The West Moors
Directory
January 2018
System Installations Boiler Servicing & Repair Gas Safety Inspections Free Quotations
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Made in our Dorset workshop 25 year guarantee Family run business
Storage solutions designed with you in mind.
Wardrobes / Lounge and Media Units / Angled Units / Home Offices / Storage Solutions for every room
Call 01202 823231 to book your free, no-obligation design consultation
www.customcreations.furniture Showroom open hours: Mon - Fri: 9am – 5.30pm Sat: 9am – 2pm | Sun: By appointment
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Unit 1, Enterprise Park, Blackmoor Road, Ebblake Industrial Estate, Verwood, BH31 6YS
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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 Troublesome toenails? Corns? Callus? Dry, cracked heels?
TREAT YOUR FEET Friendly, experienced and professional home visiting service Jane Neale, BSc (Hons) Dip FH, MAFHP, MCFHP
Telephone:
01202 484475
Total foot care in your own home
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Welcome...
The West Moors Directory
Dear Neighbours, The Corney Family with Nellie the Dorset Edition 149 Publications Campervan wish you a Very Happy New Year! January 2018. Can you believe it? We had a terrific 2017, one of our best in fact with many adventures. We plan for 2018 to be just as good Stephen & Debbie Corney as last year by making the with our son Hayden most of opportunities that come our way as well as creating what we would like to achieve. Have you made any plans yet for your successful new year? I do think it is important to decide what you want, otherwise life tends to choose for you, and that isn’t always rewarding. Our little magazine is here to help you. There are many good trades people and services that would love to hear from you and give you their expert advice to make your new year the one you are looking for. Each of the advertisers inside would like to sincerely thank you for all your support last year and look forward to continuing to assist you in 2018. Please do mention us when making those calls. Nothing delights Stephen and I more than knowing the businesses inside are benefiting from all the work we do. Everyone wins! Clubs and local groups can advertise for free. Just give one of us a call. If you have a business or know of one who would like more local work, please call or email. We have been producing magazines for twelve years now and still love what we do. The lucky winner of the prize wordsearch was Mrs M Smith. Well done. We look forward to receiving your entry for this January issue‌ and may you win! Wishing you the Very Best for a Fantastic New Year!
Debbie & Stephen Corney Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Publications Telephone: 01202 894397 Email: info@westmoorsdirectory.co.uk Copy deadline for the February 2018 edition: 15th January 2017
In this issue... Volunteers needed for West Moors Multi-Activity Day 2018.......... 8 Kids Page.................................. 10 Ferndown Middle School pupils design stand for Lighthouse.... 12 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Keep Dorset blue.................... 16 Safewise looking for new talent.... 20 LawSpot.................................... 22 Motoring: McClaren 570GT........ 26 West Moors Lunch Club............. 30 West Moors Art Society.............. 30 AFC Bournemouth Community Fund helps victims of abuse... 34 Puzzle Corner............................ 36 Charity Barn Dance.................... 36 Adventures of Nellie................... 38 Celebrity Interview: Ken Dodd.... 44 West Moors Horticultural Society Coffee Morning........... 46 Prize Wordsearch....................... 51 On your plot: Plan your veg for the year ahead................... 52 Wimborne & Ferndown Lions Christmas parcels delivered.... 56 Local businesses help Foodbank.... 56 Prostate Cancer Testing at Dudsbury Golf Course............. 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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CARPETS, FLOORING, MATTRESSES, BEDS & BEDROOM FURNITURE
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Repairs to your Windows and Doors
BODY CONTROL
PILATES
With time and application Pilates may improve spinal mobility, flexibility, posture & core strength.
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Locksmith Double Glazing Repairs Misted Sealed Units Replaced Handles, Hinges and Catflaps Free Estimates Call Vince on:
07535 023927 / 01202 937538 www.reliablepropertysolutions.co.uk
Body Control Pilates £9.00 per session in West Moors Guide Hall Tuesday mornings 10-11am Thursday mornings 10-11am Reformer Pilates 1:1 £40.00 All abilities welcome.
Mat class taster session FREE Contact Laura on 07539 226514 www.lauralanepilates.com Facebook - Laura Lane Pilates
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Curtains
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Blinds
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Upholstery
By Harlequin, Romo, Villa Nova, Prestigious Textiles... and more!
Free measuring & estimating with no obligation Electric curtain tracks, blinds, supplied & fitted Free parking in front or around back
Interiors Complete
Tel: 01202 890185 • www.interiorscomplete.com Kingsland House, 512 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9NG
Artificial Lawns
Pressure Washing
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Community News
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Protect your home from funding future care fees... Currently anyone with assets in excess of £23,250 will not receive any assistance with care fees... A Property Protection Trust Will is one drafted to help protect your property from an assessment by the local authority to fund long term care fees. Our offer includes: 2 x Wills, 2 x Protective Property Trusts, 2 x Property & Finance LPA Grants, 2 x Health & Wellbeing LPA Grants, 2 x Advanced Directives. Usual price £1499 - LIMITED TIME OFFER just £999
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Book your FREE home visit NOW on 01202 065953 Kingsland House, 514 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9NG
0% APR finance options available
www.kandbinstallations.co.uk
Complete installation service • All building work and trades covered • Supply only Tile Supplier • Able Bathrooms • Worktop & door changes • Small jobs welcome NEW MILTON SHOWROOM 97 Station Road, New Milton, BH25 6JJ
Tel: 01425 460621
Craig Byars t/a K and B Installations
WEST MOORS SHOWROOM
135 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HT
Tel: 01202 861972
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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 C 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 9GUV /QQTU 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!
Cloudy2Clear GUARANTEE All Customers That An Average Quote Will Take No Longer Than 20 Mins!!!
