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The Southbourne Link Edition 52
Published by:
Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Publications
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Copy deadline for the November 2013 edition: 25th October 2013
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Dear Southbourne, Well it has been all go in our house with Hayden settled into his new middle school. We are back to swimming lessons, brass band practice and homework! All good fun and often a challenge, fitting everything in. Hayden is a pretty keen swimmer, swimming for the Swim Bournemouth Club which does mean some early mornings – starting at 5.45am on a Friday and 7am on a Saturday… That is early for me! I do take my hat off to those parents who have really sacrificed a lot to help their children become great sports people. It takes quite some dedication by the whole family. I don’t think Hayden will make the Olympics, but it is a great sport and one Stephen and I are happy to support him in. It gets him away from the computer for a while, which can also be a challenge… We have had a good month putting the magazine together for you. There are some new advertisers for you to see. Do take a look and see who may be able to help you, and of course tell them that you got their details from The Southbourne Link. This is our 52nd edition and I still love to hear that the local trades and businesses are getting calls and bookings from us! There is also a lovely story by local writer Sue Montague on pages 40 and 41 as well as other interesting articles and several puzzles for you to do. The lucky winner of the pair of tickets to see Jamie Allen iMagician at the Pavilion was Mrs D Johnson. Well done to you! We hope life is going well for you all and you are getting out and about. Nellie took us to Compton Abbas this month – very exciting. See pages 28 and 29. Have a great month of October and keep warm. Best wishes,
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Kathy Garcia – talks about her role as a Healthwatch Dorset Champion I heard about Healthwatch Dorset when I was attending a meeting in Bournemouth. Louise Bate – Healthwatch Dorset’s Community Engagement Officer, gave a presentation to the group; explaining that Healthwatch Dorset are the new consumer champion for Health & Social Care in Dorset. She explained that they want us tell them what is going on in health and social care services where we live. The good and the bad. Healthwatch will then tell the services about our experiences and hold them to account. She explained that they are independent; transparent; accountable and powerful. They have the strength of the law and the national influence of Healthwatch England behind them. Louise then asked if anyone wanted to become a Healthwatch Champion to help them promote Healthwatch. I took some information and then e-mailed Chris Wakefield, the Volunteer Officer, who invited me for a coffee and a chat. He explained that the role of a Champion was not very onerous and that it could be done on an as and when basis. He gave me some leaflets (which I have given to family and friends); a few posters (which I have put up in a couple of Dr Surgeries and other places that I go); cards and pens. I talk to people about the benefits of telling Healthwatch Dorset their stories about the Health and Social Care services, as a part my day to day life. I have helped out at a couple of events – where I help set up the information stand and then talk to people about Healthwatch Dorset. I am looking forward to helping out at more events and undertaking any other volunteering opportunities in the near future.
People that I talk to are very interested in Healthwatch Dorset and are looking forward to seeing the benefits of sharing their health and social care experiences with us. I would recommend anyone who wishes to make a change to Health and Social Care services to contact Chris and express an interest in becoming a Healthwatch Champion. If you would like any more information about Healthwatch Dorset or to register as a volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Officer – Chris Wakefield. Telephone on 0300 111 0102 (calls cost the same as to 01 or 02 numbers. Write to him (free) at: Healthwatch Dorset, Freepost BH1902, 896 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6BR Or email: enquiries@healthwatchdorset.co.uk
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Kathy (left) chatting to Sarah at a Volunteers Recruitment event in Wimborne
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It’s Panto Time once again! Oh no it isn’t... Oh yes it is!! With just over 10 weeks to go, BH Live is already getting in the Panto spirit! Glitter, glitz and glam were in abundance at The Terrace Bistro - Bournemouth Pavilion as guests flocked to celebrate the launch of Aladdin – The Pavilion Pantomime, sponsored by Aruba Restaurant and Bar. I was lucky enough to be able to catch up with Chris Jarvis and ask him a few questions... Having been born in Romford, Essex, what was it that drew you to make Bournemouth your home? It was actually pantomime... In 2002, we did Cinderella in Bournemouth with Ruth Madoc. I loved the people and the atmosphere. With family close by it was a seaside resort that we had also visited a lot. With appearances at Butlins early in your career, had you always wanted to be in entertainment as a child? Yes. I used to do impersonations a lot and try to make people laugh. I think it helped a little to not get bullied so much when other kids found it funny. What was your “big break” to get into presenting? I was doing a voice on the radio called “The Anorak” and got invited into the Broom Cupboard on CBBC. From there it led into other programmes. Did you go to drama school? No. There are two main routes into the entertainment business. One is drama school and the other is variety. I was lucky enough to do the latter through experience at holiday camps and other
