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November 2020
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Introduction
The Wimborne Directory
We will look back on these confusing times wondering how we ever got through! It is vital right now to keep ourselves, our families and friends, safe and well, whilst trying to keep the economy afloat. What a job! More than ever the local trades and services here inside your community magazine need you. If we are sensible, protect ourselves, use face masks and wash our hands regularly, isolate if we are unwell, then we will be able to keep going. The companies here are all following the protocols required to continue to provide their services and keep their businesses alive.
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Stephen, myself and the team here all hope you are fit and well, and are continuing to find some things to smile about. Future planning is good for us. It permits us a goal, takes us beyond the immediate stops and worries, and gives us something to look forward to. What are your plans? What would you like to do in just a year’s time? On a more immediate basis, can the advertisers here inside help you with that dream kitchen, bathroom, landscape garden or even help you plan to move house? We do hope we are able to help you with this future, and immediate planning. The index at the back of the magazine shows you all our loyal advertisers. If there is someone or something you are looking for and they are not here, please give one of us a call. I am sure we can help you! We wish you a good month of November. I think this month we can really appreciate all that was done so many years ago to keep our freedom. We salute those who lost their lives to save us.
Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi
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Classic and contemporary solutions from Tuscany Blinds & Shutters Ltd Tuscany Blinds & Shutters Ltd has over 30 years experience supplying and installing blinds, shutters and awnings. A small family owned business based in Bournemouth, we service homes and offices in Dorset and Hampshire. We offer a wide range of products, specialising in plantation shutters and patio coverings. At Tuscany Blinds & Shutters Ltd, we only source the best products, offering you classic and contemporary solutions for every taste.
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QUIRKY
BY MICA BALE
With Dorset now well and truly thrust into the heart of autumn, where could be better to enjoy this season of golden leaves than in one of the most beautiful counties in Britain? From some of the freshest oysters in Britain to a particular stone globe, certainly, Dorset is one of the finest places, come rain or shine.
Did you know that Dorset can boast its very own oyster farm? Located in Portland, the Crab House Cafe’s oyster beds offer a rare glimpse into the county’s history as there has been a heritage of oyster farming since as far back as when the Romans left their mark on Britain. Today, different methods of oyster cultivation have been employed, combining an ancient art with modern innovations and certainly offering some of the freshest oysters in Britain! It couldn’t easily be said that any one of Britain’s hills were due any particular acclaim however there is a special hill in Dorset that is worthy of exactly that. The Golden Cap is justifiably entitled as it is the tallest point on the South Coast standing at more than 190 metres. Aside from such an achievement, the Golden Cap is a haven for both flora and fauna and due to its height, gives one of the very best views of the Dorset coast and countryside.
John Constable may well be best known for his famous paintings of the East Anglian countryside however were you aware that it was in Dorset that the great artist himself spent his honeymoon with his new bride Maria Bicknell? It could be said that it was somewhat of a ‘busman’s holiday’ though as Constable produced several works of Osmington Mills and the surrounding area. It could only be speculated what Mrs Constable thought but certainly, his paintings and the Dorset counryside that inspired them have long continued to delight visitors.
PHOTO: ROMAN GRAC
Enjoying an autumnal walk through the county, you might well be surprised to find one of the world’s largest stone spheres. At home in Swanage, the Great Globe is an impressive structure in itself, weighing a whopping forty tonnes and is made from local Portland stone. The impressive structure was completed in 1887 and surrounding the Great Globe are plaques upon which are different quotations including phrases from the Bible as well as other interesting quotes from both English and Roman manuscripts. Interestingly, after the pretty village of Sixpenny Handley suffered a catastrophic fire in the May of 1892, other communities from around the county were touched by their plight and were said to have donated as many items as they could, including large quantities of clothing. So generous was their gifts that it could be said that a person from Handley could be identified based on how many waistcoats they wore!
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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 Wimborne 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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Community News
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News from Westminster Monday: I head to London early to be in time for my first meeting – Number 9, Downing Street with the Whips team. We discuss the forthcoming business for the week, and I check which days I will be Telling – counting the MPs as they vote. I will also be moving some of the government motions - presenting Bills to the Speaker for debating or voting. I spend a portion of the day in the House for debates, and I also attend the first DL committee for the week. Delegated Legislation is secondary legislation that does not need an Act of Parliament, and it is scrutinised through committees of MPs. There are several votes after the debates in the House, and with social distancing, each takes 15-20 minutes. I leave at the start of the adjournment debate, which starts at 10pm, and work on my emails when I get home.
journey, and I’m back home in Dorset by 9pm.