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Community News
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Ferndown Middle School pupils design merchandise stand for Lighthouse panto A group of talented Design Technology students from Ferndown Middle School have taken up the challenge of designing a merchandise stand for this season’s pantomime at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts. The pupils from Years 6 and 8 gave up their lunchtimes to work on the project, which saw them design and build a spectacular theatre-themed stand complete with pantoland signpost. Jerry Whitton, Head of Design Technology for the school commented: “The children have worked on the stand on a voluntary basis and it’s lovely for them to see their
finished work in place at Lighthouse. Having a real client to work for has been a fantastic learning experience.” Mr Whitton, whose son Jack played drums in Lighthouse’s production of Cinderella, offered to build the stand following a discussion with the show’s director Peter Duncan. “It’s been such a great experience that we’re already discussing ideas for next year,” he added. Visitors to Lighthouse over the Christmas season were able to buy their panto merchandise direct from the stand. Cinderella played at Lighthouse from 20th December and continued until 6th January.
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ZUMBA GOLD CHAIR CLASS MONDAY 1.30pm ST ANTHONY’S CHURCH HALL. PINEHURST ROAD, WEST MOORS. BH22 0AP A Zumba Gold seated class follows the Zumba Gold guidelines but we move while sitting in chairs or wheelchairs. The moves are greatly toned down to help participants that are less mobile. Our goal is to get people moving within their abilities & keep them smiling & grooving to music they like & know. We use Latin, pop & world music just like we do in a standing Zumba Gold class but we also include tunes from musicals, 40’s, 50’s & more that participants will recognize & enjoy. The class lasts for 45 minutes & includes tea/coffee & biscuits afterwards. For more information please call:
Debbie: 01202 872219 or 07887752484 Email: debzumba@yahoo.com
Carpet Vinyl
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01202 829662 inspiration@flooringelegance.co.uk www.flooringelegance.co.uk
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CPE
PRIVATE HIRE
St Leonards/St Ives & surrounding areas Private hire car & Mini bus Service 5/8 seater, fully licensed and CRB checked drivers
Happy New Year for 2018! www.philiptrimcontractors.com Email: info@philiptrimcontractors.com
Your retirement dreams can come true
M: 07722 430028 T: 01425 472496 At Ward Goodman Financial Services our in-house retirement planning specialists have been helping clients secure their ďŹ nancial future for over 15 years. Start planning now for the retirement lifestyle you dream about and download our free Pension Guide and Guide to Retirement Planning, which includes an essential checklist for retirement preparation. Download your Free Pension Guides at: www.wardgoodman.co.uk /pension-guide
For more information or to discuss your individual circumstances call us on 01202 875900, email enquiries@wardgoodman.co.uk or visit our website www.wardgoodman.co.uk
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Wildlife News
Talking about Wildlife...
Keep Dorset blue... 14 million people tuned into the first episode of Blue Planet II, making it the most watched television show in 2017, enthralling the public with tales from the ‘big blue’ ocean. Marine wildlife is often hard to appreciate as we can’t always see it, but this programme has given us all a new understanding of the complex and beautiful habitats and marine species living beneath the waves. Another much talked about issue it focussed on, was that of marine litter, one of the biggest threats to marine animals. It is estimated that around the world 1 million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals and turtles are killed each year as a result of litter. Dorset is home to a great variety of marine life, with regular visits from grey seals, semiresident dolphins and even passing basking sharks, but the amount of litter found in our seas has turned the ocean into a very dangerous place for them. Our seas and beaches are awash with plastic toys, food packaging, lighters, balloons and fishing paraphernalia, which often takes years to decompose. Seabirds for example, might spot something shiny and think its food, which if eaten becomes impacted in
their stomachs and can cause death. Larger marine animals can also risk ingestion and entanglement from litter. The good news is that everyone can make a difference by making a few small changes. Reducing single use plastics is one big step in the right direction. In the recent budget announcements, a tax on takeaway boxes is being considered to reduce the amount of single-use plastic which could end up in the sea. Many of us could start doing something about it now by making different purchasing decisions – for example using a re-fillable water bottle rather than a single-use plastic bottle. Dorset Wildlife Trust has designed its very own refill bottle, available in our online shop at www.dorsetwildifetrust.org. uk/shop. Even if you have just two minutes, take a stroll along the beach and pick up some litter as you go, as part of the #twominutebeachclean. You can also help with conservation work in Dorset in 2018 by joining Dorset Wildlife Trust as a member, volunteering, or simply helping to spread the word. Find out how you can get involved: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk. By Sally Welbourn
Beach clean at Worbarrow Bay Photo: Sarah Hodgeson
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Local Handyman
Fully Insured Property maintenance and general repairs, all kinds of work undertaken. No job too small. Call Richard to discuss your needs on
07841 633213 Email: info@richardmulligan.co.uk
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• Re-roofing & Roof repairs • Soffits, Gutters, UPVC • Flat roofing
• Leadwork
• New England style weatherboards
installed - various colours • Velux windows installed
All work guaranteed
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Consumer Unit Upgrades Inspection & Testing Rewires (Full or Part) Part P - 17th Edition Certificates Issued C & G Qualified Free Estimates Extra Points
All Domestic & Commercial Works Covered
t: 01202 870002 m: 07950 524397 w: www.holmes-electrical.com e: info@holmes-electrical.com
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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
A family run, quality business We are a local, family owned and run business, with over 30 years experience. From your initial enquiry to completed installation you can rely on our friendly, professional service and quality products. Visit us or call
01202 825225 for your free, no obligation quotation Double Glazed PVC windows A+ as standard Triple Glazed PVC windows A++ as standard
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PVC or aluminium windows Composite doors Bi-folding doors Traditional conservatories Contemporary 'skyroom' Verandas Roofline – fascias, soffits & guttering Cladding – smooth or textured 10 year guarantee on all workmanship and materials
12 Victory Close, Woolsbridge Industrial Estate, Three Legged Cross BH21 6SX
www.dorsetwindows.co.uk
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Community News
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Interactive ‘skills for life’ charity Safewise looks for new talent during its 20th birthday year Following a strategic review, Dorset and Wiltshire based safety charity SafeWise is advertising four new roles to start in 2018.
