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The Corney Family with Nellie the Purbeck Publications Campervan wish you a Very Happy New Year! January 2018. Can you believe it? We had a terrific 2017, one of our best in fact with many adventures. We plan for 2018 to be just as good as last year by making the most of opportunities that come our way as well as creating what we would like to achieve. Have you made any plans yet for your successful new year? I do think it is important to decide what you want, otherwise life tends to choose for you, and that isnâ€™t always rewarding.

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Our little magazine is here to help you. There are many good trades people and services that would love to Telephone: hear from you and give you their expert advice to 01929 408080 make your new year the one you are looking for. Each Email: of the advertisers inside would like to sincerely thank info@warehamdistrictdirectory.co.uk you for all your support last year and look forward to continuing to assist you in 2018. Please do mention Copy deadline for the us when making those calls. Nothing delights Stephen February 2018 edition: 15th January 2018 and I more than knowing the businesses inside are Disclaimer: Whilst every care has benefiting from all the work we do. Everyone wins! 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.

Clubs and local groups can advertise for free. Just give one of us a call. If you have a business or know of one who would like more local work, please call or email. We have been producing magazines for twelve years now and still love what we do. The lucky winner of the prize wordsearch was Gary Spring. Well done. We look forward to receiving your entry for this January issueâ€Ś and may you win! Wishing you the Very Best for a Fantastic New Year!

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Community News

News from Westminster Over the last few months I have been sending out postal surveys to constituents asking for their views. The survey covers a range of issues, focusing on communications infrastructure, including broadband and mobile reception. I am delighted by the number of responses, with many people taking the time to respond, sometimes in great detail. I will continue to send these out, and I’m considering all the results and using them as evidence in my meetings with service providers and Ministers. One issue that comes up frequently are the concerns people have about housing. There is a need for more housing so that local people have place to live – particularly younger people looking to get on the property ladder. But this must be balanced with protections for our greenbelt, and ensuring that we are not simply covering our beautiful landscape. This is a difficult balance to get right, and I would welcome your thoughts on this subject. But it is especially important for us here in Dorset, where house prices are some of the highest in the country. Crucially, in my view when we build houses it should be to address the needs of our local area first. You can’t discuss homes without considering the issue of homelessness, which is a challenge for every government. I was really pleased to be able to support the Homelessness Reduction Act through Parliament, including sitting on the Bill Committee to ensure that it was the best piece of legislation possible. This law will require earlier intervention by councils to prevent homelessness, becoming the first major piece of homelessness legislation for 15 years. But I believe that actions often speak louder than words, which is why I spent a cold night in late November sleeping outside on a piece of cardboard. I did this with a local youth group, raising awareness of homelessness, and also raising money for the charity Routes to Roots in Poole. Some of their volunteers came to speak to the young people, to explain how we can help, and some of the reasons why people may become homeless. I was particularly pleased that so

many teenagers joined in the event, helping to raise a significant amount of money, whilst also learning from the experts about the different causes of homelessness and what we can do to help. I have also recently visited Waverley house in Wimborne. This is run by BCHA, which is a local specialist housing and support provider, who help homeless and vulnerable people access the right housing, health, learning and work opportunities. I often meet local housing associations, and I hear first-hand from constituents about the issues they have with housing, homelessness and the challenges of finding somewhere to live close to where they work, or where their children are at school. I continue to hold regular surgeries for constituents all year round and if you have an issue that you need help with, please do get in touch; 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 Facebookwww.facebook.com/michael4MDNP.

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Local financial advice firm Strategic Solutions bags a hat-trick!

