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Introduction
The Bournemouth Directory Westbourne Edition
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Dear Bournemouth residents, Spring is on its way! Lighter evenings, warmer weather, and the promise of an array of flowers to brighten up the day. Most of us love March and April, new beginnings, fresh air and spring cleaning of course. Time to clear out the old, make way for the new, renovate, build a loft conversion, fit a new carpet, revamp the kitchen, feed the lawn, plant those bulbs and generally make the environment around us a better place to live in. Maybe there is someone inside our little magazine who could help give you more time for yourself? Then you can go for a walk, read a good book or plan your summer holiday, leaving all the work to the experts. Sounds good to me. The local trades people here would love to hear from you so please give them a call. Nellie is back on the road! She enthusiastically took us to “Monkey World” this month and excitedly adopted a 30 year old male orang-utan called Tuan. We had a monkey of a time, despite the very cold weather and were thoroughly entertained for several hours. If you have never visited then Nellie highly recommends it. Your spirits are somehow lifted when you leave. It must be all that playful swinging! The lucky winner of the wordsearch last month was Donna Brown. Well done and we do hope you enjoy your meal.
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Six Councils invite Sajid Javid to approve Future Dorset proposal Secretary of State for Local Government & Communities Sajid Javid has been formally requested to back a proposal by six of Dorset’s nine councils for major structural change in the county.
Dorset’s three upper tier councils - the councils that spend the greatest percentage of the county’s local government money and represent every resident of the county, Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole – are supporting this proposal, along with North Dorset, West Dorset and Weymouth & Portland councils. If agreed by the Secretary of State, this proposal would mean Dorset’s nine existing councils are disbanded and cease to exist. The two new unitary councils that replace them would each deliver all local government services in their areas. They would be structured around the natural established communities of urban and rural Dorset, with one covering Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, and the other serving the residents of the rest of the county. Cllr Robert Gould, Leader, Dorset County Council, said: “This proposal is about being aspirational and ambitious for Dorset. It’s a chance in a lifetime to make Dorset a more successful, healthy, vibrant and prosperous county, for everyone who lives here.” He continued, “Two councils working together would collaborate on key matters such as attracting investment and government money, infrastructure planning and land use - something that is impeded by the existence of nine separate councils currently, each with their own, uncoordinated priorities.” Cllr Janet Walton, Leader, Borough of Poole, said: “Expectations of delivery are now running high within our communities, with many wanting to know why we have simply not just got on with it. We have listened to those who do not accept the public’s position and to the emphatic public
support, business community backing and overwhelming majority of councillors and MPs who do agree with our proposal. We invite those who did not agree to continue to work with us as we make this change happen, because we know this is right for Dorset.”
Cllr John Beesley, Leader, Bournemouth Borough Council added: “This proposal is ambitious, aspirational, and achievable. It makes the savings needed to turn the tide on a decline in services across the county, and means money will continue to be available in the future to empty the bins, fix the roads, protect parks and open spaces and run libraries – things that would be under very real threat if there is no change, as increasing proportions of councils’ spending is needed to fund adult social care and children’s services.” Cllr Graham Carr-Jones, Leader, North Dorset District Council, commented, “Dorset’s councils have reached the end of the road in the efficiencies and savings we can drive out of our existing organisations. We have pushed our current structures way beyond our duty to co-operate – for example through the Dorset Waste Partnership, Stour Valley Partnership and WestWey Partnership. We are forecast to have saved £200million across the county in the 10 years to 2019/20. With an ongoing budget blackhole beyond then, change is now imperative and urgent in order to create sustainable councils for the future.” These six councils consider the evidence for change is compelling and that there is no other option. Dorset’s councils have developed this proposal in an inclusive and collaborative way, and are committed to continue with this approach. Residents wanting more information about the proposal can visit www.futuredorset.co.uk, where the full proposal document is available, or follow @FutureDorset on Twitter.
