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December / January 2021

Contents

Welcome Dear Readers, tephen, myself and all of us here would like to wish you a good Festive Season. We now know we can have a ‘bubble’ of three families together for Christmas, which is at least better than being on our own. Of course some of you may well be on your own at this time and I do sincerely hope you are able to contact loved ones over our new ‘Zoom’ calls, or able to have a long chat over the phone. Let’s do all we can this year to make sure everyone around us knows we care, and we are thinking of them.

More than ever this is important.

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Our very loyal and reliable advertisers are so grateful for all your support this last year. Let’s face it, it has been a challenge for all of us. Our local trades and services have needed your calls and bookings like never before. You have delivered and many,

with best wishes,

many of the companies inside these pages are in fact very happy to tell you they are busy and want to thank you sincerely for this. Please continue to call them and do say “Hello” from us too! We are here to help.

Right from my first magazine which I started all the way back in 2005, pushing Hayden around in his pram, my purpose was to bring good, local businesses to your door step as well as give you some local data to be able to back up your local community.

As soon as more events start happening again, we will be able to shout all about it! If you have an event coming up, please let us know.

So, 2021 is just around the corner.

Whatever you do this Christmas we wholeheartedly wish you all the Very Best. Keep well, stay safe and relax with a glass of mulled wine

Debbie

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Local events and features Community News Blashford Bulletin Clubs & Societies Understanding Investments

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Feature articles History: A History of Writing Book Reviews: The Gift of a Great Book Technology: Christmas Tech Checklist Gardening: How many kinds of sweet flowers grow Recipe: Winter braised lamb shanks Beauty: Gifted Inspiration Short Story: The Secret Ingredient Home & Interiors: Choosing and Caring for your Christmas Tree

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By Catherine Rose

This month, while you are busy penning your Christmas wishes to friends and family, you are also taking part in one of humankind’s greatest achievements: communication through the art of writing.

Writing has only been in existence for around five thousand years. It was invented a long time after spoken language, which developed tens of thousands of years ago. What is astonishing is that all written languages, although very different in appearance, can be traced back to common origins and a lightbulb moment in writing’s development known as the Rebus Principle.

The earliest forms of written communication were made using illustrations, which can be seen in the oldest cave paintings. Early pictographs were also used as accounts, such as listing belongings that were to be traded or sacrificed, for example, a sheaf of wheat or a cow.

However, people quickly found that pictograms alone were not always enough to convey complex ideas, so they were adapted to not only represent what they were, but to additionally stand for spoken sounds that were not necessarily related to the pictures themselves.

This was the Rebus Principle – rebus meaning ‘by things’ in Latin. It meant that people’s names could be written down, as well as their possessions and transactions. As an example, ‘sun’ and ‘son’ have different meanings but are the same sound, so could be represented by the same symbol.

The Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans made their own versions of this alphabet and it was spread across the Mediterranean by travelling merchants.

Today, we use the Greek alphabet, but the origins of our letters can still be traced back to those original pictographs. The letter ‘a’ or ‘A’, for example, was originally an ox’s head or aleph and was therefore given the sound a.

The Greeks subsequently called this first letter alpha. Because of differences between cultures in reading left to right or right to left, letters were turned and adapted. If you flip our capital letter A upside down, it still looks like an ox head.

As with spoken language, written language has evolved over time. Punctuation and the differentiation between capital and lower-case letters were a necessary evolution of reading long texts in order to clarify meaning. A comma can make a world of difference! With the invention of printing, punctuation was standardised.

The invention of writing has not only given us a means to post our good wishes at Christmas. It has also given us the gift of great literature and in our modern world has enabled global communication.

The earliest form of writing using symbols – or phonograms – to represent sounds is known as ‘cuneiform’. It was invented in ancient southern Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq) by the Sumerians in order to facilitate trade. Cuneiform used a system of triangular marks made with a reed that were impressed on wet clay tablets.

Alphabets we use today have their origins in the Semitic language. Many of the Semites worked as labourers in Ancient Egypt and adapted hieroglyphs to represent twenty-four different sounds, producing their own written letters.

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By Kate Duggan

Books to give, add to your wish list or just treat yourself to…

The Thursday Murder Cub – Richard Osman Retirees Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron have a unique set of skills that they put to good use solving old murder cases. So when a real murder takes place rather close to home, the four are well placed to find the killer. Funny, warm and with a twist every minute, The Thursday Murder Club will keep readers guessing right until the end. Best of all, a sequel is already in the pipeline.

Word Perfect: Etymological Entertainment for Every Day of the Year – Susie Dent Ever wondered who the original Jack the lad was? Or where a phrase like ‘turn a blind eye’ came from? Susie Dent has been a regular expert on Countdown for twenty-five years. In Word Perfect, she reveals the story behind some wellknown words and phrases and introduces the reader to a whole load of new ones.

(Personally, I might start calling a hankie by its Victorian slang name – a snottinger.)

