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The Wareham District Directory Edition 178
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Dear residents of Wareham and the surrounding area, Stephen, myself, Julie, Mel, Heather, Chris and Jannike would like to wish you a good Festive Season. At the time of this writing we are still on the second Lockdown and though it has been nowhere near as restricted as the first one, we do not know for sure how Christmas will be for us all. By the time you receive your magazine we will have that answer, I hope. Our very loyal and reliable advertisers are so grateful for all your support this last year. Let’s face it, it has been a challenge for all of us. Our local trades and services have needed your calls and bookings like never before. You have delivered, and many, many of the companies inside these pages are in fact very happy to tell you they are busy and want to thank you sincerely for this. In return to say, ‘Thank You’, our centre pages contain our Christmas Sponsors this year with proceeds going to Julia’s House Hospice. This is such a worthy cause we are delighted to support them. Please continue to call our advertisers here and do say “Hello” from us! We are here to help. Right from my first magazine which I started all the way back in 2005, pushing Hayden around in his pram, my purpose was to bring good, local businesses to your doorstep as well as give you some local data to be able to back up your local community. As soon as more events start happening again, we will be able to shout all about it! So, 2021 is just around the corner. Whatever you do this Christmas we wholeheartedly wish you all the Very Best. Keep well, stay safe and relax with a glass of mulled wine.
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News from Westminster As we come to the end of 2020, I’m sure you will agree with me that this year has been like no other. Never before in this country have we had lockdowns and quarantines; a whole generation of children been sent home from school; shops and business closed with staff on furlough; and rules implemented restricting who we may meet and where. “Unprecedented” is a word that has been used a great deal this year, with reason. I’m not sure any of us have found this year easy, and the challenges have been many and varied.
highlighted how quickly we can adapt and change, yet still honouring that which has gone before.
All of these things have been so sad, and I know that the recent national restrictions in November have been difficult for many. But recently the news has been better. Things are looking up. I have always been an optimist, with the view that things will improve. Mass testing is starting, with some of the trials here in Poole. In the last few days, we have had the announcement of a vaccine that is effective. It still needs to have some more checks to ensure its safety, but then hopefully it will be rolled out across the country as quickly as possible.
I would like to wish you all a Happy Christmas and peaceful new year.
Over the last nine months, there have been trials, but there have also been some fantastic examples of communities working together. Whether on an informal basis with neighbours looking out for each other, or through the more formal community support groups that have developed. They have offered support and care for more vulnerable people when shielding, befriending those who are lonely, shopping for those needing to selfisolate and practical and logistical support to many in our communities. Our two unitary councils have worked incredibly hard to provide advice and support, as have our town and parish councils. The recent Acts of Remembrance have
The start of December marks the beginning of Advent in our churches. Advent is the season of hope and expectation as we look forward to Christmas. In these dark Covid days, let us look forward to the time when we can meet and celebrate together again, when we can hug our parents and grandparents, when all the restrictions are lifted, and we can move forward with life again.
If you have an issue that you need help with, please 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.
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1. Where in the world would you expect to find a car with the vehicle registration code ‘V’?
5. Which was the first James Bond film to feature Roger Moore in the title role?
2. In which children’s book did a spider called Charlotte and a pig called Wilbur appear? 3. Which Mexican artist produced works entitled ‘The Broken Column’ and ‘Diego and I’?
6. How many sides has a heptadecagon? 7. ‘Suncrisp’, ‘Golden Russet’ and ‘Braeburn’ are all varieties of which fruit? 8. In which country would you find the coastal resort of Lara Beach?
4. What was the name of the character played by John Travolta in the film ‘Pulp Fiction’?
9. In which century was the first ‘Grand National’ horse race? 10. The letters of the word ‘allergy’ can be rearranged to form three other sevenletter words. Can you find all three of them?
