New Milton Advertiser 13th Nov 2020

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Garden grows opening season for lockdown

Before the government an- nounced the second shutdown, Exbury Gardens had already decided to extend its season throughout November due to visitor demand. The site was one of the first attractions in the area to reopen following the first lockdown, and saw a boost in admission numbers over the summer and in the recent autumn months. Tickets must be booked on- line, with visitors given an ar- rival time. Opening hours are 10am-4pm, with last entry at 2.30pm. Takeaway snacks and refreshments will be available. Visit www.exbury.co.uk Furzey Gardens in Minstead will also be opening to pre- booked visitors, under group number rules, from 10am- 4pm at weekends through the lockdown, including takeaway refreshments at its café. Adam Dodd, Furzey Gardens manager, said: “Since we were able to reopen in June we have been blown away by the num- ber of visitors who have told us how important their visits to Furzey have been for their mental and physical health and wellbeing.” Visit www.furzey-gardens.org

Exbury expands into December for first time in its 101 years

BY LIZ HENDRIE

Three local pubs among 21 sold o by brewery The Avon Causeway Hotel is among those sold (Photo: Google)

EXBURY Gardens will remain open into December for the first time in its 101-year history to give people outdoor space during the lockdown. The 200-acre attraction, which is currently ablaze with seasonal colour, will possibly even operate until Christmas after the government ruled vis- itor gardens can continue to welcome the public. Robin Savill, head of oper- ations at Exbury, said: “Since lockdown was announced, we’ve had lots of requests from members of the public want- ing to know if we would remain open as they’ve been enjoying the gardens so much. “With government guidance clear, we’re pressing ahead and look forward to seeing visitors make the most of our social- ly distanced open space and woodland wonders.” Admission prices to the gardens will be slashed to RESIDENTS are being warned about a number of scams op- erating in the New Forest and across Hampshire. Local police say there has been a recent “significant in- crease” in attempted fraud in the New Milton area, with inci- dents involving offenders phon- ing elderly people and claiming to be from the constabulary. It usually involves victims be- ing told a person in custody has copies of their bank cards and ‘officers’ need their help with the investigation. “Please note your bank, the police or other organisations will never call you in this way, they will never ask you to move your money,” a police Facebook post said. “Never give out personal in- formation and, if in doubt, hang up and call 101 from a different phone.” People are also advised to call a friend or relative first to ensure they know they can dial out safely as fraudsters can stay on the line. Last Tuesday at around 9am an Everton resident reported a

THREE pubs around Ringwood and Christchurch have been sold by the Wadworth Brewery. The Fish Inn at Ringwood, High Corner Inn at Linwood, and the Avon Causeway Hotel near Hurn are among 21 pubs snapped up by the Liberation Group in the deal. Announcing the move on Tuesday morning, Wadworth did not reveal the price involved and assured employees in the managed sites that they will transfer to Liberation under their current contracts. Wadworth company chair Charles Bartholomew said: “I am in no doubt that these pubs will continue to thrive under their new ownership and re- main central to the local com- munities that they serve.” Jonathan Lawson, chief ex- ecutive of Liberation Group, said he was “delighted” with the move.

He added: “We have worked closely with Wadworth to ensure that the sites we’re bringing into the Liberation Group family are the best fit for us and that the transition is smooth and suc- cessful. “With the support of Caledo- nia, our ultimate shareholder, we look forward to maximising the opportunities we believe these sites present via a blend- ed approach to the offer and environment of these pubs de- livered by their great teams.” On its website Liberation Group states it owns more than 100 pubs, bars and inns with rooms, across south-west En- gland and the Channel Islands, employing over 900 people. It operates the Channel Is- land-based Liberation Brewing Co, Butcombe Brewing Co, in Wrington, Bristol, and a huge distribution and bottling plant in Bridgwater, Somerset.

Exbury Gardens is currently ablaze with autumn colour, as is Furzey Gardens (inset)

tiful at the moment, with our acer collection shedding vi- brant reds and our national col-

lection of Nyssa and Oxyden- drum aflame with oranges and yellows.”

£8 per adult and £3 for a child. Mr Savill continued: “The gardens are exceptionally beau-

Warning after rise in local scam calls

suspicious man who had asked to read their smart meter. They called their energy supplier who confirmed the man was not one of their workers. Another police post advised residents always to check ID when allowing people into their homes. The force is also providing county-wide guidance to the public to protect themselves from investment fraud follow- ing a spike in cases during the pandemic. Between September 2019 and September this year, Hamp- shire residents reported 396 of the offences – a 5% increase (377 reports) on the previous reporting year. There were losses of around £10.3m to local residents – up 24% from the previous year – and nearly a fifth (18%) of vic- tims were aged between 70 and 79. Those who think they have been a victim of investment fraud should report it to Action Fraud online at www.action fraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.

Police at Hurst Spit the morning after the search

New Forest pensioner who drowned o spit is named

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MORE than 500 Dorset resi- dents will take part in the open- ing of a key Covid-19 vaccine trial at the new research hub in the Royal Bournemouth Hospi- tal. Among 10,000 UK volunteers, they will help confirm the ef- fectiveness of a new vaccine developed by US biotechnol- ogy company Novavax, an- nounced University Hospitals Dorset, the new trust covering Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole. A MAN who drowned after a major search at Hurst Spit has been named as 87-year-old Sway resident Michael Rick- man. The opening of an inquest was told that on the evening of 4th November a fisherman “heard groaning in the water” and spotted what looked like a man, so alerted the coastguard. Coroner Jason Pegg said a search was launched, helped by

Local investigator Dr Pat- rick Moore said: “In Dorset, we are particularly looking for people in the most at risk Cov- id-19 groups. Those with stable, pre-existing health conditions, those over 65 years old and those from black or Asian eth- nic backgrounds. “Our county is playing a key part in the global search for a Covid-19 vaccine, and we’d like to thank the people of Dorset for coming together with the NHS to find a way out of this police and Royal Marines who had been training in the area, but had to be called off at mid- night. The body of Mr Rickman, a former heating engineer who lived in Pauls Lane, was recov- ered the following day, report- edly at Yarmouth, on the Isle of Wight. Investigating police found Mr Rickman’s car, which was un- locked and had the keys in the centre console, at the spit.

pandemic.” Those taking part in the study will either receive the No- vavax vaccine or a placebo (a saline injection), so that the im- mune response caused by the vaccine can be confirmed. The vaccine being tested cannot give volunteers the vi- rus and volunteers will not be exposed to deliberate infection. After immunisation, volunteers will be regularly monitored over the next 12 months. Visit www. nhs.uk/researchcontact Mr Pegg added: “[Police were told] Mr Rickman left his ad- dress the previous evening and had been vague about where he was going.” A post-mortem examina- tion determined his death was caused by shock and water im- mersion, as well as hyperten- sion and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A full inquest is due to take place in July 2021.

Man admits making 1,000 child sex images

A CHRISTCHURCH man with hundreds of indecent photo- graphs of children has been placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for five years. Andrew Ryland (33), of Drake Close, pleaded guilty to three counts of making the im- ages between February 2018 and April 2018, when he ap- peared at Poole Magistrates’ Court. The court heard how 120 of

the more than 1,000 images were category A – the most se- vere. Ryland also admitted one charge of possessing class A drug MDMA. The court issued a sexual harm prevention order, which prohibits Ryland from using any device capable of accessing material from the internet un- less he notifies police. He must also pay a £500 fine and costs of £255.

Hundreds set for Covid vaccine trial

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