The Boy Who Grew Dragons – Andy Shepherd Looking for a book for a seven to nine year old? The Boy Who Grew Dragons is likely to be appeal to even reluctant readers. Tomas discovers an unusual plant when he’s helping out in his grandparents’ garden. It turns out to be a dragon fruit tree and the fruit is about to hatch. Before long, Tomas is learning all about his new pet, from the fact it loves broccoli to the unfortunate fact that dragon poo is highly explosive.

Flavour – Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage If you’re buying for someone who loves nothing more than spending a couple of hours in the kitchen cooking up a storm, this is the gift for them. It is not, however, a cookery book for beginners or those wanting to whip up a quick and easy dish. The ingredients aren’t always easy to come by and most of the recipes are experimental to say the least. The dishes are not always vegetarian, but fruit, vegetables or fungi are the star ingredients, and often used in rather surprising ways. Lime and Coconut Potato Gratin anyone?

My Garden World – Monty Don Wildlife fans will adore My Garden World, which is basically Monty Don’s personal homage to the birds, insects and other creatures that share his garden. The book is packed with interesting nuggets of information about British wildlife and is a real pleasure to read (particularly when sat in the garden with a cuppa). If you want to really earn some brownie points, team it with a few packets of wildflower seeds and a pair of binoculars.

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Verwood iOPS - FREE Help for the Over 60’s Do you remember POPP – the Dorset Partnership for Older People Programme? It helped tens of thousands of older people across Dorset including more than 600 residents of Verwood and the surrounding villages. The programme closed in 2019 when funding was ended but one member of the POPP team, Alan Pearce, vowed to keep its work alive – at least in Verwood. He set up a new charity called iOPS, the Information for Older People Service, which does exactly what POPP used to do – help older people by giving them information.

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The charity works by putting clients in touch with organisations and individual experts who can benefit them with guidance on, for example, home safety and security, benefits and allowances, tax help, pensions, advocacy for those who need it, bereavement counselling, care support for themselves and for relatives, respite care, trusted tradesmen, local transport, little jobs around the house and so on. And perhaps the biggest one of all – making contacts and finding friends, with places to go and things to do to keep up your spirits. Did you know, for example, that there are over 90 clubs and organised activities for the over-50’s in Verwood and Three Legged Cross?

Alan does - he has a list - and he can put people in touch with them at very short notice. Covid, of course, has cut home visits, but telephone conversation help is always available and can usually solve most problems. The service is impartial, confidential and absolutely free! But donations to help it keep going are

If you need help and want to get in touch with iOPS you can e-mail or telephone the charity direct. Contact details can be found below.

iOPS is a very small and very simple charity: it’s a sort of “One stop information shop” - one ‘phone call does it all.

Funding to keep going is now difficult, though, as a result of Covid restrictions, but Alan is determined to. “The people of Verwood deserve it.” he says. “When Covid does ease, we’ll be having our weekly slot in the library again, and I’ll be out and about with my information leaflets, talking to people and listening!”

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Vocalize Choir leaps to number two in the iTunes Christmas chart beating Coldplay and Michael Buble Verwood-based choir ‘Vocalize’ has battled through the challenges of this pandemic to record a Christmas song and accompanying video to raise much needed funds for Shelter The fundraising effort has also been galloping forward reaching its target of £1,000 in just ten days. The choir have now doubled the target and are already racing towards that..

The choir members were amazed to wake up this morning to see the exciting download news. The catchy seasonal tune ‘Be here this Christmas’ had leapt from number 70 in the itunes Christmas download chart to number two.

mixed the track, with help from friends outside of Vocalize who have lent their time and musicianship to add sparkle to the production.

Chris says: “We have thoroughly enjoyed putting this song together and are proud of our chart success.

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Choir founder Stephanie Down says: “We are overwhelmed by the support we have had so far and are thrilled to announce the target increase as we continue to raise vital funds for Shelter.

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The Blashford Bulletin Bulletin Things to look out for in the coming months at the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ibsley.

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he population of visiting birds at Blashford continues to increase with the colder weather and onset of winter. Soon duck numbers will peak and the lakes will swarm with waterfowl feeding on the surface and the shoreline.

As we go to print, the bird hides at Blashford Lakes remain closed but panoramic views of Ibsley Water can be had from the viewing platform which is accessible on foot through the closed main car park. This is the prefect spot to watch the starlings put on a show as they twist, turn, swoop and swirl across the sky in mesmerising shape-shifting clouds. These fantastic murmurations occur just before dusk as numerous small groups from the same area flock together above a communal roosting site. The valley boasts a sizeable starling murmuration most years, with the reedbeds to the north of Ibsley Water often used, along with those to the west and the smaller reedbed by Lapwing Hide in the east, so from this

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Almost all of Ivy Lake can be viewed via a combination of the screens on the footpath running between Ivy Lake and Rockford Lake and the newly opened screened view adjacent to Ivy North Hide. As you walk the paths to and from the lakeside screens, listen out for the wigeon’s distinctive whistle which carries well across the lake. The wigeon is a dabbling duck which feeds on aquatic plants and can also be seen out of the water grazing the grass on the banks.

