The Southbourne Link - February 2018

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Welcome...

The Southbourne Link

Happy Valentines Day to all our wonderful readers!

This is the time of year we sit and think about the sunshine, warmer times and the ability to get out more again. Stephen, myself and Hayden, (with Nellie the campervan of course) have started to do more walking, even on cold days, so long as it is dry. It is a great way to lift the spirits, get away from the TV and blow the cobwebs away. We had a wonderful walk to Moors Valley last week and even met friends on the way. What a success. So, if you are able to get out I do think it helps. Nellie also took us on a “Murder Mystery Walk” around Wimborne… in the dark! What fun that was. I do hope you have time for a read and better still try a “Treasure Trail” for yourselves. You can even win £100 if you enter their competition!

Edition 101

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd

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Copy deadline for the March 2018 edition: 12th February 2018

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.

Inside your local magazine there are many articles to peruse. I hope you enjoy them whilst relaxing over a cuppa. With a new year already well on its way, if you have any plans to upgrade the house or garden and would like more time for yourself, then do call one (or several) of our loyal advertisers. I am sure we have the perfect person to help you.

Please mention us when calling and Wish them all the Best!

The lucky winner of the prize wordsearch last month was Sally Shorey. Well done to you! We do hope you have had a good start to 2018 and have exciting plans for this year.

Wishing you all the Very Best,

Debbie & Stephen Corney

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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

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First World War Memorial at All Saints Church, Southbourne Albert Thomas Mason

In 1911 Albert Thomas Mason was 41, married to Fanny and father to Archibald Mason three and Evelyn Gladys Mason, one. The family lived at ‘Kensington’, 2 Spa Road, Boscombe with Fanny’s mother Eliza and sister Elizabeth. Albert was working as a plumber’s merchant.

The family soon moved to 6 Southern Road, West Southbourne and in 1914 must have been relieved that, at 45, Albert was too old for conscription. By April 1917 the war effort had consumed more and more manpower so the top age of conscription was raised to 51 and Albert, now 47, was obliged to enlist. An older recruit Albert was assessed as below A1 health and so was commissioned as an officer in the Indian Labour Corps.

With the war raging in France the British Government needed men with practical skills to keep a huge army on the move. The role of a Labour corps was one of essential support. It provided the infrastructure needed for a large army to camp, fortify, mobilize and communicate. Britain enlisted large numbers of manual workers from countries as far afield as China, India and the West Indies. In 1917, 21,000 Indians travelled to France with the formation of the Indian Labour Corps.

The 66th Manipur Indian Labour Corps was part of this huge recruitment of Indian labour in 1917.

The President of Manipur State Durbar J.C.Higgins sent official requisitions to all surrounding hill villages with the aim of acquiring able bodied men to serve in labour corps. Understandably villages and families were horrified at the thought of their men folk travelling to serve in a foreign war with the inherent dangers and no guarantee of return.

However the government used missionaries such as William Pettigrew to get tribal consent to release men for the cause with the promise of a noncombatant role, the opportunity to travel to foreign countries and payment of 22 rupees per month with two months in advance to soften the blow to the families left behind. The men canvassed did not understand the meaning of a ‘labour corps’ or have any idea what they faced but 2000 were eventually persuaded to enlist and the 22nd Manipur (Naga)

Indian Labour Corps transport unit

Labour Corps, consisting of four units of 500 men each, was born.

After basic drill and safety training the last unit to leave Imphal, Manipur was the 66th company who embarked for France on May 19, 1917. It was to this company that 2nd Lieutenant Albert Thomas Mason found himself attached when they arrived in France in 1917.

The corps worked long hours, often under enemy fire, throughout 1917. They collected damaged artillery, guns, broken or dysfunctional munitions, rocket shells, bombshells and abandoned boots which were transferred to cargo vehicles. The men lived in bunkers with other labourers from as far afield as Africa and China. They were well fed but cold, vulnerable to shell fire and disease, they longed for home. Even as the war in France eased the conditions had taken a great toll on Albert’s health and he died one year after his deployment on March 1st, 1918, aged 48. Two months later his loyal labourers were repatriated home to Manipur.

