The Bournemouth Directory - February/March 2017

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Thinking of moving into a care home? We’re here to help Conveniently located with the countryside nearby, Castle Dene provides compassionate residential and dementia care at a realistic cost.

Whether you’re looking for a new home or a short respite stay, we offer a warm welcome, comfort and peace of mind.

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Introduction

The Bournemouth Directory Littledown Edition

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Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd

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Copy deadline for the March 2017 edition: 13th February 2017

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Dear Bournemouth residents, Wow, what a busy start to 2017! Have you made lots of New Year’s resolutions and are successfully carrying them out? I do hope so. With the year already well under way, did you decide to finally sort that space out once and for all, get a loft conversion, have a new carpet, see a new accountant or just have more meals out? Whatever it is for you, we are here to help. If there is a company you would like to recommend to us, or a club that needs some extra support or recognition, then do tell them about us.

What you can do in exchange is use the advertisers inside to help keep them busy and the local economy doing well. That is the purpose of The Bournemouth Directory. If you have any local news or history we would love to hear from you too. The prize wordsearch is always popular so we will continue to provide that as well. You never know, you could be the lucky winner this month! Mrs Linda Cawthorn won a meal for two at The Overcliff Pub last month. Well done to her!

Nellie looks back at 2016 with very fond memories.

She certainly kept us busy this last year. I do hope you enjoy her exploits as much as we do. It is just a bit of fun and can give ideas of places to go and things to do. If you have any suggestions where Nellie could visit, she would love to hear from you!

What will 2017 bring? I am a firm believer that we get what we put our attention on so personally I want to have many more fun days out with the family and would even like to take Hayden to Disney for his 13th year. Nellie can’t fly so we will definitely have many English trips too.

Here’s to a another fabulous year all round!

Very Best Wishes,

Debbie & Stephen Corney

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Successful 2016 for Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital is celebrating a succession of facility openings in 2016, including Dorset’s first private cardiac catheter suite.

Part of a major £5 million renovation project, the addition of the cardiac catheter suite to the hospital’s comprehensive list of contemporary treatment options has enabled patients to receive a full cardiac service, including out-patient diagnostics and in-patient and day case treatments such as coronary stenting, ablations and insertion of pacemakers and defibrillators.

Since opening in January, the cardiology team have completed in excess of 500 procedures.

Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital opened a fertility clinic in April 2016 as a satellite service to Nuffield Health Woking IVF Unit. All investigations and treatments at Nuffield Bournemouth are under the care of leading fertility specialist Mr Julian Pampiglione, consultant gynaecologist. Treatments available at the clinic include rapid diagnostic services and treatment for fertility problems, management of ovulation disorders, recurrent miscarriage and endometriosis, IVF / ICSI screening and monitoring.

As of January 2017 Nuffield Bournemouth will also be home to a Post Procedural Care Unit where patients can receive one-to-one nursing

following cardiac procedures. This facility is a high dependency unit and gives patients the time and support they need to recover.

Bournemouth Hospital was the first of the 31 Nuffield Health hospitals that now exist nationwide, and next year will be celebrating its 60th anniversary.

David McNair, Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital Director, said: “It’s been an exciting year for the hospital and 2017 is set to be an even bigger year.

There will be a number of additions to the hospital including leading consultants, improved facilities, technology. We have also planned a celebration for our 60th anniversary.”

People can request to be referred to the Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital through a GP, or an appointment can be made directly via customer service team on 01202 375032.

Graeme Souness officially opens the new cardiac catheter suite at Nuffield Health Bournemouth

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Residents and evidence back change to local government structures in Dorset Public consultation results show clear backing for change to local government structures in Dorset. In the household survey, which is representative of the county’s population, almost three quarters support reducing Dorset’s councils from nine to two, with over two thirds of open questionnaire respondents also agreeing.

Deliberative and qualitative research found that the business community, voluntary sectors, residents and town & parish councils also primarily backed change.

