Roundabout Verwood - October 2022

Roundabout VERWOOD

September 2022 has certainly been a month to remember. The loss of our beloved Queen Elizabeth II of seventy years reign, with all her stability and dedication, always with an appreciative smile has been a sombre time. We look forward however to helping Charles fulfil his role and the huge legacy that his dear mother has left. We are sure he will be as dutiful and devoted, as has proven so successful over the last seven decades. Long live the King. This month we have many, many trades and services who would absolutely love to hear from you. With some uncertainty in these incredibly changing times, your calls, enquiries and better still bookings are very appreciated. I thank you most sincerely for all your support to these local companies, for keeping them busy and our local economy thriving. This makes all the difference.

If you are aware of a local company that could benefit from more business, please let them know about us as we would love to help them. Equally if you know of a charity, club or society that needs some support, we are here for them too.

With the October issue we await with pleasure the autumn and those wonderful golden leaves. How beautiful our countryside looks at this time of year. Please grab a cuppa this October and have a read of your local Directory, with all our businesses, editorials and stories. Keep smiling!

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The Longest Legacy

From the 15 Prime Ministers she swore in, to the modernisation of the Royal Family and the styling of a public perception that ensures we remain committed to the pomp and pageantry of the House of Windsor, Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy is impeccable and elegant. We reflect on some cherished moments along the way.

The Heir Apparent

Born in April 1926, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was third in line to the throne behind her uncle, Edward, Prince of Wales, and her father, Albert, Duke of York. However, her ascension was accelerated when, in 1936, following the death of King George V, her uncle relinquished the crown so he could marry the American divorcee, Wallis Simpson.

Now heir apparent, during the war she joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service, learning how to drive and maintain vehicles; and on her first oversees visit, to South Africa in 1947, gave a speech dedicating herself to the Commonwealth – a promise Her Majesty kept to the very end.

By the time of her beloved father’s death in 1952, Princess Elizabeth had become a wife, to Prince Philip, and mother to Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Yet on undertaking the crown aged in her midtwenties, she was acutely aware of how monumental the task was that lay ahead of her.

In her prime Queen Elizabeth II made a truly modern Head of State. Her Coronation at

Westminster Abbey was the first to be televised, and on her gruelling first tour of the Commonwealth, alongside Prince Philip, she made every effort to win over the hearts and minds of all those she encountered.

Naturally, over the decades there was much political and social tumult. Her Majesty’s reign saw 15 Prime Ministers come and go, from Winston Churchill to Liz Truss.

There too was drama from within her family. In 1955 it became necessary to intervene in her sister Margaret’s planned nuptials to Peter Townsend; though the most significant upset during her reign was surely the dissolvement of Charles and Diana’s marriage, and the Princess of Wales’ untimely death in a car crash aged 36.

Among the stars

In her twilight years, the Queen cemented her legacy through continued work and devotion, travelling extensively and hosting countless high-profile and sometimes controversial guests and Heads of State, including Mugabe, Mandela and Trump.

The final two decades of Queen Elizabeth’s life and reign undoubtedly brought both joy and sadness in equal measures - the weddings of six of her grandchildren and the birth of 12 great-grandchildren, yet also the deaths of her beloved mother and sister Margaret and the passing of the king of her heart, Prince Philip.

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Out on Bale

Christian Bale is the cool, calm, understated and effortlessly edgy actor famous for his roles in everything from American Psycho to Terminator: Salvation, Vice to The Machinist.

He sways between bloated bureaucrat and paper-thin introvert, between deranged narcissist and supercharged superhero; yet through it all, he carries with him a brand of perfectionism that permeates every project and every script, and an intensity, both on and off screen.

“Being a perfectionist does come across to me as a battle, but it’s a battle I want to invest in; and it’s one I don’t want to conquer,” he begins. “Sometimes the conflict is the thing that keeps you going in life, and that’s definitely the case with me.”

Already three decades into a brilliant career, which has taken him from the very simple surrounds of Haverfordwest, Wales, through and beyond LA and the global film market, he now occupies an iconic place where art and culture collide. He sits in a space where you doubt he could ever make a bad movie again.

“I’m not sure about that,” he cuts back, returning to the subject of the standards he sets himself. “Ultimately, I believe my own battle with perfectionism is something that will play itself out over the years to come. I’m not completely constricted by it, nor do I think I have conquered it, so I guess I must be somewhere in the middle.”