The car park by the Education Centre remains open and although the Centre is closed, two portable toilets are available in front of the building for visitors to use. On the feeder by the Welcome Hut you may see a variety of woodland birds including great spotted woodpecker, marsh tit, nuthatch, goldfinch, greenfinch, coal tit, blue tit and great tit alongside our winter visitors, the

siskin, brambling and redpoll.

As we move into the New Year the first flowers will start to appear. Patches of snowdrops will begin to emerge along the verges and if the weather has been mild primroses may also flower.

Amongst the deadwood and wet ground the scarlet elf cup fungi, one of the first in the year, begins to grow, painting vivid spots of colour into the woodland habitat.

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Understanding Investments: Sustainable Investing

With Christmas approaching and having endured such a challenging year on many fronts due to the worldwide pandemic, I am sure many people will reflect on 2020 and hope 2021 will be better. As these articles are themed around “understanding investments”, it felt appropriate at this time of the year to highlight an area of investing which should benefit the environment and society overall.

What is sustainable Investing?

Given the global challenges the world faces, including poverty, healthcare, inequalities and climate change, businesses are coming under increasing pressure to review how they operate and become more sustainable.

This is a movement which has been gathering awareness and support, and which has undoubtably been accelerated by the events of the last 12 months. In 2015 the United Nations announced the “17 Sustainable Development Goals”, to transform the world for the better.

These introduced a 15-year plan for all countries-developed and developing, to end all poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change by 2030.

Why invest in a Sustainable way?

Governments and businesses often include sustainability criteria in the contracts they award business, so companies which embrace these themes have a competitive advantage which should benefit them in the long term.

Certainly, many sustainable funds have out-performed their more mainstream rivals in recent years, a trend which has accelerated in 2020 due to Sustainable funds excluding sectors such as Oil & Gas, Airlines and Industrials and the

higher inclusion of Technology and Healthcare.

I remember 10-15 years ago Howard Goodship the opposite was often true of “ethical funds”, which were much more focused on negatively screening companies rather than inclusion for a companies’ positive contribution. Also, the pool of businesses operating in a sustainable way was much smaller, leading to a limited choice for the fund managers. This has now changed.

However, a word of warning; due to greater awareness of this theme, there has been a flurry of investments funds launched during the last year or so. We believe it is really important to work with investment managers who have experience and a proven track record of delivering on their promises. Our due-diligence processes help identify fund managers who we believe are able to support both socio-economic development and sustainable business practices, whilst generating strong and consistent returns for clients.

Stewart, Kerry and I wish you all a peaceful, healthy Christmas. I am sure you will join us in looking forward to a 2021 in which we are able to return to the freedoms and life we have all been so accustomed to enjoying.

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

VERWOOD PANTOMIME SOCIETY

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VERWOOD BRIDGE CLUB.

The Society hold rehearsals in September for a show at the Hub, Verwood in January. Members also meet throughout the year for various social events. Contact: Sue Gardiner 01202 825731 or www.verwoodpantomimesociety.co.uk

Monthly visits by coach (Wednesdays) to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra concerts at Lighthouse Poole from October to May. Call 01202 814743

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 be a flower arranger to join-just a love of flowers is enough. Contact Doreen Norton 01202 814419

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

TILAD “There is a life after a death”

This friendship/bereavement group meets every Wednesday 2.30-4.30pm in the Community Rooms at Lake Road Surgery.

Contact founder: Soozi Cooper 01725 517272

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

VERWOOD EVENING W.I.

Meet on first & third Tuesday of each month at Crane Valley Golf Club.

We welcome new members. If interested please contact our secretary: David Allen on 01202 823541 Meet on Wednesdays at 6.45pm inThe United Reformed Church Hall, Manor Rd. For more details please contact Geoff Dyer 01202 949422

VERWOOD METHODIST LUNCH CLUB

Lunches now served 1st Wednesday and 4th Saturday every month at 12.30. Warm welcome and tasty home cooked meal £5 Inc tea/coffee.

Ring to book or for lift Jean 01202 825533 or Lin 07906 303212.

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, 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.

VERWOOD CHORAL SOCIETY

We rehearse Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the St Michael’s Church.

Contact Sue Longstaff 07808 958772 or sumlon@hotmail.co.uk

AGE CONCERN VERWOOD LUNCH CLUB meets on Mon and Wed 10am - 3pm at The Bandhall, Moorlands Road, Verwood.

Assistance with transport, refreshments am & pm and a two course midday meal. If you are lonely or unable to get out much come along and make new friends.Contact: Mark Talbot: 01202-821786 RINGWOOD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY

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 Annette Williams 01202 825165

Indoor meetings throughout the Winter months, 2nd & 4th Thursdays at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood.

