The St Leonards & St Ives Directory - September 2021

THE

ST LEONARDS & ST IVES Directory

SEP 2021

PUBLIC CONSULTATION OPPORTUNITY FOR A WORLD-CLASS SURF & LEISURE DESTINATION IN DORSET

Dorset based W. H. White is seeking views on an exciting and unique opportunity for a world-class leisure attraction in Dorset. The nature-focused proposals comprise significant improvements to Avon Heath Country Park and an inland surf lagoon at land southeast of A31 Ringwood Road, either side of Brocks Pine in St Leonards, Dorset.

More information is available on our website, where feedback can also be provided:

www.brockspine.co.uk You can also contact us on:

0800 080 3177 brockspine@devcomms.co.uk We are also holding a public exhibition:

St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall, Braeside Road Thursday 9 September - 2pm to 8pm

2

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

Ladies Mobile Hairdresser Fully Qualified with 35+ Years experience

Hairdressing for mature ladies in the comfort of your own home.

AREAS St. Leonards, St. Ives & Ashley Heath Shampoo & Sets, Perms, Cut & Blow Dry Call June

07931 312770

No job too small

• Ball Valves • Heat Emitters • Taps and Toilets • Tanks and Cylinders • Heat Emitters/Radiators • Hot and Cold Water Supplies • Central heating power flushing • Bathroom make overs and fitting • And much more

Fully insured Call Andy

for a no obligation quote

07909 095 057

info.bdp@yahoo.com www.bluedotplumbing.co.uk

28 Ashurst Road, West Moors, BH22 0LS

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

3

The St Leonards Directory

Edition 57

Hello from all of us here at Modern Magazines! Well, we ventured out to the theatre this month and had a fantastic evening. You can read all about it inside. We are certainly not out of the woods yet, but if we stop listening to all the bad news and concentrate on what we can do and move forward together, taking ourselves off if we feel under the weather at all, then I believe we will get through quicker.

For our local trades and services, they are here for you. Please use your local magazine to contact them and ask for help and advice and book them in to do all those Advertise with us all-important jobs in the house, the garden and to assist you wherever they can. I love Take your business to new heights to hear you are calling them and using with our affordable advertising their professional services. We link you, packages! Supply your own artwork or the resident, to good local businesses. use our in-house design and brand In addition to that we help promote expert. To chat to Debbie or the sales neighbourhood clubs and societies. Many of team, give us a call: these are meeting up again which is exciting.

01202 894397 We hope you are able to get out and about, meet new friends and support these local FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA groups. If you know of a club which needs ‘shouting about’ then please let me know!

The children are going back to school again enquiries@modernmagazines.co.uk and hopefully will have a less interrupted year. We wish them all a successful and Copy deadline for October edition: enjoyable time with friends. May they learn 13th September 2021 not only from the teachers in the classroom, DISCLAIMER: Whilst every care has been taken but from each other too. to ensure that data in this publication is If there is anything you would like to add to accurate, the publisher cannot accept any your local magazine, do let me know. I love liability to any party to loss or damage caused to hear from you. by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. The St Best Wishes, Leonards & St Ives Directory does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in ant retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

A publication by

Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi 4

AIR-CON

SERVICING & REPAIRS

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

5

Ferndown PROBUS Club Ferndown, West Moors, Ashley Heath, St. Ives, St. Leonards, West Parley and District PROBUS is a club for retired people. The Ferndown branch meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Dudsbury Golf Club, Ferndown, commencing at 12 noon. Meetings comprise a luncheon followed by a talk, on a diverse range of subjects, given by invited Speakers.

We also hold a coffee morning at the same venue on the second Wednesday of each month for members and their partners.

Social gatherings are arranged throughout the year, such as outings to places of interest, restaurant lunches/dinners and trips supporting local events.

Note: With regard to Covid-19 our meetings

A.M.H

and events will be subject to the then current guidelines.

New members will be made most welcome. For further details please ring the Secretary, Alan Stevens, on 01202 876826.

Web: www.ferndownprobusclub.org E: secretary@ferndownprobusclub.org

��/�

Plumbing, Heating & Bathrooms Ltd

• Bathroom suites supplied and fitted • New Installations, repairs & maintenance • All trades covered • Reliable, friendly and local • No call out charge/Competitive rates

'l

,_I

Local plumber with over 25 years experience.

Fully qualified and registered with the Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineers.

6

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

7

How can we improve the town centre?

Ringwood shoppers are encouraged to share their views.

With its historic market square Ringwood has been popular with the community and visitors for generations, but how should it look in years to come? That’s what the group forming the town’s Neighbourhood Plan are hoping to set out and they want your help.

Members of the Plan’s steering committee have been canvassing shoppers and shopkeepers to get their views on the town centre and have launched a new online survey to get your views. What would improve the town? Does it need more independent shops? More cafes?

More parking? Now is the time to have your say at www.ringwoodnp. org.uk/towncentre.

“We want the whole of the shopping area to grow and thrive, with the marketplace not just a place we gather at Christmas and the Carnival, but somewhere we eat, greet, meet, and shop.

Somewhere that visitors recognise as the centre of a market town, connecting the Furlong, high street and beyond to the parks, green 8

spaces, and cycleways that surround us”, says Janet Georgiou, a local resident and key member of the Plan’s committee.

Janet has been out asking shoppers what they think and urges as many people to take part as possible.

“The feedback we’re getting from the community is excellent. People are engaged with what we want to achieve.”, she adds.

The survey received more than 300 responses in the first 24 hours of going live, with residents commenting on the town’s friendly atmosphere and its range of independent and diverse shops.

The survey is the first of many those involved in the Neighbourhood Plan want to ask as they aim to establish a vision of Ringwood in 2050, addressing present issues and hoping to make the town more selfsustaining and resilient.

St Leonards’ Luxury New Care Home NOW WELCOMING RESIDENTS It’s reassuring to know that your loved one is supported and well cared for.

That’s why our friendly team provides bespoke residential, dementia and respite care in beautiful surroundings, with delicious meals prepared by talented chefs, and meaningful activities to keep the fun in every day.

At Moors Manor, residents’ well-being and safety are our priority. With each staff member trained in specialist dementia care and infection control.

We’re here to help you or your loved one, call to book an appointment to visit our home.

Call: 01425 383 097 In-person visits may be permitted in line with government and public health guidance and all infection control protocols must be followed

243 Ringwood Road, St Leonards/St Ives, Ringwood, BH24 2DW (Located off the A31, next to St Leonards Hospital) www.barchester.com/MoorsManor Barchester Healthcare is proud to be the only care provider to win the RoSPA Health and Safety Award in both 2019 and 2020.

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

9

1. Which of the following creatures is the odd one out and why: a) Spider, b) Lizard, c) Snake, d) Crocodile?

11. Which dinosaur had three horns on its head?

2. What is the name of the famous puppet created by a woodcarver named Geppetto?

12. Which of the following words describes a deep gorge, often with a river running through it: a) Cliff, b) Canyon, c) Cave?

3. Bangkok is the capital city of which Asian country?

4. Which planet is closest to the Earth?

14. Which classical ballet tells the story of a girl who visits the Land of Sweets on Christmas Eve?

5. How many pairs of segmented legs does a honey bee have?

15. What are the two main ingredients of a Spanish omelette?

6. Which three female artists released a song called 'Don't Call Me Angel' in 2019?

16. What type of gas makes up most of the Earth's atmosphere?

7. Which country has the largest population: a) Canada, b) Mexico, c) The United States?

8. What word, beginning with the letter C, describes a person who directs an orchestra?

9. What type of pet does Joey give to his roommate Chandler in the sitcom Friends?

10. Which country's flag features a crimson red disc on a white rectangular background?

10

13. How many World Wars have there been?

17. In the famous story, what did Peter Pan leave behind in Wendy's bedroom?

18. What is a baby puffin called?

19. Who became the first male artist since Ed Sheeran to have two songs in the top 5 of the UK singles chart?

20. What is the fastest animal on two legs?

Find the answers on Page 46

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

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 St Leonards area

and manager Justin Friel agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’

So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Justin a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

Cloudy2Clear GUARANTEE All Customers That An Average Quote Will Take No Longer Than 20 Mins!!!

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

11

12

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

BLOCKED DRAINS CLEARED FAST Drains Internal / External

► ► ► ►

NO CALL OUT CHARGE

High Pressure Jetting Manual Rodding Pipe Laying Non Excavation Relining

► Insurance Work Undertaken CCTV Surveys

► No Additional Charges on evenings and weekends ► Fully Qualified Engineers covering your area ► Emergency Plumbing Blocked Toilets and Leaks

CALL OUR FRIENDLY TEAMRodding 24/7 evenings

01425 896102

► Pipe Laying ► Fully Qualified Engineers ► Non Excavation Relining covering your area ► Emergency Plumbing ► Insurance Work Blocked Toilets & Leaks Undertaken

SENIOR CITIZEN & NHS

CALL

DISCOUNTSOUT

CALL OUR FRIENDLY TEAM 24/7 FOR FREE

01622 617312

Ng PHD PLUMBING HEATING & DRAINAGE

1$;/##1

*Trustpilot ouoTEs EXCELLENT: MAY 21

&ADVICE

Head Office: No1 PHD Ltd, Suite, 11, Branksome Park House, Bourne Valley Rd, Poole BH12 1ED

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

13

Local Herit age: HERITAGE

AVON CASTLE UPDATE AVON CASTLE UPDATE

th Earl Earl alsoalso The The 10th 10 had had no heir, but but no heir, he did find find oneone he did livingliving withwith his son his son at Priddis, nearnear at Priddis, Calgary, Canada.

Calgary, Canada.

It is Itsaid £5,000, is said £5,000, was was sentsent out out to to improve his lot. improve his lot.

GivenGiven last month’s revelations aboutabout last month’s revelations the 1950s Town plans, the Castle, the 1950s Town plans, the Castle, Matcham’s, Barnfield and and Grange Matcham’s, Barnfield Grange Estates have each been the Estates have each beensubject the subject of many changes for many years.years. of many changes for many Significantly, landowners’ forebears Significantly, landowners’ forebears regularly suffer a lack of an heir, so it regularly suffer a lack of an heir, so it Members of a ofjunior branch of the Members a junior branch of the is perhaps not too surprising that the is perhaps not too surprising that the Percival family had had emigrated to to Percival family emigrated lands have regularly changed hands. lands have regularly changed hands. Iowa,Iowa, then then Alberta, in the late late 19th19th Alberta, in the century.

The The 56 56 yearyear old old newnew century.

