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The Wareham Directory

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I am so pleased to be sending out your local magazine again this month. With the times as they are it is important to support our local trades and businesses. We have all survived this far, and I am sincerely hoping that the current situation will improve significantly in the next month or so. Of course, there are no guarantees, but the numbers of new Covid cases are decreasing and the vaccine may work. That is the positive news. If you have had a loss in the family, my heart felt condolences go out to you. Considering all that has happened I do believe we have coped extremely well. For now, we bring you some good articles to Advertise with us read, puzzles to do, quizzes to work out, and of course our local companies to help you. If Take your business to new heights you are worried about anyone coming into with our affordable advertising the house, then give the company a call to packages! Supply your own artwork or see what they have in place or what they can use our in-house design and brand do to service you, or advice they can give in expert. To chat to Debbie or the sales the meantime. It isn’t easy, that is for sure, team, give us a call: but it is possible to get things done and get 01929 408080 some of the help you need. A friendly chat on the phone is always most welcomed by FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA the advertisers inside. I am looking for “Locals in Lockdown” and what you have been doing to keep busy. enquiries@modernmagazines.co.uk Please send me an email or get in touch by phone. I would love you to inspire us all Copy deadline for April edition: with ideas. We had a picnic in the garden, in 8th March 2021 Daichi, the Modern Magazines Campervan, as he was not allowed out! Simple family fun DISCLAIMER: Whilst every care has been taken that made us all smile. What have you been to ensure that data in this publication is doing to keep smiling? I await to hear from accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused you. by errors or omissions resulting from Take Care and Stay Safe. negligence, accident or any other cause. The Wareham District Directory does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in ant retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

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Spring is traditionally the time to clean, refresh and beautify your home. If you’re not sure where to start, take inspiration from one of this month’s books. Homebody – Joanna Gaines Whether you’re decorating your first home or just want to refresh a room, it’s always a good idea to seek a bit of inspiration. But ultimately, you don’t want a show house; you want a home that reflects your personality. In Homebody, Joanna Gaines explains how to do just that. She talks the reader through different design styles, gives solutions to common problems (e.g. small dark rooms) and goes through what to consider for every room in the house. And, of course, there are plenty of photos to lust over too.

The Easy Life – Lynsey Crombie Most of don’t have ‘cleaning the toilet’ or ‘sorting the cupboard of doom’ at the top of a list of favourite things to do on a Sunday. So why not leave the scrubbing for a bit and curl up with a book instead? The Easy Life will teach you tried and tested methods for a cleaner, more organised home. The focus is on time and energysaving hacks. There are checklists, handy hints and plenty of down-to-earth advice. Clean & Green – Nancy Birtwhistle Whether you’re trying to be a bit greener this year or just fancy having fewer chemicals around your home, this book could prove invaluable. It’s packed with recipes for DIY cleaning products along with tips on everything from laundry to super-easy oven cleaning. (Who knew chopped up ivy leaves could be used to clean clothes?) Simplicity at Home – Yumiko Sekine with Jenny Wapner If you yearn for a simpler life, this book might be a good place to start. It offers advice for creating a calmer, minimalistic home by following Japanese traditions. There are also meal recipes and guidance on everything from mending ceramics using ‘kintsugi’ to patchworking and selecting plants. A must for fans of Japanese culture. The Declutter Challenge – Cassandra Aarssen As Cassandara says, ‘How do you create a home that makes you feel calm and happy instead of super-stressed and a little ragey?’ The answer? Declutter. Unlike other decluttering books, this one doesn’t just focus on the ‘how’, it also helps you to take a good look at the ‘why’, and deal with emotional baggage as well as physical clutter. Wild at Home – Hilton Carter If you struggle to keep a succulent alive, are bored to death with peace lilies or want to know how to arrange houseplants for maximum impact, this is the book for you. The photos alone are enough to send you running for the garden centre. As well as bags of inspiration, you’ll also find practical advice on everything from taking cuttings to dealing with common pests and problems.

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1. Which is the larger of the two Caribbean islands: Saint Kitts or Nevis? 2. Cashew, pecan and pistachio are all types of what? 3. Is the island country of Madagascar located oﬀ the western or eastern coast of Africa? 4. In which ocean did the devastating 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami occur? 5. Uma Thurman and John Travolta appeared in which Quentin Tarantino 1994 movie? 6. Which rock band had a hit in the 1990's with 'Champagne Supernova'? 7. Who starred as the leading role in 'The Trilogy'? g '? gy Iron Man Trilogy

tars as Mary rry Poppins in the 2 8. Who stars 2018 'Mary Poppins Returns'? 9. True or False: men have one less rib than women? 10. The Beach Boys released a version of which Christmas song in 1964, originally released by Elvis Presley?

