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Upton Farm, Upton, Ringstead, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NE Heatcare UK LTD are OFTEC and Gas Safe qualiﬁed and registered. We are able to cater for all of your oil heating needs including commercial, on top of providing our expert knowledge and services in both mains gas and LPG. • Winter service checks available • No call out charge • Fast response • All work guaranteed • Increased warranties on Worcester products • Heating • Plumbing • Leadwork

We wish all our customers past and present a very Merry Christmas! To book your service or work contact us on

01305 853970 or 07557 990715 or email us at heatcareukltd@aol.com Visit our website:

www.heatcareukltd.com And don’t forget to like us on Facebook!

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The Wareham Welcome...

District

Directory

Edition 132

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Purbeck Publications

Telephone:

01929 408080

Email:

info@warehamdistrictdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for the January 2017 edition: 12th December 2016

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 to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. Purbeck Publications 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.

Dear residents of Wareham and the surrounding area, Christmas 2016! Unbelievable many of us say. It is a time to reflect over the last year and start to look at what we want to do this coming 2017. Stephen and I with Hayden and good old Nellie have had a really good year. The summer for me was particularly special, spending much time at the beach with Hayden and his ‘life saving’ friends. We have been busy and also have had time to take time out as a family. Nellie, the Purbeck Publications Campervan continues to take us out, all over the south coast and beyond. Not quite to infinity... Last month she took us to Chessington Theme Park and you can read how a group of ‘ageing adults’ had a blast. Now is the time to finalize all the preparations for Christmas Day. We also have three Birthdays at this time: on 25th November Hayden became a teenager! Oh oh... My Birthday is three days before Christmas as I didn’t want to miss out on those all important presents of course, and Stephen’s Birthday is on Boxing Day. It is an expensive time of the year to say the least, but very exciting. The magazine has continued to help local trades people and we are truly grateful for that. The aim of our local Directory is to help you the resident find good local businesses that can do all those jobs you just cannot do yourselves. This in turn keeps our local trades busy and that helps all of us as well as the local economy. We are very happy to promote local groups and societies for free. Just give one of us a call or send an email. If you have a company and are not featured here, but would like to be, please let us know. We use Royal Mail to distribute the magazines and would love to get your name to the local residents. Stephen and myself wish you All the Very Best at this festive time. May you and your family and friends have a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic New Year!

Debbie & Stephen Corney

Useful Numbers Local Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Wareham Library

101 08457 708090 0800 111999 01929 556146

Train Enquires Wilts & Dorset Bus Wessex Water Emerg. Purbeck Distict Council

08457 484950 01983 827005 0845 600 4600 01929 556561

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With over 250 rescued and endangered primates of more than 20 different species, Monkey World is the largest primate rescue centre in the world!

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset BH20 6HH T: 01929 462537

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SCOUT AND GUIDE HQ CHRISTMAS POST WAREHAM

We hope that you will support us by letting the Scout and Guide groups deliver your local Wareham and Stoborough Christmas Cards. Our special red post boxes will be as the following locations: Horsey’s, Farwells, Tourist Information Centre and Carey Post Ofﬁce. There will also be a box at the Scout and Guide Headquarters. Special stamps priced 25p will be available at all these locations and also on Saturday mornings on The Quay. The last date for posting will be Saturday 17th December to give time to sort and deliver during the week before Christmas.

Professional Reliable Service

Mice, Rats, Wasps, Ants, Flies, Fleas, Cockroaches, Squirrels, Bedbugs, Fumigations & Disinfections All dealt with promptly and efficiently

All Dorset Areas Covered

Tel: 01929 460011 Mob: 07973 407027 www.bugbustersdorset.co.uk

CAMERAS & BINOCULARS WANTED

By Private Collector ANY Age, Format, Quantity or Quality - Collections Of ANY Size - Lenses Of All Types - Clockwork Cine ALSO Wanted 8mm, 16mm, 35mm - BEST PRICES PAID - WILL COLLECT - ANY DISTANCE CONSIDERED Please Call Keith On

01202 862886

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FED UP PAYING LONDON PRICES TO SEE A VET? WELL NOW YOU CAN SEE THE VET FOR A FIVER! My name is Alan Sim and I have worked as a vet in Dorset for 35 years and set up Heathlands Veterinary Hospital in 2001.