SafeWise runs safety centres in Weymouth and Bournemouth, with a third opening in Swindon and Wiltshire in 2019. These centres deliver interactive ‘skills for life’ education in full size realistic settings including streets with working pedestrian crossings, home and travel scenarios, countryside and beach. New Chief Executive Rob Hattersley said: ‘After nearly 20 years of successful safety education in Dorset, we are looking to the future. As well as a third centre in Swindon and Wiltshire, we are re-focusing on our core delivery of ‘skills for life’ education in our full size safety villages. We’ll be developing new bespoke programmes for primary and secondary students, young people away from home for the first time, newcomers to the UK, older people, learners with special needs, and parents and carers of the under fives.’
energy efficiency, travel skills, what to do in an emergency and home security. ‘To develop these programmes and to deliver them to many more visitors, we need to step up a gear. So we are recruiting a Marketing Manager to promote our new programmes to key audiences such as schools. A Volunteers Manager will aim to more than double the number of well-trained volunteers to deliver tours to visitors on the new programmes, whilst a Business Manager will support an overhaul of our administration processes and support the team. Finally, we are looking for a Coordinator at our Weymouth Centre to manage bookings, visitors and volunteers.’ For further information on all these posts, please visit www.safewise.org/vacancie Successful candidates will join Elise St Hill and Ben Heath, new centre managers at SafeWise Bournemouth and SafeWise Weymouth, who start on January 3rd.
There are also plans to open the centres to tourists and local families at weekends and school holidays. A small charge will help to keep the charity on a sustainable business footing. Rob added that although safety education would remain a core feature of all programmes, the nature of the realistic scenarios at SafeWise made them ideal for delivering other learning with key partners in emergency services, the NHS and local authorities, and the private sector. Topics could including internet safety, financial education, health and wellbeing,
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Patios Paths Decking Fencing Block Paving Shingle
Sandstone Turfing Astroturf Sleepers Clearance Tarmac
Fully Insured Family Run Business Personal Touch
01202 788376 07971 543323
www.landscapersbournemouth.co.uk 2 St George’s Drive, Ferndown, BH22 9EF
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23 OvenKing are a well established oven cleaning company and household name in the counties of Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire. Established in 2013 OvenKing have grown steadily to meet the increasing domestic household demands in the local area for professional oven, carpet and deep cleaning services. In addition to domestic cleaning services, OvenKing also offer a range of commercial cleaning services including extraction duct cleaning and commercial kitchen deep cleaning. OvenKing pride themselves on a high standard, keen attention to detail and thorough work through to the end no matter the job. This is why they have such brilliant feedback from loyal customer base, boasting a 9.8+ score on Check-A-Trade with over hundreds of independently verified reviews. Give them the opportunity to undertake your cleaning jobs and we can show you why we have such good feedback.
10% off your first clean with this advert
01202 705045
ovenking.co.uk - info@ovenking.co.uk Oven and Range Cleaning Hob and Extractor Cleaning Carpet Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning All operators DBS checked
Over 4000 customers a year! Commercial Enquires Welcome
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H. E. ELECTRICAL
AND SECURITY SERVICES Consumer Units Extra Lights | Sockets Rewires (Full or Part) Part P — 17th Edition Qualified Burglar Alarm Installation and Service
FREE Estimates
Lived and worked in West Moors for over 25 yrs with over 45 yrs experience
Call Mick on
01202 891482 07850 055817
mick_he.electrical@hotmail.co.uk
01202 890768 07900 825884
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Electric Garage Doors
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Sale Offer Automatic Insulated Aluminium Fitted Roller Garage Door • So simple to operate • Fully automatic • Simple key fob operation • Fully insulated • No maintenance • Reduced draughts • Space saving • Full range of colours • Single / double doors made in our own factory
From
£699
No De po Requi sit red
Covering all parts of Dorset
01202 283131
Open 7 days a week • info@skandoor.co.uk
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Auto Biographies Motoring
New McLaren 570GT By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk
The letters ‘G’ and ‘T’ are used far too often on cars. And, yes, I’m referring to a grand tourer rather than a gin and tonic. Some automakers think that by sticking a ‘GT’ badge on the boot lid it makes their product instantly irresistible. Many are wrong about that. But McLaren isn’t. Indeed, the 570GT is so far from wrong, it’s untrue. McLaren’s 570GT is one of the best cars the British firm makes and it’s undeniably the most multitalented sports car, too. You can probably tell I was utterly blown away with the 570GT when I tested it on British bitumen recently. Fundamentally, McLaren has taken the awesome 570S and has injected it with an extra dose of civility. The result is the 570GT – a machine that’s as refined as possible without swapping for a smaller power unit and additional seats. The 570GT even looks like the 570S, but there are some major differences between the models. The latter’s flying buttresses have been replaced by curved bodywork that comprises a glass hatch. There’s a respectable 220-litres of load space under there, meaning the 570GT has a genuine practical edge to it. The car also has a glass roof that makes the cabin airy and full of mood-enhancing light. The engine, normally on display in the McLaren 570S, is tastefully concealed under a leather floor in the 570GT. While, inside, the car gets extra soundproofing, soft-close doors and electric heated seats. If that’s not enough to start justifying those letters ‘G’ and ‘T’, the 570GT is equipped with a more hushed exhaust system and softer suspension. The steering is also milder than the 570S’. These changes make the McLaren 570GT a car you could use every day. The ride is pliable enough to make our pothole-ridden roads bearable, and motorway cruising din
is subdued enough so that your ears don’t bleed. But, just because you could use the GT on a daily basis doesn’t mean this is a lacklustre McLaren. Oh no. In every other way, the 570GT does everything else a full-fat McLaren does. And, most importantly, it looks one of the meanest, sexiest cars out there. It’s a major head-turner, that’s for sure. With just a quick stab of the 570GT’s starter button, the twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8 lump barks into life. Depress the gas pedal and the increase of velocity is hard-hitting, due to the 570 horses under the lid. And snapping up and down the cogs via the paddle-mounted gears-shifters is a real smileinducer. Zero to 62mph is done in an insanely rapid 3.4 seconds, while the top speed is a licence-losing 204mph. Regardless of the additional luxuries added to the GT, this McLaren’s cabin stays broadly the same as in the 570S’. It’s a work of genius in contemporary sports car interior design and a long way from the chaotic button-fest of the Ferrari 488 or the unemotional ambience in Porsche’s 911 Turbo. You sit near to the ground but erect in the 570GT, so visibility is very good. And, as mentioned earlier, it’s comfortable enough to be used as a real-world form of transport. While the alterations from the 570S to GT could be seen as fairly minor, they make a substantial difference to the McLaren driving experience. The British sports car maker has constructed a machine that is as calm as possible, without kicking any of the theatre to the kerb..
