The West Moors
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July 2018
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Dear Neighbours, We thoroughly enjoyed our recent Anglesey Edition 154 adventure, which you can read about in this edition. With an ever changing weather forecast, we were a bit uncertain about what we might be able to do, but as it turned out Stephen & Debbie Corney we were very fortunate and able to get out and about most days. it is always fun to explore new areas or revisit places you remember from previous trips. As the summer approaches, it is traditionally a time for our local shows and festivals. Do take the opportunity to enjoy these spectacles on our doorstep and support them by attending. If you do take time off to escape to other climes, we hope you have a great trip. For all those jobs around the home, our loyal advertisers are here to help you as always. Some new ones too. They would all love to hear from you so please do the usual and mention us when calling them. If you have time to write a ‘testimonial’ for any of them, for good work they have done, do send it to us. We, and the advertisers, love to hear from you. Stephen, Hayden, Nellie and myself hope you have a wonderful month of July. May we all be able to get outside and enjoy those gorgeous summer events and barbeques! Best Wishes,
Welcome...
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Debbie & Stephen Corney Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Publications Telephone: 01202 894397 Email: info@westmoorsdirectory.co.uk Copy deadline for the August 2018 edition: 9th July 2018
In this issue... West Moors Library News.......... 8 Kids page.................................. 10 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Summer wildlife..................... 16 West Moors Multi Activity Day.... 22 East Dorset CAP......................... 26 West Moors Horticultural Society Summer Show............ 28 West Moors Townswomen’s Guild.............. 28 West Moors Lunch Club............. 30 West Moors Art Society.............. 30 Pinehurst Community Church..... 36 Adventures of Nellie................... 38 Priest’s House Museum............. 44 HGW Solicitors donate £3000 to ‘Brick by Brick’ Appeal........ 46 Prize Wordsearch....................... 51 A Beginner’s Guide: Runner beans.......................... 52 What’s On in Dorset................... 54 Special Tea Party for Royal Voluntary Service volunteers.... 56 Tastes so good: Barbecued Lamb.................... 58 Durlston Court School sponsors schools gardening competition at New Forest Show................ 60 Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party for loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. The West Moors Directory does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.
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Community News
West Moors Library News & Events July 13th – Talk by digital champion for Scams Awareness week. 10am start
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SUMMER READING CHALLENGE We are looking for volunteers aged 14 to 25 who would like help with the reading challenge over the summer holidays. For more information go to the dorsetforyou website and search for libraries information for teenagers. Alternatively, go direct to this page: www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/ article/386724 All children 1-14 are invited to join the challenge, this year based on Beano and entitled Mischief Makers.
To celebrate this we are inviting all children to join us for a ‘launch party’ on Tuesday 17th July any time from 3 – 4.30pm. Cakes, crisps and drinks available. First pick of the books and a chance to enter a competition along with joining the Challenge. Please bring library card with you or if you don’t have one now is your chance to do so. Every Tuesday throughout the summer holidays we will be having an activity session from 3 – 4pm – booking required.
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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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Wildlife News
Talking about Wildlife...
Summer wildlife
At Dorset Wildlife Trust we know summer is here with the arrival of the little terns and the barn owl chicks. Some of nature’s most exciting displays are about to start… At Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve in Weymouth, the barn owls have already started to rear their chicks. At the time of writing, 5 of 7 eggs have hatched and under the careful watch of their parents, are thriving. Barn owls have been roosting in the box which is specially built into the Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre, since 2010. Last year, we had the most amount of chicks fledge ever (five!), and this year is already looking promising. All this is despite the decline of barn owls nationally. The Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve, which the barn owls hunt for voles and other prey on, seems to have plentiful food stocks. Lack of habitat and nesting space are the main challenges for barn owls, so it’s great that our nature reserve can provide both for these majestic creatures. Watch them live on our webcam, sponsored by Dorset Tea, at www. dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/raptorcam. Over at Chesil, the little tern project is in full swing, with the first egg appearing on 20th May, nestled in the iconic pebbles of Chesil Beach. Each summer these little Little Tern near Chesil Beach Photo: Angela Thomas
Barn Owl at Lorton
Photo: Paul Williams
birds arrive in Dorset, migrating from Africa for the summer, to breed on the beach, which is the South West’s only colony. Last year, they broke records with breeding numbers, and despite their numbers dropping to their lowest in 1997, careful management of the habitat by volunteers has ensured their continued survival and growing numbers. Little terns are the smallest of the UK terns and are a fast flying graceful little bird with a black cap on their head and a yellow bill with a black tip. You’ll hear them before you see them – with their distinctive ‘creeking’ call. They are ground nesting birds, so the Chesil little tern project, led by RSPB, concentrates on protecting the colony from predators and reducing disturbance. Before the birds arrive, an electric fence is put up around the colony, and a hide is constructed for the wardens and volunteers to monitor the birds 24 hours a day, and scare off any avian predators. The Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre has a viewing platform to view these birds, who are hunting for fish in the fleet lagoon. Bring your binoculars! You can also keep track on Twitter (@Little_ tern17) for the latest little tern news. www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk By Sally Welbourn
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Do you want Windows & Doors with Style to see? You need to call Profile 3! • We will beat any price of equal quality • Conservatories • Fascias, Soffits & Guttering Systems • uPVC Windows/Doors
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Local Debt Charity: “A Poverty Secret Can Be A Killer” THE ISOLATION and loneliness of living with a ‘poverty secret’ can be a killer, that’s the warning from a free East Dorset debt counselling service.