Available throughout the holiday season for consultations and advice • Low cost morning consultations for only £5

• Free dental checks

• Out of hours cover on site

• Free nail clipping

The Sim Veterinary Consultancy

Tel: 01929 463729 (24 Hrs)

The Ammonite Barn, Winfrith, DT2 8DD (Behind Heathlands Veterinary Centre)

Looking for a builder who covers all the bases?  Extensions  Loft conversions  Listed building work  From drawings to completion  All trades handled

Tel: 07973 400 297

19 St Martins Lane, Wareham, BH20 4HF

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Community News

News from Westminster The last few weeks have been very busy in Westminster, and I have been involved in a number of important debates. I was very pleased to be able to attend the Homelessness Reduction Bill debate, which gives more rights to homeless people. The bill has been welcomed by homelessness charities and aims to ensure that councils give support to all homeless people and places a greater emphasis on preventing homelessness in the first place. I am a member of the All Party Parliamentary Group for ending Homelessness, and feel this bill is an important step towards helping as many people as possible. This bill has attracted cross-party support and I was pleased to be asked to sit on the bill committee. Every year in November I take part in a sleep out with a local youth group to raise funds and awareness of homelessness. It’s for one night, but with only a sleeping bag, and a few pieces of cardboard, it is cold and uncomfortable and I don’t get much sleep. Having a secure and safe place to stay is vital for everybody, and I will continue to work towards helping to reduce the numbers of people who have no permanent home. I have also highlighted in Parliament the importance of different options for young people leaving school. Apprenticeships provide great opportunities for our young people to gain both employment and skills. They are also vitally important for many of our local businesses. I was happy to speak in support of apprentices and local businesses who run apprenticeship schemes, having visited many of them across the constituency.

to be a link between our schools and local businesses and to help prepare our young people for the world of work. I am delighted to be chairing the steering group and to see this exciting project get off to a flying start. This is my final column in 2016, and it has been an eventful year in politics. I am a very optimistic person, and as we look forward into 2017, I am confident that whatever happens, our country will continue to thrive, to grow and to be outward-looking and a force for good in the world. May I wish all readers a happy Christmas and a peaceful new year. I will be continuing my regular surgeries around the constituency; please do get in touch if you would like to meet or need my help with any particular issue. You can email me on michael.tomlinson.mp@parliament. uk or contact my office on 01202 624216. You can also follow what I’ve been doing on Twitter @Michael4MDNP or Facebook www. facebook.com/michael4MDNP.

Michael Tomlinson MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk

I am also working very closely with the Dorset Chamber of Commerce, which has set up the excellent initiative called “Dorset Young Chamber”. This aims

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Call Lee Ward today on:

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TAXIS Local & Long Distance Taxi Service

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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 :DUHKDP area and

manager Justin Friel agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’ So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Justin a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

Cloudy2Clear GUARANTEE All Customers That An Average Quote Will Take No Longer Than 20 Mins!!!

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For all your property services needs...

All aspects of carpentry undertaken Various plumbing work carried out Bathroom and kitchen reďŹ ts Full references can be given

For a free quotation call:

07786 392294 Email: calvintasker@hotmail.com

*All the girls would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year+ Ask for Olaplex to be added to your colour or highlights to dramatically reduce breakage and make your colour last longer. Ask at the salon for details.

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Look after your loved ones this Christmas with WEARABLE LIFE ASSURANCE from Aster Group.

Reassurance for the whole family knowing that help is available at the touch of a button

Call us now on

0333 400 8299 FOR A FREE 8 WEEK TRIAL AND INSTALLATION

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Is your dog begging for a trim? Then you should head on over to the experienced, qualiﬁed groomers at Hairy Hounds!

Grooming service available at Purbeck Pets on a Friday By appointment only

HAIRY HOUNDS Call Taryn on

01202 632800 www.hairy-hounds.com

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QUALITY KITCHEN FACELIFTS

From a simple door swap to a full replacement kitchen EST.