Pros ‘n’ Cons • Stunning Looks √ • Unforgettable Drive √ • Lightning Quick √ • British Built √ • Cost X
Fast Facts • Max speed: 204mph • 0-62 mph: 3.4 secs • Combined mpg: 26.4 • Engine: 3799cc twinturbocharged V8 • CO2: 249 g/km • Price: £154,000
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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 BTH Pet Supplies, an independent store serving the community of West Moors, has already gained a loyal following since opening its doors three months ago. Offering an attractive range of dog and cat accessories, healthy food and wildlife supplies, it is an obvious destination for animal lovers. Ranges are being added continually, and this year will see more aviary accessories and poultry supplies being stocked. Bünyami, Rebecca and Honey the dog pride themselves on their helpful service, whether that is fitting your dog for a coat, or running your heavy shopping home within West Moors. Rebecca says, ‘We love working here. The people in West Moors are so friendly, and are very serious about caring for their pets.’ You can visit BTH Pet Supplies at 207 Station Road, West Moors, or call on 01202 872746.
Noisy gear changes or loud running noise An increase in transmission vibrations
www.longham-motor-engineers.co.uk
Brands stocked include: FOOD Albion Country Bowl Forthglade Nature Diet James Wellbeloved Burns Meowing Heads/ Barking Heads Arden Grange Canagan & Symply McAdams
REMEDIES Colloidal Silver Remedies by Nature’s Greatest Secret Non-Stinky Stuff 250ml Non-Stinky Ear Drops BEDS Danish Design Ancol
Range of wildlife food & feeders also available. @BTHPetSupplies
Tel: 01202 872746
207 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HX
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Locked out of your house or flat? Looking to upgrade your locks?
24/7 Mobile Locksmith • • • • • • • •
All locks supplied & fitted Emergency door opening Local, fast & friendly No call out charge Burglary repairs CRB checked Fully insured No VAT
For a free, no obligation security survey or other locksmith services, contact Mark on:
T: 07851 874999 E: crosskeyslocksmiths1@hotmail.co.uk
ALPHA FENCING
& TREES A Local Family Business
• Hedge cutting • Tree Work • Fencing & Gates • Garden Clearance • Gutter Clearance • Pressure Washing Reliable and honest Husband & Wife team providing a careful, quality service
NO JOB TOO SMALL! Fully Insured • Licensed Waste Carrier For a free, no obligation quote or advice:
Day: 07825 553282 Eve: 01202 895780
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BROADVIEW SHADING SOLUTIONS Blinds I Shutters I Awnings I Pergolas
20% OFF FOR ORDERS PLACED BEFORE 31ST JANUARY* R
*exclusions apply.
Contact us now 01202 679012 sales@broadview.co.uk www.broadview.co.uk
Come visit our showroom at 57 Hatchpond Road, Nuffield Ind Est, Poole, BH17 0JZ
Carpet & Flooring Specialists • Hardwood & Laminate Flooring • Carpet & Carpet Tiles • Wood Sanding & Restoration • Home selection service • Free quotes and advice Come and visit our showroom to see the ranges for yourself 348 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AT Open 10.30am-4pm Mon-Fri & 9am-1pm Sat
Tel: 01202 874141 Web: www.pnfl.co.uk Email: info@pnfl.co.uk Please mention The West Moors Directory when responding to adverts
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West Moors Lunch & Friendship Club We meet in St. Anthony‛s Church Hall Pinehurst Road every Wednesday from 11:00 am until 3:30 pm. We enjoy a chat and hot meal before the entertainment, which fills the rest of the afternoon. Each week is different so why not come along and try it for yourself. We will be having an “open” afternoon on Wednesday 7th February 2018 from 1:30 until 3:30 for West Moors residents over 60 looking for a friendly sociable group. Why not just drop in for a cuppa, cake and chat and see for yourselves what we get up to. Transport could be arranged if needed by calling Margaret on 01202 892359. If your interested in joining our Lunch and Friendship club. There are still spaces available so pop in to find out more please feel free to contact Joan on the number below..
