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The Wareham District Directory Edition 177
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Stephen & Debbie Corney at Purbeck Publications
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Copy deadline for the December edition: 9th November 2020
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Dear residents of Wareham and the surrounding area, We will look back on these confusing times wondering how we ever got through! It is vital right now to keep ourselves, our families and friends, safe and well, whilst trying to keep the economy afloat. What a job! More than ever the local trades and services here inside your community magazine need you. If we are sensible, protect ourselves, use face masks and wash our hands regularly, isolate if we are unwell, then we will be able to keep going. The companies here are all following the protocols required to continue to provide their services and keep their businesses alive. Stephen, myself and the team here all hope you are fit and well, and are continuing to find some things to smile about. Future planning is good for us. It permits us a goal, takes us beyond the immediate stops and worries, and gives us something to look forward to. What are your plans? What would you like to do in just a year’s time? On a more immediate basis, can the advertisers here inside help you with that dream kitchen, bathroom, landscape garden or even help you plan to move house? We do hope we are able to help you with this future, and immediate planning. The index at the back of the magazine shows you all our loyal advertisers. If there is someone or something you are looking for and they are not here, please give one of us a call. I am sure we can help you! We wish you a good month of November. I think this month we can really appreciate all that was done so many years ago to keep our freedom. We salute those who lost their lives to save us.
Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi Cover photo: Memorial to Creech Barrow Seven, East Creech
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News from Westminster Monday: I head to London early to be in time for my first meeting – Number 9, Downing Street with the Whips team. We discuss the forthcoming business for the week, and I check which days I will be Telling – counting the MPs as they vote. I will also be moving some of the government motions - presenting Bills to the Speaker for debating or voting. I spend a portion of the day in the House for debates, and I also attend the first DL committee for the week. Delegated Legislation is secondary legislation that does not need an Act of Parliament, and it is scrutinised through committees of MPs. There are several votes after the debates in the House, and with social distancing, each takes 15-20 minutes. I leave at the start of the adjournment debate, which starts at 10pm, and work on my emails when I get home.
journey, and I’m back home in Dorset by 9pm.
Tuesday: I start the day with a call to my Senior Parliamentary Assistant. My London staff are all working remotely, so it’s important to touch base with them regularly by phone. We discuss any policy and research that’s ongoing, and he asks for guidance on some of the correspondence and casework that needs following up. I then have meetings with colleagues about future Bills, and spend some time in the debates in the House. I am Telling for the vote, and am asked to announce the results. Usually this is alongside 3 other whips, but for social distancing, it is just me today.
Saturday: Just a short day today – meeting several residents and volunteers in Canford Heath, and a brief chat with a local councillor. I check through my emails for anything urgent that needs attention, and after that I take the afternoon off to spend with the family. Although I try to be disciplined, we have a tricky week of debates ahead, so my phone is never far from my hands over the weekend.
Wednesday: Regular meeting in the Department for Education with the Secretary of State and Ministers. We discuss how schools are coping with the new regime, and the Universities Minister brings us up to date with the situation in universities across the country. I call the constituency office, to discuss Friday’ surgery arrangements with my caseworker. She is working on several complex and sensitive issues for constituents, and we chat through who I need to see in person, and who I will be calling on the phone. Following that I attend another DL committee on coronavirus regulations. Later in the afternoon I attend the 1922 committee which consists of backbench Conservative MPs. A Secretary of State usually comes to speak to us and take questions.
Friday: There has been lots of correspondence this week, and I start by signing hundreds of letters to constituents. My diary manager has set up several meetings across the constituency, including with a local business and then a local councillor and resident to discuss problems with parking in their road. My caseworker & I have a telephone surgery with several constituents who need help and support, and we then discuss the best follow up actions for each. I have a regular meeting with the council (virtually) about the Covid situation, and I also have a telephone conference with the CCG about healthcare across Dorset. The Secretary of State for Health calls to discuss the funding for Dorset hospitals, and which of these developments will benefit my constituents.
Please do get in touch if you need help or support: michael. tomlinson.mp@parliament.uk or 01202 624216.
Michael Tomlinson MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk
Thursday: Early start to the day with breakfast in Number 10 with the Prime Minister. A small group of us have been invited so we can discuss the national situation, and to enable us to ask questions and challenge what measures are being put in place. I check through my emails, including regular updates from BCP and Dorset Councils about case numbers in Dorset. Once the business of the day in the House has finished, I head home, hoping that there are no traffic problems on the M3. It’s a good
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Wildlife News
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Talking about Wildlife...