Of the options for the geographical makeup of any new council, there was majority support in both the household survey and open questionnaire for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to be served by one new council, with East Dorset, North Dorset, Purbeck, West Dorset & Weymouth & Portland areas served by a second new council (65% in the household survey and 53% in the open questionnaire). This was also the strongest-supported option via qualitative research.

Similarly, a detailed study undertaken by PriceWaterhouseCoopers looking at the Government’s five criteria for change cites a compelling case for local government reorganisation in Dorset. It found evidence that proposals to restructure the county’s local government have key strengths in the areas covered by the criteria; that change would improve services, provide stronger leadership, increase efficiency, save money and be sustainable.

Now, in considering any change, each

council will want to be sure that any proposal both has public support and also meets the government’s criteria for approval.

This is what the financial assessment, the public consultation and the case for change work is about – providing all councillors in Dorset with a package of robust and independent evidence they can consider when deciding whether or not to support change from nine councils to two, should this be recommended, and if so, what composition of the two new councils would be best for Dorset.

The nine councils in Dorset commissioned the public consultation from Opinion Research Services and the case for change from PriceWaterhouseCoopers, alongside a financial assessment of the potential savings achievable through reorganisation.

The financial review found that, change delivers £108m over the six years after the transition, allowing services to be protected in the future.

Councillors now need to consider all the evidence – the financial assessment, the case for change and the results of public consultation – to determine whether they support change. This will be considered separately at each council during January.

Following that, and subject to agreement, a request will be made to the Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government, who will make the final decision.

Any new councils would come into being in April 2019.

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Winter Wildlife Watching With some wildlife hunkering down for the big freeze, winter turns our attention to the species who need to work that bit harder to get through the frosty season.

So, that’s why winter is the perfect opportunity to make a practical, real difference to wildlife in your local wild space. Leaving water and food out for birds might seem like a trivial task, but it can mean life or death to them if other food sources are scarce, or frozen. You will be rewarded with lovely sights of garden visitors such as the blue tit, goldfinch, redwing or, if you’re lucky, a great spotted woodpecker.

Garden birds aren’t the only active birds around this time of year. On a winter’s day at about 4pm you might see a flock of starlings, (also known as a murmuration), as they settle down to roost.

A flock of birds has a huge advantage to a single bird this time of year – safety in numbers. Large groups are believed to deter predators, making it hard for them to single one bird out; the sight of a flock is quite off-putting to a bird of prey.

In large numbers, birds have a better chance of successfully hunting for food together, and they will stay warm at the same time. Keep your eyes to the sky for one of nature’s best performances!

Nothing is more delightful than seeing a splash of colour on the landscape when the trees are bare, so another favourite of this season is the

Snowdrops

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much-loved snowdrop. This distinctive white flower bravely comes into bloom in January and flowers until March, so for those who long for spring to arrive, seeing this flower is a sign that warmer times are ahead.

To get out for some winter walks in Dorset, explore Dorset Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves.

Winter bird feeding tips − Don’t put out too much – stale food can develop harmful bacteria. − Clean the feeders and the table regularly – use hot water and a pet safe disinfectant to prevent infections being passed between birds. − Replenish fresh water – birds need to bathe to keep feathers in good condition and keep them warm. TIP: stop water freezing by putting a tennis ball in it. − Recommended food includes: seed mixes, fat balls, household scraps such as raw fats, suet and lard, mild grated cheese, cooked potatoes. Fruits include apples, and dried fruits such as sultanas and raisins. − Foods to avoid include: White bread, milk, salty or spicy food, loose whole peanuts.

Runny fats from cooking, vegetable oils and margarines can clog feathers and cause birds to lose valuable insulation

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Money Savnig Tips

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Everybody, everybody, everybody should be checking if they can slash the cost of car insurance right now. Okay, I accept not having a car is a good excuse, but don’t ignore this just because you’re ‘not at renewal’ - even then big savings may be possible.

