The Wimborne Directory - April 2020

Promoting your local area

April 2020

THE

WIMBORNE

Directory

Brought to you by

Dorset Publications Promoting your local area

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Wimborne Roofing Specialists Ltd

Local Established Family Business • • • • •

New Roofs Flat Roofs Tiling Leadwork UPVC Fascias & Soffits

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Roof Repairs Slating Guttering Chimneys Wimborne Roofing Specialists Ltd

FREE Roof Checks • FREE Quotations No job too small • 15% Discount for OAPs for first £1000

Telephone 01202 848684 or 07761 038516 Email: k.n@wrsl.uk • Web: www.wrsl.uk To advertise in The Wimborne Directory, please call: 01202 894397

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4 Dear Wimborne, Merley & Colehill residents,

Introduction

The Wimborne Directory

More than ever your local trades people and businesses need you. Like never before we need to back each other up, support our local trades and not succumb to all the bad news. Winter is a time known for colds and flu. Let’s not succumb but in true British style keep smiling and soldier on. The Directory and all its local businesses are here for you. Each and every one of the trades inside is open for business and would like you to use their services. Please do call and get their help for whatever you need in the home, or for yourself. This is so appreciated.

Edition 53

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Publications

Telephone: 01202 894397

Email:

info@wimbornedirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for the May 2020 edition: 13th April 2020

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 Wimborne 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.

Daichi, the Dashing Dude, has a new look and was very excited to take us to the Isle of Wight last month. You can read all about it inside. If you see him on the road, do give him a wave, he may toot his horn and give you a wave with his window wipers! Life can be fun and Daichi likes to make you smile, as well as show you where we can visit here on our wonderful South Coast.

If you have any suggestions about where Daichi should take us next, do let us know.

The “Quirky facts on Dorset”, added for your enjoyment and interest, are proving popular. Do have a read.

Spring is now officially here so we can all get out and about more easily and enjoy some of that fresh country air. Don’t all the daffodils look beautiful! Stephen, myself and the team here do hope you have a great month of April. A very Happy Easter to you!

Very Best Wishes,

Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi

Useful Numbers Local Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Bournemouth. Hospital

101 08457 708090 0800 111999 01202 303626

Train Enquires Wilts & Dorset Bus Sembcorp Water Wimborne Library

08457 484950 01983 827005 01202 590059 01202 882770

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Mum’s happy, so I’m happy

Compassionate care homes across Dorset

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A home from home Person-centred care Passionate & friendly staff Engaging activities Residential, dementia & respite care

Please pop in to your nearest home for a coffee and a chat about how we can help create a new home for you or a loved one

01202 712400

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care-south.co.uk

Registered Charity No. 1014697

BLINDS

Vertical • Roller • Venetian • Conservatory

ALL YEAR ROUND VALUE - Save ££s off latest fabrics We measure, quote, supply and fit

Call John Slate

01202 896304 07970 815827 www.philiptrimcontractors.com

john@abbey-blinds.co.uk

Email: info@philiptrimcontractors.com

- The Shop That Comes To You -

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Classic and contemporary solutions from Tuscany Blinds & Shutters Ltd Tuscany Blinds & Shutters Ltd has over 30 years experience supplying and installing blinds, shutters and awnings. A small family owned business based in Bournemouth, we service homes and offices in Dorset and Hampshire. We offer a wide range of products, specialising in plantation shutters and patio coverings. At Tuscany Blinds & Shutters Ltd, we only source the best products, offering you classic and contemporary solutions for every taste.

01202 848628 | info@tuscanyblinds.com | www.tuscanyblinds.com

NEED A HAND? Let Me Help!!

General and Carpentry

Flat pack assembly, blind & curtain installation, shelving, draught proofing

Decorating

Painting (inside & out), plastering touch ups, water damage repair

Plumbing

Taps & loo repairs, plumbing in appliances, bleed radiators, leak repairs

Electrical

Mark Phillips t: 01202 946 649 m: 07753 228 956

e: mark@quarterjack.biz www.quarterjack.biz

All kinds of basic electrical work, changing light fittings, switches, shower fans, showers

Outside work

Fence repairs, lawn cutting, patio & decking repairs, pointing We all need a hand sometimes with those DIY tasks around the home that never seem to get done, so call me, Mark, at Quarterjack! I don’t charge the earth, I am tidy, CRB checked, and all my work is guaranteed!!

