The Christchurch Directory - April 2020

April 2020

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The Adventures of Daichi Quirky Facts about Dorset Stargazing in Dorset Dorset Wildlife Trust: Return of the barn owls

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Better Care @ Home is a CQC rated OUTSTANDING private care provider looking to help residents by providing services within the Christchurch, Highcliffe and surrounding areas.

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The Christchurch Directory Edition 162

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Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd

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Copy deadline for the May 2020 edition: 13th April 2020

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 Christchurch 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 Christchurch, Bargates, Fairmile, Hurn & Iford, I am sure many of you are at home currently hoping that the virus disappears quickly. What extraordinary times we are in. Please do take care of yourselves and wash your hands often as well as do that extra cleaning… we have all been meaning to do for some time. Spring is actually here! It is possible to enjoy the outdoors where we can. If you are lucky enough to live near the woods, the forest or can find a local route which is pleasant, I highly recommend a daily walk. A spot of gardening is good for the soul too.

The fresh air will do us good. In addition to that what suggestions do you have to enjoy the time you have in the home? Do you like sewing, knitting, playing family games, reading a good book or even painting? Maybe we could all turn the TV off for a while and do something creative? I would love to hear from you. What are you doing, that others could get ideas from?

Of course, you can read your local magazine! We are here for you. The advertisers are too. Why not go around the house and make a list of jobs that should be done and plan, from the Directory, who could do them for you? A telephone call and conversation with any of the advertisers inside could help give you ideas and give you something to look forward to. This situation will all pass and then we can get back to our daily lives, working together and making things better.

Once we are all able to get out and about fully again and have all those clubs, societies, theatres and sports’ groups back in action, we will really appreciate them! Here’s to creating differently in the meantime.

Wishing you all well,

Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi

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Dorset Quirky Facts With its picture perfect landscapes and glorious Jurassic coastline, Dorset is certainly a sparkling gem on the crown of Great Britain.

From a look at an interesting Dorset cuisine and an insight into the marine life who call the county home, here is another handful of the quirkiest facts from our beautiful county.

1. Did you know how vital Studland Bay is to national seahorse populations? The Seahorse Trust works tirelessly to help study and research these Photo: Neil beautiful creatures Garrick-Maidment and spends much time observing the mesmerizing hippocampi in their natural habitat as well as using photography as a means of identification. After years of campaigning and thanks to the Trust’s hard work and dedication, Studland Bay became a Marine Conservation Zone recently and its new status helps to secure the homes of these jewels of the ocean.

2. Interestingly, although the famed Danish prince Cnut the Great was buried in Winchester, Hampshire’s county town, it was actually in Dorset that he died in the 11th century.

Renowned in England’s history as one of the most successful invading royals before the Norman Conquest, Cnut is thought to have died at Shaftesbury Abbey in 1035.

3. It is well known that Thomas Hardy is one of the county’s most famous sons, however were you aware of his important role within Dorset society

when he presided as magistrate at the Shire Hall?

On many Photo: Marcin occasions, the Wisniewski 19th century writer served a serious role within the social system of Dorset’s past and it is strongly believed that the writer took much inspiration from his experiences which many say lead to the penning of his famous book Tess of the d’Urbervilles.

Today the Shire Hall is open to the public and you can walk in the footsteps of the great author himself.

4. Britain as a nation has a wealth of fascinating surnames and certainly Dorset has its very own collection of unusual family names. According to the 1881 Census records, Dorset could boast some of the most popular surnames as well as some rather quirky ones. According to the census, White was the most common surname and Smith was a close second however names such as Cake, Diffey, Kail and Rideout were among many others also flooding official records in the county.

5. Locals and visitors alike are able to taste for themselves the many different local delicacies that the county has had to offer for many years. One heritage favourite is the Dorset Knob biscuit which is produced by Moores Biscuits, the only biscuit makers to do so. The biscuit’s name is derived from the county’s history of Dorset buttons and reportedly the biscuits were a favourite tea time treat for Thomas Hardy!

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Group Managing Director Marcus McGee believes that Which? have endorsed Cloudy2Clear’s long standing

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.

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MONTHLY WALK

Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Walk Length - 2.5 miles / 4.1 km

Ascent - 800 feet / 242 metres Time - 2 hours 0 minutes Grade - easy Author - Lou Johnson Lulworth Cover and Durdle Door are two of the best known features of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. This short walk includes some uphill walking but the path is good and well graded.