The reason for this warning is that car insurance costs have rocketed by 16% over the last year, according to the AA, and it’s saying it “can’t see an immediate end” to the rises. Yet when you get car insurance the price is fixed for the year, so by locking into a policy now you effectively future proof against rises.

So here are my 10 need-to-knows, though for far more help in every scenario, see my mammoth www.mse.me/carinsurance guide.

1. To find the cheapest price at speed – combine comparison sites then add those they miss. There’s no one cheapest insurer, as prices are set individually. So, the aim is to check as many quotes as possible, quickly and easily. Comparison sites do that, but they don’t all cover the same insurers or even give the same price for the same insurer. So… a) Use two or three of the biggies: www. moneysupermarket.com, www.gocompare. com, www.confused.com and www. comparethemarket.com. (Open all the windows at the same time, then cut and paste your info across.) b) A couple of the big insurers like www.

DirectLine.com and www.Aviva.co.uk aren’t

on them. Yet they can be competitive, especially if you’ve no convictions and a clean licence, so check these separately too, as they can lead to big savings. Also, there can be special promo deals not included - there’s a list at www.mse.me/ insurancedeals.

And remember always check that the policy has the right level of cover for you.

2. Not at renewal? What you can do. If the predictions are correct and prices keep moving up, today’s prices will soon look cheap. Plus, many are overpaying already, especially those who just auto-renew each year.

RENEWAL WITHIN 60 DAYS? Some firms such as www.Aviva.co.uk, www.LV.com and www.Nationwide.co.uk give quotes valid for 60 days so get one now, then check against quotes at renewal time. As @dimuthuj7 tweeted: “@MartinSLewis Renewal £521.

Quote a month ago, which was honoured, of £319. Thanks.”

MIDWAY THROUGH A POLICY? Many wrongly think you can only switch at renewal, but you can do it at any stage.

Check if you can get a cheaper policy now.

If so, provided you’ve not claimed, for a £50ish admin fee (factor that in), you can usually cancel and get the rest of the year refunded. You won’t earn the year’s noclaims bonus, but if it means you save now and prevent future price rises, it can be a big winner.

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15 mubzymalone tweeted me: “Just HALVED my car insurance, saving £543 by changing mid-policy. HUGE thanks to @MartinSLewis for the tip.” Not only is he saving now, he’s locked in the price for a year. So, the sooner &DU ,QVXUDQFH you act, the more you’re likely to save.

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3. Check multi-car policies if you’ve more than one car in the home. A few insurers offer special discounts if you have more than one car in the home – but comparison sites can’t include these deals, so do it manually. www.Admiral.com Multicar gives discounts of up to 25%, depending on how many cars you insure. You can also get discounts by linking the household standalone policies with Churchill, Direct Line and Privilege. The savings here could be huge. Equally, they can be a rip off; it’s about trial and error.

4. Comprehensive cover may be cheaper than third party. Bizarrely, merely selecting comprehensive means some insurers see you as a lower risk, and it lowers the price, so always check comprehensive too if you want the cheapest.

5. Adding an extra driver could cost less.

Again, counter-intuitively adding another person to the policy can bring down your premium, as the average risk is reduced.

It’s especially strong if you’re a young driver adding a responsible older driver, but can work for others too as Bouncybubbles told me: “Quoted £900 from £500 previous year.

By comparing then adding my husband I got it down to £298.”

6. Legitimately tweak your job title. You can’t claim to be the Chancellor if you’re a pole dancer (or vice-versa), but many people have wide ranging roles. So by tweaking your job description you might find your quote is lower. Like @RPJ_ Webster93 who tweeted: “@martinslewis

Thanks to your ‘reword job title’ tip my car insurance quote reduced by £500.”

He legitimately changed his job title from ‘council worker’ to ‘civil servant - cleric’.

