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Dear Poole, I hope you all had a great Bank Holiday weekend for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee! My sister and I were remembering the Silver Jubilee and have a photo to prove how much we enjoyed it with our home made Jubilee hats at the street party. All good fun! There were certainly lots of picnics in the park, parties and other celebrations last weekend so I do hope you had a good time. We have lots of interesting articles this month... There is an interview with the famous and well-loved Alan Titchmarsh, a very intriguing and beautiful Castle on the cliff, the Big Little Theatre School has a competition for you, Dorset Wildlife tell us all about butterflies, there’s an interview with our British champion Mo Farah, and hundreds of cyclist raise funds for a Poole Hospice! All good news so grab a cup of tea or coffee and have a well deserved read. There are of course of very important trades people who wish to help you. Please give them a call whenever you need their expertise and do mention The Poole Directory. Wishing you a fantastic month of June! Kind Regards,
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Butterflies There are currently under 60 species of butterflies in the UK, and many of them are facing a serious decline in numbers. Development of our countryside and changes in farming methods have led to extensive losses of butterfly habitats and, despite conservation efforts, some species might even face extinction. Butterflies are important pollinators and, as they are extremely sensitive to changes in their environment and the weather, they are good indicators of anything having gone awry; a decline in a butterfly population indicates that a habitat is becoming less suitable for wildlife overall. As a species, they are not very adaptable, and many wildlife reserves around the country are dedicated to creating and conserving suitable habitats for endangered species. We are lucky that Dorset is still a haven for many species; in fact it is one of the best places in the country to see butterflies. Na t ur e r e s er ve s i n t h e c o u nty a re managed for the benefit of butterflies, including rare and threatened species such as marsh fritillary (try at Kingcombe Meadows or maybe Powerstock Common), silver studded blue (heathland reserves) or Adonis blue (King Barrow Quarries on the Isle of Portland). Gardening with butterflies in mind provides ever more im p o rt a nt ha b it at s. Butterflies are attracted
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to nectar rich gardens where plants such as primrose, buddleia and thyme flourish in sunny but sheltered spots, and by letting wildflowers grow in abundance and avoiding chemicals, you will further encourage these welcome visitors. Powerstock Common has been named one of the top reserves in the country for woodland butterflies in a guide published by The Wildlife Trusts at wildlifetrusts.org/woodlandbutterflies. For more information about what to see at Dorset Wildlife Trust’s reserves, visit dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves. Coming up: Wednesday 11th July 11 am to 1 pm Butterfly Walk at King Barrow quarries Nature Reserve, Isle of Portland. Meet at the entrance by the name stone on Yeates Road, just off A354. Booking essential on 01305 816546.
Dorset Wildlife Trust is part of the Natural Weymouth and Portland Partnership; connecting people with nature. Marsh Fritillary
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Feed your pet without the sweat! PetzRus, Dorset’s Leading FREE Pet Food Home Delivery Service, launched in February 2009 by pet owner Ian Hulbert tired of paying high pet shop prices, making the extra timely trips to the pet shop and then lugging home those heavy bags setup this unique, convenient, time & money saving service delivering your pet food direct to your door, for free with food prices up to 10% below pet shop prices. Realising the need to save time and especially money in this current economic climate and doing just that, PetzRus is a must for all pet owners PetzRus sell all the leading brands of pet food and treats including Burns, James Wellbeloved, Naturediet, Whiskas, Go Cat, Burgess plus 100’s more. No order is too big or small and we do all the heavy lifting.
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PetzRus currently deliver to a large area, mainly East Dorset from Blandford to Fordingbridge to Highcliffe to Poole and down to Wareham and all areas in between. The full delivery timetable can be viewed online or requested by phone. 3 years on, PetzRus is going from strength to strength and is very popular with the pets of Dorset serving thousands of happy pet’s in East Dorset alone! All products can be viewed and purchased online (www.PetzRus.co.uk). Join the many pet owners switching to PetzRus daily…… Arrange your first delivery by simply calling 01202 840234 or order online www.PetzRus.co.uk.
