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October /November 2020

Contents

Welcome Dear Readers, ctober already and Halloween just around the corner. Can you believe it? Well, we certainly are living in interesting times.

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How lucky we are to live in such a beautiful area where we can take walks and ‘get away from it all’.

Away from all the uncertainty and confusion. We can create our own space, look at the wildlife, the sea, the countryside and smile despite it all. Please do keep smiling, it is infectious!

Our local trades and services have protocols in place to keep you and themselves safe. If we wear masks, regularly wash our hands and keep our distance to prevent the spreading of any disease, the virus will not survive, and we can all get to hugging each other again! I don’t

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know about you, but we have done more in the house and garden than ever. If you need help with this, then do call our wonderful local services here in your local Roundabout Magazine. The index at the back gives you a quick way to find who you are looking for! Please say where you saw them. This makes me smile, as well as our loyal advertisers, who are here for you.

We also hope you enjoy reading the articles. If you have an idea of something you would like to read about, or anything else you would like in your magazine, do let me know. I love being creative and giving you the data you want.

I hope you are staying fit and well.

Stephen and myself wish you a successful October and November!

Debbie

Local events and features Community News Clubs & Societies Return of the birds Understanding Investments

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Feature articles History: A History of Whisky Book Reviews: Inspiring Children’s Books Quirky Britain: We don’t mean what we say Motoring: Ten Cars with the Biggest Boots Short Story: What’s in a name?

Home & Interiors: Grandmillenial Style

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The Angels’ Share

A History of Whisky

By Catherine Rose

Whisky (or whiskey) is the tipple of connoisseurs.

It is made from fermented grain mash distilled in either copper or Coffey (patent) stills, depending on the type of whisky being produced. Barley is normally used, although rye, wheat, and corn are also suitable. Grains can be malted for flavour, and after distilling whisky is traditionally aged in oak casks for a minimum of three years.

The word whisky comes from the Gaelic for ‘water’ – uisce (Irish) or uisge (Scottish) (pronounced oosh keh). Short for ‘water of life’, this term originated from the Latin for alcohol – aqua vitae.

There are three different types of whisky: malt whisky (which can be single or blended), grain whisky and blended whisky. But is it whisky or whiskey? Technically, both are correct. Whiskey is the spelling used by the Irish whereas Scotch whisky (or Scotch) is the Scottish spelling.

The earliest evidence of whisky distillation can be found in ancient Mesopotamia, where it was used not as a drink but as a base for making perfumes. There is subsequent evidence that the ancient Celts distilled whisky as a beverage. Northern Europe did not have the climate to grow grapes, so people in these colder areas had to use more readily available sources to make alcohol.

By the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, Christian monks in Ireland and Scotland were distilling whisky as a health tonic. Because it was not left to age in casks, it had not yet been discovered that ageing improved the flavour.

Whisky became Scotland’s national drink after King James IV of Scotland was said to have visited Islay in 1493 to see distilling there. He popularised whisky drinking, and when Scotland was made a

part of Great Britain in 1707 it quickly became synonymous with the alcoholic beverage.

In 1725 England introduced a higher tax on malt, along with legislation that dictated the minimum size for a still. The Scots saw this as a direct attack on their heritage, which consisted mainly of cottage distilleries. There were bloody riots and as a consequence, it is estimated that nearly half of the whisky production across Scotland went underground.

The British Government was petitioned in 1823 to make whisky production both profitable and legal, so The Excise Act was passed and the whisky market took off. Up until then, whisky had continued to be drunk fresh from the still, but now, thanks to increased storage and overseas shipping, it was discovered that whisky tasted better when left longer in the barrel.

Seven years after The Excise Act was passed, Aenas Coffey invented a process to make blended whisky in higher volumes. And with it came the art of the whisky blender – Johnnie Walker, a grocer from Kilmarnock, being one of the first.

Today whisky has never been more popular and there are over a hundred working distilleries in Scotland and twenty-five in Ireland, with a further twenty-four planned.

And for those of you who don’t already know, ‘the angels’ share’ is the evocative term given to the amount of whisky lost through evaporation during distillation.

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COUNTY APPLIANCE CARE

GENERAL GARDEN MAINTENANCE Grass Cutting, Hedge Cutting, Planting, etc

Washing Machines, Dishwashers, Dryers, Cookers & Ovens

BOSCH • NEFF • SIEMENS • HOTPOINT INDESIT • CREDA • ZANUSSI • ELECTROLUX HOOVER • BEKO • WHIRLPOOL

JET WASHING

Paths, Patios, Driveways, etc

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Repairs & Spares for most makes of Domestic Appliances

07762 728949 or peter.gould5@icloud.com

Tel: 01202 814138 (Verwood based)

PROPERTY SURVEYS & VALUATIONS  Experienced  Thorough  Approachable

Ringwood: 01425 370044 Dorset: 01202 979414 www.mosessurvey.com

WASHABLE FACE MASKS - £5 each or 4 for £16 1, Station Road, Verwood, BH31 7PY 01202 813533 www.curtaincabin.co.uk enquiries@curtaincabin.co.uk

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Caring for the Elderly in care homes that promote dignity, privacy, independence and choice.

A family run company committed to providing good quality and genuine care for your loved ones.

2 small homes offering warm, comfortable and safe settings with a “home from home� feeling.

Fresh produce and home cooked varied foods prepared by caring chefs offering many choices.

Friendly and committed local staff assisting in your every need 24hrs a day.

Extensive social care and activities offered by our experienced co-ordinator.

Flexible Day Care Service available.

Denewood House Care Home, 12/14 Denewood Road, West Moors, BH22 0LX Telephone: 01202 892008 Email: denewood@samilycare.co.uk Manager: Becky Wall

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Highgrove Care Home, Stapehill Road, Stapehill, Wimborne, BH21 7NF Telephone: 01202 875614 Email: highgrove@samilycare.co.uk Manager: Janet Sheridan

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Quiz Heads and Tails 1. On which TV show were the main characters often seen drinking at a pub called the Nag’s Head?

