July/August 2015
In this issue... Local businesses Local News
- John Thornton’s Diary donated to War Museum - Turtle Bay Rocks Bournemouth - Scissors stylists win at Photographic Awards - Duran Duran to play Bournemouth
Prize Wordsearch - Win a bag of ecofriendly products from Green Life World
Regular Features - Dorset Wildlife Trust: The Magic of Butterflies - What’s On in Dorset - The Adventures of Nellie
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The Bournemouth Directory Series Queens Park Edition Edition 51
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Dear Queens Park & Talbot Woods, July already! The children will soon be off school and many of us we will taking our yearly holiday. It is always such an exciting time. We just hope the sun will shine and we can all get outdoors to enjoy the fresh air. Nellie did take us for a refreshing evening out, with a momentary ‘blip’, which you can read about on page 38. We are looking forward to our camping trip very soon! Whatever you have planned this summer we do hope you make the most of it, have some family time and generally get out and about. Whilst we have our attention on sun, sea and sand, let’s also help keep our local trades’ people busy! This month there are new advertisers inside as well as our loyal, regular trades people and businesses. If you know of a club or society in Queens Park or Talbot Woods that would like some free promotion then please let us know! The next quarterly issue is October and we would need the data before 18th September. All Christmas events can be published in this edition. With lots to read, people to call, advice to get, local information and a prize wordsearch to enter, we do hope The Queens Park & Talbot Woods Directory (part of The Bournemouth Directory Series) is useful to you. If there is anything else you would like to see inside, please let us know. The lucky winner of the bottle of champagne was Joyce McHath... Well done! Who will be the prize wordsearch winner this month? Here’s to three fantastic months. Best Wishes,
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Turtle Bay rocks Bournemouth on opening night Bournemouth was transported to the colourful Caribbean as the town’s latest major restaurant brand opened its doors to hundreds of invited guests for a vibrant launch party. Based in the new Citrus building on Madeira Road, the sun shone down on the restaurant where DJ’s and two live reggae bands performed to the crowds who were treated to rum cocktails and taster samples of the menu throughout the night. Inspired by authentic street food from across the Caribbean islands, jerk chicken wings, goat curry, spicy ribs and more impressed the guests. Attending the event, Sandra Sloane from Synergy Hairdressing is raving about its arrival to Bournemouth. She says: “We had an amazing night, what a venue! It is the talk of the salon and everyone in the area is buzzing about it. It’s such a fantastic addition to our restaurant scene and we will be using it regularly. Boy do they know how to throw a party!”
Hannah Parsons, creator of The Dorset Food blog, tweeted: ‘‘I felt like I was on holiday last night, thank you Turtle Bay for hosting such a great party.’’ Turtle Bay has invested £900,000 in the new 3,500 square-foot Bournemouth restaurant, which is now trading to the public with 120 covers and 60 new staff all recruited from the local area. Bournemouth is the restaurant brand’s 16th UK location. Turtle Bay founder Ajith Jayawickrema said: “Bournemouth has welcomed us with open arms and to hear the feedback so far is really exciting. All our tables were booked by 10am following the launch party so we think we’ve struck a chord with local people. We look forward to getting to know them all.” The restaurant will serve food and drinks from 11.30am seven days a week until 11pm on Sundays to Wednesdays, and midnight on Thursdays to Saturdays.
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What An Honour! The Imperial War Museum takes John Thorton’s Diary ‘War Story’ is the Imperial Wa r M u s e u m ’s ( I W M ) project to build a collection of material relating to the personal experiences of members of the British Armed Forces who have served in Afghanistan. This collection will be used in their research, publications and displays to tell the story both now and in the future. Since 1917, the generous donation of every kind of item by individual members of the public has enriched the IWM Collections. These donations have helped to illustrate and record all relevant aspects of modern war and of the individual’s experience of war and wartime life. The Thornton family were delighted to donate John’s original diary, which he kept whilst serving in Afghanistan during Op Herrick VII, for this collection. The diary was exactly the kind of personal war record that the museum is keen to take, a vivid portrayal of John’s life on the front-line. John’s diary will be added to the many collections of diaries, letters and memoirs which are regularly consulted by authors and academics and used in exhibitions, displays and educational activities within the IWM. It is a massive honour and a privilege for John’s diary to be kept safely at the IWM for time immemorial ensuring that his words will live on as a record for the Nation.