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Community News
Introducing the Jubilee Wine Circle The Jubilee Wine Circle is a great place for a bit of fun centered around wine. We try lots of different wines especially new ones to see what we like and don’t like. We also encourage wine making. We have two qualified judges in the circle as well as a host of members who have been making wine for years so if you fancy making wine there are lots of people who can help. Recently we have had tremendous successes at the South West Federation Show and the Wales & West Federation Show, the latter being a large national show where we won two prizes. But it’s not all about competing in shows! Last year we had an evening of Chinese wine and cookery to celebrate Chinese New Year. We also had a great Christmas Dinner complete with port to finish. We also had a banjo band and a whole host of different talks, quizzes and generally fun evenings. We meet at the Stapehill Village Hall on the first Friday of every month at 8pm. So if you like the idea of a sociable evening with a general focus on wine then please contact the Chairman using the details below and you’ll be made very welcome. Chairman: Neil Barton Tel: 01202 861077 Email: neillbarton@gmail.com
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company policy of delivering the highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 25 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Whilst a number of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. Locally Cloudy2Clear service the Bournemouth area
DQG Panager Justin Friel agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’ So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Justin a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!
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Wildlife News
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Step into Spring What signals spring has arrived for you? Seeing a snowdrop perhaps? Or hearing the birds singing during the lighter evenings? The changing season from winter to spring is perhaps one of the most enjoyable of the year as it brings colour, and sounds and sights we all relish after the long dark, cold days of winter. We are encouraging all of our supporters this year to get outside and experience wildlife first hand, and spring is a good place to start. DWT has over 44 nature reserves in Dorset which are teeming with wildlife thanks to proper management of the habitat, so you have a very good chance of seeing a favourite species, or perhaps a new one! Here’s a list of species we challenge you to spot this spring. You don’t need to go far to see many of them – you may see them in your garden, parks, on a road side or on one of our nature reserves. 1. Bluebells – Perhaps one of our most famous and unmistakable woodland flowers – look for long and narrow, drooping leaf fronds and bending flower stems heavy with the nodding blue bells that give this flower its name. Can be seen in woodland and hedgerows. Visible from April – May.
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2. Cuckoo – Arriving in April, the cuckoo can be seen in many different habitats from woodland to heathland and coastal areas. Their familiar ‘cuck-oo’ call heralds the start of spring. Almost as soon as they have laid their eggs in June or July, they leave for Africa, so there’s a small window to see these birds. 3. Orange tip butterfly – Another sign that spring is arriving is seeing the orange tip butterfly emerges from April until July. They are found in hedgerows, farmland, gardens and parks. The female does not have the orange colour but can be identified by a ‘mossy grey’ pattern on the underside of her hindwings. 4. Cowslips – A cousin of the primrose, the cowslip is also an early spring flower. They’re a rarer sight across the UK due to habitat decline, but they can be found in traditional meadows, ancient woodlands and hedgerows in early spring in Dorset, coloured bright yellow with nodding heads! DWT would love to hear about any of your sightings this spring. Contact us on @Dorsetwildlife or facebook/DorsetWildlife with your photos and stories! Find out more about our nature reserves in Dorset at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ reserves. Sally Welbourn Communications Officer
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The biggest single personal financial risk in 2017 is that mortgage rates will rise rapidly. This isn’t primarily about UK base rates, set by the bank of England, it’s far more about the City’s long term prediction of interest rates – which new cheap fixed and long term variable rate deals are set based upon. Mortgage rates are near all-time historic lows and have been for a couple of years, and we’ve got used to that. Yet there is a plausible chance that 2017 is the year that will change. We’ve already seen some cheap deals such as HSBC’s 0.99% twoyear fix being pulled. The five-year swap rates have increased from 0.35% back in September to 0.9% now – and we’re already seeing longer fixes start to get more expensive on the back of this. Of course, there’s no certainty here. Yet UK rates are so cheap that even if things reversed and they dropped again, the likely gain to mortgage holders would be limited. But if they did rise, the cost could be huge. The savings available right now can be huge, like Kperat’s who emailed: “Fixed at 1.24% for 2 yrs, reduced term to 13 yrs without paying much more a month. Will be saving about £20,000 even after fees. Thanks.” So, this is my clarion call for ALL mortgage holders, to check NOW if you’re on the cheapest deal, and, if not sort, it. Here’s what to do to find your cheapest deal. How much could I save? If like many people, you’re on your lender’s
