The Southbourne Link - August 2017

The Southbourne The independent directory of local businesses serving the residents of Southbourne, Tuckton & Hengistbury Head

Delivered FREE by Royal Mail to 12,000 individual homes & businesses in the BH6 area In this issue: BCHA show commitment to housing for young people Dorset Bike Ride 2017 Chip Shop Challenge 2017 Stagewise student lands place at National Youth Theatre Adventures of Nellie

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Garden Specialists Established 35 years

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Landscaping & Garden Maintenance

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Welcome...

The Southbourne Link

Nellie has written a book! It is full of fun, quizzes, wordsearches, crosswords and games as well as of course her adventures here in gorgeous England.

Ideal for the summer! She would be delighted if you would like to have a copy, so please see the details inside and Nellie will excitedly send you a copy in the post.

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It is indeed the summer holidays with the children off school and (hopefully) good old English sunny days. Do you have anything planned? We are off to Cornwall where Nellie is taking us to the beach for a few days of Surf Life Saving competitions then time out chilling as a family. Well I usually ‘chill’ whereas the boys, Stephen, my husband and Hayden our son usually spend hours surfing the waves and generally being really active. I prefer to watch…

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Copy deadline for the September 2017 edition: 14th August 2017

Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

The Southbourne Link does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the p u b l i cat i o n . N o p a r t o f t h i s publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

While you are having fun this summer why not call in an expert to help in the garden or the house? We have lots of great trades people to help you and they certainly love to receive your calls. As always this is where everyone wins as it keeps our local trades and services busy which in turn keeps our local economy doing well and we all benefit.

Stephen, Hayden and myself, as well as Nellie of course, wish you a wonderful relaxing, or extreme sport summer, whichever suits you. Nellie looks forward to keeping you entertained with her new book!

Best Wishes,

Debbie & Stephen Corney

Useful Numbers Local Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Bournemouth Hospital

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For all your Domestic & Commercial Demolition & Asbestos Clearance...

Safe and smooth demolition and removal of old sheds and garages. Get rid of the eye sore and create a space to enjoy this summer!

Using the highest quality machinery and a team of experienced workers, the job gets done right!

Safe and secure transfer of any asbestos waste with all essential documentation.

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Where can you still find a local optician who will see you personally and look after your eye care needs from the sight test to dispense?  Where will you be sure to be seen by the same optician every time, who cares about offering you a service, and who won’t be happy until you are completely happy?  That will be BOURNEMOUTH VISION CENTRE, where Mr Bernie Dexter has been looking after the eyes of the Southbourne community for the past 30 years.  Our receptionists are chosen for their warmth and empathy.  They are trained to help you to choose just the right frame for you.  Mr Dexter has over 40 years of experience as an optometrist, and through extensive ongoing training is up to date with all the advancements in modern eye care.  We operate a price match policy.  The health of your eyes is our concern Find us at 63 Southbourne Grove, BH6 3QU or call us on

01202 424491

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Give your feet a treat!

102 Watcombe Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 5LP

Examples of how we can help: • • • •

Simple Nail Cutting & Nail care Ingrowing Toe Nails & Surgery Corns & Callus Fungal Infections & Athlete’s Foot • Disabled Access

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Tel: 01202 246811 or 07775 911415 www.watcombefootclinic.co.uk Julie Anne Smith D.Pod.M., M.Ch.S. HCPC Registered Chiropodist/Podiatrist Email: enquiries@watcombefootclinic.co.uk

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Community News

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First World War Memorial at All Saints Church, Southbourne

Francis Henry Tremlett Joscelyne, Arthur Kennet Joscelyne and Lawrence Arthur Joscelyne MC

Francis Henry Tremlett Joscelyne and Arthur Kennet Joscelyne were the sons of Gertrude and Henry Joscelyne, an astronomer and meteorologist, who had emigrated to Australia in 1881 where the boys were born. Henry Joscelyne originated from Bournemouth and his sister Mary Ewing Joscelyne and niece Muriel (Lawrence’s sister) still lived at ‘Chalgrove’, 20 Grand Avenue, Southbourne. Another of Henry’s sisters Alice Emma Joscelyne, was a professional nurse who was a matron at Dartford Lodge, 96 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth during the war.

