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The West Moors Directory
Dear Neighbours,
I am sure many of you are at home currently hoping that Edition 175 the virus disappears quickly. What extraordinary times we are in. Please do take care of yourselves and wash your hands often as well as do that extra cleaning… we have all been meaning to do for some time. Spring is actually here! It is possible to Stephen & Debbie Corney enjoy the outdoors where we can. If you are lucky enough to live near the woods, the forest or can find a local route which is pleasant, I highly recommend a daily walk. A spot of gardening is good for the soul too. The fresh air will do us good. In addition to that what suggestions do you have to enjoy the time you have in the home? Do you like sewing, knitting, playing family games, reading a good book or even painting? Maybe we could all turn the TV off for a while and do something creative? I would love to hear from you. What are you doing, that others could get ideas from? Of course, you can read your local magazine! We are here for you. The advertisers are too. Why not go around the house and make a list of jobs that should be done and plan, from the Directory, who could do them for you? A telephone call and conversation with any of the advertisers inside could help give you ideas and give you something to look forward to. This situation will all pass and then we can get back to our daily lives, working together and making things better.
In this issue... West Moors Town Council........... 8 Kids Page.........................................10 West Moors NeighbourCar.........14 Ferndown Probus Club................14 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Return of the barn owls...............16 Monthly Walk: Lulworth Cove.....22 Puzzle Corner.................................26 Pinehurst Community Church....28 West Moors Art Society................30 West Moors Lunch Club...............30 Dorset Quirky Facts.......................34 Understanding Investments.......36 The Adventures of Daichi...............38 Double Premiere for new Dorset Show Choir............44 Stargazing in Dorset......................46 Prize Wordsearch..........................51 A Beginner’s Guide: Strawberries....52
Once we are all able to get out and about fully again and have all those clubs, societies, theatres and sports’ groups back in action, we will really appreciate them! Here’s to creating differently in the meantime.
What’s On at the Tivoli..................53
Wishing you all well,
Tastes so good: Hot Cross Buns...........................60
Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Publications Telephone: 01202 894397 Email: info@westmoorsdirectory.co.uk Copy deadline for the May 2020 edition: 13th April 2020
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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
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West Moors Town Council Please find below a statement from the Council:
“Your council has decided to change its name from Parish Council to Town Council. As you will know, there was a major change in the local government organisation of Dorset last year with the creation of the Unitary Authority of Dorset Council. This has meant in practice that there is no longer an East Dorset District Council and your local Council has taken on many more services and responsibilities and expects to be required to take on even more in the future. West Moors has over 7,500 residents and is the 15th largest population in Dorset (out of 164 settlements). Dorset Council recently issued a Draft Local Plan to be produced by 2024 which shows that West Moors is categorised as Tier 2 - Towns and Other Main Settlements within the proposed Settlement Hierarchy
placed to protect and enhance what we already have and can respond positively to any future challenges. The costs of this change will be small, mainly being changes in signs; letterheads, invoices etc are printed ‘as required’ so no additional cost. A Town Council is not required to have a mayor. The change of name from Parish to Town will also help to clarify the difference between the Civil Parish and the Church (Ecclesiastical) Parish as, unfortunately, the office has had many enquiries for booking for Christenings and Confirmations. Your Council will continue to protect and enhance the facilities and social life of West Moors and ensure that the community continues to thrive.” www.westmoors-pc.gov.uk
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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
Ferndown PROBUS Club Ferndown, West Moors, Ashley Heath, St. Ives, St. Leonards, West Parley and District PROBUS is a club for retired men. The Ferndown branch meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Dudsbury Golf Club, Ferndown, commencing at 12 noon. Meetings comprise a three-course luncheon followed by a talk, on a diverse range of subjects, given by invited Speakers. We also hold a coffee morning at the same venue on the second Wednesday of each month for members and their partners. Social gatherings are arranged throughout the year, such as outings to places of interest, restaurant lunches/dinners and trips supporting
local events. New members will be made most welcome. For further details please ring the Secretary, John Etheridge, on 01202 875757. Website: www. ferndownprobusclub.org Email: secretary@ferndownprobusclub.org
WEST MOORS NEIGHBOURCAR DO YOU HAVE TIME TO SPARE? DO YOU DRIVE A CAR? WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP THE COMMUNITY? If the answer to these questions is yes, then ask about becoming a driver for us. We are getting a lot of enquiries for using the service, but need more volunteers to help. You will be reimbursed for your mileage and only give your time for free. You can give just a couple of hours a week, or designate one day a week to help or more. Please contact the ‘duty’ coordinator from more information on:
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Wildlife News
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Talking about Wildlife...