standard variable rate (SVR) – the default rate most fixes and trackers revert to when the intro deal ends – then the savings can be huge. Most SVRs are at 4% or higher. Yet the cheapest two-year fix is just 1.2% (you’ll need a top credit score and it’s got a big fee). Five-year fixes start at around 1.8%. All, of course, depend on how much of your home’s value you’re borrowing. So, someone moving a £150,000 mortgage from 4% SVR to a two-year fix at 1.2% would save £4,000+ over two years, even after fees. Quickly find what deals are available For an easy benchmark of what’s available in your circumstances, start with a comparison site that includes all deals, including ‘direct only’, which aren’t offered by brokers. Full market comparisons include my own www.MoneySavingExpert.com/ mortgagebestbuys, and www.totallymoney. com’s mortgage tool. Finding a cheap deal isn’t the end – you need to get accepted The days when lenders would fling out deals to all and sundry are long gone. Getting accepted is now the challenge. There are two key elements to this: • Is your credit score good enough? Your credit history is a huge part of whether you’ll be accepted for any type of credit, including a mortgage. So take precautions. Avoid any applications that leave a footprint on your file – @MoneySavingExpert such as credit cards, contract mobile
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your mortgage. Never withdraw cash on credit cards or take payday loans. For full help on this, join my free Credit Club 0RUWJDJHV www.mse.me/CreditClub, which gives your credit score, affordability score and tells you what needs improving. • Are the repayments affordable? For the past couple of years, lenders haven’t just checked if you can afford the monthly repayments at the current rate, but they also stress test affordability if rates were 6% or 7%. Crucially, this doesn’t only apply to new mortgages, it’s also for re-mortgages too (which is ridiculous and, on an aside, I am campaigning against this). So, if this is a problem, it’s important to reel in your spending months before applying. Lenders will want evidence of income, big bills, expenses and even eating out. Use a mortgage broker to match your situation to a top mortgage. The information about what different lenders are looking for isn’t available to the general public. But it’s something that most mortgage brokers have - and, of course, their job is to find you the best product. So, they’re a good way to work out what the best deal available to you is. Yet do ask if the broker will check all deals available to them and not just a panel of lenders. Also, check how much it will cost and use a qualified one. Some phone-only brokers such as www.LandC.co.uk are fee-free. If you want face-to-face help, ask friends for a local recommendation or find one via www. unbiased.co.uk or www.VouchedFor.com. Don’t ignore the fees The smaller your mortgage, the bigger the impact of fees. A good way to compare
mortgages is to divide the fee across the discount or fixed period. So, a £1,200 fee on a two-year (i.e., 24-month) deal is £50 a month. Then add that to the monthly repayment. I designed a “Total Cost” tool that does this automatically for you within the www.MoneySavingExpert.com/ mortgagebestbuys comparison. Fix or variable rate? A fix’s advantage is you get price and budgeting certainty that the rate won’t move for a set time, whereas variable deals move with the UK interest rate (and sometimes just on the provider’s whim). Generally, you pay a little more to fix, but not much. Ask yourself how much you think rates will rise over the period. If safety’s what’s important to you, err on the side of fixing, and fixing for longer. Right now, with fixed deals being outrageously cheap, it’s great time to do it. Got savings? They could get you a better mortgage For this, you need to find your current loan-to-value (LTV) – the proportion of the value of your home you’re borrowing, so £80k on a £100k property is 80% LTV. At every 5% LTV threshold, from 95% down to 60%, deals tend to get better, so a little extra can have a big impact on your rate. For example, if you’ve a £150,000 home, and want a £137,000 re-mortgage, that’s a 91% LTV, and the top five-year fix is 3.98%. Yet use £2,000 of savings to reduce the borrowing, and you’d be at 90% LTV – where the top five-year fix is 2.54%, saving c. £1,100/year in payments.