Tuesday: I start the day with a call to my Senior Parliamentary Assistant. My London staff are all working remotely, so it’s important to touch base with them regularly by phone. We discuss any policy and research that’s ongoing, and he asks for guidance on some of the correspondence and casework that needs following up. I then have meetings with colleagues about future Bills, and spend some time in the debates in the House. I am Telling for the vote, and am asked to announce the results. Usually this is alongside 3 other whips, but for social distancing, it is just me today.
Saturday: Just a short day today – meeting several residents and volunteers in Canford Heath, and a brief chat with a local councillor. I check through my emails for anything urgent that needs attention, and after that I take the afternoon off to spend with the family. Although I try to be disciplined, we have a tricky week of debates ahead, so my phone is never far from my hands over the weekend.
Wednesday: Regular meeting in the Department for Education with the Secretary of State and Ministers. We discuss how schools are coping with the new regime, and the Universities Minister brings us up to date with the situation in universities across the country. I call the constituency office, to discuss Friday’ surgery arrangements with my caseworker. She is working on several complex and sensitive issues for constituents, and we chat through who I need to see in person, and who I will be calling on the phone. Following that I attend another DL committee on coronavirus regulations. Later in the afternoon I attend the 1922 committee which consists of backbench Conservative MPs. A Secretary of State usually comes to speak to us and take questions.
Friday: There has been lots of correspondence this week, and I start by signing hundreds of letters to constituents. My diary manager has set up several meetings across the constituency, including with a local business and then a local councillor and resident to discuss problems with parking in their road. My caseworker & I have a telephone surgery with several constituents who need help and support, and we then discuss the best follow up actions for each. I have a regular meeting with the council (virtually) about the Covid situation, and I also have a telephone conference with the CCG about healthcare across Dorset. The Secretary of State for Health calls to discuss the funding for Dorset hospitals, and which of these developments will benefit my constituents.
Please do get in touch if you need help or support: michael. tomlinson.mp@parliament.uk or 01202 624216.
Michael Tomlinson MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk
Thursday: Early start to the day with breakfast in Number 10 with the Prime Minister. A small group of us have been invited so we can discuss the national situation, and to enable us to ask questions and challenge what measures are being put in place. I check through my emails, including regular updates from BCP and Dorset Councils about case numbers in Dorset. Once the business of the day in the House has finished, I head home, hoping that there are no traffic problems on the M3. It’s a good
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Wildlife News
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Talking about Wildlife...
The Deceptive Cuttlefish The closest most people come to a cuttlefish is when their white ‘bones’ wash up on beaches after rough weather. These are the evolutionary remains of the animal’s shell, as cuttlefish are molluscs, relatives of the snails in your garden. Way back in the evolutionary past, their protective shell was internalised and then evolved into the cuttlefish bone, which is used to provide the animal with buoyancy in the sea. By regulating how much gas the bone contains they can move up or down in the water without having to expend energy on swimming. If you pick one up it feels light. Cuttlefish bones are not the only thing that makes this animal extraordinary. They are recognised as intelligent animals, indeed, research has shown that they can be more intelligent than cats and dogs. Capable of counting at an equivalent level as a 4 year old child, they can also solve puzzles, negotiate mazes and plan ahead. Research has now revealed that these remarkable animals can use deception Common Cuttlefish Photo: Julie Hatcher
to get what they want – something that only a handful of species, including ourselves, are known to do. Cuttlefish communicate using the colours and patterns on their skin, which they can change instantaneously. This is especially used in courtship, when males compete for a female. Male cuttlefish have been filmed displaying female patterning on one side of their body (where a competing male can see it) whilst at the same time displaying to the female on their other side that he is an interested male. By deceiving the male cuttlefish into believing it is a female and therefore no threat, it avoids a physical battle, whilst at the same time giving the female his ‘come hither’ signals. While divers regularly encounter and interact with cuttlefish in our coastal waters, most people do not have the opportunity to meet these most interesting of animals. However at the Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre in Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset Wildlife Trust had a baby cuttlefish in its aquarium. It is one that washed ashore as an egg and subsequently hatched in the aquarium where it grew rapidly ready for release last year. If you wish to visit, the Centre is open daily from 10.30am until 5pm from April to October. Find our more information about the centre: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ wild-seas-centre By Julie Hatcher
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K & B Installations donates new bathroom for a local resident As a small independent business our local community is so important to us and this year we ran our first (of hopefully many) free bathroom projects, where people nominated themselves or someone they know for a free bathroom. Doing even small things to help someone seems even more important than ever lately. Which is why we are so happy to have completed this bathroom completely free of charge for Michelle, Wimborne. She was nominated as she was living with a bathroom in need of a complete overhaul, with a make shift shower and constant leaks from bath time splashing. She is taking care of her twin boys who are severely autistic as a single mother, after sadly losing her husband while she was pregnant. We supplied and installed the complete suite, fully tiled the bathroom, added a new electric
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“Dealing with death is one of the hardest parts of life” This year in particular we at Dorset and Wight have been inundated with enquiries concerning the worry of potential liability for long term care fees, along with an increase in requests for guidance on Lasting Power of Attorney’s.
