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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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Virtual ceremony held for ‘fantastic winners’ of national park awards

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BY CHRIS MARCH

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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A COUNCIL worker was sub- jected to a tirade of racial abuse by a pensioner at the civic offic - es in Christchurch. The incident took place on Tuesday 29th September, but police have revealed details only this week as they released a CCTV image of a man they want to find in connection with it. At 3.30pm that day the sus- pect knocked loudly on the glass doors of the BCP Council office building in Bridge Street to attract the attention of a male member of staff. The doors are currently locked due to pandemic meas- ures, with the council operating

pointment system, the elderly man targeted him with racial abuse before also handing out a leaflet and leaving. PC Mark Mills said: “The vic- tim was left shaken and upset by this incident and we are very keen to identify this man so we can complete our investiga- tions. “I would ask anyone who rec- ognises him, especially from the clothing he is wearing, to please contact Dorset Police.” Those with information should contact officers on 101, quoting crime reference num- ber 55200146701, or call Crime- stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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