Earlier I have told the stories of the Earlier I have told the stories of the Viscount Percival and his son lived Viscount Percival and his son lived Earls of Malmesbury, the Matchams Earls of Malmesbury, the Matchams self-sufficiently in a two room prairie self-sufficiently in a two room prairie and the Turner-Turners. Let us now and the Turner-Turners. Let us now shack, the boy by his to to shack, the taught boy taught by father his father take a look at the Earls of Egmont and take a look at the Earls of Egmont and read read and write, but also to ride, shoot and write, but also to ride, shoot the subsequent disposal of their lands the subsequent disposal of their lands and tend their cattle. and tend their cattle. since the 1930s. since the 1930s.

When the the 9th Earl dieddied in 1929, When 9th Earl in 1929, Frederick Joseph Trevelyan Percival Frederick Joseph Trevelyan Percival arrived with with his his son son to claim his his arrived to claim estate.

Unfortunately, death duties estate. Unfortunately, death duties left him impoverished andand it it left relatively him relatively impoverished is reported that he and his son lived is reported that he and his son lived in just couple of rooms.

His right to to in ajust a couple of rooms.

His right the title was even challenged during the title was even challenged during an auction of many of the to to an auction of many of pictures the pictures raiseraise funds.

His appearance earned funds. His appearance earned of “The Rancher Earl”, Earl AvonAvon him the In 1913 the 9ththe himname the name of “The Rancher Earl”, Earl purchased In 1913 9th purchased who kept himself to himself, often CastleCastle and itsand vast a date set set who kept himself to himself, often its estate, vast estate, a date whenwhen in the in stone on the unrecognised in town. the town. in stone onend the of endtheof stables the stables unrecognised buildings at theatbottom end of Avon buildings the bottom end of Avon While being driven by a local driver in being driven by a local driver in Drive.Drive.

His family origins are the His family origins are the 1931,While there was was an an accident at at 1931, there accident Percevals, and his line goes Percevals, and own his own line goes Cadnam, and th Earl th Earl died in in the 10 died Cadnam, and the 10 back as faras asfar Spencer Perceval, the the back as Spencer Perceval, hospital soon afterwards.

He was hospital soon afterwards. He was only British PrimePrime Minister to have only British Minister to have buried in in his his home towntownof of buried home been been assassinated, via aviacomplex assassinated, a complex Birmingham.

His 18 year old old son,son, Birmingham. His 18 year line ofline uncles, brothers and the of uncles, brothers andlike. the like. Frederick George Moore Percival, Frederick George Moore Percival, Earl, was was taken backback now titulartitular 11th 11 th Earl, In Tudor times we have Richard Lyne, taken now In Tudor times we have Richard Lyne, to Canada in style by relatives, theythey ownerowner of Leybrook Manor, whose to Canada in style by relatives, of Leybrook Manor, whose say on the maiden voyage of the P&O great great granddaughter married an an say on the maiden voyage of the P&O granddaughter married liner liner “Empress of Britain”.

Edward Percivall of Westover.

“Empress of Britain”.

Edward Percivall of Westover.

14

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

It was noted thatthat among hishis baggage It was noted among baggage on on the the quay waswas hishismotorcycle. quay motorcycle.

Some saysay he he andand friends used thethe Some friends used nearby heathland nearby heathland“scrambling”, “scrambling”,a a forerunner to the post-war sport there forerunner to the post-war sport there at Spion Kop. One wreath at Spion Kop. One wreathat athishis father’s funeral waswas from Ringwood father’s funeral from Ringwood Motor-Cycle andand Light CarCar Club.

Motor-Cycle Light Club.

In Canada he he married hishis childhood In Canada married childhood sweetheart, sweetheart, Geraldine Geraldine Moodie, Moodie, started a family, andand became involved started a family, became involved in in his his truetrue calling, calling,a aranch ranchand and farming. farming.Here Here theythey areare seen in in seen 1934 1934 when when visiting in 1934. visiting in 1934.

They They came came again in 1938, again in 1938, by by which time which time theythey hadhad started family.

TheThe matter of of hishis titletitle started family. matter waswas finally resolved by by thethe House of of finally resolved House Lords in 1939, thethe actual titletitle that Lords in 1939, actual that qualified himhim for for a seat being that of of qualified a seat being that Baron Lovel andand Holland, Baron Lovel Holland,as asthethe Arden Ardenbaronetcy baronetcyof ofthetheEgmont Egmont earldom waswas Irish. earldom Irish.

The Thepurchaser purchaserset setupup a a company company named named “Pedigree “Pedigree Stock Stock Farms Farms (Developments) (Developments)Ltd” Ltd”totodivide divideit itinto into lots forfor thethe “developments”. lots “developments”.This Thisname name alone ononproperty alone propertydeeds deedsbrings bringssome some odd stories odd storiestotolight. light.Within Withinthese thesesale sale documents, documents,the theCastle Castleitself itselfwas wason on offer separately with offer separately with6767acres, acres,but butover over thethe years this years thishas hassteadily steadilydiminished, diminished, down to just 6½ acres down to just 6½ acresand andcomprising comprising nine nineflats flatswhen whena amysterious mysterious lady lady bought it for £16,500 bought it for £16,500inin1963.

1963.Today Todayitit is is about 3 acres. about 3 acres. th th “Fred”, thethe1111 Earl, “Fred”, Earl,was wasstill stillworking working hishisland landin inCanada Canadawhen whenthis thispicture picture appeared appeared in in hishis obituary obituary inin the the Telegraph January2002.

2002.He He Telegraphonon3rd3rdJanuary died aged 8787 in inAlberta. died aged Alberta.

TheThe estate withwith its its 1,300 acres had estate 1,300 acres had again been placed on the market in in again been placed on the market 1938.

In 1939 it was bought outright.

1938.

In 1939 it was bought outright.

HeHewas wassurvived survivedbybyhis hisheir heirThomas Thomas Frederick Frederick Gerald, Gerald, Viscount Viscount Percival, Percival, th thence Earl, thence 1212th Earl, born bornAugust August1934.

1934.

ThisThis view appears view appearsin inthatthatsales sales literature, the full document, among literature, the full document, among others, on file at the Meeting House. others, on file at the Meeting House.

The The Earldom Earldom has has apparently apparently since since died diedwith withhim. him.

JOHN HAWKINS JOHN HAWKINS– –01202 01202875512 875512

so but ne on ear da.

00, to

he to 9th ew ed rie to oot

29, val his es d it ed to ng to ed rl”, en

in at in as of on, al, ck ey &O

It was noted thatthat among hishis baggage It was noted among baggage on on the the quay waswas hishismotorcycle. quay motorcycle.

Some saysay he he andand friends used thethe Some friends used nearby heathland nearby heathland“scrambling”, “scrambling”,a a forerunner to the post-war sport there forerunner to the post-war sport there at Spion Kop. One wreath at Spion Kop. One wreathat athishis father’s funeral waswas from Ringwood father’s funeral from Ringwood Motor-Cycle andand Light CarCar Club.

Motor-Cycle Light Club.

In Canada he he married hishis childhood In Canada married childhood sweetheart, sweetheart, Geraldine Geraldine Moodie, Moodie, started a family, andand became involved started a family, became involved in in his his truetrue calling, calling,a aranch ranchand and farming. farming.Here Here theythey areare seen in in seen 1934 1934 when when visiting in 1934. visiting in 1934.

They They came came again in 1938, again in 1938, by by which time which time theythey hadhad started family.

TheThe matter of of hishis titletitle started family. matter waswas finally resolved by by thethe House of of finally resolved House Lords in 1939, thethe actual titletitle that Lords in 1939, actual that qualified himhim for for a seat being that of of qualified a seat being that Baron Lovel andand Holland, Baron Lovel Holland,as asthethe Arden Ardenbaronetcy baronetcyof ofthetheEgmont Egmont earldom waswas Irish. earldom Irish.

The Thepurchaser purchaserset setupup a a company company named named “Pedigree “Pedigree Stock Stock Farms Farms (Developments) (Developments)Ltd” Ltd”totodivide divideit itinto into lots forfor thethe “developments”. lots “developments”.This Thisname name alone ononproperty alone propertydeeds deedsbrings bringssome some odd stories odd storiestotolight. light.Within Withinthese thesesale sale documents, documents,the theCastle Castleitself itselfwas wason on offer separately with offer separately with6767acres, acres,but butover over thethe years this years thishas hassteadily steadilydiminished, diminished, down to just 6½ acres down to just 6½ acresand andcomprising comprising nine nineflats flatswhen whena amysterious mysterious lady lady bought it for £16,500 bought it for £16,500inin1963.

1963.Today Todayitit is is about 3 acres. about 3 acres. th th “Fred”, thethe1111 Earl, “Fred”, Earl,was wasstill stillworking working hishisland landin inCanada Canadawhen whenthis thispicture picture appeared appeared in in hishis obituary obituary inin the the Telegraph January2002.

2002.He He Telegraphonon3rd3rdJanuary died aged 8787 in inAlberta. died aged Alberta.

TheThe estate withwith its its 1,300 acres had estate 1,300 acres had again been placed on the market in in again been placed on the market 1938.

In 1939 it was bought outright.

1938.

In 1939 it was bought outright.

HeHewas wassurvived survivedbybyhis hisheir heirThomas Thomas Frederick Frederick Gerald, Gerald, Viscount Viscount Percival, Percival, th thence Earl, thence 1212th Earl, born bornAugust August1934.

1934.

ThisThis view appears view appearsin inthatthatsales sales literature, the full document, among literature, the full document, among others, on file at the Meeting House. others, on file at the Meeting House.

The The Earldom Earldom has has apparently apparently since since died diedwith withhim. him.

JOHN HAWKINS JOHN HAWKINS– –01202 01202875512 875512

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

15

Talking about Wildlife...

The dragon of the skies…

No summer is complete without experiencing the sights and sounds of a dragonfly as it hunts over a nearby pond. Agile and colourful, dragonflies are a joy to watch with their aerial manoeuvres rivalling the fastest military aircraft as they duck and turn in pursuit of prey, or narrowly avoid the clutches of hungry hobbies. These adaptable insects lord over wetlands, moorland and even woodland glades, feeding on flies, midges and even each other.

If you thought butterflies were the only insects worth a second glance, these multi-coloured, iridescent predators demand appreciation too.

In addition to occasional visitors from continental Europe, there are 17 species of damselfly and 23 species of dragonfly resident in the UK. They are found in almost every habitat, bringing a splash of colour to the landscape just as the wildflowers and butterflies are winding down – so now is the perfect time to spot them!

