Brockenhurst Village Directory A guide to village life 2019 Produced by Brockenhurst Parish Council Distributed free to residents www.brockenhurst.gov.uk www.brockenhurst.gov.uk BEST KEPT SECRET IN THE NEW FOREST Set in the heart of the New Forest, the Balmer Lawn Hotel and Spa is the perfect place to relax and meet with friends. Independently owned and operated for 21 years, this stunning 4 star hotel is the ideal place to meet with friends for a cocktail or a pint of our own brewed ale, Smokin’ Deer. Whether you’re having a stunning meal Al Fresco, dining in the award winning Beresfords Restaurant or popping in for Afternoon Tea this gorgeous hotel has so much to offer… Multiple award winning venue family owned for 21 years 01590 421 034 | [email protected] | www.balmerlawnhotel.com Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, New Forest SO42 7ZB Brockenhurst Village Directory 2019 Contents Welcome Councillors & Services Parish Council Page 3 The Nalder Trust Page 4 National & Local Government Page 5 The New Forest Page 6 Local Community Emergency Services Page 9 Medical, Health & Wellbeing Page 11 Churches Page 16 Charities & Community Support Organisations Page 20 Events & Hall Hire Page 22 Schools, Education & Childcare Page 23 Sports, Recreation & Leisure Page 25 Museums, Libraries, Art Galleries & Theatres Page 35 Sports & Leisure Facilities Page 37 Taxis & Transportation Page 37 Useful Information Page 40 Businesses Accommodation & Eating Out Page 47 Retailers & Services Page 51 Cover photograph kindly provided by Alan Wright. Directory design by www.bronze-design.com www.brockenhurst.gov.uk Page 1 Welcome Welcome to the 2019 Brockenhurst Village Directory. It is produced and published by Brockenhurst Parish Council to promote the social and economic well-being and community interests of the village. Funded by local advertising, it is delivered free of charge to homes in the civil Parish, available from the Parish Council Office and can be downloaded from our website: www.brockenhurst.gov.uk Whilst care has been taken to ensure accuracy of the information in the Directory, all information and advertisements have been accepted in good faith and the Parish Council cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions, nor does inclusion in the Directory constitute endorsement or support by the Council. It is inevitable that during the lifespan of this Directory information will change and users are therefore advised to contact the relevant organisations before making any arrangements. To update or amend your entry in the Directory or to enquire about advertising, please contact the Parish Clerk. Parish Council Office, Highwood Road, SO42 7RY 622829 Open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 noon and at other times by appointment. [email protected] www.brockenhurst.gov.uk Brockenhurst Parish Council Chairman, Pete Wales 622514 Vice Chairman, John Wingham 622292 Parish Councillors Mark Böckle 624603 Michael Croker 622035 Ian Holden 623408 Maureen Holding 622780 Russell Horne 624389 John Korbey 01425 627746 Henry Mellor 624587 Harry Oram 622500 Kevin Whittle, Wootton Ward 01425 615381 Please note that following the elections in May 2019 the Councillors may change. Please see www.brockenhurst.gov.uk for the up-to-date list of Councillors and their contact details. Parish Clerk, Mary Pattison 622829 Groundsman, Kevin Baker 622829 Page 2 Brockenhurst Village Directory 2019 Councillors & Services Parish Council Parish Councils were established in 1894 when civic duties were separated from the Parochial Church Councils. Brockenhurst is one of 37 Parish and Town Councils within the area covered by New Forest District Council and is situated wholly within the New Forest National Park. It has a population of around 3,400 including Wootton. Councillors are elected every four years (usually coinciding with District Council elections): ten for the Brockenhurst ward and one to represent Wootton ward. The next election takes place in May 2019. The Council employs a Parish Clerk who is responsible for supporting the Council in carrying out its functions and implementing its decisions. The Council’s accounts are published annually and are subject to scrutiny by an internal and external auditor. The Council works closely with New Forest District Council, Hampshire County Council (particularly the Highways Department) and the New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA). Brockenhurst Parish Council has responsibility for amenities such as the allotments at Black Knowl, the Playground at the Village Hall, the Cemetery at Church Lane, the bus shelter at Waters Green and the many benches scattered around the Parish. Please contact the Parish Clerk for details of allotment availability, waiting list and charges. The Parish Council meets on the third Tuesday of the month (except August and December) at 7pm in the Village Hall. The meeting is open to the public and a short period is set aside at the beginning of each meeting to enable public presentments to be made. The