Visitors & new members welcome.Contact Tony 01202 827294

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.

outdoor training at Potterne Park. www.verwoodcricketclub.co.uk or contact Coach ollie.arnold@verwoodcricketclub.co.uk

VERWOOD FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month from September to March, 7.30 to 10pm at the Heritage Centre, The Potters Wheel, Manor Way, Verwood, BH31 6HF Contact:- Clive Grove 01202 826449

VERWOOD CRICKET CLUB Cricket for all ages and skills.

RINGWOOD MUSICAL & DRAMATIC SOCIETY & Youth cricket for boys & girls. Adult cricket (hardball) and women’s CHOIR. A friendly theatre group of all ages staging Musicals, Plays & cricket (soft ball). Winter Indoor training at Emmanuel School, summer

meets on the first Thursday of the month from 2.00 – 4.00pm at Meadow Court, Newtown Lane, Verwood. All our members, whilst elderly are full of fun and friendship. Contact: Anne 01202 814059 or Lesley 01202 827457

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 Team Ranger Dale 07810 328 157 or DaleGarwood@gmail.com

VERWOOD ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY.

We meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. in the URC Hall Manor Road. Contact. Liz Green 01202 824980 or Janet Stride on 01725 517434

VERWOOD SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB

(Verwood Youth Centre in School Complex, Howe Lane) Short Mat bowls is a scaled down version of indoor bowling seen on television.

Thursday 1.30pm – 3pm Friday 7pm – 9.30pm. Contact Margaret Hesketh 01202 824856 all ages welcome

MUSIC FOR THE MIND

VERWOOD & THREE-LEGGED CROSS TWINNING ASSOC. 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

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

VERWOOD METHODIST CHURCH WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP Come and enjoy a social afternoon - you do not have to be a churchgoer. We meet alternate Tuesdays at 2.30pm for talks etc Contacts Valerie Smith 01202 823993 or Anne Hughes 01202 823327

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.

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 .

VERWOOD & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

VERWOOD BOWLING CLUB

Open to all ladies, no matter what your netballing ability is. Come and join a lovely group of ladies who are keeping fit whilst socialising.

Training at Emmanuel Middle school 7.30 til 9pm. 07912 444099

Moorlands Road, BH31 7PD. Friendly club aimed at local community participation centred on the sport of bowling. Come along to the club, www.verwoodbowlingclub.co.uk.

Meet in Verwood Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on 1st Thursday of each month. Contact: Leigh Craig 01202 821666

VERWOOD TOWN NETBALL CLUB

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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 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

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

Contact Wendy Robinson 01202 825805.

VERWOOD PROBUS CLUB

Meets at CRANE VALLEY GOLF CLUB on 3rd Tuesday each month 12 noon – 3.20pm for lunch 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

UNITED REFORMED CHURCH,

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

HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)

Meet at Greyfrairs Community Centre on the 1st Monday evening of the month for illustrated talks in ENGLISH on a variety of Italian topics.

Contact : Hazel on 01425 476091

THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS

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

ITALIAN LANGUAGE CAFÉ

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

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Fairtrade coffee and a friendly welcome.Homemade cakes and secondhand books weekly.Fairtrade stall monthly.Charity events as advertised Meets in Memorial Hall, Colehill, every month to hear first-class speakers. Non-members welcome Contact Barbara 01202 882590 for dates and details. .Oddfellows is one of the oldest and friendliest societies in the world.

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Many of the gifts we give or get at Christmas are gadgets, and that means Santa has a few things to think about in the days before the big day. For example, if the kids have asked him for a games console it’s highly likely that the console will need to download a big software update before it can play online; the worst possible time to do that download is on Christmas morning when everybody else in your street is trying to do the same. If you can, connect any new console to the internet in advance so there’s no delay before the kids can play.

Another good idea is to prepare a bit of paper with your Wi-Fi details and password on it: from Amazon Echo speakers to Apple iPads and even many kids’ toys, a Wi-Fi connection is needed for them to work. Digging out the details in advance will speed things up considerably on the day.

It’s worth looking out any USB-ready charger plugs (such as from iPhones or Kindle Fire tablets), because to help reduce electronic waste many USBpowered devices will come with a cable but not the plug it connects to.

And of course, it’s a very good idea to check what batteries any gadgets, toys or remote controllers are going to need.

If you don’t already have one, a battery charger with a couple of sets of AA and AAA rechargeable batteries will come in very handy in the next few days.

Last but not least, we’d recommend having a multi-tool or a screwdriver set and some really good scissors handy.

We’ve found that many kids’ toys come screwed to the packaging or require very small crosshead screwdrivers to open their battery compartments, and others come in extremely strong clear plastic that’s very hard to open.

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From an interesting event in the height of the English Civil War to a special treat for King George III, Dorset has had many interesting chapters in its long history. This winter might well prove to be just another page in the journal of time but here are five more interesting facts from around Dorset to celebrate the county’s interesting past and even more interesting future.

