The Christchurch Directory - September 2020

September 2020

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Quirky Facts about Dorset The Adventures of Daichi Stargazing in Dorset

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Welcome...

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Dear Christchurch, Bargates, Fairmile, Hurn & Iford, We do hope that you are all keeping fit and Edition 166 well. Here at Dorset Directories we have been walking far more than usual, which is definitely a good thing. You can read all about our trip to Beacon Hill in Hampshire for Grandpa’s Birthday. Daichi, the Dashing Dude our beloved campervan skipped his way there and then danced to Highclere Castle, otherwise known as Downton Abbey. It was a lovey family day out.

Published by: Many of us have also had more time for the Debbie & Stephen Corney house and garden recently. Here in your local at Dorset Directories Ltd Modern Magazine, our trades and services would love to help. Why not give them a ring Telephone: 01202 894397 to see how they can help you? Please don’t forget to mention us. Sixteen years on and I Email: info@thechristchurchdirectory.co.uk still love to hear that you are backing up our local trades and services. It is very appreciated.

Copy deadline for the Our community thrives on helping each other, October edition: especially in these times. If there are any trades 14th September 2020 you need and cannot find here please let me Disclaimer: Whilst every care has know. I may be able to help you. The index been taken to ensure that data in this at the back gives you all the details of who is publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party inside. If you have any local community data to loss or damage caused by errors or or photos you would like us to publish, we are omissions resulting from negligence, very happy to receive them. Please email us at accident or any other cause.

The Christchurch Directory does not info@dorsetdirectories.co.uk officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication. No part Stephen, myself and Mel wish you a wonderful of this publication may be reproduced, month of September!

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stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

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Community News

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Teenager Writes Song For The Healthbus Trust Campaign Dorset teenager singersongwriter, Asha Menon (14) produced a song to aid a Bournemouth based charity which supports those who are homeless and vulnerable.

Asha, who frequently busks on the streets of Weymouth, has donated her busking money in order to provide a homeless person with a pair of new shoes.

In general, those that are homeless feel invisible to mainstream society and so Asha wanted to write a song from a homeless person’s perspective using their words to describe how they feel. The lyrics of the song are powerful and describe the HealthBus as a lifeline.

“It’s not money they really need,” Asha commented afterwards.

“What they really want is company, and not to be ignored.

One of the nicest things you can do for a homeless person is just to spend some time with them – talk to them – and show them someone cares. Although sleeping rough can be really tough – and they are often cold, hungry and scared – one of the worst things for a homeless person is that everybody ignores them and they just feel ‘invisible’.

The HealthBus Trust is a charity who provide a healthcare to those who are homeless. The HealthBus provides dignified medical care and emotional support for the homeless. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, it has not been possible for the HealthBus to be operational because they need a new mobile clinic which meets COVID regulations. Before they can get back on the road, they need to raise £60,000 for a new mobile clinic.

Kate Hibbitt, Operations Director said, “People who die on the streets, often die from treatable medical conditions. We need a new HealthBus to continue delivering much needed medical care which saves lives.”

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BY MICA BALE Although it may be difficult to ignore the current situation and the challenges it presents, Dorset as a beautiful coastal county still has much to offer, whether that be in the form of holidaying at home or rediscovering old favourites or even a few hidden gems. From important conservation work to an impressive museum and art gallery in Bournemouth, here is another handful of five facts from around our beautiful county.

Did you know?

It is believed that it was the monks of a certain Benedictine priory at Loders who first introduced cidermaking to Dorset in the 12th century? Certainly, Dorset has made good use of this skill and there are many local award-winning cider producers throughout the county.

A fascinating visitor attraction Dorset has to offer is the Russell-Cotes Museum in Bournemouth which was originally an intricately designed house commissioned

by Sir Merton Russell-Cotes, Mayor of Bournemouth as a special present for his wife. Several years later however, they decided to open the house and displayed many of their amazing artefacts to the town whilst still residing at the house. This generous gift and decision to share their home with the town has been a magnet to art, curio and history lovers from all over the county.

