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RINGWOOD CHAMBER NEWS 2006
Little Local Heroes
A small child slowly stepped on to the stage clutching her bear. The large man behind the podium
towered above her yet she dared to look up. He gently leaned forward to bestow the medal on her. She
softly lifted up 'Bertie Bear' to him. With a huge smile, the man placed the blue ribbon around the
bear's neck. After all, it was 'Bertie' who had kept her safe that day.
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes and finding good homes for them is all in a day's work for Susie
James, the inspiration that is Kingston Bears. Formerly in the Arcade, Market Place, the bears have
found a new residency at Heavenly Creations, 43 Christchurch Road.
Susie first began making bears when a friend was in hospital and she wanted to give them something
special. Twenty five years later and Susie is still making bears, each of them unique in their
design. All of Susie's bears are made with genuine German mohair which is in keeping with the
traditional style of manufacture and dressed in material from genuine antique textiles. More...
Iseard & Partners Join Chamber
Established in 1991, Iseard & Partners are embarking upon their 16th year as one of Ringwood and
Verwood's leading independent estate agents. Due to their continued success, the company has
expanded to include dedicated teams dealing with both Residential Letting & Property Management
and Land & New Homes.
With over 35 years of experience and a wealth of local knowledge they have a tailor made service to
suit all your property requirements. So whether you are selling, buying, letting or have a property
with development potential, then contact either their Ringwood office on 01425 483848 or Verwood on
01202 822536.
For a full list of their services and properties visit www.iseardandpartners.co.uk.
Furlong Reindeer Parade
Once again Santa and his reindeer will be descending on the Furlong, parking his sleigh just outside
Frampton's Mill while the traffic warden is busy elsewhere. The festivities start at 6.00pm and
continue around the town until 8.30pm when all the good little boys and girls will have discovered
that there really is a Mr. Claus.
Our favourites, Bournemouth Carnival Band will be disguising themselves once again as Spider-Men to
follow the Green Goblin and ensure he behaves on the night. With plenty of shops open for the night
there will be the annual Chamber Fancy Dress competition for the shopkeepers and the cunningly
clever Chamber Odd Man Out shop window competition. If you see any mobsters and their molls sneaking
about with suspicious violin cases, Italy and Italians is the theme for this Christmas Event of the
Year. The Italian Market, new for Ringwood, will also be holed up in the Market Place so this really
is an offer you dare not refuse!
For more information call Belinda Charlton on 01425 473813
Image courtesy of www.photosrule.com
The French Market Returns to Ringwood
Treat yourself to the wonderful flavours of France as Ringwood opens ‘la porte’ to a fabulous
French Market Saturday and Sunday November 18th & 19th from 8.30am to 6.00pm. This authentic
market will be bigger and better than any French Market that Ringwood has seen before, an ideal time
to buy Christmas presents with a continental flavour
The best of France will be available all day for two days in Ringwood’s Market Place and Furlong
Centre. Foods from the finest French producers, with wonderful gastronomic treats from all over
France.
Select from a choice of 50 kinds of different French cheeses, try the mouthwatering charcuterie,
confits and patés from Gascony, and the speciality French fish soup from the Lanquedoc. Smell the
aroma of the smoked ham from the Voges region, the sweetest honey from 'le pays de Bresse' and the
juiciest plumpest olives from Nice. There are really fresh vegetables the kind that smell and look
as good as they taste. Crunchy celery, sweet carrots, sun ripened tomatoes and fragrant garlic, and
of course, the typical French onions. Then there is the fresh bread and the patisserie.
Croissants, pain au chocolat, gateaux, freshly cooked crepes both sweet and savoury or the
speciality tartiflette, a classic dish from the Savoie. Amongst the 35 stalls are a selection of
scents soaps and fragrances, hand
crafted jewellery or chic French fashion accessories.
All the stall holders are really French so it is an excellent opportunity to browse, buy and sample
as well as practising your French. Come along and enjoy two days of pre Christmas delightful
indulgence with a strong French accent.
Belinda Charlton 01425 473813
 
Galleries Weekend
Bettles Gallery and Millers Antiques have again joined forces to present a Special Weekend with wine
and mince pies on Saturday and Sunday 25th and 26th November, from 11am until 4pm. Both retail
outlets are in Christchurch Road at numbers 82 and 86 respectively. On display will be an excellent
selection at both galleries.