Club contact: Joan on 01202 891519
WEST MOORS ART SOCIETY Happy New Year! The Art Society meet Monday mornings from 9.15am to 12.15pm in West Moors Memorial Hall. We enjoy each others company while drawing and painting in various mediums. You are very welcome to come along and join us. Whether you are beginning or more experience artist. For more information, please call:
01202 893547
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For all your Domestic & Commercial Demolition & Asbestos Clearance...
Safe and smooth demolition and removal of old sheds and garages. Get rid of the eye sore and create a space to enjoy next spring! Using the highest quality machinery and a team of experienced workers, the job gets done right! Safe and secure transfer of any asbestos waste with all essential documentation. Waste transfer permit held.
Tel: 01202 511151 www.pro-dem.co.uk
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...the hidden gem of Three Legged Cross Nestled in the heart of the Woolsbridge Industrial Estate, Three Legged Cross is Select Interiors. We specialise in the design and installation of high quality fitted furniture for the home, including Kitchens, Bedrooms, Home Offices & Lounge cabinets. 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.
These photographs are of recent installations from truly satisfied clients, the quality of our workmanship is clearly visible. The showroom is located alongside the factory. If you wish to explore our craftsmanship we are open Monday - Friday, 8.30am – 5pm and Saturdays 9.30am - 2pm. There are multiple displays showing how you can maximise even the smallest of spaces. With their friendly and helpful approach you
can be sure of a personal, bespoke service that is tailored to your needs. Our 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? “We are both highly delighted with our new kitchen and appliances. The granite worktops go perfectly with the oak top on the breakfast bar, and now we have added a few finishing touches with pictures and a clock it certainly has the “wow factor”. Thank you for all the time you spent with us particularly during the planning stages. The whole job went according to schedule, and considering all the different tradesmen involved (who were all excellent) this was no mean feat.”
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AFC Bournemouth Cherries Community Fund gives help for those affected by domestic abuse Members of staff from a Women’s Refuge in Poole recently collected a cheque for £1,000 from AFC Bournemouth Cherries Community Fund to support children who are impacted by domestic abuse. The refuge, which is run by local housing and support provider BCHA, plans to use the donation to fund fun activities and equipment to assist in delivering therapeutic support for children in its services, both within the refuge and through outreach work. Laura Argent, Project Leader of BCHA’s Poole Domestic Abuse Project, said, “We are extremely grateful for the generosity of AFC Bournemouth Cherries Community Fund, which will significantly help us support the children within our services.” The refuge has 18 self-contained flats, of which 17 flats are dedicated for women
and one flat is dedicated for a male. All flats accommodate children. Laura, added, “From January to October this year, we have already had 111 referrals for refuge space at Poole. 15 of these referrals were for men and 96 referrals were for females, while there were also 137 children included within these referrals. “Our service aims to provide therapeutic support to children who have been affected by domestic abuse. We provide a safe environment so they can open up about their experiences, we then provide them with tools and skills to help them overcome the abuse and thrive in the future. This donation from AFC Bournemouth Cherries Community Fund is extremely positive for the service and will enhance the support we deliver by allowing us to provide more therapeutic equipment and activities for the children.”
Front row: AFC Bournemouth Chairman, Jeff Mostyn (centre), with staff from BCHA’s Poole Domestic Abuse Project, plus Alice Jeans, PA to Chief Executive & Chairman and Steve Cuss. Head of Community at AFC Bournemouth (top row)
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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Publications Camper Van January - notorious for looking back… then looking forward to the new year ahead of us. Nellie, our delightful Dorset Publications campervan, loves to see what she achieved in the months gone by and then start to plan for the future. Her purpose as we know, with her rather large thighs, big silvery grin and roaring energy is to create family fun. So where did she take us last year? Well it all started at Monkey World! On a freezing winter morning Nellie had this terrific idea to visit the playful primates in the Purbecks. What a wonderful time we had, though we did not stay all day due to the very low temperatures and flurries of snow. I was doing the driving (“all by my own”, as Hayden used to say when he was very young…) and Nellie’s snow-mode was a great help to say the least! Very brave of me, and Nellie was rather proud. Monkey World is a great place to visit for the young and old alike, so ideal for the generations to have some special time together. Our next trip was to The Wimborne Town Football Club! Nellie picked a wonderful sunny, if a little cold day for this, and what an exciting day it was. Sport is so important for many reasons. Yes, it keeps us fit (Nellie could learn from that) and healthy, but even more important is the
Nellie ‘escapes’ from Stonehenge!
Nellie adopts an Orangutan at Monkey World! community atmosphere. Local Clubs are run by dedicated individuals who spend their own time and money to help local residents have fun. There are many good people on this planet of ours. Wimborne Town Football Club, otherwise known as “The Magpies”, is no exception and Nellie tooted her horn as the Magpies came to a victorious 2-0 win. It was all about history at Stonehenge. Nellie was blown away by that trip. Well actually she was sincerely hoping she wouldn’t be taken away by aliens, or men in long flowing robes. Her imagination ran riot! These henges (prehistoric monuments consisting of a circle of stone or wooden uprights) are well known in the Wiltshire area, drawing visitors from all over the world and are truly inspiring. ‘Us English’ love our ancestry and our historic monuments. Nothing delights us more than looking back in time and imagining how things were. The museum was fascinating too with its ancient skeletons and Neolithic pots. A great day enjoyed by all. Variety is the spice of life and Nellie loves new experiences so fishing with Grandad was a real treat. All packed up with coffee, tea, sandwiches, crisps, biscuits and
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Nellie at Rockley Park!
