The West Moors April 2018
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Welcome...
The West Moors Directory
Dear Neighbours, We certainly have had mixed weather recently! Did you get caught in any Edition 151 of the snow we had? It took us two hours, instead of twenty minutes, to get home one evening and how we got up that hill I do not know, but we did it. One friend of ours abandoned his car after Stephen & Debbie Corney 5 hours on a journey that should take 25 minutes and walked the rest of the way home! I am sure you have your own stories. Needless to say, we have all had enough of that now and are definitely looking forward to the sunshine, more than ever. Fingers crossed! Hopefully we have a ray of sunshine here in the magazine with lots of good news and articles for you to read. Nellie is back! She took us to a “Murder Mystery Dinner” which sounds rather sombre but was actually a whole lot of fun. I do hope you enjoy the story as much as we enjoyed the evening. Nellie highly recommends you try one. Graham’s contact details are included should you decide to give it a go. 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. The lucky winner of the prize wordsearch last month was June Moore.Well done! Will it be you this month? Do fill it in as you never know. Stephen, Hayden, Nellie and myself do hope you are having a Very Happy Easter. May we all be able to get outside and enjoy it! Best Wishes,
Debbie & Stephen Corney Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Publications Telephone: 01202 894397 Email: info@westmoorsdirectory.co.uk Copy deadline for the April 2018 edition: 12th March 2018
In this issue... Vintage afternoon tea raises £700 for JTYAF....................... 8 Kids Page.................................. 10 West Moors Library News.......... 12 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Barn Owls............................... 16 LawSpot.................................... 22 Priest’s House Museum............. 26 West Moors Lunch Club............. 30 West Moors Art Society.............. 30 West Moors Scout Group........... 34 Puzzle Corner............................ 36 Adventures of Nellie................... 38 Red House Museum................... 40 Charity Concert.......................... 42 Prize Wordsearch....................... 51 A Beginner’s Guide: Strawberries........................... 52 What’s On in Dorset................... 54 Celeb Interview: Clint Eastwood.... 56 Tastes so good: Hot cross buns.... 58 Dolphin Centre supports local school children in challenge.... 60 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 for loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. The West Moors Directory 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.
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Community News
Vintage Afternoon Tea raises £700 for charity The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) recently hosted a Vintage Afternoon Tea, the first event to commemorate 10 years of the charity. It was a resounding success raising almost £700! The charity would like to thank all those who attended for helping to raise such a fantastic amount for John’s Foundation. It was a real community event sponsored by local businesses, in aid of local young people. Our thanks must go to Custom Creations Fitted Furniture, M&S Foodhall Ferndown, Sainsbury’s Ferndown, Lidl Ferndown, Allied Bakeries Bournemouth, Tesco Ferndown, Iceland Foods, Ferndown District
Guides Association, Wyevale Garden Centre Wimborne and Dorset Tea. The stars of the show were Vicki from Granny’s China Cupboard, Karl and his amazing Bournemouth Swingsters from Real Vintage and Thomas Whild Photography whose photos captured the afternoon perfectly. Neil Godfrey’s amazing cakes were definitely the show stoppers, so huge thanks to him too. The amazing JTYAF volunteers (pictured below, courtesy of Pete Thornton) worked extremely hard, making sandwiches, washing up and serving the guests. Thank you to one and all as without them this event would not have been possible.
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advertorial
Cloudy2Clear Announce Trusted Trader Partnership Consumer champions Which? have now joined the thousands of customers who recognise that Cloudy2Clear Windows really are a business that you can TRUST. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has received the coveted ‘Which Trusted Trader’ status after going through a rigorous accreditation process entirely focussed on customer service. Group Managing Director Marcus McGee believes that Which? have endorsed Cloudy2Clear’s long standing
company policy of delivering the highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 25 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Whilst a number of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. Locally Cloudy2Clear service the West Moors 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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West Moors Library News and Events Quiz Night on Tuesday 24th April 7pm-8.30pm—don’t forget to reserve your place. Everyone welcome, tables of four or come on your own and we’ll make up a four. Tickets are £3 to include refreshments. Booking essential.
your place. Many thanks to those who have given us donations of Lego for our new activity. More donations will be welcome.
Out in May reserve your copy now!
15th May 2.30pm-4pm is our Dementia Awareness event with tea or coffee and an informative talk. No need to book, but please arrive promptly.
STOP PRESS!! Author Ben Kane is planning another visit to West Moors Library—watch out for more information
Tuesday afternoon 29th May is our Lego Half term event. Please ring for more information and to book
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At Aspire Homeclean we specialise in cleaning homes only! Our objective is to provide an outstanding worry–free service for residents of South Dorset and West Hampshire, including Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne, Ferndown, Verwood, Christchurch and Ringwood.