Diversity has also been a big part of Bale’s makeup – even his reacquaintance with the superhero genre sees the 48-year-old taking invention forward, as Gorr the God Butcher in 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder.

about a great story is a sense of fatalism - that’s usually what draws me to a project.

“It gives me a drive and focus because I know there is a destructive, uncomfortable endgame.

“Ultimately, once you are on that track to what is usually a sense of implosion, it opens up a pathway to what I consider my best work.

Whether Bale’s voyage back into CGI turns out to be as profitable as his portrayals of Bruce Wayne, or as artistically satisfying as Patrick Bateman, remains to be seen, but the notion of success is one that Bale has his own definition for anyway.

“It doesn’t matter to me what the genre is, what the subject matter is, who the character is or what the era is. What I love

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“Success is relative. Success in the movie world isn’t necessarily success in life. Success comes about when you choose the things that make you and those around you happy – it’s being confident enough to forge your own path.”

Under the skin of actor Christian Bale, who combines versatility with a permanent drive for perfectionism.

A Design for Life… e Kevin McCloud Column

Designer, writer and television presenter, Kevin McCloud leapt into our consciousness with his vastly successful Grand Designs show on Channel 4. This month, the affable architectural business owner talks about the evolution of design and design trends in 2022, and beyond.

It’s over 20 years since Grand Designs first appeared as a concept, and in marking that anniversary I’ve had a number of people ask me how new design and of-the-moment architectural planning has changed over that period, and what evolution we might see in future.

Well, with tongue firmly in cheek, I’ll begin by noting that these days there is an unending appetite for bifold doors! Also, a significant movement from tones of brown and black to the real on-trend colour of the moment, which is grey. I’ve always thought there is a real

versatility to grey and that seems in evidence.

Perhaps another thing I have noticed is the prominence of multiple toilets in new homes being built. It seems we have almost as many toilets now as we do bedrooms!

As for the future design trends, well there is that saying, “architecture is so slow there is no point trying to be fashionable with it because by the time you’ve built something it’s already out of date!”, and I think there is a lot of truth in that.

Certainly, a good building will always fulfil the needs and loves of the people who inhabit it. It’s a place that needs to be responsive to the people. The very first part of that must always be shelter, and security, in all conditions. Once you’ve solved that you can start experimenting and having a bit of fun.

With that in mind, I think entertainment

space is rapidly becoming a priority; and with the cost of living continuing to increase, this will be even more the case going forward, where perhaps we’re swapping eating out for eating in.

For similar reasons, workspaces at home are vital, with a decrease in the need or willingness to commute; while the connectivity of our technology is something I don’t think we will ever regress from, and certainly makes our lives easier, which is great.

Speaking personally, I would love to have a covered deck where I could just sit, sheltered, and just enjoy the view… perhaps with a glass of wine, and the guarantee of a sunset!

When you factor in all these things it makes you realise having all those toilets really doesn’t matter after all…!

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One year on: Wild Woodbury

A year into Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Wild Woodbury rewilding project at Bere Regis and surveys have recorded an uplift in the biodiversity and abundance of species moving onto the site. Over the last year, the land has been allowed to naturally regenerate which has increased the biodiversity and abundance of wildlife. Staff and volunteers have recorded over 1300 species in this summer’s surveys and eight Red List birds of conservation concern have been confirmed to be breeding at Wild Woodbury.

A dry spring coupled with the increase of invertebrates attracted by the fast-emerging pollinators in the former arable fields has led to a very positive breeding season for birds. A rising number of juvenile birds has been spotted across the site including cuckoo, whinchat and nightjar. Skylarks have gone from two singing males last year to 18 in 2022; 28 yellowhammers have been recorded (no data for 2021); No tree pipits were recorded in 2021 but a breeding pair has been sighted raising juveniles this year. All three are on the Red List Birds of Conservation Concern, compiled by a coalition of the UK’s leading bird conservation and monitoring organisations including RSPB and the British Trust for Ornithology. Red List birds are classified as an endangered species facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Butterfly transects have tracked 200+ meadow brown butterflies as well as silver-washed fritillary and newly-hatched painted lady on the wing. The hot weather in July and August increased moth activity too, with traps holding hundreds of individuals and attracting some rarer species such as dingy mocha. In just a few sessions, invertebrate specialists have amassed over 300 species of beetles, bugs and spiders, some of which only have a handful of previous records in Dorset.