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Why replace when you can reface? • From doors to a complete kitchen • Large choice of doors, worktops, appliances and accessories • Free planning & design service

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE:

01202 695856 (Poole) 01202 483129 (Christchurch)

dreamdoors.co.uk Visit our showrooms: 185 Lower Blandford Rd, Broadstone, Poole, BH18 8DH 17 Bargate, Christchurch, BH23 1QD

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Fly away home... Bird migration is perhaps one of the favourite natural phenomena of wildlife lovers. Summer long gone and the autumn foliage fading, the sky fills with the spectacle of migrating birds, heading to their winter quarters in Africa. The birds’ ability to navigate thousands of miles annually, often to the exact same locations year after year, has mystified people for centuries, and it is believed that they use the Earth’s magnetic fields, the sun, the moon, and the stars to guide their way. Whilst many species migrate south from here, Britain, due to its temperate climate, plenitude of estuaries and long coastline, is an internationally important destination for millions of migrating birds from the Arctic, Siberia, Canada and Scandinavia. They arrive on our shores throughout the autumn to spend the season in a milder climate than their homelands offer. Winter visitors include redwing and brambling, as well as geese, ducks, swans and wading birds. The migrant birds frequently fly around in flocks of dozens to thousands of individuals, reflecting a fantastic silhouette against the sky. They

Brownsea Island lagoon and hide Photo: Sally Welbourn

Spoonbill ﬂock

Photo: Phyl England

find comfort and safety in numbers; flocking together provides security from predators, and as the chilly nights settle in, huddling together provides the vital body warmth for survival. Poole Harbour is one of the country’s most renowned bird estuaries, hosting thousands of migrants annually. The Brownsea Island lagoon, an internationally renowned destination for migrants, supports significant numbers of avocet, black-tailed godwit, oystercatcher, and redshank and spoonbill, amongst others. December is an opportune time in coastal areas, wetlands and estuaries, where many of the avian visitors make their winter home, to go bird watching. Should you not wish to venture outdoors, Dorset Wildlife Trust has teamed up with the Birds of Poole Harbour to produce a fantastic live avian reality show via a webcam, available on: http://www.birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk/ brownsea-webcam. Visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk to find out more about our winter walks, and the best reserves to spot birds all year round. By Niina Silvennoinen

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Bindon Abbey Scaﬀolding Ltd

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WOOL • WAREHAM Reliable service & competitive pricing

T: 01929 471362 M: 07501 465192

E: bindonabbeyscaﬀolding@outlook.com www.bindonabbeyscaﬀoldingltd.co.uk

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Festive dental advice from MouthPeace Wool MouthPeace Dental Practice wishes everyone a very Happy and Meaningful Christmas, and we hope you will look good and CHEWS what you want your mouth appearance to be in 2017. When we speak to someone we naturally find we look at their eyes and mouths. Check this out! A good-looking mouth is pleasant. It says a lot for you! At MouthPeace Dental Practice, in Wool, we have tried to learn what people want from their dentist and hygienists. Having your teeth polished and made comfortable can most often be a pleasant experience. No longer do we need to have fear. We aim to inform every patient regarding the alternatives of what we consider would best suit their mouth. Not everything has to be done at once, or in one course of treatment. Our mission is firstly to relieve pain and discomfort, and then concentrate on the Restoration and Improvement of the mouth. Afterwards, if people commit themselves to regular Professional oversight of their Home Care and tooth polishing, dental bills can be reduced dramatically. The hardest part of the body is the tooth, and it can last the longest. With over 41 years in the same dental practice, patients who have had lots of dental treatment in the past, recover and maintain their dental health. Crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, last longer in a Professionally Clean Mouth. Why not treat yourself, or a family member or friend to a ‘no-obligation initial consultation’? Another alternative is to start by making an appointment to see our hygienist, by Direct Access, without the

need to see a dentist beforehand. After that you can decide, whether you want to go ahead with our recommended Preventive and Treatment Programme and reduce your dental problems in the future. We started with a sense of humour regarding our New Year’s wishes to you... I’m dreaming of a White-tooth Christmas All I want for Christmas is my two Front Implants I saw Mummy kissing Santa Claus (they must have had good breath) Why not invent your own seasonal mouth jokes? But treat your teeth seriously and visit your dentist regularly. Cracker joke: What is the dentist’s favourite Bible verse? (Answer: Psalm 81 v 10) Sing to the tune of ‘You are 16 going on 17!’: “Year is 16 going on 17 Patient, it’s time to think Better beware, be canny and careful Patient, you’re on the brink” “You need someone, dentist and wiser Telling you what to do Later 17 going on 18 Your teeth will depend on you!” (With apologies to Rodgers and Hammerstein; The Sound of Music!)

