The West Moors March 2018
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Welcome...
The West Moors Directory
Dear Neighbours, Happy Mother’s Day to all our wonderful Mums, Edition 151 Grans, Nans and Carers! Easter is also early this year and very nearly upon us, so we do hope you get to spend some time with family and friends and that the weather is kind to us all and we Stephen & Debbie Corney can get out and about! Spring officially starts on Tuesday 20th March which means we have daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses, tulips and other delightful flowers to look forward to as well as (hopefully) a warmer, milder climate. Marvellous! This is the time of year we look at doing the spring cleaning. Out with that clutter, and the feather duster! I have already started mine and I have to say I have a really enjoyed it. There is quite some satisfaction in clearing out and freshening everything up. I am not sure how long that attitude will last though… Just as well we have experts to help make life easier for us. This is where your local Directory comes in useful. Keep it by the phone for when you will need it, after you have had a good read of course and sent in the prize wordsearch. If there is a trade missing, that you need, please let us know and we will do our best to find the right person for you. We are here to help. The lucky winner of the last prize wordsearch was Ms M Gover. Nellie has taken a rest this month but will be back in all her glory in April. She is very much look forward to the sunshine! Here’s to a great month of March. 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 2018 edition: 12th March 2018
In this issue... Contacting Dorset Police............ 8 Kids Page.................................. 10 West Moors Library News.......... 12 Dorset Wildlife Trust: The turning of the seasons...... 16 West Moors Home Watch........... 20 LawSpot.................................... 22 Motoring: Audi A4 Avant............. 26 West Moors Lunch Club............. 30 West Moors Art Society.............. 30 An eventful year as Moors Valley celebrates 30 years...... 34 Charity Concert.......................... 36 West Moors Horticultural Society Spring Show............... 36 Bournemouth to Paris Cycle Early bird tickets..................... 40 Ferndown & Wimborne Lions..... 42 Prize Wordsearch....................... 51 A Beginner’s Guide: Carrots........ 52 The Revival of Vinyl.................... 54 Celeb Interview: Kiri Te Kanawa.... 56 Tastes so good: Steak & chips.... 58 Chapel Gate Ladies Cricket........ 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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Contacting Dorset Police Online at dorset.police.uk/ do-it-online
Do it Online allows you to make general enquiries, report nonurgent crime and incidents online, request a call back and leave a message for an officer. It is a quicker and easier alternative to calling 101 and offers you the flexibility to make a report at your own
convenience.
AskNED dorset.police.uk/ askNED
Telephone 101 or 999
Dorset Alert
AskNED is a Non-Emergency Directory offering advice and information on a whole host of topics that are often reported, along with contact details of those that can help. It could answer your enquiry without you needing to call 101.
If you wish to speak to an operator our 101 non-emergency service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please be aware that during peak hours of 8am and 10am, and 3pm and 7pm, there may be a delay in answering. Calls are assessed and prioritised based on the circumstances and urgency of the call. If a crime is in progress or life in danger always dial 999.
Dorset Alert is a two way community messaging system operated by Dorset Police, which allows us to exchange information with you by email or phone at no cost to you. You will not be notified about every crime or incident that happens in your neighbourhood, just those we believe would help keep you safe. Join at www. dorsetalert.co.uk
To contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team please go online or email westmoors-npt@dorset.pnn.police.uk
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advertorial
Cloudy2Clear Announce Trusted Trader Partnership Consumer champions Which? have now joined the thousands of customers who recognise that Cloudy2Clear Windows really are a business that you can TRUST. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has received the coveted ‘Which Trusted Trader’ status after going through a rigorous accreditation process entirely focussed on customer service. Group Managing Director Marcus McGee believes that Which? have endorsed Cloudy2Clear’s long standing
company policy of delivering the highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 25 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Whilst a number of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. Locally Cloudy2Clear service the West Moors area
and manager Justin Friel agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’ So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Justin a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!
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Community News
West Moors Library News & Events It’s all happening at West Moors Library!! We have refurbished the children’s area to make it more child friendly and inviting and it looks great! Make a point of coming in to see us as we always have something on offer for children :- rhyme time, chatterbooks, code club and duplo club. We would very much like to have a lego club too and would ask that if anyone has any lego they no longer use could you please consider donating it to the library.
