The St Leonards & St Ives The independent directory of local businesses serving residents of St Leonards, St Ives & Ashley Heath
April 2017
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Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating French Polishing Specialist Coatings Contact David Matthews
Tel: 01202 877019 Mobile: 07740 981349
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Spring is here! Haven’t the daffodils looked splendid this year? I am so looking forward to seeing even more colour in the garden this month. The birds were certainly in full song this morning when I took Hayden to school. There is nothing like our British birds. I love their sounds.
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Have you started clearing out the shed, recycling all those winter clothes you never wore, dusting areas of the house that have been all forgotten? It is interesting how spring has that effect on us. Time for change for the better. I rather like it. We are also lucky enough to have a couple of holidays planned this year, one in May half term and one in the summer. With three weddings as well, in April, August and September in the New Forest, Hull and Scotland, it is looking like a busy and exciting time ahead. Nellie, our wonderful travelling campervan, took us to her first football match last month. That was good! You can read all about it in this April issue. Following on from that she is keen to try new experiences, so if you would like her to come and visit, do let us know. I will see what she thinks… We continue to provide local information as well as good local businesses and trades people for you. We do hope they can help and would love to know if there are any trades you would also like to see, that we do not have. We have excellent reviews and with your help are very happy to help local companies expand. That is what we are here for. Congratulations to Susan Miller who won the meal for two at The Three Legged Cross last month. This month... it could be you! Wishing you a wonderful Easter. Best Regards,
Debbie & Stephen Corney
Useful Numbers Local Police Bournemouth Airport Village Hall Emergency Electric
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Royal B’mouth Hosp Parish Council Bournemouth Water Emergency Gas
01202 303626 01425 482727 01202 590059 0800 111 999
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Get a Wow from your Worktops! A fabulous range of stunning works surfaces, all lovingly crafted under one roof. At R&A Fabrications we create beautiful surfaces. Choose from nature’s highly aesthetic stone or timber; or one of the myriad of man made quartz colours available, or from one of the amazingly versatile and contemporary acrylics. Based in Ringwood, Hampshire, we are ideally located for discerning trade and private customers in Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and the home counties, who appreciate the quality of high specification work surfaces. For more details take a look at our website:
Tel: 01425 475525
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Unit 4/5, Millstream Trading Estate, Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 3SA
Are your automated gates an open or shut case? We can service, maintain and repair existing automated gates of virtually any make & design. • CAME Safe approved installers • Automatic gate installations & repairs • Regular service schedules or one off We are also fully qualified electricians and can undertake all kinds of electrical installations, inspections and repairs.
Tel: 01425 477943 1 Stag Business Park, Christchurch Rd, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3AS www.gle-uk.co.uk
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Kingfishers Of West Moors
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Safe quiet system cleans deep and dries fast Discounts for Emergency No job too small Services personnel 30 years experience Caring and friendly
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245 Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0HZ
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TREE, HEDGE & WOODLAND SPECIALISTS Tree,Covering Hedge & Woodland specialists all aspects of: • Tree Surgery • Tree Felling • Stump Removal • Hedge Cutting • Woodland Maintenance For a Free Consultation & Quotation
Contact: Ross Vermaak Tel: St Ives 01202 890363 Mobile: 07868 693389
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A family run, quality business We are a local, family owned and run business, with over 30 years experience. From your initial enquiry to completed installation you can rely on our friendly, professional service and quality products.
Visit us or call 01202 825225 for your free, no obligation quotation
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PVC or aluminium windows Composite doors Bi-folding doors Traditional conservatories Contemporary 'skyroom' Verandas Roofline – fascias, soffits & guttering Cladding – smooth or textured 10 year guarantee on all workmanship and materials
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Community News
St Leonards & St Ives Parish Council Councillor Michael Hockley It is with sadness that we report that on the 19th February 2017 after a long illness, Councillor Michael Hockley passed away. Councillor Hockley had served the Parish for a number of years as a duly elected Member. He had a keen interest in the environment and aviation, and was an avid user of social media. Despite the seriousness of his illness he continued to attend meetings and take an active part in the community, he was not one to keep his head below the parapet. He will be missed by the Council and our thoughts are with his Wife and family at this difficult time. The Council will have to advertise the resultant vacancy on the Parish website and Parish Council noticeboards as it has a statutory duty to declare the vacancy as soon as possible. Annual Parish Assembly Wednesday 19th April 2017 7pm at the Village Hall, Braeside Road In the last edition we mentioned the Annual Parish Assembly which is your opportunity to ask questions directly of the Councillors and put forward ideas for the future. A speaker has been sourced and Mrs Pat Shepherd will give a short talk on her role at the Moscow Olympics of 1980. The meeting will be held on Wednesday 19th April 2017 commencing promptly at 7pm in the Village Hall (doors open at 6.45pm). We do hope residents will come along. Overhanging Vegetation At this time of year one of the most common complaints we receive is about overgrown vegetation obstructing pavements and roads. It is the property owner’s responsibility to keep any tree or shrub growing from their garden clear of the pavement and clear of street lights and road signs. If you are poorly sighted, in a wheelchair or just regularly walk it is extremely annoying to get a face full of vegetation especially when it is wet. It must be particularly unpleasant if you are a child in
