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The Wareham District Directory
Dear residents of Wareham and the surrounding area,
Edition 175
We do hope that you are all keeping fit and well. Here at Purbeck Publications we have been walking far more than usual, which is definitely a good thing. You can read all about our trip to Beacon Hill in Hampshire for Grandpa’s Birthday. Daichi, the Dashing Dude our beloved campervan skipped his way there and then danced to Highclere Castle, otherwise known as Downton Abbey. It was a lovey family day out.
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Many of us have also had more time for the house and garden recently. Here in your local Modern Magazine, our trades and services would love to help. Why not give them a ring to see how they can help you? Please don’t forget to mention us. Sixteen years on and I still love to hear that you are backing up our local trades and services. It is very appreciated. Our community thrives on helping each other, especially in these times. If there are any trades you need and cannot find here please let me know. I may be able to help you. The index at the back gives you all the details of who is inside. If you have any local community data or photos you would like us to publish, we are very happy to receive them. Please email us at info@ purbeckpublications.co.uk
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Stephen, myself and Julie wish you a wonderful month of September!
Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi Cover photo: Beautiful Cottage in Church Knowlton
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Community News
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News from Westminster This summer will be remembered for a number of reasons, and perhaps also for the good weather, which at the time of writing have reached a record high. Many of you know that cricket is one of my passions (I did manage to play a match), and I am pleased that restrictions on playing team sport are gradually being eased. I hope by the time you read this that more aspects of life, such as amateur music making will also be permitted. Having restrictions in place has been difficult for us all, but the vast majority have been sensible and used common sense, which has meant that many restrictions have now been lifted. The Government will not be slow to act if it necessary to put in place further restrictions, but whilst being careful, we must begin to get back to normal.
dealing with anti-social behaviour. The government has awarded an extra £266,000 to Dorset from the safer streets fund which is great news for our area.
Many of you will have enjoyed taking advantage of the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme, as have I, whether with a coffee and cake in a café, or a meal out in the evening. It’s great that so many local pubs, cafés and restaurants have been able to take advantage of the scheme in so many different places. As life gets more back to normal, it is good to see support for many of our excellent local businesses.
If you have an issue that you need help with, please do get in touch; you can email me on michael.tomlinson. mp@parliament.uk or contact my office on 01202 624216. You can also follow what I’ve been doing on my website www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk Twitter @Michael4mdnp or Facebook www.facebook.com/ michael4MDNP.
I have had numerous meetings with councillors across the political spectrum, as we continue to discuss cross party working to support the community. There have been some excellent community support initiatives during lock down, and I continue to be impressed by the work of so many groups right across the constituency, and I know that there are many unsung heroes working extremely hard in voluntary roles to help their friends and neighbours. I want to say thank you to you all.
Both BCP and Dorset Councils have been working hard to manage the high numbers of tourists to the area, which are of course vital to our local economy. I am pleased that despite the very high number of visits, that the number of infections of Covid-19 in Dorset have stayed very low. Sadly a number have left a mess after they have visited, and I shall certainly be taking part in the Great British September Clean taking part from 11th -27th September. This national campaign has been postponed from March, and aims to get as many people involved as possible. See my websites for updates closer to the time.
Michael Tomlinson MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk
I have also visited several local businesses, tourist attractions, charities and community groups to discuss how they are changing in response to the coronavirus. I have been incredibly impressed by how well people have adapted, in order to keep their business going, and yet still keep people safe. Whether healthcare settings, children’s entertainment, car repairs, or health and fitness, everyone is doing their best to stay positive. I was pleased to meet recently with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team to discuss how they are
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Wildlife News
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Talking about Wildlife...