In April we have 2 major events:- 10th April 3pm – 4pm stories and crafts for Easter – the theme being castles. Listen to stories and make you own castle as well as other activities. Suitable for ages 5 – 11 – please book a place for your child at the library.
a month to discuss books and more! If you are interested come along to one of their sessions to find out ‘if it is for you’! For more information ask at the library or phone 01202 873272. We are also looking for a volunteer to co-ordinate a group of 8 volunteers who deliver books to people in their homes. (part of the RVS ) For a job description call into the library.
A final plea – we have a duplo club every Saturday for younger children and would like to start a lego club to challenge the older children. If there is anyone who no longer has any use for their lego could they please think about donating it to the library so that we can add this to the list of ‘extras’ that we do.
April 24th 7pm – 8.30pm fun quiz to support world book night. All welcome whether on your own or with others. Tables of 4 –come along and make new friends. Tickets £3 to include refreshments. Booking essential Don’t forget all our regular events including board games, adult colouring, computer sessions, ancestry and MP surgeries. We have 4 very successful reading groups one of which is looking for some more people to join them. They meet on a Wednesday afternoon once
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Wildlife News
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Talking about Wildlife... The turning of the seasons...
As winter turns into spring, new life, colours and sounds in the Dorset landscape are emerging for the beginning of a new season. The winter has been long, so these changes in nature are most welcome, bringing along with them the longer and warmer days we’ve been looking forward to. The first signs of spring will be seeing the seasonal flowers popping up in gardens, woodlands and roadsides. The delicate and iconic snowdrop and daffodil are usually the first brave enough to bloom, despite the occasional frosty day, with the carpets of bluebells to follow in woodland in April and May. The skies will not only be brighter, but they will also be noisier, as birds such as wrens, blackbirds, robins, finches and even waxcaps, prepare for breeding and start their ‘dawn chorus’ in May. The dawn chorus is one of the best wildlife experiences in the UK, and one not to be missed, even if it means an early start (or if you’re a light sleeper!). Birds take part in their chorus as they’re looking for a mate and preparing to breed – if you can get up early enough, they are very active just before dawn, when their predators might be able to hear them, but still can’t quite see them. Butterflies are the next sign of spring. This year, some have been seen as early as January, according to Butterfly Conservation. The most likely species we’ll see will be those which have hibernated over the winter, as the warmer weather entices them out once again. The brimstone, red admiral and peacock are sometimes seen earlier in spring, with many people reporting the
Robin singing
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brimstone flitting around hedgerows and in gardens this time of year. Moths can also be seen this early on in the year, and are often mistaken for a butterfly. Moths have a reputation for being drab and brown but this is not always the case as some are bright and vibrant such as the orange underwing or brimstone moth. Meanwhile, in our gardens, the transition between the harsh winter and spring is beginning. Do not presume that wildlife still doesn’t need a helping hand though, and keep putting out food and water for the birds, to help them through the colder days. Other tasks for the garden this time of year include putting up bird boxes and creating ‘wild’ areas with logs and twigs, and building a compost, for wildlife to make a home in your garden. Get out and about this spring and explore Dorset’s best wild spaces. Plan your visit: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves. By Sally Welbourn
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• Re-roofing & Roof repairs • Soffits, Gutters, UPVC • Flat roofing
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TREE, HEDGE &
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Community News
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West Moors Home Watch It is with deep regret that the remaining Committee Members must inform you that the West Moors Home Watch will be dissolved at the June AGM, due to a lack of volunteers to take up vacant positions on the committee and to fill Street Coordinator vacancies, which already leave parts of the village uncovered.
THIS IS THE FINAL WARNING! Our last committee meeting before the AGM will be held on Saturday 7th April at 2.30pm to 4.00pm in the small conference room, West Moors Memorial Hall. This meeting will be an open meeting so if you feel you can contribute come along and find out more about what we do.
If volunteers do not come forward, West Moors Home Watch will be dissolved at the AGM. If you think you could help this worthwhile group then please contact us. To contact us call David or Sylvia Barrett on 01202 892902 or Roy or Maggie Owen on 01202895626
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Providing the answers
to your legal questions
Onerous Ground Rent Provisions in Leases. Due to bad publicity in recent months concerning some
all possible to make it more marketable.
owners of flats and leasehold houses having onerous
Unfortunately a lot of lenders are not prepared to
unmarketable within the next two decades when most
creates an increasing problem of some leasehold
ground rent provisions making these properties highly
lend on leases with onerous ground rents which
of them will be due for review.
properties becoming unmarketable due to potential
More well known cases is that of Taylor Wimpey who charged doubling ground rents on leasehold houses
every ten years which caused The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to
create a consultation paper on unfair practices in the leasehold market.