With Chris Jarvis at the Aladdin launch such venues. You have performed in pantomime professionally every year since 1995, what do you enjoy the most? The variety of it all. Being able to do pretty much anything and generally being able to entertain audiences of any age. Also the ability, particularly here to make it very relevant for local people. Who would you most like to star in panto with? I think that Kelsey Grammer from Frasier would make an excellent pantomime villain! You can see Chris and the rest of the cast performing at The Pavilion from Saturday 7 December 2013 to Sunday 5 January 2014. By Stephen Corney
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Focus on Francis Poole, the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals provide respected and highly regarded NHS care to hundreds of thousands of patients in east Dorset every year. In national assessments and reports, these hospitals consistently perform at a high level against a range of key standards and quality indicators. Comprehensive surveys of patient views also paint a positive picture of how hospital care is viewed by those who receive it. Achieving these high standards requires a continued commitment to quality from the board of directors to the wards, and a sharp focus on providing truly patientcentred care. The tragic consequences of losing sight of these basic objectives were highlighted earlier this year in a damning report which examined the causes of substandard care provided by Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. The Francis Report, published in February, marked the culmination of a year-long public inquiry into the systemic failings at that trust, and sent reverberations throughout the NHS and further afield. At the heart of the report, its author, Robert Francis QC, called for a re-emphasis on ensuring the needs of patients come first. So how did hospitals in east Dorset respond to this report? At Poole, the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals, it provided an opportunity to re-evaluate the fundamentals of how quality care is delivered and whether genuine emphasis was placed on each and every patient and their individual needs. In short, were they getting the basics right? The report’s 290 recommendations were reviewed in detail as a matter of urgency in order to provide assurance that the failures identified at Mid Staffs could not be repeated here. Each hospital also held a series of listening events, providing an opportunity for more than 300 staff working in a wide range of roles to discuss the Francis Report with members of both trust’s management boards. In addition, patient and public involvement groups were
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asked to give their views on the report and the care offered at their local hospitals. Understanding individual patient experiences and where care exceeds or falls short of expectations is vital, says Martin Smits, Director of Nursing and Patient Services at Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. “It is all too easy in the wake of the terrible stories which emerged from Mid Staffs to forget the excellent work taking place in the NHS,” said Martin. “Locally, we know from national surveys that our patients rate both our hospitals highly, which is a huge encouragement to us and spurs us on to deliver even better care and service. “What I believe is essential is peering underneath these headlines, to look at the factors that make an individual patient’s experience in hospital good, and where it could have been improved. “We can only do that by listening to patients and our staff.” Paula Shobbrook, Director of Nursing at The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, agrees. “No one knows more about what is happening at the forefront of patient care than those responsible for delivering it and those receiving it,” said Paula. “These experiences and viewpoints - good and bad - are essential in order for us, as board members, to know how we are doing. “Trust boards receive a vast amount of information on quality and performance. Coupling this with the views of staff, as we have done through our post-Francis Report listening events, and the experiences of our patients, provides invaluable insight. “Our ‘putting patients first’ commitment is just that - it’s a highly visible declaration that our aim is to ensure that at all times our focus remains on our patients and nothing else.” Martin cites Poole Hospital’s longstanding commitment to patients - the Poole Approach – as a key factor in ensuring standards at his hospital remain consistently high. “The Poole Approach may have been introduced more than a decade ago, but its central tenet has never been more true - ‘patient centred care with dignity and respect for all’,” he said. Whichever way this commitment to the needs of patients is packaged, both Martin and Paula are in complete agreement on one issue - when it comes to high quality care, complacency is simply not an option. If you would like to have your say on care at Poole Hospital, visit www.poole.nhs.uk and click ‘give us feedback’, or for the Royal Bournemouth or Christchurch hospitals, visit www.rbch.nhs.uk and click on ‘patient and visitor’ section.