Large clumps of the nationally scarce flora, lesser quaking grass have appeared which offers an excellent food source for many finches including

goldfinch, linnet and yellowhammer. Narrow-leaved lungwort, red hemp nettle and three species of orchid are present on the site including southern marsh orchid, as are small populations of cobalt crust fungi.

Wilder Dorset Project Manager, Rob Farrington said, “The aim of rewilding Wild Woodbury is to build an exemplar for sustainable land use to tackle the climate and ecological crises - letting nature take the lead as much as possible and the restoration of natural processes on the site should provide the right conditions for many species to return in greater numbers over the coming years. Restoring a landscape and making space for nature on this scale takes time of course, but it is extraordinary to see all that has been achieved in just one year and to witness the abundance of wildlife which has made its home at Wild Woodbury. Our plans for the next year include renaturalising the River Sherford to allow it to occupy a more natural course across the land, reducing the nutrient load carried into Poole Harbour and creating wetland habitat for wildlife whilst locking up carbon in wetter soils, introducing mixed grazing on the land and opening up 35 acres of the site for local people to use.

Find out more about what has been achieved at Wild Woodbury in its first year, visit:

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By Jack Clarke

Dorset Wildlife Trust

Photo: Tree Pipit by Seb Haggett

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Understanding Investments:

Planning to retire within the next 10 years?

For many people, life is an act of juggling competing financial demands. However, this can often change mid-40’s to mid-50’s when children may have grown up and become financially independent, debts including the mortgage have been reduced or cleared and you are in your peak earning years. This is when thoughts may turn to the next major change in your life-retirement!

Realising there are only 10 years or less to maximise savings, clients often tell me it’s time to “get serious” about financial planning and want to ensure they retain as much of their earnings as possible and minimise the tax they pay to save more. They also want to understand “how much is enough” and have a plan to enable them to retire at a time of their choosing. I’ve listed below some of the key information required to help create a plan.

1. Understand what loans (including mortgage) are outstanding, what interest is being charged and when they are due to be repaid. It is important to be debt free at retirement, albeit there are number of ways to achieve that depending on your personal tax situation.

2. Obtain a state pension projection to understand what you will be entitled to and when. This can be obtained online via the Government website and will be a valuable source of inflation-protected income at the state pension age. It is possible to top this up with lump sum payments if you haven’t been credited with the full 35 years of National Insurance contributions.

3. Obtain projections from any Defined Benefit Pensions. These can also provide future inflation-protected income and the date they are due to commence will vary depending on scheme rules.

4. Quantify your personal assets which include cash, investments and property. Understand what your investments such as ISAS and

Pensions are invested in, what you are paying in charges and to what level of risk they are exposed. Is this too low or too high or just right, based on when you plan to retire. Do your pension plans allow full pension freedom flexibility in the way you can access income in retirement (Flexi-Access Drawdown, UFPLS, Annuities)?

Howard Goodship

Once you understand your current position, you need to quantify how much you will need to have accrued by the time you want to retire. Often people want to retire before the state pension age or need more income than the state provide, so how do you save enough to meet those gaps? What is the most tax-efficient way to save? Any plan also needs to incorporate inflationfor example inflation at 3% per annum (long term average) means expenses in retirement could double every 24 years.

We utilise specialist cash-flow tools to answer all these questions and help clients plan for their retirement. Once in retirement, we help them maximise their lifestyles by showing them whether their retirement “wish-list” is affordable and if so, encouraging them to do things whilst they are fit and able. If you’d like to learn more or discuss your personal situation, we would be delighted to meet for a free, no obligation 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.

LOCAL

VERWOOD PANTOMIME SOCIETY

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

The Society hold rehearsals in September for a show at the Hub, Verwood in January.Members also meet throughout theyear for various socialevents. Contact:Sue Gardin er01202825731 or www.verwoodpantomimesociety.co.uk

VERWOOD FLOWER CLUB

Meets at the Memorial Hall, Verwood on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. New members & visitors always welcome. You don’t have to beaflowerarrangerto join-just alove of flowersis enough.Contact Alison Yeates on 01202 891308, or email alison.yeates@btinternet.com

THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION

Want to try woodturning? Come and join us at St Leonards & St Ives VillageHallBraesideRoadSt Leonards RingwoodBH24 2PH 1st Wednesday each month7.15pm-9.30pm. for more details Contact: Alex Wells Secretary on 07759663151 or just come along

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CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB

The friendly ‘friendlies’ club. Experienced and novice players most welcome. You’ll always get a game. Contact Pauline Williams for more details 01202 822479

VERWOOD EVENING W.I.