community, they’re social beings, and the long term damage of living with loneliness can be as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day”
The warning comes from Pam Ansell, who manages the East Dorset Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Debt Centre, after the charity published new research about effects of debt in the UK.
She said that the common reasons for debt include low income, relationship breakdown, joblessness, problems with benefits, illness and bereavement. The East Dorset CAP Debt Centre visits every client in their own home, working with each until they become debt free, while CAP’s head office specialists negotiate with creditors, create a budget and provide ongoing technical support.
Pam said: “It’s a twenty first century parable really. There are hundreds, possibly thousands, of people in Dorset, living in isolation with a poverty secret. The sad truth is they may live in the same street as us, but they’re suffering from extreme loneliness because of their debts.” “It means that they can’t provide for their children, don’t have enough food to eat or can’t heat their home. Tragically, it even makes some of them consider taking their own lives.”
Pam said: “If your finances are out of control, please give us a call today and let us help you get your life back on track.” To find out more, visit capuk.org or call 0800 328 0006
She added that CAP’s Client Report, published last month, found that almost a third of its clients considered taking their own life because of debt. The report also found that almost four in ten were afraid to leave their homes, three quarters were afraid to answer the telephone and eighty per cent were scared to open their post. Pam said: “People are created for
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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
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West Moors Townswomen’s Guild We meet monthly on the 3rd Thursday of every month between 2-4pm at St Martin’s United Reform Church. We are a new group busy getting to know each other. We are setting up lots of new activity groups and outings. First two meetings are free and then an annual subscription is £27. All ages are very welcome. We look forward to seeing you. For more information, contact Denise Hennessy at denhnnssy@aol.com
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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. Our ‘Royal Wedding‛ celebratory lunch and sing-a-long was enjoyed by everyone and greatly enhanced by a piece of delicious wedding cake made by one of the helpers. It must be pointed out that our afternoon tea is regularly accompanied by homemade cakes made by another helper. We are very spoilt. Looking forward our entertainment is music and a sing-a-long with Angela, a Quiz and the singing of Paul Spencer on 25th July which is our final club day before the summer break in August. We return on 5th September.
Club contact: Joan on 01202 891519
WEST MOORS ART SOCIETY You may already enjoy drawing and painting as a hobby and know the feeling of being lost in what you are creating or maybe you would like to have a go with a pencil or brush, but need a little encouragement. Whichever, you would be most welcome to try us out. Group meet Monday mornings in our local memorial hall. For more information, please call:
01202 893547
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...the hidden gem of Three Legged Cross Select Interiors specialise in the design and installation of high quality fitted furniture for the home, including Kitchens, Bedrooms, Home Offices & Lounge cabinets and are locally based on the Woolsbridge Industial Estate in Three Legged Cross. This family run company was founded over 20 years ago by Peter and Karen Biss, who today are still very much involved in the day to day running of the business. With their eye for detail and focus on ensuring the highest quality finish, the company has gone from strength to strength and now has its own factory for manufacturing the cabinets. To achieve the desired product, all our installers are employed by ourselves, and not sub-contracted.
The showroom is located alongside the factory, where a number of great space saving ideas can be viewed. If you wish to explore our craftsmanship we are open Monday - Friday, 8.30am – 5pm and Saturdays 9.30am - 2pm. The images here show a few of their recent installations in homes of local residents. With their friendly and helpful approach you can be sure of a personal, bespoke service that is tailored to your needs.