The dragon of the skies… No summer is complete without experiencing the sights and sounds of a dragonfly as it hunts over a nearby pond. Agile and colourful, dragonflies are a joy to watch with their aerial manoeuvres rivalling the fastest military aircraft as they duck and turn in pursuit of prey, or narrowly avoid the clutches of hungry hobbies. These adaptable insects lord over wetlands, moorland and even woodland glades, feeding on flies, midges and even each other. If you thought butterflies were the only insects worth a second glance, these multi-coloured, iridescent predators demand appreciation too. In addition to occasional visitors from continental Europe, there are 17 species of damselfly and 23 species of dragonfly resident in the UK. They are found in almost every habitat, bringing a splash of colour to the landscape just as the wildflowers and butterflies are winding down – so now is the perfect time to spot them! This year in Dorset we’ve been lucky enough to witness the arrival of the Southern Migrant Hawker dragonfly, which is usually found in warmer climes. Spotted in Lytchett Heath in east Dorset, this is a first recording for the county, most likely due to the prolonged period of warm weather this summer. The overall appearance of the male Southern migrant hawker is much bluer Southern migrant hawker dragonfly
Photo: Ian Ballam
Emperor Dragonfly
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than the more common migrant hawker, and is often called the blue-eye hawker, on account of its blue eyes. The migrant hawker dragonfly is one of the most exciting dragonflies to spot, and you can often find them hunting along sheltered hedgerows in August and September. Another impressive dragonfly you may see this year is the emperor dragonfly, which is a characteristic dragonfly of new ponds, where for the first few years, their larvae may be extremely common. The males are pale blue, with an applegreen throat and a black stripe running the length of the body. Dragonflies are most active in warm and sunny conditions and are most commonly found near water, but several species also travel to feed in gardens, fields and woodland edges. To help with your identification of dragonflies and damselflies, visit The Wildlife Trust ID pages: www. wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/invertebrates. Find out more about Dorset’s nature reserves at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves. By Sally Welbourn
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Community News
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Come and join Wareham Rotary We welcome men and women from Wareham and the local area aged 30 plus. Our meetings are on most Tuesday evenings at the Springfield Hotel when we have a variety of interesting subjects to listen and participate in which have included gin making and learning a sign language. Our business meetings organise events to raise funds to support local causes and fun activity evenings such as bowls, skittles, boule and darts. Wareham Rotary gives you the opportunity to make new friends whilst making a contribution to the community and having fun whilst you do that. You can use your skills and develop new ones whilst enjoying a worthwhile and fulfilling leisure activity. The photos here are from some past
events, which give some idea of the kinds of things that we have done. We are a friendly and sociable club raising money to support local causes such as Wareham Food Bank, Wareham Citizens Advice, Purbeck Youth Club and Macmillan Cancer Support to name just a few. The list of local good causes recently supported is endless. International causes are also supported like Rotary International Polio eradication project. We work in collaboration with Rotary clubs worldwide to ensure that help goes directly to the point of need. We definitely make a difference and give back to the community. If you would like to take part in any of the activities we enjoy or you would like to join Wareham Rotary please contact Ann on 01929 553727 or visit our website: www.warehamrotary.co.uk or facebook.com/warehamrotary
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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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BY MICA BALE Although it may be difficult to ignore the current situation and the challenges it presents, Dorset as a beautiful coastal county still has much to offer, whether that be in the form of holidaying at home or rediscovering old favourites or even a few hidden gems. From important conservation work to an impressive museum and art gallery in Bournemouth, here is another handful of five facts from around our beautiful county.
Did you know? It is believed that it was the monks of a certain Benedictine priory at Loders who first introduced cidermaking to Dorset in the 12th century? Certainly, Dorset has made good use of this skill and there are many local award-winning cider producers throughout the county.
A fascinating visitor attraction Dorset has to offer is the Russell-Cotes Museum in Bournemouth which was originally an intricately designed house commissioned by Sir Merton Russell-Cotes, Mayor of Bournemouth as a special present for his wife. Several years later however, they decided to open the house and displayed many of their amazing artefacts to the town whilst still residing at the house. This generous gift and decision to share their home with the town has been a magnet to art, curio and history lovers from all over the county.
Have you visited the Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park? Located at Verwood, the Heavy Horse Farm works to preserve some of Britain’s rarest horse breeds, including the critically endangered Suffolk Punch as well as Shire horses, Percherons, Ardennes and Clydesdales. These gentle giants have been a part of the landscape throughout Britain for centuries, helping to transport people and goods and even to farm the land. Although now many of these breeds are suffering from critically low numbers, the Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park is joining in efforts to preserve these breeds for future generations and has even welcomed several new arrivals. From an extensive history that begins with William Conqueror it would be perhaps difficult to choose just one moment from the history of Corfe Castle that stands above its exciting heritage. One of the most remarkable stories that comes from this Dorset stronghold must surely be that of Lady Mary Bankes whose prowess and determination saw her defend her home against a mighty siege by Parliamentary forces. Perhaps what made this so particularly impressive was that when the siege began, she had just five men with her to stand against several hundred soldiers!
