The Ferndown & West Parley Directory - January/February 2016

The Ferndown & West Parley The independent directory of local businesses serving the residents of Ferndown and West Parley

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Win a meal for two at The Kings Arms Local Business Directory Winning streak at Moors Valley Country Park & Forest Dorset Wildlife Trust: Wildlife round-up for 2015

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Adventures of Nellie Martin Lewis: Bank Accounts

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Welcome...

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Dear Ferndown & West Parley residents, Wow what a busy month of December we had! You can Edition 117 read all about it with “The Adventures of Nellie” on pages 38 and 39. Did you also manage to get safely through Christmas and keep everyone happy? It isn’t always an easy task, but I think we can say it was all very successful this year.

Debbie & Stephen Corney It all starts again now, maybe with our son Hayden with a few new decisions made and a determination to do something special, different or just finally sort that space out once and for all, build that new conservatory at last or have the new carpet you have wanted for some time. Whatever it is for you, we are here to help. If there is a company you would like to recommend to us, or a club that needs some extra support or recognition, then do tell them about us.

I would also like to start a “Local Celebrity of the Month” page. This could be about anyone in fact, old or young, someone who has done some local charity work, has had an interesting career, has a great skill or talent, or a past family history of intrigue. I am very happy to come and interview the person myself, or the information could be sent in the post or by email. I really want to tell people’s stories. We love to hear about others, read about people lives, interests and attainments, so please contact me if you know of someone, or you yourself would like me to come and meet you. You can “tell me all about it!” We will call the page “Local Celebrity – Tell me All About it!” So, who will be the first?

Myself, Stephen, Hayden and Nellie would like to Wish you All the Very Best for 2016! We have had several people drop off wordsearches at the house recently and I have had many a good conversation standing at the doorstep. We very much appreciate the support you give to the magazine and the advertisers and we would like to thank you sincerely for that.

Here’s to a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Debbie & Stephen Corney Published by: Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Publications Telephone: 01202 894397 Email: info@ferndowndirectory.co.uk Copy deadline for the February 2016 edition: 25th January 2015

In this issue...

Inner Wheel District 11 International Service Rally 2015.......................... 8 Kids Page..............................10 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Wildlife round-up 2015.......12 Winning streak for Moors Valley Country Park.............16 LawSpot................................22 Thank you for the Music: Diane Tompkins..................28 Martin Lewis: Bank Accounts....................30 Adventures of Nellie...............38 Puzzle Corner........................42 Singer urges Cherries to “Never Give Up”..................46 Prize Wordsearch...................51 On your plot: Planning veg for the year ahead........52 Motoring: New Mazda MX-5....56 Heritage News: Iron Age Parley....................60 Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

The Ferndown & West Parley Directory does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

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We combine the best quality products together with our experienced team to create your long lasting resin finish. With our comprehensive 10 Year Guarantee you will have the peace of mind that it will meet your expectation for many years to come.

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Community News

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Inner Wheel District 11

International Service Rally 2015 Members of the Inner Wheel Club of Ferndown were among the 212 ladies from 26 clubs in IW District 11 who met at the Hamworthy Club for their annual International Service Rally.

District Chairman Alisson Smith and District International Service Chairman Liz Bandey welcomed Ann Acaster, International Service Committee Chairman of the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in Great Britain and Ireland, and Past District Governor Don Short, Director of the Rotary Jaipur Limb Project in Africa.

Ann promoted the charity School in a Bag, which she has chosen for members across Great Britain and Ireland to support during the Inner Wheel year to June 2016. This charity, initiated in 2009, delivers rucksacks filled with stationery, learning resources and eating utensils to poor, orphan, vulnerable and disasteraffected children around the world.

Don presented the work of Rotary Jaipur Limb Project, which is the charity being supported by District 11 this Inner Wheel year. The charity brings the independence of mobility to thousands in India, Africa and Haiti by provision and free fitting of artificial limbs and feet.

A stall of craft items hand-made by members of the Inner Wheel Club of Ferndown raised £284.50 on the day for the Heal Project (HIV Empowered and Living) in Lusaka, Zambia, subsequent sales increasing the total to £350. £160 was collected at Tesco for the Ringwood Food Bank.

LIBRA FOUNDATION, BRADET, ROMANIA Sixth-former Chloe Tuffrey shared experiences of her summer trip to Romania with the Libra Foundation, for which IW Ferndown had contributed to her expenses. She spent two weeks as part of a team (12 UK students, 2 Romanian volunteers and 4 leaders) at Bradet rehabilitation centre, providing a programme of activities, both indoor and outdoor, for around 90 residents (8 to mid-20s) with a variety of disabilities.

