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Tibbit headbutted Mr Bent- ley, the prosecutor said, which prompted door supervisor El- liott Smith to intervene and order Tibbit to leave. However, the defendant did not and ended up holding an empty pint glass in the bar area where he became “abusive and aggressive” to Mr Hart. “Gavin Hart was working be- hind the bar and told him to put the glass down and leave,” Mr Devlin said. “But he became more aggressive and threaten- ing, and said he would give Mr Hart the glass, but then threw it.” The prosecutor told the court Tibbit had a number of convictions, the most recent being a drug-driving charge in September. Older, expired convictions included battery offences. Tibbit, of Sway Road, ad- mitted at an earlier hearing charges of unlawful wound- ing on a certain basis and as- sault occasioning actual bodily harm. Defending, Chris Gaiger conceded they were “serious offences” and his client “act- ed recklessly” on the night in question, although he stressed it was out of character for Tib- bit. In an interview with proba- tion, Tibbit said his behaviour

amounted to him “being an arse”, Mr Gaiger revealed, add- ing: “It’s probably the best way of describing how he was that evening.” Mr Gaiger sought to per- suade Judge Rowland against sending down Tibbit, who suffers with ADHD and de- pression, explaining the de- fendant’s partner gave birth to their first child in April. Becoming a father had given Tibbit purpose in his life and a will to address his problems. His mother and partner were also supportive, his previous offending was some time ago, and there was a “real prospect” of rehabilitation. Mr Gaiger urged Judge Rowland to “show compassion”. Judge Rowland sentenced Tibbit to a year in jail, adding that Mr Hart was “fortunate not to lose an eye” in the at- tack. TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular “warm, welcoming and tirelessly optimistic” member of Lymington Triathlon Club who died following a cycling ac- cident. Neil Carden (64), a father of two and an avid runner and cyclist, passed away at South- ampton General Hospital on Sunday 11th October – four days after coming off his bicycle during a group ride in Wood- lands Road, Ashurst. Neil’s widow Clare told the A&T of his enthusiasm for life and the love of his very close- knit family. “He was a good listener, he was warm, welcoming and tire- lessly optimistic. He was always cheerful,” she said.

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A NEW father who scarred a barman’s face by drunkenly hurling a pint glass at him from close range has been jailed for 12 months. Elliot Tibbit threw the glass at Gavin Hart, who was work- ing behind the bar at The Old Mill Pub in Holbury one night in August last year, Southamp- ton Crown Court heard. Mr Hart was rushed to hos- pital, prosecutor Tim Devlin said, where he received stitch- es to a cut above his eyebrow, which caused scarring. The victim told the court the visible injuries had affected him doing his other job as an Apple technician. Tibbit (29), from Penning- ton, was out that night cele- brating as a friend had also just become a new father, the court heard, and he had consumed a large amount of alcohol. The trouble flared after Tib- bit approached Luke Bentley in the garden area and asked to use his vaping tool but was refused, Mr Devlin said.

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REDUNDANCIES are likely at the New Forest’s five district council-run leisure centres af- ter it emerged that a number of classes and exercise groups have been unable to restart in a Covid-safe way. The facilities at New Milton, Lymington, Ringwood, Totton and Applemore all reopened to the public in early August with enhanced cleaning, hand

sanitiser stations and one-way systems. To maintain social distanc- ing, class sizes were reduced and markers placed on the floor to enable customers to spread out. Gym equipment was also moved, screens installed and bookings spread out over 15-minute intervals. However, Cllr Mark Steel, the cabinet member for health

and wellbeing, admitted that despite a successful reopen- ing, the authority still faced many challenges in the coming months. In an address to NFDC’s rul- ing cabinet, Cllr Steel said: “We have not been able to return all activities, and we will not be able to for the foreseeable fu- ture, and this has required us to review our staffing resources in some areas.” Speaking to the A&T on Monday, Cllr Steel added: “Al- though we were able to open all five centres in early August, and resume our swim academy in September, unfortunately we have not been able to restart all the activities that previously took place in the centres. “We do not have the addition-