Their experienced designers produce CAD drawings of how the finished room will look to ensure that everything is true to your original vision. Why not pop along to the showroom or give us a call on 01202 821005 to make your dream become a reality? “With the completion of all the restoration tasks today, we would like to express our sincere thanks to you and your team for the time efficient scheduling of all the various jobs. Your team have been obliging, sympathetic, cheerful and hardworking and we are delighted with the final result. The new fittings in the bedroom and the en-suite look fantastic and are a credit to your organisation. We obviously will have no hesitation in recommending your company to all our friends and acquaintances in the area.�
Tel: 01202 821005
www.selectinteriorsltd.co.uk Unit 25, Old Barn Farm Road, Woolsbridge Ind Est, Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6SP
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at competitive prices Whether you're enjoying the evening sun, listening to the patter of raindrops or watching snowflakes drift gently down, the MURANO VETRO glass roof creates the perfect retreat for the whole family, from early morning to late at night, January to December! In the MURANO VETRO glass roof you have the perfect protection from the weather at any time of the year, allowing you to extend the patio season. No matter whether you fancy a winter barbecue or want to inhale the fresh scent of a rainy day, MURANO VETRO is the perfect solution. Choose your favourite: the FLUSH model with posts in line with the front profile and integral gutter, or the OVERHANG model with recessed posts. Both models are also available with posts positioned laterally inwards. With a maximum width of 700cm and a depth of 500cm, the MURANO VETRO is suitable as a single unit for fairly large patios and as a linked system for even greater widths. The elegant structure can be installed relatively easily on virtually any patio.
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Welcome!
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!
If you are buzzed by a swarm Or you find a nest No need for alarm Just call Prevent Pest! We can often be there within two hours... For all your pest solutions, call:
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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Publications Camper Van The isle of Anglesey off the north coast of Wales. Many a good holiday was spent there as a child, so you can only imagine Nellie’s excitement when Stephen’s sister and Dad booked a week there for all of us last month. Driving towards our destination, Nellie was full of nostalgia and fond memories of times gone by. Betws-y-Coed where we met friends years and years ago, Swallow Falls, the low hanging clouds over the mountains, Llyn (Lake) Ogwen and finally we arrived at the shallow tidal waters of the famous Menai Straits which separates Anglesey from the mainland. Nellie danced across the Bridge and there we were on the island. Alan, Stephen’s father is a member of the prestigious “Holiday Property Bond” and we were booked into wonderful cottages overlooking the rolling green golf course at Henllys near Beaumaris, with magnificent views of Snowdonia in the background. Idyllic. Henllys used to be a Franciscan Friary and there is a quiet spot with statues, trees and greenery in commemoration of this. The rest of the magnificent house and grounds now provide stylish Enjoying a “rib-roaring” boat trip to Puffin Island
Nellie enjoys the secluded coves cottages and apartments for those who are investors within the scheme. Nellie was thrilled. Being on a golf course was a great excuse for Stephen to bring out those dusty clubs! It is a while since he has played (must be all that responsibility and hard work he is having to do), so Nellie persuaded him to have a go. Off he went, in a buggy of course, with his uncle David. The were both in complete contentment as they swung those clubs and drove off to find those balls. Uncle David, who does play much more often, shot a birdie (We did explain to Nellie that no birds were hurt in this action…) on hole number 15 and Stephen, well he did not lose ALL of his balls (now now Nellie) and was in fact very happy with his game. Both came back with big smiles and Uncle David unfortunately, also with sore knees. Nellie totally understands! Penmon Point was a favourite of ours in the past. Dad fishing off the rocks, while Mum worried about Sue and I falling on the rocks with waves crashing around us as we ran across to see if Dad had caught anything. The coastline seemed very different this time but maybe it was
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39 my imagination? After all, dare I say it is nearly 40 years since we were regularly there! Oh my word how time flies. Puffin Island just off the shore “in those days” was literally that, full of puffins! Now there are around 200 pairs apparently, which is better as they had dwindled down to much less. The good news is that they are on there way up again. Knowing this, we decided to take a boat out to see for ourselves. There are many boats that go out from Beaumaris. We chose a Rib Ride with Seacoast Safaris! Nellie likes excitement and she chose well as Hayden loved it! The young man piloting was very proficient and literally took us for a spin. As a member of RNLI he was well trained and we felt totally safe as he spun the boat in circles before speeding up and chasing the ebbing tide out to Puffin Island. What a thrill! We saw grey seals bobbing up and down, guillemots, kittiwakes, cormorants, razorbills, eider ducks and ONE puffin! The skipper steered us carefully into the cave, smiling while telling us it was a good idea to put our hoods up! Those birds have no manners… It was a great trip and thoroughly recommended if you are ever on Anglesey. Beaches are another must on the island. As a child ‘Me and Dad’ picked winkles