The Deceptive Cuttlefish The closest most people come to a cuttlefish is when their white ‘bones’ wash up on beaches after rough weather. These are the evolutionary remains of the animal’s shell, as cuttlefish are molluscs, relatives of the snails in your garden. Way back in the evolutionary past, their protective shell was internalised and then evolved into the cuttlefish bone, which is used to provide the animal with buoyancy in the sea. By regulating how much gas the bone contains they can move up or down in the water without having to expend energy on swimming. If you pick one up it feels light. Cuttlefish bones are not the only thing that makes this animal extraordinary. They are recognised as intelligent animals, indeed, research has shown that they can be more intelligent than cats and dogs. Capable of counting at an equivalent level as a 4 year old child, they can also solve puzzles, negotiate mazes and plan ahead. Research has now revealed that these remarkable animals can use deception Common Cuttlefish Photo: Julie Hatcher
to get what they want – something that only a handful of species, including ourselves, are known to do. Cuttlefish communicate using the colours and patterns on their skin, which they can change instantaneously. This is especially used in courtship, when males compete for a female. Male cuttlefish have been filmed displaying female patterning on one side of their body (where a competing male can see it) whilst at the same time displaying to the female on their other side that he is an interested male. By deceiving the male cuttlefish into believing it is a female and therefore no threat, it avoids a physical battle, whilst at the same time giving the female his ‘come hither’ signals. While divers regularly encounter and interact with cuttlefish in our coastal waters, most people do not have the opportunity to meet these most interesting of animals. However at the Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre in Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset Wildlife Trust had a baby cuttlefish in its aquarium. It is one that washed ashore as an egg and subsequently hatched in the aquarium where it grew rapidly ready for release last year. If you wish to visit, the Centre is open daily from 10.30am until 5pm from April to October. Find our more information about the centre: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ wild-seas-centre By Julie Hatcher
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Forest Fire - May to June 2020 What flames I saw when on my walk To the Fire Service I must quickly talk Wareham Forest alight I say “We know We know We’re on our way”
Gallons and gallons pumped over the ground And still the flare ups steamed up around An endless task in harsh hot sun In all their clothing it was not much fun.
But oh that fire took off so fast The wind so strong, we were all aghast It jumped the road and spread apace Horrendous smoke, not in our face.
A baby tawny owl was found Hiding, starving on the ground His mother scared had fled the nest Smoked out and pink eyed… what a test.
Ten and then fifteen or more Fire Engines at a roar Spread across the forest deep Struggling to contain the heat
He’s thriving now, finds mice a treat That’s all he eats, delicious meat His name is Phoenix… very apt Watching him fly we all are rapt
They came from counties far and wide Fire Fighters filled with courage and pride On they worked all day and night Thrashing the flames with all their might
Three weeks of threats to house and home A stressful time I have to moan But now the rain has helped at last And fears and worry are in the past.
Exhausted, hungry, tired and worn They kept on at it until dawn But then, just as it seemed at peace Another flare up in another place
Fingers Crossed!! Rowan Temple June 10th 2020
A Helicopter joined the fight Water bombing around the site Fire Hoses snaked down the road 10 kilometres to carry the load
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01929 408277 Heatcare (UK) Ltd is a local family run, OFTEC and Gas Safe registered, plumbing and heating company! Heatcare are able to cater to your needs be it services, repairs or installa�ons and we are able to carry out these services in both domes�c and commercial sectors. Along with offering these services in Oil, we can also offer the same in LPG and mains Gas, again, in both domes�c and commercial fields. • Worcester Accredited Installers • Up to 8/10 year warranties on oil/gas boilers • Oil tank replacements and new installations • 10 month interest free credit on all Worcester boilers Leaks Tree Care undertakes all tree and hedge work, this includes: crown reduction, crown thin, crown lift, dead wooding, tree felling, section felling, pollarding, hedge trimming, hedge laying and tree planting. We also offer tree inspections for peace of mind.
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QUIRKY
BY MICA BALE
With Dorset now well and truly thrust into the heart of autumn, where could be better to enjoy this season of golden leaves than in one of the most beautiful counties in Britain? From some of the freshest oysters in Britain to a particular stone globe, certainly, Dorset is one of the finest places, come rain or shine.
Did you know that Dorset can boast its very own oyster farm? Located in Portland, the Crab House Cafe’s oyster beds offer a rare glimpse into the county’s history as there has been a heritage of oyster farming since as far back as when the Romans left their mark on Britain. Today, different methods of oyster cultivation have been employed, combining an ancient art with modern innovations and certainly offering some of the freshest oysters in Britain! It couldn’t easily be said that any one of Britain’s hills were due any particular acclaim however there is a special hill in Dorset that is worthy of exactly that. The Golden Cap is justifiably entitled as it is the tallest point on the South Coast standing at more than 190 metres. Aside from such an achievement, the Golden Cap is a haven for both flora and fauna and due to its height, gives one of the very best views of the Dorset coast and countryside.
