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The Christchurch Directory Edition 85
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Dear Christchurch, Well I have to say that this summer was a great success all round. The weather was good and from our point of view Hayden was kept busy on a four day camp at Sixpenny Handley with the Viking Cub Scout Group, a week on the Isle of Wight with us and then ten days at Grandma and Grandad’s in Hull! Oh to be young and carefree again‌ You can read about our trip to the Isle of Wight with Nellie on pages 20 and 21. So, I hope you equally had a good summer and are getting ready for the autumn again. We have many interesting articles this month. The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospital has good information for you. Age UK Bournemouth provides some good advice. There is an interesting article about Peter Hall, a modern Mayor, by Eric Montague. There is well deserved praise for the Macmillan Caring Locally Unit in Christchurch. On page 16 is an interesting question and answer Law Spot by Harold G Walker. Put someone forward for the Christchurch Volunteer of the Year Award! The Christchurch and District Sports Council is also inviting nominations for its annual Sports Achievement Awards and finally Peeks in Christchurch is a tropical paradise. This is all inside, so do use the Directory to support your local groups. Of course we have our very important advertisers. There is quite a selection and many of them we have been promoting in the local area for some time. Please continue to help us, help them, by giving the local businesses and trades people a call for their services. The lucky winner of the two tickets to see Roy Orbison and friends at the Regents Centre is Dave Morgan. Well done to you! Wishing you all a good month of September,
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Sun shines on Air Festival spectacular! Nellie, the Dorset Publications campervan, took us to see the Air Festival on the Saturday. The weather could not have been better. With clear blue skies and glorious sunlight, the planes and helicopters dazzled above the glistening sea! Our 9 year old son, Hayden, in between running in and out of the sea, enjoyed taking photos of the displays. He managed to get a great shot of the Lancaster over the Pier Theatre as you can see here! We have also put together a small selection of our favourites from that days performers. A big thank you to all the organisers, pilots and supporters!
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High quality hospital care for all Patient safety, patient care outcomes and the patient experience are the focus for our activities; ensuring we are putting our patients first in all that we do. Our Board of Directors hear first-hand about patient experiences and ensure a link between the wards and the decisions made. For example, each month our directors hear from a patient, or member of staff, about a recent hospital experience. To tell us about your hospital experience contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) on 01202 704886 or email pals@rbch.nhs.uk. The PALS office is in the main atrium of the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and is open from 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Providing quality care means continually investing in our staff, equipment, environment and the patient experience. Here are examples of where we have been working hard during the last 12 months and planned improvements.
Investing in our front line Investing in staff is crucial to ensure we continue to provide high quality care. • More than £1m has been invested in nursing staff. • Some 59 newly qualified nurses have been appointed and will join the Trust in early autumn. • Four additional doctors are to be recruited. • Two further consultant acute physicians are to be appointed to provide greater consultant cover. • An intensive care consultant will join the outreach team. • Plans to recruit a sixth consultant for the Emergency Department. Investment in senior medical staff is a priority within the hospital at night and at weekends.
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Innovation We are one of the first hospitals in the south to purchase a surgical robot for use in the treatment of prostate, head and neck cancers. Robotic surgery is less invasive than normal surgical procedures for complex cancer urology and is performed through small ‘keyholes’, resulting in shorter recovery times, reduced hospital stay and the potential for enhanced quality of life outcomes for patients.
Enhancing the healing environment for patients with dementia Funding has been approved for a range of ward improvements, including: • New reception with patient seating area • Colour coding for bathroom facilities and pictorial signage • Use of orientation boards • New nurse stations on bays Investment in the dementia ward environment is designed to reduce patient stress and anxiety, promote independence in day to day activities and reduce falls.
