The Poole Directory - April 2018

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Introduction

The Poole Directory - Oakdale Edition Edition 88

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Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd

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Copy deadline for the May 2018 edition: 16th April 2018

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Dorset Directories Ltd does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication.

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Dear Poole Residents, We certainly have had mixed weather recently! Did you get caught in any of the snow we had? It took us two hours, instead of twenty minutes, to get home one evening and how we got up that hill I do not know, but we did it. One friend of ours abandoned his car after 5 hours on a journey that should take 25 minutes and walked the rest of the way home! I am sure you have your own stories. Needless to say, we have all had enough of that now and are definitely looking forward to the sunshine, more than ever.

Fingers crossed!

Hopefully we have a ray of sunshine here in the magazine with lots of good news and articles for you to read. Nellie is back! She took us to a “Murder Mystery Dinner” which sounds rather sombre but was actually a whole lot of fun. I do hope you enjoy the story as much as we enjoyed the evening. Nellie highly recommends you try one. Graham’s contact details are included should you decide to give it a go.

Our loyal advertisers are here to help you as always.

Some new ones too. They would all love to hear from you so please do the usual and mention us when calling them. If you have time to write a ‘testimonial’ for any of them, for good work they have done, do send it to us. We, and the advertisers, love to hear from you.

The lucky winner of the prize wordsearch last month was Lisa Birtles. Well done! Will it be you this month?

Do fill it in as you never know.

Stephen, Hayden, Nellie and myself do hope you are having a Very Happy Easter. May we all be able to get outside and enjoy it!

Best Wishes,

Debbie & Stephen Corney

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Bournemouth & Poole College creates first Road Awareness Festival for students Bournemouth & Poole College recently joined forces with local public services to create and host the first Road Awareness Festival for students at its Poole site.

The College, which works closely with the local government and community groups, made the decision to host its first Road Awareness Festival in conjunction with local public services, to educate students on the importance of road safety in a visual and informative way.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service, Dorset Police, The British Horse Society and the Borough of Poole were some of the services present on the day. Each carried out a range of activities to help teach students about dangers on the road, and what actions can be put in place to prevent these from happening.

During the day Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service carried out a live vehicle extraction, giving students the opportunity to volunteer to be extracted in the demonstration. Representatives from Dorset Police’s Road Safety Department, Dorset Traffic Police and Neighbourhood Policing Teams were on hand to give in-depth talks to students about how to stay safe on the road. There was also the opportunity for students to ask any questions they may have surrounding the typical distractions and conditions which can make driving hazardous.

site to supply information and a CPR demonstration.

Dee Tester, health and safety co-ordinator at the College, said: “As a college it is our responsibility to teach our students not only about the topics they wish to study, but also to supply them with the information and tools required to develop their life skills. This is why it is so important that we are able to organise events such as these, as it allows our students to come together to learn about these important issues, using our connections to the local public services.

“We are really grateful for everyone who willingly gave up their time to be part of the event and help raise road safety awareness.”

Sergeant Mark Farrow, of the Dorset Police No Excuse Team, added: “It was great for our officers to meet with the students to discuss how to stay safe on the roads. It is important for us to reach road users before they start their driving career to give helpful advice on the potential pitfalls and hazards they may encounter.”

Please visit www.thecollege.co.uk for more information about the College.

Borough of Poole carried out speed checks on the road leading to the college student car park to highlight the risks involved with speeding, including a crash test dummy demonstration. The College’s student services and first aid team were also on

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

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What’s On 2018…

Coastliners: Sea Shanty & Sea Folk Festival

Coastliners Festival is coming to Old Poole Town in 2018 - bringing traditional sea shanties and folk to the good people of Dorset. This family friendly event will feature exciting performances by sea shanty bands and folk acts, local food and drink, and other unique event experiences.

When? 21st April 11am-7pm Where? Poole Quay

Dorset Neon Run – 5k The Dorset Neon Run 5k is back for its second year of splashing a little neon colour across Poole Park. The event is for all abilities, so whether you prefer to run, walk or jog this event is perfect for you. Join up to 1,000 other neon runners by making a difference for Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity. We cannot change people’s disabilities, but you can help us make their lives fun and fulfilled. Sign up today for just £20 and you could be helping to make a difference to not only children and adults with disabilities, but their families too. Sign up today at www.dorsetneonrun.com/poole When? 21st April 2018 7pm Where? Poole Park

Great Dorset Beach Clean

The annual beach clean-up returns as part of the 'Litter Free Coast and Sea week. Bring your friends and family and lend a hand at any of the designated beaches. A Beachmaster will be there to provide you with rubbish bags, gloves and instructions.