It is essential for leases to be reviewed carefully and
onerous ground rent provisions identified at an early stage. Potential buyers can then negotiate with the
seller and the freeholder to have the lease varied if at
How to keep your divorce out of court? Communication is often one of the first things to
breakdown when a couple separate, but this can be the key to keeping a divorcing couple out of court. However, the loss of love, trust and respect which
often accompany divorce can make it difficult for a
couple to talk. Our family lawyers recognise that “the
law” on divorce is only part of the solution to helping a couple move on with their lives. The need to help a couple have a constructive and non-confrontational conversation is crucial, especially if they also have children together.
That’s why family lawyers often work with experts in
language and dialogue, known as “family consultants”. They are trained to understand the whole picture and
buyers being unable to obtain a mortgage or
existing owners being unable to re-mortgage or
raise finances on current leases with the potential of escalating ground rents.
If a leaseholder suspects that
their lease may have an onerous ground rent provision, in the first instance they should
seek legal advice on the lease and the possible solutions
available to resolve the issue.
Karen Liddiard
will listen without judgment to both parties in a safe, confidential environment.
Then, even when the couple still disagree on key issues, Family Lawyers and Consultants work
together to help the couple reach a compromise.
This often produces a far quicker result, that’s cost effective and prevents the dispute from reaching an expensive and stressful court system.
Harold G Walker Solicitors
Family Lawyers are committed to keeping couples out of
court whenever possible. For further information please
contact our Family Law team.
Colin Mitchell
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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H. E. ELECTRICAL
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Motoring
Auto Biographies
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro
By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk Fitted with a 3.0 litre V6 engine, the latest Audi A4 Avant becomes almost too powerful for its own good. Don’t get me wrong; the diesel lump is a real pearl, but there’s no way it returns the claimed 57.6mpg when riding on 19inch wheels. I found the car thirsty, and mid-30s was more realistic for me when driving two-up, with no luggage, on a mix of motorways, A and B-roads. The A4 estate model that Audi sent me came in top S line trim, and starts at £38,895, but with a few thousand pounds of options thrown at it, my test car was waving a £46,395 price-tag. You get a lot of kit for the cash, though and Audi is well-known for its upmarket, understated interiors that are both perfectly finished and intuitive. This A4 doesn’t dissatisfy; it has upscale materials everywhere and a straightforward, intelligible dashboard arrangement. Technology is plentiful, too. It includes: a reversing camera, parking sensors, three-zone climate control,
heated electric seats, and a powered, hands-free boot. The A4 Avant is among the best-looking estates on the market in Britain. It’s undeniably classy, and the large 3.0 litre diesel engine is so smooth that it feels more like a hard-hitting petrol unit. What’s more, indiscernible wind and road noise make the A4 the quietest cruiser in its class – by a long chalk. The ride is wonderful, and easily a match for BMW’s 3-series. The same goes for the car’s bobon handling. This practical five-up estate comes with Audi’s standard seven-speed S tronic automatic gearbox. It changes slickly, keeping the revs low except when Dynamic mode is selected. A moderate push of your right foot is all that’s required to build momentum hastily; stamp down hard, though and you’ll get to 62mph in just 6.4 seconds. Pros ‘n’ Cons • Fast √ • Quiet √ • Kit √ • Ride √ • Thirsty X
Fast Facts • Max speed: 152mph • 0-62 mph: 6.4 secs • Combined mpg: 57.6 • Engine: 2967cc 6-cyl turbo diesel • CO2: 126 g/km • Price: £38,895
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Do you drive an automatic car? The majority of car manufacturers recommend changing the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) on automatic gearboxes every 40,000 miles. We have invested and are now equipped with the latest ATF exchanger machine, which runs flushing detergent through the gearbox, thus ensuring a 100% exchange of the total fluid capacity, unlike traditional methods. Are you experiencing any of the following? Rough gear change during acceleration Slow or delayed gearshifts Difficult to move from Park to Drive/Reverse
Contact us on 01202 894488 to book your automatic car in for a fluid service 441 Wimborne Rd East, Ferndown, BH22 9NA
Noisy gear changes or loud running noise An increase in transmission vibrations
www.longham-motor-engineers.co.uk
As a local family run painting and decorating business based in Ringwood, we pride ourselves on the quality of our workmanship. We can carry out all aspects of painting and decorating, from interior and exterior painting, wallpapering to working on your listed or period featured home. Robert the Decorator is a fully insured business and is happy to provide a free quotation for any decorating requirements you may have.