She learned a lot, and said it was good to know they had made a difference.

MARY TUFFREY Club Correspondent, IW Club of Ferndown

Chloe Tuffrey with IW Ferndown President, Sue Sismey

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Put your feet... in good hands!

Having been the podiatrist on board the Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise liner and also having worked within the NHS in a variety of roles specialising in diabetes high risk clinics, biomechanical clinics and specialised nail surgery clinics, Catherine Ranger brings a wealth of experience to Ferndown.

She graduated with a Honours degree in Podiatry from the University of Brighton in 1995, before embarking on a varied NHS career, during which she was seconded as a clinical lecturer to Huddersfield University.

More recently she was a lecturer in Podiatry at University College London and the University of East London before moving down to the South Coast.

She has owned and worked with practices in Southampton and the New Forest for a number of years. Catherine bought the Ferndown Chiropody Clinic in 2009.

‘I am able to provide specialised services including gait analysis and orthotic therapy for those experiencing pain in their feet, heels, knees and lower back’, says Catherine.

Nail surgery for the removal of ingrowing toenails is available as well as general care for nails hard skin and verrucas. Diabetic foot care and advice is available whether during a routine appointment or as a one off diabetic vascular and neurological assessment.

‘We run a professional welcoming and friendly clinic and are happy to answer any queries about foot problems if people are unsure whether I can help’, adds Catherine.

Ferndown Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic • Routine treatment of corns, callus and nails • Fungal and in-growing nail care • Verrucae treatments • Nail cutting only service • Specialised orthotics for foot, leg and back pain • Nail surgery for in-growing nails • Diabetic foot care and advice Struggling to think of the perfect present?

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Catherine Ranger BSc (Hons) Podiatry, MSCh, DPodM HCPC registered

01202 581090 www.ferndownchiropodyclinic.co.uk

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Cloudy2Clear Windows – Service With A Smile!

It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows.

The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services.

Manager Matt Stensel feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is 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 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps.

Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. 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. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Wildlife round-up for 2015 Dorset’s wildlife has once again provided us with some interesting and controversial news stories in 2015. Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) Communications Officer, Sally Welbourn, takes a look back over the last year.

BADGER CULLS DWT was deeply shocked and saddened to learn that the badger cull went ahead in Dorset in the autumn. In 2013 the conservation charity started a badger vaccination programme on selected DWT nature reserves in Dorset, to demonstrate a humane alternative to culling. Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) is a devastating disease, with serious implications for farmers who lose stock as a result, but DWT believes there are better and more effective ways of controlling the disease, such as better biosecurity, badger vaccination and, in the long term, cattle vaccination.

JELLYFISH ON THE UP Jellyfish are fast becoming a common sight along our shores and in our seas, with sightings being recorded right up until November! Eight jellyfish species have been recorded in Dorset, including the Compass, Moon, Barrel and Blue Jellyfish. A mild winter in 2014 and warmer sea temperatures, longer sunny days and an upwelling of nutrients from the water column all created the Spring Plankton Bloom – and the perfect conditions for Jellyfish to feed in throughout 2015.

Barrel Jellyfish Photo: Wildstock

Inquisitive Badger Photo: Wildstock

GRASS FREE LAWN! On dry land, DWT launched the UK’s first ever community grass free lawn in Dorchester. 1500 plant trays were given to 78 individuals and families, local schools and community groups in preparation for the planting day in April. The result was a patchwork of flowering plants, rather than grass. Research has suggested that this type of lawn is fantastic for pollinating insects and other wildlife, and additionally it flowers all year round so it’s nicer to look at, requiring less maintenance than a traditional turf lawn!

WHAT’S YOUR ‘WILD LIFE’?

The launch of the My Wild Life campaign has been a big hit with wildlife lovers in Dorset. We’ve asked people to think about what wildlife does for us, and how ‘wild’ their lives really are. One common theme in the stories we’ve received is the mutual benefit for wildlife and people from volunteering work. If you’d like a wild 2016 get in touch with us at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org. uk/volunteering or phone 01305 264620 to find out more.

We’re looking forward to another year of working for wildlife in 2016, and thanks to all our members and supporters who helped us look after wildlife in 2015.