a pushchair. One of the worst culprits is the lush green laurel hedging. It makes a really attractive green barrier but is very fast growing and it really needs a good cut back every year. Please take a moment to look at your boundary with any pavement or road and ensure it is kept clear of your hedge or trees or plants. The requirements are that the full width of the pavement should be kept clear and a minimum height of 7 feet 2� or 2.2m is maintained over the pedestrian area, and a height of 17 feet or 5.2m is available over the roadway. Before you begin have a good look to make sure there are no active birds nest Sewer Renovation Works in the Parish Wessex Water have advised that they will be undertaking some essential sewer renovation work during June 2017. Properties affected will receive individual letters and give more information. However the work may cause some inconvenience to those using Boundary Lane which will have to be closed for about a week for the work. The exact dates for the road closure are not yet known but Wessex Water are doing their utmost to keep the time needed to the minimum and to try and overlap with the traffic regulation order already agreed for the road. This is essential work for the benefit of existing properties in the Grange Road, Beech Lane; Boundary Lane areas of St Leonards. Further advice is available online including frequently asked questions and help from their web chat team. Visit www.wessexwater.co.uk. Need to contact the Parish Council: Mrs A Jacobs, Parish Clerk, Parish Office, Village Hall, Braeside Road, St Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2PJ Telephone: 01425 482727 Office hours: Tuesday to Thursday 10.30am to 12.30pm Email: office@stleonardspc.org.uk website www.stleonardspc.org.uk
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DOUGLAS HUTCHINS Landscaping & Driveways
Patios Paths Decking Fencing Block Paving Shingle
Sandstone Turfing Astroturf Sleepers Clearance Tarmac
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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 6W /HRQDUGV area
DQG 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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Wildlife News
Talking about Wildlife...
Is your garden ready? With winter gone, many wildlife denizens in our gardens are emerging anew, and whilst the weather is warmer and resources more plentiful, our wild friends still need our help. With many species’ natural habitats in decline, gardens are vital to wildlife, and creating a wildlife haven in your backyard is one of the easiest ways of helping the environment. Even minor efforts towards wildlife friendly gardening make a big difference, with variety and year-round support being key to success. Should you not wish to make major changes to your existing garden, a corner dedicated to wildlife will suffice. A water feature, from a small bowl to a pond (with sloping edges and night-time cover to prevent hedgehogs and small pets from drowning) is a basic, however, if you have cats in the house it is best to forego a birdbath. Food and shelter are vital for all species; nest boxes for birds, hedgerows, wall climbers and piles of dead wood and leaves make ideal homes yearround. Choose a range of native flowers, trees and shrubs that provide pollen and nectar over several months to ensure that bees and butterflies, our most important pollinators, are well provided for. Poppies are not only
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gorgeous but also an excellent source of pollen from May to October, rosemary offers culinary delights both in the garden and the kitchen, and foxglove, comfrey and clovers add colour and variety to the pollinators’ menu, to mention but a few. Saving rainwater for watering the garden and using natural pest control instead of chemicals instantly upgrades your environmentfriendly status. Recycling appropriate food scraps for composting makes for five-star accommodation for many insects, vital for a healthy garden. And if you do not have a garden, don’t be discouraged; a window box or a hanging basket on a balcony are also great ways of helping wildlife. If you’re already doing these things, why not enter the 2017 Wildlife Friendly Gardening competition. Visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust. org.uk/wildlife-gardening.html to enter the competition or get some new ideas. DWT is looking for more people to ‘Say YES to wildlife’ and support the conservation work of Dorset Wildlife Trust. Visit wtru.st/sayyesdor to find out more. By Niina Silvennoinen
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Heritage News
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Heritage: The Railway Cometh Last month we had Charles Castleman involved in the development of the Southampton and Dorchester Railway (SDR). The period of the 1840s was deemed one of “railway madness” as ever more local schemes were proposed, while some bigger players were competing for major routes. The aim of the SDR was to open up to the West Country, partly by playing off the London and South Western Railway (LSWR) against the Great Western Railway (GWR). [Plan of Ringwood Station 1900] The Castleman family were Wimborne solicitors, and Charles and his elder brother Edward set up a practice at Friday’s Cross in Ringwood. Charles had been involved in turnpike matters and became solicitor to the SDR, while Edward dealt with influential “interested” people in Dorset. The brothers bought shares in the SDR, and a route was surveyed by Captain Moorsom, who had earlier worked with Stevenson. The
Bill received Royal Assent in July 1845, and Castleman was feted on his return to Ringwood. The term “corkscrew” was probably first used in a valedictory speech at a dinner in his honour at the Crown Hotel, apparently referring to his having pulled off the deal. The line itself was more generally referred to by railwaymen as the “Watersnake”, later “the Old Road”. Engineer Samuel Peto had men and materials ready to start on the Dorset section to Ringwood immediately, but delays were experienced in finalising the convoluted track through the enclosures of the New Forest. Problems also arose with tunneling under Southampton from the LSWR terminal at Northam through to Bleckynden, site of today’s main station. A structural collapse in May 1847 saw the June 1st opening run start west of the tunnel, but the link under the town was operational by 6th August. Throughout, relationships between the SDR