All decorating work undertaken including interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, for residential properties and commercial premises
01425 547560 07584 192646
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Locked out of your house or flat? Looking to upgrade your locks?
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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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4 for 3 on Blinds & Shutters in March!
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Visit our website: www.broadview.co.uk Showroom: 57 Hatchpond Road, Nuffield Ind. Estate 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
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West Moors Lunch & Friendship Club West Moors Lunch and Friendship Club meet in St Anthony‛s Church Hall on Pineshurst Road every Wednesday from 11.00am until 3.30pm. The members are enjoying a variety of entertainment over the month. A good General Knowledge Quiz, Board and Card Games to keep us thinking. A Beetle Drive too, a challenge to see who finishes first, a lot of socialising and laughter. We will be having another “Open” afternoon on Wednesday 28th March from 1.30pm - 3.30pm for the residents of West Moors who are over 60 looking for a friendly sociable lively group. Why not just drop in for a cuppa, cake and chat and see for yourself what we get up to. 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 We meet on Monday mornings from 9.15am to 12.15pm in the West Moors Memorial Hall. We enjoy drawing and painting in various mediums in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. On Monday 9th April we have the local artist Dee Cowell demonstrating “Acrylics with plenty of water”. As always you are very welcome to join us. For more information, please call:
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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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An eventful year as Moors Valley celebrates its 30th birthday Moors Valley Country Park and Forest is celebrating its 30th birthday this year and with new family attractions and some very special events there has never been a better time to visit. The park, which recently won a prestigious Gold award at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards, has something to offer all ages. It offers safe, adventurous play for children and is perfect for a family day out with its year-round events programme but with 1000 acres of forest to explore there’s always something new to discover for adults as well. The 30th anniversary celebrations started in style with the opening of two new attractions. The Highway Rat Activity Trail is inspired by author and illustrator duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s children’s story which was premiered on the BBC last Christmas. Brought to life in the Moors Valley forest setting thanks to a partnership between the Forestry Commission and Magic Light Pictures, visitors to the woodland trail follow in the footsteps of the mischievous rodent intent on swiping the sweet treats of every forest creature he meets. The family fun can be extended by buying a £3 highway saddle bag, which includes a Highway Rat mask and activities to enjoy along the route. Standing proud on the play trail, the stunning new Hawkhouse is huge, reaching over five metres into the sky, with wings extending to over 18 metres wide. Created by Hampshire artist Andy Frost and his team, Hawkhouse was inspired by the Harris hawks flown at Moors Valley. The play sculpture really captures the imagination making a dramatic addition to the two-mile play trail. Also new to the park are some new friends to join the giant sculptures of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child in the
deep dark wood. Loved by children across the world, sculptures of mouse, fox, owl, snake and squirrel have been crafted to match Alex Scheffler’s wonderful drawings, completing Julia Donaldson’s magical story of The Gruffalo and providing wonderful opportunities for imaginative outdoor play. To coincide with ‘Dippy on Tour’ at Dorset County Museum, April sees the Ranger Den at the park taking on a dinosaur twist. From 1 – 4pm on 2 – 6 and 9 – 13 April, you can discover more about Dippy the Diplodocus, have a go at fossil hunting and find out more about our living wildlife. Emma Reeks, Engagement Ranger said, “With our 30th anniversary this year, 2018 is a major milestone for Moors Valley and we’d like to encourage everyone to come along and join in our celebrations. From birthday parties to family get-togethers, adult meetups to special events, there’s always something new to discover and with 1000 acres to explore it’s possible to avoid the crowds even in the height of summer simply by strolling or cycling off into the woods”. More events at Moors Valley will be announced later in the year adding to the park’s full range of fun seasonal family events, exhibition programme and adult activities. Full details and booking instructions can be found at www.moors-valley.co.uk
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MALE VOICE CHOIR in aid of Prama Care & St Mary’s Church
7.30pm Sat 21st April St Mary’s Church West Moors BH22 0JF
Tickets: Adults £8 Children £4 The School Shop, Selby Butchers or 01202 890098 or 01202 871616 or on the door
Sat 24th March
Memorial Hall, West Moors 1.30pm to 4pm Flowers, Fruit & Veg, Floral Art, Photography & Homecrafts Tea will be served from 2pm For more information contact contact Tim Hamlett on 01202 871536
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Jazmin (Jazz) has been working at Station Hair for the last 2 years and has recently qualified as a NVQ level 2 hair stylist.
Congratulations to Jazz on NVQ2!