Meets in the United Reformed Church Hall, Manor Road, on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm . We have a varied programme of speakers and activities. Come and meet some new friends. For more information Contact Ann ette Williams 01202 825165

RINGWOOD MUSICAL & DRAMATIC SOCIETY & CHOIR

A friendly theatre group of all ages staging Musicals, Plays & 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. For our Choir contact Anita Rosser on 01425 473454.

VERWOOD FRIENDSHIP CLUB meets on the second Thursday of the month from 2.15 – 4.15pm atVerwood , Verwood. All our members, whilst elderly are full of fun and friendship. Contact: esley 01202 827 57 or Anne 01202 81 05

CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS - EAST DORSET

HEATHLAND HEROES. Joinourthriving group of conservationvolunteers helping to restore local SSSI Heathland areas andSNCI WildflowerMeadows.Every Mondayallyear.Forinfo,contact our TeamRangerDale 07810 328 157 orDaleGarwood@gmail.com

VERWOOD ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY.

We meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. in the URCHall Manor Road. Contact. Liz Green 01202 824980 or JanetStride o n 01725517434

VERWOOD SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB (Verwood Youth Centre in School Complex, Howe Lane) Short Mat bowls is a scaleddown version ofindoor bowling seen on television. Thursday 1.30pm – 3pmFriday7pm–9.30pm.Contact Margaret Hesketh01202 824856 allageswelcome

MUSIC FOR THE MIND

At St Michaels Church, Church Hill, Verwood BH31 6DZ. 4th Monday of the Monthat excluding August. Singing meeting for people with memory problems. Aim is to give carer & cared for quality time together.FREE. Formoreinfo call Gwenon01202827800

VERWOOD BOWLING CLUB Moorlands Road, BH31 7PD. Friendly club aimed at local community participationcentredon thesportofbowling.Comealongtothe club, www.verwoodbowlingclub.co.uk.

VERWOOD ROTARY CLUB

Meet on first & third Tuesday of each month at Crane Valley Golf Club. We welcomenew members. Ifinterested please contact our secretary: Ken Armstrong on 01202 825763

VERWOOD BRIDGE CLUB. Meet on Wednesdays at 6.45pm inThe United Reformed Church Hall, ManorRd. For more details pleasecontact Geoff Dyer 01202 949422

VERWOOD METHODIST LUNCH CLUB

Lunches now served 1st Wednesday and 4th Saturday every month at 12.30.Warmwelcomeandtastyhome cookedmeal£5Inctea/coffee. Ring to book or for lift Jean01202 825533 or Lin07906303212.

THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS

Meet at Three Legged Cross Village Hall Friday afternoons 2pm-5pm Friday evenings 7pm-9.30pm Contact:Peter Turnham 01202 823440

RINGWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR, “SING FOR JOY”

Mixed choir, singing harmony songs from around the world-African, gospel, Taize,folketc. No auditions, beginnersaswellasexperienced singers age 10 upwards. Meet at Greyfriars Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30. Pay as you go. Co ntactKirsteen McCormick01725517807.

VERWOOD CHORAL SOCIETY

We rehearse Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the St Michael’s Church. ContactSueLongstaff 07808958772orsumlon@hotmail.co.uk

AGE CONCERN VERWOOD LUNCH CLUB meets on Wed 1pm-5pm at The Village Hall, Three Legged Cross. Assistance with transport, refreshments and a two course mid-day meal. If you are lonely or unable to get out much come along and make new friends. Contact Laurielee on 07711 066828

RINGWOOD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Indoor meetings throughout the Winter months, 2nd & 4th Thursdays atGreyfriars CommunityCentre,Ringwood. Visitors & new members welcome.Contact Tony 01202 827294

VERWOOD CRICKET CLUB Cricket for all ages and Youthcricketforboys&girls.Adultcricket(hardball)andwomen’sskills. cricket (soft ball). Winter Indoor training at Emmanuel School, summeroutdoor training at Potterne Park.www.verwoodcricketclub.co.ukorcontact Coachollie.arnold@verwoodcricketclub.co.uk

VERWOOD & THREE-LEG GED CROSS TWINNING ASSOC. Meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month from September to March, 7.30 to 10pm at the Heritage Centre, The Potters Wheel, ManorWay, Verwood,BH316HF Contact:- CliveGrove01202826449