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Our teams of highly trained, full time professional cleaners are uniformed, totally reliable and fully insured. They arrive at your home in a liveried company vehicle equipped with the latest cleaning equipment, professional cleaning products and freshly laundered micro fibre cloths. They work to our documented step by step process and use our Tri-Colour System which ensures a perfect hygienic clean, each and every time! Our cleaning services include: Regular cleans, Spring cleans, Tenancy cleans, After builder cleans and Specialist cleans.
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14 Apex Tree Surgeons Ltd are your local, fully qualified and insured tree surgeons. Working across the South Coast of England they specalise in all aspects of tree surgery, including: tree & hedge trimming and removals, shaping, pruning, dead wooding, stump grinding and soil improvement. All work is carried out and completed in a professional and competent manner to the highest Arboricultural Association standards. How can I increase the light in my garden? Crown raising, tree thinning, or reducing the trees canopy are all effective methods to allowing more light into the garden. My neighbor’s trees overhang my garden, what are my rights? You are responsible for maintaining any tree or hedge that falls within your boundary. However, the owners of the tree have a duty of care to ensure the tree is safe. If the tree is protected, an application to the Council is required. What can be done about High Hedges? If you feel a hedge is too tall and affects the reasonable enjoyment of your house or garden, the initial step is to discuss it with your neighbours. If negotiation is unsuccessful, contact us to enquire about using the high hedges legislation. What should I do if I think my tree is diseased or dying? Seek our professional advice. We will inspect the tree and provide a solution. How do I go about having a tree removed? If you feel that tree removal is necessary then our first step is finding out it if the tree is protected. Following that we will survey the tree and provide a free quote. My trees are protected, what can you do? Any tree that is protected requires an application to be submitted to your local council to gain consent to carry out tree work.
Would you apply to the council on my behalf? If you have works carried out by us, we offer to submit the application on your behalf at no extra fee, as part of our service. What can I do if my trees are uprooting my drive? In most circumstances we can overcome this problem by either root pruning or using variable surface layers. How much is a quote? We carry out all of our quotations for free as part of our service. We will schedule an appointment to visit and advise on the trees in questions and send a free of charge, no obligation quotation. Why should I use you? We pride ourselves on delivering a professional, reliable and stress free service. From the original quotation right through to completion we work closely with all our clients to really understand their requirements and achieve the result you are looking for. Apex Tree Surgeons Ltd launched their new product, The Apex GeoTech Injector in 2017 and it is already a success. The Apex GeoTech Injector is designed to inject high pressure air into soil with low risk and high impact. The GeoTech Injector uses techniques that result in soil improvement that targets both common and complex soil problems. Apex Tree Surgeons Ltd are the only company in the UK to sell this new innovative technology. Having showcased the product at many exhibitions, they are now working within numerous industries to combat soil decompation all over the country. For a free quote and advise on how this revolutionary equipment can improve your garden, call them on 01202 856404.
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Wildlife News
Talking about Wildlife...
Barn Owls
The silent flight of a barn owl is a majestic and wonderful sight for any nature lover. With the features of their heart shaped faces and deep black eyes, they are an unmistakable icon of the countryside in the UK. However, it may surprise you to hear that the odds are stacked against these wonderful creatures, with a long list of challenges and problems they face daily. Firstly, there’s the two things we all need: food and shelter. Declining or unsuitable habitat means that both of these vital elements to their survival immediately puts them at threat. Suitable roosting sites, and then good quality unimproved grassland for their prey to live (such as voles and mice) can be hard to come by if the quality of the habitat close to them isn’t good enough. During the breeding season, they need to have a plentiful food source within 1km of their roost – their chicks can eat their own body weight in food in one night. The next challenge is overcoming the physical limitations of the barn owls’ wings, which aren’t waterproof. They are also unable to store a lot of body fat, and therefore are particularly prone to starvation during prolonged periods of severe weather or when there is shortage of prey. Taking all this into account, it really is a miracle that five chicks survived and fledged from the roost at Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve in Weymouth last year. Thousands of us watched them on DWT’s webcam, as the parents tirelessly found food for their chicks and kept them safe and warm until it was time for them to venture out into the world. Dorset Wildlife Trust has launched an appeal to raise £20,000 to fund vital habitat work at Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve in Weymouth, to help keep food and shelter
Barn Owls at Lorton
Photo: Paul Williams