Nellie learns to fish at Hordle Lakes! held on tight to her skirts as she watched the competitors fighting against the tide and those crashing waves. From Cornwall in the South, to Hull in the North for a family wedding! Nellie was packed with wellies and wedding outfits. She certainly loves to travel. Not long after that was a visit to the Centenary Caravan Club in the New Forest which was a more leisurely end to a rather hectic time. The beautiful English sunshine did us proud and sunbathing was on the menu. Relief. Nellie’s engine purred. After all that running around and exhilaration Nellie persuaded Grandma and Grandad to buy a family caravan on Rockley Park. Nellie is delighted. She can visit, watch Hayden swim in the sea, Grandma and Grandad can stay whenever they want and we can relax on the decking with a cuppa. Result. Nellie ended the year presenting awards to the very talented Horticultural Society winners and then finally she met Father Christmas at the fete! What a wonderful year she has had. Nellie is planning another year of excitement for us. She is getting on a bit now (aren’t we all…) being well over 200,000 km, but is still very young at heart and is determined to enjoy herself despite any aches and pains. Life for Nellie is for living to the full. She would like to wish you a really Happy New Year. May you smile lots in 2018! By Debbie Corney
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Celebrity Interview:
Ken Dodd By Tim Saunders
“Never live in the past even if it’s cheaper,” quips Sir Ken Dodd, who celebrated his landmark 90th birthday in November. He reveals that he will continue to do two gigs every week and 100 a year. “I used to do 400.” “Always look to the future,” he recommends. “My toenails are 90 but my brain is 21. When you wake up in the morning at 90 you thank God for allowing you to live so long and for giving you such an adventurous life. I’m very grateful.” A self-confessed chatterbox the nonagenarian still introduces his audiences to six new gags per show. “If two or three get a laugh you’re doing very well,” admits Ken, who returns to the stage for the sheer thrill of the experience. “You can never predict an audience. You have to learn to read them very very quickly. There is a lot of creativity in being a comedian.” The king of the one-liners looks forward to doing shows “because I love playing an audience”. “Some men go fishing and some men play snooker, I’m stage struck, I just love doing shows; it’s my life.” Knighted earlier in the year by Prince William at Buckingham Palace has added to Ken’s happiness. “It hasn’t changed me at all - I am the same Ken Dodd that I always was; I still put the same underpants on everyday… well not the same underpants. It is delightful. My family and friends all think it is wonderful. What I am very pleased about is that they have given this recognition to someone from show business; my type of show business; I am a variety entertainer. It really means a variety of skills. I’m here to fly the flag.” Full to bursting with infectious enthusiasm and a zest for life, he says: “I’d like to live to be 190 because there are so many things to see, so many people to meet, so many things I’d like to do and places to visit.”
Another ambition is for a Ken Dodd Archive because with his love for the written word, he adores books. “I get told off; if I buy another book my fine lady threatens that she will have me put away! I must have 100,000 books. I have a house and two little cottages and they’re all full of them. I have a passion for buying books particularly anything to do with show business. Some of which I have read and some that I plan to read and some that I will never read.” As a youngster he was offered a junior reporter’s job at the Liverpool Evening Express but a career in journalism was not as appealing as comedy. Aged 14, Ken was intrigued to discover how a joke was produced. “A joke has a surprise ending; a tag we call it. You are drawn into psychology and you start reading all the books on it by the philosophers such as Schopenhauer and Freud. Now Freud did very well with his jokes. He had a book called Jokes and their Relationship to the Unconscious. Freud came up with this wonderful formula: the acquisition of the psychic economy. Unfortunately, Freud never played Saturday night at the Empire, which makes a big difference believe me! Practically every psychiatrist and every psychologist that drew breath from Freud, Schopenhauer - there’s a whole list - they all have a different theory about why we laugh and it’s a fascinating and obsessive kind of study.” He has lived at Oak House, Knotty Ash (built in 1782) all his life. Passed down from his grandmother, he has enhanced the interior and plans to do the same with the garden.. Tim Saunders is an author, journalist and businessman. He meets celebrities, goes on holiday and road tests cars.
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On Your Plot Planning veg for the year ahead If you’re new to veggie growing then this is the ideal time to start planning for the year ahead. Think about what space you have available for your crops and plan what you would like to grow and where.
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Gardening may be the last thing on your mind in the cold weather but this is the perfect time to plan what to grow and where this season. It’s easy to get carried away when looking at catalogues or impressive displays of seed packets - but remember that it only makes sense to grow what you are likely to eat! If that still leaves you with a list that exceeds the space available then it may be wise to trim back on crops that take up a lot of space or are easily and cheaply available from local sources (potatoes perhaps?). Think about concentrating on plants that will crop quickly allowing the space to be used again. Remember also that you can use patio containers and grow bags to add extra growing space. Once you have your list split your available space into 3 (or 4) areas and then group your crops together by family so that they can be rotated around the areas in a 3 or 4 year cycle. Group the cabbage family together, then the onion family along with the pea and bean family, and finally potatoes, tomatoes and the carrot family. This is a great time of year to seriously consider making some raised beds, if you don’t already have them. Make sure that they are not too wide for you to easily reach the middle from either side and that there is sufficient room
for easy access all the way around. The deeper you can make them the better and higher beds will mean less bending when you are planting out seedlings, harvesting or weeding. If you have large areas of bare soil, awaiting planting, then you may like to think about covering them with black plastic, or cardboard, to protect the soil against the harsh January weather. Crops still growing, such as purple sprouting broccoli, will benefit from protection against hungry pigeons - try covering with wire mesh, fleece, or some homemade bird scarers (try stringing up some old CD’s). For those who are keen to get sowing, you can try a few lettuces. Start off on a bright, sunny windowsill, thinning down when they are large enough to handle. Grow on in frost free conditions such as a shed, or polytonal before finishing off under cloches. If you haven’t already planted shallots then it’s not too late to think about it, but don’t put them in when the ground is too wet or they may rot. Start saving empty egg boxes ready to chit your seed potatoes before planting. Just pop them into the egg boxes, sprout end up in a cool but frost free place and wait for the shoots to appear. You’ll also find the boxes useful for starting tiny seedlings off in months to come as they grow they can be planted straight out with no disruption as the box will simply rot down. And finally, if you have space, you may like to think about starting off some new rhubarb crowns towards the end of January.
