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Vida T here for your pet...

Whether you need Suggestions for a Suitable Diet…

Information about Appropriate Training… or Guidance tailoring a practical Grooming Regime for you and your pet… …we’re here to help

We Offer a Full Range of Grooming Services AND ARE LOCAL STOCKISTS FOR BRANDS INCLUDING

Natural Instinct, Canagan, Lily’s Kitchen, Fish4, Burns and Arden Grange We also have a wide variety of Wild Bird Food and Supplies in addition to those for your Pet. Vida T… also here for your Garden Birds!

132 TUCKTON RD, TUCKTON, BH6 3JX

01202 423547 KathGoward

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Tel: 07771 711049 Kath - Interior Painter Email: kath.paint@hotmail.co.uk

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Welcome...

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The children are well and truly back at school and in fact half term is already upon us. How time flies! Nellie has had a very busy time driving us all over the place. She is now resting in the garden before more adventures this autumn.

Nellie believes that keeping a young at heart spirit helps all those aches, pains and worries disappear. Do follow her on her journeys and hopefully you can get a copy of her book, “The Adventures of Nellie� which is full of fun puzzles and places to go.

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Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd

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Copy deadline for the November 2017 edition: 16th October 2017

Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

The Southbourne Link does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the p u b l i cat i o n . N o p a r t o f t h i s publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

We do hope that you are finding your local Directory interesting and of use. Linking local businesses and local residents together is our aim. You can find someone to help you and in return the smaller, local businesses have a chance to thrive. This helps us all do well. If there is a business category not advertised in the magazine that you are looking for please give myself or Stephen a call. We will do what we can to help you. If you know of a good local company please promote our services to them so that they too can advertise themselves to all the residents in this area. We are here for them.

Stephen, myself, Hayden and Nellie wish you a good autumn. We look forward to all those golden colours!

Best Wishes,

Debbie & Stephen Corney

Useful Numbers Local Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Bournemouth Hospital

101 08457 708090 0800 111999 01202 303626

Train Enquires Bournemouth Council Bournemouth Water Southbourne Library

08457 484950 01202 451451 01202 590059 01202 428784

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For all your Domestic & Commercial Demolition & Asbestos Clearance...

Safe and smooth demolition and removal of old sheds and garages. Get rid of the eye sore and create a space to enjoy this autumn!

Using the highest quality machinery and a team of experienced workers, the job gets done right!

Safe and secure transfer of any asbestos waste with all essential documentation.

Waste transfer permit held.

Tel: 01202 511151 www.pro-dem.co.uk

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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

01202 424491

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ROB

YOUNG GARDEN SERVICES

Affordable garden services • Grass & Hedge Cutting • Turfing

• Decking/Fencing • Patios and Block Paving

FREE QUOTES AT COMPETITIVE RATES Just ask for Rob

01202 422370 07776 204959 E-mail: freedom12313@msn.com

2a Athelstan Rd, S’bourne, BH6 5LY

Give your feet a treat!

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Carpet & Rug Cleaning Dry in 30 minutes with Dry Fusion Upholstery & Leather Cleaning Tile & Grout Cleaning Stone Floors Cleaned & Polished See videos on website

102 Watcombe Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 5LP

Examples of how we can help: • • • •

Simple Nail Cutting & Nail care Ingrowing Toe Nails & Surgery Corns & Callus Fungal Infections & Athlete’s Foot • Disabled Access

HOME & REST HOME VISITS AVAILABLE

Tel: 01202 246811 or 07775 911415 www.watcombefootclinic.co.uk Julie Anne Smith D.Pod.M., M.Ch.S. HCPC Registered Chiropodist/Podiatrist Email: enquiries@watcombefootclinic.co.uk

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First World War Memorial at All Saints Church, Southbourne

Ronald Harker J.A.R. Hodgson-Paumier

Ronald’s full name on enlistment was Ronald Harker Joseph Alfred Richard Hodgson-Paumier. He was a student at Bournemouth School where his surname at that time was simply Paumier. He lived with his mother Charlotte Lillian Paumier in lodgings at 2 Hosker Road, Pokesdown, Bournemouth. Charlotte was an actress who used the stage name Lillian Paumier. Ronald’s father Alfred Gardner Pickhall Hodgson was also an actor but a more experienced and successful one than Lillian. It is probable that Charlotte and Alfred were not married as Alfred changed his surname by deed poll in 1915 to Hodgson-Paumier, the surname that both Ronald and Charlotte also then took. As 1915 was the year that Ronald became 18 and enlisted for action it is possible that Alfred wanted his son to bear his name when fighting on the front.

Eager to take part as he turned 18 Ronald was gazetted 2nd Lieutenant in the 5th Battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers and seconded for duty on November 27th 1915 however he had to be invalided out of the army due to a severe illness which required surgery.

As he convalesced Ronald’s father’s career took off when he starred in two successful films ‘The Lifeguardsman’ and ‘Wanted a Widow’ under the stage name Alfred Paumier. Both films were released to acclaim in 1916.

