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In this issue, we cover stories about the New Forest Volunteer Fair that has support from a TV wildlife presenter, the first apprentices join the New Forest Rangers and results of last years Photo Competition of Autumnal views of the local area. Our Education News section has news about the brand new TV Studio at Totton College recently opened by the Mayor of Southampton. Have you got any Education News? If you're a School, College or University we provide the opportunity to print your press releases for free – we really like hearing about inspirational ways you teach local children life skills and encourage learning. Do get in touch using [email protected]

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The 4K high definition, multi-camera studio is set to transform film production at the College benefitting students from a variety of courses who can now film their work to an industry quality standard.

Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, Councillor McEwing said a few words to congratulate the students and staff. Music students then gave a performance, covering The Killers, My Brightside as media students filmed for the first time using the new kit.

Steve Launay, Creative Media Teacher, commented: “It is fantastic to see the studio up and running, the staff and students really pulled together to make the launch date so to see it set-up in all of its glory its very rewarding.

The equipment is top of the range so students are going to be able to push creative and technical boundaries. This really opens up doors for the College as we now look to expand our media offer to include broadcast journalism and develop our film production units.”

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A special antiques and collectables valuation event will be taking place soon in your area. The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations to the public on Thursday 2nd February, 10am to 2pm, at New Milton Memorial Centre, Whitefield Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6DE (free car parking subject to availability). There will be experts providing valuations on the following types of collectables: Coins (including British & World, sovereigns, Krugerrands, Royal Mint commemoratives & proof sets), stamps, banknotes, medals & militaria, antiques, clocks, watches, jewellery, gold, silver, pre-1900 documents/books & maps, cigarette-cards, postcards, pre-1960 sporting programmes & tickets, pens, vintage toys, vintage comics, scientific instruments, swords, bayonets & antique firearms. No appointment is necessary at this event, simply turn up with your items and the valuers will be happy to see you. Members of the public will have the option, if they wish, to consign their goods to auction (subject to terms & conditions). Cash purchase offers are also available. Valuations will be provided free of charge, with no obligation. High quality illustrated catalogues from previous auctions will be given away on a complimentary basis in order for the public to get a better idea of the services available. These valuation days have proven to be very popular in the past, and we have conducted hundreds of them across the UK. Some of the best items we have auctioned were brought to us at these events, such as two pieces of Russian 17th century enamelled silverware, a bowl and a lidded pot, which we later sold on behalf of the owners for over £75,000. One of the most interesting items we have sold recently was a fragment of pennant flag believed to have been carried by the army of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth. This was featured on television, and in newspapers nationwide. Sold for £2800 as a speculative item, the feeling was strong overall that the story behind the flag is true. It was nice to handle a topical item such as this. (Coins of Richard III do very well also!)

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The winners have been chosen in a competition to find the most popular autumn photos of the New Forest. The National Park Authority’s Seasonal Snaps photo contest received 350 entries that were viewed 30,000 times and attracted over 7,000 votes. Entrants hoped to win prizes for their pictures while inspiring others to treasure autumn in the New Forest. Photos of a babbling brook, golden Forest foliage and a stag among mist were among the winning images. Photographers submitted their autumnal photos of the New Forest on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and four winners were chosen by a public vote on the National Park Authority’s Facebook page. A fifth prize winner was chosen by a judging panel. The winners are: 1st: Hannah Burrows 2nd: Matthew Pinner 3rd: Craig Hobbs 4th: Yvonne Holloway Judges’ Pick – Steve Elson

Public fall for autumnal Forest photos Barry Rickman, New Forest National Park Authority member, said: ‘The winning photos wonderfully convey the beauty of autumn in the New Forest and show why it is so important to safeguard this special area. Autumn is a lovely time to explore the National Park with your camera, so it is heartening to see that so many people have taken the opportunity. Congratulations to all the winners!' Each of the five winners received one of several prizes, kindly donated by businesses: • Spa day for two at SenSpa, Careys Manor,