High quality patient information Providing high quality patient information is an essential part of the patient experience and consent process; ensuring patients are fully informed about medical procedures. Awarded the Information Standard quality mark for the patient health and care information produced, patients coming to our hospitals can be assured the information they receive is of the highest quality. Our award-winning patient films also support the patient experience. A range of films have been produced to help patients and their families understand what will happen when they come in to hospital for a particular procedure. Films have been produced for orthopaedics, prostate cancer, cardiology to name a few, and they can be found under the ‘Patient and Visitor’ area of www.rbch.nhs.uk To keep up to date with developments at the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals why not become a member? Call 01202 704246 or email us at ftmembers@rbch.nhs.uk. Follow us on Twitter @RBCH_NHS or search for The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals on Facebook.
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Peter Hall: A Very Modern Mayor As part of a video project, I shadowed the Mayor and Mayoress of Christchurch during parts of their mayoral year. I was able to see how the historic offi ce of mayor works in our town. Peter and Sally Hall had the honour and privilege of fulfilling these roles in what turned out to be a very special time that included the Queen’s Jubilee and the Olympic Games. Christchurch is a royal ancient borough with an unbroken chain of mayors since 1297. The mayor is officially its first citizen, elected each year by fellow councillors. So what does the mayor do? Duties are split between chairing council meetings, promoting Christchurch outside the borough and a wider community role. This includes promoting tourism which, helped by council support for tourism through the tourist office, currently brings over £80 million into the borough each year. The mayor also works to encourage new businesses into the area and help existing firms to expand. What is less well known, is the success that the mayor has in raising money for local charities. Peter said, “We are very grateful for all the support from local businesses in raising money for our chosen charities.” Peter and Sally made it a rule to try to accept every invitation and averaged around 25 engagements each month, all of which they enjoyed immensely. I asked them what were the highlights of their year. Peter said, “As it was our Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year, it was an extra special term of office for us, with so many invites to celebratory concerts and street parties, which took place throughout the borough. The fantastic community spirit at all these events will
always be remembered. The Olympic Torch carried through Christchurch was a once in a lifetime event. “The enthusiasm of the people of Christchurch was amazing. With the Olympic theme being ‘to encourage a generation’ we were delighted to find that many organisations and sporting clubs had taken that to heart and their membership had increased.” Peter recalled an exciting visit to Siemens at Hurn. “They employ a great many people and have apprentices, which I think is brilliant. For the second time they have won the Queen’s Award for Exports, with millions of pounds worth of sales to China.” Visiting local voluntary organisations and schools, they found “An amazing range of talent, especially in the crafts.” Peter and Sally were very impressed to find so many residents who give up their time as volunteers in so many organisations. Sally said, “We met some wonderful people and were very proud to have been given the opportunity to be Mayor and Mayoress during such a special year.” This article is one in a series by Eric Montague. Eric is a local film maker and the visit of the Olympic Torch can be seen at netfora.tv/torch Peter & Sally Hall visit the RNLI at Mudeford Quay
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Talking about Wildlife...
Foraging for food It It’s hard to imagine a life in which foraging for food is essential. Today, food shops and supermarkets provide us with a constant supply of food; we can even have food delivered to our door. However, these food outlets were not an option 10,000 years ago. In order to secure a meal, our ancestors had to scout the land, foraging for plants and seeds and hunting for meat and fish. It was a full-time job and communities had to work collectively. We could not live from wild foods alone in 21st Century, but it seems that in Britain, an interest in foraging has grown in recent years. Some forage because of environmental concerns and the cost of food, whilst others are drawn in by the opportunity to uncover a wealth of nutritious, seasonal and free ingredients. Before you raid nature’s larder, make sure you know how to forage safely. Remember, some plants and fungi are poisonous; a deadly fungus may have a similar appearance to an edible mushroom. Do not eat anything unless you are 100% certain that your identification is correct. You should also avoid foraging in an area where agricultural sprays have been used, as these can contaminate produce. If you want to learn about how to forage safely, visit Kingcombe Centre on Sunday 15th September and take part in Hedgerow Harvest.
