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Delivered FREE around the town In this issue: Win tickets to Bournemouth Concert Brass in concert at Regent Centre Lauren is model pupil for Fab Boutique LawSpot with Harold G Walker Dorset Wildlife Trust: Dorset’s brush with art Students cook up a storm in Junior Chef Semi-final Recipe: Butter Brioche Pudding New Milton Decorative & Fine Art Society Fantastic forest fly in at Moors Valley Park Martin Lewis: Debt Recovery
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Edition 92
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Cover Photo: Swan on a lake in spring
Dear Christchurch, Bargates, Mudeford, Burton and Friars Cliff! Did you have a good Easter break? With two bank holiday Mondays this month as well, we really are being spoiled. We had a very busy April going over to The Isle of Wight for a family celebration of my Mum and Dad’s 50th Wedding Anniversary. The weather was wonderful and with 180 degree sea views from the house on the cliff top, it was really rather special. I have to say I do like the Isle of Wight. We were there for a holiday last summer and we couldn’t wait to go back. Straight after coming back, and an overnight unpack and repack, we went off to The New Forest for a long weekend camping in Nellie! We joined the Caravan Club as Stephen’s parents are already members and we met them at the Centenary Site which is a lovely park with good facilities. Stephen’s sister has a new, retro, bright yellow VW Campervan - Jessie Phyllis named after her two grandmothers. She shines! We were not quite so lucky with the weather but sitting in the van playing games and then watching a movie on the computer, all cuddled up together, made the weekend very special and a great end to a fantastic ten days. All in all it has taken some effort getting back to work, but we are glad to say that The Christchurch Directory is full of local information for you as well as trades people who would love to hear from you. Please mention The Christchurch Directory when making any calls. This makes all our work worth while and keeps the trade local. The winner of the prize wordsearch in April was Michael Angus. Well done to you. So we hope you have a great month of May and we look forward to receiving your wordsearches as well as any ideas you have to add interest to your local Directory. Best wishes,
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Christchurch vs Bournemouth vs Lymington
Well, in most articles I talk about Christchurch, but it’s always important to compare our town against others because the property market Jeremy Clarke is an ideal barometer to an areas economic wellbeing. Chatting to a landlord who lives in Brockenhurst, we got talking about the different towns along the South coast. It made some interesting reading that all of us, especially home owners and soon to be home owners might also find interesting Out of Christchurch, Lymington and Bournemouth, in terms of how well the property market has performed, Bournemouth beats both our Christchurch and Lymington hands down when it comes to the annual yield / return (a bit like the interest rate of your savings, but it’s in property). Interestingly, Bournemouth landlords have the highest averages yields of 6.3% per year, with Christchurch having an average yield of 4% per year and Lymington landlords having a very low average yield of 3.6% per year. So is Bournemouth best to invest in? Not necessarily! Investing in property is also about how the property goes up in value as well. The average property value in Bournemouth has risen in the last 5 years by £25,400, taking an average property from £213,000 to £238,400. Now, as property values in Lymington are, as one would expect higher, and over the same last 5 years period, average values have risen by £50,400 and Christchurch’s have only risen by £41,220. However, look deeper and it’s the percentages that are the real difference. Average values in Bournemouth have risen by 11.9% and in Lymington, a better 14.8%. However, Christchurch property values have risen by an impressive 15.7% in the last 5 years. Considering inflation has been about 13% over the last 5 years, buying in Bournemouth gives a reasonable yield, but at the expense of not keeping up with inflation. At least in Christchurch you can achieve both a yield and capital growth. and it doesn’t get better than that! If you would like some advice about buying to let, be you a landlord with a portfolio or someone thinking of investing in rental market for the first time, please pop into our offices on Fountain Way near Waitrose, ring me 01202 588920 or email me on jeremy.clarke@belvoirlettings.com. Jeremy Clarke Belvoir 01202 588920
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Where is Nellie? Do you know the South of England? Can you recognise these places? These are just some of the sights that Nellie, the rather large Dorset Publications Campervan has travelled to in just the last month. The answers are at the bottom of the page so you can immediately see if you are right. Most are easy, but one or two maybe a challenge…? Have a go and see how many places you know! You can also follow her...
