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Welcome...
The West Moors Directory
Dear Neighbours, Spring is on its way! Lighter evenings, warmer weather, Edition 141 and the promise of an array of flowers to brighten up the day. Most of us love March and April, new beginnings, fresh air and spring cleaning of course. Time to clear out the old, make way for the new, renovate, build a loft Stephen & Debbie Corney conversion, fit a new carpet, with our son Hayden revamp the kitchen, feed the lawn, plant those bulbs and generally make the environment around us a better place to live in. Maybe there is someone inside our little magazine who could help give you more time for yourself? Then you can go for a walk, read a good book or plan your summer holiday, leaving all the work to the experts. Sounds good to me. The local trades people here would love to hear from you so please give them a call. Nellie is back on the road! She enthusiastically took us to “Monkey World” this month and excitedly adopted a 30 year old male orangutan called Tuan. We had a monkey of a time, despite the very cold weather and were thoroughly entertained for several hours. If you have never visited then Nellie highly recommends it. Your spirits are somehow lifted when you leave. It must be all that playful swinging! The lucky winner of the wordsearch last month was Jim Hounslow. Well done and we do hope you enjoy your meal. Don’t forget that if you have a local club, society or group in the area and would love some free promotion, we are the people to call. If you have a business and would like to be more recognised locally, then we are definitely the people to call. We have excellent reviews and are more than happy to help you. Wishing you a youthful month of March and may the flowers bloom! All the Best,
Debbie & Stephen Corney
Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Publications Telephone: 01202 894397 Email: info@westmoorsdirectory.co.uk Copy deadline for the April 2017 edition: 13th March 2017
In this issue... West Moors Parish Council Annual Public Meeting............ 8 Kids page.................................. 10 Jubilee Wine Circle.................... 12 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Step into Spring...................... 16 LawSpot.................................... 22 Motoring: All-New Audi Q2......... 26 West Moors Lunch Club............. 30 West Moors Art Society.............. 30 Puzzle Corner............................ 36 Adventures of Nellie................... 38 Martin Lewis: Mortgages........... 44 Prize Wordsearch....................... 51 On your plot: Getting the upper hand........... 52 Priest’s House Museum............. 54 Charity auction for local animal rescue organisation..... 58 What’s On at Tivoli Theatre......... 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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Small, Local, Family Business Offering Quality Handmade Fitted Furniture Showroom: Monday-Friday: 9am - 4:30pm Sat: 9:30am - 2pm
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8 WEST MOORS PARISH COUNCIL 4 Park Way, West Moors, Dorset BH22 0HL Tel: 01202 861044
Community News
Email: westmoorsparish@btconnect.com
West Moors Annual Public Meeting will be held on
Thursday 20th April 7.00pm
West Moors will be holding its Annual Public Meeting in St. Anthony’s Church Hall, Pinehurst Road.
GUEST SPEAKER Police & Crime Commissioner Mr Martyn Underhill
will start the meeting by giving an informative update on PCC’s role and future of policing.
It will be followed by Reports from the Chairman of each committee of the Parish Council; Finance and General Purpose, Planning Consultative, Environment and Staff and Personnel. Finished with Parishioners Questions and Comments (Anyone may attend but only registered electors of the parish of West Moors may speak and vote) The Council can explain what it has been doing over the past year and it enables the electors to have their say on anything which they consider is important to the people of West Moors Parish. A written record of the meeting will be taken and presented to the Parish Council for their consideration. Please join us. Refreshments will be served.
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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
Introducing the Jubilee Wine Circle The Jubilee Wine Circle is a great place for a bit of fun centered around wine. We try lots of different wines especially new ones to see what we like and don’t like. We also encourage wine making. We have two qualified judges in the circle as well as a host of members who have been making wine for years so if you fancy making wine there are lots of people who can help. Recently we have had tremendous successes at the South West Federation Show and the Wales & West Federation Show, the latter being a large national show where we won two prizes. But it’s not all about competing in shows! Last year we had an evening of Chinese wine and cookery to celebrate Chinese New Year. We also had a great Christmas Dinner complete with port to finish. We also had a banjo band and a whole host of different talks, quizzes and generally fun evenings. We meet at the Stapehill Village Hall on the first Friday of every month at 8pm. So if you like the idea of a sociable evening with a general focus on wine then please contact the Chairman using the details below and you’ll be made very welcome. Chairman: Neil Barton Tel: 01202 861077 Email: neillbarton@gmail.com
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J. Meechan Roofing & Building Specialists in pitched slate and tiled roofs
All plastic work Repair or replace any
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& guttering Roof windows Roof Extensions or Total Re-roof
Tel: Ferndown 576526 More than 30 yrs experience Mob: 07802 795170
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To make an appointment please contact us:
30 Moorlands Road, West Moors, BH22 0JW
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Wildlife News
Talking about Wildlife...
