The Southbourne Link - January 2020

January 2020

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Better Care @ Home is a CQC rated OUTSTANDING private care agency looking to recruit PART TIME domiciliary health care workers for services within the Christchurch, and Highcliffe areas.

Better Care @ Home has a unique ethos as we not only focus on personalised intervention to meet the needs of our clients, we also liaise closely with other healthcare professionals to rehabilitate and empower our private clients within the community.

Experience is not essential, as full hands on training will be provided you will also have the opportunity to gain the Care Certificate. Other benefits include: • Monthly rotas in advance • Pay £10 per hour depending on experience, time and a half on bank holidays, double time for Christmas.

• Uniform • Generous mileage rates • Regular clients, regular route, minimum travel time.

• Pension • Employee’s assistance programme • DBS covered by us.

We are looking for individuals that can work from 0700-14.30 and 1600-20.30 and are able to drive with their own car. We are committed to keeping you job satisfied, so flexible days are available.

If these hours look attractive to you and you wish to work part time, you are hard-working, caring, fun and friendly then please contact Joannah at:

Joannah@bettercareathome.co.uk or telephone 07884 068036 We look forward to hearing from you!

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Welcome...

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Dear Southbourne, Tuckton & Hengistbury Head!

The Southbourne Link

A Very Happy New Year to you All! Have you made your New Year’s Resolutions yet? It certainly is a time to reflect, look at what worked in 2019 and what will work better in 2020. Let’s not ponder too much on any mistakes but look towards the coming year with optimism and positivity, maybe a little realism too, but definitely a hopeful attitude. We like to plan a holiday as well as look at what needs improving in the home. Your Local Link is here to help you with all that, so I do hope you are finding this useful.

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After all the festivities you may have some time to sit quietly, have a read and Email: plan your next twelve months. The local info@southbournelink.co.uk businesses and trades inside are here for Copy deadline for the you to make that planning a reality. They love to hear from you, so please make February edition: their day and give them a call. It makes all 13th January 2020 Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been our work here worthwhile. It is what we taken to ensure that data in this publication are here for.

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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.

If you have any questions or suggestions for improving your magazine, please let me know. We are very happy to hear from you.

All the Very Best for 2020!

Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi

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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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Community News

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Calling all book lovers!

A popular home library service, run by Royal Voluntary Service, the national volunteering organisation, is looking to grow its service for housebound readers in the BCP Council area.

The Home Library Service brings books to people who can no longer get to a library. It operates from most libraries in Dorset, Poole and Bournemouth.

Volunteers deliver books and share their love of reading with the people they visit. They are a friendly face and a regular visitor to those whose mobility and social interactions are limited, and they provide a useful check on the safety and well-being of their readers, too.

One of our readers commented: “It is an excellent service; it’s a real delight when it is hard to get to the library oneself. The volunteer is so friendly, they may be the only person I shall see all day.”

offers a vital link to the local library.

The service enables them to carry on doing something they’ve always enjoyed and helps alleviate feelings of isolation and loneliness.”

The Home Library Service is delivered free of charge; it is not only for older people, but for anybody who finds getting to the library difficult, including carers.

To find out more or to request the service please contact the Royal Voluntary Service office on 01305 236666, or e-mail Maria on maria. jacobson@royalvoluntaryservice. org.uk. Alternatively you can speak to the staff at your local library.

www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

Maria Jacobson, service manager for Dorset and BCP Home Library Services, says, “For people who enjoy reading or listening to an audio recording but find getting out of the house challenging, this service

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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 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.’

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!

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Welcome to Bournemouth Crematorium Offering a professional, caring service since 1938

Green Flag award-winning grounds, rich in wildlife. A clear pricing policy, with no hidden extas. Chapels tailored to any religious or non-religious ceremony.

These are just a few reasons why we have achieved an industry Gold standard*.

Ask your Funeral Director or contact us for more details: 01202 526238 | crematorium@bcpcouncil.gov.uk www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/bereavement Owned and operated by BCP Council. *ICCM Gold Standard.

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Family business run by Lee and Rute based in the Bournemouth area and trading for over 12 years.

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We offer Window Cleaning, (interior/exterior, domestic/ commercial), Gutter, Fascia, Soffit Cleaning and Pressure Washing.