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1. Santa Fe Park, Swanage 2. Montague Arms, Beaulieu 3. North Street, Wareham 4. Poole Quay 5. Kingsmere Station, Moors Valley 6. Stewarts Gardenlands, C’church
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Recruitment campaign underway to... support front line services A key aspect of ensuring we provide high quality care for all of our patients is our staff – having the right staff in the right place delivering the right care at the right time Last year at the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals we invested over £1m in nursing but recruitment doesn’t stop there. We are currently recruiting a range of additional consultant, nursing staff and other clinical roles to support our front line services.
New consultant positions
We currently employ 161 consultants and on completion of the recruitment programme towards the end of the autumn, an additional 22 consultants will be providing care for our patients. The additional posts will support increased seven day working and consultantled care across all specialities, including the Emergency Department. Mr Basil Fozard, the hospitals’ Medical Director said: “Our consultants and their teams play a central role in the diagnosis and treatment of our patients every single day. This avoids delay in patient care and ensures the smooth flow of patients throughout the hospital. “We know that having the right medical experts on hand, whatever day of the week, will ultimately help improve care further.”
Qualified nurse recruitment campaign
We continue to recruit additional experienced nurses through a number of routes and due to the national shortage of experienced band 5 nurses, this includes overseas recruitment. By the end of June we aim to have recruited a total of 97 qualified nurses from the UK and Europe: Paula Shobbrook, Director of Nursing and Midwifery, said: “An important part in providing excellent care is ensuring we have the right staff delivering the right care at the right time for every patient.
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She added: “We know from the national staff survey that our staff believe our organisation is a good place to work. We are really proud to serve the local community and want every patient to leave hospital feeling they have received excellent care from warm, friendly, expert staff who treated them with respect and dignity.
“An important part in providing excellent care is ensuring we have the right staff delivering the right care at the right time for every patient.” Our new European nurses are fully qualified in their own country and we have a tailored induction programme which includes assessment of skills and practice under supervision, as well as further workshops in the classroom to embed learning. There are a number of other staffing investments that are being made including: r support and recruitment for additional clinical services such as assistant health practitioners, therapists and additional security porters r new and adaptive roles, such as nurse practitioners to support the wider team r additional supervisory time for ward sisters to support ward staff r smarter use of technology, such as iPads for vital sign monitoring, and e-forms to reduce duplicate paperwork r extended and seven day working for services such as radiology and speech and language therapy.
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Wildlife News
Talking about Wildlife...