Step into Spring What signals spring has arrived for you? Seeing a snowdrop perhaps? Or hearing the birds singing during the lighter evenings? The changing season from winter to spring is perhaps one of the most enjoyable of the year as it brings colour, and sounds and sights we all relish after the long dark, cold days of winter. We are encouraging all of our supporters this year to get outside and experience wildlife first hand, and spring is a good place to start. DWT has over 44 nature reserves in Dorset which are teeming with wildlife thanks to proper management of the habitat, so you have a very good chance of seeing a favourite species, or perhaps a new one! Here’s a list of species we challenge you to spot this spring. You don’t need to go far to see many of them – you may see them in your garden, parks, on a road side or on one of our nature reserves. 1. Bluebells – Perhaps one of our most famous and unmistakable woodland flowers – look for long and narrow, drooping leaf fronds and bending flower stems heavy with the nodding blue bells that give this flower its name. Can be seen in woodland and hedgerows. Visible from April – May.
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2. Cuckoo – Arriving in April, the cuckoo can be seen in many different habitats from woodland to heathland and coastal areas. Their familiar ‘cuck-oo’ call heralds the start of spring. Almost as soon as they have laid their eggs in June or July, they leave for Africa, so there’s a small window to see these birds. 3. Orange tip butterfly – Another sign that spring is arriving is seeing the orange tip butterfly emerges from April until July. They are found in hedgerows, farmland, gardens and parks. The female does not have the orange colour but can be identified by a ‘mossy grey’ pattern on the underside of her hindwings. 4. Cowslips – A cousin of the primrose, the cowslip is also an early spring flower. They’re a rarer sight across the UK due to habitat decline, but they can be found in traditional meadows, ancient woodlands and hedgerows in early spring in Dorset, coloured bright yellow with nodding heads! DWT would love to hear about any of your sightings this spring. Contact us on @Dorsetwildlife or facebook/DorsetWildlife with your photos and stories! Find out more about our nature reserves in Dorset at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ reserves. Sally Welbourn Communications Officer
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TREE, HEDGE & WOODLAND SPECIALISTS Tree,Covering Hedge & Woodland specialists all aspects of: • Tree Surgery • Tree Felling • Stump Removal • Hedge Cutting • Woodland Maintenance For a Free Consultation & Quotation
Contact: Ross Vermaak Tel: West Moors 890363 Mobile: 07868 693389
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New showroom now open! Visit us or call 01202 825225 for your free, no obligation quotation
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Kingfishers Of West Moors
www.kingfishercleaning.co.uk Just some of the benefits: Truck mounted system
Free quotes with NO hidden extras! Special discounts for OAPs
Safe quiet system cleans deep and dries fast Discounts for Emergency No job too small Services personnel 30 years experience Caring and friendly
For all your carpet and upholstery cleaning, call Ray:
01202 861944
245 Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0HZ
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Providing the answers
to your legal questions
A Developer is interested in purchasing a piece of my garden, they have given me an Option to sign. What is this and should I sign it?
Alternatively, you can ask the Developer to enter into a Contract, conditional upon the plot getting the Planning Consent it requires. This protects you as the Seller and ensures the Developer buys the land at the agreed price if the right Planning Permission is obtained.
The simple answer is don’t sign any such Agreement without seeking specialist legal advice. An Option, gives the Developer an option to buy the land at a given price and within a given period. Almost invariably, they will wish to obtain Planning Consent before being committed and you will need to establish exactly how long they will have to do so. Except in rare cases, the creation of an Option will prevent you selling the property or re-mortgaging. In a falling market, there is also the possibility that the Developer will endeavour to re-negotiate the price at the last minute.
For Further information please contact a member of our Commercial team. Simon Nethercott
We are planning to buy a holiday home but have been told that we will find it difficult to get insurance as it is in a flood risk area. Will the Government Flood Re Scheme help me?
Until recently, high value homes were outside of the scheme, but the ruling has been overturned so as not to disadvantage “asset rich, income poor’’ families.
Flood Re is an agreement between the government and the insurance market aiming to provide affordable flood insurance and place a cap on flood insurance premiums. The policy obligates the government to invest in flood defences in exchange the insurance industry are to provide flood insurance to homes at risk. However, there is currently no limit on insurance premiums resulting in many homes which are at risk of flooding paying very high rates. UK Households pay on average an extra £10.81 through their home insurance premiums which is passed to a collective Floods Re fund to be used to meet the costs of flood damage.
Where part of the garden is being sold, it is also important to establish the terms of any ultimate Transfer Deed to cover rights for the passage of services and any required covenants. There is a lot to consider, so it is advisable to seek legal advice from a specialist Solicitor.
Homes built after 1st January 2009 and nondomestic properties will not be eligible. These exemptions pose a problem for developers, landlords, tenants and new-build home owners. The motivation behind the exemption is to stop developers taking risks on properties that may potentially flood. For further information please contact a member of our Conveyancing team who will be happy to help Merylin Martin you.
