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Introduction
The Poole Directory - Parkstone Edition Edition 105
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Dear Poole Residents, What an incredible time we have had this summer, with a very special trip to Alaska. It really was magical. The scenery, the wildlife, the sailing. We loved it all. Hayden, soon to be 16 (I cannot quite believe it‌) will probably be off and doing his own thing before we know it, so this was an opportunity to visit a place we had all wanted to see, together. Poor Daichi, the Dorset Directories Campervan, did not get a chance, but he is roaring to go in the next edition. We do hope that you are having a good summer too. Many of our trusted and valuable tradespeople are keeping busy, which is what we are all about. They are here to help you whether it is to fix a window, create a whole new bathroom look, mend that leak, cut the grass, build a fence or even click your back into place, we have someone for you. Please do mention us when calling. This very much keeps the magazine alive. It is really appreciated. The lucky winner of the prize wordsearch last month was D Wheatley. You can see me announce it on Facebook! If you have any ideas to add to your little Directory, I would love to hear from you. In the meantime, have a wonderful September! Best Wishes!
Debbie, Stephen & Hayden
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Community News
Poole & Parkstone Productions Join InSpire and Poole & Parkstone Productions this September for their first InSpired to Sing community choral workshop. Spend the day singing as part of a massed choir as you workshop some of the best known hits from The Beatles to Broadway. The day will conclude with a public performance of everything you’ve learned throughout the day. Tickets for the performance are free with donations gratefully received for our 2019 sponsored charity- EhlersDanlos Support UK. Singing in a choir has been proven to improve both physical and mental health, as well as being the perfect way to meet like-minded people, so come along and join the fun. You
don’t need to already be in a choir – just be keen to sing. No matter if you have lots of musical experience or if you’re an enthusiastic shower singer, there will be something for everyone. The day will be led and conducted by Jane McDouall, an accomplished performer and singing teacher, as well as Musical Director of the P&P Singers and InSpire Choirs. The workshop takes place on Saturday 28th September at The Spire, Poole Methodist Church, High Street, Poole, BH15 1DF. Cost is £15. Under 18’s are welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult. Places for the workshop and performance can be booked online at www.pandp.org.uk/buy-tickets or telephone Clare on 07956 996656.
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You live life to the full
(we’ll pay your stamp duty or pay one month’s rent in full) Our communities are about enjoying life to the full, with company when you want it, help when you could use it, and even care when you need it. And now is the perfect time to make that move, because we’ll pay your Stamp Duty* or first month’s rent* in full.
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Cloudy2Clear Announce Trusted Trader Partnership Consumer champions Which? have now joined the thousands of customers who recognise that Cloudy2Clear Windows really are a business that you can TRUST. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has received the coveted ‘Which Trusted Trader’ status after going through a rigorous accreditation process entirely focussed on customer service. Group Managing Director Marcus McGee believes that Which? have endorsed Cloudy2Clear’s long standing
company policy of delivering the highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 25 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Whilst a number of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. Locally Cloudy2Clear service the Poole area and
manager Justin Friel agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’ So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Justin a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!
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What’s On 2019… 14th September 2019
Park to Pier Walk: History and Wildlife Durlston Castle, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL A guided walk from Durlston Park to Swanage Pier, discovering Wild Life, History and Geology. Meet at 10.30 Cost £3.
18th September 2019 Pollinators Walk at Kingston Lacy Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, BH21 4EA Enjoy a walking tour of the garden with one of the Kingston Lacy rangers, discovering more about different types of pollinators and learning how your garden can give them a helping hand. £12 per person (includes cream tea). Normal admission applies.
19th to 22nd September 2019 Wellbeing by the Lake Festival Pallington, Dorchester, DT2 8QU Wellbeing by the Lakes is a four-day festival exploring what it means to be mindful and live well in this fastpaced modern world. A curated blend
of expert talks, live performance, meditation, movement sessions, wholesome food and healing therapies and more. Contact 07720 637 808.
20th September 2019 The Firefly Outdoor Cinema Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EE Join us on the unique and beautiful Brownsea Island, Poole to watch TOP GUN (12) under the stars. Bring your own picnic blankets or camping chairs. Arrive early to enjoy our stocked bar and delicious food. Please choose your ferry route and time… Price £7 to £11 per tickets 01628 302 125.
22nd September 2019 Littledown Centre Wedding Exhibition BH Live Active, Littledown, Chaseside, Bournemouth, BH7 7DX With 50 local professional wedding suppliers. 2 Professional choreographed catwalk shows at 12noon & 2pm. FREE “GOLDEN ENVELOPES” prize draw. FREE Goody Bag for every bride. Exclusive offers & discounts on the day.