This year in Dorset we’ve been lucky enough to witness the arrival of the Southern Migrant Hawker dragonfly, which is usually found in warmer climes. Spotted in Lytchett Heath in east Dorset, this is a first recording for the county, most likely due to the prolonged period of warm weather this summer. The overall appearance of the male Southern migrant hawker is much bluer Southern migrant hawker dragonfly

Photo: Ian Ballam

16

Emperor Dragonfly

Photo: Ken Dolbear mbe

than the more common migrant hawker, and is often called the blue-eye hawker, on account of its blue eyes. The migrant hawker dragonfly is one of the most exciting dragonflies to spot, and you can often find them hunting along sheltered hedgerows in August and September.

Another impressive dragonfly you may see this year is the emperor dragonfly, which is a characteristic dragonfly of new ponds, where for the first few years, their larvae may be extremely common. The males are pale blue, with an applegreen throat and a black stripe running the length of the body.

Dragonflies are most active in warm and sunny conditions and are most commonly found near water, but several species also travel to feed in gardens, fields and woodland edges.

To help with your identification of dragonflies and damselflies, visit The Wildlife Trust ID pages: www. wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/invertebrates.

Find out more about Dorset’s nature reserves at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves.

By Sally Welbourn

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

Computer & technology problems solved in your own home!

PCs supplied Trouble shooting Email problems & set-up Computer faults & set-up General technology issues Wifi & connection problems Virus removal & scam advice Mobile phone & tablet set-up

Simple hourly rate • No hidden costs or VAT

call Dan on

Internet Security

Established in 2004

FROM £30

01202 803044 www.teccheck.co.uk

Say Goodbye to Dirty Floors & Sofas!

Home & workplace services: Dry carpet cleaning Upholstery cleaning Leather cleaning Hard floor cleaning Wooden floor cleaning Ultra Guard protection

zdtringwood.co.uk @zdtringwood

Get your main room cleaned

50% OFF on all further carpeted rooms

Call John & Debby

0800 180 4052

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

17

The name’s Bond...but not for much longer As he bids farewell to every actor’s dream role, we look at the legacy Daniel Craig’s James Bond has left behind.

To equate his Bond experiment to the process of the average gymgoer, Daniel Craig is showered, moisturised, halfway towards being dressed and grateful for the occasional glimpse in the changing room mirror… one which flashes back reflections that his 007 persona might casually approve of with a muttered, “good job”.

Speculation that the actor was saying his farewell to James Bond has been circling for some years, but now, unequivocally, he is done, as the rather clumsily named No Time To Die hits cinemas.

As it does, the 53-year-old emerges with a few things – a life-defining imprint on the CV, a multimillion-pound war

18

chest, and the knowledge that he has influenced a generation of cinemagoers in refining the definition of the modern-day hero.

“I’ve always thought the image of a good actor is someone who leaves the big gestures and sweeping statements for when the cameras are rolling,” he begins.

“That should really be the beginning and the end of what we expect of our actors.

“I don’t want to be the type who puts himself on a pedestal away from that. What right do I have to comment at length on politics or society or the environment? And why should anyone take any notice of me anyway? I’m an actor!”

Back on screen, it has been interesting to see how far removed the modern version of Bond is compared to his immediate predecessors Brosnan and Dalton. And while Connery and Moore never strayed into dadbod mode, they represented an era where Bond smoked, drank and

copulated his way through problems.

At the heart of what defines Bond is, according to Daniel Craig, a good yarn, purely and simply. “Just stick to the old adage that a good story goes a long way…. and blow stuff up every few minutes,” he laughs heartily. “That’s how it’s done.”

Yet what makes the man himself is something rather more complex. “If you want it too little – a great body, a great film role, a beautiful girl – you won’t get it. The same thing will happen if you want something too much - you’ll go too far the other way, burn out, overdo it, get injured. The secret is ensuring you do enough without going overboard, and that takes a little while to work out.”

The husband of actress Rachel Weisz has certainly perfected the art of keeping it all in check.

“Bond has always managed to combine brute warfare with effervescent charm. I only wish I could be more like him in real life!”

Get a WOW from your worktops!

A fabulous range of stunning worksurfaces all lovingly crafted under one roof in Ringwood Kitchens Bathrooms Commercial Outdoor Living Check out our website for more details and our gallery We cover Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire

R and A Fabrications Ltd

WORKTOP SURFACES GRANITE | MARBLE | QUARTZ | ACRYLIC | TIMBER

01425 475 525 Units 4 / 5, Millstream Trading Estate, Christchurch Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3SA

www.randafabrications.co.uk

info@randafabrications.co.uk

Bespoke Conservatory Conversions Rundle & Dorey Bespoke Conservatory Conversions

Rundle & Dorey Ltd have over 20 year experience designing and manufacturing bespoke conservatory solutions. Our expert team of designers and skilled craftsmen will work with you every step of the way, to create a luxurious living space, that both compliments your property and enhances your pleasure of being at home. So whether you require a simple roof insulation or a completely new renovation, we have the right solution for you.

1

2

Insulate

Tile

3

4

Rejuvenate

Replace

FREEPHONE 0800 024 8860 quoting ModWCL, or visit www.rundleanddorey.com

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

19

Back to School Crossword 1 3

2 4

5 6 7

8 9 10

11

12

13

14

15

ACROSS

5. When in trouble your teacher will send you to this person 7. Best part of the school day 12. Ten times three 13. Where you place your homework 14. A fun school 15. What number pencil is used on a school test?

DOWN

1. How you bring your food to school 2. Peers 3. Assigned instruction to complete with a group 4. Example of raising your hand 6. This person guides you in your learning skills 8. How to get extra points on your test 10. Promotes health 11. School transportation FIND THE ANSWERS ON PAGE 46

20

TREE, HEDGE &

WOODLAND SPECIALISTS All aspects of: • Tree Surgery • Hedge Cutting

• Tree Felling • Stump Removal

• Woodland Maintenance For a Free Consultation & Quotation contact Ross

T: 01202 890363 • M: 07868 693389 rossrhvtreesurgeons@aol.com

Logs Cut, Split & Delivered

Are your automated gates an open or shut case?

We can service, maintain and repair existing automated gates of virtually any make & design.

• CAME Safe approved installers • Automatic gate installations & repairs • Regular service schedules or one off We are also fully qualified electricians and can undertake all kinds of electrical installations, inspections and repairs.

Tel: 01425 477943 1 Stag Business Park, Christchurch Rd, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3AS www.gle-uk.co.uk Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

21

STAR GAZING WRITTEN BY KATE EARL kateearlastro@gmail.com

Welcome to the September Stargazing Page. With the skies now noticeably darker after the long summer evenings we can look forward to seeing Jupiter and Saturn, a Harvest moon, and a fox loose in an aviary!

International Space Station This ISS is visible in the early hours of each morning until the 12th. From the 16th onwards sightings are at much more respectable times ranging from 7pm to 10pm. To establish exact timings please refer to www.heavens-above.com or a similar webpage for up-to-date information, remembering to specify your location.

Events The Autumn Equinox is on 22nd September, and marks the first of two dates (the second being the Spring Equinox) when daylight hours equal the number of night-time hours, wherever you are on Earth. The term equinox originates from the Latin meaning ‘equal night’. The Autumn equinox marks the point at which days become shorter than nights.

Mercury & Mars Both planets are difficult to locate this month.

Venus Venus is also very low in the west and quite hard to spot, vanishing below the horizon by 8.30pm. It is joined by the Moon on the 9th and 10th (see figure), which may help you find it.

Jupiter and Saturn Both gas giant planets are visible throughout the night, and although not reaching great heights in the sky they stand out magnificently as they are currently in an area with few bright stars. Jupiter on the left is the much brighter of the two. The moon is close by between 16th – 18th.

Object of the Month

Moon This month’s full moon occurs on 21st September and is traditionally known as the Harvest Moon; the full moon that falls closest to the Autumn Equinox (22nd September). So-named as farmers would use the moonlight to help gather crops through the night.

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

9th September 7.45pm

DENEB VEGA Summer Triangle Asterism

ALTAIR

JUPITER SATURN

Venus

VENUS

SW 22

View South throughout September at 9.30pm

At this time of year the southern night-sky consists of faint, watery-themed constellations such as Capricornus (the sea goat) and Aquarius (the water-bearer). Fortunately, much higher in the sky lies a lovely, bright asterism (a familiar pattern of stars) that is visible well into the winter despite its name, the Summer Triangle. The three corners are marked by the bright stars Vega, Deneb and Altair. This part of the sky is dominated by avian-themed constellations, and the triangle can be thought of as a type of aviary. Altair is in the constellation Aquila, the Eagle, whilst Deneb is in Cygnus the Swan. Both birds have mythological origins relating to the Greek God, Zeus. The third star, Vega, is in Lyra, the lyre, which is often depicted in ancient texts as being carried by a swooping bird, such as a vulture. Many of the named objects in this part of the sky derive from the Arabic words for parts of a hen, with stars named after the tail, feathers, wings and beak. To complete the setting, the central dim constellation of Vulpecula, the little fox, was originally known as ‘the fox with the goose’; in old star charts the fox was often depicted with a goose in its mouth.

We therefore have in this part of the sky the rather unfortunate example of a fox loose in the hen house!

W

SW

VENUS

10th September 7.45pm

W

Object of the Month

View South throughout September at 9.30pm

At this time of year the southern night-sky consists of faint, watery-themed constellations such as Capricornus (the sea goat) and Aquarius (the water-bearer). Fortunately, much higher in the sky lies a lovely, bright asterism (a familiar pattern of stars) that is visible well into the winter despite its name, the Summer Triangle. The three corners are marked by the bright stars Vega, Deneb and Altair. This part of the sky is dominated by avian-themed constellations, and the triangle can be thought of as a type of aviary. Altair is in the constellation Aquila, the Eagle, whilst Deneb is in Cygnus the Swan. Both birds have mythological origins relating to the Greek God, Zeus. The third star, Vega, is in Lyra, the lyre, which is often depicted in ancient texts as being carried by a swooping bird, such as a vulture. Many of the named objects in this part of the sky derive from the Arabic words for parts of a hen, with stars named after the tail, feathers, wings and beak. To complete the setting, the central dim constellation of Vulpecula, the little fox, was originally known as ‘the fox with the goose’; in old star charts the fox was often depicted with a goose in its mouth.

We therefore have in this part of the sky the rather unfortunate example of a fox loose in the hen house!

9th September 7.45pm

VEGA Summer Triangle Asterism

ALTAIR

JUPITER SATURN

Venus

VENUS

SW

DENEB

W

SW

VENUS

10th September 7.45pm

W 23

WE CLEAN MOSS OFF ROOFS WITH FANTASTIC RESULTS, WITHOUT PRESSURE WASHING & WITHOUT STANDING ON THE ROOF

BEFORE

NO Damage! Nobody on the roof NO Pressure Washing!