Coffee • Tea • Cakes

Telephone:

117-119 Belle Vue Road, Southbourne, BH6 3DJ

079 699 85 332

Dogs are welcome!

Tel: 07748 640269

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Community News

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Hendy Toyota invites children to enter 2020 Dream Car Art Contest Hendy Toyota in Bournemouth and Salisbury are encouraging local children to use their creative skills and imaginations to design vehicles for the future in the 2020 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest.

Entries are now open in the UK stage of this global competition which invites children up to the age of 15 to create a form of transport or technology that gives people the freedom of movement on land, sea or air while protecting the world’s natural environment.

Entrants are asked to draw or paint their dream vehicle against a background that shows how and where they imagine it being driven.

The artwork should be accompanied by a short explanation of how the vehicle works and what makes it special. Submissions must be handdrawn or painted, and paper must be A3 size or smaller.

will be put forward into the global competition for the opportunity to win a trip to Japan in 2021.

Julian Saunders, brand manager at Hendy Toyota, says: “This competition provides a fantastic opportunity for children to use their creativity to draw or paint their dream vehicle, a next generation vehicle that can benefit the planet - whether that be a vehicle that collects rubbish on land or sea or perhaps a mode of transport that collects and cares for the homeless.

As we represent the Toyota brand in Dorset and Wiltshire, we encourage the regions children to enter the UK competition with the chance to go onto the global stage and be recognised for their creative skills.�

Entry forms can be downloaded at www.toyota.co.uk/dreamcar and the closing date for entries is 20 January 2020.

The age categories are eight and under, eight to 11 and 12 to 15 years old and there will be gold, silver and bronze winners in each category.

Prizes include iPads and tablets and the winning entries

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Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

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

Perhaps the best thing about the robin is that it’s easily iden�fied; brown with a white belly and the famous red breast make it unmistakable, even for the wildlife novice.

O�en seen using gardens and local green spaces, they make their presence known with a loud, territorial song that they sing all year round, so they’re hard to miss.

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

Like any other garden visitor, robins need a helping hand during the winter as they can be adversely affected by cold snaps. Robins are small, and smaller birds can o�en suffer the most in colder condi�ons. O�en if a robin visits your garden just once, they are known to return �me and �me again. Finding food is a constant occupa�on for them, and whilst Ivy provides rich delicious berries, robins will appreciate any offerings you have for them in your garden as the winter draws in. They are ground feeders, so try to provide food for them on a table as they will struggle to use hanging feeders.

By encouraging robins (or other birds) into your garden, you will be rewarded with a display of red plumage and beau�ful bird

Robin

Photo: Alexander Mustard

song. It’s no surprise that the robin has been voted the UK’s first na�onal bird.

Did you know that Dorset Wildlife Trust is a membership organisa�on? This January, Dorset Wildlife Trust is offering half price membership for new supporters from 2nd – 31st so if you’d like to start the year by helping wildlife where you live, this is the perfect opportunity. Prices start from just £1.75 per month!

Visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk to find out more and support wildlife and wild places in 2020.

By Sally Welbourn

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Dorset & Wight Wills Your Local Experts in providing Affordable

LASTING POWER of ATTORNEYS Probably the most important documents you will ever own.

Wills: £140 each - Single Power of Attorneys: £140 each

Special Offer 1: Both Lasting Power of Attorneys for a single person £270 (save £10)

Special Offer 2: All four Lasting Power of Attorneys for a couple £530 (save £30)

Special Offer 3: All four Lasting Power of Attorneys and two Wills for a couple £798 (save £42)

Special Offer 4: A complete Property Protection Trust, Wills and all four Lasting Power of Attorneys for a couple - Limited time offer £999 (save £350) Protect your assets from paying for care fees and other third-party predators.

We are specialists in providing for the elderly or less mobile. Everything is dealt with in the comfort of your own home.

All home visits are completely FREE of charge.

Members of the Society of Will Writers and Estate Planning Practitioners.

Book your FREE home visit now on 01202 065953 or 01983 623900 Ferndown, Dorset and Isle of Wight

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What’s On 2020…

17th January 2020

A Wildlife Photographer on Holiday The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS This is an illustrated talk by a very experienced wildlife photographer, John Coombs, who has been on holiday all over the place. £3.00 for members and £4.00 for non-members. 01202 840 941 mary.allen@live.co.uk www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk.

