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The Dorchester Directory Edition 22
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Here at Modern Magazines we sincerely hope you had a good Christmas and were able to meet with some family and friends. We will certainly remember these times and really appreciate it when we have less restrictions and are able to go out and about more freely again. Inside your local community magazine Daichi, the Dashing Dude family Campervan, looks back at 2020 with some fond memories, despite all the setbacks. We made the most of the times we did have and are now looking forward to some new and exciting places to visit in 2021! Do you have any plans? You cannot go wrong with a good old British ‘staycation’ - no matter the weather. Whilst it is still a bit chilly, why not sit by the fire and have a read of your local community magazine from cover to cover? There are things to do such as a wordsearch, a sudoku, as well as a quiz, a poem and many articles to hopefully interest you. There are also of course our wonderful local businesses and trades people. They really appreciate your calls. 2020 was a challenge let’s face it, so let’s make 2021 the year we help our local shops, trades and businesses thrive like never before! Here at Modern Magazines with your local Directory, we intend to do everything we can to help them. I know you are with me on this. I really appreciate all that you do to help keep our neighbourhood businesses alive. We wish you a great 2021. May we move forward from this past year with new enthusiasm and a spirit of helping one another. Very Best Wishes,
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QUIRKY
BY MICA BALE
With the chapter of 2020 now thankfully behind us, all eyes now look to the new chapter that is being written as we enter 2021. How better to look towards the new year than to enjoy a leaf through some of the greatest moments in Dorset that have already been written? Here are five more interesting facts from around the county. Eagle-eyed fans of the incredibly popular BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses might well notice an interesting Dorset connection to the iconic Touch of Glass episode. The grand country home of the unsuspecting Lord and Lady Ridgemere, where Grandad and the Trotter brothers created chaos when they are employed to clean the ornate chandeliers, was actually Clayesmore School. Located in Iwerne Minster, it is now one of the finest day and boarding schools in the county and boasts among its former pupils Brian Epstein, manager of the Beatles.
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If you were to step back in time to the 1920s, you would see one of very largest installations in Britain of dairy machines in the pretty village of Briantspuddle. Amazingly, throughout its heyday, this Dorset village became a hive of innovation and industry when the Bladen Estate produced more than one thousand gallons of milk a day. The Estate continued to experiment with different methods to heighten the quality and quantity of the milk including utilising cardboard cartons to lighten the load on transport.
It surely wouldn’t be winter without a beautiful display of snowdrops. Among some of the most beautiful displays in the county is the village of Compton Valence’s snowdrops. Renowned both in the county and further afield, the snowdrops are widely accepted as one of the very finest displays of these delightful winter flowers and under normal circumstances, the local village hall offers a range of lunches and afternoon teas.
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Have you paid a visit to the Gillingham Museum? Among its many impressive collections include the village’s first manual Fire Pump, dating back to the latter 18th century, which was almost certainly used to combat the raging fire that attacked the Purns Mill. Sadly the fire ultimately defeated the mill and burnt it to the ground however the mill itself will forever be immortalised IN a painting by John Constable which captured the mill, then known as Parham Mill, several years before the fire.
Did you know that no other than King Canute himself once used Brownsea Island as his own private base for a time after he had courageously continued his invasion and took the island’s harbour? Brownsea Island has long attracted royal attention as one dynasty followed another in Britain's history and would often be gifted to various nobles and dignitaries. One such example of this was William the Conqueror who decided to give Brownsea to his half-brother Robert De Mortain and later Elizabeth I also passed the island to one of her favourites - Sir Christopher Hatton who was reportedly rather more than a mere political acquaintance. Regal praise indeed for Brownsea Island!