NO Wet Mess! ‘Dry’ system

see our FANTASTIC RESULTS at

www.mossoffroof.com AFTER

Free no obligation quote 01202 245906 / 07967 525992

Let’s Sudoku!

Do you love numbers? Enjoy 2 Sudoku challenges in every issue!

FIND THE ANSWERS ON PAGE 46

24

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

ALL DRAINS CLEARED Professional, Reliable, Local

🞇 Blocked Drains 🞇 Blocked Manholes 🞇 Toilets, Sinks, Baths 🞇 High Pressure Jetting 🞇 Gutters & Gullies 🞇

Repairs 🞇 Camera Surveys Guaranteed 🞇 Root Removal

Locally Based Family Run Business Still working & adhering to current Government safety guidlines

Call Kevin on

07968 067949 Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

25

Material World Your guide to sustainable fabrics.

The fabrics you should focus your attention on – for clothing, interiors, or anything else – if you want to remain stylish, whilst keeping planet Earth in mind.

Recycled Cotton - The big problem with cotton is the amount of water it uses in the production process – around 20,000 litres for a single t-shirt or pair of jeans. Organic cotton still requires this, but at least doesn’t use pesticides, although only 1 in every 100 t-shirts is currently made this way.

clothing choice for those warmer months of the year.

Hemp - A fast-growing plant that’s a world away from the old-fashioned idea of the coffee sack-thickness of material many of us associate it with.

Instead, hemp fabrics can be used in any type of clothing, with greater strength, durability and insulation than cotton. In addition, it won’t lose its shape.

Recycled cotton solves the problem, with materials broken down then spun back into a yarn, from which new garments are made.

Recycled Nylon - From fishing nets to tights, nylon’s appeal is in its incredible durability, and that makes it a great candidate for recycling.

Variations such as Econyl are making great strides… literally.

However, question marks still remain over the extent to which recycled nylon will shed contaminating fibres.

Linen - A luxury fabric that is made from the fibres of the flax plant. Durable, strong, and unlike cotton, doesn’t require huge quantities of water in its production. It’s absorbency and coolness also makes it a great

26

Bamboo - The world’s fastestgrowing, self-regenerating plant, bamboo is a natural fibre made in China that requires no chemicals or pesticides in its production.

It’s also antibacterial, hypoallergenic, and won’t fray or wrinkle. Indeed, League Two side Forest Green Rovers have just produced a shirt made out of bamboo and coffee waste.

Eco-spun - A high-quality, dense and durable fibre made from plastic bottles.

One of many polyesters that take in post-industrial and post-consumer waste, this can be used across clothes and furnishings and creates a modern, all-encompassing solution to plastic landfill, and its 700-year decomposition process.

Soya - Use of soya in tofu manufacturing may only be recognised in foodstuffs, but fibres are incredibly soft and can mimic the feel of cashmere, making this an interesting choice. The fibres will typically be mixed with organic cotton.

Organic Silk - For many, the texture of silk is irresistible, and the organic version of one of the most expensive textiles out there can wrestle matters back into an acceptable eco space.

What makes silk organic is that the silkworm isn’t killed. Instead, the tiny silkworms are taken outdoors to a food tree where they spin their cocoons. Silk is extracted by unwinding or spinning the filaments, and the silk moth emerges unharmed.

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

27

Understanding Investments: Planning to retire within the next ten years?

For many people, life is an act of juggling competing financial demands. However, this can often change between forty-five and fifty-five when children may have grown up and become financially independent, debts including the mortgage have been reduced or cleared and you are in your peak earning years. This is when thoughts may turn to the next major change in your life, retirement!

Realising there are only ten years or less to maximise savings, clients often tell me it’s time to “get serious” about financial planning and want to ensure they retain and save as much of their earnings as possible and minimise the tax they pay. They also want to understand “how much is enough?” and have a plan to enable them to retire at a time of their choosing. I have listed below some of the key information required to help create a plan.

1. Understand what loans (including mortgage) are outstanding, what interest is being charged and when loans are due to be repaid. It is important to be debt free at retirement, albeit there are several ways to achieve that depending on your personal tax situation.

2. Obtain a state pension projection to understand what you will be entitled to and when. This can be obtained online via the Government website and will be a valuable source of inflation-protected income at the state pension age. It is possible to top this up with lump sum payments if you haven’t been credited with the full thirty-five years of National Insurance contributions.

3. Obtain projections from any Defined Benefit Pensions. These can also provide future inflation-protected income and the date they are due to commence will vary depending on scheme rules.

4. Quantify your personal assets which include cash, investments, and property.

28

Understand what your investments such as ISAS Howard Goodship and Pensions are invested in and to what level of risk they are exposed to. Is this too low or too high or just right, based on when you plan to retire. Do your pension plans allow full pension freedom flexibility in the way you can access income in retirement (Flexi-Access Drawdown, UFPLS, Annuities)?

Once you understand your current position, you need to quantify how much you will need to have accrued by the time you want to retire. Often people want to retire before the state pension age or need more income than the state provide, so how do you save enough to meet those gaps? What is the most tax-efficient way to save? Any financial plan also needs to incorporate inflation -for example inflation at 3% per annum means expenses in retirement could double every twenty-four years.

We utilise specialist cash-flow tools to answer all these questions and help clients plan for their retirement. Once in retirement, we help them maximise their lifestyles by showing them whether their retirement “wish-list” is affordable and if so, encouraging them to do things whilst they are fit and able. If you would like to learn more or discuss your personal situation, we would be delighted to meet for a free, no obligation initial chat.

Howard Goodship is an Independent Financial Adviser with Lonsdale Wealth Management, 5 Fridays Court, Ringwood.

Tel: 01425 208490

www.lonsdaleservices.co.uk

The value of an investment and the income from it could go down as well as up.

The return at the end of the investment period is not guaranteed and you may get back less than you originally invested. The contents of this article are for information purposes only and do not constitute individual advice.

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES

LATER THAT DAY

SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE *Quote Ref MM0921

BEFORE

• WARMER IN WINTER • COOLER IN SUMMER

Our lightweight insulated panels make your conservatory: • Warmer in winter • Cooler in summer • Reduce bills • Quieter in bad weather • Installed in less than a day To find out more about the benefits that the Green Space system can offer and see if your conservatory is suitable for any potential subsidies, contact us now.

It’s the best home improvement we have ever made. Our conservatory is now our dining room in the garden.

CONTACTFREE We can offer contact-free installations, and perform these in less

than a day!

Mike Millis, Middleton On Sea Get a price for your conservatory roof

CONSERVATORY ROOFS

0800 08 03 202 www.greenspaceconservatories.co.uk

*Finance subject to status.

Terms and Conditions apply. Green Space UK, Unit 8 BH24 1PD, Registered No. 8542786, as shown on FCA authorisation, trading as Green Space UK, is a credit broker and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Subsidies are limited by area and not guaranteed.

Putting off your enquiry could reduce the potential subsidy available to you.

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

29

Spot the Difference There are 10 of them, can you find them all?

Find the answers on Page 46 30

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

Stump Removal | Hedge Removal/Cutting | Tree Surgery

07860 467952 01425 483331 18 Years Experience, Professional, Friendly Service at Competitive Rates Domestic and Commercial | Fully Insured CALL JASON FARMER TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTE info@arborgrind.co.uk | www.arborgrind.co.uk

SALE OFF

ER

Summer Sale • •

15% off

Space saving Fully insulated Fully automatic No maintenance Reduced draughts So simple to operate Simple key fob operation All doors fitted with bottom safety edge system in compliance with trading standards regulations

Full range of colours Single/Double doors all made in our Bishops Waltham factory

WE SURVEY WE MANUFACTURE WE INSTALL NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED Covering Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire & Dorset

01962 600777

info@skandoor.co.uk | www.skandoor.co.uk

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

31

NEW Family Run Vets Where making your pet feel safe and comfortable is at the heart of everything we do

NOW OPEN! Personal, friendly service Ample on-site parking 353 Wimborne Rd West, Ferndown, BH21 7NW

Register online at ferndownfamilyvets.co.uk or call 01202 877811 COVID-19 - SAFEGUARDING CUSTOMERS & COLLEAGUES

FREE*

Georgia toilet & basin with every bathroom order

ahm installations

Bathing a problem? - we can help

Call for friendly advice and free survey and quote

01425 200476

• Wet rooms • Walk in showers & baths • Waterproof wall panelling • Slip resistant safety flooring • Grab rails, shower seats & raised toilets • Disabled Facilities Grants • SSAFA • Discounts for over 60s & Ex Services personnel • Showrooms Nationwide

 9.19/10 40 reviews

info@ info@ahminstallations.co.uk installations.co.uk www.ahminstallations.co.uk Terms and conditions apply, visit our website for more details.

*

32

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

2 to 5pm Come and meet your village hall team and discover the many facilities and activities available There will be a short annual meeting at 2pm which is open to everyone to celebrate our achievements in the last year Tea, coffee and cakes

St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall Braeside Road St Leonards BH24 2PH Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

33

Looks to fall for Your guide to the hottest trends from the autumn/ winter 2021 shows.

Living colour - Perhaps counter-intuitive from the usual plummy or forest green palette of autumns past, this look is about saturated shades in the hottest pinks, the bluest blues and fever-dream-inducing neon yellows.

From Versace to Raf Simons, catwalks were awash with winter brights in the form of mid-length mohair cardigans, power suits and daring mini dresses with matching tights and heels. Pure colour therapy in motion.

news is printed tights are waiting in the wings to become your autumn outfit go-to.

Ideal for either adding a little ‘ooh la la’ to a demure office look or for fully embracing your more attention-seeking side; whether sheer, 100denier or even knitted, prints range from

from your very own wardrobe with this apres-ski inspired look. Fair-isle knits will be in abundance along with chunky scarves and wool-lined boots; and paired with big hair and oversized jewellery they create an added hit of glamour.

Wallflowers - For the meeker among us, there is the floral print trend which takes a nod from the kind of delicate bloomy designs we usually associate with springtime.

Why worry about making it to the slopes yourself this winter when you can eat raclette in perfect style at home?

Duvet days - Is the thought of heading outside making you tremble with anxiety? Well fear not, for the catwalk has you covered with this ingenious padded trend.

Far from the stuffed, nylon atrocities of the nineties, puffer jackets are now a thing of beauty and of course, unparalleled cosiness.