Francis was the older son and was born in Sydney in 1886. In 1901, aged 15 he was sent back to England to be educated at St Chad’s College in Staffordshire. In 1911, at the age of 25 he was working as a railway clerk in Cardiff. It is probable that Francis was also a member of a territorial army unit as he was already a Captain in 1914 when, as war was declared, he was attached to the 8th Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry, 63rd Brigade and 21st Division of Kitchener’s Third New Army.

In 1916 the Division was in action at the Battle of the Somme.

The rain was persistent and the mud posed huge problems for moving men, munitions and animals. The Battles raged through September to November 1916 finally ending on November 18th, just too late for Captain Francis Henry Tremlett Joscelyne who was killed a day later November 19th, 1916 aged 30. Francis was the first of the three Joscelyne men to die in the war.

Arthur Kennet Joscelyne was six years younger than Francis and educated in England. A 2nd Lieutenant in the 5th (Service) Battalion of the Royal Berkshire regiment Arthur arrived in France on May 31st, 1915, three months before his brother’s Battalion. The regiment was attached to the 35th Brigade, 12th Division and marched to Flanders where they spent all the war.

They were in the thick of the action in the Somme Basin moving on to Loos in September of that year and were at Hulloch when the Germany Army released the greatest concentration of gas in the war. Protection from inhalation of gas was rudimentary and moving munitions in thick mud was almost impossible.

By December 1915, six months after their arrival in France, the Division had lost 117 officers and 3237 men of other ranks killed, wounded or missing. In 1916 the Division moved north to the Somme and in April 1917 took part in Arras and Scarpe this was the last action for Arthur Kennet Joscelyne who died of wounds on June 26th, 1917 aged 25.

Lawrence Arthur Joscelyne was Francis and Arthur’s young cousin. Born in 1898 He was the son of Dr and Mrs Arthur Joscelyne of Salisbury House, Taunton and attended Epsom College, Surrey. His war was brief. He died on October 1st, 1917 aged 19 during the Battles of Passchendaele. He is remembered in the Christmas 1917 issue of Epsom College’s magazine.

“Arthur Lawrence Joscelyne entered Epsom College in May 1910 and left from Modern VI in July 1915. On leaving school he went up to Trinity College, Oxford where he stayed for a year and passed his first medical examinations. He then took a commission in the Somerset Light Infantry and became a very capable officer, much beloved by his men. At the time of his death, after nine months in France, and while still under 20 years of age he had been in command of a company for some weeks, though his promotion had not yet been gazetted, and had just been decorated with the Military Cross. He was entertaining his uncle in a house behind the front lines, when, with his new decoration on his breast and his first permit to come home on leave in his pocket, he was killed by a bomb dropped by an aeroplane.” (The Epsomians, 1917) The award of the Military Cross was posthumously announced in the London Gazette dated 18th October,1917 which stated that it was conferred: “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in command of a mopping up party. Finding the attacking line had lost all their officers, and were held up by machine gun fire, he left his “mopping up” party to carry on. He led the attacking line forward and kept direction over very boggy ground, reaching and consolidating the first objective.”

Like so many tens of thousands of families on both sides of the conflict affected by the Great War the two branches of the Joscelyne family had to see out the rest of their lives knowing the dreams that they had for their children would never be fulfilled.

Researched and written by Alice Miller

All Saints Church, Castlemain Avenue, Southbourne Priest in Charge: Rev Mike Powis www.allsaintschurchsouthbourne.org www.allsaintsww1.wordpress.com

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ADVERTORIAL

Cloudy2Clear Announce Trusted Trader Partnership Consumer champions Which? have now joined the thousands of customers who recognise that Cloudy2Clear Windows really are a business that you can TRUST. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has received the coveted ‘Which Trusted Trader’ status after going through a rigorous accreditation process entirely focussed on customer service.

Group Managing Director Marcus McGee believes that Which? have endorsed Cloudy2Clear’s long standing

company policy of delivering the highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 25 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Whilst a number of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle.

