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Welcome...
The Southbourne Link Edition 106
Published by:
Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd
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Copy deadline for the August 2018 edition: 9th July 2018
Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. The Southbourne Link does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.
Dear Southbourne, Tuckton & Hengistbury Head! We thoroughly enjoyed our recent Anglesey adventure, which you can read about in this edition. With an ever changing weather forecast, we were a bit uncertain about what we might be able to do, but as it turned out we were very fortunate and able to get out and about most days. it is always fun to explore new areas or revisit places you remember from previous trips. As the summer approaches, it is traditionally a time for our local shows and festivals. Do take the opportunity to enjoy these spectacles on our doorstep and support them by attending. If you do take time off to escape to other climes, we hope you have a great trip. For all those jobs around the home, our loyal advertisers are here to help you as always. Some new ones too. They would all love to hear from you so please do the usual and mention us when calling them. If you have time to write a ‘testimonial’ for any of them, for good work they have done, do send it to us. We, and the advertisers, love to hear from you. Stephen, Hayden, Nellie and myself hope you have a wonderful month of July. May we all be able to get outside and enjoy those gorgeous summer events and barbeques! Best Wishes,
Debbie & Stephen Corney
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Ladies Hairdresser Teresa is a state registered hairdresser specialising in the over 50s. Covering Iford, Southbourne & Christchurch areas. Offering a home hair care service. Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays. Cutting, Blow drying, Set, Perming and Colouring. For a free, no obligation consultation phone Teresa on 07799 567403.
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Community News
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First World War Memorial at All Saints Church, Southbourne
Private Leonard W. J. Maisey
Leonard Maisey was the son of John and Mary Maisey of 23 Roy Street, Palmerston North, Wellington, New Zealand and the husband of Kate (Kitty) Maisey (nee Langridge) of Pokesdown, Bournemouth. Before the outbreak of war Leonard worked as a plumber while thousands of miles away in England his future wife was a domestic servant to the Neale family who lived at 36 Beaufort Road, Southbourne. When Britain Declared war on August 4th 1914, New Zealanders rushed to enlist in support of ‘Mother England’. Leonard Maisey enlisted as a sapper in the 2nd (Ruahine) Company, 1st Battalion Wellington Regiment of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) Engineers. As part of the 14th Reinforcement NZEF he embarked for war on June 26th 1916. The 14th NZEF Reinforcements landed at Devonport on August 22nd, 1916 and the new Zealanders in their ‘lemon squeezer’ hats made an immediate impression ...‘tall young men in khaki, with queer bunched-up hats with a line of red in their puggaree’...‘These New Zealanders, whose complexions are as bright as the red in their hats, their average size is more than equal to that of the average Highlander or Australian’1. The Engineers embarked on a 9 week training course led by the Royal Engineer Station in Christchurch. The men camped along the banks of the river Stour to practise bridge building and learnt trench skills including mining, wiring, construction and demolition on St. Catherine’s Hill. As the weather cooled, the camp in Christchurch was abandoned for billets in Boscombe where the sappers, when not in France, were to remain until the end of the war. They were well looked after by Bournemouth townspeople. ‘All municipal resources in the way of sports grounds, baths and parks, existing in Christchurch, Bournemouth, or Boscombe, were thrown open to them unreservedly, while the extreme kindness of the private citizens to the New Zealand boys could not possibly have been surpassed’.2 By November 1916 the men of the 14th reinforcements were ready to join the New Zealand Division on the
New Zealand troops embark for Europe WW1 Western Front. Leonard and the 14th reinforcements joined the Division in Belgium fighting in major battles at Messines, Brookseinde Ridge and Passchendaele throughout the rest of 1916 and 1917. Sometime during this period, perhaps when home on leave, Leonard and Kitty met, fell in love and, with the urgency of war and a call back to the front, they married at Christchurch in September 1917. In France, 1918, Leonard faced the German Spring Offensive. The enemy fought with a burst of renewed vigour but were blunted by the men of the New Zealand Division. The allies ‘March to Victory’ had begun and the 2nd Battle of Bapaume – an area on the Somme, occupied by German troops since the 1916 – started on August 21st. Private Leonard W J Maisey was killed in that battle on August 31st, 1918, aged 23. It was seventy-two days before the armistice; Leonard and Kitty had been married for just eleven months. Lord Northcliffe for the United Cable Company (Australasia). 1
2 Lt Col Shera et al, The Official History of the New Zealand Engineers during the Great War 1914 – 1919
Researched and written by Alice Miller
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Community News