17th January 2020 M**der in The Bunker

By Vince Jones Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UY It is the 1956 Annual Dinner of the Dorchester Preservation Society at Shire Hall. The guest speaker is property developer Gerald Chillingdon, set to outline plans for a new estate to be built on Dorchester’s beautiful water meadows. An evening of honest conversation, spirited debate, thoughtful discussion – and M**der!

But who could have done this dastardly deed? Dorchester Arts and Shire Hall present ‘M**der in the Bunker’, a M**der mystery for you to solve. Join us and play detective over dinner!£20 to include welcome drink, light dinner – and

M**der! Proceeds from the evening go to Dorchester Arts and Shire Hall.

Tel: 01305 261849.

18th January 2020 Jack and the Beanstalk The Regent Centre, 51 High Street, C’church, BH23 1AS When Jack sells his beloved family cow for magic beans, his mother, the outrageous Dame Trott, is not best pleased! Little does she know that those beans hold the key to a thrilling adventure.

18th January 2020 Fundraising Book Fair New Forest Heritage Centre, High Street, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY Buy a book and support the Museum!

We will be selling a vast array of donated books. Get your next page turner to see you through the winter months! If you would like to donate any books please bring them to the Centre in the weeks before the fair.

22nd to 25th January 2020 Bedroom Farce The Barrington Theatre, Ferndown 7.45pm all tickets £9.00 booking ticketsource.co.uk/ferndown-drama.

24th January 2020 Don Giovanni - Rogue Opera

29th January 2020 Harmony Rocks Choir

Shelley Theatre, Beechwood Ave, B’mouth, BH4 1LX Following the fabulous reception of our Carmen show in June 2019, Rogue Opera returns to the Shelley Theatre with its racy new production of Don Giovanni - for two nights only. £19.50 full price / £17.50 students/children *suitable for 13+ Tel: 01202 413600.

Harmons Cross Village Hall, Haycrofts Lane, Swanage, BH19 3EB Visit the website for further information.

Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk E: bookings@harmanscrosshall.co.uk

25th January 2020

Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage Join the Wessex Astronomical Society for a short talk in the Learning Centre and a chance to use telescopes to view the night sky. Weather dependent – phone on the day to confirm: 01929 424443 Starting time varies for each meeting. Meet at the Learning Centre. £3 per person.

Burns Night National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, SO42 7ZN This year, why not celebrate Burns Night with us at Beaulieu! We will have all the traditions you would hope for including our very own bagpiper! Enjoy an arrival drink as you enter the Domus, our unique 13th century venue, then be captivated by the roaring fire as you have your 3 course traditional meal. This will be a night not to miss out on! 01590 614 787. Leiths@beaulieu.co.uk

26th January 2020 Le Big Sing 2020 Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road Poole, BH15 1UG Come and sing with the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, Youth Chorus & BSO Resonate. Tel: 01202 280 000 or email info@lighthousepoole.co.uk.

1st February 2020 Stargazing at Durlston

7th February 2020 Harry Potter Night Corfe Mullen Children’s Centre, Wimborne, BH21 3LE Harry Potter activities and crafts. Dress up as your favourite character or come as you are and join in the wonderful wizarding fun.

Suitable for children aged 6-12 years. Free but please book on 01202 659755.

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

To keep up to date with what’s on in Dorset go to:

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The Kitchen & Bathroom Co • We design, supply and install kitchens & bathrooms to suit all budgets and styles • Bath Out - Shower In

• Kitchen makeovers

• Building work - Tiling - Electrics - Plumbing

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No job too small Professional, friendly service Free, no obligation quotations Local, family run business with 30yrs experience

Give us a call... because we really do, do it all!

Call Nicky on 01202 870839 or 07788 410808 www.thekitchenbathroomcompany.co.uk

E: nicky.thekitchenandbathcompany@gmail.com • 14 Southern Avenue, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0BL

We are family run business and have been building our reputation within the Hampshire and Dorset region since 2007. Since then we have continued to supply quality products fitted by qualified FENSA MTC fitters. Our Directors have over 45 year’s experience within the window industry and we tailor every job for our customers.