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The Big Little Bake Off kick-starts Churchill Retirement Living’s series of coffee mornings in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support For the fifth year running Churchill Retirement Living is once again participating in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event with a series of coffee mornings, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. To launch the Churchill Retirement Living coffee mornings, Year Five pupils from Buckholme Towers School and Nursery in Parkstone descended on the Dean Lodge development in Southbourne to take part in the ‘Big Little Bake Off’. As part of the Macmillan coffee morning event, owners at Dean Lodge had their baking skills tested as the class of children, aged nine, from the school used their senses to look, taste, feel and smell each cake to crown one Churchill Retirement owner the winning baker. Baking a chocolate cream cake, Eunice Sutherland was awarded with the 2013 ‘Big Little Bake Off’ handcrafted rosette which was made by the school children. She said: “I was delighted to win the bake-off, it made my day! I love baking and my friends know me as ‘the baker’. I am having a hip operation tomorrow and this has really helped to cheer me up and take my mind off of things.” Iain Robertson, headmaster at Buckholme Towers School and Nursery, says: “The pupils thoroughly enjoyed acting as judges in the bakeoff, especially as they got to try lots of delicious cakes. It’s great that the school can get involved in community events such as this to support fantastic causes.”
Spencer McCarthy, chairman at Churchill Retirement Living, says: “We wish to thank the children from Buckholme Towers School and Nursery for taking part in our first-ever Big Little Bake Off event. This was a great start to our 2013 Macmillan coffee morning events and both the children and our owners had enormous fun taking part. Last year more than 500 people, both residents and guests at our developments, helped to raise more than £17,000 to fund vital cancer services and we are hoping this year’s coffee morning events will generate even more funds.” Since starting to fundraise five years ago for Macmillan the company has raised a total of £196,620.10, with £56,133.30 generated as a direct result of its World’s Biggest Coffee Morning events. For further information, free phone Churchill Retirement Living on 0800 458 1857 or go online to the website at www.churchillretirement.co.uk.
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Tastes so good... ROAST SEA BASS WITH A LEMON & GARLIC CRUST
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4 skinned fillets sea bass, washed under running water 3 unwaxed lemons 4 cloves garlic Small bunch of washed fresh parsley 25g butter 30g wholemeal bread 50ml extra virgin olive oil Salt & pepper
Method: Brush undersides with olive oil and season fish all over with salt and pepper. Zest one of the lemons and squeeze juice. Wedge the other lemon for garnish. Whizz garlic with lemon juice and zest. Once no more large pieces can be seen, add the parsley, bread and butter to the processor.
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Quite quickly you should produce a moist and very tasty breadcrumb mixture. Press this mixture firmly onto the upper side of the fillets. Roast for approximately 20 minutes, or until the crust is brown. Serve with whatever takes your fancy!
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THIS MOTOR is more budget than bling; but that in itself is no problem. The new hatchback from ŠKODA has space for five-up and, in 1.6 TDI guise, can extract up to 64.2mpg out of a tank. Also, with emissions of just 114g/km, the car is cost-effective to run as a company vehicle. When it comes to thrills and spills the ŠKODA Rapid isn’t really quite as speedy as its name suggests. The oil-burner under the bonnet of the Czech-made motor powers it from rest to 62mph in 10.6 seconds and upwards to 118mph. It’s fairly slow going, and with only five gears it’s annoyingly easy to crunch the gearstick up into a non-existent sixth cog. As well as the less than prompt performance the Rapid feels skittish at motorway speeds and the steering is too light to inspire confidence. The plastic trim is disappointing compared with, say, the more executivefocused ŠKODA Superb but, in its favour the flagship ‘Elegance’ grade, on test here, does come stacked with kit. Key features include cruise control; electrically heated door mirrors, multi-function steering wheel controls, Bluetooth and air conditioning. It’s easy to get comfortable behind the wheel
too; the height adjustable seating and adaptable reach/rake steering column makes this possible. If you opt for the Elegance model you’ll also benefit from 16-inch alloys, cornering front fog lamps, rear electric windows, and chrome interior detailing. But no matter which variant of the Rapid you drive, you’ll find access to the boot easy and the load space square and practical in this, the seventh car in ŠKODA’s award-winning range. Crucially, With Benefit in Kind (BIK) ratings from only 14 percent, the ŠKODA Rapid is expected to provide a shot in the arm to the brand’s rapidly growing fleet sales. On-theroad pricing starts from £12,900 for the Rapid 1.2-litre 75PS in entry level S trim, rising to £17,850 for the Rapid 1.6 TDI CR 105PS in flagship Elegance spec.