When John was home on leave during his tour of Afghanistan he showed his brother Ian his diary and Ian suggested that he should get it published when he came home. John’s response was that ‘no-one would be interested!’ Helmand: Diaries of Front-Line Soldiers’ (which includes JT’s diary) is available direct from the JTYAF at £9.99 plus £3 postage and packing. £5 from every purchase will be donated to the charity. For larger orders please phone Pete on 07792 121645. Over 11,000 copies have been sold world wide within seven months of it’s release. John can no longer stand shoulder to shoulder with his brother and fellow Royal Marines whose diaries came together in this ‘vivid portrait of life on the front-line.’
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The Magic of Butterflies Butterflies are one of the most idolised insects in Britain. Their beautiful colourings add to the landscape and bring a smile to those who catch sight of them. The ideal habitat of a butterfly is dependent on the time of year and the species. Some species thrive in lowland forests, whilst others prefer wetlands, mountains or grasslands. Not all butterflies live in one single habitat, however. Despite the decline of butterflies in the last few decades, Dorset remains a stronghold, with summer the best time to enjoy the colour of the forty-odd resident species around the county. Britain’s most widespread blue butterfly, the Common Blue, is visible all summer long, breeding twice a summer in the South. Dorset’s rich landscape of grasslands, heaths and meadows is ideal for supporting this easily recognisable butterfly. The large majority of butterflies only survive for two to four weeks, but those who survive through winter - monarch butterflies and mourning cloaks - can live up to 9 months. This means they have to pass on their genes quickly. Butterflies identify a suitable mate by the markings on their wings; each species has a unique marking. Certain species also have specific flight patterns, which they use
in courtship. Both the male and female will assess the performance of their potential mate and will judge whether or not they are a suitable companion. Butterflies taste with their feet and only consume liquids. Their diets generally consist of nectar and mud puddles, which contain important nutrients. This summer, some of the best Dorset Wildlife Trust reserves to see butterflies are: Fontmell Down nature reserve, Powerstock Common, Portland quarries nature reserves, Haydon Hill and Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve. Find out more at: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves By Judy Godsell Common Blue Butterfly
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Feeling guilty about leaving your cat at home? The excitement of going on holiday can often be accompanied with pangs of guilt and worry for cat owners who are wondering what to do with the family feline while they’re away? Of course, there’s always a local cattery, but your cat may not do so well in such an environment and some cat owners have even remarked that their cats “don’t seem quite the same” after staying at a cattery. It stands to reason that being moved away from the familiar environment of the home can be upsetting for any cat. If you have a family member or friend that can pop in and look after your cat on a regular basis then that’s a great option. But it can be very time consuming for them to drive over to your house a couple of times a day, clean the bowls, dish out the food and then maybe having to clean out a litter tray. You would also probably like your cat to be given lots of cuddles and affection, so they would need to find time for that too. Luckily for cat owners living in the Bournemouth area
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The Great Pacific Rubbish Patch There is a floating island of plastic rubbish, twice the size of Texas, caught in a current gyro between USA and Hawaii. The area is filled with plastic but doesn’t show up on satellite. While predicted in the mid 80s it was discovered in 1999 by Charles J Moore who sailed into it by mistake as he was returning from a yacht race. This problem is not unique to the Pacific. There are a few oceanic garbage patches throughout the world, including one on our doorstep in the North Atlantic. In a recent National Geographic article it was estimated that worldwide there are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the ocean. Of that mass, 269,000 tons float on the surface, while some 4 billion plastic microfibers per square kilometre litter the deep sea.