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QUIRKY BY MICA BALE
From an interesting event in the height of the English Civil War to a special treat for King George III, Dorset has had many interesting chapters in its long history. This winter might well prove to be just another page in the journal of time but here are five more interesting facts from around Dorset to celebrate the county’s interesting past and even more interesting future. Did you know that in the old Dorset dialect, there are at least eight words for mealtimes? Ranging from the more recognisable ‘luncheon’ to the slightly less identifiable ‘nammet’ or perhaps the ‘nuncheon’, the Dorset dialect is a vital part of the county’s heritage and certainly offers an interesting mealtime conversation!
Did you know that in 1645 the English Civil War touched the lives of the village of Child Okehampton in a very unusual way. An independent unit of around two thousand men decided to attack both the Royalists and the Parliamentarians. Known as the ‘Clubmen’, their endeavour was actually to prevent further conflict between the warring parties. Their skirmishes resulted in Cromwell imprisoning at least three hundred of them however it could almost be said that there was a touch of amusement when he was later quoted as describing them as ‘poor, silly creatures”.
Of course Dorset is known for its delightful dishes however, rumour has it that George III himself was responsible for the creation of the Royal Portland Pudding! Reportedly, the king, during his frequent visits to Dorset, would especially ask for the rich fruit pudding. It was reported in a local publication of the day, that: “George III, during his visits to Weymouth, had several times made a tour of the Isle of Portland; and on those occasions he made the ‘Portland Arms’ his headquarters, and used to finish his day by dining at the house. The then landlady had a recipe for making a certain famous Portland pudding, and the King never failed to order this pudding, in honour of the island”. Although not unique, Dorset can boast some of the finest examples of where natural history meets humans. The holloways in the county have been created by thousands if not millions of Dorset locals having traipsed through the beautiful countryside and thus created delightful sunken pathways similar to tunnels, exposing tree roots and millenia of Dorset’s Jurassic geology. Perfect for a winter walk!
Holloways to wander...
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DRAWING BY STANLEY WOOD
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Although it might be a little difficult to go abroad for some winter sports, restrictions allowing, Dorset still has some great local activities including a range of different ski slopes and winter activities to enjoy. Perhaps even a game of socially distanced snow ball fights is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy Dorset in its wintry wonderfulness!
Wildlife News
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Talking about Wildlife...
Fascinating Fungi Fungi don’t fit into the plant or animal kingdoms but into an entire category of their own. The Fungi kingdom is a large group of organisms that includes yeasts, moulds, and, of course, mushrooms. Found everywhere - in the soil, in water, on and within plants, and even in the human body - fungi are essential to life on earth and they have a fascinating biology. Fungi play an important role within our ecosystems, helping to recycle nutrients from dead or decaying organic matter releasing carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus into the soil and the atmosphere. Without fungi, these recycling activities would be seriously reduced, and we would have a lot more decaying material around our feet. They are important directly as food for us, with many edible mushroom species grown and harvested for sale and some mushrooms and truffles considered as delicacies. While mushrooms aren’t a large proportion of what we eat day to day, fungi are also widely used in the production of many other foods and drinks
Crimson Waxcap
Fabulous Fungi
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such as cheeses, beer and wine, and bread. Fungi are also vitally important for the good growth of most plants and crops. In 1885, German biologist Albert Bernard Frank coined the word “mycorrhiza” to describe this symbiotic relationship in which fungus grows around plant roots. This gives the plants greater access to water and minerals such as phosphorus and nitrogen and even increases their immunity. In exchange, the plant provides carbohydrates and other nutrients to the fungi. Dorset Wildlife Trust manages many nature reserves to support and benefit all kinds of wildlife, including fungi. In west Dorset, Kingcombe Meadows and Powerstock are some of the best places in England to find fungi species, many of them rare, all of them beautiful. The huge variation in geology and plant life at Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve ensures a variety of habitats which allows for a larger variety of fungus species than one would expect in a few hundred acres. By Susannah Lynn, Volunteer
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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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WarehamTown Museum You may know Wareham’s Saxon walls, but did you know that they are the best preserved Saxon town defences in England? Yes, they are really special! Wareham was one of 43 towns in the Saxon Kingdom of Wessex – most of southern England – which were fortified in the 870s by King Alfred the Great. At that time England was made up of several separate kingdoms. The Danes, or Vikings, had conquered the other Kingdoms, and only Wessex stood in the way of their conquest of the whole of England. Wareham was one of the biggest towns in Wessex then; it was a port, and it had a monastery – the church of Lady St Mary originated as its church - and probably a royal palace.