Did you know? The surgeon credited with saving the life of King Edward VII and also renowned for his companionship with 'Elephant Man' Joseph Merrick, was a local of Dorset? Born in Dorchester, the renowned surgeon gained widespread acknowledgement following his successful treatment of appendicitis reportedly saving the future king’s life before his coronation by accurately diagnosing appendicitis and operating on the monarch reportedly on a table in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace!
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Rick Stein’s charity lunch raises £3,100 for local hospice Forest Holme Hospice celebrated receiving a donation of £3,100 from Rick Stein’s restaurant in Sandbanks, which they raised through a special charity initiative earlier this year before lockdown. The popular seafood restaurant organised a special three course charity lunch during January with a percentage of each meal going to the Poole-based charity. The money will help fund the provision of end of life care and support to more than 1,000 people each year with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck. Due to the effects of the
Covid-19 pandemic, the charity is expected to have an estimated deficit of over £350,000 this financial year. Paul Tucker, Fundraising and Communications Manager at Forest Holme said, “We were so pleased to have been chosen by the restaurant and absolutely thrilled with the amount raised. Rick Stein’s have previously supported us with a Coffee Morning and we want to thank all their amazing staff and customers for their support and generosity. This money will make a big difference to local people who need our care and support at the most difficult time of their lives.”
Staff of both Rick Steins and Forest Holme Hospice together before lockdown
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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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Technology has always been an important tool for schoolchildren and students, but it’s even more important now: during lockdown it became clear that children and teenagers with access to appropriate technology were better placed for remote learning than those without. Lockdown may be over, but if infection rates rise again then we could go back to ‘blended learning’ where some or all of the school week has to take place at home – and older children are expected to use technology for homework even when things are normal. And of course, technology isn’t just for studying. It’s also for having fun: video chatting with friends, playing games, bingeing on TV box sets and taking advantage of apps. And that means buying tech can be a challenge: what should you buy if you want something that’s useful for school or college work as well as leisure time? We think these products should be in your tech shopping list. Apple’s iPad has no real rivals, so if a tablet is your preferred option that’s the one to go for: even the cheapest one is incredibly powerful and flexible; however, it’s also eminently breakable, so consider a protective case and gadget insurance too. Apple may seem like the go-to choice for laptops too, but its Mac laptops are much more expensive than equally powerful Windows PCs. There are lots of really great Windows laptops for very good prices, and Microsoft’s Surface range is stylish as well as powerful. We’ve also given some thought to getting online when there isn’t good broadband available, and to something that’s as important as any PC’s processor or tablet’s tech: the backpack it’s going to be carried around in.
iPad Apple’s world-beating tablet is portable, powerful and has all the apps you need, and with the latest software update it’s also a real alternative to many laptops. It’s £379 from Apple.com.
Microsoft Surface Go 2 Many schools and colleges are based on Windows apps and require a Windows computer. Microsoft’s Surface Go runs the full version of Windows 10 and is desirable, portable and very affordable – it’s £399 from Microsoft.com.
Fjällräven Kånken Laptop Backpack A sturdy, padded backpack is important for carrying tablets or laptops around, and while the Fjällräven Kånken is one of the more expensive ones it’s beautifully made and very fashionable. Be careful, though: this brand is widely counterfeited so only buy from reputable retailers. It costs from £71 at Amazon.co.uk.
Huawei Mobile Wi-Fi dongle If your child can’t get a fast, reliable internet connection for studying this dongle connects to the 4G mobile phone network and creates a Wi-Fi network you can connect multiple devices to. It costs from £22 per month at three.co.uk.
Logitech Crayon Logitech’s tablet stylus is as much fun as an Apple Pencil but it’s an awful lot cheaper. It’s great for drawing and notetaking, and it works on the current iPad and the iPad Pro. It’s £65 from Logitech.com.