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and LSWR boards had been fraught. A Bill dated 22nd July 1848 saw amalgamation of the SDR into the LSWR; the 62¼ miles of track merged into their services; and shares converted. Castleman “retired” and became a local benefactor. His practice survives today, now known as “Forest Edge and Meesons”. Links to shipping occured at Hamworthy (1847), Weymouth (1857), and Lymington (1858). By 1862 the main line became
double track, wooden viaducts and bridges having been replaced. Other lines joined up, providing connections into the Midlands. A separate 1858 plan to Christchurch via Hurn was proposed, redesigned in 1860 by Moorsom, and opened in November 1862. By 1870 it crept into Bournemouth, and that reluctant town became interested. After some difficulties, in 1888 a direct line from Brockenhurst reached Christchurch, to the detriment of both Ringwood lines. In 1927 William Webb did manage a halt for his Ashley Heath Garden Estate, but the “old Road” became less used. The Hurn/ Avon Castle route closed in 1935, while Beeching saw the end of the entire track from Brockenhurst to Hamworthy in 1967. Today we are left with “The Castleman Trail”. At the Meeting House, six files tell the whole story, plus three others of just pictures.. John Hawkins
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Community News
St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall update We are delighted to report that we have now completed the long awaited refurbishment of our three halls. Much fundraising has occurred and our local Parish Council of St Leonards and St Ives who own the hall, have kindly given us a grant towards the long awaited scheme. We have three halls of different sizes and these can accommodate groups of different numbers and many activities. We invite you to pay us a visit and see the halls and discuss our very competitive prices. All halls have access to a kitchen of which we have great pride in the larger one which is no charge to users of the main hall and committee rooms and likewise to the annexe which has its own smaller kitchen. The main hall can accommodate children’s parties and we have disabled a toilet and baby changing facilities available. We have passed health, fire and safety checks with flying colours. To make an appointment to see our halls please ring Ann Warman on 01425 476319.
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DEBBIE HAYNES
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Community News
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The Gruffalo comes to life at Moors Valley with new augmented reality app In the first development of its kind, Forestry Commission England and Magic Light Pictures are bringing The Gruffalo characters to life in the Moors Valley forest through a new, free, augmented reality app.
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, near Ringwood is one of only 26 locations across England where visitors can join the Gruffalo Spotter adventure through the deep dark wood. Families can follow clues on an interactive trail and track signs of their favourite characters based on The Gruffalo, the best-selling picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The self-led trail is packed with fun facts about forest animals with fantastic activities along the way. Once families have spotted the characters, they can use the app to bring the 3D character animation to life and take photos alongside them. These photos are automatically added to the device’s gallery, where they can be shared via social media using the hashtag #GruffaloSpotters. Taking family forest walks to new heights, the app mixes technology with the real world, encouraging children to get exploring, firing their imaginations and enabling them to have an allnew forest experience at Moors Valley. The Gruffalo Spotter’s app has been developed and animated by Nexus Studios and is available for free with no in-app purchases from the App Store and Google Play.
Commission said, “This is such an exciting development and will deliver a completely different forest experience for our visitors. The Gruffalo is a world renowned story and to be able to bring the characters to life in their natural setting is fantastic. It’s great we’ve had the opportunity to join the two worlds of technology and nature together in a sensitive way!”
Katie Davies, Communications Ranger at Moors Valley said, “Moors Valley was the first country park in the country to have an official Gruffalo Trail and we are delighted to now be one of the first to bring the Gruffalo to life with this amazing new technology. Thousands of children have already had wonderful adventures in our deep dark woods thanks to Julia Donaldson’s amazingly imaginative stories, now thousands more will be able to build on those adventures, bringing their favourite character to life at Moors Valley with the simple use of a very clever, free app.” The Gruffalo Spotters trail and The Gruffalo Spotter app launch at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest on 6 March and run until the end of December 2017. The Gruffalo Spotters app is free from the App Store, Google Play and Amazon and requires downloading before your visit. A preview of the app is available at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=eEHIfhj66nw&spfreload=5
A Gruffalo Spotters kit will be available to buy on site and includes animal facts, tips for tracking wildlife, an evidence collection bag, a magnifying glass and a pencil to make a note of your forest finds! Tracey Churcher, Recreation Manager Dorset, Forestry
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Carpet & Flooring Specialists • Hardwood & Laminate Flooring • Carpet & Carpet Tiles • Wood Sanding & Restoration • Home selection service • Free quotes and advice Come and visit our showroom to see the ranges for yourself 348 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AT Open 10.30am-4pm Mon-Fri & 9am-1pm Sat
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Community News