Look out for our half price membership offer from 1st January 2016 and visit: www.dorsetwildlifeturst.org.uk/join

By Sally Welbourne

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Mobile: 07860 734724 Tel: 01202 573084 www.cozystoves.co.uk 179 New Road, West Parley, BH22 8ED

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Community News

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Winning streak at Moors Valley Country Park & Forest Moors Valley Country Park & Forest near Ringwood has been nominated for a prestigious national award in the Large Visitor Attraction category of the 2016 Visit England Awards for Excellence.

The nomination follows the Park being crowned Winner of Winners in the Dorset Tourism Awards in October when they also received a gold award in the Best Large Attraction category and silver in the Access and Inclusivity category.

They are also in the running for a regional accolade in the Large Visitor Attraction category of the South West Tourism Awards where they are up against stiff competition from the likes of the Eden Project, Brunel’s SS Great Britain and and Salisbury Cathedral.

Clare Gronow, Team Leader at Moors Valley, said, “We offer a unique combination of outdoor play, working forest, wonderful wildlife and healthy outdoor exercise so we are obviously delighted that our efforts have been recognised in a variety of different award schemes. Christmas is one of our busiest times of the year so we can’t rest on our laurels. We have a packed programme of family events throughout December and we are looking forward to another great year in 2016.”

For more information and event booking go to www.moors-valley.co.uk

The results of both the regional and national competitions will be announced early in the new year.

The tourism awards come at the end of a successful year for Moors Valley, one of the most visited attractions in the south with more than 750,000 visitors annually.

The Park was also recently voted best Outdoor Play Centre in the 2015 Primary Times Reader Star Awards.

They also received a Green Flag award for quality and sustainability in September.

Some of Moors Valley’s award-winning team

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Fairlawn

St Mary’s Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HB

Thinking of moving into a care home? We’re here to help Situated in the heart of the Ferndown community, Fairlawn provides quality residential care in a home-from-home atmosphere.

To request a brochure, arrange a visit or find out more, contact the Fairlawn manager, Neil Dominy on

Whether you’re looking for a short respite stay or a new home, we offer a warm welcome, compassionate care, comfort and peace of mind.

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New podiatry clinic opening in Ferndown Merriefield Podiatry is pleased to announce the opening of their new foot clinic opposite Tesco in what was formally Perry’s Optometrist. The clinic has been refurbished comprising 2 modern treatment rooms and a spacious light Reception area.

We are open 5 days a week and are able to offer evening appointments on Monday and Thursday.

We provide Routine Chiropody, treatment for fungal infections, verrucae and nail care. Musculoskeletal disorders are addressed and where appropriate, we will treat with physical therapy and orthotics.

We are also offering some new treatments such as therapeutic waxing which improves dry skin and flaking nails

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Routine Chiropody Treatment for Fungal Infections Verrucae & Nail Care Therapeutic Waxing Medical Pedicures Also stocking: Socks, Pedicure Instruments Foot Creams, Insoles, Orthotics & British made summer sandals

and stimulates the circulation (particularly beneficial for feet prone to chilblains and rheumatoid conditions) as well as medical pedicures (foot soak, removal of hard skin, nail care, nail varnish in a choice of colours and a foot massage with luxury creams).

In addition, we will be stocking a range of foot related products such as socks, pedicure instruments, foot creams, off-the-shelf insoles and orthotics as well as an exciting range of British made summer sandals incorporating footbeds.

For further information and appointments please call 01202 855872 or visit our website at: www.merriefieldpodiatry.co.uk

Opening times: Mon 13:00 - 20:00 Tues & Weds 09:30 - 17:30 Thurs 13:00 - 20:00 Friday 09:30 - 13:00 Ferndown Medical Centre Penny’s Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9HB

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..providing the answers

to your legal questions

Every month the solicitors and lawyers at Harold G Walker will be providing answers to your questions about the law.

What are the steps to take when someone passes away?

Establish if there is a valid Will and where it is being held, it may be held with a bank, Solicitor or Executor.

Collect the medical certificate stating the cause of death from the hospital or GP. You will need to inform them if the body is to be cremated.

Register the death within five days with the Registrar of Births. Deaths and Marriages for the district where the death occurred, you can find the address in the telephone directory. The Registrar will give you a green certificate to give to the funeral director. You will also need several copies of the death certificate which usually cost in the region of £4.00 at the time Nicola Lowe Wills & Probate

Common Law Marriage—is there such a thing?