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When nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow it will split in two, and I know it was not that blow that did it, but all that had gone before. JACOB RIIS (1849-1914)
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The Adventures of Daichi
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The Adventures of Daichi
The Purbeck Publications Camper Van For anyone new to these pages, Daichi, The Dashing Dude is our beloved Campervan. He is fun loving and adventurous and passionate about steering us to new places, to take us out as a family, exploring the coast and the countryside. He loves England and drove all the way from Japan to be with us, where he had a new suit fitted including fridge, cupboards, table, bed and a great new roof that lifts perfectly, giving us plenty of headroom inside. This month he was shaking with excitement. Daichi had heard of the ‘Mummy’s Curse’, so when Stephen’s sister suggested we meet at Beacon Hill and celebrate Grandpa’s Birthday with a walk and a picnic, Daichi (and us)
The grave of the 5th Earl of Carnavon
Socially distanced group selfie... complete with lockdown hair! was raring to go. Beacon Hill, near the village of Burghclere and overlooking the glorious Highclere Castle, better known as Downton Abbey, houses the grave of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, who died in 1923. Highclere Castle has belonged to this family since 1679. The 5th Earl, an enthusiastic Egyptologist, is famous for his sponsorship which led to the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. Howard Carter exposed the tomb which had lain silent for nearly 3000 years and was adorned with rich Egyptian artifacts. Carnarvon must have been delighted after years of donating, but the story goes that on arriving in Cairo he was fatally bitten by a mosquito, which became infected following a razer cut. Carnarvon died of blood poisoning. Thus started the famous and chilling tale of “The Mummy’s Curse” which has enraptured many a movie since. What do you think? To be fair Howard Carter lived until 1939 and died at the age of 64, but we rather like a good, scary tale. Daichi whole heartedly believes it. He loves those movies too!
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27 Beacon Hill itself is pretty steep. Daichi took one look and gracefully declined, deciding he was better suited to the car park. I was pleased that during the Lockdown we had done many a walk around the forest, which meant I was much fitter than usual. Stephen’s sister and father are very keen walkers and Hayden and Stephen are far fitter than me. It is quite a hill. As the weather was dry it meant the ground was good for walking, but I would not recommend this on a wet day. The views are stunning. Glorious rolling hills, trees, blue sky and white / grey folded clouds. You can’t beat an English panoramic landscape. It inspires the soul. We did stop a couple of times to catch our breath. Looking at the views was indeed a good excuse! We must have passed Beacon Hill on the A34 hundreds of times and had never thought to stop and look, let alone climb to the top. The hill is 261 metres high. My fit bit watch told me that I had climbed the equivalent of 37 flights of stairs. Not bad for my day’s exercise. The hill is actually the remains of an Iron Age Hill Fort, allegedly built in 1000 BC, housing 2000-3000 people. It is good to stand and imagine what it would have been like all
Daichi does Downton!
Going down was far easier... those years ago and what families would have been doing and creating then. How times have changed. Now with all our gadgets, cars, machines… and then with sickles, pruning hooks, ploughs and iron axes. It was a pretty violent time too, so maybe there are benefits to our more modern age. All food for thought. Talking of which, the picnic at the foot of the hill on the two conveniently placed picnic tables, provided wellearned refreshments. Rachel had baked some delicious sausage rolls as well as cupcakes, so we were very well catered for. A harmonious rendition (that maybe a bit generous) of “Happy Birthday” to Grandpa signalled the close of a wonderful walk. Daichi had kept the food perfectly cool in his little fridge… he also looked rather cool and contented with himself as we drove away all smiles. I wonder if there were any ‘Mummies’ lurking in the trees, watching us? Before driving all the way home, we did stop off at Highclere Castle, also known as Downton Abbey. It was open! That is a trip for another day. Daichi loves Downton, so there is a good chance he will take us. Will that be next month, or somewhere else? You will see… By Debbie Corney
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Save your knees and have some fun with Novelty Kneelers! Many shapes (Cat, Rabbit, Frog, Teacup, Teapot, Car) and colours available Great idea for presents and can be personalised with a message up to 25 characters (including spaces)
Size 400mm x 320mm x 25mm approx. • Free P & P Black or White Foam: £8 Coloured (Blue, Red, Green, Yellow) or Multi-coloured (Black with any of the colours) Foam: £10 Coloured or multi-coloured foam with message: £14
Call Gary on 07788 134302 to place your order
Email: info@philiptrimcontractors.com
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Dorset & Wight Wills Your Local Experts in providing Affordable
LASTING POWER of ATTORNEYS Probably the most important documents you will ever own. Wills: £140 each - Single Power of Attorneys: £140 each
Special Offer 1: Both Lasting Power of Attorneys for a single person £270 (save £10)
Special Offer 2: All four Lasting Power of Attorneys for a couple £530 (save £30)
Special Offer 3: All four Lasting Power of Attorneys and two Wills for a couple £798 (save £42)
Special Offer 4: A complete Property Protection Trust, Wills and all four Lasting Power of Attorneys for a couple - Limited time offer £999 (save £350) Protect your property from paying for care fees and other third-party predators.
We are specialists in providing for the elderly or less mobile. Everything is dealt with in the comfort of your own home.