The walls were earth banks on three sides of the town, the fourth side being the river, and the east and west walls had a ditch in front. There would have been a wooden palisade along the top (later replaced with a massive stone wall). If the defences were in place when the Danes attacked Wareham in 875, they failed, because the Danes got in! However, Alfred negotiated their exit and eventually defeated them and their dreams of conquest. The Normans came and built a castle. Wareham prospered until about the thirteenth century when Poole took over as the main port on Poole Harbour. The town stopped growing, which meant that the walls survived, unlike in other towns such as Bridport
Wareham Town Walls in winter and Christchurch, where the Saxon defences were levelled. Wareham’s grid street pattern is also a unique survival from the 9th century. St Martin’s church, built in the 11th century, is the most complete Saxon church in Dorset. You can find out more about Wareham’s Saxon heritage in the museum, where you can see silver pennies minted in Wareham, and a replica of the iconic royal sword. The museum is closed for the winter, in fact it never had a chance to open in 2020 due to the pandemic. Hopefully we will be able to open around Easter. In the meantime, visit our website for more information and an introductory video www.wtm.org.uk We are also on Facebook. The museum is run by volunteers, and if you would like to help, contact us via the website or Facebook. Ben Buxton, Museum Volunteer
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By Katherine Sorrell
We help you to make the most of your festive centrepiece. Some prefer a real Christmas tree while others argue for artificial. We offer some arboreal insights. Which type of real tree? The Norway Spruce is the classic choice but can be spikey and shed needles. The very popular Nordmann Fir has an even shape, soft foliage and glossy, dark green needles that don’t drop much. The Scots Pine retains its needles and has a lovely, fresh smell, while the Fraser Fir has silvery-green foliage and soft, low-shed needles with a citrusy aroma. The Noble Fir features blueish needles with well-spaced foliage while the unusual Lodgepole Pine has bushy, upward-pointing branches and the best needle-retention of all. Cut or container? Freshly cut Christmas trees provide a problem when it comes to disposal, so a great alternative is a tree purpose-grown in a pot. After Christmas the tree can be moved outside until next year. It will grow but can be kept for up to three years. Preparing for your tree-shopping trip Measure the height and width of the space available for your tree and take a tape measure with you. Pack a pair of heavy gloves and an old blanket to catch pine needles that fall off in the boot of your car. If transporting your tree on your car’s roof, take a rope and perhaps a tarpaulin to wrap around the tree. Picking out the best tree Look for a symmetrical tree with evenly distributed branches. Fresh trees will boast shiny, green needles that don’t drop if you gently pull a branch. Avoid trees with dry or brown needles. Buying direct from a local grower is best. What about artificial trees? Modern artificial trees are incredibly realistic, though usually without the natural appearance or smell that real trees offer. An artificial can be used again and again, but consider how easily it can be stored.
Frosted Norway spruce seven-foot artificial Christmas tree, £369.99; glitter LED Christmas bauble trio, £11.99; Osby star lights, from £7.99; champagne bow Christmas decoration, £7.99; all Lights4fun: 01423 816 040; lights4fun.co.uk.
Which artificial tree? There is a huge variety of shapes and sizes on offer, and with a choice of PVC needles or PE (polyethylene) needles. Many artificial trees are pre-lit, too and some are ‘frosted’ with a dusting of artificial snow. Caring for your real tree • If you want it to look good right through until Twelfth Night, try to buy your tree as late as possible. • Ask the seller to saw a small slice off the bottom of the trunk (alternatively, do this yourself as soon as you get home). This will help it to absorb water. • Stand the tree in a bucket of water in a cool place until you are ready to position and decorate it. • If possible, place the tree in a cool spot, away from fires or radiators. Even a sunny window can hasten the tree’s decline. Secure it in a correctly sized, sturdy stand and adjust it so it is level. Fill the reservoir with water and check this regularly, topping up as necessary.