Locally Cloudy2Clear service the 6RXWKERXUQH area

DQG Panager Justin Friel agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’

So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Justin a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

Cloudy2Clear GUARANTEE All Customers That An Average Quote Will Take No Longer Than 20 Mins!!!

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BCHA show commitment to housing for young people Local housing and support provider, BCHA, has reaffirmed its commitment to local people, with the recent announcement of two new building projects in the Bournemouth area.

Work has already started on a three story extension, which will see the conversion of its former office space into six 2 bedroom flats.

BCHA has been awarded funding from the Homes and Communities Agency/Department Health ‘Platform for Life’ scheme. This funding has been allocated to help specialist housing providers create low-rent accommodation for young people aged 18 to 24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Funding is available to support tenants’ participation in work, further education and vocational training and assist residents into long term employment, independence and improved prospects for a successful and healthy life.

Tenancies will be time limited and conditional to participation in work, further education or vocational training.

BCHA is working closely with organisations including Bournemouth and Poole College and the Construction Training Board to provide apprenticeships and personal mentors for all the 18 to 24 year olds.

Daryl Gibbins, BCHA Project Leader for Bournemouth Young Peoples Accommodation Service, said, “This accommodation is specifically aimed at helping young people have a better start in life by providing apprenticeships

that will hopefully lead them into full-time employment. Not only that, by offering them affordable rent, this gives them the opportunity to save for a deposit for when they move onto independent living.”

In addition to this project the recent purchase of 12 bed former care home in Bournemouth, will see it refurbished into specialist housing for vulnerable adults with complex care needs.

This 12-unit refurbishment, will comprise of 10 self-contained flats with en-suite and kitchen facilities and is due to be completed by August this year.

BCHA, which will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018, supports over 10,000 people every year across the South West to take control of their lives and equips them to find a way forward by helping homeless and vulnerable people access the right housing, health, learning and work opportunities.

(L-R) Daryl Gibbins, BCHA Project Leader for Bournemouth Young Peoples Accommodation Service & BCHA Business Manager, Kate Connolly

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Community News

The Rotary Dorset Bike Ride: For families and the hardened cyclists The 6th Rotary Dorset Bike Ride in aid of Cancer Research UK is to be held on Sunday 17th September. The ride caters for all levels from the family to the hardened cyclists with 8 routes from just 10 miles up to the challenging Dorset 102 mile Etape.

The event is very well organised with plenty of marshals, excellent signage with refreshment stops along the way.

We have full back up support including first aid, bike repair or pickup in case of problems. The start and finish is at Longthorns Campsite (next to Monkey World) where there is plenty of parking, and onsite catering plus free massages for riders afterwards.

The event has so far raised in excess of £150,000 for Cancer Research UK and other charities. Although raising sponsorship is not compulsory we hope riders will raise funds for cancer and there are rewards and prizes for those that do, including free cycle jerseys and T-Shirts, plus 6 months membership to the Springfield Leisure club in Wareham.

Flapjacks, Corbens Estate Agent, Dorset Golf and Country Club, Monkey World, Harvest Fine Foods, White House-guardianships, Comax, Dorset tea and local supermarkets.

The event is being organised though the Rotary Club of Westbourne with help from other local Rotary clubs.

To enter go to www.dorset-bike-ride. co.uk or search for Rotary Dorset Bike ride. Entry fee in advance is £20 for 70-102 mile routes and £15 for shorter routes, children FREE for the 10-38 routes otherwise half price for longer routes, plus children get a FREE ticket to Monkey World if they pledge to raise at least £50 in sponsorship. Thanks to our sponsors, all the entry fees go to Cancer Research UK. For more information email david. king@dorset-bike-ride.co.uk or ring 07973 189395.

We would like to thank the sponsors Bloorhomes, Actavo, Longthorns Campsite, Springfield Country Hotel, Dorset

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

What lies beneath...

The annual celebration of the sea with national ‘Marine Weeks’ from 29th July – 13th August is a chance for us to all reflect about what the sea means to us. Living in Dorset means most of us are a stone’s throw away from the beautiful beach, with many of us spending our summer swimming in it, walking along it and admiring it from near or afar.