Six out of every ten couples who live together believe that they have the same protection as married couples if they split up. Although the terms common-law husband/wife are often used to describe a couple of who live together, these relationships do not actually have any formal legal recognition. The reality is that cohabiting couples, where people are living with their partner but are not married or in a civil partnership, have virtually no legal rights in the event of death or the breakdown of a relationship.

Unmarried partners have no automatic claim on their partner’s assets, unlike in a divorce, and this is true no matter how long the relationship lasts. This can lead to injustice and hardship in many cases.

In order to protect yourself you should consider:

of registration.

Check the details of the Wills for funeral wishes and to see who has been appointed executor.

Meet with the funeral director to arrange the funeral.

Remember the person who arranges the funeral is responsible for paying so ensure there are sufficient funds in place.

Check the house insurance and notify the insurance company if the property is going to be left empty or if the policy holder details need changing e.g. if the deceased was the first named policy holder.

If the deceased lived alone then secure the property and remove valuables. Make sure to redirect any post. If the deceased lived in rented accommodation inform the Landlord.

Meet with a Solicitor to discuss the procedure for releasing assets and paying liabilities and tax due before distributing the remaining assets. * Entering in to a Cohabitation Agreement to seek to give legal effect to the relationship. A Cohabitation Agreement is a document which may be enforced by the court provided it is properly executed, you have both been honest about your finances and have each obtained separate legal advice upon its terms; * Updating any Will to make provision for each and any other children of the relationship; * Enter into a Deed of Trust setting out how beneficial interests in any jointly owned property are to be held; * Keep pension and life insurance nominations under review.

Toni Oxborough Family Law

Send your questions by email to LawSpot@hgwalker.co.uk

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New Showroom for K & B Installations in West Moors We are a local family run business and we have been trading successfully for 4 years now.

With over 15 years personal experience in the kitchen and bathroom industries, we pride our selves on providing top quality products and services for honest prices.

Starting as a one man band and expanding slowly to having 3 vans on the road, we are now excited to announce that we are opening our first ever kitchen and bathroom showroom, where we will show case some of the fantastic products we can supply, and we will be stocking a small selection of kitchen and bathroom related items such as shower caddies,

taps etc so if you just need something swapping we can hopefully help.

As always our advice will be free so we would be happy for you to pop in and have a chat about any small or big projects you may be only just starting to think about.

We offer a FREE 3D design and quotation service that comes with no obligation and are able to carry out a full installation service, including electrics, plumbing and building work.

We are also happy to carry out door changes, worktop changes and even just swap over a kitchen tap.

You can find our new showroom at 135 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HT open from mid December.

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Come to Ferndown’s motor experts for specialist advice, servicing and repairs on all makes & models.

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Money Saving Tips

Martin

LEWIS %DQN $FFRXQWV Fancy some free cash? Well, those generous bowler hatted ladies and gents at your bank are giving it away. Quite literally, they will to pay you up to £150 to switch bank account - and, as it can also improve the service and features, grab it.

The bank account switching market is red hot, with many banks willing to pay for your custom.

Here are some need-to-knows: Q. You’re talking about switching, but I’ve heard all types of horror stories?

Martin’s A: Much of that is a legacy opinion from a few years ago.

We’ve just celebrated the second birthday of what’s called ‘sevenday switching’, and that’s made the process easier. I did a poll of 100s of people on my Facebook page who’d tried it and 82% said they found it ‘easy and hassle-free’, while only 4% experienced problems.

In practice, when you apply for a new bank account, assuming you’re accepted, three things happen within seven working days: 1. All standing orders and direct debits are moved for you.

2. Your old account is closed.

3. All payments to your old account are auto-forwarded for three years.

Yet still far too few people try it – last year only 2% changed bank accounts – strange as my mailbag is full of people complaining about their banks. So my message is stop bitching and start switching.

Q. OK, so it’s easy, but what’s this about free money?

Martin’s A: Many of the challenger banks (those who want to break the dominance of the old ones) want you to switch to them so much they’re willing to pay you to do it.

There’s a full rundown and eligibility criteria at mse.me/bankaccounts.

But, in brief, here are the current top picks: • FirstDirect.co.uk gives switchers a free £100 (or more via some websites) – cash comes within 28 days of switching and paying in £1,000.

Other benefits: It’s won every customer service poll I’ve ever run, 92% rate it great, it has a linked 6% regular saver, 0% overdraft up to £250.

• Halifax.co.uk/Reward gives a free £100 within three working days of switching.

Other benefits: Pays £5 each month as long as you’re in credit.

• The marksandspencer.com current account gives a free £100 M&S gift card (or more via some websites), within a month of switching.

