Your Village Hordle June July 2018

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HELLO AND WELCOME 

CONTENTS 

Sun, Sea & Rex 5 

HCA 6-7 

Wildlife Matters 9 

Behind Hive Doors 11 

Receipe 13 

Coastal Pop Art 15 

Local Noticeboard 16-18 

In the Garden 19 

Local News & Events 21 

Feature: Homelessness 23 

Hordle Primary School 24-25 

Village Diary 26-27 

Notes from Solent Cellar 29 

Hello & welcome back 

Looking forward across the next few 

months, we have a lot going on in the 

Village, with the Dog Show and numerous 

events at the Pavilion, organised by the 

HCA . If you wondered what this 

charity does—please do read the article 

on page 6 

In this magazine, we also have some new 

articles from local experts. Pet care - 

Want to know where there is a dog friendly 

beach? On wildlife, Keith Metcalf, MCV 

Conservation Officer, reports on some of 

our well hidden treasures. We have a really 

interesting wine article highlighting some 

new discoveries . Also Chris and Jayne from 

Sylvan Apiaries provide a fascinating insight 

on their world amongst bees. 

The fabulous cover page is thanks to 

Graham Bell—please see page 15 for 

more detail on his work. 

Lastly, but very importantly, I want to say 

a very big thank you to everyone who 

helped distribute the last edition and this 

one. Hordle is not the easiest to navigate, 

and it is quite a feat reaching all houses 

in the area. 

Best Wishes, Jacqui 

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PETCARE 

SUN, SEA…...and REX 

With the grey clouds at last starting to give 

way to bouts of brilliant sunshine, now's 

the time to rejuvenate your senses and 

exercise your dog at the same time by 

heading for our sparkling coastline. But 

where can you and Rex, your 

poo-producing, sandwich-stealing pooch 

actually go without upsetting everyone 

else around you? Read on, Sophie's Pet 

Care have got it all sorted... 

free bits of hot sausage. Now it's changed 

hands, and become a no-dog zone inside. 

However, there's a wide selection of 

public seating with rejuvenating sea views 

outside, and you can grab a snack and a 

drink from the beachfront shop. There are 

also public conveniences available. 

Gundimore Beach at Mudeford is ideal. 

Unlike it's neighbour Avon Beach — where 

from May they'll fine you and your fourlegged 

friend for setting foot on it — 

little-known Gundimore, right next door 

remains "dog friendly" all the year round. 

You can leave your vehicle in the sunken 

car park just behind the beach, or admire 

the view from the public car park adjacent 

to the Noisy Lobster Cafe. It's situated 

right on the seafront overlooking the Isle 

of Wight. 

Gundimore Beach begins just to the right 

of this car park and continues in a westerly 

direction up toward Mudeford Quay. 

There's usually a few dogs on the beach 

cavorting around and plunging manfully 

into the freezing waves. No one bothers 

them or you as long as you pick up your 

poo (well, not your poo exactly.... umm, 

you know what we mean). 

The Noisy Lobster Cafe used to be 

dog-friendly, didn't mind sandy floors and 

wet dogs and would often dish them out 

We can supply a walk route sheet if you 

fancy a wander around Gundimore in case 

you're stuck for inspiration. 

If you'd like a printable PDF of this walk 

route that you can take with you, simply 

email walkies@sophiespetcare.com and 

we'll send you one completely free of 

charge, and tell you about the services we 

can offer to you and your dog. 

See you next month from some more 

canine capers and hot news from the 

dogosphere! 

Sophie's Pet Care 

The Dog Walking Experts 


HCA 

www.hordleca.co.uk 

The community association is a charity 

aimed at providing facilities for local 

residents, local clubs and associations. 

We currently have many already using 

our Pavilion hall in Vaggs Lane, including 

dance classes for old and young (from 

three years upwards), Tai Chi, a fitness 

class, The Flower and Gardening clubs, as 

well as special meetings for the disabled. 

You are all welcome to come and see our 

facilities which include state of the art 

video and sound systems, as well as 

providing a licenced bar and a well 

equipped kitchen. We hire out the hall to 

local groups for parties and events, at 

competitive prices. 

You can find out 

more on our 

website, where we 

have a calendar of 

hall bookings 

showing available dates and times: 

www.Hordleca.co.uk 

Our Café is open every Saturday morning 

from 9.30 -12.30. Here, we have a visit 

from our local 

Councillor, Fran 

Carpenter, on the 1 st 

Saturday each month, 

where she will discuss 

any local problems. 

We hold Bingo 

evenings every 

second Saturday 

evening and have 

plans for an Antiques 

evening and wine and 

Cheese evening in the 

near future. 

Please get in touch if there are other 

events you would like to see and take 

part in, and remember the Community 

Association is for all of us, so please come 

along and give us a try. 