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Higher education options at The Bournemouth & Poole College The Bournemouth & Poole College is offering advice to those who are wanting to apply to a higher education course starting in September 2017. The UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) national deadline to register for courses starting this year was Sunday January 15. It is however, a common misconception that this is the final deadline when applying to a college or university. UCAS Extra is a service which allows students to apply for an additional course, if all five higher education choices have been rejected. It is also an option available to those who haven’t applied for a higher education course previously, and missed the national deadline. UCAS Extra is open at The College to applicants from Saturday February 25 to Friday June 30, after which applications are put into the Clearing period. The College offers higher education courses to students who wish to develop their education by continuing on straight from school or college, and also to adult learners who are looking to gain new skills in order to enhance their career. All courses are validated by a wide spread of Universities such as Bournemouth University, Arts University Bournemouth, University of Wolverhampton and Southampton Solent University.
to a university. My foundation degree is validated by a university and I have options as I can choose to top up to a full honours degree at the end of my first two years. I feel by choosing to study on a higher education course at The College, I have been given one to one access to all lecturers on my course. This has been invaluable to me as it has meant that I have received the best support possible, while working towards my degree. The College’s facilities which I also have daily access to, exceeded my expectations. I am especially looking forward to working with the latest VR equipment in my third year.
‘‘The whole UCAS process was simple and easy to follow thanks to the College’s help with any queries I had about my application.’’ Antony Wright, director of learning, higher education, digital and business at The Bournemouth & Poole College, added: ‘‘It is no secret that there is a significant skills gap between education and the workplace, which means it can often be hard to find a job once you’ve gained the relevant qualifications. At The College we strive to overcome this gap by working closely with more than 2,000 businesses to ensure our courses fully prepare our students with the experience and expertise that employers are looking for.
Higher education courses at The College range from healthcare and education to graphic design, visual effects, and digital film.
‘‘Our dedicated student support team will be on hand offering guidance to those seeking a place on a higher education course, from now until the end of Clearing in October.’’
Ryan Handcock, 21, 3D CGI modelling and animation foundation degree student, said: ‘‘The benefits of coming to The College to do a degree far outweighed those of going
For more information about higher education at The Bournemouth & Poole College please visit www.thecollege.co.uk/higher-education or call 01202 205180.
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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Directories Camper Van Nellie is back! Having had quite a rest for a couple of months and a new ‘ticker’ (alias alternator) fitted, Nellie was raring to go. In fact she was chattering at the bit and came screeching to a halt when she suddenly had the idea to take us to “Monkey World” near Wool in the Purbecks. We were there many years ago when Hayden was just a baby in the pram. Oh boy that seems a long time ago. Saturday morning. There were flurries of snow! Really, was Nellie going to take us out in that? Yes, is the short answer. When Nellie decides on something wild horses would not stop her, certainly not a teeny-weeny drop of snow. She even has a snow mode for emergencies! Ever known anyone like that? Hayden was none too impressed, but boys of 13 are not always easy to please as we know. Nellie was very persuasive and since I was driving Hayden came along, a ‘little’ reluctantly. It was freezing! I can’t blame many of the monkeys for hiding in their shelters, but there were some out and about for us to see. The whole complex has expanded so much. I couldn’t believe it. What a
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Nellie arrives at Monkey World great place to visit, whether young or old. Nellie would have loved to try the fantastic climbing frames and hang off the ropes that were intended for the children, but we did manage to stop her. Ladies of a ‘certain age’… there is certainly no holding them back at times! Must be seeing those playful monkeys and baby Orang-utans that did it. They are so cute! One larger chimpanzee got suddenly fed up with something, angrily showed her teeth, picked up some earth and ran off, throwing the soil furiously in the air while screaming loudly. It was very dramatic, a bit like Nellie when she gets overheated (told you about women of a ‘certain age’…) and starts steaming at the bonnet. It was probably a female chimp, or am I being unfair? Men, don’t answer, it is best not to as it could be taken against you. As if we would ever do that! Monkey World is an ape rescue centre, and does a terrific job in saving and protecting over 250 primates of more than 20 different species. It is in fact the largest rescue centre in the world set in a 65 acre park! And it is right here in the South.