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Dorset students JET propelled More than 2500 young people across Dorset have been inspired and motivated in the past year by sessions run by the Jon Egging Trust (JET). The charity was set up in memory of Red Arrows pilot Jon Egging (Red 4) who lost his life whilst completing a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival in 2011. JET realises his dream of helping young people overcome adversity, identify their strengths and work towards their ambitions. In Dorset JET is working with St Aldhelm’s Academy, Glenmoor and Winton Academy, Ferndown Upper and Ferndown Middle Schools to help underachieving students realise their full potential. Built on the core values of Inspiration, Teamwork and Leadership, the charity supports young people from the age of 10, empowering them to gain the skills that they need to stay in education, re-engage with learning and continue on a path to further training and employment, as one of its patrons, Professor Brian Cox, explains: “There are young people in Britain today who, for a multitude of reasons, have a difficult time and with that comes low self-esteem and low aspirations for the future. These are youngsters with immense untapped potential. That’s where the Jon Egging Trust comes
into its own – it gives them that vital sense of possibility and purpose; affirms their selfworth, and from there they grow in confidence and self-belief. Everyone deserves the chance to be the best they can be; it’s quite wonderful to see how these youngsters respond when given that chance.” JET provides two youth engagement initiatives: Blue Skies and Inspirational Outreach. Blue Skies is an intensive programme working with young people aged 13-16, which raises their confidence, self-esteem, and aspirations, helping them to make the most of themselves. It’s a model that works. Josh, 12 from St Mary’s C of E Middle School in Puddletown says he has learnt to socialise and communicate in different ways. Robert, 14 said that he has “learnt that I can do what I want to achieve in life” Inspirational Outreach provides sessions to children from the upper end of primary school, led by Inspirational Mentors who deliver assemblies, lessons and educational visits. During the past year, young people in Dorset have benefited from sessions at HMS Sultan, the Tank Museum and Bournemouth Aviation Museum. They have also been guided by inspirational mentors such as Des Day, Managing Director of Supply Shack and Captain Spike Jepson, General Manager of Cobham Aviation and an ex Red Arrows leader. JET operates in six regions across the UK and is on track to expand into nine regions by 2020, offering life-changing opportunities to 10,000 young people every year. If you would like to help a young person in Dorset be the best they can be by donating or volunteering, or if your company is interested in becoming a JET partner, please contact Kaye Jackson: kaye@joneggingtrust.org.uk
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HEATON BUILDING SERVICES Covering all aspects of construction • Brickwork
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Home Library Service in Dorset Do you like to read? But find it difficult to get to the library to get new books? We might be able to help.
Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset Libraries have teams of dedicated Royal Voluntary Service volunteers who are able to visit on a regular basis, choosing and delivering the books you want from the Library to your home, free of charge. Large print books and talking books can also be delivered.
different libraries, particularly Poole and Bournemouth; the time commitment is around 2-3 hours every 3 weeks, and you would be using your own car. A mileage allowance of 45p per mile is payable. For more information please contact Atsuko Mason, Dorset Home Library Service Administrator, on 01305 236666 or e-mail mason.atsuko@ royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.
This service is funded by the Library Service, and delivered by the Royal Voluntary Service. It is available across the area to anyone who cannot easily get to their local library, and can be provided on a temporary basis as well as long term.
We are currently looking for more volunteer drivers to join our teams in
Do something amazing. Volunteer Would you like to share your love of reading with someone who is housebound and deliver library books to people in their own homes? For more information, please contact Royal Voluntary Service on 01305 236666, or email dorsetwiltshirehub@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Royal Voluntary Service is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with company number 2520413. Registered office Beck Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff CF23 8RP. Registered charity 1015988 (England and Wales) & SC038924 (Scotland)
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West Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1LT
Box Office: 01202 885566 Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm
www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk Wednesday 12th April 7.30pm
DEBORAH BONHAM BAND
Deborah’s music is a stunning array of soulful singing and an effortless, sensitive approach to a list of styles, from blues and soul to hard rock and English folk. Tickets £15
............................................................... Thursday 13th April 7.30pm
OPERA UP CLOSE: OPERA COCKTAIL
Olivier Award winning OperaUpClose present some of opera’s best loved arias, duets and ensembles in a fun, modern setting. Tickets £19.50
............................................................... Saturday 15th April 7.30pm
UNCHAINED:THE BEST OF JOE COCKER
A truly wonderful show and unique in that “Unchained – The Best Of Joe Cocker” are the only Joe Cocker tribute band in Europe. Tickets £16
............................................................... Friday 21st April 7.30pm
ELO EXPERIENCE
A group of experienced and highly talented guys come together to re-create the fabulous sounds of the Electric Light Orchestra. Tickets £22
............................................................... Satuday 22nd April 8.00pm
KING KING
Winners of ‘Best Band’ & ‘Best Album’ 2012 in The
British Blues Awards! Tickets £20
............................................................... Wednesday 26th April 7.30pm
VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET: CINDERELLA