7. Don’t ‘pay monthly’ – it doesn’t exist.

Insurers may call it paying monthly, but actually they loan you the year’s cost and while a few are interest free, most charge often hideous interest. The worst offender I’ve seen charges up-to-93% APR interest.

So, check and if it’s costly, pay upfront if you can. If not, try to get one of the many yearlong-plus 0% credit cards. Just ensure you pay it off over the year, then there’s no cost.

8. Consider installing a ‘black box’.

This device is the tech (officially called ‘telematics’) insurers put inside your car to monitor how you drive and when. It’s especially useful for younger drivers facing hefty costs via other means, though if your mileage is limited and you don’t drive at peak times or late at night, it can work well too.

9. Got special circumstances and struggling? Speak to a broker. If your circumstances aren’t normal, getting insurance can be tough. Often getting an insurance broker to find a bespoke policy for you can beat comparison sites. See www.biba.org.uk/find-insurance/ 10.Can you get cashback. Once you’ve found your cheapest policy check cashback websites like Quidco.com and TopCashback. co.uk to see if you can get any money back on the policy you’ve chosen if you buy it via them - this can be over £50, so is often worth it. Yet don’t let the cashback tail wag the dog. Choose the right policy first, then see cashback as an added extra (as it isn’t 100% guaranteed). @MoneySavingExpert

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Great Scott! Final curtain call for historic ABC cinema as over 700 film fans celebrate last ever screening The final curtain has been called for the historic ABC brand as over 700 people attended a special sold out celebratory charity event in Bournemouth on Wednesday January 4, to mark the last ever screening at the iconic cinema.

Guests donned their finest fancy dress for the final screening of Robert Zemeckis’ adventure comedy Back to the Future and they had the chance to get up close and personal with a DeLorean.

Nearly £4,000 was raised for local charity Dorset Mind with the sale of all tickets being donated to the organisation, which supports people facing a mental health problem and their carers.

The closure of the ABC site comes in readiness for February’s opening of ODEON’s brand new state of the art 10-screen cinema in the town’s new BH2 Leisure Complex which is set to be one of its most advanced cinemas in the UK. With over 700 tickets sold, film fans travelled far and wide to attend the final screening, including ABC mega fan Anderson Jones, 38, from Stokeon-Trent who built a replica ABC cinema in his back garden. He said: “I’ve always been a cinema fan from a young boy and when I heard the final ABC was closing, I knew I couldn’t miss it for the world. It meant a lot to me to attend the celebratory closure event and it was great to see so many people turn out for this wonderful event.”

The three-screen ABC first opened its doors to the public in the town centre in June 1937, and the Westover Road cinema is the last remaining cinema bearing the ABC name in the country.

Spencer Clark, General Manager of the ABC cinema, said: “It was a wonderful and poignant event. We were surrounded by over 700 guests who we have hosted at the ABC over many

L-R: ODEON manager Richard Rowe, Chris Price from MIND Dorset, ABC manager Spencer Clark, Dee Swinton from MIND and Daphne Klos from the ABC years, and it was fantastic to hear so many happy memories from everyone. The ABC cinema truly was special and meant so much to lots of people across the country and we are pleased to have finished with such a memorable celebration.

“As the future of cinema progresses and we are extremely excited for the opening of the new ODEON cinema in Bournemouth in February.

Film fans will not be disappointed as it will offer all of ODEON’s services under one roof: a stateof-the-art ISENSE screen, a unique Kids screen with fun soft décor and the chance to recline in comfort in 8 out of the 10 new screens and a new hot food range of pizzas and planks.”

Chris Price, Interim CEO for Dorset Mind commented: “We are absolutely overwhelmed with the donation from ABC and ODEON. The money will go directly towards supporting local people who live with a mental health problem.

We’re looking to expand our services this year so the funds are such a boost for us.”

The Westover Road ODEON which is located a few doors down from the ABC cinema will continue to stay open until the highly anticipated, state-of-the-art flagship ODEON cinema at the BH2 leisure complex opens in February.