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Tehidy is a small village in Cornwall, near Portreath, St Ives and the coast. It is a magnificent part of the world and a memorable family holiday awaits you at Tehidy Holiday Park. “I have ploughed everything I have made back into the holiday park,” explains director Richard Barnes, who purchased the five-acre site 10 years ago and runs it with his family. “It was pretty run down then and I set about updating it, even adding tarmac roads.” We speak during the height of the holiday season when he has 350 guests staying on site: camping, static caravans and in his selection of self-catering holiday cottages. “We keep being asked for larger cottages so we are renovating another one at the moment which will have all the bells and whistles.” It is a value for money offering and guests even benefit from wi-fi. There’s a play area and the site has been awarded a David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award, which acknowledges the mix of flower beds, Cornish hedges, trees, hedgerows, a small orchard, wildlife areas and wild flowers, scattered with wild strawberries for little fingers to find. We stay in Lavender Cottage, a two-bed semidetached stone built bungalow, with a slate roof. It provides comfortable accommodation for four. There are five in the Saunders family but this doesn’t pose a problem because our children quite happily share a room. Harriett (6) and Heidi (4) each have their own bed while Henry (1) sleeps in his travel cot, which fits in between their beds without a problem. Caroline and I take the master bedroom with its double bed and doors onto the patio. “The county’s finest beaches are just minutes away,” says Richard. He is absolutely right. The first one we visit is at Portreath, 10 minutes away. It’s an overcast day but that doesn’t matter, we enjoy the whole morning on the beach, paddling
and making sandcastles and then have a packed lunch. We have to work our day around Henry’s sleep patterns and after lunch he likes a nap so most days we all pile into the car and head on road trips taking in St Ives and Penzance. At St Ives the weather takes a turn for the worse and Harriett and I have left our coats at the ranch but we brave it. We enjoy a walk around the seaside town and even make some pebble sculptures on the beach. We are all thoroughly sodden but it doesn’t matter we are having a great time. It’s such an arty place with so much character from its narrow roads and historic architecture. Penzance is bigger and home to national retailers but still a good place to visit. We discover the best beach of all on our last day. It’s Porthtowan. A beautiful sandy beach and some great waves. We spend the whole day at Porthtowan, paddling, messing about in the sand and watching the lifeguards manage a huge crowd of surfers. There’s also a play area and some shops so an ideal day out for the young family. For those of us not hardy enough to swim in the sea, Kernow Hydro, a wonderful warm saltwater pool can be found at Portreath. Owner, Fiona established it a couple of years ago and has just celebrated paying off her £50,000 loan. The children especially enjoy splashing around in the warm water. After our swim we sit in the café and tuck into some of the best pasties we have eaten. A great experience. As always Cornwall creates some wonderful memories. For more information visit: www.tehidy.co.uk. Tim Saunders is an author, journalist and businessman. He meets celebrities, goes on holiday and road tests cars.
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Christmas Food Parcels from the Lions The annual delivery of Christmas food parcels to local people has been made again by Wimborne and Ferndown Lions club. Club members fill bags with about 25 food items from bulk supplies purchased from Morrisons of Verwood. In a well established process, stacks comprising units of each food item are assembled on tables . Club members then circulate, filling the bags with one from each stack. The bags are then delivered to people who have been notified to the Lions by local Social Services, CABs and GPs etc.
to the Mayor of Verwood, Councillor Susan Shaw, for supporting the event and getting stuck in with the parcel filling process. Pictured are the Mayor with Lions Frank Fortey, Michael Zeck and Godwin Micallef.
We would like to thank the Verwood Hub for the use of their room for the parcels assembly. Many thanks also
Local Businesses support Foodbank Talking Business is a great group of businesses who support one another by networking and passing on quality referrals. We meet together once a month at the St Leonard’s Hotel Ringwood to learn more about and to help grow each other’s businesses. Our decision to support a local charity was made simple when Chris Lee from Foodbank came along and informed
us of their wonderful work in our local community. Chris Lee from Ringwood foodbank said ‘This was a very Generous Donation from Talking Business and it will help us to continue to provide food to those in need in the Ringwood, Verwood and Fordingbridge areas.’ Craig Robertson from Talking Business said, ‘It was such a privilege to play a small part in the wonderful work of Foodbank. We invite businesses across the region to join us at Talking Business, so make contact with me on 07793 982722 and who knows, maybe we can continue to grow our networking and play your part in supporting local charities in the future’.
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Tastes so good... Bone Broth After the excesses of Christmas and the New Year Cheer, a good dose of bone broth is the perfect antidote. You can make up a hefty batch of this in one go and add it to soups, casseroles or simply drink it from a mug for perfect gut-healing health. This recipe is not your regular stock - it’s packed with minerals and healing properties that will kick start your new year diet.