John Constable may well be best known for his famous paintings of the East Anglian countryside however were you aware that it was in Dorset that the great artist himself spent his honeymoon with his new bride Maria Bicknell? It could be said that it was somewhat of a ‘busman’s holiday’ though as Constable produced several works of Osmington Mills and the surrounding area. It could only be speculated what Mrs Constable thought but certainly, his paintings and the Dorset counryside that inspired them have long continued to delight visitors.
PHOTO: ROMAN GRAC
Enjoying an autumnal walk through the county, you might well be surprised to find one of the world’s largest stone spheres. At home in Swanage, the Great Globe is an impressive structure in itself, weighing a whopping forty tonnes and is made from local Portland stone. The impressive structure was completed in 1887 and surrounding the Great Globe are plaques upon which are different quotations including phrases from the Bible as well as other interesting quotes from both English and Roman manuscripts. Interestingly, after the pretty village of Sixpenny Handley suffered a catastrophic fire in the May of 1892, other communities from around the county were touched by their plight and were said to have donated as many items as they could, including large quantities of clothing. So generous was their gifts that it could be said that a person from Handley could be identified based on how many waistcoats they wore!
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Notes from...
WarehamTown Museum Wareham is such an interesting Saxon town with such a long and varied history. Wareham Town Museum, situated in the centre of town, is a delight to visit, containing so very many local interesting exhibits. One of our most famous local residents is T E Lawrence, “Lawrence of Arabia”, and the Museum holds a small but extensive exhibit about him. Another not so famous resident is the Wareham Town Crier, Jacquie Hall. She has been in post since January 2007, supporting and advertising all events in the town. The Town Mayor has various official engagements, and Jacquie is always in attendance. Criers have been about since the Norman Conquest, when William the Conqueror wanted the whole country to know he was King. King’s messengers were sent out across England to announce the victory. Through the centuries, criers have always been about to tell the citizens the news, plus proclamations, bylaws and any other important information. For example, in 1935 a former Wareham Town Crier informed the citizens that the water was going to be turned off. The news was imparted, then the town crier would pin the notice to the door post of the local inn, thus the saying goes ‘to post a notice’, and newspapers have been called The Post. Another saying ‘Don’t shoot the messenger’ came from the fact that criers are protected by law,
Wareham Town Crier, Jacquie Hall Photo courtesy of Sue Kemp Photography
and anything done is in the name of the monarch, therefore, to harm a crier is an act of treason. Unfortunately, this year has been an arid time. The Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers advised the criers not to shout in public, as a crowd is always likely to gather. Some criers have been seen out and about, but wearing masks, which seems to limit their impact. The Museum is closed until next year, but there is a video about it and lots of information on the museum website, www.wtm.org.uk The Museum has considered making a ‘scrapbook’ of Wareham during the pandemic. If you have any stories, or photos, it would be lovely to keep them for future generations. For more details on what we would like please email info.wareham.museum@gmail.com. Jacquie Hall, Museum Manager
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We would like to thank everyone who donated unwanted tools for Self Reliance on the 17th October, they will change the lives of people in Africa for the better. Our Christmas Carol collections for local charities start on the 14th December. Full details will be in next month’s issue. Please take a look at our new website www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/ homepage.php?ClubID=686 to see what we’ve been doing during Covid 19. New members and Friends of Rotary are always welcome
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35 years experience. Installation & repairs. Bathrooms, central heating & general plumbing work undertaken. Fully Insured. Labour is guaranteed for 12 months. Email: candcplumbing@btinternet.com
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STAR GAZING Welcome to the November Stargazing Page. Each month I’ll be describing astronomical events that are happening overhead in our beau ful night skies. The majority of events are viewable just by stepping outside on a cloudless night and looking up, but some may require a par cular vantage point e.g. a clear view to the west. Occasionally, viewings will benefit from the use of binoculars or a small telescope if available, but all can be enjoyed without either. International Space Station All sightings for early November occur between the chilly hours of 4a.m. and 6a.m. After November 20th the ISS is visible every evening after 5p.m., often twice in one night. Some of the brightest passes are around 5.40p.m. on the 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th November, all rising from the west or southwest. Please note timings are subject to change, therefore I recommend checking www.heavens-above.com for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to