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Just two months after becoming the only firm to win Moneyfacts Investment Adviser of the Year award twice and then being named one of the top 100 financial firms in the UK by Citywire, Strategic Solutions have picked up a third prestigious national award, the Personal Finance Society’s “Later Life and Retirement Adviser of the Year”. Unlike the previous two awards, this one was specifically honouring the achievements of one of the firm’s partners, Allan Cruse. During the ceremony hosted by Gyles Brandreth at the impressive Camden Roundhouse the Chief Executive of the Personal Finance Society Keith Richards said Mr. Cruse had demonstrated superior ability in the provision of specialist retirement and later life advice. There is no higher accolade than being recognised as a personal finance award winner by your professional body. Award winners and finalists act as ambassadors for our profession and should be congratulated for their commitment to high professional standards. “The exceptionally high standard of the candidates

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WarehamTown Museum The iconic Saxon sword returns to Wareham! The sword was found deep in the bed of the River Frome during the construction of the new South Bridge in 1927. There was no museum in Wareham at the time, so it has been in the Dorset County Museum in Dorchester since then. The museum loaned it to us in 2012 and 2014 and it will be on loan to us this year and next year while the County Museum is redeveloped. The sword is a very rare and special find. It was made in the late 900s. The hilt and roughly half the blade survive, with remains of intricate decoration on the guard and the pommel (end-piece). There are traces of an inscription on the grip which shows that the sword was owned by a member of the royal family of Wessex. It is the only Saxon sword found in England with a royal ownerâ€™s name on it! Wareham was an important town in the Kingdom of Wessex in Saxon times, and there was probably a royal palace here.

Come and see the sword, and our replica of it as it might have looked originally, when the museum re-opens for the season on Good Friday, 30th March. Join us at 2pm to celebrate the occasion. In the meantime, fi nd out more about the sword and Saxon Wareham on our website www.wtm.org.uk and visit our Facebook page. Before that, on 24th February, we are holding an open day to show some items in our collection which are not normally on display. You will be able to see old photographs of Wareham, and we invite you to identify people in some of them, such as school groups. These school photos date from the 1940s up to the 1980s so you might see yourself in one! Also on display will be old maps of Wareham, old newspapers and parish magazines. The event will be in the corn exchange, and the museum will be open. Ben Buxton, Honorary Curator

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Purbeck District Council to withdraw its opposition to the reorganisation of councils in Dorset On Tuesday 12 December, the District Council agreed to write to the Secretary of State to inform him of its decision.

enabled it to participate in discussions about working together on the delivery of services.

Previously, in January 2017, the Council voted to not support submission to the Secretary of State of a case to change local government in Dorset.

Councillor Suttle recently raised a number of concerns with the Chairman of the Dorset Joint Committee, Councillor Rebecca Knox. The concerns covered harmonisation of council tax; the important role played by town and parish councils; safeguarding existing Local Plans; management of local development; and safeguarding local decision making.

Six other Dorset councils supported the submission and asked the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to implement a reorganisation by the formation of two unitary councils. In November 2017, the Secretary of State announced he was minded to implement the proposed reorganisation. At their December meeting, Councillors raised a number of concerns. After much debate, 19 members agreed with the recommendation to withdraw opposition and five voted against. There was one abstention. Councillor Gary Suttle, Leader of Purbeck District Council, said: “Our job is to provide services to our residents and maintain those services at a reasonable cost and level of efficiency.

Councillor Knox has given a number of assurances to Councillor Suttle that these are being addressed. The Secretary of State is accepting representations on his minded to decision until 8 January. After this date, he will make his final decision. If he reaffirms his decision to support local government reorganisation in Dorset, the new unitary councils will be formed on 1 April 2019.

“Councillors have raised concerns tonight, particularly about local representation. Residents deserve the best representation and this will only be achieved if we are part of the process. It is important we join this process so that the voice of our residents can be heard and we can do the very best for Purbeck.” Although the Council had previously not supported the proposal, it recently became a member of a Dorset Area joint committee comprising Dorset councils. This has

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Keep Dorset blue... 14 million people tuned into the first episode of Blue Planet II, making it the most watched television show in 2017, enthralling the public with tales from the ‘big blue’ ocean. Marine wildlife is often hard to appreciate as we can’t always see it, but this programme has given us all a new understanding of the complex and beautiful habitats and marine species living beneath the waves. Another much talked about issue it focussed on, was that of marine litter, one of the biggest threats to marine animals. It is estimated that around the world 1 million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals and turtles are killed each year as a result of litter. Dorset is home to a great variety of marine life, with regular visits from grey seals, semiresident dolphins and even passing basking sharks, but the amount of litter found in our seas has turned the ocean into a very dangerous place for them. Our seas and beaches are awash with plastic toys, food packaging, lighters, balloons and fishing paraphernalia, which often takes years to decompose. Seabirds for example, might spot something shiny and think its food, which if eaten becomes impacted in