Law Spot is brought to you by Harold G Walker Your Friend-in-Law.
There is no guarantee that your question will be used and you will not get a personal response. The answers in this feature are for guidance purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.
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Auto Biographies
All-New Audi Q2 Motoring
By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk First impressions when approaching the new Audi Q2 are good. Like all Audis, it manages to stand out, even if it doesn’t try anything spectacular design-wise. In the more daring ‘Vegas Yellow’, it makes quite a visual impact though, and is unmistakeably Audi in appearance. The large grill and muscular body are complimented by a sloping roof line and contrast C-pillar which – in S-Line trim at least – is nicely offset in metallic silver. Sadly, on the smallest alloy wheels it looks puny, so bigger is better there. The interior is more of the same, being almost identical to that which you’d find in the A3 hatchback. That’s no bad thing though, as Audi makes some of the most pleasant interior spaces on the market today, and feels decidedly upmarket if it’s kitted out with a range of technology options, such as the virtual cockpit. We tested the Audi Q2 in 150PS 1.4-litre petrol guise. It provides plenty enough power for all types of road, being capable of overtaking on motorways and A-roads, yet remaining suitably quiet when pottering through towns and villages. If your annual mileage is quite low, this is a fine engine to go for, as you’re unlikely to need anything more than this. While the engine is quiet, the S-Tronic automatic gearbox is a little jumpy at low speeds, and tends to put too much torque through the wheels when trying to move off. This results in some minor wheel-spin. The S-Tronic unit has never quite been up to the high level of BMW’s eight-speed unit, but it is far from a bad gearbox, and, when up to speed, works quickly and seamlessly. Our petrol test car was the S-Line, fitted with sports suspension and larger alloy wheels, and we found it to be slightly too firm for our liking. Being a ‘Q’, you get into it expecting a smooth ride, but you get something more like a firm hatchback than a compact SUV. We suspect Audi’s excellent seating helps offset this a
little. If the trade-off was entertaining cornering and impressive dynamics, we’d be content, but it isn’t exactly fun to drive either. The steering is rather numb and it doesn’t feel particularly settled going quicker around corners, though it doesn’t feel out of its comfort zone either. Audi was keen to point out that it doesn’t skimp on technology with the new Q2; it uses the same tech in the fresh compact SUV as it does in its higher-end products, like the TT sports car or Q7 SUV. The stunning virtual cockpit is an option once again, and you can also get such goodies, such as adaptive cruise control, heated seats, a power operated boot, and Audi’s parking assistance system. The problem is, almost these luxuries cost extra. Audi has made a big deal about the new Q2 starting at under £20,000, yet it also points out that it expects only 10 per cent of people to buy the lowest ‘SE’ trim level. The petrol model we tested came in at £5 over £34,000, and, even for a test car, that’s an astonishing amount of money. Look to spend between £25,000 and £30,000 and you’re probably on the right track with the new Audi Q2. It’s a high-quality product and looks great, but it doesn’t inspire us to spend more on it than a normal Audi A3, and the Q3 SUV isn’t far off price-wise. It doesn’t matter one bit what we think, because wealthy people love something a little bit different with a respected badge on its nose. It might not be perfect, but it will sell, and sell well. The new Q2 is going to be another Audi success.
Pros ‘n’ Cons • Stylish √ • Upmarket √ • Quiet √ • Tech √ • Pricey X
Fast Facts • Max speed: 132mph • 0-62 mph: 8.5 secs • Combined mpg: 52.3 • Engine: 1395cc 4cyl turbo petrol • CO2: 123 g/km • Price: £27,730
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MOTs • Servicing Diagnostics Tel: 01202 89 44 88 Come to Ferndown’s motor experts for specialist advice, servicing and repairs on all makes & models.
www.longham-motor-engineers.co.uk 441 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, BH22 9NA
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
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For a free, no obligation security survey or other locksmith services, contact Mark on:
T: 07851 874999 E: crosskeyslocksmiths1@hotmail.co.uk
ALPHA FENCING
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West Moors Lunch and Friendship Club The West Moors Lunch and Friendship Club meets in St. Anthony‛s church hall on a Wednesday. Our new project of having a mini bus to pick up members who need transport, to bring them to the club at around 11am and take them home afterwards at 3.30pm, has been tested and a decision has been made to continue with this service. At the moment we have one driver, Ken, who is able to drive the bus and he and John, who helps with the loading of the mobility aids, are performing a magnificent job every week. However, there are occasions when Ken is unable to be there so we are looking for another volunteer driver to help us out occasionally. If any of our readers know of anyone who would be willing to drive the bus or even help with collecting and taking home in their own car please let us know. Please contact Joan if you are interested in information about the club.