2. What name is used to refer to the tail fin of a fish?... a) the dorsal fin; b) the caudal fin; or c) the pectoral fin?

3. The song Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head won an Oscar for Best Original Song after featuring in which 1969 film?

4. Nicknamed Tails, Miles Prower is the sidekick and best friend of which fictional character?

5. First broadcast in 1988 and remade in 2020, Talking Heads is a series of monologues written by which playwright?

6. “Camel tail” is an anagram of which rock group?

7. In Greek mythology, the Minotaur had the head of what type of animal?

8. In the nursery rhyme Three Blind Mice, who cut off the tails of the mice with a carving knife? of :

9. In cricket, what is signalled by the umpire raising both hands above his head?

10. Which well known company features a twin-tailed siren on its logo?

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By Kate Duggan

Boy at the Back of the Class – Onjali Rauf There’s a new boy in class. Ahmet is shy, scared and doesn’t speak much English, but the nine-year-old narrator is determined to make friends with him. And when it turns out that Ahmet could be forever separated from his family due to changes to the refugee laws, the narrator hatches a plan to help. A great book for both children and adults, The Boy at the Back of the Class gently introduces readers to subjects such as refugees, bullying, racism and fairness. My eleven-year-old and I loved it.

Spy Toys – Mark Powers and Tim Wesson The Raggy Dolls meets Toy Story in this action packed adventure. When three toys are rejected as not being fit for purpose, they’re soon recruited for a new mission – protecting the prime minister’s son. From a short-tempered doll to a less-than-cuddly teddy bear, these characters help to prove that differences can be strengths. My eight-year-old will find any excuse not to read, but he happily devoured all three books in the series.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World The latest instalment in the popular Rebel Girls series reveals the stories of athletes, entertainers, business women, activists, creators, scientists, politicians and other inspiring women. Each one is an immigrant and many of them have had to overcome significant challenges to succeed. The mini-biographies only take a few minutes to read and each one is accompanied by an illustration, so it’s a good book for dipping in and out of.

Wonder – R. J. Palacio While some children want to be the centre of attention, Auggie is desperate just to fit in. But his facial disfigurement attracts stares, taunts and even screams. We meet Auggie as he’s about to start school for the first time, after years of being home-schooled. Above anything, Wonder is about friendship, families and acceptance.

Oh, The Places You’ll Go! – Dr Seuss Oh, The Places You’ll Go! is a rousing, rhyming call to the reader to follow their ambitions, forge their own destiny and do it all with a spring in their step. While it’s very optimistic and upbeat, there are also a few reminders that life doesn’t always go according to plan and that sometimes you have to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and try another path.

Matilda – Roald Dahl Matilda has been pushed around and kept down her whole life. Her parents openly dislike her. Her headteacher is a sadistic bully. But what they don’t know is that Matilda is a genius, and has unlocked a part of her brain that allows her to do some pretty miraculous things. Roald Dahl’s much-loved tale has been entertaining and inspiring children for generations.

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Important Changes To This Year’s Flu Clinics At The Cranborne Practice / Lake Road Surgery This year, due to restrictions during COVID-19 pandemic, The Cranborne Practice Flu Clinics will be providing a drive-through service for most of its flu vaccine delivery to maximise social distancing.

Flu vaccinations will be delivered as drive-through appointments at the Lake Road Surgery in Verwood.

Volunteers from The Practice Patient Participation Group will help staff with directing traffic into and out of the drive-through clinic site.

“This year, with COVID-19 in circulation, it’s more important than ever that eligible groups are vaccinated to protect them from flu,” says Jo Morris, Practice Manager. “This new way of running our clinics will allow us to ensure we reach as many patients as possible, who may be reluctant to attend clinics during the pandemic - and to avoid social distancing challenges.”

OLIVER CHIMNEY SWEEP

Flu Vaccination Clinics appointments are currently available for

over 65s and “At-Risk” patients aged between 18 and 65. For those aged between 50 and 64 and not in a clinical at-risk group, the earliest flu vaccination appointments will be offered is November, providing there is sufficient vaccine. This is to ensure that those who are most at risk are vaccinated first.

If you are between 18-65 years old and fall into one of the criteria to have a flu vaccine OR you are 65 years old or over, please call The Cranborne Practice reception on 01202 822825 or 01725 517272 to book your appointment.

Chimney Sweeping (fire prevention & emission reduction)

Cowls & Terminals (for advice & replacement of all types)

CCTV Inspections Clean & Professional

(all work is carried out in a clean & professional manner at all times)

0800 0133323/07889 488010 info@oliver-chimney-sweeps.co.uk www.oliver-chimney-sweeps.co.uk

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE

STAPEHILL OVER 60’S CLUB

Welcomes retired and semi retired people to take part in our groups and classes of social and educational interest.

Contact: David Allen on 01202 823541

Meetings are held once a month on the first Thursday of each month at 2.30pm at Colehill Methodist Church, Lonnen Road, Colehill Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 900821

COLEHILL EVENING WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

WIMBORNE ART CLUB

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (excluding August at Colehill Memorial Hall, Cannon Hill Road 7.30p.m.

Contact the Secretary on 01202 883810

DORSET STITCHERS

Meets every other Thursday 7- 9pm at the restaurant, Morrisons supermarket in Verwood. £2 per evening includes refreshments.

Contact Wendy Robinson 01202 825805.

WIMBORNE BOWLS CLUB

All abilities accepted, coaching can be provided for the novice or to improve your game. We have good facilities & a great social calendar.