It is a fantastic event that makes a real difference to our beaches.

When? 22nd April 11am-1pm Where? Various Dorset Beaches

Saxons & Vikings: Siege of Wareham Witness the sound and fury of Saxon and Viking warriors in battle as they recreate the siege of Wareham.

Explore the Saxon village and learn about everyday life during this harsh period. Free event but normal venue admission applies, dogs on leads welcome.

When? 5th-7th May 10am-6pm Where? Corfe Castle, Swanage

Modernism Meets Upton Country Park

PEDAS exhibition as part of Dorset Art Weeks 2018.

Where? The Gallery Upstairs, Upton Country Park, Poole When? 25th May – 11th June, 10 am – 5 pm

Cheese and Chilli Festival

After a great turnout in 2017, the Cheese and Chilli Festival is back in 2018, celebrating both Cheese and Chilli within a family friendly festival setting. Between 70 and 100 traders selling cheese and chilli associated products as well as craft and retail stands. Entertainments include PIG RACING, Falconry displays, Punch & Judy, Magic Shows, free garden games, children fun rides and inflatables, live music, cooking demonstrations/talks, a chilli eating competition, a chilli sauce competition and the Man v Food challenge. There is plenty to eat and drink with authentic food stalls and dedicated bars from the likes of the New Forest Downton Brewery and Dorset’s only inflatable pub from ‘Appetite for Adventure.’

When? 9th-10th June 10am -5pm Where? Christchurch

Poole Goes Vintage Celebrate all things retro with a 1940’s-50’s theme at this feel-good festival the whole family will enjoy.

Vintage music flowing all day as well as dancing, vintage car displays, a vintage market and more.

When? 15th July Where? Poole Quay

Swanage Goes Safari – Carnival week

With over 100 fun filled events over 8 days including the spectacular Safari themed carnival procession, massive firework displays, live music, children’s entertainment and much more, make sure you and your family take part and enjoy all the fun in the sun at this year’s Swanage Carnival.

When? July 28th- August 4th 7am-11pm Where? Swanage, Shore Road

Bournemouth Air Festival The UK's biggest air festival, 4-days of action and entertainment in the air, on land and at sea! Award-winning and internationally renowned, the Bournemouth Air Festival has entertained more than 8.5 million people since 2008. When the sun goes down, Night Air entertainment will light up the skies with pyrotechnic night flying, street entertainment, live music and military performances.

When? 30th August – 2nd of September 2018 10am-10pm Where? Bournemouth Seafront To keep up to date with what’s on in Dorset go to: www.EventsDorset.com

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Barn Owls

The silent flight of a barn owl is a majestic 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 roosting 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 plentiful 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 limitations of the barn owls’ wings, which aren’t waterproof. They are also unable to store a lot of body fat, and therefore are particularly prone to starvation during prolonged periods of severe weather or when there is shortage of prey.

Taking all this into account, it really is a miracle that five chicks survived and fledged from the roost at Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve in Weymouth last year. Thousands of us watched them on DWT’s webcam, as the parents tirelessly found food for their chicks and kept them safe and warm until it was time for them to venture out into the world.

Dorset Wildlife Trust has launched an appeal to raise £20,000 to fund vital habitat work at Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve in Weymouth, to help keep food and shelter

Barn Owls at Lorton

Photo: Paul Williams

abundant for these, and other barn owls in the area. The nature reserve, which has been managed by DWT for 20 years this year, is abundant with flower-rich hay meadows, mature hedgerows and woodland – all holding the small mammals that barn owls hunt, such as voles, mice and shrews.

Conservation work needed to keep this a suitable site for barn owls to thrive in includes: reducing areas of encroaching scrub to increase areas of grassland where barn owls feed; putting up 1900m of fencing to maintain the grassland by cattle grazing; holding 300 conservation volunteer days, and managing over 300m of hedgerows on the site.