27th August 2019 Geno Washington & Ram Jam Band
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13 Highcliffe Sports & Social Club, Christchurch. BH23 5EG Internationally known, and been on the road since the mid-60’s a sound that evokes the 60’s, not a night to miss. Tickets £22 pay on entry.
28th & 29th September 2019 South West Model Show The Tank Museum, Bovington, BH20 6JG The Tank Museum will be inviting exhibitors from across the UK to exhibit their models throughout the Museum. Miniature, Remote Control and Scale models will all be in attendance. Over two days, view a large selection of exhibitors from across the modelling spectrum ranging from boats, planes, motor racing cars and of course militaria and armoured warfare models.
29th September 2019 Miranda Sykes Tour comes to Chettle Village Hall Chettle Village Hall, Chettle, DT11 8DB Miranda Sykes, the acclaimed singer and bassist with ‘Show of Hands’ returns in 2019 with a new album and UK tour. After a career spanning over 20 years, during which time she has played with many of the top musicians and singers within the folk world, she will be touring solo as she started out: One woman, one bass, and one guitar. 07776 323 198.
29th September 2019 Rockpool Ramble Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge, Wareham, BH20 5PE Join a warden as we wander along the beach to discover what fascinating seashore wildlife can be spotted in Kimmeridge Bay, the best rockpooling site in Dorset. We will follow the Seashore Code to avoid causing any harm and find out what we can all do to help marine wildlife. 01929 481044.
3rd to 5th October 2019 One Man Two Guvnors The Regent Centre, C’church, BH23 1AS Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from the dad of his fiancée. For more details phone 01202 449 199.
5th October 2019 Westbourne Farmers Market Landseer Road, Westbourne, BH4 9EH Westbourne is the backdrop for a fabulous selection of artisan breads, vegetables, cheese, meats, plants and much more.
To keep up to date with what’s on in Dorset go to:
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The Bournemouth & Poole 2019 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Motorcyclists unite globally as The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride shines the spotlight on men’s health in over 650 cities across 95 countries on Sunday 29th September2019. With close to 1 million men losing their lives annually from suicide and prostate cancer, the annual event is calling on the community to stop men dying too young. Bournemouth and Poole’s Distinguished Gentlefolk will once again be taking part with nearly 600 riders donning their cravats, tweaking their moustaches, pressing their tweeds and polishing their classic and vintage motorcycles as part of over 120,000 men and women worldwide in over 650 cities. We will dress in our finest attire and ride to raise funds and awareness to prostate cancer and mental health on behalf of official charity to ride for men’s health partner, The Movember Foundation. Founded in Sydney Australia in 2012 with just 2,500 riders taking part, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has grown and raised over £14M for men’s health. The worldwide goal this year is to add a further £6M to the cause. Last year the Bournemouth &
Poole Ride raised a staggering £36,400 surpassing our target of £30,000 and making us the 19th biggest in the world. The ride will start at Poole Quay, stop off at Bournemouth Pier and will finish at Bournemouth School where there will be an event to celebrate The End of the Ride. Why not get involved? If you ride a classic, bobber, café racer, scrambler, chopper or flat tracker styled motorcycle or scooter and wish to participate in the Bournemouth Ride, or to make donation to the cause, visit www.gentlemansride.com.
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Or see us at Bournemouth Pier from about 10.45am. Or join us at The End of the Ride at Bournemouth School where there will be food, drink, refreshments, raes, prizes and the opportunity to see some wonderful machines and meet some very distinguished ladies and gentlemen. If you would like to get more involved and support the Bournemouth & Poole Ride with sponsorship, raes prizes or anything else please do not hesitate to contact Ian at bournemouthpooledgr@gmail.com
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Wildlife News
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Talking about Wildlife...