Contact Elaine Campbell 01202 840545

FERNDOWN UKELELE GROUP

for mature people (i.e. pensioners) wishing to learn the ukelele. No previous musical experience is necessary. Held at the Beacon Centre, St Mary's Church, Ferndown on Thursdays 2 - 3pm. Contact Pam Roberts 01202 896224 pamroberts203@btinternet.com

RINGWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR, “SING FOR JOY”

Mixed choir, singing harmony songs from around the world-African, gospel, Taize, folk etc. No auditions, beginners as well as experienced singers age 10 upwards. Meet at Greyfriars Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30.

Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807

EAST DORSET & RINGWOOD NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP meet 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am - 12 noon

at Braeside Hall Braeside Road St. Leonards BH24 2PH for friendship, talks & outings and would very much welcome new members . Contact Jenny Betterton 01202 876560, Rosemary White 01425 479556.

CRANBORNE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHOIR

Meet Wimborne St Giles Village Hall on Mondays at 7.30pm.

Leader Jeremy Avis. For further info: www.cranbornecommunitychoir.uk

THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION

Want to try woodturning? Come and join us at St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall Braeside Road St Leonards Ringwood BH24 2PH 1st Wednesday each month 7.15pm-9.30pm. for more details Contact: Alex Wells Secretary on 07759663151 or just come along

PLANT HERITAGE EAST DORSET GROUP

Local artists who meet twice a month in St Catherine's Church Hall, Wimborne. Meetings start at 7.30pm prompt. Non-members welcome for £3 per meeting. New Members warmly welcomed. If interested contact Marilyn 07980580331, www.wimborneartclub.org.uk

WIMBORNE & BLANDFORD DECORATIVE FINE ARTS SOCIETY Meets on the third Monday of the month for its

monthly lecture at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne, starting at 2.15pm.

Visitors welcome. Contact: Christine Maguire 01202 697977

VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB

Ringwood Conservative Club, 22 Christchurch Road, Ringwood. BH24 1DN on 3rd Thursday of the month. Good Food & Bar. Music from 7.30-10pm. (Doors open from 6.30pm). No membership required.

Contact Geoff 07798 721405 or 01202 822038

FERNDOWN BOWLS CLUB

Friendly club for all ages, coaching available any ability. Come along to ‘TRYBOWLS’ Friday 2.00 – 4.00, from 26th April till the end of July.

Contact Mike Hopper 01202 877437

COLEHILL MUSICAL & DRAMA CLUB

Co.MaD meet to rehearse most weeks on Tuesday evenings at 8.30 in the Memorial Hall Contact 01202 887659

COLEHILL FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB

This Club meets on the 3rd Monday of the Month at Colehill Memorial Hall, at 7.30 pm. Contact the Chair, Anne Clark, on 01202 575951

HOLT SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB

Meet at Holt Village Hall, Tuesdays 2.00-4.30 and 7.00-10.00 also Wednesdays 2.00-4.30 beginners very welcome Please check out website for more information, holtshortmatbowls.org.uk

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch The Branch holds regular social functions. Contact Mrs Denise Pugh 01202 824549

SYNERGY DANCE AND MAJORETTE GROUP

Girls aged 8-16 meet every Wednesday @ 4:00 (term time) in Wimborne. Looking for a small group aged 5-8 for the Folk Festival parade.

Contact: Jackie on 07562772887

- working to save plant varieties. Meets in Colehill Memorial Hall monthly DORSET WILDLIFE TRUST, WIMBORNE GROUP Sept to June to hear well-known speakers.. Visitors welcome. Details Monthly talks in winter, outdoor events in summer from Pam on 01202 883352.

Contact Michael 01202 880966 farrsch@gmail.com or Pat 01202 824939 patfry43@gmail.com

EAST DORSET BUDDHIST GROUP

The Group meets for meditation & discussion at St Michael's Church Centre, Colehill on 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 900821

CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Meets in Cranborne Village Hall on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome Contact Chris Bright 01725 517584 or e-mail clhs@mypostoffice.co.uk

THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.

Based in the grounds of Cranborne Middle School in E Dorset. We shoot on Sunday mornings, Tuesday & Thursday evenings in the summer months also shoot indoors in the winter.

For info. www.brackenarchers.club

CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS - EAST DORSET HEATHLAND HEROES. Join our thriving group of conservation

volunteers helping to restore local SSSI Heathland areas and SNCI Wildflower Meadows. Every Monday all year. For info, contact our Monthly talks Sept to May at St. Catherine’s Church Hall,Wimborne plus Team Ranger Dale 07810 328 157 or DaleGarwood@gmail.com walks & field archaeology opportunities during summer months. Contact Ian Richardson 01202 252397, www.dorset-archaeology.org.uk THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS .Oddfellows is one of the oldest and friendliest societies in the world.

EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N For further details contact Flo Munro 01202 820965, Talks, functions, outings and special events held throughout the year in Loyal Acorn Lodge. The Oddfellows - making friends, helping people.

Verwood, West Moors and Ferndown.

Contact Membership Secretary: Janet Matthews 01202 855001

EAST DORSET ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY (EDAS)

THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING

Improver line dance club on Mondays at Three Legged Cross village hall. 7.30 til 9.30pm Contact Geoff 07732 311 128

WESSEX SINGERS

This a choir of about 40 singers that meet regularly in St James' Church, Holt, and St Michael's and All Angels Church, Colehill.

Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 887786

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB

The friendly ‘friendlies’ club. Experienced and novice players most welcome. You’ll always get a game. Contact Steve Clapton for more details 01202 826685

EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS

Traditional and contemporary folk dances from around the world. No partners needed. Meeting on 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month from 7:30 – 9:45 in Edmondsham Village Hall. Pay as you go.

Contact Kirsteen McCormick on 01725 517807.

ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS

Forest School club for children 4-8 years of age at Edmondsham Forest School, between Verwood and Cranborne. Woodland walks, camp fires, nature crafts etc. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807

WIMBORNE CAMERA CLUB

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MUSIC FOR THE MIND

At St Michaels Church, Church Hill, Verwood BH31 6DZ. 4th Monday of the Month at 11.00am - 12.30 excluding August. Singing meeting for people with memory problems. Aim is to give carer & cared for quality time together. FREE. For more info call Gwen on 01202 827800 .

CAMEO LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB

We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Horns Inn, West Parley. Come and join us to make new friends and enjoy a chat over lunch. Contact: Thelma Blyth 01202 881986, Blyth.wims@uwclub.net or Pauline Riggs 01202 575047, priggs44@gmail.com

WIMBORNE COMMUNITY THEATRE

Creates original site-specific performances, set in unusual outdoor venues or non-theatre buildings - based on local stories and research. www.wimbornecommunitytheatre.co.uk/about-us/ to get involved.

We meet on Monday evenings - 7.30-9.30 pm from September to April, RINGWOOD MUSICAL & DRAMATIC SOCIETY & at St Michael's Church Centre,Colehill. We also run workshops, competi- CHOIR. A friendly theatre group of all ages staging Musicals, Plays & tions and illustrated talks. Contact Carol Wiles on 01202 510844 Choir concerts. If you’d like to join us either on stage, behind the scenes or singing in the Choir, email our secretary jane.howell059@gmail.com.

WIMBORNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY meet every 2nd For our Choir contact Anita Rosser on 01425 473454.

Monday of the month at The Allendale Centre, Wimborne (Jan-Mar 2:00pm, Apr-Dec 7:30pm). See full details of talks, shows & occasional 1st WIMBORNE GIRLS’ BRIGADE shared suppers on www.wimbornehorticulturalsociety@btck.co.uk Girls aged 4-18 years meet at The Lantern, Merley every Monday or 01202 887006. NON-MEMBERS WELCOME. during term time, from 6:00pm. New members always welcome. http://wimborne.gb.net Contact: Jazz Adams on 07977246912

WIMBORNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month from September to June at 7.30pm in Wimborne Town hall for talks on mainly historical places, people or events in the Wimborne area. Contact: Mrs A Cross 01202 848922

THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS

WESSEX GUILD OF BOOKBINDERS:

COLEHILL BRIDGE CLUB

Based just outside Wimborne: amateur group meeting Tuesday & Thursday: courses available. Full bindery facilities: contact Phil on pmw111@hotmail.co.uk web site www.wessexguildofbookbinders.co.uk

WIMBORNE ROTARY CLUB

meets each Thursday for lunch at Millstream Bistro, Walford Mill, BH21 1NL 12.30 for 12.45pm. Contact Stephen Protheroe 01202 843990

Meet at Three Legged Cross Village Hall Friday afternoons 2pm-5pm Friday evenings 7pm-9.30pm Contact: Peter Turnham 01202 823440 Meets on a Friday afternoon to play rubber bridge in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Contact Hugh on 01202 883580 for details

ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH CHOIR

We meet at St Michael's Church, Colehill Lane, Colehill on Fridays at 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Contact Jenny Wright on 01425 473963.

Plant of the month Marigold

Marigolds are wonderful for the Autumn months, coming in rich colours of maroon, orange and red. They don’t just bloom in Autumn, however, they are also Spring and Summer flowers and are easy to care for (with few insect problems).

Although native to Mexico and South America they can be found all over the world and can be planted in clay or sandy soil and prefer full sunlight. Some Marigolds can grow up to five feet tall.

There are 50 species of Marigold and some are known for having a lovely aroma and are long-lasting even when cut.

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Talking about Wildlife...

Return of the birds Migration is a form of adaptation, vital to survival, as the changing seasons vary climate. As autumn approaches, we will start to see migrant birds returning to the UK, completing a journey of thousands of miles. What may look like chaos to us as we witness flocks of birds pass above, is actually part of a planned and calculated flight, unique to a species. Some will take a direct route, whereas others may prefer to follow a costal course.

In the South of the UK, we are lucky to be winter hosts to members of the thrush family such as fieldfares and redwings; two migrant birds that resemble eachother. Fieldfares are large and yellowbreasted, whereas Redwings can be identified by distinctive bursts of orangey-red under its wings.

Returning to nest in Iceland and Scandinavia around the end of March, these birds take this time to indulge in our berry-laden hedgerows, parks and woodlands. Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Kingcombe Meadow Nature Reserve offers an excellent opportunity to see these migrating birds with its abundance of thick hedgerows. Fieldfares are sociable birds and can be seen in flocks of over 200.

Increasing numbers of migrating birds, such as the fieldfares and redwings, are being spotted in our gardens. A combination of freezing conditions and the dramatic decrease of insect populations forces

Redwing

Photo: Jon Hawkins

Fieldfare

Photo: Richard Steel

these birds to take refuge, so don’t forget to top up your bird feeders or provide mealworms, cheese and suet to help keep feathered visitors energised this autumn and winter. Also look out for geese and wading birds will arrive in September and October in their hundreds and thousands. Dark-bellied brent geese flock to southern shores in early October.

The Chesil Beach Centre, over looking the Fleet Lagoon, is a great place to see these birds in action.

Holes Bay, Poole Harbour is the estuary (tidal mouth) of serval rivers and is therefore another perfect place to look out for migrating birds and some fantastic flocks can be seen late in the afternoon there. Coastal areas make excellent vantage points for a keen bird watcher, or even if you’re just starting out.

Tips for watching migrating birds: 1. Check tide times and take precautions with appropriate clothing.

2. Time your visits: geese are mostly likely to be seen at sunrise and sunset.

3. Keep a record of birds arriving and departing over the season.

4. Don’t forget to pack your binoculars!

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Understanding Investments:

Can you afford to retire or start a new business?

I appreciate the headline is somewhat contradictory - retiring or starting a new business are disparate choices.

