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The Wareham District Directory Edition 176
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Dear residents of Wareham and the surrounding area, We certainly are living in interesting times. How lucky we are to live in such a beautiful area where we can take walks and ‘get away from it all’. Away from all the uncertainty and confusion. We can create our own space, look at the wildlife, the sea, the countryside and smile despite it all. For me it is vital that we can do this. Please do keep smiling. It is infectious! Our local trades and services have protocols in place to keep you and themselves safe. I do believe that it is important to keep these in place too. If we wear masks, regularly wash our hands and keep our distance to prevent the spreading of any disease, the virus will not survive, and we can all get to hugging each other again! I don’t know about you, but we have done more in the house and garden than ever. If you need help with this, then do call our wonderful local services here in The Wareham District Directory. Please say where you saw them. That makes me smile! Our advertisers are here for you. We also hope you enjoy reading the articles. If you have an idea of something you would like to read about, or anything else you would like in your magazine, do let me know. I love being creative and giving you the data you want. Are you reading the star-gazing pages? I have taken to looking out to space much more these days. It is quite therapeutic and thought provoking as well as very calming at night. It literally gives you a ‘bigger picture’. I do hope you are fit and well. Stephen, myself and Julie, with Daichi, our family friendly Campervan, that also makes me smile, all wish you a successful October. May we have that Indian Summer we have been promised.
Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi Cover photo courtesy of Robin Boultwood
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News from Westminster Parliament has now re-started following the summer recess, so as before, I will be spending most of my week in London. As MPs return to Westminster, and more people return to working in offices, I have re-opened my London and constituency offices. My staff will still be doing some work from home to ensure social distancing, so please do email rather than phone if you need to get in touch. It’s great to see pupils in Dorset and Poole returning to school, and I know that local schools and teachers have worked hard to put procedures in place to keep everyone safe. Over the summer I was in contact with many of the local headteachers, as well as ministers within the Department for Education. In my opinion, it is vital that schools are kept open, so that our children and young people receive both education, and the chance to socialise with their peers. This year has been very difficult for many people, but we must not forget that this virus is very unlikely to significantly affect people under 18. As I write, the Prime Minister has just announced the rule of six – that for social meetings, groups must be kept to a maximum of six people. I know this is challenging, and none of us like being told how to live our lives. But we must try and ensure that the transmission of the virus is reduced. There are exemptions of course, with detailed guidance available online for workplaces, youth groups, places of worship and others. You can find this at https://www.gov.uk/ coronavirus
from constituents, and to be able to then speak directly to government ministers about where the government can help. If you run a business, and would like me to visit, please do get in touch with my office. The government is consulting on possible changes to the planning system. I have had several meetings with individuals and community groups about this, and I encourage people to read the possible changes and contribute to the consultation. You can find details of how to contribute on my website www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk/ public-consultations Please do get in touch if you help or support. You can contact me via email michael. tomlinson.mp@parliament.uk or call my office on 01202 624216. I send out a regular email update – you can sign up on my website www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk where you can also find links to the latest coronavirus advice.
Michael Tomlinson MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk
In the constituency I recently visited local farmers during Love Lamb week, to hear about the issues and opportunities in British farming at the moment. I have also visited wedding venues, and talked to people in the arts and entertainment industry. They have all shared with me the many challenges facing their particular industries during the Corona crisis. It’s incredibly helpful to hear
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Talking about Wildlife...
