The Southbourne Link - December 2020

December 2020

Promoting your local area

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In this issue...

Test your knowledge with our Pub Quiz Can you find your way out of the maze?

Famous Words but who said them?

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Welcome...

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The Southbourne Link

Stephen, myself, Julie, Mel, Heather, Chris and Jannike would like to wish you a good Festive Season. At the time of this writing we are still on the second Lockdown and though it has been nowhere near as restricted as the first one, we do not know for sure how Christmas will be for us all. By the time you receive your magazine we will have that answer, I hope.

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Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd

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Our very loyal and reliable advertisers are so grateful for all your support this last year. Let’s face it, it has been a challenge for all of us. Our local trades and services have needed your calls and bookings like never before. You have delivered, and many, many of the companies inside these pages are in fact very happy to tell you they are busy and want to thank you sincerely for this. In return to say, ‘Thank You’, our centre pages contain our Christmas Sponsors this year with proceeds going to Julia’s House Hospice. This is such a worthy cause we are delighted to support them.

Please continue to call our advertisers here and do say

Copy deadline for the “Hello” from us! We are here to help. Right from my January 2021 edition: first magazine which I started all the way back in 2005, 7th December 2020

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 publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

pushing Hayden around in his pram, my purpose was to bring good, local businesses to your doorstep as well as give you some local data to be able to back up your local community. As soon as more events start happening again, we will be able to shout all about it!

So, 2021 is just around the corner. Whatever you do this Christmas we wholeheartedly wish you all the Very Best. Keep well, stay safe and relax with a glass of mulled wine.

Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi

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QUIRKY

BY MICA BALE

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

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

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

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

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

Perfect for a winter walk!

Holloways to wander...

PHOTO: FINN HOPSON

DRAWING BY STANLEY WOOD

PHOTO: JONATHAN BAKER

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

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1. Where in the world would you expect to find a car with the vehicle registration code ‘V’?

5. Which was the first James Bond film to feature Roger Moore in the title role?

2. In which children’s book did a spider called Charlotte and a pig called Wilbur appear?

3. Which Mexican artist produced works entitled ‘The Broken Column’ and ‘Diego and I’?

6. How many sides has a heptadecagon?

7. ‘Suncrisp’, ‘Golden Russet’ and ‘Braeburn’ are all varieties of which fruit?

8. In which country would you find the coastal resort of Lara Beach?

4. What was the name of the character played by John Travolta in the film ‘Pulp Fiction’?

9. In which century was the first ‘Grand National’ horse race?

10. The letters of the word ‘allergy’ can be rearranged to form three other sevenletter words. Can you find all three of them?

Want to see how you did?

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

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Community News

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A Message from Rotary Club Bournemouth President HOW DO ROTARIANS PaTrisha Todd ‘DO’ ROTARY 2020 has been a different kind of year, but one to be grateful for. It’s a year we will not forget in a hurry filled with tragedy, confusion and opportunity.

Wouldn’t you agree that within the spectrum of national restrictions the official resilience of our scientific community has proved splendid giving us rapid results and breakthroughs never seen within that industry. Across the globe scientists, virologists and lab technicians have gotten together to find a solution to the pandemic – a vaccine!

Rotary HQ too have stepped up during this time to help members serve local people in new ways. This Yuletide season a ‘Virtual Father Christmas’ might be heading your way.

HQ have set up an on-line drop in compliance surgery to help with Covid19 risk assessments for when Rotarians stage in-person events, ensuring following latest guidance from Public Health England and local authorities. In person contact is important to maintain the spirit of friendship, even the mental health of members.

Humans are sociable creatures.

Furthermore, a Rotarian is someone who comes from that initial place of wanting to help others and form friendships. The idea of connecting with others to help those in need while enjoying social times. However, there is room too for the individual who prefers to keep themselves to themselves but would like to take up Rotary membership to support charitable works. You could too.

Rotary is so much more than just charity. It’s an opportunity to share ideas, to spread kindness and generally be a part of the bedrock of the human race.

Within the structure of Rotary education plays a major role. Young children between the ages of 7 – 12 years are invited to join RotaKids. These young members are gently introduced to the concept of service before self and community engagement with a full helping of fun.

Interact offers youngsters between 12 – 18 years opportunities to discover the broader meaning of community spirit through activities to help their communities.

Young working adults can join Rotaract from 18 years of age to 30+. As members they can broaden their knowledge base through a series of leadership development skills courses including speaking and presentation skills, all helpful aspects to further their careers building their confidence levels and generally exchange ideas.

Then there is membership to a local Rotary club.

Rotary is special because it brings out the best in people from kiddies to golden oldies.

We are open to 30+ age group for membership.

If the idea of dipping into new territory to boost the foothills of ‘Service above Self’ by helping to transform the lives of others appeals to you, please get in touch. www.bournemouthrotary.org.uk secretary@bournemouth.rotary1110.org

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Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

Fascinating Fungi Fungi don’t fit into the plant or animal kingdoms but into an entire category of their own. The Fungi kingdom is a large group of organisms that includes yeasts, moulds, and, of course, mushrooms.