Jazmin enjoys all aspects of hairdressing from traditional to modern but especially enjoys creative colour correction which includes balayage, ombré and any funky ideas you might have.
Junior Stylist Price List Cut & Blowdry £14.50 Blowdry £7.50 Shampoo & Set £7.50 Root Tint £21.00 Full Head Colour £29.00 T-sec Highlights £20.00 Half Head H’lights £31.00 Full Head H’lights £46.00
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Jazmin has her own price list as a junior stylist.
We stock:
In addition to hairdressing Jazmin also set aside time to train as a nail technician and offers manicure, pedicure and shellac treatments.
Call us to make an appointment:
01202 895394
140 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0JB
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GAS FIRE & FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS
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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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Kingfishers of West Moors
www.kingfishercleaning.co.uk • Truck mounted system • Safe quiet system cleans deep/dries fast • No job too small • 30 years experience • Discounts for OAPs & Emergency Services • Caring & friendly For all your carpet and upholstery cleaning, call Ray:
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Bournemouth to Paris Cycle – early bird offer Julia’s House is offering an early bird opportunity for its Bournemouth to Paris cycle ride for participants that sign up before 30th March 2018. Early birds will receive a discount of £100 on their registration fee. The ride, which sets off on 6 September 2018, is a four-day cycle challenge from the sandy beaches of Bournemouth through 300 miles of some of the prettiest English and French countryside, villages and medieval market towns, ending in the beautiful city of Paris. Hannah Miller, Events and Challenge Fundraiser for Julia’s House said: “After catching the morning ferry to Cherbourg, the route hugs the beautiful French coastline, taking in the Normandy landing beaches before heading inland, passing through some of France’s most stunning northern countryside and villages. This is the ride’s second year and I am really looking forward to cycling with everyone again. ”
With long days in the saddle and some challenging hill climbs, the view of the Eiffel Tower which marks the end of the ride will be a welcome sight. There will be time on the final day to enjoy all that Paris has to offer. Cyclists can sign up as individuals or as a team and each participant will be given a free Julia’s House cycling jersey and the entry fee includes training rides in the New Forest, ride leaders, four nights’ accommodation, ferry transfers and a celebratory gala dinner on the last night in Paris. For more information please contact Hannah at hannah.miller@juliashouse.org. Once booked, riders will be sent an information pack which includes everything they need to know. To take advantage of the early bird offer of £100 off the registration, use the code ‘EARLYBIRD’ when signing up at www.juliashouse.org/event/ bournemouth-to-paris-cycle-challenge
Riders at the end of the 2017 Julia’s House Bournemouth to Paris cycle ride
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Lions Centenary boost for Avon Heath Country Park
Lions International was founded in 1917 in the USA and now has 1.45 million members worldwide. To mark the centenary, Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club gave £3720 to Avon Heath to help improve facilities at the park, particularly for local children. The money has now been used to provide a new rope bridge, which you can see here, together with oak picnic tables and benches, two of the benches being carved with children’s art.
Not quite all male voice The upcoming concert by the Romsey Male Voice Choir at the Minster on March 10th will be complemented with a solo performance from Annie Tatnall. Annie is well known as a teacher and performer in and around Romsey. Her repertoire extends from Rodgers to Sondheim, Strauss and Sullivan. Tickets (£8) from Wimborne TIC on 01202886116 or £10 at the door. The concert starts at 7.30pm.
Annie Tatnall
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Bathroom Suites Supplied and Fitted Shower upgrade / Power showers Fitted New Plumbing Installations and Maintenance Any other general plumbing jobs undertaken Reliable, friendly and local No Call out charge / Competitive rates Local plumber with 20 years experience. Fully qualified and registered with the Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineers.
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868779 or 07771 735082
71 Moorlands Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JN
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SG Construction Ltd
Local building firm offering: • New Builds • Refurbishments • Extensions • All Groundworks • Driveways & Patios Contact Steve or Guy on:
07976 561247 / 07917 698354 Tel: 01202 875009
www.philiptrimcontractors.com Email: info@philiptrimcontractors.com
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For a free consultation please contact us:
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Specialists in Plantation Shutters, Awnings & Shaped Conservatories
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Your garden building... great to look at... great to use Made by us... skilled joiners
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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
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CARE SOUTH IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF RESIDENTIAL AND HOME CARE ACROSS DORSET
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Tel: 01202 826052 Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6RE
Seasonal food in unspoilt surroundings The Three Legged Cross in Verwood is a country pub & dining oozing rural charm and rustic character. Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pubfood on our menu, and the carefully nurtured cask ales and fine wines gracing our bar.