Call 01929 462269 • www.mouthpeace.com

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Email: info@philiptrimcontractors.com

Foot Health & Nail Care

Complete Treats for Healthy Feet Routine foot care • Nail Cutting • Corns/Calluses • Athlete’s Foot • Fungal/Thick Nails • Verrucae

Luxury foot care • Express Pedicure • Luxury Pedicure • Foot Pamper • Foot Massage • Thai Foot Massage

For an appointment at our Sandford Practice or Home Visit call 07791 603345 Marion Bitten BSc Dip Foot Health MCFHP MAFHP MGHT

www.thefootspa.co.uk

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 customers peace of mind.

Contact Rob on

T: 07519 664197

E: leakstreecare@gmail.com

www.leakstreecare.co.uk

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J A Construction (Dorset) Ltd

General Building, Specialists in Extensions, Purbeck Stone Renovations, Walling, Rooﬁng, New Builds & all types of Ground Work. Site and Garden Clearance. Also available for Plumbing, Electrics & Carpentry.

Tel: 01929 554249 Mob: 07973 388 190 sales@jaconstruction.co.uk www.jaconstructiondorset.co.uk

All successful relationships start with a conversation. Let’s talk... You deserve to work with a firm that values your long-term success as much as its own. Many individuals and businesses across Dorset put their trust in us to be their Chartered Accountant or Financial Adviser, so contact us and let’s get the conversation started.

For more information or to discuss your own circumstances

call us on 01929 551 551 or visit www.wardgoodman.co.uk

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NCS Rough Sleep Challenge Committed young people taking part in the BCHA-led National Citizen Service (NCS), slept rough for the night raising awareness and money for homeless people in Bournemouth this winter. On 11th November 2016 a group of young people aged 16-17 years old took part in a 12-hour rough sleep. The challenge was a simulated version of a night on the streets. They were woken up and moved on every few hours, like many homeless people are each night. They walked many miles throughout the night in all weather conditions. The young people managed to raise over £500, this money will go towards redecorating James Michael House in Bournemouth. This property provides housing for homeless young people in Bournemouth, the young people were particularly passionate about this cause due to the residents being of a similar age. Any leftover donations will be used to give the residents a well needed activity day out. Donations are still being taken on our JustGiving page: www. justgiving.com/fundraising/BCHA-NCSRoughSleepFundraiser Rachael Cheney, NCS Staff, said: ‘I was overwhelmed by how dedicated the team were in helping homeless young people in their area. When asked why they were so passionate they said it was because it could happen to them at any point and they were still lucky enough to be at home. We tried to make the experience as realistic as possible by first working through a Homes for Cathy workbook. We got them to think about different scenarios that could lead them to being made homeless and how they could overcome them. They also learnt about what being homeless really meant, to break any

stereotypes they may have had. On the actual night they spent most of the time in a church car park and the NCS staff played different roles throughout the night, including a police officer moving the group on. They spent some time in the local woods in West Moors, to help them understand the loneliness and separation some homeless people might experience. They were all fantastic and made the most of the challenge we set for them. They were so pleased when we played the role of a good Samaritan at around 3am and invited them in to the church for a hot drink and a donut.’ Harry Batson, NCS Participant, said: ‘NCS has given me a unique opportunity to take part in awesome activities and also give back to the community. This programme has made good use of my social skills, leadership and helped me further confront the world and its surroundings. I never realised how easy it was to help in the community and have fun whilst doing it! What we, as NCS graduates, have achieved has truly made a difference to lives and is one of the best things I have ever done. I have definitely changed as a person for the better thanks to this course, and I fully encourage young people to also take part. So worth it!’