11. What is the currency of Argentina? 12. How many of Henry VIII's wives were beheaded? 13. Who were 'The Bow Street Runners'? 14. Which planet, and its moons, was the unmanned NASA spacecraft 'Galileo' sent to study?

15. What is an indoor cycling stadium called? 16. If AC means 'alternating current', what does DC mean? 17. How many black squares are there on a chessboard?

18. How many days are there between Halloween and Christmas (excluding the days on which they fall)? 19. Who won the 2011 Rugby World Cup? 20. What form of energy is associated with motion?

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With the weather showing promise of improving, what could be better than to look to our wonderful county and appreciate its beautiful skies, seascapes and landscapes? From a look at the best beaches for walking your dog to an interesting role in the Seven Years’ War, here is another handful of Dorset’s most interesting facts.

Did you know that it’s coming up to the best time of the year to see dolphins in Dorset? The UK has nearly thirty species of whales and dolphins and Dorset’s waters have seen at least ten of those species. Early spring is a great time to see these beautiful creatures and, along with the perhaps more recognisable breeds of dolphins such as the bottlenose and common dolphin, minke whales and the risso dolphin have even been seen in the area!

Did you know that Dorset played an interesting role in the Seven Years’ War? British Army General James Wolfe was best remembered for his victory at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in Quebec where his troops took the French by surprise as they launched an unexpected attack in the night. Wolfe was also renowned for his improvement of troop training and used the steep slopes of the village of Child Okeford to drill his men. 12

Bridport is known today as PHOTO: KIRSTEN RIEMER a bustling and attractive town however deep in its history lies some perhaps less appealing heritage. Much of the town in Henry VIII’s day was immersed in work for the Royal Navy and Bridport was especially useful for its ropemaking heritage which dated back to the 12th century. Among the many diﬀerent types of rope from netting to rigging was the Bridport Dagger, commonly known as the noose. With criminals from petty thieves to murders often meeting their end by the noose, the Bridport rope trade was booming.

With the weather looking to improve, why not visit one of Dorset’s many dog-friendly beaches with your four footed friend? Why not take a stroll on the lovely, despite its name, Man O’War beach, nearby Durdle Door or head over to Kimmeridge Bay? Perfect for a slightly more peaceful walk where your dog can really let oﬀ some steam, why not try Cogden Beach, often hailed as one of the county’s best kept secrets? If you are looking for a slightly more social beach, don’t forget Eype Beach. Certainly Dorset has a wonderful selection of glorious coastal walks!

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Were you aware that Winston Churchill’s ancestors had origins in the pretty Dorset village of Minterne Magna? The village’s large country manor was Minterne House and in the 17th century was rented to the father of the very ﬁrst Sir Winston Churchill.

The Dorset home was kept in the family for a further two generations however the heir died without children and so the house was eventually sold to the Digby family. Interestingly though, centuries later in the 20th century the family connection would again be highlighted when Pamela Churchill Harriman, daughter of the 11th Baron Digby, married Randolph Churchill, the son of Prime Minister Winston Churchill!

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Win for wildlife The marsh fritillary is one of the most interesting butterflies in Dorset and is the most attractive and colourful of the fritillaries. Often considered the ‘stained glass window’ of butterflies, they have small wings but are very recognisable with a bright, intricate pattern of white, orange and black markings. The damp grassland habitat, which is their main habitat, has been lost nationally due to agricultural improvement and drainage in the landscape. However, due to careful habitat management over the last 10 years, they have been found to be thriving on one of Dorset Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves, Bracketts Coppice. Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Living Landscapes Ecologist, Steve Masters said, “The most reliable method to record the numbers of marsh fritillaries is to count the larva webs in autumn or in spring after the winter hibernation. Eggs are laid in large batches, of up to 300, and the caterpillars aggregate in webs which can be counted relatively easily.” Marsh fritillaries prefer to hibernate in tussocks of grass as caterpillars (which are jet black in colour) and emerge in warm weather – as early as February or March, if the winter isn’t too cold. Basking in the sun as caterpillars, they will then pupate and emerge as adult butterflies on the wing in late May, early June. These remarkable butterflies have a few challenges ahead of them including their loss of habitat, but also the parasitic wasp, which can be deadly to them by laying their eggs inside the caterpillar and devouring it. Steve continues, “Their food plant is Devils 14