Return of the birds Migration is a form of adaptation, vital to survival, as the changing seasons vary climate. As autumn approaches, we will start to see migrant birds returning to the UK, completing a journey of thousands of miles. What may look like chaos to us as we witness flocks of birds pass above, is actually part of a planned and calculated flight, unique to a species. Some will take a direct route, whereas others may prefer to follow a costal course. In the South of the UK, we are lucky to be winter hosts to members of the thrush family such as fieldfares and redwings; two migrant birds that resemble eachother. Fieldfares are large and yellowbreasted, whereas Redwings can be identified by distinctive bursts of orangey-red under its wings. Returning to nest in Iceland and Scandinavia around the end of March, these birds take this time to indulge in our berry-laden hedgerows, parks and woodlands. Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Kingcombe Meadow Nature Reserve offers an excellent opportunity to see these migrating birds with its abundance of thick hedgerows. Fieldfares are sociable birds and can be seen in flocks of over 200. Increasing numbers of migrating birds, such as the fieldfares and redwings, are being spotted in our gardens. A combination of freezing conditions and the dramatic decrease of insect populations forces
Redwing
Photo: Jon Hawkins
Fieldfare
Photo: Richard Steel
these birds to take refuge, so don’t forget to top up your bird feeders or provide mealworms, cheese and suet to help keep feathered visitors energised this autumn and winter. Also look out for geese and wading birds will arrive in September and October in their hundreds and thousands. Dark-bellied brent geese flock to southern shores in early October. The Chesil Beach Centre, over looking the Fleet Lagoon, is a great place to see these birds in action. Holes Bay, Poole Harbour is the estuary (tidal mouth) of serval rivers and is therefore another perfect place to look out for migrating birds and some fantastic flocks can be seen late in the afternoon there. Coastal areas make excellent vantage points for a keen bird watcher, or even if you’re just starting out. Tips for watching migrating birds: 1. Check tide times and take precautions with appropriate clothing. 2. Time your visits: geese are mostly likely to be seen at sunrise and sunset. 3. Keep a record of birds arriving and departing over the season. 4. Don’t forget to pack your binoculars! By Holly Toman
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01929 408277 Heatcare (UK) Ltd is a local family run, OFTEC and Gas Safe registered, plumbing and heating company! Heatcare are able to cater to your needs be it services, repairs or installa�ons and we are able to carry out these services in both domes�c and commercial sectors. Along with offering these services in Oil, we can also offer the same in LPG and mains Gas, again, in both domes�c and commercial fields. • Worcester Accredited Installers • Up to 8/10 year warranties on oil/gas boilers • Oil tank replacements and new installations • 10 month interest free credit on all Worcester boilers Leaks Tree Care undertakes all tree and hedge work, this includes: crown reduction, crown thin, crown lift, dead wooding, tree felling, section felling, pollarding, hedge trimming, hedge laying and tree planting. We also offer tree inspections for peace of mind.
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QUIRKY BY MICA BALE
It would be hard not to appreciate Dorset in all its autumnal glory and although the current circumstance may still be creating a little uncertainty, it is without question that our county is indeed one of the most beautiful and can boast a fascinating heritage from an interesting invention to a special recommendation from Alan Titchmarsh himself. Here are five more quirky facts from around the delightful county that is Dorset. Are you aware of the Dorset Flora Group? The group endeavours to assist both regional and national charities with the aim of helping to preserve, record and research local flora and assist in studies to help the many local beauty areas. The Dorset Flora Group works along with organisations such as the RSPB, Dorset Wildlife Trust and Botany Society of the British Isles among many others and has been in operation for more than ten years. The group works hard to record all flora in the area and has discovered many different species of rare plant life including wild liquorice, white helleborine and bird’s-nest orchid.
Millennia of history revealed to us by ancient artefacts and archaeological evidence has left its marks on Dorset but perhaps one of the most significant finds was the Ridgeway Hill Viking Burial pit near Weymouth which became the final resting place for dozens of corpses. Interestingly, these skeletons were dismembered remains, the deaths believed to have been the result of a feud between Vikings and AngloSaxons. All that were found belonged to young adult males and dated back to roughly around AD 970 to 1025.
One of the world’s most loved inventions actually came from a Dorset local? The lava lamp has long been a favourite for all bedside cabinets, its unusual light and bubble display ideally tranquil for a perfect night’s sleep. In fact it was even in a Dorset inn that Edward Craven Walker, the man behind the lava lamps as they became known, first had the notion to create these soon to be national favourites. Apparently, a fellow customer had developed an unusual kind of egg timer which used a mixture of immiscible fluids, most probably oil and water. The rest, of course, is history. Walker was struck with the idea and immediately saw its large potential. Together with his wife, he set up a company in Poole to continue to create the lava lamps which would soon see scorching sales! PHOTO BY STEPHEN GRIFFITH
Have you visited the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens in Weymouth? The wonderful gardens that Alan Titchmarsh himself once described as, “One of the finest Gardens I have ever visited”, date back to the 18th century and include many rare plants. Interestingly, the Subtropical Gardens are the result of many years of contributions from several generations of the Earls of Ilchester.