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Adventures of Nellie

The Adventures of Nellie The Purbeck Publications Camper Van Nellie is very excited about Christmas! Last year she drove us all the way to Stephen’s parents near Oxford. This year we are staying at home and my parents are coming to visit. With all that adrenaline rushing she had the great idea last month to take us to Chessington Adventure Park for Halloween. When I say a group of us I mean all adults of a certain age (mostly over 50) who were looking for some good old fun... without the children. Is that possible I hear you say? A group of menopausal women and a few perplexed men to a theme park for Halloween? You would think we would know better by now, but seems the ‘going back to childhood’ has started early for some of us... or maybe we just never grew up! We set off, all (well most of us) very keen to have a go on the rides and scream and shout to our hearts content. What a great excuse! We only thought later that we could have dressed up too... but maybe that was taking it a bit too far. Nellie can look pretty scary at the best of times with her long black skirts and silver teeth. You do realize that it is the van I am talking about and not some self inflicted invalidation? Not that any of us would ever do that to ourselves of course... The weather was perfect. Bright and dry. Not at all bad for October 31st.

As soon as we all gathered at the gate we were like whippets at the starting block. We couldn’t wait to get on those thrilling, heart pounding rides. One of the party was not so keen and happily was the ‘bag lady’ for the day. We had in fact been to the same location last year and “Mr Bubbleworks” (the name says it all), which is a cute ride on the water for the younger children, had sent chills through her spine and caused her to hang on for dear life, literally. The rest of us found it highly amusing but poor

Getting a drenching on Rameses Revenge

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Julie couldn’t wait to get off. She now makes a very good ‘bag lady’ and is more than happy to watch us screaming, shouting and otherwise making a fool of ourselves. “Kobra”, the serpent ride, is really quite exhilarating, without turning you upside down and throwing you about uncontrollably. The roller coaster does throw you from one side to the other and neither seat saves you from the other person’s heavy (in some of our cases) body being thrown solidly against you as you also twirl in the air. Nellie didn’t like the sound of that one and with her rather oversized thighs I don’t blame her! Then of course there is the good old fashioned Carousel. Two of the party are somewhat more dignified and composed than the rest of us... must be David’s Naval Officer background, though his wry smile at times gives something else away... and they absolutely looked the part as they gave the Royal Wave from the carriage. Escapism, or is it delusion? Wonderful isn’t it. The only youngster of the party, a fifteen year old, got totally drenched on “Rameses Revenge”. Nellie loves the names of these rides. People must spend hours, and probably a small fortune, just thinking of what to call them. This was the only ride none of us ‘sane’ adults would go on. Held upside down in the air with water shooting up at you, was not our cup of tea. And at our age tea is very important.

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“Vampire” is the best and since the park was open til 8pm, being a Halloween opening, we went on that in the dark. The ride seemed twice as fast and being at the front added to the sheer elation. Our poor tickers, how did they cope? It was a truly brilliant day and Nellie was thrilled we enjoyed ourselves so much. It shows that you don’t have to be young to have a good time and that time spent with friends is time well spent! Nellie wishes you a really good Christmas and a Happy New Year. Again it is a great excuse to invite friends and family together, relax, eat and be merry. Enjoy! Where will Nellie be taking us in 2017? By Debbie Corney

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Don’t hate me, I know it’s early, but it’s time to prepare (not celebrate), as Christmas is coming. I hate tinsel and Jingle Bells before December as much as the next man, but many festive savings are only possible if you do them early. This isn’t a trivial message. I’m fed up of every January people telling me they’re skint and when I ask why they reply, “Christmas of course.” Well I can tell you exclusively here, Christmas will be on 25 December this year, so it’s not an unexpected event – there is time to plan in advance to prevent problems. So here are my seven key things you should do now that’ll save you for festivities. I’ve focused on Christmas, but the same techniques work for Chanukah, Eid, and Kwanzaa too. 1. Agree to not give unnecessary presents. Gifts for kids, grandchildren or your spouse are ﬁne. Yet it’s time to stop the ever growing list of people we buy for even when we’ve no idea what they want, know we’ll end up buying tat that’ll never be used, and add heaps of pressure on ourselves to do so. I’ve been campaigning to end unnecessary gifts for six years, and more and more people are doing it. Yet it involves agreeing a pact not to buy