Walk Description: This short walk includes two of the most famous features on the Dorset Coast, namely the circular inlet of Lulworth Cove and the rock arch known as Durdle Door.

le Door is a well The rock arch of Durd of the Dorset known natural feature on coast. Photo: Lou Johns

The path from Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door can be very busy. This pict ure was taken on a sunny Bank Holida y!

Photo: Lou Johnson

The start is the main car park next to the visitor centre at Lulworth Cove (Grid ref. SY 821800). This can be a very busy place during peak times and if you prefer a quiet walk then do avoid peak holiday periods. From the car park take the broad paved path heading uphill westwards towards the coast.All the height gained on this section will be lost as you descend to Durdle Door and as you have guessed will have to be climbed again to return to Lulworth Cove.

Reaching the summit of the first hill you get the first good

Lulworth Cove on a lovely summer’s day

view of the Dorset Coast with its fine white cliffs. Stay on the main South west Coast Path to reach Durdle Door where you can descend to the beach to get a better view of the rock arch.

To complete the walk return by the outward route to the

car park continuing past the information centre to reach the shingle beach of Lulworth Cove. Almost completely circular the cove provides a sheltered haven for small boats and is a pleasant place to spend some time before returning to the start of the walk.

Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

Return of the barn owls The silent flight of a barn owl is a majes�c and wonderful sight for any nature lover.

With the features of their heart shaped faces and deep black eyes, they are an unmistakable icon of the countryside in the UK. However, it may surprise you to hear that the odds are stacked against these wonderful creatures, with a long list of challenges and problems they face daily.

Firstly, there’s the two things we all need: food and shelter. Declining or unsuitable habitat means that both of these vital elements to their survival immediately puts them at threat. Suitable roos�ng sites, and then good quality unimproved grassland for their prey to live (such as voles and mice) can be hard to come by if the quality of the habitat close to them isn’t good enough. During the breeding season, they need to have a plen�ful food source within 1km of their roost – their chicks can eat their own body weight in food in one night! The next challenge is overcoming the physical limita�ons of the barn owls’ wings, which aren’t waterproof so they can be adversely affected by the weather. They are also unable to store a lot of body fat, and therefore are par�cularly prone to starva�on during prolonged periods of severe weather or when there is shortage of prey.

However, there are sites where barn owls can thrive.

One of those is Dorset Wildlife

Trust’s nature reserve, Lorton Meadows, in Weymouth, where we have seen many chicks fledge each year as a result of the excellent habitat surrounding the barn owl box. Careful habitat management carried out all year round by DWT conserva�on staff and volunteers means that this site can provide the food and shelter barn owls need to survive.

This year we are streaming the latest pair of barn owls which are roos�ng and preparing for breeding, live on our webcam which is sponsored by PFM Associates.

You can watch the barn owls here, and hopefully, enjoy many hours of witnessing the true beauty of nature as they raise their chicks at the Lorton Meadows nature reserve.

Watch now at: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ wildlifewebcam

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Community News

Double Premiere for New Dorset Show Choir Coro Bonhomie is a newly formed theatrical show choir and its first show will also be the premiere of a new musical, ‘Mutiny on HMS Bounty’, to make it a double premiere.

The group’s name projects its ethos, a choir that is friendly and approachable. The group’s first show will be under the expert and experienced direction of Sonia Gilson.

Sonia is well known in Dorset for her productions over many years in local venues, including the Lighthouse and Tivoli Theatres. The group’s Musical Director is Dorset based Lee Redwood, an accomplished musician, writer and performer.

The new show has been written by Ron Dawson, author of the popular Dorset children’s adventure stories of ‘Scary Bones the Skeleton’. Following on from the successful staging of his ‘Lest We Forget’ National Children’s WW1 Remembrance Concert at the NEC, Ron turned to creating this musical retelling of the world’s most famous which took place on board HMS Bounty in 1791.

The mutiny was the climax of a clash between Fletcher Christian and the Bounty’s brutal Captain, William Bligh.

To tell the story Ron has used some of the most well-loved and wellknown pieces of classical music from such composers as Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, Handel, Chopin and Wagner, supported by some of his own compositions.

The ‘Double Premiere’ will be staged on the 28th October (Half Term) at The Layard Theatre in Canford with

matinee and evening performances.

Local singers and performers are being recruited to take part in the show. All voices are sought and auditions for principal roles begin with rehearsals in April.

