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A COLLECTION of 10 short rhyming stories, The Adven- tures of Bluebell Bunny was written during lockdown and is set within the local woods near Everton. The tales are aimed at both children and adults and were inspired by a mischievous real life rabbit, named Blue- bell, owned by Becky’s neigh- bours. The stories were created af- ter conversations about Blue- bell eating some of her owner’s pretty pink flowers, as well as events during lockdown such as the weekly Clap for Carers and the 75th anniversary of VE Day. The book also includes tales such as Bluebell and the sto- len flowers, a plane ride, a trip the fair, and even a witch. Becky said: “I have always enjoyed reading fairy stories AS autumn blows in, a cruise ship romance that starts in Christchurch in the 1980s might for some be just the light-read- ing ticket. The inspiration of the novel SWALK (sealed with a loving kiss) by Marion Joy came from a true life experience of working on a liner as a hairdresser from 1985-87. The 117-page paperback, published last month by AH Stockwell, tells the story of Jodie Hayes who leaves home in Dorset, via London and Amer- ica, to work on a ship in the Caribbean, travelling on the MS Spring Sun Jodie – vibrant, honest and with a love for life – meets Chief Petty Officer Kalvin Wheeler. He is the strong, silent type and soon a romance develops. Her experiences take her through the Panama Canal and up the west coast of North America to frozen Alaska, and include the extended family of friends and colleagues she makes on board.

disc cameras. “People that lived through the era of UK in the recession would know that jobs were few for the hairdressing trade as a single person self-employed. “At sea it was possible to not pay rent, bills, have a reasona- ble income, have a good time, see different places and save money for a rainy day. Passen- ger ships were cash and credit card payments then. “America, the west coast, Caribbean and Alaska had just started opening up. The ships buy comparison to today’s mega ships was smaller – 2,000 passengers.”

THE work of a New Forest artist who spent his forma- tive years living and working in a pigeon loft has been cel- ebrated in a brand new book. Rod Hague (73) is best known for

dition within the New Forest. The title of the book is inspired by Rod’s habit of pushing his personal bound- aries to new styles and using various mediums and tech-

niques to ach i eve his am- bi t ions , f r o m waterco- lours to oils, col- lage, pen and inks, e t c h - ings and m o n o - types. He has e x h i b - ited at the Royal A c a d e - my Sum- mer Ex- h i b i t i o n in Lon- don and t h r ough - out Hamp- s h i r e ,

his waterco- lour scenes that depict idyllic For- est cottages and derelict b u i l d i n g s , having been inspired to record them before they d i s a p p e a r forever. He also spent hours paint- ing famous waggon re- storer John Pickett. Launched on Monday, Rod Hague – Con- trasts was written by Sonia Aar-

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Author Marion said: “The stories are based on what it was like to be at sea, away from fam- ily, friends with the only com- munication by mail. The most technological devises were walkmans, record players, and Marion added: “I am confi- dent that as a travel romance it will be enjoyed by all romanti- cally inclined readers and sea- farers around the world, and perhaps be a timeless classic.” Priced at £11.99 SWALK is available at Bookends in Christchurch, Gulliver’s book- shop in Wimborne, and on ma- jor online bookselling sites. ISBN 978-0-7223-4919-9 the adventures of bluebell bunny by becky bishop

short stories – and lockdown gave me the perfect opportu- nity to do so. “During lockdown I discov- ered some lovely woods in Everton and it is these which are the setting for the stories, and the stories are accompa- nied by photos I have of the woods.” The Adventures of Bluebell Bunny is Becky’s sixth book having previously published two poetry books about the first and second world wars, At the Going Down of the Sun and Lest We Forget. She has also penned poet- ry book Seasons I’d Change, World War 2 soldiers’ letters in With All My Love Melvin, and a Strictly Come Danc- ing-themed poetry book Se- quins and Sparkles. The Adventures of Bluebell Bunny is available on Amazon.

ons-Green and showcases Rod’s diverse talents devel- oped over 50 years. It traces Rod’s creative de- velopment and inspirations through some of his life expe- riences, which began when he was born in his grandparents’ house in 1947 in Sandleheath where he now lives. The pigeon loft was at the back of his parents’ bunga- low where he was brought up and became Rod’s home and studio when there was not enough room for him and his elder brother after his sister came along. In the 1960s it became a hub of artistic ex- perimentation. Rod’s grandparents owned the brickyard, and brick-mak- ing was a long-standing tra- dition in the family which could be traced back to the late 18th century – also a tra-

Dorset and Wiltshire, with his work shown in galleries in London, Devon and Som- erset, and much of it now in private collections. The book features a tribute by friend and fellow artist Mi- chael Emmett, a foreword by designer and animator Barry Matthews-Keel and contri- butions from fellow artists Dr Camilla Nock and Fran Don- ovan. Michael, who is a studio potter, added: “For me, he represents a natural ability, an honesty, and is completely unsullied by trends or fashion – a rare artist indeed.” Rod Hague – Contrasts (ISBN 978 0 957273658), priced at £12, will be avail- able direct from the publish- er millersford.co.uk via email millersford60@gmail.com or www.rodhagueartist.co.uk

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and stories about woodland animals and have for some time wanted to write my own

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Hythe and Waterside Rotary

SCHOOLCHILDREN have re- ceived free dictionaries thanks to a project run by Hythe and Waterside Rotary. The Dictionary4life scheme, which aims to given children a better life through reading, is- sued 200 of the reference books to local pupils.

A Rotary spokesperson said: “By encouraging the intelligent and self-guided use of dictionar- ies, learners become more inde- pendent. Pupils are encouraged to use dictionaries efficiently to explore spellings, meanings, abbreviations, definitions and understanding.”

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Among those to benefit were youngsters at Hythe Pri mary School

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