SENIOR DINING CLUB

For male and female who eat alone. Why not join us for a pleasant meal andfriendshipinlocalRestaurantsorPubs. ContactMaureen 01202 824383 for more information

CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Meets in Cranborne Village Hall on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm.Visitors& newmembers welcome Contact Chris Bright 01725 517584 ore-mailclhs@mypostoffice.co.uk

VERWOOD METHODIST CHURCH WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Come and enjoy a social afternoon - you do not have to be a churchgoer. We meetalternateTuesdaysat2.30pm for talks etcContactsValerieSmith01202 82 3993 or Anne Hughes 01202 823327

EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS

Traditional and contemporary folk dances from around the world. No partnersneeded.Meetingon1st, 3rd and5th Fridays of each month from 7:30 – 9:45 in Edmondsham Village Hall. Pay as you go.Contact Kirsteen McCormick on01725 517807.

VERWOOD & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Meet in Verwood Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on 1st Thursday of each month. Contact: LeighCraig 01202821666

VERWOOD TOWN NETBALL CLUB

Open to all ladies, no matter what your netballing ability is. Come and join a lovelygroup of ladies who are keeping fit whilst socialising. TrainingatEmmanuelMiddle school7.30til9pm. 07912444099

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

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

RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB

Greyfriars Community Centre, 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. New members & visitors welcome Membership and programme details 01425 471348

VERWOOD EVENING TG

We meet at The Methodist Church Hall, Vicarage Rd, Verwood at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of the month. For information please contact: Carol Weaver 01202 822201

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 on 01725 517807

UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, Manor Road, VERWOOD. COFFEE 4 ALL Saturdays 10 - 11.30 am. Fairtrade coffee and a friendly welcome.Homemade cakes and secondhand books weekly.Fairtrade stall monthly.Charity events as advertised

HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)

Meets in Memorial Hall, Colehill, every month to hear first-class speakers. Non-members welcome Contact Barbara 01202 882590 for dates and details.

THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS

Oddfellows is one of the oldest and friendliest societies in the world. For further details contact Julia Taylor by phone 01202 771624 or email juliaoddies22@gmail.com. The Oddfellows - making friends, helping people.

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We have been running for 5 years. We are a group of ladies and gents aged 60+ who meet the last Thursday of each month. We chat, play games, keep fit, film afternoons and excursions when possible. We are a very happy group and welcome new members. Sandra 0 01122002 2 8 8226644449 9

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

DORSET STITCHERS

Meets every other Thursday 7- 9pm at the restaurant in Morrisons supermarket in Verwood, £2 per evening includes refreshments.Contact Liz Green 01202 824980.

VERWOOD PROBUS CLUB

Meets at CRANE VALLEY GOLF CLUB on 3rd Tuesday each month 12 noon – 3.20pm forlunch and speaker. Also coffee morning on 1st Tuesday each month at 10.30am – 11.30am. Membership enquiries: Secretary Steve Bennett: 07785 336262

THE FAYREWOOD SINGERS

We rehearse at the Verwood Hub on Tuesdays at 2pm, singing a wide variety of music and performing two concerts a year. We also performshort concerts for clubs or associations needing some entertainment at meetings or special occasions. Contact Linda on 01202 280491.

ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY

Meet at Greyfrairs Community Centre on the 1st Monday evening of themonth for illustrated talks in ENGLISH on a variety of Italian topics.Contact : Hazel on 01425 476091

VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE

Welcomes retired and semi retired people to take part in our groups andclasses of social and educational interest. Contact: David Allen on 01202 823541

VERWOOD & DISTRICT RAMBLING CLUB

Keep fit, have fun & meet new people. We have walks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & alternate Fridays/Saturdays. For more detailsvisit www.verwoodramblers.org.uk or call Martyn Kemp 01202 826403

VERWOOD MEMORIAL HALL 2 halls for hire Tel: 01202 828943 (answer phone) or www.verwoodmemorialhall.co.uk Bookings now being taken

(Keeping Clients Informed)

– Tax return time

For the last two tax years, due to the impact of Covid on taxpayers and their accountants, HMRC extended the Self-Assessment Tax Return deadline from 31 January to 28 February.

This extension was advised late, during January, in both years when the work was nearly complete anyway for most taxpayers and their accountants.