Rehearsals will held on Tuesday evenings, 7.30 -10.00 pm, in Broadstone, with some Sunday sessions as the show approaches.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new show choir and to take part in the premiere performance of an exhilarating new show. Experience is not as important as a willingness to learn. Initial meetings of the choir begin in April with rehearsals and auditions for Principal parts later in the month.

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Local Stargazing Pages Welcome to the first Christchurch Directory Stargazing Pages.

Each month I’ll be describing astronomical events that are happening overhead in our beautiful night skies. The majority of them are viewable just by stepping out at the appropriate time and looking up, but some may require a particular vantage point (for instance, a clear view to the west). A cloudless night is also required! Some viewings will benefit from using binoculars or a small telescope if you have one, but all can be enjoyed without either.

With many of us having to distance ourselves from our routines for a while, observing the night sky may help bring

us a sense of serenity and calm. It doesn’t cost anything to look up, and many amateur observers have said that the reward for becoming a little more knowledgeable with the night sky fills them not only with great joy, but it is as if the stars and planets become familiar friends.

ISS Flyover The International Space Station (ISS) is visible in our night skies, but often at unsociable hours!

Luckily, on both the 2nd and 4th of April it will be viewable for five minutes in our evening skies, rising just after 8.40pm in the west, travelling towards the south-east (moving towards the left as we view it). The 2nd April

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visible pass is the better one to observe as the ISS will be brighter and higher in the sky. A good, cloudless view west is preferable, and if houses block your view why not try out of a bedroom window.

Venus If you’ve noticed a bright ‘star’ in the western sky after the sun sets recently, that is actually the planet Venus. Venus is a beautiful object to look at, but is made even more so this month by lining up next to two other night sky objects. On the 3rd of April it appears to join the Pleiades cluster of seven stars (six shown) in the constellation Taurus (See diagram above. This view will be greatly enhanced with even a small pair of binoculars). Later in the month, the crescent Moon and Venus look particularly

eye-catching together just after sunset on the 26th. Venus will be above and to the right of the Moon. Those of you who have a telescope can see Venus in its crescent phase around this time – a spectacular sight.

Mars, Saturn & Jupiter Currently these three planets are only visible in our (very early) morning skies. Look south-east towards dawn during the whole of April, and the planets will form a rough line low on the horizon.

Mars is furthest to the east (left), and should be distinguishable by its reddish colour. Saturn is yellowy-white and lies in between Mars, and Jupiter (on the right).

The Moon joins the scene to make for very pretty viewing on the 15th and 16th (see diagram left).

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Trust Trickett with your beloved Classic At Trickett Welding, we are proud of our long-standing trading history as the most exceptional classic car specialists in Dorset.

As our clients would expect, our team are dedicated to providing a reliable and professional service at all times. We guarantee excellent value for money and ensure that all of our work is completed to only the highest standard.

If you’re looking for welding in Poole, or classic car repairs in Bournemouth, your search is over now that you’ve found Trickett Welding.

We always carry a stock of cars awaiting restoration/improvement to varying degrees. For the customer

who requires a car restored to their own individual requirements they can select a base car, specify colours and standard required for which we will provide a written quote and time scale (usually 6 months to a year).

The customer is more than welcome to visit and inspect progress and see their car evolve into something very special and unique of which they can be proud.

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Dorset Directories Camper Van Daichi has a brand new very colourful kimono! His playful character wanting all to have fun and live a little (despite all the news recently) is now clearly visible. Daichi, the Dashing Dude, the Dorset Directories campervan has one purpose in life and that is to make you smile. He may well be made of metal, but he has a life of his own and last month was in full spirit when he skipped his way to the Isle of Wight in his new shiny suit. He had children waving at him and a surfer gave him his ‘shaka’ hand signal, which is a ‘surf signal of approval or greeting’, carrying his surfboard off the beach at Shanklin.

In fact, Daichi was so excited about his trip that we caught the earlier ferry and got onto the island an hour ahead of time. We love the Isle of Wight and you may remember that Nellie, Daichi’s grandmother also took us there a few years ago. We had booked a house on the cliff top at Luccombe, between Ventnor and Shanklin. This time the weather was cold, wet and windy.

View from the balcony over Shanklin Bay

Daichi on the Garage Deck of the ferry There had been storms, trees had fallen, and many would think we were mad. That’s us. But we are British after all. We were lucky with the crossing. Two days earlier people had been on the ferry for 14 hours waiting for the rough seas to calm down.