Revel in the local landscape at the Kingcombe Centre, which is surrounded by nearly 1000 acres of nature reserve and learn about Kingcombe’s abundant supply of wild plants with expert and River Cottage regular, John Wright. There will be an opportunity to forage through the meadows and woodlands before you discuss and taste what has been gathered. John will also teach you how to identify plants, including those which are poisonous, and will introduce you to the law of foraging. We also have a Fungi Foray event with John on 16th November, where you can enjoy a brief introduction to fungi, followed by a guided walk with discussion and identification, and perhaps a taste if you’re lucky enough to find some edible fungi! For more information about events and courses at the Kingcombe Centre, please visit: www.kingcombe.org. By Judy Godsall Wayfaring Tree berries
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Following a particularly busy few months, Belvoir Christchurch is finding that tenant demand is again outstripping property supply. If you are considering letting a property in the BH23 or BH25 areas then Jeremy at Belvoir Christchurch is keen to hear from you. Offering a professional range of services from sourcing tenants to full management Belvoir is able to tailor the service level to your requirements All paperwork including tenancy agreements, deposit paperwork and inventories comply with current legislation to reduce landlords’ exposure to future problems. To get our landlord information brochure email jeremy.clarke@belvoirlettings.com or telephone 01202 588920.
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Praise for Macmillan Caring Locally “I wanted to write to acknowledge the fantastic work that the team from the Macmillan Unit in Christchurch do. My Dad, who was diagnosed with throat and neck cancer two years ago, sadly passed away in January of this year. He spent his final days in the Unit and was made as comfortable as possible by the caring and knowledgeable team. When you’re watching someone you love facing their final days with cancer, it is reassuring to know that they are being well looked after. “Many of the team in the Unit really do deserve medals. They manage to come in to work with smiles on their faces even though they are faced with great sadness every day. When you’re watching your loved one fade, it certainly helps to have positive people around. “It’s worth noting that prior to visiting the Unit, I, like many people thought that it was part of the national ‘Macmillan’ charity. However, I was surprised to learn that it is actually a separate entity in its own right founded back in 1974. The charity doesn’t benefit from funds raised for the national Macmillan charity at all, yet it provides just as much vital care and support to both patients and patients’ families. “My Mum and I, along with
some help from our family and friends, raised over £2,000 at my Dad’s funeral. We were proud to be able to present the money recently to the Macmillan Caring Locally Trust Secretary, Neal Williams. All the money raised for the charity stays in our local area and Neal even asked us if there was anything in particular we would like to put the money towards. There are not many charities that would be able to provide such a personal touch. “So I think huge thanks should go to the team that run the Unit from the admin staff, to the Doctors and the nurses, and even the volunteers that makes the cups of tea. We are very lucky to have these fantastic services right on our doorsteps, as none of us know if we might be the ones needing the services of Macmillan Caring Locally ourselves someday.” Katie Damiani
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On a regular basis, the solicitors and lawyers at Harold G Walker will be providing answers to your questions about the law. My partner and I have been together for a number of years and we have 2 children. He has one grown up son from his first marriage but has not had any contact with him for years. We just simply want everything to go to each other on first death and then equally between our 2 children. Do we really need to make wills? <HV GHÀQLWHO\ $Q XQPDUULHG couple, regardless of how
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long they have been together are in a completely different inheritance position compared to a married couple. You do not automatically have a right to any asset held in your partner’s sole name. All of his children (blood or adopted from any relationship) will inherit everything in equal shares in priority to anyone else – including you. If you have lived with your partner for more than two years prior to his or her death, or if you were being wholly or SDUWO\ ORRNHG DIWHU ÀQDQFLDOO\ by him, you will have to make a This depends as to whether the bills are in joint names, in your name or your partner’s name that has left. In joint names you will legally both be individually and jointly liable for the outstanding debts. Therefore it may be hard to get your ex partner’s contribution but if it is in your name then you will be liable for that debt and vice versa. Unlike married couples, cohabitees have no potential
formal claim against the estate under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 within 6 months from the date of letters of administration. 7KLV RSWLRQ LV VLJQLÀFDQWO\ PRUH expensive , time consuming and stressful than the fee you will pay a legal professional to prepare a simple will on your behalf.