When he recovered his health Ronald enlisted again, this time in the London (Scottish) Regiment. On June 9th 1917 Ronald was sent to France to join the 1st Battalion London Regiment who had been in France since 1914.

Battle hardened as they were this battalion were the first territorial battalion to go into action against the Germans in the Battle for Messines Ridge in June 1917. When an inexperienced Ronald arrived at the front line to join his battalion it was into this baptism of fire. The Battle for Pilckem Ridge followed soon after as the Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) began on July 31st and later the Battle for Langemarck in mid August.

The fighting conditions at Passchendaele and Langemarck were appalling, after weeks of rain the mud was capable of swallowing men and equipment whole. The German Army had a higher position so were

Alfred Gardner Pickhall Hodgson - Stage name Alfred Paumier

Ronald Harker J.A.R. Hodgson-Paumier

protected from the worst effects of the weather but the French and British lower down were greatly hampered by the rain. The German army were now also making increasingly sophisticated gas attacks.

The Battle for Langemarck began on August 16th and ended on August 18th. Ronald Harker Joseph Alfred Richard Hodgson-Paumier died, probably of shell fire on that first day August 16th 1917, he was 21 years old.

Since landing in France his war had lasted a mere 68 days.

Ronald is remembered at Bournemouth School on the Roll of Honour and also in ‘Tigs Boys’, the book by David Hilliam, which is an edited collection of the affectionate and poignant letters ‘old boys’ from the school wrote home to their headmaster ‘Tig’ from the WW1 trenches.

98 ex-pupils from Bournemouth School died in the Great War. Researched and written by Alice Miller

All Saints Church, Castlemain Avenue, Southbourne

Priest in Charge: Rev Mike Powis www.allsaintschurchsouthbourne.org www.allsaintsww1.wordpress.com

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ADVERTORIAL

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 6RXWKERXUQH area

DQG Panager 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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‘Outstanding’ Hospital Orchard Garden wins Gold at South & South East in Bloom Awards The therapeutic Orchard Garden at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital was heralded as ‘outstanding’ by judges after it received a Gold award at today’s South & South East in Bloom 2017 awards ceremony.

The Orchard Garden – funded by donations to Bournemouth Hospital Charity – was awarded the highest honour of a Gold award at the annual ceremony in Gatwick after it had been nominated for the awards by the Bournemouth in Bloom organisation.

South & South East in Bloom judge Ruth Growney, who visited the Royal Bournemouth Hospital to evaluate the Orchard Garden in July, said it was ‘incredibly rare’ for a first time entrant to receive a Gold award.

“I am thrilled to award Gold to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s Orchard Garden,” said Ruth. “The Orchard Garden is an outstanding example that is made even more extraordinary as it is a first time entry. It’s incredibly rare for this to happen, but so well deserved.”

Haematology Consultant Dr Helen McCarthy, who originally envisioned the concept of the Orchard Garden project, says she is delighted that the garden has received a Gold award.

“I strongly believe in the healing power of gardens and I’m grateful to those who supported my vision of creating this small oasis in the grounds of a hospital,” said Dr McCarthy.

“I would like to thank all of our patients, their families and our staff for their passion in fundraising to make this possible. Much emotion has been invested in this lovely garden for cancer patients to enjoy.”

The Orchard Garden has transformed the previously unused and unattractive courtyard in between the Hospital’s Jigsaw Building and Pathology Department into a tranquil area of relaxation and beauty for patients, visitors and staff to enjoy.

The area now features a therapeutic courtyard garden linked by a sensory orchard walkway to the hospital lake, where a fully accessible wooden deck offers an area of peaceful retreat overlooking the water.

The Orchard Garden was significantly supported

by Dorset Cancer Care Foundation – who administered a legacy from the late Betty Hyams – as well as the Tesco ‘Bags of Help’ programme that contributed £12,000 after local Tesco shoppers voted to back the project at the checkouts.

Touchingly, over £35,000 of the total was donated in-memory of former patients who were never able to enjoy the benefits of the Orchard Garden but who received treatment during its construction.

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Dorset Film Premiere Raises Over £8,000 For Local Sight Loss Charity On Monday 11th September the red carpet was rolled out at The Regent Centre in Christchurch for the Dorset Premiere of the film Victoria and Abdul. This exclusive event was in aid of Dorset Blind Association and was kindly sponsored by Blue Sky Financial Planning. It welcomed a sell out audience of over 300 people and raised a staggering £8,336.00!

The film, starring Dame Judi Dench, is directed by the charitys patron and BAFTA award winner, Stephen Frears. Frears kindly supports the sight loss charity as his son and blind actor, Sam Frears, has benefited from the charitys services for many years attending their social clubs and activities. On release of his last film in 2016, Florence Foster Jenkins, he gave Dorset Blind Association the opportunity to also host their first Dorset Premiere in Bournemouth at The ABC Odeon.

Victoria and Abdul follows the unlikely friendship between Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) and her Indian servant Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal). As their friendship deepens, the queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes, joyfully reclaiming her humanity. The film also

stars Eddie Izzard, Tim Pigott-Smith and Adeel Akhtar.