Annual Parish Meeting is always held on the fourth Tuesday of April. Planning Committee The Parish Council Planning Committee comments on local planning applications and forwards its views to the NFNPA for consideration in its role as the planning authority. The meeting is open to the public and comments and concerns relating to planning applications can be addressed to Councillors. The meeting usually takes place on the fourth Tuesday of the month but this is subject to change so please contact the Parish Clerk to check the date of the meeting and/or when a particular application is being discussed. If you are forwarding written comments to the NFNPA it is helpful to send them to the Parish Council as well, preferably by email. Planning applications are available to view on the NFNPA website (www.newforestnpa.gov.uk) and at Lymington Town Hall during public opening hours. www.brockenhurst.gov.uk Page 3 Amenities & Infrastructure Committee The Amenities & Infrastructure Committee meets three times per year but any items of concern can be reported to the Parish Clerk in the interim. Personnel & Resources Committee The Personnel & Resources Committee which meets at least three times per year and deals with all financial and staffing issues, including setting the precept each year. Events Committee The Events Committee is a joint committee with Brockenhurst Business Association, Friends of Brockenhurst, the Church and volunteers. It organises the annual Pancake Races, the Christmas Fun Evening and other events for national or local commemorations. The schedule of all Parish Council and Committee meetings for the year is publicised in advance on the Parish Council notice board in Brookley Road and on the Council’s website; details are also available from the Parish Clerk. Minutes of Parish Council meetings and other papers are available on our website or from the Parish Clerk. At the time of publication, the Chairmen of each Parish Council Committee were as follows: Amenities & Infrastructure Michael Croker Events Harry Oram Personnel & Resources John Wingham Planning John Korbey The Nalder Trust As a result of a bequest from Miss Nalder almost twenty five years ago, the Nalder Charitable Trust, of which the Parish Council is sole trustee, owns four flats at Homeforde House. These are let to local people over the age of 55 who have a local connection but could not otherwise afford to live in the Parish. They have brought enormous benefit to the tenants during that time and are a great asset to the village. Please contact New Forest Villages Housing Association on 01425 611855 if you would like to be considered for the waiting list. Donations and bequests to the Nalder Trust are always welcome – please contact the Parish Clerk for more information. Page 4 Brockenhurst Village Directory 2019 National & Local Government Member of Parliament (New Forest East), Dr Julian Lewis 020 7219 4179 House of Commons, Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA www.julianlewis.net Hampshire County Council 0300 555 1375 The Castle, Winchester, SO23 8UJ www.hants.gov.uk County Councillor, Keith Mans 641262 Rowhurst Cottage, De La Warr Road, [email protected] Milford-on-Sea, SO41 0PS New Forest District Council 023 8028 5000 Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA www.newforest.gov.uk Town Hall, Avenue Road, Lymington, SO41 9ZG [email protected] District Councillors Maureen Holding 622780 Forest Haven, 7 The Coppice, Brockenhurst, SO42 7QZ [email protected] Michael Harris 623375 Bay Tree House, South Weirs, Brockenhurst, SO42 7UQ [email protected] New Forest National Park Authority 646600 Town Hall, Avenue Road, Lymington, SO41 9ZG www.newforestnpa.gov.uk [email protected] Department for Work & Pensions 0800 055 6688 Jobcentre Plus 0800 328 9344 Canon Court, High Street, Lymington, SO41 9FQ HM Revenue & Customs 0843 504 0106 Registration of Births, Deaths & Marriages 0300 555 1392 Lymington Register Office, Lymington Library, North Close, Lymington, SO41 9BW. Appointments required. Trading Standards 01962 833620 Montgomery House, Monarch Way, www.hants.gov.uk/business/tradingstandards Winchester, SO22 5PW [email protected] www.brockenhurst.gov.uk Page 5 The New Forest The Crown lands of the New Forest are divided between timber-growing inclosures and open forest comprising heath, lawn and ancient woodland. The Forestry Commission is responsible for the management of the Crown lands, balancing opportunities for wildlife and conservation, timber production and public recreation. Forest Keepers are responsible for the wildlife of the Forest: if a commoning animal (pony, cow, donkey, sheep or pig) is in distress, or to report a sick or injured deer, please contact the local Agister by telephone on 0300 067 4600. To report road traffic accidents involving Forest stock, please phone the Police on 999. The open forest is historically the domain of the New Forest Commoners with ancient ‘Forest Rights’, which are enshrined in Forest Law and are administered and enforced by the Verderers’ Court.