Dorset’s brush with art
Depicting wildlife is one of human’s earliest art Dorset Wildlife Trust is delighted to be displaying forms, which has been found in pre-historic cave a variety of exhibitions by local artists, including paintings all over the world. Classical civilisations Sally Derrick, in the upcoming Art Weeks festival of Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, from 24th May – 8th June at the Kingcombe India and China used wildlife images to create Centre in west Dorset. Artists exhibiting include their own unique style of art, found in stone etching and printmaking artist, Rachel Bright, carvings of elephants in India, and animal oil paintings by Max Oliver, wooden sculptures by Bruno Charron, clay sculptures by Jane symbols in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. Wildlife has inspired many traditional and Burden and textured fabric pieces by Mary contemporary artists and as cultures and Sutton. There will be something for everyone at Dorset’s celebration of art, with a programme perceptions have evolved, so has wildlife art. of children’s activities and delicious food served In Dorset, we don’t have to search far for by our Chef in the café, in the setting of the inspiration from wildlife and the natural world. beautiful and tranquil Kingcombe Meadows Our coastline and countryside holds a wealth of nature reserve. flourishing flora and fauna. For some, however, the inspiration lies even closer to home – the For more information about Dorset Wildlife garden. Local artist and sculptor, Sally Derrick, Trust’s Kingcombe Centre and the other artists takes inspiration from the wildlife scenes that exhibiting their work for Dorset Art Weeks, have unfolded in her garden in west Dorset. visit: www.kingcombe.org/art-weeks or “My garden is a wonderful place to sketch, www.dorsetartweeks.co.uk photograph and enjoy,” said Sally. “At dusk I like hearing the owls and watching bats whirl To see more of Sally’s work, visit: around the trees against the backdrop of the www.sallyderrick.co.uk night sky.” By Sally Welbourn Sally has been sculpting for 30 years, studying the anatomy of people and animals, and producing sculptures from a variety of materials including bronze and fired clay to translate the essence of the form into beautiful sculptures. Subjects include raptors, hares, egrets, foxes, and cheetahs to name just a few. Clockwise from top left: Cheetah stretching, Fox, Bronze Egret, Sparrowhawk Sally believes it is the challenges and battle Photos: Sally Derrick for survival which creates an interesting form. “These skills for survival are the essence of the bird or mammal,” said Sally. “Often this leads to a beautiful shape such as the flexibility of the cheetah’s body, the silent flight of the owl, or the quick spearlike beak and adapted feet of the egret.”
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Will I need to have a survey carried out on the property I’m purchasing? The general principle is that it is the buyer’s responsibility to be satisfied as to the general condition of a property purchased. Provided a buyer is not misled by the seller, he cannot complain after exchange of contracts and completion as to its condition. If you are obtaining a mortgage a valuer will inspect the property on behalf of the lender. Although his report will give you an indication as to whether he thinks the property is worth the amount that you have asked to borrow you will probably not be able to rely on it if things go wrong. For an extra fee you will usually be offered the option to arrange for the same valuer to carry out a more detailed “Home Buyers Report”. This can be relied upon by you so if at a later date you find a problem that is not mentioned in
Children Act 1989 for a contact order. Both your son and daughter-in-law will be Respondents to your application and will be served with a copy of your application. You will also all receive notice of the first directions appointment when you will all be required to attend court. At that appointment you may agree future arrangements, if not the court will consider what directions it should make to progress matters. Directions can include the preparation of statements and/or for CAFCASS to prepare a report. The application will then be listed for a final directions appointment. With the benefit of the statements etc, you may agree future arrangements for the children, if not the court will make directions to prepare the case for hearing. At the final hearing all parties will be expected to present their case, give evidence and be cross examined by the other parties or their lawyers, before an order is made. the report you will have some redress against the valuer. If the property is quite old or you are particularly concerned about its condition you can obtain a full structural survey report which is even more detailed. But, as mentioned at the start, always remember the golden rule is “let the buyer beware” so (provided you have not been misled) you will be liable for any problems that you discover after exchange of contracts.
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Lauren is model pupil for Fab Boutique Dorset schoolgirl Lauren Lett from Twynham School in Christchurch is definitely a model pupil. The sixteen year old has been chosen as Prom Star 2014 and will be the face of Bournemouth’s multi award-winning prom boutique Fab Frocks of Westbourne in its prom marketing campaigns for this year. Lauren has already enjoyed a professional photo shoot with Dorset photographer Cerrie Simpson from Neolimn Photography in Wareham. She also experienced a model makeover with MWAH beauty salon in Bournemouth. The lucky schoolgirl also got the chance to choose a gorgeous designer prom dress by London designer Dynasty from Fab Frocks of Westbourne as well as shoes and a handbag with prizes totalling over £1000. Fab Frocks has also donated the school £200 to go towards making the spectacular Year 11 Graduation Prom even more special. Karen Lett, mother of Lauren, entered her daughter into the competition without Lauren knowing and Lauren was shocked when she realised she had won! When asked how she
felt about winning the competition Lauren said ‘The Twynham Year 11 Graduation Prom is a truly special event that my friends and I have been thinking about and looking forward to since Year 7. To suddenly be given the opportunity to choose any dress I desire in the Fab Frocks range is like a dream come true. I am especially looking forward to the prom now, and I am really pleased Twynham School also benefit from the prize and have some money to put towards the event.’ Mr Jones Head of Year 11 commented: ‘Twynham School are thankful to Fab Frocks for the prize of £200 and look forward to celebrating the end of such an important year with Lauren and the rest of Year 11. The students, together with the teachers, have worked exceptionally hard this year and have already produced impressive GCSE results in English. We are sure this year group can re-produce those impressive results in the summer exams. They will truly have earned the right to celebrate a successful year at the Twynham School Year 11 Graduation Prom.’