The gardens that are seen today largely originated from the latter quarter of the 18th century where a kitchen garden was established. The coming years would see different members of the family add various other facets to these beautiful gardens. One particularly notable contributor was William Fox-Strangways, the 4th Earl who was himself not only an expert botanist but an authority on flora in Europe. Today the gardens are as beautiful as they were at their inception and certainly showcase Dorset at its finest. Did you know that America’s first president, George Washington, could actually lay claim to being a Dorset boy? In fact, George Washington’s family roots can be traced back to the pretty village of Affpuddle. The village became connected to the Lawrence family after the settlement became part of the estates and later there was a marriage into the Washington family. No doubt if family history had been as accessible as it is now, George Washington would have been proud of his Dorset roots!
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Notes from...
WarehamTown Museum Wareham is such an interesting Saxon town with such a long and varied history. Wareham Town Museum, situated in the centre of town, is a delight to visit, containing so very many local interesting exhibits. One of our most famous local residents is T E Lawrence, “Lawrence of Arabia”, and the Museum holds a small but extensive exhibit about him. Another not so famous resident is the Wareham Town Crier, Jacquie Hall. She has been in post since January 2007, supporting and advertising all events in the town. The Town Mayor has various official engagements, and Jacquie is always in attendance. Criers have been about since the Norman Conquest, when William the Conqueror wanted the whole country to know he was King. King’s messengers were sent out across England to announce the victory. Through the centuries, criers have always been about to tell the citizens the news, plus proclamations, bylaws and any other important information. For example, in 1935 a former Wareham Town Crier informed the citizens that the water was going to be turned off. The news was imparted, then the town crier would pin the notice to the door post of the local inn, thus the saying goes ‘to post a notice’, and newspapers have been called The Post. Another saying ‘Don’t shoot the messenger’ came from the fact that criers are protected by law,
Wareham Town Crier, Jacquie Hall Photo courtesy of Sue Kemp Photography
and anything done is in the name of the monarch, therefore, to harm a crier is an act of treason. Unfortunately, this year has been an arid time. The Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers advised the criers not to shout in public, as a crowd is always likely to gather. Some criers have been seen out and about, but wearing masks, which seems to limit their impact. The Museum is closed until next year, but there is a video about it and lots of information on the museum website, www.wtm.org.uk The Museum has considered making a ‘scrapbook’ of Wareham during the pandemic. If you have any stories, or photos, it would be lovely to keep them for future generations. For more details on what we would like please email info.wareham.museum@gmail.com. Jacquie Hall, Museum Manager
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FOOD! FRIEND OR FOE? A road traffic accident left Jane wheelchair dependant as a child and she grew up being told “finish all your food” and would turn to high fat and sugary foods for comfort or reward. Eventually this caused problems with weight and meant that Jane couldn’t transfer herself onto a sofa, caused falls, joint problems, tiredness, lack of confidence, she dressed to hide her shape and her disability limited access to exercise. Jane was inspired by her daughter who had joined Wool Slimming World Group and pleaded with her mum: “give it a try, we’ll help”. Jane’s husband had died with weight related illness, so she decided to join and her family supported her. Food Optimising is such an easy healthy eating plan, Jane now has a great relationship with food and eats more than she ever did. Jane introduced Body Magic into her life, even with
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STAR GAZING Welcome to the October Stargazing Page. Each month I’ll be describing astronomical events that are happening overhead in our beau ful night skies. The majority of events are viewable just by stepping outside on a cloudless night and looking up, but some may require a par cular vantage point e.g. a clear view to the west. Occasionally, viewings will benefit from the use of binoculars or a small telescope if available, but all can be enjoyed without either. International Space Station The best sightings for October are at the beginning of the month, occurring on the 4th and 6th just after 7.05p.m. Rising in a westerly direction and travelling towards the southeast, the ISS will be quite bright. Please note timings are subject to change, therefore it is recommended checking www.heavensabove.com for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to Bournemouth. Events The Orionid Meteor Event reaches its peak on the 21st/22nd October. Caused by the Earth travelling through the debris left behind by Halley’s Comet, the meteors will be best spotted in the east after midnight. Mercury The solar system’s smallest planet is lost in the Sun’s glare this month. Venus Early morning risers are still being greeted by Venus shining brightly in the east. Research published in July has found evidence of 37 recently erupted (in astronomical terms) volcanic structures, suggesting that Venus is more geologically active than previously thought. Mars is currently closer to us than it has been for two years, and the USA, China and the United Arab Emirates have all taken this opportunity to send spacecraft to the red planet this year, all of which are due to arrive in early 2021.