Helena Sinclair, Events fundraiser from Dorset Blind Association said, ‘We are incredibly overwhelmed by the support we received at our Dorset Film Premiere of Victoria and Abdul. The funds raised for Dorset Blind Association are just phenomenal and will have such a huge impact to our services in the local community. The event would not be possible without the support of our patron, Stephen Frears, our Sponsor Blue Sky Financial Planning, and the fantastic team at The Regent Centre. Thank you to everyone for making the evening so successful.’

If you missed out on this fantastic exclusive event, Dorset Blind Association are hosting their 3rd Masquerade Ball on Saturday 28th October at The Hilton Hotel. Tickets are still available to join the glitz and glamour, only £55 per person includes 3 course dinner, wine, live entertainment plus casino! Contact Helena for more information on 01202 712864 or email helena@dorsetblind.org.uk.

Photos courtesy Christian Lawson / www.christianlawson.co.uk

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Every Child Wild It’s a common topic of conversation: are we spending too much time inside with technology, rather than getting out into our natural environment? Young or old, we all spend time in front of screens, for work and pleasure, but many of us do remember playing outside when we were young. However, there are some statistics that suggest children aren’t spending as much time with nature as perhaps their parents did. In a recent survey by England’s largest outdoor learning project, Natural Connections, it was found that only 8% of school age children in England get out of their classrooms and into green spaces. 92% of schools said spending time with nature improves pupils’ health and wellbeing, and engages them with learning. In a You Gov study it was found that 78% of parents are concerned that children don’t spend though time interacting with nature and wildlife.

So, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has decided to do something to address this disconnection with nature. We want to give thousands of children in Dorset a safe place to learn, laugh, watch or simply relax, surrounded by nature – all the things that many of us took for granted when we were young. It’s called the WildHub, at DWT’s Kingcombe Centre in West Dorset, surrounded with 180 hectares of the Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve.

The WildHub will have three main elements.

An innovative outdoor classroom, complete with benches and a wooden chest full of wild activities such as books and activity sheets, a new wildlife exploration zone and play area for families, and a new pavilion

boardwalk that runs down to the river Hooke – the perfect way to explore this wonderful place.

All of these elements to ‘wild play’ will provide a safe, immersive environment to give children the confidence to explore the countryside and wildlife around them.

Technology is a wonderful thing, and can support a child’s understanding of the world, but we want them to experience wildlife and nature in real life, rather than just watching it on TV. We don’t want them to miss out.

If you would like to support our WildHub project, visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/ wildhub to donate or find out more about our fantastic ideas to make every child wild!

By Sally Welbourn

Children in the river Hooke at Kingcombe Photo: Katharine Davies

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Marathon Effort for the JTYAF An amazing team of 22 supporters completed an epic ‘Marathon Effort’ to raise funds for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF).

Joe Barnett, JTYAF Trustee, organised the walk which started at Sandbanks and finished 26 miles along the coast path, in Lymington. Although they headed off in glorious sunshine they battled wind and torrential rain at times, many picking up injuries too.

They all accomplished what they had set out to do, showing great courage, determination and plenty of cheerfulness in adversity reflecting the true spirit of the charity.

Pete Thornton, Charity Chairman, commented, “We can’t thank Joe and his team enough for taking part in this fantastic event. Thanks, must also go to all the friends and family who have supported them so generously. They

Joe and Sally arriving in Lymington after 26 miles from Sandbanks

are aiming to raise an incredible £2000 which will make a huge difference to the opportunities that we can make available to local young people in the year ahead.”

If you would like to support Joe and his team in their ‘Marathon Effort’ it’s not too late. Visit their online fundraising page: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ marathoneffortforJT

Joe Barnett and his Team, ‘Marathon Effort complete’

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Bournemouth Hallmark Hotels Provide Cancer Patients With Complimentary Cream Teas Bournemouth’s three Hallmark Hotels have been donating complimentary cream teas to chemotherapy patients at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital As part of their commitment to the local community, Hallmark Hotels Bournemouth have been working with Bournemouth Hospital Charity to provide complimentary cream teas to inspirational cancer patients who are currently undergoing or have recently completed chemotherapy treatments.

The charitable project began with a meeting between the Bournemouth Hallmark Hotel Cluster General Manager, Paul Clarke and the Senior Corporate Fundraiser at Bournemouth Hospital Charity, Maria Tidy. After hearing some incredibly moving and inspirational stories, Paul was keen that three Hallmark hotels should find a way to support chemotherapy patients at Bournemouth Hospital.

Providing an opportunity to escape with family or friends, Paul and the Bournemouth Hallmark Hotels team have now given out over 40 cream tea vouchers to Bournemouth Hospital Charity. The vouchers are valid for a free cream tea at either the Bournemouth Hallmark East Cliff, Carlton, or West Cliff Hotels.