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23 My Gran all the way back in 1950 had wanted to buy a tiny marmoset monkey. In the local ‘Hull Daily Mail’ one was advertised, so Gran enthusiastically parted with a lot of money. Needless to say is was a hoax and she never saw the monkey. (Even in those days you had to be careful.) I remember as a child being disappointed that she never had one. Monkey World salvages such pets which have been neglected, kept in unnatural conditions and generally mistreated. All of the primates have had difficult circumstances to endure and are now in a safe haven. How wonderful. Nellie was very taken with this and decided to adopt a monkey herself! That didn’t mean take one home of course (though we did buy a great toy look-a like that now sits proudly on Nellie’s back seat), but it does mean that the money we gave helps with all that is needed to rescue and rehabilitate the primates. We received our photo of “Tuan The orang-utan” this morning in the post! Nellie was so excited. Tuan is a rather large 30 year old orang-utan and has a love story that rather appealed to Nellie. Tuan was found roaming the streets in Taichung City. He had obviously been brought up with humans and once settled
Tuan, Nellie’s adopted Orangutan
Nellie with her toy “Tuan” lookalike a year and a half later (after all his medical tests were complete) in Monkey World, he was introduced to Amy who was never interested in him. Ahhh I hear you say… but wait… RoRo however had been watching Tuan through the mesh and once the doors were opened, she literally fell into Tuan’s arms and he wouldn’t let go! ‘Somehow’ they now have a wonderful son called Gordon who loved to swing on the ropes and slap his dad on the head when he was young, but these days being older, lives in his own enclosure. RoRo still lives with Tuan, but Tuan in fact has another special lady in his life, Lucky, who totally won his heart. They are inseparable. Tuan himself is a bit of a character and loves to make people laugh by blowing raspberries and clapping his hands. You can see the appeal. Nellie highly recommends a visit to Monkey World. Hayden really enjoyed it too! Now Nellie has adopted Tuan, she can visit as often as she likes for a whole year. For £35 we think that is great value for money AND she helped the monkeys! Please visit the website www.monkeyworld.org or call free phone 0800 456600 with any enquiries, and do mention Nellie! Where will she takes us next? By Debbie Corney
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Talbot Village Trust funds construction of new Spinal Injury Centre in Dorset The local grant giving charity, Talbot Village Trust, has donated £100,000 to the national charity Livability Holton Lee to fund the construction of its new Spinal Injury Centre in Dorset. The new Spinal Injury Centre is located at Livability’s pre-existing Wellbeing Discovery Centre, Livability Holton Lee. The centre will provide respite and rehabilitation services to people suffering with a spinal cord injury. The funding received from Talbot Village Trust has created a fully accessible residential space with a kitchen, en-suite rooms and therapy gym. A dedicated team of specialist practitioners will also be on site to offer personalised packages of rehabilitation, and support to people and their families with spinal cord injuries. Lisa Hemsley, assistant director of fundraising at Livability, said: ‘‘Livability is extremely fortunate to have Talbot Village Trust as one of its supporters. Over the years they have given generously to a number of projects, many which would not have become a reality without their generous funding.
Shaftesbury, said: ‘‘We are proud to have donated over £438,000 in the last 16 years to Livability. We know first-hand that through a wide range of disability and community focused projects, Livability works to tackle barriers in people’s lives. ‘‘The opening of this state-of-the-art Spinal Injury Centre really excites me. As someone that has sustained and recovered from a spinal cord injury, I know personally why the need for good rehabilitation is vital. It is always a truly inspiring experience to visit Livability and see the professional support and opportunities given to enhance people’s lives through the wellbeing on offer at Holton Lee.’’ Talbot Village Trust meets biannually, and will be accepting applications for funding from both previous and new applicants in the area before the Trustees meet again in May. Please visit www.talbotvillagetrust.org for more information.
‘‘The Spinal Injury Centre at Livability Holton Lee, will have a positive impact on the lives of the people we support thanks to Talbot Village Trust.’’ Talbot Village Trustee, Nicholas AshleyCooper, 12th Earl of
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Gardening Tips
On Your Plot Getting the upper hand Spring should really be on its way by the end of this month and there’ll be plenty of jobs to keep you busy on your plot. There’s nothing quite like sowing seeds and the thrill of watching those first tiny seedlings appearing just a week or two later. Weather permitting the soil should be warm enough to be sowing outdoors in March. Your new seedlings will need all the help that you can give them if they are to flourish so don’t forget the weeding and pest control too!