Members can take advantage of special 

prices for hiring the hall and invitations to 

special events. They will all have access to 

our hi-speed WIFI and use of all the extra 

facilities, such as state of the art audio 

and video system at no extra charge. 

Become a greater part of the community, 

make new friends and make Hordle an 

even better place to live in. 

Of 1,600 homes in Hordle, only 370 have 

joined, so take advantage of our 

charitable status! 

Please see the opposite page for a 

membership form to complete 

www.hordleca.co.uk 

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Antiques and Curios 

Evening/Auction 

Saturday 16th June 

Hordle Community Association is presenting a 

fun filled evening of handling and identifying 

interesting old items used within the home, 

garden or beyond. The objects will be familiar 

to a few of us (the more senior team members, 

perhaps), but of interest to all. 

We are hoping to have at least 8 teams of 6 

members, with the team gaining the highest 

total of correct answers receiving a `MAJOR 

PRIZE`. 

You are cordially invited to enter a team or 

teams by calling the following phone number: 

01425 517944 or members@hordleca.co.uk 

We may be able to amalgamate smaller teams, 

so please call if you are interested in that 

option. 

After the mid-evening interval we will be 

presenting an auction of useful but unwanted 

items/collectables donated on the night. Please 

bring along anything suitable and we will sell 

your donation to benefit you 50/50 with HCA 

funds. Entry cost will be £2.50 per person, and 

all proceeds will go to the HCA. 

During the interval refreshments will be served 

by willing helpers and there will be a chance to 

win a ‘grand’ raffle prize. 

Contact: clivegill@yahoo.com for further 

details. 

HORDLE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Membership 

Charity No 900578 

As a resident/s within the Civil Parish of Hordle and over the age of 18 years I/we 

wish to commence/continue membership of the Hordle Community Association. 

Membership is by Family Group or Individual 

Name/s)………………………………..…...……………………..……………………… 

Address…………………………………………….………………………………………. 

……………………………………………………….……………………………………….. 

Post Code…………………...……… Telephone number………………….……………. 

E-mail address…………………………………………………………….………………………… 

(will be treated in confidence and used only within the Association) 

Membership categories: Family £5.00 Individual £2.00 

I enclose my remittance for £……………… 

( I also include an entirely optional donation) 

Please make cheques payable to HORDLE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION or pay by paypal to 

members@hordleca.co.uk and not to named individuals. Please send or deliver your 

subscription to the HCA, The Pavilion, Vaggs Lane, Hordle , SO41 0FP 

I consent for the above information to be used to maintain the Association’s Register of Members and to 

keep members informed of the Association’s activities, 

No information will be passed to outside agencies. 

Signed…………………………………………………… 

Date…………………………………….. 


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NATURE 

WILDLIFE MATTERS 

……... to all of us 

Welcome to the Wildlife Matters page. 

Our towns, villages and hamlets are rich in 

wildlife habitats and species and makes the 

New Forest a unique environment. Just 

look out of your window or step into your 

garden to see wildlife flourishing. 

We work closely with Town & Parish 

Councils and the National Park - Land 

Advice Service. The Hampshire, New Forest 

Area and Milford Conservation Volunteers 

(MCV)) undertake a huge amount of work 

in our reserves to help keep them 

environmentally healthy for wildlife and 

the community. 

Pleasure Grounds – 

Woodland Bluebells 

We aim to celebrate 

these habitats and 

tell you about their management & 

encourage families to go out and enjoy our 

wonderful woodlands, commons and 

coastline. 

We will tell you about a few well-hidden 

wildlife and amenity treasures. (See some 

of the community 

wildlife site details 

that follow). 

Nature Reserves: 

enter. 

Purple Loosestrife – Danes 

Stream 

All sites are free to 

HORDLE: Golden Hill–Hare Lane SZ262954 

Site of Importance for Nature 

Conservation. The site has a significant 

element of ancient semi-natural woodland 

and is of high value to the local community. 

Notable Species: Bullfinch 

PENNINGTON: Pennington Common – 

SZ299954 is a Site of Special Scientific 

Interest (SSSI). Species: General flora and 

fauna. 

LYMINGTON: Lymington Reedbeds SZ326963 

is managed by Hampshire Wildlife Trust. 

View from the toll-bridge or access the site 

via footpath opposite allotments in Marsh 

Lane. Notable Species: Water Mint, 

Gypsywort & Yellow Loosestrife 

KEYHAVEN: Saltgrass Marsh SZ305912 

This SSSI site is managed by Hampshire 

Wildlife Trust. Saltwater will be let into the 

marsh to recreate small brackish pools to 

help protect and enhance saline 

invertebrate species and encourage wintering 

wildfowl. Notable Species: Golden Samphire, 

Parsley Water Dropwort, Longwinged 

Conehead, Adder and Water Rail. 