Researched and written by Alice Miller

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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 Southbourne area

and manager 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.’

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CRUMBS Helps Deliver More Popular Community Lunches Due to the continued success of The Crumbs Project outreach program, the charity is launching a number of regular Community Lunches at new venues across Bournemouth.

The Bournemouth based charity which provides vulnerable people the opportunity to train for independence and employment has been overwhelmed by the response to its community lunch program. Crumbs’ mixed ability team have been delivering lunches at Winton Methodist Church and at its own training facility in Hibberd Court on a monthly bases, which are both well attended by local residents. Due to the support from the local community the charity will be launching a series of new regular community lunch dates at venues across Bournemouth.

Crumbs’ Community Lunch program aims to bring a variety of people within the community together. Diners can enjoy a friendly, welcoming atmosphere as well as a two course freshly prepared hot lunch, served by Crumbs’ Trainees. The team prepare a varied menu of traditional favourites from scratch, using seasonal produce. The lunches also provide Crumbs’ Trainees valuable customer service experience, as well as the opportunity to showcase their catering skills.

Bournemouth, as well as the All Saints Church in Southbourne.” comments Food Service Manager, Erika Sloper. “The lunches are very welcoming and provide a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, which is perfect for our diners and trainees who may lack in confidence but are able to gain real life catering work experience.”

Details of Crumbs’ Community Lunches can be found below: All Saints, Southbourne, BH6 5EH, First Tuesday of the month, 12.30-2pm - £5 Holy Epiphany Church, Bournemouth, BH9 3JT, Every Wednesday, 1-2pm - £5.50 St Marks Church, Talbot Village, BH10 4HY, First Wednesday of the month, 12.30-2pm - £5.50 The Crumbs Project Fish & Chip Lunch, BH10 4EP, Fourth Friday of the month, 12.30-2pm - £6 Winton Methodist Church, BH9 1DE, Tuesday 23rd January & 20th February, 12.30-2pm - £5.50 For further information about Crumbs’ Community Lunches please visit www. crumbs.org.uk/about/outreach-locations/ or contact Erika on 01202 519320 or email erikas@crumbs.org.uk.

“We have been overwhelmed by the support from local residents to our community lunches, their regular attendance means we are able to bring additional lunch dates to the Holy Epiphany and St Marks Church in

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Birds of a feather...

At about 4pm on a cold winter’s day, the sky may come alive with the shape of birds flocking together, with the sudden deafening sound of chitter chatter filling the air. One of wildlife’s most spectacular sights is approaching – a swooping and swirling murmuration of starlings.

It may surprise you to know that starlings are actually becoming a less common sight in the UK, so seeing a flock of them is a wonderful thing.

Other winter visitors flocking include birds from Eastern Europe and even species from the far northern regions, such as redwings and fieldfares from Scandinavia.

So, why do birds flock? Well, why not!

Birds can move easily and quickly, so they make the most of an annual trip to the UK, with an abundance of food, and a warmer climate to enjoy.

Flocks of birds are also essential for their survival this time of year, as

Starlings

Photo: Stewart Canham

Starlings in flight

Photo: Stewart Canham

their main advantage is literally their safety in numbers and they can distract predators with the sheer size of the group, making it hard for them to focus on just one bird when there’s so many, so close together. Large groups of birds can also stay warm, and hunt together, increasing their chances of survival.

Dorset Wildlife Trust nature reserves are an excellent place to witness these special wildlife sights this winter, but you are also likely to see some activity in your own garden, by leaving out water and food for birds. Winter is a hard time of year to find food, so they need all the help they can get!

Find out more about DWT reserves at: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ reserves and share your photos and videos with us at: www.facebook.com/ dorsetwildlife or www.twitter.com/ dorsetwildlife.

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You’ve worked hard for what you have. Make sure you keep it. Protect your home from funding future care fees which currently run at an average £1000 per week.

Do you want your home and wealth to go to your children and other loved ones?

Have you ever considered what the effect might be on your savings and investments, or even your home, if you ever needed residential care later in life.

The Problem Currently anyone with assets in excess of £23,250 will not receive any assistance with care fees.