Other benefits: Unlike other accounts, you don’t have to pay in a set monthly amount (see next question) linked 6% regular saver, 0% overdraft up to £100.

Q. Can anyone get these?

Martin’s A: You’ll be credit scored to get these. Though most people who have an existing bank account should be fine (unless it’s a basic account).

Yet to get the bonuses, you normally need to use their switching service and have a couple of direct debits or standing orders set up.

Plus with First Direct, you must meet a minimum pay-in requirement, equivalent of £13,200 a year – effectively a way of requiring you to earn a set amount.

If you have irregular income, M&S is the only one not to demand this.

Q. Aren’t there also accounts that pay high interest on your savings?

Martin’s A: Yes that’s another form of competition, and if you have higher savings, that is likely to be more lucrative in the long run than grabbing the switchers bonuses.

The big one is the Santander.co.uk 123 account – it pays up to 3% cashback on certain household bills and up to 3% AER interest if you have between £3,000 - £20,000 in it. Its £24 a year fee is rising to £60 in January, yet if you’ve got over £5,000 savings and earn some cashback, it’s still likely you’re winner (full analysis of if it’s worth it in my www.mse.me/santanderfee blog) If you’ve less, the lloydsbank.com Club Lloyds pays 4% AER interest if you’ve £4,000 to £5,000 in it and both TSB.co.uk and Nationwide. co.uk pay 5%, but only on up to £2,000 with TSB and £2,500 with Nationwide for the first year.

Q. Once I’ve switched and got the free bonus, can I switch again to another bank account?

Martin’s A: Yes, there’s nothing stopping you continually switching.

But remember, you’ll be credit scored every time you open a bank account, so try to minimise opening too many accounts in a short space of time, especially if you’re going to be applying for credit in the near future, like a mortgage.

Q. I hate banks - are there any other options?

Nationwide, as mentioned above, is a building society, so it’s owned by its members, and it’s got decent offers. Or see if your local credit union (a local savings and loans co-op) is one of 500 that offer bank accounts via ABCUL at findyourcreditunion.co.uk Q. I’m often in the red – can I switch to a 0% overdraft?

An overdraft’s a debt like any other, so if you often go into it, cutting its cost makes it easier to clear. FirstDirect.com has a £250 0% overdraft, and you can put the £125 it pays switchers towards clearing the overdraft too – a big boon. Nationwide.co.uk/flexdirect may give a bigger 0% overdraft, credit score depending, but only for a year. It’s 50p/day after, so aim to clear it before then.

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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Publications Camper Van Well I can safely say that Nellie is a girl of many talents and many personalities (isn’t that true of all of us girls?) She has been a cafe, a place of retreat, a limousine, a bedroom, a kitchen, a reading room, a changing room, a bus for the boys, an office, a bargain hunter and even Santa’s sleigh! She was certainly in her element this Christmas and kept us very busy!

Early in the month she drove us in style to Wareham, to the famous “Old Granary” next to the River. We often feed to ducks here in the summer, but I have to say the cold night air was not conducive to us, or the ducks that night! Nellie was rather disappointed.

The Christmas meal was delicious and funnily enough I had duck as opposed to the traditional choice. You don’t think it was one of those we fed earlier in the summer do you? Anyway we were well entertained by a brass quartet playing carols and we had excellent company, with friends from local businesses in Wareham. Nellie got us home in good time, much to Hayden’s chagrin, who was staying at my sister’s in Poole. It was way too early for him...

Nellie & friends on the ghost walk in Poole

Debbie with Nellie on Wareham Quay I have to say that the highlight of December was “Granny Cousins Ghost Walk of Old Town Poole”. Michele O’ Brien who took Nellie and 15 more of us for this haunting walk is delightful!

She combines her experience in theatre, dance, storytelling, pre-school work and choreography to guide you on a fascinating, if at times scary look at our old fishing port. Nellie was indeed sacred, in fact she jumped a few times as Granny Cousins screamed out as if possessed by a bygone figure. Poole has a lot of history and it was intriguing to hear all the different stories. Near The King Charles Pub there is a tiny gaol, which you may never have seen. The pub itself has a story of a young girl who fell in love with a sailor. The night he was to return there was a huge storm and many ships capsized leaving their poor crew to battle against the cold, dark waters. The lover did not return and sure he was dead, the young maiden hung herself from the rafters of the pub... (Did you really want to hear this?) No time later the handsome sailor returned, to find his true love was gone. It is said that