Found everywhere - in the soil, in water, on and within plants, and even in the human body - fungi are essential to life on earth and they have a fascinating biology.

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

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

Crimson Waxcap

Fabulous Fungi

Photo: Nick Tomlinson

such as cheeses, beer and wine, and bread.

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

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

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

By Susannah Lynn, Volunteer

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Famous Words

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If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor.

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans.

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"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier."

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“If you look at what you have in life, you'll always have more. If you look at what you don't have in life, you'll never have enough.”

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Dear Local Resident, All of the advertisers on this Christmas Greetings page would like to sincerely thank you for your support throughout this incredibly trying year. As a result of your continued calls and bookings these companies are doing well and continue to be here for us. Thank you for being there.

Here at Dorset Publications, with our very loyal advertisers we would like to thank you for your support of our wonderful magazines. To say “Thank you” in return we are donating 25% of the proceeds from these pages to Julia’s House Children’s Hospice. We are grateful to the staff and many volunteers who help this great cause!

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Here at United Fencing Supplies we specialise in all types of fencing from domestic to industrial.

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The Adventures of Daichi

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Dorset Directories Camper Van What incredible times. We do hope you are safe, well and are still smiling despite anything that maybe happening around you. Daichi highly recommends switching the news off for a whole week and doing things that make you happy.

Here, the intention is to make you smile, give you ideas of places to visit (if we can now…), and things to do, that are simple, honest family fun.

Hopefully, it is a light relief. So here we go…

Daichi managed to sneak us back to that coastal village I so wanted to see when we were in Devon in the summer. This time it was October half term, so just before the second Lockdown. In August we had stayed in Bovisand on the other side of The Sound, that deep inlet of sea near Plymouth. While we were there, I looked daily across the blue expanse of water to a curious, small village with a beach. I was fascinated and told Daichi that was where I wanted to go next.

He was straight on the case and found a little cottage in Kingsand perfect for the three of us: myself, Stephen and Hayden our son. I have to say I was not sure if Hayden would come this time. He had plans with friends and now at the grand old age of nearly seventeen I feel very privileged that he still likes to get away as much as we do and enjoy our English ‘escapes’. Off we set. Daichi was certainly all smiles, engine roaring and lights aglow.

Volcanic rock formations at Kingsand

Cawsand beach Cawsand and Kingsand are twin villages situated in Cornwall, right on the border with Devon. It is difficult to know where one village ends and the other one starts. For me they are idyllic.

Crashing waves literally hit the walls of the houses which line the streets on one side and the beach immediately on the other. Situated on the Rame Peninsula with a very small population I could definitely live there. Not only are there terrific sea views, but the villages are nestled in Mount Edgcumbe Country Park with 865 acres of beautiful forestry and parkland, ideal for walking.

It is a haven for dog lovers, walkers, children and simple adults like us. I am not so sure about rather large campervans in brightly coloured Kimonos though! Boy did Daichi have to breath in when navigating those cobbled, winding lanes.

Sharp bends and stone walls, which look amazing, are not necessarily good for metal bodies. Daichi was lucky and decided to spend his time in the very safe car park.

We had taken the chain ferry at Torpoint at the mouth of the River Tamar to get there. These crossings started right back in 1790 and now have 3 ferries running every day of the year, including Christmas Day. There is nothing like going on a ferry to know you are really going away! Some of us may have missed holidays abroad recently, but you can’t beat a good old English get-away.

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29 The weather of course was very mixed (it was late October after all) with some wind and rain and then one day of a wonderful, mysterious sea-roke which enveloped the cliffs and the houses. Long thick fingers of fog and mist creeping around everything in its midst. I was brought up in the North, so this is very real to me and I love a bit of atmosphere. I think Daichi was ok in his safe place, the car park…

Mid-week we took a trip to Whitsand Bay. What incredible chalets there are here! Scattered literally all over the cliffs from the bottom of the bay almost on the beach, right to the top of the overhanging cliffs. What fantastic views over a never-ending expanse of dramatic looking waters.

Speaking to the owner of the very welcoming Cliff Top Café, we were told that the chalets had once, and not that long ago, cost £20,000 each but now sell for over £350,000! We wished we had seen them earlier… They are not large and some look more modern than others, but I think you are paying for the ‘pitch’! The day we arrived the sea was totally white. Torrenting waves were pounding on the beach and the unforgiving rocks.

We took a walk right down to the front where the RNLI Lifeguards had a station, ready for any problems. We took many photos and videos of the thundering waves and the spectacular scenery. All smiling. Nature really is beautiful and there is something which excites the soul on mesmerizing days like this.

After all that excitement we needed a meal and a drink to calm us down and take in the night sea air. Our favourite café had become The Bay, Bar & Restaurant in Cawsand. Right on the sea

Waves crashing against the shore

Chalet overlooking Whitsand Bay front it was perfect for a coffee and a piece of cake, or indeed a full candle-lit evening meal. One lunchtime I had a whole mackerel (head and all) on a bed of salad. You really can tell I am from the North, can’t you? I am definitely my father’s daughter, even if I have lived in the South since I was twenty two… just a “couple” of years ago.

