The Bournemouth Directory - July 2011

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Firework Nights!

Every Thursday night this August 7-10pm The Sandbanks Hotel Terrace proudly present their Fireworks Nights! £20 per person TO INCLUDE:-

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- Dinner from the BBQ AND a soft drink - Full kids programme hosted by Funsters entertainment

Dates: August 4th* / 11th / 18th / 25th * Join us for our ‘white party’ on the 4th – white-wear only to receive a complimentary welcome drink and tables of Six or more in white will receive a FREE bottle of Imperial Ice Moet Champagne!

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Genuine Mexican Clay Chimeneas Imported from Mexico, our chimeneas are all hand made from high quality clay. Clay chimeneas have been used for many years for heating, cooking and baking. They are shaped to burn very effectively.

The clay body radiates heat and so it is easy to fill a patio with a welcoming warmth. Whether it is a plain colour chimenea or a decorative design that is chosen, our clay chimeneas will enhance any garden or patio area.

The Art Memorial Company has a large range of chimeneas, all shapes and sizes, importing through four separate companies with probably the largest selection in the South of the UK.

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The Bournemouth Directory Edition 5

Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney of Dorset Publications

Telephone: 01202 894397

Email: info@thebournemouthdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for August edition: 26th July 2011 Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

The Bournemouth Directory does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

Dear Bournemouth, We have a fun packed Bournemouth Directory for you this month with Matchams Raceway event coming up and not to be missed! We also have passes to The Big Three at the BIC to be won. This is a set of tickets for a family of four to Sea Monsters, the Celebrity Exhibition and the Rawk Ice Rink! A fantastic day out for all the family for free! Please return your wordsearches by 31st July. Good luck! There are other interesting articles too, so grad a coffee, some time on your own and have a read. There are of course our many local businesses who would love to hear from you. It certainly is an interesting time for business and the more friendly calls the advertisers get the better they will do and it will help keep our local economy surviving. Excellence Homes will definitely give you a professional service, First Steps celebrate their first Birthday, Pinks have 50% off, Belvoir can let your home for you, Bournemouth Removals can safely move your home contents, Stair Parts can give your stairs a whole new look, Bournemouth Jeans have 10% off, Suttles can supply all your sand and gravel needs and enjoy the fireworks from The Sandbanks Hotel on Thursday evenings in August! There are blinds, records & memorabilia, a Dance School and many more services so please take a look at the index on page 30 for all the advertisers inside and do give them a call! Steve and I wish you a great summer and really hope the weather is good to us all.

Very Best Wishes,

Debbie

Useful Telephone Numbers Local Police Bournemouth Airport Central Library Emergency Electric

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Royal B’mouth Hosp B’mouth Council Bmth & W.H. Water Emergency Gas

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Local builder aims high!

Excellence Homes Ltd was established in 2005 and is spearheaded by Managing Director Nigel Fay, along with his son-in-law Martin, and his brother Paul. Together they set out to become one of the most sought after builders in the area, a goal they are working hard to achieve. Nigel says, “our name says everything about us and the standards we aim for, we love excellence!�

Although they started as a small family based business, they are members of the Federation of Master Builders, and NICEIC, they have also achieved Investors in People accreditation and are Sovereign Approved contractors for damp proofing and timber treatment.

Continuing to grow throughout the current recession the company has focused mainly

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on building extensions, barn and loft conversions, and complete refurbishments.

Most of the work is handled in house and a great deal has been invested in training for the staff to ensure they are kept up to date with current standards and technology.

If you are considering work to your home, why not give them a call on 01202 630115 or check out their website at: www.excellencehomes.com

(l to r) Nigel, Paul & Martin of Excellence Homes

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First Steps First Anniversary First Steps Day Nursery and Pre-school has recently celebrated it’s 1 year anniversary and with reservations for baby places on the increase now is the time to make enquiries should you be expecting or even be lucky enough to have a new arrival! Places are available now for babies from 2 months onwards.