each other. Even the joy of giving can be selfish if it obligates someone who can’t afford it to buy back. Julia tweeted me a couple of weeks ago: “@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told family I can’t afford Xmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you.” So contact friends and family now and make an agreement not to buy, or to cap the cost, only give homemade or even to give to charity instead. See my full ‘why Christmas presents are bad’ explanation at www.mse.me/ BanChristmas. 2. Book your train tickets 12 weeks in advance. Wherever you’re planning on spending the festive season, if you need to travel by train, book your tickets 12 weeks in advance. That’s when most cheap advance tickets launch, so you get maximum availability. So this is close to the perfect moment to be buying tickets if you’re away visiting friends and family for Christmas and New Year. 3. Small savings make merry Based on roughly 90 days, 75 working days and 13 weeks left till Christmas. So, if you buy a £2 coffee every work day, just give it up now, put the cash in a Christmas kitty instead and you’ll have £150 by the big day.@MoneySavingExpert I’m not telling you

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to do this, it’s about deciding priorities. If that’s cash you need for Christmas, are you willing to make the sacrifice? 4. Earn 5% cashback on your Christmas 2YHUGUDIWV shopping. If you’re going to be spending for Christmas, you might as well do it on a card that pays you every time you spend on it. T h e n o a n n u a l - f e e w w w. americanexpress.com Platinum Everyday credit card pays you 5% cashback on your first three months’ spending (maximum £100), so get it now and you get the big cashback during the high spend pre-Christmas period. It then follows with up to 1% after. The cashback is paid after a year, so you’ll get it in time to help next Christmas, though there’s a minimum £3,000 spend to get it. That sounds a lot, but do all your normal spending on it as it pays you and you’ll be fine. Of course, only do this if you’ve a direct debit to repay it IN FULL each month, or you’ll be charged 22.9% rep APR, which kills the gain. 5. Not saved for it? Do it now – then you can split the cost by three. A typical family Christmas costs around £600-£800 - a huge amount from one month’s salary alone. But if you haven’t started saving yet, there is still time. For example, if you put £200 aside from your October and November income, it’ll spread the cost. Save what you can.

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If you’re saying you can’t afford that, then I’m afraid you’ll need to go cold turkey. Christmas is just one day, it’s not worth overspending and ruining your New Year. 6. Set up a Christmas cupboard. Become a tactical shopper. Work out now what necessary gifts you need to buy, and then if you spot a bargain, you can pounce on it when there’s a code, voucher or discount that makes it cheaper (I put the best in my weekly email at www.mse.me/tips). Even better, as is part of many Money Savers’ Christmas arsenal, once you buy a present, bag it, wrap it, and pop it in a Christmas cupboard – gradually getting the chores done. 7. Not used it since last Christmas? Flog it. Walk around the house and examine everything; it’s time for your annual personal stock clearance. Many old items can be worth serious cash. And if you’ve not used things for a year, whether toys, prams, old coffee makers, mobile phones, gadgets, or even clothes, why not sell them? This isn’t just about eBay or car boot sales; Facebook now has a lot of good local sales groups too that can be an easy way to do this. There are also lots of recycling sites that will pay you for old mobiles and gadgets – just make sure you do your research first to find the one that’ll give you the most @MoneySavingExpert

