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At this time of writing, I have all my fingers crossed that we are eating inside as well as outside with family and friends and all the statistics are staying low. We may have even hugged a family member or two! Oh, what freedom. All those ‘normal’ activities of popping round to see someone, having a good old chat, shaking hands to say Hello and indeed Goodbye, a peck on the cheek or in fact a huge hug for the grandchildren. We can do that again! It is so exciting. Let’s keep vigilant and keep washing Advertise with us those hands to make this go right Take your business to new heights and keep our freedom. I never with our affordable advertising thought I would be writing this… packages!

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Royalty Revered Celebrating 150 years since the opening of the Royal Albert Hall.

It’s somewhat unfair that a landmark anniversary of the Royal Albert Hall’s long legacy won’t be celebrated on the exact date. In fact, when David Arnold – he of Bond, Independence Day and Sherlock soundtrack fame – takes to the stage in mid-July, it will be over three months late, given the South Kensington venue first opened its doors on March 29th 1871.

The spectacular dome, which measures 20,000ft, sits above an auditorium that boasts a capacity of 5,272 people and is, of course, named after Prince Albert, the husband of Victoria.

When the Covid-delayed celebrations begin, the Royal Albert Hall, in 2021, benefits from incredible acoustics, stateof-the-art sound systems, impeccable lighting and firstclass stage technology, yet so many other parts of the original venue still remain untouched, and that’s what gives it its unique charm.

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The venue was funded out of the profits from London’s Great Exhibition.

Now Grade I-listed, it cost £200,000 to construct and took four years to complete. The first performance was by Charles Gounod on May 8th 1972, as his orchestra played Handel’s Messiah. In respect of that landmark event, Messiah has been played every Good Friday afternoon at the venue since.

Electric lighting was introduced shortly after the hall opened, and over the years arts and science exhibitions have utilised the space, with more events actually held in the outer rooms – over 400 per year – than the main auditorium.

Tradition has always been at the heart of things – there were Sunday concerts for six decades up to the end of the World War II, and the Proms has a permanent place in the hearts of traditional music devotees.

The hall was partially bombed by the Germans in 1942, while moves to cure the ‘Albert Hall echo’ were put in place in the 1960s, with acoustic diffusing discs being hung from the ceiling.

A £40m refurbishment programme was undertaken in 1996 and these days the Royal Albert Hall continues to promote various education and outreach projects. It’s a charity in its own right, and even boasts a performance database that lists each of the artists who have appeared at an estimated 30,000 events since 1871.

Attendees are treated to unobstructed viewing, some incredible VIP boxes, private rooms, and awe-inspiring auditorium, and a gallery around the perimeter that houses bar and restaurant space. What’s more, one special person, each night, will find themselves with the unexpected privilege of sitting on seat 87, row 11, under the K stalls in the main auditorium.

It is an unassuming seat, but one that rests on the foundation stone that was laid by Victoria way back in 1867.

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The Probus Club of Boscombe & Southbourne

We are a club of semi-retired and retired active professional gentlemen, established in 1983, who meet socially once a month at The Cliff House Hotel in Southbourne, BH6 3DA. We have a speaker and a social chat all followed by lunch. Additionally our partners can join us for a monthly trip. This can be to a place of interest somewhere in the south of England, for example, Bombay Sapphire Distillery or Army Flying Corp Museum, both followed by a pub lunch; alternatively a social such as a skittles evening.

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1. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain?

13. Who provides the voice-over for Maggie in the Simpsons?

2. Which team won the 2003 Formula One car racing championship?

3. What is the national capital city of Canada?

4. How many ribs are in a human body?

5. Who is the author of 'A Christmas Carol'?

6. Which continents form the New World?

14. How many bytes are there in a kilobyte?

7. What do the letters BFG stand for in Roald Dahl's famous children's book?

15. Who played Elliott's little sister Gertie in the film E.T.?

8. Which group released a hit song in 2007 called 'Ruby'?

9. On a clothing label, what is symbolized by a circle with a cross running through it?

10. Do camels store water in their humps?

16. What is the largest island in the world?

17. What name is given to animals whose diets consist only of plants?

18. What type of food is Stollen?

19. Which famous corporation uses the motto 'Just Do It'?

11. What is the longest river in England, that runs through England only?

12. What is meant by the term 'on the rocks' on a drinks menu?

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20. Which male artist broke a record in March 2017 with the achievement of 16 songs in the UK Top 20?

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Ramsay’s Revival Top chef Gordon Ramsay outlines the food trends we should look out for in 2021.

It says a lot that in a Twitter post published on New Year’s Day, Gordon Ramsay decided to use the opportunity to tell the year 2020 to, well… let’s just say ‘not come back’.