Paul Clarke said: “After meeting representatives from the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and hearing some truly inspirational stories, we wanted to reward strong individuals who are undergoing chemotherapy treatments or overcoming cancer. The cream tea vouchers are intended to give these individuals the relaxation break they deserve.”

Maria Tidy said: “We are very grateful for the Hallmark Hotels cream tea donations. We know that they’ll be greatly appreciated by many of our patients who are currently undergoing chemotherapy. I would like to thank Paul and the Hallmark team for bringing a smile to all our faces.”

The Bournemouth Hospital Charity was created to enhance the care and treatment at the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospital. All the funds they raise through donations, gifts and events are destined to provide additional facilities and new equipment for both staff and patients. Through community and corporate partnerships, the charity has managed to make a difference for the patients, their families and the dedicated staff.

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Senior Corporate Fundraiser at Bournemouth Hospital Charity, Maria Tidy (centre left), Bournemouth Hallmark Hotel Cluster General Manager, Paul Clarke (centre right) and Bournemouth Hospital staff get their teeth into some of the cream teas!

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National Lottery grant launches new Rotary maritime project The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has just announced it has awarded £9,900 of National Lottery Funding for an innovative new project by the Rotary Club of Poole Bay. Made possible by money raised by National Lottery Players, the project will add a new dimension to the interpretation of Poole’s fascinating maritime history.

“Pirates, Castaways and Codfish” is based on the lives of three influential figures who helped shape the town’s development in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, The project will tell their stories which include: privateering, piracy, smuggling, codfish, colonial settlement, merchant venturing, international trade, war and maritime security, all of which influenced the successful development of the port of Poole.

This new initiative grew out of the original survey undertaken by Poole Bay Rotary to map and record the old alleys of Poole, in order to protect them for future generations.

During this, the Club discovered possible links between three of the alleys and important historical figures in the town’s development: Admiral Sir Thomas Button, Captain John Bennett and Governor Woodes Rogers.

During the 11 months of this new project a variety of volunteers and local organisations will be playing their part, including members of the Rotary Club, Poole Museum staff, students from Bournemouth University, together with staff and students from local schools.

By the end of the project, the Club will have produced new exhibition materials for Poole Museum, a heritage booklet

and self-guided walk, CD/audio visual display together with a range of educational resource materials for use by schools.

The Rotary Club of Poole Bay has been working in and for the local community on a wide variety of projects over the last 33 years. It has raised over £15,000 per year, with members contributing thousands of hours of voluntary service. This new project will build on the established Rotary ‘Five Quays Walk’ developed in 2011.

Don Nutt, the project manager for Poole Bay Rotary commented: “There has already been tremendous interest from local groups to help us tell this story about the development of Poole as an international trading port.

We are looking forward to making this new information easily available in a variety of different forms through this project”.

Nerys Watts, Head of HLF South West said; “Thanks to the money raised by the National Lottery Players, we’re pleased to support this project which will see volunteers play a key role in bringing Poole’s rich maritime heritage to life through the stories of these historical figures.”

For more information on the project please contact: Don Nutt (Poole Bay Rotary) E: don_nutt@hotmail.com T: 01202 709948

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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Directories Camper Van Nellie has had the time of life recently travelling all over England, quite literally. In the last two months she has taken us camping at Norden Farm near Corfe Castle with my parents, then she took us to Cornwall, Holywell Bay to be precise, for a surf life-saving competition, then to Hull for a family wedding and finally to the Centenary Caravan and Camping Club in the New Forest with Stephen’s Dad and sister! What fun. Well mostly…

The drive to Cornwall is one of Nellie’s favourites. Once on the road to Dorchester and beyond she knows she is on holiday. The coast road from Bridport is pretty stunning with expansive views of the sea and rolling English countryside. We always stop at Charmouth to have a cuppa and gaze into

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Nellie with her new pal Movelite the glistening blue depths, knowing we can “forget all about it” for just a little while. For a whole week we can leave any troubles and worries behind. Bliss. Nellie’s engine was purring.

Sometime later with singing at its height, we arrived at the Caravan and Camping Club site at Treamble Valley. Unpacking all our ‘stuff’ we realised we had made the big mistake of putting the Kombi Ex awning away while it was damp… and we hadn’t dried it out.

Yes, big mistake. The awning was musty and not in good condition. Then the rains started and it just did not stop. Heavy, constant rain. I woke up wet through on the left side!

Deciding the best thing was to take refuge in good old Nellie, I knew I needed to check Hayden to see if he was dry. He woke up to his ‘weird’ mother patting his sleeping bag, wondering why I was checking his legs were ok!? I had to see the funny side of that.

Fortunately, Hayden was totally dry. So now we had a musty, damp awning with a week to go. Hayden had a competition coming up and there was no way that Nellie was going to chance more sleepless night as the weather forecast was not looking at all good.

Off to Newquay it was then. A new ‘blow up’ awning later, another full day packing and

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A rather exhausting start to a blissful week away. Do you ever wonder why we do this to ourselves?