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CONSUMER CHAMPION Credit Cards By James Walker, www.resolver.co.uk One piece of consumer credit that you are overwhelmingly likely to have in your life is a credit card. But are you managing it properly, and are you getting the best from any credit cards you have?
Tempting introductory teaser interest rates Interest rates on some cards can seem low at first – but check the small print and you could find that the interest rate goes up dramatically after a certain period.
I’ve put together a few thoughts on how best to approach using a credit card – as well as a little bit about what to do when things go wrong.
Credit card protection If you use your credit card to buy goods or services worth more than £100 and up to £30,000, you’re covered by ‘section 75’ of the Consumer Credit Act. This could be anything from a weekend break in a hotel to a new car.
Do you need a credit card? The short answer to this is ‘probably’. There are plenty of occasions when you’ll find a credit card extremely useful. If you’re staying at a hotel or renting a car, for instance, they often ‘block out’ part of your credit card as a virtual deposit in case of damage or non-payment. Other useful aspects of a credit card include extra protection from fraud or refund policies, and sometimes freebie extras such as cashback rewards. What are the downsides? You need to be disciplined. If you don’t meet repayments interest can start to quickly add up, especially on higher-rate cards. Ideally, you need to make sure you pay off the entire balance every month. Credit checks You’ll undergo a credit assessment when you apply for a card. What’s more, any late-payment charges will affect your credit rating, which will make it harder for you to get credit in other ways – including a mortgage. Never use a credit card to take out cash. You’ll almost always be charged a fee to withdraw cash via an ATM using your credit card – as much as £5 a time – as well as interest on the money you withdraw.
What it means is that if there’s an issue with the items you’ve purchased, the credit card company has equal responsibility with the seller. This is particularly useful if the company you’ve bought something from goes bust, as you might be able to claim a refund form your credit card provider. If you’ve a problem with goods or services, it’s best to try and resolve this with the retailer in the first instance – and you can do this by raising a case free via resolver.co.uk Reclaiming unfair credit card charges You might be able to claim charges that you consider to be unfair, even if they’re because of missed or late payments – especially if you’re dealing with lots of debt. According to the Governments’ Money Advice Service: “The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has now taken over from the OFT as regulator for the consumer credit industry. However, if you are in financial hardship and have incurred charges – or were previously in debt and incurred regular charges at the higher rates – you may still be able to reclaim some or even all of them.”
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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Directories Camper Van A huge advantage of having a campervan is the ease of just deciding to “go out” whatever the time of day, or night, and get some space, relax and enjoy our wonderful English countryside. The weather has been so much better recently and we have had some beautiful evenings, so what better excuse than to put milk in the fridge, coffee in the cupboard and let Nellie take us for a drive! We did exactly that last week. Hayden had gone to scouts, leaving Stephen and I some time on our own for a couple of hours. We all live such busy lives and I just needed a walk to clear away the hustle and bustle of the day. Holt Heath is owned by the National Trust and belongs to the Kingston Lacy Estate. Situated 4 miles north east of Wimborne Minster, it is quite a magnificent expanse of dry and wet heathland, bog and ancient woodland with views all the way to the Isle of Wight.