However, from past experience recessions can create a time to reflect on your working life and can also force decisions to be made through redundancy or the failure of an employer.

Retirement or starting a business are both daunting, emotionally and financially. If you are able to answer the financial question (ie affordability), then this can help ease the emotional journey. But how can you do this in a fact based, reliable way?

Lifetime Financial Plan This is a detailed, yet simple to understand, analysis of your current and future predicted expenditure versus your income and capital. It can include both your regular expenditure alongside lump sum outlays and identifies the percentage return required on your savings, pensions and investments to ensure your money will last your lifetime.

The output is a cash-flow projection which acts as a visual road map illustrating your future capital position.

It can include different scenarios; for example, retiring now or at a specified time in the future, working part-time rather than full-time, downsizing your residential home etc. It also includes an assumption for inflation, which is critical as this is often forgotten but can be so damaging for retirees.

How else can this help?

A plan such as this not Howard Goodship only illustrates affordability of your aspirations, but it also then informs the level of risk required to achieve your objectives. Our aim is to always take the least amount of risk necessary to achieve the desired outcome (less risk leads to more certainty and visa-versa).

I have found that many people have hopes and aspirations but are held back from putting them in place because they are worried about their affordability (no-one wants to run out of money). By analysing the facts, people can act with more confidence and having carefully considered the likely outcomes.

My colleague Stewart Sims-Handcock and I are available for a free initial, no obligation meeting to discuss your personal requirements. Our office is open for pre-booked meetings as we have sufficient space to social distance, we can meet at your home (if suitable) or we are able to meet remotely via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Feel free to contact us for an initial chat.

Howard Goodship is an Independent Financial Adviser with Lonsdale Wealth Management, 5 Fridays Court, Ringwood.

Tel: 01425 208490

www.lonsdaleservices.co.uk

The value of an investment and the income from it could go down as well as up. The return at the end of the investment period is not guaranteed and you may get back less than you originally invested. The contents of this article are for information purposes only and do not constitute individual advice.

The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate Cash Flow Plans or Cash Flow Modelling.

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20 Practicality is an important factor when buying a car, so we’ve brought together examples with cavernous boots from a variety of segments.

Skoda Fabia 330 litres with the rear seats up, 1,150 with the rear seats down Skoda’s ethos is to build the most practical cars and that’s particularly true of the Fabia, which offers cargo capacity similar to much bigger cars. The estate has even more room – 530 litres with the rear seats up and 1,395 with them down.

Volkswagen Tiguan 615 litres / 1,655 litres The Tiguan is an upmarket, stylish and super-practical SUV. Looking perhaps a little dull in lower trims and more expensive than many rivals, it offers excellent build quality, a wide variety of engine choices and a huge boot.

Peugeot 3008 591 litres / 1,670 litres A compelling rival to the Tiguan, the 3008 is packed full of character. The interior feels premium but with the practicality to make this both a head and a heart purchase.

Skoda Superb Estate 660 litres / 1,950 litres The Superb has a simply massive boot – for long-distance drivers who need space above all else there can be few better options.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 640 litres / 1,820 litres With similar levels of practicality to the Skoda but more badge appeal, the E-Class might be pricier but has a much nicer cabin with only a small compromise on space.

Ford Galaxy 300 litres / 2,339 litres There’s still a place for MPVs like the Ford Galaxy. Its seats down space isn’t hugely impressive because of that extra row of seats, but without people in the back it can expand to a van-like 2,339 litres.

Audi Q7 770 litres / 1,955 litres One of the best seven-seaters, the Q7 might be pricey but has plenty of luggage space. Even with the seats up you get a massive 770 litres, so no need to compromise between people and their stuff.

Land Rover Discovery 258 litres / 2,406 litres And finally, the unrivalled champion of practicality. The Discovery’s seven-seat boot capacity is unimpressive, but with almost endless seating configurations available you can find space for just about anything. Fold all the seats behind the driver down and you get that hugely impressive 2,406-litre capacity.

Mercedes-Benz GLS 355 litres / 2,400 litres The GLS can do it all, being a genuine seven-seater with a lovely interior and fantastic on-road manners – though it’s certainly not cheap. To make the most of the boot you’ll need to fold the third row down, but do so and few can match it for practicality.

SsangYong Tivoli XLV 720 litres / 1,440 litres Niche car manufacturer SsangYong has been rapidly improving in recent years. The XLV is an enticing prospect based on affordability and practicality alone. It might not be quite as nice inside or to drive compared with rivals, but it has loads of space, is cheap to buy and run and comes with great kit.

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USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION

Doctors’ Numbers

Fire Stations

The Cranborne Practice 01202 822825 (Verwood) Lake Road/Newtown Road

Cranborne Fire Station 01722 691000: Non emergencies

The Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road

01202 825353

EMERGENCIES ONLY: Dial 999 and ask for ‘Fire Service’

The Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)

01725 517272

Verwood Fire Station 01722 691000: Non emergencies

West Moors Group Practice 175, Station Road, West Moors, BH22 OHX

01202 865800

Wimborne Fire Station 01722 691000: Non emergencies

Dorset Emergency Care

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The Old Dispensary Medical Practice 01202 880786 32 East Borough, Wimborne BH21 1PL The Quarter Jack Surgery 01202 843626 Rodways Corner, Wimborne BH21 1AP Walford Mill Medical Practice 01202 886999 Knobcrook Road, Wimborne BH21 1NL

Dentists’ Numbers

123 Dental 01202 827786 11, The Old Potteries, Manor Way, Verwood.

Forest Lodge Dentist Surgery Vicarage Road, Verwood

01202 827272

Thomasson Dental Surgery 35 Ringwood Road, Verwood

01202 824177

Lakes Dental Practice 01202 823345 Unit 4a, The Old Crossroads, Verwood Fordingbridge Dental Highfield House, Bartons Rd,

01425 652331

Emergency care (after hrs)