We urgently need to reach our fundraising targets to complete this work. If you’d like to find out more and donate visit www. dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/barnowl To see the webcam, sponsored by Dorset Tea, visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ raptorcam and to find out more about visiting Lorton Meadows, visit www. dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/Lorton_Meadows_ Nature_Reserve .

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Community News

Dolphin Shopping Centre supports Parkstone Grammar School students for Young Enterprise Tenner Challenge The Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole provided two students from Parkstone Grammar School with a space to sell their cotton tote bags for the Young Enterprise Tenner Challenge.

Rosie Parkin, aged 13, had a stall in the shopping centre on Saturday March 10 to promote her business concept. For the Tenner Challenge project, Rosie set up ‘Tootle Turtle,’ a concept designed to promote the reduction of plastic bags.

Rosie and her business partner, Chloe Lambert, aged 14, hand decorated the 100 per cent cotton tote bags, to help raise awareness of turtles mistaking plastic bags for jelly fish.

The Tenner Challenge, a Young Enterprise initiative, helps to provide a broad and balanced curriculum to further prepare students for adult life.

Students are pledged £10 from the Tenner Bank and use this start-up capital to get their enterprise off the ground. Participants are given just one month to make as much impact and profit as they can.

The shopping centre provided Rosie and Chloe with a stall in between Animal and The Body Shop from 2-4pm. The bags were sold for £3 and make-up bags for £2.50 and by the end of the afternoon, £47 profit had been made.

John Grinnell, centre manager at the Dolphin Shopping Centre, said: “We were happy to host Rosie and Chloe’s

stall on Saturday afternoon and were pleased to hear that they doubled their profit.

“Supporting Young Enterprise initiatives is important to us as we like to see students developing their entrepreneurial and employability skills. Hopefully we’ve given Rosie and Chloe the platform to develop the confidence they need to pursue future education and employment opportunities.”

Rosie Parkin, Young Enterprise Tenner Challenge participant and student at Parkstone Grammar School, said: “Chloe and I are so grateful to the Dolphin Shopping Centre for giving us a stall to promote our enterprise and help raise awareness of the everincreasing problem of our ‘plastic sea.’”

For more information about the Dolphin Shopping Centre, visit www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk

L-R Rosie Parkin, John Grinnell, Dolphin Shopping Centre Manager & Chloe Lambert

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Local Clubs & Societies…

Poole & East Dorset Art Society (PEDAS)

With around 100 members; we hold a range of workshops and provide regular opportunities for members to exhibit. Visitors welcome. We also organise excursions both locally & abroad.

When? Thursdays at 7pm, also monthly on Sunday afternoons at Lilliput Church Hall.

Where? St. Aldhelms Academy, Poole

The Dorset Destroyers Wheelchair Rugby Club

Looking for players with a physical impairment.

When? Every Sunday 11am-2pm Where? Rossmore Leisure Centre, Poole.

The Dorset Devils Wheelchair Basketball Club

Looking for players to join in.

When? Every Wednesday night 7pm9pm Where? Rossmore Leisure Centre, Poole.

Poole Dream Machines

Quay is closed off to all traffic, except bikes. Numbers of motorbikes regularly exceed 1000.

The display features a wide range of models and makes, many of which have been modified and fitted with interesting features and extras.

Poole Quay Dream Machines is a fully marshalled event, with a £1 entry charge per night.

When? Tuesday 6pm Where? Poole Quay

East Dorset Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

We’re a busy tennis, croquet and bridge club with over 500 members.

We have 19 tennis courts on 3 different surfaces (astro, hard and grass) and regular club and coaching sessions. We have 5 full-size tournament standard croquet lawns, and members play both Association and Golf croquet.

Where? Salterns Road, Poole

Dorset Family History Society Dorset Family History Society is for beginner and expert researchers who live in the UK or overseas with Dorset interests, as well as those who live in Dorset but whose families may have lived in other counties or countries.

When? Second Monday each month Where? Upper Parkstone

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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Directories Camper Van A Murder Mystery Dinner! Catch the killer, what next? After a murder mystery walk not long ago, you would think that Nellie had had enough of all that taxing of the brain cells to work out “who did it?”. Well, it seems not. The Rotary Club cordially invited her to take us to The Kings Hotel in Christchurch for an evening of food, drink, entertainment and clue finding.

