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The Christchurch Directory Edition 131
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Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd
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Copy deadline for the December 2017 edition: 13th November 2017
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Dear Christchurch, Bargates, Fairmile, Iford, Burton, Mudeford, Somerford, Stanpit, Friars Cliff & Purewell! I do love November and Bonfire Night. It is as special today as it was when I was young. The family fun atmosphere, the burgers, hotdogs and burning wood smells in the air. The cold, wrapped-up darkness with bright lights suddenly appearing all over the night sky. Oh yes! I do hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Please keep the pets safe though. Nellie, the Dorset Directories Campervan, has been very excited this month after purchasing a new friend at “Rockley Park”. What an adventure that has been. Do have a read. Your little Directory is full of useful local information as well as good local trades people who just love to help you. Stephen and I really appreciated you calling them when you need their services. We have been promoting local businesses for over ten years now and are still as passionate as ever to keep the local community thriving. The winner of the October prize wordsearch was Wendy Acock. Very well done to you! Who will be the lucky winner this month? If you would like a copy of Nellie’s little book which is full of fun puzzles and stories, please give me a call! It could be a great Christmas stocking filler. Wishing you an exciting month of November! Best Wishes,
Debbie & Stephen Corney
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and mobile alarm units. Each alarm unit is supplied with a small discreet pendant which can be worn on a neck cord or a wrist strap. By pressing the pendant a call is activated. The pendant has a range of up to 50 metres to cover the parameters of the house and garden. The service also provides a full range of Telecare equipment tailored to support the needs of the individual. This includes smoke & flood detectors, wander alerts, medication reminders, epilepsy sensors and other items designed to keep people safe and maintain their independence. For more information about this service please visit our website www.bournemouth. gov.uk/careline or contact the Bournemouth Careline team on 01202 452795. Bournemouth Careline is regulated by the Telecare Services Association (TSA).
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Community News
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The mudder of all challenges for Christchurch Care Assistant Care South’s Queensmead care home in Christchurch is celebrating the achievements of one of its Care Assistant’s Conner Frecknall, who recently completed a gruelling Tough Mudder challenge to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society. Conner took part in the Tough Mudder event near Horsham, West Sussex, completing the muddrenched five mile course and 13 obstacles in an impressive two hours. Passionate about dementia care, Conner is a Dementia Friend and Dignity Champion with the Alzheimer’s Society and raised over £600 with his challenge. Conner said: “I really enjoyed taking part in Tough Mudder. It was very hard, but I loved every minute of it, although I’m now covered in bruises! I wanted to raise as much money as I could for the Alzheimer’s Society to help people and their families affected by dementia and to fund research into a much-needed cure. I’m already looking into my next challenge.”
Emma Cotton, Home Manager at Care South’s Queensmead care home, added: “We are all so proud of Conner. The residents and staff here at Queensmead were supporting him every step of the way. Everyone at the home loved hearing about his Tough Mudder exploits.
“Conner has a real interest in dementia, he is always looking at resources to help to further his learning and knowledge of the condition, which in turn helps our residents and colleagues here at Queensmead.”
Connor Frecknall after completing the Tough Mudder challenge
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Wildlife News
Talking about Wildlife...
Wildlife Adoptions Red Squirrels and seahorses are in need of help, so this autumn, treat yourself or a loved one to a special wildlife gift with a Dorset Wildlife Trust wildlife adoption.
This time of year, the red squirrel can be seen scurrying around the woodland floor collecting nuts for winter and jumping between trees on Brownsea Island, in Poole Harbour, Dorset. The popular red squirrel, a native species, has been in decline for many years, but Brownsea Island, owned by the National Trust, is proud to give a home to a population of 200 of these enchanting creatures. The island is one of the few safe havens for the reds in the South West. They can be seen by visitors for most of the year but are particularly active during the autumn as they prepare for winter. It’s the perfect time of year to make a daytrip to the beautiful nature reserve, managed by Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) on Brownsea Island. By adopting a red squirrel for just £20, DWT can help ensure that the habitat which is so important for their survival on the island is maintained and managed for many years to come.