Return of the barn owls
The silent flight of a barn owl is a majes�c 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 roos�ng 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 plen�ful 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 limita�ons of the barn owls’ wings, which aren’t waterproof so they can be adversely affected by the weather. They are also unable to store a lot of body fat, and therefore are par�cularly prone to starva�on during prolonged periods of severe weather or when there is shortage of prey. However, there are sites where barn owls can thrive. One of those is Dorset Wildlife
Trust’s nature reserve, Lorton Meadows, in Weymouth, where we have seen many chicks fledge each year as a result of the excellent habitat surrounding the barn owl box. Careful habitat management carried out all year round by DWT conserva�on staff and volunteers means that this site can provide the food and shelter barn owls need to survive. This year we are streaming the latest pair of barn owls which are roos�ng and preparing for breeding, live on our webcam which is sponsored by PFM Associates. You can watch the barn owls here, and hopefully, enjoy many hours of witnessing the true beauty of nature as they raise their chicks at the Lorton Meadows nature reserve. Watch now at: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ wildlifewebcam By Sally Welbourn Communications Officer Barn Owls at Lorton
Photo: Paul Williams
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MONTHLY WALK
Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Walk Length - 2.5 miles / 4.1 km
Ascent - 800 feet / 242 metres Time - 2 hours 0 minutes Grade - easy Author - Lou Johnson Lulworth Cover and Durdle Door are two of the best known features of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. This short walk includes some uphill walking but the path is good and well graded. Walk Description: This short walk includes two of the most famous features on the Dorset Coast, namely the circular inlet of Lulworth Cove and the rock arch known as Durdle Door.
le Door is a well The rock arch of Durd of the Dorset known natural feature on coast. Photo: Lou Johns
The path from Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door can be very busy. This pict ure was taken on a sunny Bank Holida y! Photo: Lou Johnson
The start is the main car park next to the visitor centre at Lulworth Cove (Grid ref. SY 821800). This can be a very busy place during peak times and if you prefer a quiet walk then do avoid peak holiday periods. From the car park take the broad paved path heading uphill westwards towards the coast.All the height gained on this section will be lost as you descend to Durdle Door and as you have guessed will have to be climbed again to return to Lulworth Cove. Reaching the summit of the first hill you get the first good
Lulworth Cove on a lovely summer’s day
view of the Dorset Coast with its fine white cliffs. Stay on the main South west Coast Path to reach Durdle Door where you can descend to the beach to get a better view of the rock arch. To complete the walk return by the outward route to the
car park continuing past the information centre to reach the shingle beach of Lulworth Cove. Almost completely circular the cove provides a sheltered haven for small boats and is a pleasant place to spend some time before returning to the start of the walk.