Did you know that in the old Dorset dialect, there are at least eight words for mealtimes? Ranging from the more recognisable ‘luncheon’ to the slightly less identifiable ‘nammet’ or perhaps the ‘nuncheon’, the Dorset dialect is a vital part of the county’s heritage and certainly offers an interesting mealtime conversation!

Did you know that in 1645 the English Civil War touched the lives of the village of Child Okehampton in a very unusual way. An independent unit of around two thousand men decided to attack both the Royalists and the Parliamentarians. Known as the ‘Clubmen’, their endeavour was actually to prevent further conflict between the warring parties. Their skirmishes resulted in Cromwell imprisoning at least three hundred of them however it could almost be said that there was a touch of amusement when he was later quoted as describing them as ‘poor, silly creatures”.

Of course Dorset is known for its delightful dishes however, rumour has it that George III himself was responsible for the creation of the Royal Portland Pudding! Reportedly, the king, during his frequent visits to Dorset, would especially ask for the rich fruit pudding. It was reported in a local publication of the day, that: “George III, during his visits to Weymouth, had several times made a tour of the Isle of Portland; and on those occasions he made the ‘Portland Arms’ his headquarters, and used to finish his day by dining at the house. The then landlady had a recipe for making a certain famous Portland pudding, and the King never failed to order this pudding, in honour of the island”.

Although not unique, Dorset can boast some of the finest examples of where natural history meets humans. The holloways in the county have been created by thousands if not millions of Dorset locals having traipsed through the beautiful countryside and thus created delightful sunken pathways similar to tunnels, exposing tree roots and millenia of Dorset’s Jurassic geology.

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Although it might be a little difficult to go abroad for some winter sports, restrictions allowing, Dorset still has some great local activities including a range of different ski slopes and winter activities to enjoy. Perhaps even a game of socially distanced snow ball fights is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy Dorset in its wintry wonderfulness!

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The quintessentially English country garden has classic, timeless appeal, and although easier to achieve in the countryside can still be recreated at least in part in town.

Shrubs make a great backdrop so choose a range of different shapes, textures and shades of leaf colour for that cottage garden feel. For best effect choose mainly or all deciduous shrubs with just a few evergreens.

A wooden or metal gate painted white gives the right feel, and when smart, traditional-look fixings and fixtures are painted contrasting black, the look is complete.

In a country-style garden the combination of a wide range of types of flower in an even wider range of colours is perfect. Contrasting colours look great as long as there is plenty of greenery in-between.

Plant loosely and almost randomly in drifts, with no straight lines anywhere, to give beds and borders a country style, whatever their size.

Allow plants to grow closer together so there is no bare earth, and when planting a bed from scratch use hardy annuals to fill in any gaps while the main plants grow, to create a wall-towall carpet of colour.

Plants in pots add seasonal splashes of colour, so include temporary plants such as brightly coloured pelargoniums and geraniums or longerterm plants such as bulbs and small shrubs.

Choose a pot with an informal, rounded shape, rather than anything too geometric or modern; a terracotta pot works a treat.

Have a range of heights in the flower borders, basically with smaller plants in front and the largest at the back, but add in tall, slim plants throughout

to add colour, interest and height variation without blocking your view of their smaller neighbours. The classic choice for this is the purple-flowered Verbena bonariensis.

A wall made from brick or stone make a perfect boundary. A drystone wall with variations in the grey and brownish colours of the stone looks great in all weathers, and you can grow plants such as house leeks in some of the crevices.

If your garden needs steps, choose stone. It is long-lasting, withstands hard frosts and needs no preservative treatments. Combined with a wall of the same material, steps like this almost look natural, particularly when laid slightly unevenly.

Ivy is perfect for covering up unattractive features such as an ugly wall. It grows rapidly and is a useful wildlife habitat, but don’t allow it to grow out of control.

Maximise planting opportunities with containers made from natural materials such as terracotta.

Positioned on top of a wall they’ll mark the boundary well and bring seasonal colour. Swap the plants around at summer’s end and use winterflowering pansies for colour throughout the year.

Plant small, compact plants along the edges of paths and steps to add colour and interest.

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Perfect for a festive sweet treat or a lovely edible Christmas gift these spiced star cookies can be kept in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Makes 20 Ready in 1 hour, plus chilling and cooling INGREDIENTS • 2 medium egg whites • 175g icing sugar • 250g finely ground roasted hazelnuts • 50g mixed peel, finely chopped • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon TIP Dust the cookie cutter with icing sugar frequently to prevent the mixture sticking.

1. Using an electric handheld mixer, whisk the egg whites in a clean, grease-free bowl until holding stiff peaks. Stir in the icing sugar until thoroughly combined then continue to whisk until thick and glossy.

2. Remove 40g of this mixture and set aside. Fold the hazelnuts, mixed peel and cinnamon into the remaining mixture to make a very stiff dough. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour.

3. Preheat the oven to 140C, 120C fan, gas mark 1. Line 2 baking sheets with baking paper. Roll the dough out on a surface heavily dusted with icing sugar to a 1cm thickness.