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A small telescope may show surface features such as the bright polar ice caps and areas of darker, rocky material. If all you see is a blanket orange colour it means a dust storm is covering the planet, obscuring surface features.
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Mars Mars is shining brightly in the constellation Pisces, a part of the night sky with few bright stars, so it’s hard to miss. Look towards the southeast around 10p.m. throughout October; nice pairings with the Moon occur on the 2nd and 29th (see diagram). Saturn & Jupiter Both gas giants are now sinking in our evening skies, disappearing below the horizon between 10.30 – 11.00p.m. Due to our lengthening autumn nights, we can still see them at their highest point in the south between 7-8pm. Moon October has two Full Moons. The first, known as the Harvest Moon, falls on 1st October, and is named as such because it coincided with a time when crops were also able to be gathered at night, effectively doubling the harvesting rate. (By tradition, the closest full moon in September or October to the Autumn Equinox receives the name ‘Harvest Moon’). The second full moon of the month (also known as a ‘Blue Moon’) is on 31st October, and is the Hunter’s Moon. Having cleared the fields by the light of the Harvest Moon, animals were now easier to spot. The light from this full moon provided a good opportunity to hunt easily visible prey, and stock up on food for the coming winter months.
Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another. PLATO
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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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The Adventures of Daichi
The Purbeck Publications Camper Van We really love a good success story and last month Daichi the Dashing Dude, dashed us to a very special place in Herefordshire. Nestled in an idyllic rural setting are the fishing lakes of Docklow Pools. My Dad has been a keen freshwater fisherman all his life. Many good weekends were spent by ponds and rivers up in East Yorkshire. I loved them. Today, Dad is my Mum’s carer. Mum suffers badly with dementia and Dad managed the whole of lockdown on his own. This was his treat. Daichi was delighted to whisk us all away to one of Dad’s favourite fishing retreats, Docklow. Herefordshire is a county enveloped in rolling English countryside, so the setting of these ponds is simply stunning. The owners Mike and Josie, wonderful people, bought the 100 acres of luscious greenery, and at the time derelict farm, in 1972. We were lucky enough to speak with them and Josie smiled about having to milk cows at the age of 24 while Mike, age 27, who was a tool maker in those days, continued his work in Birmingham at the car factory. No previous experience of farming of course! It was a struggle to say the least. Hard work and determination, but they had a vision… at least Mike did! Now the grounds contain twelve different lakes, a wooded walk, a 9-hole golf course, The Fisherman’s Arms pub with café open to anyone, self-catering
The fishermen in action...
Daichi meets Mike & Josie accommodation as well as Bed and Breakfast, a well-stocked tackle shop and even a Roman Garden! Picturesque. Josie realised early on that she had to earn some money, so they opened up the house to B & B and charged £1 per night. This meant they could now have a yearly holiday… which they spent in Bournemouth with their two sons Jonathan and Simon! Mike may regret not being there more for the family when they were young, due to the necessity to pay off that mortgage, but between himself and his young bride, they have created a true haven for their sons and now their grandchildren. My sister, Sue and her husband Gary, had driven all the way to Hull to help Dad get the car packed. They arrived soon after we did. It was a full family affair and Daichi was beaming. He was stationed proudly next to our two-bedroom lodge, overlooking the Match Pool. Beautiful. I had called the receptionist at the very first hint of the Pools reopening after Lockdown and was lucky enough to get three lodges together. Perfectly located. Sue, myself and Mum could read a magazine by the accommodation whilst watching the men fishing. Hayden, our son, has been taught by his Grandad from the very early age of two and has a ‘knack’ for catching fish. From the start he was hooking good size carp, Ide and Bream. Grandad was in his element. He has fished this pond
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29 in real matches, against some very tough opponents, but today was a leisurely affair. Though Hayden was giving him a run for his money! Stephen enjoyed it too and also caught some good fish! Family meals outside overlooking the gorgeous fields, next to the Roman Garden were delightful. Keeping to the same places helps Mum and this was no sacrifice to do here! The food was delicious. Well cooked with great choices. It was sometimes difficult to decide what to have! The staff were extremely friendly. The weather was good despite all the threats of rain. We were very lucky. Dad had always wanted to fish the Tench Pool, so that was a must. Off we went. All the fishing gear and chairs in hand. This pool is covered in groups of floating, delightful lilies. Wonderfully peaceful. It did rain that day, but for only an hour and we had fun sitting under the umbrellas taking in the sweet smell of fresh grass and water. Hayden and Dad caught many tench! Mike, the owner, had always wanted a tench pool he told me, so this was a more recent addition. He was delighted to see them winning. At one point all went quiet. Hayden, used to catching almost immediately, was looking a little restless. Now not quite the excitement of a computer game and fast action, Grandad came to the rescue to show him how to calmly entice the fish back. Patience is a virtue and is a good lesson for a youngster. Hayden was as pleased as punch when he started catching again. They were all smiles. Especially Grandad. In all the men must have caught well over 60 fish. Mirror Carp, Common Carp, Skimmers, Bream, Roach, Ide, Perch, Barbel and the all-important
The peace and tranquility...