Have you visited the Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park?

Located at Verwood, the Heavy Horse Farm works to preserve some of Britain’s rarest horse breeds, including the critically endangered Suffolk Punch as well as Shire horses, Percherons, Ardennes and Clydesdales.

These gentle giants have been a part of the landscape throughout Britain for centuries, helping to transport people and goods and even to farm the land.

Although now many of these breeds are suffering from critically low numbers, the Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park is joining in efforts to preserve these breeds for future generations and has even welcomed several new arrivals.

From an extensive history that begins with William Conqueror it would be perhaps difficult to choose just one moment from the history of Corfe Castle that stands above its exciting heritage. One of the most remarkable stories that comes from this Dorset stronghold must surely be that of Lady Mary Bankes whose prowess and determination saw her defend her home against a mighty siege by Parliamentary forces. Perhaps what made this so particularly impressive was that when the siege began, she had just five men with her to stand against several hundred soldiers!

Did you know?

The surgeon credited with saving the life of King Edward VII and also renowned for his companionship with 'Elephant Man' Joseph Merrick, was a local of Dorset? Born in Dorchester, the renowned surgeon gained widespread acknowledgement following his successful treatment of appendicitis reportedly saving the future king’s life before his coronation by accurately diagnosing appendicitis and operating on the monarch reportedly on a table in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace!

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Community News

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Rick Stein’s charity lunch raises £3,100 for local hospice Forest Holme Hospice celebrated receiving a donation of £3,100 from Rick Stein’s restaurant in Sandbanks, which they raised through a special charity initiative earlier this year before lockdown.

The popular seafood restaurant organised a special three course charity lunch during January with a percentage of each meal going to the Poole-based charity. The money will help fund the provision of end of life care and support to more than 1,000 people each year with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck. Due to the effects of the

Covid-19 pandemic, the charity is expected to have an estimated deficit of over £350,000 this financial year.

Paul Tucker, Fundraising and Communications Manager at Forest Holme said, “We were so pleased to have been chosen by the restaurant and absolutely thrilled with the amount raised. Rick Stein’s have previously supported us with a Coffee Morning and we want to thank all their amazing staff and customers for their support and generosity. This money will make a big difference to local people who need our care and support at the most difficult time of their lives.”

Staff of both Rick Steins and Forest Holme Hospice together before lockdown

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Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

The dragon of the skies…

No summer is complete without experiencing the sights and sounds of a dragonfly as it hunts over a nearby pond. Agile and colourful, dragonflies are a joy to watch with their aerial manoeuvres rivalling the fastest military aircraft as they duck and turn in pursuit of prey, or narrowly avoid the clutches of hungry hobbies. These adaptable insects lord over wetlands, moorland and even woodland glades, feeding on flies, midges and even each other.

If you thought butterflies were the only insects worth a second glance, these multi-coloured, iridescent predators demand appreciation too.

In addition to occasional visitors from continental Europe, there are 17 species of damselfly and 23 species of dragonfly resident in the UK. They are found in almost every habitat, bringing a splash of colour to the landscape just as the wildflowers and butterflies are winding down – so now is the perfect time to spot them!

This year in Dorset we’ve been lucky enough to witness the arrival of the Southern Migrant Hawker dragonfly, which is usually found in warmer climes. Spotted in Lytchett Heath in east Dorset, this is a first recording for the county, most likely due to the prolonged period of warm weather this summer. The overall appearance of the male Southern migrant hawker is much bluer Southern migrant hawker dragonfly

Photo: Ian Ballam

Emperor Dragonfly

Photo: Ken Dolbear mbe

than the more common migrant hawker, and is often called the blue-eye hawker, on account of its blue eyes. The migrant hawker dragonfly is one of the most exciting dragonflies to spot, and you can often find them hunting along sheltered hedgerows in August and September.