Club contact: Joan on 01202 891519
WEST MOORS ART SOCIETY Now that “hopefully” Spring is on its way, you may feel like returning to a previous hobby - namely Painting and Drawing. The above Society meet in the West Moors Memorial Hall on Monday mornings from 9.15am to 12.15pm and you would be most welcome to come along and join us. We choose our own projects and mediums and help and ecourage each other. We are a social group and enjoy our time together, so please come along and give us a try. For more information, please call:
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Adventures of Nellie
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The Adventures of Nellie
The Dorset Publications Camper Van Nellie is back! Having had quite a rest for a couple of months and a new ‘ticker’ (alias alternator) fitted, Nellie was raring to go. In fact she was chattering at the bit and came screeching to a halt when she suddenly had the idea to take us to “Monkey World” near Wool in the Purbecks. We were there many years ago when Hayden was just a baby in the pram. Oh boy that seems a long time ago. Saturday morning. There were flurries of snow! Really, was Nellie going to take us out in that? Yes, is the short answer. When Nellie decides on something wild horses would not stop her, certainly not a teeny-weeny drop of snow. She even has a snow mode for emergencies! Ever known anyone like that? Hayden was none too impressed, but boys of 13 are not always easy to please as we know. Nellie was very persuasive and since I was driving Hayden came along, a ‘little’ reluctantly. It was freezing! I can’t blame many of the monkeys for hiding in their shelters, but there were some out and about for us to see. The whole complex has expanded so much. I couldn’t believe it. What a
The playful lemurs run around at your feet
Nellie arrives at Monkey World great place to visit, whether young or old. Nellie would have loved to try the fantastic climbing frames and hang off the ropes that were intended for the children, but we did manage to stop her. Ladies of a ‘certain age’… there is certainly no holding them back at times! Must be seeing those playful monkeys and baby Orang-utans that did it. They are so cute! One larger chimpanzee got suddenly fed up with something, angrily showed her teeth, picked up some earth and ran off, throwing the soil furiously in the air while screaming loudly. It was very dramatic, a bit like Nellie when she gets overheated (told you about women of a ‘certain age’…) and starts steaming at the bonnet. It was probably a female chimp, or am I being unfair? Men, don’t answer, it is best not to as it could be taken against you. As if we would ever do that! Monkey World is an ape rescue centre, and does a terrific job in saving and protecting over 250 primates of more than 20 different species. It is in fact the largest rescue centre in the world set in a 65 acre park! And it is right here in the South.
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Tuan, Nellie’s adopted Orangutan
Nellie with her toy “Tuan” lookalike a year and a half later (after all his medical tests were complete) in Monkey World, he was introduced to Amy who was never interested in him. Ahhh I hear you say… but wait… RoRo however had been watching Tuan through the mesh and once the doors were opened, she literally fell into Tuan’s arms and he wouldn’t let go! ‘Somehow’ they now have a wonderful son called Gordon who loved to swing on the ropes and slap his dad on the head when he was young, but these days being older, lives in his own enclosure. RoRo still lives with Tuan, but Tuan in fact has another special lady in his life, Lucky, who totally won his heart. They are inseparable. Tuan himself is a bit of a character and loves to make people laugh by blowing raspberries and clapping his hands. You can see the appeal. Nellie highly recommends a visit to Monkey World. Hayden really enjoyed it too! Now Nellie has adopted Tuan, she can visit as often as she likes for a whole year. For £35 we think that is great value for money AND she helped the monkeys! Please visit the website www.monkeyworld.org or call free phone 0800 456600 with any enquiries, and do mention Nellie! Where will she takes us next? By Debbie Corney
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The biggest single personal financial risk in 2017 is that mortgage rates will rise rapidly. This isn’t primarily about UK base rates, set by the bank of England, it’s far more about the City’s long term prediction of interest rates – which new cheap fixed and long term variable rate deals are set based upon. Mortgage rates are near all-time historic lows and have been for a couple of years, and we’ve got used to that. Yet there is a plausible chance that 2017 is the year that will change. We’ve already seen some cheap deals such as HSBC’s 0.99% twoyear fix being pulled. The five-year swap rates have increased from 0.35% back in September to 0.9% now – and we’re already seeing longer fixes start to get more expensive on the back of this. Of course, there’s no certainty here. Yet UK rates are so cheap that even if things reversed and they dropped again, the likely gain to mortgage holders would be limited. But if they did rise, the cost could be huge. The savings available right now can be huge, like Kperat’s who emailed: “Fixed at 1.24% for 2 yrs, reduced term to 13 yrs without paying much more a month. Will be saving about £20,000 even after fees. Thanks.” So, this is my clarion call for ALL mortgage holders, to check NOW if you’re on the cheapest deal, and, if not sort, it. Here’s what to do to find your cheapest deal. How much could I save? If like many people, you’re on your lender’s