At the time of writing, this year the likely impact of Covid and flu in the Winter is still uncertain. It is prudent to assume that HMRC’s actual deadline this year will be one month earlier than the last two years, with no extension.

You should start your tax return exercise one month earlier than last year, to be on time.

If you need any help with any Accounting, Tax or Business matters, contact a local Chartered Accountant in Verwood, Ian Keatley at KCI Accountancy 01202 814764 / 07808 632163 • www.kci.accountancy.co.uk

A Personal Approach

If Personal Training (PT) is a concept that makes you think of six packs and gruelling workouts, you wouldn’t be alone. Yet, this service is truly beneficial for all; no matter what age, ability, or size you may be.

During my 15 years’ Personal Training, I have successfully worked with a variety of clients. From those 17-90 years young, athletes to weight management, as well as rehabilitation and those wishing to build confidence. I’ve learnt a tailored approach can help me find a style that suits you.

So, why is Personal Training beneficial?

Investing in wellbeing at any stage of life can positively improve our minds and bodies. But it’s not always easy to know where to start.

Having a goal and willingness are a great starting point. My provided knowledge, support and accountability will help you reap the benefits over the course of the journey after an initial consultation.

Having a PT should be educational, fun, provide a healthy challenge, and build self-esteem and

confidence, which can be felt on the inside as well as seen on the outside, too.

The results speak for themselves

Richard Jackson came to me in his late 30s, lacking confidence and with a goal to row the English Channel. Richard challenged his shyness and plucked up the courage to join a rowing club on my advice, and I worked with him on his fitness and mindset in a style that suited him.

Little did we both know when we started this journey, that Richard’s confidence and self-worth would grow so much as a result. Richard now has a newfound love for his health, his now wife, as well as a social circle he didn’t have before. And for Richard, he believes our journey has a big part to play.

If you can relate to Richard’s journey or have a goal of your own, contact me for a free informal consultation on 07708 532739 or graeme.crick@hotmail.com.

The Adventures of Daichi

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Wow, what a summer we have had. We did not go away as we now live near the sea and absolutely love it. “Wafflicious”, our new icecream parlour on the Esplanade in Weymouth has been a delight to work in. We have met so many wonderful people and brought smiles to many. Daichi is very happy with his beach life.

One aspect of British summer life we have all missed in the last couple of years has been the summer fayres. How delighted we have been that so many came back this year. There are such a lot to choose from… The Dorset Show, The Romsey Show, which our dear late Queen loved so much, The Great Dorset Steam Fair, The Shaftesbury Show and the Bournemouth Air Festival to name but a very few. Then there are the food festivals which celebrate all that is local. Produce that is locally grown, or produced from the British Isles, and sometimes food from our friendly neighbours abroad too. Hayden and

myself took some time out to go the “SeaFeast - Dorset Seafood Festival” situated in Weymouth next to the Pavilion. We have never been to this one before, but we both love seafood, so it seemed like a good idea. The atmosphere was great. The weather was good, despite rain earlier which is always a relief for these shows and makes all the difference. There must have been well over sixty food stalls from crab and squid to paella and crepes. What an array of ‘cute vans’, sturdy vans and tents all circling in an arena style setting.

Something I feel we could do more of is buy local produce and shop locally. The stalls at this show definitely deserve our support. “Riverford” with their 100% organic fresh vegetables supplying fresh fruit and veg to our doorsteps weekly would love to hear from us I am sure. There are of course other farms that would supply such good, wholesome food

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The crab linguini was delicious!

that we could benefit from. We just need to pick up the phone and give them a call or go and visit to see what they can do for us. I used to get such a box on a weekly basis until we moved, so that is something I am going to look into again. Dorset crab was also on the menu. Many areas have a local fishmonger and I for one certainly could buy more from them. Supporting local fishermen will help keep their livelihood and also provides us with good food that is really healthy. When did we last buy good old English fish and chips from the local ‘chippy’? By the beach fish and chips are a must, but how about in the winter to keep the business going? There were other stalls too of Moules Mariniere, which I absolutely love, but that must be the French teacher in me speaking! Oh, that could bring back some good memories…. But let’s not go there. Much closer to home there was a pretty looking van which I think we have all come to recognise now, and that is “Dorset Tea”. We serve Dorset Tea at Wafflicious and I must say that the peppermint one is particularly tasty… but nothing beats a good-old cup of ‘normal’ British tea! I am sure