Wareham. Those of you hoping to use the predicted times for ISS overhead passes in September may have noticed they weren’t accurate. This was because the astronauts on board had to perform a last-minute ‘avoidance manoeuvre’ to ensure that they were not hit by a large piece of space debris left over from a 2018 Japanese rocket. The procedure was carried out effectively and no damage was sustained to the space station or the crew. See all eight planets of the Solar System in one day! November provides a rare opportunity to see all eight planets within 24 hours, with suggested viewing timings of 6a.m., 6p.m. and 9p.m. Binoculars or a small telescope will be required to spot Uranus and Neptune. To prevent moonlight from washing out the fainter planets, viewing on a cloudless night between 8 – 20th November is recommended. Mercury and Venus Mercury and Venus are currently visible in the early morning and the best time to spot them is around 6a.m. early in the month, and 6.15a.m. later in the month. Mercury will be quite close to the Sun and hard to spot as dawn breaks, and it will also be quite low on the horizon, therefore a clear view east, or an elevated position (such as a first-floor balcony or open window) is essential. To advertise in The Wareham District Directory, please call: 01929 408080
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A skychart or app may be helpful to prevent confusing it with the nearby star, Spica. Venus won’t be confused with anything as it’s the brightest thing in the sky after the Sun, Moon and ISS! Be mindful to finish observing before sunrise (around 7a.m.) and always avoid looking directly at the Sun. Earth Just look down! Mars Mars is rapidly moving away from us now, but is still a distinguishable redorange object in the constellation of Pisces, a part of the sky with few bright stars, so it’s hard to miss. Look high in the sky towards the south at 9p.m. Jupiter & Saturn Still hanging on in our darkening autumnal skies, the gas giants are best viewed in the southwest around 6.p.m. before they sink below the horizon. Saturn is the dimmer object on the upper left of the bright, yellowish Jupiter. As an added bonus, Pluto, the ex-ninth planet is currently located very close to Jupiter as seen from our line-of-sight on Earth. It is difficult to spot, looking like a faint background star even with a good telescope. However, if you are looking in the direction of Jupiter, you are also looking in the direction of Pluto, so you can sort of tick it off the list! Uranus and Neptune Both the ice giants look like blue-green-grey discs in a pair of binoculars. They are best viewed when looking for Mars around 9p.m. Uranus is situated within Aries and is positioned left of Mars, whilst Neptune is in Aquarius to the right of Mars. As they are very hard to locate it is recommended that keen observers look up positioning charts that are freely available on the internet. Moon November’s Full Moon falls on the 30th, and has a number of names. In North America it is known as the Beaver or Frost Moon; to the ancient Celts it was the Dark Moon; and to Medieval peoples it was called the Snow Moon. VENUS
URANUS MARS
NEPTUNE View South with binoculars: 9pm Mid-November
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Call Jeremy Gough for a free home appointment. I live in Swanage and have worked as a blinds expert for over 4 years. I will do the measuring and fitting and bring a range of samples at a time that suits you.
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Save your knees and have some fun with Novelty Kneelers! Many shapes (Cat, Rabbit, Frog, Teacup, Teapot, Car) and colours available Great idea for presents and can be personalised with a message up to 25 characters (including spaces)
Size 400mm x 320mm x 25mm approx. • Free P & P Black or White Foam: £8 Coloured (Blue, Red, Green, Yellow) or Multi-coloured (Black with any of the colours) Foam: £10 Coloured or multi-coloured foam with message: £14
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The Adventures of Daichi
The Purbeck Publications Camper Van Daichi, the Dashing Dude, is our playful campervan who loves to take us out and dash us away to new and familiar places to have some family fun. Last month he did not disappoint. Many of us had holidays abroad cancelled, so what a great excuse to make the most of our wonderful English South Coast. Daichi was delighted to dash us to Devon for a week, away from it all. I love driving along the coast to Devon, taking in some amazing views along the top around Bridport and then having a stop and something to eat on the beach at Charmouth. Fossil finding at its best. I really know I am on holiday when we stop and look out to sea here. I can relax, unwind and start to leave the stresses behind. Bovisand Beach was where we were heading. We had never been before but as the holiday in Tenerife was cancelled by the flight company just a month prior, I had looked on Airbnb to find this gorgeous view of the sea from the small cottage at the top of the cliff. That was the one. It is all about the view for me. On arriving at Bovisand Beach, which is a stone’s throw away from Plymouth, I was not at all disappointed. It was incredible. You could see for miles. A Navy ship was anchored off the shore, there were swimmers, kayaks, stand up paddle boarders, sailing boats, motorboats and small ferries taking passengers to the idyllic looking villages of Cawsand and Kingsand opposite, across the bay. Truly delightful. In fact, when you sat down in the cottage
Daichi looks out to sea...