Catch of the Day! Tench! I remember at the sweet old age of 7 when we were in Ireland fishing (of course). One day on a river, I took Dad’s rather long, heavy reel rod (the pole rods these days are much easier) for just a little while. I struck… and would I let Dad help me land that fish? Of course not! It was mine. Such a delight to bring that tench in and boy was I proud! I can relive that pleasure moment again and again. I know Dad does too. It wasn’t all fishing this trip. We visited Leominster and did some antique shopping. We walked around the historic market town of Ludlow, in Shropshire not far away, with its ancient Medieval Castle. I bought some garden items (it just has to be done) at the Bringsty Vintage Café and Antiques, which Dad loves. What a glorious part of England, bordering the Welsh Marshes. You don’t have to be a fisherman to visit Docklow. The walks, the golf, the pub and the views are for everyone. Jonathan who I booked with, would be delighted to hear from you. He and my Dad, over a beer or two, have spent many a time talking about the ‘one that got away’. The whole family must be very proud of their creation. We are very glad they persisted and we intend to visit again next year! You can see their website at www.docklowpools.com Daichi was utterly over the moon with the trip. Even the massive lightning storm we witnessed in the distance one night! Where will he take us next month I wonder…? By Debbie Corney
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Motoring
30 Practicality is an important factor when buying a car, so we’ve brought together examples with cavernous boots from a variety of segments. Skoda Fabia 330 litres with the rear seats up, 1,150 with the rear seats down Skoda’s ethos is to build the most practical cars and that’s particularly true of the Fabia, which offers cargo capacity similar to much bigger cars. The estate has even more room – 530 litres with the rear seats up and 1,395 with them down. Volkswagen Tiguan 615 litres / 1,655 litres The Tiguan is an upmarket, stylish and super-practical SUV. Looking perhaps a little dull in lower trims and more expensive than many rivals, it offers excellent build quality, a wide variety of engine choices and a huge boot. Peugeot 3008 591 litres / 1,670 litres A compelling rival to the Tiguan, the 3008 is packed full of character. The interior feels premium but with the practicality to make this both a head and a heart purchase.
Skoda Superb Estate 660 litres / 1,950 litres The Superb has a simply massive boot – for long-distance drivers who need space above all else there can be few better options. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 640 litres / 1,820 litres With similar levels of practicality to the Skoda but more badge appeal, the E-Class might be pricier but has a much nicer cabin with only a small compromise on space. Ford Galaxy 300 litres / 2,339 litres There’s still a place for MPVs like the Ford Galaxy. Its seats down space isn’t hugely impressive because of that extra row of seats, but without people in the back it can expand to a van-like 2,339 litres. Audi Q7 770 litres / 1,955 litres One of the best seven-seaters, the Q7 might be pricey but has plenty of luggage space. Even with the seats up you get a massive 770 litres, so no need to compromise between people and their stuff. Land Rover Discovery 258 litres / 2,406 litres And finally, the unrivalled champion of practicality. The Discovery’s seven-seat boot capacity is unimpressive, but with almost endless seating configurations available you can find space for just about anything. Fold all the seats behind the driver down and you get that hugely impressive 2,406-litre capacity. Mercedes-Benz GLS 355 litres / 2,400 litres The GLS can do it all, being a genuine seven-seater with a lovely interior and fantastic on-road manners – though it’s certainly not cheap. To make the most of the boot you’ll need to fold the third row down, but do so and few can match it for practicality. SsangYong Tivoli XLV 720 litres / 1,440 litres Niche car manufacturer SsangYong has been rapidly improving in recent years. The XLV is an enticing prospect based on affordability and practicality alone. It might not be quite as nice inside or to drive compared with rivals, but it has loads of space, is cheap to buy and run and comes with great kit.