4. Using a 5cm star-shaped cookie cutter stamp out about 20 stars, re-rolling the dough as needed until it is all used up. Place the stars on the baking sheet, well-spaced apart.

Spread a little of the reserved egg white and icing sugar mixture on top of each star.

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By Kate Duggan

It can be tricky to find the perfect gift set, so a few brands now allow you to create your own. British brand Noble Isle is one of them. Select three or four products from its extensive range, and they’ll be popped into a gift box and posted out. And what a range to choose from… Personally, I love the spicy Fireside Bath & Shower Gel and the subtly floral Willow Song Body Lotion. The bespoke Trio set is £20 from www.nobleisle.com.

Know someone who could do with a better night’s sleep? Treat them to Neal’s Yard Remedies’ Beauty Sleep Collection. It features the Beauty Sleep Foaming Bath Gel, Shower Oil, Body Lotion and Concentrate Serum, all of which smell heavenly and are designed to aid relaxation. It’s £40 from www.nealsyardremedies.com.

Buying for a teenager? Organic Young’s My Skin Goals set is likely to be well-received. It features the Clear Skin Foaming Face Wash, Purifying Serum and Cleansing Moisturiser.

Each product has been specifically designed with teen skin concerns in mind.

Together, they help to tackle acne, soothe inflammation and keep skin healthy. Plus, each purchase supports the Born Free Foundation. The set is £30 from www.greenpeople.co.uk.

I think we all deserve a bit of relaxation this Christmas.

Open the Puressentiel Time to Unwind travel bag and you’ll find a Rest & Relax Air Spray, a Rest & Relax Massage Oil and a Stress Roll-on. Together, they use the power of essential oils to promote a feeling of calm, ease stress and tension, and aid relaxation. Bliss, at £20 from www.uk.puressentiel.com

Bobbi Brown’s gift sets are always a treat and this year’s are no exception. Top of my list is the Must Have Essentials set. You get a make-up bag, full-size Pot Rouge Blusher and five minis, including a Luxe Lip Color in Neutral Rose and a Smokey Eye Mascara. Together, they’re worth £82, so the set is an absolute steal at £36.50; see www.bobbibrown.co.uk.

Liz Earle (www.lizearle.co.uk ) has outdone itself with its gift range this year. The packaging is lush and many of the sets come with festive tins or reusable bags. It’s hard to pick a favourite to be honest. If you’re looking for a stocking filler, The Joy Cleanse and Polish set (£12) is ideal. Buying for a man? You can’t go wrong with the Shower and Shave Collection (£30). And I’m personally lusting after the Together We Shine Haircare Set (£33).

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36 Natalie poked her head around the kitchen door. “I thought I heard a crash.”

Colin and Maureen looked at each other in panic.

“So sorry Natalie, we’ve had a little accident,” Maureen confessed. “Colin’s dropped your Thermos flask.”

By Jackie Brewster

Maureen and Colin watched helplessly as the Thermos flask slid from the table. It hit the kitchen floor with a dull crack.

“Christmas is ruined,” Colin said glumly.

“Christmas isn’t ruined.” Maureen reached for her glass to calm her nerves. “Not when there’s sherry.”

“Perhaps it’s saveable.” Colin gingerly picked up the Thermos flask and shook it. It sounded like wet gravel. “Natalie brought it,” he said.

Their guests, Colin’s dad, Maureen’s brother Derrick and his fiancée Natalie were patiently waiting in the dining room for their Christmas dinner. It was a family tradition for everyone to bring something for the meal. Colin’s dad had made the Christmas pudding, Derrick had brought crackers.

“What did she bring?” Maureen asked quietly.

“I’ve no idea,” Colin said, “she just handed me this when she came in.”

It was the first time Natalie had joined them for Christmas day, and the pressure to impress was on because she’d once been a guest on a cookery show on the local radio and never missed an opportunity to mention it.

“It was only cheap,” Natalie laughed nervously.

“Just so long as the contents are alright.”

Colin shook the Thermos.

Natalie looked crestfallen.

“I could lend you a pair of slippers,” he offered.

Maureen nudged him in the ribs. “But my advice would be not to put your shoes in a Thermos in the first place.”

Natalie looked puzzled. “Not shoes, it’s jus,” she frowned, “to pour on the meal.”

“Do you mean gravy?” Maureen asked, astonished.

“I knew there was something missing!”

“I suppose some people call it that.” Natalie sounded offended. “We professional chefs call it jus.”

“Why didn’t you say?” Maureen laughed, refilling her glass. “Colin, get the jar of granules out of the pantry and I’ll whisk up some more.”

“But it was a special jus,” Natalie protested.

“What’s the key ingredients?” Colin asked as the kettle boiled.

Natalie blushed. “I used gravy granules,” she said quietly, “with a slug of sherry in it.”

“Didn’t I tell you Colin?” Maureen picked up the bottle. “Sherry to the rescue again!”

“What did she say when she gave it to you?”