While the global Covid pandemic has turned a lot of us into accomplished, skilled, proficient home cooks (in our own minds, at least, if not in reality), the effect it’s had on the chefs, staff and restaurateurs of the world’s best restaurants has been less positive. Most establishments have endured almost a year of closure – Ramsay’s portfolio of high-quality restaurants included. It’s a factor that has led to something of an accidental food revolution in our homes.

“With every disaster there is an upside and a downside,” he says. “While a lot of industries have been torn apart by Covid, it has been the making of others – think about the way we buy stuff over the internet, and home delivery of goods.

Think too about cleanliness and hygiene… things that have always been of interest to me as a chef – we’re now all obsessed with it.

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“In the same way, the fact we’re not going to restaurants hasn’t meant we’ve stopped eating – instead, people are discovering and developing new ways to enjoy food at home. As someone passionate about food, I can only support that; even if it’s cost me millions!” he says, referencing

have really stepped up in terms of efficiencies, and it’s those changes that will serve them well in future,” he says. “We’ve all had time to sit back and redo the maths on what works for our businesses and what doesn’t, and that’s going to be of real value going forward.”

As far as creativity goes, the 54-year-old remains as ebullient as ever.

“I also see people becoming braver with their flavours,” he continues. “We’ve all felt hemmed in, repressed, even imprisoned in their lives at the moment. You will always get a dramatic reaction to that, and I think we’ll see that across a number of areas, food included. I’m expecting a real explosion of creativity, across the board. the huge losses suffered during the repeated lockdowns the UK has suffered.

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“I’ve also really enjoyed the extra time I’ve had to interact with lovers of food – it’s been a really unexpected thing that’s come out of Covid, and I think we’ll all be talking more and sharing more over the coming year, and beyond.”

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Talking about Wildlife...

The Underwater World Whether you’re one minute away from the beach or one hour, for many of us, living so close to the sea is one of the best things about living in Dorset. Already this year, our marine conservation team have been finding exciting and unusual things washed up on our beaches at low tide.

The ‘furrowed crab’ was a great find with it being the first recording of this species for Kimmeridge. This crab is also a ‘climate change indicator species’ as we’re seeing them spread further north, in line with our seas warming up.

Other seashore species which have been spreading eastwards into Dorset include the ‘toothed topshells’. These sea snails are common further west but have grown from none at all in the early 2000s to being a common find at Kimmeridge.

The small cushion starfish has also become common at Kimmeridge since the first sighting in 2014, and the exoticlooking anemone shrimp that lives within the stinging tentacles of the snakelocks anemone, has also increased in number in recent years.

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Furrowed Crab

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Top three things to look for this summer on the coast: 1. Seahorses: There have been an unusual amount of seahorses washed up on beaches this year. This could be a good indicator that we have a healthy population in Dorset. Let us know if you find one!

2. Cushion starfish: In rockpools, the cushion star glides along on its myriad tiny tube-feet, as if sliding on ice. This small relative of star fish feeds by everting part of its stomach through its mouth to digest dead and decaying animals and seaweed.

3. Flat periwinkle: Look for the flat periwinkle in seaweedy pools. They range in colour from sunshine yellow, through burnt orange to chocolate brown and are easy to spot amongst the sea wrack fronds they graze on.

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In The Clear The university ‘clearing’ process and what you need to know.

What is clearing?

Clearing is the process by which students who haven’t made their A-Level grades or fulfilled the conditions of their firstchoice Higher Education offer of a place can still plot a route to university.

connect with you rather than just relying on the rather oneway process of old.

When you think you have a course that suits, explore online the university itself, as well as the town or city it’s located in.

Students will use Clearing when they haven’t got the required grades, if they haven’t applied to UCAS already, or if they’ve had a change of heart and wish to turn down the course they’ve a provisional offer on.

questions and see how suitable the course sounds.

Stay calm When an offer comes along, don’t just accept the first one, however tempting that is.

Instead, survey options and make an informed choice.

Of course, that’s easier said than done because many students are in the stressful throes of not knowing where they will be heading at the end of the summer, but remember, millions of students have been through the Clearing process and, at the end of their three years, will tell you they wouldn’t have wanted things any other way.

Early preparation If you feel you may be missing your grades, access the Clearing platform prior to results day, where some courses will already be showing. It’s also a good idea to dig out your personal statement, have a shortlist of locations you’d like to consider, and get your grades early on the big day so you can head back to start the search… should you need to.

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Remember, your studies will be only one part of the package.

Get busy Next, contact the university.

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Try to enjoy it Make no mistake, the process of clearing for students – and their parents – is a nervy exciting one. Just a few calls and a few emails will determine so much; so whether you are a student approaching D-Day, or a parent looking to support, embrace the process and be positive about this huge step.

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QUIRKY

BY MICA BALE

Another month, another summer and halfway through 2021, could there be anywhere better to enjoy the season’s delights than in Dorset?