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Fly-Mo Medium distance British talent Mo Farah eyes up Olympic glory. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past seven years, you will be aware that all eyes are firmly fixed on London this year as the capital plays host to the greatest show on earth – the Olympic Games. But as the nation prepares to fix its eyes on the once in a lifetime sporting extravaganza, for the home grown athletes competing the prospect of career defining and life changing moments grow ever nearer. Few will be feeling that more keenly than Mo Farah. Ask any athletics fan, even the more casual ones, and they will tell you that Farah ranks among Britain’s best hopes of gold medal success come August: after all, Farah is the current 5,000m world champion and currently holds a whole host of records, including the European track record for 10,000m and the British indoor record for 3,000m. Now living in America in Portland, 29year-old Farah’s mind is completely focussed on the prize. “The training is going well,” Farah confirms. “I’ve just come back from high altitude training in Kenya and the other athletes and I there are doing broker training together, which is going well.
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Mo Farah “I’ve not done anything different to what I have done over the last couple of years – I always train with Kenyans. I used to train at St. Martins College and it was there I saw some Kenyan athletes doing their thing, which was very different to what I was doing. I was still into going out, having a good time, but they would be in bed by 8pm. I ended up moving in with them, just learning things from them. It really helped me improve; it was exactly what I needed.” To use running parlance, the Olympic
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Find us online at www.thepooledirectory.co.uk build-up is reaching the home straight, so is Farah feeling the pressure as one of Britain’s best hopes? “I wouldn’t say that there’s any extra pressure,” Mo says “except for the pressure you put on yourself. You’ve just got to be strong and do everything that you can. I’m definitely looking forward to it, but you just have to try not to put that pressure on yourself.” Farah’s story is an uplifting one that is in tune with the Olympic spirit. Born in Somalia, he moved from Mogadishu to London aged eight able to speak only the most basic English. “I could say ‘excuse me’ and ‘where is the toilet?’” he says “which made it hard, but my cousin was in the same class so I got through it.” Yet despite that tough start, it was actually at school that Farah’s talents were spotted. More interested in football (“I only wanted to play on the wing for Arsenal when I was at school”), his PE teacher Alan Watkinson nevertheless encouraged Farah to take up running after being impressed with the potential he displayed at Feltham Community College. “I’d never done any running in Africa, even though I lived there until I was eight, so I didn’t even think about doing it before.” Soon, though, his potential began to become realised. He won five school titles and made a major breakthrough by winning the 5000m at the European Athletics Junior Championships in 2001. Farah’s career since turning senior in 2005 has had its share of disappointments
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as well as glory, with his performance in the Beijing Olympics in 2008 a huge letdown. “I had to regroup from that setback – really reassess and come back stronger. And to be fair, I’ve done just that.” Farah has upped his game considerably, with 2011 his most successful year to date, culminating in two medals at the World Championships - silver in the 10,000m and gold in the 5,000m. How would Farah rank his chances of Olympic glory? “It will be difficult, of course. The biggest rivals are the Kenyans and the other Europeans, and I’ve just got to do everything I can. I’m not going to make any predictions. I am desperate to make it onto the world stage but I can’t say how it will go. It’s a long way from scaring deer in Richmond Park where I used to train!” But even away from his own medal hopes, Farah appreciates the opportunity hosting the Olympic Games gives London and the country at large, and is looking forward to what should be an incredible experience. “Yeah, it’s going to be amazing. To have the Olympics right on your doorstep is absolutely amazing. But you’ve got to take that advantage of having the home crowd along with you. I’m definitely looking forward to it, and I don’t want to have any regrets.” Mo Farah is fuelled by Lucozade helping him go Faster. Stronger. For Longer. Check out Mo in action at www.youtube.com/ lucozade.
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We’re Walking in the Cloud... The Cloud Hotel, owned and run by Avril Owton MBE, is a small country house hotel that enjoys superb views of the open forest from its perfect location at the edge of Brockenhurst. The charming Encore Restaurant specialises in traditional English food. A stay at The Cloud Hotel will give you the opportunity to relax, unwind and enjoy yourself. Recently awarded 2 Red Stars by the AA Inspector.