their stomachs and can cause death. Larger marine animals can also risk ingestion and entanglement from litter. The good news is that everyone can make a diﬀerence by making a few small changes. Reducing single use plastics is one big step in the right direction. In the recent budget announcements, a tax on takeaway boxes is being considered to reduce the amount of single-use plastic which could end up in the sea. Many of us could start doing something about it now by making diﬀerent purchasing decisions – for example using a re-fillable water bottle rather than a single-use plastic bottle. Dorset Wildlife Trust has designed its very own refill bottle, available in our online shop at www.dorsetwildifetrust.org. uk/shop. Even if you have just two minutes, take a stroll along the beach and pick up some litter as you go, as part of the #twominutebeachclean. You can also help with conservation work in Dorset in 2018 by joining Dorset Wildlife Trust as a member, volunteering, or simply helping to spread the word. Find out how you can get involved: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk. By Sally Welbourn

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Purbeck View School: Are you interested in an exciting new role for the New Year? I was delighted to be appointed as the new Principal for Purbeck View School, Swanage in September of this year. The beautiful setting, the dedicated team and the wonderful children and young people have eased the “new job nerves”! Purbeck View School may not be familiar to readers who live outside of the Swanage area but for those who do reside locally, many hold Purbeck View School fondly in their hearts, with a great many of them dedicating their lives to serving our very special children and young people. Ahead of us is a future of improvement, development in learning and exciting opportunities for our workforce to forge a career in specialist therapeutic education and care. Perhaps upon reading our advert below, you might consider joining us and contributing to the exciting opportunities ahead. We are looking to appoint Teaching and Care Support Assistants to our vibrant team of professionals who provide therapy, care and education to children and young people with autism and complex learning needs.

Please contact the PA to the Principal, Rosie Gillam Jones for further details. E: Rosie.Gillam-Jones@cambiangroup.com Telephone: 01929 422760 Ginny Bellard, Principal and Responsible Individual for Purbeck View School, Swanage

Purbeck View School Northbrook Road, Swanage, BH19 1PR

Night and day shifts opportunities available

Purbeck View School is on an exciting journey towards outstanding, with many opportunities for training and professional career development.

GCSE Maths and English essential Level 3 Diploma in care desirable £8.30 up to £10.05 per hour / £18,127.20 up to £21,949.20 per annum (dependent on experience and qualiﬁcations)

Come and work with us to secure a future of opportunity and fulﬁlment for our very special young people! Purbeck View is committed to Safeguarding and Child protection. All applicants will be subject to full safeguarding and referencing checks prior to appointment.

To apply for this vacancy please visit https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/cambian/ and complete the online application form. If you wish to speak with someone regarding this vacancy please call the school on 01929 422760, and ask for Luciana Grover, Recruitment Administrator. Closing date: 1st February 2018

The successful candidates will meet the person speciﬁcation in order to be oﬀered this post. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

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Protect your home from funding future care fees... Currently anyone with assets in excess of £23,250 will not receive any assistance with care fees... A Property Protection Trust Will is one drafted to help protect your property from an assessment by the local authority to fund long term care fees. Our offer includes: 2 x Wills, 2 x Protective Property Trusts, 2 x Property & Finance LPA Grants, 2 x Health & Wellbeing LPA Grants, 2 x Advanced Directives. Usual price £1499 - LIMITED TIME OFFER just £999

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Adventures of Nellie

The Adventures of Nellie The Purbeck Publications Camper Van January - notorious for looking back… then looking forward to the new year ahead of us. Nellie, our delightful Purbeck Publications campervan, loves to see what she achieved in the months gone by and then start to plan for the future. Her purpose as we know, with her rather large thighs, big silvery grin and roaring energy is to create family fun. So where did she take us last year? Well it all started at Monkey World! On a freezing winter morning Nellie had this terrific idea to visit the playful primates in the Purbecks. What a wonderful time we had, though we did not stay all day due to the very low temperatures and flurries of snow. I was doing the driving (“all by my own”, as Hayden used to say when he was very young…) and Nellie’s snow-mode was a great help to say the least! Very brave of me, and Nellie was rather proud. Monkey World is a great place to visit for the young and old alike, so ideal for the generations to have some special time together. Our next trip was to The Wimborne Town Football Club! Nellie picked a wonderful sunny, if a little cold day for this, and what an exciting day it was. Sport is so important for many reasons. Yes, it keeps us fit (Nellie could learn from that) and healthy, but even more important is the

Nellie ‘escapes’ from Stonehenge!