Maureen asked impatiently.

Colin thought for a moment. “She said it was shoes,” he said finally.

“It’s clearly not shoes though is it?” Exasperated, Maureen took another swig of her sherry.

“What are we going to do now?” she said.

“What did you ask her to bring?”

Colin said.

“I can’t remember, can I?” Maureen said. “Let’s look at what we’ve got and see what’s missing.”

They looked at the steaming dishes of food on the counter – turkey, stuffing, sprouts and roast potatoes.

“Can I help with anything?”

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By Katherine Sorrell

We help you to make the most of your festive centrepiece.

Some prefer a real Christmas tree while others argue for artificial. We offer some arboreal insights.

Which type of real tree?

The Norway Spruce is the classic choice but can be spikey and shed needles. The very popular Nordmann Fir has an even shape, soft foliage and glossy, dark green needles that don’t drop much. The Scots Pine retains its needles and has a lovely, fresh smell, while the Fraser Fir has silvery-green foliage and soft, low-shed needles with a citrusy aroma. The Noble Fir features blueish needles with well-spaced foliage while the unusual Lodgepole Pine has bushy, upward-pointing branches and the best needle-retention of all.

Cut or container?

Freshly cut Christmas trees provide a problem when it comes to disposal, so a great alternative is a tree purpose-grown in a pot. After Christmas the tree can be moved outside until next year. It will grow but can be kept for up to three years.

Preparing for your tree-shopping trip Measure the height and width of the space available for your tree and take a tape measure with you. Pack a pair of heavy gloves and an old blanket to catch pine needles that fall off in the boot of your car. If transporting your tree on your car’s roof, take a rope and perhaps a tarpaulin to wrap around the tree.

Picking out the best tree Look for a symmetrical tree with evenly distributed branches. Fresh trees will boast shiny, green needles that don’t drop if you gently pull a branch. Avoid trees with dry or brown needles.

Buying direct from a local grower is best.

What about artificial trees?

Modern artificial trees are incredibly realistic, though usually without the natural appearance or smell that real trees offer. An artificial can be used again and again, but consider how easily it can be stored.

Frosted Norway spruce seven-foot artificial Christmas tree, £369.99; glitter LED Christmas bauble trio, £11.99; Osby star lights, from £7.99; champagne bow Christmas decoration, £7.99; all Lights4fun: 01423 816 040; lights4fun.co.uk.

Which artificial tree?

There is a huge variety of shapes and sizes on offer, and with a choice of PVC needles or PE (polyethylene) needles. Many artificial trees are pre-lit, too and some are ‘frosted’ with a dusting of artificial snow.

Caring for your real tree • If you want it to look good right through until Twelfth Night, try to buy your tree as late as possible.

• Ask the seller to saw a small slice off the bottom of the trunk (alternatively, do this yourself as soon as you get home). This will help it to absorb water.

• Stand the tree in a bucket of water in a cool place until you are ready to position and decorate it.

• If possible, place the tree in a cool spot, away from fires or radiators. Even a sunny window can hasten the tree’s decline.

Secure it in a correctly sized, sturdy stand and adjust it so it is level. Fill the reservoir with water and check this regularly, topping up as necessary.

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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 Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)

01725 517272

Verwood Fire Station 01702 691000: Non emergencies

Three Legged Cross Surgery 67/71 Church Road, Three Legged Cross

01202 811860

The Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road

01202 825353

Dr H J L Morris And Partners 01425 653430 The Surgery, 12 Park Lane, Alderholt Dorset Emergency Care

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Dentists’ Numbers

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

Forest Lodge Dentist Surgery Vicarage Road, Verwood

01202 827272

Verwood Dental Care 35 Ringwood Road, Verwood

01202 232322

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

Chemists

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

Mon - Fri: 9-6:30, Sat: 9-1, Sun: Closed Lloyds Pharmacy, FORDINGBRIDGE 01425 652300 1 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge Mon - Fri: 9-6, Sat: 9-5.30 Boots, RINGWOOD 01425 474170 11 Southampton Road, Ringwood Mon - Fri: 9-5:30, Sat: 9-5:30 Boots, CASTLEPOINT 01202 549971/548139 Castlepoint,Bournemouth. Mon - Fri: 9-8, Sat: 9-7, Sun: 10:30-4:30 Bretts Pharmacy, ASHLEY HEATH 01425 470982 High Street, Ashley Heath. Mon - Fri: 9-5:30, Sat: 9-1 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.

Mon: 7am-11pm, Tue-Fri: 6.30am-11.30pm, Sat: 7am-11pm. www.pharmland.co.uk V-02/20

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

Police Stations

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

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

Samaritans

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

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 2020 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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Full Load - 1.6m3 - approx. 400 logs Half Load - 0.8m3 - approx. 200 logs Roofnet offer the supply and installation of Safety Netting.

We can also provide labour only or supply & install packages to suit any of your Roofing and Cladding requirements.