Now now…

The whole week was really relaxing. One day walking along The South West Coast Path (we did not quite manage all 630 miles of it…) we discovered Pier Cellars, the old torpedo development and testing station. Steeped in history and built in 1888/1889 it had a certain ‘mood’ about it. It is not open to the public, now owned by the MOD and used by HMS Raleigh for training purposes, but looking through the wire fencing I don’t think I wanted to take it any further anyway… Great to see and a bit of our history to set the old ‘grey matter’ thinking. I was pleased to get back to the luscious greenery and still blue waters from on high, on the hills this day.

There’s lots more I can say but I am limited with space – you may be relieved. The pink rocks on the beach at Kingsand were fascinating. I am no geologist, but this is volcanic lava apparently! How exciting is that?

So Daichi, another great family trip. Hayden did not quite manage to get his board out this time, though you carried it all the way to Cornwall for him, just in case. It just wasn’t quite the weather this time, but boy did we enjoy watching those gigantean waves thrashing the shores. Where will Daichi take us next… I wonder?

By Debbie Corney

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Puzzle Answers

Answers Page PUB QUIZ 1. Vatican City 2. Charlotte’s Web – E.B. White 3. Frida Kahlo 4. 17 5. Vincent Vega 6. Live and Let Die (1973) 7. Apple 8. Turkey 9. 19th century (1839) 10. Gallery, largely and regally WHO SAID IT 1. Nelson Mandela 2. Eleanor Roosevelt 3. Mother Theresa 4. John Lennon 5. Steve Jobs 6. Oprah Winfrey 7. Walt Disney

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STAR GAZING Welcome to the December Stargazing Page. Each month I’ll be describing astronomical events that are happening overhead in our beautiful night skies. The majority of events are viewable just by stepping outside on a cloudless night and looking up, but some may require a particular vantage point e.g. a clear view to the west. Occasionally, events will benefit from the use of binoculars or a small telescope if available, but all can be enjoyed without either. Warm shoes, layers of clothes, and a flask of hot tea are recommended during winter viewing!

Interna onal Space Sta on Due to the changeable nature of the ISS, timings published here are unfortunately often inaccurate. From hereon in, only dates, which are likely to remain correct, will be listed. To establish exact timings please visit www.heavens-above.com or a similar webpage for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to Bournemouth. The ISS will be visible, often twice during the night, in our early evening skies between 1st – 10th December. Those hoping to spot ‘Santa’ on the 24th or 25th will need to wake up early in the morning, with pre-dawn sightings visible on both mornings.

Events The Winter Solstice occurs on 21st December this year, and marks the day when the Sun reaches its lowest point in the sky, as seen from the Northern Hemisphere. This in turn corresponds to the shortest day, and longest night (all the better for doing astronomy).

Mercury

The solar system’s smallest planet is lost in the Sun’s glare this month.

Venus Early morning risers continue to be greeted by Venus shining brightly in clear, pre-dawn skies to the south-east.

Mars Mars is still shining in the constellation Pisces, but is fading rapidly. Look south at 7p.m. on a clear night and search for a relatively bright, reddish object quite high in the sky.

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Saturn & Jupiter If you see only one astronomical event this year, then the close meeting or ‘Great conjunction’ of Jupiter and Saturn must be it. The two gas giants have been slowly moving closer together in our night sky (as viewed from Earth), and on the 21st December appear so close they, along with their larger moons, will be visible in the same field of view in binoculars or a telescope.

The two planets were last this close in Galileo’s time in 1623 CE. If the sky is clear this will be a truly spectacular sight. There is only a small window of opportunity to see this event as the planets are low in the sky, close to the horizon, but try looking after sunset, between 4.45 – 5.30p.m towards the southwest.

Moon This month’s full moon occurs on 30th December, and is traditionally known as the Cold Moon, Long Night’s Moon, or Moon before Yule.

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Coming to Bournemouth Pavilion this December

Follow Santa and his elves in a heart-warming story as they bring you a Christmas spectacle like no other. Covid safety precautions are being put in place throughout the venue to keep our audiences safe while they enjoy Christmas classics, musical showstoppers and stunning costumes. This cracker of a family show will leave you full of festive spirit.

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Bathrooms The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 44 William Cope Interior Design........ 5 Blinds & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Just Shutters................................ 13 Tuscany Blinds............................. 20 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 36 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Doctor............................ 5 Carpets & Flooring Kingsland Carpets........................ 38 Chiropractors Paul Harris................................... 13 Cleaning Services Candy Cleaning Services.............. 16 Community News Adventures of Daichi................... 28 Bournemouth Rotary Club........... 12 Christmas Spectacular................. 40 Dorset Quirky Facts...................... 8 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Fascinating Fungi...................... 14 John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation............... 20 Stargazing in Dorset.................... 32

Education Head Starts Day Nursery............. 43 Estate & Letting Agents Meyers.......................................... 1 Richard Godsell............................ 48 Financial Advisers Burgess & Lee.............................. 24 Fires & Stoves

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