Marine Protected Areas in our waters. We also need to continue to educate, inspire and engage people about the value of Dorset’s fabulous marine environment. This is all done through our marine conservation work, which is part of the Marine Conservation Fund. Adopting a seahorse will allow us to continue this work. Adopting either a seahorse or a red squirrel this autumn for £20 each, will not only make a unique and wonderful gift for yourself or a loved one, but will contributing to conservation work in Dorset. Each pack comes with an adoption certificate, soft toy, pin badge and information about the species. Buy online at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org. uk/wildadoptions or ring 01305 264620 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm). By Sally Welbourn Red Squirrel making eye contact
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Meanwhile, on the Dorset coast, lives a less visible but just as unique and enchanting species, the seahorse. The seahorse is the subject of much conservation concern as a result of its declining habitat. DWT is working to get protection and wise management established for more of Dorset’s seas through the creation of
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Ballard students have returned from a unique volunteering experience in Kenya Students from Ballard School in New Milton dedicated one month of their holidays to help Kenyans living in severe poverty As part of a Camps International expedition, Deborah Hurdle Head of English and Nick Hall Head of Science at Ballard School, supervised an African expedition for 10 of the school’s pupils. As a result of two years of intense fundraising efforts, such as washing cars, bakes sales, and sponsored silences, the institution was able to raise the sum needed to make the trip to Kenya. During their expedition, the students provided resources and constructed facilities to help alleviate the struggles faced by Kenyans who live in severe poverty. The expedition covered a 4-week timeframe. The first 12 days of the journey were spent in the Safari of Tsavo East and consisted of activities designed to improve the locals’ living and learning conditions. Among their day-to-day activities, the students experienced deworming goats, building a new classroom for a local secondary school and working on elephant deterrents to help protect the farmers’ crops from the devastation of migrating elephants. Moving forward on their expedition, the group stopped in Muhaka to act as benefactors for a family of 10. The central activity within this camp was the construction and decoration of a house to host the family. Mr Hall and Mrs Hurdle worked alongside pupils to complete the build, paint the house and lay the floors. After the construction was finalized, the rest of the funds were attributed to buying mattresses and bedding, clothing, shoes, pans, paraffin lamps and food.
Ballard School’s Kenyan adventure approached an end in Shimoni where the team completed a PADI qualification (Professional Association of Diving Instructors). The students and their two supervisors took a 4 days diving course and successfully passed the final exam which provided them with the desired qualification. Deborah Hurdle, Head of English, said: “It was an amazing month of working tirelessly in basic conditions and intense heat but we did not lose our optimism and sense of humour at any point. Besides the strenuous work, we enjoyed epic football matches, card games, campfires and an awful lot of laughter. The great work ethic of the students and their determination to go the extra mile impressed the local project leaders and offered a Kenyan family the chance of a better life. Mr Hall and I couldn’t be prouder of the fantastic achievements of our students.” Ballard School is a non-selective coeducational independent school that provides an all-round bespoke education for children between 2 and 16 years old. Located in New Milton, Hampshire, right on the edge of the New Forest, Ballard prides itself on being a ‘family school’. For more information about the Ballard School, please visit: www.ballardschool.co.uk
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Julian Fellowes to be guest reader at Julia’s House Carols by Candlelight Actor and writer Julian Fellowes of Downton Abbey fame will be among the guest readers at this year’s Julia’s House Carols by Candlelight at Wimborne Minster on Wednesday, 6th December. Tickets are on sale now and there has already been a lot of interest from people wanting to book following previous sell-out dates. The event, now a firm favourite in the Dorset Christmas calendar, is well known for lively mix of celebrity readers, music – this year there will be performances by the Funky Little Choir and Lockyer’s Middle School Choir from Corfe Mullen – plus traditional carols There are usually one or two surprises in store for those attending. Last year, Julia’s House Ambassador and AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe and his son popped in to support the event. Doors open at 6.15pm for a 7pm start. Following the candlelit concert guests will be invited to stay on and
enjoy mulled wine and mince pies. Tickets cost £15 for adults and £5 for under-12s. They are available online at Juliashouse.org/carols17 or by calling the fundraising office on 01202 644220. Carols by Candlelight will be raising funds to support families with lifelimited children across Dorset and Wiltshire. Julia’s House, which this year opened a children’s hospice in Wiltshire, is also hosting a second Carols by Candlelight at St John’s Church, Devizes, the previous night (Tues 5th). For further information about the Wiltshire concert please call 01380 562525. Below: Julian Fellows
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Friends of the Red House Museum & Gardens Weds 8th November 2pm Dr Henry Goodall will be giving a talk on “Lepe and Mulberry Harbours” at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. £2.50/£4.50 Friends/visitors, to include refreshments. The talk may be held on the 2nd floor accessible only by stairs. 01202 482860 to book. Weds 22nd November 2pm “Do you really call that progress, Mr Marples?” Professor Colin Divall will be speaking about the politics of railway closures around Bournemouth under Beeching at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. £2.50/£4.50 Friends/visitors, to include refreshments. The talk may be held on the 2nd floor accessible only by stairs. 01202 482860 to book.