From coastal paradises to an interesting connection to the French Royal Family, here is another handful of interesting and quirky facts from around Dorset to illustrate just how special our county is!

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Dorset’s regal history is far from the county’s best kept secret however were you aware that surviving members of the French Royal Family were invited to Lulworth Castle during the carnage of the French Revolution. Among their number was the King of France, Charles X, to whom King George III was said to have gifted a large sum of money. Although their stay at Dorset’s grand castle was only for a brief time before the family PHOTO: NICK FEWINGS were to travel to Edinburgh, reportedly, upon catching sight of Lulworth Castle, King Charles X promptly burst into tears as its form reminded him of the French Bastille.

Did you know that the rather romantically entitled Dancing Ledge, on the Isle of Purbeck, was once an important location for exporting Purbeck Stone? So called because at certain times the water’s edge covers the ledge giving it the appearance of dancing upon the water, Dancing Ledge was a popular location for many boats and ships. Interestingly one of its most renowned commissions was when Kent’s Ramsgate Harbour was under construction in the 18th and 19th centuries and this sturdy Dorset material, in hot demand, was taken directly from Dancing Ledge to Kent.

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Today the word shrapnel is a common word in modern language however were you aware that shrapnel actually comes from a certain Colonel Henry Shrapnel who was a resident of the Manor House, Puncknowle for a period of time? The Colonel invented the weaponry as far back as 1784 and was recognised by the British Artillery several decades later in 1803, rising to commonplace usage in the first World War, causing countless injuries to soldiers.

Home to some of the UK’s most expensive beach huts which are even more costly than three-bedroom houses, Hengistbury Head is one of Dorset’s prime locations for soaking up this coastal paradise. And no wonder! Just a stone’s throw away from Bournemouth and part of an area of Special Scientific Interest as well as a long list of other protective titles, this Dorset gem can also boast an extensive list of local flora and fauna with hundreds of varieties of plantlife and countless wildlife from rare insects like the thirteen-spotted ladybird to mammals and birds such as the purple heron!

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Did you know that Dorset is home to one of the UK’s oldest breweries?

Located in Bridport, Palmers Ale dates back to 1794 and has been brewing countless ales for thirsty Dorset locals for years. Remarkably, the brewery was purchased in the latter 19th century by two brothers by the name of Palmer and today their great grandsons today work at the brewers. As well as creating many fine beverages from beer to whisky and gin to cider from local Dorset apples, the brewery’s history is itself a snapshot into the town’s heritage through the centuries and can be discovered in a tour hosted by Palmers.

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Today the word shrapnel is a common word in modern language however were you aware that shrapnel actually comes from a certain Colonel Henry Shrapnel who was a resident of the Manor House, Puncknowle for a period of time? The Colonel invented the weaponry as far back as 1784 and was recognised by the British Artillery several decades later in 1803, rising to commonplace usage in the first World War, causing countless injuries to soldiers.

Home to some of the UK’s most expensive beach huts which are even more costly than three-bedroom houses, Hengistbury Head is one of Dorset’s prime locations for soaking up this coastal paradise. And no wonder! Just a stone’s throw away from Bournemouth and part of an area of Special Scientific Interest as well as a long list of other protective titles, this Dorset gem can also boast an extensive list of local flora and fauna with hundreds of varieties of plantlife and countless wildlife from rare insects like the thirteen-spotted ladybird to mammals and birds such as the purple heron!

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Did you know that Dorset is home to one of the UK’s oldest breweries?

Located in Bridport, Palmers Ale dates back to 1794 and has been brewing countless ales for thirsty Dorset locals for years. Remarkably, the brewery was purchased in the latter 19th century by two brothers by the name of Palmer and today their great grandsons today work at the brewers. As well as creating many fine beverages from beer to whisky and gin to cider from local Dorset apples, the brewery’s history is itself a snapshot into the town’s heritage through the centuries and can be discovered in a tour hosted by Palmers.

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It’s time to do your own thing!

Amelie Mortimer, aged 7 from Blandford, has raised £40 by running laps around the back garden. “I wanted to raise some money for charity because I know it is really important now more than ever.”

Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, has launched its latest fundraising campaign encouraging people to ‘Do Your Own Thing’ to raise money for the vital services it provides.

Do Your Own Thing is an opportunity for anyone to get involved in fundraising no matter their skills or abilities and the charity has a ‘wall of inspiration’ on its website as a starting point for ideas.

Pictures of fundraising can be shared with the hashtag #TeamDA. Naomi added: “We can’t wait to see everyone getting involved and watch the different paths they’ve taken to raise money, our supporters have been instrumental to keeping us going over the last year – they’re a real innovative bunch and we can’t thank them enough!”

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Naomi Richards, fundraising officer at Diverse Abilities, commented: “The great thing about this, is that the only limit is your imagination! So far, we’ve had people running laps of the garden through to training for marathons, hosting virtual pub quizzes and taking part in weight loss challenges. We’ve got fundraising support and advice for anyone who wants to have a go, and make sure everything fits within the changing COVID legislation.”