Morning coffee & afternoon teas served daily in our lounges, conservatory or secluded garden
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JON STOKES GARDEN SERVICES Maintenance & Landscaping -
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Case Study: The Mildenhalls Grand Kitchen Plan Mr and Mrs Mildenhall from Ashley Heath, Dorset recently commissioned Granite Transformations to rejuvenate their kitchen from bland to grand. After receiving a few kitchen quotes and looking at many options to tackle the interior redecoration, they agreed that Granite Transformations was the right way to proceed. ‘We were really impressed by the DVD Granite Transformations sent us. It showed us exactly what we wanted to see. It clearly described what and how the work would be done and seemed very appropriate for the effect we trying to accomplish in our kitchen.’ Mr Mildenhall commented. ‘The kitchen is about seven years old; we bought the house as new so although in fine condition, it just didn’t work. We’ve laid a new floor, fitted co-ordinating wall tiles and finally Granite Transformations has sorted
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the worktops. It looks like a brand new kitchen now. It works and we love it!’ Mid-toned wood cabinets with chrome handles, soft shade walls and flooring have given the kitchen a very contemporary, tidy look and of course at the fraction of the cost of a newly fully-fitted kitchen. Next door the utility room matches to the same design, topped off with the popular and versatile Nero Marquis finish.
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The Castle on the cliff... Mention of the words “Camelot”, “Castle” and “Tintagel” to most will conjure up images of King Arthur, knights and wizards. Whilst the ruins of a castle fabled to be that of King Arthur are to indeed be seen at Tintagel, there is also an altogether different place to be found there… Camelot Castle. Not only the home of John & Irina Mappin and artist Ted Stourton, this is also an idyllic, dog-friendly hotel. Perched atop the cliffs overlooking the ruins, the breath-taking scenery adds to the peace and tranquillity. However, there is a deep purpose behind this amazing location. “Our purpose in creating Camelot Castle is to have a place where anyone who agrees that life can be enhanced by natural beauty and art can come and experience that enhancement immediately and first hand. Camelot Castle provides a unique space where people can come to share both in the extraordinary natural beauty of our environment and in the extraordinary strength created when people of goodwill share their ideas and vision. “In c.800 A.D. Harrona Rachid, the supreme ruler of Baghdad, governed and administrated the entire Arab world. At that time, Harrona Rachid, the conceptual architect of the first “Golden Age”, passed a law. That law stated, that every Th u r sd ay , ev ery Ma ste r of e ve ry intellectual or physical discipline, be it Mathematics, Architecture, Religion, Political, or Creative must attend court and Rachid stated that, by law, they should and must share their ideas. This one act caused a ripple of innovation and new ideas that spread across the Arabic
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Camelot Castle basking in the sunshine world and Mesopotamian culture up through Spain and half of Europe. Indeed, ideas that occurred then are still visible today across the civilised world. “What was only known by a handful of people until today was the fact that Haronna Rachid also issued every law and every order to his empire using Formal Arabic Poetry. As early as 800 A.D. Harrona Rachid had isolated the power of the use of aesthetics and beauty in carrying a message across thousand of miles and great distances. For this reason, the poets and artists of Baghdad were some of the greatest that the world has ever known. The Arabian Nights were written in his honour and Harrona is immortalized in them. Harrona Rachid was probably one of the greatest champions of creativity that the world has ever seen.
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Find us online at www.thepooledirectory.co.uk “There are two other well known nonreligious occasions in recent history, when men have risen to this extraordinary level of responsibility and wisdom. The first was the formation of the Round Table at the Court of Arthur Pendragon on the advice of Merlin, which cracked the suppression of the dark ages across Europe. The other was the stru ctu re and cod ification of th e American Constitution by the Founding Fathers. “The Founders of Camelot have been able to research deeper into the wisdoms of the east than ever before. They have been able to draw on the modern and workable wisdom embodied in the freedoms established and maintained by the United States. And, through unique access and friendships in the Middle East the Found ers have isolated some previously unguessed at importances, heralded by Arabic culture, that will effect the entire future of mankind. “So when you visit us at Camelot and share your ideas here at our round table, realise that you are being and becoming part of a purpose line that is indeed both ancient and of the future. For these purposes are woven through the very fabric and the structure of our societies.
