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It has been an unusual two years, that is for sure and here we are in December 2021. I have to admit that I have had some difficulty ‘gearing up’ to the festive season, but I think I have finally decided to let my hair down and enjoy some time with family and friends, which is after all what this holiday period is all about for many. Good company, good food, time to laugh and appreciate each other.

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Reimagining the Matrix Another excellent – if familiar – adventure on the way for Keanu Reeves.

Keanu Reeves doesn’t subscribe to cancel culture, and besides, there aren’t too many sins to account for! In fact, if skirting back over past behaviour is a determination of popularity in the years to come, then the 56-year-old Beirutborn star has stored up enough credits to last well beyond retirement.

From queuing in the rain outside his own party because he didn’t want to make a fuss to bouncers, to redistributing his movie fees around support staff and special effects workers, through to acts of random kindness to strangers, such as giving up his seat on the New York subway.

Add in charitable donations thought to exceed $100m, and the star clearly goes well beyond what is expected of him. “I don’t do things for any other reason than they feel right,” he says. “And that makes me no different to 99% of people out there – good people who give up their time

or their energy for something that doesn’t directly benefit them.”

While his behaviour onset is no less community spirited, it’s accurate to say the actor’s feelgood vibes haven’t directly translated into big hits in the past couple of years – his most recent movie being the semi-successful reprisal of Ted ‘Theodore’ Logan in the Bill & Ted franchise last year, and John Wick in 2019.

“I think I’ve really taken a new view to it all in the past decade,” he says. “I don’t subscribe to the fanfare and the glamour.

You’ve seen the way I live – I like basic things, I love motorbikes; I’d rather be out on a gravelly road getting mud on my boots than sat in the back of a limo. That’s just then person I am now.

“Of course, I respect in others a desire to go after the bright lights, but I’d rather have a conscience that is more about people and worthwhile experiences, so I guess that leads me to do a lot of the things that I do. I’m not

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doing it for any other reason than I want to.”

For all the Speed, 47 Ronin and The Day the Earth Stood Still actor’s protestations, he might well be advised to prepare for a bit more press intrusion very soon with an expected triumphant return to form as the character of cybercriminal-turned apparent superhero Neo in the fourth instalment of The Matrix series of films.

“I am absolutely happy - I always feel I have to be totally committed to doing a role justice, particularly on a sequel, as you run the risk of sullying everything that went before it unless you get it right.”

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A Design for Life… The 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 discusses the benefits of mixing formal and contemporary, to great effect.

Where two or more interior design styles meet, it can be for a number of reasons.

Sometimes it’s down to ‘making do’ on a budget – there was perhaps never a more popular time for such contrasts of ideas, side by side, than after the Second World War. That necessity to get the country back on its feet in any way possible meant, in design terms, a whole new set of rules were laid down, where the beauty of aesthetics or the complementing of materials and fabrics could, frankly, wait for another day. It was more important to get our spaces back in a liveable condition.

On other occasions where very polarised looks are worked in together, it can be because the person with the brief wants

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to create something unique, or shock people, or just rip up the rulebook to do something different.

In more recent times, I’ve noted that same acceptance to mix things up when it comes to sustainability.

Where the environment and eco matters are concerned, there is an understanding that not everything is perfect; not everything needs to, or even should, fit together with precision.

On Grand Designs, we have had both ends of the spectrum - people who are seeking to thatch their roofs, then others looking at solar panels.

So when people ask me if there are going to be more futuristic looking buildings in the future, or if the traditional will stay in fashion, for me I think straight away about a whole band of architects who are there trying to evolve a style of architecture that does both. And when you drop in the word sustainability, I think there’s much more leeway, much more margin to perhaps do things that don’t fit as well as we might want them to in the sense of everything matching up to the last piece of fabric.

Mostly, sustainability for me means people are looking both forward, in the sense of caring for and planning for the future, of course. Yet at the same time they are upholding traditional aims, often using an existing template. And that could be anything from the footprint of the house to the setting it is in.

It’s okay to incorporate natural materials with contemporary.

It’s okay to mix gothic with country kitchen if what is represented is personal taste and style. And where sustainability is concerned, perhaps we should even be encouraging this new brand of diversity.

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Special guests join Diverse Abilities’ Carol Concert Diverse Abilities’ Carol Concert takes place on Wednesday, December 15, at St. Peter’s Church on Hinton Road, Bournemouth, and doors open from 6pm.

Speakers at this year’s festive celebration include Valerie Singleton OBE, best known for her time working across television on shows such as Blue Peter, Maggie the Seaside Baker, from this season of The Great British Bake Off, and former Deputy to Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Dorset, Christine Bueno.