Nellie adopts an Orangutan at Monkey World! community atmosphere. Local Clubs are run by dedicated individuals who spend their own time and money to help local residents have fun. There are many good people on this planet of ours. Wimborne Town Football Club, otherwise known as “The Magpies”, is no exception and Nellie tooted her horn as the Magpies came to a victorious 2-0 win. It was all about history at Stonehenge. Nellie was blown away by that trip. Well actually she was sincerely hoping she wouldn’t be taken away by aliens, or men in long flowing robes. Her imagination ran riot! These henges (prehistoric monuments consisting of a circle of stone or wooden uprights) are well known in the Wiltshire area, drawing visitors from all over the world and are truly inspiring. ‘Us English’ love our ancestry and our historic monuments. Nothing delights us more than looking back in time and imagining how things were. The museum was fascinating too with its ancient skeletons and Neolithic pots. A great day enjoyed by all. Variety is the spice of life and Nellie loves new experiences so fishing with Grandad was a real treat. All packed up with coffee, tea, sandwiches, crisps, biscuits and

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27 maggots (for the fish of course!) and off we skipped to Hordle Lakes in the New Forest. Me, Nellie and Grandma were the servants for the day, providing the cuppas, burgers and generally helping wherever needed. The men caught loads of fish, so much so that Nellie learned how to “mug” the fish by literally dropping maggots into their mouths. Not for everyone but Grandad, Hayden and Nellie were all smiles! Our next adventure was unfortunately not with Nellie as she is too fat to fly. Those heavy thighs you know. Disney in Florida was amazing. The new Avatar ride at Animal Kingdom was spectacular and one Nellie would have loved. We really enjoyed showing her all the photos… I am sure she didn’t get fed up of hearing all about it. I bet you have never had that experience? Camping! Nellie loves camping. On our next trip we defied the weather and Nellie took us to Norden Farm near Corfe Castle in the Purbecks. Despite the summers’ torrential rains that had fallen, we enjoyed ourselves, fishing in the small lake, dining out, playing snakes and ladders in the awning, walks around the castle and generally being British. Bacon sandwiches for breakfast, raincoats on and smiles all round. Norden Farm is a great place to stay. More camping in Cornwall with an exciting excursion to Treamble Valley where Hayden competed in the National Surf Life Saving Competition, this time in the Youth Group and much more of a challenge for him. Nellie

Nellie at Rockley Park!

Nellie learns to fish at Hordle Lakes! held on tight to her skirts as she watched the competitors fighting against the tide and those crashing waves. From Cornwall in the South, to Hull in the North for a family wedding! Nellie was packed with wellies and wedding outfits. She certainly loves to travel. Not long after that was a visit to the Centenary Caravan Club in the New Forest which was a more leisurely end to a rather hectic time. The beautiful English sunshine did us proud and sunbathing was on the menu. Relief. Nellie’s engine purred. After all that running around and exhilaration Nellie persuaded Grandma and Grandad to buy a family caravan on Rockley Park. Nellie is delighted. She can visit, watch Hayden swim in the sea, Grandma and Grandad can stay whenever they want and we can relax on the decking with a cuppa. Result. Nellie ended the year presenting awards to the very talented Horticultural Society winners and then finally she met Father Christmas at the fete! What a wonderful year she has had. Nellie is planning another year of excitement for us. She is getting on a bit now (aren’t we all…) being well over 200,000 km, but is still very young at heart and is determined to enjoy herself despite any aches and pains. Life for Nellie is for living to the full. She would like to wish you a really Happy New Year. May you smile lots in 2018! By Debbie Corney

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Gardening Tips

On Your Plot Planning veg for the year ahead If you’re new to veggie growing then this is the ideal time to start planning for the year ahead. Think about what space you have available for your crops and plan what you would like to grow and where.