It did remind me of “Carry on Camping” only I don’t have quite the same laugh as Barbara Windsor. I am missing a couple of other characteristics too…

Holywell Bay park was fun. Nellie wanted to join in the go-karts and I am sure she would have won, but sadly she was disqualified at the starting block. The foot golf was almost impossible and we did laugh. I kept telling the boys I had won until I owned up to picking up the ball at one point and throwing it through the gap, instead of kicking it. Oh well.

Nellie really liked Padstow. The quay there is atmospheric with all the little stalls, street sellers braiding girl’s hair, boats and ice creams. A real sea-side treat.

The sea in Cornwall is much more active than here in Dorset and Hampshire. The waves pound onto the sand with white fighting sea horses that hurl towards you. I can see why many beaches have RNLI experts at the ready, watching you. The National Surf Life Saving Competition was held on Holywell Bay. The event is so exiting with teams from all over the country. Some of these competitors surf six days a week, including the winter months. Hayden is part of the Youth Team, Branksome Chine, and they did really well but not as well as the Branksome Masters had done the previous two days! It is no mean

Much more relaxing end to the holidays...

Battling against the ocean waves feat swimming against the tide over crashing waves on a small board around the buoys and back again to run on the beach to the finish line. I take my hat off to them, or should I say my ‘dry robe’? Nellie was suitably impressed with them all.

Once this was all over Nellie had to drive us all the way to Hull to my cousin’s wedding!

Nellie was packed with wellies, wet suits and surf boards, next to wedding dresses, satin shoes and a fascinator. Hilarious and only us Brits could do this. As I have said Nellie is a fun loving girl who adapts to many situations and is always ready for an adventure. Life is for living to the full and Nellie smiles her way through it.

The wedding was a great success and it was wonderful to catch up with everyone.

We managed to keep Nellie off the booze.

After all she was doing the driving!

We were home for just one week when Nellie set off again and took us to the New Forest Centenary Club to meet Stephen’s Dad and sister. This was much more relaxing with wonderful sunshine and a fantastic end to our summer exploits. The gorgeous bright yellow Jessie Phyllis (named after her two grandmothers) was there. This is Nellie’s retro style VW friend who belongs to Stephen’s sister and both she and Nellie sunbathed to their hearts content dreaming about what they would do next summer. Where will Nellie take us next?

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Annual Honey Show – Save the Bees!

Beekeeping is becoming an ever-more popular past time in the UK at the moment – but you really do need the help and support of your local British Beekeeping Association.

The Bournemouth & Dorset South Beekeepers’ Association has existed since 2008 and its members form a group of friendly people who have an interest in bees.

The aim of the Association is to promote beekeeping, encourage new beekeepers and raise the awareness of the importance of bees in the natural world.

The Association provides: • A body of expertise in beekeeping • A forum for discussion • Weekly summer meetings at the Association Apiary • Winter meetings for talks and lectures • An Apiary for demonstrations and education • An annual Honey Show • An extensive library • Arrangemeents for insurance • BBKA beekeeping classes • Talks to other groups (scouts, schools and other associations and societies) • A supply of honey for sale Even if you’re not thinking of keeping bees yourself, you have probably read about the plight of the honeybee in the modern world, as it is threatened by new pests and loss of habitat.

The annual Honey Show is a great opportunity to meet your local beekeeping community, learn about the amazing world of bees, come and find out more about the

wonderful things they produce, benefit from the health properties of natural honey and, of course, support honeybees in their work pollinating our food. And maybe, even buy some delicious, local honey!

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Bournemouth & Beyond Discovery Group This long established group has been active for over forty years and continues to provide a varied programme for members and visitors.

During the Spring and Autumn we meet weekly for talks on a variety for subjects and during the summer month we have day and part day visits to places of interest.

We meet every Tuesday evening at 7:30pm, at St. Andrews United Reformed Church Hall, St. Stephens Road, Bournemouth. BH2 6JJ.

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What’s On at Lighthouse, Poole SJM Concerts present

COLLABRO Friday 27 October at 7.30pm (Concert Hall)

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Following a huge UK sold out tour this year, Britain’s Got Talent winners Collabro bring their third nationwide tour to Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts on 27 October.

Collabro are the world’s most successful musical theatre group. They met in 2014 above a pub in London for their first rehearsal and only a month later went on to rouse the whole of the Hammersmith Apollo into a standing ovation during their first ever public performance of Stars in their first audition for Britain’s Got Talent.

Having won their semi-final heat with over 63% of the votes, they then won the overall competition with one of the biggest majorities ever and subsequently signed to Simon Cowell’s label Syco, becoming label mates with the likes of One Direction, Little Mix, Susan Boyle and Il Divo.

Two peaked at number two in the charts in the summer of 2015. They have performed at the Royal Variety Performance, twice on Britain’s Got Talent including the ten-year grand final compilation of past contestants, and have become enormously successful internationally. Notably, they have performed for over 30 million people in Japan on Music Station on two separate occasions, completing a tour and winning a gold disc award for top international artist alongside Sam Smith and Meghan Trainor.

They have also completed two tours of America alongside with a major record deal stateside.