Nurdles: the damage they are doing in our ocean The Great British Beach Clean is an annual autumnal event to clean beaches in the UK, removing unsightly litter which is harmful to both people and wildlife. In Dorset, our beaches are amongst the best in the UK, so it’s important that we look after them. Marine litter comes in all shapes and sizes. Many people think of plastic bags and bottles, but the presence of tiny beads of plastic called ‘nurdles’ in our seas are causing increasing concern. They have been found in their hundreds of thousands at Kimmeridge Bay in Dorset alone. Nurdles are small plastic pellets which, when melted together, are used by industry to make nearly all our plastic products. The lightweight nurdles can escape into the environment, spilling into rivers and oceans during transportation. It is thought that billions are lost in the UK each year. They pose a huge danger to wildlife, as they can be easily mistaken for fish eggs and swallowed by seabirds, fish and even crabs and lobsters. They can also soak up the toxins from their surroundings which then
Nurdle meter at Wild Seas Centre Photo: Sarah Hodgson
Nurdles at Kimmeridge Bay Photo: DWT
accumulate in the tissues of the animals that eat them. Plastic is durable and will be around for a long time. In 2016, conservationists at Kimmeridge Bay found a lolly stick which had a figurine on top, which was made in 1978 – an example of just how durable and long-lasting plastic can be. So, what we do now, really does matter for future generations. It is hoped that more people than ever will take part in the Great British Beach Clean from 20th – 23rd September this year. But you don’t have to wait - Dorset Free Litter and Sea is asking everyone, at any time of the year, to do a ‘2-minute beach clean’ when they are visiting a beach in Dorset. There are 10 beach cleaning stations in Dorset, including Chesil Beach (next to the Dorset Wildlife Trust visitor Centre), Swanage and Studland which provide bags and litter pickers. If you’d like to take part in the Great British Beach Clean this year with Dorset Wildlife Trust, visit www. dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events to find out about our beach cleans in Dorset. By Sally Welbourn
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Exceeding Expectations... One Patient at a Time Our chiropractic clinic is made up of highly skilled professionals who deeply value your health and wellbeing. We take great pride in providing our community with high quality, patient-centric care and health education. We offer not only chiropractic but sports massage therapy, relaxing deep tissue massage & life coaching. Parkstone Chiropractic has the wellness services you would like when you are feeling fine and the emergency services you need when illness or injury strikes. Save £10 when you make an appointment for an initial consultation & treatment with any of our practitioners. Just mention The Poole Directory
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Arbor-Oak Tree & Hedge Services
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Domestic repairs: internal & external Fault Finding • CCTV Automated Gates Pools • Engines • Marine Windows • Decorating Minor building work Reasonable Rates • Fully Insured Friendly & Reliable
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Here at United Fencing Supplies we specialise in all types of fencing from domestic to industrial. We stock a full range of timber fencing products including: • Picket Fencing • Closeboard Fencing • Trellis and Overlap • Closeboard Panels
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We manufacture all of our own panels, trellis and gates so if you have any bespoke requirements please don’t hesitate to contact us. With over 25 years’ experience we are confident that United Fencing Supplies is the right choice for your garden project.
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Community News
Dorset Police Male Voice Choir Dorset Police Male Voice Choir, a registered charity, was established on 4th July 1995 celebrating its 21st Anniversary in 2016 when it was privileged to sing at the American Embassy in London as part of their Independence Day celebrations. Having started with just 6 members, the choir now numbers 50. From these small beginnings, the choir has grown, not only in numbers, but also in reputation, with the quality of its singing and breadth of repertoire. The choir aims to promote male voice singing whilst providing enjoyment for its members, supporters, audiences and the wider community. Whilst the choir has a number of retired police officers within its ranks, there are unfortunately no longer any serving police officers. Notwithstanding this situation, the choir is proud to represent Dorset Police both within and outside of the county. The choir based in Bournemouth, is led by their Musical Director Dr Jane Oakland along with the choir’s accompanists Lisa Timbs and Sue Stein. Jane Oakland has been the choir’s Musical
Director since 2009 following her return to the UK from the Netherlands, where she sang primarily with De Nederlandse Opera, but also with Nationale Reis Opera, Groot Omroep Koor and Vlaamse Opera in Antwerp. Since then, Jane has completed a PhD researching career stress for professional musicians. The Choir has performed throughout Dorset in many concert venues in recent years, having also performed widely in many parts of the UK and internationally in France, Guernsey, Jersey, Ireland and the United States of America. During the past 23 years the choir has helped to raise in excess of ÂŁ300,000 for local, national and international charities and through its concerts, given numerous young local musicians the opportunity to perform, sometimes for the first time, in public. The choir is currently recruiting new members and anyone interested should contact the Secretary at:secdpmvc@btinternet.com or visit dorsetpolicemalevoicechoir.co.uk
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Oh MAN! YOU CAN SING! WHEN YOU JOIN OUR MALE VOICE CHOIR “The hairs on the back of my neck stood up as I experienced the raw power of 50 men singing together. I will never forget that.” Graham F
“I have been made most welcome and I have no regrets about joining at all” Lyn B “Best thing I ever did!” Dave S
DPMVC Established in BOURNEMOUTH for 23 years
NO EXPERIENCE? NO CONFIDENCE? NO PROBLEM!! INTRODUCTORY COURSE STARTS SOON SO DON’T DELAY JOIN TODAY Contact: Secretary at:- secdpmvc@btinternet.com Or visit:
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LAWNS • EDGING • HEDGES • SHRUBS BORDERS • PLANTING • FENCING DRIVEWAYS & PATIOS • JET WASHING We Supply and Fit Blinds to Suit Your Budget Free No Obligation Quotations We are a family run business established since 2001. We have recently relocated to South Dorset and are now establishing our business services in this area. We pride ourselves on customer service providing a wide range of products and price ranges to suit the budget of individual customers. • • • • • •
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Alexandra House A welcoming care home in the heart of Parkstone
Registered Charity No. 1014697
The newly rebuilt Alexandra House is a warm and comfortable home, offering residential and dementia care in a peaceful setting and at a reasonable cost. Residents can feel relaxed and at home, safe in the knowledge that quality care is on hand 24-hours a day.