Josh Graham, events co-ordinator at Diverse Abilities, commented: “Christmas is just around the corner, and we’re pleased to bring back our magical Carol Concert packed full with carols, Christmas readings, and a special raffle. Come along with friends, family, or colleagues and have a fabulously festive time while supporting children and adults with disabilities in Dorset.”

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enjoy at the end of the evening. Blair Crawford, founder and president of Hope FM, will host the evening and introduce performances from the choirs, including Verwood’s Emmanuel Middle School.

Reverend Dr. Ian Terry added: “The human race is richly diverse and that will be celebrated in the Diverse Abilities Christmas Concert that St. Peter’s Church is honoured and delighted to host. It will be a festival of each person’s unique humanity.”

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Understanding Investments: Reflections of 2021

It has been twenty months since the COVID-19 pandemic caused world stock markets to crash.

Due to the incredible ingenuity and adaptability of humanity, life has returned to a semblance of normality. Sadly, many people have lost loved ones and other’s lives have changed forever. Our deepest sympathies are extended to them.

In the world of investments, stock markets have recovered, and many are now ahead of their pre-crash levels. Clients who have ignored commentator’s predictions and speculation, and simply remained focused on their own objectives and priorities, have typically received strong investment returns and their financial planning has remained on track. In our experience, making financial planning decisions in this way is far more effective than trying to predict what will happen in both the investment and wider world.

This is because speculator’s reporting via the press is very often wrong. Here are two examples to illustrate: 1. When the pandemic first hit, widespread views were that it would create unprecedented unemployment and financial hardship.

Governments responded and now twenty months later the reported issues are the opposite; a shortage of workers and wage inflation.

2. Many commentators talked of a deep recession (like the Great Depression of the 1930s). Whilst there was a technical recession (two quarters of economic decline), the concerns now are around the economy over-heating and the need for interest rates to rise to combat higher inflation.

Whilst we have opinions on where we see value and risk in the investment world, and we are able to navigate our client’s investments accordingly, the following common- sense principles should always prevail. Namely: • Keep sufficient cash for short-term needs and emergencies. Short-term is up to 5 years.

• Invest long-term money (5 years minimum) with the aim to keep pace or exceed inflation. The level of volatility and risk can be adjusted based on your

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own personal preference.

• Ensure your investments are Howard Goodship diversified across different asset classes (which react differently to changing economic scenarios). Accept you give up some upside to protect the downside.

• Ideally, have your investments managed on an ongoing basis to help control risk and maximise opportunities. A lot can change which may require ongoing adjustments.

• Use tax-advantaged wrappers such as Pensions and ISAs and utilise tax breaks such as annual capital gains tax exemptions.

• Check the charges you are paying your investment managers and advisers, to ensure they are fair and reasonable.

There will continue to be significant noise around inflation, supply chains, employment, unemployment, valuations, over-valuations and interest rates.

The important thing to remember is no-one has a crystal ball or any additional powers other than opinion and speculation. Stay focused on what you need your money to do for you and then act if you are comfortable with your own counsel or seek professional advice.

Stewart, Kerry, and I wish you all a wonderful Christmas, hopefully being able to share it this year with close family and friends. If you want to review your own financial plans, we offer a free, no obligation initial chat and would be delighted to help.

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

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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.

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES VERWOOD PANTOMIME SOCIETY

VERWOOD ROTARY 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

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

We welcome new members. If interested please contact our secretary: Ken Armstrong on 01202 825763

VERWOOD FRIENDS OF THE BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Meet on Wednesdays at 6.45pm inThe United Reformed Church Hall, Manor Rd. For more details please contact Geoff Dyer 01202 949422

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

VERWOOD TOWNSWOMENS GUILD

We meet at the Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood at 2pm on the 1st Thursday of each month. For further information please contact Judi Davies 01202 053 264

VERWOOD BRIDGE CLUB.

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

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

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

VERWOOD EVENING W.I.

RINGWOOD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY

CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB

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

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 at Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood. All our members, whilst elderly are full of fun and friendship. Contact: Lesley 01202 827457 or Anne 01202 814059

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

At St Michaels Church, Church Hill, Verwood BH31 6DZ. 4th Monday of the Month at 2.00-3.30pm 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 .

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

Visitors & new members welcome.Contact Tony 01202 827294

VERWOOD CRICKET CLUB Cricket for all ages and skills.

Youth cricket for boys & girls. Adult cricket (hardball) and women’s cricket (soft ball). Winter Indoor training at Emmanuel School, summer outdoor training at Potterne Park. www.verwoodcricketclub.co.uk or contact Coach ollie.arnold@verwoodcricketclub.co.uk VERWOOD & THREE-LEGGED 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, Manor Way, Verwood, BH31 6HF Contact:- Clive Grove 01202 826449

SENIOR DINING CLUB

For male and female who eat alone. Why not join us for a pleasant meal and friendship in local Restaurants or Pubs. Contact Maureen 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 & 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.