Community News
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Local COVID Support Groups Unfortunately, it looks as if the Coronavirus is going to significantly impact upon the lives of all of us in one way or another; a web page on the town council website has been setup and is intended to be a single point-of-information for the local area on all matters related. www.westmoors-pc.gov.uk/WestMoors-PC/coronavirus-2624.aspx It goes without saying that we must look-out for those among us who are isolated, vulnerable, not able to get to the shops, not ‘in touch’ via on-line services etc. This latter point needs emphasising: not everyone is online! With a bit of common sense and community spirit, this emergency will be successfully dealt with. Any updates for this page can be forwarded to Martin Rowley at: westmoorsman@gmail.com The entries below are provided by volunteers who have indicated that, on a ‘best endeavours‘ basis, they will help out by doing some emergency shopping, collecting prescriptions etc. The online entries will ‘selfdelete’ after 3 weeks - if you have volunteered and want to continue, let me know at the end of that period - I’ll attempt to contact you as well. The list is growing well - nothing ‘ordered’ about it as yet - we’re doing our best to make sure that as many aspects are covered as can be; also I’ve now added three local businesses who have indicated that they will deliver (if possible) to your home - call them to find out more: to have your name
added, use Martin’s email address. Churches in particular are playing a strong role in this crisis: they offer not only the day-to-day support in terms of shopping (as do the individuals listed below) but also they can provide important personal contact - people will be very worried - the situation is changing rapidly we’ve not seen anything like this for decades. A friendly voice on the end of the phone for a few minutes can work wonders. Pass this list along to anyone you know ( print out and put through the letter-box ) so that those not ‘on line’ don’t miss out. These churches have set up networking to provide support: contact the number shown and they will pass on the need as soon as possible. Pinehurst Community Church 01202 892776 St. Mary’s Parish Church (Support Team) 01202 861533 or 07890 717136 Individuals: West Moors 01202 873786 (evenings) Abbey Road 01202 897403April Forest Road 07769 555164 Bridges Close 07949 255078 Glenwood Way 07712 741624 Hardy Road 07889 396 544 Uplands Road 01202 873 346 Woolslope Road area 07947 186849 Station Road 07788 967092 Martin Rowley westmoorsman@gmail.com
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Puzzle Corner
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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
Contact us on 01202 894488 to book your automatic car in for a fluid service 441 Wimborne Rd East, Ferndown, BH22 9NA
Noisy gear changes or loud running noise An increase in transmission vibrations
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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:
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• Hedge cutting • Tree Work • Fencing & Gates • Garden Clearance • Gutter Clearance • Pressure Washing Reliable and honest Husband & Wife team providing a careful, quality service
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Our Toddler Group, 'Little Pines', runs every Wednesday in term-time from 10-11:30am. Come along and join in!
Come and join us from 10-11:30am on Sunday For more information and other events please visit the website www.pinehurst.org.uk or email info@pinehurst.org.uk Should you wish to speak to us then call the Church office on 01202 892776
We have a coffee morning on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 10-11:30am. If you are free then we'd love to see you!
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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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Community News
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West Moors Lunch & Friendship Club The West Moors Lunch and Friendship club meets in St. Anthony‛s Church hall every Wednesday from 11.00am until 3.30pm. We welcome anyone over the age of 60 living in West Moors. Now we‛re getting near to Easter and will be wearing our Easter bonnets to our free meal with raffle on April 6th, the Wednesday before Easter. We thoroughly enjoyed the singing of the Land Girls, who sang songs from the war and the 40‛s and 50‛s and Ali‛s music for health during March. Entertainment in April and May is the singing of Nic Sellars, a Country and Western musical entertainer and a visit from a regular singer, Paul Spencer. Keep well, keep smiling and enjoy life in spite of Covid-19.
Club Contact: Susan on 01202 872226
WEST MOORS ART SOCIETY We meet in West Moors Memorial Hall on Monday mornings from 9.15am to 12pm. A group of local people who enjoy their hobby of drawing and painting. With members at various degrees of experience, some just starting while others are quite competent. The workshops are untutored with members helping and encouraging each other in a relaxed atmosphere. We have demonstrations given by professional artists during the year. For information regarding the group, please phone:
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Dorset Quirky Facts With its picture perfect landscapes and glorious Jurassic coastline, Dorset is certainly a sparkling gem on the crown of Great Britain. From a look at an interesting Dorset cuisine and an insight into the marine life who call the county home, here is another handful of the quirkiest facts from our beautiful county. 1. Did you know how vital Studland Bay is to national seahorse populations? The Seahorse Trust works tirelessly to help study and research these Photo: Neil beautiful creatures Garrick-Maidment and spends much time observing the mesmerizing hippocampi in their natural habitat as well as using photography as a means of identification. After years of campaigning and thanks to the Trust’s hard work and dedication, Studland Bay became a Marine Conservation Zone recently and its new status helps to secure the homes of these jewels of the ocean. 2. Interestingly, although the famed Danish prince Cnut the Great was buried in Winchester, Hampshire’s county town, it was actually in Dorset that he died in the 11th century. Renowned in England’s history as one of the most successful invading royals before the Norman Conquest, Cnut is thought to have died at Shaftesbury Abbey in 1035. 3. It is well known that Thomas Hardy is one of the county’s most famous sons, however were you aware of his important role within Dorset society
when he presided as magistrate at the Shire Hall? On many Photo: Marcin occasions, the Wisniewski 19th century writer served a serious role within the social system of Dorset’s past and it is strongly believed that the writer took much inspiration from his experiences which many say lead to the penning of his famous book Tess of the d’Urbervilles. Today the Shire Hall is open to the public and you can walk in the footsteps of the great author himself. 4. Britain as a nation has a wealth of fascinating surnames and certainly Dorset has its very own collection of unusual family names. According to the 1881 Census records, Dorset could boast some of the most popular surnames as well as some rather quirky ones. According to the census, White was the most common surname and Smith was a close second however names such as Cake, Diffey, Kail and Rideout were among many others also flooding official records in the county. 5. Locals and visitors alike are able to taste for themselves the many different local delicacies that the county has had to offer for many years. One heritage favourite is the Dorset Knob biscuit which is produced by Moores Biscuits, the only biscuit makers to do so. The biscuit’s name is derived from the county’s history of Dorset buttons and reportedly the biscuits were a favourite tea time treat for Thomas Hardy! by Mica Bale
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Understanding Investments: Tax Efficient Investment Income There comes a point in life when people shift from saving for the future to drawing an income from those savings. Alternatively, you may already be retired but require additional income. It is really important your savings and investments are fit for this purpose. Pensions and Annuities are likely form a significant part of your plans, but I cover these separately in their own article. For now, I will offer some timetested strategies to generate a healthy level of current income from liquid savings and investments, which also offers the ability to rise with inflation (there are few guarantees in the investment world, but inflation is an event that almost always occurs). NS&I Income Bonds and Cash Bank Accounts: These provide a level of interest income that is variable. It is usually possible to earn a higher interest rate by investing in Fixed Term Bank Cash Accounts and NS&I Guaranteed Income Bonds. Consider laddering the maturities by placing some funds on instant access, then split money between 1,2, and 3 -year maturities. You can usually earn more interest the longer the term, and when a bond matures you can reinvest for a further 3 years (usually at a higher rate) in the knowledge that another of your bonds will be maturing in 12 months. This is known as “laddering” maturities. Corporate Bond and Gilt Funds: Whilst it’s possible to purchase individual Corporate Bonds and Gilts, a fund offers more diversity. An income can be generated from a collection of holdings and the “yield” (the interest paid out) should exceed that generated by NS&I and Cash. Capital values of the underlying investments can fluctuate up and down, so it is important to select the right fund or combination of funds. From a tax perspective, the Personal Savings Allowance allows basic rate taxpayers to receive tax free interest of £1000, reducing to £500 for Higher Rate taxpayers and zero if paying additional rate tax. Any interest earned within an ISA is tax free. This is in addition to the personal tax-free allowance of £12500. In certain circumstances, married couples and those in civil partnerships
can transfer 10% of their personal allowance to their partner.
Howard Goodship Equity Income Funds: These can be UK focused or Global funds and whilst they can invest in any listed company, they tend to invest in large, well established companies which pay an above average dividend. Whilst the underlying capital values of the funds can fluctuate significantly with the stock market, the dividend income distributed by the funds is normally higher than cash or bond accounts and can be an effective way to combat inflation. Taxwise, everyone is entitled to a tax- free Dividend Allowance of £2000 per annum and dividend income within an ISA is tax free. Dividends in-excess of this are taxed at 7.5% for basic rate taxpayers, a favorable rate compared to earned income/interest tax of 20%. In addition, “income” can be generated from long term capital gains by utilizing an individual’s annual exemption of £12,000 and this is often overlooked. If gains exceed the exemption, capital gains tax rates are currently either 10% or 20% depending on which tax band(s) the gain falls into when added on top of your income, which are still lower than tax on earned income/interest. Everyone’s income requirements are different, and any investment solutions should be tailored to your individual needs. These should include your attitude to risk, investment timescale, other sources of income and most importantly your personal objectives during retirement. Howard Goodship is an Independent Financial Adviser with Lonsdale Wealth Management, 5 Fridays Court, Ringwood.