Our Ringwood showroom has a wide range of the latest doors and windows available please feel free to visit for a no obligation quotation.

sales@rfmwindows.com

01425 476222

Ringwood, BH24 1DY

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Carpet & Flooring Specialists • Hardwood & Laminate Flooring • Carpet & Carpet Tiles • Wood Sanding & Restoration • Home selection service • Free quotes and advice Come and visit our showroom to see the ranges for yourself 11 Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BY Open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri & 9am-1pm Sat 348 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AT Open 10.30am-4pm Mon-Fri & 9am-1pm Sat

Tel: 01202 672222 Web: www.pnfl.co.uk Email: info@pnfl.co.uk

Ask u s our S about ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR W ANDLE SS oode BEST CLEAN EVER? Resto n Floor ration .

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Beautiful, affordable handmade furniture CALL US ON 01202 417343

LET US HELP YOU TO MAXIMISE STORAGE SPACE IN YOUR ROOM, WITH OUR HANDMADE FURNITURE BUILT TO YOUR SPECIFICATION. From beautiful sliding, to bespoke hinged wardrobes. We can also create walk-in wardrobes, lounge units and studies too. Made by us for you, to suit your budget with the peace of mind of a 25 year guarantee on all work.

ESTABLISHED 15 YEARS • 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE • FREE QUOTATIONS Custom Fit, Unit 19, Newtown Business Park, Ringwood Road, Poole BH12 3LL Showroom Open Monday to Friday: 8.00am - 5.00pm and by appointment on Saturdays

www.custom-fit.biz | customfitbedroom@gmail.com FIND US ON FACEBOOK: Custom fit fitted bedrooms

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Community News

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Fraud is becoming more complex and deceptive, much of which is targeted at vulnerable and elderly people.

Fraudsters want your money and will do and say anything they can to try to get it!

Please be aware - if you are offered something that sounds too good to be true or asked to do something that you feel is strange, please hang up and report it.

For a list of the latest phone and online scams, please visit the Dorset Police Fraud Alerts page on our website.

For online safety and security advice, please visit the Dorset Police cyber-crime page or go to Get Safe Online for information and advice.

If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, of any description, contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

If a crime is in a progress, call the police on the emergency number, 999.

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Keeping you mobile more affordably...

Seekers & Sellers of Good Quality Clean Used Independant Living Equipment Let Us Recycle Your Unwanted Goods • Save Waste Let Us Recycle Keep People Independent • Collection Can Be Arranged • Please Enquire Inside

The Mobility Shop • Tel: 01202 893079 www.mobilityscootersuk.co.uk

168-172 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0JB

Open: Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm, Sat: 9am - 3pm

Classic and contemporary solutions from Tuscany Blinds & Shutters Ltd Tuscany Blinds & Shutters Ltd has over 30 years experience supplying and installing blinds, shutters and awnings. A small family owned business based in Bournemouth, we service homes and offices in Dorset and Hampshire. We offer a wide range of products, specialising in plantation shutters and patio coverings. At Tuscany Blinds & Shutters Ltd, we only source the best products, offering you classic and contemporary solutions for every taste.

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The Adventures of Daichi

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Dorset Directories Camper Van For anyone who is new to reading these fun pages, I would like to give you some background. They are meant to be a little tongue in cheek, family and friends orientated with places to visit around our wonderful southern coast and countryside. “Daichi” is a Japanese Nissan Elgrand, a converted Campervan who has a life of his own. He likes to show off and it is he that gets us out of the house, away from the computers and the TV, looking outwards. Daichi had his first criticism last month, a serious gentleman who did not see eye to eye with the “Dashing Dude’s” playful nature. You see, we like to bring a smile to your face and maybe lighten life up a bit. (We sincerely apologise to the gentleman who clearly did not react like this.) After-all there are plenty of things that do the opposite, so let’s not be too serious, let’s live a little, have some good old English entertainment and create some great memories. Here we go… again!

Daichi really did his homework this month.

Caring for the environment is so important and Daichi found something rather special. True to his nature, this area has a name that makes you instantly smile…

Stephen pretending to be David Bailey

A sighting of the lesser-spotted Debbie!