Watching the boats go by... and the tide was in it felt like we were on a boat in the middle of the sea - that is all we could see! We were lucky with the weather too. The previous week had been wet and windy, but this week looked much better, and it was! As a youngster, brought up in the North, rock pooling was a major delight. Dad and I used to pick winkles by the bucket load, literally, boil them and have them for tea. “Yum”, I say… “Ugh”, I can hear you say! It is a personal taste. This area had great rock pools and some caves too - when the tide was out. The first day on the beach was great. Hayden was able to get his race board out and practise his run into the sea at great speed (teenage boys…) while I lounged on the beach drinking coffee… one of my favourite occupations! Stephen put on his wetsuit and was off splashing about too. The sea rolled slowly, or not so slowly, back into the small bay and started to fill those rock pools with swishing (I love that sound) seawater and seaweed. There was rather a lot of seaweed due to the previous week’s storms, but that did not put us off. What we did not anticipate was the speed with which the sea crept in… we nearly had to swim our way back to the steps! All good fun. Us Brits do like to be dramatic at times! Back at the cottage we soaked in the sun on the decking overlooking the incredible bay below us. Where we had been sitting was now full of water. Thought
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Rockpooling, whatever the weather!
Boys with their toys! within half an hour all three of us had found what we were looking for… and more… and all at a great price. Since you cannot try anything on at this odd time we are living in, you either like it or you don’t, you buy it, or you don’t. Simple. The times I have spent trying clothes on, for hours, to come away with one item if I am lucky. This time, no choice, take it or leave it. There may be some advantages to some of the restrictions which have at the moment! Not only that, I am now trendy Mum! Leggings, ‘Converse’ looking shoes (I used to call them sandshoes, but that is not cool these days…) and a gorgeous cardigan that looks hand knitted and reminds me of one my Grandma made me a long time ago! Hayden got his red shoes to match his shirt and more skinny jeans too. Stephen even bought shoes and a pair of trousers. Success – we were all smiles! The National Marine Aquarium was another really enjoyable day. What fish, wow! We also went on the Merry-Go-Round, Mary Poppins style, by the sea wall. It just had to be done. A meal out, just passed the Plymouth Lido, which had reopened for the summer, in a restaurant with almost 360 degree views of the sea. What more could we want? The whole week was a hit. Simple fun on our British Isle. Daichi loves to take us away, recharge those batteries and then back to reality, still smiling. It took us over ten hours to travel home as we kept stopping enroute to take in all the different places. Lyme Regis is another family favourite, so we ended our holiday there on the beach, with another meal watching the sun setting before finally driving home. Where will Daichi take us next, I wonder? By Debbie Corney
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Volkswagen has improved its electric e-Up! Jack Evans finds out how. What is it? In the race to gain EV supremacy, it seems that many manufacturers have forgotten that often the best application of electric technology is in smaller city cars – such as Volkswagen’s new e-Up! EV, which has been given bigger batteries to improve that all-important range. What’s new? The exterior of the e-Up! doesn’t look particularly different from the car it replaces, with the bulk of the changes being under the skin. As well as boosting the battery count to improve range, VW has added the ability to fast-charge the car. What’s under the bonnet? The e-Up! has an electric motor linked to a 32.3kWh battery. Power reaches the front wheels through a single-speed gearbox, and in total it pushes out 80.5bhp and a healthy 210Nm of torque. The e-Up takes 11.6 seconds from 0-60mph with a maximum speed of 81mph, with a claimed 159 miles between charges. Combined charging system technology gives an 80 per cent charge in just an hour from zero, via a 40kW DC charger. A standard domestic wall box takes four hours, while using a three-pin plug needs around 16 hours for a full charge. What’s it like to drive? The e-Up! is fun to drive, with the zippy acceleration you only get from an EV. The steering and the ride are good too. It’s nimble around town and unflustered even at higher motorway speeds.
forward part of the interior feels uncluttered, the steering wheel has plenty of adjustment, the seats are comfortable and forward visibility is good. Our five-door model granted easy access to the rear of the car and had adequate rear legroom, though headroom is limited for very tall passengers. What’s the spec like? Our test car came in at a reasonable £20,555 after the government’s plug-in car grant. Cruise control, parking sensors at both front and rear and a rear-view camera are standard, while a five-inch colour touchscreen system houses Bluetooth connectivity and DAB radio. Volkswagen includes a 16amp charging cable for use at wall boxes and charge points, and a 10amp cable for mains charging. Verdict The plucky e-Up! has hit the nail on the head, and with around 150 miles per charge offers a genuinely usable range. The ability to fast charge means much shorter wait times if you do need to plug in. Most importantly, however, the e-Up! is fun, and that’s certainly an aspect that many EVs have missed from the process of driving.