1 7 S t . Ca t h e r i n e s , Wi m b o r n e, D o r s e t , B H 2 1 1 B E

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Community News

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Dorset Quirky Facts With its picture perfect landscapes and glorious Jurassic coastline, Dorset is certainly a sparkling gem on the crown of Great Britain.

From a look at an interesting Dorset cuisine and an insight into the marine life who call the county home, here is another handful of the quirkiest facts from our beautiful county.

1. Did you know how vital Studland Bay is to national seahorse populations? The Seahorse Trust works tirelessly to help study and research these Photo: Neil beautiful creatures Garrick-Maidment and spends much time observing the mesmerizing hippocampi in their natural habitat as well as using photography as a means of identification. After years of campaigning and thanks to the Trust’s hard work and dedication, Studland Bay became a Marine Conservation Zone recently and its new status helps to secure the homes of these jewels of the ocean.

2. Interestingly, although the famed Danish prince Cnut the Great was buried in Winchester, Hampshire’s county town, it was actually in Dorset that he died in the 11th century.

Renowned in England’s history as one of the most successful invading royals before the Norman Conquest, Cnut is thought to have died at Shaftesbury Abbey in 1035.

3. It is well known that Thomas Hardy is one of the county’s most famous sons, however were you aware of his important role within Dorset society

when he presided as magistrate at the Shire Hall?

On many Photo: Marcin occasions, the Wisniewski 19th century writer served a serious role within the social system of Dorset’s past and it is strongly believed that the writer took much inspiration from his experiences which many say lead to the penning of his famous book Tess of the d’Urbervilles.

Today the Shire Hall is open to the public and you can walk in the footsteps of the great author himself.

4. Britain as a nation has a wealth of fascinating surnames and certainly Dorset has its very own collection of unusual family names. According to the 1881 Census records, Dorset could boast some of the most popular surnames as well as some rather quirky ones. According to the census, White was the most common surname and Smith was a close second however names such as Cake, Diffey, Kail and Rideout were among many others also flooding official records in the county.

5. Locals and visitors alike are able to taste for themselves the many different local delicacies that the county has had to offer for many years. One heritage favourite is the Dorset Knob biscuit which is produced by Moores Biscuits, the only biscuit makers to do so. The biscuit’s name is derived from the county’s history of Dorset buttons and reportedly the biscuits were a favourite tea time treat for Thomas Hardy!

by Mica Bale

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9 SHOWROOM

01202 828009

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

Bespoke furniture designed for you

www.docsfittedfurniture.co.uk

Email: info@docsfittedfurniture.co.uk

Do you drive an automatic car?

The majority of car manufacturers recommend changing the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) on automatic gearboxes every 40,000 miles.

We have invested and are now equipped with the latest ATF exchanger machine, which runs flushing detergent through the gearbox, thus ensuring a 100% exchange of the total fluid capacity, unlike traditional methods.

Are you experiencing any of the following?  Rough gear change during acceleration  Slow or delayed gearshifts  Difficult to move from Park to Drive/Reverse

Contact us on 01202 894488 to book your automatic car in for a fluid service 441 Wimborne Rd East, Ferndown, BH22 9NA

 Noisy gear changes or loud running noise  An increase in transmission vibrations

www.longham-motor-engineers.co.uk

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TEA & CAKES

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Unscramble the letters on the right to find things to do with Tea and Cakes.

Each one has an extra letter: Identify these to find the name of another hot drink you might have instead of Tea.

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3) famcre

4) gefspon

5) eat etpo

6) meja

Extra Letter.

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advertorial

Cloudy2Clear Announce Trusted Trader Partnership Consumer champions Which? have now joined the thousands of customers who recognise that Cloudy2Clear Windows really are a business that you can TRUST. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has received the coveted ‘Which Trusted Trader’ status after going through a rigorous accreditation process entirely focussed on customer service.