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THE SAMARITANS We have had a branch in Bournemouth for over fifty years now and intend to continue to offer our service to the community for many more years! When we first started we ran a telephone service and callers could come to the centre and talk to us face to face. Nowadays we continue with both these methods of contact but also have e-mail and text services. We are completely confidential and remain in contact as long as we can assist callers. We do not give advice but give our callers time to express their own thoughts and perhaps fears. We are there 24/7 every day of the year. We are well aware that some problems often seem worse in the early hours of the morning and if you want to speak to someone an answerphone will not be of any help. All of our 200+ branches offer exactly the same service and we welcome new volunteers who are all given training. Support is given to various other organisations in the community. Mental health, domestic violence, Care Homes, Dorchester Prison (where we train Listeners), Bournemouth University, Network Rail and we are continually adding to the list. Our Charity Shop, which is at 246 Old Christchurch Road - just down from the Lansdowne, is absolutely
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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Publications Camper Van Nellie, the Dorset Publications travelling campervan took us through wonderful English rolling countryside to North Dorset this month. The views on route really are magnificent. Hayden would love to be a pilot he tells us, so we thought we would drive to the airfield and take a look at the idyllic setting of Compton Abbas. There is in fact a caravan site right there. You need to be a member of a caravan club to stay, and although we didn’t stay this time, it is certainly one we will revisit and make the most of in the future! Compton Abbas is set in Thomas Hardy country whose work was very much influenced by his rural surroundings. The airfield itself is 800 feet above sea level with 27 miles of gorgeous views on a clear day. On the way there we passed Horton’s Tower, which is a folly built in 1750. A folly is literally a building built by the rich for no purpose other than to look at and admire! This tower is 140 feet tall and was built by the Lord of Horton
Nellie with Horton Tower behind
‘Phesant Alley’ - we saw about 10 all told Manor who was an architect and also an MP for Dorset between 1745 and 1786. Nowadays I found out, the tower is used by Vodafone to hide mobile phone masts! At least the folly has finally been put to use. It is also a way to help preserve the old building. You can see Nellie here with the folly in the background. Continuing on our journey to Compton Abbas we drove through tiny lanes, that Nellie’s thighs could only just manage. One lane Stephen nicknamed ‘Pheasant Alley’ due to amount of pheasants crossing the very narrow road! You really are ‘out in the sticks’ and I have to say I like that after a busy week working. On arriving at the airfield I thought we wouldn’t see many planes taking off as the weather had been pretty mixed, but to our delight the sun started shining and we did indeed see about 10 planes take off and land. It is really exciting! There are many different types of small planes and I
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Nice spot for a lovely cuppa!
The restaurant’s lovely outdoor area
suggest you take a look at their website www.comptonabbasairfield.co.uk to get a full flavour of all the men and women ‘in their magnificent flying machines’… We have some photos for you here to give you an idea.
We had a great day out. Stephen is looking at treating Hayden to a flying lesson for his Birthday (shush…don’t tell Hayden!). To our surprise we learned you can be as young as 7 to fly your own plane… with a trained pilot of course! This will either make Hayden more determined to become a pilot, or maybe he will decide to take a different career after all. I wonder which?
