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Issue 202

A Very Happy New Year to you! We may well be entering yet another year of uncertainties, but I am a big believer in creating our own futures and doing what we can do, that we enjoy doing. Whenever I am stopped in any way, I look and see what I can do, and do that. This makes me feel much better than looking at what I cannot do, or all the problems there are. It works for me, so if you are feeling effect of situations, give it a try. We moved and bought an ice-cream parlour. Outrageous I know, but fun too.

Daichi, the Modern Magazines Campervan, will tell you all about it in due course… So, let’s create 2022 despite what is going on ‘above us’. Oh yes - and switch the news Advertise with us off! Why not try having a go at making Take your business to new heights Mary Berry’s Raspberry & Apple Muffins!

We also have wonderful local trades and services here to help you create your environment and make it what you want.

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Is the roof covered in moss and needs a power clean? Does the car need fixing, so you are fully safe on the road this winter?

Are your windows steaming up and need replacing? Please have a look through these pages and see what you would like to change or upgrade, then give the company a call to advise you. They love to hear from you and please do mention us when making those all-important calls. We love to hear that too!

So, here’s to a successful 2022! Let’s look back on this year and know we did all we could to make it the very best for us.

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Brilliant books for a brilliant year?

Surely there’s no better way to open up the potential of 2022 than by, in turn, opening up the pages of a book. Here’s our selection of some great releases for January.

Mystery: The Perfect Escape by Leah Tonen Three friends, one much-needed getaway. Who could have expected it to end in murder...?

When her husband Harry walks out after just six months, Sam has never been in more need of a getaway. So when her friends suggest a girls’ weekend away, Sam can’t accept soon enough… but then things start to go wrong.

A gripping thriller from the pen of Leah Tonen. Published by Michael Joseph

Practical: You Coach You by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis Are you at a standstill in your career? Do you feel like you aren’t where you thought you’d be by this point, or have you already got to where you wanted and realised it isn’t bringing you joy?

The UK’s leading career experts Sarah Ellis and Helen Tupper will give you the knowledge and tools to coach yourself, helping you to rediscover a love of work, build boundaries and productive relationships, cultivate resilience, whilst identifying and achieving career goals. Published by Penguin Books

Children’s: I Broke the Internet by Andy McNab and Phil Earle Bestselling author Andy McNab joins forces with award-winning author Phil Earle for this laugh-out-loud follow-up to Get Me Out of Here!, with fun illustrations by Robin Boyden.

This laugh-out-loud writing duo styling characters that are full of personality.

As a result, it’s great book for children who are less comfortable with reading, or who aren’t quite sure what books they like yet. Published by Scholastic

Fiction: The Maid by Nita Prose Molly the Maid is thrown into the spotlight when she discovers an infamous guest, Mr Black, very dead in his bed. Shew becomes embroiled in a hunt for the truth, learning who to trust as she navigates the secret underbelly of the Regency Grand Hotel.

Escapist, charming, and introducing a truly original heroine, The Maid is a story about how everyone deserves to be seen, and how the truth isn’t always black and white. Published by Harper Collins

History: How Civil Wars Start by Barbara Walter Civil wars are the biggest danger to world peace today – this book shows us why they happen, and how to avoid them (and that’s over 250 armed conflicts since 1946).

Acclaimed expert Barbara F. Walter, who has advised on political violence everywhere from the CIA to the U.S. Senate to the United Nations, explains the rise of civil war and the conditions that create it.

In the book, she explains how democracies across the world backsliding means citizens becoming more polarised, and that increases the chances of civil wars becoming even more widespread. Published by Penguin Books

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Westwood Bound Our ultimate fashion visionary on the influences that have shaped her career.

Dame Vivienne Westwood is an icon who needs little introduction, yet it was from such humble beginnings that Westwood found a voice.

Her father was a former greengrocer; her mother a simple housewife exposing all the clichéd Cheshire charm of village life in Tintwistle, in the Peak District.

80, had fled the rolling hills and moved in with Malcolm McLaren in his council flat in Clapham, her desire to “be someone, be anyone”, as she puts it, was unrelenting.

“Despite that, I always had creative passion in me,” she begins. “It was a desire to be different, to go about making things and designing stuff. I think I first noticed it when I was 13 or 14. Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and the Comets was top of the charts, and there were all these ‘Teddy boys’ mooching around, some of them in my village – we were, by then, living in Derbyshire.