abundant for these, and other barn owls in the area. The nature reserve, which has been managed by DWT for 20 years this year, is abundant with flower-rich hay meadows, mature hedgerows and woodland – all holding the small mammals that barn owls hunt, such as voles, mice and shrews. Conservation work needed to keep this a suitable site for barn owls to thrive in includes: reducing areas of encroaching scrub to increase areas of grassland where barn owls feed; putting up 1900m of fencing to maintain the grassland by cattle grazing; holding 300 conservation volunteer days, and managing over 300m of hedgerows on the site. We urgently need to reach our fundraising targets to complete this work. If you’d like to find out more and donate visit www. dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/barnowl To see the webcam, sponsored by Dorset Tea, visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ raptorcam and to find out more about visiting Lorton Meadows, visit www. dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/Lorton_Meadows_ Nature_Reserve . By Sally Welbourn
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Ward Goodman announce exciting further developments Ward Goodman, the Dorset based firm of Chartered Accountants and Independent Financial Advisers, is going from strength to strength with the Financial Services team continuing to exceed all expectations, having doubled its funds under management, annual turnover has increased by 92% over the last 5 years. This has been based on providing clients with access to holistic financial planning that is centred on the goals and objectives of the clients that the team works with. Alex Foster, having been appointed as a Director last year, has been working closely with the newly formed Private Client team to help develop further client-centric solutions within the group. Gareth Simon, Group Director at Ward Goodman said: “Since Alex joined the team in 2013, he has rapidly shown his commitment to core values within the group, at the heart of which is solution based planning and ensuring that the service replicates the technical knowledge. Alex has also been instrumental in designing and implementing the Corporate Review Service which has been extremely well received by Ward Goodman’s clients and prospective clients.
Tim Jackson, Company Director at iBox Solutions said: “Alex is an expert in his field and has exceptional analytical skills that allow him to understand complex scenarios and make sound recommendations. He is very good at identifying opportunities to innovate and with his entrepreneurial traits, makes things happen.” Alex Foster, Director at Ward Goodman, said: “It is a great feeling working within a team that is able to grow together, with a focus as a group, of developing the team from within. I am enjoying close working relationship with the individuals across the team that make our service offerings such as Private Client, Corporate Review Service and Business Advisory Services work so well, and seeing the visible benefits for the client that we work with, in achieving both their goals and peace of mind.”
For more information or to discuss your individual circumstances call us on 01202 875900, send an email to enquiries@wardgoodman.co.uk or visit our website www.wardgoodman.co.uk
Ward Goodman Group Director, Gareth Simon with Director, Alex Foster
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Providing the answers
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Have you registered a Lasting Power of Attorney between 1st April 2013 and 31st March 2017? If so you may be eligible for a refund of part of the registration fee from the Office of Public Guardian. It has been established that the Office of Public Guardian’s (OPG) operating costs to deal with registering Lasting Powers of Attorney or Enduring Powers of Attorney were lower than anticipated and the Government have advised that refunds are being offered to those who may have been charged more than was necessary to apply to register the documents between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2017.
depending on the date that you paid the fee. If you think you are eligible, please apply direct to OPG who will be able to guide you through the refund process. You can contact them via: Online: www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney-refund Helpline: 0300 456 0300 (choose option 6)
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Joint Ownership of Property?
The Trust Deed would include the following details:
For varied reasons, (often economic), many people are now purchasing or investing in property, with relatives or friends and not just partners.
• Each purchasers’ contribution to the property,
It is vitally important to discuss at the outset what you all want to get out of the purchase. Including how the property will be funded between you; how long you plan to live together or invest and what happens if one of you wants to sell their share of the property in the future or if one party dies. It is advisable to own a shared property as ‘Tenants in Common’ either in equal or unequal shares, in order to protect each parties interests. It is also advisable to draw up a ‘Trust Deed’. This would set out how your respective interests in the property are to be held; and what would happen in the event of a relationship breakdown, re-sale or death of any party.
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Community News
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Who was W. J. Hawker Two years ago the Priest’s House Museum put on an exhibition of watercolours by W. J. Hawker. Most of the works of art focused on the natural landscape around Wimborne. The museum has little information about the artist. However, while preparing this exhibition it was discovered that a photographic board had been used as a mount for one of the watercolours. The board is signed ‘W.J. Hawker, Bournemouth’. Subsequently, another watercolour loaned for the exhibition has revealed further details. When it was recently removed from its frame the owner discovered ‘W.J. Hawker, The Square, Wimborne, Dorset’ written on the reverse. This address had then been crossed out and replaced by one in East Twickenham. William John Hawker (b. 1845) is known to have been trading in Bournemouth as a photographer in 1878. He became known for photographing celebrities of the time, such as the poet and artist Aubrey Beardsley and the writer Robert Louis Stevenson. Could he be the artist?