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“If he was still with us, he would be encouraging everyone to get on with their lives and enjoy themselves as much as they can, not to wait, and to get on with cycling, running and doing things they enjoy. “He would want people to carry on taking risks if that is what gives them pleasure, as that was exactly what he did.” Neil was cycling with four fel- low members at the time of his accident around 11am on 7th October. He had been with the Lymington Triathlon Club for more than four years and was its running coordinator. Clare praised the riders for how they cared for her husband as he was taken to hospital. He was placed on life support but

did not regain consciousness. Neil and Clare had been mar- ried for 39 years and together for 48. Rarely apart, the couple often rode together and en- joyed many cycling holidays. “He was a very enthusiastic runner – he loved running. He loved cycling and he was a re- luctant swimmer,” Clare said. “He’s done triathlons. He did the Salty Dog in Bournemouth and the Mumbles Triathlon in Swansea last summer.” Neil also completed the Southampton Half-Marathon and had been training for the Southampton Marathon, which was cancelled due to the pan- demic. Lymington Triathlon Club

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services Silma Ramsaywack, was involved in talks with the youngsters as she had a good relationship with them. Unconvinced a night-time closure was the solution, Cllr Dean Samber warned this “would only move the problem somewhere else in the town”. Cllr Alan O’Sullivan argued the situation was not helped by some of the government’s reg- ulations which he felt could be very confusing for youngsters. “When they’re in school their whole year group is together, but when they’re out of school they have to be in a group of six,” he said. Cllr David Hawkins argued the skate park’s users were old enough to know their responsi- bilities. He said: “We as adults try to follow the regulations, and the youngsters using the skate park should also follow them. “We’ve got to be a bit sterner than that, I’m afraid.” It was ultimately agreed that the council would continue to engage with youngsters and re- view the situation with police after three weeks before decid- ing on any further action. Cllr Blunden concluded: “Our youth officer and town coun - cillors will try to educate the children and youth of the ram- ifications of not abiding by the rules. “We will make it clear that if there is no improvement we will have no alternative but to take further action.” manager,

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POLICE have suggested the closure of New Milton’s pop- ular skate park at night amid reports a “minority” of young- sters have flouted Covid-19 re - strictions by gathering in large numbers. Members of the town coun- cil’s amenities committee dis- cussed fencing off the facility on the recreation ground, off Whitefield Road, after local safer neighbourhood Sgt Kat Smith reported a group of 60-70 youngsters were spotted there last weekend. The breach of the govern- ment’s Rule of Six legislation to reduce the spread of the virus led to Sgt Smith’s suggestion the skate park should be closed during the hours of darkness. Some committee members felt the night-time closure would have to be enacted, while others argued the skate park’s users needed to be educated instead.

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Leisure centre jobs Continued from front page The councillors’ conclusion was that the “vast majority” of youngsters were behaving re- sponsibly. Cllr Blunden added Covid marshals were expected to pa - trol the recreation ground as well as areas including Station Road, but were not expected to be introduced until around mid-November. “Closing the skate park from dusk till dawn is a reasonable request, but I have to point out that operationally it would be difficult and costly,” he said. “We would need to erect [temporary] fencing and a gate which would have to be locked at the end of the day and un- locked at the start.” Town clerk Graham Flexman al space required to make these activities viable under Cov- id-secure requirements. “This has had the greatest impact on group exercise class - es and reductions in the hours staff are required to work, and therefore is likely to result in some redundancies. “This is not a situation we would wish to find ourselves in, as our staff are at the heart of what we do at the centres. We are currently consulting with them, and unions, on this staff- ing review and expect to know the outcome by the end of Oc- tober.” Cllr Steel said most clubs which could be accommodated within the new Covid-secure re- quirements have now re-start- ed. He added that a six-for-£60 offer was also being made avail- able for new and previous mem- bers. chair Antonia Cox told the A&T members were devastated by Neil’s death, and he would be greatly missed. “We cannot believe he is no longer here to bound along at the front of our run group or to share that all-important coffee and chat after training,” Anto- nia said. “All of us at Lymington Tri- athlon Club will miss himdread- fully as a witty, bright, kind friend, as a talented, supportive and committed LTC member and running captain, and as the other half of the lovely, caring couple that he and Clare made together.” Neil was also an enthusiastic dinghy and keelboat sailor for THIEVES stole a till and cash in an overnight raid on a small family-run fruit and vegetable store in Lymington town cen- tre. A door was damaged when entry was forced to Roots & Fruits in Angel Courtyard, off High Street, during last Wednesday night. The stolen till was later found dumped nearby. It was the second time the store has been targeted within a year, with the last break-in having taken place in Novem- ber 2019. Neil Carden tributes Continued from front page

told the meeting that caging the facility and manning its closure was expected to cost around £1,500 per month. Although describing a poten- tial closure of the facility as a “tragedy”, Cllr Steve Davies felt there was little choice but to follow the police advice as the law was being broken. His view was supported by fellow ward councillor Valya Schooling and Cllr Robert Mur - row. Referring to the costs of the fencing and staffing, Cllr Clarke argued there should be further discussions with the skate park’s users to try to avoid it. Cllr Madeleine Craze asked whether the council’s youth