Despite the couple having a child, Joseph, their mutual pursuit of fame led McLaren into managing the Sex Pistols as his effortlessly stylish partner capitalised on the ‘anything goes’ attitude in the punk era by putting together collections that were sharp, edgy, brave and nonconformist.

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Westwood’s iconic shop on King’s Road soon doubled as a cultural reference point for punk era fashion, and even when the Six Pistols imploded in the aftermath of Sid Vicious’s death in 1979, her ability to craft styles that were reflective, forward-thinking, and yet completely in touch with trends saw her stand alone in contemporary London fashion throughout the 1980s.

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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 reveals some of his favourite buildings.

It’s a funny thing when being asked for a list of favourite buildings, and I think, over time, most people will struggle to stick to a top three because our passion for architecture can really depend on what sort of mood we are in.

There are certainly some days I wake up and crave the blunt, smooth, contemporary elements of the Tate Modern.

Other times I might be minded to cross directly over the Thames and take in the majesty of St Paul’s Cathedral and all its ornate splendour.

I think it’s important we allow ourselves that level of variation without getting too focussed on one path. It’s the same reason we can bask in sunshine one day and love the feeling of rain on our faces the next – humans, by their very design,

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sway between emotions and preferences, and the places in which we live and work and exist should do likewise.

That’s why I think King’s Cross station is such a perfect blend of architectural styles, of personalities, of eras, all blended so elegantly into one.

The incredible side extension envelops the existing station and all its Victorian architecture in a way that flits between different styles. It probably shouldn’t work, but does.

for whom it was lost under concrete and plastic.

Elsewhere, I’ve always loved the Royal Festival Hall on Southbank. I know people hate it for its brutalist, modernist concrete exterior, for the mass and maze of concrete that surrounds it on all sides, and for the fact it feels like a big, aching open space once you step inside; but those are actually all the things I love about it.

For something more traditional, so many of the buildings around Greenwich – from the observatory to the university – are very special indeed. The way they sprawl out onto the Thames speaks wealth and intense discovery, and you can see that within the devilish detail of the brickwork.

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For a newer building, The Gherkin is astounding. I can’t think of a single piece of architecture that feels as engaging and lucid as this. It guides the eye and glistens in the early morning sunlight. It’s very special.

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Don’t be late with your Tax Return – avoid a fine.

Both the Self-Assessment Tax Return (SATR) filing and payment will each attract a fine from HMRC if not settled by midnight January 31, 2022. The later you are, the larger the fine.

• Gather all necessary information from intermediaries (such as banks and estate agents) as early as possible.

• Organise all the details of self-employed grant income from the SelfEmployed Income Support Scheme accurately and completely.

• If you will struggle to pay on time, you can contact HMRC in advance of the deadline to set up a pay in instalments arrangement.

The key is to start work on your SATR each year well in advance. HMRC’s list of ‘reasonable excuses’ for being late is very limited.

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Understanding Investments: What is the “right” level of risk?

The definition of risk in the dictionary is “expose (someone or something valued) to danger, harm or loss”.

Regarding investments it relates to the exposure to loss, which it is fair to say no-one enjoys! However, experienced investors understand that in order to achieve better longterm returns (minimum 5 years and ideally 10 years plus), they are required to take a certain degree of risk. Here are some facts, sourced by JP Morgan from Morningstar & HM Land Registry, to support this: • £50,000 in 1987 would now need to be worth £147,000 to have kept up with inflation (UK RPI). Assuming that was left on cash deposit, it would have been worth £109,516 which is a real term “loss”. This defeats the argument that cash is a no-risk investment as it virtually guarantees a loss of purchasing power, especially over the long term.

• £50,000 invested in UK House prices in 1987 would be worth £348,425. There have been periods of “loss” during this time but there have been significantly more good years than bad years.

• £50,000 invested in the FTSE All Share Index would be worth £705,110 (dividends re-invested). During this time there have been 11 negative years and 22 positive years for the FTSE All-Share. If we consider investment markets more widely the Standard & Poor’s 500 index in the US has suffered 6 negative years during the last 33 so has been positive in 82% of the years. The good years have definitely outweighed the bad (although this cannot be guaranteed).

What other things should be considered when deciding on the right level of risk? We consider a number, each contributing to our final recommendations for clients.