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Meet the Cleaning Champion Appointed to Keep Bournemouth’s Streets Clean Aiming to enhance the look of the town centre, Ricky Smith has been appointed to the Bournemouth Town Centre Business Improvement District’s (BID) new cleaning service. Taking to the streets of Bournemouth’s town centre with the tools of his trade, over the last four months Ricky Smith has been working diligently to keep the area clean and tidy. With cleaning cart, gloves and broom in hand, Ricky is the face of a new rapid response cleaning service being delivered by the Bournemouth Town Centre BID. Representing the interests of the Bournemouth business community, Ricky is helping to ensure that the town centre is clean, litter free and most of all a welcoming place for visitors and locals. Funded by the Town Centre BID, Ricky will be providing a service in addition to that provided by the local council. Ricky works five days a week including weekends. He will be placing a special focus on doorways and alleyways, where rubbish has often been allowed to build up. Ricky Smith said: “I’m really passionate about Bournemouth’s beautiful town centre and I’m pleased to be playing a role in keeping the area pristine and attractive for visitors. With a host of summer events on the way, you are sure to see me out and about dealing with the influx of tourists and the inevitable increase in litter.’’ Paul Kinvig, Chief Operating Officer at Bournemouth Town Centre BID, said: “We are thrilled to have Ricky on board as part of our new rapid response cleaning
service. So far we’ve had great feedback from our levy payers and Ricky is becoming a familiar face around town with his high vis, cleaning equipment and friendly personality.’’ The new rapid response cleaning service is part of the Town Centre BID’s ‘Clean and Green’ programme. This initiative was launched following consultation with local businesses who felt that more needed to be done to improve the look and feel of the town centre. It covers a range of activities, including fly-tipping removal and decorations aimed at restoring pride in Bournemouth’s town centre. All activities aim to help Bournemouth’s town centre effectively compete with other centres across the UK. To find out more about the Bournemouth Town Centre BID, visit: www.towncentrebid.co.uk
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Where can you still find a local optician who will see you personally and look after your eye care needs from the sight test to dispense? Where will you be sure to be seen by the same optician every time, who cares about offering you a service, and who won’t be happy until you are completely happy? That will be BOURNEMOUTH VISION CENTRE, where Mr Bernie Dexter has been looking after the eyes of the Southbourne community for the past 30 years. Our receptionists are chosen for their warmth and empathy. They are trained to help you to choose just the right frame for you. Mr Dexter has over 40 years of experience as an optometrist, and through extensive ongoing training is up to date with all the advancements in modern eye care. We operate a price match policy. The health of your eyes is our concern Find us at 63 Southbourne Grove, BH6 3QU or call us on
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Wildlife News
Talking about Wildlife...
Summer wildlife At Dorset Wildlife Trust we know summer is here with the arrival of the little terns and the barn owl chicks. Some of nature’s most exciting displays are about to start… At Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve in Weymouth, the barn owls have already started to rear their chicks. At the time of writing, 5 of 7 eggs have hatched and under the careful watch of their parents, are thriving. Barn owls have been roosting in the box which is specially built into the Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre, since 2010. Last year, we had the most amount of chicks fledge ever (five!), and this year is already looking promising. All this is despite the decline of barn owls nationally. The Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve, which the barn owls hunt for voles and other prey on, seems to have plentiful food stocks. Lack of habitat and nesting space are the main challenges for barn owls, so it’s great that our nature reserve can provide both for these majestic creatures. Watch them live on our webcam, sponsored by Dorset Tea, at www. dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/raptorcam. Over at Chesil, the little tern project is in full swing, with the first egg appearing on 20th May, nestled in the iconic pebbles of Chesil Beach. Each summer these little Little Tern near Chesil Beach Photo: Angela Thomas
Barn Owl at Lorton
Photo: Paul Williams
birds arrive in Dorset, migrating from Africa for the summer, to breed on the beach, which is the South West’s only colony. Last year, they broke records with breeding numbers, and despite their numbers dropping to their lowest in 1997, careful management of the habitat by volunteers has ensured their continued survival and growing numbers. Little terns are the smallest of the UK terns and are a fast flying graceful little bird with a black cap on their head and a yellow bill with a black tip. You’ll hear them before you see them – with their distinctive ‘creeking’ call. They are ground nesting birds, so the Chesil little tern project, led by RSPB, concentrates on protecting the colony from predators and reducing disturbance. Before the birds arrive, an electric fence is put up around the colony, and a hide is constructed for the wardens and volunteers to monitor the birds 24 hours a day, and scare off any avian predators. The Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre has a viewing platform to view these birds, who are hunting for fish in the fleet lagoon. Bring your binoculars! You can also keep track on Twitter (@Little_ tern17) for the latest little tern news. www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk By Sally Welbourn
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Nuffield Health launches new diagnostic cardiac service Self-referral cardiac assessment service now available to Dorset residents. Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital has launched a new ‘much-needed’ cardiac assessment service, which has the facilities to identify undiagnosed heart conditions. Nuffield Health’s new cardiac assessment service launched this month at the Bournemouth hospital and is available to all. The facility will provide a thorough look at an individual’s heart using state-of-the-art machinery to help detect undiagnosed heart conditions. The assessment service is aimed at those who might be worried about genetic conditions or are interested in receiving a health assessment of their heart. Suneel Talwar, Cardiologist at Nuffield Health Bournemouth, said: “This is a muchneeded facility as some heart conditions do not present with symptoms. Regardless of