Below: Prom Star 2014, Lauren Lett
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6. SET A GOOD EXAMPLE1 There are many people one influences.2 The influence3 can be good or it can be bad. If one conducts his life to keep these recommendations, one is setting a good example. Others around one cannot help but be influenced by this, no matter what they say. Anyone trying to discourage you is trying to do so because they factually mean you harm or are seeking to serve their own ends. Down deep, they will respect you. Your own survival chances will be bettered in the long run since others, influenced, will become less of a threat. There are other benefits. Don’t discount the effect you can achieve on others simply by mentioning these things and setting a good example in your own right.
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22 22 At St Thomas Garnet’s we take pride in the broad and enriching education we provide for our children. Our strong academic, music and languages curriculum are delivered by highly experienced and expert teaching. As a result, we realise every individual’s potential. Each child has the opportunity to learn a range of instruments and they are able to extend their ability through our Orchestra and Bands. A unique aspect of our school is the presence of the Big Little Theatre School on our site who not only work with our children to prepare for LAMDA examinations but who also lead a brilliant ‘Arts Week’ every year culminating in a fully choreographed musical. We possess and nurture both a family and community atmosphere at St Thomas Garnet’s. Many of our current parents are
former pupils and we value the important relationship between home and school. We know it is important for our parents to have flexibility when choosing their child’s lunch option. Our cooked lunches are freshly prepared on site and are of the highest standard. At St Thomas Garnet’s, our children have access to spacious grounds which enable excellent development of sport and outdoor learning. I look forward to showing you around our wonderful school so you can experience first - hand what we can offer your child. Sarah Breeze, Headteacher St Thomas Garnet’s School Giving your child the best start in life
St Thomas Garnet’s School, Parkwood Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 2BH tel: 01202 420172 www.thomasgarnets.com enquiries@thomasgarnets.com
How To Be A Kidpreneur: Leaders have to be the example A good Entrepreneur knows that he or she has to be a leader. They have to lead teams of people to work toward their dream. They have to lead by example to their team that they work hard, respect others and have a positive attitude. As a Kidpreneur, you can be the leader at school and at home to set the good example for everyone. Maybe you have a group project at school and one of the team members is being lazy?
a skill you noticed they have that could contribute to the group. Do you play sports? Is there someone on the team that gets bullied or pushed around? Set the good example now and be the leader!
It’s hard to stand up for what’s right sometimes. But as a Kidpreneur, you need to be the example of respect, even when it’s not popular. Stand up for the kid being bullied and tell your friends the golden rule, “treat others the way you want to be treated.” Even at home you can show your brothers and sisters Instead of talking or parents how to be a leader by having a bad about them positive attitude. Help out without being with the rest of the asked, whether it’s chores, homework or group, you can talk maybe helping your siblings. Every day, in to them one-onevery way, try to be the good example. It’s one and point out never too early to be a leader!