1. Ingredients 4lbs beef or chicken bones 2. 12 cups water 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 3. 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 4. 3 large carrots, chopped 5. 2 leeks, chopped 3 bay leaves 4 sprigs fresh rosemary 6 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
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Preheat oven to 200c and line a baking sheet with foil. Place the bones on the sheet and roast for 40 minutes. Flip them halfway through. Once they’re cooked, break them down and place in a large stockpot. Cover with the water and vinegar and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add the chopped vegetables and add to the stockpot. Bring to a rolling boil and then lower to a simmer. For the first 2-3 hours make sure you skim off any foamy layer that develops on the top and discard. For beef bone broth simmer for 48 hours, for chicken 24 hours. Allow to cool slightly and strain. Transfer the broth to an air�ght container and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight. This will allow the fat to rise to the top and solidify. Scrape the fat off the top with a spoon. This will leave you with a gela�nous bone broth when cold. Store in an air�ght mason jar or freeze un�l ready to use then slowly warm the broth over a low heat or drop straight into soups and casseroles.
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Community News
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The conquest of Mount Everest
The Rotary Club of Parley
Prostate Cancer The conquest of Support Organisation The Moon
ATTENTION ALL MEN aged 45 and over!
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FREE PSA TESTING DUDSBURY GOLF CLUB
64, CHRISTCHURCH ROAD BH22 8ST
Saturday, 27th. January from
09.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.
MEN’S LIVES MATTER! Parley Rotary Club, in conjunction with Dorset Prostate Cancer Support Organisation (PCaSO), believe in supporting a man’s choice to take advantage of a free PSA test which, because there is no official screening programme in the UK, is sometimes denied them. The simple blood test is done by qualified phlebotomists, analysis is carried out at the Dorset County Hospital and results are sent out by our urologist. Our aim is simple. “The conquest of Prostate Cancer in the UK” Over 47,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer annually but:
Early detection increases the chance of a complete cure. Over 4,000 Dorset men have now been tested. Why not join them?
To avoid waiting, please make an appointment.
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Index of advertisers
Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants Ward Goodman........................... 14
Fires & Fireplaces Ben Wigley................................... 40
Aerials Oakhurst Aerials.......................... 53
Garage Doors Skandoor...................................... 25
Bathrooms AMH Plumbing & Bathrooms....... 42 K & B Installations........................ 9 P L H Heating & Bathrooms......... 24
Garage Services Coastal Car Sales & Service......... 37 Longham Motor Engineers.......... 27 West Moors Vehicle Repairs........ 46
Bedrooms Custom Creations......................... 2 Select Interiors............................. 32
Garden Services Alpha Fencing & Trees................. 28 Benita’s Garden Services............. 61 Douglas Hutchins Landscaping.... 21 H W White Landscaping............... 7
Beds The Bed Store............................... 5 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...... 29 Interiors Complete........................ 7 Tuscany Blinds............................. 45 Book Writing Courses Mike’s Online Academy............... 47 Builders & Carpenters Brooklyn Home Improvements.... 47 KW Carpentry.............................. 18 SG Construction............................ 3 Cameras Rock Rock Cameras...................... 40 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners CMH Carpet Cleaning.................. 35 Kingfishers of West Moors........... 40 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.................................. 5 Flooring Elegance........................ 13 Peter Newman Flooring............... 29 Computer Services Tec Check..................................... 21 Demolition & Asbestos Services Pro-Dem...................................... 31 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 17 Driveways White & Sons............................... 53 Wicks Surfacing........................... 47 Electricians A Holmes Electrical...................... 18 H.E. Electrical............................... 24 Smith Electrical............................ 28 Financial Advisors Ward Goodman........................... 14
Gas Engineers SMR Gas...................................... 17 Health & Fitness Body Control Pilates..................... 6 Careline....................................... 42 Ferndown Fitness......................... 49 Jane Neale Foot Care.................... 3 Zumba West Moors..................... 13 Hearing Aids Clarity Hearing Solutions............. 45 Kitchens Brian’s Kitchens........................... 50 Dream Doors............................... 57 K & B Installations........................ 9 Select Interiors............................. 32 Locksmiths Cross Keys Locksmiths................. 28 RPS Locks & Glazing..................... 6 Loft Conversions & Services Loft Services................................. 28 Memorial Masons Minster Memorials....................... 7 Opticians EyeStyle Centre............................ 55 Oven Cleaners Oven King.................................... 23
Plumbing & Heating Services AMH Plumbing & Heating........... 42 C M Lovegrove.............................. 6 H2OT Heating.............................. 18 Harts............................................ 40 P L H Heating............................... 24 Ultraheat Plumbing & Heating..... 1 Private Hire CPE Private Hire........................... 14 Property Maintenance Brooklyn Home Improvements.... 47 John Stevens Property Care......... 61 Richard Mulligan - Handyman..... 17 Robo Repairs................................ 37 Pubs, Restaurants & Takeaways Three Legged Cross..................... 50 Residential Care Homes Carehome Bed Finder.................. 46 Roofing Services Brian James Roofing.................... 24 J Meechan Roofing...................... 14 Rayner Roofing............................ 18 Solicitors Harold G Walker.......................... 64 Storage SDC Self Storage.......................... 21 Tree Surgeons Alpha Trees & Fencing................. 28 Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 15 RHV.............................................. 19 Special Branch............................. 37 Used Cars Coastal Car Sales & Service......... 37 Waste & Clearance Services Philip Trim Contractors................ 14 Will Writing Services Dorset Wills.................................. 9
Pest Control Services Prevent Pest................................. 61
Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze........................................ 59 Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Dorset Windows.......................... 19 Profile 3....................................... 17 RFM Windows............................. 43 RPS Locks & Glazing..................... 6 Select PVCU................................. 41
Pet Services BTH Pet Supplies.......................... 27
Worktops Portman Stone............................. 63
Painters & Decorators Different Strokes.......................... 23 Focus Decor................................. 61 Sanders Painting & Decorating.... 53
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