1. Your intuitive attitude to risk. How comfortable would you be in a year when your investments drop in value and would you remain invested or panic and sell (thus crystalising a loss).

2. Your experience of investing. The more experienced, the more likely you will understand that negative years are simply part of investing, having experienced market falls and subsequent recoveries in the past.

3. Your capacity for loss. We can measure (through our

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cash-flow tools) the actual % loss a client could suffer and still meet their Howard Goodship stated objectives.

The higher the figure, the more confident a client can be that they will meet their objectives and that they can “afford” to take a certain level of risk.

4. The timescale before you require the invested capital. This is likely to result in a mix of risk levels being held; short-term cash, medium term investments balanced to your attitude to risk and if money is identified as not being required for 10/15 years plus then potentially a further step-up in risk for potentially greater long-term returns (but more shortterm volatility).

5. We also test a client’s stated intuitive attitude to risk. This is via a series of questions, the answers to which are run through an external psychometric testing tool, to identify whether a client’s intuitive responses are aligned with likely future behaviour.

To summarise, taking no risk by leaving all funds in cash is actually a sure-fire way for a reduction in your saving’s purchasing power over time. Investing is a solution to that issue, albeit it comes with other risks.

The degree of risk (and volatility) can be selected and controlled but cannot be eliminated.

The key to a successful retirement in financial terms can be to own a balance of cash and risk-controlled investments. The optimal balance will depend on your personal lifestyle, sensitivity to fluctuations in the value of your capital and your timescale. If you’d like to learn more or discuss your personal situation, we would be delighted to meet for a free, no obligation initial chat.

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

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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

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QUIRKY FACTS

by Mica Bale Welcome to 2022! As January has once again come around to herald another new year, what could be better than delving into the county’s quirky history for a glimpse of times gone by while so many of us are thinking of the time ahead. So, why not make yourself a cup of something and curl up with the latest handful of quirky facts from around Dorset?

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Interestingly, the acclaimed engraver and designer Reynolds Stone lived for a time in Litton Cheney at the Old Rectory. Among his many works, Stone designed many notable pieces, including various postage stamps such as the hailed 1946 Victory stamp, redesigning The Times instantly recognisable clock logo and he even engraving the Coat of Arms for the Queen’s Coronation!

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Did you know that there has been a RNLI Lifeboat station in Swanage since 1875?

Previously the responsibility of the coast guard, in the early months of 1875 a storm raged causing widespread damage and treacherous conditions for a vessel travelling to Poole. Six crew were in peril and, although safely rescued, it became apparent that a permanent lifeboat and crew would need to be stationed at Swanage.

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Have you heard of Isaac Gulliver? No, not the lesser known cousin of Lemuel Gulliver from Guilliver’s Travels, rather Isaac was a real person who was known for both his gentleness and his business prowess, even if it was on the wrong side of the law! Known as the ‘King of Smugglers’ in Dorset and surrounding areas, Issac and his fifteen merry men smuggled tea, silk and other such contraband throughout the south, causing many a customs officer to scratch their heads! Despite his persona as King of the Smugglers, reportedly Isaac would never harm anybody and was known for his gentleness!

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Did you know that the oldest golf course in the county is reportedly The Bridport West Bay Golf Club? Originally built to create a greater attraction for potential visitors to the area, golf was fast becoming a gentleman’s sport outside of Scotland. The golf course was constructed and then opened in 1891 following the development of West Bay as a tourist attraction, largely owing to the railway lines being extended. Apparently the golf course was also perfect for a quick dip at the nearby Eype at the fourth hole!

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Did you know that one popular seaside resort was very nearly responsible for the demise of Sir Winston Churchill himself!

As a youngster still in his teenage years Churchill fell from a bridge in Bournemouth, sustaining several injuries that left him unconscious and very nearly causing the death of one of the most influential figures of the 20th century!

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Did you know that the oldest golf course in the county is reportedly The Bridport West Bay Golf Club? Originally built to create a greater attraction for potential visitors to the area, golf was fast becoming a gentleman’s sport outside of Scotland. The golf course was constructed and then opened in 1891 following the development of West Bay as a tourist attraction, largely owing to the railway lines being extended. Apparently the golf course was also perfect for a quick dip at the nearby Eype at the fourth hole!

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Did you know that one popular seaside resort was very nearly responsible for the demise of Sir Winston Churchill himself!