Debbie and Hayden at the round table
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Hayden taking Lady Coco for a walk “They are the weft and warp of creativity. Truthfully, there has never been a time in the world when the sharing of ideas across the world is more important than right here right now. “The importance of our artists to our society has been grossly underestimated and it is time that we began to value the contribution that our own creativity can make. Camelot is here today so that you can experience, tap into and be, your creativity. Even the greatest barriers surrender to the creativity of man. “Our purpose is for you to create yourself and thus, to enhance all life.” Debbie, Hayden and I were fortunate enough to be invited to stay by the owners and enjoyed a fantastic view of the coastline and ruins from our room. The food and service at the hotel were outstanding and Hayden thoroughly enjoyed taking the owner’s dogs for walks in the grounds. I highly recommend a visit and it is a lot closer than you might think! Stephen Corney
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Your event missing something? Jamie Jigsaw is a full time professional entertainer based in Poole. Attending over 290 events during 2011, Jamie Jigsaw is making events all over the UK a success! Your child will have a party to remember with magic, juggling, games and more. Your child’s party will be easy for you and fun for them! With packages to suit all ages and all events including birthdays, weddings, scout and guide groups, schools and more. From parties and parades, to festivals, fetes and fun days! Jamie Jigsaw is the missing piece to your event! Don’t Delay, Book Today on 01202 722149. www.JamieJigsaw.co.uk
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SHOWTUNES TWENTY TWELVE If you’re in need of a lively, funfilled and dynamic night out, then Bournemouth’s Pavilion Theatre is the place to be on Thursday to Saturday night 19th to 21st July 2012 to see the talented and artistic young performers of Big Little Theatre School in ‘SHOWTUNES TWENTY TWELVE’ The show features vibrant and highly talented professionally trained musical theatre students presenting songs from some of the most famous and dramatic shows of all time including hits from Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Billy Elliot, The Little Mermaid, The Addams Family, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, Little Shop of Horrors and many more… finishing with a ‘British Finale’ for this special year. ‘Slick dance routines, pitchperfect voices, a spectacular set and dazzling costumes put the show on a par with top West End Shows’ ‘This show is guaranteed to leave you feeling uplifted & happy and who wouldn’t benefit from a bit of that?’ DAILY ECHO review 2010/11
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We are offering you the chance to win tickets to this fantastic show. For a chance of winning all you need to do is enter the prize wordsearch competition opposite. PRIZE: 4 TICKETS TO THE SHOW ON THURSDAY 19TH JULY 2012 AT 7.30PM
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Going green Passionate Yorkshireman Alan Titchmarsh looks back over 23 years getting down and dirty in the garden. Let’s be honest, it’s a rather inexplicable phenomenon - Alan Titchmarsh becoming a sex symbol and housewife favourite. Is the greenfingered personality really up there with the George Clooney and David Beckham? Or is it all just a rather long drawn out joke? Alan certainly thinks it might be... “I honestly think someone’s been having a laugh for all these years at my expense,” he begins. “And then I get journalists and people asking about it and I feel if I ever once took it seriously, I’d get even more laughs. I know what I look like and I’m certainly no Hollywood idol - I think it’s time we put that one to bed once and for all because no one’s buying it, especially me!” Titchmarsh, who has just turned 63, will celebrate the tenth series of his selftitled ITV chat show later this year, and he’s already compiled a wish list of celebrity guests for the big event. “Maggie Smith would be amazing but she never does interviews as far as I’m aware. She would be the ultimate for me, so fingers crossed. Though as much as I’d love to sit down with her, I’d imagine it might be a terrible interview! “And Julie Walters - I’ve had her on before but she’s one of my favourites. I
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love anyone who’s up for a great chat and who opens up. She always stands out for me as a fabulous guest. “Ultimately though, it’s not just about the celebrities for me. I’ll sit down with a chimney sweep and have him on the show if he’s a good talker. I’ll have anyone on my show who’s willing to talk to me.” The dad of two, heading up this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live at the Birmingham NEC, has been a household favourite since his first stint as a horticulture correspondent way back in 1979. And having cultivated an image as
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Find us online at www.thepooledirectory.co.uk arguably the most affable man in the UK, it makes sense he’d be asked to compère the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee pageant, an honour he admits to being rather nervous about. “I’m hosting the pageant with the horses, the glamour, the tradition... and I have to say, I’m a little nervous. It’s such a huge event, on a worldwide scale, and while I’m thrilled to even be involved, I find myself a little jumpy at the notion. It’s such a massive event watched by billions across the globe… and that’s a thought I could actually do without too! I just hope I don’t get tongue tied.” Will he get a chance to meet the lady herself on the day? “I’m not sure, to be honest. I might get a royal wave if I’m lucky.” As for BBC’s Gardeners’ World Live, visitors will experience theatre and stage shows, as well as getting the chance to meet their favourite TV stars, including Monty Don, Carol Klein, Joe Swift and of course, Titchmarsh himself, who explains why the four-day event is w onder f ul oppor tuni ty to mee t gardener’s from around the country. With so much time out of Yorkshire, Titchmarsh will be happy to return for some well-earned time in his Ravensworth home. “I must say, as a proud Yorkshireman, there’s nothing quite like coming home after working away. We all know how special the county is, but sometimes you have to leave and come back to really feel it again. I’ve been very lucky in my career in the sense that I can