Jobs for January:-

• Plan your crops • Protect crops against the cold and from pests such as pigeons • Sew lettuces indoors • Start rhubarb crowns

Gardening may be the last thing on your mind in the cold weather but this is the perfect time to plan what to grow and where this season. It’s easy to get carried away when looking at catalogues or impressive displays of seed packets - but remember that it only makes sense to grow what you are likely to eat! If that still leaves you with a list that exceeds the space available then it may be wise to trim back on crops that take up a lot of space or are easily and cheaply available from local sources (potatoes perhaps?). Think about concentrating on plants that will crop quickly allowing the space to be used again. Remember also that you can use patio containers and grow bags to add extra growing space. Once you have your list split your available space into 3 (or 4) areas and then group your crops together by family so that they can be rotated around the areas in a 3 or 4 year cycle. Group the cabbage family together, then the onion family along with the pea and bean family, and finally potatoes, tomatoes and the carrot family. This is a great time of year to seriously consider making some raised beds, if you don’t already have them. Make sure that they are not too wide for you to easily reach the middle from either side and that there is sufficient room

for easy access all the way around. The deeper you can make them the better and higher beds will mean less bending when you are planting out seedlings, harvesting or weeding. If you have large areas of bare soil, awaiting planting, then you may like to think about covering them with black plastic, or cardboard, to protect the soil against the harsh January weather. Crops still growing, such as purple sprouting broccoli, will benefit from protection against hungry pigeons - try covering with wire mesh, fleece, or some homemade bird scarers (try stringing up some old CD’s). For those who are keen to get sowing, you can try a few lettuces. Start off on a bright, sunny windowsill, thinning down when they are large enough to handle. Grow on in frost free conditions such as a shed, or polytonal before finishing off under cloches. If you haven’t already planted shallots then it’s not too late to think about it, but don’t put them in when the ground is too wet or they may rot. Start saving empty egg boxes ready to chit your seed potatoes before planting. Just pop them into the egg boxes, sprout end up in a cool but frost free place and wait for the shoots to appear. You’ll also find the boxes useful for starting tiny seedlings off in months to come as they grow they can be planted straight out with no disruption as the box will simply rot down. And finally, if you have space, you may like to think about starting off some new rhubarb crowns towards the end of January.

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I would like to wish all my clients & friends a very Happy New Year! Feel stronger & fitter in 2018 - join a weekly

PILATES CLASS Monday and Wednesday evening 6.30pm and 7.30pm at Sandford Primary School Thursday morning 10.40am at Lytchett Matravers Village Hall Friday morning 9.00am, 10.00am and 11.15am at Carey Hall, Wareham

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Divorced women lose out on £5 billion a year in pension payments A survey, commissioned by Scottish Widows, has found that women are losing out on £5 billion per year, by not considering pensions during financial proceedings following a divorce. According to the survey of over 5,000 adults, 71% of couples do not discuss pension sharing when divorcing and, due to the gender pay gap, maternity leave and career breaks, women are disproportionately disadvantaged. 48% of women surveyed did not know what happens to pensions on financial settlement and only 9% of participants said they would fight for a fair share of their ex-spouse’s pension provision, despite the average married couple’s retirement fund totalling £132,000. Nigel Shepherd, Chairman of Resolution, the family lawyers organisation, said: “Pension sharing was introduced almost two decades ago, but it is clear that all too often in a divorce pensions are still not being taken into account properly or at all…The problem has been made very much worse by the fact that so few people are now entitled to legal aid and are having to negotiate the minefield of financial issues on divorce without even basic legal advice. This is storing up real problems down the line, in particular for women.” On divorce, a pension is often a person’s most valuable asset (or second most valuable after the former matrimonial home), so it should be a major consideration in financial proceedings. As a result of amendments to the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, there are three possible ways of dealing with pension rights on divorce: 1. The traditional approach of off-setting, which means that the ex-spouse is allocated a proportion of the matrimonial assets equivalent to the approximate value of the pension benefits they have lost due to the divorce.