How does it look? We like the undercover looks of the e-Up! Slim LED running lights up front help differentiate it, while the charging port is where you’d usually find the filler cap. The compact proportions lend the Up! to town driving and it’s a doddle to park. It’s conservatively styled for an electric vehicle but this should appeal to many. What’s it like inside? The cabin of the e-Up! is business as usual. The
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“Dealing with death is one of the hardest parts of life” This year in particular we at Dorset and Wight have been inundated with enquiries concerning the worry of potential liability for long term care fees, along with an increase in requests for guidance on Lasting Power of Attorney’s.
Surprisingly, over 70% of the adult population still do not have a Will and of the 30% that do, the majority are either out of date due to familial or legislation changes or are basic Wills that do not protect your assets in a way that you actually intended. For instance, protecting your property against care fees and other third party predators by the use of a Property Protection Trust Will provides many benefits for your family’s estate. As long as it is done in advance, and well before you are aware of a need for long term care, it forms part of any sensible estate plan. When considering a Lasting Power of Attorney many people think “I’m not ill, why do I need one?” But they are missing the point. These again are documents that have to be made well in advance of any problems and are equally as important as a Will to have in place. Your Will looks after your wishes when you are no longer with us. Your Lasting Power of Attorney looks after your
wishes while you are still with us, but struggling to deal with your own affairs. This can happen due to age, the onset of a degenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia, or suddenly due to an accident. Now more than ever people need professional help to put their affairs in order and to ensure that they themselves and their loved ones are protected if the worst was to happen.
This month’s tip No matter what age you are there are many things in our lives nowadays that require you to be able to show photo identification. So even if you have stopped driving and travelling it is worth considering renewing your passport when it expires so that you always have some form of photo ID available. This can save you time and expense in the long run. Dorset and Wight are your local trusted provider of affordable Lasting Power of Attorneys and professionally drafted Wills. You have undoubtedly heard of us Now is the time: to call us. Telephone 01202 065953 or 01983 623900 or visit:
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Let their care be your Legacy Turn a kind thought into real support for families like Noah’s Going into lockdown has been upsetting for all of us. That feeling of isolation and loneliness tinged with fear about the future. So imagine what it’s like for a mum with a seriously ill child. Eleven-year-old Noah has lifethreatening epilepsy which can strike at any time and when it does, he needs to be rushed to hospital. He nearly died during lockdown after suffering a seizure that lasted for 18 hours. It was a terrifying experience for Noah and his family and they were so grateful to have Julia’s House, the Children’s Hospice charity, by their side. Now Noah is back home having regular visits from our nurses so that his exhausted mum and dad can take a break. “Although their faces are covered by masks and they wear protective clothing, he recognises their voices,” said his mum, Emma. “The Julia’s House nurses are Noah’s safe people. Even in full PPE he is comforted just having them around.”
Noah with his nurses
Noah with his mum, Emma We’ve been there for Dorset families throughout the Covid-19 crisis. Caring for children in their own homes and supporting mums, dads and siblings, even when they are shielding. Our nurses and carers are in regular contact, delivering food and vital medicine. Did you know that one-in-four of our children is funded by Gifts in Wills? These gifts have never been more important now traditional fundraising has been swept away. We know it’s a tough time for many people financially but the wonderful thing about legacy giving is it costs nothing now. You can turn a kind thought today into real support for families in the future. Writing your Will has never been easier. With our new online Will writing service you can write or update your Will for free from the comfort of your own home. Find out more by visiting www. juliashouse.org/purbeck-wareham. A gift of just 1% can make 100% difference to local families like Noah’s.
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LET HIS CARE BE YOUR LEGACY LEAVE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL WITH OUR NEW FREE ONLINE WILL WRITING SERVICE Julia’s House supports the families of children with life-limiting conditions in Dorset and Wiltshire. Our vital lifeline of care provides comfort and reassurance throughout the current unsettling times. 1 in 4 of the children we care for are supported by legacies, and even a gift of just 1% can make a huge difference.
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Gardening Tips
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On Your Plot Feeling Fruity
Few flavours compare with that of fruit freshly picked from the garden. Much of the fruit available in the shops (particularly the supermarkets) has been grown for it’s ability to travel well rather than it’s flavour and may have been picked well before it’s arrival on the shelf. If you fancy apples from your own tree, or a bowl of raspberries fresh from the garden, now is the time to act.