Vienna Festival Ballet is proud to present the classic tale of Cinderella, one of the best-known rags-toriches fairy tales of all time. Tickets £19.50 & £18.50 (£14.50 u16s)
............................................................... Thursday 27th April 8.00pm
COUNT ARTHUR STRONG
Count Arthur Strong brings you… ‘The Sound of Mucus’. Tickets £22.50
............................................................... Saturday 29th April 7.30pm
FRANKIE MILLER’S FULL HOUSE Tickets £20
............................................................... Thursday 4th May 7.30pm
BLAKE
They were so popular the last time they were here, we just had to bring them back! Tickets £20
............................................................... Friday 5th May 8.00pm
PHIL BEER BAND
Phil Beer, best known for his multi-instrumental wizardry as one half of England’s top acoustic / roots duo Show of Hands, is also touring with his own band. Tickets £20
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Adventures of Nellie
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The Adventures of Nellie
The Dorset Publications Camper Van Football! Nellie had never been to a football match before and with all that testosterone and all those thighs I wasn’t sure if she would make it through the day. She isn’t getting any younger as we all know. It certainly was a new experience for Nellie. Stephen has been a keen football player himself in his youth (he isn’t getting any younger either, but let’s not mention that…) but much to his dismay, Hayden, though pretty good at football from what I hear, is not as keen and has never pursued the very popular sport. Swimming and running are his passion. Having friends in Wimborne, we were invited to watch “The Magpies”, also known as Wimborne Town Football Club! All wrapped up and raring to go, we set off on Saturday afternoon to enjoy a family day out. It absolutely is a family day out and Nellie was really taken with the burgers, (we know she is a big girl don’t we…) all locally sourced from a farm nearby, a friendly café serving good coffee and providing a great atmosphere. With today’s technology of TV, computers, internet and electronic games, it is so easy to stay at home and ‘forget’ that there is a world out there with real live people, where we can be far better entertained. Of course
The Magpies in action against Bridgewater
Nellie all excited about her first match there was a professional football match on the TV in the well set-up bar area, with lots of cheering men, and that all added to the ‘spirit’ of the day. You cannot beat that lively atmospheric comradeship that a sport creates. (Nellie rather likes that sentence.) Wimborne Town Football Club, like many clubs is supported by dedicated local volunteers as well as trained staff. Wimborne is lucky enough to have Matty Holmes as one of their trainers. He recently was appointed the club Manager. He runs his own training school and loves to work with children of all ages to help develop their football skills. The club provides many training sessions in fact, so if you have a boy or girl who is keen to get out, run around and has ‘dispersed energy’ that would be better channelled into a sport, then give the club a call. They would love to hear from you. The club wants to work with local schools and businesses and is keen to develop strong relationships for the good of all, giving a great community benefit, whilst helping youngsters get fit and healthy. It is a win-win scene all round. We picked a wonderful sunny day for our
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29 first football experience. Nellie professes to knowing nothing about the rules. She is aware that the players can be ‘offside’ near the goal but that is the limit of her extensive knowledge. You see when Nellie was at school, girls did not play football… it was a boy’s game! Girls didn’t run around kicking a ball. Heaven forbid, how outrageous. Can you ever imagine? It just shows how times have changed. Well I have to say you could hear us shouting, “Come on you Magpies!” at the top of our voices, but not nearly as loud and as enthusiastic as “The Wimborne Massive”! This is a group of boys who have a whale of a time beating the drums and chanting football songs to their hearts content. We loved it! Nellie wanted to join in and I am sure her horn would have been a great asset. Maybe there is a new career ahead for her… ok, maybe not. Seriously, these boys are a credit to the club and they deserve great recognition for creating an exciting and sporting atmosphere. You can even follow them on Twitter! The Magpies were playing against Bridgewater Town that day. It was a good first half but no goals were scored. Half time called for a cup of coffee so all refreshed the whistle blew again. The second half was more exciting from the viewpoint of goals. Wimborne scored twice! There is
The tasty burger chefs - so says Nellie!
Hayden & Debbie with Matty Holmes something about our competitive nature and there is nothing like winning. Nellie cheered and cheered. Jamie Davidson and Toby Holmes scored the goals, but of course it takes a whole team, working together to create a victory and all players are commended! We absolutely loved our first football experience. Sports like this and community clubs that put in much effort to help others are like gold dust. Anyone can go and watch, take in the friendly ambience, have a burger, a chat with others and really enjoy a great afternoon out. The Club also offers Corporate and private Functions, with catering done by Louise and Marc from “Millstream Bistro” so you are guaranteed a great event. Why not take a team of people with you to a match and enjoy a light meal together? A great team building exercise which everyone will enjoy, even those who know nothing about football, as Nellie can vouch for! Give the club a call and they can tell you what they offer. Businesses can also help with Sponsorship or billboards around the field. Wimborne Town Football Club really does want to be at the heart of its community! Nellie couldn’t agree more. Where will she takes us next? By Debbie Corney
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Celebrity Interview:
Jasper Carrott By Tim Saunders