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Census 2021 is coming! Households across Dorset along with the rest of England and Wales will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. The census is a ten-yearly survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of 1941. It will be the first run predominantly online, with households receiving a letter with a unique access code, allowing them to complete the questionnaire on their computers, phones or tablets. Those residents who are unable to complete the Census digitally will be supported by a phone helpline, a network of Census Support Centres or by ordering a paper Census. “A successful census will ensure everyone from local government to charities can put services and funding in the places where they are most needed,” said Philip Eades, the Census Engagement Manager for the area covered by Dorset Council.
online codes allowing them to take part from early March. The census will include questions about your sex, age, work, health, education, household size and ethnicity. For the first time there will be a question asking people whether they have served in the armed forces, as well as voluntary questions for those aged 16 and over on sexual orientation and gender identity. Initial results will be available within 12 months, although personal records will be locked away for 100 years, kept safe for future generations. Residents can be assured that the Census form is completely confidential and personal data is not shared until the Census is opened up 100 years later. On that subject Census 1921 will be available for research early in 2021. For more information visit census. gov.uk, follow @CensusDorset on Twitter or contact Philip Eades on 07452 948119 or by email at philip.eades98@field.census.gov.uk
“This could mean things like doctors’ surgeries, schools and new transport routes. That’s why it is so important everyone takes part and we have made it easier for people to do so online on any device, with help and paper questionnaires for those that need them,” he continued. Census day will be on Sunday March 21st 2021 with households across the country receiving letters with
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1. Which famous English poet and novelist used the pen name Ellis Bell?
2. Over 99% of the world’s what comes from Hevea brasiliensis?
7. Before emptying into the Dead Sea, which sea does the River Jordan flow through?
8. How many types of chocolates would you find a box of Quality Street?
3. Which musical features the song ‘Memory’? 9. What is a mochachino? 10. Edward Teach is believed to be the real name of which famous pirate? 11. Can you name 2 American states consisting of only 4 letters in their name? 4. A work shift known as a ‘dog watch’ is related to which industry? 5. What does the German word ‘Meister’ mean? 6. Which famous Italian painted ‘The Last Supper’?
12. Which male artist performed ‘Somebody To Love’ at the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert at Wembley Stadium in 1992? 13. Who invented blue jeans alongside Jacob Davis? 14. In which ocean was the Mary Celeste discovered?
15. Which Jessie J song begins ‘It seems like everybody’s got a price, I wonder how they sleep at night?'
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Home Interiors
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By Katherine Sorrell
During winter we rely on artificial lighting, so now’s the time to assess what works in your home and plan improvements. Plan lighting as early as possible A good time to upgrade lighting is when redecorating, especially if replastering. Consider adding wall lights above the living room seating in the living room for greater flexibility or mounted either side of a bed to free up bedside table space. Other options are a row of lights over the dining table, a picture light above a painting or photograph, or spotlights above your home-office desk. Light in layers ‘Layer’ lighting from several different sources and directions for both practicality and aesthetics. Professionals think of four types of lighting: general, task, accent and atmosphere, and you can mix several types in each room using a combination of ceiling lights and pendants, wall washers, floor or table lamps, and special shelf or picture lights. It is easy to introduce flexibility using floor and table lamps for better illumination at mid and higher levels around the room. Get the best bulbs Choose modern LED energy-saving bulbs – although expensive initially, they are cheap to run and should last for years. For a warm, welcoming light, look for bulbs marked around 2,700K. For brightness, consider lumens (lm) rather than wattage – use around 470lm as the equivalent to a 40w bulb, or around 800lm for a 60w bulb. Note that dimmer switches make all lighting schemes more versatile but it can be trickier to dim LEDs, so consult your electrician if you’re unsure. The latest in lighting Lighting technology is moving fast. LED lighting allows for very small, slim fittings in places that were not previously possible. Strip lights can be placed around the home to create interesting effects, while the energy efficiency of LED
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The secret world of the robin The much-loved robin is one of the UK’s favourite garden visitors. Adorning Christmas cards at this time of year, the robin is a truly iconic species, often associated with winter.