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Please call Brian on 0782 500 42 58 or 01425 654741 for your free home consultation. www.brianskitchens.co.uk
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Gardening Tips
a beginner’s
GUIDE Carrots
There is absolutely nothing like a carrot pulled fresh from the ground... ...that wonderful smell, which soon disappears and is never apparent in shop bought ones and the taste of that sweet orange root can only be achieved by growing your own. They can be sown from March to July and can be grown in containers at least 12 inches deep. Like any plant with a long tap root, carrots do not like being transplanted so should be sown directly into the soil where they are to grow. They are happiest in light, rather sandy soil so if you have heavy clay, you should add plenty of sharp sand (not builders sand) Germination won't be so good if the soil hasn't warmed up and it's best to sow the seed into well prepared soil that has already been watered. It is important to sow the seed as thinly as
possible, which isn't easy as the seed is so small. Try mixing it with a handful of sand which stops the seed from sticking together and makes it easier to see where they're going. However careful you are, the seedlings will probably need thinning at least once to give the carrots room to swell. This operation is best carried out in the evening as carrot fly can be a problem, particularly in early summer when they lay their eggs around the roots) They are attracted by the smell of disturbed plants and thinning’s should be moved away immediately. Try growing chives, onions or garlic around the carrots to mask the smell or you could put fleece (available from garden centres or some hardware shops) over the carrots after sowing.
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The Revival of Vinyl Vinyl has made a comeback. Sales have spiked higher than they were in the late eighties and now you can even pick up an LP or two along with your weekly groceries at the supermarket. The music industry seems to have done a complete 360, throwing it back to the fifties with this not-sonew revamp of the way we listen to music.
But why? The way I see it, it’s to do with the way we view music. In the current era of digital downloads and unlimited streaming, music has gone a bit stale. Back in the day it was fresh and exciting. When The Rolling Stones or Led Zeppelin released a new track people would queue outside stores to pick up their own copy. If you wanted to hear the latest songs you would have to buy the singles, and with that came a lot more enjoyment and charm than just clicking a button and blasting it from your phone speakers. There’s a sense of authenticity and charm with the sound of music through a record player that is lost with digital recordings. Vinyl has had such a whirlwind renaissance, from almost dying out after the invention of CDs, to outselling digital downloads in 2016, and part of that is down to the fact that recorded music was made to be played on vinyl. Simply nothing compares to the novelty of hearing your favourite tracks played on the format they originated from. The 21st April marks Record Store Day: a celebration of the originality of music and independent record shops. To keep the magic of vinyl alive, a brilliant line-up of bands and artists release various limitededition coloured re-presses, exclusive
singles of unheard tracks and even perform in-store gigs. Dorset is home to a whole array of independent stores. From the charming and nostalgic to the straight up whacky, no two are even remotely the same. Whether it’s for a blast from the past, or to delve into this new wave of revived vinyl, go and check out your local record store and see what all this new fuss is about. By Kate Birch
Swanage Replayed Vinyl
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The 2,650-guest Koningsdam is the first of her class, ushering in a new era of Pinnacle-class cruising. Her name’s roots, like the ship itself, are a mix of something contemporary and something classic: “Koning,” means king in Dutch— and is a salute to King WillemAlexander, the Netherland’s first king in more than 100 years. To bring this new ship to life, Holland America Line commissioned two legendary partners, change-maker Adam D. Tihany, regarded as one of the world’s pre-eminent hospitality designers and designer, and architect Bjørn Storbraaten, the force behind ms Nieuw Amsterdam and ms Eurodam.
Their design cues for Koningsdam? Light-filled spaces. Fluid curves. A sophisticated interplay of high technology and elegance. With beautiful architectural elements inspired by music. All woven together in a forward-thinking design approach. At the heart of the ship, Koningsdam’s central atrium is pure visual drama. Soaring three decks high, the space is graced by an airy stainless steel sculpture that evokes the feeling of a classical quartet, with strings, arches, and bows. The atrium is capped by a ceiling that serves as a backdrop for subtly changing high-definition projections. Look up by day to see wispy cirrus clouds floating overhead. By evening, the atrium takes on dramatic lighting hues or reflects the clear constellations of the night sky.