“Slop Bog”. Yes, we went to Slop Bog! You can imagine my reaction, or maybe best not to. Actually, this is a fascinating place, situated just off the A31 to Ferndown and the B3072 to West Moors. It is an SSSI that is a Site of Special Scientific Interest!

Not only is it a fascinating place to explore, but it was saved by a group of people who call themselves, “The Slop Bog Guardians”.

How wonderful is that. Way back in 2003 trees were going to be felled and this group of dedicated locals got together to save the day. Their motto is - “To preserve and protect the character of Slop Bog Local Nature Reserve by maintaining a balance between the views of the local community and national conservation strategies”. Daichi is impressed.

We had got all kitted out in wellies and raincoats, and Daichi had the coffee ready.

He knows me well. Off we set, rather early for us as the weather was going to turn and we did not want to get caught in the bog and have to be air-rescued. (as if… remember the time Nellie got stuck in the mud…) As soon as you enter the bog area, there is the peaceful silence of wondrous

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29 nature, with a wall, a backdrop of constant swishing and humming from the hundreds of cars passing on the main road just on the other side of the majestic outline of trees. The difference between our busy, hustling, noisy lifestyle and the serenity of nature is unmissable.

Not far into the bog we saw, what I thought was something burnt in the middle of a clump of trees… showing my ignorance, it turned out to be a food block, possibly a salt lick for the cows roaming around! The trampled muddy earth around it, made it look like a burning. Maybe I am once again showing the difference between our ‘dangerous environment’ which is all too often prevalent in the news and the calmness of what was actually before me. A very good reason to get out, away from our electronic age for a while. The British White Cattle even came over to say Hello and prove it was a feeding area! Stephen enjoyed doing his best David Bailey impersonation, taking lots of photos of the curious calf.

We regrettably did not see any lizards, snakes or slow worms, or maybe this was a blessing as Daichi may have screeched off and left us stranded. In the summer this is a haven for butterflies and birds including Stonechats, Dartford Warbler,

Daichi’s welcome whistling kettle...

Cattle roam the heathland Nightjars, Snipes and the Greater Spotted Woodpecker. This day you could only see the Lesser Spotted Debbie… literally in my raincoat. Frogs love it here too and all sorts of funghi thrive in full glory.

The beauty, the space and the tranquillity really helps you to see things in perspective, ‘chill out’ (literally, as it was not too warm) and collect your thoughts.

The coffee that Daichi provided from his whistling kettle, overlooking the heathland was very welcomed. A simple morning out on a cold, slightly wet day. Life does not have to be full on 24-7. Time out can make all the difference.

There are hundreds of these Sites of Scientific Interest, over 4000 in fact in the UK and 240 in Dorset alone. Maybe you could find one and let Daichi know?

He loves to hear from you. It is always possible to help and volunteers are welcomed with open arms. It is a great way to meet new friends, learn some new skills and look after the environment. A win-win we say.

With all the Christmas celebrations now over, do remember to take some time out for yourself. Taking a walk is very therapeutic. A Happy New Year to you all, from Daichi the Dashing Dude!

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Talbot Village Trust provides funding for Burngate Stone Carving Centre Talbot Village Trust has donated £1,200 to the Burngate Stone Carving Centre to help renovate and refresh the charity’s space.

Burngate Stone Carving Centre, which is based in Swanage, provides traditional stone carving workshops and artfocused courses for children, adults and elderly members of the community throughout the year. It is an educational and charitable trust that provides lessons for people to learn more about traditional stone carving skills.

In addition, the centre hosts an art and sculpture exhibition throughout the year featuring the work of local artists.

Using Talbot Village Trust’s donation, the charity carried out some muchneeded renovations to its workshop, which had not been updated for a number of years. This work has allowed the centre to display the project work of users in a fresher, brighter area.

provide the best possible experience for our visitors.”

Russell Lucas-Rowe, Trustee of Talbot Village Trust, Trustee at Talbot Village Trust, commented: “We are very happy to have contributed to the refurbishment of such a beautiful space. The inside of the building is now as welcoming as the area it is set in.

The work that the staff do with different members of the community is so important and valuable, and we are so pleased that they have a newly-updated centre that provides a positive impact on those who attend their classes.”