Suggestions for activities include learning new skills or languages like Makaton, step count competitions as part of National Walking Month, fancy dress or dress down days, and Eurovision sweepstakes. The charity also has places available for Wing Walks and Skydives during the year, and has contactless collection pots available for businesses, shops, cafes, and restaurants.

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Pet Sounds Dogs and cats? It’s all so 1990s. We’re in a new era of cool home companions, so grab that cockroach and come along for the ride.

Sugar glider According to some, hamsters are so passé these days.

Instead, people have switched their attentions to sugar gliders, for their incredible affection, curiosity and ability to win over everyone in the family, from adults and children to other pets.

and the resulting nip is only akin to a bee sting. It’s not recommended that they’re handled, though they are so docile that many owners do.

Pygmy goat Got a spare bit of land and in need of a lawnmower? A pygmy goat is what you’re

This marsupial even has a cool name, a reference to their preference for sweet tastes (such as sap and nectar) and their ability to glide through the air.

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Modern Magazines Camper Van Fish. Daichi loves to go fishing with Grandad… and Grandad loves to go fishing with the family. What better way to celebrate his 86th Birthday, than on the banks of an idyllic pond with all of us together in wonderful sunshine!

So, that is just what we did in May. Todber Manor is where we all met.

Beautiful lakes situated in East Dorset just ten minutes from the quaint town of Shaftesbury. Dad is in his element here. My sister moved into the cottage attached to a farm where her husband grew up, in Margaret Marsh, and this is even closer at just seven minutes away.

The scenery around here is stunning.

Miles of rolling countryside, wildlife and glorious green land with blue sky and feather-like white clouds. It was a real treat. To be honest, I have always enjoyed fishing with Dad. Many, many Sundays were spent on the banks of a local pond up North. I love the serenity, the birds singing, the picnic and the family togetherness that we have all missed so much recently. Here we were,

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Daichi... and friends out in fresh air and in great company.

The fish here are huge. Some fishermen stay in bivvies (tents) overnight to fish for the real big carp. Can you imagine sitting outside in all weathers holding your rod (now now…) waiting for that all-important bite and then using all your strength for possibly half an hour or so to land a 40 pound + carp? It is a complete buzz for these guys, a real excitement for those that ‘get the bug’. Better than being 24/7 on a computer I would say. Well, we were not quite up for that, though Daichi would have been very happy to put us up for the night! We must plan our next ‘staycation’ and get the awning out again.

We have really missed that, and so has Daichi.

The fishing at Todber Manor is excellent.

With ten ponds in total I believe, there are lots to choose from. In addition to that there are holiday lets which were currently closed due to the situation, but I am sure they will open soon, if not already. It is a really great location for anyone who likes fishing or even if you

would like a break away. The well-stocked fishing tackle shop caters for all needs too.

Now, every time we go fishing with Grandad, we (well actually Stephen, Hayden and Dad) catch many fish. It looks easy, yet I am not sure why, but any time we have tried this without Grandad we don’t catch anything… just a cold.

Funny that, it must be the better weather on the days we go with Grandad… mmm not sure about that. Grandad has fished all his life and his expertise absolutely makes it look easy. He has a real knack for the game. This time I did some fishing myself and caught a rather nice Mirror Carp. I can fish, but leave it to the boys while my sister and Mum have a chat on the side-lines. Oh yes and take never ending photographs and videos! It is hard work when they are catching lots of fish I have to keep getting up from my comfy, relaxed seat with my all-important coffee in hand. Really! This trip we were lucky enough to spot an egret that gracefully flew in and sat patiently on a small island in the centre of the pond. Delightful to see… and another photo was needed…

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The family... and the cake!

Now Birthdays have to have cake and food (any excuse) and today was no exception. There is the delicious “Lakeside Diner” right here at the ponds!

Perfect. It is an outside eatery with seating and the food is good! Us girls had steak, Hayden had pulled pork, Stephen had a burger and dad had fish and chips (of course!). Susan had also brought a cake and Dad’s highlight, which he said he will never forget, was us all singing Happy Birthday to him with the candles aglow, the sun setting, surrounded by his favourite ponds here in the South. Very special. I am not sure the other fishermen thought the same and the birds may well have wondered what all that screeching was about, but hey hum, we had a fabulous time.

So - many ‘caught fish’ later, well fed, hoarse from singing, and aching from all that getting up and down out of the chair, it was time to say goodbye. Daichi was delighted with the trip. He, and Grandad, grinned from headlight to headlight all the way home. Happy Birthday Dad. With more areas and activities opening up, and a sunny summer (we can but hope) to look forward to, I wonder where Daichi will take us next?

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would like a break away. The well-stocked fishing tackle shop caters for all needs too.