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experience London and all that holds, whilst also knowing that venturing back to home roots is there for me. “I’ve never really had a career plan,” he admits. “I’m more an opportunist. When opportunities come along, it’s about recognising them, and that's something I’ve always done. Saying ‘yes, I’ll take a shot at that’, regardless of the risk of flak. “The Ground Force show took a lot of stick initially for popularising gardening, but I stand by it. It used good techniques and allowed people who were somewhat intimidated by the process to realise it’s not out of their reach. “As for what the future holds... well, right now, I’d just like to continue working, presenting my show, writing more books and spending more time in my garden.” And does he get much time to venture amongst the flora and fauna, what with dreaming of Maggie Smith and waving at the Queen? “Every chance I get, I’m in there. I make sure each evening to at least take a jaunt around my garden, do a little dead-heading. I’d spend all my time there if I could, but the BBC might have something to say about that!” See Alan Titchmarsh at BBC Gardeners' World Live from the 13-17 June at the NEC in Birmingham with Monty Don, Carol Klein, Joe Swift and many more of your favourite gardeners. With hundreds of exhibitors, RHS Show Gardens and free entry to the BBC Good Food Show Summer, it's the perfect day out for any keen gardener. For more info please visit bbcgardenersworldlive.com or call 0844 581 1340.
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Hundreds of cyclists raise vital funds for Poole hospice Over 300 cyclists battled through the Purbeck hills on 13 May to raise vital funds for local charity Lewis-Manning Hospice which cares for local people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses for free. To date £1800 has been raised, but that figure is expected to double when the charity receives the remaining sponsorship money. Cyclists had a choice of a 17, 33 or 42 mile routes starting at Poole Harbour, before heading into the lush countryside of Worth Matravers, Corfe Castle and Swanage. Maria Tidy, Fundraising Manager at Lewis-Manning Hospice said: “Thank you to everyone who took part in this event. We were delighted with the turn out and luckily enough for the cyclists it was a glorious day of sunshine which helped them on their challenge. All sponsorship money will go directly to Lewis-Manning Hospice, Poole’s voluntary hospice offering free specialist palliative nursing care to hundreds of local people. After the local Primary Care Trust’s contribution, staff need to raise £50,000 a month to keep the hospice running via their 10 charity shops, gifts in wills, community and corporate donations, events and fundraising initiatives. Hospice staff have just moved into their brand new state of the art facility on Evening Hill in Lilliput to allow them to expand their day hospice, lymphoedema and breathlessness clinics and provide a new 23 bedded palliative care unit.
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Appliance Repairs Quality Electrical................................................. 15
Fitted Furniture Custom World..................................................... 5
Articles Dorset Wildlife Trust: Butterflies ........................ 6 Feed your pet without the sweat!....................... 10 Fly-Mo: Interview with Mo Farah ....................... 12 Going Green: Interview with Alan Titchmarsh .... 26 Hundreds of cyclists raise vital funds for Poole hospice............................................ 28 Showtunes Twenty Twelve ................................. 24 The Castle on the cliff ......................................... 20 Bars, Cafés, Hotels & Restaurants Banana Wharf .................................................... 9 The Cloud Hotel .................................................. 14 Bathrooms K&B Installations ................................................ 16 Beds The Bed Store ..................................................... 1 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds....................................................... 3 Broadview Blinds ................................................ 19 Builders Excellence Homes ............................................... 23
Garden Services JBM Garden & Property Maintenance ................ 8 Jon Stokes Garden Services ................................. 14 Upton Tree Services ............................................ 28 Gunsmiths Conyers ............................................................... 23 Health & Fitness Slimming World .................................................. 29 Hot Tub Hire Party Tub Hire..................................................... 23 Kitchens Granite Transformations .................................... 18 K&B Installations ................................................ 16 Landscaping Supplies Suttles................................................................. 15 The Stone Zone ................................................... 32 Legal Services Jonathan Anderson — Nursing Home Fees ........ 22 Lofts Loft Services........................................................ 29 Mobility Services The Discount Mobility Company ......................... 16
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