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• Prepare beds for sowing by raking level when the soil is dry enough. • Get a supply of containers and fill with compost ready for sowing (supermarket plastic trays containers are handy to reuse for this!) • Make sure you have all the seeds you need and sort them into the order that you’ll sow them in. • Plant first early potatoes later in the month. • Keep on top of the weeding and pest control. • Sow carrots, peas, parsnips, lettuce and radishes
There’s no doubt that the weather during the first part of the year lived up to our expectations of a month of extremes - with mild temperatures and homes and gardens hammered by incredible rainfall. Hopefully March should see the weather settling down and Spring truly starting to emerge. Most seed packets give you some guidelines as to which month/or months are best to sow in but personally I think that it’d be a lot more helpful if they gave a little information about the temperature required, not to mention just how long germination is likely to take. Soil temperatures of at least 6°C are needed for most seeds - if you don’t want to guess at this you can get a soil thermometer to check. Don’t forget that by using products such as fleece, or cloches, over your beds you can raise the temperature. Some seeds, such as parsnips, are notoriously slow to germinate taking up to 3 weeks for seedlings to appear - a good idea with slow starters like these is to sow quick growing crops such as radishes on either side of the row. This will
help mark the rows out until your parsnips appear and the radishes will quickly be grown and ready to harvest. Take note also of the depth that the different seeds should be sown at - too shallow and they’ll either blow away or be eaten by the birds, too deep and you may bury them alive! Try to space seeds evenly, though if you sow too many you can thin out the weaker seedlings after they appear. Do remember that with many crops it is better to sow just a few and then sow again in a few weeks time to avoid having too many ready to harvest all at once. Salad crops such as lettuce will bolt if left too long, and other vegetables which may have a short harvesting period can be enjoyed for much longer if you save the seed and sow a few in succession every few weeks. As the soil warms up for your new crops so it also warms up nicely for the weeds about now! For many people part of the attraction of growing your own is eating chemical free produce and organic methods of pest control will therefore be preferred. Little and often is best - take a quick walk around the veg patch each morning and hand pick any emerging weeds. Hoeing also works well and if you are careful not to let weeds set seed you’ll avoid a long-term problem. Of course the situation isn’t helped by the fact that your patch is likely to have large amounts of bare soil on it between widely spaced rows at this time of year. Some crops, such as potatoes will obligingly grow to ultimately block out the light and deter weeds, but if you’re really having problems then think about putting down a thick, organic, mulch to cover the bare soil. Slugs will also emerge to attack your young seedlings - there’s no end of organic ways to do battle from hand picking at night and beer traps to watering in nematodes. Strike early and gain the upper hand!
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A delicious and tangy lemon filled pie topped with crispy, chewy meringue – a perfect after dinner indulgence that’s sure to satisfy the sweetest tooth!
Ingredients for 8 servings Pastry 150g plain flour Pinch salt 75g Butter Cold water to mix
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Filling 50g cornflour 300ml cold water 75g caster sugar Zest and juice of 3 lemons 2 medium egg yolks
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line a 20cm greased flan dish. Bake blind, remove from oven then reduce the oven temperature to fan 130c, conventional 150c, gas 2. To make the filling, first blend the cornflour with a little water to make a smooth paste. In a small pan, heat the paste and stir until you bring to the boil. Cook the lemony mixture for 2 minutes then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly before adding the sugar and egg yolks. When cool, tip into the partly cooked pastry case. Whisk the egg whites until very stiff then gradually add in half of the sugar. Then gently fold the rest of the sugar. Spread the meringue mix over the lemon and swirl and bake for a further 35 minutes to crisp the meringue. Allow to cool before serving.
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants Ward Goodman........................ 7
Tastes so good: Lemon Meringue Pie..............28
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Plumbing & Heating First Call Southern Services.......32 P L H Heating............................ 9 UltraHeat Plumbing.................. 1
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Community News Adventures of Nellie.................22 Bournemouth & Beyond Discovery Group.....................29 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Step into Spring......................12 Higher Education options at B’mouth & Poole College.......20 Jubilee Wine Circle.................... 8 Martin Lewis: Mortgages.........14 On your plot: Getting the upper hand..........26 Six Councils invite Sajid Javid to approve change proposal...... 6 Talbot Village Trust funds spinal care centre construction........24
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