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on-going claim for maintenance against each other. However, if you have children, the parent who has left is expected to contribute towards their maintenance. This is currently governed by the Child Support Agency. If you are married then you can apply to the Court, if necessary, to make your spouse pay maintenance to cover such bills until such time as WKH ÀQDQFLDO VHWWOHPHQW IRU WKH permanent division of money or assets has been made.
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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Publications Camper Van Nellie, who got her name from the Nissan Elgrand that she is, and who also happens to be rather large, wearing her long, black skirts to cover her ‘oversized thighs’, is the Dorset Publications travelling campervan! This summer she took us to the Isle of Wight. She had friends with her too. “Lady J”, the rather posh Jaguar belonging to my sister and her proud husband and also the “Matrix”, my Mum and Dad’s new automatic Hyundai car. The latter was especially bought for the occasion as Dad is having a few difficulties with his knee. These are the same knees which won the 100 yards East Yorkshire Sprint Championship in 1949 at the age of 14! Dad even came 3rd in the whole of the Yorkshire Championships. It seemed to be running in the family as Dad’s grandfather was the 10 Mile Yorkshire Champion. He was only 4’ 11” and told that he was too small
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Family breakfast on clubhouse verandah for rugby, so took to cross country running instead. Unfortunately, with my Dad, that is where the sportsmanship era ended, as both my sister and I will now tell you that walking to the nearest coffee shop is what we do best! Anyway, Nellie with my Mum, Dad, sister and my brother-in-law in Lady J and the Matrix all set off in convoy for the Isle of Wight for a week. We lost ‘Lady J’ at the first hurdle, as Nellie and the Matrix both managed to get on the early ferry, by chance, leaving Lady J standing at the port as we sailed away! We were not to be floundered and took a slow drive around the Isle until we all met up again and then made our way to where we were staying - Rookley Country Park in the centre of the Isle of Wight. Sue and I had chosen it, as much to our Mum’s ‘incredulity’, it had a fishing lake for Dad and a swimming pool for Hayden. The youngest and eldest were therefore well catered for. Mum has had a lifetime of fishing with Dad. In addition to his running skills, and having also played football for Hull
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Grandad and Hayden show off their catches City Boys, Dad has been a keen angler from a very early age. Twice he fished for Hull in the National Championships where 1200 anglers took part. Many a weekend when we were young was spent fishing - so Sue and I thought this was perfect.The two lakes at Rookley Country Park are very well stocked and I recommend them to the new and very experienced fisherman alike. There is a carp lake where you can catch carp up to 40 pounds in weight. Dad did catch some good sized fish in the smaller pond with Hayden who had fun catching small rudd and carp – 29 fish was his best afternoon’s catch! Take a look at our photos to prove it… Great fun. We ladies had a fantastic spa day at Liz Earle’s in Ryde whilst the boys were fishing. We all came back thoroughly refreshed!