Perhaps the best thing about the robin is that it’s easily identified; brown with a white belly and the famous red breast make it unmistakable, even for the wildlife novice. Often seen using gardens and local green spaces, they make their presence known with a loud, territorial song that they sing all year round, so they’re hard to miss. Whilst they can be found in the most unusual places such as plant pots, old wellies and shelves, shrubs and particularly ivy (another festive favourite!) are their favoured place for nesting. Fiercely territorial birds, during the breeding season (April to June) the female is allowed into the male’s territory where she sets up a nest of dead leaves, moss and hair. Like any other garden visitor, robins need a helping hand during the winter as they can be adversely affected by cold snaps. Robins are small, and smaller birds can often suffer the most in colder conditions. Often if a robin visits your garden just once, they are known to return time and time again. Finding food is a constant occupation for them, and whilst Ivy provides rich delicious berries, robins will appreciate any offerings you have for them in your garden as the winter draws in. They are
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ground feeders, so try to provide food for them on a table as they will struggle to use hanging feeders. By encouraging robins (or other birds) into your garden, you will be rewarded with a display of red plumage and beautiful bird song. It’s no surprise that the robin has been voted the UK’s first national bird. Visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk to find out more and support wildlife and wild places in 2021. By Sally Welbourn
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Property Protection Trusts PPTs are by far one of the most common types of trusts included in wills.
The PPT is designed to take the deceased’s share in the home and give someone else (usually your spouse) a life interest in the property which will give them the protection of living in the property for the remainder of their lifetime or earlier if the trust specifies i.e. until remarriage. It also ensures that if the survivor requires long term care, at least half the property is preserved for the benefit of their beneficiaries who are normally the deceased’s children. These types of trusts are generally used for married couples or civil partners to ensure the share of the home will ultimately pass to your children at the end of the trust period whilst still ensuring the interests of the surviving spouse are protected. For example, a married couple, who have not been married before want to leave their share of their house to their children. They currently own the house as joint tenants. Dorset and Wight would sever the tenancy on the property registering them each as 50% owners. They then have their wills written to represent that if one died, their half of the property would be held on Trust for the
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Short Story
By Jackie Brewster
“Looks like everyone’s had the same idea.” Sandra took a swig from her can of pop and drew a sad face on the steamed-up passenger window. “Not how I wanted to spend my Saturday.” They’d been sat in a queue of traffic outside the recycling centre for what seemed like hours, watching as car after car unloaded their discarded Christmas trees. “Look lively, we’re up next,” Terry said, turning his engine back on as the car in front of them was waved through by a man in a high-vis jacket. “We’ll unload the tree and get out of here.” Terry released the handbrake to edge forward but the man held up his hand for them to stop.
windows, others began to beep their horns in support. “I’ve got to lock the gates,” the man said weakly. “It’s more than my job’s worth to let you in.” “What’s the world coming to?” Terry squared up to him. “Not two weeks ago it was the season of goodwill, and now it’s back to enforcing petty rules.” The man hung his head. “How would you feel about having to drive round with this thing in your car all week? Only to come back next weekend and go through this whole charade again? Can’t you show a little flexibility?” Terry continued, sensing that he had this chap on a hook. “You know it’s the decent thing.” He heard a voice from a car behind him shout “Hear, Hear!” and knew he was winning.
“What is it now?” Terry said testily, winding down his window.
“Alright,” the man nodded. “I can’t let you drive in but give me what you’ve got and I’ll take it in for you.”