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Environmental award win for the Dolphin Shopping Centre The Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole has been recognised for its environmental efforts and has been announced as a winner at the 2016 Green Apple Awards for the Built Environment and Architectural Heritage.

Accepting the Estate Management for Pollution Reduction award at a ceremony at the Houses of Parliament, the Dolphin Shopping Centre was acknowledged for its work with retailers that offer sustainable products and get the local community engaged which complement its ambition to be recognised as a sustainable centre.

The Dolphin Shopping Centre’s winning entry focused on its work with retailer Déjà Vu Upcycling. The centre attracted Déjà Vu Upcycling to its retailer portfolio as a six-week pop-up shop in 2015, a store where customers can purchase restored antiques and pre-loved furniture. This was the first upcycling store the Centre had included as part of its retail mix and stood firmly with the centre’s ethos of sustainability by offering a novel way to reinvent a piece of old furniture to give it a new identity.

Due to its popularity, the Centre welcomed the store to become a permanent retailer a prime first floor position in January 2016.

Since then the store has achieved great results in protecting the

environment by re-using and refurbishing pre-loved furniture.

John Grinnell, centre manager, says: “Winning a Green Apple Award is a huge achievement as it is seen as one of the biggest environmental recognition schemes in the UK and internationally.

At the Dolphin Shopping Centre we are fully aware of the effect our activity has, not only on the environment, but on our retailers, residents and local community in which we operate. By being committed to preserve and protect the environment, we are continually looking at ways of improving our operational areas and to be recognised as a sustainable organisation.”

The Green Apple Awards are the country’s major recognition for environmental endeavour.

Roger Wolens, The Green Organisation, Eloise Flinter, owner of Deja Vu and John Grinnell, Dolphin Shopping Centre Manager

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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Directories Camper Van Nellie has been taking a look back at 2016. With all that Christmas pud, tipples of wine, chocolates, laughter and excitement, she thought she would take a little time out to review her year, whilst deciding where to take us in 2017!

2016 has been a particularly good year for Nellie, she has excelled herself in fact and kept us all very entertained.

It started off in January 2016 when she decided that Hayden should do more exercise and she successfully got him even more off the computer.

Hayden joined the Branksome Chine Life Saving Club! Nellie took us to our first competition after Hayden had had all of 4 lessons! How exciting was that.

Nellie was so horse, she couldn’t toot her horn the following day.

Then in February I learned how to drive Nellie! It was quite an ordeal from what Nellie remembers. To me everything was back to front and nothing like my little blue Citroen. Being a big Japanese automatic girl, and not so young in years was a challenge to say the least for me. Stephen had a fixed grin and

Nellie gets kitted out ready for the summer

Debbie in the driving seat for the first time Hayden held on tight in the back, but we made it! Nellie is now more than happy for me to take her wheel.

In March Nellie was totally fascinated

by Hayden who told him the story of Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard. Hayden was privileged to be invited to meet him, by his school. The story was captivating.

In April we had a fantastic trip to Santorini with my parents. Dad at age 81 had had his second knee operation but still managed to climb all the way to the top of the live volcano! He takes a leaf out of Nellie’s book for being young in spirit… and I don’t mean the whisky! On returning from there Nellie took us to “Camping World” in Three Legged Cross to prepare for our all important English camping trip in the summer. Nellie was in her element as we kitted her out with all she needed for a relaxing summer on the beach, camping on the Devon coast.

In May Nellie took us with several friends to Wookey Hole! How cool was that. Those amazing colourful caves, stories of witches, crazy golf and film

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In June I drove Nellie (being a fully fl edged Nellie driver) to see lizards, snakes, frogs and toads at the New Forest Reptile Centre. That was such a fun day. We had quite a laugh and it is certainly days like that, that you remember.