As a youngster still in his teenage years Churchill fell from a bridge in Bournemouth, sustaining several injuries that left him unconscious and very nearly causing the death of one of the most influential figures of the 20th century!

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An Island Nation It’s 80 years since the first Desert Island Discs was broadcast on BBC Radio 4, and the music and chat castaway combinations remain as popular now as it has ever been.

In the fast-paced, cut-throat world of modern entertainment, it often seems that projects, shows and personalities leave as quickly as they arrive.

That makes the mainstays all the more valuable and cherished, and few have stood the test of time as long as Desert Island Discs, the Radio 4 show that now celebrates eight decades on the airwaves.

It was January 29th, 1942, when the programme was first broadcast, on the BBC Forces station, which was set up during World War II to assist in reporting the war effort. It was to be the first of over 3,000 shows, across BBC Home Surface, BBC Light Programme and finally on to Radio 4, its home since 1967.

Creator Roy Plomley was the show’s long-time host, overseeing matters for 43 years before passing away in

1985. Michael Parkinson, Sue Lawley and Kirsty Young followed suit, with Lauren Laverne’s appointment in 2018 offering the show a modern slant.

The concept, of course, is simple – what eight records would they take with them if they were to be taken to a desert island, and in the early days, guests brought their own gramophone records with them to the studio! These records then give way to a broader conversation about the subject’s life, experiences and events.

Guests are also given The Complete Works of Shakespeare, a Bible or equivalent religious or philosophical tome, plus a third book of their choosing; and are permitted one luxury item as well.

Even though Desert Island Discs is now approaching octogenarian status, it hasn’t been afraid to break from the norm from time to time.

Dame Judi Dench’s macular degeneration

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meant she was allowed to select an audiobook, while Sue Lawley allowed John Cleese to take Michael Palin with him to the island, on the condition that he was dead and stuffed!

From Arthur Askey to Kenneth Williams, Terry Wogan to Stephen Fry, Adele to Morrissey, Desert Island Discs has displayed as much versatility and diversity in its guests as it has its music.

Interestingly, the ever-popular theme music – By the Sleepy Lagoon, by Eric Coates – has the sound of herring gulls played over it to denote a coastal feel; yet the species is non-equatorial. Perhaps the few episodes in 1964 where the sound of tropical birds was used instead was as close as Desert Island Discs ever got to reality.

Regardless, we’ll allow the fantasy of escaping with a collection of cherished records immerse us, hopefully for another 80 years or so.

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Talking about Wildlife...

The secret world of the robin The much-loved robin is one of the UK’s favourite garden visitors. Adorning Christmas cards at this time of year, the robin is a truly iconic species, often associated with winter.

Perhaps the best thing about the robin is that it’s easily identified; brown with a white belly and the famous red breast make it unmistakable, even for the wildlife novice. Often seen using gardens and local green spaces, they make their presence known with a loud, territorial song that they sing all year round, so they’re hard to miss.

Whilst they can be found in the most unusual places such as plant pots, old wellies and shelves, shrubs and particularly ivy (another festive favourite!) are their favoured place for nesting. Fiercely territorial birds, during the breeding season (April to June) the female is allowed into the male’s territory where she sets up a nest of dead leaves, moss and hair.

Like any other garden visitor, robins need a helping hand during the winter as they can be adversely affected by cold snaps. Robins are small, and smaller birds can often suffer the most in colder conditions. Often if a robin visits your garden just once, they are known to return time and time again.

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garden as the winter draws in. They are ground feeders, so try to provide food for them on a table as they will struggle to use hanging feeders.

By encouraging robins (or other birds) into your garden, you will be rewarded with a display of red plumage and beautiful bird song. It’s no surprise that the robin has been voted the UK’s first national bird.

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Bournemouth set to host 2022 British BMX Championships The popular south coast resort of Bournemouth will see the top BMX riders from around the UK descend on it shores over the August Bank Holiday weekend next year, as it hosts the prestigious finale to the 2022 British BMX Series.

In partnership with BCP Council, the Bournemouth BMX Club was awarded the bid to host this significant event at its Iford Lane facility. This BMX facility is the only racetrack facility in Dorset and when not being used by the club, is available for public use by the growing number of people interested in this exciting sport.

Bournemouth BMX Club was established in 1982, and next year’s event marks 40 years of BMX racing, with the centrepiece of the national series visiting the town for the first time since 1994.