T: 01202 386150 • M: 07966 871482 www.roofnet.uk

Call Ross on

T: 01202 890363 FIREWOOD M: 07868 693389

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

JET WASHING

Paths, Patios, Driveways, etc

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Home visits from a qualified Foot Health Practitioner. Insured and DBS checked.

For advice and treatment including: Nail Trimming & Filing, Corns, Calluses, Cracked Heels, Verrucas, Thickened or Ingrown Nails, Fungal Infections & Diabetic Footcare

Tracey Gorvin MCFHP MAFHP 07913 467197

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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 01202 59 00 59

East Dorset Customer Services

01202 79 50 96

Water - Bournemouth Water

Dorset County Council Verwood Town Council Wimborne Town Council

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

- Southern –leaks 0800 820 999 Sewerage–Southern-emergency 0330 303 0368 (& water)- Wessex 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

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

01202 70 41 69 111 01202 30 36 26 01202 48 63 61 01202 66 55 11 01722 33 62 62 023 8077 72 22 01202 85 64 10

National Rail Enquiries 0345 748 49 50 National Express Coaches 0871 781 81 81 Bournemouth Airport 01202 36 40 00 Southampton Airport 0844 481 7777 Traveline (Bus, Coach, Ferry & Rail) 0871 200 22 33 AA (Automobile Association) 0800 88 77 66 RAC (Royal Automobile Club) 0333 2000 999 Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries 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

Information

Travel

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

Helplines

Post Offices

Library

VERWOOD 01202 829712 11 Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS. Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm

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

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

For younger readers: Rhyme Time, Story Time, Chatterbooks and other activities in the School Holidays.

Various Monthly Adult Group Sessions Citizens Advice Bureau Drop-in on 1st & 3rd Thursday each month. 10am - 1pm Comprehensive Information Service inc. Public Computer Network, & Photocopier facilities.

Home Library Service for housebound residents.

CRANBORNE

01725 517210

Cranborne Stores, 1, The Square, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5PR. Mon - Fri 6am – 6pm. Sat 6am – 5pm.

Sun 8.30am - 1pm

THREE LEGGED CROSS 01202 822002 Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RJ Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm

Contact the library for more information & times ◄More useful information overleaf

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Mini Computing Services

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• Broadband & Wifi solutions.

• Smart equipment set up.

• Will help with any home computing problem. www.lifelinecomputing.co.uk

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

Accountants KCI Accountancy 23 Vantage Accounting 2 Advertising Roundabout Mags 38 Aerials & Telecoms DigitalTV4U 19 Antiques Millers Antiques 45 Architects CARL Architects 31 Bathrooms/Bedrooms/Kitchens Brian's Kitchens 13 Doc's Fitted Furniture 31 Beauty, Health & Fitness Healthy Soles Footcare 43 Building & Maintenance Services County Block Paving 30 Garolla 15 Graham Histed 39 MC Patios & Driveways 17 RoofNet 43 The Guttering & Cladding Co 41 Verwood Builders 35 Care Homes Samily Care 11 Central Heating & Plumbing M Jackson Plumbing & Heating 19 M. Bullman Gas Heating & Plumbing 30 No1 PHD 25 Cleaning Services CMH Carpet Cleaning 43 Zero Dry Time 29

Computer Services Lifeline Computing Services 45 TecCheck 5 Delivery Services News No 1 7 Domestic & Office Services Home Help 4U 39 Electrical Appliance Repairs County Appliance Care 17 Electrician FT Electrical Ltd 45 Mead Electrical Services 31 Starks Electrical 39 Financial Services Lonsdale Wealth Management 37 Flooring 1st For Floors 1 Contakt Carpets 35 Flooring Elegance 48 Ian Wilcox Carpet & Flooring 45 Garage Services DLH Cars & Commercials 15 ReversePark 13 Verwood MOT Centre/MMT 48 Garden Services & Supplies ARK Fencing & Tree Work 35 Fayrewood Trees & Landscapes 39 Gardening by Peter Gould 43 Greenthumb Lawncare 37 Pro Scapes 21 RHV Firewood 43 Same Day General Garden Services 45 Soli Tree Arborist 9 Stay Tidy 29

Health & Fitness see Beauty, Health & Fitness Home Care Services Goodoaks Home Care 9 Home Instead 5 Locksmiths Keytek 19 Painting & Decorating Brushstrokes 24 Stantons Decorating Specialists 17 Plumbing see Central Heating & Plumbing Sewing Machine Repairs S Ford Sewing Machines 45 Soft Furnishings Ashley Blinds 17 Blindwise 37 The Curtain Cabin 24 Solicitors Forest Edge Solicitors 24 Meesons Solicitors 47 Surveyors Moses Rutland Chartered Surveyors 39 Travel The Travel Directors 3 Upholstery Mike Bowers Upholstery 33 Will Writing Services Legal Eagle Wills 48 Windows, Conservatories & Repairs AM PM Glazing 33 Greenspace UK 41 Robert Price & Sons 29

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