Marsh Fritillary at Bracketts Coppice

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bit-scabious, and we have plenty of that at Bracketts Coppice. Marsh fritillaries love damp grassland, purple moor grass, and chalk, all of which we have in west Dorset. To help accommodate these butterflies we’ve adapted the management of Brackett’s Coppice slightly to ensure the amount of grazing creates the right habitat for them, providing the right structure for all stages of their life cycle. We even removed one field from the previous hay cutting regime and grazed instead, and we were delighted to see marsh fritillaries breeding in this field for the first time, as a result.” These management techniques are being used on other suitable nature reserves, and in 2019, the highest number of marsh fritillary larval webs, since monitoring began, were found on Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve in west Dorset, with 38 being counted. Find out more about our nature reserves at: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/naturereserves. By Sally Welbourn Communications Team - Dorset Wildlife Trust

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WarehamTown Museum “On Monday morning Mrs Jung and Miss Farwell and 43 children were absent owing to influenza. Infants’ Dept: head and 31 scholars absent... Telegram received authorising closure from 14 to 26 October”

These extracts are from records of Wareham Council School during the last global pandemic, the so-called Spanish Flu, of 1918-19. About half the children on the school roll had the flu, and the 2-week closure was extended to 4 weeks. The school was in West Street, in a former chapel. It later became Wareham Infants School and closed in about 1974. The site was then redeveloped as Churchwood Court, but the facade of the building was saved. Like now, schools were closed and gatherings of large numbers of people were discouraged, but overall the government response was limited. The country was ill-prepared for a pandemic: it was at war with Germany, and all national effort was directed towards that. Even school children were involved in the war effort: the Wareham pupils regularly spent time in the autumn picking blackberries to be made into jam. The flu was a bird flu-like virus. It came to be called Spanish flu simply because Spain, being neutral in the war, did not censor the press and so the flu was reported freely. It reached Europe from the USA in the spring of 1918, and was rapidly spread by troop movements. A 18

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second, more deadly wave, developed in the autumn. About five percent of patients developed pneumonia-like symptoms, and in some cases the skin turned blue or even black before death. There were no effective treatments. In the UK, 228,000 people died of the flu, the majority in the 20-40 age group. In a cruel twist of fate, many young men who had survived the horrors of the war succumbed. In the churchyard of Lady St Mary there are graves of soldiers who died while at Wareham Camp on Worgret Road, and some of those who died after the armistice were victims of the flu. You can find out more about Wareham during the war in Wareham Museum. We hope that the museum will be able to open sometime this year! In the meantime, follow us on Facebook and visit our website www.wtm.org.uk for information on our displays, and a video introducing you to the museum. by Ben Buxton, Museum Volunteer

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Introducing... Jazzercise DorsetWilts The Jazzercise DorsetWilts instructors have been working hard over the past 11 months to continue to offer up to 14 online workouts a week for our members. We believe mental health is just as important as physical health, especially during this difficult time, which is why we have built a positive and encouraging community where we can celebrate everyone; Whether they are trying to lose weight, have an hour of me time away from the family or taking time out to concentrate on the positives in life. Here is just one testimonial from a very inspirational woman, Zena, who has been committed to her fitness and well-being during the pandemic. Here is what she had to say: “So, I wanted to share this with you all because a lot of this is largely down to our fantastic instructors and the number of classes they have provided us with this year, that I wouldn’t have been able to do otherwise. This morning I stood on the scales and I have just passed the goal I set back some 5 years ago (when the first picture was taken) to lose 150lbs (10 stone)!! So, a big thank you to the JDW instructors, to all of you fellow Jazzers for keeping me motivated and to Tracey and Jenny for introducing me to Jazzercise.” 24

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Modern Magazines Camper Van Warning – if you are of a serious nature and very sensible, preferring to not look at the lighter side of life, with a little tongue in cheek – then this is not for you. I will not be offended if you choose to turn the pages and move on. They are merely here to make you smile and hopefully brighten up your day. Here we go… As you may know Daichi is the Modern Magazines’s (we have a new name!) Campervan and Oh my goodness has he been whining away in the garden, not being able to go out, as it is not essential, and feeling very sorry for himself. Not only that but it has been very cold! Seriously it is enough to make anyone want to shout and scream… so we decided to get creative and cheer him up! On that note, Daichi