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39 she can still be seen from time to time in the roof room of The King Charles. I am sure for those who want to believe, this could be true. For Nellie she decided it was a sad story and wondered if she would ever find her true love... Does anyone know of a single campervan who is attracted to the more mature, somewhat overweight, professional lady? …Anyway, back to the evening which really was rather good. The sky was clear, there was little wind and despite heavy rain earlier in the day, there was not a drop in sight. It was perfect for a spine chilling evening. If you want to contact Michele and learn lots about Poole and its spellbinding history I am sure she would love to hear from you. You can contact Michele on Tel: 07977 969080 or look at her website which is www.micheleobrien.co.uk. Do mention Nellie if you talk to her!

On a much ‘lighter note’ Nellie was all smiles when she danced her way to The Christchurch Spectacular! What a night of fun, wonderful costumes, music and entertainment that was. We loved it. Hayden referred to it as “the best yet!” This was our fourth year of seeing the show, so I guess he is qualified to say so. The show definitely puts you in that Christmas mood. The atmosphere is excellent, you can sing along or just marvel at all the costumes and laugh at

Nellie with her Xmas lights on!

Debbie & Hayden with some of the cast some very funny parts. Great fun! Nellie was all dressed up in lights, with her very own lit up snowman and even a Christmas tree inside! I had bought her some extra lights (as she had been a good girl), but to my horror they flashed blue and red! I know Nellie is a woman of many personalities, but she could be “done” for impersonating a police woman! They had to go... and we did laugh.

Of course we also went to The West Moors Christmas Fayre and Nellie would like to thank the organisers and Churches Together of West Moors. What a good job you all did! There were more stalls than ever and Santa did finally appear on the Elephant and Castle roof with those brave fire fighters to rescue him. Nellie goes all weak at the axles when she thinks of this....there she goes again! It was a great evening and we were very happy to say “Hello” to lots of West Moorians. (Nellie made that up.

Nothing to do with me.)

We do hope you had a great Christmas like we did and Nellie wants to wish you all a fantastic, fun and fulfilling 2016!

Where will she take us next…?

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Myhome understands that in today’s hectic environment, finding the time to work, rest and play is almost impossible. There are never enough hours in the day and mundane, lengthy cleaning duties can eat into your precious free time. While we can’t help you to cut down on the hours you spend at work, we can definitely provide a professional solution to your domestic cleaning!

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Singer urges Cherries to ‘Never Give Up’ with charity single A song dedicated to AFC Bournemouth and their fans launched last week with a party at Canvas Bar in Bournemouth, which included a special screening of the accompanying video, which has already had over 5000 hits.

The track, entitled ‘Never Give Up’, has been written and recorded by Bournemouth based singer / songwriter Chris Manning, who is donating all proceeds from the sale of the single to Lewis-Manning Hospice in Poole.

Chris, an accomplished and well-known local entertainer, wrote ‘Never Give Up’ having been inspired by the Cherries near demise and subsequent rise to the pinnacle of English football’s elite. The song captures the spirit of AFC Bournemouth’s determination, not only to survive in league football but to fight their way all the way up to the Premier League.

Chris took it upon himself to write and perform the song, which is available now on iTunes, and raised funds from local businesses to pay for the the filming of the music video, which got its first showing on ITV’s Meridian News following AFC Bournemouth’s historic win at Premier League champions Chelsea before conquering Manchester United at home 2-1.

Chris was thrilled to receive huge praise and support from Saxe Coburg and Lovett International’s MD Max De Kment, who has championed the song from the minute he first heard it and is also featured as the sports commentator in the video. Other local businesses that have supported the project include, The Rope & Anchor Pub on Poole Quay, Premier Sports Solutions, Play

Gold Bournemouth, Aruba / Westbeach, CANVAS Loft Bar and NVS Media.

After a recent visit to the Hospice Chris has said, “I’m thrilled to have been able to create and write a song that no only represents and celebrates the historic success of my local football club but it was also an opportunity for me to remind all of us all to never give up on our own personal hopes, dreams and life aspirations.”

Maria Tidy, Fundraising Manager at LewisManning, said, “We were really touched when Chris got in touch to say he wanted to support the hospice. We laughed about the ‘Manning’ connection but Chris said he actually choose us because he had heard so many people in the community comment about the wonderful care we give to people locally.

The project ticks all the boxes in terms of Chris’ love of football, singing and song writing and for AFC Bournemouth and we urge as many people as possible to download the single for Christmas.