Bettles Gallery will be featuring new work from several potters including Akiko Hirai, John Pollex
and Helen Rondell, to name but a few. Ceramic jewellers are well represented as also are a fine
selection of new paintings by Tony Scrivener, Geoff Bartlett and other notable artists. Millers
Antiques will be placing on display all their latest acquisitions including furniture and decorative
accessories. Theirs is a constantly changing stock and well worth a visit if you want good quality
antiques at good prices.
On the pricing side all Ringwood Chamber Members are welcome to bring along their Chamber Discount Card and both Bettles and Millers are offering 10%
discount, exclusively to members, only providing the mince pies have not all disappeared.
For more information either pop into their respective premises in Christchurch Road or call Bettles
on 01425 474010 or Millers on 01425 472062. Alternatively visit their web sites www.bettles.net or www.millers-antiques.co.uk
Wayne Robbins 01425 477619
Moving With The Times
Lets Accommodate now offer holiday and long term lets and sales on overseas properties.
Barbara Kennar, proprietor commented “It seemed to us to be a logical extension of the service we
provide to our clients for rental property locally. Whilst package holidays are very popular, more
and more people are booking their holidays 'a la carte' and wanting to find a holiday apartment or
villa to rent: others may be looking for a long term let, say for 3 to 6 months, prior to moving
abroad to work or retire.” More...
Barley B(oast)ing
How many farmers are able to boast that the barley they grow is used to brew the beer that is served
in their local pub? John Chappell from Bishops Court Farm in Shapwick, Dorset can claim just that as
his barley is used by Ringwood Brewery to brew their award-winning beers and they supply his local,
the Anchor at Shapwick. The barley that John grows is Maris Otter which has the perfect qualities
needed for brewing beer. Once the barley has been harvested, it is taken to Warminster Maltings
where it is converted into malt, then to Ringwood Brewery who use it to brew the beer and then it is
delivered to the Anchor at Shapwick. More...
A brand new award scheme was launched by the New Forest Business Partnership at this year’s New
Forest Show, to celebrate the achievements of business in the area.
The project was launched at the partnership’s networking event by the Hon Ralph Montagu whose
family owns the Beaulieu Estate, one of the most successful and well known New Forest businesses.
The award ceremony will take place in November and there will be one overall winner of the New
Forest Brilliance in Business Awards and winners of five individual categories. These will include
recognition of successful companies which show high levels of achievement within their core business
and in a number of specialist areas including investing in the workforce, enterprise and innovation,
entrepreneurship, contribution to the community and green policies. To download a copy of the award
leaflet, please
click here.
All applications are to be made online through the www.nfbp.org.uk website and entries close on the 13th October. For full
terms and conditions, see the link at the foot of the page on their web site.
High Speed Grants
If you do not yet have broadband did you know you can get £100 towards the cost of set up? This
initiative is aimed at first time broadband users who wish to progress from dial-up or are
connecting to the Internet for the first time. Quite simply apply for the grant, attend an advice
clinic and then post your proof of set up and Hampshire Broadband will send you £100 towards the
cost. More...
New Member of Staff
Ringwood Brewery have a new member of staff who joined the team in December last year. He is very
friendly and welcoming unlike some of his counterparts in the South West of England and so far has
not made a mess of the grounds. The Boar, cast in bronze, came from Cranborne Forge but is currently
nameless. Next time you trot past the brewery keep an eye out for him.
Ringwood Brewery, Tel: 01425 471177, Fax: 01425 480273, www.ringwoodbrewery.co.uk
Susie James 01425 471177
Business Crime Reduction
The New Forest Business Crime Reduction Partnership is holding four security awareness events at
locations across the New Forest.
Throughout the day, at each event, there will be continuous practical demonstrations and rolling
presentations where there will be a focus on the risks being faced by businesses in the New Forest
and what can be done to help protect their people, assets and reputations.
Topics addressed will include: Office / Industrial crime reduction - Night time economy crime
reduction - Retail crime reduction - Trading estate crime reduction - Business Watch initiatives -
Action against business crime
The event is sponsored by New Forest Community Operations Group and facilitated by the New Forest
branch of the Federation of Small Business. Entry is FREE of charge to all business located within
New Forest District Council and adjoining areas.
- Events will be held on:
- 9th June (The Crown Hotel, Lyndhurst)
- 23rd June (St Leonards Hotel, Ringwood)
- 26th June (La Vista Restaurant, Hythe)
- 28th June (Lymington Town Sailing Club)
To reserve your place, contact Paul French on Tel: 01425 638483.
Further details for this event can be seen by clicking here...