Typically, when a couple owns a house together and one partner dies, their share passes to the surviving spouse. Whilst at first glance this would appear practical it is this sole and absolute ownership that enables a whole property to be taken into consideration as an asset by the local authority and puts the property on danger of needing to be sold to fund care.

The Solution A Property Protection Trust Will is a will drafted to help protect your property from an assessment by the local authority to fund long term care fees. The half share of the family home belonging to the first person to die, passes into trust. This type of trust is also known as a Life Interest Trust in favour of the survivor which means that they can benefit from the share of the house in the trust during his/her lifetime and on their death the trust fund passes to others, usually the children.

What’s Included Severance of tenancy on your property. This changes the legal ownership on the land registry from joint tenants to tenants in common. Meaning you both own it 50/50.

Full details can be seen below.

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Royal Bournemouth Hospital continues to receive support from Talbot Village Trust Talbot Village Trust has granted £20,000 to the Bournemouth Hospital Charity to part fund the refurbishment of Ward 11 which forms part of the hospital’s Haematology and Oncology Unit.

Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s Ward 11 has undergone the refurbishment to create a real ‘home away from home’ with areas for patients to socialise as well as provide an improved environment for patients who are receiving treatment for lifelong and terminal conditions.

The ward is part of the hospital’s Jigsaw Building for which Talbot Village Trust donated a previous £20,000 to help fund its construction in 2013. The building has been open since 2015 and consists of a Women’s Health Unit and state-of-the-art facilities for the treatment of cancer and blood disorders. There is also a dedicated space for a Chemotherapy Day Unit and supportive treatments for patients with haematological and oncological conditions.

Marie Miller, cancer care matron at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, said: “I would like to say a massive thank you to Talbot Village Trust

for giving us the funding to help transform our five bathrooms into wet rooms and a toilet.

This refurbishment has not only improved the environment for our patients, but it has also enhanced their recovery process by meeting their needs to remain as independent as possible.”

Russell Lucas-Rowe, Trustee of Talbot Village Trust, added: “We are thrilled to have been given the opportunity to continue to support the Bournemouth Hospital Charity with our funding. It is fantastic to see the significant difference it has made over the last four years.

Making a difference really matters to us and it is clear to see the positive impact our grant has had on patients and the staff at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.”

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 in spring. Please go to www. talbotvillagetrust.org for more information.

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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Directories Camper Van It was a chilling dark winter’s night.

We arrived at Walford Mill Craft Centre all wrapped up with scarves, gloves and torches, ready for our “Murder Mystery” walk. Who did it? What with? These were the allimportant questions and we had just 2 hours to follow the clues and discover the culprit. Would we solve the Mystery in the Vestry? Ivana Cramp had been a keen member of the Minster Choir for years. She had recently come into a large inheritance when her body was found. Was this a deed of greed… or because Ivana had an overpowering,

The atmospheric minster at night

OK, so who dunnit? And with what?

flat voice? We were about to find out. This is all fiction of course but we really got into the ‘spirit’ of things.

Nellie had inadvertently come across “Treasure Trails” while surfing the internet one evening. She is getting very clever as you can see! These trails are described as ‘the fun way to explore’ and can be purchased online at www.treasuretrails.co.uk or often in tourist information offices.

There are a series of clues which take you all around a particular area, giving you facts and some history about local sites, whilst you find the answers to each piece of evidence and finally eliminate all but one name and the weapon used. At that point you have the guilty party!

There are many places to explore and it is a great way to get to know somewhere. Not all are murder mystery trails, so have a look and

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There were twelve of us taking the challenge that night, wanting to solve the mystery. We tried to guess from the list of people we were given, who ‘did it’ before we started. Julie got it right! How did she know I wonder… Was she really an accomplice? Now Nellie’s imagination was running riot and she was just taking this too far. I have had words with her. It was so much fun. Some of the clues do need some deciphering, others are more straight forward, but each step takes you further and further around the town. Wimborne is a fabulous place to shop and visit. The Minster looming up to the sky right in the town centre, the Jubilee Gardens, the old grandiose school house now housing flats for local residents, the River meandering through, the Quarterjack on the West Tower, with his brightly uniformed grenadier, who still strikes the quarters every

All that investigating made us hungry!