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Adventures of Nellie
The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Publications Camper Van Wow! Nellie has been a very busy ‘girl’ this month. She took us to Moors Valley where she met not only the train but also the tractor…. story below. Then she took us to The Isle of Wight for a 50th Wedding Annivesary celebration with my parents and then… a weekend trip to the New Forest with Stephen’s parents and his sister in her gorgeous yellow VW Campervan! Nellie is currently resting in the garden… It is a lot of work you know for an ‘old girl’ who is a little overweight. Moors Valley is a favourite for many. It is a fantastic place for youngsters, parents and grandparents alike. Saturday the 5th April was a special day and Hayden, our son was invited to be a park keeper for the day. Just like Percy! There is a brand new trail for all the family which is an ideal way to get the children out to experience our wonderful countryside. As the Moors Valley website says, “Enjoy… Experience… Explore… At Moors Valley there is something for everyone… whether you want to enjoy a peaceful walk or cycle ride through the Forest, experience a ride on an authentic
Nellie meets up with Zeus... behind the train sheds
In the main signal box with Jim Haylock narrow-gauge steam train or even Go Ape on a high wire forest adventure swinging through the tree tops.” We started our day in the reception area where there was a great art exhibition of wild animals. Wonderful paintings. After a smooth start, this is where the fun started for us. Nellie had been invited to meet the steam train, so off we went down to the wonderful station, so well set out. Stephen drove Nellie across the railway line so we could take a photo of the train and her together. At the other side was a lovely, if rather wet looking field. Have you guessed…. YES, Nellie got stuck in the mud! Her high wheels spun very ineffectively and she sat there looking rather frustrated. Much to her delight, and that of Hayden who was now worried as he had a swimming competition to attend later in the day and feared he would never make it, the tractor was a great success and Nellie came out totally unscathed, if a little flushed… and muddy. It was all rather exciting really.
25 25 The trains at Moors Valley are a treat. We were very honoured, not only to meet Jim Haylock the owner and creator of the Moors Valley Railway, but also have a personal tour by him. Originally Jim was a carpet fitter but had always had a dream to create a ‘full railway experience’. This is exactly what you get when you hop aboard. There is a ticket collector, a conductor, bridges, overhead signs, a signal box, level crossings, in fact everything you see on a full working railway. There are even sheds where the trains are made, renovated and otherwise kept in tip top condition. Jim and his nephew Tim, who is now working very closely with his uncle, both have a total passion for trains and you can see the sheer delight and enjoyment in what they do. Tim drove his first train at a very early age and I think from the look in his eyes he was smitten immediately. What young boy wouldn’t be! Hayden, our son was so excited when he was able to blow the whistle to start the train! His chest stuck out like a proud robin as he blew. A very happy boy. We didn’t have enough time to do the Percy trail unfortunately, but will be back, as Moors Valley is a favourite of ours. Hayden is also extremely keen to try his
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Hayden can’t wait to Go Ape! skills at Go Ape, so I guess now that he is tall enough, we will be doing this soon too. Wish me luck! We are so fortunate to have such a gorgeous park which is ever developing and expanding. If you want fun and adventure or a leisurely walk in the forest, even through the tree tops, then Moors Valley is a great place to visit. Please see the website www.moors-valley. co.uk. There are planned events such as orienteering, mountain biking, golf, angling, Nordic walking and much more. You can of course hire bikes and ride around to your hearts content, taking a picnic and stopping whenever you want to. Have fun! Where will Nellie go next…? Find out in the next edition of The Christchurch Directory. By Debbie Corney whereisnellie
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New Milton Decorative & Fine Arts Society For the last of our talks for this season, Dr. Susan Kay-Williams will consider the way we think about textile colours, as shown in paintings and tapestries of the past. Often when we look at a work of art we read its symbolism through the characters in the painting and the artefacts they show. But clothing is often overlooked, yet can be just as symbolic in the narrative of the art. This lecture will introduce us to some recognisable images but will look at them in a new way, challenging assumptions about textiles in paintings and what they tell us about the colour of clothing actually worn at the time. ‘ True Colours – How art influences the way we think about textile colours’ is the title of the talk to be given on Thursday 12th June at 10.30 in the Memorial Centre,