In July we went camping with the scouts! Challenges such as being blind folded in the forest, making tents with string, seeing who can catapult the furthest and best of all making “s’mores” (melted marshmallows between chocolate biscuits) was great fun. Nellie highly recommends scouting!

In August Nellie darted to Devon, all packed with her new equipment. The National Surf Life Saving Competition on the beach and in the sea was incredible and Hayden got a bronze!

Nellie was very proud of him as all grandparents are. After a few days of high randomity we relaxed and enjoyed the rest of the week exploring the area.

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In September Nellie drove us to a boat on Poole Quay, to sail off to Brownsea Island. The Island is quite unique and

Nellie and the Morgan

Nellie enjoys view from the seafront in Devon the weather was amazing. Hayden and I had a superb day. We are so very lucky to have him. He is great company and fun to be with.

In October Nellie had an extremely busy month! It started with a Life Saving awards ceremony at Durley Chine, followed by a wedding in Wool, then a trip to Bindon Abbey Retreat with my sister and Mum, whilst Dad was fishing with his friends for the week, then off to Standen House in Sussex where Nellie met a rather smart Morgan! Nellie seems happiest when she is busy.

In November Nellie was like a whippet at the starting block as she charged to Chessington Theme Park. Well really 15 adults all over 50? Yes! And what an amazing time we had.

December was busy. Stephen’s parents and sister came to us for a very early Christmas Day as they were travelling off to a warmer climate for a couple of weeks. My parents drove all the way from Hull to spend time with us. What a wonderful time of year… and per the good old movie… ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ that Nellie gives us. I am so glad we bought her. Here’s to another year of fun, frolics and festivities in 2017!

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On Your Plot Now is the time to go undercover It’s still pretty chilly during February but planting seedlings under glass (or plastic) can give you a great start for the season ahead. A bit of time and money invested now in a polytunnel or greenhouse will give you benefits for years to come.

Can’t wait for Spring to come? There are plenty of vegetables that can be started off indoors now.

Jobs for February:-

• Erect a cold frame, polytunnel or greenhouse • Plant out onion sets • Sow tomatoes indoors • Chit seed potatoes • Sow early beetroot and summer cabbages • Plant soft fruit bushes The days are getting a little longer, green shoots are starting to appear and we’re all just itching to get out in the garden now. Just one problem - it’s still likely to be blooming cold!

Extremes in weather are typical for this month so even if we do have a warmer spell I wouldn’t be in too much of a hurry to start sowing seeds outdoors. It’s at this time of year that having some undercover growing space is a real boon not least because it’s so much more of a pleasure working in a protected environment, basking in the glory of those few rays of sun, than it is feeling a gale force wind that seems as it if’s come straight from the arctic! If you don’t have a greenhouse, polytunnel or cold frame then why not think about investing in one now? Get it built in February and you can get a head start on many plants for the season to come.

Which is best? Consider the space available - if space is limited then a cold frame, may be a good option. Green houses can offer lots of benefits but are generally not a great idea if your garden is also the kids play area and they can be hugely expensive. On the plus side, they are not easy to get rid of so if you’re prepared for a bit of work

you may be able to pick up a second-hand one very cheaply providing you are happy to dismantle and move it yourself (try free cycle). We opted for a polytunnel, which was very reasonable in price and gave us several weekends of entertainment building it. Follow the instructions carefully, don’t rush it and you’ll need at least 2 of you when it comes to putting the plastic on.

With both greenhouses and polytunnels you need to remember that they can become very hot in the summer and ensure that adequate ventilation is available.

So, now that you have this great new space what can you plant in it? Early tomatoes can be started off in pots and if you plant some summer cabbages now you can get them established and benefit from a crop by late spring or early summer.

Cucumbers, beetroot, leeks and lettuces can also be sown indoors and if you want to try something a little more exotic why not plant some peppers, aubergines and even a melon?

This is also a good month to think about soft fruit.