Now, every time we go fishing with Grandad, we (well actually Stephen, Hayden and Dad) catch many fish. It looks easy, yet I am not sure why, but any time we have tried this without Grandad we don’t catch anything… just a cold.

Funny that, it must be the better weather on the days we go with Grandad… mmm not sure about that. Grandad has fished all his life and his expertise absolutely makes it look easy. He has a real knack for the game. This time I did some fishing myself and caught a rather nice Mirror Carp. I can fish, but leave it to the boys while my sister and Mum have a chat on the side-lines. Oh yes and take never ending photographs and videos! It is hard work when they are catching lots of fish I have to keep getting up from my comfy, relaxed seat with my all-important coffee in hand. Really! This trip we were lucky enough to spot an egret that gracefully flew in and sat patiently on a small island in the centre of the pond. Delightful to see… and another photo was needed…

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I got one too!

The family... and the cake!

Now Birthdays have to have cake and food (any excuse) and today was no exception. There is the delicious “Lakeside Diner” right here at the ponds!

Perfect. It is an outside eatery with seating and the food is good! Us girls had steak, Hayden had pulled pork, Stephen had a burger and dad had fish and chips (of course!). Susan had also brought a cake and Dad’s highlight, which he said he will never forget, was us all singing Happy Birthday to him with the candles aglow, the sun setting, surrounded by his favourite ponds here in the South. Very special. I am not sure the other fishermen thought the same and the birds may well have wondered what all that screeching was about, but hey hum, we had a fabulous time.

So - many ‘caught fish’ later, well fed, hoarse from singing, and aching from all that getting up and down out of the chair, it was time to say goodbye. Daichi was delighted with the trip. He, and Grandad, grinned from headlight to headlight all the way home. Happy Birthday Dad. With more areas and activities opening up, and a sunny summer (we can but hope) to look forward to, I wonder where Daichi will take us next?

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New food festival is the perfect recipe for a great weekend With the accent on food and drink produced in Dorset and the tasteful notes of some of the county’s best home grown bands and singers to whet the appetite, the first Upton House Food & Drink Festival is sure to be a feast for all the senses.

lockdown promising the lifting of all social distancing requirements just days before the festival opens, what better way to celebrate getting our lives back than with some of the tastiest food Dorset has to offer?” asks festival organiser Serena Wren.

Alongside street food from around the world, there’s entertainment on two stages – one featuring the best regional produce in the hands of top chefs hosting cooking shows and demonstrations, the other a host of top performers including tributes to Arctic Monkeys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stereophonics and Ed Sheeran alongside local artists.

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Your dedicated deep clean?

There’s no need to be a deep-cleaning diva in the 21st century when you have an army of genius gadgets at your disposal. Here, we focus on steam and robotic power which, between them, can do away with even the most stubborn of stains.

Steam cleaning Steam cleaners are extremely lightweight, shift even groundin dirt, are eco-friendly, and the steaming process is arguably the best for killing bacteria and beasties. Steam also offers a perfect way to freshen up upholsteries without leaving detergent stains or smells that will go stale, and this is a product that’s flexible enough to be used in living areas, bathrooms (for mould), kitchens and, of course, the bedroom, and the Bissell SpotClean ProHeat comes in at an appealing £129.99.

Sanitising wands If you want to take your kitchen hygiene a step further, consider the recent flux of sanitizing wands that have started to appear on the market – we tried out the UV-C Sanitising Wand, for around £40.

Its compact design means you can magic away gremlins that are lurking in your fridge and across countertops, on keyboards and phone surfaces, and even those lurking amongst your kids’ toys, with the germ-

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reducing UV-C light leaving no residue, but gets rid of 99% of germs, allergens (including dust mites) and odour-causing bacteria.

Vacuuming In surveys, vacuuming, mopping and window cleaning always rate as the most arduous household chores, but thankfully technology has granted us a way of conquering all three of these tiresome jobs without a lifting a finger. For hoovering duties then, take the Neato DC00 Botvac Connected Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, which retails at around £400. This is one of the most advanced robot hoovers ever, and thanks to its WIFI capability and corresponding app, can be controlled from wherever you are.

What’s more, its boundary markers mean the little fella can tidy up while you’re at work with no fear of him trashing the place.

Mopping Once the hoovering’s sorted you’ll need to mop, which is where another robotic helper comes in. Gadgets such as

iRobot’s Braava Jet 250 Mopping Robot (at £250, handily) cover up to 200 square feet at a time, and this particular model even comes equipped with a vibrating cleaning head to increase agitation, a water nozzle to spray the area it’s covering, and a premixed detergent in its disposable pads.

Window cleaning And finally, no spring clean would be complete without a good window polish, perhaps courtesy of the Mamibot iGLASSBOT W120-T. This is another robotic revolution, and is capable of wiggling and wiping its way around almost any glass pane, and all for around £150.