Sgt Smith said current leg- islation made it difficult for of - ficers to enforce the matter as they could not issue fines to people aged under 18 who failed to comply with the regulations. Monday’s virtual amenities meeting heard chair Cllr Geof- frey Blunden had visited the site with Cllr Steve Clarke and spoken to users as well as par- ents.

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through these very difficult times.” He went on to praise the “brilliant” health and leisure centre staff, adding: “They are working hard to provide a safe place for our customers to ex - ercise. They have adapted very well to their new way of work- ing.” ber of companies, including as manufacturing director of Wilt- shire-based hi-fi manufacturer Naim Audio. He was also managing di- rector of Parker Bath in New Milton, a firm which produced bathing aids, and he served a stint on Arnewood School’s board of governors. Neil is survived by Clare and their son and daughter. His fu- neral will take place at Hinton Park Woodland Burial Ground on Friday 30th October. The family requests no flow - ers, but instead for donations to be made towards redecorating the family room at Southamp- ton General Hospital’s neurolo- gy department via www.justgiv ing.com/fundraising/neilcarden By Thursday, 105 supporters had helped collect £3,615 – far exceeding an initial target of £250. through its metal gate with an angle grinder. Police subsequently arrest- ed two men, a 20-year-old from Ringwood and a 26-year-old from Christchurch, on sus- picion of burglary and con- spiring to commit burglary in connection with the Everton incident. They have each been bailed pending further enquiries. A force spokesperson told the A&T the incidents at Roots & Fruits and Everton Post Office & Stores were not currently be - ing linked. Last Wednesday’s offences came after raiders had broken into Jambo’s Raw Pet Foods in Earley Court, off Lymington High Street, during the night of Saturday 10th October. Nothing was stolen, but the store’s damaged door and locks reportedly cost £450 to replace. Anyone with information should contact Hampshire of- ficers on 101, quoting crime reference number 44200400152 for the Roots & Fruits raid or 44200394787 for the Jambo’s raid. Crimestoppers can also be called on 0800 555 111.

The cabinet meeting heard that the Swim Academy lessons restarted on 21st September, and due to “very high demand” there was currently a waiting list for classes. Cllr Steel said: “I want to thank our customers for their patience and support in work- ing with us to provide a service

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A staff member told the A&T: “We have worked tireless - ly through lockdown and this happens. Really don’t know if we can continue when this keeps happening.” Branding the raiders “scum”, Roots & Fruits posted pictures on Facebook of the damage caused to a door when they forced their way inside. At around 8pm on the same night Everton Post Office & Stores in West Lane was tar- geted in an attempted bur- glary when, according to the business, offenders tried to cut

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Two years’ ban for drink-driver A FORDINGBRIDGE man who drove without a licence or insurance while nearly twice the legal alcohol limit has been given a two-year ban. At Southampton Magis- trates’ Court, Simon Bell (39), of Riverdale Close, pleaded guilty to the offenc- es, which occurred on 4th July. He also admitted failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver. Magistrates also ordered Bell to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work and pay costs of £180. TWO pigs were hurt in separate accidents on New Forest roads last week, the verderers have reported. The first was a hit-and- run close to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu at around 10pm last Thurs- day evening. Agister Robert Maton attended to assess the Saddleback sow which was injured on the B3056. Two days later on Satur- day 17th October a strong store pig was hurt by a motor vehicle on the B3079 at Wittenford at around 3.30pm. CANNABIS and drug equipment were uncovered when police raided a New Forest home last Friday morning. Officers swooped on the address in Osborne Road, Totton, around 10.45am to execute a warrant as part of a crackdown on the supply of controlled substances in the area. They seized a small amount of the class B drug, along with some other equip- ment. However, no arrests were made as investigations continued. Pigs injured on the roads Drugs found in police raid