We are now open and welcoming residents – for enquiries please call 01202
747001 or visit www.care-south.co.uk
CARE SOUTH IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF RESIDENTIAL AND HOME CARE ACROSS DORSET
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Interested in photography? Our new season starts in September. Beginners and experienced photographers are equally welcome at the club - whether you are interested in landscape, portraiture, still life, black and white, natural history, action, people, street or architectural photography. Our friendly, social evenings with top class speakers and inter-club competitions can help you improve and appreciate the camera and digital software skills. We meet 7:30 each Wednesday at Church of the Holy Angels, Lilliput Road, Poole, BH14 8JX . Why not come along and find out more or check out our web site: www.parkstonecameraclub.org.uk
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Adventures of Daichi
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The Adventures of Daichi
The Dorset Directories Camper Van Alaska. A trip of a lifetime. Well it certainly was. Way too far for Daichi’s slender wheels, we set off for the airport, all eager to arrive at our foreign destination, Seattle, to sail the waves to a place I had always wanted to go – Alaska. Our first day in Seattle was gorgeous. Seattle itself is quite a town. The Crab Pot is a local attraction with every kind of seafish you can imagine. Being typically British we found a bench overlooking Elliott Bay. It was picturesque. Boats, shimmering blue water and mountains. This set the pace for the rest of the week. Boarding “The Norwegian Joy” was exhilarating. The excitement built up as we walked towards this absolutely huge, billiondollar construction. Believe me, I know this is not for everyone, but when you look at the ingenuity of this engineering feat, it is awe inspiring. 3800 passengers and 1800 crew. That’s a lot. We chose this ship as Hayden, as well as myself and Stephen needed entertaining. As you know Hayden is much younger than I am. Daichi does remind me of that! This ship has a full sized Speedway on deck 16, a Laser Quest on deck 17 and a water chute (literally, the floor opens up and you shoot down a figure of 8 tube, off the boat and back again), as well as electronic racing cars, a 7D experience, full theatre, 9
Once in a lifetime moment...
A black bear having its lunch! restaurants (I think…) and swimming pools, jacuzzis, beauty salon, shops and bars to your hearts content. Day 1 Ketchikan and the black bears. We saw them! These bears are wild, not fed by any humans and it is a real privilege to see them in their own habitat, swimming, eating and walking around. We were really lucky as the earlier team had not managed to see any. Stephen and Hayden had great fun taking photos! I got some video on the phone too. What an amazing experience. Day 2, my favourite, Juneau and whale watching! Juneau itself is a spiritually energizing place. You can only get here by boat or plane. There are no roads leading here. Surrounded by mountains tipped in ice, with glaciers falling like ice cream, the sun shining in the scintillating blue sky, it was an idyllic day. I stood at the back of the small boat we had boarded with the breeze blowing through my tousled hair looking for a tail, a movement in the water, or any sign of that whale I had always longed to see. Then, in the distance I saw the black V shape of a tail, coming at quite some speed towards us. Hardly breathing, my eyes did not flicker. I stood, frozen to the spot in delirious anticipation. The whale breached right in front of us, the boat rocked sideways
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Grey water floating... Eagle spotting!