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Green Play Five ideas for engaging your kids in environmental activities.

Recycle Start at home with the basics: labelling your bins and sorting through your refuse can actually become a fun game for children, as well as creating awareness around how much waste we use in the home.

Then, once your youngsters have grasped the basic concept you can start tackling recycling on a bigger scale. Picking up litter on a dog walk for example, or even partaking on a community clean-up – an excellent way to meet other budding environmentalists.

Reuse Naturally greenminded kids know better than anyone how useful discarded packaging can be: boxes become rocket ships, empty toilet rolls become pirate-seeking telescopes, and jars are transformed into dazzling tealight holders.

Yet beyond play, we can also teach our children how to minimise waste by choosing the eco-friendly option. Some ecocleaning brands, for example, now offer a reusable option whereby you can refill your bottles in-store.

Grow What better way to learn about planet Earth than when exploring the great outdoors?

For a child, there is very little in life more satisfying than digging

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through dirt with a beloved parent by their side, a venture made even more rewarding when they eventually get to see the fruits of their labour.

So if you have access to a garden, get planning, then get planting! From easy-to-plant flower bulbs to vegetables

such as tomatoes and runner beans, there are many plants which offer a quick seed-tofruit yield – ideal for impatient children.

Many local councils are now investing in community gardens too, where children can plant, play and learn about all the wormy, muddy joys of composting.

Repurpose A fantastic way to combine environmental fun with

unbridled creativity is to upcycle with your child. Perhaps you’ve an old chest of drawers that needs a new lick of paint or a suitcase that’s begging to be transformed into a unique toybox. Perhaps you want to start smaller by turning a plastic bottle into a birdfeeder, or even a windchime made from used cans.

And for those feeling really creative, why not venture into the world of upcycled clothing? Stained children’s dresses and t-shirts can be tie-dyed using vegetable dye, denim shirts that are too small can become bags or headscarves!

Learn The best part about environmentalism is it’s a journey you and your child can take together. So organise a trip to your local city farm, buy some honey made from local bees, and take a bike ride to school rather than using the car. These are all small steps that will pave the way for the future of your child AND the planet.

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Why was June made?

Why was June made?—Can you guess?

June was made for happiness!

Even the trees Know this, and the breeze That loves to play Outside all day, And never is too bold or rough, Like March's wind, but just a tiny blow's enough; And all the fields know This is so— June was not made for wind and stress, June was made for happiness; Little happy daisy faces Show it in the meadow places, And they call out when I pass, "Stay and play here in the grass."

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Calling a spade a spade Your ultimate guide to the tools your garden will thank you for digging out this summer.

SPADE (AND SHOVEL) Tough, unrelenting, sharp at the base, angular and with ledges for your feet so you can push down deep into the soil, the spade is the ultimate garden tool.

The shovel is, in many ways, the refined cousin.

More rounded, it comes in different materials and caters for a wider range of jobs (such as moving snow), given that digging deep into the earth is not the primary goal.

FORK (AND TROWEL) These two work perfectly together in removing soil and plant matter from smaller areas, such as flower beds and pots.

HOE A simple metal plate at the end of a stick, the hoe is used to remove surface debris in small areas. It nudges just under the surface in scraping away leaves, small weeds and bits of dead plant matter, leaving your soil turned over and looking fresh.

LAWN EDGER Perhaps the most satisfying garden tool of them all, the lawn edger drives down into

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lawn edges that are suspended above then beds, leaving an impeccable line between the two.

without anything left behind.

The extended handle limits bending down, too.

COBRAHEAD WEEDER The cobrahead weeder looks like a torture implement dating back to the medieval ages, yet its popularity is now only coming to the fore. It uses a cultivating blade at the end of a long, hooked handle, meaning it can plough furrows, remove weeds from underneath and even hack its way through thatch.

CLAW WEEDER This weeder offers a pincertype movement at the end, meaning it grabs right at the base of the weed, yanking it out of the ground by the roots

RAKE From debris to leaves, removing fruit from beneath trees to perhaps just picking up weed seedlings so as to allow water to permeate back into the soil, the humble rake actually comes in many different forms and will serve you well all year round.

PRUNER Modern pruners have become real technical works of art, with adjustable settings that will shape to the size of your hand. Look for a pair that have cushioned grips around the handle, to save on late-afternoon hand ache!

PRUNING SAW The pruning saw does the same job as a pruner, albeit with a bit more strength and power. Capable of tackling branches without the need for a full-on saw, it’s a compact yet extremely powerful piece of kit.

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STAR GAZING

***Remember to never look directly at the Sun, either with your naked eye or with optical aids, unless you have appropriate safety filters in place*** Mercury Mercury is too close to the Sun to be spotted this month.