“Sorry, mate.” The man leaned on the car door. “We’ve reached capacity.” “What’s that supposed to mean?” Terry said. “I’m only allowed to let fifty cars through today.” He shrugged. “And you’re fifty-one.” “We’ve been sat here twenty minutes,” Terry protested. “You’ve been stood not two yards away, surely you could have told me that when I pulled up?” “Should have read the sign.” The man pointed to an unreadable laminated sheet tied to the gate. Terry gripped the steering wheel; he felt that if anyone looked at him right now they’d see steam coming out of his ears. “I’m not having this,” he said through gritted teeth, opening his car door. “Come on Sandra, we’re getting out.” “I suggest you get back in your car, mate.” The man held up his hands. “And come back another day.” “Firstly, I’m not your mate,” Terry said. “Secondly, we’ve queued here in good faith, and thirdly, you are taking our recycling today.” Drivers in the queue behind them began to take interest in the proceedings. Some wound down their
“Sir, I knew you were a decent chap.” Terry slapped him on the shoulder. Several cars beeped in support. “I hope you’re feeling strong because it’s a big one.” Sandra shuffled next to him, still gripping her empty pop can. Terry popped open the car boot. It was empty. “Where’s the ruddy tree Sandra?” Terry whispered through clenched teeth. “I asked you to put it in the boot.” “Did you?” Sandra shrugged. “I thought you were doing it.” “What exactly did you want me to take?” The man scratched his head. “This!” Terry snatched the empty can from Sandra’s gloved hand. “Just that?” the man asked incredulously. “I think I can manage that.” “We’ll be off then.” Terry slammed the boot of the car. “Just doing our bit for the planet.”
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Winter Word Search Can you find all 20 words? Hint: Horizontal, vertical, diagonal and backwards words makeup this winter word search.
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The Adventures of Daichi
The Modern Magazines Camper Van Daichi the Dashing Dude, our wonderful, playful campervan has been looking back at 2020 and where he managed to take us, despite all the restrictions, lockdowns and worries of this last, unprecedented year. Yes, it certainly was a year of uncertainties. Daichi did not take us out every month, as the Government said, “No, there is a pandemic, protect the NHS, stay at home, save lives.” So, we all did. We sat at home, we did a lot of gardening, Netflix has never been so popular, Disney Plus made a fortune, Zoom calls to friends, family and business associates became the new ‘normal’ and Amazon, one of the biggest companies on the planet got bigger. Small, local shops closed. What a year. Well, Daichi is not to be beaten. Nine out of the twelve months of the year he took us to new and exciting places. We started at ‘Slop Bog’ in Ferndown, Dorset. It was a cool, damp day, but the walk was very relaxing. White cows, a curious calf, trees, shrubs, birds and time to chill out and have a chat while taking in our wonderful British countryside. Totally free. Daichi likes to see how many different types of places he can visit. England has such a wealth of historical sites, it would be amiss
Daichi basks in the sun at Lepe Beach
Daichi on the ferry to the Isle of Wight to not see a British Castle! The old medieval Wardour Castle in Wiltshire was a great day out, all the way back in February 2020. Castles are inspiring places to visit and I am sure we will find another this bright New Year to show Daichi some of our memorable British history. A firm favourite of mine is the Isle of Wight. This time the weather was cold, wet and very windy so the wooden house on the cliff top was both a delight and a ‘haunt’. Waking up in the middle of the night to pitch black, then sudden outside lights appearing, was daunting, but the trip itself was pure family fun and crazy golf. Amazing views with such changing skies. We could have been abroad, but no, we were on a wonderful British ‘staycation’. There is so much to see that is right on our doorstep, or at least not that far away. Osborne House and Queen Victoria’s beach were truly uplifting. The New Forest and Lepe Beach was our first drive out after the first Lockdown. Boy, wild horses were not going to stop Daichi from getting out of that driveway! He was raring to go and beamed from wheel to wheel at all the ponies, horses, foals and cattle along the way. He was in his element. Lepe Beach and the ice cream van after months of not getting out were