Dawes Glacier, end of Endicott Arm all sides and bald eagles standing proudly along the river’s edge. We were told stories of Shaman and their tribes, and could otherwise marvel at the rugged but beautiful terrain. Day 5 was a sailing day. I love sailing. Hayden, who had found friends from all over the world at the “Entourage” group which get 13 -17 olds together, was able to have some ‘teenage time’, while we were able to sit on the balcony, eat at the restaurants, sit in the jacuzzi, have a massage and generally relax. Amazing. Day 6 we arrived at Victoria, Canada. Now, if we go back again, and believe me I intend to, I would go into the town or the park here. There were some lovely looking horse drawn carts at the port. We had chosen to try and see killer whales, but with a blustery evening and choppy waters we did not have much chance. We did see sea lions though and could see the Washington Mountains in the distance. The whole holiday was one of new experiences and excitement. I was totally taken with Alaska. I learned all about the The Goldrush, and am now reading a novel called “I married the Klondike” written by a school teacher of that time, in 1907. Hayden did not want to leave. All three of us were very quiet waiting at the gate to be ‘let out’ and go home. Life is full of experiences and this was one of the very best. Daichi will have to work hard to top this! By Debbie Corney
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Parkstone Detachment: Dorset Army Cadet Force Looking for something for your child to do in the evening that is ‘different’ from school and doesn’t cost the Earth?
Interested in making new friends, Shooting, First Aid, Football, Kayaking, Duke of Edinburgh and Fieldcraft? Then come meet us on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:15-9:30 on Weymouth Road, Parkstone, BH14 0DS. Or email Ross Wheeler-Clayton on 7329wheele@armymail.mod.uk
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I travelled to Stroud in Gloucestershire shortly after the quiz night to present our donations at the Head Office of Meningitis Now from both our fundraising events this year, the first aid evening in April and this month’s quiz. Including the events and some additional donations we managed to raise an incredible £105.93. Dr Tom Nutt, the Chief Executive Officer of the charity presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the ‘Parkstone Detachment, Army Cadet Force’. Dr Nutt thanked us for raising the money and added that he was very encouraged to see young people getting involved with fundraising. The funds we raised will support the charity’s vision of prevention and awareness, saving lives and supporting those affected to rebuild their lives. Thank-you to everyone involved to raise this amount, the certificate will hang in the Detachment to inspire us to arrange more events. I would like to take to thank the Publishers of The Poole Directory for giving me the opportunity to share the news about Parkstone Detachment, Army Cadet Force. SI Wheeler-Clayton Detachment Commander
This month Parkstone and Poole Detachments combined forces to further the good work of Meningitis Now by hosting a charity quiz night. Meningitis Now acts as a loud voice raising awareness and offering support to those affected by the disease, a potentially life threatening illness caused by an inflammation of the spinal cord which can also cause septicaemia, loss of limbs, and learning difficulties. The Cadets tackled several quiz rounds with the most enjoyable being the sweet and chocolate challenge. Surprisingly for a group who invest quite heavily in confectionary quite a few struggled identifying ‘wobbly toddlers’ as Jelly Babies and ‘a good stretch of road’ as Quality Street. Along with raising money for a very worthy cause, it gave the two Detachments an opportunity to bond through team work and we could not have anticipated that a shared love and chocolate could break down so many barriers. Each member of the winning group walked away with a box of Quality Street, despite hilariously, not getting that clue in the chocolate round.
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Short Story: THE RESCUE...
Golden sand whipped the walls of my watch tower as I stood like a sentry watching over the dark, blue, menacing sea. Binoculars to my eyes, I searched for anything that shouldn’t be there - at least not in this storm. Waves at least ten feet tall stood proud before toppling over and emitting an enormous sound as the water slammed into either more water or sand. White foam covered the first 10 metres out from the water’s edge where all the waves deposited their immense amount of energy. All of a sudden, a peachy white hand shot out from under the water then sank again (I almost missed it, it happened so fast). Tiny pricks stabbed at my exposed face as I ran to the water’s edge; the wind howled at me not go out, waves presenting their terrible force as they crashed in front of me. Dark clouds rumbled in the distance waiting to unleash their own fury. I was watching like a hawk, my eyes scanning the sea for any signs of that person. Suddenly, the same hand, however this time two, appeared for another split second and disappeared as a wave, the size of my watch tower, engulfed them. I had to rescue them. They needed me. But what if I couldn’t do it? What if I made the situation worse? Could I take that risk? Yes. I grabbed the almost 11-foot, luminous yellow board and sprinted into the ferocious beast… The icy water stole my breath as my chest seized up and my legs started to freeze. The board slammed the surface of my enemy and I leaped out of the heat sapping liquid onto it; my hands went numb as I paddled, ploughing them into the water trying to power through and get to my target as quick as I could. My body ached, my arms burned, I couldn’t take it much longer. But they needed me. CRASH! A wave smacked my board, it almost entirely threw me off, as white foam surrounded me: I saw another coming, but it hadn’t broken yet. The rounded tip pierced and glided through the up rise of water like nothing. Immediately, I saw what was behind that puny wave… the king wave of the set I had just driven through swelled up and began racing towards me like a miniature tsunami. Moments later and I could see the dangerous white foam starting to spread across the crest. Either it had to break before it reached me, or I had to reach it before it started to plunge down on top of me. The race was on. My arms screamed in pain, my chest struggled to keep the supply of oxygen I needed, and I could no longer feel my