Group Managing Director Marcus McGee believes that Which? have endorsed Cloudy2Clear’s long standing

company policy of delivering the highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 25 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Whilst a number of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle.

Locally Cloudy2Clear service the Wimborne 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!!!

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Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

Return of the barn owls The silent flight of a barn owl is a majes�c and wonderful sight for any nature lover.

With the features of their heart shaped faces and deep black eyes, they are an unmistakable icon of the countryside in the UK. However, it may surprise you to hear that the odds are stacked against these wonderful creatures, with a long list of challenges and problems they face daily.

Firstly, there’s the two things we all need: food and shelter. Declining or unsuitable habitat means that both of these vital elements to their survival immediately puts them at threat. Suitable roos�ng sites, and then good quality unimproved grassland for their prey to live (such as voles and mice) can be hard to come by if the quality of the habitat close to them isn’t good enough. During the breeding season, they need to have a plen�ful food source within 1km of their roost – their chicks can eat their own body weight in food in one night! The next challenge is overcoming the physical limita�ons of the barn owls’ wings, which aren’t waterproof so they can be adversely affected by the weather. They are also unable to store a lot of body fat, and therefore are par�cularly prone to starva�on during prolonged periods of severe weather or when there is shortage of prey.

However, there are sites where barn owls can thrive.

One of those is Dorset Wildlife

Trust’s nature reserve, Lorton Meadows, in Weymouth, where we have seen many chicks fledge each year as a result of the excellent habitat surrounding the barn owl box. Careful habitat management carried out all year round by DWT conserva�on staff and volunteers means that this site can provide the food and shelter barn owls need to survive.

This year we are streaming the latest pair of barn owls which are roos�ng and preparing for breeding, live on our webcam which is sponsored by PFM Associates.

You can watch the barn owls here, and hopefully, enjoy many hours of witnessing the true beauty of nature as they raise their chicks at the Lorton Meadows nature reserve.

Watch now at: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ wildlifewebcam

By Sally Welbourn Communications Officer Barn Owls at Lorton

Photo: Paul Williams

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thewindowman

Tel: 01202 488880 E: windowmandorset@gmail.com

SPECIALISING IN

REPLACEMENT MISTED UP DOUBLE GLAZING Offering a full Window & Door Repair Service Hinges • Locks • Handles • Door Services • Broken Glass • Cat Flaps Fitted

We put the care in hearing care Free Hearing Assessments Fantastic Service and Aftercare Interest Free Payment Plans Choice of Hearing Solutions 60 Day Money Back Guarantee Professional Service Delivered Locally To book a free hearing test with Jon, call Andrea on 01202 877104 119 Victoria Road, Ferndown BH22 9HU wwww.bloomhearing.co.uk

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Community News

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MASTERS IN BLOCK PAVING AND TARMAC

County Block Paving

Ltd SINCE 1990

 Block Paving  Tarmacadam

 Resin  Patios

All work fully guaranteed

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 Walls  Fencing etc.

No deposits

90% of our work comes from customer recommendations Office: 01202 069925 Mobile: 07437 476 732 Email: countyblockpaving@hotmail.com www.countyblockpaving.co.uk

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29% off

Spring Sale • •

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

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Community News

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The Gift of Giving Children at St James’ C of E First School near Wimborne, have been remembering the ‘gift of giving’. With plans to refurbish the school library in the not too distant future, staff and children were keen to remember and support those who are not so lucky.

The school’s surplus books have been donated to Books2Africa, which provides not only books but also computers, mobile devices, shoes, sports gear and toys to countries across Africa. As a result, children in these countries are now able to access library time, have access to reference books and teachers are discovering new and exciting ways to teach and impart knowledge.

In total, the children at St James’ donated 55.7g of books to the charity. Further details about the charity, ways in which to donate and the impact of its work, are available at www.books2africa. org.

Visit www.gauntscommon. dorset.sch.uk for more information about St James’ C VC First School.

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Dorset & Wight Wills Your Local Experts in providing Affordable

LASTING POWER of ATTORNEYS Probably the most important documents you will ever own.