There is a restaurant at the site which has a great reputation for home made food. You can go for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. Wine is also on the menu. Group bookings can be taken and, with fantastic views of the countryside and the runway where the planes take off and land, it would be an ideal place for a special occasion! In fact on this trip we saw someone having a 50th birthday celebration.
Flying experience plane just landed
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As always we enjoyed our picnic in the van with the whistling kettle… it wouldn’t be the same without it. So where will Nellie go next? See in next month’s issue of The Southbourne Link! By Debbie Corney
Hayden enjoying planes taking off!
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THE GLOBE Lost in a lost civilisation by Lisa Eldridge
I can barely see before me as the walls appear to snake in and out. I gingerly take each step carefully, unsure of the direction I am walking. All I can hear are footsteps and the sound of our voices as they echo from the high canyon walls. I feel as though I’m stuck in a computer game, looking for the exit but with no vision to see. ‘Are we going the right way?’ I ask but no one seems to know. There are no stars and the night sky barely lights the way. Just hours before, this ancient city of Petra in Jordan was bustling with hoards of tourists and sellers. Now, it is empty except for five Americans and one English girl. I have just taken the last donkey ride and the place is deserted. When I entered the ‘Red-Rose City’ five hours ago, little did I know that I would be one of the last people to leave this historical site.
make sure that you actually leave enough time to get out before darkness sets on this vast historical city or you may find yourself as we did - lost within a lost civilization…
Entry to Petra isn’t cheap and will cost 50 Jordanian Dinar for a day pass or 55 JD for two days but the proceeds go to the Queen Eilah humanitarian fund and the local Bedouins. If you have the time, explore Little Petra - the more unknown part of the site where you can avoid the crowds.
Petra attracts hoards of visitors each year and is the main attraction in Jordan. Known as the ‘Red Rose’ city, this sandstone carved site is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Last year marked the 2000th year of rediscovery of this ancient city that once belonged to the Nabataean civilization. It is a place of timeless beauty with a kaleidoscope of colours and royal tombs. The Treasury itself is enough to leave you breathless before climbing the 800 steps to the Monastery that stands 50 metres tall. Night tours are held by candlelight on Mondays and Thursdays but being there at dusk is just as magical in this heritage site, half as old as time. But if the hike around the sites are too much, take a leaf out of my book and take a leisurely donkey ride, only
Lisa Eldridge is a travel journalist specialising in solo female travel. Twitter@girlaboutglobe Facebook - Girl about the Globe Blog - www.girlabouttheglobe.com/blog
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Thinking of moving into a care home? We’re here to help Situated in the heart of the Southbourne community, Wickmeads provides quality residential care, including dementia care, in a home-fromhome atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for a new home or a short respite stay, we offer a warm welcome, comfort, security and peace of mind. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the Wickmeads manager, Karen Taylor
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For those who are new to the area, Highcliffe Carnival was originally started by the Lumination Committee—it’s aim being to involve the local community for the benefit of Highcliffe. In 1992, Highcliffe celebrated it's Centenary with a Carnival and currently helps support local charities and worthy causes with money raised on the day through a bucket collection. Each year, the Carnival adopts a theme and this year is no exception! .......... It’s........... We’re so excited about this one and can’t wait to see the many adaptations of West End or Broadway shows—it’ll be fabulous darling! If you haven’t got your ‘act’ together yet, there’s still time to get your entry in (Floats or Walking) and you don’t even need an Audition! Just visit the website and navigate to the Entry Form page. Complete the simple online Entry Form and that’s it! The Carnival’s great fun for participants and spectators alike and well worth braving the elements to be a part of. Loads of hard work goes into the event, so we do hope you’ll come and show your support! And how good is this? We’ve also got a fabulous Gift Fayre coming with lots of exhibitors bringing you some fantastic Christmas Shopping—not to be missed! Everything you need to know is available on our website, so we do hope you’ll stop by and take a look! @HcliffeCarnival
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Perhaps a better alternative to hamsters, Gerbils make good little pets for slightly older children and because they’re not nocturnal you won’t be bothered so much by noises in the night. They do, however nibble constantly and like to shred things for bedding. Their inquisitive and active personalities mean that they’re not as ideal for much younger owners as they very much enjoy human company but need a bit of control, especially as they like to tunnel! Note that tunnel systems designed for hamsters won’t suit gerbils as they like to create them themselves. They are super pets as they rarely bite unless they are stressed or provoked and enjoy being played with.