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The week was a total success, except, as my sister put it, the ‘orchestra of snoring’ in the caravan that we all stayed in! All in all I think we visited most major towns of the Island with a visit to the Needles, taking the chair lift to the sea and a boat ride to see the Needles themselves. Dinosaur Isle was fun with lots of fossils and life like dinosaurs to give you a real flavour of how it used to be on the Jurassic Coast many many years ago. The Garlic Farm was also interesting and I now have a challenge to grow one of my own… Carisbrooke Castle was fascinating and, although this was not our best day for weather, we still had great views of the Island walking around the ramparts. For those that don’t know, it is where Charles 1st hid from his enemies before he was then kept as prisoner and later executed for Treason. Nothing like a bit of history to get you thinking! So if anyone is wondering where to go, that is not too far away, yet you feel that you are, the Isle of Wight could be just what you are looking for. Nellie did great and the picnic at Carisbrooke, with the whistling kettle made it all the more fun! Where will Nellie go next? See next month’s issue of… The Christchurch Directory! By Debbie Corney
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Age UK Bournemouth reminds older drivers of the importance of car insurance at new registration time This September, as the new ‘63’ registration plates appear on the roads, it is an ideal time for drivers to review their insurance policy and check they are being offered a policy that meets their needs. Peter Kendall, Trading Manager of Age UK Bournemouth, said: “When buying insurance for a brand new car, or even for your current one, it is essential to always shop around before committing to a provider. Securing a car insurance policy that meets your needs, and not just the cheapest deal, is important. “You may wish to avoid paying for features that you don’t need and remember to always read your policy in depth, check for any hidden charges, cancellation fees or exceptions that
could invalidate a claim. Also watch out for providers that automatically renew car insurance policies each year and charge for cancellation of them. Older drivers should also check there is no upper age limit on a policy.” Age UK Car Insurance, provided by Ageas Insurance Limited, is designed to meet the needs of those in later life. It has no upper age limit, no hidden fees for policy changes. It can be paid by monthly instalment at no extra cost 0% APR Representative. For further information about Age UK Car Insurance, provided by Ageas Insurance Limited, please call us on 01202 530575 or pop into Age UK Bournemouth, 700 Wimborne Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH9 2EG.
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Christchurch Volunteer of the Year Award Not long to go until the closing date for entry to the Christchurch Volunteer of the Year Award! Christchurch Community Partnership’s new annual competition aims to raise the profile of volunteering in Christchurch and to recognise the invaluable contribution to the community that is made by all volunteers. It does not matter how they volunteer, or where they volunteer in the Borough of Christchurch and Highcliffe: it may be someone who looks after an elderly neighbour throughout the week; or volunteers at a local tourist attraction like Highcliffe Castle; or who works in an unpaid capacity for a local charity. The closing date is September 20th and the winner will be announced on
October 23rd during the Volunteer Forum event. Entry forms are available on CCP’s website at: www.christchurchcommunitypartnership. org.uk/events/ or email: contact@christchurchcommunitypartnership. org.uk The trophy is sponsored by Waitrose Christchurch, who have also kindly donated £50 worth of vouchers to be used in their store.
Nominations open for Christchurch’s Sports Achievement Awards Christchurch and District Sports Council is inviting nominations for its annual Sports Achievement Awards.
The Sports Achievement Awards are held annually in Christchurch to recognise and celebrate the sporting success of local young sports stars and volunteers. The evening is hosted by Christchurch and District Sports Council and there are various awards to be won by those who have contributed to or achieved success in their chosen sport. Last year 82 sports stars were nominated for their success. This year there are five different awards to be won including the usual bronze, silver and
gold as well as a Dedication to Sport award to recognise the contribution of volunteers and a new John Moss Sports Coaches award for contributions to coaching. John Moss was a passionate sportsman and President of the Sports Council from 1997 to 2012 when he sadly passed away. Anyone can nominate and the nomination forms can be submitted or downloaded on the webpage at www.dorsetforyou.com/410646. Nomination forms must be returned by 31 October 2013 to be included. The Awards evening will be held at East Dorset Indoor Bowls club on Friday 22 November 2013.