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Daichi takes his winter coat off would love to know what you have been doing to keep yourself busy recently. It does take some imagination and persistence let’s face it, but with a little intention and some inspiration we can get pretty clever at entertaining ourselves. We decided to have a picnic… in the garden, in the freezing cold weather! Yes, Daichi didn’t move from his spot, so it was all very legal. Stephen and Hayden uncovered him, from his winter blanket and lifted his ‘lid’ which creates a tent like structure inside. Daichi was stunned to see a world out there. His white grilled-teeth beamed ecstatically and he shuddered in excitement. The side opening roof was suggested to us by the company that converted Daichi from a people carrier to a fully-fledged Campervan... And what a good idea it was. We have loads of room inside to stand up and walk around… well not necessarily ‘walk around’ as the space is not that big, but certainly head room to stand up. I love it. It is really cosy. A tent on wheels. As kids, myself and a friend stayed in a tent in the garden on several occasions, so maybe I am just trying to relive my youth? I

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can’t imagine that can you? The unused plastic plates and mugs, securely stacked in Daichi’s compact cupboard, with seaside huts brightly painted on them, had the moths blown off so we could have a very healthy salad. The whistling red kettle was proudly removed from its box and filled with water, to gently boil on Daichi’s gas hob. The four of us ‘huggled in’, including local resident Fi Fi the cat who is part of the family bubble, and we beamed from ear to ear as we looked out at the rather bare garden, wondering what we were really doing. Mad and British, but hey… you can’t beat a good picnic, even in February! The salad was delicious. Somehow it seemed so much more, sat outside defying the weather and not allowing the current scene to totally get us down. Do you also remember those times as a kid when you made a den and hid inside? How exciting was that!? Well, that is how this felt. Adults maybe… but we can still have some good old-fashioned fun. The whistling kettle always brings a smile to my face. I just love that sound. A sound of elation, triumph – and just a good cuppa! We had bought a small electric heater that can be plugged into the socket, especially for times like this… well not quite, as we did not predict a pandemic and months of not

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Daichi makes sure we eat healthily being able to go out… But could we find this heater? No! Oh well a good scarf, a jumper and long johns and we were fine. Not a pretty sight, but no one was there to see us! Daichi has a games cupboard, so we just had to have a go. A game I never played as a youngster was “Pass the Pigs”. Do you know it? This set was given to Hayden by Stephen’s Mum and Dad as Stephen played it a lot when he was younger. We love it and I won two out of three games which made me the champion, so I love it more now… No competitive spirit here… Then of course there is the good old Snakes and Ladders. With all the computer games now, I think some young ones just don’t know what they are missing! Hayden won two straight games, making him the reigning champion for dodging snakes. All in all, we definitely made Daichi smile. As a result, we smiled a lot too! I suppose the moral of the story… if there is one… is have fun. Don’t be defeated. Do get creative. Do something simple and just enjoy it. Daichi maybe dreaming of the sea, sun and sand as well as long drives in the countryside but for the meantime let’s make the most of what we have. Let’s see if he is able to get out of the garden by the next time we see you! Have fun. By Debbie Corney

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“Have you lost something?” Fiona opened her kitchen window. While having her morning coffee she’d spotted an elderly gentleman in a sheepskin coat and wellington boots in the lane. He’d been peering into the ditch opposite for almost a minute. Within moments she’d pulled on her cardigan and was striding over to join him. “Can I help?” There was nothing Fiona enjoyed more than a crisis. Where others dithered she jumped in. Her husband complained that she acted first and asked questions later, but she preferred to think of herself as a problem-solver. “I can manage.” He turned and waved dismissively. “I’ve just dropped my spectacles down here, that’s all.” Fiona looked into the ditch, which bubbled with murky puddles and rotting leaves. The bank was thickly overgrown, but she could just about see a pair of glasses nestling near the bottom. “Don’t you worry, I can reach them.” She would have to climb down part of the way and hoped it wasn’t too slippery. “I’ll have them out in a jiffy.” “Reach them?” The man sounded alarmed. “I’d rather get them out myself if you don’t mind.” “We don’t want you falling in that water do we?” She smiled and patted his hand. “Not at your age.” “But I don’t see how that can happen,” he stammered. She took two steps down, and before she could steady herself she’d slid down the bank on her backside. Icy water seeped through the seat of her leggings.