Gerbils are typically between 6 and 12 inches long including their tails which actually make up almost half of their total length. Indeed they also produce very little odour which also renders them great for a household pet.
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Southbourne Monday Club Founded in 2000, the club meets every Monday afternoon, except Bank Holidays, in the lower hall of All Saint’s Church annexe in Oxford Avenue, off Beafort Road, Southbourne. Meetings start at 1:30pm, with bingo at 2pm and finishing at 3:45pm. Entrance is 60p, which includes tea and biscuits. There is also a raffle and a bring-and-buy stall. We look forward to welcoming new members... try us, we think you’ll like us! For more information contact Dorothy Hewett on 01202 420100.
CONTACT THE ELDERLY We are looking for volunteer drivers in Bournemouth and Southbourne areas to take elderly people out one Sunday afternoon a month for a little ride and afternoon tea at volunteer host and hostesses homes. The need is for more reserve drivers when the regular ones cannot come for two or three times a year and more volunteer host and hostesses to entertain up to six elderly people and two drivers once or twice a year. A downstairs cloakroom is a must. Please ring Carolyn Dennis on 01202 424482.
Christchurch U3A Vintage Brass Christchurch U3A Vintage Brass Band present their ANNUAL CONCERT in support of the Richard Ely Trust for Young Musicians at 7 pm on Saturday, 26 October 2013 at Trinity Methodist Church, Southbourne Road, Southbourne, BH6 5AQ. Tickets at £6 each can be obtained via our website www.christchurchu3a. org.uk/vintagebrass or by sending a s.a.e. with cheque payable to Christchurch U3A Vintage Brass to Vintage Brass Booking Office, 2A Southville Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH5 2JT. Enquiries to Jill Picket 01202 422074.
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GUIDE Ponds
If you are lucky enough to have a pond, large or small, at this time of year check all the pond plants and remove all dead and dying growth.
If you have a pump to run a fountain or waterfall, now is the time to clean and service it and store it until Spring. Feed the fish before Winter hibernation.
Cover the pond with netting to stop leaves from falling into the water and sinking to the bottom. Too much rotting vegetation in the water will create methane gas to the detriment of fish and other wildlife as well as a disgusting, smelly layer of sludge in the bottom that you will have to deal with, sooner or later!
If we have a severe winter, be ready to cover the pond completely during really freezing weather, or at least try to ensure fish can get oxygen by keeping a small area ice-free by using a ball or floating bowl. If the pond is covered with a sheet of ice, pour boiling water into the bowl until it can be lifted out.
In early Autumn, if you have clumps of marginal and bog plants, they can be divided and cut back the leaves of waterside plants.
Having said all that, I've actually seen goldfish frozen in solid ice for weeks, only to start swimming around perfectly happily when they thawed out - so what do I know?!
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Talking about Wildlife...