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A contented Nellie at Holt Heath
It was a gorgeous evening as we parked a very contented Nellie in a small parking bay. Stephen and I went for a slow, leisurely walk along the ‘path’. Livestock have actually been reintroduced to this 400 hectares of heathland. Their grazing is helping to reduce the shrubs and also control the coarser grasses which allows rare plants and species to thrive and flourish. While we were there we saw cattle, ‘wild’ horses and ponies….as well as several cyclists. There is a circular route with the largest walk being 6 miles long and taking up to 3 hours. Oh what a shame, we only had 2 hours before we had to pick Hayden up…or was that a good excuse? The smaller route is just 3 miles long. It is also possible, as Stephen and I can attest, to take an even shorter route if you are not feeling quite so energetic. I really must be getting old! To be honest on a good day, picnic and a
29 bottle of water in hand, this would be a perfect spot to get away from it all and really enjoy the peace and quiet while observing nature at its best. Ironically once we were back in Nellie doing just that, enjoying the serene ambience with a cuppa from the whistling kettle, a driver came along and parked right in front of us with thumping music blasting out of the car! I couldn’t believe it. I waited a while thinking whoever it was wouldn’t stay long. All my hopes of a tranquil couple of hours were fearfully fading away. It was obvious after ten minutes that this person was staying right there. I got out of the van and carefully approached the car. We do live in a democracy, so I did hold back what I really wanted to say (us English are very good at that!), and quietly asked if the music could be turned down, as we could only hear the rather loud beating drums. Don’t you just love it. The lady was very good and the music was turned down. A short while later the car drove off. Phew! Nellie, who had gotten rather tense with all of this,
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breathed a sigh of relief. My serenity was back and I was once again able to take in the silence and calmness that I was seeking. It must be all the fishing I did with Dad when I was younger. All those blissful lazy days with nothing to worry about, no cares in the world and surrounded by chirpy singing birds, butterflies, family picnics, the gentle plop of the float landing in the water. Those were the days! Back to present times. This area of heathland really is gorgeous. If you are looking for tranquillity and nature, not too far off the beaten track, then I highly recommend you take a drive and witness the countryside in its glory. If you are looking for a disco, this is not the place to be … or maybe it is, if a car parks in front of you! Where will Nellie go next…?
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What’s On in Dorset - July/August 2015 17th-19th July
Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival Tolpuddle, nr Dorchester Line up includes Billy Bragg,The Beat,Seth Lakeman,Curtis Eller’s American Circus, The Hurriers,Neck,Naomi Bedford and more www.tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk
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Fun Dog Show 10:00 to 16:00 Norden Farm, Corfe Castle 11 fun dog classes,Face Painting and Balloon Modelling,Cake and Jam Stall Raffle, Tombola and lots of things to do poundpuppy.info Local Vocals Outdoor Choir 14:00 to 15:00 Durlston Castle, Durlston Country Park Enjoy spectacular sea views from the amphitheatre at Durlston Castle and listen to this fantastic choir. www.durlston.co.uk
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Much Ado about Nothing – The Pantaloons 19:00 Highcliffe Castle, Highcliffe The Pantaloons are a young, vibrant theatre company whose style draws from a wide variety of popular theatre traditions from commedia dell’arte and clowning to stand-up comedy and silent movies. www.highcliffecastle.co.uk Super Summer Dinosaur Hunt 9:30 to 17:00 The Dinosaur Museum, Dorchester
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Swanage Regatta & Carnival, Swanage Don’t miss out on the South’s Premier Carnival, now recognised as one of the UK’s largest charitible events! www.swanagecarnival.com
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Kids Family Fun Festival Lower Gardens, Bournemouth Come and join in this summer with Bournemouth’s Family Fun Festival. Fun for children and parents from 10am in the Lower Gardens. bournemouth.co.uk
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Meet Spongebob Squarepants! 10:00 to 18:00 Adventure Wonderland Merritown Lane, Hurn, Christchurch A big Wonderland favourite, he will be appearing at various intervals throughout the day! www.adventurewonderland.co.uk