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“Dealing with death is one of the hardest parts of life” This year in particular we at Dorset and Wight have been inundated with enquiries concerning the worry of potential liability for long term care fees, along with an increase in requests for guidance on Lasting Power of Attorney’s.
Surprisingly, over 70% of the adult population still do not have a Will and of the 30% that do, the majority are either out of date due to familial or legislation changes or are basic Wills that do not protect your assets in a way that you actually intended. For instance, protecting your property against care fees and other third party predators by the use of a Property Protection Trust Will provides many benefits for your family’s estate. As long as it is done in advance, and well before you are aware of a need for long term care, it forms part of any sensible estate plan. When considering a Lasting Power of Attorney many people think “I’m not ill, why do I need one?” But they are missing the point. These again are documents that have to be made well in advance of any problems and are equally as important as a Will to have in place. Your Will looks after your wishes when you are no longer with us. Your Lasting Power of Attorney looks after your
wishes while you are still with us, but struggling to deal with your own affairs. This can happen due to age, the onset of a degenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia, or suddenly due to an accident. Now more than ever people need professional help to put their affairs in order and to ensure that they themselves and their loved ones are protected if the worst was to happen.
This month’s tip No matter what age you are there are many things in our lives nowadays that require you to be able to show photo identification. So even if you have stopped driving and travelling it is worth considering renewing your passport when it expires so that you always have some form of photo ID available. This can save you time and expense in the long run. Dorset and Wight are your local trusted provider of affordable Lasting Power of Attorneys and professionally drafted Wills. You have undoubtedly heard of us Now is the time: to call us. Telephone 01202 065953 or 01983 623900 or visit:
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Peace of mind at Pine Martin Grange We understand that these are very worrying times for everyone, especially if you are looking for short- or long-term care for you or your loved one. Life at Pine Martin Grange care home in Wareham has continued to be full and meaningful with some increased safety measures in place. Our days are filled with a variety of activities - from a morning session in our gym to afternoons spent gardening or painting, followed by movie nights with a little drink in our fully stocked bar. We have enjoyed virtual cruises, learned new hobbies, skyped our loved ones and tasted some fabulous meals! Visitors are now being welcomed (subject to conditions) in our dedicated area in the gardens of the home. Living here is about choice. After all, this is your home and you can be as busy as you wish. We provide 24-hour care and support as well as dedicated dementia care – giving peace of mind to all that this really is a home for life. Robust measures are in place to protect our ladies and gentlemen and our highly trained team ensure we continue to be a caring and
safe environment. We are open to new admissions and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your individual requirements. We appreciate you need additional reassurance that we are a safe home and we can confirm that we are continuing to adhere to government guidelines with the highest standards of infection control in place. We continue to deliver the highest levels of service and support during this difficult period. Do give us a call and we can talk through your individual requirements and answer any concerns you may have. We can also set up a video call to show you the benefits of life at Pine Martin Grange. www.dormycare.co.uk enquiries@dormycare.co.uk Tel: 01929 551144
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Pine Martin Grange Award winning luxury care home where fantastic food is at the heart of our home Using locally sourced produce, you can enjoy a varied and seasonal menu, to suit all dietary tastes and requirements. Pine Martin Grange is a luxury care home with exceptionally high standards. We follow all Government guidelines ensuring the highest levels of infection control to keep everyone as safe and secure as possible. We appreciate these are worrying times for anyone looking for care. We provide an open, honest and supportive environment and would be happy to discuss your individual requirements and answer any concerns you may have. Please feel free to contact us on 01929 768203 or visit www.dormycare.co.uk
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Gardening Tips
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On Your Plot Benefits of Garlic
Time spent on clearing and preparing your beds now will pay dividends next year. Make the most of the autumn sunshine to get compost dug into bare beds and you’ll have saved yourself hours of work on those chilly Spring days.