Gorgeously golden with an almost antique and chintzy feel, think dreamy dresses and blouses with puffed-out sleeves and voluminous hemlines.

It is also a luxurious look, emulating Liberty prints of yore in brocade fabrics – the epitome of old money with as brand new makeover.

Printed tights - While an end to lockdown hibernation may mean we have to ditch those beloved leggings that have been such faithful companions over the last year, the good

34

the more classic geometric patterns at Prada to full-on tiedie at Maisie Wilen.

Snow play - Longing for an alpine adventure? Well this autumn you can create one

Mostly in more muted shades such as caramel, mustard and aubergine in silhouettes that are better described as ‘voluminous’ rather than ‘padded’, it is clear that the puffer coat is here to stay.

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

Your Local MOT Station Cars — 4x4s — Light Commercial • • • • • • • • •

MOT by appt — free re-test within 10 working days Free local collection & delivery — loan cars (subject to availability) Full air conditioning diagnostics and servicing Fully Qualified Technician with Bosch training Diagnostics Engine Management, ABS, SRS Brakes, Exhausts, Clutches, Batteries Only Quality Oils & Lubricants used Servicing & repairs to all makes Family run business

Three Legged Cross

Collingwood Rd

Tel:

01202 877881

Unit 8 & 9, Kingfisher Pk Three Cross Rd, W. Moors

Fuel Depot

We are Here!

Call us on 01425 208 490 for independent financial advice Achieve your financial goals Pensions & SIPPs ISAs Care Fee Plans Investing: Income or Growth Inheritance Tax Planning Trust Investments

Howard Goodship CFP & Stewart Sims-Handcock CFP 5 Fridays Court High Street Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1AB

T 01425 208 490

E hgoodship@lonsdaleservices.co.uk W lonsdaleservices.co.uk

Lonsdale Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate Tax and Estate Planning.

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

35

The Adventures of Daichi

The Modern Magazines Camper Van Daichi, our Japanese Campervan, is always looking for new, British experiences, so taking us to see Dad’s Army at the Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne was an extra special treat last month. Were you an avid fan of this Iconic, now internationally renowned British show, in the late 60’s and 70’s? Back in the day this BBC sitcom reached 80 million viewers an episode and with nine series and 80 episodes in total there was a lot to laugh about.

I had booked these tickets more than 18 months ago, well before any Lockdown, or hint of international adversity, so you can imagine the crowd, the audience, all seated and eagerly anticipating the

Watch out for Project Play’s next one!

36

Daichi at the Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne cast’s appearance. When the tannoy announcement welcomed us all back to a “live show”, there was the best cheer I have heard for a long time. The audience was ready. Oh what excitement, oh what a buzz. We were there. We were with the characters. We were on that stage.

Fortunately, metaphorically speaking, as the actors themselves were well rehearsed, and I am sure, as eagerly anticipating their performances as we were to watch them.

We were all back together.

I have been in plays (a few years ago now…) at school, and I take my hat off to these ambitious individuals, not professionals, but ‘ordinary local people’ with working lives and families to support, who work tremendously hard to put on a fully professional show.

We salute you! “Don’t Panic!” You did a FANTASTIC job. You were all so in character and fully entertained us.

Dad’s Army, as many of you will absolutely know, is situated in a fictional South England seaside town of Walmington-on-Sea, where the Home Guard platoon, manned by volunteers, is on watch. Jimmy Perry, one of the co-writers and creators of the

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

programme based a lot of what he wrote on his own experiences in the Local Defence Volunteers. Did you know that his mother did not like him being out late at night and worried that he would catch a cold, and as such the character of Private Pike is actually based on himself? How funny is that.

The play started with “The Deadly Attachment” and the capturing of a German U Boat Captain and his crew. The unfearing, cantankerous Captain Mainwaring, a bank manager by trade, orders soggy fish and chips for them, much to the German captors’ displeasure. It is good-old British humour at its best. They don’t make ‘em like they used to. Followed by a scene from “Mum’s Army” in which Captain Mainwaring has a wandering eye and takes a fancy to Mrs Gray. It is such a shame that many of our great British lines and innuendos are disallowed and frowned on these days. In my opinion we have one of the best senses of humour on the planet and are able to laugh at ourselves in a healthy way. It is very therapeutic.

After the much-loved ice-cream interval break, came “The Godiva Affair” where poor Mr Mainwaring watches his wife cavorting ‘naked’ through the streets (actually in a full cream body suit, but fortunately it was only left to the imagination…), as she poses as Lady Godiva in a fund-raising carnival parade. As my Dad would say, “You couldn’t

The cast “on parade”...

Great hilarity in “the office” write it, could you, Deb!” Well, Jimmy Perry and David Croft did - and oh did we all laugh!

“The Floral Dance” was the final scene and as the actors gave us their departing lines, and the curtains slowly started dropping we were all smiles and clapped and cheered to our hearts delight. Eleven of us from Modern Magazines had gone to watch this fantastic ‘blast from the past’, literally from ages 17 to 80, and all of us had a fabulous evening. “Project Play” who produces these incredible shows does a great job managing and creating them. Matthew Rock, the Director and Producer, is ever grateful to all the local people who act and spend hours of their time rehearsing, the stagehands who create each scene throughout the show, the dress makers, makeup artists and the whole team which it takes to put on such a production. There are now Project Play opportunities in Burnham on Sea, Yeovil, Frome, Chippenham and Wimborne. You can contact them on 07970 216459 or via their Facebook page, @projplay.

Daichi loved our British performance and will certainly be looking out for more of these to take us to! Where will he take us next – I wonder?

By Debbie Corney

programme based a lot of what he wrote on his own experiences in the Local Defence Volunteers. Did you know that his mother did not like him being out late at night and worried that he would catch a cold, and as such the character of Private Pike is actually based on himself? How funny is that.

The play started with “The Deadly Attachment” and the capturing of a German U Boat Captain and his crew. The unfearing, cantankerous Captain Mainwaring, a bank manager by trade, orders soggy fish and chips for them, much to the German captors’ displeasure. It is good-old British humour at its best. They don’t make ‘em like they used to. Followed by a scene from “Mum’s Army” in which Captain Mainwaring has a wandering eye and takes a fancy to Mrs Gray. It is such a shame that many of our great British lines and innuendos are disallowed and frowned on these days. In my opinion we have one of the best senses of humour on the planet and are able to laugh at ourselves in a healthy way. It is very therapeutic.

After the much-loved ice-cream interval break, came “The Godiva Affair” where poor Mr Mainwaring watches his wife cavorting ‘naked’ through the streets (actually in a full cream body suit, but fortunately it was only left to the imagination…), as she poses as Lady Godiva in a fund-raising carnival parade. As my Dad would say, “You couldn’t

The cast “on parade”...

Great hilarity in “the office” write it, could you, Deb!” Well, Jimmy Perry and David Croft did - and oh did we all laugh!

“The Floral Dance” was the final scene and as the actors gave us their departing lines, and the curtains slowly started dropping we were all smiles and clapped and cheered to our hearts delight. Eleven of us from Modern Magazines had gone to watch this fantastic ‘blast from the past’, literally from ages 17 to 80, and all of us had a fabulous evening. “Project Play” who produces these incredible shows does a great job managing and creating them. Matthew Rock, the Director and Producer, is ever grateful to all the local people who act and spend hours of their time rehearsing, the stagehands who create each scene throughout the show, the dress makers, makeup artists and the whole team which it takes to put on such a production. There are now Project Play opportunities in Burnham on Sea, Yeovil, Frome, Chippenham and Wimborne. You can contact them on 07970 216459 or via their Facebook page, @projplay.

Daichi loved our British performance and will certainly be looking out for more of these to take us to! Where will he take us next – I wonder?

By Debbie Corney

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

37

Looking for a forever home...

Lilly is a small 4 year old Rottweiler cross.

She is a highly intelligent dog, who needs a special home with an experienced, sensible owner; ideally someone who has an active outdoor life and needs a dog to accompany them. She might also be suitable for scent work as she is not large, and learns fast.

Lilly

Her training will be ongoing as she knew very little when she came to us and has obviously suffered setbacks being moved around. She is very affectionate and loves a fuss, but gets very excited with toys and balls, so play is limited and training games are best. Lilly also has occasional mood swings which maybe to do with her previous life.

She walks with our other dogs and is fine, but can react to strange dogs if they push into her, especially if they bark at her. She came to us from the pound and we have had her for over a year. Lilly has been homed twice and returned twice – different reasons both times. We always make it clear to adopters that there is no substitute for professional help and sometimes an experienced eye can pick up something quite simple – we also give out a list of dog trainers and behaviourists who we know are thorough. We can only say that Lilly is a delightfully friendly dog – she has never been difficult with any of the staff or volunteers at the sanctuary and even likes the vet. We do hope that there is the right person out there for her for will be patient and understanding and take advice if necessary. We think that she would be best suited to a one or two person adult only home.

38

If you are able to offer Lilly or one of her lovely friends a forever home or a foster home please contact our office on 01202 875000, e-mail: admin@waggytails.org.uk or visit our website www.waggytails.org.uk Waggy Tails Rescue is a registered charity based in Dorset, we rescue and rehome dogs that have been abandoned, neglected or otherwise in need of a new home. We also find homes for other small furries that may be in our care, so to find out more you can contact us on the number above or send donations or letters to: Helen’s House Waggy Tails Rescue 143 Magna Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AW

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

ALPHA FENCING

& TREES A Local Family Business

• Hedge cutting • Tree Work • Fencing

• Grass Cutting • Garden, Garage, Loft & House Clearance

Reliable and honest Husband & Wife team providing a careful, quality service

*** Based in St Leonards ***

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

Fully Insured • Licensed Waste Carrier

OAKHURST AERIALS  Digital Aerials  Freesat  Sky  Freeview  Extra TV Points  Fully Insured & Guaranteed Call Gary on:

For a free, no obligation quote or advice:

Day: 07825 553282 Eve: 01202 895780

25a Oakhurst Close, West Moors, BH22 0DF

From your initial enquiry to completed installation you can rely on our friendly, professional service and quality products.

• • • • • • •

PVC or aluminium windows Composite doors Bi-folding doors Traditional conservatories Contemporary 'skyroom' Verandas Roofline – fascias, soffits & guttering • Cladding – smooth or textured • 10 year guarantee on all workmanship and materials

Visit us or call 01202 825225 for your free, no obligation quotation

A family run business you can rely on...

We are a local, family owned and run business, with over 30 years experience.