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THE contributions of local peo- ple to life in the New Forest Na- tional Park have been hailed in an annual awards ceremony. Now in its eighth year, the joint CLA and national park authority accolades recognise those whose efforts have helped sustain the district’s environ- ment and rural economy. Winners are usually honoured at the New Forest and Hamp- shire County Show, but follow- ing its cancellation they were announced during a virtual NPA meeting last Thursday. NPA chief executive Alison Barnes said: “These fantastic winners are essential in build- ing the strong team needed to keep the New Forest special, particularly in light of the chal- lenges of the pandemic and of the climate and nature emer- gencies. “Never has there been a more important time to recognise them; they give us hope for the future.” The prize for Young Com- moner/Farmer went to Peter Fogarty, who is employed on the Cadland Estate with tractor work, fencing and cattle. A regular helper on drifts, branding and rounding up po- nies, he was praised for his keenness to get involved and

Winners (from left) Adie Callaghan, Peter Fogarty and Kathy Sirl

help for commoners old and new. Peter also recently saved the life of a man involved in a car accident outside his house. De- spite being born hard of hear- ing, he has never let this disa- bility get in the way. The New Forest Hamper Company took the Best Sup- porter of Local Produce gong after receiving many nomina- tions from customers and local food producers/suppliers. It launched in December 2017 and owner Adie Callaghan and husband Jason Plevey have since seen local suppliers surge from eight to over 35, with around a third being fellow New Forest Marque members. For the second year running Kathy Sirl, owner of the Na- ked Pantry in New Milton, was named Sustainability Champi- on.

Since launching the business in 2017, she has sold a range of food, skin care and household products designed to help re- duce the amount of single-use plastic used in the national park. More recently she opened Na- ked Quench, a zero-waste cof- fee shop, in adjoining premises. Judges described her approach to business as way above and beyond normal sustainability practices, with her communi- ty outreach and inspiration to businesses. “To win sustainability cham- pion for the second year running is really special,” Kathy said. “I’d like to thank everyone who has stepped in to help us – particularly during lockdown, and to the New Forest Marque members who work with us to support the community.” The Young Environmental

Last Forest pony drifts of the year THE New Forest pony drifts will continue at Amberwood and Turf Hill today (Friday). The final round-ups of the season are due to take place at Holmsley on Sunday and then in the Picket Post/Bratley area on Tuesday. For their own safe- ty, members of the public are urged to avoid these areas. Champion accolade honour- ing those under 25 who help protect the national park was presented to 12-year-old Daisy Scott from Keyhaven, who was nominated by Milford Conser- vation Volunteers. Daisy is aiming to become a fully-trained and qualified bird ringer, licensed with the Brit- ish Trust for Ornithology. She has ringed more than 350 birds since last year, including war- blers, sparrowhawks and night- jars. She said: “I’ve always had a keen interest in birds and mam- mals, and this led me to become a BTO trainee bird ringer. “I’d like to thank Graham Giddens, who has 30 years of ringing experience, for all his help and guidance.” The video of the awards can be viewed at www.youtube. com/newforestnpa

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sary Covid-secure measures are in place. Events are being re- viewed on a case-by-case basis. Halloween trick-or-treating on 31st October is being dis- couraged by HCC, and families are urged to celebrate within their own households. However, New Forest Dis- trict Council advised that if families do go tick-or-treating, they must wear a face covering, knock on doors instead of ring- ing doorbells, and call “trick-or- treat” from two metres away. Children should be accompa- nied by an adult and only go to the houses of people they know, it added, and sweets should not be handed out by anyone self-isolating or with Covid-19 symptoms. HCC is also advising strong- ly against large events to mark Bonfire Night, with people en - couraged to watch firework displays virtually wherever pos- sible. It is hoped Remembrance events can go ahead safely, with authorities working closely to- gether and public attendance