For something that’s such a big part of our lives in Dorset, many of us know very little about the underwater world which lies beneath the waves. Not unlike our neighbourhoods on land, the sea has communities, families and homes which are surviving and reproducing every day; the difference is that we can’t always see this world easily, which makes it hard to understand, and appreciate.

In 2013, Dorset had three Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ’s) designated including Poole Rocks MCZ, the South Dorset MCZ and Chesil Beach & Stennis Ledges MCZ, providing protection for the species living there.

The charm and charisma of the fascinating marine wildlife which will benefit from this protection should not be underestimated in favour of their land-based counterparts. Cuttlefish, for example, are intelligent animals and masters of deception, deploying secret ‘weapons’ with the cunning of James Bond; squirting enemies in a

Tomspot Blenny

Photo: Julie Hatcher

Bottlenose Dolphin

Photo: Stewart Canham

cloud of black ink, before making their escape, and trapping prey with lightning-fast tentacles.

The black bream which flock to the Poole Rocks MCZ each spring protect their nests to the death and spend weeks creating the perfect nests for thousands of their eggs to hatch.

Wildlife of the sea has some amazing stories and characters, from the bizarre looking tompot blenny, the European lobsters’ eyes popping out from between the crevices, to the iconic dolphins who sometimes venture into our world as we marvel at their speed and agility, jumping in and out of the water.

There are things we can all do to learn about marine wildlife, and also help it. A partnership project led by DWT, Southern IFCA, the NEFS, MCS, Seasearch and 7 Tenths Ecology Ltd has seen the creation of a fantastic website about Poole Rocks MCZ, complete with high quality video and images, to depict life beneath the sea.

Visit www.poolerocksmcz.uk to find out more.

Another threat faced by marine life is marine litter which is hugely damaging to marine habitats, and wildlife that ingest it. You can help by taking part in the #2minutebeachclean the next time you visit a Dorset beach.

Visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events to find out about our watery-themed events to get involved with during Marine Weeks 2017.

By Sally Welbourn

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Hello

At Steele Raymond we truly value the relationships we build with clients. Being at the heart of Southbourne has allowed us to build those important relationships with the community around us for over 35 years.

With that in mind we are delighted to introduce your newly refurbished Steele Raymond office in Southbourne.

How we can help: • • • •

Moving Home Wills & Probate Tax & Trusts Family Law & Mediation

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Dispute Resolution Employment & HR Company & Commercial Commercial Property

To find out how we can help you call us on:

01202 424234 67 Southbourne Grove | Bournemouth | Dorset | BH6 3RN

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Community News

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Chip Shop Challenge 2017 Calling all chippies – Julia’s House needs you!

The Dorset and Wiltshire children’s hospice charity is appealing for Dorset chip shop owners to sign up for their 2017 Chip Shop Challenge and donate 5p from every portion of chips sold in August to support families with a life-limited child.

hoping lots of tourists and locals alike will support the Challenge chippies and help them in their efforts to make a big difference to families going through difficult times.

“Because we rely on the local community for 94 per cent of our funding, fundraisers like this are really important.”

The annual campaign has proved very popular with both chip shops and customers, with many posting selfies in support of the challenge on the Julia’s House Facebook page.

Julia’s House cares for children who may not live into adulthood, providing practical and emotional support through frequent short breaks for mums and dads and social opportunities for the whole family.

Every chip shop that signs up will receive a fundraising pack including a poster and information about the charity to show their customers what they are doing and how they are supporting Julia’s House.

To find out more call Laura on 012020 644220 or send an email to her at laura.kelly@juliashouse.org

In return, fundraisers will promote the chip shops taking part at community events around the county and encourage people to support the challenge by buying a bag of chips.

Last year’s Chip Shop Challenge raised enough to pay for two six-hour sessions at the Dorset hospice for eight children, complete with play and complementary therapies.

“It would be brilliant if we could top that this year,” said Community Fundraising Manager Laura Kelly. “We’re

Chips with everything – including fundraising.

Julia’s House launches the 2017 Chip Shop Challenge

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If you feel I can help - do get in touch Barrie Smith, Independent Funeral Consultant

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Headed by Paul Neville-Jones, the new dedicated lettings team focuses on advising local landlords looking to bring new properties into the rental sector, and finding high quality tenants for them.