The scene was set… “Some strange things had been happening to the Rotary Choir. Sue Prano walks with a limp, Barry Tone is still rubbing in the cream and Ivor Rees now has to wear a wig. The choir master Ivor Baton thought the choir were not ready for their first performance so he called

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It was a dark and stormy night... an extra rehearsal. Scandalously at 8pm Ivor Baton’s body was found in the backstage office, but no murder weapon was found. His body revealed that he had eaten a piece of cake just prior to his death and that traces of poison were found. Death would have been instantaneous”. So, what happened, who did it and why? Those were the all-important questions to catch the culprit and bring him (or was it her?) to true justice.

Nellie was not at all sure how this would play out. She was kind of expecting a whole play around the dinner with complicated and confusion actions, so she was a bit nervous to say the least. Stephen was chosen as a suspect and given a sheet of paper with statements on it.

There were 6 suspects in all. After our starter which was really rather tasty, the first suspect was put to the test.

The ‘audience’ were given numbered questions and each suspect had to

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Stephen’s turn came and as his sheet mentioned a wig, he quickly borrowed a lady’s fluffy scarf and plopped it on his head. He did look rather silly but it all added to the fun.

We had two clues to go on… 1. there was one broken desk clock that had stopped at 7.50pm and 2. there was one piece of cake icing in the backstage office where Ivor Baton was shockingly found. We, in the audience had ten questions for each suspect and it was our job to decipher who told a lie and thus catch the murderer out. Several members of the audience took this all very seriously and wrote down the questions as well as the answers in detail, solemnly discussing their thoughts with the person next to them. This was an alarming find and the wrongdoer had to be caught!

It was a great, amusing and entertaining evening in fact. Between

Serious detectives at work each course there were a couple of suspects put to the rigorous test of our searching questions. Lucy Lastic was a clear favourite… but did she do it? Maybe you could contact Graham at “Catch the Killer” on 01425 478444 and have a meal yourself with a few friends to see who you think “did it?” He can also be contacted by email graham@catchthekiller.co.uk.

Stephen, as well as all the suspects, got a very thankful certificate for his Oscar performance. He graciously took a bow to a roar of an applause.

I am not sure he has been contacted however for any more roles, the phone has been very quiet… time will tell.

Nellie wants to thank the Rotary team for all their hard work. These groups work so hard to help others. Their purpose is “to organise events to bring people together through activities and projects to enrich the lives of others and generate community spirit.”

What a great purpose! They are often looking for new members as well as sponsorship so please contact your area team to offer them any help you can give.

Where on earth will Nellie take us next?

The suspects all line up to hear the verdict

By Debbie Corney

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28 Apex Tree Surgeons Ltd are your local, fully qualified and insured tree surgeons.

Working across the South Coast of England they specalise in all aspects of tree surgery, including: tree & hedge trimming and removals, shaping, pruning, dead wooding, stump grinding and soil improvement.

All work is carried out and completed in a professional and competent manner to the highest Arboricultural Association standards.

How can I increase the light in my garden?

Crown raising, tree thinning, or reducing the trees canopy are all effective methods to allowing more light into the garden.

My neighbor’s trees overhang my garden, what are my rights?

You are responsible for maintaining any tree or hedge that falls within your boundary.

However, the owners of the tree have a duty of care to ensure the tree is safe. If the tree is protected, an application to the Council is required.

What can be done about High Hedges?

If you feel a hedge is too tall and affects the reasonable enjoyment of your house or garden, the initial step is to discuss it with your neighbours. If negotiation is unsuccessful, contact us to enquire about using the high hedges legislation.

What should I do if I think my tree is diseased or dying?

Seek our professional advice. We will inspect the tree and provide a solution.

How do I go about having a tree removed?

If you feel that tree removal is necessary then our first step is finding out it if the tree is protected. Following that we will survey the tree and provide a free quote.

My trees are protected, what can you do?

Any tree that is protected requires an application to be submitted to your local council to gain consent to carry out tree work.

Would you apply to the council on my behalf?

If you have works carried out by us, we offer to submit the application on your behalf at no extra fee, as part of our service.

What can I do if my trees are uprooting my drive?