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Celebrity Interview
Celebrity Interview:
Kiri te Kanawa By Tim Saunders
Celebrated opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa has announced that she will not sing in public again. Her last public performance was in Melbourne, Australia in October 2016. “Before I’d gone on, I said, right, this it. And that was the end,” the soprano recently revealed on the BBC’s Today programme. “I don’t want to hear my voice. It is in the past. When I’m teaching young singers, and hearing beautiful young fresh voices, I don’t want to put my voice next to theirs.” Perhaps the greatest success for the New Zealand opera star was singing at the wedding of Lady Diana and Prince Charles at St. Paul’s Cathedral in 1981. A worldwide audience of 600m tuned in to watch this memorable occasion. In 2013 she appeared in ITV’s Downton Abbey playing the Australian operatic soprano Dame Nellie Melba. Te Kanawa has received accolades in many countries, singing a wide array of works in multiple languages from the 17th to the 20th centuries. She is particularly associated with the works of Mozart, Strauss, Verdi, Handel and Puccini, and has found particular success in portraying princesses, nobility, and other similar characters on stage. Born Claire Mary Teresa Rawstron in Gisborne, New Zealand she has Maori and European ancestry, but little is known about her birth parents. She was adopted by Thomas Te Kanawa, a Maori, and his wife, Nell. She had never made any attempt to contact her natural parents, but around this time, her half-brother Jim Rawstron contacted her. Initially, she was not willing to meet him, but later agreed. This episode ended in bitterness, and she has since reaffirmed her decision to have nothing to do with her birth family. Educated at St Mary’s College, Auckland, she formally trained in operatic singing by Dame Sister Mary Leo. Beginning her singing career as a mezzo-soprano, she later developed into a soprano. Her recording of the “Nuns’ Chorus” from the Strauss operetta Casanova was New Zealand’s first gold record.
She met Desmond Park on a blind date in London in August 1967, and they married six weeks later at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Auckland adopting two children, Antonia and Thomas. The couple divorced in 1997. In her teens and early 20s, Te Kanawa was a pop star and popular entertainer at clubs in New Zealand and regularly appeared in newspapers and magazines. In 1963, she was runner-up to Malvina Major in the Mobil Song Quest with her performance of “Vissi d’arte” from Puccini’s Tosca, and in 1965 she won the same competition. As winner, she received a grant to study in London. In 1966, she then won the prestigious Australian Melbourne Sun-Aria contest, which Major had also won the previous year. Both students had been taught by Sister Mary Leo. Later that year, without an audition, she enrolled at the London Opera Centre to study under Vera Rózsa and James Robertson, who reputedly said Te Kanawa lacked a singing technique when she arrived at the school but did have a gift for captivating audiences. She first appeared on stage as the Second Lady in Mozart’s The Magic Flute, as well as in performances of Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas in December 1968 at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre. She also sang the title role in Donizetti’s Anna Bolena. In 1969, she sang Elena in Rossini’s La donna del lago at the Camden Festival; and was offered the role of the Countess in The Marriage of Figaro after an audition of which the conductor, Colin Davis, said, “I couldn’t believe my ears. I’ve taken thousands of auditions, but it was such a fantastically beautiful voice.” Tim Saunders is an author, journalist and businessman. He meets celebrities, goes on holiday and road tests cars.
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We welcome you to our Easter Services
Maundy Thursday (29th March) Communion at 6.30pm The events of the ‘Last Supper’ are re-enacted. Good Friday (30th March) at 10.30am ‘STORIES ROUND THE CROSS’ - Reflections for Good Friday in words and music. This popular service is supported by members of other churches in West Moors. Easter Sunday (1st April) Communion at 10.30am Christ, the Lord is risen today, Alleluia
‘Discovery Group’ at St Martin’s
Come and enjoy the exciting illustrated talks on Mondays at 2.30pm March 19th at 2.30pm Howard Nichols presents ‘Chasing the Northern Lights’ Open to everyone, no membership required. £3 entry includes tea/coffee.