Funnily enough because we actually arrived earlier than planned, for some reason I kept being a day ahead of myself, which was great as I gained a day every day.

Daichi shot me into the future!

We had booked through AirBnB. The wooden house on the cliff top was idyllic.

Truly. Situated at the end of a track, with only the coastal path winding into the distance, overlooking the misty grey sea with Shanklin Bay in all its glory clearly visible. Exactly what we wanted. Pure peace.

The serenity we craved... well just for a little while. Daichi even had his own ‘room’ in the garden to protect him from the wind and the rain. A wooden open car port, he just fitted in. The first night was spooky I have to say as everything went pitch black and I mean pitch black as soon as we switched off the lights. Daichi was all alone outside and I am sure he got scared, so much so that he switched on the light outside to protect

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Nothing to do with a moving fox, I am sure.

It was Daichi shuddering in the dark that did it! With the howling wind, swaying trees and lashing rain, who could blame him?

Despite having been to the Isle of Wight several times now, we had never been to Osborne House. Can you believe it? We are English Heritage members, so for the three of us the whole year’s membership was nearly paid for in this one trip. I learned a lot about Queen Victoria and Albert. The staff are most interesting and they love to talk about what they know. I had no idea how Queen Victoria had been so protected as a child. She could not go out or even go up and down the stairs without someone holding her hand. Her mother was particularly over-protective and when she came to live at Osborne House with them, the Queen made sure she had a room right at the other end of the building. Albert was very talented and designed the house from scratch. It was in fact a new build and totally built as a family home. An escape from London, though dignitaries and even the Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill did visit and have meetings there at times. Despite the weather we managed to have a picnic on the beach that Queen Victoria so loved. What a special place. You can almost “feel” Victoria’s presence as you wander around. Daichi was seriously (well playfully) impressed.

Crazy Golf with the pirates!

Osborne House from the gardens Robin Hill Country Park has some very cool events. We were lucky enough to see the Chinese New Year celebrations with dancing Dragons, Chinese food, lanterns and lights. It turns out that I am a Dragon (according to the Chinese Zodiac), but to some there is no surprise there!

Then of course Daichi had to take me to Isle of Wight Pearl on the west coast. A girl just has to do some shopping every now and then.

The grey water pearl earrings were an early Mother’s Day present and lovely they are.

We had fun in Shanklin at the crazy golf.

Stephen won another game at the end on the last shot when he rang the bell, so we had to go back the next day to play again, but this time on the dinosaur side, as opposed to the pirate side we had played the day before. You can’t beat a game of crazy golf. Prior to that I had helped Hayden with his Spanish homework. It is his big exam year this year, so mocks were planned. I don’t speak Spanish, but his cue cards were fun trying to ask the questions and listening to his responses. We did laugh, which is what family time is all about. Going away even for just a few days has a great way of bringing you together.

I am so glad that Daichi came all the way from Japan to help us achieve this. He was beaming with full lights aglow all the way home. Where will he take us next... I wonder?

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Digital Champion’s bright idea helps Barbara switch and save A lady from Dorchester has benefitted from free digital sessions on how to change suppliers online and has managed to save over £450 a year on energy bills with the first switch.

Barbara Scanlon went online at Dorchester library under the guidance of her local volunteer Digital Champion Mike Watson.

She visited a price comparison website and worked out that with just a few digital moves she would be over £40 a month better off.

Mike has been helping her master a range of digital skills to do household bills and chores online such as paying Council Tax, setting up insurance, joining a loyalty discount scheme, using email, printing and using price comparison sites.

Digital Champions work in communities, usually in libraries, one-to-one with people to help improve their digital skills. They are volunteers who enjoy using computers and have the patience and enthusiasm to show others how to benefit from being online, in this case how to save money.

To get help from your own Digital Champion and find out how much you could save, please call us and we will put you in touch with your nearest Digital Champion.

Call now 01305 221048 or search online for Dorset Digital Champions.

Mike said: “All Digital Champions are able to help you master the skills to do these essential households tasks online and a whole lot more. Don’t waste time and money, just book a slot to see your local Digital Champion and we will help you every step of the way. It won’t cost you a penny.”