off the rocks at Trearddur Bay and cooked them to eat many a good night. Trearddur Bay had been hit by a bad storm ten years ago and now has a smart new walkway right across the sands. Again, a sign of changing times. Alan and Rachel, Stephen’s dad and sister, love walking and were out each morning by 8am to take in the sites with plenty to see over the 276 square miles that the island occupies. Nellie let us rest, though I think she would have liked to skip along the cliff tops. We did take a walk along the coastal path from Lligwy Beach to Moelfre on a wonderfully sunny day. The ice-cream and coffee were a welcome find at Moelfre before setting off back again to Lligwy beach for a picnic lunch and an afternoon snooze. Nellie likes those! Nellie really enjoyed her stay at Henllys with its full-sized snooker table, huge outdoor chess set, bar billiards, air hockey, table tennis, sauna, steam bath and swimming pool. We certainly were not short of entertainment! The drive home was interesting as you will hear about soon… Anglesey is a wonderful island and if you have never visited there are scores of things to do. Enjoy! By Debbie Corney
View of Snowdonia from Henllys
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George Augustus Place George Augustus Place was born in Hampreston and in 1838 became a medical officer for Wimborne and Cranborne Union Workhouse. Mr Place was there for five months before resigning on the 6 August. At the time smallpox was spreading in the workhouse due to poor conditions. Also there weren’t many nurses employed there, so smallpox was going undiagnosed and untreated. In 1839 a poster was published about smallpox in the workhouse. Mr Place had contacted The Times newspaper, who criticised the situation in the workhouse.
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As a result enquiries were made but Mr Place was not satisfied with the findings. He felt that the results left out important information.
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He hoped the poor would benefit from his actions in drawing attention to the shortcomings of the workhouse and the Poor Law.
For further information and details of additional events please contact the museum on 01202 882533 or visit our website at www.priest-house.co.uk
Tue 31 Jul - 10am to 2pm Fun activities for all the family. £1.75 Standard admission price unless indicated otherwise.
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HGW Solicitors Donates £3,000 To ‘Brick By Brick’ Appeal Harold G Walker Solicitors, one of the South West’s leading law firms, has donated over £3,000 in response to MacMillan Caring Locally’s Brick by Brick Appeal. The charity aims to raise over £9m to build a new Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital in Dorset. The specialist unit provides palliative care services for patients suffering from any advanced, progressive, incurable illnesses. The existing Macmillan Unit which was built in 1974 has seen patient referrals triple in the last ten years. The new treatment centre will ensure patients receive the best possible care from Macmillan’s dedicated team of professionals and become a benchmark by which future palliative care wards are based. Nicola Lowe, Managing Partner at Harold G Walker solicitors, said; “We are delighted
to have been able to donate £3,000 to MacMillan Caring Locally. I have a personal connection with charity as my father was cared for at the unit in the final stages of his life and ironically he was one of the first Ambulance drivers to bring patients to the Macmillan Unit when it first opened its doors over 40 years ago.” Lin Sharp, Capital Appeal Director, MacMillan Caring Locally charity, said; “We are very grateful for the generous donation from HGW’s Charitable Trust in support of our Brick by Brick Appeal. Thanks to their support we have moved one step closer to achieving our aim of building a world class palliative care unit” For further information or to make a donation please visit: www.macmillanlocal.org
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Gardening Tips
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GUIDE Runner Beans
It’s not too late to plant runner beans. My Grandfather always put them in on Whit Sunday, never before, probably because the plants don’t like frost. For the cost of a packet of seeds you’ll get a continuous crop of lovely fresh runners for a month or so, and they freeze really well. Push a bean into a small pot of multi purpose compost and keep it moist. Within a couple of weeks they should start to grow and when you have some sturdy plants with 2 or 3 pairs of leaves they can be planted out in the garden or in deep troughs. If you have a vegetable patch or enough room, construct a wigwam of tall canes (about 6-8 feet) or a
row of crossed canes or even netting for them to grow up. They could even be added to flower beds to give a bit of height as long as they have something to climb up. Next to each cane, dig a hole with a trowel—add some garden compost if you have some or even a layer of newspaper (to hold the moisture) and carefully transplant the bean plants without disturbing the roots too much. Water well and keep them moist in dry spells, especially when the flower buds appear and the pods are beginning to set. Happy harvesting - and don’t forget to leave some pods on the plants to dry out and provide you with a fresh new batch of seeds for next year!