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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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Famous Words
Do you know who uttered these famous words? 1
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If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor.
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans.
5 Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people's thinking.
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"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier."
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“If you look at what you have in life, you'll always have more. If you look at what you don't have in life, you'll never have enough.”
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"When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."
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The Adventures of Daichi
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The Adventures of Daichi
The Purbeck Publications Camper Van What incredible times. We do hope you are safe, well and are still smiling despite anything that maybe happening around you. Daichi highly recommends switching the news off for a whole week and doing things that make you happy. Here, the intention is to make you smile, give you ideas of places to visit (if we can now…), and things to do, that are simple, honest family fun. Hopefully, it is a light relief. So here we go… Daichi managed to sneak us back to that coastal village I so wanted to see when we were in Devon in the summer. This time it was October half term, so just before the second Lockdown. In August we had stayed in Bovisand on the other side of The Sound, that deep inlet of sea near Plymouth. While we were there, I looked daily across the blue expanse of water to a curious, small village with a beach. I was fascinated and told Daichi that was where I wanted to go next. He was straight on the case and found a little cottage in Kingsand perfect for the three of us: myself, Stephen and Hayden our son. I have to say I was not sure if Hayden would come this time. He had plans with friends and now at the grand old age of nearly seventeen I feel very privileged that he still likes to get away as much as we do and enjoy our English ‘escapes’. Off we set. Daichi was certainly all smiles, engine roaring and lights aglow.
Volcanic rock formations at Kingsand
Cawsand beach Cawsand and Kingsand are twin villages situated in Cornwall, right on the border with Devon. It is difficult to know where one village ends and the other one starts. For me they are idyllic. Crashing waves literally hit the walls of the houses which line the streets on one side and the beach immediately on the other. Situated on the Rame Peninsula with a very small population I could definitely live there. Not only are there terrific sea views, but the villages are nestled in Mount Edgcumbe Country Park with 865 acres of beautiful forestry and parkland, ideal for walking. It is a haven for dog lovers, walkers, children and simple adults like us. I am not so sure about rather large campervans in brightly coloured Kimonos though! Boy did Daichi have to breath in when navigating those cobbled, winding lanes. Sharp bends and stone walls, which look amazing, are not necessarily good for metal bodies. Daichi was lucky and decided to spend his time in the very safe car park. We had taken the chain ferry at Torpoint at the mouth of the River Tamar to get there. These crossings started right back in 1790 and now have 3 ferries running every day of the year, including Christmas Day. There is nothing like going on a ferry to know you are really going away! Some of us may have missed holidays abroad recently, but you can’t beat a good old English get-away.
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29 The weather of course was very mixed (it was late October after all) with some wind and rain and then one day of a wonderful, mysterious sea-roke which enveloped the cliffs and the houses. Long thick fingers of fog and mist creeping around everything in its midst. I was brought up in the North, so this is very real to me and I love a bit of atmosphere. I think Daichi was ok in his safe place, the car park… Mid-week we took a trip to Whitsand Bay. What incredible chalets there are here! Scattered literally all over the cliffs from the bottom of the bay almost on the beach, right to the top of the overhanging cliffs. What fantastic views over a never-ending expanse of dramatic looking waters. Speaking to the owner of the very welcoming Cliff Top Café, we were told that the chalets had once, and not that long ago, cost £20,000 each but now sell for over £350,000! We wished we had seen them earlier… They are not large and some look more modern than others, but I think you are paying for the ‘pitch’! The day we arrived the sea was totally white. Torrenting waves were pounding on the beach and the unforgiving rocks. We took a walk right down to the front where the RNLI Lifeguards had a station, ready for any problems. We took many photos and videos of the thundering waves and the spectacular scenery. All smiling. Nature really is beautiful and there is something which excites the soul on mesmerizing days like this. After all that excitement we needed a meal and a drink to calm us down and take in the night sea air. Our favourite café had become The Bay, Bar & Restaurant in Cawsand. Right on the sea