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The Adventures of Daichi
The Dorset Publications Camper Van Daichi has a brand new very colourful kimono! His playful character wanting all to have fun and live a little (despite all the news recently) is now clearly visible. Daichi, the Dashing Dude, the Dorset Publications campervan has one purpose in life and that is to make you smile. He may well be made of metal, but he has a life of his own and last month was in full spirit when he skipped his way to the Isle of Wight in his new shiny suit. He had children waving at him and a surfer gave him his ‘shaka’ hand signal, which is a ‘surf signal of approval or greeting’, carrying his surfboard off the beach at Shanklin. In fact, Daichi was so excited about his trip that we caught the earlier ferry and got onto the island an hour ahead of time. We love the Isle of Wight and you may remember that Nellie, Daichi’s grandmother also took us there a few years ago. We had booked a house on the cliff top at Luccombe, between Ventnor and Shanklin. This time the weather was cold, wet and windy.
View from the balcony over Shanklin Bay
Daichi on the Garage Deck of the ferry There had been storms, trees had fallen, and many would think we were mad. That’s us. But we are British after all. We were lucky with the crossing. Two days earlier people had been on the ferry for 14 hours waiting for the rough seas to calm down. Funnily enough because we actually arrived earlier than planned, for some reason I kept being a day ahead of myself, which was great as I gained a day every day. Daichi shot me into the future! We had booked through AirBnB. The wooden house on the cliff top was idyllic. Truly. Situated at the end of a track, with only the coastal path winding into the distance, overlooking the misty grey sea with Shanklin Bay in all its glory clearly visible. Exactly what we wanted. Pure peace. The serenity we craved... well just for a little while. Daichi even had his own ‘room’ in the garden to protect him from the wind and the rain. A wooden open car port, he just fitted in. The first night was spooky I have to say as everything went pitch black and I mean pitch black as soon as we switched off the lights. Daichi was all alone outside and I am sure he got scared, so much so that he switched on the light outside to protect
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Crazy Golf with the pirates!
Osborne House from the gardens Robin Hill Country Park has some very cool events. We were lucky enough to see the Chinese New Year celebrations with dancing Dragons, Chinese food, lanterns and lights. It turns out that I am a Dragon (according to the Chinese Zodiac), but to some there is no surprise there! Then of course Daichi had to take me to Isle of Wight Pearl on the west coast. A girl just has to do some shopping every now and then. The grey water pearl earrings were an early Mother’s Day present and lovely they are. We had fun in Shanklin at the crazy golf. Stephen won another game at the end on the last shot when he rang the bell, so we had to go back the next day to play again, but this time on the dinosaur side, as opposed to the pirate side we had played the day before. You can’t beat a game of crazy golf. Prior to that I had helped Hayden with his Spanish homework. It is his big exam year this year, so mocks were planned. I don’t speak Spanish, but his cue cards were fun trying to ask the questions and listening to his responses. We did laugh, which is what family time is all about. Going away even for just a few days has a great way of bringing you together. I am so glad that Daichi came all the way from Japan to help us achieve this. He was beaming with full lights aglow all the way home. Where will he take us next... I wonder? By Debbie Corney
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Double Premiere for New Dorset Show Choir Coro Bonhomie is a newly formed theatrical show choir and its first show will also be the premiere of a new musical, ‘Mutiny on HMS Bounty’, to make it a double premiere. The group’s name projects its ethos, a choir that is friendly and approachable. The group’s first show will be under the expert and experienced direction of Sonia Gilson. Sonia is well known in Dorset for her productions over many years in local venues, including the Lighthouse and Tivoli Theatres. The group’s Musical Director is Dorset based Lee Redwood, an accomplished musician, writer and performer. The new show has been written by Ron Dawson, author of the popular Dorset children’s adventure stories of ‘Scary Bones the Skeleton’. Following on from the successful staging of his ‘Lest We Forget’ National Children’s WW1 Remembrance Concert at the NEC, Ron turned to creating this musical retelling of the world’s most famous which took place on board HMS Bounty in 1791. The mutiny was the climax of a clash between Fletcher Christian and the Bounty’s brutal Captain, William Bligh. To tell the story Ron has used some of the most well-loved and wellknown pieces of classical music from such composers as Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, Handel, Chopin and Wagner, supported by some of his own compositions. The ‘Double Premiere’ will be staged on the 28th October (Half Term) at The Layard Theatre in Canford with
matinee and evening performances. Local singers and performers are being recruited to take part in the show. All voices are sought and auditions for principal roles begin with rehearsals in April. Rehearsals will held on Tuesday evenings, 7.30 -10.00 pm, in Broadstone, with some Sunday sessions as the show approaches. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new show choir and to take part in the premiere performance of an exhilarating new show. Experience is not as important as a willingness to learn. Initial meetings of the choir begin in April with rehearsals and auditions for Principal parts later in the month. For full details and to apply telephone : 01202 732734 or email : clunky489@ gmail.com.