Jobs for November :-
• Start to harvest parsnips after the first frosts. • Tidy up your greenhouse or polytunnel, wash out pots and seed trays before storing ready for the Spring • Sow hardy peas or broad beans ready for an early crop next year. • Use netting or chicken wire to protect your broccoli and cabbages from hungry pigeons. • If you haven’t already done so, plant garlic and shallots. • If your rhubarb is taking over, lift and divide the crowns before replanting.
If you are anything like me you will spend ages drooling over pictures of bushes dripping with blackcurrants or gooseberries, trees laden with apples, or bowls full of luscious raspberries but struggle to get to grips with the realities of production on your own plot! Patience is a virtue that is definitely required for growing your own, and this is particularly so with fruit trees and bushes. I have to confess to having an inclination to move on with anything that requires more than a few months to give a decent crop, but with most fruit you just have to force yourself to take the long term view and now being the proud owner of a 2 year old gooseberry bush and raspberry canes I can assure you that the waiting is worthwhile! Think carefully about where you will grow your fruit. Trees require lots of space (but are a wonderfully attractive addition to your plot) while bushes may be incorporated in your borders, but will probably need some protection if you aren’t going to loose a lot of fruit to the birds.
Late autumn is an ideal time to add fruit to your plot as trees and bushes will be entering their dormant period. It is important to buy healthy plants and to ensure that they are dormant as they will transplant more successfully. If you are ordering from a reputable mail order nursery they are likely to arrange delivery to coincide with the best time for planting. You should also get instruction on how to plant and care for your new tree or bush. Trees such as apple or plum may be grafted onto a variety of different rootstocks - this sounds complicated but all you really need to know is what effect this will have on the final size of the tree. If you have limited space it is possible to buy dwarf varieties some of which can even be suitable for container growing. Pollination is also an important consideration, some varieties are self-fertile and do not need a pollinator, while others may require another variety planted close by to act as a pollinator. When planting your tree out it may benefit from staking and protection around the base. One ‘fruit’ that is a little different and very easy to grow is Rhubarb. Rhubarb is actually classified as a vegetable, but certainly tastes good used like a fruit in crumbles and pies. November is the perfect time to plant out dormant crowns. Although these can be bought from nurseries Rhubarb tends to spread well when established and needs to be divided every few years so it is often possible to obtain surplus crowns from friends or neighbours. Plant your crown with the buds just above the soil and water well the first year. Once the plants have become established you can look forward to harvesting a good crop of delicious pink stems from Spring onwards very welcome as the first ‘fruit’ of the year.
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Community News
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Technology Tips
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For tech shoppers, November is Gadget Christmas. That’s because the last Friday of the month, the 27th of November, is Black Friday. Black Friday is when online shops and many high street retailers offer amazing discounts on all kinds of products. And the discounts can be massive, with hundreds of pounds off high-end laptops, big TVs and other bigticket purchases.
Xbox One X Expect big discounts on Microsoft’s superb console and Sony’s PS4 too: as their replacements are imminent there will be big savings to be had, especially on bundles with included games. Usually £395, www.xbox.com
The name Black Friday is a little misleading because many of the retailers now run deals the week leading up to Black Friday and/or the week after.
Instant Pot We love the Instant Pot, a programmable electric pressure cooker that’s brilliant for soups, stews, chilli, curries, rice and pretty much anything else you can cook in a pot. It’s usually Amazon’s Black Friday bestseller. Usually £84, www.amazon.co.uk
Many of the deals are genuine, but it’s important to do a little homework because some of them are a little creative. Some deals are rather like the supermarket wine promotions where the price of a £6 bottle of wine is briefly raised to £9; the shop then goes back to the original price and sticks a ‘Save £3.00!’ sticker on it. In tech, the same thing can happen with prices going up just before Black Friday to create a discount that isn’t really a discount. Another common trick is to quote a recommended retail price that nobody sensible ever paid. For example, a TV supposedly reduced from £1,799 to £999 may well have been on sale for £1,099 for the last six months. You’re still getting a saving, but it’s not as exciting as the shop wants you to think.