2. Pension attachment orders which mean that certain payments under a pension are paid to the ex-spouse rather than the member of the pension scheme. However, due to a number of practical problems, few pension attachment orders have been made. 3. Pension sharing orders which enable the Court to split pension rights at the time of the divorce. A certain percentage of the member’s pension rights are transferred into the ex-spouse’s own pension arrangement. The reduction to the transferor’s pension fund is known as the ‘pension debit’ and the increase to the transferee’s fund is known as the ‘pension credit’. Each party has immediate control over their own pension provision. Many people will feel that they have enabled their spouse to contribute more towards their retirement fund, by supporting their spouse’s career or by going without during the marriage. The ex-spouse should therefore be entitled to a fair share of the pension pot. It is tempting to simply look at how much money you will receive straight away, following divorce, but it is also important to consider future financial provision. Proper investment in legal advice could result in a fairer division of assets and a larger settlement figure, including financial security on retirement. For more information or advice contact our Family Solicitor, Tracey Parsons on 01929 768720 or tracey.parsons@ battens.co.uk

Specialist Legal Advice and Solutions for whatever life brings - at home or at work Office open in Wareham. Come and see us for all your legal advice. Address: 12 West Street, Wareham, BH20 4JX Tel: 01929 768720 Please Email: mention The Wareham District Directory when responding to adverts enquiries@battens.co.uk Web: www.battens.co.uk/wareham

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Food & Drink

Tastes so good... Bone Broth After the excesses of Christmas and the New Year Cheer, a good dose of bone broth is the perfect antidote. You can make up a hefty batch of this in one go and add it to soups, casseroles or simply drink it from a mug for perfect gut-healing health. This recipe is not your regular stock - it’s packed with minerals and healing properties that will kick start your new year diet.

1. Ingredients 4lbs beef or chicken bones 2. 12 cups water 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 3. 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 4. 3 large carrots, chopped 5. 2 leeks, chopped 3 bay leaves 4 sprigs fresh rosemary 6 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon black peppercorns

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Preheat oven to 200c and line a baking sheet with foil. Place the bones on the sheet and roast for 40 minutes. Flip them halfway through. Once they’re cooked, break them down and place in a large stockpot. Cover with the water and vinegar and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add the chopped vegetables and add to the stockpot. Bring to a rolling boil and then lower to a simmer. For the first 2-3 hours make sure you skim off any foamy layer that develops on the top and discard. For beef bone broth simmer for 48 hours, for chicken 24 hours. Allow to cool slightly and strain. Transfer the broth to an air�ght container and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight. This will allow the fat to rise to the top and solidify. Scrape the fat off the top with a spoon. This will leave you with a gela�nous bone broth when cold. Store in an air�ght mason jar or freeze un�l ready to use then slowly warm the broth over a low heat or drop straight into soups and casseroles.

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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.

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Friendly advice & guidance in plain english We can visit you in the comfort of your own home. No hidden costs, fees quoted in advance • Will Writing • Powers Of Attorney • Estate Administration (Probate) • Care Cost Mitigation

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Contact : Lorraine Cruse, Fellow of the institute of Professional Will Writers. Mob: 07737180831 Cruse Will Writing Ltd | Tel: 01929 408113

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Index of advertisers

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants PJC Accounting Services............... 15 Ward Goodman........................... 21 Attractions Monkey World............................. 11 Bars, Pubs & Restaurants The Kings Arms............................ 32 Bathrooms K & B Installations....................... 21 Riva Interiors............................... 14 Bedrooms Custom Creations........................ 24 Riva Interiors............................... 14 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Duck & Rabbit Interiors............... 23 Builders Brickcraft Construction................ 22 Competitive Construction............ 13 J A Construction........................... 36 Purbeck Home Improvements...... 1 Propoint....................................... 35 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 30 Chiropractors Wareham Chiropractic................ 17 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................... 26 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Keep Dorset blue....................... 18 News from Westminster............... 8 On your plot: Plan your veg for the year ahead.................... 28 Purbeck District Council withdraw opposition to council merge..... 16 Tastes so good: Bone broth......... 34 Wareham Town Museum............ 12 Computer Services AJV Computing............................ 17 Country Sports Stores Conyers........................................ 40 Demolition & Asbestos Services Pro-Dem....................................... 9