Collabro, now made up of Jamie Lambert, Michael Auger, Matt Pagan and Thomas Redgrave, have already performed to 7 million people on Soccer Aid 2016 to critical appraise and excellent reviews as a four piece. Their third album Home was released in March 2017. www.lighthousepoole.co.uk Collabro

In the two years since the competition, Collabro have released a number one debut album Stars, and their follow up album Act

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On Your Plot Benefits of Garlic

Time spent on clearing and preparing your beds now will pay dividends next year. Make the most of the autumn sunshine to get compost dug into bare beds and you’ll have saved yourself hours of work on those chilly Spring days.

Jobs for October :-

• Make sure that plenty of sun can get to your pumpkins in order to get them ripe in time for Halloween.

• Plant garlic, shallots and Japanese onions.

• Leaving dead seed heads etc. on your flower borders will provide valuable food and shelter for garden wildlife over winter, as will leaving an undisturbed log or two. Build a rough shelter in a quiet corner and you might get a hedgehog move in!

• If you get lots of fallen leaves on your plot don’t waste them. Make a bin from chicken wire attached to 4 posts. Fill this with the leaves and they will rot down to give you sweet-smelling black leaf mould in one to two years tim.

As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler the focus on your vegetable plot starts to turn from growing and harvesting, into clearing and tidying.

October is a good month for taking stock of how things have gone this year and starting to make plans for what you will grow in the future.

Removing spent crops exposes slugs and other such pests to birds and other garden friendly wildlife. It also gives you the chance to look after your soil and assess how the space will be used next. Crop rotation is important so if the space is to remain bare over winter it may be wise to make notes about what grew where this season.

Add matter from your compost heap to newly cleared areas, either digging it in, or leaving a layer on the top where the worms will gradually incorporate it into the deeper soil over winter. If the soil is heavy leaving it bare will enable frosts to help break it up. Our soil is lighter and benefits from being covered over - we use flattened cardboard boxes which protect from the rain (and we’ve all had enough of that lately!), and

also help keep the weeds at bay.

You may think that it’s all too late in the year to be planting, but there are some crops that definitely need to be thought of now, and others that, given an early start now, will benefit next Spring.

If you’ve not grown garlic before, then do try it - it’s easy to grow, can help protect other crops from pests, and with just a small amount of space you can grow enough to see you through the whole year! Now is definitely the time to order your garlic bulbs and they can be planted anytime between now and Christmas, but preferably not when the soil is too wet. Rather than planting all the garlic together it may pay to spread it around the plot as the strong smell can be an aid in keeping pests such as the carrot root fly away from other crops.

Each garlic bulb should be separated into individual cloves and the cloves are planted with the pointed end uppermost, just below the surface, leaving about 4 inches between each one. They like well drained soil and you’ll be pleasantly surprised in the long winter days to see their green tips creeping upwards. Each clove matures into a whole new bulb. The traditional time for harvesting garlic is in June, on the longest day of the year and if properly dried and stored it will keep right through the winter.

Would you like some fresh, tender, young, peas early in the Spring next year? Look out for hardy varieties that can be planted now. They can be overwintered and are able to withstand the frosts, though protection with a cloche will be appreciated. We will be starting ours in pots to keep in the polytunnel over winter ready for early planting next season.

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Dive into the Ocean Film Festival World Tour This Autumn!

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is returning to the UK this autumn, bringing an evening of inspirational and jaw-dropping ocean films to almost 30 venues across Britain and Northern Ireland in September and October.

The event, which originates in Australia, features a brand-new selection of the world’s best oceanthemed short films, with action and spellbinding footage from both above and below the water’s surface. The 2017 film programme sees intrepid freedivers explore haunting shipwrecks, nomadic sailors face the icy waters of Antarctica, and features awe-inspiring marine life such as humpback wales and the endangered Giant Pacific Mantaray.

“We’re delighted to be bringing the Ocean Film Festival World Tour back to UK audiences for the fourth year running,” says Tour Director Nell Teasdale.

“Featuring incredible cinematography, the films capture the raw beauty and power of the ocean, while celebrating an eclectic and fascinating mix of characters who live for the sea’s salt spray.”

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is also encouraging local households, businesses, schools and any ocean lovers to take part in its Plastic Free July challenge – it’s easier than you think, and a great way to make a difference to this huge problem facing the world’s marine ecosystems!

Head to www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk/plastic-freejuly for fun tips and advice on how to get involved.

Highlights from the 2017 Ocean Film Tour include: Sea Gypsies Infinity and her crew are about to embark on an extraordinary voyage: 8,000 miles from New Zealand to Patagonia, taking in the intimidating iceberg-strewn waters of Antarctica along the way.

And just as this is no ordinary journey, this is no ordinary ship with no ordinary sailors. Infinity was built by hand in the 1970s and lacks some of the usual reinforcements considered necessary for such an extreme expedition. That doesn’t deter her crew: a handful of free-spirited nomads, brought together by a love of the open sea and the search for freedom.