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Local Stargazing Pages Welcome to the first West Moors Directory Stargazing Pages. Each month I’ll be describing astronomical events that are happening overhead in our beautiful night skies. The majority of them are viewable just by stepping out at the appropriate time and looking up, but some may require a particular vantage point (for instance, a clear view to the west). A cloudless night is also required! Some viewings will benefit from using binoculars or a small telescope if you have one, but all can be enjoyed without either. With many of us having to distance ourselves from our routines for a while, observing the night sky may help bring
us a sense of serenity and calm. It doesn’t cost anything to look up, and many amateur observers have said that the reward for becoming a little more knowledgeable with the night sky fills them not only with great joy, but it is as if the stars and planets become familiar friends. ISS Flyover The International Space Station (ISS) is visible in our night skies, but often at unsociable hours! Luckily, on both the 2nd and 4th of April it will be viewable for five minutes in our evening skies, rising just after 8.40pm in the west, travelling towards the south-east (moving towards the left as we view it). The 2nd April
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visible pass is the better one to observe as the ISS will be brighter and higher in the sky. A good, cloudless view west is preferable, and if houses block your view why not try out of a bedroom window. Venus If you’ve noticed a bright ‘star’ in the western sky after the sun sets recently, that is actually the planet Venus. Venus is a beautiful object to look at, but is made even more so this month by lining up next to two other night sky objects. On the 3rd of April it appears to join the Pleiades cluster of seven stars (six shown) in the constellation Taurus (See diagram above. This view will be greatly enhanced with even a small pair of binoculars). Later in the month, the crescent Moon and Venus look particularly
eye-catching together just after sunset on the 26th. Venus will be above and to the right of the Moon. Those of you who have a telescope can see Venus in its crescent phase around this time – a spectacular sight. Mars, Saturn & Jupiter Currently these three planets are only visible in our (very early) morning skies. Look south-east towards dawn during the whole of April, and the planets will form a rough line low on the horizon. Mars is furthest to the east (left), and should be distinguishable by its reddish colour. Saturn is yellowy-white and lies in between Mars, and Jupiter (on the right). The Moon joins the scene to make for very pretty viewing on the 15th and 16th (see diagram left). Kate Earl
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Plant of the month Pulmonaria
Nothing says “Spring” more than a bright, vibrant, colourful flower and you can find all these qualities in the Pulmonaria plant. More commonly referred to as ‘Lungwort’, the Pulmonaria are wonderful as they can act as both foliage and flower. Their ever changing leaves can be found in shades of plain green, silver or with splashes of white. Their flowers also come in a variety of beautiful shades of blue, pink, white and red. They are native to Europe and thrive in British gardens and are well known for being woodland plants. Pulmonarias hate dry conditions but are relatively easy to grow and can be grown under shrubs or trees.
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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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Owing to the Coronavirus, the Tivoli Theatre is regrettably closing until Mid-August. We will be calling all ticket holders for shows within this period, in order to offer rescheduled dates for the new shows. We respectfully ask for your patience and please be assured that we will contact you as soon as possible. If circumstances change in the meantime, we will alert you as soon as we can. Thank you for your understanding and support.