Courtesy of the Priest’s House Museum Collections Trust
Opening times: 2 Jan-31 Mar and 1 Nov-22 Dec 2018, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm 1 Apr-31 Oct 2018, Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm
Sound! Mar-May Exhibition exploring music, dialect and the sounds of the natural landscape.
Hats for All Occasions Apr-22 Dec Costume exhibition exploring how people have expressed themselves in their choice of headwear. Standard admission price unless indicated otherwise. For further information and details of additional events please contact the museum on 01202 882533 or visit our website at www.priest-house.co.uk
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Do you drive an automatic car? The majority of car manufacturers recommend changing the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) on automatic gearboxes every 40,000 miles. We have invested and are now equipped with the latest ATF exchanger machine, which runs flushing detergent through the gearbox, thus ensuring a 100% exchange of the total fluid capacity, unlike traditional methods. Are you experiencing any of the following? Rough gear change during acceleration Slow or delayed gearshifts Difficult to move from Park to Drive/Reverse
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West Moors Lunch & Friendship Club West Moors Lunch and Friendship Club meet in St Anthony‛s Church Hall on Pineshurst Road every Wednesday from 11.00am until 3.30pm. The members had a good variety of entertainment over the month. Land Girls came a long for around of ABBA sing along as you can see from the photo above it was good fun. Usual Board and card games still continuing to stimulate our minds with lots of fun and laughter. The quiz this month was a challenge by half and a lot of thought gone into it by one of the team members. By the time to received this, the club have had an Open Afternoon and Easter Celebration of Easter Bonnets and hats. If your interested in joining our Lunch and Friendship Club. There still spaces available do pop in to ďŹ nd out more or feel free to contact Joan on the number below.
Club contact: Joan on 01202 891519
WEST MOORS ART SOCIETY We meet on Monday mornings from 9.15am to 12.15pm in the West Moors Memorial Hall for workshop. We enjoy drawing and painting in various mediums in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. As always you are very welcome to join us. For more information, please call:
01202 893547
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...the hidden gem of Three Legged Cross Select Interiors specialise in the design and installation of high quality fitted furniture for the home, including Kitchens, Bedrooms, Home Offices & Lounge cabinets and are locally based on the Woolsbridge Industial Estate in Three Legged Cross. This family run company was founded over 20 years ago by Peter and Karen Biss, who today are still very much involved in the day to day running of the business. With their eye for detail and focus on ensuring the highest quality finish, the company has gone from strength to strength and now has its own factory for manufacturing the cabinets. To achieve the desired product, all our installers are employed by ourselves, and not sub-contracted.
The showroom is located alongside the factory, where a number of great space saving ideas can be viewed. If you wish to explore our craftsmanship we are open Monday - Friday, 8.30am – 5pm and Saturdays 9.30am - 2pm. The images here show a few of their recent installations in homes of local residents. With their friendly and helpful approach you can be sure of a personal, bespoke service that is tailored to your needs.
Their experienced designers produce CAD drawings of how the finished room will look to ensure that everything is true to your original vision. Why not pop along to the showroom or give us a call on 01202 821005 to make your dream become a reality? “With the completion of all the restoration tasks today, we would like to express our sincere thanks to you and your team for the time efficient scheduling of all the various jobs. Your team have been obliging, sympathetic, cheerful and hardworking and we are delighted with the final result. The new fittings in the bedroom and the en-suite look fantastic and are a credit to your organisation. We obviously will have no hesitation in recommending your company to all our friends and acquaintances in the area.�
Tel: 01202 821005
www.selectinteriorsltd.co.uk Unit 25, Old Barn Farm Road, Woolsbridge Ind Est, Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6SP
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WANT TO BE A RECORD MAKER? Are you good at keeping records and making sure things are just right? We need someone who can help us keep the minutes of our meetings, initially for one year. That’s just four meetings! We have a management committee that meets once a term. Meetings last for an hour and a half and we can show you everything you need to know. If it sounds simple, that’s because it is! So if you can help us keep things just right please call: Lynne Anderson on 01202 895639 or email gslwestmoors@gmail.com
ARE YOU A MONEY-MAKER EXTRAORDINAIRE? Can you organise fundraising events that inspire the whole family? Could you help us to organise four small events a year? We need you to help our fundraising team to stage fun and family friendly events that can raise funds for our Group. Every penny we raise is used to support children, so whether it’s bingo or a barn dance the choice is yours! Interested? Then speak to: Lynne Anderson on 01202 895639 or email gslwestmoors@gmail.com
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Puzzle Corner
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Adventures of Nellie
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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Publications Camper Van A Murder Mystery Dinner! Catch the killer, what next? After a murder mystery walk not long ago, you would think that Nellie had had enough of all that taxing of the brain cells to work out “who did it?”. Well, it seems not. The Parley Rotary Club cordially invited her to take us to The Kings Hotel in Christchurch for an evening of food, drink, entertainment and clue finding. The scene was set… “Some strange things had been happening to the Rotary Choir. Sue Prano walks with a limp, Barry Tone is still rubbing in the cream and Ivor Rees now has to wear a wig. The choir master Ivor Baton thought the choir were not ready for their first performance so he called an extra rehearsal. Scandalously at 8pm Ivor Baton’s body was found in the backstage office, but no murder
A life-like wig and true acting
It was a dark and stormy night... weapon was found. His body revealed that he had eaten a piece of cake just prior to his death and that traces of poison were found. Death would have been instantaneous”. So, what happened, who did it and why? Those were the all-important questions to catch the culprit and bring him (or was it her?) to true justice. Nellie was not at all sure how this would play out. She was kind of expecting a whole play around the dinner with complicated and confusion actions, so she was a bit nervous to say the least. Stephen was chosen as a suspect and given a sheet of paper with statements on it. There were 6 suspects in all. After our starter which was really rather tasty, the first suspect was put to the test. The ‘audience’ were given numbered questions and each suspect had to answer these questions using the statements on the sheet provided. The ‘suspects’ were all members of the rotary, or friends.