standard variable rate (SVR) – the default rate most fixes and trackers revert to when the intro deal ends – then the savings can be huge. Most SVRs are at 4% or higher. Yet the cheapest two-year fix is just 1.2% (you’ll need a top credit score and it’s got a big fee). Five-year fixes start at around 1.8%. All, of course, depend on how much of your home’s value you’re borrowing. So, someone moving a £150,000 mortgage from 4% SVR to a two-year fix at 1.2% would save £4,000+ over two years, even after fees. Quickly find what deals are available For an easy benchmark of what’s available in your circumstances, start with a comparison site that includes all deals, including ‘direct only’, which aren’t offered by brokers. Full market comparisons include my own www.MoneySavingExpert.com/ mortgagebestbuys, and www.totallymoney. com’s mortgage tool. Finding a cheap deal isn’t the end – you need to get accepted The days when lenders would fling out deals to all and sundry are long gone. Getting accepted is now the challenge. There are two key elements to this: • Is your credit score good enough? Your credit history is a huge part of whether you’ll be accepted for any type of credit, including a mortgage. So take precautions. Avoid any applications that leave a footprint on your file – @MoneySavingExpert such as credit cards, contract mobile
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your mortgage. Never withdraw cash on credit cards or take payday loans. For full help on this, join my free Credit Club 0RUWJDJHV www.mse.me/CreditClub, which gives your credit score, affordability score and tells you what needs improving. • Are the repayments affordable? For the past couple of years, lenders haven’t just checked if you can afford the monthly repayments at the current rate, but they also stress test affordability if rates were 6% or 7%. Crucially, this doesn’t only apply to new mortgages, it’s also for re-mortgages too (which is ridiculous and, on an aside, I am campaigning against this). So, if this is a problem, it’s important to reel in your spending months before applying. Lenders will want evidence of income, big bills, expenses and even eating out. Use a mortgage broker to match your situation to a top mortgage. The information about what different lenders are looking for isn’t available to the general public. But it’s something that most mortgage brokers have - and, of course, their job is to find you the best product. So, they’re a good way to work out what the best deal available to you is. Yet do ask if the broker will check all deals available to them and not just a panel of lenders. Also, check how much it will cost and use a qualified one. Some phone-only brokers such as www.LandC.co.uk are fee-free. If you want face-to-face help, ask friends for a local recommendation or find one via www. unbiased.co.uk or www.VouchedFor.com. Don’t ignore the fees The smaller your mortgage, the bigger the impact of fees. A good way to compare
mortgages is to divide the fee across the discount or fixed period. So, a £1,200 fee on a two-year (i.e., 24-month) deal is £50 a month. Then add that to the monthly repayment. I designed a “Total Cost” tool that does this automatically for you within the www.MoneySavingExpert.com/ mortgagebestbuys comparison. Fix or variable rate? A fix’s advantage is you get price and budgeting certainty that the rate won’t move for a set time, whereas variable deals move with the UK interest rate (and sometimes just on the provider’s whim). Generally, you pay a little more to fix, but not much. Ask yourself how much you think rates will rise over the period. If safety’s what’s important to you, err on the side of fixing, and fixing for longer. Right now, with fixed deals being outrageously cheap, it’s great time to do it. Got savings? They could get you a better mortgage For this, you need to find your current loan-to-value (LTV) – the proportion of the value of your home you’re borrowing, so £80k on a £100k property is 80% LTV. At every 5% LTV threshold, from 95% down to 60%, deals tend to get better, so a little extra can have a big impact on your rate. For example, if you’ve a £150,000 home, and want a £137,000 re-mortgage, that’s a 91% LTV, and the top five-year fix is 3.98%. Yet use £2,000 of savings to reduce the borrowing, and you’d be at 90% LTV – where the top five-year fix is 2.54%, saving c. £1,100/year in payments.
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Gardening Tips
On Your Plot Getting the upper hand Spring should really be on its way by the end of this month and there’ll be plenty of jobs to keep you busy on your plot. There’s nothing quite like sowing seeds and the thrill of watching those first tiny seedlings appearing just a week or two later. Weather permitting the soil should be warm enough to be sowing outdoors in March. Your new seedlings will need all the help that you can give them if they are to flourish so don’t forget the weeding and pest control too!