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WHAT’S ON IN APRIL: Charity Jazz and Soul Night Navi as Michael Jackson Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute Dave Lewin Trio - Moldy Fig Coldplace as Coldplay Sussex Jazz Kings Wine Society Ben Holder Quartet Paul Mico presents the Sounds of Sister Sledge Oye Santana - Tribute to Santana Dave Lewin Trio - Moldy Fig The Edwin Starr Band The Team featuring Angelo Starr • Vicar of Dibley Comedy Dinner Show - Moldy Fig Sunday Lunch with Tom Canning as Tom Jones & Neil Diamond John Maddocks Jazzmen Belgarum Big Band Ladies Lunch with Guest Speaker Julia Baker The History of Furzey Gardens An Intimate Evening with Jaki Graham
Alvin as Elvis in the Moldy Fig Nya King as Whitney Houston with live band Dave Lewin Trio - Moldy Fig The Foundations Wedding Showcase - Garden Marquee I Love the 70’s Afternoon Tea Dance with Paul Mico • Rob Lamberti as George Michael Quiz & Curry Night raising funds for the Inner Wheel • Shirley Morgan, Paul Francis & John Hibberd – Moldy Fig Rossano Sportiello Trio with Dave Green and Steve Brown Psychic evening with Craig & Jane • HamiltonParker Brother Strut 80’s Tribute Band Tenement Jazz Band Charity Night with No Accounting for Taste Ray Gelato & Enric Peidro Quintet Naturally 7 - Main Club • Jive Aces - Marquee
KITCHENS INSTYLE ARE PROUDLY SPONSORING THE CONCORDE CLUB
KITCHENS INSTYLE ARE PROUDLY SPONSORING THE CONCORDE CLUB
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• COMPETITION • COMPETITION • COMPETITION • Answer the following question for a chance of winning 4 entrance tickets for Brother Strut on Friday 24 April: What is the name of the saxophonist and producer for Brother Strut? 1) Stevie Nicks 2) Stevie Wonder 3) Stevie Jones
Entries should be emailed to: competitions@dorsetpublications.co.uk, or posted to: Dorset Publications, 1 Moorlands Rise, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JR, (marking the email/envelope “Brother Strut”) to be received no later than 15th April 2020. The winner will be notified by 17th April 2020. Only one entry per household.
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Trust Trickett with your beloved Classic At Trickett Welding, we are proud of our long-standing trading history as the most exceptional classic car specialists in Dorset. As our clients would expect, our team are dedicated to providing a reliable and professional service at all times. We guarantee excellent value for money and ensure that all of our work is completed to only the highest standard. If you’re looking for welding in Poole, or classic car repairs in Bournemouth, your search is over now that you’ve found Trickett Welding. We always carry a stock of cars awaiting restoration/improvement to varying degrees. For the customer
who requires a car restored to their own individual requirements they can select a base car, specify colours and standard required for which we will provide a written quote and time scale (usually 6 months to a year). The customer is more than welcome to visit and inspect progress and see their car evolve into something very special and unique of which they can be proud. Our dedication and genuine passion for classic cars mean that we’re also proud sponsors of Classic Cars on the Prom. Please get in contact today for further information on 01202 625050 or visit our website: www.trickettweldingltd.co.uk
Is your Classic in need of some expert attention?
• Restorations
• Waxoyl Treatment
• Servicing & Mechanical Repairs
• Stage Payments For Restoration
• Accident & MOT Repairs
• Collection & Delivery By Arrangement
Telephone:
01202 625050
www.trickettweldingltd.co.uk
Welding (Poole) Ltd
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DOUGLAS HUTCHINS Landscaping & Driveways • • • • • •
Patios Decking Fencing Block Paving Shingle Turfing
Sandstone Porcelain • Artificial Lawns • Sleepers • Tarmac •
Plastering Professional, Reliable, Local No job too small
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Fully Insured Family Run Business Personal Touch
01202 788376 07971 543323
www.landscapersbournemouth.co.uk 51 Bracken Road, Ferndown, BH22 9PD
Dr Kevin Durrant
JMC
Dr Sue Walker
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Skimming
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Plasterboarding
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Rendering
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Knock-throughs
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Steel/Lintel Installation
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Stud Walling
Contact Jack on
Tel: 01202 972205 Mob: 07557 308104 References available on request
Dr Sarah Mussell
Dr Tom Rowland
Envisage Dental Clinic, 5 Queens Road, Dental Implants Crowns & Bridges Hygienists
Tooth Whitening Cosmetic dentistry
Early and late appointments
, BH22 9RT
T. 01202 871488 E. ferndown@envisage-dental.co.uk
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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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COZY STOVES
Why not visit our showroom!