BAFTA award winning comic Jasper Carrott has been an insomniac for the past two years, he reveals during his sell out Evening Shared tour with Alistair McGowan, currently touring the UK. This affliction hasn’t affected his performance one bit, though. He’s still as sharp as ever and his delivery is spot on. Mundane topics such as obesity and old age are turned into sidesplitting sketches. “The audience always determines what’s funny,” he admits. “If they’re not laughing after three attempts I drop the gag. I did a sketch years ago, 10 or 12 times and then there was a magic ingredient that came up, which then gave a whole new attitude to the piece.” The current show is a format that Jasper knows well having started it with fellow comic and friend Phil Cool in the ‘90s – they did 250 shows together. “It works well because there are two different approaches to comedy. With Alistair, the fascination is that you never know who he is. So, you never know what’s coming. Between us we bring 60 years of experience to the stage.” Before sharing the performance with Alistair McGowan. Jasper did not know him. “Alistair is married to Charlie Page, a lovely lady I worked with when I was Ko-Ko in The Mikado (the comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan) in the West End. So, we had a link. Alistair and I had our first joint performance at the Henley Festival in 2014.” It was only in 2009 that Jasper came out of retirement. Prior to this he preferred to play
golf. “But my golf was getting worse. I do still play and am getting better. I had been performing in Made in Brum with my mate Bev Bevan from ELO, I’d do half an hour of stand up and he’d do the music. But this format had its limitations, particularly the name. We did about 50 shows; it was very successful. So, we decided to change the name and went with Stand Up and Rock so I’ve been doing a little of that in between working with Alistair. “That got me back into comedy and it is the small venues that I enjoy doing the most because that’s how I started. So, I got back into it and the Alistair thing fitted in with that. And I really started to enjoy comedy again – I am doing it for the sheer love of it. Also, I don’t have to do the whole evening so the responsibility is not all mine. The band was great and then I swapped that for Alistair.” These recent performances made Jasper realise that he had found an audience that wasn’t catered for; a 50 plus audience. “They didn’t like comedy with effing and blinding and with us they can bring their daughter or the daughter can bring the mum.” A career that has spanned five decades first started when Jasper became resident compére at the Boggery Folk Club in Birmingham in the mid-1970s. There he discovered his talent for comedy. A hugely popular stalwart of the British folk club scene, his comedy single Funky Moped shot to the top of the British pop charts in 1975, establishing him as a household name overnight. The flipside was his take on the legendary Magic Roundabout, a record still sought out today by a whole new generation of fans. Carrott’s Lib was winner of a BAFTA Award in 1983. Live work is what’s important to Jasper these days. “In TV, you are ruled by people who do not really know what comedy is. I am very content. I can do what I want when I want to and I really enjoy it.” www.jaspercarrott.com Tim Saunders is an author, journalist and businessman. He meets celebrities, goes on holiday and road tests cars.
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A traditional Easter, springtime treat, why not bake a batch to share with friends, neighbours and colleagues? Delicious served either warm with butter or just plain, at any time of day.
Ingredients for 12 servings 1. Dough 500g Strong Bread Flour 7g Easy bake yeast 275ml whole milk 50g Butter (unsalted, cold, diced) 1 medium beaten egg 75g Unrefined golden caster sugar 1 ½ tsp salt 2. Toppings 75g Sultanas 2 tsp Mixed Spice 100g Plain white flour 50g Mixed peel 50g Apricot Jam 2 medium egg yolks
MIX: Boil the milk in a pan, remove from heat then add the butter. Leave to cool until warm. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl and then add the milk and beaten egg, stirring with a wooden spoon. KNEAD: On a lightly floured surface, knead the mixture for approx. 10 minutes. RISE: Lightly grease the large bowl, place the dough in the bowl then cover with a clean cloth and leave to rise until doubled in size – this could be up to two hours dependent on how warm the room is. SHAPE: Sift the mixed spice over the dough, then knead in the sultanas and mixed peel. Slice into 12 even sized pieces, roll into balls and place, well-spaced, on a lined baking tray. PROVE: Cover the dough again, and leave until doubled in size again. Preheat oven to fan 180C/200C/Gas 6. BAKE: Score a cross on top of each bun with a sharp knife. Mix the plain flour with a tbsp. of water at a time to form a paste. Use a piping bag to pipe crosses on the buns on the cuts you made. Bake the buns for around 11-15 minutes or until golden.
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GLAZE: Melt the jam, sieve then brush apricot glaze over buns and leave to cool on a wire rack.
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Rosemary lost 5 stone and found a new life! Rosemary had started to think that she was destined to be fat forever. “I was in my mid-fifties, feeling really low and my self-confidence had taken a nose dive Rosemary has had weight issues all of her life; she was 11 years old when someone first told her she was fat. She spent her teens and twenties believing she was fat (‘when I wasn’t!’). She had children and did end up overweight. Rosemary then spent the next 20 plus years yo-yoing up and down. “I tried every diet under the sun”. She decided to give weight loss one last chance and joined the Wimborne Slimming World group; she attended the Image Therapy sessions every week. “I was really nervous about joining a group, after experiences of slimming groups in the past.” What surprised Rosemary was the warmth and friendliness of the Consultant and the people in the group. “I made new friends, which I really didn’t expect, we share each other’s successes and support each other when things get tough. The group is great for picking up tips and ideas” Rosemary discovered an eating plan which means she can enjoy all of her favourite foods including full
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Gardening Tips
On Your Plot
April showers to October fun It’s.wonderful.to.see.the.fi.rst.fresh,.local,. asparagus appear for sale this month and if you’ve.a.bit.of.space.spare.on.your.plot.now’s. the.ti.me.to.plant.this.gourmet.crop..Buy.one. year.old.crowns.and.plant.them.immediately. into.well.drained.soil..You.should.be.able.to. take a small harvest next year and they’ll carry.on.cropping.for.up.to.20.years!