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• Prepare beds for sowing by raking level when the soil is dry enough. • Get a supply of containers and fill with compost ready for sowing (supermarket plastic trays containers are handy to reuse for this!) • Make sure you have all the seeds you need and sort them into the order that you’ll sow them in. • Plant first early potatoes later in the month. • Keep on top of the weeding and pest control. • Sow carrots, peas, parsnips, lettuce and radishes
There’s no doubt that the weather during the first part of the year lived up to our expectations of a month of extremes - with mild temperatures and homes and gardens hammered by incredible rainfall. Hopefully March should see the weather settling down and Spring truly starting to emerge. Most seed packets give you some guidelines as to which month/or months are best to sow in but personally I think that it’d be a lot more helpful if they gave a little information about the temperature required, not to mention just how long germination is likely to take. Soil temperatures of at least 6°C are needed for most seeds - if you don’t want to guess at this you can get a soil thermometer to check. Don’t forget that by using products such as fleece, or cloches, over your beds you can raise the temperature. Some seeds, such as parsnips, are notoriously slow to germinate taking up to 3 weeks for seedlings to appear - a good idea with slow starters like these is to sow quick growing crops such as radishes on either side of the row. This will
help mark the rows out until your parsnips appear and the radishes will quickly be grown and ready to harvest. Take note also of the depth that the different seeds should be sown at - too shallow and they’ll either blow away or be eaten by the birds, too deep and you may bury them alive! Try to space seeds evenly, though if you sow too many you can thin out the weaker seedlings after they appear. Do remember that with many crops it is better to sow just a few and then sow again in a few weeks time to avoid having too many ready to harvest all at once. Salad crops such as lettuce will bolt if left too long, and other vegetables which may have a short harvesting period can be enjoyed for much longer if you save the seed and sow a few in succession every few weeks. As the soil warms up for your new crops so it also warms up nicely for the weeds about now! For many people part of the attraction of growing your own is eating chemical free produce and organic methods of pest control will therefore be preferred. Little and often is best - take a quick walk around the veg patch each morning and hand pick any emerging weeds. Hoeing also works well and if you are careful not to let weeds set seed you’ll avoid a long-term problem. Of course the situation isn’t helped by the fact that your patch is likely to have large amounts of bare soil on it between widely spaced rows at this time of year. Some crops, such as potatoes will obligingly grow to ultimately block out the light and deter weeds, but if you’re really having problems then think about putting down a thick, organic, mulch to cover the bare soil. Slugs will also emerge to attack your young seedlings - there’s no end of organic ways to do battle from hand picking at night and beer traps to watering in nematodes. Strike early and gain the upper hand!
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‘The little church with the big heart’ is here to help the community, right in the centre of West Moors!
The ‘Discovery Group’ at St Martin’s for exciting illustrated talks. ‘The sights and sounds of New Zealand and the South Pacific’ presented by Christopher Legrand
is on Monday 27th March 2017 at 2.30pm ‘The Trans-Siberian Express, Moscow to Beijing the Hard Way!’ presented by Howard Nichols. is on Monday 24th April at 2.30pm
Open to everyone, no membership required. £3 entry includes tea/coffee.
Why not come to the free ‘Community Sing-a-long’ on the 3rd Thursday of each month
‘We had so much fun singing and laughing with songs we all remember from yesteryear and the shows’ said one couple who came previously. Next dates Thursday 16th March and 20th April at 10.30am A warm welcome awaits everyone including those who just want to listen. An opportunity to make new friends!! There is no charge.
‘Coffee Morning’ - 2nd Saturday of each month from 10am The very popular ‘Good Friday Reflections’ are on Friday April 14th at 10.30am at St Martin’s. Please make a note in your diary There’s lots going on at St Martin’s, a warm welcome awaits you!
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An East Dorset Tailor Harold Dacombe, born in 1904 at Holt, was the eighth child of Arthur and Ellen Dacombe. He trained as a tailor at the gentleman’s outfitters Fosters of Wimborne, having left school at 13. He moved to Folkstone and then Burton upon Trent, where he met and married his wife Evelyn in 1928. They moved back to Holt where he started trading as a tailor, clothier and hosier (seller of stockings and socks). Mr Dacombe had a car in which he could travel up to 15 to 20 miles from home to take orders for garments, even made-tomeasure suits, and collect and return shoe repairs. Customers could pay for this with a small amount each week. In the days before almost every household owned a car and with limited public transport, outlying villagers would welcome these types of ‘travelling shops’. After the business stopped trading his unsold stock was kindly donated to the museum. Such everyday wear rarely survives.
Opening times: 3 Jan-31 Mar and 1 Nov-23 Dec 2017, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm 1 Apr-31 Oct 2017, Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm Fancy That! 1 Apr - 23 Dec 10am-4pm Costume exhibition exploring handicraft for pleasure and employment.
How does your garden grow? 14 Apr - 30 Sep 10am-4pm Exhibition exploring the history of gardening in East Dorset.
Little Explorers (Age 2+) 18 Apr 10am-12pm £1.50 Activities, stories & games.