Waves crashing against the shore
Chalet overlooking Whitsand Bay front it was perfect for a coffee and a piece of cake, or indeed a full candle-lit evening meal. One lunchtime I had a whole mackerel (head and all) on a bed of salad. You really can tell I am from the North, can’t you? I am definitely my father’s daughter, even if I have lived in the South since I was twenty two… just a “couple” of years ago. Now now… The whole week was really relaxing. One day walking along The South West Coast Path (we did not quite manage all 630 miles of it…) we discovered Pier Cellars, the old torpedo development and testing station. Steeped in history and built in 1888/1889 it had a certain ‘mood’ about it. It is not open to the public, now owned by the MOD and used by HMS Raleigh for training purposes, but looking through the wire fencing I don’t think I wanted to take it any further anyway… Great to see and a bit of our history to set the old ‘grey matter’ thinking. I was pleased to get back to the luscious greenery and still blue waters from on high, on the hills this day. There’s lots more I can say but I am limited with space – you may be relieved. The pink rocks on the beach at Kingsand were fascinating. I am no geologist, but this is volcanic lava apparently! How exciting is that? So Daichi, another great family trip. Hayden did not quite manage to get his board out this time, though you carried it all the way to Cornwall for him, just in case. It just wasn’t quite the weather this time, but boy did we enjoy watching those gigantean waves thrashing the shores. Where will Daichi take us next… I wonder? By Debbie Corney
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Natalie poked her head around the kitchen door. “I thought I heard a crash.” Colin and Maureen looked at each other in panic. “So sorry Natalie, we’ve had a little accident,” Maureen confessed. “Colin’s dropped your Thermos flask.” By Jackie Brewster
Maureen and Colin watched helplessly as the Thermos flask slid from the table. It hit the kitchen floor with a dull crack. “Christmas is ruined,” Colin said glumly. “Christmas isn’t ruined.” Maureen reached for her glass to calm her nerves. “Not when there’s sherry.” “Perhaps it’s saveable.” Colin gingerly picked up the Thermos flask and shook it. It sounded like wet gravel. “Natalie brought it,” he said. Their guests, Colin’s dad, Maureen’s brother Derrick and his fiancée Natalie were patiently waiting in the dining room for their Christmas dinner. It was a family tradition for everyone to bring something for the meal. Colin’s dad had made the Christmas pudding, Derrick had brought crackers. “What did she bring?” Maureen asked quietly. “I’ve no idea,” Colin said, “she just handed me this when she came in.” It was the first time Natalie had joined them for Christmas day, and the pressure to impress was on because she’d once been a guest on a cookery show on the local radio and never missed an opportunity to mention it.
“It was only cheap,” Natalie laughed nervously. “Just so long as the contents are alright.” Colin shook the Thermos. Natalie looked crestfallen. “I could lend you a pair of slippers,” he offered. Maureen nudged him in the ribs. “But my advice would be not to put your shoes in a Thermos in the first place.” Natalie looked puzzled. “Not shoes, it’s jus,” she frowned, “to pour on the meal.” “Do you mean gravy?” Maureen asked, astonished. “I knew there was something missing!” “I suppose some people call it that.” Natalie sounded offended. “We professional chefs call it jus.” “Why didn’t you say?” Maureen laughed, refilling her glass. “Colin, get the jar of granules out of the pantry and I’ll whisk up some more.” “But it was a special jus,” Natalie protested. “What’s the key ingredients?” Colin asked as the kettle boiled. Natalie blushed. “I used gravy granules,” she said quietly, “with a slug of sherry in it.” “Didn’t I tell you Colin?” Maureen picked up the bottle. “Sherry to the rescue again!”
“What did she say when she gave it to you?” Maureen asked impatiently. Colin thought for a moment. “She said it was shoes,” he said finally. “It’s clearly not shoes though is it?” Exasperated, Maureen took another swig of her sherry. “What are we going to do now?” she said. “What did you ask her to bring?” Colin said. “I can’t remember, can I?” Maureen said. “Let’s look at what we’ve got and see what’s missing.” They looked at the steaming dishes of food on the counter – turkey, stuffing, sprouts and roast potatoes. “Can I help with anything?”