Another impressive dragonfly you may see this year is the emperor dragonfly, which is a characteristic dragonfly of new ponds, where for the first few years, their larvae may be extremely common. The males are pale blue, with an applegreen throat and a black stripe running the length of the body.

Dragonflies are most active in warm and sunny conditions and are most commonly found near water, but several species also travel to feed in gardens, fields and woodland edges.

To help with your identification of dragonflies and damselflies, visit The Wildlife Trust ID pages: www. wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/invertebrates.

Find out more about Dorset’s nature reserves at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves.

By Sally Welbourn

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Community News

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RNLI Volunteers Stay Busy Poole lifeboat volunteers have had an incredibly busy year so far despite lockdown, with over a 100 Shouts so far and it doesn’t look like its going to ease up soon.

The crews have been issued with PPE and new launch and recover protocols were issued. All equipment, kit and lifeboats are thoroughly cleansed, wash down and sanitized after each Shout, it is time consuming, but the lifeboat volunteers must ensure the environment is safe as it can be, safe for the volunteers and safe for the casualties.

With the cracking weather, lockdown restrictions lifted, we have seen the coast swamped with people just wanting to get away, this has been compounded by the overseas travel restrictions, so more holiday makers on a ‘staycation’ which in turn means more people on the beach and out on the water.

One recent weekend saw the crews respond to over 12 incidents in one day, a lollipop, lilo, numerous dinghies and pink flamingos, inflatables, all potential dangerous then whipped away by the offshore winds.

A myriad of water users, kayaks, SUP’s, yachties, boaters, floaters(inflatables) and swimmers, it’s a crazy time. We want people to have fun and enjoy themselves, but we ask people to please to take care and consider some of the following when heading out on the water.

• Stay within your means, don’t put yourself at risk, know your limitations • Wear a lifejacket • Have a means to call for help • Check your engine, check your fuel • Swim on a lifeguarded beach, between the flags • Check the weather, ask about the tides and local conditions

• Tell someone where you are heading and what time you are expected back.

• If you find yourself unexpectedly in the water, float to increase your chances of survival • If you see someone else in trouble in the water, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard The lifeboat station has also faced its own ‘storm’ with fundraising being non-existent, our Old Lifeboat Museum on the quay usually welcomes over 22,000 people through the door is closed for the foreseeable and no visits to the station, no collection boxes visible on shop counters and we and to cancel the Open Day. As a charity that relies totally on donations from the public, we had to think of another way to fundraise. We recently held a virtual lifeboat week on our Facebook page, the concept was to engage with the lifeboat community, have fun, sharing our stories and useful information, like how to check your lifejacket. We gave a virtual tour of the station; we filmed and shared the Shantiliputians singing ‘A drop of Nelson’s blood’ social distanced outside The Lord Nelson, we shared filmed clips of our crew chatting, sharing an insight to what it means to be a volunteer.

Despite the dip in funds coming in, it will not affect our lifesaving service and we will always launch and be there to save lives at sea.

Photo courtesy of Poole Lifeboat

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Dorset charity launches cashless collection pot options Dorset’s disability charity, Diverse Abilities, has launched cashless options for its collection pots amid a year when fundraising revenue is down.

The collection pots now each feature their own personal QR codes and text codes to enable customers to donate without the need for physical cash. Each pot also has its own poster that can be displayed instead if counter space is tight with screens in place.

Collection pots can typically hold around £45, income that makes a big difference to smaller local charities.

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manager at Diverse Abilities, commented: “Prior to the pandemic, we saw a decline in cash donations, so this has really given us a kick to look at other ways of connecting with supporters old and new.

Most smart phones now have a QR code reader built into their cameras, the ones on our pots will direct you to a JustGiving page, and the text donation option is so simple but effective.”

Businesses interested in their own cashless collection pots can contact the charity for more details: fundraising@diverseabilities.org.uk

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The Adventures of Daichi

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Dorset Directories Camper Van For anyone new to these pages, Daichi, The Dashing Dude is our beloved Campervan. He is fun loving and adventurous and passionate about steering us to new places, to take us out as a family, exploring the coast and the countryside. He loves England and drove all the way from Japan to be with us, where he had a new suit fitted including fridge, cupboards, table, bed and a great new roof that lifts perfectly, giving us plenty of headroom inside.