12 Victory Close, Woolsbridge Industrial Estate, Three Legged Cross, BH21 6SX

www.dorsetwindows.co.uk

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

39

A Design for Life… The Kevin McCloud Column Designer, writer and television presenter, Kevin McCloud leapt into our consciousness with his vastly successful Grand Designs show on Channel 4. This month, the affable architect looks ahead to some design trends that might rise to prominence over the next few years.

I get asked a lot about future design trends and initiatives, and the truth is I wouldn’t know what a trend was if it hit me in the face! Over the years I’ve come to regard trends as very lucid, irregular things – they come about quickly, are mixed and remixed, then disappear out of nowhere; and with interior design that can be problematic given the semipermanency of how we furnish our homes. It’s not like saying ‘this pair of trousers are out of fashion this year; I’ll wear a different pair tomorrow’. If you’ve added wood panelling to every wall in your home, it’s going to take a while to fix.

What I will say is what happens at the beginning of every century in design and

40

architecture is that people stop and look back at the last century and say, ‘oh my God, we didn’t get any of that, quick, let’s have some’, and you get this rush of building and design and furniture which is kind of retro – we’ve seen it over the past decade or so with a complete craze for anything vintage from 1930-90s.

It’s fair to say we’re always looking forward as far as home design goes, both

architecturally and in the patterns and designs within.

If I had to put money on a style or theme over the next couple of decades, it would be eco-based. We’re seeing a real retune to very natural, sustainable materials - basic stuff.

Yet also, thanks to changes in technology and the way that

we design, often using iPhones, we can survey and model things really cheaply now.

So that means we are going to see all manner of goods – from home products right through to personal stuff like shoes – made not in some factory in Germany, China or Portugal, but in a shop round the corner from where you live using really sophisticated 3D printing techniques.

Certainly, a look into the future is a view back towards bespoking our homes in our own design. The era of the IKEA mass-market products has helped us a lot, but technology is now freeing us to style our homes in much more personal ways. It will mean we can turn back into being a nation who make things for ourselves, in a bespoke way, which I think is a very exciting future.

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

The missing piece of your retirement plan.

A Lifetime Mortgage could help fill the gap in your finances, allowing the comfortable retirement you deserve.

as heard on

Contact us for qualified and impartial advice...

01590 718083 www.lentunemortgageconsultancy.co.uk Equity release refers to home reversion plans and lifetime mortgages. To understand the features and risks ask for a personalised illustration. A lifetime mortgage may impact your entitlement to means tested benefits and the inheritance you may leave.

For all your flooring solutions:

Carpet • Vinyl • Wood The finest British designed and made luxury products Local and independent retailer

Flooring Elegance

Unit 5, John Brown’s Garden Centre, Ringwood Rd, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6RD

T: 01202 829662

E: inspiration@flooringelegance.co.uk W: www.flooringelegance.co.uk Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

41

Authors for Autumn

Lose yourself this summer within the pages of these thrilling fictional offerings.

Never Saw Me Coming

by Vera Kurian Thriller lovers will enjoy getting stuck into Vera Kurian’s fresh take on the psychopath trope whose main protagonist is Chloe, a ‘First-year student, ordinary, legging-wearing, girl next door...and highly intelligent diagnosed psychopath.’

Never Saw Me Coming is a sharp, electrifying and hugely entertaining thriller with an antiheroine who will work her manipulative magic on you.

Published by Harvill Secker on September 9 Apples Never Fall

by Liane Moriarty Fans of the Australian author will revel in the twisty, thrilling joys in this highly anticipated release, which doesn’t disappoint.

Joy Delaney and husband Stan have done well. Four wonderful

grown-up children; a family business to envy; the golden years of retirement ahead of them. So when Joy Delaney vanishes – no note, no calls, her bike missing – it’s natural that tongues will wag… but for the Delaney children there is a much more terrifying question: did they ever know their parents at all?

Published by Michael Joseph on September 14 The Magician

by Colm Tóibín From one of our greatest living writers comes a sweeping novel of unrequited love, exile, war and family.

The Magician tells the story of Thomas Mann, whose life was filled with great acclaim and contradiction. Found on the wrong side of history in the First World War, he would have six children and keep his homosexuality hidden; a man forever connected to his family and yet bore witness to the ravages of suicide, eventually winning the Nobel Prize.

Through one life, Colm Tóibín tells the breath-taking story of the twentieth century.

Published by Viking on September 23 The Hill We Climb and Other Poems

by Amanda Gorman Anyone who watched the inauguration of the 46th

42

President of The United States, Joe Biden, will remember the stirring and highly emotive reading by Amanda Gorman of her poem The Hill We Climb.

Now presenting her debut collection of poetry under the same name, Gorman further proves her extraordinary talent and potential as one of literature’s brightest rising stars.

Published by Chatto & Windus on September 21 Beautiful Country - A Memoir of An Undocumented Childhood

by Qian Julie Wang Qian is just seven when she moves to America, the ‘Beautiful Country’, where she and her parents find that the roads of New York City are not paved with gold, but crushing fear and scarcity.

This memoir is an unforgettable account of what it means to live under the perpetual threat of deportation and the small joys and sheer determination that kept her family afloat in a new land.

Published by Viking on September 30

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

PARKING SENSORS WITH AUDIBLE WARNING FITTED

Rear set colour coded: £155 Front set colour coded: £185 Both Front and Rear Sensors: £275

www.philiptrimcontractors.com

CRUISE CONTROL FOR MOST VEHICLES £425 FITTED PRICE.

Email: info@philiptrimcontractors.com

SPOT FREE WINDOWS & GUTTERS • Window Cleaning Service • Gutter, Fascia & Soffit Cleaning • Conservatory Cleaning • UPVC Cleaning • Gutter Clearing, Repair & Replacement • Apartment Block Window & Gutter Cleaning

Rear view cameras for cars £180, vans £195 & motorhomes £225 Dash cameras starting at £145 fully fitted or FRONT & REAR cameras for just £225

• Covering all BH & DT post codes • Free Quotations

Mobile Service - We Come To You!

Tel: 07594 600239

Mobile: 07979 353696 www.reversepark.co.uk

WWW.SPOTFREEWINDOWS.CO.UK Email: spotfreewindow@outlook.com

Tel: 01489 449020

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

43

A Care South home for residential and dementia care

Safely welcoming new residents with our welcome promise, providing comfort, reassurance and a safe place to enjoy life.

In the heart of the Ashley Heath community

Contact us today to see how we can help create a new home for you or a loved one

01425 481220 care-south.co.uk

Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2EE Registered Charity No. 1014697

44

NATIONAL INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL GUIDELINES

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

All work carried out by fully trained gas safe engineers.

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

45

Answers Page PUB QUIZ 1) Spider, as it is an arachnid not a reptile, 2) Pinocchio, 3) Thailand, 4) Mercury, 5) 3, 6) Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey and Miley Cyrus, 7) United States, 8) Conductor, 9) A chick and duck pair, 10) Japan, 11) Triceratops, 12) Canyon, 13) 2, 14) The Nutcracker, 15) Egg and onion, 16) Nitrogen, 17) His shadow, 18) Puffling, 19) Calvin Harris, 20) Ostrich

46

www.dorsetandwight.co.uk

EXPERTISE • EXPERIENCE • EMPATHY Lasting Power of Attorneys: £150 each • Wills: £140 each

SPECIAL OFFER PACKAGES:

❶ All Four LPAs for a Couple - £570 ❷ All Four LPAs and Two Wills for a couple - £840

❸ A Complete Property Protection Trust Wills and All Four LPAs for a couple - £999 (Ideal Property Protection from Care Fees)

❹ The Ultimate Family Protection Package Includes All Trust Wills and LPAs - £1279

(Ideal to protect your home against care fees plus your childrens’ inheritance from future divorce and other risks) We are specialists in providing for the elderly or less mobile.

Everything is dealt with in the comfort of your own home.

Call now to arrange a FREE home visit

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

Dorset 01202 065953 Hampshire - 01264 252900 Isle of Wight - 01983 623900 All subject to deliberate deprivation guidelines

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

47

___________________________________________

Date: ___________________

James Bond James Bond Wordsearch

M L I V E A N D L E T D I E W N Q F T N I R W M

S J J N O T I M E T O D I E E N O O N S D J O F

Y O U O N L Y L I V E T W I C E C Y U P Y F R Y

K L L I K O T E C N E C I L F A Q Q P E V N B I

I R R P S Y Y R G J A O V M I H R J X C F S D W

F C D L A K F Z E A Y Y H A C S G G D T K G U U

D N A T O J C A S I N O R O Y A L E G R R O B T

B L N H Y B S G N B B O O J K O M Q Q E T L S Q

E L L A B R E D N U H T I B Q X F Y V Z I D U T

V X R K M O O N R A K E R P S A A B G V C F K Z

U Y O U Q M M T B M N Z W D S G F Q I T Z I E M

Q U A N T U M O F S O L A C E E D O R Q N N E I

U D H Q H F O R Y O U R E Y E S O N L Y G G S K

C M C P W N O V C L P G X M Q V U G M I R E L X

U S B O A W M I Y W G T S N H E C O A A A R L W

S L D A G Y G Q E R O O M R E G O R Y N T B D J

D U Z X E I X U G H C O S W L A C S C V U V I L

T F B F N R S I P K Y N Q A R L S O Y C Q E L V

A M U Q T W T A O B R E Z M E U N F J G H J Z V

S B I H B F C W C V P O T I P N R N F X X M I K

W P D G J D U Z J X G Y N O E G U S K Y F A L L

Y F N F Q E V S N T U A T R D R G A P N N M S O

T E G D A G I E N H D C Y Q Y S H P F S D J I I

T O O H S N U T O M O R R O W N E V E R D I E S

Agent • Casino Royale Daniel Craig Espionage For Your Eyes Only Gadget • Goldfinger Licence to Kill Live and Let Die Moonraker No Time to Die Octopussy Quantum of Solace Roger Moore Sean Connery Shoot • Skyfall Spectre • Thunderball Tomorrow Never Dies You only Live Twice

gent Casino Royale Daniel Craig Espionage For Your Eyes Only Gadget Goldfinger ence to Kill Live and Let Die Moonraker No Time to Die Octopussy Quantum of Solace oger Moore Sean Connery Shoot Skyfall Spectre Thunderball Tomorrow Never Dies www.sdcselfstorage.co.uk You only Live Twice

Word Ladder

Make your way from PICK to KALE by changing one letter on each step to make a new word!