The First Steps Pre School is virtually at capacity until the end of 2012 which is incredible for a new location. The nursery boasts a team of highly qualified nursery practitioners who love the job that they do in fantastic refurbished surroundings with high quality toys and equipment.

Bright, spacious and well equipped nursery

One of three outdoor play areas

Rainbows — Our pre school

The Nursery and pre-school are fortunate to have 3 separate outdoor play areas so that all the children can enjoy outdoor time throughout the day.

First Steps nursery also boasts a healthy ‘home made’ menu expertly cooked in their own kitchen by the in house cook using fresh ingredients.

The price you pay is fully inclusive of all meals, drinks and snacks and where applicable nappies, wipes and creams.

More information is available at the nursery website:

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Fonz tells Bournemouth students “school is cool!”

HENRY “The Fonz” Winkler inspired students at the Oakmead College of Technology when he paid a visit.

The actor, who is dyslexic, was at the north Bournemouth secondary as part of his high profile UK tour raising awareness of the needs of children with learning challenges.

A hectic schedule including a meeting at Number 10 and TV and radio appearances was set aside to allow time for the 65year-old actor to talk to local children about his own experiences in school.

Th e au dien ce of 300 p upils from Oakmead and Elmrise Primary sat spellbound as he explained how he went on to succeed as an actor in TV and films and now a best-selling author of children’s books – the central character is a 10-year-old boy with dyslexia.

He was recently awarded the OBE for his work with ch ild ren with learn in g difficulties.

It’s all a long way since he swaggered around Arnold’s Drive-In with his friend Richie Cunningham in the hit 1970s and ’80s American sitcom Happy Days.

“Every single one of you has greatness in you and your job is to figure out what is is, and then give it to the world,” he told

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the pupils.

“School was unbelievably hard for me – teachers didn’t know what dyslexia was at that time.

“I was labelled a troublemaker, I was the class clown. I got a bad grade in everything but lunch – I was great at lunch.”

He then signed copies of his books, called Hank Zipzer, the World’s Greatest UnderAchiever.

Executive head at Oakmead, Dr Annetta Minard, said: “He met pupils from all the year groups and insisted on making sure he spoke to everyone. He was a great inspiration.”

Henry’s tour was organised by First News, the national newspaper for children.

Henry “The Fonz” Winkler inspiring students at the Oakmead College of Technology

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Chris Packham’s wildlife photography arrives at Moors Valley Country Park A collection of stunning wildlife photographs by lifelong naturalist, broadcaster and author Chris Packham is on display at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, near Ringwood from 16 July – 28 August.

Familiar to 4 million viewers across the UK as the new presenter of BBC’s Springwatch, Chris is known internationally as one of the world’s most inventive wildlife photographers.

His stated mission is to infuse the world of wildlife photography with a little more artistic content and his images portray the overwhelming and simple beauty of the natural world.

“We are really looking forward to hosting Chris’s wildlife photography exhibition,” said Katie Davies, Countryside Interpretation Ranger.

“Anyone who has seen Chris on Springwatch will be aware of his affinity with the natural world.

“At Moors Valley we want to encourage more people to get out and about and enjoy our local countryside and we know our visitors are going to be really inspired by his work.”

Unlike many of the major photography exhibitions that take place at Moors Valley, Chris Packham’s images are for sale and may be bought and taken home that same day. The exhibition is open every day from 9am – 5pm. There is no entrance fee but parking charges do apply.

Local wildlife enthusiasts will also be fascinated by information now available on Moors Valley’s new website. As well as details of all the facilities available at the Park and a comprehensive events list, you’ll also find a month-by-month guide to the wildlife you are most likely to spot in the 750 acre Park. Why not check it out before you visit?

For more information go to the website www.moors-valley.co.uk or call the Rangers on 01425 470721.

Chris Packham, Naturalist and Broadcaster

Just one of Chris Packham’s amazing wildlife photographs — many more of which will be on display and for sale

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TEENAGERS GIVEN AWARDS FOR BUILDING SCHOOL IN AFRICA A group of teenagers from Bournemouth have each received a Teenage Award Scheme certificate from Dorset Police for helping to build a school in Africa last year.