Wills: £140 each - Single Power of Attorneys: £140 each

Special Offer 1: Both Lasting Power of Attorneys for a single person £270 (save £10)

Special Offer 2: All four Lasting Power of Attorneys for a couple £530 (save £30)

Special Offer 3: All four Lasting Power of Attorneys and two Wills for a couple £798 (save £42)

Special Offer 4: A complete Property Protection Trust, Wills and all four Lasting Power of Attorneys for a couple - Limited time offer £999 (save £350) Protect your property from paying for care fees and other third-party predators.

We are specialists in providing for the elderly or less mobile.

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

All home visits are completely FREE of charge.

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

Book your FREE home visit now on 01202 065953 or 01983 623900 Ferndown, Dorset and Isle of Wight

www.dorsetandwight.co.uk

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Trust Trickett with your beloved Classic At Trickett Welding, we are proud of our long-standing trading history as the most exceptional classic car specialists in Dorset.

As our clients would expect, our team are dedicated to providing a reliable and professional service at all times. We guarantee excellent value for money and ensure that all of our work is completed to only the highest standard.

If you’re looking for welding in Poole, or classic car repairs in Bournemouth, your search is over now that you’ve found Trickett Welding.

We always carry a stock of cars awaiting restoration/improvement to varying degrees. For the customer

who requires a car restored to their own individual requirements they can select a base car, specify colours and standard required for which we will provide a written quote and time scale (usually 6 months to a year).

The customer is more than welcome to visit and inspect progress and see their car evolve into something very special and unique of which they can be proud.

Our dedication and genuine passion for classic cars mean that we’re also proud sponsors of Classic Cars on the Prom.

Please get in contact today for further information on 01202 625050 or visit our website: www.trickettweldingltd.co.uk

Is your Classic in need of some expert attention?

• Restorations

• Waxoyl Treatment

• Servicing & Mechanical Repairs

• Stage Payments For Restoration

• Accident & MOT Repairs

• Collection & Delivery By Arrangement

Telephone:

01202 625050

www.trickettweldingltd.co.uk

Welding (Poole) Ltd

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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

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LOCAL ELECTRICIAN LUKE RAINFORD EXPERIENCED, TRUSTED, QUALITY All Works, Small or Large Free Quotations, NO VAT City & guilds, 18th edition qualified Fully insured • Accredited by NICEIC

T: 01202 002725 • M: 07881 788666 • info@rainfordelectrical.com

We are family run business and have been building our reputation within the Hampshire and Dorset region since 2007. Since then we have continued to supply quality products fitted by qualified FENSA MTC fitters. Our Directors have over 45 year’s experience within the window industry and we tailor every job for our customers.

Our Ringwood showroom has a wide range of the latest doors and windows available please feel free to visit for a no obligation quotation.

sales@rfmwindows.com

01425 476222

Ringwood, BH24 1DY

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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

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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

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Puzzle Corner

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Across 8 Rubber wheel (4) 9 Keyboard instrument (5) 10 X X X X (4) 11 Tremblors (6) 12 Cornhusker state (8) 13 Winking (8) 15 Customs duty (6) 17 Proceeding in small stages (7) 19 Varnish (7) 22 Respite (6) 24 Step (8) 26 Marrow squash plant (8) 28 Enrol (6) 30 Leg joint (4) 31 Step (5) 32 Latin for "Will be" (4)

Crossword

Down 1 Place (4) 2 Summoned (8) 3 Dwarf ornamental tree (6) 4 Punches of sweetened milk and eggs (7) 5 Cliquish (8)

6 Pack up and leave (6) 7 A euphemism for "Hell" (4) 14 Big (5) 16 A cloak (5) 18 Ails (8) 20 Deceased (8)

21 Where administrative workers work (7) 23 Irritated (6) 25 Do to excess (6) 27 Vases (4) 29 The founder of a family (4)

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

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Working in all aspects of HEATING and PLUMBING, including:

• Boiler Servicing and Repairs • Boiler Replacement • Landlord’s Gas Safety Certificates • General Plumbing • Free Estimates & No Call-Out Charge • Friendly, Local Service

T: 01202 083641 M: 07540 119323

E: pallenheatingandplumbing@gmail.com

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MOVE MORE, FEEL THE DIFFERENCE! Outdoor activities in East Dorset