We searched high... and low!

hour, day and night, the more modern statue of a skateboarder.

What a wealth of interest to see.

Even in the dark!

You do not have to do this walk in the dark of course, but Nellie likes to be different and it all added to the ambience of our quest. The bright torches were useful to say the least.

We solved the mystery!

After all that investigating we were quite exhausted. Like Nellie we are getting on a bit now… Time for something to eat and drink. We had actually booked a carvery at the Bridge House Hotel in Longham.

Delicious and great value, Nellie highly recommends it in fact.

Probably because you can pile up your plate and go back for seconds.

You don’t get thighs like that on lettuce leaves…

Well we can safely say that Ivana from the Choir can rest in peace.

Nellie isn’t giving you the answer as you could find out for yourself who did it…

Where will Nellie take us next?

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Gardening Tips

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It's never too soon to get children interested in gardening and where their food comes from.

Even the fussiest child should be prepared to try a warm, sweet strawberry or raspberry straight from the plant or a handful of peas out of the pod (my Dad often wondered why half of his pea crop had suddenly disappeared although I'm sure he had his suspicions!)

At any time of the year, children can start to understand the concept of things growing from seed if you give them a packet of cress seeds and, although they can be grown in a shallow tray, make it even more fun by saving the shells from

their breakfast boiled eggs that have had their tops cut off.

Draw a face on the eggshell and fill with peat free compost or even moist kitchen roll and sprinkle with seeds. When it grows the little egg man will have a mop of green hair that they can snip and eat.

In the spring, let them have a competition growing the tallest sunflower by learning how to feed and water them. They can keep some dried out seeds for next year and feed the rest to the birds in winter. Although they might shy away from anything green on their plates, they might find plenty of chopped chives, basil, marjoram/oregano and/or thyme only improves their favourite pizza or Bolognese sauce.

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Tastes so good...

Steak and Sweet Potato Chips

February is the month of love. And a beautifully cooked steak is a wonderful way to have a romantic meal a deux, simply and easily. It’s not that hard to dish up a fabulous supper that is sure to please if you follow the simple instructions.

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Tip the potatoes onto a baking tray and cook for 15 minutes.

Turn them all then cook for a further 10 minutes or until crisp and golden.

Whilst the chips are cooking, prepare your steak. Trim off any hard fat and then rub all over with the remaining oil. Season with 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper. Using a griddle or non-stick frying pan, put over a high heat and then add the steaks. Cook for about 2 minutes each side or done until your liking.

Set aside and mix the salad leaves, cucumber, chopped spring onions into a bowl. Whisk the vinegar, oil and garlic together.

Lovingly lay out the chips and steak onto your plates and add the salad to one side.

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Now, here’s a question that you might not know the answer to but will almost certainly have an opinion on. Is the Range Rover Sport one of the most influential cars of the modern era? A decade or so ago it seemed like all the celebrities were arriving to events in a Range Rover Sport, and since then the SUV market has exploded. Now nearly everybody wants one. Furthermore, almost every manufacturer is now making them.

The Sport is not really a full-blown Range Rover. It’s cheaper for a start, and comes with five seats, but it does offer the option of seven. That said, the additional chairs are tiny and aren’t appropriate for fitting kids’ car seats. This is a lower, smaller ‘Rangie’, designed to appeal to a slightly less affluent, but still successful, crowd. And the focus has moved from out-and-out luxury to one that is more about power and pure on-road use.

Of course, it’s a Range Rover, so it is well equipped, and the interior is of a high quality.

The Windsor leather seats are impeccable - but the Sport is quite different to the full ‘Range Rover’. There are three diesels, two petrols, and even a new hybrid powertrain to choose from - and all are tuned primarily for clout. Only the entry level TDV6 feels a little

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The Range Rover Sport is a status symbol, a luxury cruiser, and an enjoyable car to drive hard. But it’s expensive to buy and run - especially with its more commanding engines. And it’s not certain that the new hybrid unit can deliver on the claimed figures. Nevertheless, those who want one won’t be put off by such trivial matters.

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Index of advertisers

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...