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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Directories Camper Van Don’t we just love listening to the young ones talking about their exploits? Well, Nellie is no exception and she loves to hear what Hayden has been up to. Hayden was lucky enough to be chosen to do the ‘Blue Skies’ Programme, through his school.

Blue Skies is part of the Jon Egging Trust (JET) which was set up in memory of Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging, who tragically lost his life while flying in the Red Arrows display at the Bournemouth Air Festival in 2011.

The Trust realises Jon’s dream of inspiring young people through his love of aviation, teamwork and leadership and it supports young people aged 13-16, to achieve their full potential.

This is what Hayden, who is 13, told Nellie…

“Joining the group I felt slightly nervous as I didn’t know what it was about, but very excited about going on some special trips that money wouldn’t buy. The first place we went to was MOD Boscombe Down. We saw some planes, went in an olden day hangar and used night vision torches and goggles. It was very exciting. We were also introduced to the concept of Blue Skies which is to

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Nellie with Hayden at Bournemouth University help you with your communication and confidence skills.

Another place we went to was Cobham which is next to Bournemouth Airport. We were challenged with our communication skills here!

My favourite trip was when we went to Winchester University. We got to touch a real life 800 year old skeleton. I put its spine together! On a lighter note we were taught how to calculate a skeleton’s age and gender. I learned all about the different bones in the body and that when you are born you have 300 plus bones, but by the time you are an adult they fuse together into 206. After lunch, we looked at some objects that had been excavated and guessed what they were and what year they came from. I really enjoyed that trip!” Hayden said, with a big smile.

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29 “Another trip we went to see Nelson’s Ship ‘HMS Victory’ in Portsmouth. It cost £50,834 in those days to build, which is the equivalent of £60 million now! I think that is what she said, it certainly was a lot and more than most people have.” Hayden looked amazed. “The best part was being able to eat in the officer’s mess, as the vessel is still listed as a Navy Ship and still manned.

They have nearly replaced every single timber log and plank on the ship, except the strut that Nelson supposedly died on. There is no record of where he actually died but this is where all the clues lead to.” Hayden shuddered. “Apparently the ship’s officers were casually walking up and down the Ship out in the open when a French Musketeer got a lucky good shot at Nelson and hit him in the head. Nelson was the Admiral of the Fleet, not of the Ship itself, so he wasn’t running the ship.” Hayden asserted.

“The last trip we went on before the unwanted ending was the ‘Tank Museum’

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Nellie’s tinted windows prevented a few scares at Bovington where we finalised our presentations while looking at some very big powerful tanks. We even got to go on the ‘Chieftain’. This tank was created for the Cold War and could fire every 6 seconds compared to the Russian every 8 seconds.

The Chieftain was the most powerful tank of its time and quite possibly it still is. I got to sit in the Commander’s seat of the tank!” continued Hayden. “We also got to learn some tank movements with some remotecontrol tanks. This was lots of fun!”

“The dreaded day came where we would have to present our speeches that we had created for the sponsors of the Blue Skies and our parents. We were very nervous.

Luckily, I had a skeleton to look at instead of the crowd, as I was talking about our trip to Winchester University! Everyone did their speeches and we all got through in the end!

Then me and some of the other Blue Skies graduates met up and had fun for the rest of the day.

I feel that the Blue Skies programme has helped me to create presentations and help in speaking to crowds. Every one of us has created a team spirit with each other and I feel that we could push each other through anything.

I am looking forward to continuing for the next 2 years with the JET and Blue Skies.

How lucky am I!”, Hayden proclaimed.

Nellie was delighted too.

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Stagewise student lands place at National Youth Theatre Talented local actor Thomas Spiers has won a place at the prestigious National Youth Theatre in London, following in the footsteps of alumni including Jude Law and Matt Smith. Approximately 5,000 young performers auditioned this year for the chance to be offered one of 500 places.

Thomas, who is 18 and from Parkstone, has been a student with Stagewise Performing Arts for the last ten years. He begins a three week residential course with the National Youth Theatre this summer and will remain a member with them until he is 25, gaining access to a range of professional training and performance opportunities.