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Two Apprentice Rangers have been employed in the New Forest as part of a scheme to protect, preserve and enhance its landscape, wildlife and heritage. Promoting awareness, understanding and enjoyment of the Forest and its surrounding areas, the apprentices will spend 13 months learning about and caring for this cherished landscape. The apprenticeships are joint-funded by the New Forest Association and the Our Past, Our Future landscape partnership scheme, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and led by the New Forest National Park Authority and 10 key partners. Over the course of four years, the New Forest National Park Authority is working together with the Forestry Commission, National Trust, Hampshire County Council and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust to offer two Environmental Conservation apprenticeships per year. New apprentices Katherine Argyrou, 21, and Joe Ison, 18, began their inductions and initial training at the New Forest National Park Authority, before undertaking placements with each of the organisations ranger teams, and are currently with the National Trust.Through these placements, they will receive training in all aspects of their role, including public engagement, natural history and practical conservation work to help manage, protect and promote the Forest’s landscape and wildlife. The apprenticeships will also provide the trainees with land management qualifications, including chainsaw training and first aid, with courses provided by Kingston Maurwood College, Dorchester. New Forest National Park Authority Lead Ranger Gillie Molland said: ‘We are very excited to be able to offer this opportunity to those wishing to start a career in countryside management. With fewer seasonal positions available now than when most of us started our careers, it is difficult to get on the first step of the ladder and gain the all-important experience necessary for securing future jobs. ‘This is a unique opportunity to not only learn what makes the New Forest special and how it is cared for, but also to gain experience of working with five New Forest Ranger teams and be supported by the wealth of knowledge from the New Forest Association.’ John Ward, Chairman of the New Forest Association, said: ‘For several years we have been supporting initiatives to increase understanding of the New Forest by young people. We are now very pleased to sponsor these apprenticeships, and wish Joe and Katherine well as they learn new skills for a future in countryside management within the unique environment of the New Forest.’

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Apprentice Ranger Joe Ison said: ‘There’s so much to learn about this amazing landscape and its wildlife. We’re excited to be learning such a range of skills from experts in different fields and to be gaining professional qualifications to help our futures.’

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Taking care to cross this road we keep on the right hand side on the footpath for just 200 metres before turning right beside the Chilworth Arms, down Manor Road, past the Chilworth Playing Fields and then following the road round to the left as it becomes Chilworth Drove.

Once across the motorway bridge we are spoilt for choice of direction, with three options, our route is the sharpest left along the fence line beside the M27 (photo 4). If you can blank off the traffic noise this path is very pleasant for a long while until it drops down into rain washed gullies where there has been a lot of tree removal and coppicing. This has made the underfoot status challenging but not dangerous – and we need to persevere with this route for over a mile, by keeping the fence line always on our right hand.

The path joins a field on the right with a stream and woods to the left, which eventually meet a footpath finger post that aims us right over a gate and up through the next three fields, where cattle often graze.

The field can be surprisingly muddy despite being on the side of a hill, the left hand fence line probably being the firmest terrain! As we climb the fields Rownhams Services are just visible through the trees, but we are not going through them.

After conquering the muddy climb we mount the final stile, turn right and begin our return along Rownhams Lane to the car, which involves a 1 kilometre walk and a pleasant downhill stride to the car.

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no pub or coffee bar to recharge afterwards, at Rownhams Wood, which can be found halfway between Rownhams and North Baddesley on the Rownhams Lane. As the road swings round a long bend (on the left coming from Rownhams), there is a substantial parking area which is always popular with the local walkers.

The start of this 4.5 mile walk is very easy, but latterly underfoot conditions can make the route seem a little longer.

Once out of the car we head down into Rownhams Wood (photo 1) along a wide trail that gradually reduces into a smaller path and then climbs gently

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This month’s Walk:Circle around Rownhams by Malcolm Price

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After a 2-2 draw in the league with Wantage on Saturday, the Stags hosted Horndean in the 3rd round of the Hampshire Senior Cup last night. The game got off to a lively start as both Ben Cooper and Nathaniel Sherborne saw their close range attempts saved by Price. The Stags early pressure soon told as they took the lead with 14 minutes on the clock. Mike Gosney swept a low left footed cross towards Nick WATTS who buried his low shot into the bottom left hand corner of the goal

Horndean responded well and forced Totton keeper Charlie Searle into 2 good saves from Connor Duffin and Sam Smart respectively, however, The Stags doubled their lead just after the half hour mark, when Jack VALLIS headed home a corner from the right hand side. The visitors again attempted to reply immediately, but Sam Hockey was the latest 'Deans' player to be thwarted by Searle.

Just before the break, Totton extended their lead through all time top goalscorer GOSNEY, who picked up the ball around 20 yards from goal and fired in effortlessly beyond Price. HT 3-0

This was certainly a game of 2 halves as

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Horndean looked to come out and have a right go at Totton, who until the 51st minute looked in control of the tie. Sam SMART pulled one back with a low curling shot into the far corner, beyond Searle.

The visitors looked to be growing in confidence and were able to restrict The Stags to a degree, before pulling a second goal back to ensure sure a nail biting finish. With just 7 minutes left, TAMBLING reduced the visitors arrears to 1 goal, finishing off a decent move at the back post. However, although Horndean piled pressure on Totton in the final few minutes, it ultimately wasn't enough to take the tie to penalties and it was The Stags who advanced to the Quarter Finals of the Hampshire Senior Cup. FT 3-2

Louis Langdown will have been happy to oversee his first cup win at AFC Totton and hopefully it can be used as a platform for Louis and the boys to bring something back from Saturday's trip to Bideford, the longest trip of the season for The Stags.

Stags Lineup: Searle, York, Oliver, Williams, Vallis, Roberts***, Watts**, Hunt, Sherborne*, Cooper, Gosney.

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