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39 Each was a budding actor it appeared, and Nellie was rather impressed by their eloquent responses, carefully mimicking the tone and style of the actor they were performing. We were in awe. Stephen’s turn came and as his sheet mentioned a wig, he quickly borrowed a lady’s fluffy scarf and plopped it on his head. He did look rather silly but it all added to the fun. We had two clues to go on… 1. there was one broken desk clock that had stopped at 7.50pm and 2. there was one piece of cake icing in the backstage office where Ivor Baton was shockingly found. We, in the audience had ten questions for each suspect and it was our job to decipher who told a lie and thus catch the murderer out. Several members of the audience took this all very seriously and wrote down the questions as well as the answers in detail, solemnly discussing their thoughts with the person next to them. This was an alarming find and the wrongdoer had to be caught! It was a great, amusing and entertaining evening in fact. Between
Parley Rotary Club President, Peter Stockwell-Jones
Serious detectives at work each course there were a couple of suspects put to the rigorous test of our searching questions. Lucy Lastic was a clear favourite… but did she do it? Maybe you could contact Graham at “Catch the Killer” on 01425 478444 and have a meal yourself with a few friends to see who you think “did it?” He can also be contacted by email graham@catchthekiller.co.uk. Stephen, as well as all the suspects, got a very thankful certificate for his Oscar performance. He graciously took a bow to a roar of an applause. I am not sure he has been contacted however for any more roles, the phone has been very quiet… time will tell. Nellie wants to thank the Parley Rotary team for all their hard work. These groups work so hard to help others. Their purpose is “to organise events to bring people together through activities and projects to enrich the lives of others and generate community spirit.” What a great purpose! They are often looking for new members as well as sponsorship so please contact Peter Stockwell-Jones on 07947 685785 for more information and to offer them any help you can give. Where on earth will Nellie take us next? By Debbie Corney
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Friends of the Red House Museum & Gardens Community News
Wednesday 9 May, 2.00pm
‘The Story of Tucktonia’ with Alex Mckinstry. At the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. £2.50/£4.50 Friends/visitors, to include refreshments. The talk may be held on the 2nd floor accessible only by stairs. 01202 482860 to book.
Wednesday 13 June, 2.00pm
‘Jane Austen – Discovering our greatest Lady Writer’ with Jane Maxwell. At the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. £2.50/£4.50 Friends/visitors, to include refreshments. The talk may be held on the 2nd floor accessible only by stairs. 01202 482860 to book.
Wednesday 23 May, 2.00pm ‘Christchurch Twinning’ with Howard Piper. At the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. £2.50/£4.50 Friends/visitors, to include refreshments. The talk may be held on the 2nd floor accessible only by stairs.
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Tickets: Adults £8 Children £4 The School Shop, Selby Butchers or 01202 890098 or 01202 871616 or on the door
If you are local to West Moors, are over 25 years old and want to earn a little extra money giving out a few hundred Directories a month (or more), then please give Debbie or Stephen a call on 01202 894397. We are looking to expand our team and we would love to hear from you.