CALL NOW TO ARRANGE A FREE HOME VISIT Members of the Society of Will Writers and Estate Planning Practitioners.
Book your FREE home visit on 01202 065953 or 01983 623900 Dorset and Isle of Wight
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On Your Plot Herb Gardens
Nature tends to dictate what we do in the garden and sometimes it’s just too late to plant those seeds, too early to prune that bush and incredibly you are already on top of the weeding. So what can you do to fulfil that urge to work the land? Why start a herb garden of course!
Jobs for September :-
• If you are growing pumpkins for Halloween, you need to support the fruit as it swells and raise it up to keep it off the wet ground and deter slugs. Restrict each plant to no more than three fruits. • Clear up finished crops, clean and store any supports or netting for future use. • Keep planting winter lettuces for a supply of fresh leaves right through autumn. • Fancy fresh strawberries next year? Now is a good time to get new plants established. • Add support to Brussels sprouts by drawing up earth around the stems, or using canes. Most activity on your plot is tied to the seasons, but this month we take a look at one project that can be started off at almost any time of the year - your own herb garden. As we’ve taken to growing more and more of our own food so we have found ourselves getting increasingly interested in trying out new recipes to make the most of all those lovely fresh flavours. Recipe books abound in our kitchen and they all have one thing in common - the use of herbs, and what a variety of them there is! Whether you’re looking for a sprig of fresh mint, a handful of rosemary, or some chopped chives what could be better than being able to choose and harvest them right outside your own back door? Choosing the right site for your herb garden is important, and outside your back door is often a good place to start! Planting near the kitchen makes it easy to pop out for a few fresh leaves when you are cooking, and many of us have a patio which can easily become home to a variety of container grown herbs. Herbs can make an
attractive, fragrant and tasty addition to your borders, or you may prefer to opt for a permanent herb bed. If this is the case you will need to give some consideration to containing the growth of some of the more vigorous varieties. This can be done by dividing the bed (a cartwheel design made with bricks is very attractive), or by using pots sunk into the ground. Herbs comprise of both annual plants, that germinate, grow, flower and die within the year, and perennials that will grow on from one year to the next. Whatever you plant, you will need to find out which type it is and the conditions that it favours. The more hardy perennial types such as thyme, rosemary or mint may be happy outside all year round. One of the advantages of using containers is that tender varieties can be moved under cover during the worst of the winter and even tender annuals like basil can have their season extended by lifting plants to pot up and keep on the kitchen windowsill as autumn approaches. Most types of herb can be raised from seed, but for a quicker start browse the farmers market, garden centre, or even car boot sales for plants that are ready to go. One of the great things about a herb garden is that it can be continually evolving. Look upon it as just the start of a collection, that will grow with time. Adding a new variety can be as simple as picking up a plant that takes your fancy on a trip out and adding a new pot to your collection. As well as using herbs fresh from the garden, you can dry leaves by hanging in bunches and then storing in an airtight container, or use ice cube trays to freeze chopped up leaves with a drop of water. Store the cubes in polythene bags, great for adding to a stew in the middle of winter!
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DORSET CLEANING SERVICES Windows | Signs | Gutters & Fascias Traditional squeegee and pure water fed pole window & signage cleaning. Also gutter & fascia cleaning.
Near Corfe Castle (on main A351)
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Brighten your garden!
Pressure cleaning of patios, paving, walls. Hard floor scrubbing, polishing.
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Over 30 yrs experience • Fully insured • Domestic & Commercial
Call Steve on 07977 971067 (Mobile) or 01929 551493 (Home) Email: stevetrewhella@hotmail.com
Tel: 01929 480098 Large selection of Perennials Shrubs – Roses – Basket Plants Summer Bedding Plants Vegetable Plants – Herbs many interesting & unusual! Composts – Bamboo Canes Pots & General gardening goods Lots of local produce, including: Free Range Eggs – Bread – Cakes Honey – Jams – Chutneys Ales – Cider and Wines Fresh meat from GWR Hole & Sons Pet and Animal feeds & accessories Large selection of Wild Bird Feed, Feeders & Nest boxes 20kg Wild Bird Seed - £10.95
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Mon-Sat 9am-5pm • Sun 10am-4pm
Limited number of people in shop you may be asked to queue For latest news, check www.nordenfarm.com Ample Parking and Assistance with Loading Home deliveries also available
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BUSINESS MUMS WANTED
01929 289147
Local businesswoman looking for 5 partners to work from home without affecting family commitments. About applying If you have a managerial, sales, recruitment, or self employed background, please contact Tracie.