MILFORD-ON-SEA: Sturt Pond – Bird Hide 

– Hurst Road SZ294911 Have you found 

the Bird Hide yet? If not, follow the 

wooden finger posts to the left of the 

Needles Eye Café to Raft Rocks at the foot 

of Hurst Spit. Notable Species: Little Egret, 

Reed Bunting & Cuckoo. 

Studland Common: Pless Road SZ275920 

Site of Importance for Nature Conservation 

managed under a ten-year Natural England 

stewardship agreement. Dexter Cattle 

graze all areas and some scrub is being 

removed to reinstate flower-rich grassland. 

Notable species: Dyer’s Greenweed, Burnet 

Rose, Bullfinch & Blackcap 

Further information from: 

Keith Metcalf – MCV Conservation Officer 

(01590) 645825 or (07771) 918449 or email 

keithmetcalf@btinternet.com 

www.milfordcv.org 


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FEATURE 

We at Sylvan Apiaries, run 170 honey 

production colonies across three counties, 

Hants, Wilts and Dorset. April was a very busy 

time for us on the bee farm, checking how 

many colonies made it through the winter. We 

always have very low numbers of losses, mainly 

because we insure our colonies have enough 

stores of honey and pollen to get them through 

a long winter, such as the one we have had this 

year. In the Autumn we only ever take the 

surplus honey to sell. 

The Oil seed rape is now in full flower and the 

colonies are in overdrive. The queens are laying 

at almost full speed. The newly hatched worker 

bees are on house cleaning duties, and the 

older bees are hard at work foraging, bringing 

back loads of pollen to feed the brood and 

nectar to feed the adult bees. Some bees will be 

collecting water. Most people don`t realise 

water is very important for the survival of bee 

colonies & we have water feeders at all our 

sites for this reason. 

Bee colonies are very well structured, with 

specific jobs to do within the colony . These are 

determined by their age- for example, cleaning 

and feeding brood, foraging and guard 

duty. Each of these jobs will be undertaken in 

turn by the adult bees during their brief life, 

which could be as little as six weeks. 

We run mostly static sites for our bees, this 

means we don`t have to keep moving colonies 

about after specific crops to pollenate. Much 

better for the bees and for our backs! 

Our main job at this time of year is to undertake 

weekly inspection , looking for sign of swarming 

and keep ahead of the bees. We add honey 

boxes to insure they have sufficient room for 

expanding brood nests and storage space for 

the incoming nectar. If we don’t do this, the 

BEHIND HIVE DOORS 

THE LIFE OF A LOCAL BEE KEEPER 

bees will run out of space and swarm, taking the 

Queen, half of the bees and honey with them. 

This is something we try our best to avoid. Once 

the nectar is collected and stored in the wax 

combs, the bees have to evaporate it to reduce 

the water content before they seal it in with a 

wax coat for use at a later date. It can now be 

called honey. 

Once the rape honey is 3/4 capped, (covered 

over with wax by the bees), it is ready to 

extract. We have to be quick as rape honey 

crystallises very quickly. Leave it for too long 

and it will have to be melted out of the comb, 

resulting in the loss of the wax comb, which is 

one of our most valuable assets. We collect the 

full combs from the hives and take them to our 

extraction room , where we uncap the honey 

frames with a revolving brush or a hot knife. 

The uncapped frames are placed into one of our 

two centrifuge spinners where the honey is 

spun out. It is then drained through a course 

sieve to take out any lumps of wax or any 

impurities. It is then stored in 15kg buckets. 

Nothing is added, it is then either sold in bulk to 

a honey packer or jarred and sold to local 

outlets. The emptied wax combs are returned 

to the hives to be cleaned and filled again by 

the bees. 

Bees and other pollinators are under pressure 

from loss of suitable forage in today`s world. 

Gardens are smaller than they use to be, 

hedgerows have been grubbed out and 

replaced by fences. This combined with the use 

of pesticide on a large scale is having an adverse 

effect on them all. 

Without bees, our food supply would be very 

much reduced. You can help support the bees 

by planting bee friendly plants and buying local 

honey, within 25 miles radius of the producer 

would be ideal. 

Chris & Jayne, 

Sylvan Apiaries, 

Hordle 


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RECIPE 

Pan Fried Halibut with red wine 

& thyme butter sauce 

Head Chef at the Mill at Gordleton, David Whiffen has shared one 

of their most popular and seasonable dishes. 

METHOD FOR THE FISH AND GARNISH 

1. Ensure the halibut is dry. 

2. Slice the white & green asparagus on the angle 

leaving the heads whole. 

3. Place a pan of water and bring to boil, ready to 

heat the garnish. 