your age or physical capabilities, it may be beneficial to get your heart health checked as many conditions can go undiagnosed until it’s too late. “If there are cases of heart issues in your family, it may be beneficial to seek a health assessment sooner rather than later so that if there are early signs of a heart condition we can give you the medical guidance needed in order to lead a healthy life.” Those who are worried about their heart health are guaranteed to get an appointment within two weeks at convenient hours. During the appointment a cardiologist will provide a full assessment with some results given on the day, and others to quickly follow. For more information or to book an appointment at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital you can call 01202 375032.
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Adventures of Nellie
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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Directories Camper Van The isle of Anglesey off the north coast of Wales. Many a good holiday was spent there as a child, so you can only imagine Nellie’s excitement when Stephen’s sister and Dad booked a week there for all of us last month. Driving towards our destination, Nellie was full of nostalgia and fond memories of times gone by. Betws-y-Coed where we met friends years and years ago, Swallow Falls, the low hanging clouds over the mountains, Llyn (Lake) Ogwen and finally we arrived at the shallow tidal waters of the famous Menai Straits which separates Anglesey from the mainland. Nellie danced across the Bridge and there we were on the island. Alan, Stephen’s father is a member of the prestigious “Holiday Property Bond” and we were booked into wonderful cottages overlooking the rolling green golf course at Henllys near Beaumaris, with magnificent views of Snowdonia in the background. Idyllic. Henllys used to be a Franciscan Friary and there is a quiet spot with statues, trees and greenery in commemoration of this. The rest of the magnificent house and grounds now provide stylish Enjoying a “rib-roaring” boat trip to Puffin Island
Nellie enjoys the secluded coves cottages and apartments for those who are investors within the scheme. Nellie was thrilled. Being on a golf course was a great excuse for Stephen to bring out those dusty clubs! It is a while since he has played (must be all that responsibility and hard work he is having to do), so Nellie persuaded him to have a go. Off he went, in a buggy of course, with his uncle David. The were both in complete contentment as they swung those clubs and drove off to find those balls. Uncle David, who does play much more often, shot a birdie (We did explain to Nellie that no birds were hurt in this action…) on hole number 15 and Stephen, well he did not lose ALL of his balls (now now Nellie) and was in fact very happy with his game. Both came back with big smiles and Uncle David unfortunately, also with sore knees. Nellie totally understands! Penmon Point was a favourite of ours in the past. Dad fishing off the rocks, while Mum worried about Sue and I falling on the rocks with waves crashing around us as we ran across to see if Dad had caught anything. The coastline seemed very different this time but maybe it was
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29 my imagination? After all, dare I say it is nearly 40 years since we were regularly there! Oh my word how time flies. Puffin Island just off the shore “in those days” was literally that, full of puffins! Now there are around 200 pairs apparently, which is better as they had dwindled down to much less. The good news is that they are on there way up again. Knowing this, we decided to take a boat out to see for ourselves. There are many boats that go out from Beaumaris. We chose a Rib Ride with Seacoast Safaris! Nellie likes excitement and she chose well as Hayden loved it! The young man piloting was very proficient and literally took us for a spin. As a member of RNLI he was well trained and we felt totally safe as he spun the boat in circles before speeding up and chasing the ebbing tide out to Puffin Island. What a thrill! We saw grey seals bobbing up and down, guillemots, kittiwakes, cormorants, razorbills, eider ducks and ONE puffin! The skipper steered us carefully into the cave, smiling while telling us it was a good idea to put our hoods up! Those birds have no manners… It was a great trip and thoroughly recommended if you are ever on Anglesey. Beaches are another must on the island. As a child ‘Me and Dad’ picked winkles
off the rocks at Trearddur Bay and cooked them to eat many a good night. Trearddur Bay had been hit by a bad storm ten years ago and now has a smart new walkway right across the sands. Again, a sign of changing times. Alan and Rachel, Stephen’s dad and sister, love walking and were out each morning by 8am to take in the sites with plenty to see over the 276 square miles that the island occupies. Nellie let us rest, though I think she would have liked to skip along the cliff tops. We did take a walk along the coastal path from Lligwy Beach to Moelfre on a wonderfully sunny day. The ice-cream and coffee were a welcome find at Moelfre before setting off back again to Lligwy beach for a picnic lunch and an afternoon snooze. Nellie likes those! Nellie really enjoyed her stay at Henllys with its full-sized snooker table, huge outdoor chess set, bar billiards, air hockey, table tennis, sauna, steam bath and swimming pool. We certainly were not short of entertainment! The drive home was interesting as you will hear about soon… Anglesey is a wonderful island and if you have never visited there are scores of things to do. Enjoy! By Debbie Corney
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SPOTTED… FIFA MASCOT IN POOLE & BOURNEMOUTH Children and adults from across Bournemouth and Poole were treated to a surprise visit from the official FIFA World Cup mascot, Zabivaka.