Some Facts about Bats Revered and feared, but rarely understood, bats have left few cultures indifferent during their millions of years of existence on earth. With their unusual anatomy – they are the only true flying mammals – silent flight and mythical reputation, bats have inspired many a folk story across the globe. In Britain, there are 17 species of breeding bats of which the pipistrelles, the brown long-eared bat, the noctule and Daubenton’s bat are the most common. All British bats restrict their diet to insects only, devouring up to 3000 insects a night, from midges and moths to mosquitoes and beetles. Their massive appetites are necessary to sustain energy for their nocturnal adventures. Although bats are far from blind, they do not rely on their eyes for hunting but locate their prey using a sophisticated system known as echolocation. Bats often live in close quarters to humans, but can be hard to observe, since the sounds that they make are too high pitched for the human ear. They don’t build nests but roost in a variety of habitats, from hollow trees and caves to houses and churches, even tunnels. They often use different locations at different times of year, depending on their roosting needs. Female bats produce only one pup a year, around June. As winter approaches, bats get
ready to hibernate, and in the colder months, you may find yourself co-habiting with a bat that has chosen your loft for its winter retreat. Please remember all bats are legally protected and must not be disturbed. If you find an injured bat or need any other help with bats, ring the bat helpline on 0845 1300 228. For more information about the lives of these fascinating creatures and how to help them, go on Bat Conservation trust website on: www.bats.org.uk On Thursday 31st October at the Kingcombe Centre, West Dorset, come along and have a go at using our ‘bat detector’, with a chance to explore nocturnal wildlife through remote camera traps, and try something tasty at the Kingcombe Café! For more information, please visit: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events By Niina Silvennoinen Daubenton’s Bat at Upton Country Park
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She couldn’t look at the phone, sure it wouldn’t ring if she did. The woman in the office had said that there was a possibility there wouldn’t be a call but that, if there was, it would be this afternoon. Five o’clock already. A half-eaten sandwich lay on the coffee-table tray by the side of her chair. She had decided against a flask of coffee or tea, both of which might occasion too many visits to the bathroom, choosing a jug of water and a glass instead. Now she really wanted a cup of tea. With her foot still painful and swollen, would she get back to the sitting-room in time if the call came? Why hadn’t she bought one of those phones to walk about with? It would have been better to buy one of those than the six tins of paint now under her kitchen table, acquired in a bout of do-it-yourself enthusiasm. What had she been thinking of, unable even to change a light bulb without falling and hurting herself. The neighbour who’d taken her to casualty had been very kind, stressing that she was to ask him if any more light bulbs needed changing and that it was lucky just to have broken a bone in her foot and not, at her age, her whole leg. Smiling to herself, she mused that a newly-married young man in his twenties probably would consider someone over sixty (though only just) rather aged. With his blue eyes and ready grin, he reminded her of her father. Her adopted father. She had adored her parents. The warmth of their love and care remained. It hadn’t been a surprise to learn she was an adopted child. With her sleek dark hair and deep brown eyes, her mirror showed no resemblance to either of her parents. After her twenty-first birthday, the three of them had sat together in the garden. She’d learnt that her army captain father and her mother had been posted to a garrison near Beirut, Lebanon, attending a nearby church with an attached convent. One day, they had been approached by the Mother Superior and taken to see a baby girl a few days old. The mother had come to them in the last stages of pregnancy, given birth to twins and then died, despite huge efforts to save her. The other child had, apparently, been dangerously ill and not expected to survive. Unable to have children themselves, they had eagerly agreed to take her, with a brief document giving her date of birth and the name her mother had given the nuns. ‘Convent of the Holy Cross’ was stamped at the top.
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Over the three years since her parents had died, curiosity concerning her beginnings gradually grew. She had written to the Central Registry and Information Office for the Armed Forces in Beirut, sending them a copy of her only document. The answer now rested on the arm of her chair. A little shiver of excitement ran down her back as she gazed at it. Her twin had survived. Following the Convent’s closure some twenty years before, papers as lacking in detail as her own had been transferred to the Registry. Her twin had been adopted and taken to Australia. Contact had been made by the International Red Cross. The letter from them stated that her twin had been given her name, address and telephone number, and was arranging to make contact - today. She wondered, again, if her sister looked exactly like her. Would she be friendly? Had she got a family of her own - how wonderful to be part of bustling family life again. The phone rang; she jumped, her hand shook as she reached to pick up the receiver. ‘Hello.’ ‘Hello, there.’ A man’s voice; her excitement evaporated, must be an official of some sort; her sister wasn’t going to call. ‘Hello. Dora...I’m Denis. I think I’m your twin brother. I hope I am - it’s pretty certain - talking to you all the way from Melbourne here. The wife and I want to come to England - meet up you know. Can we?’ ‘Y...yes!’ ‘Good. I need a break from my building business. Sons can take over. Can we stay a while with you?’ Dora smiled contentedly. ‘Oh, yes. Stay as long as you like.’ A builder, she mused. Maybe he would be handy with a paint-brush. Sue Montague is a local writer, a member of the Writers Group. If you are a budding writer and would like to send in a short story, we would love to hear from you!
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