0845 7010401

Wimborne Dental Health Practice 01202 887700 30 East Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1DU Mouth Peace Dental Practice 01202 888000 1 Corn Market, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1JL Dr N D Greenway 01202 888303 Knobcrook Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NL ADP Dental Practice 01202 881338 Jessop House, 28 Mill Lane, Town Centre, Wimborne Minster BH21 1JQ

Samaritans

1 Durrant Road, Bournemouth, 01202 551999 / 0845 790 9090

Verwood Age Concern

Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall, Moorlands Rd Mark Talbot 01202 821786 Monday: 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday: 10am - 3.30pm EDV-02/20

Police Stations

EMERGENCIES - 999 and ask for ‘police’ Verwood Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101 verwood@dorset.pnn.police.uk Wimborne Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101

Recycling

VERWOOD RECYCLING 01202 828083 www.hants.gov.uk Somerley, Verwood Road, Ringwood 1 April - 30 Sept: 9am - 6pm 1 Oct - 28 Feb: 9am - 4pm 1 March - 31 March: 9am - 5pm WIMBORNE RECYCLING 01305 221040 http://www.dorsetforyou.com/recycling Brook Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BH 1 Apr-30 Sept 9am-6pm.

1 Oct-31 Mar 10am-4pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day

School Terms & Holidays

Please Note: School term and holiday dates are usually set over 14 months in advance of the academic year. They are based on a school year of 195 days although individual schools can use 5 of these days for staff training. Parents should contact the individual school to find out when their training days will be.

All dates taken from www.dorsetforyou.com and www.hants.gov.uk for Dorset and Hampshire - dates that are in white are where days differ for Hampshire.

Term/holiday Spring Term: 6 Jan - 3 April 2020 Half Term: 17 - 21 Feb 2020 Easter Holidays: 6 - 17 April 2020 Summer Term: 20 April - 20(22) July 2020 Half Term: 25 - 29 May 2020 Summer Holidays: 21(23)July - 2 Sept 2020 Autumn Term: 3 Sept - 18 Dec 200 Half Term: 26 Oct - 30 Oct 2020 Christmas Holidays: 21 Dec 2020 - 1 Jan 2021 UK holidays Easter: 10 - 13 April 2020 May Day: 8 May 2020 Spring Bank Holiday: 25 May 2020 Summer Bank Holiday: 31 Aug 2020 Christmas: 25, 28 Dec 2020 New Year: 1 Jan 2021 More useful information overleaf

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By Eric Godley

Wally put his tools away in the van and then went back into the house to collect the bag of offcuts and rubbish. He handed the customer his final invoice and the lady enthused over the fine job he had done.

As he climbed back into his van, he was reminded that tomorrow would be both his sixty-fifth birthday and the day on which he had chosen to retire. All the way home, a journey of just under half an hour, thoughts of his long and active working life filled his mind.

He had first watched a carpet being fitted when he was just ten years old. He was totally enthralled and decided there and then to take up that profession when he left school.

At the age of sixteen, he was extremely pleased to secure

a job with a local carpet company. Starting as a general assistant, within a few years Wally had graduated to being a fully-fledged fitter. He had stayed with that outfit for just four more years before starting his own one-man company.

He had always thoroughly enjoyed the job: the process of first cutting and fixing the edging strips, fitting the underlay and finally putting down the carpet itself, stretching and trimming it to ensure a perfect fit. The sense of achievement when he stood back and eyed up a finished job had never left him.

Arriving home, he completely unloaded the van, all his tools and everything to do with the carpet business and put them away in the garden shed. The empty van reversed into the

garage and the offcuts he’d collected earlier were put to one side, to be taken to the dump in due course.

He went indoors, had a cuddle with his wife Mary, who put the kettle on to make a cup of tea. While she was doing that, he changed out of his work clothes for what he sincerely hoped was the very last time.

OK, it was not unlikely that he might do some fitting for friends now and again, but not for a living.

When the tea was made he sat down in the kitchen to drink it. He patted Mary’s hand and asked, “Are we all packed then, sweetheart?” She, with a mouthful of tea and biscuits, merely nodded and smiled.

They would be flying to Spain in a couple of days to visit their son and his family. It would be their first flight anywhere and they were both a little apprehensive.

He breathed out, sat back, relaxed and, as he did so, reflected for the umpteenth time that his parents may well have been under some psychic influence when he was born.

Perhaps they’d predicted what he would do with his life when, at the age of eight months, they had had him christened in the local church and thus he had become, would you believe, Walter Wall!

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USEFUL LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS Police / Crime

Utilities / Emergencies

Verwood Police Station

101

Wimborne Police Station Crimestoppers

101 0800 55 51 11

Local Councils & Agencies

Police, Fire & Ambulance Emergency Electricity - SSE Emergency Gas - Emergency

999 08000 72 72 82 0800 111 999

BT Faultline

0800 800 151

East Dorset Customer Services

01202 79 50 96

Water - Bournemouth Water

01202 59 00 59

Dorset County Council Verwood Town Council Wimborne Town Council

01305 22 10 00 01202 82 08 80 01202 88 16 55

- Southern –leaks Sewerage–Southern-emergency (& water)- Wessex

0800 820 999 0330 303 0368 0345 600 4600

Colehill Parish Council

01202 88 00 49

Environment Agency Floodline(warnings & Advice)

0800 80 70 60 0345 988 11 88

Citizens Advice Bureau - Ferndown - Wimborne Visitor Information—Wimborne

01202 89 38 38 01202 88 47 38 01202 88 61 16

Bournemouth A&E NHS Non Emergency Bournemouth Hospital Christchurch Hospital Poole Hospital Salisbury Hospital Southampton Hospital Wimborne Hospital