hands. Numbness was slowly creeping over my body, its tendrils reaching out to every part dispersing any feeling I had there. I hope I can make it, I thought, as the king wave and I flew towards each other. It had not broken. Yet. However, I could see the crest creating a lip (it was starting to pitch over itself). It was about to break. Every part of my body wanted to give up and let the monstrous wall of water take me down with it, but I couldn’t let that happen. As I approached the wave my board started to rise, and I could see the water rushing towards me. I grasped my board and elevated my body as my board and I almost started to go vertical. I closed my eyes; I could do no more but hope… A thunderous discharge of energy pounded my ears. Did I survive? I opened my eyes to see my fluorescent board and I still together: my body still in the rigid position I had assumed. I peered behind me and saw huge amounts of white foam where the gigantic wave had plummeted into the water. Better luck next time, Poseidon , I thought, as I chuckled to myself and started to paddle again. My board gently rose and fell as swells of anticipated waves flowed past me. My perceptions snapped into action as I searched for the person I had come all this way for. A quick glance and I saw them: floating and unmoving. They needed me. I rapidly paddled over and in a flash was in the water flipping over my board; I grabbed their arms and placed them over my now upside-down
rescue craft. Balancing my adrenaline filled muscles and trying to be as careful as I could, I heaved the board back over as I held the person’s arms so that they followed its motion. Eventually, they lay perpendicular on my own lifeline. I twisted their body so that they were parallel and I could get on – it’s imperative for me to be on the board too. I swam round and faced my own saviour (the board) towards the golden sands where waves, still deathly aggressive, slammed into the beach. With a mighty pull on the handles, I slid onto the rear of the craft before engaging in the foreboding journey back. As I madly paddled towards safety with an unconscious body in front of me, I could feel the swells getting larger. This was it. I had done the first segment, but could I do the same again? Numbness had already conquered any feeling I had left, except the ones I didn’t want. All I could feel was the torture I was putting myself through: burning arms, burning chest, burning blood vessels as they fought to supply any energy they could scrape for me. My wetsuit tugged at my weakening arms and my hands began to splash the saltwater onto my face. I couldn’t do it. I could see that ten metre stretch of deadly white spray as the board cut through my enemy. While paddling, I felt the back of my board start to rise – a wave. I shifted my body backwards so that we didn’t nosedive into the glacial like water. It was enough, at least for now. The person I had rescued and I rode the wave towards the shore like a soaring seagull, as we raced with the wave. The wave grew bigger, stronger and more powerful the further we rode it towards safety. It was getting too large though, I couldn’t put enough of my weight rearwards. The nose of my board began to sink, water and salt flew into my eyes. It stung. It was as if wasps were sending their stingers straight into my eyes. It happened too quickly. The board dug its nose into the water and the corpse-like body and I tumbled off. My arms were too weak, they felt like lead, I couldn’t grasp anything - the board nor the person. The salt blinded me and my body sank beneath the waves. Was this it? Was this the end? I couldn’t do it. But I had come all this way… no. They needed me. Whoever I had tried to save hadn’t been saved just yet. I can’t give up, not after all of this. Strength surged into my muscles, adrenaline fuelled my heart and my own lifeless body began to twitch as I fought the reapers wrath and began to swim to the surface. My head burst out the water, instantly looking around wildly for my board or the person. Something was floating (it was too dark to be my board). I swam as if I had suddenly become an Olympic swimmer. Although my muscles were on fire and my eyes felt like they were melting, I carried on. I wrapped my arm around that other body and frantically kicked my legs and swung my arm under the water. I was so close; another eight metres and I was there – the final length. All alarms were ringing in my body, reverberating around my skull, telling me to stop what I was doing and give up. That wasn’t an option. Waves piled on top of us making my back sear in pain. I couldn’t let go. Not now. As if by a miracle, my foot kicked something underneath me, it was sand! I charged out of the water like a bull, still carrying the person I had rescued. I had done it. Dripping wet and icy cold I dragged the person toward my watch tower. I could now truly look at them without the danger of a wave engulfing us. I placed her on a chair and, with a shaking hand, dialled 999. Without hesitation, the lady at the other end had sent us an ambulance and told me we were going to be alright. The emergency services were on their way. I had done my duty. I sat down next to the lady I had rescued, my entire body shivering as I did, and I gently took hold of her hand and closed my eyes. Within seconds, I blacked out next to her still with her hand in mine. by Hayden Corney - age 15
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Summer arrives in Dorset’s Finest Gardens Currently blooming for Summer, Compton Acres is highly regarded as the finest privately-owned gardens in England. Featuring 10 magnificent acres, explore meandering paths through the Italian Garden, the Wooded Valley, the Rock & Water Garden, the Heather Garden, and the glorious spring blossoms of the Japanese Garden. With an adjoining, Café and Tearooms you can then stop off for delicious seasonal dishes, inspired by Great British Classics, as well as a scrumptious variety of traditional homemade cakes and pastries. For even more enjoyment, the Plant Centre holds a wide range of gardening goods for all your horticultural needs, whilst the “Gifted Moments” gift shop is a real Aladdin’s cave; full of presents for any occasion. Gardens open: 10am - 6pm
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On Your Plot Herb Gardens
Nature tends to dictate what we do in the garden and sometimes it’s just too late to plant those seeds, too early to prune that bush and incredibly you are already on top of the weeding. So what can you do to fulfil that urge to work the land? Why start a herb garden of course!