Most fruit bushes, trees and canes need time to get established before you start to get a good yield and it is easy to overlook them in favour of crops that give a quicker return.

If you don’t have any fruit growing on your plot how about adding just one type of fruit each year? You could plant raspberry canes this month, or incorporate a gooseberry or blackcurrant bush into your border. If you have pot grown strawberries that have spent the winter indoors then place them outside as they will only flower after exposure to cold weather. Plants that have over wintered outside can be brought in now.

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By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk You have got to ask why people spend so much on a piece of metal with a wheel attached to each corner. It almost seems a bit nutty when all most of us want is a tool to get us from A to B. But cars aren’t always about transportation. They can be about our emotions and our egos. Some of us use a new car as a status trophy – a badge of honour to show how well we’ve done in life.

I suppose if we have a head-turner of a car in the Western world it’s about pleasure-seeking, too – and having an easier life. Let’s face it; we would rather have a shiny, luxurious car to travel around in than a rust bucket. And that need for self-satisfaction can overrule the down-to-earth side of us when we are selecting a car.

Some of us kick the word ‘practicality’ to the kerb anyway. I mean, good grief, in Great Britain we purchase more convertibles than many other countries in the EU. Why is this? After all, the UK is often dank and cloudy. Again, it comes down to that feel-good factor.

Going topless when there’s sunshine in our country produces a massive rush - well, it does for me, anyway. It’s a better remedy for melancholia than a happy pill from the GP, I’d bet. But being prescribed a drop top car isn’t likely to happen at the doctor’s!

Speaking of fresh-air motoring, the Range Rover Evoque Convertible has been launched recently. The looks of this SUV take a bit of getting used to, but they grow on you.

As the fifth fellow of the Range Rover club – and the first convertible – Land Rover believes the all-new car will play a key part in continuing Range Rover’s tale of success, forging a fresh SUV sector. If industry professionals’ prophecies about a 20 per cent expansion in the international SUV market over the next five years prove accurate, then, the car firm has nothing but sunbeams heading towards it.

The Range Rover Evoque Convertible has a material roof that can be triggered on the move – as long as the SUV isn’t doing more than 30mph.The five-layer top will fold down in around 18 seconds and it will go back up in approximately 21 seconds.

Inside, the colossal InControl Touch Pro nav is pleasing – and, more crucially, it works very well. Genuinely, the pinch-to-zoom function is as quick as Apple’s iPad or iPhone.

The Range Rover Evoque drop-top will seat four people and, for a convertible, it has an adequate 251-litre load area, too. The other good thing is that the roof opens and closes inaudibly and it tucks

away compactly, instead of piling-up on the car’s tailgate.

You can go for either a petrol unit or a diesel engine, buoyed by turbo power. This is all linked up to a smooth-operating ninespeed automatic ‘box, and all-wheel drive. The 2.0 turbo diesel is the best engine if you’re after economy, returning around 49.6mpg on average.

The diesel Evoque Convertible shifts from zero to 62mph in 10.3 seconds, which is 1.3 seconds longer than the hard-top Coupe’s sprint - but both manage a top end of 121mph. The 240PS petrol propelled power unit is nippier, getting to 62mph in 8.6 seconds.

On and off-road, the non-tin-top SUV seems just as gifted as its hard-topped sibling – with indistinguishable clearances, and a mutual 500mm wading depth. Indeed, at the car’s European launch in the French Alps, the Evoque Convertible worked its way up, down – and through - everything asked of it – including deep snow.

I doubt many motorists going for a roofless Range Rover will take the trouble with the off-roading part – but it is reassuring to know the SUV can do more than just look sexy in affluent suburbs.

The all-new Range Rover Evoque Convertible is being made at Land Rover’s Halewood plant, alongside the five-door and Coupe versions, and it is on sale in over 170 markets around the world.

Prices kick off at around £47,500, which is £5,200 more than a Range Rover Evoque Coupe with a roof.

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