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

VERWOOD TOWN NETBALL CLUB

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

Moorlands Road, BH31 7PD. Friendly club aimed at local community join participation centred on the sport of bowling. Come along to the Training at Emmanuel Middle school 7.30 til 9pm. 07912 444099 club, www.verwoodbowlingclub.co.uk.

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB

THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.

RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB

DORSET STITCHERS

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

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

VERWOOD COMMUNITY GROUP

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

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 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.

For further details contact Flo Munro 01202 820965, Loyal Acorn Lodge. The Oddfellows - making friends, helping people.

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 01202 826449

ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY

VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE VERWOOD & DISTRICT RAMBLING CLUB VERWOOD MEMORIAL HALL

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Directors’ Loan Accounts - a trap for the unwary Loans from a limited company to its directors can be an expensive way to get money out of a company.

• Directors Loan Accounts (DLAs) are taxable at 32.5%, if still unpaid 9 months after the company year-end.

• A basic rate taxpayer pays income tax at only 20%, on income above £12,570 and below £50,270, excluding dividends and DLAs. • The tax rate for basic rate taxpayers on dividends is only 7.5% on dividends above £2,000 (the first £2,000 of dividends is currently tax free).

Next tax year (2022-2023), the 7.5% tax rate on dividends will go up by 1.25% to support the NHS and social care.

If you need any help with MTD or any other Accounting, Tax or Business matters, contact a local Chartered Accountant in Verwood, Ian Keatley at KCI Accountancy.

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Talking about Wildlife...

Fascinating Fungi Fungi don’t fit into the plant or animal kingdoms but into an entire category of their own. The Fungi kingdom is a large group of organisms that includes yeasts, moulds, and, of course, mushrooms. Found everywhere - in the soil, in water, on and within plants, and even in the human body - fungi are essential to life on earth and they have a fascinating biology.

Fungi play an important role within our ecosystems, helping to recycle nutrients from dead or decaying organic matter releasing carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus into the soil and the atmosphere. Without fungi, these recycling activities would be seriously reduced, and we would have a lot more decaying material around our feet.

They are important directly as food for us, with many edible mushroom species grown and harvested for sale and some mushrooms and truffles considered as delicacies. While mushrooms aren’t a large proportion of what we eat day to day, fungi are also widely used in the production of many other foods and drinks such as cheeses, beer and wine, and bread.

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Fabulous Fungi

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Fungi are also vitally important for the good growth of most plants and crops. In 1885, German biologist Albert Bernard Frank coined the word “mycorrhiza” to describe this symbiotic relationship in which fungus grows around plant roots.

This gives the plants greater access to water and minerals such as phosphorus and nitrogen and even increases their immunity. In exchange, the plant provides carbohydrates and other nutrients to the fungi.

Dorset Wildlife Trust manages many nature reserves to support and benefit all kinds of wildlife, including fungi. In west Dorset, Kingcombe Meadows and Powerstock are some of the best places in England to find fungi species, many of them rare, all of them beautiful. The huge variation in geology and plant life at Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve ensures a variety of habitats which allows for a larger variety of fungus species than one would expect in a few hundred acres.

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Sleep Easy Five reasons why plentiful sleep is vital to your health.

ONE - Sleep increases productivity - Adults and children alike will struggle to maintain concentration when working if they are deficient in sleep. Scientists suggest we are 30% more productive early in the morning versus late at night, with the replenishment of sleep stimulating the mind and driving focus. For adults, getting eight hours a night is considered to be the premium amount of rest.

Effective sleep means we make better sense of life events, and can approach new tasks with clarity and vigour.

TWO - Sleep boosts your immune system and health - Your immune system is designed to help you fight off illness and disease, but the more efficient it is, the better it will be at doing it. Sleep fuels that efficiency, so getting rest means a smaller chance of catching a cold, the flu, or worse, as well as providing a better response if you are infected.

suggest people who claim to frequently get out ‘the wrong side of bed’ do so because of a lack of sleep, it’s true that poor and negative moods (encompassing anger, sadness, paranoia, frustration, irritability) are connected to insufficient sleep.

Increased rest also means weight gain can be lessened, with reduced burden on your heart, and lower blood pressure.

Best of both worlds - Sleep is one of the few things that relies on both quantity and quality. Time is an essential element, but so is regularity and comfort. Distractions should be minimal and sleeping with lights on is problematic as it makes it difficult for your brain to achieve deeper rest.

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FOUR - Sleep improves our memories - When we sleep, we dream – this is our mind’s way of processing events and thoughts, which includes storing away and compartmentalising what goes on in our lives.

In contrast, plentiful sleep is directly linked to enhanced wellbeing.