This month he was shaking with excitement. Daichi had heard of the ‘Mummy’s Curse’, so when Stephen’s sister suggested we meet at Beacon Hill and celebrate Grandpa’s Birthday with a walk and a picnic, Daichi (and us)

The grave of the 5th Earl of Carnavon

Socially distanced group selfie... complete with lockdown hair! was raring to go. Beacon Hill, near the village of Burghclere and overlooking the glorious Highclere Castle, better known as Downton Abbey, houses the grave of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, who died in 1923. Highclere Castle has belonged to this family since 1679. The 5th Earl, an enthusiastic Egyptologist, is famous for his sponsorship which led to the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922.

Howard Carter exposed the tomb which had lain silent for nearly 3000 years and was adorned with rich Egyptian artifacts. Carnarvon must have been delighted after years of donating, but the story goes that on arriving in Cairo he was fatally bitten by a mosquito, which became infected following a razer cut. Carnarvon died of blood poisoning.

Thus started the famous and chilling tale of “The Mummy’s Curse” which has enraptured many a movie since. What do you think? To be fair Howard Carter lived until 1939 and died at the age of 64, but we rather like a good, scary tale. Daichi whole heartedly believes it. He loves those movies too!

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29 Beacon Hill itself is pretty steep. Daichi took one look and gracefully declined, deciding he was better suited to the car park. I was pleased that during the Lockdown we had done many a walk around the forest, which meant I was much fitter than usual. Stephen’s sister and father are very keen walkers and Hayden and Stephen are far fitter than me. It is quite a hill. As the weather was dry it meant the ground was good for walking, but I would not recommend this on a wet day. The views are stunning.

Glorious rolling hills, trees, blue sky and white / grey folded clouds. You can’t beat an English panoramic landscape. It inspires the soul. We did stop a couple of times to catch our breath. Looking at the views was indeed a good excuse!

We must have passed Beacon Hill on the A34 hundreds of times and had never thought to stop and look, let alone climb to the top. The hill is 261 metres high. My fit bit watch told me that I had climbed the equivalent of 37 flights of stairs. Not bad for my day’s exercise. The hill is actually the remains of an Iron Age Hill Fort, allegedly built in 1000 BC, housing 2000-3000 people. It is good to stand and imagine what it would have been like all

Daichi does Downton!

Going down was far easier... those years ago and what families would have been doing and creating then. How times have changed. Now with all our gadgets, cars, machines… and then with sickles, pruning hooks, ploughs and iron axes. It was a pretty violent time too, so maybe there are benefits to our more modern age. All food for thought.

Talking of which, the picnic at the foot of the hill on the two conveniently placed picnic tables, provided wellearned refreshments. Rachel had baked some delicious sausage rolls as well as cupcakes, so we were very well catered for. A harmonious rendition (that maybe a bit generous) of “Happy Birthday” to Grandpa signalled the close of a wonderful walk. Daichi had kept the food perfectly cool in his little fridge… he also looked rather cool and contented with himself as we drove away all smiles. I wonder if there were any ‘Mummies’ lurking in the trees, watching us?

Before driving all the way home, we did stop off at Highclere Castle, also known as Downton Abbey. It was open! That is a trip for another day. Daichi loves Downton, so there is a good chance he will take us. Will that be next month, or somewhere else? You will see…

By Debbie Corney

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STAR GAZING Welcome to the September Stargazing Page. Each month I’ll be describing astronomical events that are happening overhead in our beau ful night skies. The majority of events are viewable just by stepping outside on a cloudless night and looking up, but some may require a par cular vantage point e.g. a clear view to the west. Occasionally, viewings will benefit from the use of binoculars or a small telescope if available, but all can be enjoyed without either.