Weds 13th December 2pm Jonathan Clark will be giving a presentation on “The Flying Boats of Poole 1940” at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. £2.50/£4.50 Friends/visitors, to include refreshments. The talk may be held on the 2nd floor accessible only by stairs. 01202 482860 to book.
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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Directories Camper Van Nellie, our aging, playful campervan has a new friend! Age is a funny thing isn’t it. We all grow older yet we do not necessarily feel any different. Of course times change and we have to try and keep up where we can, and as nellie knows we get various aches and pains, but fundamentally we stay young at heart. Well Nellie likes to think so. Hayden’s grandparents live all the way up in Hull and Nellie was getting concerned about this. Grandma does not want to move from the house she has lived in for 53 years (who can blame her) and Hayden is settled in school, air cadets, surf life-saving etc etc here in the South. So how do we solve this ‘problem’ of moving times for the best of everyone? There is not an easy answer and what maybe good for one family may not work out for another. Here’s what Nellie did... She got Grandma and Grandad to buy a wonderful caravan on “Rockley Park”! Nellie had taken
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us a few times to have a look around the site, so when Grandad suggested that the house was getting a bit too much for them, but Grandma did not want to sell or move, this seemed like a great solution - and it is! They can visit whenever they want, they have their own space with now a wonderful view of the sea, a beach with a cafe, the owner’s club, swimming pools and a gym. Not that we have used the latter yet... But what more can you want? There is a fishing lake for Dad, water sports facilities for Hayden, entertainment in the evenings, restaurants, fish and chips, pizzas that can be delivered to your door, a mini market and even crazy golf, archery and climbing. The yearly ground rent is quite sizable, but if we rent out the caravan for several weeks of the year we can hopefully cover some of those costs. Nellie had it all figured out. After the purchase Nellie took
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Stephen, myself and Hayden to try it out. Well, it had to be done didn’t it! Stephen bought a 3 man blow up canoe from an advert on Facebook and off we set. We really do love it. The van is one row back from the front with a wonderful little balcony which is perfect for that cup of coffee, and a biscuit in Grandma’s case, whether the sun is shining or not. Which is just as well in November! A lazy morning was had by all and then we had the ‘bright idea’ to take the canoe out. That is where the fun started. I was all geared up in a life jacket and rather unflattering wet suit. How come Hayden looks so the part in his wet suit and I look something like a beached whale? Nellie found that funny too... But then she would. I would like to see her in one! Anyway off we trotted. It all seemed fine, leisurely, peaceful and just what we needed. Then, I saw the water - in the boat! “There is water coming in.” I voiced. “Don’t be silly Mum, it is just the splashing of the paddles.” was the rather unperturbed response from Hayden. “There is water coming in!” I expressed more loudly, “There is water coming in!” I repeated even louder. After the fourth, rather
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agitated attempt I was finally believed! There were now at least three inches of water indeed IN the boat. Stephen and Hayden paddled like billy-o and we just made it to the shore before sinking entirely. I must have looked like an injured whale now, desperately trying to get out of a rubber boat almost totally submerged under the water. Stephen looked at me, “Oh yes, about that bung at the back...” He declared with an apologetic, appealing grin. It was all pretty funny really and I am sure the people on the beach found it rather amusing, to say the least. Maybe we should take some of those water sports lessons before embarking on anything more adventurous. The rest of the day was spent calming down and reading in the van. “The Retreat” we call it and it certainly is that. Grandma and Grandad have now been to stay too and have absolutely loved it. “I could live here.” Grandma smiled. Grandad smiled too. Maybe, Nellie has found that perfect solution for us, to a problem we did not think we could find. Good old Nellie! Whatever will she do next? By Debbie Corney
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What’s On at Regent Centre
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Music of Byrds Hendrix Joplin etc. From producers of Simon & Garfunkel Story Sat 11 Nov 10.30am & 2pm
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SWING UNLIMITED BIG BAND We’ll Meet Again For Remembrance
Fri 24 Nov 7.30pm: for Prama & Christchurch Lions Sat 25 Nov2.30pm: for Guide Dogs & Dorset Children’s Foundation Sat 25 Nov 7.30pm: for Christchurch Rotary £15 Conc: £12.50 Child £6.50 Family of 4: £35 per show
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Join in the festive fun, meet Santa at his home in the North Pole. Fantastic Family show full of singalong Songs. Every child gets a present from Santa! Sun 26 Nov 8pm & Mon 27 – Wed 29 2.30pm & 7.30pm & Thur 30 11am & 2.30pm (Cert TBA)
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ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS Lee Memphis King
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Royal Ballet: THE NUTCRACKER (12A)
Met Opera NY: EXTERMINATING ANGEL
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On Your Plot Feeling Fruity
Few flavours compare with that of fruit freshly picked from the garden. Much of the fruit available in the shops (particularly the supermarkets) has been grown for it’s ability to travel well rather than it’s flavour and may have been picked well before it’s arrival on the shelf. If you fancy apples from your own tree, or a bowl of raspberries fresh from the garden, now is the time to act.