Surprisingly, over 70% of the adult population still do not have a Will and of the 30% that do, the majority are either out of date due to familial or legislation changes or are basic Wills that do not protect your assets in a way that you actually intended. For instance, protecting your property against care fees and other third party predators by the use of a Property Protection Trust Will provides many benefits for your family’s estate. As long as it is done in advance, and well before you are aware of a need for long term care, it forms part of any sensible estate plan. When considering a Lasting Power of Attorney many people think “I’m not ill, why do I need one?” But they are missing the point. These again are documents that have to be made well in advance of any problems and are equally as important as a Will to have in place. Your Will looks after your wishes when you are no longer with us. Your Lasting Power of Attorney looks after your
wishes while you are still with us, but struggling to deal with your own affairs. This can happen due to age, the onset of a degenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia, or suddenly due to an accident. Now more than ever people need professional help to put their affairs in order and to ensure that they themselves and their loved ones are protected if the worst was to happen.
This month’s tip No matter what age you are there are many things in our lives nowadays that require you to be able to show photo identification. So even if you have stopped driving and travelling it is worth considering renewing your passport when it expires so that you always have some form of photo ID available. This can save you time and expense in the long run. Dorset and Wight are your local trusted provider of affordable Lasting Power of Attorneys and professionally drafted Wills. You have undoubtedly heard of us Now is the time: to call us. Telephone 01202 065953 or 01983 623900 or visit:
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The Adventures of Daichi
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The Adventures of Daichi
The Dorset Publications Camper Van Daichi, the Dashing Dude, is our playful campervan who loves to take us out and dash us away to new and familiar places to have some family fun. Last month he did not disappoint. Many of us had holidays abroad cancelled, so what a great excuse to make the most of our wonderful English South Coast. Daichi was delighted to dash us to Devon for a week, away from it all. I love driving along the coast to Devon, taking in some amazing views along the top around Bridport and then having a stop and something to eat on the beach at Charmouth. Fossil finding at its best. I really know I am on holiday when we stop and look out to sea here. I can relax, unwind and start to leave the stresses behind. Bovisand Beach was where we were heading. We had never been before but as the holiday in Tenerife was cancelled by the flight company just a month prior, I had looked on Airbnb to find this gorgeous view of the sea from the small cottage at the top of the cliff. That was the one. It is all about the view for me. On arriving at Bovisand Beach, which is a stone’s throw away from Plymouth, I was not at all disappointed. It was incredible. You could see for miles. A Navy ship was anchored off the shore, there were swimmers, kayaks, stand up paddle boarders, sailing boats, motorboats and small ferries taking passengers to the idyllic looking villages of Cawsand and Kingsand opposite, across the bay. Truly delightful. In fact, when you sat down in the cottage
Daichi looks out to sea...