Talbot Village Trust meets biannually and is accepting applications for funding from both previous and new applicants in the area before the Trustees meet in spring 2020. Please go to www.talbotvillagetrust.org for more information.

One of the main beneficiaries of the refurbishment were members of the Out of the Blue group, who are affected by a variety of mental health issues such as rural isolation, depression and anxiety.

Julia Munn, Trustee at Burngate Stone Carving Centre, said: “We are very grateful to Talbot Village Trust for funding the much-needed renovations of our centre. The atmosphere that our visitors come to us for is a big part of the welcome that we offer. We are delighted to have been able to make our surroundings fresh and tidy, to

J. Munn, D.Quinn and L. Mack inside Burngate Stone Carving Centre

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Bournemouth U3A News Bournemouth U3A has 1100 members and runs over 130 interest groups for retired and semiretired residents in all areas of Bournemouth, Boscombe and Southbourne. 14 of our interest groups are located in the Southbourne. At the date of going to press the following groups still had vacancies:

Music & Singing

Venue - All Saints Church, Oxford Avenue, Southbourne BH6 5HS Gospel & Inspirational Singing Group – Mondays 10.30am-12.00pm.

Not a choir. We sing for enjoyment to backing music and videos Singing for Fun & Pleasure – Mondays 2.30-4pm.

An informal & happy group. No concerts. Shrill or mellow, all voices welcome.

Venue - Wentworth Avenue, Southbourne, BH5 2EQ Songwriting Group - Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30 pm Beginners welcome. Guidance given. Musicians, singers & lyric writers all welcome.

Sports & Games

Venue – Immanuel Church 120 Southbourne Road, Southbourne BH6 3QJ Mah-Jong for Beginners & Improvers - Mondays 1.15-2.45 pm Charming Chinese game. Tuition given.

Mah-Jong for Improvers & Experienced - Mondays 2.50-4.20 pm British Mah-Jong Association rules Venue - St James Institute, 33a Stourfield Road, Southbourne BH5 2AR Table Tennis for Improvers – Tuesday 1.15-2.45 pm No tuition Table Tennis for Improvers – Tuesday 3.00-4.30pm No tuition

Venue - Beaufort Centre, Beaufort Road, Southbourne BH6 5LB Canasta – Friday 1.30-3.00 pm Tuition available Another 42 groups are located in the Friends Meeting House, Boscombe in easy reach of Southbourne residents. Membership of the U3A costs £48 per year which now entitles you to join any number of groups. This works out at less than 40p per session if you join 4 plus groups.

Bournemouth U3A restarts week commencing 6th January and ends 22nd June 2020.

We also run a Coffee Club which meets regularly at different location in the Bournemouth area, the next being at The Westbourne Hotel, 45 Poole Road, BH4 9DN at 10.30 am on Tuesday 28th January followed by one at Beales Department Store (5th Floor Restaurant) at 10.30 am on Tuesday 18th February and so why not come along and meet and chat with some of Bournemouth U3A’s very friendly members you will be made very welcome.

Are you, or do you know, someone who could lead an interest group for a new subject or by starting a second one of an existing group? We are always looking for people to lead groups for Art, Cards and other Games, Crafts and Hobbies, Exercise (particularly T’ai Chi and Yoga) in all areas of Bournemouth, Boscombe and Southbourne.

Groups can be run in a variety of locations including leaders’ homes. All group leaders are unpaid volunteers but are not required to pay, the Member’s annual subscription fee.

For more information please contact: BOURNEMOUTH U3A, c/o St James Institute, 33a Stourfield Road, Bournemouth BH5 2AR. By phone: 01202 420700 weekdays 10am – 12pm.

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On Your Plot Planning veg for the year ahead If you’re new to veggie growing then this is the ideal time to start planning for the year ahead. Think about what space you have available for your crops and plan what you would like to grow and where.

Jobs for January:-

• Plan your crops • Protect crops against the cold and from pests such as pigeons • Sew le�uces indoors • Start rhubarb crowns Gardening may be the last thing on your mind in the cold weather but this is the perfect �me to plan what to grow and where this season.