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STAR GAZING Welcome to the December Stargazing Page. Each month I’ll be describing astronomical events that are happening overhead in our beautiful night skies. The majority of events are viewable just by stepping outside on a cloudless night and looking up, but some may require a particular vantage point e.g. a clear view to the west. Occasionally, events will benefit from the use of binoculars or a small telescope if available, but all can be enjoyed without either. Warm shoes, layers of clothes, and a flask of hot tea are recommended during winter viewing!
Interna onal Space Sta on Due to the changeable nature of the ISS, timings published here are unfortunately often inaccurate. From hereon in, only dates, which are likely to remain correct, will be listed. To establish exact timings please visit www.heavens-above.com or a similar webpage for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to Wareham. The ISS will be visible, often twice during the night, in our early evening skies between 1st – 10th December. Those hoping to spot ‘Santa’ on the 24th or 25th will need to wake up early in the morning, with pre-dawn sightings visible on both mornings.
Events The Winter Solstice occurs on 21st December this year, and marks the day when the Sun reaches its lowest point in the sky, as seen from the Northern Hemisphere. This in turn corresponds to the shortest day, and longest night (all the better for doing astronomy).
Mercury
The solar system’s smallest planet is lost in the Sun’s glare this month.
Venus Early morning risers continue to be greeted by Venus shining brightly in clear, pre-dawn skies to the south-east.
Mars Mars is still shining in the constellation Pisces, but is fading rapidly. Look south at 7p.m. on a clear night and search for a relatively bright, reddish object quite high in the sky.
Saturn & Jupiter If you see only one astronomical event this year, then the close meeting or ‘Great conjunction’ of Jupiter and Saturn must be it. The two gas giants have been slowly moving closer together in our night sky (as viewed from Earth), and on the 21st December appear so close they, along with their larger moons, will be visible in the same field of view in binoculars or a telescope. The two planets were last this close in Galileo’s time in 1623 CE. If the sky is clear this will be a truly spectacular sight. There is only a small window of opportunity to see this event as the planets are low in the sky, close to the horizon, but try looking after sunset, between 4.45 – 5.30p.m towards the southwest.
Moon This month’s full moon occurs on 30th December, and is traditionally known as the Cold Moon, Long Night’s Moon, or Moon before Yule.
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The quintessentially English country garden has classic, timeless appeal, and although easier to achieve in the countryside can still be recreated at least in part in town. Shrubs make a great backdrop so choose a range of different shapes, textures and shades of leaf colour for that cottage garden feel. For best effect choose mainly or all deciduous shrubs with just a few evergreens. A wooden or metal gate painted white gives the right feel, and when smart, traditional-look fixings and fixtures are painted contrasting black, the look is complete. In a country-style garden the combination of a wide range of types of flower in an even wider range of colours is perfect. Contrasting colours look great as long as there is plenty of greenery in-between. Plant loosely and almost randomly in drifts, with no straight lines anywhere, to give beds and borders a country style, whatever their size. Allow plants to grow closer together so there is no bare earth, and when planting a bed from scratch use hardy annuals to fill in any gaps while the main plants grow, to create a wall-towall carpet of colour. Plants in pots add seasonal splashes of colour, so include temporary plants such as brightly coloured pelargoniums and geraniums or longerterm plants such as bulbs and small shrubs. Choose a pot with an informal, rounded shape, rather than anything too geometric or modern; a terracotta pot works a treat. Have a range of heights in the flower borders, basically with smaller plants in front and the largest at the back, but add in tall, slim plants throughout
to add colour, interest and height variation without blocking your view of their smaller neighbours. The classic choice for this is the purple-flowered Verbena bonariensis. A wall made from brick or stone make a perfect boundary. A drystone wall with variations in the grey and brownish colours of the stone looks great in all weathers, and you can grow plants such as house leeks in some of the crevices. If your garden needs steps, choose stone. It is long-lasting, withstands hard frosts and needs no preservative treatments. Combined with a wall of the same material, steps like this almost look natural, particularly when laid slightly unevenly. Ivy is perfect for covering up unattractive features such as an ugly wall. It grows rapidly and is a useful wildlife habitat, but don’t allow it to grow out of control. Maximise planting opportunities with containers made from natural materials such as terracotta. Positioned on top of a wall they’ll mark the boundary well and bring seasonal colour. Swap the plants around at summer’s end and use winterflowering pansies for colour throughout the year. Plant small, compact plants along the edges of paths and steps to add colour and interest. Small saxifrages look great but won’t swamp the steps either! Visit Pippa’s website (www.pippagreenwood.com) to book Pippa for a gardening talk at your gardening club or as an after-dinner speaker.