Beginners Tai Chi Tue 21 Apr - Tue 12 May, 10 - 11am. Price: £18 Moors Valley Country Park,Golf & Activity Centre (also available Wimborne & Sturminster Marshall)

Nordic Walking 'Learn to' Tue 5 May & Tue 12 May, 9.30 - 11.30am. Price: £20 Kingston Lacy (also available Moors Valley Country Park)

Couch to 5k Running

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Other activit ies acr East D oss orset. .. Outd oor Yoga, H e alth Rides/W Walkin alks, Nordic g, Orie nteerin Beginn g, ers Go lf, Kayak ing

Tue 21 Apr - Tue 23 Jun, 9.30 - 10.15am. Price: £9 Moors Valley Country Park, Golf & Activity Centre

01425 480811 activate@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

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To book your free home appointment call 01202 679012 or visit www.broadview.co.uk

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JOHN COOPER CLARKE Thursday 2nd April 7.30pm Tickets £27.50/£23.50

CLIFF BENNETT & REBEL ROUSERS Thursday 16th April 7.30pm Tickets £25

WILLE & THE BANDITS Friday 3rd April 7.30pm Tickets £16

EXCITING SCIENCE Sunday 19th April 1pm Tickets £12.50/£10 under 16‛s

NINE BELOW ZERO Saturday 4th April 7.30pm Tickets £19.50 ALICE IN WONDERLAND Sunday 5th April 2.30pm Tickets £14/£12 concs MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BALL (Recorded Screening) Monday 6th April 7pm Tickets £15/£13.50 concs WILDERLAND WILDLIFE FILM FESTIVAL Wednesday 8th April 7.30pm Tickets £15 COUNTRY SUPERSTARS Saturday 11th April 7.30pm Tickets £22.50

ELVIS: That‛s The Way It Is (Recorded screening) Wednesday 22nd April 7pm Tickets £16.50/£15 concs SYKED: Music of Whitesnake/ Thin Lizzy/Blue Murder Friday 24th April 7.30pm Tickets £18.50 ANDY PARSONS Saturday 25th April 8pm Tickets £15 DAD‛S ARMY Thurs 30th Apr – Sat 2nd May 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2nd May 2.30pm Tickets £16 (1 in 10 free)

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Dorset Publications Camper Van Daichi has a brand new very colourful kimono! His playful character wanting all to have fun and live a little (despite all the news recently) is now clearly visible. Daichi, the Dashing Dude, the Dorset Publications campervan has one purpose in life and that is to make you smile. He may well be made of metal, but he has a life of his own and last month was in full spirit when he skipped his way to the Isle of Wight in his new shiny suit. He had children waving at him and a surfer gave him his ‘shaka’ hand signal, which is a ‘surf signal of approval or greeting’, carrying his surfboard off the beach at Shanklin.

In fact, Daichi was so excited about his trip that we caught the earlier ferry and got onto the island an hour ahead of time. We love the Isle of Wight and you may remember that Nellie, Daichi’s grandmother also took us there a few years ago. We had booked a house on the cliff top at Luccombe, between Ventnor and Shanklin. This time the weather was cold, wet and windy.

View from the balcony over Shanklin Bay

Daichi on the Garage Deck of the ferry There had been storms, trees had fallen, and many would think we were mad. That’s us. But we are British after all. We were lucky with the crossing. Two days earlier people had been on the ferry for 14 hours waiting for the rough seas to calm down.

Funnily enough because we actually arrived earlier than planned, for some reason I kept being a day ahead of myself, which was great as I gained a day every day.

Daichi shot me into the future!

We had booked through AirBnB. The wooden house on the cliff top was idyllic.

Truly. Situated at the end of a track, with only the coastal path winding into the distance, overlooking the misty grey sea with Shanklin Bay in all its glory clearly visible. Exactly what we wanted. Pure peace.

The serenity we craved... well just for a little while. Daichi even had his own ‘room’ in the garden to protect him from the wind and the rain. A wooden open car port, he just fitted in. The first night was spooky I have to say as everything went pitch black and I mean pitch black as soon as we switched off the lights. Daichi was all alone outside and I am sure he got scared, so much so that he switched on the light outside to protect

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Nothing to do with a moving fox, I am sure.