Watching the boats go by... and the tide was in it felt like we were on a boat in the middle of the sea - that is all we could see! We were lucky with the weather too. The previous week had been wet and windy, but this week looked much better, and it was! As a youngster, brought up in the North, rock pooling was a major delight. Dad and I used to pick winkles by the bucket load, literally, boil them and have them for tea. “Yum”, I say… “Ugh”, I can hear you say! It is a personal taste. This area had great rock pools and some caves too - when the tide was out. The first day on the beach was great. Hayden was able to get his race board out and practise his run into the sea at great speed (teenage boys…) while I lounged on the beach drinking coffee… one of my favourite occupations! Stephen put on his wetsuit and was off splashing about too. The sea rolled slowly, or not so slowly, back into the small bay and started to fill those rock pools with swishing (I love that sound) seawater and seaweed. There was rather a lot of seaweed due to the previous week’s storms, but that did not put us off. What we did not anticipate was the speed with which the sea crept in… we nearly had to swim our way back to the steps! All good fun. Us Brits do like to be dramatic at times! Back at the cottage we soaked in the sun on the decking overlooking the incredible bay below us. Where we had been sitting was now full of water. Thought
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27 provoking… but I am a bit like that. An hour later, back to the other beach, where there was still some sand to sit on. Hayden could go charging back into the sea again. Watching the sunset, the rippling waves and the glittering sea with another coffee in hand was a great way to end our first day. Another day on the ‘other beach’ was decided and this time I did spend time in the rock pools which had small shoals of speedy fish and dancing seaweed. I could not find a crab! Not one. I was quite perturbed about that, so it gave me something to worry about! I think we must like problems, as we always seem to create them for ourselves. How funny. Three wonderful days on the beach. We were fully ‘unwound’. Now Hayden is a teenager, going into the sixth form, so uniform is no longer a requirement. Primark. He wanted to go to Primark. Wednesday was due to have some rain, so we planned our trip to Drake Circus, the shopping Centre in Plymouth, which of course has a Primark. Daichi, who had been keeping guard all week, was happy to take us shopping. However, I would not recommend a van in Plymouth. It is very difficult to park! The headroom in the multi storeys is not quite enough… and there is little parking for more than an hour anywhere else. Another problem – really!? Have to laugh. Finally, we managed to find a space for a maximum three hours. Primark was fun! I could not believe it. Literally
Rockpooling, whatever the weather!
Boys with their toys! within half an hour all three of us had found what we were looking for… and more… and all at a great price. Since you cannot try anything on at this odd time we are living in, you either like it or you don’t, you buy it, or you don’t. Simple. The times I have spent trying clothes on, for hours, to come away with one item if I am lucky. This time, no choice, take it or leave it. There may be some advantages to some of the restrictions which have at the moment! Not only that, I am now trendy Mum! Leggings, ‘Converse’ looking shoes (I used to call them sandshoes, but that is not cool these days…) and a gorgeous cardigan that looks hand knitted and reminds me of one my Grandma made me a long time ago! Hayden got his red shoes to match his shirt and more skinny jeans too. Stephen even bought shoes and a pair of trousers. Success – we were all smiles! The National Marine Aquarium was another really enjoyable day. What fish, wow! We also went on the Merry-Go-Round, Mary Poppins style, by the sea wall. It just had to be done. A meal out, just passed the Plymouth Lido, which had reopened for the summer, in a restaurant with almost 360 degree views of the sea. What more could we want? The whole week was a hit. Simple fun on our British Isle. Daichi loves to take us away, recharge those batteries and then back to reality, still smiling. It took us over ten hours to travel home as we kept stopping enroute to take in all the different places. Lyme Regis is another family favourite, so we ended our holiday there on the beach, with another meal watching the sun setting before finally driving home. Where will Daichi take us next, I wonder? By Debbie Corney
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On Your Plot Feeling Fruity
Few flavours compare with that of fruit freshly picked from the garden. Much of the fruit available in the shops (particularly the supermarkets) has been grown for it’s ability to travel well rather than it’s flavour and may have been picked well before it’s arrival on the shelf. If you fancy apples from your own tree, or a bowl of raspberries fresh from the garden, now is the time to act.
Jobs for November :-
• Start to harvest parsnips after the first frosts. • Tidy up your greenhouse or polytunnel, wash out pots and seed trays before storing ready for the Spring • Sow hardy peas or broad beans ready for an early crop next year. • Use netting or chicken wire to protect your broccoli and cabbages from hungry pigeons. • If you haven’t already done so, plant garlic and shallots. • If your rhubarb is taking over, lift and divide the crowns before replanting.
If you are anything like me you will spend ages drooling over pictures of bushes dripping with blackcurrants or gooseberries, trees laden with apples, or bowls full of luscious raspberries but struggle to get to grips with the realities of production on your own plot! Patience is a virtue that is definitely required for growing your own, and this is particularly so with fruit trees and bushes. I have to confess to having an inclination to move on with anything that requires more than a few months to give a decent crop, but with most fruit you just have to force yourself to take the long term view and now being the proud owner of a 2 year old gooseberry bush and raspberry canes I can assure you that the waiting is worthwhile! Think carefully about where you will grow your fruit. Trees require lots of space (but are a wonderfully attractive addition to your plot) while bushes may be incorporated in your borders, but will probably need some protection if you aren’t going to loose a lot of fruit to the birds.