She had no choice but to put her foot in the bottom of the ditch to haul herself upright. Thick mud squelched around it, sucking her deeper. She grimaced; these slippers would be ruined forever. Holding on to the grassy bank with one hand, she stretched with the other and her fingers closed around the arm of the glasses. “I’ve got them!” she laughed. They were thick with mud, but seemed undamaged. “Looks like they’re still in one piece.” “I’m pleased for you, dear,” the man said. “I’d offer you a hand up but you’re rather wet and muddy.” “I’m fine.” Her scramble back up the bank was quite undignified. She was beginning to think this man had no manners at all. She straightened herself up and held out the glasses to him. Rather than taking them he backed away. “I’ve got a tissue in my pocket,” she sighed; clearly he expected her to clean them as well. “We’ll soon get them looking good as new.” A little gratitude wouldn’t go amiss, she thought, rubbing the glasses furiously with her tissue. The grey mud just smeared around them, refusing to go anywhere. “They’ll need a proper clean when you get them home.” She carefully slid them onto the bridge of his nose. She was covered in mud, her coffee was cold, and he hadn’t once said thank you. “But apart from that they’re in good shape.” He stared at her open-mouthed. She stood back and gave them one last rub. The words ‘Bride to Be’ appeared in little pink gemstones across the top of the frames.

“Silly me,” she laughed awkwardly. “Perhaps I should have changed out of my slippers first.”

“I don’t know who these spectacles belong to,” the man said indignantly, “but they’re certainly not mine.”

“It’s really unnecessary,” he called anxiously. “I wish you’d leave it.”

“So where on earth are yours, then?” she asked, peering back into the ditch.

“I’m almost there,” she replied irritably. Honestly, she thought, he could be a little bit more grateful.

“Here, where they’ve always been.” He lifted his foot. “Stuck down my wellington boot.”

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STAR GAZING

Mercury, Jupiter & Saturn All three planets are visible in our dawn skies but you have to be quick as they disappear in the morning light by 6.30am. Mercury is very close to Jupiter on the morning of the 5th, and all three planets and the Moon are low on the horizon on the 9th (see ﬁgure). Thereafter, Mercury is hidden by the Sun’s glare.

Welcome to the March Stargazing Page. Highlights this month include early morning planet spotting, and a beautiful meeting in the constellation Taurus of Mars, the red giant Aldebaran, our old favourite The Pleiades, and the Moon.

This month’s full moon occurs on 28th March, and is traditionally known by a variety of names, including Worm, Crow and Sap Moon.

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The ISS will be visible in the early morning between 3am – 6am, every day from 1st to 12th March. If you are not an early riser do not fear, as from the 18th until month end the space station is visible in our evening skies at least once between 7pm – 10pm. To establish exact timings please refer to www.heavens-above.com or a similar webpage for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to Wareham.

People are often surprised to learn that the most famous star in the sky, the North Star or Pole Star, is not the brightest star in the sky. That honour is awarded to Sirius, located in the constellation of Canis Major, ‘the big dog’. Sirius is one of the few star names derived from Ancient Greek, and means ‘glowing’ or ‘scorching’. Sirius is easy to ﬁnd using the constellation Orion as a guide. Draw a line through Orion’s belt from right to left and continue down until you reach Sirius (see ﬁgure). Orion needs to be quite high in the sky to do this as Sirius never rises very high above the horizon in UK.

Events The start of longer daylight hours commences on 20th March at the Spring Equinox. This marks the ﬁrst of two dates (the second being the Autumn Equinox) when daylight hours equal the number of night-time hours, wherever you are on Earth (equinox comes from the Latin meaning ‘equal night’). The equinoxes are the best time of year to determine the main compass point directions relative to your own home, as the Sun rises due east, sets due west, and is due south at midday. Try remembering these positions relative to a building or a tree.

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Mars The red planet spends the whole month in the constellation of Taurus, and although far dimmer than at the start of the year it can still be distinguished as a bright, orange ‘star’ high in the sky towards the southwest at around 7.30pm on a clear night. Mars appears quite close to the Pleiades on the 6th, and a sensational vista is on display the night of the 18th when Mars, the Pleiades, Aldebaran (the red ‘eye of the bull’), and the Moon form a beautiful trapezoid (see ﬁgure). Take the opportunity this month to compare the colour of Mars and Aldebaran – both should show an orange-red hue. 34

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Moon This month’s full moon occurs on 28th March, and is traditionally known by a variety of names, including Worm, Crow and Sap Moon.

Object of the month People are often surprised to learn that the most famous star in the sky, the North Star or Pole Star, is not the brightest star in the sky. That honour is awarded to Sirius, located in the constellation of Canis Major, ‘the big dog’. Sirius is one of the few star names derived from Ancient Greek, and means ‘glowing’ or ‘scorching’. Sirius is easy to ﬁnd using the constellation Orion as a guide. Draw a line through Orion’s belt from right to left and continue down until you reach Sirius (see ﬁgure). Orion needs to be quite high in the sky to do this as Sirius never rises very high above the horizon in UK. Mars Pleiades Aldebaran

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