Standard admission price unless indicated otherwise. For further information and details of additional events please contact the museum on 01202 882533 or visit our website at www.priest-house.co.uk
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Looking for a professional, RELIABLE local plumber? 30 years experience, fully qualified and insured • All plumbing work undertaken big or small • Tap repairs & replacements • Boiler servicing, repairs & replacements • Radiators moved, repaired & replaced • Bathroom design, installation & repairs • Landlord gas certificates • Free callouts and advice given • No hidden costs, fixed prices for most plumbing jobs
M: 07522 764763 Tel: 01202 944790
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A gracious new home, offering all the care you may need – at a realistic cost
St Ives House is a newly-built care home set in an attractive sylvan location near Ringwood. With well-appointed facilities and an abundance of light and space, the home offers a relaxed, safe and peaceful setting for those with nursing, residential and dementia care needs. Our caring, expertly trained staff offer high quality nursing care for all levels of need – from short-term respite, to high dependency and palliative care, as well as dementia care.
Come and see for yourself For enquiries please call 01425 481220 or visit www.care-south.co.uk
Registered Charity No. 1014697
CARE SOUTH IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF RESIDENTIAL AND HOME CARE ACROSS THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND
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Charity auction night for local animal rescue organisation With monthly vet bills alone of around ÂŁ6,000 and no government funding, Waggy Tails Rescue rely on the success of their local shops, collections and fundraising events in order to continue their work. Since the charity started in 1994, we have successfully rehomed on average 200 dogs a year and we would really like to continue this excellent work to provide our fantastic rescues with forever homes. We have organised a Charity Auction Night for Friday 19th May 2017. We have been very generously supported by Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa who have agreed to host the event for us. The evening will be free to attend and will see a number of wonderful items auctioned off for all the family. Items up for grabs include family days out to local attractions, meals at local pubs and restaurants, signed sporting memorabilia, hampers and much more. I have been amazed by the response of those who have donated including The Royal Collection Trust at Buckingham Palace. We will also be holding a Grand Raffle on the night which will also include fantastic prizes. Bidding starts at 7.30pm.
We would love to see as many people in attendance as possible. As well as raising much needed funds, we really want people to find out more about what we do, and how they can help in a variety of ways. If anyone would like more information, they can contact me on 07432 488666 or by email at fundraising@waggytails.org.uk or follow us on Facebook for regular updates. If any local businesses would like to contribute to the event, I would be more than happy to hear from them. Paul Chapman
Polly
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EDS GARDENING & FENCING SERVICES All types of fencing erected/repaired All tree work undertaken All hedges trimmed & removed All aspects of landscaping
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CAMERAS & BINOCULARS WANTED
By Private Collector ANY Age, Format, Quantity or Quality - Collections Of ANY Size - Lenses Of All Types - Clockwork Cine ALSO Wanted 8mm, 16mm, 35mm - BEST PRICES PAID - WILL COLLECT - ANY DISTANCE CONSIDERED Please Call Keith On
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What’s On at Tivoli
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West Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1LT
Box Office: 01202 885566 Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm
www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk Friday 10th March 8.00pm
AND FINALLY... PHIL COLLINS
The ultimate tribute to Phil Collins celebrates is 10th anniversary and returns to the Tivoli in 2017! Tickets £20
............................................................... Saturday 11th March 7.30pm
PURPLE ZEPPELIN
They blow the roof off every time we have them, so we couldn’t wait to invite them back again with their New Show! Tickets £18.50
............................................................... Tuesday 14th March 7.30pm
MARTIN HARLEY & DANIEL KIMBRO
“Quite simply a great live act” – Time Out London. Tickets £15
............................................................... Wednesday 15th March 7.30pm
IMPACT THEATRE: DANCING AT LUGHNASA
ImpAct Theatre presents the modern classic Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel! Tickets £12
............................................................... Friday 17th March 8.00pm
TALON:THE ACOUSTIC COLLECTION
One of our most popular groups at The Tivoli but with their “other show”, and if you have not seen ‘The Acoustic Collection’ before then you are in for a
real treat! Tickets £16
............................................................... Thursday 23th March 7.30pm Saturday 25th March 7.30pm Matinee: Saturday 25th March 2.30pm ALAN BENNETT’S
PEOPLE
Churchill Productions present Alan Bennett’s PEOPLE. Tickets £12 (eve), £10.50 (mat)
............................................................... Wednesday 29th March 7.30pm
CHRIS RAMSEY 2017
Chris Ramsey returns to the Tivoli as part of his biggest UK tour yet.! Tickets £20
............................................................... Thursday 30th March 7.30pm
COMEDY CHAOS
Comedy Chaos presents a night of utter hilarity. Bringing you the best comedians on the UK comedy circuit. Tickets £15.50, £14 (advance)
............................................................... Friday 31st March 8.00pm
LIMEHOUSE LIZZY The No. 1 Tribute to Thin Lizzy! Tickets £27
............................................................... Saturday 1st April 7.30pm
SNAKE DAVIS: CLASSIC SAX SOLOS Tickets £18.50
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Chris’s Collectables Your good, old fashioned junk shop!