Bathrooms K & B Installations....................... 35 Blinds & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Tuscany Blinds............................. 32 Builders Ian Jones...................................... 17 Cafes Bournemouth Parks...................... 7 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 37 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Doctor............................ 7 Zero Dry Time.............................. 35 Chiropodists Karen Lewis-Fry........................... 14 Watcombe Foot Clinic................... 7 Chiropractors Paul Harris................................... 17 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................... 26 Beginner’s Guide: Kids................. 28 CRUMBS helps deliver more popular community lunches..... 12 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Birds of a feather...................... 16 Motoring: Range Rover Sport...... 36 Talbot Village Trust continues to support Bournemouth hospital.... 24 Tastes so good: Steak & chips...... 34 World War One Memorial at All Saints Chuch..................... 8

Driveways Resin Drives................................. 40 White & Sons............................... 14 Education Bournemouth Collegiate School.... 25 Southbourne School of English..... 9 Estate & Letting Agents Richard Godsell............................ 39 Solent Estates.............................. 19 Sovereign Living............................ 5 Financial Services Burgess & Lee.............................. 29

Pest Control Services Prevent Pest................................. 30 Pet Services “Muddy”ford Mutts..................... 30 Vida T.......................................... 17 Plumbing & Heating Services Gas BoilerCare.............................. 5 Property Maintenance Ian Jones Property Services......... 19 Phil’s Handyman Services............ 29

Fitted Furniture Custom Fit................................... 23

Puzzles & Competitions Crossword.................................... 18 Kids Page..................................... 10 Prize Wordsearch......................... 33

Garage Services Kimberley Garage........................ 37

Religious Organisations Christian Science Reading Room.... 30

Garden Services Green-side Turfcare..................... 18 Rob Young Garden Services......... 22

Residential Care Homes Carehome Bed Finder.................. 31 Care South: Wickmeads............... 31

Hearing Aids Clarity Hearing Solutions.............. 6

Roofing Infinity Roofing............................ 22 PR Smith Roofing......................... 29

Home Care Services Promedica24................................ 3 Hotels, Bars & Restaurants Brewhouse & Kitchen.................. 32 Kitchens K & B Installations....................... 35 Loft Ladder Installations Loft Services.................................. 5

Demolition & Asbestos Services Pro-Dem...................................... 13

Opticians Bournemouth Vision Centre......... 6

Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic................... 14

Oven Cleaners Oven King.................................... 37

Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 31

Painters & Decorators Kath Goward................................ 3

Social Media Services Mike’s Online Academy............... 18 Solicitors Robert Wrynne............................. 2 Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 15 Waste Services All-Clear Waste Services.............. 17 Pro-Dem...................................... 13 Will Writing Services Dorset Wills................................. 20 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze........................................ 21 Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11

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Spring Time!

SPRING INTO ACTION AND

ORDER

NOW! WE PAY YOUR VAT

DRIVE TIME!

PAYMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE

WRITTEN DETAILS ON REQUEST

LARGE DRIVES

FROM £200 A MONTH

PATIOS

MEDIUM SIZED DRIVES

FROM £100

FROM £150 A MONTH

A MONTH

BEAT THE SPRING RUSH GE T YOUR QUO T E T ODAY !

Spring is coming and it’s time to sort out your garden in time for the legendary British Summer!

Beat the crowds this Spring and get your order in early.

Why should you install a Resin Drive?

That’s simple; our product naturally drains water through it which means no puddles. Also with a slip resistant surface it provides better traction for tyres and gives more grip for when you walk on it, making your drive a safe place to be!

BankBuster Loan Example Total Loan Amount: £7,500 Monthly Repayment: £227.83 Number of Repayments: 35 And Final Payment of: £227.54 Agreement Length: 36 Months Total Amount Payable: £8,201.59 Total Credit Charge: £701.59 Rate of Interest: 5.7% AIR Representative APR: 5.9% APR

CAL L THE DRIV EWAY, PATH AN D PATI O S P EC I ALI STS TO DAY !

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Resindrives.co.uk is a trading name of resindrives.co.uk ltd.

Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN743675) We are a credit broker and not a lender, we offer credit facilities from a panel of lenders.

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