Whale Catchers High on the rugged cliffs above New Zealand’s Cook Strait sits an unusual group of ‘citizen scientists.’ This motley collection of men in their 70s and 80s are keeping watch for humpback whales as part of the Cook Strait Whale Count – a study into the recovery of New Zealand’s humpback population since the end of New Zealand whaling in 1964.

It’s tiring but rewarding work, but there’s a reason that the volunteers are so good at the job. Not only are they descendants of New Zealand’s 200-year history of whaling, they were all once whalers themselves…

Fish People To some, the ocean is a fearsome and dangerous place. But to others, it’s a limitless world of fun, freedom and opportunity where life can be lived to the full. From surfers and spearfishers to a former coal miner and a group of at-risk kids in San Francisco, Fish People a film about the transformative effects of time spent in the ocean— and how we can leave our limitations behind to find deeper meaning in the saltwater wilderness that lies just beyond the shore.

The Regent Centre in Christchurch welcomes the Ocean Film Festival on Thursday 12th October.

Tickets are on sale now. To find out more about the festival, watch the trailer and book tickets, visit www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk.

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The Bournemouth & Poole College Students’ Union is given national recognition The Bournemouth & Poole College is the first further education college to receive a ‘good’ grading for its Students’ Union following a Quality Assessment Review carried out by the National Union of Students (NUS).

As part of a two-day assessment, a representative from NUS and an independent assessor visited The Bournemouth & Poole College Students’ Union (BPCSU) to review 12 elements including leadership, engagement, services and governance. The Quality Assessment team took time to meet with BPCSU staff, managers, and students before coming to the decision to award BPCSU with a ‘good’ Quality Students’ Union status.

Following the visit a report was compiled which listed a number of BPCSU’s strengths, these included: ‘The diversity and the quality of the work undertaken can be compared very favourably with that of many far larger unions. BPCSU is clearly an integral part of student life and is highly valued by The College. There is also a very strong sense that ‘student voice’ is a fundamental aspect of continuous improvement and it was noted that yearly development was linked to student feedback, with students holding positions on The College Board of Governors.’

Assessors from NUS also stated that they could ‘see evidence where the SU had undertaken student surveys and held Student Voice Meetings to further contribute towards the development of the services that it provides’.

BPCSU also received national recognition when they attended the NUS Awards 2017 at the NEC Birmingham, and won two awards

out of a total six categories. More than 144 applicants entered the Awards from all over the country and BPCSU was announced the winner of the Student Opportunities Award and the Education Award.

Lloyd Perry, student services manager at The Bournemouth & Poole College, said: ‘‘I am so proud of what BPCSU has achieved so far this year, with the support of the SU staff team. I am grateful for their continued hard work. Having been established for more than 40 years, the SU has built a reputation of providing a strong service to our students and is committed to ensuring thousands of students at The College are given a voice on important matters. ‘‘BPCSU’s recent award wins and NUS accreditation reaffirms that we have developed the SU into a high-quality service which continues to offer a broad spectrum of benefits to students. The SU is just one of the many reasons to choose to study at The College because as students enrol onto a course, they automatically have full access to all of the SU’s facilities.’’

If you would like to find out more about BPCSU please visit www.studentfirst.org.uk or call 01202 205737.

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Tastes so good...

Protein Pudding (Dairy Free)

A great, light dairy-free option which can be served as breakfast, or a tasty pudding treat Ingredients for 2 servings 2 large eggs 80g chocolate protein powder 2tsp raw cacao 2 tsp baking powder 1 banana Berries / natural yogurt to serve

1. Mash the banana in a bowl and then add all the other ingredients, mixing thoroughly.

2. Coat two ramekins in coconut oil (this mixture makes two large or four smaller servings) 3. Add the mixture to the ramekin 4. Microwave on high for about a minute then repeat once or twice more until the top is firm and a knife comes out clean 5. Let the pudding cool, turn out and serve with the berries and yogurt.

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Auto Biographies Motoring

Volvo V90 R-Design

By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk Volvo estates have come a long way since their ‘wardrobe on wheels’ image. We all knew they were safe and comfortable; they just weren’t sexy. That all changed some years ago, and the last V70 looked great; perhaps even better than its saloon sibling, the S80. Then in 2016, the V90 and the booted S90 came along; two stunning cars with more than a hint of sporting appeal woven into the luxury, ride comfort and space that Volvos always offer.

The models have been a success in the short time they’ve been out – but the V90 is the one that most people favour. As an estate car, it’s more practical, even though the Swedish car maker has made the load area slightly smaller than the previous V70’s.

For those who like versatility and don’t want the ‘conservative’ estate car image, Volvo has recently put its R-Design stamp on the V90. This means you can still drive an estate car, but one that looks hunkered down and stimulating. Yes, stimulating – who’d have thought a Volvo could have that effect?

The R-Design flavour has always given Volvos that extra something – it’s made the cars spicier to look at and hotter in the way they handle. The V90 R-Design is a genuine looker – a great piece of artwork all round.