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Gardening Tips

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December is perhaps the one month where, in the build up to Christmas with roaring fires and shorter days, even the hardiest of gardeners may struggle to get out there and do the necessary for their plots. December often means hard frosts and you need to harvest your winter cabbages, celery and cauliflowers this month. Parsnips and swedes are pretty hardy so if you are a bit overrun with your crop you can keep these in the ground until you need them. If bad weather is forecast then keep some straw handy to cover them over and stop the ground from freezing thema in. Make sure that you check your stored crops for any sign of disease and remove any that look problematic. If the ground isn’t too sticky then this is also a great time to get out your hoe and work between your vegetable crops. Look out for any plants which might have been lifted by frost and press them gently back into the ground. Keep an eye on your Brussels too - these should be starting now so try cooking them in different ways in your meals before the ‘big day’ (adding a spot of garlic can make all the difference) until you find something suitable to go with the bird. You don’t just have to eat them on Christmas Day you know! Be mindful of any snowfall this month or in future weeks and help out your plants and shrubs as best you can by brushing off any settled snow. This helps to prevent any damage with branches breaking under the weight. Just make sure you if you have small children they don’t take this as an opportunity to flick snow everywhere otherwise your quiet gardening time could suddenly turn into an impromptu snowball fight! Birds at this time of the year need all the help they can get too. There are some great plants that you can introduce to help them as well as popping out the traditional feeders. These

include hawthorn, holly, beriberi and indeed your holly can double up as a craft project for indoor decorations over the festive season. If you are planting these types of shrubs for our feathered friends then do try and put them somewhere quiet in the garden where the birds won’t be frightened oﬀ. Sit back at your window and watch them feed contentedly whilst you enjoy the view. Why not get out a few gardening books, grab a cup of tea and imagine how you’d like your garden to look next summer? More or less vegetables? Bigger shrubs, more colour? Whatever you choose, pat yourself on the back for all the hard work you’ve done this year and think how green your ﬁngers really could be!

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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants PJC Accounting Services............ 2 Ward Goodman........................21 Attractions Monkey World.......................... 5 Bathrooms C+C Plumbing & Bathrooms.....35 Bedrooms Custom Creations.....................40 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds............................. 3 Builders Brickcraft Construction.............14 Competitive Construction......... 7 J A Construction........................21 Purbeck Home Improvements..... 1 Propoint....................................37 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras................. 6 Carpets & Flooring Peter Newman Flooring............32 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................26 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Fly away home.......................16 Martin Lewis: Christmas...........30 NCS Rough Sleep Challenge.......24 News from Westminster........... 8 On your plot: Scarves at the ready....34 Wareham Scouts & Guides Christmas Post....................... 6 Computer Services AJV Computing.........................36 Dentists MouthPeace Dental Practice....19 Electricians CMS Electrical...........................31 Four Electrical...........................17 M Gymer Electrical...................22 Pure Electric.............................. 9 T M Vaine Electrical.................. 5

Entertainment Services Whaley Entertainments............23 Farm Shops Norden Farm............................29 Fencing Corbin Fencing..........................35 Financial Services Anglebury Asset Management....40 Ward Goodman........................21 Garage Services Bere Regis MOT Centre.............36 Trickett Welding........................ 9 Hairdressers Hair Visions...............................12 Health & Fitness Get Fit with Alex.......................25 The Foot Spa.............................20 Wareham Counselling..............36 Wareham Physiotherapy..........25 West Dorset Mobile Foot Clinic..............................28

Property Maintenance Competitive Construction......... 7 Purbeck Home Improvements..... 1 Purbeck Property Services........12 Simon Hart................................22 Pubs & Restaurants The Kings Arms.........................32 Puzzles & Competitions Kids Page..................................10 Prize Wordsearch......................33 Removals & Storage Bournemouth Removals...........14 Pitman Removals & Storage..... 2 Residential Care Homes Royal Bay Homes......................37 Scaffolding Services Bindon Abbey Scaffolding.........17 Taxis Wareham Forest Taxis.............. 9

Independent Financial Advisors Anglebury Asset Management....40

Telecare Services Aster Group..............................13

Kitchens Competitive Construction.........19 Dream Doors............................15

Tree Surgeons Leaks Tree Care.........................20

Mortgage Advisors Anglebury Asset Management....40

Waste Services Philip Trim.................................20

Pest Control BugBusters................................ 6 Terminator Pest........................17

Watch & Clock Repairs Alford Time Repair....................36

Pet Services Damory Vets.............................29 Hairy Hounds............................25 Sim Veterinary Consultancy...... 7 Plumbers C+C Plumbing...........................35 Heatcare................................... 3 KDL Plumbing...........................36 Purbeck Plumbing & Heating...29

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