INGREDIENTS 

4x120/140g halibut steaks 

(skinless) 

1 bunch white asparagus (peel & 

cook) 

1 bunch green asparagus (peel & 

cook) 

100g samphire (sea asparagus) 

120g Jersey Royals (cook and cut 

in 1/2) 

100g Heritage baby tomato (cut in 

½) 

¼ bunch red spring onions (thinly 

sliced) 

100g unsalted butter (cut into 

small dice) 

10ml Oil 

RED WINE & THYME BUTTER 

SAUCE 

Bottle of red wine, 

6 sprigs of thyme 

75g shallots 

4. Place a non-stick pan on the heat, add the oil &, 

then place the fish in the pan bone side down. 

Season the top, cook for 2 to 3 minutes then 

turn over and cook for another 2 to 3 

minutes,. Add a knob of butter and baste. 

When cooked place on a tray (keep hot until 

needed). 

5. Add to the water the potatoes ,followed by the 

asparagus then the samphire. 

6. Place a sauté pan on the heat, add the butter, 

hot potatoes, asparagus, spring onions, and 

the tomatoes,. Place on to tray and keep hot 

until needed. 

METHOD FOR THE SAUCE 

1. Place the wine in a pan with the thyme and 

shallots and reduce by two thirds. 

2. When reduced whisk in the butter slowly, taste, 

then add sugar if needed. Strain the sauce in 

to a sauce boat. 

PLATING UP THE DISH 

Place the asparagus and potato garnish in the 

middle of the plate and the fish and the sauce 

around the plate. 


Dorothy’s Blog 

I was complemented on my last article, so I 

thought readers might be interested in the 

follow up to living in Hordle . 

I feel that now my stint as HCA Secretary 

is coming to an end, at 80 I feel I must 

hand over the job to a younger person. 

So, at the HCA AGM , I shall reluctantly be 

resigning the position but will carry on 

with the Entertainment Committee. Any 

money we make on the fairs and the 

entertainment goes to our Hordle 

Community Association. 

We try to fill the hall with interesting 

hirers and a couple of days a week are 

allocated to disabled groups in the area. 

We had a Spring Fair for the first time this 

year and it was a great success, helped by 

the weather, it was a glorious Spring day. 

This month I have to get sewing my bag 

and other things for the New Forest Show, 

that our local W.I. are taking part in. I 

have a shoe to create a flower display in, a 

picture to paint, a bag to sew, also jam to 

make. We then have the Gardening Club 

and our open show, so I must get things 

ready for that. I may grow some runner 

beans this year. 

I really thought I would have nothing to do 

now I am really retired but it does not 

seem to have worked out like that! 

Dorothy Channing 

DID YOU KNOW WHAT THIS 

SYMBOL WAS FOR ON PAGE 

12? 

Our friendly staff at Shell Hordle garage 

are pleased to offer this fantastic scheme. 

If you are a disabled driver you can get 

help re-fuelling your car 

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO 

1. Download the fuelService app. 

2. Use the app to contact the station to 

double check they will be able to help you. 

3. When you arrive use the app to notify 

the staff that you are there. 

4. It’s an idea to pay by cash, so that you 

can stay comfortable in the car 

https://fuelservice.org 

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FEATURE 


NOTICE BOARD : LOCAL GROUPS , CHARITIES 

Do you need to get to a medical appointment? 

Covering Tiptoe, Hordle 

and Everton 

ww.hordlevoluntartycare.org 

0845 388 9063 

Hordle Voluntary Care Group would like to help you. We 

will pick you up from home, take you to your 

appointment and return you to your home afterwards. 

The volunteer will stay with you whilst waiting for your 

appointment and if you wish, will accompany you to the 

consultation. We also provide transport for relatives to 

visit in-patients if they are unable to get to the hospital 

using public transport and to the ‘bathing service’ at the 

St John Ambulance HQ on the Gordleton Industrial 

Estate or Milford Hospital 

Would you like to become a volunteer? If you can spare 

a couple of hours a week , we would be pleased to hear 

from you. 

HORDLE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meet the first 

Tuesday of every month usually in the WI Hall at 

2.15pm. 

New members and visitors are always welcome. 

Why not try it, come along and see what we do. 

Speakers and events organised each month. 

We also have pub lunches, play scrabble and rummikub, 

have a craft group and much more! 

For details and any events, we are organising please contact: 

Secretary Ros Merriman 01425 616305 or to book the hall call 

Wendy Perkins on 01425 622458 

HORDLE FLOWER CLUB 

A friendly welcome awaits visitors and new members to our monthly meetings. We 

have demonstrations where you can enjoy beautiful creations of contemporary and 

traditional designs. Also workshops to learn new skills in arranging flowers. 

The club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Pavilion, Vaggs Lane. 

Hordle 7pm for 7.30pm. 