Jobs for November :-
• Start to harvest parsnips after the first frosts. • Tidy up your greenhouse or polytunnel, wash out pots and seed trays before storing ready for the Spring • Sow hardy peas or broad beans ready for an early crop next year. • Use netting or chicken wire to protect your broccoli and cabbages from hungry pigeons. • If you haven’t already done so, plant garlic and shallots. • If your rhubarb is taking over, lift and divide the crowns before replanting.
If you are anything like me you will spend ages drooling over pictures of bushes dripping with blackcurrants or gooseberries, trees laden with apples, or bowls full of luscious raspberries but struggle to get to grips with the realities of production on your own plot! Patience is a virtue that is definitely required for growing your own, and this is particularly so with fruit trees and bushes. I have to confess to having an inclination to move on with anything that requires more than a few months to give a decent crop, but with most fruit you just have to force yourself to take the long term view and now being the proud owner of a 2 year old gooseberry bush and raspberry canes I can assure you that the waiting is worthwhile! Think carefully about where you will grow your fruit. Trees require lots of space (but are a wonderfully attractive addition to your plot) while bushes may be incorporated in your borders, but will probably need some protection if you aren’t going to loose a lot of fruit to the birds.
Late autumn is an ideal time to add fruit to your plot as trees and bushes will be entering their dormant period. It is important to buy healthy plants and to ensure that they are dormant as they will transplant more successfully. If you are ordering from a reputable mail order nursery they are likely to arrange delivery to coincide with the best time for planting. You should also get instruction on how to plant and care for your new tree or bush. Trees such as apple or plum may be grafted onto a variety of different rootstocks - this sounds complicated but all you really need to know is what effect this will have on the final size of the tree. If you have limited space it is possible to buy dwarf varieties some of which can even be suitable for container growing. Pollination is also an important consideration, some varieties are self-fertile and do not need a pollinator, while others may require another variety planted close by to act as a pollinator. When planting your tree out it may benefit from staking and protection around the base. One ‘fruit’ that is a little different and very easy to grow is Rhubarb. Rhubarb is actually classified as a vegetable, but certainly tastes good used like a fruit in crumbles and pies. November is the perfect time to plant out dormant crowns. Although these can be bought from nurseries Rhubarb tends to spread well when established and needs to be divided every few years so it is often possible to obtain surplus crowns from friends or neighbours. Plant your crown with the buds just above the soil and water well the first year. Once the plants have become established you can look forward to harvesting a good crop of delicious pink stems from Spring onwards very welcome as the first ‘fruit’ of the year.
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Julie & Steve Garden and Domestic Cleaning Service (Husband & Wife team) Lawn mowing and care Hedge cutting • Fence/ Shed care Patio/ driveway jet washing Rubbish clearance General garden maintenance All work considered Friendly and reliable service Based in Fairmile • For free quotation
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Brendoncare Clubs Fun, friendship and a warm welcome We have clubs for older people across Dorset, including Wimborne, Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch, running throughout the week and at weekends. We also need volunteers to help run our clubs. Kindness, care, choice and community
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Deux Sevres, France By Tim Saunders – www.travelwriter.biz
Vous or tu? The polite and informal ways of saying ‘you’ that can cause social difficulties in France. In English we just have to contend with a simple ‘you’ and do not need to worry about offending anyone. But it’s different in France and we debate this after our game of boules with Tim and Ellen Weir at Les Hiboux in Crezieres, Poitou-Charentes. “Basically I stick to ‘vous’ unless with close friends or family,” says Ellen, adding: “Some French people prefer to use ‘tu’ after only a few meetings. When we’re invited to a meal Tim and I like to compare notes as to whether the hosts both refer to us as ‘vous’ or ‘tu’ and sometimes ‘tu’ will be used for me and ‘vous’ for Tim,” she smirks. It’s a good way of meeting our hosts during our week’s stay at La Vieille Maison, a charming three bedroom stone cottage that is one of three at Les Hiboux. It’s a luxurious break in an extremely peaceful part of the country and one where guests feel privileged to stay. With its three acres of gardens that include a sunken trampoline, swings, a slide and playhouse, our children, Harriett (3) and Heidi (1) are in their element. There are two boule or petanque pitches (“boules and petanque are one of the same, much like soccer and football,” says Tim) and a swimming pool. “So what brought you to this part of France?” I ask Tim. “I was a scientist in London and wanted a challenge,” he replies, adding that his father has lived in the country for many years. “He doesn’t get as much sun though and greater amounts of sunlight drew us to the DeuxSevres region, which is famous for its melons, sunflowers and wine. It’s five hours from Cherbourg so within easy reach of the UK