Experts say that failure to sleep and an inability to allow our brains to create order through dreams can even stimulate fake memories because the brain has not had enough time to process real ones.

FIVE - Sleep enhances our mood and general wellbeing - While there’s no evidence to

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Spiced Festive Biscuits Introduction

Rustle up a little festive cheer with these delectable and delicately spiced biscuits, ideal for hanging on your tree or just for brightening up your tea break.

Ingredients

For the biscuits

350g plain flour – plus extra for rolling 200g butter 175g dark brown sugar 1tbsp golden syrup 1tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 large egg ½tsp ground cinnamon ½tsp ground nutmeg ½tsp ground ginger For the decoration 100g white chocolate (melted) OR 100g icing sugar Sprinkles or silver baubles

Top Tips • Turn your biscuits into tree decorations by making a hole into each one before baking, using a skewer then thread through ribbon once cooled.

• This dough can be made ahead by placing in the freezer after having been wrapped in cling film to chill. Simply defrost and roll out to bake.

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Method

Top Tip

Decorated biscuits will last several days on a tree or up to a week in an airtight container.

1. Gently warm the butter, sugar and golden syrup over a low heat until it has melted. Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl making a well in the centre to pour the wet ingredients into.

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2. Preheat the oven to 190°C, fan 170°C, gas mark 5 and line two baking sheets with baking paper. Meanwhile, roll out the biscuit dough onto a lightly floured surface to around ½cm thick and cut out your biscuits using festive shapes of choice.

Reroll leftover dough and cut until you have none left. Bake for 10-12 minutes until a golden brown.

3. Once cooled, preferably on wire racks, place either melted chocolate or icing sugar – that has been mixed with water to form a thick paste – into a piping bag and use to decorate the biscuits, adding baubles and other decorations while the icing is still wet. Let dry completely before hanging.

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Greenfingers… the Alan Titchmarsh column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and allround horticultural inspiration.

This month, Alan Titchmarsh talks about making time for your garden to serve you as a place of creativity and contemplation.

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Doctors’ Numbers

Fire Stations

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

Cranborne Fire Station 01722 691000: Non emergencies

The Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road

01202 825353

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

The Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)

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Verwood Fire Station 01702 691000: Non emergencies

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

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Police Stations

EMERGENCIES - 999 and ask for ‘police’

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

Verwood Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101 verwood@dorset.pnn.police.uk

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USEFUL LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS Police / Crime

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Wimborne Police Station Crimestoppers

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Local Councils & Agencies

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

999 08000 72 72 82 0800 111 999

BT Faultline

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Water - Bournemouth Water

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- 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

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

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Accountants

Electricians

Locksmiths

KCI Accountancy ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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FT Electrical Ltd 45 ....................................................................................................................

Key Tek 30 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Vantage Accounting 35 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Mead Electrical Services 34

Loft Ladder Installations Acupuncturists

Financial Advisors

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White Tara Acupuntcure 7 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Apex CB Financial Planning 31

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Lonsdale Wealth Management 37

Office Supplies Aerials

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DigitalTV4U 43 Foot Care Services ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Healthy Soles Footcare 27

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M Jackson Plumbing and Heating 43 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Brian's Kitchens 48 Furniture ....................................................................................................................

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The Gutter & Cladding Company 34 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

ReversePark 19 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Trickett Welding 31 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Verwood MOT Centre Ltd 48

Beds

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Garden Centres Blinds, Curtains & Shutters

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Hillier Nurseries Ltd 9

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Blindwise 41 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

The Curtain Cabin 24 Garden Services

Ark Fencing & Treework ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

36 Solicitors ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Fayrewood Trees & Landscapes 27 ....................................................................................................................

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Gardening

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GreenThumb Lawncare 37 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Graham Histed 45 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

HG Froud & Son 17 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Verwood Builders 41 Surveyors ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Ironwork of Distinction 3 ....................................................................................................................

Moses Rutland Chartered Surveyors 37 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

LM Landscapes 3

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Redwood Landscapes 28

Tree Surgeons

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Sunset Developments 31 ....................................................................................................................

Fayrewood Trees & Landscapes 27 Carpenters ....................................................................................................................

RHV 45 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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CMH Carpet Cleaning 7 Hearing Services ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Zero Dry Time 27 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

2County Hearing 29

Will Writing Services

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Dorset & Wight Wills 39

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1 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Brian's Kitchens 48 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Flooring Elegance 36 Windows, Doors & Conservatories ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Ian Wilcox Carpeting and Flooring 45 ....................................................................................................................

AM PM Glazing 41 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Kingsland Carpets 17 ....................................................................................................................

Robert Price & Sons 19 Letting & Estate Agents ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Verwood Carpet Company 45 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Castleman Estate Agents 33

Drainage Services

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