Big-name laptops If you’ve been looking for a new laptop, you’ll see some great deals on laptops from big names such as Microsoft, ASUS and Lenovo. Some of the best discounts are on the most expensive models but you’ll find good budget deals too. Various prices, www.currys.co.uk
Amazon Echo Amazon’s smart speakers get discounted for every Amazon sale event and Black Friday is no exception. The thirdgeneration Echo delivers surprisingly great sound despite its compact dimensions. Usually £89, www.amazon.co.uk
Technology can help here. Use Pricespy. co.uk to see what other retailers are charging for the same product, and for Amazon deals use CamelCamelCamel. com to look at a product’s Amazon price history to see if a deal is good or just too good to be true. As with any sale, don’t let the prospect of a big discount persuade you to buy something you don’t want or need, and if you pay by credit card make sure you pay it off as soon as you can. The interest on some cards can easily wipe out your Black Friday savings.
Philips Ambilight TV There are always great Black Friday discounts on smart TVs, and some of the biggest we’ve seen were on Philips’ clever Ambilight range, which uses coloured light to make the room match what’s on screen. Various prices, www.philips.co.uk
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Tastes so good... Parkin cake
A Northern England cake often associated with Bonfire Night, ideally made at least a day in advance.
Ingredients 100g butter 100g soft brown sugar 100g treacle 100g golden syrup 225g plain flour ½ tsp mixed spice ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda ¼ tsp salt 1 egg 200g oatmeal 140ml milk
1. Preheat oven to 180c/Gas Mark 4. Grease and line a approx. 20cm/8-inch square tin. 2. Gently melt the sugar, butter, treacle and golden syrup in a pan – allow to partially cool. 3. Add the sifted, dry ingredients and mix well. 4. Add the milk and egg and beat well until combined and smooth. 5. Tip into the tin and bake for about 40-60 minutes until firm and a skewer comes out clean. 6. Store in an airtight container for a day or so before slicing and eating for a moist and tasty autumn cake.
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Index of advertisers
Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants PJC Accounting Services............... 13
Wareham Rotary......................... 20 Wareham Town Museum............ 18
Physiotherapists Wareham Physiotherapy.............. 7
Aerials Wessex Aerials............................. 14
Computer Services AJV Computing............................ 43
Appliance Repairs CMS Electrical Repairs................. 43
Dental Services deWaal Specialist Periodontics.... 11 MouthPeace Dental Practice....... 39
Plumbers C & C Plumbing............................ 21 FXR Heating & Plumbing.............. 3 Heatcare...................................... 15 No1 PHD...................................... 47 Purbeck Plumbing Heating & Drainage..... 7
Attractions Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens.... 14 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Hillarys Blinds.............................. 24 Builders Brickcraft..................................... 41 J A Construction............................ 6 Jim Baggley Building Services...... 37 Propoint....................................... 45 Purbeck Home Improvements...... 1 Purbeck Property Services............ 2 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 45 Carpets & Flooring Sandford Flooring........................ 15 Charities Julia’s House................................ 35 Cleaning Services Dorset Cleaning Services............. 41 Community News Adventures of Daichi................... 28 Dorset Police................................ 38 Dorset Quirky Facts..................... 16 Dorset Wildlife Trust: The Deceptive Cuttlefish........... 12 Motoring..................................... 30 News from Westminster............... 8 On your plot: Feeling fruity............................. 36 Stargazing in Dorset.................... 22 Tastes so good: Parkin Cake......... 44 Technology Tips........................... 42
Drainage Services All Drains Cleared......................... 6 Driveways County Block Paving.................... 19 Electricians M Gymer Electrical...................... 37 Pure Electric.................................. 5 Equine Services Abby Batson - Equine Massage.... 26 Farm Shops Norden Farm Shop....................... 39 Fencing Corbin Fencing............................. 43 Garage Doors Garolla......................................... 24 Skandoor....................................... 7 Garage Services JT Commercials............................ 31 Trickett Welding........................... 27
Property Maintenance Purbeck Home Improvements...... 1 Purbeck Property Services............ 2 Hart Property Services................. 15 Removals & Storage Pitman Removals & Storage......... 2 Purbeck Self Storage.................... 19 Roofing Mallwood Roofing....................... 13 Scaffolding Services Bindon Abbey Scaffolding............. 3 Solicitors Hall’s Property Lawyers............... 31 Humphries Kirk............................ 48 Tailors & Alterations Bovington Tailors......................... 31 Trailers Wessex Trailers............................ 45 Tree Surgeons Leaks Tree Care............................ 15
Garden Services All Grass Landscapes................... 19 Novelty Kneelers.......................... 26
Waste Services Philip Trim Contractors................ 27
Health & Fitness Slimming World........................... 20 West Dorset Mobile Foot Clinic... 41
Will Writing Cruse Will Writing Services.......... 25 Dorset & Wight Wills................... 33
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