» House & Garage Clearances » All types of collectables
Military items • Jewellery • China
» Furniture bought & sold
T: 01202 868862 / 07979 716655 199 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HX
GAS FIRE & FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS
All types of Gas & Electrical Fires and Fireplaces Supplied and Fully Fitted 25 Years Experience Honest, Professional, Friendly Service
Contact Ben Wigley on
01202 877768 or 07904 170120 18 Moorside Road, West Moors, BH22 0EJ
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants Ward Goodman........................... 32 Aerials Oakhurst Aerials.......................... 48 Bathrooms AMH Plumbing & Bathrooms....... 50 K & B Installations....................... 13 P L H Heating & Bathrooms......... 29 Bedrooms Custom Creations......................... 2 Select Interiors.............................. 7 Beds The Bed Store............................... 5 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Interiors Complete........................ 7 Tuscany Blinds............................. 55 Block Paving & Driveways K & S Paving................................. 19 MC Patios & Driveways............... 25 South Coast Paving....................... 6 Wicks Surfacing............................ 3 Book Publishing Courses Mike’s Online Academy............... 37 Builders & Carpenters Brooklyn Home Improvements.... 17 KW Carpentry.............................. 18 Swain & Rands............................. 34 Cameras Rock Rock Cameras...................... 59 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Kingfishers of West Moors........... 20 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.................................. 5 Peter Newman Flooring............... 27 Chiropodists Debbie Haynes Chiropody........... 24 Chiropractors West Moors Chiropractic Clinic..... 3 Cleaning Services - Residential Aspire Homeclean........................ 57 Computer Services Tec Check..................................... 21 Dentists Moorlands Road Dental Practice..... 14 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared......................... 9 Electricians A Holmes Electrical...................... 18 H.E. Electrical............................... 24 Smith Electrical............................ 28
Financial Advisors Ward Goodman........................... 32 Fires & Fireplaces Ben Wigley................................... 61 SMR Gas...................................... 14 Fire & Security Services Dorset Fire & Security.................. 59 Garage Doors Skandoor...................................... 15 Garage Services Coastal Car Sales & Service......... 37 Longham Motor Engineers.......... 27 West Moors Vehicle Repairs........ 49 Garden Services Alpha Fencing & Trees................. 28 Andy P......................................... 17 Douglas Hutchins Landscaping.... 49 EDS Gardening............................. 59 H W White Landscaping............... 9 Jon Stokes Garden Services.......... 40 Gas Engineers SMR Gas...................................... 14 Health & Fitness Body Control Pilates.................... 37 Ferndown Fitness......................... 42 Fitness League............................. 40 Zumba & Zumba Gold................. 13 Hearing Aids Clarity Hearing Solutions............. 55 Kitchens Dream Doors............................... 31 K & B Installations....................... 13 Select Interiors.............................. 7 Locksmiths Cross Keys Locksmiths................. 28 Loft Conversions & Services Loft Services................................. 40 Meal Delivery Services Custom Lunches........................... 47 Memorial Masons Minster Memorials...................... 61 Oven Cleaners Oven King.................................... 25 Painters & Decorators Brushstrokes................................ 29 Different Strokes.......................... 25 Focus Decor................................. 20 Pest Control Services Prevent Pest................................. 48 Places of Worship Pinehurst Community Church...... 46 St Martin’s United Ref Church..... 53
Plumbing & Heating Services AMH Plumbing & Heating........... 50 B’mth Plumbing Solutions............ 59 C M Lovegrove.............................. 6 H2OT Heating.............................. 18 Harts Plumbing & Heating........... 21 P L H Heating............................... 29 PlumbTech................................... 56 Ultraheat Plumbing & Heating..... 1 Pond Services The Koi Shop................................ 21 Pressure Cleaning Services Bournemouth Jetting Services..... 32 Property Maintenance Brooklyn Home Improvements.... 17 John Stevens Property Care......... 61 Pubs & Restaurants Alpine Bistro @ Snowtrax............. 9 Three Legged Cross..................... 50 Removals Bournemouth Removals.............. 48 Residential Care Homes Care South: St Ives House............ 56 Roofing Services Brian James Roofing.................... 24 J Meechan Roofing...................... 14 Rayner Roofing............................ 18 Second Hand Shops Chris’s Collectables...................... 61 Sewing Machine Repairs S Ford Sewing Machines.............. 28 Solicitors Harold G Walker.......................... 64 Storage Piggy Bank Self Storage................ 6 SDC Self Storage.......................... 49 Tree Surgeons Alpha Trees & Fencing................. 28 Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 35 RHV.............................................. 19 Special Branch............................. 36 Used Cars Coastal Car Sales & Service......... 37 Waste Services Philip Trim Contractors................ 25 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze........................................ 33 Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Dorset Windows.......................... 19 GreenSpace Conservatories......... 23 Pure Windows............................. 32 Select PVCU................................. 41 Swain & Rands............................. 34 Worktops Portman Stone............................. 63
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