Councillor Drew Mellor, Leader of BCP Council, said: “BCP Council is proud to be partnering with Bournemouth BMX Club, one of the oldest and longest running BMX clubs in the country, to host this major event for British Cycling in the UK’s top summer tourist resort.

“Next year marks the 40th anniversary of Bournemouth BMX Club and our long partnership promoting cycling and the sport of BMX locally. Whilst both the local area and indeed the sport of BMX have seen major changes over the years, the club has continued to maintain and develop the asset for public use continuously for four decades.

“Hosting an elite level sporting event of this calibre is a great coup for us, especially as the interest in wheeled sports continues to grow, and as a major tourist destination I can’t think of a better place for a summer race.”

Bournemouth BMX Club is going from strength to strength, with plans to improve the facility. The club continues to grow, with more than 100 racers at its Thursday evening summer club series events, and it was the top pointsscoring club in the South Region and largest club at the 2021 British Championships.

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World Finalists!

Bournemouth BMX Club chairman Michael Whittaker said: “We’re so pleased to have been asked to host the jewel in the BMX race calendar’s crown.

We’re looking forward to marking our 40th anniversary, and there’s plenty to celebrate both with the local community and the wider BMX community. For us it’s all about supporting more people to ride bikes more often, whether that’s just for fun, as a way of moving around or adrenalin-pumping racing.

“We look forward to welcoming British Cycling and the BMX National Series to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole next summer and to celebrating 40 years of BMX.” BMX hit the headlines this year when Team GB BMX squad’s Beth Shriever took the gold and Kye Whyte a silver medal in BMX racing, with the BMX freestyle riders bagging a gold and bronze medal. Beth then followed this up by winning the BMX World Championships.

Councillor Mohan Iyengar, Portfolio Holder for Tourism and Active Health said: “I am delighted that Bournemouth has been chosen as the venue to host the finale of the 2022 British BMX Championships next summer. Cycling is part of our ambition to transform travel across the BCP area. Such a prestigious event on our doorstep will hopefully encourage more people towards active, healthy lifestyles and support our environment through more sustainable travel.

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40 Years of Portable Music

We take for granted the ease and convenience by which we can move around whilst listening to our favourite music artists. The advent of digital music has made this cheaper, more convenient, more

accessible, and even lighter than ever before!

Yet those of us who have lived through the rapidly developing eras of music on the move will doubtlessly look

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Mary Berry’s Raspberry And Apple Muffins Method

Introduction We are lucky to live in a consumer and retail world where fruit and vegetables of every description are available to us all year round, no matter what season we are in.

That means the old rules about using summer fruits in summer months have changed somewhat; so to celebrate this I’d like to bring out a traditionally seasonal recipe – raspberry and apple muffins – in these wintry times where we would, in the past, have had rather flatter, more rustic flavours. This bake is easy to do, really delicious, and is certain to put a smile on the faces of old and young alike.

Top Tip • In order to make a light mixture, stir the wet ingredients into the dry ones quickly, gently, and briefly. Stop stirring as soon as they are combined. The mixture should feel light and soft. Don’t over-mix, as this will result in a tough consistency.

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1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan / gas mark 6). Line each hollow of the muffin tin with a paper muffin case. Warm the butter in a small pan over a low heat until it melts, then set aside to cool.

2. Tip the flour, baking powder, ground almonds, cinnamon and sugar into a large bowl and stir to combine. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the yogurt, milk and cooled melted butter. Stir this mixture into the flour mixture, then add the raspberries and apple and stir briefly.

3. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases. Bake for about 25 minutes or until well risen and firm to the touch.

4. Meanwhile, make the glaze: warm the sugar and orange juice in a small pan over a low heat, just until the sugar has dissolved, then increase the heat and let the mixture bubble for about 30secs so it turns a bit syrupy – not too long, or it will get too sticky.

5. Remove the muffins from the

Top Tip Stir fruit through only three or four times, so it retains its consistency and doesn’t disintegrate. In the case of the raspberries, stir only once.

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Greenfingers… the Alan Titchmarsh column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and all-round horticultural inspiration. This month, Alan Titchmarsh talks about his favourite things in the garden.