International Space Station The International Space Station (ISS) is usually visible at some point during the night, and throughout September there are a number of good opportunities to spot it. At around 9.15p.m. on the 17th, 19th and 21st, the ISS will be visible rising in the southwest. Then around the same time on the 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th the rising point changes to the west.

Please note timings are subject to change, therefore I recommend visiting www.heavens-above.com for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to Bournemouth.

Events The Autumn Equinox occurs just after 2.30p.m. on 22nd September. The term equinox is derived from the Latin for ‘equal night’, and it is around this time of year that daytime and night time are of equal length, no matter where you are on Earth. September 5th marks the 43rd anniversary of the launch of Voyager 1. Its main objective was to study and photograph Jupiter, Saturn and Saturn’s moon, Titan. However, it didn’t stop there, and today the probe is now the most distant man-made object from Earth. It is still communicating with NASA even though it is a staggering 14,000,000,000 miles from home, and all being well it will continue to relay data until 2025 when it will run out of power.

Mercury The closest planet to the Sun is hidden in its glare this month.

Venus Best seen around 5a.m. before the sun rises, Venus is dazzling brightly in the east. A waning crescent Moon joins Venus on 14th September to provide a beautiful view for the early risers.

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Mars The red planet is rising around 8.30p.m. and is visible high in the south throughout the night. Mars will be best placed to view in October.

Saturn & Jupiter It’s not too late to track down the two gas giants, Jupiter and Saturn.

Located low towards the south, both planets benefit from being viewed through a good pair of (steady) binoculars or a small telescope, and the pair are joined by the Moon on 25th September to make a pleasing triangle (see figure). As mentioned in last month’s Stargazing Page, summer through to winter is a great time to spot the ‘Summer Triangle’ asterism. An asterism is a group of stars which make a recognisable shape or pattern but do not form an official constellation, such as the Plough, which is actually part of the large constellation Ursa Major (The Great Bear). The Summer Triangle asterism consists of the three brightest stars from three differing constellations – Deneb in Cygnus the Swan, Altair in Aquila the Eagle, and Vega in Lyra the Harp (Interesting fact: In 12,000 years Vega will be our Pole Star). Under dark skies away from light pollution, there is a great opportunity to see the central band of our Milky Way galaxy, which runs straight through the centre of the Summer Triangle (see figure). A pair of binoculars trained on this part of the sky will highlight the numerous star clusters and fuzzy patches of nebulosity found along the galactic plane.

Moon This month’s full moon on 2nd September is traditionally known as the Full Corn Moon to some Native American tribes, as it coincides with the time of year when it is time to harvest corn. September’s full moon also goes by the names Barley Moon, Leaf Moon and “When the deer paw the earth” Moon, most notably by the Omaha Peoples.

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10 local artists and theatre makers commissioned to create engaging work to help beat isolation during lockdown In March 2020 the UK went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In May 2020 Activate promoted an opportunity for artists and theatre makers to submit their ideas for ways to engage communities through this strange and often isolating - experience.

Now the artistic projects, Creative Communities in Quarantine, are ready for the public to engage with.

10 Dorset-based artists, including Harry Potter star Rohan Gotobed (who played young Sirius Black), have been offered £500 each, plus the expertise and support of the Activate producers to see their projects come to life.

The projects include collecting memories from the residents of Sherborne, sensory audio stories for care home residents, outdoor adventures for 3-6 year olds, wildwriting workshops, audio postcards for those living with dementia and flag-making to thank local heroes.

Kate Wood, Artistic and Executive Director, Activate Performing Arts, said: “We are really pleased to be able to offer these micro commissions to local artists. Many people are seeing the benefits of art and culture while we have to stay at home so it’s important for us to support this in our local area. As an organisation we want to support

Rohan Gotobed - Photo: Molly Bernadin the development of artists in Dorset and have commissioned 10 local creatives (including 4 emerging artists). We know their work will have a positive impact on the communities they engage with.”