WRITTEN BY KATE EARL

kateearlastro@gmail.com Welcome to the June Stargazing Page. Highlights this month include the Summer Solstice, a partial Solar Eclipse and a chance to spot noctilucent clouds.

International Space Station There are only two possible dates to spot the ISS in June; the first and last day of the month. Unfortunately, both of these are unfavourable passes where the ISS will be quite low. If you want to try and catch either of these sightings, please refer to www.heavens-above.com or a similar webpage for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to your home town. July will be a much better time to spot the space station, with sightings possible most evenings.

Events The Summer Solstice (from the Latin for ‘the sun stands still’) occurs on June 21st this year, and marks the day when summer officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky at noon. This means we experience the ‘longest’ day of the year (the day with the most hours of daylight, and least hours of darkness).

Partial Solar Eclipse If the sky is clear, residents in southern England will be treated to a partial eclipse of the Sun on the morning of June 10th. The maximum takes place around 11.10am depending on your location, at which point the Moon will cover roughly 20% of the Sun. The actual path of totality is visible from Canada, the North Pole and Eastern Siberia. The eclipse begins at roughly 10am and continues to around 12.30pm. Various websites, including www.timeanddate.com can provide up-to-date information for your specific location. There are several ways to view the eclipse safely, including the use of designated eclipse safety glasses, or making your own pinhole projector camera from a couple of pieces of cardboard. There are many websites available that show you how to construct one safely.

Stages of the Solar Eclipse

10:15AM

10:45AM

11:09AM Solar Maximum

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12:00PM

Venus Venus is briefly visible low in the northwest after 10pm, but sets by 10.30pm.

Mars Mars is very dim compared to a few months ago, but can be seen to the left of Venus in the northwestern sky around 10pm. On the 13th June at 11pm the Moon lies very close, hovering just above the red planet.

Jupiter and Saturn The two gas giants can be seen in the southeast from 1.30am through until dawn. They are joined by the Moon on the 1st and 2nd June, and again between the 27th – 29th.

Moon This month’s Full Moon on June 24th is traditionally known as the Strawberry Moon. Named by Native American tribes, it is associated with the time of year when strawberries ripen and are ready to pick. In Europe and other countries, June’s full moon is known by many names, including the Rose Moon, Mead Moon and Hot Moon.

Object of the Month The summer months are the best time to try and spot a rare and beautiful cloud-type: noctilucent clouds (from the Latin for ‘night shining’). If conditions are favourable, these blue-white illuminated clouds are visible thirty minutes after sunset for a couple of hours in our northern skies. Although the exact cause of their formation is unknown, we know they are composed of tiny water ice crystals and form about 80km up in the atmosphere.

Noctilucent clouds

***Remember to never look directly at the Sun, either with your naked eye or with optical aids, unless you have appropriate safety filters in place*** Mercury Mercury is too close to the Sun to be spotted this month.

Venus Venus is briefly visible low in the northwest after 10pm, but sets by 10.30pm.

Mars Mars is very dim compared to a few months ago, but can be seen to the left of Venus in the northwestern sky around 10pm. On the 13th June at 11pm the Moon lies very close, hovering just above the red planet.

Jupiter and Saturn The two gas giants can be seen in the southeast from 1.30am through until dawn. They are joined by the Moon on the 1st and 2nd June, and again between the 27th – 29th.

Moon This month’s Full Moon on June 24th is traditionally known as the Strawberry Moon. Named by Native American tribes, it is associated with the time of year when strawberries ripen and are ready to pick. In Europe and other countries, June’s full moon is known by many names, including the Rose Moon, Mead Moon and Hot Moon.

Object of the Month The summer months are the best time to try and spot a rare and beautiful cloud-type: noctilucent clouds (from the Latin for ‘night shining’). If conditions are favourable, these blue-white illuminated clouds are visible thirty minutes after sunset for a couple of hours in our northern skies. Although the exact cause of their formation is unknown, we know they are composed of tiny water ice crystals and form about 80km up in the atmosphere.

Noctilucent clouds

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Must-Read Books For June Whet your appetite with snapshots of summer holidays spent by the seaside, or perhaps immerse yourself in a gripping thriller – here are this month’s sumptuous book releases.

A Day at the Beach Hut: Stories and Recipes Inspired

by Seaside Life

by Veronica Henry (June 10th) A family enjoy their last holiday at a much-loved beach hut. The tide brings in an old face – and a new temptation – while a writer’s retreat is shaken up by a surprise arrival. The simple pleasures of the seaside compete with the Instagram dream, a couple’s future is turned upside down, and a celebratory evening takes a stormy turn. And as the sun sets, an unexpected romance is simmering...

Escape to the coast with this delicious collection of short stories and beachhut inspired recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry the perfect summer treat!

The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker (June 24th) Not for the faint-hearted, this chilling debut wastes no time in pulling the reader deep into its murky undertow.