01202 70 111 01202 30 01202 48 01202 66 01722 33 023 8077 01202 85

National Rail Enquiries National Express Coaches Bournemouth Airport Southampton Airport Traveline (Bus, Coach, Ferry & Rail) AA (Automobile Association) RAC (Royal Automobile Club) Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries

0345 748 49 50 0871 781 81 81 01202 36 40 00 0844 481 7777 0871 200 22 33 0800 88 77 66 0333 2000 999 01202 33 84 20

Samaritans

01202 551 999

Childline

0800 11 11

Drinkline National Debtline RSPCA -Ashley Heath Al-anon (10am-10pm) year round Relate-Dorset & South Wilts Community Legal Advice Direct

0300 123 1110 0808 808 40 00 0300 123 07 49 0207 403 0888 01302 380 900 0345 345 43 45

NSPCC Age Uk Seniorline Alcoholics Anonymous, 24 hours: National Drugs Helpline

0808 800 50 00 01202 530 530 0808 800 65 65 0845 769 75 55 0800 77 66 00

Hospitals

41 69 36 63 55 62 72 64

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Information

Travel

Helplines

Post Offices

VERWOOD 01202 829712 11 Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS. Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm WIMBORNE 0845 722 3344 7 High St, Wimborne Dorset, BH21 1HR Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm COLEHILL 01202 889727 1, Smugglers Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2RX Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm CRANBORNE 01725 517210 Cranborne Stores, 1, The Square, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5PR. Mon - Fri 6am – 6pm. Sat 6am – 5pm.

Sun 8.30am - 1pm FURZEHILL 01202 883022 1 Smugglers Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4HB Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm THREE LEGGED CROSS 01202 822002 Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RJ Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm WIMBORNE ST GILES 01725 517228 Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5LX Mon – Fri 9am – 1pm HAYES 01202 884991 103, Wimborne Rd West, Stapehill, Wimborne, BH21 2DH. Mon – Sat 6.30am – 10pm.

Sun 7am – 10pm. Xmas Day closed.

Wimborne Library

WIMBORNE 01202 882770 wimbornelibrary@dorsetcc.gov.uk Crown Mead, rear of 55-57 High Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HH Opening times: Mon10am – 6.30pm.

Thur 9.30am – 6pm. Tues 9.30am – 1pm Fri 9.30am – 5pm. Wed Closed. Sat 9.30am - 4pm

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Chemists

Lloyds Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 822364 23 Station Road, Verwood.

Mon - Fri: 9-6:30, Sat: 9-1, Sun: Closed Boots, FERNDOWN 01202 871841 Tricketts Cross, Ferndown Mon - Fri: 9-7, Sat: 8:30-1, 2-5:30, Sun 10-4 Boots, WIMBORNE 01202 848226 Rodways Corner, Wimborne, BH21 1AP Mon – Fri 8am – 7pm, Sat 8am – 5.30pm Morrisons (in Store),VERWOOD 01202 826555 Chiltern Drive, Verwood Mon - Fri: 9-1, 2-8, Sat: 9-1, 2-6, Sun: 10-1 Verwood Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 828499 Lake Road Surgery, Lake Road, Verwood, BH31 6EH

Mon: 7am-11pm, Tue-Fri: 6.30am-11.30pm, Sat: 7am-11pm. www.pharmland.co.uk

Colehill Pharmacy, COLEHILL 01202 888001 42 Middlehill Rd, Wimborne BH21 2SE Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm. Sat 9am – 1pm Walford Mill Pharmacy WIMBORNE 01202 840048 Knobcrook Rd, Wimborne BH21 1NL Mon – Fri 9am – 6.30pm (Closed 1pm – 2pm)

Verwood Library

VERWOOD 01202 822972 1, Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS Opening times: Mon, Tues, Thurs 10 - 1, 2 - 5.

Wednesday CLOSED. Fri 10 - 1, 2 - 7. Sat 9 - 1.

Colehill Community Library

COLEHILL 01202 886676 ccl.colehill@gmail.com Middlehill Road, Colehill, Wimborne, BH21 2HL Opening times: Mon 2 – 5pm.

Tues 9.30am – 1pm & 2 - 5pm. Wed Closed.

Thur 2 - 5pm. Fri 2 – 6.30pm. Sat 9.30am - 12.30pm

EDV-04/20

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Grandmillennial Style

By Katherine Sorrell

é This playful lamp contrasts deep fringing with the soft glow of a spherical bulb. Atmosfera fringe table lamp by Slamp Lighting, £386, Chaplins: 020 8421 1779; chaplins.co.uk. ç Colour and pattern – if you’re going for a granny chic bathroom, this is the way to do it! Shells And Pearls Wallpaper in lilac, £65 per roll, Catherine Rowe: 07969 845 703; catherinerowedesigns.com.

This comfortable, colourful, chintzy look could also be called ‘granny chic’ – and it’s the style of the moment for youngsters and the young at heart.

For the Millennial generation (roughly speaking, those in their twenties and thirties now) the trend du jour harks back to the cosy style of their mothers and even grandmothers – a look that has been dubbed ‘granny chic’ or ‘grandmillennial’. It is certainly a trend that is a welcome change from the cold, monochromatic, minimalist looks seen in recent years.

Grandmillennial is nostalgic, though timeless rather than outdated, combining a more-ismore approach with a careful edit of traditional elements alongside modern touches. It’s fun, pretty, happy and approachable, and an expression of individuality.

Furniture Essentials Good quality dark wood furniture in polished walnut, mahogany or rosewood, for example, all work with this look. Wicker, rattan and cane pieces will also fit right in – think headboards, occasional chairs and small tables. Choose the super-comfortable Victorian style of deeply buttoned upholstery, in the form of sofas, armchairs and ottomans – or even a pouffe.

Velvet or chenille are both great fabrics to use.

Embellishments Extravagant embellishments are your go-to for

perfecting the grandmillennial look. Tassels, fringes, gathered skirts, pleats, scalloped edges, ruffles, braids and ribbons are the little extras that make this look interesting and different.