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GAS FIRE & FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS
All types of Gas & Electrical Fires and Fireplaces Supplied and Fully Fitted 25 Years Experience Honest, Professional, Friendly Service
Contact Ben Wigley on
01202 877768 or 07904 170120 18 Moorside Road, West Moors, BH22 0EJ
All decorating work undertaken including interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, for residential properties and commercial premises
01425 547560 07584 192646
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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners
Kingfishers of West Moors
www.kingfishercleaning.co.uk • Truck mounted system • Safe quiet system cleans deep/dries fast • No job too small • 30 years experience • Discounts for OAPs & Emergency Services • Caring & friendly For all your carpet and upholstery cleaning, call Ray:
01202 861944
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Bathroom Suites Supplied and Fitted Shower upgrade / Power showers Fitted New Plumbing Installations and Maintenance Any other general plumbing jobs undertaken Reliable, friendly and local No Call out charge / Competitive rates Local plumber with 20 years experience. Fully qualified and registered with the Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineers.
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868779 or 07771 735082
71 Moorlands Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JN
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SG Construction Ltd
Local building firm offering: • New Builds • Refurbishments • Extensions • All Groundworks • Driveways & Patios Contact Steve or Guy on:
07976 561247 / 07917 698354 Tel: 01202 875009
www.philiptrimcontractors.com Email: info@philiptrimcontractors.com
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Check out the latest innovations in hearing technology at Bournemouth Hearing Show Now in it’s seventh year the show offers a great opportunity to come and see the latest developments in the hearing aid industry, to talk to industry experts, have a free hearing assessment not to mention free tea & coffee! The show is on Thursday 3rd May at The Village Hotel, Deansleigh Road, Bournemouth, BH7 7DZ (adjacent to Bournemouth Hospital). Entry is free although it is a good idea to pre-book for priority admission by calling 01202 478881. Exhibitors include Phonak, Unitron, Oticon, Starkey, BSVI, Puretone, Age UK, Clarity Hearing Solutions, Acousticare. For more details or to pre-book see the Bournemouth Hearing Show website at www.bournemouthhearingshow.co.uk.
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Bournemouth & Poole College creates first Road Awareness Festival for students Bournemouth & Poole College recently joined forces with local public services to create and host the first Road Awareness Festival for students at its Poole site.
The College, which works closely with the local government and community groups, made the decision to host its first Road Awareness Festival in conjunction with local public services, to educate students on the importance of road safety in a visual and informative way. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service, Dorset Police, The British Horse Society and the Borough of Poole were some of the services present on the day. Each carried out a range of activities to help teach students about dangers on the road, and what actions can be put in place to prevent these from happening. During the day Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service carried out a live vehicle extraction, giving students the opportunity to volunteer to be extracted in the demonstration. Representatives from Dorset Police’s Road Safety Department, Dorset Traffic Police and Neighbourhood Policing Teams were on hand to give in-depth talks to students about how to stay safe on the road. There was also the opportunity for students to ask any questions they may have surrounding the typical distractions and conditions which can make driving hazardous.
site to supply information and a CPR demonstration.
Dee Tester, health and safety co-ordinator at the College, said: “As a college it is our responsibility to teach our students not only about the topics they wish to study, but also to supply them with the information and tools required to develop their life skills. This is why it is so important that we are able to organise events such as these, as it allows our students to come together to learn about these important issues, using our connections to the local public services. “We are really grateful for everyone who willingly gave up their time to be part of the event and help raise road safety awareness.” Sergeant Mark Farrow, of the Dorset Police No Excuse Team, added: “It was great for our officers to meet with the students to discuss how to stay safe on the roads. It is important for us to reach road users before they start their driving career to give helpful advice on the potential pitfalls and hazards they may encounter.” Please visit www.thecollege.co.uk for more information about the College.
Borough of Poole carried out speed checks on the road leading to the college student car park to highlight the risks involved with speeding, including a crash test dummy demonstration. The College’s student services and first aid team were also on
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Tel: 01202 826052 Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6RE
Seasonal food in unspoilt surroundings The Three Legged Cross in Verwood is a country pub & dining oozing rural charm and rustic character. Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pubfood on our menu, and the carefully nurtured cask ales and fine wines gracing our bar.
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Please call Brian on 0782 500 42 58 or 01425 654741 for your free home consultation. www.brianskitchens.co.uk
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Gardening Tips
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Strawberries can be grown in most gardens but are particularly successful in milder areas with frost free autumns. If space is limited they are very suitable for container growing - in pots, hanging baskets, even window boxes. Best of all is a strawberry tower or terracotta strawberry pot which allows you to grow a lot of plants in one place and has the added advantage of keeping the fruit off the ground and so dirt free. There are early, mid-season and late varieties so you could try a mixture of plants to extend your season. If using a container, use good compost and a slow-release fertiliser and soak the soil before planting. Have some netting ready for when the fruit appears or the birds might
beat you to it! If planting in the garden, you could consider planting through black plastic sheeting, pegged down and the edges buried to stop it blowing away. It’s best to mound up the soil in the centre where the plants will grow so that water will run off either side. Using this method means no weeding is required and you won’t need to put straw or other matting under the plants to keep the fruit clean. It also helps keep in the moisture and encourages early crops by warming the soil. Protect the flowers in spring if frost is expected, with double sheets of newspaper. Replace plants every 2-3 years which can be done cheaply by spreading out some of the runners from a plant and pegging them down. Once they have rooted and are growing well, lift carefully, detach from the parent plant and transplant to a new plot.