Late autumn is an ideal time to add fruit to your plot as trees and bushes will be entering their dormant period. It is important to buy healthy plants and to ensure that they are dormant as they will transplant more successfully. If you are ordering from a reputable mail order nursery they are likely to arrange delivery to coincide with the best time for planting. You should also get instruction on how to plant and care for your new tree or bush. Trees such as apple or plum may be grafted onto a variety of different rootstocks - this sounds complicated but all you really need to know is what effect this will have on the final size of the tree. If you have limited space it is possible to buy dwarf varieties some of which can even be suitable for container growing. Pollination is also an important consideration, some varieties are self-fertile and do not need a pollinator, while others may require another variety planted close by to act as a pollinator. When planting your tree out it may benefit from staking and protection around the base. One ‘fruit’ that is a little different and very easy to grow is Rhubarb. Rhubarb is actually classified as a vegetable, but certainly tastes good used like a fruit in crumbles and pies. November is the perfect time to plant out dormant crowns. Although these can be bought from nurseries Rhubarb tends to spread well when established and needs to be divided every few years so it is often possible to obtain surplus crowns from friends or neighbours. Plant your crown with the buds just above the soil and water well the first year. Once the plants have become established you can look forward to harvesting a good crop of delicious pink stems from Spring onwards very welcome as the first ‘fruit’ of the year.
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Technology Tips
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For tech shoppers, November is Gadget Christmas. That’s because the last Friday of the month, the 27th of November, is Black Friday. Black Friday is when online shops and many high street retailers offer amazing discounts on all kinds of products. And the discounts can be massive, with hundreds of pounds off high-end laptops, big TVs and other bigticket purchases.
Xbox One X Expect big discounts on Microsoft’s superb console and Sony’s PS4 too: as their replacements are imminent there will be big savings to be had, especially on bundles with included games. Usually £395, www.xbox.com
The name Black Friday is a little misleading because many of the retailers now run deals the week leading up to Black Friday and/or the week after.
Instant Pot We love the Instant Pot, a programmable electric pressure cooker that’s brilliant for soups, stews, chilli, curries, rice and pretty much anything else you can cook in a pot. It’s usually Amazon’s Black Friday bestseller. Usually £84, www.amazon.co.uk
Many of the deals are genuine, but it’s important to do a little homework because some of them are a little creative. Some deals are rather like the supermarket wine promotions where the price of a £6 bottle of wine is briefly raised to £9; the shop then goes back to the original price and sticks a ‘Save £3.00!’ sticker on it. In tech, the same thing can happen with prices going up just before Black Friday to create a discount that isn’t really a discount. Another common trick is to quote a recommended retail price that nobody sensible ever paid. For example, a TV supposedly reduced from £1,799 to £999 may well have been on sale for £1,099 for the last six months. You’re still getting a saving, but it’s not as exciting as the shop wants you to think.
Big-name laptops If you’ve been looking for a new laptop, you’ll see some great deals on laptops from big names such as Microsoft, ASUS and Lenovo. Some of the best discounts are on the most expensive models but you’ll find good budget deals too. Various prices, www.currys.co.uk
Amazon Echo Amazon’s smart speakers get discounted for every Amazon sale event and Black Friday is no exception. The thirdgeneration Echo delivers surprisingly great sound despite its compact dimensions. Usually £89, www.amazon.co.uk
Technology can help here. Use Pricespy. co.uk to see what other retailers are charging for the same product, and for Amazon deals use CamelCamelCamel. com to look at a product’s Amazon price history to see if a deal is good or just too good to be true. As with any sale, don’t let the prospect of a big discount persuade you to buy something you don’t want or need, and if you pay by credit card make sure you pay it off as soon as you can. The interest on some cards can easily wipe out your Black Friday savings.