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Documenting a difficult childhood during which she grew up ‘black, weird, and overwhelmingly uncool in a mostly white neighbourhood in upstate New York’, Henderson uses wit and candour to delve into some important topics.

A taut and impeccably crafted pageturner about what propels one eight-year-old girl to commit an unspeakable act, and the tensely moving effect it has on the rest of her life, The First Day of Spring is not just about how neglect and loneliness can shape a child, but also how they can have a lasting impact even when that child becomes a mother herself.

The Ugly Cry: A Memoir by Danielle Henderson (June 8th) Having firmly made a name for herself as a television writer (Maniac, Divorce and Dare Me), Danielle Henderson now turns her formidable talent to the memoir.

Mostly though, it is a book about family and the fierce bond between a vulnerable child and her devoted grandmother.

Hungry by Grace Dent (June 10th) The highly anticipated memoir from one of Britain’s bestloved food writers, Hungry is a joyous journey through Dent’s fascinating life.

From growing up eating beige food to becoming a celebrated London gourmand, it is a personal story, but also everyone’s story – from cheese and pineapple hedgehogs and treats with your nan, to the exquisite joy of a chip butty covered in vinegar and too much salt in the school canteen on a grey day; this a poignant reminder of why food is such an integral part of our lives and our various cultures.

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Creamy Courgette Sausage Penne Introduction

Simple and flavoursome with a generous serving of veg, this is one of those weeknight meals ideal for when you want to feel satisfied but also a little virtuous.

Ingredients (serves four) • 6 Cumberland sausages • 400g penne pasta • 3 cloves of garlic (crushed or diced) • 1 red onion (peeled and sliced) • 1 large courgette (grated) • 250ml crème fraiche • 1 tbsp dried chilli flakes • 60g grated parmesan or other hard Italian cheese • Handful of chopped fresh parsley

Method 1. While waiting for a large pot of water to boil, prepare the sausages by squeezing the meat gently from their casings - discard the skin. Heat a widebased pan with a tablespoon of oil and at a medium to hot heat add the sausage meat and cook until browned (6-7 minutes) breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon as you go. Remove and set aside the cooked sausage meat.

2. Put the pasta in the boiling water. Next, lower the heat to medium on your nowempty frying pan before gently sautéing the garlic and chilli flakes - add more oil if necessary. After one minute, add the red onion and grated courgette, frying till softened.

3. Return your sausage meat to the pan with your onion and courgette, along with the crème fraiche and two thirds of the grated cheese. Next add your drained pasta along with a splash of the pasta water and simmer for two minutes until everything is combined and your sauce becomes silky and rich.

Serve your pasta in bowls and garnish with your remaining cheese and the chopped parsley.

Top Tips • For perfect pasta always use a generous-sized pot, salt your water (it should almost be as salty as seawater) and avoid overcooking – al dente is the authentic Italian way!

• Pasta is endlessly versatile, so feel free to riff on the ingredients to suit your taste… swap cream cheese for crème fraiche, red onion for white onion and courgette for any vegetable you fancy, from

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chopped kale to tenderstem broccoli, or even Borlotti beans.

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Mobility Bathrooms: AHM Installations 28 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................

Burgess & Lee 61 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

The Kitchen & Bathroom Co 52 Plumbers

Garage Doors

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Tuscany Blinds 45 Garden Centres ............................................................................................................

Ian Jones Property Maintenance 45 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................

Kings Park Nursery 23 ............................................................................................................

Phil's Decorating & Property 17 Cafes & Coffee Shops Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Park Cafes 32

Garden Services

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Rocky Rock Cameras 48 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Norlington Care Ltd 63

Cameras

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Kitchens

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Kellear Hearing 3 ............................................................................................................

Bespoke Roofing 15 ............................................................................................................

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Flair Interiors Ltd 33 Solicitors ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

CMH Carpet Cleaning 26 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Carpets & Flooring

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Key Tek 17 ............................................................................................................

AJs Treefellas 49 Cleaning Services ............................................................................................................

Apex Tree Surgeons 55 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Candy Cleaning Services 52 Loft Ladder Installatioms ...................................................................................................................................................................................................

Loft Services 53

Weight Loss Groups

Community Groups

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Boscombe & Southbourne Probus Club 8 Mobility Products & Services ...................................................................................................................................................................................................

Ableworld Bournemouth 9

Conservatory Insulation Services

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Greenspace Uk Ltd 25 Mortgage Advisors ............................................................................................................

Cloudy2Clear Southampton 11 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................

Access Equity Release 43 ............................................................................................................

G S Windows Ltd 7 Day Nurseries ............................................................................................................

Greenspace Uk Ltd 25 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Ace Office Environments 13 ............................................................................................................

The Window Man 37

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All Drains Cleared 23 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................

Phil's Decorating & Property 17 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

NO.1 PHD 27 Maintenance

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