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Students cook up a storm in semifinals of Junior Cook of the Year Students from The Grange School, Highcliffe School and Twynham School have been cooking up a storm in the semi-finals of the Christchurch Food Festival Junior Cook of the Year competition. The competition, organised by Christchurch Food Festival Education Trust and sponsored by Christchurch Rotary, asks the students to prepare a main course and dessert capable of being served at a special occasion. The students, all in Year 10, rose to the occasion and produced some mouthwatering results which not only tasted good but also got top marks for presentation. The judging panel, consisting of TV chef and patron of the Food Festival Lesley Waters, President of the Festival Mary Reader, President of Christchurch Rotary David Crumpler and local chefs Ian Hewitt and Ian Gibbs, had a difficult job deciding on the winners. Eventually the Grange School winner was judged to be Grace Voller with her pan fried chicken and pasta and dessert of individual strawberry and raspberry puddings. Top place at Highcliffe School went to Rebecca Summers who cooked fivespice roasted duck breast with cherry and shiraz sauce and sesame noodles followed by mango fool with an almond tuile biscuit and chocolate work. The Twynham School winner was Niall O’Brien who presented lamb parcels with cranberry sauce and dauphinoise potatoes and summer fruits clafoutis with double cream.
Lesley Waters said: “As always with this competition I’m amazed at the professionalism of the dishes the students come up with in such a short of space of time. The level of cooking just goes from strength to strength and I’m sure we’ll be hearing more about some of these students in our restaurants in the future.” The final of the Junior Cook of the Year competition takes place in the Food Festival demonstration marquee in the top Wick Lane car park behind the Regent Centre on the morning of Monday 12 May when all three semifinalists will have to cook their dishes in front of an audience. All are welcome to come to see the final.
Winner from Grange School, Grace Voller & Lesley Waters
Lesley Waters & Rebecca Summers, Highcliffe School winner Lesley Waters & Niall O’Brien, Twynham School’s winner
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What’s On at... The Regent Centre’s new Summer Season What’s On brochure has just arrived hot off the presses with a scorching selection of shows, family films and event cinema by satellite on offer. The brochure covers May – September and headlining the Season will be World-famous violinist, Nigel Kennedy, who presents a typically maverick musical programme celebrating the music of Bach as well as other brilliant composers that have influenced him on Monday 7 July 7.30pm. His world acclaimed concert series, ‘Bach Plus,’ begins with Bach sonatas and partitas for solo violin, after which he is joined on stage by his fellow musicians on acoustic guitarist, snare drum and double bass to perform Kennedy’s own arrangements of the music of the legendary Fats Waller, Brubeck, as well as other composers and classical cross over pieces such as Monti’s Czardas, Danny Boy and much, more. This will be a hugely entertaining and enjoyable evening where skill and passion come together for an electrifying evening of music. Early booking for this prestige concert is highly advisable! On Sunday 20th July 2.30pm and 7.30pm there will be a chance to compare and contrast one world class violinist with another as the Regent screens Andre Rieu’s 10th Anniversary Summer Concert from his home town of Maastricht. This is a satellite delivered concert recorded for the big screen several days earlier. Join the King of Waltz and his 60 strong Johann Strauss Orchestra for this magical concert. On Friday 20 June 7.30pm it’s time for a superb tribute to Britain’s best loved rock ‘n’ roller, Billy Fury. Michael King and his Band fill an exciting two hour show with Fury’s greatest hits, including Jealousy, In Thoughts of You and Halfway to Paradise. Keeping with the Swinging Sixties will be The Searchers who make their annual pilgrimage to the Regent Centre on Saturday 16 August 7.30pm with classic hits like Needles & Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love Away and Sugar & Spice. All good things come in twos at the Regent this Summer
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as the South Coast’s Premier Brass Band, Bournemouth Concert Brass, perform Hollywood & Broadway on Sunday 22 June 7.30pm, followed by their Last Night of the Proms concert on Sunday 14 September 7.30pm. Summer is all about those long and lazy school holidays and the Regent has a series of top notch family entertainment on offer this season. The one and only Sooty is in pole position this Summer when he and his pals, Sweep and Sue will be onstage for plenty of ursine fun and frolics on Friday 15 August 11am and 2.30pm. Sooty will also be joined by his long suffering TV star partner, Richard Cadell. “Izzy wizzy let’s get busy!”