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23 a sight for sore eyes and we all beamed from ear to ear at this! Delicious. It was a simple trip with coffee and a picnic but most enjoyable. We were free again and that was intoxicating! A Treasure Trail was our next adventure. You can buy these online or at Information Centres and some local shops. The one we chose took us all around the Isle of Purbeck where there are Ball Clay Mines. These trails give clues and directions to find out ‘who dun it?’ and where? The stories are fictional, but the clues take you from one location to another around the area you have chosen. This one was a drive and walk trail so Daichi literally took part as he drove us over hills and winding roads, through beautiful Purbeck villages and even passed the house where the family lived that inspired the James Bond movies. Fantastic, long ranging views of greenery and perfect countryside, whilst educating us along the way. Daichi highly recommends Treasure Trails. Beacon Hill on the A34 may not seem like an exciting day out, but the views from this very steep hill and 360 degrees of pure space are breath-taking. The sheer exhilaration of climbing the 261 metre incline and then seeing the sheer expanse of hills, trees and the beautiful Highclere Castle, otherwise known as Downton Abbey, in the distance were worth every effort. Again, learning about our history and the ‘Mummy’s Curse’ when the 5th Earl of Carnarvon was bitten by a fatal mosquito after funding the expedition which finally discovered
Daichi admires the sea at Bovisand
Daichi looks over the Isle of Purbeck Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922. This story has evoked many a movie since! The Earl’s tomb can be seen at the top of the hill. Taking my Mum and Dad to Docklow Pools was a real treat. Poor Dad, who is 85 now and Mum’s carer had managed on his own during the lockdown, so fishing at his favourite retreat was a delight for us all. A holiday to remember… and we are hoping to make it again this year! Finally, our year ended with two fantastic trips, one to Devon and one to Cornwall. Bovisand in Devon with spectacular sea views over Plymouth Sound and the following month a trip to Kingsand and Cawsand literally opposite, across the large expanse of water. We loved this whole area and Daichi skipped his way around the winding lanes with gorgeous beaches, watching crashing waves on the shores. It may have been a year of ‘can’t do’ and many inhibitions but in between these trying times of being careful and protecting ourselves, Daichi still found time to take us out, when it was allowed, and have some family fun. His philosophy is very much what can be done, keep a positive view, get some space, get out and about and the world suddenly seems a better place. We hope you have plans to get out and about this year. We certainly have! Where will Daichi take us in 2021? By Debbie Corney
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A very Happy New Year to you all, and may 2021 be better than 2020! At this time of year many of us are regretting the excesses of the last few weeks, especially overindulging in food and drink. However, spare a thought for the garden birds: they won’t be overindulging and, if temperatures are low, they’ll need lots of energy to keep warm and stay alive. They are often in need of food and clean, fresh water. Most food scraps are suitable, but avoid anything which is spicy or salted and ensure it will not encourage vermin. Bread, cake or plain biscuits all make welcome treats, as do apples, which are a great source of fresh food and moisture for many birds, such as blackbirds, thrushes, sparrows and the various tits. Peanuts are very popular and the peanut feeders I have are constantly covered with nuthatches, blue tits, great tits, coal tits and even the occasional long-tailed tit or very agile sparrow. A good quality bird feeder is essential unless your garden happens to be a squirrel-free zone. I also have a small Perspex feeder for seed or peanuts that attaches to the dining room window with a sucker, which is a wonderful way to watch the birds from inside the house. General bird seed mixes are perfect for those birds preferring seeds or finding aerial acrobatics from a peanut feeder impossible. Sprinkle the mix on a bird table, the top of a wall or perhaps a garage or shed roof and you should see it being
consumed by a selection of smaller wild birds. A seed feeder with a special thistle seed mixture is said to be a favourite amongst many of the finches. Fat balls and fat blocks, either plain or containing additional seed, peanuts, fruit etc. also provide an easily accessible form of muchneeded calories, and can either be placed on your bird table or in special holders. Nowadays the thinking is that birds should be fed throughout the year (but if you do, it is essential to keep on doing it). Consider using some meatier live bird foods in the form of grubs and larvae, such as mealworms especially bred to be high-protein snacks for birds. Research reveals that both E.coli and salmonella can be found on bird tables and bird feeders if they are not cleaned regularly, and it is possible that birds could be threatened by these and other pathogens. So remember to scrub down and rinse out any bird feeding areas from time to time. Any bird foods you buy must be of good quality, preferably from a well-respected supplier or bearing the logo of the RSPB, BTO or similar respected authority.
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