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Julie & Steve Garden and Domestic Cleaning Service (Husband & Wife team) Lawn mowing and care Hedge cutting • Fence/ Shed care Patio/ driveway jet washing Rubbish clearance General garden maintenance All work considered Friendly and reliable service Based in Fairmile • For free quotation

Call Steve on 07921 846946 All household cleaning considered Based in Fairmile • For free quotation

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Ladies Hairdresser of 32 years experience Taking cuts at £17 per cut Perms & Finishes £45 (Gentlemens cut, accompanied by wives, additional £8)

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Going Green...

Looking after our planet is essential.

It has become more and more apparent that we need to care for our environment. With that in mind I took an honest look at how much plastic I use on a daily basis. What could I replace by an eco-friendly alternative? I have been amazed by what I saw.

Toothpaste. Traditional toothpaste is not only stored in environmentally damaging plastic, but it contains chemicals which could be damaging to our own health too. The toothpaste opposite is natural and contained in glass, which can be reused. I chose to try the tea tree version. Known for its powerful healing properties, throughout history, Tea Tree leaves have been used to heal cuts, treat burns, and as a topical application for infections. This toothpaste is a paste-like clay, so it takes a little adjusting, but I have to say I have found it really good and much less harsh on my aging gums. The other alternative is the peppermint toothpaste tablets. With a more traditional flavour these would be ideal for when we are travelling. As they are not liquid, they will not take up any hand luggage space, in those little plastic bags either! Double bonus.

Of course, I needed a plastic free

toothbrush to go with it, so the sustainable beechwood version opposite is perfect! There is a children’s one, soft bristles or medium. Suitable for all the family.

Stephen, my husband has tried the shave bar recently and proudly showed me his silky-smooth skin after shaving the other day! He really likes this product, so we highly recommend it. Again, it is natural for the skin, no chemicals and it is in a plastic free container.

A natural handmade shaving soap, for a traditional wet shave, so wave goodbye to harsh gels and foams, and say hello to a gently soothing and creamy lather. A winner to us.

Stephen hasn’t tried the classic shave with the Bambaw’s stylish double edge safety razor yet. I may have to work on that one!

We can all make small changes, one step at a time, that will make a huge difference to our planet, our wildlife and our oceans… and indeed better for our own health too.

If you would like to know more about the products please feel free to visit my website at debbiegoesgreen.wikaniko.com or give me a call on 01202 894397 as I would love to hear from you.

Let’s get plastic free!

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Order yours today from:

debbiegoesgreen.wikaniko.com Or call 01202 894397. You can also request a free catalogue to look at all our plastic free items!

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Gardening Tips

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GUIDE Strawberries

Strawberries can be grown in most gardens but are particularly successful in milder areas with frost free autumns.

If space is limited they are very suitable for container growing - in pots, hanging baskets, even window boxes. Best of all is a strawberry tower or terracotta strawberry pot which allows you to grow a lot of plants in one place and has the added advantage of keeping the fruit off the ground and so dirt free. There are early, mid-season and late varieties so you could try a mixture of plants to extend your season.

If using a container, use good compost and a slow-release fertiliser and soak the soil before planting. Have some netting ready for when the fruit appears or the birds might

beat you to it! If planting in the garden, you could consider planting through black plastic sheeting, pegged down and the edges buried to stop it blowing away. It’s best to mound up the soil in the centre where the plants will grow so that water will run off either side. Using this method means no weeding is required and you won’t need to put straw or other matting under the plants to keep the fruit clean. It also helps keep in the moisture and encourages early crops by warming the soil. Protect the flowers in spring if frost is expected, with double sheets of newspaper.

Replace plants every 2-3 years which can be done cheaply by spreading out some of the runners from a plant and pegging them down.

Once they have rooted and are growing well, lift carefully, detach from the parent plant and transplant to a new plot.

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COZY STOVES

Why not visit our showroom!

• We supply and install a wide range of stoves: Hunter, Cleanburn, Eco Ideal, Di Lusso, Esse, TermaTech, Broseley, Burley, Parkray Aspect etc • Woodburners and multifuel stoves, traditional and modern • Styles to suit all tastes • We can supply fl ues, cowls and accessories • We design and build complete fi replaces • Complete stove and fl ue installations

Mobile: 07860 734724 Tel: 01202 573084 www.cozystoves.co.uk 179 New Road, West Parley, BH22 8ED

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1 - E, 2 - D, 3 - B, 4 - C, 5 - A Answers: 1. Osborne House, 2. Crazy Golf, 3. Daichi, 4. Future, 5. Robin Hill Country Park, 6. Chinese New Year, 7. Shanklin, 8. Surfboard, 9. Shaka hand signal, 10. Isle of Wight Pearl

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Classic and contemporary solutions from Tuscany Blinds & Shutters Ltd Tuscany Blinds & Shutters Ltd has over 30 years experience supplying and installing blinds, shutters and awnings. A small family owned business based in Bournemouth, we service homes and offices in Dorset and Hampshire. We offer a wide range of products, specialising in plantation shutters and patio coverings. At Tuscany Blinds & Shutters Ltd, we only source the best products, offering you classic and contemporary solutions for every taste.