Text SMILE to 07957 421739
1) English, extra letter ‘F’ 4) Science, extra letter ‘N’ 2) Maths, extra letter ‘R’ 5) Geography, extra letter ‘C’ 3) History, extra letter ‘E’ 6) Music, extra letter ‘H’ Extra word: FRENCH
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Food & Drink
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Tastes so good... Chewy Breakfast Bar
A delicious, chewy bar that’s packed full of dried fruits and nuts that’s perfect to be served as breakfast, or a lunchbox treat
Ingredients for 8 servings 1 cup almond butter 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup almond milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 2.5 cups rolled oats 1 cup rice cereal 1/2 cup chopped almonds 1/2 cup sultanas 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate plus 1/4 cup melted to finish
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Preheat the oven to 325f/160c
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Line a square baking tin (8x8in) with baking parchment. Spray a little coconut oil in first to help secure the paper.
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Mix the wet ingredients into a large bowl making sure the almond butter is fully combined.
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Add the dry ingredients and stir well.
5.
Spoon the mixture into your tin and press down well with your spatula.
6.
Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
7.
Remove from the oven and cool for 15 minutes then drizzle with dark chocolate.
8.
Pop in the fridge to ensure the chocolate is solid.
9.
You can store each slice in the freezer once wrapped in foil for up to three months or 1 week in the fridge.
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Index of advertisers
Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants PJC Accounting Services............... 13
Drainage Services All Drains Cleared......................... 6
No1 PHD...................................... 23 Purbeck Plumbing Heating & Drainage.... 13
Appliance Repairs CMS Electrical Repairs................. 24
Driveways County Block Paving.................... 19
Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Hillarys Blinds.............................. 20
Electricians M Gymer Electrical...................... 31 Pure Electric.................................. 7 T M Vaine Electrical...................... 5
Property Maintenance Purbeck Home Improvements...... 1 Purbeck Property Services............ 2 Hart Property Services................. 15
Builders J A Construction............................ 6 Jim Baggley Building Services...... 25 Propoint....................................... 37 Purbeck Home Improvements...... 1 Purbeck Property Services............ 2
Farm Shops Norden Farm Shop....................... 33
Business Opportunities Tracie Harris................................ 34
Fencing Corbin Fencing............................. 24
Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 37
Garage Doors Garolla......................................... 20 Skandoor...................................... 11
Carpets & Flooring Sandford Flooring........................ 15 Cleaning Services Dorset Cleaning Services............. 33 Community News Adventures of Daichi: The Mummy’s Curse................. 26 Dorset Quirky Facts..................... 16 Dorset Wildlife Trust: The dragon of the skies............. 12 Kids Page..................................... 10 News from Westminster............... 8 On your plot: Herb gardens......... 32 Rick Stein’s charity lunch raises £3,100 for local hospice............ 18 Tastes so good: Chewy Breakfast Bar................. 36 Technology: Back to School......... 22 Wareham Rotary......................... 14 Computer Services AJV Computing............................ 24
Equine Services Abby Batson - Equine Massage.... 11
Garage Services JT Commercials............................ 31 Garden Services All Grass Landscapes................... 19 Novelty Kneelers.......................... 28 Health & Fitness West Dorset Mobile Foot Clinic... 33 Locksmiths Landmark Locksmiths.................. 37 Pest Control BugBusters.................................... 6 Terminator Pest............................ 5 Physiotherapists Wareham Physiotherapy.............. 5 Plumbers FXR Heating & Plumbing.............. 3 Heatcare...................................... 15
Removals & Storage Pitman Removals & Storage......... 2 Purbeck Self Storage.................... 19 Residential Care Homes Pine Martin Grange..................... 40 Roofing Mallwood Roofing....................... 13 Scaffolding Services Bindon Abbey Scaffolding............. 3 Shopping Bare Necessities........................... 34 Solicitors Hall’s Property Lawyers............... 25 Humphries Kirk................................ Trailers Wessex Trailers............................ 37 Tree Surgeons Leaks Tree Care............................ 15 Waste Services Philip Trim Contractors................ 28 Will Writing Cruse Will Writing Services.......... 21 Dorset & Wight Wills................... 29 Windows. Doors & Conservatories GS Windows................................. 9 Worktops Vision Worksurfaces.................... 39
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Dormy Care 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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