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• If you are growing pumpkins for Halloween, you need to support the fruit as it swells and raise it up to keep it off the wet ground and deter slugs. Restrict each plant to no more than three fruits. • Clear up finished crops, clean and store any supports or netting for future use. • Keep planting winter lettuces for a supply of fresh leaves right through autumn. • Fancy fresh strawberries next year? Now is a good time to get new plants established. • Add support to Brussels sprouts by drawing up earth around the stems, or using canes. Most activity on your plot is tied to the seasons, but this month we take a look at one project that can be started off at almost any time of the year - your own herb garden. As we’ve taken to growing more and more of our own food so we have found ourselves getting increasingly interested in trying out new recipes to make the most of all those lovely fresh flavours. Recipe books abound in our kitchen and they all have one thing in common - the use of herbs, and what a variety of them there is! Whether you’re looking for a sprig of fresh mint, a handful of rosemary, or some chopped chives what could be better than being able to choose and harvest them right outside your own back door? Choosing the right site for your herb garden is important, and outside your back door is often a good place to start! Planting near the kitchen makes it easy to pop out for a few fresh leaves when you are cooking, and many of us have a patio which can easily become home to a variety of container grown herbs. Herbs can make an
attractive, fragrant and tasty addition to your borders, or you may prefer to opt for a permanent herb bed. If this is the case you will need to give some consideration to containing the growth of some of the more vigorous varieties. This can be done by dividing the bed (a cartwheel design made with bricks is very attractive), or by using pots sunk into the ground. Herbs comprise of both annual plants, that germinate, grow, flower and die within the year, and perennials that will grow on from one year to the next. Whatever you plant, you will need to find out which type it is and the conditions that it favours. The more hardy perennial types such as thyme, rosemary or mint may be happy outside all year round. One of the advantages of using containers is that tender varieties can be moved under cover during the worst of the winter and even tender annuals like basil can have their season extended by lifting plants to pot up and keep on the kitchen windowsill as autumn approaches. Most types of herb can be raised from seed, but for a quicker start browse the farmers market, garden centre, or even car boot sales for plants that are ready to go. One of the great things about a herb garden is that it can be continually evolving. Look upon it as just the start of a collection, that will grow with time. Adding a new variety can be as simple as picking up a plant that takes your fancy on a trip out and adding a new pot to your collection. As well as using herbs fresh from the garden, you can dry leaves by hanging in bunches and then storing in an airtight container, or use ice cube trays to freeze chopped up leaves with a drop of water. Store the cubes in polythene bags, great for adding to a stew in the middle of winter!
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Going Green... I have great respect for Sir David Attenborough. His recent campaign to make us all much more aware of our current planet problems and just how much we need to care for it, inspired me to do something about it. We are all individuals, and as a team of individuals working together, we can keep our environment safe and prevent unnecessary decay and destruction. With that in mind I took an honest look at how much plastic I really use. How many items do I possess, and use on a daily basis, that have plastic bottles? When you really look it is a minefield. We have become so used to plastic, we don’t even see it. It is quite shocking. Becoming overwhelmed usually means nothing gets done as it all seems too much, so it is best to look at the problem one step at a time. My plan in the next few months is to look at some everyday products that can be replaced by not only plastic free containers, but products which are actually BETTER for YOU too! I looked in the bathroom… and saw no end of shiny, colourful plastic bottles. Oh dear. Soap. Since when did we start purchasing soap in bottles? This is so easy to replace with good quality, wonderful smelling natural soaps. These soaps not only have enhancing properties for your skin, they do not at all harm the environment! I am particularly
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Tastes so good... TOMATO SOUP
As the weather turns slightly colder as we venture into Autumn, there is nothing more perfect than a warming tomato soup. You can add croutons to give it an extra crunch or you can even top it off with basil leaves if you want to dress it up.
Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 tbsp. butter 2 garlic cloves 3 x 400g cans plum tomatoes 500ml vegetable stock 5 soft sun dried tomatoes in oil 1tsp. sugar 125g pot fresh basil pesto 142ml pot soured cream
Equipment: Large pan Method: In a large plan, heat 1 tbsp. of butter (or oil if you prefer) and then crush the garlic cloves and add to the pan. Do this on a low heat for roughly 3 minutes until the garlic has softened. Then, add the chopped tomatoes and the canned tomatoes. Once you have done this, add the sugar, stock and seasoning. Turn up the heat and bring the soup mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer for 10 minutes until the tomatoes have broken down then take off the heat. With a stick blender, whizz the whole mixture together. Add half the sour cream and continue to use to stick blender. Make sure to taste as you go to adjust the seasoning or alternatively add more sugar if you prefer. When it is all blended, serve the soup into bowls. You can either add more sour cream into the bowl or add some pesto on top.
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Attractions Compton Acres............................ 34
Eco Friendly Products Debbie Goes Green...................... 41
Bathrooms Flair Interiors............................... 19 P L H Heating & Bathrooms......... 38 The Kitchen & Bathroon Co......... 34
Electricians Lytchett Bay Electricals................ 38
Bedrooms Flair Interiors............................... 19 Beds The Bed Store............................... 5 Blinds & Awnings Alchemy Blinds............................ 24 Broadview Shading Solutions....... 2 Builders Purbeck Home Improvements...... 1 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 42 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.................................. 5 Kingsland Carpets......................... 8 Chiropractors Parkstone Chiropractic................ 17 Community News Adventures of Daichi................... 28 Dorset Police Male Voice Choir.... 22 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Nurdles: damaging our ocean.... 16 Going Green................................ 40 On Your Plot: Herb gardens...........36 Parkstone Army Cadets............... 30 Parkstone Camera Club............... 26 Poole & Parkstone Productions.... 6 Short Story: The Rescue............... 32 Tastes so good: Tomato soup....... 44 The Bournemouth & Poole 2019 Distinguished Gents Ride.......... 14 What’s on in Dorset..................... 12
Estate & Letting Agents Anthony David............................. 48 Events & Entertainment Project Play: Dad’s Army.............. 8 Garage Doors Garolla.......................................... 8 Garage Services MTS Motors................................. 45 Garden Services All Grass Landscapes................... 43 Future Gardens............................ 24 Jon Stokes Garden Services.......... 20 United Fencing Supplies............... 21 Kitchens Dream Doors............................... 39 Flair Interiors............................... 19 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 34 Loft Ladder Installations Loft Services................................. 43 Memorial Masons The Art Memorial Co................... 43 Mobility Products & Services The Mobility Shop........................ 17
Property Maintenance David Stone - Handyman............. 18 Purbeck Home Improvements...... 1 Shoreline Carpentry & Decorating.... 42 Puzzles & Competitions Crossword.................................... 26 Kids Page..................................... 10 Prize Wordsearch......................... 35 Sudoku......................................... 26 Residential Care Homes Care South: Alexandra House...... 24 Healthcare Homes: Ashley Court.... 3 Retirement Living McCarthy & Stone: Clarendon House........................ 9 Salt Suppliers Wessex Salt.................................. 20 Signs and Wall Coverings Signs Express Bournemouth........ 31 Solicitors Humphries Kirk............................ 18 Takeaways Capital Pizza & Kebab.................. 43 Trading Standards Buy With Confidence................... 37 Trailer Sales & Services Wessex Trailers............................ 42
Opticians Kelly Eyecare................................. 3
Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 27 Arbor-Oak Tree Services.............. 18
Oven Cleaners Oven King.................................... 37
Will Writing Services Dorset & Wight Wills................... 25
Pet Services Walking Buddies.......................... 31
Computer Services PCs Made Simple......................... 20
Plumbing & Heating P L H Heating............................... 38
Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 GS Windows................................. 7 Mr Demister................................ 38 RFM Windows.............................. 2
Draininge Services All Drains Cleared........................ 31
Printers The Canvas Print Company.......... 37
Worktops Portman Stone............................. 47
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Portman Stone 1 Airfield Way, Christchurch BH23 3PE
A337
SHOWROOM & GRANITE GALLERY A35
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