Join the fun at the ‘Community Sing-a-long’ On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month
‘We had so much enjoyment singing and laughing with songs we all remember from yesteryear and the shows’ said one couple who came previously. Singing or just listening is known to stimulate the memory. (Supported by POPP)
Welcome again to
Sunday 22nd April at 3pm
Join us for an afternoon of joyous music, with local soloists and the first performance of the Please mention The West Moors Directory whenRoad) responding adverts 2 Moorlands Road (Corner of Station BH22 to 0JW
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Ingredients 1 joint of beef 1 -3 tsp coarse salt(generous amount) 1 -3tsp fresh cracked pepper 1 tbsp fresh rosemary 10 garlic cloves
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Settle the joint and let it stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour. 2. Mix the salt and pepper together. 3. Insert some of the rosemary directly into the skin of the joint, scoring with a sharp knife to help you insert it. 4. Preheat the oven to 375oF. 5. Now score the joint in 10 random spots for the garlic. Rub the meat with the seasoning mix. Place cloves into the slices. 6. Place the roast on a rack in the pan with the rosemary top side up. 7. Roast for 1 hour and then turn off oven. 8. Leave the roast in the oven but do not open oven door for 3 hours. 9. About 30 to 40 minutes before serving time, turn oven to 375 oF and reheat the roast. 10. Make sure not to remove roast or re-open the oven door from time roast is put in until 20 minutes before ready to serve. 11. Remove roast 20 minutes after heating.
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Community News
New ladies cricket team seeks sponsorship Chapel Gate Ladies are a newly formed Ladies Cricket Club based at Chapel Gate, Christchurch. We are determined to build a community club where Women and Girls can enjoy playing the best cricket possible. The Ladies team will compete in Hampshire Women’s Division 1 and travel all over the County. We have use of the wonderful facilities at Chapel Gate, with the support of Bournemouth Cricket Club. But as a new club we are searching for support from local businesses to help get us up and running. We have a number of sponsorship options available: Training Sponsorship Bronze Sponsorship Package £100 Hire of indoor net facilities (until April/ May) - £22 x 6 hours = £132 For the Bronze Sponsorship Package the sponsor would receive the following: *Promotion of the company to include displaying the logo, regular mentions, including links to company website, on our Chapel Gate Ladies Facebook page (public page) and website (*website is currently under construction). Silver Sponsorship Package £300 Training/Warm up Tops (with Sponsor’s Logo) £20 x 15 tops = £300 For the Silver Sponsorship Package the sponsor would receive the following: *Company Logo on the training/warm up tops - these tops will be visible on all our travels around the county, at Chapel Gate and in the Bournemouth Sports Social Club. *Promotion of the company to include displaying the logo, regular mentions, including links to company website, on
our Chapel Gate Ladies Facebook page and website (*website is currently under construction). Gold Sponsorship Package £650 Coaching Costs in preparation for the 2018 Summer Season - £18 x 12 hours = £216 Hire of indoor net facilities (until April/ May) - £22 x 6 hours = £132 Training/Warm up Tops (with Sponsor’s Logo) £20 x 15 tops = £300 For the Gold Sponsorship Package the sponsor would receive the following: *Company Logo on the training/warm up tops - these tops will be visible on all our travels around the county, at Chapel Gate and in the bar/clubhouse frequented by all the Bournemouth Hockey, Rugby and Football clubs. *Company Logo on a banner (which we will obtain from our signage sponsor) to be displayed at all training sessions and home matches at Chapel Gate. *Promotion of the company to include displaying logo, regular mentions, including links to company website, on our Chapel Gate Ladies Facebook page (public page) and website (*website is currently under construction). We would really appreciate any support you can offer us. If you would like to discuss any of these options in further detail please don’t hesitate to contact Chapel Gate Ladies Captain Emma Barker-Garrod on 07793719608 or send an email to chapelgateladiescricket@ hotmail.com.
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants Ward Goodman........................... 14 Aerials Oakhurst Aerials.......................... 19 Bathrooms AMH Plumbing & Bathrooms....... 43 K & B Installations........................ 9 P L H Heating & Bathrooms......... 24 Bedrooms Custom Creations......................... 2 Select Interiors............................. 32 Beds The Bed Store............................... 5 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...... 29 Interiors Complete........................ 7 Tuscany Blinds............................. 45 Builders & Carpenters KW Carpentry.............................. 18 SG Construction........................... 44 Cameras Rock Rock Cameras...................... 38 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners CMH Carpet Cleaning.................. 35 Kingfishers of West Moors........... 38 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.................................. 5 Flooring Elegance........................ 13 Peter Newman Flooring............... 29 Chiropractors West Moors Chiropractoc Clinic..... 7 Computer Services Tec Check..................................... 21 Cruise Holidays Southampton Cruise Concierge.... 55 Demolition & Asbestos Services Pro-Dem...................................... 31 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 17 Driveways Brooklyn Home Improvements..... 9 MC Patios & Driveways............... 13 White & Sons............................... 53 Wicks Surfacing........................... 19 Electricians A Holmes Electrical...................... 18 H.E. Electrical............................... 24 Smith Electrical............................ 28 Financial Advisors Ward Goodman........................... 14
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