Belinda Charlton Presenting Bymed with the Winner's Cup
Corporate Battles in Ringwood
Ringwood Chamber of Trade and Commerce faced tough competition at the Annual Greyfriars Corporate
Quiz night on Wednesday 3rd May. Thirteen companies from Ringwood took part in what has become an
annual event and the bookies' favourites turned up with all guns blazing. The event passed off with
the familiar ribaldry and good humour among the teams and the competition helped sort the kings of
industry from the apprentices. More...
Continental Market of 100 Years Ago
The first Continental Market with traders in full national dress is to be held in Ringwood on March
19th and 20th 2006.
The market will be in the Market Place and Furlong for the Sunday and Monday to brighten the long
winter and herald the beginning of Spring. Some thirty traders from France, Germany, Spain, Italy,
Poland, Holland, Belgium and the UK will have stalls selling food and wine of their countries plus
pottery, flowers, clothes, gifts, table cloths and soaps
The event is being organised by the Ringwood Chamber of Trade and Commerce, and to assist traders in
the Market Place all the continental stalls will be facing the shops to prevent cutting off customer
access to the shops. More...
Fourteen in The Furlong
Elegant, yet understated, relaxing, effective and professional, Fourteen the new beauty therapy
salon in the Furlong in Ringwood is offering probably the widest range of beauty and health
treatments in the area. Sensitively administered by a team of highly qualified therapists, Fourteen
embraces all the disciplines associated with a luxury, quality Beauty Spa. The owner, Louise Morris
has lectured in beauty therapy for seven years. More...
Not To Be Missed
Big Little Theatre School, the south's most prestigious acting and musical theatre school, presents
the musical 'Children of Eden' at Layard Theatre, Canford School Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th
February 2006 at 7.30pm and Saturday 18th February 2006 at 2.30pm.
If there is one thing not to be missed this half term it's the spectacular and moving production of
the musical 'Children of Eden'. From Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin and the new American hit
musical Wicked) and John Caird (co-director of Les Miserables) 'Children of Eden' is freely based on
the first nine chapters of the book of Genesis with a joyous, inspirational and moving look at the
Creation, the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel and finally Noah and his family. The melodic,
energetic score is a mix of pop, folk, rock, gospel, Broadway and hugely powerful choral moments. It
is a show about parenting and the hardest part of love... letting go. More...
For more information contact Gail Pilling, Company Manager, 01425 480708/07790 891008
Big Little Theatre School aided Ringwood Chamber's fund raising at
Christmas with their excellent carol singing.
A Quarter of a Century in Ringwood
Specialists in every aspect of the exhibition stand and display industry, Roy John Design Ltd. has
been in business in Ringwood for over 27 years. Providing a variety of services to exhibitors and
retailers, they have recently moved back to their premises located almost opposite a well-known
local landmark, Ringwood Brewery.
Clients increasingly want a low cost means of display, not only for exhibition stands, but for road
shows, seminars, showrooms, supermarket promotions and so on. Pop-up display systems and banner
stands, as well as the traditional panel and pole system, together with folding counters and display
bases prove ideal. Suppliers are numerous, but there are few with over 30 years hands-on experience
in the exhibition industry. Roy John will design a system to suit individual needs, with drawings to
assist, for no additional charge. More...
For further information please contact: Roy John or Brenda Dyer, Roy John Design Ltd., 117
Christchurch Road, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3AQ. Telephone 01425 477644. Fax 01425 480254.
http://www.royjohndesign.co.uk
New Ambassadors
Members of Ringwood Chamber have been invited to a Breakfast Networking Meeting at The New
Ambassadors this Friday 10th February at the Inn on the Tin at Ferndown, 7:30am – 9:00am, cost
£7.00 for probably the best breakfast on the circuit and the opportunity to meet like minded people
and network. New Ambassadors do not have any limitations or membership fees, so feel free to bring
as many friends or colleagues as you wish. Foir more information contact Nigel Tucker on 01202
631317
Poole Networking
The Chamber of Trade and Commerce and interested parties have been invited by The College Foundation
connected to the Bournemouth and Poole College Foundation to attend a Business Network Club evening
on Thursday Jan 12th from 6.30pm - 8.30pm at the prestigious The Study Gallery, North Road, Poole.
Tickets are £18 each which includes wine and finger buffet. We have the opportunity of giving a 5
minute presentation and display marketing materials.
There are five slots available.
If you wish to attend and/or give a presentation contact Marion Davies on 01202 465509
Belinda Charlton 01425 473813
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