It’s easy to get carried away when looking at catalogues or impressive displays of seed packets - but remember that it only makes sense to grow what you are likely to eat! If that s�ll leaves you with a list that exceeds the space available then it may be wise to trim back on crops that take up a lot of space or are easily and cheaply available from local sources (potatoes perhaps?). Think about concentra�ng on plants that will crop quickly allowing the space to be used again. Remember also that you can use pa�o containers and grow bags to add extra growing space.

Once you have your list split your available space into 3 (or 4) areas and then group your crops together by family so that they can be rotated around the areas in a 3 or 4 year cycle.

Group the cabbage family together, then the onion family along with the pea and bean family, and finally potatoes, tomatoes and the carrot family.

This is a great �me of year to seriously consider making some raised beds, if you don’t already have them. Make sure that they are not too wide for you to easily reach the middle from either side and that there is sufficient room

for easy access all the way around. The deeper you can make them the be�er and higher beds will mean less bending when you are plan�ng out seedlings, harves�ng or weeding.

If you have large areas of bare soil, awai�ng planting, then you may like to think about covering them with black plas�c, or cardboard, to protect the soil against the harsh January weather. Crops s�ll growing, such as purple sprou�ng broccoli, will benefit from protec�on against hungry pigeons - try covering with wire mesh, fleece, or some homemade bird scarers (try stringing up some old CD’s).

For those who are keen to get sowing, you can try a few le�uces. Start off on a bright, sunny windowsill, thinning down when they are large enough to handle. Grow on in frost free condi�ons such as a shed, or polytonal before finishing off under cloches. If you haven’t already planted shallots then it’s not too late to think about it, but don’t put them in when the ground is too wet or they may rot.

Start saving empty egg boxes ready to chit your seed potatoes before plan�ng. Just pop them into the egg boxes, sprout end up in a cool but frost free place and wait for the shoots to appear. You’ll also find the boxes useful for star�ng �ny seedlings off in months to come as they grow they can be planted straight out with no disrup�on as the box will simply rot down.

And finally, if you have space, you may like to think about starting off some new rhubarb crowns towards the end of January.

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Road Safety: What to teach and age-appropriate messages Brake recommends you aim to cover the road safety ABC, adapted for the age group you’re working with, as set out below: A is for awareness (traffic is dangerous and can hurt people) B is for behaviour (things you should do to stay safer) C is for choice and campaigning (how to make safer choices and to help others make these choices too) Under 8’s can be taught A and B from the age of two upwards. They can be taught rules and encouraged to follow them through practical training. However, under 8’s should not use roads without an adult, and adults should follow the Green Cross Code (see below) at all times when on foot with their children. Adults should, at all times, hold children’s hands or use reins with younger children because under 8’s: • have difficulty judging speed and distance; - are easily distracted and act on impulse; • have difficulty understanding danger and death and are oriented around play; • are small (so can’t see hazards) and are still developing eyesight and hearing; • are carefree, not careless; • should not be allowed to walk near roads on their own for these reasons.

Over 8’s will have more ability to understand C, and make their own choices based on different options and assessment of risk. However, they need to have A and B reemphasised to them because over 8’s may walk on their own but make mistakes that can cost their lives because of lack of experience; are vulnerable to peer pressure from other children to make risky choices, such as running across a road.

A is for awareness: traffic is dangerous and hurts people You can teach, with increasing frankness as children get older, that: Traffic hurts tens of thousands of people in the UK each year. Five people are killed in road crashes every day. People hurt by traffic are often killed and seriously injured.

Injuries include paralysis and losing limbs. (Note: many children may think minor injuries such as breaking an arm are okay or even fun – you may need to make clear how awful a serious injury is.)

Some people do dangerous things when walking or cycling, such as texting on their phone while crossing a road. These people are more likely to be killed or hurt.

Some drivers do dangerous things, which increase the chance of them killing or hurting themselves or someone else, for example, speeding, or using a phone at the

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B is for behaviour: rules you can follow to stay safe Children need to be taught the language of road safety before they can understand the rules.

For example, names of vehicles, names of street furniture such as pavements and kerbs, and an understanding of fast, slow, looking, listening and crossing. Download Brake’s colour in work sheet with key words and street furniture. A welleducated child age five may already have a grasp of fundamental road safety rules thanks to their parents.

But others may not. Therefore, you should begin with younger children by checking they all understand the following: • Paths and pavements are for people; roads are for traffic.