Hopefully the song will give the Cherries and their fans the boost they need and at the same time raise some money for us to continue to help people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.”

Chris Manning (centre) at launch (Photo: Nick Free)

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On Your Plot Planning veg for the year ahead If you’re new to veggie growing then this is the ideal time to start planning for the year ahead. Think about what space you have available for your crops and plan what you would like to grow and where.

Jobs for January:-

• Plan your crops • Protect crops against the cold and from pests such as pigeons • Sew lettuces indoors • Start rhubarb crowns

Gardening may be the last thing on your mind in the cold weather but this is the perfect time to plan what to grow and where this season.

It’s easy to get carried away when looking at catalogues or impressive displays of seed packets - but remember that it only makes sense to grow what you are likely to eat! If that still leaves you with a list that exceeds the space available then it may be wise to trim back on crops that take up a lot of space or are easily and cheaply available from local sources (potatoes perhaps?). Think about concentrating on plants that will crop quickly allowing the space to be used again. Remember also that you can use patio containers and grow bags to add extra growing space.

Once you have your list split your available space into 3 (or 4) areas and then group your crops together by family so that they can be rotated around the areas in a 3 or 4 year cycle.

Group the cabbage family together, then the onion family along with the pea and bean family, and finally potatoes, tomatoes and the carrot family.

This is a great time of year to seriously consider making some raised beds, if you don’t already have them. Make sure that they are not too wide for you to easily reach the middle from either side and that there is sufficient room

for easy access all the way around. The deeper you can make them the better and higher beds will mean less bending when you are planting out seedlings, harvesting or weeding.

If you have large areas of bare soil, awaiting planting, then you may like to think about covering them with black plastic, or cardboard, to protect the soil against the harsh January weather. Crops still growing, such as purple sprouting broccoli, will benefit from protection against hungry pigeons - try covering with wire mesh, fleece, or some homemade bird scarers (try stringing up some old CD’s).

For those who are keen to get sowing, you can try a few lettuces. Start off on a bright, sunny windowsill, thinning down when they are large enough to handle. Grow on in frost free conditions such as a shed, or polytonal before finishing off under cloches. If you haven’t already planted shallots then it’s not too late to think about it, but don’t put them in when the ground is too wet or they may rot.

Start saving empty egg boxes ready to chit your seed potatoes before planting. Just pop them into the egg boxes, sprout end up in a cool but frost free place and wait for the shoots to appear. You’ll also find the boxes useful for starting tiny seedlings off in months to come as they grow they can be planted straight out with no disruption as the box will simply rot down.

And finally, if you have space, you may like to think about starting off some new rhubarb crowns towards the end of January.

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Auto Biographies Motoring

All-New Mazda MX-5

By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk The all-new Mazda MX-5 rocks. It really does.

And it’s not just me that thinks it - the awesome sports car has already been named Roadster of the Year in Britain.

But why does the MX-5 rock? And why is it awesome? Well, quite simply, the car is a brand icon. It is brilliant fun to drive – and that has been the case in all of its incarnations over the last 25 years.

Having made its British debut at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the all-new fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 has an excellent power to weight ratio, rear-wheel drive, perfect 50:50 weight distribution and more comfort and tech than ever before.

The MX-5 is offered with a choice of two petrol engines, and with nine models across five trim levels, the mighty yet minute Mazda looks already set to repeat the Japanese motor manufacturer’s influence within the reasonably priced sports car sector.

Maintaining the driver-focused nature that has made the MX-5 the best-selling two-seater sports car of all time, it is obvious the engineering philosophy behind the up-to-the-minute model has allowed Mazda to retain the dexterity, enjoyment and engagement that has always characterised it.

The lightest MX-5 since the celebrated original, the fresh car is shorter, lower and wider than the outgoing one, with the smallest overhangs and lowest centre of gravity yet. These dynamic proportions combined with Mazda’s KODO: Soul of Motion design values ensure that the model’s styling reflects its emphasis on driving pleasure in an unmistakably contemporary and energetic way.

Featuring Mazda’s award-winning SKYACTIV technology, the MX5’s ultra-efficient lightweight petrol powered engines deliver new heights of performance and economy. Across the line-up the MX-5 features alloy wheels, LED headlights, a leather steering wheel, as well as a light and sleek fabric hood.