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It can be tricky to find the perfect gift set, so a few brands now allow you to create your own. British brand Noble Isle is one of them. Select three or four products from its extensive range, and they’ll be popped into a gift box and posted out. And what a range to choose from… Personally, I love the spicy Fireside Bath & Shower Gel and the subtly floral Willow Song Body Lotion. The bespoke Trio set is £20 from www.nobleisle.com.
Know someone who could do with a better night’s sleep? Treat them to Neal’s Yard Remedies’ Beauty Sleep Collection. It features the Beauty Sleep Foaming Bath Gel, Shower Oil, Body Lotion and Concentrate Serum, all of which smell heavenly and are designed to aid relaxation. It’s £40 from www.nealsyardremedies.com.
Buying for a teenager? Organic Young’s My Skin Goals set is likely to be well-received. It features the Clear Skin Foaming Face Wash, Purifying Serum and Cleansing Moisturiser. Each product has been specifically designed with teen skin concerns in mind. Together, they help to tackle acne, soothe inflammation and keep skin healthy. Plus, each purchase supports the Born Free Foundation. The set is £30 from www.greenpeople.co.uk.
I think we all deserve a bit of relaxation this Christmas. Open the Puressentiel Time to Unwind travel bag and you’ll find a Rest & Relax Air Spray, a Rest & Relax Massage Oil and a Stress Roll-on. Together, they use the power of essential oils to promote a feeling of calm, ease stress and tension, and aid relaxation. Bliss, at £20 from www.uk.puressentiel.com
Bobbi Brown’s gift sets are always a treat and this year’s are no exception. Top of my list is the Must Have Essentials set. You get a make-up bag, full-size Pot Rouge Blusher and five minis, including a Luxe Lip Color in Neutral Rose and a Smokey Eye Mascara. Together, they’re worth £82, so the set is an absolute steal at £36.50; see www.bobbibrown.co.uk.
Liz Earle (www.lizearle.co.uk ) has outdone itself with its gift range this year. The packaging is lush and many of the sets come with festive tins or reusable bags. It’s hard to pick a favourite to be honest. If you’re looking for a stocking filler, The Joy Cleanse and Polish set (£12) is ideal. Buying for a man? You can’t go wrong with the Shower and Shave Collection (£30). And I’m personally lusting after the Together We Shine Haircare Set (£33).
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Wareham Rotary
Sadly due to Covid 19 we are unable to do our Christmas Carol collection in and around Wareham and Wool this year. We would like to thank everyone for their support in previous years and we hope we are able to resume the collection in December 2021.
Wareham Rotary would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a healthy New Year! Stay well and safe everyone.
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Many of the gifts we give or get at Christmas are gadgets, and that means Santa has a few things to think about in the days before the big day. For example, if the kids have asked him for a games console it’s highly likely that the console will need to download a big software update before it can play online; the worst possible time to do that download is on Christmas morning when everybody else in your street is trying to do the same. If you can, connect any new console to the internet in advance so there’s no delay before the kids can play. Another good idea is to prepare a bit of paper with your Wi-Fi details and password on it: from Amazon Echo speakers to Apple iPads and even many kids’ toys, a Wi-Fi connection is needed for them to work. Digging out the details in advance will speed things up considerably on the day. It’s worth looking out any USB-ready charger plugs (such as from iPhones or Kindle Fire tablets), because to help reduce electronic waste many USBpowered devices will come with a cable but not the plug it connects to. And of course, it’s a very good idea to check what batteries any gadgets, toys or remote controllers are going to need. If you don’t already have one, a battery charger with a couple of sets of AA and AAA rechargeable batteries will come in very handy in the next few days. Last but not least, we’d recommend having a multi-tool or a screwdriver set and some really good scissors handy. We’ve found that many kids’ toys come screwed to the packaging or require very small crosshead screwdrivers to open their battery compartments, and others come in extremely strong clear plastic that’s very hard to open.