Commissioned Dorset-based artist Rohan Gotobed said: “Activate’s a great organisation who’ve immediately stepped up to support Dorset artists and communities during lockdown. All the commissioned projects sound brilliant and reflect how much we want to engage with communal culture as we come out of lockdown.

I’m really excited about developing ‘Our Tale’ with their team over the next few months and can’t wait to include as many people as possible in our shared story.”

Jacob Carter from UpsideUp Theatre Company – recent graduates of Arts University Bournemouth – said on working on the commission: “We have loved working with Activate

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37 to create our latest project. They brought a friendly and relaxed atmosphere to a form of creative process which was fairly new to us. This was our first fully online project, and we are excited to extend our reach and contribute to what we are quickly discovering to be a thriving community of artists in Dorset. We have been inspired to revamp our company in several areas by working with Activate on delivering this project in the most accessible way possible. There is a lot we will be taking forward to future projects.” The full collection of micro commissions is as follows: The Collective Memory Archive – Artist Isobel Jobbins is looking for local memories from residents of Sherborne. These stories will help create a booklet of walks for others to enjoy.

Flag it up Portland – Get crafting to create a ‘thank you flag’ for your local heroes. Sophie Fretwell’s easy to follow videos will guide you through the process and if you’re a Portland

resident, you can submit them for a chance to feature in a display.

Our Tale – Share a line to create an epic story. Artist Rohan Gotobed will curate a story with the people of East Dorset.

Mini Maisie’s Journal – UpsideUp Theatre Company bring to life a paper character. Children aged 3-6 can join Mini Maisie on her adventures through video and downloadable activity packs.

Wildwriting! Dorset – Join Sarah Acton from Black Ven poetry on a series of 6 Wildwriting adventures - a new one will be released each week.

Going online – Millstream Theatre are looking to create more work online and require a digital artist to help them do so. Applications now open.

Beside the Sea – Frenetic Fox Theatre are working with four Dorset care homes to bring memories of the seaside alive for those living with dementia.

Audio Postcards – Artist Megan Dunford is working with In Jolly Good Company to create audio postcards with older people in the rural area of Wimborne St. Giles.

The Quaranteens – BACStage Youth Theatre are going online and Zooming their way through lockdown.

Millstream Theatre on location at Swanage Railway - Photo: Alastiar Nisbet

SoNiche Productions – Inspired by the BBC’s Radio Ballads, Jo Tyler and James Laming invite isolated creatives to record their thoughts to help create audio visual records of these times.

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Gardening Tips

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On Your Plot Herb Gardens

Nature tends to dictate what we do in the garden and sometimes it’s just too late to plant those seeds, too early to prune that bush and incredibly you are already on top of the weeding.

So what can you do to fulfil that urge to work the land? Why start a herb garden of course!

Jobs for September :-

• If you are growing pumpkins for Halloween, you need to support the fruit as it swells and raise it up to keep it off the wet ground and deter slugs.

Restrict each plant to no more than three fruits.

• Clear up finished crops, clean and store any supports or netting for future use.

• Keep planting winter lettuces for a supply of fresh leaves right through autumn.

• Fancy fresh strawberries next year? Now is a good time to get new plants established.

• Add support to Brussels sprouts by drawing up earth around the stems, or using canes.

Most activity on your plot is tied to the seasons, but this month we take a look at one project that can be started off at almost any time of the year - your own herb garden.

As we’ve taken to growing more and more of our own food so we have found ourselves getting increasingly interested in trying out new recipes to make the most of all those lovely fresh flavours.

Recipe books abound in our kitchen and they all have one thing in common - the use of herbs, and what a variety of them there is!

Whether you’re looking for a sprig of fresh mint, a handful of rosemary, or some chopped chives what could be better than being able to choose and harvest them right outside your own back door?