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• Keep an eye out for late frosts and cover any vulnerable plants • Harden off indoor sowings before planting out • Start off French beans and Brussels Sprouts under cover • Fancy something a bit more exotic? Try growing some peppers and aubergines - sow this month in a greenhouse or polytunnel • Plant an asparagus bed • Earth up potatoes once the first shoots appear
Now is the time for April showers and with the weather warming up all the time and some gentle rain you’ll soon be seeing lots of changes on your veggie plot. It’s a time when any indoor space, be it greenhouse, cold frame, or just window sills, is likely to be filling rapidly with young seedlings. If you are thinking of planting some of your seedlings out then don’t forget to harden them off first. You can move the pots outside each morning, bringing them in at night to gradually acclimatise them to the change. Do remember too that late frosts can still happen in April, damaging plants that are unprotected. Watch the weather forecast and if there’s any danger of frost then use fleece or cloches to protect plants where necessary. On the subject of cloches, save any empty plastic bottles that you may have. Cut the bottom off and you are left with a wonderful mini cloche to protect seedlings that are recently planted out. Push the plastic down into the soil firmly and it will keep off not only some of the chill but also any slugs that may have their eye on tasty young leaves.
Are you a fan of Halloween? Pumpkins can be quite expensive come the end of October and then there’s always the hunt for one just the right size. Why not have a go at growing one (or several!) of your own this year? Pumpkins need a long, growing season to ripen well so now is the time to start them off. There’s lots of different varieties, including some giant ones if you want something really impressive to carve. Look out on the packets for ones that are early ripening for the best chances of success. Pumpkin seeds are huge so it’s easy to sow just one to each pot. I’d sow at least 3 plants, if they all germinate and mature it’ll probably be more than you need (they can take a lot of room as they grow) but it’s better to have spare in case you loose some early on - if they all grow well you can always pass one on to a friend or neighbour and have a competition to see who gets the biggest pumpkin! You’ll need to keep your young plant inside until all risk of frost has passed. When it comes time to plant the pumpkin out it will like lots of nutrients in the soil. Dig out a large hole and put in lots of well rotted compost - or you can even plant your pumpkin straight on top of an old compost heap. They’ll bloom with wonderfully exotic looking, huge yellow flowers and it’s wise to consider removing the growing tip once three fruit have set as this will give a better chance for larger, riper, pumpkins. Support the growing fruits on a bed of straw to avoid them dropping off or becoming mushy. Are you enjoying purple spouting broccoli at the moment? You can buy summer varieties to plant now, or try Calbrese (this has the green heads) which is best planted straight into the beds where they will grow.
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In January, for many, the letterbox becomes an enemy. When it flips open it contains a bill. And the worst of those for many are credit cards - a final reckoning of the last year’s debts, topped off by Christmas spending. If you’ve debts you can’t repay, there are two key things to do: stop borrowing more and cut the interest rate. By cutting the rate, more of your repayments clear the actual debt rather than just help add profit to the lender. The main weapon to clear credit and store cards is a balance transfer, where you get a new credit card(s) that repays debts on existing cards for you, so you owe it, but at a far lower cost, for a small fee. The good news is right now there’s white hot competition in this market. So, sort it now and stop paying more than needed. And if you won’t listen to me, listen to Marc who emailed:.“took.your.ti.p.on. taking.a.balance.transfer.card.and.we’ve. saved.£9,400.over.the.next.40.months.. Amazing.” How to choose the right balance transfer card deals There are a vast range of cards to choose from, ranging up to 43 months 0%. But it isn’t quite a simple as just go for the longest. 1. Go for the lowest fee in the time you’re sure you can repay. Most cards charge a one-off fee on the amount of debt transferred. So, for example, 3% is £30 per £1,000. Generally, the longer the
0% period, the bigger the fee. So, what you need to do is calculate how long you think you’ll take to clear the debt, add a few months for safety, then pick the lowest fee within the time you need. If you’re not sure, play safe and go long. For example, the longest card available at the time of writing is the www.MBNA.co.uk up to 43 mths 0%, with a 3.29% fee. The longest no-fee card is www.Halifax. co.uk up to 26 mths 0%. 2. You need a PERSONALISED best buy table. Each lender credit scores you differently, where one accepts, others reject. Best buy tables just list the best offers available, but what really counts is what you can be accepted for. Worse still, the only way to find out what you’ll actually get is to apply, and that marks your credit file. Yet we’ve seen a new range of tools that show your likely chances of acceptance before applying, protecting your credit score. Some card firms have their own or my Eligibility Calculator (www.mse.me/BTeligibility) shows your chances for most top cards, effectively giving you a personal best buy table. 3. Many cards are ‘up to’s’: With these cards, only 51% of accepted applicants need get the advertised 0% length, the rest could get a shorter deal. So, in many cases, the cards that aren’t ‘up to’s’ can be better.@MoneySavingExpert The longest non-up