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A vacancy has arisen on the Highcliffe & Mudeford Patient Participation Group (PPG) The Patient Participation Group is a group of volunteer patients from the Practice who represent the needs of the patient body and our local community. The PPG has its own pages within the Medical Centre website where you can find more details: http://www.highcIiffemedicaIcentre.co.uk/ppg.aspx Their primary aim is to provide a patient voice and promote a patient led culture. Patients have a choice of ways of communicating with the PPG to give feedback and comments relating to the Practice. The other key role for the PPG is promotion of better healthcare and treatment. It works with the Practice to help improve the local provision of healthcare, being consulted on the planning of services that the surgery provides. This extends to providing information to assist patient self-care, and raising awareness of public health messages. We aim to reflect a cross section of the patient body without discrimination and would like to hear from ALL age groups. Do you think you might be interested in putting yourself forward for consideration? We are looking for someone who can work effectively in a team; has good listening skills and is able to communicate views in a balanced way. It is important that the new member is happy to use a computer as increasingly more of our business between monthly meetings is done by email and file attachments. Each member of the PPG uses their individual skills to support the work of the group, from organizing events to taking minutes. If you are interested in joining the group, please write with contact details and tell us a little about yourself, why you might be interested and send to: Malcolm Parsons, Chair PPG c/o HighcIiffe Medical Centre, 248 Lymington Road, HighcIiffe, Dorset, BH23 5ET Or email highcIiffeppg@gmail.com by Friday 27th September at the latest. You will then be contacted by us shortly after the closing date.
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www.peeks.co.uk Reid Street, Christchurch BH23 2BT t: 01202 489361
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Index of advertisers
Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Bedrooms Custom World................................................... 5 Flair Interiors....................................................11 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds..................................................... 3
Hot Tub Hire Party Tub Hire...................................................29 Insurance Age UK Bournemouth.......................................22
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Doctor................................................13
Kitchens Flair Interiors....................................................11 Portman Stone.................................................. 2
Cars — New & Used Keith Motors.....................................................32
Landscaping Supplies The Stone Zone................................................. 3
Chimney Sweeps Cabby Sweeps...................................................18 Oliver Chimney Sweep......................................23
Letting Agents Belvoir!.............................................................13
Chiropractors Paul Harris........................................................13 Community News Adventures of Nellie.........................................20 Bournemouth Air Festival................................. 6 Christchurch Volunteer of the Year Award........24 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Foraging for food...........12 Highcliffe & Mudeford Patient Participation....26 Nominations being taken for Sports Awards....24 Peter Hall: A Very Modern Mayor.....................10 Praise for Macmillan Caring Locally.................14 Computer Training Silver Training IT...............................................15 Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic........................................15 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared............................................. 7 Electricians B & R Electrical.................................................15 Fitted Furniture Custom World................................................... 5 Function Room Hire East Christchurch Sports & Social Club.............18 Garage Doors Christchurch Garage Doors...............................29 Garage Services Keith Motors.....................................................32 Garden Services Ashley Tree Surgeons........................................29 AvonMill Garden Maintenance Service............27 Health, Beauty & Fitness Richard Horn - Yoga.......................................... 7 Tracey Butchart - Mobile Foot Health...............29 Hearing Aids & Services Kellear Hearing.................................................19 Hospitals Bournemouth & Poole NHS Trusts.................... 9
Lofts Loft Services......................................................11 Osteopaths Christchurch Osteopathic Clinic........................ 7 Oven Cleaners Oven King.........................................................23 Party Stores Peeks................................................................11 Plasterers D. Browne Plastering........................................19 Puzzles & Competitions Kids Page.......................................................... 8 Prize Wordsearch..............................................25 Sudoku..............................................................18 Removals Bournemouth Removals................................... 7 Restaurants & Takeaways Starlight............................................................31 Roofing Forest Park Roofing..........................................19 Solicitors Harold G Walker...............................................17 Sports & Social Clubs East Christchurch Sports & Social Club.............18 Tree Surgeons Ashley Tree Surgeons........................................29 Turf & Garden Supplies Sherborne Turf..................................................23 Vets Natterjack Vets................................................. 1 Window Repairs Mr Demister.....................................................27 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze............................................................. 2 AM PM Glazing.................................................19 Worktops Portman Stone.................................................. 2
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