Pattern and Colour Pattern and colour are the heart of this design style. Colours might be bright but they are also fresh rather than overpowering, with designs often on a white or pale background, or at least carefully controlled so they don’t clash (or at least, only clash tastefully). Wallpapers are a big feature in the grandmillennial room, but if an entirely papered room is not for you, a good alternative is a framed panel. Favoured colours are classic blue and white, pink, green and yellow, with specific patterns to look out for including chinoiserie, chintz or blowsy florals, toile de jouy and trellis.

Accessories Few accessories could be as appropriate for the grandmillennial room as a hand-embroidered cushion in traditional style but bearing a sarcastic modern slogan. A selection of colourful, not too-well-matched cushions is a good addition, as well as charming displays of collections such as blue-and-white china, Staffordshire dogs or milk glass. Finish off with some blockprinted or monogrammed napkins, botanical prints, an ornate mirror and a cut-glass vase of hydrangeas, peonies or roses.

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If you own a business and want more customers and business from Verwood, Ringwood, Fordingbridge and surrounding villages then the Roundabout Magazines are the right place to advertise. The magazines are regularly distributed door to door to targetted homes and businesses as well as left at public pickup points around the area, such as Waitrose, Morrisons, Co-operative supermarkets, Leisure Centres, Libraries, Theatres, Estate Agents, Waiting Rooms, Cafés, Pubs, Village Shops etc. (see our Distribution map on Page 4.)

Affordable Prices:

Our prices start at as little as £2.45 inc vat per week and the magazines have a great shelf life, as unlike free newspapers, people do keep this kind of magazine

as a useful reference until the next issue arrives. (We know since many readers actually keep them all!!!)

To Advertise:

Contact us on: 01425 485194 or email: info@roundaboutmags.co.uk so we can help you decide the best way for you to advertise your business.

See www.roundaboutmags.co.uk/advertising/ for prices and more information.

Published by: Hampshire Publications Ltd, 1 Moorlands Rise, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JR

The Small Print! All artwork is accepted on the strict condition that permission has been given for use in the publication and must be completed and proofed no later than the copy deadline. All monies must be paid upon presentation of invoice. Not conforming to these guidelines could result in advertisements being withdrawn from being published. We reserve the right not to publish certain adverts.Every effort has been made to ensure that information herein is correct at the time of going to press. We cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in any advertisements or in any editorials nor for any consequences arising from this. We are not to be held responsible for damage or loss of copy or error in printing. It is the advertiser’s responsibility to ensure conformity with the Trade Descriptions Act 1975, Business Advertisements Disclosure Order 1977, Sex Discriminations Act 1975 and the Consumer Credit Act 1974. Roundabout Mags does not officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form, by any means, without the written permission of the publisher.A copy of our full Terms & Conditions is available on request.

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Local Business Directory Your quick guide to everyone and everything local in your Magazine ‌

Accountants Vantage Accounting 32 Advertising Roundabout Mags 28,31 Aerials & Telecoms DigitalTV4U 23 Building Services / Home Improvements Graham Histed 25 Garolla 17 Moss Off Roof 19 The Gutter and Cladding Co 17 Care Homes Samily Care 9 Children's Education & Care (inc. Schools & Nurseries) Cranborne First School 25 Verwood Day Nursery 5 Cleaning Services CMH Carpet Cleaning 5 Easy Squeegee 25 Zero Dry Time 25

Computer Services Lifeline Computing Services Electrical Appliance Repairs County Appliance Care Electricians FT Electrical Ltd Mead Electrical Services Home Care Services Caretech Goodoaks Home Care Financial Services Londsale Wealth Management Flooring 1st For Floors Flooring Elegance Ian Wilcox Carpet & Flooring Garage Services DLH Cars & Commercials Garden Services & Supplies Air8 Lawn Care ARK Fencing & Tree Work Gardening by Peter Gould Novelty Kneelers

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Same Day Garden Services 13 Soli Tree Arborist 29 Stay Tidy 25 Pets Hollyhocks Luxury Cat Hotel 29 Plumbers No 1 PHD 2 Sewing Machine Repairs S Ford Sewing Machines 25 Soft Furnishings Ashley Blinds 5 The Curtain Cabin 8 Surveyors Moses Rutland Chartered Surveyors 8 Travel Agents Holidays Please 25 Will Writing Services Legal Eagle Wills 3 Windows, Conservatories & Repairs AM PM Glazing 21 Greenspace UK 27 Robert Price & Sons 13

To advertise call 01425 485194 info@roundaboutmags.co.uk www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

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Local Independent Publishing Company.

Would you like us to raise your business profile in this area?

Roundabout Mags offers excellent value advertising.  24,000 Total Circulation each issue giving an estimated 72,000 readers.  Reliable and Monitored Door to Door delivery.  High Quality articles and relevant, useful local information so that readers OPEN, READ, KEEP, and USE our magazines.  Digital online copies at www.roundaboutmags.co.uk.  Comprehensive website, regularly updated to increase search access via Google.  Heavily Discounted rates, FREE advert design and FREE online Business Listing for Regular advertisers.

ROUNDABOUT VERWOOD

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AND THREE LEGGED CROSS

Alderholt

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Linwood Woodlands

ROUNDABOUT RINGWOOD AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES

Verwood

Moor Crichel Witchampton

Horton

Three Legged Cross

BETWEEN WIMBORNE & VERWOOD

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Wimborne

Picket Post

Ringwood

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Holt

ROUNDABOUT EAST DORSET VILLAGES

Ibsley

Stapehill

Avon Castle

St Leonards

Hampreston

Each Magazine is published 6 times a year in: February, April, June, August, October, December.

To Advertise and to find out how we can help you grow your business contact us on

01425 485194 or info@roundaboutmags.co.uk www.roundaboutmags.co.uk/advertising/

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