The youngsters – aged between 12 and 18 years old – made up an expedition of 22 Scouts and Explorer Scouts who went to Uganda for over five weeks during the school summer holidays in 2010 to build a school in the south of the country.

The group, who are from the 38th Bournemouth Scout Group based at Winton and Avon Explorers based at Iford, worked with their Scout leaders for three years to raise the £120,000 required to complete the project.

Inspector Mike Claxt on, Neighbourhood Inspector for Bournemouth North, presented the teenagers with their certificates at the Scout Group AGM at Butchers Coppice in Bear Cross on Thursday 23 June.

Inspector Claxton said: “These teenagers should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved and they are a great example to others.

“Going out to Uganda and helping to build this facility is an extremely impressive achievement.

But to have also worked so hard to raise so much money to fund the project makes this a truly exceptional accomplishment.

“We so often hear about the bad things that a minority of teenagers get up to, but the hard work and achievements of these young people clearly shows that teenagers in Dorset contribute so positively to our communities.”

The teenagers left the UK at the start of the school summer holidays and spent over five weeks in Uganda building the school – and as members of the Scouting Association, they camped for almost the entire time that they were there.

The expedition – named ‘Nile 2010’ as the location where the build took place is near to the source of the River Nile – resulted in a school being built near J inja, U ganda t o help disadvantaged children in the area.

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The teenagers worked and camped alongside Ugandan Scouts, and the school that they helped to build has proved extremely valuable to the young people of Jinja.

Mike Harley, expedition leader, said: “The whole leader team is very proud of what our young people achieved. We are also grateful to the many people who supported our expedition and project.

“We are looking forward to providing further support to the school in the future.”

The Teenage Award Scheme was set up in January 2010 by Dorset Police to recognise the achievements of teenagers living in Dorset.

Anyone between 13 and 19 years of age can be nominated for an award.

T o nom inat e a t e ena ger , s im ply em ai l teenageawardscheme@dorset.pnn.police.uk with the teenager’s name, contact details, age, address and details of the good deed that they are being nominated for – along with the nominator’s contact details.

The school they built neat Jinja, Uganda

Some of the expedition members with their Teenage Award Scheme certificates together with Inspector Mike Claxton

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Summer Heathland Nights Heathlands provide a unique habitat for a wide range of wildlife, and Dorset heaths are amongst the best in Britain. Summer nights are a perfect time to visit and explore, as the heaths are at their most colourful at this time of the year, and many species remain active until late evening when the weather is warm.

Many heathland plants are in their full bloom and glory from July to September.

Heather, gorse and bog asphodel create a stunning sea of purple and yellow, with the cotton grass adding its fluffy white flowers to the colourful mix. Sundew, Britain’s most common carnivorous plant, flourishes in the damp, boggy areas, as do many different species of dragonflies.

For insect enthusiasts, there is also an array of other invertebrates, including heath grasshoppers, emperor moths and wolf spiders.

Birds are plentiful in the summer and on a fine evening you can admire the dashing flight of the hobby, catching dragonflies for dinner. At twilight, the enigmatic nightjars become active. These summer visitors from Africa are a rare and elusive species, and although you may not be able to catch a glimpse, they can often be recognised by the male’s strange ‘churring’ song that echoes through the ni gh t. O th er avia n denizens of heathland

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include the Dartford Warbler, stonechats and woodlarks.

No doubt you will have heard about the huge fire that burnt around a third of Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Upton Heath in June. We have been overwhelmed by the response of local people, who turned out in large numbers in the days after the fire to help to rescue surviving reptiles.

Now the work begins to make sure that the untouched areas of heath are in the best condition for wildlife, assess the depth of the fire damage and to manage the regrowth and recovery of the ecosystem for the full range of rare plants and animals.

While we will see green shoots very quickly, this will be just the start of a long road to full recovery.

Nick Hoar, Communications Officer Dartford Warbler

Photo by Colin Smith

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July’s Gardening T ips From Paul Chatfield of Chatfield’s Garden & Property Services

WATCH OUT FOR THE BUGS! Trees and Shrubs Some shrubs which flower mainly from one-year-old wood such as Philadelphius and Deutzia may continue to bloom into July. They should be pruned after flowering.