PICK

HIGHLY

SECURE REINFORCED UNITS

24HR

UNSUPERVISED ACCESS

LOW COST FLEXIBLE CONTRACTS

KALE ANSWERS: (PICK, PACK, PACE, PALE, KALE)

48

3 sizes of unit available for business or domestic use CONTACT US NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION

Tel: 01202 892710/875644 Fax: 01202 894511 S.D.C. SELF STORAGE, COLLINGWOOD ROAD, WEST MOORS, WIMBORNE, BH21 6QW

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

Ref : 22302

LOCALLOCKSMI TH CALL:01 425208222 StLeonar ds&StI ves Emer gencyLocks mi t h •NoCal lOutChar ge!•1 / 2HourSer vi ce! * •Fr eeHomeSecur i t yCheck! * * uPVCDoor& Wi ndows Spec i a l i s t s !

Ful l yAs s es s ed& Ac c r edi t ed L oc k s mi t hs !

Al l L oc k sSuppl i ed a ndFi t t ed! * wher epos s i bl e * * onceaj obhasbeencompl et ed

SHOWROOM OPEN Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

01202 828009

Unit 1 Long Meadow Industial Estate, Three Legged Cross, BH21 6RD

KITCHEN BEDROOM WINE ROOM ...ANY ROOM!

Locally manufactured to your requirements www.docsfittedfurniture.co.uk

Email: info@docsfittedfurniture.co.uk

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

49

Greenfingers… The Alan Titchmarsh Column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and all-round horticultural inspiration; and this month, as autumn works its way into our outdoor spaces, Alan Titchmarsh explains why variety is the spice of life, even in the garden!

With the approach of autumn, at the moment we’re going through that phase where the colours and the shapes are changing.

There’s sometimes a sadness when you realise summer is coming to an end, and the leaves certainly seem to be falling earlier this year. My advice though is to embrace the new season and really go after all the potential and possibilities that it holds. After all, we’re actually very lucky in Britain – where plants are concerned we can afford ourselves a different favourite every month; snowdrops in January, daffodils in February, tulips in March and so on.

People tend to associate autumn with brown and orange tones, and a rustling underfoot; but it’s about much more than

50

that. One of the most exciting times is when you wake up on a certain day and you can just smell the fact the season has arrived. It’s something in the air - a kind of sourness, a tang that lingers. You can smell things just beginning to decay, but it’s in a way that is replenishing, stimulating and invigorating because it means things are turning and new possibilities are around the corner.

look at the lovely ferns it’s now growing.

Next, perhaps start autumn with a tidy-up of borders, or a clean out of the greenhouse, or perhaps even renew a few tools. Also consider getting your compost boosted with all those leaves suddenly in abundance.

And finally, invest in some evergreens to offer texture and volume in areas of the garden that might start looking a little sparser.

Mostly though, look forward to the coming change and admire nature’s versatility. There is tremendous colour still around us, and where the leaves have descended, look at the skeletal, artistic majesty of trees.

So as autumn arrives I would offer the following bits of advice. Firstly, hold on to the last bits of colour and savour them. Next, enjoy what’s there - perhaps you have some raspberries or any number of the late-flowering varieties such as Cyclamens, Begonias, and of course, Crocuses.

Also see how your garden is evolving – sure, that asparagus bed is no longer cropping, but

Remember, anticipation is an underrated commodity. People expect everything instantly now because they are able to go into a supermarket and have what they want when they want it.

Yet there is more to it than that where our gardens are concerned - I like looking forward in life and I thrive on anticipation because, of course, when it does happen, it’s that much more enjoyable.

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

Free Tree Inspections • Your Local Tree Surgeons Tree & Hedge Trimming Pruning & Shaping Dead Wooding Stump Removal

Tree Planting Decompaction & Aeration Pigeon Prevention Planning Applications

Free Tree Inspections Your Local Tree Surgeons

LTD LTD APEX TREE SURGEONS APEX TREE SURGEONS www.apextreesurgeons.com • enquiries@apextreesurgeons.com www.apextreesurgeons.com • enquiries@apextree surgeons.com

08000800 999999 9910 479215• 01202 • 01202 856404 9910• •07973 07973 479215 856404

T T P S D S P P A

Fill in the grids so that each row, column and box contains only one of each picture

1

2

3

4

COLOUR ME IN

BUS LUNCH PENCILS SPORTS ART HOMEWORK PAPER SCHOOL GRADES MUSIC RECESS TEACHERS

52

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL, FAMILY RUN BUSINESS WEST MOORS SHOWROOM OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Established since 2011 with over 20 years experience

DESIGN— SUPPLY—INSTALL

*terms and conditions apply

Building work undertaken - Wetroom specialist- Bath out/shower in - Kitchen door changesWorktop changes- Small jobs welcome - Finance options available*- FREE design & quotation

(01202)861972

www.kandbinstallations.co.uk

K and B Installations 135 Station Road West Moors BH22 0HT

• Patios - Porcelain/Sandstone • Fencing • Garden Clearance • Re-Pointing • Hard Landscaping • Driveways • Tarmac • Block Paving • Brickwork • Artificial Lawns • Turfing • Tree Work • Fully Insured Local, Friendly & Reliable  07712 279076 RedwoodLandscapes1@gmail.com Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

53

QUIRKY FACTS

by Mica Bale

Have you seen the Grey Mare and Her Colts? Found near Abbotsbury, this impressive Neolithic structure is actually a tomb - a chambered long barrow in nature which was excavated millenia after it was first laid around 3400-2400 BC to find some human bones as well as some fragments of pottery. Although there are roughly ten such structures along the South Dorset Ridgeway, the history of the Grey Mare and Her Colts is plain to see and is a fantastic landmark from the county’s ancient history.

Parents, grandparents and guardians we salute you! Congratulations on reaching September, having entertained the kids and creating new memories over the summer and accurately appraising school uniform sizes. Now it's September, the eve of autumn, so why not take a well earned coffee break, pick up the magazine and enjoy a delve into the county’s heritage with another five quirky facts?

Did you know that at one time Horton Tower, built in 1750 by Lord of Horton manor, Humphrey Sturt, was considered to be the tallest folly in the United Kingdom? Standing at more than forty metres tall, there are various possible reasons why the folly was built however popular belief is that Sturt, a local landowner who sat in the House of Commons, had it PHOTO: ROGER VAUGHAN built when he became too old to ride in the hunt as so could watch the event from the building’s fifth floor.

1

Were you aware that Henry Rawlinson, the 1st Baron Rawlinson who was renowned for being one the leaders of the tragic Battle of the Somme and whose military career has since been condemned by history, was born in Trent at the Manor? Away from the battlefield where he served as a general, Rawlinson was also an avid watercolour artist who once travelled to France to paint with Winston Churchill. Churchill himself was in awe of his talent and commented that, “The General paints in water colours and does it very well”!

54

2

3

In 1803, Easton, on the Isle of Portland witnessed shocking events when the village was attacked by British Navy sailors attempting to take men from the settlement for recruitment.

The marines landed on the first of April 1803 and press ganged some men however when they came the second day, the villagers were wise of their plans and would not let the men be taken. Tragically, the captain fired his guns, his marines following suit resulting in the death of three local men and the later death of a woman and also caused several injuries.

Although tried for murder, the captain and his men were aquitted and yet the villagers actions prevented the men from being taken from Easton.

5

4

PHOTO: ETHAN DOYLE WHITE

Dorset is proud to boast many organic farmers however, did you know that one of the oldest organic farms in the county dates back more than 60 years? Tamarisk Farm, based in West Bexington, was founded by Arthur and Josephine Pearse whose daughter Ellen now runs the farm. Interestingly the farm was largely organic before such titles and grading even existed.

Amazingly, the descendants of the shire horses who worked on the farm are now used by the current owners to ride to survey the farm’s 600 acres!

ENJOY THIS FEATURE IN EVERY ISSUE!

Have you seen the Grey Mare and Her Colts? Found near Abbotsbury, this impressive Neolithic structure is actually a tomb - a chambered long barrow in nature which was excavated millenia after it was first laid around 3400-2400 BC to find some human bones as well as some fragments of pottery. Although there are roughly ten such structures along the South Dorset Ridgeway, the history of the Grey Mare and Her Colts is plain to see and is a fantastic landmark from the county’s ancient history.

3

In 1803, Easton, on the Isle of Portland witnessed shocking events when the village was attacked by British Navy sailors attempting to take men from the settlement for recruitment.

The marines landed on the first of April 1803 and press ganged some men however when they came the second day, the villagers were wise of their plans and would not let the men be taken. Tragically, the captain fired his guns, his marines following suit resulting in the death of three local men and the later death of a woman and also caused several injuries.

Although tried for murder, the captain and his men were aquitted and yet the villagers actions prevented the men from being taken from Easton.

5

4

PHOTO: ETHAN DOYLE WHITE

Dorset is proud to boast many organic farmers however, did you know that one of the oldest organic farms in the county dates back more than 60 years? Tamarisk Farm, based in West Bexington, was founded by Arthur and Josephine Pearse whose daughter Ellen now runs the farm. Interestingly the farm was largely organic before such titles and grading even existed.

Amazingly, the descendants of the shire horses who worked on the farm are now used by the current owners to ride to survey the farm’s 600 acres!

ENJOY THIS FEATURE IN EVERY ISSUE! 55

When I’m cleaning windows Your guide to some of the most spick, span and sparkly sprays on the market.

Best-rated - Mr Muscle Window & Glass Cleaner (from £1.49) The Mr Muscle range has been a staple for homes for 35 years now; yet across oven sprays, floor wipes and bathroom scrubbers, there’s perhaps no better single product than their Window & Glass Cleaner.

The spray comes out top across the board, with a high vinegar concentration and a price that’s immediately affordable.

Vegan option - Astonish Window & Glass Cleaner (from 75p) The idea of a window cleaning spray being tested on animals is not something we perhaps want to even think about for too long, but many are, and the increase in popularity for products that come with a cruelty-free provenance has caused a big shift in the market in recent years.

The Astonish Window and Glass Cleaner comfortably fits into the category of a window

56

wonder whose creation is as sparkly clean as the glass it leaves behind.

Again, vinegar is the key ingredient, with the advice being to use kitchen towel to remove smears rather than a conventional cloth or rag.

Fully eco Ecover Window & Glass Cleaner (from £2.50) To go one step further in protecting your environment, the Ecover spray has zero nasties lurking inside, and even features a bottle made out of recycled plastic and plant matter.

The lack of vinegar doesn’t seem to hamper the ability to remove build-up on the glass, though some comment that the shine left behind isn’t quite as noticeable.

For aroma - Method Glass Cleaner (around £4) The growing popularity of the Method range not only keeps chemicals such as ammonia out of the house – this glass cleaner uses its patented plant-based Powergreen Technology instead – it also ensures your

windows are left with perfect peppermint goodness, fusing with eucalyptus leaves and icy mint.