The top big-ticket Christmas gifts 2020 Apple Watch The Apple Watch is the best smartwatch ever made. There are now three watches to choose from, starting at £199 for the Series 3 and rising to £399 for the Series 6. £199, Apple.com
Oculus Quest 2 This is very geeky, we know, but the Facebookowned Oculus Quest delivers an incredible virtual reality experience without wires or the need for a computer. £299, Oculus.com
Fitbit Sense If you or your loved one is a fitness fan, the new Fitbit Versa adds clever new features to its tried-and-tested fitness tracking, including EKG, temperature sensing and even stress sensing. £299, Fitbit.com
PlayStation 5 The next-generation PlayStation is big, beautiful and it isn’t quite as expensive as we feared: the standard version is £449 and the disk-free digital version is £359. £449, Very.co.uk
Dyson Supersonic If your time is money, then Dyson’s high-tech hairdryer will pay for itself very quickly: not only does it make your hair look amazing, but it does it in an amazingly short time too. £299, Boots.com
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Perfect for a festive sweet treat or a lovely edible Christmas gift these spiced star cookies can be kept in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Makes 20 Ready in 1 hour, plus chilling and cooling INGREDIENTS • 2 medium egg whites • 175g icing sugar • 250g finely ground roasted hazelnuts • 50g mixed peel, finely chopped • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon TIP Dust the cookie cutter with icing sugar frequently to prevent the mixture sticking.
1. Using an electric handheld mixer, whisk the egg whites in a clean, grease-free bowl until holding stiff peaks. Stir in the icing sugar until thoroughly combined then continue to whisk until thick and glossy. 2. Remove 40g of this mixture and set aside. Fold the hazelnuts, mixed peel and cinnamon into the remaining mixture to make a very stiff dough. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour. 3. Preheat the oven to 140C, 120C fan, gas mark 1. Line 2 baking sheets with baking paper. Roll the dough out on a surface heavily dusted with icing sugar to a 1cm thickness. 4. Using a 5cm star-shaped cookie cutter stamp out about 20 stars, re-rolling the dough as needed until it is all used up. Place the stars on the baking sheet, well-spaced apart. Spread a little of the reserved egg white and icing sugar mixture on top of each star. 5. Bake for 25 minutes or until the cookies are still white and crisp on top but slightly soft underneath. Turn off the oven, open the oven door and leave the cookies to dry out for 15 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants PJC Accounting Services............... 11
Drainage Services All Drains Cleared......................... 6
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Appliance Repairs CMS Electrical Repairs................. 43
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Builders Brickcraft..................................... 41 J A Construction............................ 6 Jim Baggley Building Services...... 37 Propoint....................................... 39 Purbeck Home Improvements...... 1 Purbeck Property Services............ 2 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 45 Cleaning Services Dorset Cleaning Services............. 41
Fencing Corbin Fencing............................. 43 Fires & Stoves By The Fire................................... 21 Garage Doors Garolla......................................... 16 Skandoor....................................... 7 Garage Services JT Commercials............................ 31 Trickett Welding........................... 27
Community News Adventures of Daichi................... 28 Baking: Cinnamon Stars.............. 44 Beauty: Gifted Inspiration............ 38 Dorset Quirky Facts..................... 12 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Fascinating Fungi...................... 14 Gardening: How many kinds of sweet flowers grow.............. 36 Home: Choosing & Caring for your Christmas tree.................. 20 News from Westminster............... 8 Short Story: The Secret Ingredient................ 32 Stargazing in Dorset.................... 34 Technology Tips........................... 42 Wareham Rotary......................... 39 Wareham Town Museum............ 18
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