Climbers and Wall-Plants Clematis shoots are now in vigorous growth, if training regularly secure them to their supports. Hybrids that bloom in spring and summer, if cut back will bloom again.

Roses The chief task at present is to remove faded blooms, cut back to good strong bud and remove all suckers from root stock. Continue to feed with rose fertilizer.

Borders and Beds

Lawns Continue with regular mowing, water if necessary. Treat any remaining weeds with a suitable lawn weedkiller. Give a dressing of lawn fertilizer, if not already done.

Fruit Apples and pears in restricted forms such as cordons need summer pruning.

Strawberry plants that have finished fruiting should be cleaned and tidied.

Vegetables Outdoor tomatoes grown on single stem must be tied to a stake as single growth progresses. In warm humid weather watch out for an attack of blight in potatoes.

Greenhouse and Frame On summer days the temperature can rise very rapidly and to keep cool, water floors and benches twice daily.

Make a regular practice of removing dead flowers to prevent seed, this helps to channel energy into more blooms.

Lavender flowers should be cut before they expand, if drying.

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Bulbs and Corms

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Any remaining tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and bulbous irises may now also be lifted, for summer plants if space is needed.

Rock Gardens and pools Trailers can be cut back to control growth, after flowering. Keep pools filled by replacing water lost by evaporation.This helps debris come to the surface for removal.

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Continue to water and feed plants as necessary. Keep atmosphere moist around plants with bowls or pans of water near the plants.

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West Moors Artist, Paul Dolman, Paints the Red Arrows for 2011 Bournemouth Air Show Local artist, Paul Dolman, has produced an original oil painting of the Red Arrows, sized at 39” x 20”, which will be professionally framed and signed by the current pilots in the Red Arrows on 5th August.

The painting is being raffled for charity during the 2011 annual Bournemouth Air Show. Raffle tickets are on sale at £5 per ticket and are available from now until the 21st August 2011.

To order your tickets or a print of the painting, call Paul Dolman at his studio in 92 Moorlands Road, West Moors, Dorset, on 01202 897246.

Paul’s work can also be viewed on his website at www.padart.co.uk.

Or visit the air show where the painting will be exhibited at the Miramar Hotel on the Bournemouth sea front from 18th August 2011.

Proceeds from the raffle will be donated to a local charity.

By doing a raffle rather than an a u ct i o n , t h e y h o p e t o gi ve everyone a chance at winning and aim to raise around £4000 for the chosen local charity.

Good luck to everyone who takes part, it is an amazing painting and will make a great addition to anyone’s wall!

A first glimpse of the unframed, unsigned original oil painting to be raffled for charity

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Locked up at the Red House A new exhibition that unlocks the history of locks & keys A new exhibition at the Red House Museum promises to unlock the mystery of locks and keys. You just won’t want to forget your key again!

Brian Morland, the curator of the History of Locks Museum said, “Locks and keys are to most people mysterious objects. We put all our trust and faith into them everyday when we lock the front door or lock our cars. Few of us are aware of the mechanical forces that have been activated.”

lock from the Georgian period, bankers change key locks and time locks, sliding and screw key padlocks from the Far East, and not forgetting, the Roman bronze keys from the 2nd - 3rd century.

The exhibition will run until Saturday 30 July 2011. The Red House Museum is open Tuesday – Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm. Admission to the Museum is Free.

Brian’s fascination for locks and keys started when he began rummaging about in his father’s workshop for discarded locks. His father, who was a local locksmith, inspired him to investigate locks from the past.

“I started to examine and repair broken springs and also made up missing keys.

Soon I had a good grasp of the technical side of things, and before long I had amassed my own collection of specimens.”

The exhibition which opens on Saturday 25 June showcases the history of locks and keys. Items include the Davis dispatch box

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Brian Morland with some of his collection

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Remember that fabulous wedding dress Becky Granger wore on TV's Coronation Street? How about the coat worn in the Hollywood cult movie: Bill and Teds Bogus Journey?