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also has the longest fee free deal at 25mth 0%. This is especially important when you %DODQFH 7UDQIHU do a eligibility comparison. If all your accepted cards are ‘up to’ cards, then the likelihood is you won’t get the full 0%. So even if there’re one or two non ‘up to’ deals there, they may be worth looking at. The 3 Balance Transfer Golden Rules Getting the right card’s only half the job. Once you get it, you need to use it the right way. a) Repay at least the set monthly min, or you can lose the 0% deal. The same can be true if you bust your credit limit. b) Always clear the card or shift again before the 0% ends, or rates jump to the representative APRs, typically 18% to 20%. c) Don’t spend or withdraw cash on them, it’s rarely at the cheap rate. Instead, shift your debt to these cards, then put it away somewhere not to be used. A final thought on this. The best way to clear debts is to repay as much as you can and be wary of only repaying the minimum repayments. That’s dangerous. Minimum repayments are set to only just cover the interest, so repayments drop as debt drops, prolonging the debt period. For example, with £3,000 on a typical card, repaying minimum repayments it’d take you 27 years to repay, costing £4,000 in interest. Now you may say to me “I can’t afford to pay more”. Yet in the first month the minimum repayment would be about £70, and if you fixed your repayment at
that rather than letting it drop, you’d clear the debt in five years. Yet if you’ve multiple debts, order them in terms of interest rates, and throw all spare cash at repaying the one with the highest rate (as its growing fastest). Just pay minimums on the rest. Once that’s clear, focus on the next most expensive debt and so on. Are you in debt crisis? The solutions above are for those who can manage their debts. Yet if you a) can’t meet even the minimum monthly payments b) have non-mortgage debts bigger than a year’s salary or c) can’t sleep due to your debts, or have depression or anxiety because of them, then you’re in what I define as debt crisis. Forget the above and get free, one-onone debt-counselling help from www. CitizensAdvice.org, www.capuk.org, www. StepChange.org or www.NationalDebtline. co.uk. They They are there to help, not judge. The most common thing I hear after is: “I finally got a good night’s sleep”. @MoneySavingExpert
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2017 Ford Kuga By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk
The new Ford Kuga is a delight to drive. I should know, as I spent 24 hours in one motoring from Warsaw in Poland to Vilnius in Lithuania. And let me tell you, Eastern Europe’s roads are not as kind to cars as Britain’s are – and that’s saying something. Many of the roads in Poland and Lithuania are peppered with potholes, broken up by the odd stretch of motorway, but often with roadworks. The new Kuga made light work of the potholes, due to its excellent suspension and well-padded seats. The only real grumble came from the car’s petrol engine. My Kuga was fitted with the 1.5-litre Ecoboost engine, in four-wheel-drive 182PS guise. It returns 38.2mpg and 171g/km of CO2, and it’s quite noisy when you put your foot down for overtakes. That said; the melodramatics are soon over, and the car is happy to settle into a less raucous cruise when it sees the open road ahead. Inside, the Kuga’s cabin is cleaner – in the sense that there aren’t as many buttons littering the dashboard. An electronic parking brake has also joined the party. Ford’s new Sync 3 system is responsible for doing away with many of the switches. It consists of a large touchscreen and comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality. It also enables you to control functions using voice instructions. While it’s really a face-lift, the new Kuga does have some new stuff going on underneath the bonnet, too. There is a new 120PS 1.5litre TDCi diesel unit with front-wheel-drive, which delivers up to 64.2mpg and 115g/km of CO2. If you prefer more clout, there is a 2.0-litre TDCi engine with 150bhp, and you can choose to have it with all-wheel-drive or front-wheel drive. This variant will return up to 60.1mpg, while emitting 122g/km of CO2. If you want even further power, there’s an Intelligent All Wheel Drive version with 180PS. This does 54.3mpg on average and CO2 emissions are135g/ km. The 1.5-litre Ecoboost petrol engine stays, and comes in two states of tune – 120PS or 150PS. Finally, as mentioned earlier, the
four-wheel-drive 182PS variant of this petrol engine, driven here, returns up to 38.2mpg and emits171g/km of CO2. All-wheel-drive Kugas, like the one I drove, also include semiautonomous Perpendicular Parking tech. This helps you to park, without using your hands, in tight spaces alongside other vehicles. I found this particularly useful when trying to park up in a congested area of Warsaw – as you do. The new Kuga can be bought for £20,845 in entry-level Zetec trim, and the Titanium model is priced from £24,245. The ST-Line model is on sale from £25,845, while the more luxury oriented Kuga Vignale comes in at £30,745. The Kuga is an affordable car, if bought at the lower end of the range. It comes well equipped and has enough space for a family of four. The car is comfortable and makes mincemeat out of long trips. The six hours I spent travelling from Warsaw to Vilnius would be gruelling for any car, but the new Kuga coped well, and, more importantly I did, too. Everything in the new Kuga is simple to use, and there are lots of handy storage compartments for things such as cash for toll booths, and cup holders for bottles of water and mugs of coffee. The boot is also a good, square size, and you can load things in easily due to the low load lip. All in all, the new Ford Kuga offers good value for money. It is certainly worth buying or leasing if you need a main car that isn’t too big, yet is large enough to cope with a family of four. In fourwheel-drive guise it also turns into a useful tool for the winter months – something many parents, like me, will find invaluable on frosty school-runs using ice-rink-like rural routes.
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Fast Facts • Max speed: 124mph • 0-62 mph: 10.1 secs • Combined mpg: 38.2 • Engine: 1498cc 4cyl turbo petrol • CO2: 171 g/km • Price: £30,180
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