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What’s On 2018… Poole Goes Vintage
Celebrate all things retro with a 1940’s-50’s theme at this feel-good festival the whole family will enjoy. Vintage music flowing all day as well as dancing, vintage car displays, a vintage market and more. When? 15th July Where? Poole Quay
Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival To commemorate the bravery of the martyrs’ struggle against poverty and authority, this annual festival features a wide range of music and speakers including stand up comedy, poetry and family entertainment. The entertainment kicks off on Friday with music being played throughout the afternoon and into the evening and the merriment doesn’t stop there. The full programme of events can be found on the festival website. Day wristbands for Adults and Children can be purchased on the day at the gate please visit the website for further details tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk/festival. When? 20th - 22nd July Where? Tolpuddle
Taste of the South Festival Taste of the South Festival returns to Dorset for a second year this July and is set to showcase the region’s top talent, variety of food and drink, art, culture and artisan products. The two-day festival,
which will be held at Chapel Gate, Christchurch, over the weekend of July 21-22, celebrates all things local from across the entire South of England. Entertainment, live music, tastings and award-winning chef demonstrations, will ensure wide-ranging ‘great day out’ appeal for families, visitors and locals at the start of the summer holidays. Featuring an outdoor food park, an artisan alley, food themed activities and games and kids and much more! Tickets are FREE for all children under 12. Be quick to secure your ticket early on Eventbrite as advanced tickets are only £4! Tickets are £7 on the door. When? 21st July Where? Chapel Gate, Christchurch
Sorted in Dorset Join us for the first event in Hamworthy Park, where you will be able to enjoy the tastes of locally produced food and drink whilst listening to talented resident musicians. With plenty to keep the whole family entertained, including children’s activities, we’ve got you sorted for something to kick start the summer! Sorted in Dorset, an initiative set up by the team behind the fantastic Party in the Park, is bringing together the local communities of Bournemouth and Poole, showcasing the huge range of talent we have here on our doorstep. When? 21st - 22nd July Where? Hamworthy Park, Poole
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Wimborne History Festival
Thai Summer Fair
To commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War and to mark 100 years since woman gained the vote, the 2018 Wimborne History Festival will focus on these two periods of history. This year’s festival will be held in the centre of Wimborne Minster and will be free of charge. When? 21st - 22nd July Where? Wimborne
Organised by Bournemouth Thai Language and Culture School this year marks the Thai Summer Fair’s 13th anniversary. The fair will be held at King’s Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Throughout the afternoon, visitors can witness a display of Classical Thai dancing and musical performances, Muay Thai (Thai boxing), Fruits carving, traditional Thai massage and activities for children. On offer from the fair’s various stalls will be Thai toys, crafts, clothes and luxurious hand woven Thai silk. There will be plenty of Thai food available too. There is also a Prize draw for return flight to Thailand. When? 5th August Where? Kings Park, Bournemouth
Swanage Goes Safari – Carnival week With over 100 fun filled events over 8 days including the spectacular Safari themed carnival procession, massive firework displays, live music, children’s entertainment and much more, make sure you and your family take part and enjoy all the fun in the sun at this year’s Swanage Carnival. When? July 28th - August 4th 7am - 11pm Where? Swanage, Shore Road
Dorset Arts & Crafts Exhibition This is the Annual Summer Exhibition of the Dorset Arts and Crafts Association, which was formed over 100 years ago and is dedicated to the promotion of traditional and modern arts and crafts in the County of Dorset. The Association holds an exhibition each year, with fine art and photographic displays, hundreds of crafts exhibits, Have-A-Go sessions for children and numerous crafts stalls. When? 3rd - 8th August Where? Wareham
Bournemouth Air Festival The UK’s biggest air festival, 4-days of action and entertainment in the air, on land and at sea! Award-winning and internationally renowned, the Bournemouth Air Festival has entertained more than 8.5 million people since 2008. When the sun goes down, Night Air entertainment will light up the skies with pyrotechnic night flying, street entertainment, live music and military performances. When? 30th August - 2nd September 10am - 10pm Where? Bournemouth Seafront
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Special Home Library Service Tea Party held at West Moors Library Staff at West Moors Library organised a very special tea party for Royal Voluntary Service volunteers from Ferndown, West Moors and Verwood Home Library Services: we celebrated Volunteers’ Week, the Royal Voluntary Service’s 80th Anniversary, and Liz Bowler’s 39th year of volunteering for the organisation. Liz was presented with a second clasp by Lisa Knight, Community Development & Operations Manager for the South West. Liz started volunteering in Hampshire for the Meals on Wheels Service, where she soon became the transport manager; she then organised a rural transport scheme for her area, before moving to West Moors where she initially volunteered for the lunch club and then joined the Home Library Service team. Liz has since recruited her husband Michael, and they now deliver books together. Liz says ‘I don’t feel I deserve this award: I have always enjoyed volunteering, and meeting all the different people over the years – it has become an important part of my life.’