• Never go out near roads without a grown up. Hold their hand and don’t let go.

• Stop at once if you are told. Never try to cross a road until you are told.

• Don’t run into the road or play on roads - play in a park or garden.

• You can help grown-ups look and listen for traffic to cross safely.

• Traffic lights and other crossings help people cross the road. When a red man appears, it means you must stop.If you ride in a car, never undo your belt, play with door handles, or distract the driver.

C is for choice: how to make the safest choices and help others stay safe too Under-8’s are potentially ill-equipped to make their own choices. However, it is important that older children recognise their ability to make safe choices, recognise pressures they may come under to make dangerous choices and learn how to resist those pressures, and how to speak up for the safety of others too.

Younger children can also be encouraged to think about choices, as long as they are not encouraged to make those choices on their own.

All children can be encouraged to speak out against dangerous behaviour, such as children pushing each other into the road, or running across roads without looking, or drivers driving too fast, or people not doing up their seat belts or not wearing helmets on mopeds or motorbikes.

Visit charity Brake’s website here: www.brake.org.uk/ info-and-resources/resources/ guide-to-teaching-road-safety

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JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

REGENT CENTRE • 18–25 JAN 2020 The award-winning Highcliffe Charity Players’ New Year panto at the Regent Centre, Christchurch (18th–25th Jan) is the adventurous, spellbinding Jack and the Beanstalk, performed in an hilarious new version, specially written for the Company.

It’s 15 years since the Players last staged this giant of a tale, which sees our hero selling the beloved family cow for a few measly beans. His mother, the outrageous Dame Trot, throws the beans into the garden in a fury, little knowing they are magical, and next morning they find a huge beanstalk soaring into the sky. As Jack climbs the beanstalk, he discovers a mysterious land in the clouds and riches beyond his wildest dreams. But there’s also a terrifying, very hungry Giant to face!

Charity Players’ are renowned for presenting classic family entertainment at its finest, with their magic panto formula of popular show songs and sparkling dance routines, spectacular sets and costumes, combined with plenty of outrageous slapstick comedy and audience participation.

“It’s been a blast penning the HCP Panto again,” says 26-year-old Stephen. “The Players have a flair for comedy that is a joy to write for. We just hope we’ve pulled off another successful panto recipe - this time with beans!” “And we’re delighted that our script is back in the hands of last’s year’s dream team,” adds 24-year-old Charles, “We can’t wait to see the production come to life on stage.”

Jack and the Beanstalk runs at the Regent Centre, Christchurch, for ten performances, including three matinees, a mid-morning and tea time show, from 18th to 25th January 2020. Tickets (£11.50-£13.50) are on sale at the Regent Centre Box Office (01202 499199) and online: www. regentcentre.co.uk Further information: www.highcliffecharityplayers.com

The brand-new script, full of amusing contemporary touches and topical references, has been specially written by Company members Stephen Hutt and Charles Michael Duke, the creators of last year’s record-breaking Cinderella.

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ROASTED ACORN SQUASH Ingredients for 4 servings: 1 large acorn squash ½ tsp smoked paprika 2 cloves garlic (minced) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp mustard powder ¼ tsp onion powder 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp unsalted butter ½ red onion 1 tbsp olive oil 2 oz (60 g) soft goats cheese Small handful fresh mint Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 400F/200c 2. Cut the squash into 6 wedges leaving the skin on.

Remove the seeds and place onto a baking sheet skin side down with the flesh facing up. Drizzle the wedges with olive oil and add the butter then sprinkle over the paprika, garlic, mustard and onion powder and season well.

3. Cover the tray with foil and make sure that it is pressed down well so that the wedges are sealed in. Place the tray into the oven to bake for 45 minutes; they will actually be steaming in their own juices at this point.

4. Meanwhile slice the onion and place into a frying pan with the olive oil, gently sauté the onion slices on a medium low heat until they are caramelized, set to one side.

5. After 45 minutes of cooking remove the squash from the oven and remove the foil cover, place back into the oven for 10 minutes to roast, after ten minutes top each wedge with caramelized onions and some crumbled goats cheese and place back into the oven for a further 5 to 10 minutes until golden brown.

6. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle with freshly chopped mint and serve.

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