Queen Elizabeth II would have agreed, especially with her marmalade sandwich. Portland Pizzas was also available, Suzettes fresh pancakes, a crepe stand and there were even cookery workshops for the kids. With kitchen demonstrations, local beer, cider and wine there was plenty to occupy us for a few hours. This show raises funds for The Fishermen’s Mission which is a charity providing emergency support, practical, financial, spiritual and emotional care to all fishermen, active and retired as well as their families. These shows also do a lot of good for people in need which is another great reason to go and have a good day out while helping a just cause. We left well fed and all smiles having seen all the different catering vans. We are ‘secretly’ looking for one to join Daichi and promote Wafflicious. You never know… you may see us next year having a stall of our own. It looks like hard work but a lot of fun. In the meantime, do shop locally and support your local food stalls. We need them and they need us. Daichi is looking forward to lots more summer shows next year!

By Debbie Corney

Money on my mind... the Martin Lewis column

He’s the UK’s leading money saving expert - a journalist and presenter who has kept millions of pounds in people’s pockets as well as lifting the lid on the threats and dangers we need to be aware of as consumers.

In this month’s column, Martin Lewis looks at whether it’s possible to still be green at times of real economic restraint.

None of us need reminding how tough this year has been, and while we’re all looking for the green shoots of recovery, that greenness has become another sticking point of late, with environmental campaigners looking to keep their own eco priorities live and real.

As consumers, we’re all pretty aware that products and services that are more organic, or better ethically sourced, or that contain a strong environmental edge, are typically more expensive, so that leads us to a potential conflict of choice – do we look after our planet, or do we prioritise the money in our pockets?

The answer – from research I have been doing on part of

my website, and a collection of other polls that pool data on this subject – is very much that green issues take a massive backseat when our backs are against the wall.

Now that’s not to say I don’t have a green conscience, or the average Joe in the street doesn’t work hard to preserve the planet, but the absolute truth is that in the vast, vast majority of cases – both at times of struggle and even when things are less chaotic – individuals are not willing to make big sacrifices.

What I think is important though is that, in future, it would be nice if people are being incentivised to go green, and doing so means we are given all the support we expect from government. We expect tax cuts on fuel and a decrease in oil price

to be reflected at the pump; we expect utility providers to play by the rules with clear billing and fair price schemes; we expect home insulation initiatives to really add up in the short-term, not 25 years down the line; and we expect new customer incentives to be accompanied by rewards for existing ones.

What’s more, the days of us feeling guilt-tripped into buying a green product over one that isn’t, are probably and hopefully over. Of course, we all want to get back to a place of economic and environmental prosperity, and I’m sure that will come, but our conscience to feed our families has been proven, time and again, to be stronger than anything else.

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Good hearing is healthy living

There’s no shortage of advice when it comes to health - eating the right food, keeping physically active, getting enough sleep.

But what’s healthy about good hearing?

Taking care of your hearing is shown to have a positive impact on physical and cognitive functions, mental well-being, and social engagement - all of which contribute to the foundation of a healthy lifestyle.

Statistics show that two in three adults over the age of 60 experience some degree of hearing loss. While it’s often a normal part of ageing, it can go unnoticed if you don’t know what to look for:

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• Not hearing things that are out of the range of sight - people, traf c etc.

If these sound familiar to you, now is the right time to take steps to improve your hearing and your well-being.

Taking action on your hearing loss gives you: More energy. Taking part in conversations is less draining. This means more energy for the family, friends and the activities you feel passionate about.

More confidence. Understanding what goes on around you lets you actively participate with assurance and peace of mind.

More enjoyment. Whether you’re hosting a get-together or relaxing with good music, better hearing lets you make the most of any moment.

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Increasing numbers of homeowners are choosing to hold their properties as tenants in common to reduce inheritance tax and help protect their share from care fees

The Property Protection Trust Will package is based around how you hold the ownership of your home. All good estate planning nowadays considers the difference between owning your home as joint tenants or as tenants in common.

If you own your home as Joint Tenants; when one of you dies the ownership of the home passes by the Law of Survivorship and not by your Will. Therefore, the surviving partner will automatically own 100% of the property. This sounds right to most people. BUT should the surviving partner need care in the future, the Local Authority can take everything they own (including their home) to pay for the care fees, leaving just £14,250 to be inherited by children and grandchildren.

There is an alternative.