Its kerbside appeal is boosted even further, thanks to its 15mm lowered ride height, silver door mirrors, gloss black grille and flashy 18-inch alloy wheels.

The jazziness continues inside, with semi-electrically operated leather and nubuck sports seats. There are also metal-effect inlays, a vivid LED driver’s display, sports pedals, and illuminated tread plates.

My test car was fitted with the D4 engine, hooked up to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The D4 is a 2.0litre turbo diesel unit delivering 190PS - a well-judged output for regular commuting. It’s quick enough for most palates, reaching 62mph in 8.5 seconds, but it is prudent, too. If you see over 60mpg from this engine, I wouldn’t be taken aback.

The V90 is refreshing compared with its rear-wheel drive German equals. It’s driven by its front wheels, and is nimbler to wield. The Volvo feels sprightlier, thanks to the weight of the pedals and steering and while this is no small vehicle, it feels far from overwhelming, due to how acquiescent it is.

Because of the R-Design’s lowered, firmer suspension set-up, the V90 R-Design will corner quickly without perceptible body lean. However, the drawback is that there’s no option to alter the suspension on the fly.

Mind you, air suspension can be substituted when you buy the car new, although it will cost you £1,500 for the privilege. On the regular non-R-Design V90s you’re offered a more cushioned ride. But if you’re determined to go for a sporty estate, and don’t mind a lower, firmer system, then the stock V90 R-Design is an excellent choice.

Pros ‘n’ Cons • Looks √ • Kit √ • Economy √ • Room √ • Hard Ride X

Fast Facts • Max speed: 14mph • 0-62 mph: 8.5 secs • Combined mpg: 62.8 • Engine: 1969cc 4cyl twin turbo diesel • CO2: 119 g/km • Price: £38,205

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Index of advertisers

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

Activity Centres Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre.... 17 Bathrooms K & B Installations....................... 13 Blinds & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Tuscany Blinds............................. 23 Builders Ian Jones...................................... 19 Cafes Bournemouth Parks..................... 21 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 33 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Doctor............................ 7 Chimney Sweeps Oliver Chimney Sweeps................ 41 Chiropodists Karen Lewis-Fry........................... 41 Watcombe Foot Clinic................... 7 Chiropractors Paul Harris................................... 19 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................... 28 Bournemouth & Beyond Discovery Group Autumn Programme...... 32 Bournemouth & Poole College Student’s Union awarded......... 40 Christmas Bazaar......................... 43 Dorset Film Premiere raises £8,000 for local sight loss charity......... 14 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Every Child Wild........................ 16 Hallmark Hotels provide cream teas for cancer patients............ 24 Marathon effort for JTYAF........... 20 Motoring: Volvo V90 R-Design.... 44 Ocean Film Festival 2017............. 38 On your plot: Benefits of garlic.... 36 Orchard Garden wins Gold.......... 12 Pokesdown Salvation Army......... 37 Poole Rotary maritime project..... 26 Stone & Voice: WW1 Concert...... 18 Tastes so good: Protein Pudding (Dairy Free)..... 42 The Honey Show 2017................. 30

What’s On at Lighthouse............. 34 World War One Memorial at All Saints Chuch..................... 8 Demolition & Asbestos Services Pro-Dem....................................... 5

Oven Cleaners Oven King.................................... 41 Painters & Decorators Kath Goward................................ 3

Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic................... 45

Pet Services “Muddy”ford Mutts..................... 39 Vida T........................................... 3

Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 39 First Call Southern Services.......... 48

Plumbing & Heating Services First Call Southern Services.......... 48 Gas BoilerCare............................. 33

Driveways White & Sons............................... 33

Property Maintenance Ian Jones Property Services......... 19 Phil’s Handyman Services............ 41

Education Bournemouth Collegiate School.... 31 Electricians First Call Southern Services.......... 48 JCS Electrical................................ 19 Estate & Letting Agents Powis Estate Agents.................... 43 Solent Estates............................... 1 Financial Advisors Bournemouth Investments.......... 27 Fitted Furniture Custom Fit.................................... 9 Garage Services Kimberley Garage........................ 45

Puzzles & Competitions Crossword.................................... 22 Kids Page..................................... 10 Prize Wordsearch......................... 35 Scramble...................................... 32 Sudoku......................................... 22 Religious Organisations Christian Science Reading Room.... 23 Residential Care Homes Care South: Wickmeads............... 39 Roofing PR Smith Roofing......................... 37 Rayner Roofing............................ 45 Social Media Services Mike’s Online Academy............... 43

Garden Centres Kings Park Nursery...................... 17

Solicitors Robert Wrynne............................. 2

Garden Services Rob Young Garden Services.......... 7

Stairlifts DCS & County Stairlifts................ 13

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

Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 15

Hotels, Bars & Restaurants The Overcliff Pub......................... 37

Waste Services All-Clear Waste Services.............. 19

Insurance Claims Services Aspray......................................... 21

Will Wiriting Services Dorset Wills................................. 27

Kitchens K & B Installations....................... 13

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11

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

Worktops Portman Stone............................. 47

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