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Road Safety: Breakdown Advice Breaking down on the road can be a frustrating, unpleasant, and sometimes dangerous and scary, experience. Every year, people are killed or seriously injured while stopped on the roadside, but many drivers don’t know how to keep safe in the event of a breakdown.

Motorway breakdowns In a breakdown situation, the most important thing for drivers to consider is the safety of themselves and other road users, particularly on high speed roads like motorways.

Hard shoulders are extremely dangerous places – one in 11 motorway deaths involve a vehicle on, entering or leaving the hard shoulder.

If your vehicle develops a problem on the motorway: • if your car develops a fault but you can continue driving, leave the motorway at the next available exit and stop at the service area; • if the problem requires you to stop immediately, pull onto the hard shoulder and stop as far away from the traffic as you can, with the wheels turned to the left, if possible next to an emergency phone; • never use a warning triangle on the hard shoulder of the motorway, as walking along the hard shoulder to place a warning triangle puts you at risk of being hit;

• never sit in your vehicle on the hard shoulder, even if the weather is bad. This is dangerous as you are at risk of being struck from behind at high speed; • put on your hazard lights and get out on the left hand side, and wait on the verge, well away from traffic; • anybody who is unable to leave the vehicle, for example someone with mobility issues, should wait inside the vehicle with their seatbelt securely fastened.

• Never be tempted to try and fix your vehicle on the hard shoulder yourself – this is dangerous.

Call for help instead, using an emergency phone if one is accessible without walking along the hard shoulder. These connect directly to the police control centre, and are numbered so that you can easily be located. Blue and white marker posts show the direction to the nearest phone.

Using the hard shoulder is legally permitted in only three instances:

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Making a phone call, taking a toilet break or reading a map are not acceptable reasons to stop on the hard shoulder.

Breakdowns on any other type of road If you breakdown somewhere other than the motorway, follow these guidelines to keep as safe as possible: • if it is possible, avoid stopping in a dangerous place, such as on a roundabout, on a corner or near a brow. If you can safely keep driving for a short distance, drop your speed, use your hazard lights and try to pull off the road completely or in a location where you’re clearly visible; • if you have to stop on a road, switch your hazard lights on. Only display an emergency triangle at least 45 metres behind your vehicle if it is safe for you to

do so. Do not put yourself in a risky situation in putting out the triangle, and never use one on the hard shoulder of a motorway; • do not attempt to fix your vehicle yourself at the roadside. Call a breakdown service; • switch your engine off and stand as far away from the road as possible so you are not close to passing traffic; • if you are involved in a crash that is serious, obstructs the road, or involves injuries, call the emergency services as soon as possible. If you have first aid training, provide appropriate, immediate help to anyone who is hurt.

Make sure you are prepared in case you breakdown by: • carrying a mobile phone so that you can call for assistance, but on the motorway use a roadside phone if possible; • carrying a map so you can easily explain where you are when calling for assistance. You can use a map app on your phone, but you may not have signal if you breakdown somewhere remote; • keeping an emergency kit in your car, which should have a torch, a warning triangle, warm clothes and a reflective jacket or vest.

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Food & Drink

Tastes so good...

Hot Cross Buns

A traditional Easter, springtime treat, why not bake a batch to share with friends, neighbours and colleagues? Delicious served either warm with butter or just plain, at any time of day.

Ingredients for 12 servings 1.

Dough 500g Strong Bread Flour 7g Easy bake yeast 275ml whole milk 50g Butter (unsalted, cold, diced) 1 medium beaten egg 75g Unrefined golden caster sugar 1 ½ tsp salt 2.