Choosing the right site for your herb garden is important, and outside your back door is often a good place to start! Planting near the kitchen makes it easy to pop out for a few fresh leaves when you are cooking, and many of us have a patio which can easily become home to a variety of container grown herbs. Herbs can make an

attractive, fragrant and tasty addition to your borders, or you may prefer to opt for a permanent herb bed. If this is the case you will need to give some consideration to containing the growth of some of the more vigorous varieties. This can be done by dividing the bed (a cartwheel design made with bricks is very attractive), or by using pots sunk into the ground.

Herbs comprise of both annual plants, that germinate, grow, flower and die within the year, and perennials that will grow on from one year to the next. Whatever you plant, you will need to find out which type it is and the conditions that it favours. The more hardy perennial types such as thyme, rosemary or mint may be happy outside all year round. One of the advantages of using containers is that tender varieties can be moved under cover during the worst of the winter and even tender annuals like basil can have their season extended by lifting plants to pot up and keep on the kitchen windowsill as autumn approaches.

Most types of herb can be raised from seed, but for a quicker start browse the farmers market, garden centre, or even car boot sales for plants that are ready to go.

One of the great things about a herb garden is that it can be continually evolving. Look upon it as just the start of a collection, that will grow with time. Adding a new variety can be as simple as picking up a plant that takes your fancy on a trip out and adding a new pot to your collection.

As well as using herbs fresh from the garden, you can dry leaves by hanging in bunches and then storing in an airtight container, or use ice cube trays to freeze chopped up leaves with a drop of water. Store the cubes in polythene bags, great for adding to a stew in the middle of winter!

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Tastes so good...

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A delicious, chewy bar that’s packed full of dried fruits and nuts that’s perfect to be served as breakfast, or a lunchbox treat

Ingredients for 8 servings 1 cup almond butter 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup almond milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 2.5 cups rolled oats 1 cup rice cereal 1/2 cup chopped almonds 1/2 cup sultanas 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate plus 1/4 cup melted to finish

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Mix the wet ingredients into a large bowl making sure the almond butter is fully combined.

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Add the dry ingredients and stir well.

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Spoon the mixture into your tin and press down well with your spatula.

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Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

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Remove from the oven and cool for 15 minutes then drizzle with dark chocolate.

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Pop in the fridge to ensure the chocolate is solid.

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You can store each slice in the freezer once wrapped in foil for up to three months or 1 week in the fridge.

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

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

Bedrooms Custom Creations........................ 31 Flair Interiors............................... 13

Driveways County Block Paving.................... 35

Mobile Hairdressers Jacqueline.................................... 35

Equine Services Abby Batson - Equine Massage.... 16

Office Supplies Ace Office.................................... 23

Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................ 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...... 24 Tuscany Blinds............................. 40 Cafes Park Cafes.................................... 30

Estate & Letting Agents Belvoir!........................................ 41 Meyers.......................................... 1 Michael Adam.............................. 3

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Garage Doors Garolla......................................... 34 Skandoor...................................... 21

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Doctor........................... 15 Zero Dry Time.............................. 43

Garden Centres Kings Park Nursery...................... 43

Painters & Decorators DRW Godley................................ 15 Plumbers No1 PHD...................................... 27 SCD Plumbing.............................. 47 Property Maintenance Avon Home Improvements.......... 40 Skip Hire G Farwell..................................... 20

Garden Services Coast 2 Coast Landscaping.......... 20 Julie & Steve Garden Services...... 39 Novelty Kneelers.......................... 16 Redwood Landscapes.................. 34 United Fencing Supplies................ 2

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Community News Adventures of Daichi................... 28 Dorset charity launches cashless collection pot options............... 26 Dorset Police................................ 42 Dorset Quirky Facts...................... 8 Dorset Wildlife Trust: The dragon of the skies............. 14 Kids Page..................................... 10 Local Stargazing Pages................ 32 On your plot: Herb gardens......... 38 Rick Stein’s charity lunch raises £3,100 for local hospice............ 12 RNLI Volunteers stay busy............ 18 Tastes so good: Chewy Breakfast Bar................. 44 Teenages writes song for the Healthbus Trust Campaign........ 6

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