“Without the support, friendship and experiences I have gained in my 10 years at Stagewise I would never have had the confidence to audition for the National Youth Theatre, “ explains Thomas. “They’ve built me up so much as a person, helped Thomas Spiers as the Butler in Joseph Photo: Richard Crease

Thomas Spiers as Gus in Cats Photo: Richard Crease

me improve technically and given me the drive to aim for something that’s off the beaten track. Without the Stagewise team and the friends I have made there I wouldn’t be half the person I am today!”

Ally Cox, principal of Stagewise commented: “We are absolutely thrilled to hear that Thomas has been offered a place at the National Youth Theatre; it is an amazing achievement. At Stagewise we’ve watched him develop into a confident and talented performer over the years and will be wishing him every success on his exciting new journey. “ Thomas becomes the sixth Stagewise student to go on to the National Youth Theatre and takes with him a host of performance experience including roles as Miss Trunchbull in Matilda, Eugene in Grease, Gus the Theatre Cat in Cats and the Butler in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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Talbot Village Trust allows Kinson community centre to remain in use Grant giving charity, Talbot Village Trust, has donated £30,000 to St. Andrew’s Church in Kinson for vital repairs to be carried out to its community centre.

St. Andrew’s community centre is currently used by various members of the public for different activities throughout the week, such as the Kinson and West Howe Foodbank, a lunch club for over 55s, toddler groups and Messy Church. The funding received from the Trust was used to repair the leaking roof and also refurbish the centre’s bathrooms, providing easier access for people with disabilities. Baby changing facilities were also created for parents using the centre.

Reverend Lee Shirvill, team rector of St. Andrew’s Church, said: ‘‘We are so grateful to have received the generous funding from Talbot Village Trust. Our congregation and members of the public who enjoy using the community centre for various activities greatly appreciate the fact that the funds enabled us to continue to keep the centre open for people to use.

‘‘It is a pleasure to have been given the opportunity to provide St. Andrew’s Church with the funding required to allow the community centre to carry on being enjoyed by all who rely on the space. ‘‘We felt it was necessary to be able to help as we can see what a positive impact the centre has on the wider community.’’

Talbot Village Trust meets biannually, and will be accepting applications for funding from both previous and new applicants in the area before the Trustees meet again in November. For more information, go to Talbotvillagetrust.org.

L-R Sue Edwards, Linda Bird, Rev Lee Shirvill, Paula Curtis, Arthur James, Brian Phillips, Rachel Turner-Smith

‘‘It is important for us to continue to keep these regular activities running as they are just some of the many ways in which we connect with and serve our community.’’

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On Your Plot Hoarding

It’s hard to remain excited when you’ve had courgette at every meal for a week, and marvellous though raspberries are there is a limit to just how many you can eat at once. Take a bit of time to store your harvest and you can be enjoying home grown right through the winter.

Jobs for August :-

• Water regularly - try to water either in the evening or early mornings.

• If you are growing main crop potatoes, watch out for signs of blight. Brown patches on the tops and edges of leaves are usually a first sign.

• Pinch out the tops of runner bean stems that are outgrowing their supports.

• Keep harvesting those courgettes!

• Sow turnips and oriental salad plants such as Pak Choi and Chinese Cabbage • Strawberry runners that were potted up in June to produce new plants can be planted out now.

If all has gone to plan (that’s a big if!) then August should be a very satisfying month on your plot, with your hard work being repaid by ample harvests of a good range of fruit and veg.

The reality tends to be that the excitement of seeing your crops grow and ripen is initially followed by much enjoyment of the first fruits of your labour which can soon be replaced by a panic stricken ‘What the heck do I do with all these’! Certain crops (courgettes and tomatoes spring to mind) can almost guarantee this sequence of events!

Sharing with friends and neighbours is great but very often they will have a glut of exactly the same thing at just the same time. What is called for are some simple ideas for storing and preserving your produce. It may be a long time before you are harvesting fresh peas or raspberries again but that doesn’t mean that you can’t be enjoying your home grown produce throughout the winter - it just takes a little planning and now is the time to do it.