• We supply and install a wide range of stoves: Hunter, Cleanburn, Eco Ideal, Di Lusso, Esse, TermaTech, Broseley, Burley, Parkray Aspect etc • Woodburners and multifuel stoves, traditional and modern
Mobile: 07860 734724 Tel: 01202 573084 www.cozystoves.co.uk 179 New Road, West Parley, BH22 8ED
• Styles to suit all tastes • We can supply fl ues, cowls and accessories • We design and build complete fi replaces • Complete stove and fl ue installations • HETAS Registered engineer (passed with Distinction)
TREE, HEDGE &
WOODLAND SPECIALISTS All aspects of: • Tree Surgery • Hedge Cutting
• Tree Felling • Stump Removal
• Woodland Maintenance For a Free Consultation & Quotation contact Ross
T: 01202 890363 • M: 07868 693389 rossrhvtreesurgeons@aol.com
Logs Cut, Split & Delivered
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Index of advertisers
Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants Wallace Sloan............................... 9 Aerials Oakhurst Aerials.......................... 31 Bathrooms AMH Plumbing & Bathrooms....... 17 Doc’s Fitted Furniture.................. 17 P L H Heating Services................. 21 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 43 Ultra Bathrooms........................... 1 Bedrooms Custom Creations......................... 2 Doc’s Fitted Furniture.................. 17 Select Interiors............................. 32 Beds The Bed Store.............................. 64 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Abbey Blinds................................ 31 Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...... 54 Tuscany Blinds............................. 28 Builders & Carpenters KW Carpentry.............................. 18 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Master.......................... 48 CMH Carpet Cleaning.................. 37 Kingfishers of West Moors........... 28 Zero Dry Time.............................. 35 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn................................. 64 Flooring Elegance........................ 19 Kingsland Carpets........................ 54
Smith Electrical............................ 13 Events & Entertainment Tivoli Theatre............................... 53 Financial Services Lonsdale Wealth Management.... 41 Garage Doors Advance Shutters......................... 55 Skandoor...................................... 21 Garage Services Longham Motor Engineers.......... 27 Trickett Welding........................... 58 West Moors Vehicle Repairs........ 40 Garden Services A & C Gardening & Landscaping.... 37 Alpha Fencing & Trees................. 28 Douglas Hutchins Landscaping.... 59 England’s Garden Machinery...... 27 H W White Landscaping.............. 21 MC Patios, Landscaping & Fencing.... 20 Redwood Landscapes.................. 43 Special Branch............................. 46 Gas Engineers SMR Gas...................................... 18 Health & Fitness Toes & Fingers.............................. 3 Hearing Services Bloom Hearing............................. 37 Independent Hearing Services..... 13
Plasterers JMC Plastering............................. 59 Plumbing & Heating Services AMH Plumbing & Heating........... 17 C M Lovegrove.............................. 6 H2OT Heating.............................. 18 Harts............................................ 29 P L H Heating Services................. 21 Sure Flame................................... 49 Ultraheat...................................... 1 Property Maintenance John Stevens Property Care.......... 3 JW Maintenance.......................... 20 Richard Mulligan - Handyman...... 6 Pubs, Restaurants & Takeaways Three Legged Cross..................... 50 Removals & Storage SDC Self Storage.......................... 21 Residential Care Homes Care South: St Ives House............ 12 Roofing Services Brian James Roofing.................... 42 Rayner Roofing............................ 19 Tree Surgeons Alpha Trees & Fencing................. 28 Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 15 Arborgrind................................... 31 RHV.............................................. 61 Special Branch............................. 40
Computer Services CWPCS......................................... 50 Tec Check...................................... 9
Kitchens Doc’s Fitted Furniture.................. 17 Dream Doors............................... 63 Kitchens InStyle........................... 56 Select Interiors............................. 32 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 43
Dentists Envisage Dental........................... 59
Landscaping Supplies Dorset Soils & Aggregates........... 13
Window Cleaning Spot Free Windows...................... 40
Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 12
Locksmiths RPS Locks & Glazing.................... 12
Driveways County Block Paving..................... 5 MC Patios & Driveways............... 20 The Driveway Centre................... 50 Wicks Surfacing............................ 9
Loft Ladders & Conversions Loft Services................................. 19
Electricians Holmes Electrical......................... 18 Rainford Electrical....................... 41
Painters & Decorators Focus Decor................................. 31 Matthews Painting & Decorating.... 54
Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Dorset Windows.......................... 42 GS Windows................................. 7 RFM Windows............................. 55 RPS Locks & Glazing.................... 12 Select PVCU................................. 57 The Window Man......................... 5
Memorial Masons Minster Memorials....................... 6
Waste & Clearance Services Philip Trim Contractors................ 20 Will Writing Services Dorset & Wight Wills................... 25
Woodburners & Stoves Cozy Stoves.................................. 61
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