Now you have the chance to see these and even more amazing artefacts at the famous 'Celebrity Exhibition'.

A remarkable one-off exhibition brings together some of the most iconic showbiz props ever to grace the town.

Normally kept locked away from public view, the immediately recognisable items will be on show for all to see.

Star attraction in the exhibition has to be Marilyn Monroe's Little Black Dress. Who knows what glittering Hollywood events she would have worn this to? There is also the spectacular God of Mischief costume from the hilarious movie Son of the Mask, and the earrings once owned by Elizabeth Taylor. While for Sci-Fi fans there are the electro-magnetic boots from the hugely successful film Face Off starring John Travolta and Nicholas Cage. Fans of the golden days of Hollywood can see Fred Astaire's shoes and Doris Day's exquisite rhinestone bracelet.

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A Friend In Need by Shelma Vaughan I closed the door behind Mr & Mrs Liversedge and rested my forehead against its cool surface. I felt so weary.

Hearing a noise behind me, I stiffened.

"They've gone then?"

I turned round reluctantly and nodded.

"Good riddance."

I bridled, as he had known I would.

"They help pay the mortgage. Them, and all the others like them." lain shrugged.

"Do they know what a hypocrite you are?"

I turned my head away, not bothering to argue. He was right. As a marriage guidance counsellor I helped others patch up their relationships whilst my own was disintegrating rapidly. I knew the theory but could not seem to make it work for us. lain stalked off towards his studio. Exasperated, I knew I had to get away. Grabbing my keys from the hallstand I fled the house.

Oblivious of everything, I drove around for a long time, mulling over the tatters of our marriage. We had been happy together for five years before our wedding, eighteen months ago, but since then it had all gone down hill. Why? Gradually I became aware of my surroundings. Looking around, I discovered I was near Sheila's house. On impulse I decided to visit my old school friend.

Although amazed at my unheralded appearance, she soon had me settled at her kitchen table with a large mug of tea and a plate of homemade cakes to share.

"What's the matter, Izzy?"

I gave her a half-smile.

"Who say's anything's the matter?"

"You turn up here unannounced with a stricken look on your face and tell me everything's fine? Get real, Isabelle Andrews, I've known you too long to believe that."

The concern in her voice caused tears to start spilling down my cheeks. I fumbled through my pockets for a tissue but Sheila already had a box to hand. She placed them on the table, sat down and put her arm around me. I rested my head on her shoulder whilst the pain and anguish that had been building up for months flowed out.

Once the torrent subsided, Sheila took hold of both my hands and gently pulled me around to face her.

"What's up, Iz?" Now I held nothing back. I told her of the critical, wounding words and icy silences;

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the anger, resentment and sadness and the insurmountable chasm between lain and me.

"I don't know what went wrong, Sheila. Everything was great until we got married..."

Sheila looked intently into my eyes. I felt as if all my secrets were exposed to the glare of her x-ray vision. I held her gaze as long as I could, then mine dropped to our linked hands.

"Izzy, you can't let the pain from your parents' divorce sour your marriage." "I'm not.

I...." Words dried up as I started to consider what she had said.

Despite my parents persistent bickering, my childhood had always felt secure. I had been shocked when they announced their separation. My bewilderment had only increased as the divorce had degenerated into such acrimony and vitriol that both of them were still licking their wounds now, fifteen years later.

"Izzy, do you love lain?" Sheila's voice cut across my reverie, surprising me. She carried on. "You have to decide whether you want to be with him, or not. If you do, you've got to forget the past and get on with living, and loving, in the present." Not waiting for a response, she quietly got up and left the room.

I hardly noticed, blinded by the realisation that I had been afraid it would all crumble to dust from the moment we had married. I was so scared of becoming as bitter and stunted as my parents that I had been pushing lain away, building walls to protect myself.

I had to get home. I did not stop to say 'goodbye'. I knew Sheila understood. I had to see lain, had to find out if we still had a chance.