Onions (and garlic) that have been lifted and

left to dry can be plaited and hung in a cool, dry place. Net bags, or tights, also work if you don’t fancy plaiting. Potatoes can be stored in boxes or paper sacks in a dark, dry building but you should check them regularly, removing any that show signs of rotting.

A good size freezer is a real boon for making the most of your produce. Blanching and then freezing works for loads of vegetables. Key to success is to cool quickly after blanching so have a bowl of cold water at the ready and don’t forget to label what you are freezing!

Another option, and one that can work well for all those tomatoes, is to find a good recipe that you can cook, freeze and use later (how about a wonderful pasta sauce with your own tomatoes and home grown basil?). Even ‘difficult to freeze’ veg such as courgettes can either be incorporated into a sauce, or blanched, frozen and then added to a stew at a later date.

Cooking and freezing can work well for fruit too - apple or rhubarb are good stewed and frozen all ready for use in a crumble or pie. If you have a truly wonderful fruit crop then why not arm yourself with a good recipe book and get started on some jam making? It’ll be delicious on your toast in the morning, and what better gift than a pot of homemade raspberry jam?

It’s amazing how many books there are that tell you how to grow your fruit and veg, but how little information there is on just how to store it all! One wonderful little book, that deals with just this question is ‘How to store your garden produce’ by Piers Warren. It’s packed with information about how to store just about anything and a great addition to any gardeners library.

Happy harvesting!

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Use your leisure time with Poole U3A The University of the Third Age (U3A) was established initially in Toulouse, France, in 1972, and adopted in the UK in 1982. It is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment, providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. It consists of local U3As all over the UK, which are charities in their own right and run entirely by volunteers.

Poole U3A, established in 1992, currently runs some 140 different daytime classes/activities throughout the borough at 29 venues. There is a moderate annual membership fee, but no further costs per class other than consumable items such as craft materials, etc.

Those running classes and other activities are all unpaid, the principle being that they demonstrate and pass on skills and information that they themselves have learned or used during their working life. Subjects included in the Poole U3A prospectus include

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various Art and Crafts, Book Lovers, Bridge and other Card games, Dance sessions, Genealogy, several Languages, Stretching, Tai Chi, Languages, Quizzes, Music (both recorded and performed), Photography, Poetry, Technology, Yoga, plus Sports including Table Tennis, Short Mat Bowls, Petanque and Badminton. Additionally there are social meetings such as Coach trips, Quizzes, Walks and Lunches.

For information on Poole U3A and the complete list of activities, pick up a copy of our ‘Delphinus’ magazine in your local library, visit our website on www.pooleu3a.org.uk or contact our office on 01202 678113 (Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings).

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Tastes so good...

Risotto

Risotto is a northern Italian rice dish, that’s quick to prepare and yet a satisfying meal. Great for using up leftovers, why not experiment to add new ingredients?

Ingredients for 2 servings 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic 2 small sticks of celery Half a red pepper, chopped into small pieces 1 vegetable stock cube 200ml boiling water 4 small handfuls of risotto rice Bacon (optional to make a non-vegetarian version) Parmesan cheese to top (if required)

1. Heat some oil in a pan.

2. Lightly brown the onion and add the garlic 3. Add the rest of the chopped ingredients and fry for a couple of minutes until slightly softened.

4. Add the risotto rice and fry, stirring regularly for another couple of minutes.

5. Add the stock cube to the boiling water and pour onto the rice dish.

6. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat.

7. Once all the liquid has been absorbed, your dish is ready to serve.

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Motoring

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All-New Peugeot 3008 SUV GT Line

By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk

It is not unusual to see some big changes between an older and newer generation of the same model, but the all-new Peugeot 3008 SUV looks radically different to the outgoing one.

That exiting generation, introduced in 2008, was a frumpy, chubby SUV that did little to inspire buyers. The all-new Peugeot 3008 SUV, though, is a different animal, burying the clumsy image of the last car six-feet under and achieving the European Car of the Year crown.