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GREEN-SIDE the turfcare specialists • Gates • Railings • Balustrades • Handrails • Repairs & Refurbishments Call Matt anytime on:
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What’s On 2018… Coastliners: Sea Shanty & Sea Folk Festival
Coastliners Festival is coming to Old Poole Town in 2018 - bringing traditional sea shanties and folk to the good people of Dorset. This family friendly event will feature exciting performances by sea shanty bands and folk acts, local food and drink, and other unique event experiences. When? 21st April 11am-7pm Where? Poole Quay
Dorset Neon Run – 5k The Dorset Neon Run 5k is back for its second year of splashing a little neon colour across Poole Park. The event is for all abilities, so whether you prefer to run, walk or jog this event is perfect for you. Join up to 1,000 other neon runners by making a difference for Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity. We cannot change people’s disabilities, but you can help us make their lives fun and fulfilled. Sign up today for just £20 and you could be helping to make a difference to not only children and adults with disabilities, but their families too. Sign up today at www.dorsetneonrun.com/poole When? 21st April 2018 7pm Where? Poole Park
Great Dorset Beach Clean
The annual beach clean-up returns as part of the 'Litter Free Coast and Sea week. Bring your friends and family and lend a hand at any of the designated beaches. A Beachmaster will be there to provide you with rubbish bags, gloves and instructions. It is a fantastic event that makes a real difference to our beaches. When? 22nd April 11am-1pm Where? Various Dorset Beaches
Saxons & Vikings: Siege of Wareham Witness the sound and fury of Saxon and Viking warriors in battle as they recreate the siege of Wareham. Explore the Saxon village and learn about everyday life during this harsh period. Free event but normal venue admission applies, dogs on leads welcome. When? 5th-7th May 10am-6pm Where? Corfe Castle, Swanage
Modernism Meets Upton Country Park
PEDAS exhibition as part of Dorset Art Weeks 2018. Where? The Gallery Upstairs, Upton Country Park, Poole When? 25th May – 11th June, 10 am – 5 pm
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Cheese and Chilli Festival
After a great turnout in 2017, the Cheese and Chilli Festival is back in 2018, celebrating both Cheese and Chilli within a family friendly festival setting. Between 70 and 100 traders selling cheese and chilli associated products as well as craft and retail stands. Entertainments include PIG RACING, Falconry displays, Punch & Judy, Magic Shows, free garden games, children fun rides and inflatables, live music, cooking demonstrations/talks, a chilli eating competition, a chilli sauce competition and the Man v Food challenge. There is plenty to eat and drink with authentic food stalls and dedicated bars from the likes of the New Forest Downton Brewery and Dorset’s only inflatable pub from ‘Appetite for Adventure.’ When? 9th-10th June 10am -5pm Where? Christchurch
Poole Goes Vintage Celebrate all things retro with a 1940’s-50’s theme at this feel-good festival the whole family will enjoy. Vintage music flowing all day as well as dancing, vintage car displays, a vintage market and more. When? 15th July Where? Poole Quay
Swanage Goes Safari – Carnival week
With over 100 fun filled events over 8 days including the spectacular Safari themed carnival procession, massive firework displays, live music, children’s entertainment and much more, make sure you and your family take part and enjoy all the fun in the sun at this year’s Swanage Carnival. When? July 28th- August 4th 7am-11pm Where? Swanage, Shore Road
Bournemouth Air Festival The UK's biggest air festival, 4-days of action and entertainment in the air, on land and at sea! Award-winning and internationally renowned, the Bournemouth Air Festival has entertained more than 8.5 million people since 2008. When the sun goes down, Night Air entertainment will light up the skies with pyrotechnic night flying, street entertainment, live music and military performances. When? 30th August – 2nd of September 2018 10am-10pm Where? Bournemouth Seafront To keep up to date with what’s on in Dorset go to: www.EventsDorset.com
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Celebrity Interview:
Clint Eastwood By Tim Saunders
These days when most people hit 87 years old they reside in a care home, having had to sell their homes to foot the bills. Not so for multiple awardwinning Hollywood heart throb Clint Eastwood who is still very much active. In fact, the next film he will direct is entitled A Star is Born in 2018. Worth over £300m, it seems that my old boss the late Paul Cave, who was manager of legendary crooner Frankie Vaughan for many years, was wrong about Clint. “It was the ‘50s and Clint flew over from the States to meet me in my London office; I couldn’t see any talent and couldn’t do anything for him,” he told me. Soon after their meeting Clint secured his first role in American western television series Rawhide earning around £70 a week but was criticised for how he came across including delivering his lines through clenched teeth. The latter has stayed with him throughout his almost 70-year career. He has contributed to over 50 films over his career as actor, director, producer, and composer. He has acted in several television series, including his starring role in Rawhide. He started directing in 1971, and made his debut as a producer in 1982, with Firefox, though he had been functioning as uncredited producer on all of his Malpaso Company films since Hang ‘Em High in 1968. Eastwood also has contributed music to his films, either through performing, writing, or composing. He has mainly starred in western, action, and drama films. According to the box office–revenue tracking website Box Office Mojo, films featuring Clint Eastwood have grossed a total of more than $1.68 billion domestically, with an average of $37