Philips Ambilight TV There are always great Black Friday discounts on smart TVs, and some of the biggest we’ve seen were on Philips’ clever Ambilight range, which uses coloured light to make the room match what’s on screen. Various prices, www.philips.co.uk
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Let their care be your Legacy Turn a kind thought into real support for families like Noah’s Going into lockdown has been upsetting for all of us. That feeling of isolation and loneliness tinged with fear about the future. So imagine what it’s like for a mum with a seriously ill child. Eleven-year-old Noah has lifethreatening epilepsy which can strike at any time and when it does, he needs to be rushed to hospital. He nearly died during lockdown after suffering a seizure that lasted for 18 hours. It was a terrifying experience for Noah and his family and they were so grateful to have Julia’s House, the Children’s Hospice charity, by their side. Now Noah is back home having regular visits from our nurses so that his exhausted mum and dad can take a break. “Although their faces are covered by masks and they wear protective clothing, he recognises their voices,” said his mum, Emma. “The Julia’s House nurses are Noah’s safe people. Even in full PPE he is comforted just having them around.”
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Noah with his mum, Emma We’ve been there for Dorset families throughout the Covid-19 crisis. Caring for children in their own homes and supporting mums, dads and siblings, even when they are shielding. Our nurses and carers are in regular contact, delivering food and vital medicine. Did you know that one-in-four of our children is funded by Gifts in Wills? These gifts have never been more important now traditional fundraising has been swept away. We know it’s a tough time for many people financially but the wonderful thing about legacy giving is it costs nothing now. You can turn a kind thought today into real support for families in the future. Writing your Will has never been easier. With our new online Will writing service you can write or update your Will for free from the comfort of your own home. Find out more by visiting www. juliashouse.org/wimborne. A gift of just 1% can make 100% difference to local families like Noah’s.
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LET HIS CARE BE YOUR LEGACY LEAVE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL WITH OUR NEW FREE ONLINE WILL WRITING SERVICE Julia’s House supports the families of children with life-limiting conditions in Dorset and Wiltshire. Our vital lifeline of care provides comfort and reassurance throughout the current unsettling times. 1 in 4 of the children we care for are supported by legacies, and even a gift of just 1% can make a huge difference.
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants Clear Cut Accounts................................................. 31
Fitted Furniture Snug Fitted Furniture............................................. 19
Bathrooms K & B Installations................................................. 17
Garage Doors Skandoor................................................................ 13
Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Abbey Blinds.......................................................... 28 Ashley Blinds.......................................................... 3 Broadview Shading Solutions................................24 Tuscany Blinds....................................................... 6
Haberdashery Lacey Mays............................................................ 25
Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.............................................. 33 Carpenters & Builders Creative Carpentry................................................. 31 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Master.................................................... 18 Kingfishers............................................................. 24 Carpets & Flooring Flooring Elegance.................................................. 5 Kingsland Carpets.................................................. 3 Charities Julia’s House.......................................................... 37 Cleaning Services Home Help 4U....................................................... 18 Community News Adventures of Daichi............................................. 26 Dorset Quirky Facts............................................... 8 Dorset Wildlife Trust: The Deceptive Cuttlefish......14 Kids page............................................................... 10 News from Westminster........................................ 12 On Your Plot: Feeling fruity....................................32 Tastes so good: Parkin Cake...................................36 Technology Tips..................................................... 34 Cycle Sales & Servicing Pedal Cycles........................................................... 35 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared.................................................. 3 Driveways County Block Paving.............................................. 13 Wicks Surfacing..................................................... 30 Electricians Rainford Electrical................................................. 30 Ulyett Electrical Services........................................ 25
Garage Services Longham Motor Engineers....................................25 ReversePark........................................................... 33 Garden Services Summerwood Landscapes.....................................28 United Fencing Supplies......................................... 40 Kitchens K & B Installations................................................. 17 Mobile Hairdressers Hair by Dee............................................................ 18 Plumbers No 1 PHD............................................................... 29 P Allen Heating & Plumbing.................................. 6 SCD Plumbing........................................................ 2 Residential Care Homes Care South............................................................. 19 Roofing Moss Off Rood....................................................... 22 Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons............................................... 23 Waste Services Philip Trim Contractors.......................................... 5 Will Writing Services Dorset & Wight Wills............................................. 21 Window & Gutter Cleaning Services Spot Free Windows & Gutters............................... 5 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear......................................................... 11 Dorset Windows.................................................... 17 GS Windows.......................................................... 7 Mr Demister.......................................................... 33 Select PVCU........................................................... 39 The Window Man.................................................. 25 Wimborne Windows.............................................. 15
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