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and five hours from the Alps so we can enjoy skiing in the winter.” It takes us a little longer, closer to seven hours in fact, to travel from Cherbourg, because the sat nav in the Kia Sorento I am driving refuses to take us on the toll roads. On our return I understand why because the three tolls we pass through total 40 euros. Bear in mind that a tank of fuel is 60 euros (gazole is just 1.29 euros a litre) it makes more sense and is far more enjoyable to avoid the toll roads, if you’ve got the time to spare. It is far more sensible to stop half-way and stay in a gite overnight for the same price. On our arrival we are shattered and it is a joy to be met by really comfortable beds and we all enjoy an extremely good night’s sleep. There are six of us in total because Caroline’s mum and dad, Lin and John, join us. That first night we spy a baby owl in one of the trees and later learn that Les Hiboux means Owls. That first day we all enjoy a meal in ChefBoutonne, a place that we find ourselves returning to throughout the course of our break. An evening stroll there introduces us to Chateau Javarzay with its large lake and pleasant grounds. We find that the French bread tastes nicer from a boulangerie than a supermarket and this is often enjoyed with Camembert for lunch. Good French drinking wine is available from under three euros upwards. We enjoy a lovely bottle or so of Chardonnay for just four euros that would have easily cost three or four times that in the UK. For more information visit: www.leshiboux.com. Tim Saunders is an author, journalist and businessman. He meets celebrities, goes on holiday and road tests cars.
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Index of advertisers
Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Bathrooms K & B Installations....................... 21
Day Nurseries Burton Day Nursery..................... 19
Bedrooms Custom Creations........................ 18 Custom Fit.................................... 2 Flair Interiors............................... 25
Dentists Hoburne Dental Practice............. 35
Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions....... 5 Tuscany Blinds............................. 20 Books Dianetics...................................... 29 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 31 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Doctor........................... 13 Chimney Sweeps Oliver Chimney Sweeps................ 37
Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic.................... 3 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 30 Driveways White & Sons................................ 7 Estate Agents Michael Adam............................. 13 Financial Services Bournemouth Investments.......... 20 Garage Doors Skandoor...................................... 23
Chiropractors Paul Harris................................... 37
Garage Services JP Motors...................................... 3 Trickett Welding........................... 29
Cleaning Services Julie & Steve Garden & Cleaning Services................... 37
Garden Services Julie & Steve Garden & Cleaning Services................... 35
Community News Adventures of Nellie.................... 26 Ballard students have a unique volunteer experience in Kenya.... 14 Christmas Bazaar......................... 30 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Wildlife Adoptions.................... 12 Julian Fellowes to read at Julia’s House candlelit service............. 16 LawSpot....................................... 22 On your plot: Feeling fruity.......... 34 Pokesdown Salvation Army......... 28 Red House Museum..................... 18 The mudder of all challenges for Christchurch Care Assistant....... 8 Travel: Deux Sevres, France......... 36 What’s On at Regent Centre........ 32
Gifts & Coffee Shops Molly’s Den.................................. 28 Health & Fitness Careline........................................ 6 Insurance Claims Services Aspray......................................... 37
Oven Cleaners Ovenclean.................................... 28 Oven King.................................... 30 Pest Control Services DB Pest Control............................ 31 Pet Services Muddyford Mutts........................ 13 Raw Nature................................. 29 Property Maintenance The Home Doctor Handyman....... 5 Puzzles & Competitions Crossword.................................... 24 Kids page..................................... 10 Prize Wordsearch......................... 33 Sudoku......................................... 24 Social Groups BrendonCare Clubs...................... 35 Social Media Services Mike’s Online Academy............... 31 Solicitors Harold G Walker.......................... 40 Taxis Air-Link......................................... 7 Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 15 Ashley Tree Surgeons.................... 5 Westbeams Tree Care................... 1 Will Writing Services Dorset Wills.................................. 9
Kitchens Flair Interiors............................... 25 K & B Installations....................... 21
Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze........................................ 17 Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Dorset Windows........................... 9
Loft Ladder Installations Loft Services................................. 30
Worktops Portman Stone............................. 39
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