For more details contact Denise Gibb 01590 642804 

Please see the Village diary: for planned club events & speakers 

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1st HORDLE BROWNIES 

1 st Hordle Brownies, girls aged 7-10, meet in the Hordle W1 Hall on Thursday evenings 

from 6.15-7.45. In a friendly and supportive atmosphere they unwind after school, 

make new friends, enjoy games and practice new skills. They also love earning badges 

for hobbies and interests practiced at home. The varied programme of activities 

encourages them to develop themselves, as well as developing an awareness of ways 

in which they can help others in the unit, at home and in the wider community. Recent 

events include a trip to Pets at Home and a Tai Chi workshop. 

The main emphasis is on fun and adventure, with outings, pack holidays and activity 

days to choose from as well. 

For further info see www.girlguiding.org.uk Get involved! 

Milford on sea 

music & arts festival 

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: 

Please call nova 01590 642020 

E: info@milfordfestival.com 

VILLAGE 

VOICES 

We meet on a Monday evening 

in Tiptoe church 

hall, From 7:15-9:00pm 

Anyone who enjoys a good 

laugh, and a sing, are welcome 

to come along. Not necessary 

to read music. 

For more details please call 

Pat Hood 01425 615051 

Have you noticed Red Boxes in our Co-op? These boxes 

are donation points for The Red Box Project Lymington & 

Brockenhurst. 

This community project aims to provide sanitary and 

essential products for young ladies in our local schools and 

colleges. 

Why is this needed? 

In the UK some young ladies in our schools and other 

education settings are finding it financially difficult to 

access sanitary products. This happens more often than 

you realise & some girls are even failing to attend school 

during this time. 

If you would like to find out more about the project, please 

email; redboxproject.lym.brock@gmail.com 

Facebook:TheRedBoxProject.Lymington.Brockenhurst 

Arnewood Divers Sub-Aqua Club 

Where diving from our own hard boat is safe and fun. Training from beginner to 

Instructor, including diving (obviously!), boat handling, navigation, first aid for divers, 

oxygen administration, nitrox diving and more. 

Find us on Facebook or https://sites.google.com/view/adsac/home 

For more details contact Club Secretary Rob Spence: rob.spence@btinternet.com 


NOTICEBOARD : LOCAL GROUPS , CHARITIES 

HORDLE GARDENING CLUB 

The club is in it’s 25th year. For 2018, the programme of events includes visits to local 

attractions, annual skittles evening, members closed show, annual BBQ and Christmas 

party. 

If anyone is interested in joining the thriving Hordle Gardening Club, or even becoming 

a committee member and giving your time to support this wonderful club, please 

come along to the next meeting, where you will be made to feel very welcome. We 

meet on the 4th Friday in each month at 7.30pm at the Pavilion (excluding August & 

December) Guests £3.00. 

Contact: Paul Taylor 01425 619299 or Kate Cornhill 01425 621305 

The Shady Garden 

A recent speaker at the Garden club was Alan Edmondson (See opposite for his Gardening tips 

for June & July) 

Some Key take outs: 

Naturally shaded areas have 3 tiers of planting. Starting with trees, then shrubs below, all 

underplanted with perennials as the 3 rd tier. 

Shrubs: Rhododendrons love the dappled sun that comes through the trees. 

Perennials: Epimediums are best cut to ground level each year, but you must choose your 

moment wisely. 

Bulbs and corms: Great for adding colour to form the 3 rd tier of planting, in small gardens, 

dwarf varieties are best. For Narcissus, the best four for the longest show are February Gold, 

which flower in the first week of March, Tete-a-tete then flowers, which is then followed by Jack 

Snipe and lastly Hawera, each stem normally has 3 flowers. 

Do you know someone who is blind 

or partially sighted and would like 

to receive the Talking Newspaper? 

01425 616 361 

editor@newmiltontalkingnewspaper.org.uk 

www.newmiltontalkingnewspaper.org.uk 

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In the Garden 

with Alan Edmondson of 

Bowercot Garden Design 

June/July 

Alan Edmondson of Bowercot Garden 

Design, Lymington, is a regular 

contributor to BBC Radio Solent’s ‘The 

Kitchen Garden’ formerly ‘The Good Life’. 


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LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS 

Milford on Sea Music and Arts Festival is 

returning for another year. The week 

celebrates the musical and artistic talents 

from around the area. Featuring 

performances, workshops and exhibitions 

This year’s theme is The Year of The Poppy, 

with events to commemorate one-hundred 

years since the end of World War One. 

“Remembered” is a show being hosted at the 

Community Centre containing the music, 

drama and comedy of the period. Throughout 

the week there are also historical walks and 

talks about what the village was like during 

wartime Britain. The event is free to attend 

with the exemption of certain events, but you 

can support the continuation of the festival by 

purchasing one of our programmes. These are 

available from the following shops in the 

village: Hollands, Co-Op, Village News, 

Carrington Park, The Village Charity Shop and 

the Community Centre Box Office. 

For one 

week, 

Everton 

Village hosts 

an eclectic 

range of 

music, 

workshops 

and entertainment. 

There is live 

music on 

most days 

and most of it 

is free. 