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The Russian grey wolf jetted into Dorset last month ahead of the tournament kicking off. He spent the week with Poole’s famous boat builder, Sunseeker, a Tier One sponsor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
While in Poole, he didn’t miss the opportunity of going out on the water. He was spotted in Poole Harbour on board a Sunseeker yacht taking in the sights of Old Harry Rocks and Brownsea Island.
As part of his visit, Zabivaka met with Sunseeker staff, he opened the Poole Harbour Boat Show alongside the Ocean Brothers and visited several schools meeting with children and teachers to educate them all about the FIFA World Cup and the countries taking part.
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Plant of the month Gerberas
It’s hard not to be filled with a sense of joy upon seeing a Gerbera. These bright and cheerful flowers come in a variety of vibrant colours: orange, yellow, pink, red and white and it’s no surprise that they are the fifth most cut flower in the world. Gerberas are in the Asteraceae family (also known as the Daisy Family) and are native to Africa, South America and Asia. When displaying Gerberas in your house, keep in mind they turn their heads towards the light so be careful about putting them near bright light. They have very long vase lives so make sure to keep their water topped up so you can see their beautiful colours for longer.
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The Crumbs Project Gets The Royal Treatment Earlier this month, HRH The Prince of Wales kindly hosted a Reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Garfield Weston Foundation. Local Bournemouth based charity; The Crumbs Project was amongst 150 charities, which attended the event. The foundation supports a wide range of charities across the country, from national institutions to small local community organisations like The Crumbs Project. Based at its training facility in Bournemouth, Crumbs provides practical training for adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues and stabilized addictions, supporting trainees into employment.
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Crumbs Trustee, Jon Rook and Operations Manager, Leanne Miller joined 300 guests at the Ball Room in Buckingham Palace. Charitable representatives enjoyed a royal reception and the opportunity to meet Prince Charles. Commenting on the occasion, Crumbs Operations Manager, Leanne Miller said, “The Garfield Weston Foundation has supported
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Bathrooms K & B Installations....................... 37 Lifestyle Living............................. 31
Education Bournemouth Collegiate School.... 43 Southbourne School of English.... 41
Pet Services “Muddy”ford Mutts..................... 40 Vida T.......................................... 17
Blinds & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Tuscany Blinds............................. 34 Waterside Blinds.......................... 13
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Builders Ian Jones...................................... 17 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Doctor............................ 7 Zero Dry Time.............................. 38 Chiropodists Watcombe Foot Clinic................... 7 Chiropractors Paul Harris................................... 17 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................... 28 Beginner’s Guide: Runner beans.... 36 Bournemouth Rocks.................... 44 Charity Barn Dance...................... 30 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Summer wildlife........................ 16 Meet the Cleaning Champion Appointed to Keep Bournemouth clean.................. 12 Nuffield Health launches new diagnostic cardiac service......... 26 Plant of the month: Gerberas...... 40 Spotted... FIFA mascot in Poole & Bournemouth.............. 32 The Crumbs Project gets the Royal Treatment....................... 42 World War One Memorial at All Saints Chuch..................... 8 Computer Services Home Tech Trainer....................... 3 Demolition & Asbestos Clearance Pro-Dem...................................... 39 Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic................... 19 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 20
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