunday February 4th: Dressage competition, Intro-Elem – Wood- rock and blues fan!” ents and staff.” Our services are designed to support a wide range of people ington Training Centre, East Wellow; email heather.ashley@ Jan said: “When I joined Sea- Nadia Dovey will take over within the community. woodingtontrainingcentre.co.uk down, I never imagined I would Jan’s role and is already settling be there for almost 30 years. I in to the demands of the job. So why not give us a call to discuss your individual requirements • We are open to all, providing residential care since 1977. in con dence. • We have a welcoming and homely atmosphere with an emphasis on quality care provided by a qualified, Phone 01425 470411 long-serving staff team Email [email protected] • We can talk about your care needs over a cuppa or join us Web www.burleyshomecare.co.uk for the day and stay for a home-cooked lunch where our residents can chat about their experience of our friendly home. • The home offers a simple approach to fees and Pre Bookable offers three categories of care depending on your Respite assessed needs. • Large, pleasant and well-maintained gardens surround beds the house and we are close to all amenities; one mile from available the town and sea. • We welcome continued involvement from our residents, Gracious Living for the Elderly families and friends to complement the care we provide. ¤ Set in 8 acres of Dementia Care Please talk to us about our respite and day care service. woodland walks ¤ Specialising in clients ¤ Care tailored to each living with dementia and Please contact Home Management Team on client from dedicated memory loss on 01425 617656 and friendly professional ¤Advanced dementia care teams within our specialist wing www.newforestquakercarehome.org.uk ¤ Excellent freshly cooked cuisine 24hrs a day ¤ Secluded and safe New Forest Quaker Care Home dementia gardens for 40-44 Barton Court Road, New Milton, Hants BH25 6NR ¤Full activities programme clients to use freely delivered 12hrs a day Registered charity no. 1156022. company registration no. 08917492 ¤ Snoozelen room with CQC no. 1-101663819. 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Milford Road, Barton-on-Sea, New Milton Clients at Ford Farm Stables returning from a Forest hack the New Forest at Brockenhurst, We also offer riding for special ther instructors to provide more 01425 610865 PROFILE immediately adjoining the needs clients and have events teaching hours. This month, we speak to www.engleburnresthome.co.uk open Forest. throughout the year, including At this moment in time we a.w.1 James Young and Trudy Nine- This enables us to offer unri- equine car boot sales and have no plans for further physical ham from Ford Farm Stables, a valled hacking and we have both competitions. expansion. Our aim is to remain riding school, hacking centre and an indoor and outdoor arena small enough to continue to offer livery yard in Brockenhurst. for lessons. Do you have any upcoming 9 Copse Road, New Milton BH25 6ES • 01425 620000 plans or developments? What a highly personal service, which www.chestnutcourtcarehome.co.uk Tell us about the background What do you offer? are the challenges for your busi- is well-received by all our clients Contact details [email protected] of your business We offer private and group les- ness at the moment? We are a riding school and liv- sons starting from £30, hacking We are currently experiencing Website: www.fordfarm ery yard established by Trudy in for experienced riders through a high level of demand for les- stables.co.uk 1980. We are based in the heart of the New Forest starting from £36. sons and are advertising for fur- Phone number: 01590 623043

Supermarket cashes up £2,666 for advice service A SUPERMARKET fundraising Charity CEO Malcolm Walker scheme has given Citizen’s Advice said: “I would like to say a very big New Forest a £2,666 boost thank you to Co-op members. Staff and members of the This is yet another example of Lymington Co-op invited trustees how local business works for the from the charity, Eric Read and wider community, and responds Janine Morris (pictured left), to a to requests for help. • Home from home quality residential care celebration day and presented “People come to us from all them with a cheque raised walks of life with all manner of • Permanent, respite and day care through its local community fund. issues, and we try to ensure we CANF is reliant on local help everyone. This money will • Beautiful gardens government grants and public help provide the resources • Ensuite rooms donations. It has been offering needed by our volunteers to free and confi dential advice and support the community through support to local residents for over what are very challenging times. “The staff at this lovely home are welcoming and 70 years, and has five outlets With cutbacks in public service personable. The change in my mother’s general demeanour across the Forest open to the budgets, we are seeing more and has been incredible. This is a place full of sunshine.” public. It also provides advice via more people looking to local phone, email and webchat. charities for help. In the last year, volunteers “This sort of support is crucial Relative of a resident helped nearly 9,000 clients with to help us meet that demand.” over 15,000 problems including To contact CANF visit the welfare benefits, debt, housing, website at www.newforestcab. health, and employment issues. org.uk