The journey home was interminable but eventually I pulled onto our drive. Jumping out of the car, I ran round the side of the house to Iain's studio.

In my panic, I flung the door open harder than I had intended, lain looked up in surprise.

"I'm sorry, love."

My speech of explanation deserted me but lain must have seen something different in my face for his own softened. He held out his arms. With a strangled sob I fell into them and buried my face in his chest. He kissed my hair.

"I do love you so much, my Izzy Drew," he whispered, using the old pet name I had not heard in months. Relief and joy spread through me. It was not too late. I had come home in time.

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Kilimanjaro Challenge for Jigsaw Appeal The Jigsaw Appeal is a £1.5 million appeal to transform the Women’s Health Unit at the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospital, a unit which desperately needs your support to bring about a better experience for patients and their families.

Because I’ve had family and friends fall victim to similar conditions (and because I love a challenge), I’ve decided to climb Mt Kilimanjaro (5895 meters) this September (6th – 21st 2011). The trek will last 8 days, taking the Lemosho Route and directed

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generous enough to sponsor me perhaps £5, £10 or more towards this fantastic and life-saving appeal.

Please visit my webpage at: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/catbattsonkili Also, I am looking for seven business sponsorships, which I will (in return for a charitable donation of £100 or more) advertise the business along with my fundraising events and will wear a t-shirt featuring their logo on it for a day of the climb, and take photos throughout the day.

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Index of Advertisers & Articles Aerials Astra-link ............................................................ 2

Garden Services Chatfield’s Garden Services................................. 19

Articles Chris Packham Photography Exhibition .............. 10 First Steps First Anniversary................................ 6 Fonz says “School is Cool!” ................................. 8 Gardening Tips ................................................... 18 Kilimanjaro Challende for Jigsaw Appeal............ 28 Locked Up at the Red House ............................... 22 Summer Heathland Nights ................................. 14 Teenagers Awarded for School in Africa............. 12 West Moors Painter Raffles Red Arrows............. 20

Home Care Christies Care ...................................................... 13

Blinds & Shutters Ashley Blinds....................................................... 11 Block Paving K & S Paving ....................................................... 7 Books Dianetics............................................................. 29 Builders Excellence Homes ............................................... 5 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning The Cleaning Doctor ........................................... 7 Cars — Recycling Dorset Motor Company ...................................... 17 Clothing Bournemouth Jeans ............................................ 21 Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic.......................................... 9 Domestic Cleaning All Mopped Up.................................................... 16 Embroidery & Haberdashery Pinks ................................................................... 17 Events & Attractions Celebrity Exhibition............................................. 24 Firework Nights — Sandbanks Hotel .................. 3 Sea Monsters...................................................... 31 Tornado V — Speed Weekend ............................ 32

Hotels & Restaurants Sandbanks Hotel ................................................. 3 Kitchens First Class Kitchens.............................................. 21 Landscaping Supplies Suttles................................................................. 2 Letting Agents Belvoir................................................................. 9 Loft Services Loft Services........................................................ 19 Memorial Masons Minster Memorials ............................................. 9 Mexican Chimeneas The Art Memorial Co. Ltd.................................... 3 Mobile Discos Upfront Discos .................................................... 23 Nursery Schools & Summer Camps First Steps ........................................................... 1 Printers Dorset Digital Print ............................................. 29 Property Maintenance Chatfield’s Property Services............................... 19 Puzzles & Competitions Prize Wordsearch................................................ 25 Sudoku................................................................ 29 Records & Memorabilia Rosered Records ................................................. 23 Removals Bournemouth Removals ..................................... 13 Roofing Dorset Flat Roofing ............................................. 29

Fencing Spirit Level Fencing ............................................. 2

Shipping & Delivery Postcare.............................................................. 15

Fitted Furniture Custom World..................................................... 15

Short Story A Friend in Need ................................................. 26

Football Academies Soccer Scamps .................................................... 7

Stair Parts & Woodworking Briggs Products................................................... 15

Funeral Directors Cooperative Funeralcare .................................... 19

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Richard Thomas .................................................. 11

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