SE-L models add LED daytime running lights, climate control airconditioning, DAB radio, Bluetooth and cruise control, plus Mazda’s connectivity and infotainment system with seven-inch colour touchscreen display and Multimedia Commander. SE-L models with the 2.0-litre 160ps engine are distinguished by 17-inch Gunmetal alloy wheels and piano black door mirrors, and benefit from a strut tower bar and limited slip differential.

Step up to Sport trim and both the 1.5 and 2.0-litre cars feature rain sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, smart keyless entry, Premium Bose Surround-Sound and heated leather seats. With the 1.5-litre engine, Sport trim MX-5’s come with 16-inch Gunmetal alloy wheels and piano black door mirrors. Sport models with the 2.0-litre 160ps engine benefit from a dynamic set-up that includes Sports suspension featuring Bilstein dampers, a limited slip differential and strut tower bar, while visually, they are marked out by their 17-inch Bright alloy wheels and body coloured mirrors.

But perhaps the most amazing aspect of the MX-5 is that when the original model was launched in 1990, it cost £14,249 (equal to £31,687 in today’s money), yet quarter of a century later with far more standard equipment, the all-new Mazda MX-5 costs from £18,495. This means, more than ever, the car sets the benchmark as the one of the world’s best and most affordable sports cars.

Indeed, it seems with its lightweight design, cool cabin, exquisitely engineered mechanicals and balanced handling the all-new Mazda MX-5 is ready to further boost its place in the hearts of automotive aficionados.

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Heritage News

Heritage News: Iron Age Parley The large hill fort built at Dudsbury Camp in West Parley by the Durotriges tribe some 2800 years ago is the only hill fort in the area and, given its premium role on high ground upstream from the settlement at Hengistbury Head, would have been the focus of a large settlement.

The fort was one of a number built in the Stour valley and one of the 3000 built in Britain. Whilst Badbury Rings and Hod Hill are much larger in area, Dudsbury Camp, with an internal area of 8 acres, would have had an important role in the local community.

It is unclear if the fort was wholly defensive or used for ceremonial purposes as a defined space or as a symbol of wealth and power; perhaps a combination of these. There is evidence of some settlement in the Camp, perhaps for a local chief, but most would have been outside.

Maiden Castle near Dorchester, one of the largest hill forts in Europe Photograph taken by Major George Allen (1891-1940)

“Dudsbury Rings from the south side of the river” by Mike Smith

In its original form the fort would have been an impressive structure with its 2 tall ramparts topped with wooden posts and the ditches considerably deeper than they are now. Construction would have involved a huge movement of soil and clearance of much of the surrounding woodland for essential timber and this created good views all round as well as showing the hill fort to others.

This huge construction project needing hundreds of people to build it over many years, living locally either permanently or seasonally and for a fort to be built of its size could have supported a settled community of up to 500 people in the surrounding area.

The large settlement outside the fort benefitted from abundant local resources, including a good supply of fresh water from local springs, good well drained farm land, plenty of mixed woodland and heath for fuel and grazing animals as well as pockets of clay and gravel for

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building materials. The sea to the south provided shellfish and fish.

Settlement would have been in numerous roundhouses of differing sizes, built on a timber frame with 6 or 8 central posts and enclosed by walls of wattle and daub or cob. Reed and straw were used for roofing. Roundhouses could be 50 feet across, housing up to 50 people, but most were much smaller. The settlement also included many other buildings used for a variety of uses such as workshops, grain stores, animal shelters and pens for a variety of animals with a network of fencing to protect crops.

Trials at the Butser Ancient Farm in Hampshire, that recreates Iron Age buildings, have shown a lot about the building techniques used to create these simple buildings, how to store grain and other crops properly and how to control smoke from fires in the buildings. These trials since the 1990’s have shown that with no hole in the roof for smoke to escape then meat could be stored for a long time and birds and pests kept away from the reed or straw roof. The

round buildings were surprisingly comfortable and warm.

There is little evidence of the settlement in Parley as most of the materials used were organic but clay pots and evidence of fires and rubbish pits have been found at Dudsbury and around Wood Town Farm south of Christchurch Road. Some current field boundaries are thought to date from this time. Most settlement is likely to have been on the high land around the camp and on the flat land east of New Road and towards the Stour where a line of natural springs provides drinking water.

The fort and settlement could have been in use for 1000 years, but even when the Romans came the rural self-sufficient life would have changed little. The land has been used as pasture and small scale crop growing and more recently as market gardens and nurseries. Small fields limited mechanisation and with no deep ploughing it is highly likely there is a considerable amount of unknown archaeology relating to the Iron Age in these areas.

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