The Home Library Service is available free of charge to anybody who cannot easily get to their local library. Royal Voluntary Service volunteers deliver books and talking books from their local library every 3 weeks, providing reading materials as well as a regular visit. To find out more please contact the Royal Voluntary Service Office on 01305 236666 or e-mail maria. jacobson@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk, or speak to staff at your local library.
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Tastes so good...
Food & Drink
BARBECUED LAMB RECIPE
As summer approaches, you may find yourself wishing to utilise the outdoor barbecue. This recipe offers you the option to either use this for a BBQ or to cook inside and serve with your choice of vegetables.
Ingredients 1 lemon (juice and zest) 2tbsp soft light brown sugar 125ml olive oil 8tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 garlic cloves (crushed) 4tbsp mint (chopped) 400g half boneless leg of lamb
Equipment: Barbecue or griddle pan Method: To make the marinade mix together the lemon juice and zest with the sugar, olive oil and balsamic vinegar and add seasoning. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and then mix in the mint and garlic. Lay the meat in a deep tray. Pour in half the marinade over the top of the meat and turn it over to coat it on both sides. Put the rest of the marinade to one side to use as dressing later. Then, cover with cling film and choose to leave it for 1 hour or alternatively overnight in the fridge. After, remove the lamb from the fridge, shake off any excess marinade back into the tray before inserting a skewer that goes from one corner to the opposite. Do this again with another skewer but in the opposite direction. You can either cook the lamb on a barbecue or a griddle pan and cook on a medium heat. Cook for between 15-20 minutes. Make sure to turn the lamb frequently until pink or cook for longer depending on your preference. Once you have finished, let the lamb rest for 10 minutes and remove the skewers. Serve with your choice of vegetables and pour over the rest of the marinade.
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Durlston Court School Sponsor Schools Gardening Competition We are delighted to announce Durlston Court School are sponsoring our our Schools Gardening Competition in the Flower and Gardening Show at this year’s New Forest Show. We are keen to involve the younger generation in all aspects of the Show and to this end, we would like to invite local schools to take part in a gardening competition to be displayed within the Flower & Gardening Marquee in July. The competition involves a class or year group planting up two decorative window box planters with either flowering plants, decorative nonflowering plants, vegetables or salad plants. The plastic containers could also be decorated to add an attractive visual impact to the display. We would also encourage the children to keep a diary of how the planter grows and what actions they have taken, a group photo of the children involved could also be submitted and this would all be displayed alongside the exhibit within the marquee.
to be delivered to the Showground by Sunday 22nd July in order that we may create an exhibit within the Flower & Gardening Marquee. The planters will then be judged and will remain on display for the duration of the Show. There will be a trophy for the winning school, along with rosettes and certificates for the other participants. If you would like to take part in this competition, please contact our Flower Show Chairman, John Penney: wilverley@btconnect.com or 01425 612570 This project was a great success last year and we are looking to build upon it further for 2018.