million per film. He has his own Warner Bros. Records distributed imprint Malpaso Records, as part of his deal with Warner Brothers, which has released all the scores of his films from The Bridges of Madison County onwards. Clint composed the film scores of Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby, Flags of Our Fathers, Grace Is Gone, Changeling, Hereafter, J. Edgar, and the original piano compositions for In the Line of Fire. He wrote and performed the song heard over the credits of Gran Torino. After Rawhide in the 1960s Clint went on to star in a series of spaghetti westerns including: A Fist Full of Dollars and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. The 1970s saw him take the leading role of police inspector Harry Callaghan in Dirty Harry, delivering one of his most memorable lines: “Make my day punk”. When Sean Connery turned down the role of James Bond it was offered to Clint but it wasn’t for him. In the 1970s he started directing films, the first being Play Misty for Me as well as his first western, High Plains Drifter. He went on to star alongside Meryl Streep in the romantic film Bridges of Madison County and in 2008 directed, produced and had the lead role in Gran Torino about a ageing widower who watches his neighbourhood fall into disrepute and he single handedly takes on those responsible for this. Often choosing the role of a hard man he plays a part that every man and woman can relate to and sympathise with. As one might expect of a Hollywood actor Clint has had a series of relationships with leading ladies and has several children. A lifelong non-smoker Clint practices a healthy lifestyle which includes transcendental meditation. He is a restaurateur and golfer. He is also a pianist and although he never made it as a professional musician, he passed on the influence to his son Kyle Eastwood, a successful jazz bassist and composer. Tim Saunders is an author, journalist and businessman. He meets celebrities, goes on holiday and road tests cars.
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Food & Drink
Tastes so good... Hot Cross Buns
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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Dolphin Shopping Centre supports Parkstone Grammar School students for Young Enterprise Tenner Challenge The Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole provided two students from Parkstone Grammar School with a space to sell their cotton tote bags for the Young Enterprise Tenner Challenge. Rosie Parkin, aged 13, had a stall in the shopping centre on Saturday March 10 to promote her business concept. For the Tenner Challenge project, Rosie set up ‘Tootle Turtle,’ a concept designed to promote the reduction of plastic bags. Rosie and her business partner, Chloe Lambert, aged 14, hand decorated the 100 per cent cotton tote bags, to help raise awareness of turtles mistaking plastic bags for jelly fish. The Tenner Challenge, a Young Enterprise initiative, helps to provide a broad and balanced curriculum to further prepare students for adult life. Students are pledged £10 from the Tenner Bank and use this start-up capital to get their enterprise off the ground. Participants are given just one month to make as much impact and profit as they can. The shopping centre provided Rosie and Chloe with a stall in between Animal and The Body Shop from 2-4pm. The bags were sold for £3 and make-up bags for £2.50 and by the end of the afternoon, £47 profit had been made. John Grinnell, centre manager at the Dolphin Shopping Centre, said: “We were happy to host Rosie and Chloe’s
stall on Saturday afternoon and were pleased to hear that they doubled their profit. “Supporting Young Enterprise initiatives is important to us as we like to see students developing their entrepreneurial and employability skills. Hopefully we’ve given Rosie and Chloe the platform to develop the confidence they need to pursue future education and employment opportunities.” Rosie Parkin, Young Enterprise Tenner Challenge participant and student at Parkstone Grammar School, said: “Chloe and I are so grateful to the Dolphin Shopping Centre for giving us a stall to promote our enterprise and help raise awareness of the everincreasing problem of our ‘plastic sea.’” For more information about the Dolphin Shopping Centre, visit www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk
L-R Rosie Parkin, John Grinnell, Dolphin Shopping Centre Manager & Chloe Lambert
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants Ward Goodman........................... 17
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