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COUNCILS are warning that large gatherings should not take place as people prepare to mark Halloween, Bonfire Night and Remembrance Sunday. Hampshire County Council is urging people to stick to the rules to help limit the spread of Covid-19 which is accelerating both nationally and locally. HCC’s director of public health, Simon Bryant, said that with local infection rates rising sharply, it is “vitally important” the public continue to observe social distancing, practice good hand hygiene and wear masks. “Under the Rule of Six, gath- erings of more than six people indoors and outdoors are also prohibited,” he said. “Following government guid- ance is our best chance of lim- 19 Fir Avenue, New Milton • Double glaze your whole house RINGWOOD councillors have cancelled the town’s popular annual Christmas spectacular event due to the coronavirus pandemic. Members admitted the deci- sion would cause “great regret” to many but said the prospect of large crowds gathering was “un- acceptable”. They had already significant - ly reduced the event from its normal format, which included a market, fun fair and talent show, in a bid to go on with the show which was slated for 29th November. Deputy mayor Cllr Philip Day said: “I know that this will come as huge disappointment to the local community who may struggle to understand the de- cision to cancel the market in particular. “But the majority view of my councillor colleagues who were

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Court heard the pair struggled in his car during affair row

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A POLICE officer on trial for murdering his lover of 10 years sobbed uncontrollably as he told a jury of the moment he killed her as they struggled in his car during a row over his “perfect life”. Giving evidence at Salisbury Crown Court, defendant Timo - thy Brehmer, from Hordle, said Claire Parry had bombarded him with angry text messages for days before they met in the car park of the Horns Inn, West Parley, on 9th May this year. The trial has heard how he and Mrs Parry (41), a mother of two married to a police of - ficer, had branded him a “man whore” after discovering from a former girlfriend that he was a “womaniser”. Brehmer (41), of Woodcock Lane, whose wife Martha is a CID detective, said in the wit - ness box that before the meet - ing he was “feeling desperate”. But he could not confess to the affair, saying: “I’m a cow - ard.” Instead he planned to kill himself as he felt “desperate, low, sad”. He said Mrs Parry was “be - ing really nasty, kind of ranting via text messages” after seeing pictures of his family on social media. The jury has heard that Mrs Parry’s husband had told her he A LORRY driver has denied causing the death of an 89-year- old pedestrian in a collision in New Milton town centre early this year. Gary Horbury (57), of Fern - dale Road in the town, pleaded not guilty to causing Margaret Fraser’s death by driving a DAF CF heavy goods vehicle without due care and attention in Sta - tion Road on 20th January. As reported in the A&T, Mrs Fraser was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident which involved a crane-equipped Travis Perkins lorry. An inquest later heard that the grandmother, who lived in Waverley Road, had suffered multiple injuries. The collision took place around 1pm as she was cross - ing the road near Boots. Police closed the scene for about sev - en hours while they carried out investigations.

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was leaving her because he sus - pected she was seeing Brehmer. But the defendant said he did not know that when they met. Describing what happened at the car park, he said Mrs Parry had got in his vehicle and de - manded his phone before going through messages between him and his wife. He said: “She was just so an - gry. She was jealous of my ‘per - fect life’, as she called it” Some of the messages said: “I love you,” Brehmer told the court, adding: “Because I do love my wife, Martha. She’s in - nocent in all this in a million dif - ferent ways.” Brehmer, who has pleaded guilty to manslaughter but denies murder, later revealed his wife has not spoken to him “since the day this incident happened”. The defendant said Mrs Par - ry sent a message from his

phone to his wife saying: “I am cheating on you” after which he asked her to get out of the car, but she refused. During the struggle to get her out he had “accidentally” fallen on top of her. He went on. “My left arm was round the top of her chest, across her collar - bone, but it must have slipped up.” Weeping, he said that he had rolled out and walked off, leav - ing Mrs Parry hanging out of the car. He said: “I didn’t check on her, I didn’t try to help her. I didn’t know she needed help.” Mrs Parry had a bone broken in her neck after it was “com - pressed” and died of a brain in - jury the next day. Asked if he had intended to kill her, Brehmer said: “Accord - ing to the charge sheet, I’m a murderer and that’s why I’m here today. “I didn’t intend to hurt her in ASSURANCES of Covid-secure measures failed to dissuade New Milton councillors from refusing permission for Coles funfair to set up in the town. The attraction had want - ed to use Fawcett’s Field from Monday 19th October to operate for two weekends, but amenities committee chair - man Cllr Geoffrey Blunden said this would not be appro - priate. Presenting the application to the committee’s virtual meeting on Monday, town clerk Graham Flexman said Coles had told how it had offered a “Covid-compliant” funfair since July. This had received a large amount of support during the past three months, the opera - tor said. But Cllr Blunden said: “Hav - ing cancelled car boot sales

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