You can 

swoon to light classical, slap your thigh to 

some country, jive to a Swing Band, get 

soulful with some blues, or dance your way 

through an afternoon with rock and roll…or 

get busy and inspired at our workshops and 

competitions. Or you can go Retro and 

ramble through the lanes of Everton and 

take a trip down Everton’s Memory lane, 

enhanced with a Victorian slideshow. 


EVERTON STORES 

& 

POST OFFICE 

Mon – Sat 7am– 7.30pm , Sun: 7.30am – 5pm 

West Lane, 

Everton, SO41 0JR 

TEL: 01590 643055 

Credit:© OpenStreetMap contributor 

My wife Carole and I moved to Everton 

in June 2016 from Sussex when we 

purchased the village store and Post 

Office. 

We really love this area and feel like we 

have settled in really quickly, mostly 

because of the friendly people around 

us. We have improved the shop greatly 

in the short time we have been here, 

introducing lots of new lines - 

including meat from The New Forest 

Bacon Company & local strawberries 

from the New Forest Fruit Co. We have 

just also introduced I.O.W tomatoes 

and local asparagus. We have fresh 

bread products delivered six days a 

week from Jennings of Lymington and 

Lymington dressed crab and lobster 

from S&J subject to availability. We 

stock meat pies from The Real Pie 

Company and have a selection of 

frozen meals and desserts made locally 

by Mangetout Catering. We can take 

orders for all of the above. 

The Post Office is busy now as so many 

have closed in the area, including 

Milford on Sea and Hordle and we 

welcome all new customers. The Post 

Office operates as a Local branch, so 

we are not able to process motor 

vehicle licences but offer free banking 

withdrawals and deposits for most of 

the high street banks, plus all other 

usual post office services. The Post 

Office is open the same hours as the 

shop which are 7am to 7.30pm Mon to 

Sat and 7.30am to 5pm on Sundays. 

We look forward to seeing you soon. 

Barrie and Carole Morgan 

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FEATURE 

HOMELESSNESS: ON OUR DOORSTEP 

It is strange how things come along to make 

you think about really important issues when 

you least expect them. I was out shopping in 

New Milton last week, and outside Morrisons 

sat a young lad with his dog, on the pavement. 

He smiled and waved at me as I went into the 

shop, and something about him just compelled 

me to buy a whopping great big meal deal and 

other goodies for him plus a large bag of dog 

food for his furry pal. I took them over to him 

after shopping, and, as I plonked them down 

next to him, he jumped up and gave me the 

biggest hug. It quite took me aback! I asked 

him if he had anywhere to go overnight, or if he 

was getting any assistance to find somewhere 

to live. He pulled out a piece of paper from his 

pocket and said he was going to Bournemouth 

on the bus to a homelessness centre, and 

indeed it showed an appointment date and 

time for later that day. I wished him well, and 

when I passed by a little later he had gone. I 

hope he got to his appointment on time and 

that they could help him. 

Then, just yesterday, Sunday, it was the 

outgoing District Council Chairman Christine 

Ward’s church service at St Thomas’ Church in 

Lymington. It was a most beautiful service, with 

a comical vicar and a fabulous local ladies choir. 

The vicar, as is traditional in council services, 

spoke about those in local and national 

government serving their communities well and 

looking after those who most need our help. 

The service was followed by a wonderful spread 

of tea, sandwiches and cakes in the church hall, 

all enjoyed by us councillors, our MP, and 

several chained and hatted mayors and 

mayoresses from all over Hampshire. At the 

end, there was a huge amount of food left over. 

At the request of the Chairman, I filled a plate 

with best sarnies, cheese straws, large hunks of 

coffee cake, pineapple cake and cream scones, 

to take back home for Mr. Carpenter. But as I 

turned into the high street, on a bench outside 

the church sat an older gentleman with several 

large bags tied together next to him, wrapped 

up in a big old coat. How could I walk by him 

with a huge pile of food on a big paper plate 

wrapped in clingfilm? I asked him if he could 

make use of it, and he certainly could. (So, no 

cake for Mr. Carpenter, but he’d never know 

anyway… unless he reads this!) The man also 

told me that he would go to Lymington Town 

Hall the next day for advice. I really hope he 

did. 

In November 2017, the New Forest area was 

reported as having one of the highest rates of 

homelessness in the country. You don’t often 

see it, because people are frequently sleeping 

in cars or ‘sofa surfing’ with friends. But our 

homeless problem is as bad as Gosport and 

other larger urban conurbations along the 

south coast. New Forest District Council is 

currently reviewing its Homelessness Strategy, 

to better help people who are already homeless 

or in danger of becoming homeless. The 

council has a very good Homelessness Team 

within the housing department, who signpost 

homeless people to sources of help and 

temporary accommodation where they can. 