In most circumstances we can overcome this problem by either root pruning or using variable surface layers.

How much is a quote?

We carry out all of our quotations for free as part of our service. We will schedule an appointment to visit and advise on the trees in questions and send a free of charge, no obligation quotation.

Why should I use you?

We pride ourselves on delivering a professional, reliable and stress free service.

From the original quotation right through to completion we work closely with all our clients to really understand their requirements and achieve the result you are looking for.

Apex Tree Surgeons Ltd launched their new product, The Apex GeoTech Injector in 2017 and it is already a success. The Apex GeoTech Injector is designed to inject high pressure air into soil with low risk and high impact. The GeoTech Injector uses techniques that result in soil improvement that targets both common and complex soil problems.

Apex Tree Surgeons Ltd are the only company in the UK to sell this new innovative technology. Having showcased the product at many exhibitions, they are now working within numerous industries to combat soil decompation all over the country.

For a free quote and advise on how this revolutionary equipment can improve your garden, call them on 01202 856404.

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Compton Acres

Spring arrives Dorset’s Finest Gardens Currently coming alive for Spring, Compton Acres is highly regarded as the finest privately-owned gardens in England.

Featuring 10 magnificent acres, explore meandering paths through the Italian Garden, the Wooded Valley, the Rock & Water Garden, the Heather Garden, and the glorious spring blossoms of the Japanese Garden. With an adjoining, Café and Tearooms you can then stop off for delicious seasonal dishes, inspired by Great British Classics, as well as a scrumptious variety of traditional homemade cakes and pastries.

For even more enjoyment, the Plant Centre holds a wide range of gardening goods for all your horticultural needs, whilst the “Gifted Moments” gift shop is a real Aladdin’s cave; full of presents for any occasion.

Gardens open: 10am - 6pm

164 Canford Cliffs Road, | comptonacres.co.uk | Tel: 01202 700 778 Dorset, BH13 7ES

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Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro

By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk Fitted with a 3.0 litre V6 engine, the latest Audi A4 Avant becomes almost too powerful for its own good.

Don’t get me wrong; the diesel lump is a real pearl, but there’s no way it returns the claimed 57.6mpg when riding on 19inch wheels. I found the car thirsty, and mid-30s was more realistic for me when driving two-up, with no luggage, on a mix of motorways, A and B-roads.

The A4 estate model that Audi sent me came in top S line trim, and starts at £38,895, but with a few thousand pounds of options thrown at it, my test car was waving a £46,395 price-tag.

You get a lot of kit for the cash, though and Audi is well-known for its upmarket, understated interiors that are both perfectly finished and intuitive.

This A4 doesn’t dissatisfy; it has upscale materials everywhere and a straightforward, intelligible dashboard arrangement. Technology is plentiful, too.

It includes: a reversing camera, parking sensors, three-zone climate control,

heated electric seats, and a powered, hands-free boot.

The A4 Avant is among the best-looking estates on the market in Britain. It’s undeniably classy, and the large 3.0 litre diesel engine is so smooth that it feels more like a hard-hitting petrol unit.

What’s more, indiscernible wind and road noise make the A4 the quietest cruiser in its class – by a long chalk. The ride is wonderful, and easily a match for BMW’s 3-series. The same goes for the car’s bobon handling.

This practical five-up estate comes with Audi’s standard seven-speed S tronic automatic gearbox. It changes slickly, keeping the revs low except when Dynamic mode is selected. A moderate push of your right foot is all that’s required to build momentum hastily; stamp down hard, though and you’ll get to 62mph in just 6.4 seconds.

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Fast Facts • Max speed: 152mph • 0-62 mph: 6.4 secs • Combined mpg: 57.6 • Engine: 2967cc 6-cyl turbo diesel • CO2: 126 g/km • Price: £38,895

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The Revival of Vinyl Vinyl has made a comeback. Sales have spiked higher than they were in the late eighties and now you can even pick up an LP or two along with your weekly groceries at the supermarket. The music industry seems to have done a complete 360, throwing it back to the fifties with this not-sonew revamp of the way we listen to music.

But why?