Dentists MouthPeace Dental Practice....... 19 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 24 Driveways White & Sons................................ 5 Education Purbeck View School.................... 20 Electricians CMS Electrical.............................. 36 M Gymer Electrical...................... 22 Pure Electric.................................. 7 T M Vaine Electrical...................... 5 Fencing Corbin Fencing............................. 35 Financial Services Strategic Solutions....................... 10 Ward Goodman........................... 21 Garage Services HV Maintenance.......................... 24 Health & Fitness Get Fit with Alex.......................... 30 Wareham Chiropractic................ 17 Wareham Physiotherapy.............. 3 Kitchens Competitive Construction............ 13 Dream Doors............................... 25 K & B Installations....................... 21 Riva Interiors............................... 14 Locksmiths Landmark Locksmiths.................. 32 Oven Cleaning Oven King..................................... 6 Pest Control BugBusters................................... 14 Terminator Pest........................... 36 Physiotherapists Wareham Physiotherapy............. 17 Plumbers FXR Plumbing.............................. 24 Heatcare...................................... 17

Purbeck Plumbing & Heating...... 14 Property Maintenance Competitive Construction............. 7 Purbeck Home Improvements...... 1 Simon Hart................................... 30 Puzzles & Competitions Prize Wordsearch......................... 33 Removals & Storage Pitman Removals & Storage......... 2 Residential Care Homes Carehome Bed Finder................... 3 Royal Bay Homes......................... 39 Scaffolding Services Bindon Abbey Scaffolding............ 32 Soft Furnishings Duck & Rabbit Interiors............... 23 Solicitors Battens........................................ 31 Hallâ€™s Property Lawyers............... 15 Tailors Bovington Tailors......................... 24 Taxis Wareham Forest Taxis.................. 6 Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 29 Leaks Tree Care............................ 15 Vets Sim Veterinary Consultancy......... 21 Waste Services Philip Trim.................................... 11 Watch & Clock Repairs Alford Time Repair....................... 17 Will Writing Cruse Will Writing Services.......... 37 Dorset Wills................................. 23 Windows. Doors & Conservatories Competitive Construction............ 13 Doors-Windows-Locks................. 35 Fix-It.............................................. 2

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We at Royal Bay Care Homes believe a care home should be a place: - Where each person is an individual. - Where there are no unnecessary rules and regulations. - Where dignity, peace and comfort take priority. - Where companionship, interest and activity flourishes. - And where people are supported to lead the fullest possible lives.

At the heart of every Royal Bay Care Home are core values with the emphasis on comfort, compassion, dignity, individuality, personality as well as great food. At Royal Bay our priority is you living your life your way. We have teams of incredibly caring, dedicated and qualified staff, plus Gold Standards Framework accreditation. Our Homes also have the latest medical and care facilities making them fully equipped to cater for either residential or nursing care needs, depending on the Homeâ€™s registration. Please feel free to contact either of our Homeâ€™s Manager at any time to discuss how we can help or visit our website for more details.

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Gunsmiths ~ Angling Supplies Home & Country Outfitters

The shop has expanded into the old car showroom, re-opening the adjoining door after more than 40 years. In here is the Home and Country range. The lovely products available all follow an animal and country theme, including bespoke cushions, curtains and blinds and loose covers made in Blandford, there will also be an expanded gift line and more ladiesâ€™ country clothing. Conyers look forward to being the oldest shop in town with modern stock and old-fashioned customer service.

Conyers of Blandford Forum was established in 1886 selling, refuelling and fixing cars, then opened the gun shop which is still here today. The traditional shop has been the heart of the country scene for many generations supplying shotguns, rifle and angling equipment, and country clothing. Shooting Tuition is available at our shooting ground and On The Peg for all ages and abilities

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3 West Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AW

Tel: 01258 452307

www.conyers.biz â€˘ jay@conyers.biz

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