They do great work, but there is always more to 

do. And I have already let them know about 

the two homeless men I met this week. 

If you are worried about someone who is 

homeless, or who you think may be about to be 

made homeless (or if you are in that situation 

yourself) please ring the Homelessness Team 

on 02380 285234 (Option 3) or outside office 

hours 02380 285250. 

Cllr Fran Carpenter 

New Forest District Councillor & 

Hampshire County Councillor for 

Hordle 

01425 614665 / 07867 502624 

fran.carpenter@newforest.gov.uk 


SCHOOL 

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VILLAGE DIARY 

Date Event & Description When Where 

03-Jun Charity Dog Show 10am-4pm Recreation Ground 

05-Jun WI: Rick and his organs 2.15pm WI Hall 

07-Jun 

Lunch club for the elderly to enjoy home cooked food & 

friendship 

12.30pm 

All Saints Church 

15-Jun Coffee at the Potting Shed 10.30am Redcliffe Garden Centre 

16-Jun Antiques/Curios Auction & evening 7.30pm Hordle Pavilion 

Flower Show: Visit our flower designs 

Everton Arts & Music Festival 

21-Jun Quiet garden for anyone seeking a quiet space for reflection 


Tea at 3 for the elderly to meet friends and make some 

new ones 

3pm 


22-Jun 

Gardening Club: The changing seasons of Monet's garden - 

Jennifer Carter 

7.30pm 

Pavilion 

23-Jun Bingo 7pm Pavilion 

29-Jun Coffee at the Potting Shed 10.30am Redcliffe Garden Centre 

30-Jun Flower Club Wessex Flower show : Flowers @Midsummer 

01-Jul Flower Club Wessex Flower show : Flowers @Midsummer 

The Sir Harold Gardens 

The Sir Harold Gardens 

03-Jul WI: Walk through the history of New Milton 2.15pm WI Hall 

05-Jul 

Lunch club for the elderly to enjoy home cooked food & 

friendship 


07-Jul Bingo and Wine and Cheese evening 7.30pm Pavilion 

08-Jul Messy Church 4-6pm All Saints Church 

10-Jul Little Angels end of term party 10.30am All Saints Church 

11-Jul Flower Club: Demonstration Christine Evans 7pm Pavilion 

13-Jul Coffee at the Potting Shed 10.30am Redcliffe Garden Centre 

19-Jul Quiet garden for anyone seeking a quiet space for reflection 


27-Jul Gardening club 7.30pm Pavilion 

Coffee at the Potting Shed 10.30am Redcliffe Garden Centre 

28-Jul Bingo 7.30pm Pavilion 

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Hordle Parish Council: Serving the communities of Tiptoe, Hordle and Everton 

Contact Information 

Staff 

Clerk and RFO:- Susan Whitcher clerk@hordleparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Deputy Parish Clerk:- Chris Halling admin@hordleparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Cllr David Horne (Chair ) Tel 01425- 614998 david.horne@hordleparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Cllr Sue Brayley (Vice chair ) Tel 01425-611119 sue.brayley@hordleparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Cllr Roger Hockham Tel 01590 677376 admin@hordleparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Cllr Pam Hollister Tel 07889 673989 admin@hordleparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Cllr Valerie James Tel 01425-611638 admin@hordleparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Cllr Floss Morgan Tel 01425 291278 admin@hordleparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Cllr Pat Rendell Tel 01590 682741 pat.rendell@hordleparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Cllr Colleen Sambrook Tel 01425 610808admin@hordleparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Cllr Ivor Spreadbury Tel 01425 615605 ivor.spreadbury@hordleparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Cllr Marion Still Tel 07770 210890 marian.still@hordleparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Regular events 

Café: 

Every Saturday 9am –12noon. The Pavilion, Vaggs Lane 

Come and have a coffee and home made cake. Children and pets are welcome. 

The Parish Council meets on the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday of each month at 7.15 pre meeting public 

forum. Meeting starts at 7.30pm Hordle Pavilion. 

June 5th & 19th,July 3rd & 17th 

All Saints Church, Hordle 

Every Sunday: 9.15am Formal Service; Communion 2nd & 4th Sundays 

10.15am Informal service with children’s groups; Communion 3rd Sunday 

Tuesdays during term time: Little Angels: morning and afternoon sessions for mums, carers and 

pre school children in the church hall. 

Wednesdays Village Voices: 7.15PM IN Church Hall at St Andrew’s Tiptoe for everyone who likes 

to laugh & sing 

Fridays Coffee Pot: 8.30 during term time for parents & carers in the Upper room at Hordle 

Church Hall 

Please contact the Church Office on weekdays from 9.30am -12 noon for further details: 

TOP TO TOE CLASSES 

Exercises for seniors on Friday's at 10:30-11:30 at Hordle Pavilion Hall, to help improve 

balance, strengthen legs, and improve your confidence. Come and see if my classes are 

for you. First session free! 