I think if a cross-section of people are asked to name the thing in a garden that gives them joy and a feeling of admiration beyond anything

else, a good number will choose the rose. Think about it, is there anything else that offers such a breadth of colour, such a contradiction of beauty and danger (in the sense of a seductive flower and the prickly thorns that linger just a few inches down), or that offers a bouquet that has melted the hearts of a thousand romantics!

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Okay, so yes, a rose sometimes can seem soand-so, perhaps because we embrace them so fully in our lives, and I accept there is something perhaps even a little cliched about the simple rose these days.

However, I will be so bold as to say this - a garden without a fragrant rose isn’t much of a garden at all!

For other times of the year, I will pick out certain things that give me incredible satisfaction. I look forward to these coming round, and their emergence is always very special. The first snowdrop in January; the first daffodil in February.

These are the types of flowers that mark a change in or a progression of the season, and that always fills me with hope and expectation. You know these beautiful elements will always arrive, but still, it’s a relief when they do!

I have also really taken a shine to the aubrieta in recent years.

It’s that beautiful tumbling purple spray of miniaturecoloured flowers that will

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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

The Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)

01202 825353

01725 517272

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

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

Verwood Fire Station 01702 691000: Non emergencies

Police Stations

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

Recycling

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

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

Chemists

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

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MUSIC FOR THE MASSES

On the release of new Coldplay album Music of the Spheres, Chris Martin is more charged than ever to use the group’s music as a bridge to social change.

“It dawned on me a long time ago that on stage, in interviews and through lyrics, musicians have perhaps a greater ability to influence and to get people thinking about things than almost anyone else.

“If you can get the right melody with the right delivery, you’ve got an ethical, everlasting message that will stay in someone’s head for a long time, and to not use that opportunity would be wrong.

“I’ve travelled the world, but visiting the Dominican Republic and Haiti to see the work Oxfam do there was perhaps more important than anywhere else I’ve been. The first thing that struck me were the

tough working and living conditions people were having to endure, and at the heart of these were the grossly unfair trade rules. I don’t think we appreciate what those people have to go through just to survive every day.

“The difference in real money that ends up in people’s pockets when countries like Dominican Republic and Haiti sell their product to a fair-trade company is about 20p per jar, yet to the grower, it can be up to $90 per hundred-weight of

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USEFUL LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS Police / Crime

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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

0800 800 151

Water - Bournemouth Water

01202 59 00 59

Dorset Council Verwood Town Council Wimborne Town Council

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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

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

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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

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Library

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

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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.

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Sun 8.30am - 1pm

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M Jackson Plumbing and Heating 36 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

DigitalTV4U 45 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

Lonsdale Wealth Management 37 ................................................................................................................

NO.1 PHD 13

Property Maintenance

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Brian's Kitchens 21 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

Healthy Soles Footcare 27 ................................................................................................................

The Gutter & Cladding Company 35

Bedrooms

Furniture

Residential Care Homes

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Brian's Kitchens 21 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

Sturtons & Tappers 2 ................................................................................................................

Care South 15

Beds

Garage Services

Roofing Services

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1st for Floors & Beds 1 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

Work Smart Roofing 5

Blinds, Curtains & Shutters

Garden Services

Solicitors

Ashley Blinds ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

17 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

Ark Fencing & Treework 36 ................................................................................................................

Harold G Walker Solicitors 48 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

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

The Curtain Cabin 28 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

Gardening

by Peter Gould 35 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

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

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

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

Novelty Kneelers 43 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

Stay Tidy 19,27 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Verwood Builders 41 Tree Surgeons .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

Ark Fencing & Treework 36 ................................................................................................................

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

RHV 45 Gyms & Exercise Groups ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

Soli-Tree Arborist 15 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

Graeme Crick Personal Training 28

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Upholstery

Hearing Services Cleaning Master ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

31 ................................................................................................................

Mike Bowers Upholstery 36 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

2County Hearing 29 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

CMH Carpet Cleaning 7

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Zero Dry Time 27

Kitchens Carpets & Flooring

Will Writing Services

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Dorset & Wight Wills 39 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

Brian's Kitchens 21

1st for Floors & Beds ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

Flooring Elegance 25 Windows, Doors & ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Ian Wilcox Carpeting and Flooring 45 Locksmiths Conservatories ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

Key Tek 31 ................................................................................................................

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

Robert Price & Sons 19

Drainage Services

Loft Ladder Installations

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NO.1 PHD 13 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

Loft Services 45

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