Jobs for October :-
• Make sure that plenty of sun can get to your pumpkins in order to get them ripe in time for Halloween. • Plant garlic, shallots and Japanese onions. • Leaving dead seed heads etc. on your flower borders will provide valuable food and shelter for garden wildlife over winter, as will leaving an undisturbed log or two. Build a rough shelter in a quiet corner and you might get a hedgehog move in! • If you get lots of fallen leaves on your plot don’t waste them. Make a bin from chicken wire attached to 4 posts. Fill this with the leaves and they will rot down to give you sweet-smelling black leaf mould in one to two years tim.
As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler the focus on your vegetable plot starts to turn from growing and harvesting, into clearing and tidying. October is a good month for taking stock of how things have gone this year and starting to make plans for what you will grow in the future. Removing spent crops exposes slugs and other such pests to birds and other garden friendly wildlife. It also gives you the chance to look after your soil and assess how the space will be used next. Crop rotation is important so if the space is to remain bare over winter it may be wise to make notes about what grew where this season. Add matter from your compost heap to newly cleared areas, either digging it in, or leaving a layer on the top where the worms will gradually incorporate it into the deeper soil over winter. If the soil is heavy leaving it bare will enable frosts to help break it up. Our soil is lighter and benefits from being covered over - we use flattened cardboard boxes which protect from the rain (and we’ve all had enough of that lately!), and
also help keep the weeds at bay. You may think that it’s all too late in the year to be planting, but there are some crops that definitely need to be thought of now, and others that, given an early start now, will benefit next Spring. If you’ve not grown garlic before, then do try it - it’s easy to grow, can help protect other crops from pests, and with just a small amount of space you can grow enough to see you through the whole year! Now is definitely the time to order your garlic bulbs and they can be planted anytime between now and Christmas, but preferably not when the soil is too wet. Rather than planting all the garlic together it may pay to spread it around the plot as the strong smell can be an aid in keeping pests such as the carrot root fly away from other crops. Each garlic bulb should be separated into individual cloves and the cloves are planted with the pointed end uppermost, just below the surface, leaving about 4 inches between each one. They like well drained soil and you’ll be pleasantly surprised in the long winter days to see their green tips creeping upwards. Each clove matures into a whole new bulb. The traditional time for harvesting garlic is in June, on the longest day of the year and if properly dried and stored it will keep right through the winter. Would you like some fresh, tender, young, peas early in the Spring next year? Look out for hardy varieties that can be planted now. They can be overwintered and are able to withstand the frosts, though protection with a cloche will be appreciated. We will be starting ours in pots to keep in the polytunnel over winter ready for early planting next season.
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October means Halloween, a time for scares and horror – but one horror you don’t want is for something to happen to your precious hardware or your precious data. Unfortunately computers, tablets and phones are a lot easier to destroy than zombies or vampires, so it’s wise to take some precautions. One of the simplest things you can do to protect your hardware is to put it in a case. It’s not something you really need to do with a laptop, but it’s a very sensible move for smartphones and tablets because they’re mobile devices that are much more likely to be dropped. You can also get cases for smartwatches. If we’re honest they’re not exactly pretty, but neither is the £286 we were quoted to repair the smashed glass on our Apple Watch. For watches and phones, you can get good-quality screen protectors for less than £10 that will absorb most impacts and usually leave the screen undamaged. For extra peace of mind, consider gadget insurance. Your home insurance may well cover gadgets already but the excesses are usually high, so if you’re worried about regularly having to replace smashed screens it can be a worthwhile investment. Multi-device policies start at under £10 per month, rising to about £17 for policies that cover an entire household. Hardware isn’t the only thing you should consider protecting. Think about all those priceless and irreplaceable photos you’ve taken and videos you’ve shot. Unfortunately computer storage can and does break, and of course devices can be stolen. That’s why it’s really important to have multiple copies of anything important like precious family photos. For copying large libraries, such as years of family photos, an external hard disk is a relatively cheap way to do it; you might also like to try online storage services like Microsoft OneDrive or Google Drive. The more it matters to you, the more copies you should have of it.