If the children are able to, we would encourage them to incorporate ‘Celebrating Country Life’ into the theme of the planters. The New Forest Show would supply the containers and compost required for the display and the planters would need
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Aerials Oakhurst Aerials.......................... 19 Appliance Repairs Thompson Group Service.............. 6 Bathrooms AMH Plumbing & Bathrooms....... 43 K & B Installations....................... 29 Lifestyle Living............................. 40 P L H Heating & Bathrooms......... 24 Bedrooms Custom Creations......................... 2 Flair Interiors............................... 45 Select Interiors............................. 32 Beds The Bed Store............................... 5 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...... 27 Interiors Complete........................ 7 Tuscany Blinds............................. 37 Waterside Blinds.......................... 35 Builders & Carpenters Heaton Building Services............. 53 KW Carpentry.............................. 18 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Kingfishers of West Moors........... 42 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.................................. 5 Chimney Sweeps Oliver Chimney Sweeps................ 36 Chiropodists Debbie Haynes Chiropody........... 34 Chiropractors West Moors Chiropractic Clinic.... 17 Computer Services Tec Check..................................... 21 Demolition & Asbestos Clearance Pro-Dem...................................... 31 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 20 Driveways Brooklyn Home Improvements..... 7 MC Patios & Driveways............... 29 Wicks Surfacing........................... 19 Electricians A Holmes Electrical...................... 18 H.E. Electrical............................... 24 Smith Electrical............................ 29 Estate & Letting Agents Corbin & Co................................. 64 Events Brook View Village Fete................ 9
Fires & Fireplaces Ben Wigley................................... 42 Garage Doors Skandoor...................................... 25 Garage Services Coastal Car Sales & Service......... 34 Longham Motor Engineers.......... 27 West Moors Vehicle Repairs........ 53 Garden Buildings Stable Structures......................... 37 Garden Services Alpha Fencing & Trees................. 34 Douglas Hutchins Landscaping..... 7 H W White Landscaping............... 3 Jon Stokes Garden Services.......... 42 Pretty Plants................................ 17 Special Branch............................. 21 Total Lawn Care........................... 17 Ultra Look Landscapes................. 23 Gas Engineers SMR Gas...................................... 18 Golf Clubs Moors Valley Golf Club................ 28 Health & Fitness Careline....................................... 43 Ferndown Fitness......................... 49 LighterLife.................................... 23 Hearing Aids Clarity Hearing Solutions............. 47 Home Care Abbots Care................................. 40 Kitchens Flair Interiors............................... 45 K & B Installations....................... 29 Lifestyle Living............................. 40 Select Interiors............................. 32 Locksmiths Cross Keys Locksmiths................. 17 RPS Locks & Glazing.................... 12 Loft Conversions & Services Loft Services................................. 50 Memorial Masons Minster Memorials....................... 6 Mobility Products & Services Ableworld.................................... 13 Oven Cleaners Oven King.................................... 61 Pest Control Services Prevent Pest Southern................. 36 Plasterers JMC Plastering............................. 61
Plumbing & Heating Services AMH Plumbing & Heating........... 43 C M Lovegrove.............................. 6 H2OT Heating.............................. 18 P L H Heating............................... 24 Ultraheat Plumbing & Heating..... 1 Private Hire Services LG Luxury Chauffeur Travel.......... 12 Property Lottery Win a Mega Home....................... 3 Property Maintenance Brooklyn Home Improvements..... 7 John Stevens Property Care......... 61 Richard Mulligan - Handyman..... 12 Robo Repairs................................ 42 Pubs, Restaurants & Takeaways Three Legged Cross..................... 50 Removal Services Bournemouth Removals.............. 47 Residential Care Homes Care South: Fairlawn................... 10 Roofing Services Brian James Roofing.................... 24 J Meechan Roofing...................... 14 Rayner Roofing............................ 20 Social Media Services Mike’s Online Academy............... 61 Solicitors Harold G Walker.......................... 64 Storage Piggy Bank Self Storage............... 23 SDC Self Storage.......................... 21 Tree Surgeons Alpha Trees & Fencing................. 34 Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 15 Arborgrind................................... 12 RHV.............................................. 19 Special Branch............................. 21 Waste & Clearance Services Philip Trim Contractors................ 50 Will Writing Services Dorset Wills................................. 10 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze........................................ 59 Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Mr Demister................................ 57 Profile 3....................................... 23 RFM Windows............................. 20 RPS Locks & Glazing.................... 12 Select PVCU................................. 41 Worktops Portman Stone............................. 63
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GRANITE & QUARTZ WORKTOPS
Half Price SERGIO Sinks&Taps Limited Stock
A337
The kitchen Image shown is an example from our Silestone Range
A35
Portman Stone Factory/Showroom
CHRISTCHURCH Sainsbury’s
SOMERFORD
QUARTZ COLLECTION
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