Nowadays many couples choose to own their home as Tenants in Common where each partner will own 50% of the family home. This provides for many benefits.

Firstly, it allows you to legally leave your share of the property in your Will to whoever you wish. A properly written Will can ensure that your half of your house will eventually pass to your children even if your widow re-marries.

Unmarried cohabiting couples or relatives living together can also use this means of ownership as a way of minimising their Inheritance Tax exposure.

It can also help with long-term care costs. If one of you is still living in your home the Local Authority can’t include its value in the means test if one of you has to go in to long-term care. This also applies if the husband or wife still living at home dies while the other is in care as their share will go into the trust.

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A New Dawn

We look at the changing elements that will soon play themselves out in a very public way, as the Elizabeth II era assumes its cherished place in history.

It is doubtless that with a bittersweet heart King Charles III embarks on his new role as Head of State. Having waited 73 years to take up the post he was literally born for, His Majesty has long dreamed of this historic moment. And yet, the price of power comes at the loss of his greatest love, mentor, and ally: his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

And while Charles assimilates to a new life and role, this is not necessarily the only challenge he has to face, for the opinionated Prince must now become the impartial King.

Having waited in the wings for the past seven decades, it would have been ludicrous for the Prince of Wales to not only nurture opinions on society and the world-at-large, but to express them also. From environmental issues to a desire to revive grammar schools –and most recently a disdain for the government’s Rwanda

deportation plan – the Prince of Wales has not only never shied from letting his thoughts be known, often instigating change via his various charitable and passion projects.

The issue here is that a prince may have such hobbies and persuasions, whereas a king, in truth, must not.

One of the most abiding and best-known rules of the British constitution is that the monarch stays out of politics. This is the foundation on which the monarchy survives in a democratic society regardless of what personal gains may be made from wielding its enormous power, publicly or otherwise.

Thankfully, King Charles is a brave, sincere, grounded member of the royal family,

who takes humility as a cornerstone of behaviour having seen such a lack of it in many of his relations. He understands the next step in the line of Windsor is not in questioning what is right and proper, but more prioritising the elements of society that need his authority and guidance most, during what are difficult times for us all.

As king, Charles is responsible for carrying the weight of not just a nation, but the other 53 Commonwealth countries, across 14 realms, which now fall under his rule. He must be a champion of the people, cultivating pride when times are good, and courage when they are bad.

It is a mighty task, but one he is more than qualified for. He will undoubtedly be a very different monarch, yet what should reassure us all is the fact he has inherited his mother’s values, strength, and sense of duty.

very the come…

Now, a new dawn has come… God save the King.

Green ngers… the Alan Titchmarsh column

He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and allround horticultural inspiration. This month, Alan Titchmarsh discusses the changing seasons, and why he ventures out into his garden in any weather.

I’ve been talking to a number of people over these summer months and it’s always a pleasure. Naturally, it feels like the part of the year where we all come out and celebrate what it is to have a space that is all ours – we all share in the successes and, okay, some of the failures too!

Yet what’s interesting is the fact the longer the summer goes on, the more the chat seems to evolve. There is an unspoken devil in the air, and it goes by the name of winter, where gardeners all across the UK dread not just the hibernation of some of the creatures in their garden, but their own removal or withdrawal from service as

the skies grow darker and rain threatens.

Of course, I can see why so many of us sink

into this mindset of what is effectively a subconscious filling of time before things start to pick up again in early spring. Though as I have said on many occasions, there are still so many plants that flourish across the winter months that we can take real pleasure from, so I would be firm in encouraging people to look at winter as a lot more than just a time when we feel like stepping off the gardening carousel.

Certainly, my routine in those quieter months never changes. Whether rain, hail, sleet or snow, I will always potter around the garden. Okay, so in the winter months it’s a

lot more difficult to sit still in a garden anyway, but just getting out there, soaking up the air and feeling the natural goodness around you, is really inspiring.

I get mucky every day when I’m at home, and if I’ve got a day of work or filming that will take me away from the house, I’ll always make sure I step out and spend some peaceful time alone before I leave – it sort of sets me up for the day.

Ultimately, what it’s all about is being out there, and believing you are making a difference. I’ve always thought however tiny a patch of ground you have, if you look after it well when you shuffle off your mortal coil you’ve paid your rent for your life on Earth.

To leave that space just a little bit better than how it was previously is a very special thing, and no wintry rainstorm should stop us from wanting to achieve that!

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