Toppings 75g Sultanas 2 tsp Mixed Spice 100g Plain white flour 50g Mixed peel 50g Apricot Jam 2 medium egg yolks

MIX: Boil the milk in a pan, remove from heat then add the butter. Leave to cool until warm. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl and then add the milk and beaten egg, stirring with a wooden spoon. KNEAD: On a lightly floured surface, knead the mixture for approx. 10 minutes. RISE: Lightly grease the large bowl, place the dough in the bowl then cover with a clean cloth and leave to rise until doubled in size – this could be up to two hours dependent on how warm the room is. SHAPE: Sift the mixed spice over the dough, then knead in the sultanas and mixed peel. Slice into 12 even sized pieces, roll into balls and place, well-spaced, on a lined baking tray PROVE: Cover the dough again, and leave until doubled in size again. Preheat oven to fan 180C/200C/Gas 6. BAKE: Score a cross on top of each bun with a sharp knife. Mix the plain flour with a tbsp. of water at a time to form a paste.

Use a piping bag to pipe crosses on the buns on the cuts you made. Bake the buns for around 11-15 minutes or until golden.

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GLAZE: Melt the jam, sieve then brush apricot glaze over buns and leave to cool on a wire rack.

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Index of advertisers

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...

Activity Centres Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre.... 37

Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic................... 33

Mobile Hairdressers Jacqueline.................................... 33

Bathrooms The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 37

Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 20

Bedrooms Custom Creations........................ 27 Flair Interiors................................ 9

Painters & Decorators DRW Godley................................ 45 Finishing Touches......................... 32

Driveways County Block Paving.................... 33

Beds The Bed Store............................... 1 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................ 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...... 24 Tuscany Blinds............................. 40 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Doctor........................... 15 Zero Dry Time.............................. 40 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.................................. 1 Kingsland Carpets........................ 21 Chiropractors Paul Harris................................... 45 Cleaning Services Julie & Steve Cleaning Services.... 32

Education Southbourne School of English.... 23 Estate & Letting Agents Michael Adam............................. 15 Garage Doors Garolla......................................... 32 Skandoor...................................... 21 Garage Services Trickett Welding........................... 26 Garden Services Ironwork of Distinction................ 20 Julie & Steve Garden Services...... 32 The Fencing Centre...................... 47 United Fencing Supplies................ 2 Hearing Services Bloom Hearing.............................. 5

Plumbers Sure Flame................................... 39 Pressure Washing Services Full Power Pressure Cleaning....... 45 Property Maintenance The Home Doctor Handyman....... 6 Puzzles & Competitions Crossword.................................... 22 Honeycomb.................................. 41 Kids Page..................................... 10 Puzzle Time.................................. 38 Sudoku......................................... 22 Skip Hire G Farwell..................................... 20 Solicitors Harold G Walker.......................... 48 Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 25 Ashley Tree Surgeons................... 45 Broadoak Tree Care..................... 41 RHV.............................................. 31

Community News Adventures of Daichi................... 28 Beginner’s Guide: Strawberries.... 36 Dorset Digital Champions............ 30 Dorset Police: Doorstep Crime...... 6 Dorset Quirky Facts...................... 8 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Return of the barn owls............ 14 Double Premier for new Dorset Show Choir.................... 16 Going Green................................ 34 Local Stargazing Pages................ 18 Monthly Walk: Lulworth Cove..... 12 Road Safety: Breakdown Advice.... 42 Tastes so good: Hot Cross Buns.... 44

Landscaping Supplies Dorset Soils & Aggregates............ 5

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 GS Windows................................. 7 RFM Windows............................. 23 The Window Man........................ 24

Computer Services Apple Core Support...................... 15

Loft Ladder Installations Loft Services................................. 21

Woodburners & Stoves Cozy Stoves.................................. 37

Home Care Services Better Care @ Home..................... 3 Jobs Distributors Wanted.................... 41 Kitchens Flair Interiors................................ 9 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 37

Will Writing Services Dorset & Wight Wills................... 17

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The Right Advice at the Right Time

For FREE Legal Advice Clinics visit: hgwalker.co.uk/clinics

FAMILY L AW Harold G Walker Solicitors has a team of highly experienced Family Lawyers who understand the breakdown of a relationship and the financial and children difficulties that may arise as a result of that breakdown.

Depending on your circumstances, different approaches can be used to help you resolve those matters. Your lawyer will discuss your options with you and which approach is most likely to produce the best results for you.

Free 30-Minute Consultation A FREE initial 30-minute no-obligation consultation is available to discuss your family matter. Arrange a meeting now by contacting the experts at the following locations:

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