It’s an all-round sense sensation for those cool-air, dew-rising mornings.

For use outside the home Meguiars Perfect Clarity Glass Cleaner (around £8) For an ultimate dynamic sheen that limits glare and most definitely tells smears and streaks where to go, this Meguiars cleaner comes very highly recommended.

Most commonly used inside cars and other vehicles, it’s particularly effective on motorbike helmet shields, where the repelling of dirt and debris can make a huge difference to rider safety on the road.

This is a dynamic spray that consistently comes up trumps in performance tests.

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

GENERAL CLEANING

COMMERCIAL CLEANING

One off or regular service Flats & houses Communal areas Holiday flats & houses Office cleaning Move-in, move-out cleaning End-of-tenancy clean Landlords cleaning Caravans Wash, iron, collect & deliver

Bars, restaurants & pubs Carpet cleaning Window cleaning Garden cleaning Rubbish Removals

FLEXIBLE ARRANGEMENTS One-off, Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly

HANDY HOME HELP FOR THE ELDERLY Home help Cleaning Shopping Laundry & ironing Food preparation & cooking Hospital visits Accompanying to medical & social appointments Companionship Prescription collection

A family run business providing professional services for business, home & the elderly

Call or txt Candy 07715 556763 | Email candycleaningservices29@gmail.com

01202 065261

eastdorset@goodoakshomecare.co.uk

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

57

Each moment is precious

POETRY PAGE It can take but a moment To change your life's path.

And once it ticks by, There is no going back.

Live in the moment, Just take it all in.

Pay attention to everything, Right there and right then.

In just 60 seconds, You may make a new friend.

Find your true love, Or see a life start or end.

Don't let your mind wander To what's coming next.

Cherish this moment And give it your best.

You become who you are In those moments you live.

And the growth's not in taking But in how much you give.

Don't let tomorrow Make you rush through today, Or too many great moments Will just go to waste.

Life is just moments, So precious and few.

Whether valued or squandered, It's all up to you!

And the person you're with, In that moment you share, Give them all of your focus; Be totally there.

Patricia A F leming

Laugh till it hurts, Let the tears drop.

Fill up each moment With all that you've got.

Don't miss the details; The lesson is there.

Don't get complacent; Stay sharp and aware.

Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/each-moment-is-precious

58

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

Driveway Specialist

Tarmacadam Asphalt Resin Bonded Machine & Hand Lay All Areas Checkatrade member Call today for a free estimate

01202 925980 / 07901 972239

115 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HU • www.wickstarmac.co.uk

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

• Kitchen makeovers

• Building work - Tiling - Electrics - Plumbing

• • • •

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

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

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

E: nicky.thekitchenandbathcompany@gmail.com • 14 Southern Avenue, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0BL Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

59

Luscious Lamb Moussaka Introduction

Colder evenings call for warming comfort food such as this satisfying moussaka. Serve with a fresh green salad or even just a crusty baguette to mop up the rich sauce.

Ingredients 500g lamb mince 2 aubergines (sliced crossways) 4 large white potatoes (peeled and sliced) 1 onion (diced) 1 400g tin of chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato purée

and then rinse them thoroughly before patting dry with kitchen towel. Oven bake as instructed.

• Dish can be made ahead by covering your layered moussaka with cling film and storing it in the fridge. When ready to bake, simply cook for five minutes longer in the oven.

2 garlic cloves (minced) ½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp ground oregano 150ml beef stock For the béchamel sauce 40g butter 40g flour 500ml milk 80g grated cheddar or parmesan Pinch of salt and pepper

Top Tips • If you are concerned about the aubergine being bitter – the fresher the aubergine the less chance of this there is – simply place your raw slices in a colander with a pinch or two of salt, leave for 10 minutes

60

Method Step One Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Lay your potato slices on one baking tray and your aubergine discs on another with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.

Meanwhile, put the lamb, onion, garlic, oregano, and cinnamon in a large frying pan and cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Once browned, add the chopped tomatoes, beef stock and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook over a high heat for 4-5 minutes until the ragù

Tip

Make this dish vegetarian by substituting the lamb for one 400g tin of cooked puy lentils and using vegetable stock instead of beef.

is reduced to a thick and saucy texture.

Step two To make the béchamel sauce, melt the butter in a medium saucepan and stir in the flour.

Cook for a few seconds, then gradually stir in the milk. Add half the grated cheese and simmer the sauce gently for 4–5 minutes, stirring regularly.

Season with salt and pepper.

Step Three Add the potato slices to an oven-proof dish in a single layer. Spoon over a layer of lamb ragú and top this with a layer of aubergine slices.

Repeat once more before pouring over the béchamel sauce and topping with the rest of the grated cheese. Bake the moussaka for 35-40 minutes until it is golden and bubbling.

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

CAMERAS & BINOCULARS WANTED

By Private Collector ANY Age, Format, Quantity or Quality - Collections Of ANY Size - Lenses Of All Types - Clockwork Cine ALSO Wanted 8mm, 16mm, 35mm - BEST PRICES PAID - WILL COLLECT - ANY DISTANCE CONSIDERED Please Call Keith On

01202 862886 or 07973 751809

• COVID-19 SAFE COLLECTIONS •

Special Branch

Tree Surgery and Gardens • Free Quotations • Hedge Cutting • Landscaping • Logs

• Garden Maintenance • Turfing • Tree Work • Garden Clearance

NPTC Qualified & Fully insured Call Alex on 01202 831170 or 07922 921538

CornerStone Paving PATTERN IMPRINTED CONCRETE • RESIN BOUND • BLOCK PAVING 30 Years experience in resin bound surfaces & civil engineering

• NO WEEDING • NO SUBSIDENCE • NO FADING OIL STAINS SIMPLY WASH OFF! LOW MAINTENANCE! www.driveway.org.uk

FIND US

10 Year We offer Lines open Guarantee free surveys 24 Hours

The Buckman Building 42 Southampton Road Ringwood, BH24 1HE

0800 1691 343 Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

61

Advertisers Index

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

Aerials

Electricians

.....................................................................................................................

NO.1 PHD 13

.....................................................................................................................

SCD Plumbing 45 DigitalTV4U ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

31 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Green Light Electrical 21 .....................................................................................................................

UltraHeat Plumbing & Heating 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Oakhurst Aerials 39

Events

Property Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

DevComms 2 .....................................................................................................................

Avon Home Improvements 44 AMH Plumbing & Heating Ltd ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

6 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

K & B Installations 53 Financial Advisors ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Mobility Bathrooms: AHM Installations 32 Removals & Storage .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Lentune Mortgage Consultancy Ltd. 41 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

SCD Plumbing 45 .....................................................................................................................

SDC Self Storage 48 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Lonsdale Wealth Management 35 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

The Kitchen & Bathroom Co 59 Bathrooms

...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

UltraHeat Plumbing & Heating 1

Garage Doors

Residential Care Homes

.....................................................................................................................

McKenna Townsend 44 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Skandoor 31 .....................................................................................................................

Moors Manor Care Home 9 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Doc's Fitted Furniture 49

Bedrooms

Garage Services

Roofing Services .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Garage 3R 25

Beds

.....................................................................................................................

Moss Off Roof 24 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Longham Motor Engineers 5 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

1st for Floors & Beds 64 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

ReversePark 43 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

West Moors Vehicle Repairs 35

Tree Surgeons

Blinds, Curtains & Shutters

.....................................................................................................................

Alpha Trees & Fencing 39 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Ashley Blinds 3 .....................................................................................................................

Apex Tree Surgeons 51 Garden Services .....................................................................................................................

Arborgrind 31 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Alpha Trees & Fencing 39 .....................................................................................................................

RHV 21 Cameras .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Redwood Landscapes 53 .....................................................................................................................

Special Branch 61 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Rocky Rock Cameras 61 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Special Branch 61

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................

United Fencing Supplies Ltd 63

Venue Hire

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

.....................................................................................................................

St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall 33 Cleaning Master ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

25 Holiday Accommodation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Zero Dry Time 17 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Linstone Chine 5

Waste Services Carpets & Flooring

Home Care Services

.....................................................................................................................

Dorset Council 27

.....................................................................................................................

Philip Trim Contractors 43 1st for Floors & Beds ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

64 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Goodoaks Homecare 57 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Flooring Elegance 41 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Kingsland Carpets 49

Kitchens

Will Writing Services

.....................................................................................................................

Dorset Wills 47 Doc's Fitted Furniture .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

49 Cleaning Services .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

K & B Installations 53 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Candy Cleaning Services 57 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

The Kitchen & Bathroom Co 59

Window & Gutter Cleaning

.....................................................................................................................

Spot Free Window Cleaning 43

Computer Services

Locksmiths

...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Tec Check Ltd 17 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Key Tek 49

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Conservatory Insulation Services

.....................................................................................................................

Cloudy2Clear Southampton 11 Mobile Hairdressers .....................................................................................................................

Dorset Windows Ltd 39 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Green Space Uk Ltd 29 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

June McGrail Hairdressing 3 .....................................................................................................................

G S Windows Ltd 7 .....................................................................................................................

Green Space Uk Ltd 29 Drainage Services Pet Services .....................................................................................................................

Rundle & Dorey Ltd 19 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

All Drains Cleared 25 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Ferndown Family Vets 32 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

NO.1 PHD 13

Worktops Plumbers

.....................................................................................................................

R & A Fabrications 19 All Drains Cleared .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

25 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Cornerstone Paving Solutions 61 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

AMH Plumbing & Heating Ltd 6 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Wicks Surfacing 59 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Blue Dot Plumbing 3

Driveways

62

To advertise in this magazine, call 01202 894397

Here at United Fencing Supplies we specialise in all types of fencing from domestic to industrial.

We stock a full range of timber fencing products including: • Picket Fencing • Closeboard Fencing • Trellis and Overlap • Closeboard Panels

a or te 0 l f o 50 al qu 5 C e 89 fre 02 2 01

UNITED FENCING SUPPLIES LTD

Fitting service offered

We manufacture all of our own panels, trellis and gates so if you have any bespoke requirements please don’t hesitate to contact us.

With over 25 years’ experience we are confident that United Fencing Supplies is the right choice for your garden project.

Kerbside delivery

Bespoke designs

Competitively priced

For a free no obligation quote call 01202 895500 or email: sales@unitedfencingsupplies.co.uk

www.unitedfencingsupplies.co.uk Find us at: 41 Telford Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Dorset BH21 7RX

Please mention Modern Magazines when contacting advertisers

63

M DERN M

A

G

A

Z

I

N

E

S

Call us on 01202 894397 or visit www.modernmagazines.co.uk