Sometimes it can be difficult to separate SUVs out on the road because most of them drive alike. Many are set up for comfort, and that’s what the all-new 3008 is tuned for. The small steering wheel and light handling gives a feeling of sprightliness, even if that’s not the case, as it’s a tall, heavy car. However; that’s not a complaint, the designers and engineers have done a good job covering the traditional flaws of an SUV’s dynamics.

There’s a wholesome medley of engines on offer, as with most Peugeot models: two petrol’s in the shape of a 131PS 1.2-litre unit and a 165PS 1.6-litre turbo. Then there are a couple of turbo diesel engines of 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre capacity. What suits you best is largely going to depend on what sort of driving you do. Short urban trips suit the 1.2-litre petrol more, whereas longer journeys will fit the potential 70mpg obtainable from the 1.6-litre diesel.

I drove the 1.2 petrol in GT Line spec with 131PS, fitted with a manual gearbox. Behind the wheel, things feel dynamic, and the weighting of the steering is spot on. The car grips bitumen like a cat’s claws cling to flesh, and mid-range pulling power is good, so you can pick up the pace easily. The six-speed transmission is slick shifting, and the car delivers a hushed ride. Tyre roar and wind whistle is kept out of the cabin, too.

All this just adds to the 3008’s sense of refinement.

The Peugeot offers a composed ride with seats that provide the sort of comfort and support required for long distance motoring. Furthermore, the car’s suspension sops up potholes without complaining. Significantly, the all-new 3008 doesn’t tip into bends. Indeed, body roll is very well contained. This surprised me, as smaller SUVs aren’t always the type of vehicle to stay so unflustered on twisty tarmac.

The new 3008 comes in four levels of trim: Active, Allure, GT Line and GT. Factory fitted safety kit includes automatic emergency braking and rear parking sensors. The GT Line hasn’t got any extra safety equipment - just sportier looks. But it has all the safety kit you really need, and as with all 3008s, it has a top five-star Euro NCAP safety score.

A car can look great and have all the equipment in the world crammed into it – but it’s no good if it isn’t economical and it doesn’t drive decently. There are no concerns to be had in this area with the 3008 SUV. The 1.2 GT Line’s average fuel consumption of 55.4mpg and 117g/km of CO2 means low running costs, combined with effective performance. 0-62mph is achieved in 10.8 seconds and the Pug’s maximum speed is 117mph.

The all-new Peugeot 3008 SUV’s entry price is £21,795, but expect to fork out £25,655 for the petrol-powered GT Line I drove. A basic Nissan Qashqai costs £18,545, and the new SEAT Ateca is priced from £17,990. But I think the 3008’s extra cost is justified because it feels more upmarket inside than these two rivals. Cabin materials include brushed chrome, large areas of carbon decoration and textiles. They even cover some areas less commonly found in SUVs, such as the dashboard inlay. It’s all very contemporary and attractive. The Peugeot is just as stylish outside, and it drives well, while delivering a comfortable ride for all.

Pros ‘n’ Cons • Appearance √ • Tech √ • Efficiency √ • Cornering √ • Four-seater only X

Fast Facts • Max speed: 101mph • 0-62 mph: 11.1 secs • Combined mpg: 283 • Engine: 1798cc 4cyl petrol / electric • CO2: 22 g/km • Price: £34,895

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Blinds & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Tuscany Blinds............................. 23 Books Dianetics...................................... 34 Builders Ian Jones...................................... 19 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 26 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Doctor........................... 19 Chimney Sweeps Oliver Chimney Sweeps................ 41 Chiropodists Karen Lewis-Fry........................... 41 Watcombe Foot Clinic................... 7 Chiropractors Paul Harris................................... 19 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................... 28 BCHA show commitment to housing for young people......... 12 Chip Shop Challenge 2017........... 18 Dorset Bike Ride 2017.................. 14 Dorset Wildlife Trust: What lies beneath..................... 16 Get your very own copy of The Adventures of Nellie........... 39 Motoring: All-New Peugeot 3008 SUV GT Line...................... 44 On your plot: Hoarding................ 36 Poole U3A.................................... 40 Stagewise student lands place at National Youth Theatre........ 30 Talbot Village Trust helps keep local community centre open.... 32 Tastes so good: Risotto................ 42 World War One Memorial at All Saints Chuch..................... 8

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