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Food & Drink
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Tastes so good...
PULLED PORK SANDWICHES
As the temperature drops, we find ourselves wanting more easy to make, comfort food. Not only is this dish simple to create is also tastes delicious. Perfect for quiet Autumn nights in.
Ingredients for 12 servings 1 medium onion (chopped) ½ cup of ketchup ¼ cup of packed brown sugar ¼ cup of tomato paste 2tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup of cider vinegar 2tbp. sweet paprika 1 ½ tsp. Salt 1 ¼ tsp. ground black pepper 4lb boneless pork shoulder 12 buns or ciabatta rolls
Equipment: Large slow-cooker, large bowl, forks Method: Mix together the onion, ketchup, brown sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, paprika, mustard and then add the salt and the pepper. Once you have done this, pour the sauce mixture into the slow cooker pot and add the pork, making sure to also coat it in sauce. Pop the lid on top of the slow cooker and cook the pork. Do this on a low setting (one which the manufacturer recommends). Cook until the pork is tender for between 8-10 hours. When it is finally cooked, move the pork from the slow cooker into a large bowl. Change the temperature setting on the cooker to ‘high’, cover the pot and then cook the sauce. Do this until boiling point is reached to make the mixture thicker. Pull the pork apart into shreds (you can use 2 forks for this). Then put the shredded pork back into the slow cooker, mixing it into the sauce. Cover once again and cook on high. Finally, once warmed through, spoon mixture into buns and serve.
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants PJC Accounting Services............... 13 Aerials Wessex Aerials............................. 14 Appliance Repairs CMS Electrical Repairs................. 43 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Hillarys Blinds.............................. 24
Dental Services deWaal Specialist Periodontics.... 11 MouthPeace Dental Practice....... 39
Heatcare...................................... 15 No1 PHD...................................... 27 Purbeck Plumbing Heating & Drainage.... 13
Drainage Services All Drains Cleared......................... 6
Property Maintenance Purbeck Home Improvements...... 1 Purbeck Property Services............ 2 Hart Property Services................. 15
Driveways County Block Paving.................... 19 Electricians M Gymer Electrical...................... 37 Pure Electric.................................. 7
Builders J A Construction............................ 6 Jim Baggley Building Services...... 37 Propoint....................................... 45 Purbeck Home Improvements...... 1 Purbeck Property Services............ 2
Farm Shops Norden Farm Shop....................... 39
Business Opportunities Tracie Harris................................ 45
Fencing Corbin Fencing............................. 43
Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 45
Garage Doors Garolla......................................... 24 Skandoor....................................... 5
Carpets & Flooring Sandford Flooring........................ 15 Cleaning Services Dorset Cleaning Services............. 41 Community News Adventures of Daichi................... 28 Dorset Police................................ 38 Dorset Quirky Facts..................... 16 Dorset Wildlife Trust: The return of the birds.............. 12 Motoring..................................... 30 News from Westminster............... 8 On your plot: The benefits of garlic................ 36 Stargazing in Dorset.................... 22 Tastes so good: Pulled Pork Sandwiches............ 44 Technology Tips............................. 4 Wareham Rotary......................... 14 Wareham Town Museum............ 18 Computer Services AJV Computing............................ 43
Equine Services Abby Batson - Equine Massage.... 41
Garage Services JT Commercials............................ 31 Garden Services All Grass Landscapes................... 19 Novelty Kneelers.......................... 26
Removals & Storage Pitman Removals & Storage......... 2 Purbeck Self Storage.................... 19 Residential Care Homes Pine Martin Grange..................... 35 Roofing Mallwood Roofing....................... 13 Scaffolding Services Bindon Abbey Scaffolding............. 3 Shopping Bare Necessities........................... 21 Solicitors Hall’s Property Lawyers............... 31 Humphries Kirk............................ 48 Tailors & Alterations Bovington Tailors......................... 31 Trailers Wessex Trailers............................ 45
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Tree Surgeons Leaks Tree Care............................ 15
Locksmiths Landmark Locksmiths.................. 37
Waste Services Philip Trim Contractors................ 26
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Plumbers C & C Plumbing............................ 21 FXR Heating & Plumbing.............. 3
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