The way I see it, it’s to do with the way we view music. In the current era of digital downloads and unlimited streaming, music has gone a bit stale. Back in the day it was fresh and exciting. When The Rolling Stones or Led Zeppelin released a new track people would queue outside stores to pick up their own copy. If you wanted to hear the latest songs you would have to buy the singles, and with that came a lot more enjoyment and charm than just clicking a button and blasting it from your phone speakers. There’s a sense of authenticity and charm with the sound of music through a record player that is lost with digital recordings. Vinyl has had such a whirlwind renaissance, from almost dying out after the invention of CDs, to outselling digital downloads in 2016, and part of that is down to the fact that recorded music was made to be played on vinyl. Simply nothing compares to the novelty of hearing your favourite tracks played on the format they originated from.

The 21st April marks Record Store Day: a celebration of the originality of music and independent record shops. To keep the magic of vinyl alive, a brilliant line-up of bands and artists release various limitededition coloured re-presses, exclusive

singles of unheard tracks and even perform in-store gigs.

Dorset is home to a whole array of independent stores. From the charming and nostalgic to the straight up whacky, no two are even remotely the same. Whether it’s for a blast from the past, or to delve into this new wave of revived vinyl, go and check out your local record store and see what all this new fuss is about.

By Kate Birch

Swanage Replayed Vinyl

Bournemouth The Vault Rose Red Records Snu-Peas

Wimborne Square Records

Poole Red Rock Records Boiler Room Records Vinny’s Vinyl

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Mondays 6.00pm & 8.00pm St Paul’s Church Hall, Culliford Crescent, CANFORD HEATH Call Debbie 07724 081630 Wednesdays 9.00am & 11.00am Canford Heath Community Centre, Mitchell Road, CANFORD HEATH Call Julie 07894 330613 Thursdays 9.30 & 11.30am, 5.00pm & 7.00pm St George’s Church Hall, Darbys Ln, OAKDALE Call Lorna 07412 623145

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Index of advertisers

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

Appliance Repairs Dorset Appliance Repairs............. 30 The Dyson Centre......................... 3

Computer Services Home Tech Trainer........................ 3 PCs Made Simple......................... 19

Attractions Compton Acres............................ 32

Draininge Services All Drains Cleared........................ 30

Bars & Restaurants Banana Wharf............................. 39

Driveways White & Sons............................... 14

Bathrooms K & B Installations....................... 32 P L H Heating & Bathrooms......... 14

Electricians Lytchett Bay Electricals................. 7

Beds The Bed Store............................... 5 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions....... 9 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras..................... 6 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.................................. 5 Carpet Cleaners CMH Carpet Cleaning.................. 31 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................... 26 Beginner’s Guide: Strawberries.... 28 Bournemouth & Poole College creates first Road Awareness Festival for students................... 8 Dolphin Centre supports Parkstone Grammar School students for Young Enterprise challenge....... 18 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Barn Owls.... 16 Local Clubs & Societies................ 24 Motoring: Audi A4 Avant............. 34 The Revival of Vinyl...................... 36 What’s on in Dorset..................... 12

Estate & Letting Agents Anthony David............................. 40 Garage Services MTS Motors................................. 35 Garden Services Green-side Turfcare..................... 17 Jon Stokes Garden Services.......... 14

Oven Cleaners Oven King..................................... 7

Plumbing & Heating P L H Heating............................... 14 Supreme Heating & Gas.............. 37

Property Development RDG Group.................................... 9

Puzzles & Competitions Crossword.................................... 22 Kids Page..................................... 10 Prize Wordsearch......................... 33 Sudoku......................................... 22

Residential Care Homes Care South: Alexandra House....... 7 Royal Bay Homes.......................... 2

Salt Suppliers Wessex Salt................................... 6

Health & Wellness Shake ‘n’ Tone.............................. 25 Slimming World........................... 37

Trading Standards Buy With Confidence................... 17

Kitchens K & B Installations....................... 32

Trailer Sales & Services Wessex Trailers............................. 6

Locksmiths Poole Key..................................... 30

Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 29 RHV.............................................. 23

Loft Ladder Installations Loft Services.................................. 6 Oil Tank Services BGP Oil Tanks............................... 17 Osteopaths Dorset Osteopaths........................ 1 Parkstone Osteopaths................. 30

Will Writing Services Dorset Wills................................. 23

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze........................................ 15 Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Custom Roof Lights...................... 19 Pure Windows............................. 21

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