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Mudeford Arts Festival 11:00-18.00 (Sunday finishes at 4) Mudeford Quay Green, Christchurch Come and see the Art Exhibition with the best of local Artists’ and Young Artists’ work on display. There’s over sixty Art and Craft and Refreshment Stalls with the finest crafts created by local artisans. www.mudefordartsfestival.net Great Dorset Chilli Festival 10:00 to 17:00 (2 Days) St Giles Park, Wimborne St Giles A great day out for chilli enthusiasts, food lovers and families. www.greatdorsetchillifestival.co.uk
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Thai Summer Fair Kings Park, Boscombe Visitors can witness a display of Classical Thai dancing and musical performances, Muay Thai (Thai boxing), Fruits carving, traditional Thai massage and activities for children. On offer from the fair’s various stalls will be Thai toys, crafts, clothes and luxurious hand woven Thai silk. www.tasteofthai.co.uk
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The Purbeck Rally 10:00 to 17:00 Worgret Road, Wareham A yearly, 3 day steam & vintage show www.purbeckrally.co.uk
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Swanage Classic Triathlon starts 5.30am Sandpit Field, Swanage The event is known for the stunning views from the bike course. A mix of steady climbs
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Bournemouth Air Festival Bournemouth Seafront Considered to be one of the best tourism events in the country. Come and enjoy the amazing displays and fabulous atmosphere. bournemouthair.co.uk
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Purbeck Valley Folk Festival Purbeck Valley Farm, Harman’s Cross Purbeck Valley Folk Festival is a small festival set on a farm on the beautiful Jurassic Coastline. We’re a festival that’s loved by everyone because there’s loads for kids to do, loads for parents and loads for the old folkies! www.purbeckvalleyfolkfestival.co.uk
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The latest Nissan Qashqai, which went on sale in January 2014, is available in four time-honoured grades: Visia, Acenta, Acenta Premium and Tekna. The model tested here comes in flagship Tekna trim. But we’ll come to that in a bit. Firstly, here’s some background.
the bonnet to deliver a first-rate drive. Motoring through a six-speed manual transmission, the 1.2litre engine packs a punch, offering sharper acceleration and greater flexibility than the first generation Qashqai’s 1.6-litre unit.
The second generation, family oriented car is now longer, lower and wider, giving it a more imposing stance while maintaining a raised driving position. The vehicle under review is front-wheel drive, the set-up which Nissan says will account for most sales, but all-wheel drive is available too.
Despite its modest size, the engine’s low weight and more fuel-efficient operation also mean it’s cleaner and more economical than the model it replaces. The 1.2 engine emits just 129g/km of CO₂ (15g/km less than the outgoing 1.6-litre petrol unit), and has an average fuel consumption figure of 50.4mpg.
The Qashqai's exterior looks modern and there’s a better quality feel to the cabin - perfect for many years of hardcore family use. The range-topping Tekna model features an array of technologies that highlight the Japanese motor manufacturer’s lead in the crossover market.
Being a family car, you’d expect safety to be a priority for the Qashqai – and you’d be right. The Nissan features a host of innovative safety features which helped it confidently pass all Euro NCAP's tests to record the maximum five-star rating.
But hang on, what is a crossover vehicle? Well, it’s a motor built on a car platform, combining characters of a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with elements from an estate or a hatchback. The crossover mixes SUV design cues such as tall interior packaging, lofty seating, high centre of gravity and elevated ground-clearance with car-like handling and good fuel economy.
Engineered to offer the best possible levels of protection for children, the fresh Qashqai particularly shone in the Child Occupant tests. Based on readings from the dummies used in tests, the Qashqai scored maximum points for its protection of an 18-month old infant. On that basis alone, I’m sold on the car – but then I do have an 18 month old and two other small children to take to school. I can definitely see the appeal – and so, it seems, do other parents.
Anyway, back to the Tekna trim Qashqai under review. The Nissan benefits from darkness piercing Bi-LED headlamps and it excels when it comes to kit. The car comes equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, part-leather seats, a large glass roof, heated seats, and front and rear parking sensors. There’s also a seven-inch touchscreen display, DAB digital radio, and smartphone connectivity. The Qashqai is available with a petrol or diesel engine; the review car came with turbocharged petrol power. But it turns out that the Nissan doesn’t need anything huge under
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