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Even the best kept garden will be teeming with critters all conspiring to sabotage your growing efforts and you could spend a lot on named chemicals to combat various problems but it may be worth having a go with more environmentally friendly remedies first. For instance, the cabbage-white butterfly, as its name suggests will home in on your cabbages and other brassicas, lay its eggs and, two weeks later, a mass of caterpillars will be eating holes in the leaves. Pick them off by hand, inspecting the plants carefully every day or two and try spraying them with salty water to deter them. To combat greenfly, try crushing a clove of garlic in warm water, leave for about 6 hours, strain into a hand spray and spray over the plants. It’s very effective. If you find aphids on your rose buds, a disgusting but effective treatment is to rub them out with your fingers. Cats can be deterred with oldfashioned moth balls although the effects don’t
last very long. After a wet night a local cat had buried all of ours! Of all the pests that will drive you up the wall, slugs and snails are at the top of the list, particularly when you have young seedlings or are growing hostas or sunflowers. For plants in pots, Vaseline or grease smeared round the pot can help, as can copper strips which cause electro-chemical shocks. Otherwise, try sharp mulches around the plants that need protection, such as sharp gravel, crushed eggshells or broken seashells. Some say hair clippings work (see your local hairdresser) and caffeine is supposed to be lethal to molluscs so try coffee grounds. Half fill a dish with beer (I don’t think they are particularly fussy about the brand!) and sink it in the ground to attract the slugs which fall in and drown. Of course, nothing really beats a size 10 boot and a thorough search of the garden with a torch in hand on a damp night might pay dividends. Happy hunting!
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Fantastic forest fly in There’s a clutch of new arrivals at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest near Ringwood, this spring with birds flocking for attention across the Park. Thirteen ducklings were sighted on Moors Lake as the first raft took to the water – the highest single hatching figure recorded at Moors Valley. Chiffchaffs (Phylloscopus collybita) are being sighted regularly snapping up insects as they fly past and, with the swallows due to arrive any day the nest cameras are already relaying images of nuthatches (Sita europaea) bringing in bark peeled from the abundant pine trees to line their nest. “It’s wonderful to hear the dawn chorus as the Park wakes up each spring morning,” said Pam, a longtime bird enthusiast and Moors Valley Information Offi cer. “We are already keeping a watchful eye on many young families and I’m particularly delighted to announce the arrival of a nest of House sparrows near the railway platform at Kingsmere Station.” Once common in most gardens the House sparrow (Passer domesticus) is now Red Listed by the RSPB following a drop in recorded numbers of 71%. It is thought that part of this severe decline has been caused by a lack of insects resulting in poorly fed chicks. “At Moors Valley there are plenty of suitable nest sites for sparrows and natural food sources, and we also provide a feeding station at the back of the Visitor Centre,” added Pam. “It’s a great place to sit quietly and see how
many species you can spot.” With over 800 acres to explore and relax in the natural attractions of Moors Valley Country Park and Forest are not restricted to the spring. Wildlife enthusiasts will find the Park is one of the best places in the country to spot summer dragonflies, autumn sees the arrival of the swanringer to ring the new cygnets, while overwintering arrivals at the lake include two Amber Listed dabbling ducks, Gadwall and Teal. Moors Valley opens daily and whilst admission is free there is a charge for parking. Regular visitors can benefit from a choice of season tickets providing parking at significantly reduced rates. For more information go online to www.moors-valley.co.uk or contact the Rangers on 01425 470721.
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