Opening 

Times: 

Times: 

Mon– Fri 8.30am - 5pm 

Sat 

Mon– Fri 8.30am 

By appointment 

-5pm 

Sat By appointment 

, 

’ 

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NOTES FROM THE SOLENT CELLAR 

At the Solent Cellar, we love sharing our 

new wine discoveries from our travels. 

Our latest trip encompassed several 

appellations of the Loire Valley, ending our 

trip South East of Nantes in the heart of 

Muscadet country. 

Poiron Dabin Sauvignon Blanc, IGP 2017 - 

Initial vine cuttings came from the prestigious 

village of Sancerre, this wine 

represents amazing value. Delicate but ripe 

passionfruit notes on the nose as well as 

pear. It has a long citrus finish. 

There has been some resurgence going on 

in Muscadet over the recent years, and 

quality is definitely on the up! The younger 

generations are taking over the reins and 

introducing new ideas and techniques. 

Yields are being lowered and organic 

viticulture is becoming more common. The 

creation of a new Cru status for exceptional 

areas for Muscadet has been exciting for 

growers and this has resulted in the 

creation of more complex wines. Although 

only 2% of Muscadet's production accounts 

for 'Cru Communal' it has raised the profile 

of the region highlighting the importance of 

terroir. 

Living on the South Coast , we love pairing 

the wines we have to the amazing array of 

fresh, local produce. At this time of year 

the white wines from the Loire are perfect 

with fresh seafood such as Lymington Crab 

or Poole bay oysters. The asparagus season 

is also upon us, and there is nothing better 

than a plate of the beautiful spears freshly 

steamed and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc 

from the region. 

Poiron Dabin Muscadet Sur Lie Veille 

Vignes - A wine from 50 year old vines, this 

produces a classic 'Sur Lie' Muscadet with 

citrus and green apple notes and 

minerality. Pair to oysters! 

Poiron Dabin Sauvignon 'Fie Gris' 2017 - 

From one of their more obscure grape 

varieties which has a pinkish hue to the 

skin, this is fruity, slightly riper style with a 

touch of elderflower and ripe apple. The 

perfect match would be Asian food with a 

touch of spice, or fish baked with aromatic 

herbs. 

Poiron Dabin Chateau Thebaud 'Clos des 

Tabardieres' Sevre et Maine' 2012 - The 

top Cru communal wine where vineyards 

are on prime granite sites, this wine spends 

55 months on lees (minimum for this cru 

wine is 24). It has an amazing depth of 

flavour, ripe notes of apple, acacia honey 

and a stony minerality. Save this for a 

celebratory dish of brill or turbot. This wine 

can age for up to 20 years in the cellar! 

We visited on our 

Heather & Simon 

trip, Poiron Dabin a 

small producer. 

This family owned 

estate work to the Visit our shop on Saint Thomas Street 

Terra Vitis 

(opposite M&S) or our online shop for a 

production 

browse of our website 

method, which 

follow sustainable 

www.thesolentcellar.co.uk 

farming methods: 


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UNDER 

NEW OWNERSHIP 

DEBBIE & DUANE LEWIS Also of 

The New Forest Inn, Emery Down 

The Trusty Servant, Minstead 

The Mortimer Arms, Ower 

The Royal Oak, Hilltop, Beaulieu 

WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU 

TO TRY OUR FRESH HOMECOOKED FOOD AND MEET OUR 

FRIENDLY STAFF 

We have been working hard transforming this already 

beautiful 18th Century Coach House into a stunning 

country pub and restaurant. 

We are concentrating on providing friendly, 1st class 

service alongside freshly made on the premises, 

locally sourced dishes, with a slight twist on pub 

classics, ensuring the menu is appealing to discerning 

diners. 

Serving food ALL DAY– EVERY DAY, alongside the 

menu will be fresh daily specials also locally sourced. 

We are catering for the larger and smaller appetite 

and have a totally fresh menu for junior diners. With 

mouth-watering desserts, there is also the option of 

your own personalised cheese board from our 

premium cheese trolley. 

Our other pubs are already famous in The New Forest 

for their outstanding roast dinners and The Royal Oak 

will be the same. We have some lovely large tables 

for families and friends and some cosy tables for two! 

Whether you are popping in for a drink (check out 

our varied wine list, our real ales, ciders and lagers) 

or want an evening out dining, make sure you come 

and see us, meet the team and let us know what you 

think. Oh….and don’t forget to bring your four legged 

friend as we also welcome dogs! 

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Enjoy up to 10% back on your card each time you spend with us. 

Also collectable and redeemable at our other four pubs. Receive special offers only for Privilege Card Holders 

The Royal Oak, Christchurch Road, Lymington, SO41 0LA 

TEL: 01590 718104 info@theroyaloakdownton.com 


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