It was Daichi shuddering in the dark that did it! With the howling wind, swaying trees and lashing rain, who could blame him?

Despite having been to the Isle of Wight several times now, we had never been to Osborne House. Can you believe it? We are English Heritage members, so for the three of us the whole year’s membership was nearly paid for in this one trip. I learned a lot about Queen Victoria and Albert. The staff are most interesting and they love to talk about what they know. I had no idea how Queen Victoria had been so protected as a child. She could not go out or even go up and down the stairs without someone holding her hand. Her mother was particularly over-protective and when she came to live at Osborne House with them, the Queen made sure she had a room right at the other end of the building. Albert was very talented and designed the house from scratch. It was in fact a new build and totally built as a family home. An escape from London, though dignitaries and even the Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill did visit and have meetings there at times. Despite the weather we managed to have a picnic on the beach that Queen Victoria so loved. What a special place. You can almost “feel” Victoria’s presence as you wander around. Daichi was seriously (well playfully) impressed.

Crazy Golf with the pirates!

Osborne House from the gardens Robin Hill Country Park has some very cool events. We were lucky enough to see the Chinese New Year celebrations with dancing Dragons, Chinese food, lanterns and lights. It turns out that I am a Dragon (according to the Chinese Zodiac), but to some there is no surprise there!

Then of course Daichi had to take me to Isle of Wight Pearl on the west coast. A girl just has to do some shopping every now and then.

The grey water pearl earrings were an early Mother’s Day present and lovely they are.

We had fun in Shanklin at the crazy golf.

Stephen won another game at the end on the last shot when he rang the bell, so we had to go back the next day to play again, but this time on the dinosaur side, as opposed to the pirate side we had played the day before. You can’t beat a game of crazy golf. Prior to that I had helped Hayden with his Spanish homework. It is his big exam year this year, so mocks were planned. I don’t speak Spanish, but his cue cards were fun trying to ask the questions and listening to his responses. We did laugh, which is what family time is all about. Going away even for just a few days has a great way of bringing you together.

I am so glad that Daichi came all the way from Japan to help us achieve this. He was beaming with full lights aglow all the way home. Where will he take us next... I wonder?

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Gardening Tips

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GUIDE Strawberries

Strawberries can be grown in most gardens but are particularly successful in milder areas with frost free autumns.

If space is limited they are very suitable for container growing - in pots, hanging baskets, even window boxes. Best of all is a strawberry tower or terracotta strawberry pot which allows you to grow a lot of plants in one place and has the added advantage of keeping the fruit off the ground and so dirt free. There are early, mid-season and late varieties so you could try a mixture of plants to extend your season.

If using a container, use good compost and a slow-release fertiliser and soak the soil before planting. Have some netting ready for when the fruit appears or the birds might

beat you to it! If planting in the garden, you could consider planting through black plastic sheeting, pegged down and the edges buried to stop it blowing away. It’s best to mound up the soil in the centre where the plants will grow so that water will run off either side. Using this method means no weeding is required and you won’t need to put straw or other matting under the plants to keep the fruit clean. It also helps keep in the moisture and encourages early crops by warming the soil. Protect the flowers in spring if frost is expected, with double sheets of newspaper.

Replace plants every 2-3 years which can be done cheaply by spreading out some of the runners from a plant and pegging them down.

Once they have rooted and are growing well, lift carefully, detach from the parent plant and transplant to a new plot.

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What’s On 2020…

16th April 2020

Dormice and Woodland Management: A Woodman’s Perspective Christchurch Baptist Church Hall, 49 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QT £2 per person, including coffee and biscuits.

NUS card holders free.

18th April 2020 Great Dorset Beach Clean At Hengistbury Head Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve, Broadway, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 4EW We are hosting a beach clean as part of Litter Free Coast and Sea’s annual event, The Great Dorset Beach Clean. Starts at 9am, wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Email hengistbury.head@ bcpcouncil.gov.uk to register.

25th April 2020 St George’s Day Fair St Georges Church Fordington, Dorchester, DT1 1LB 12pm to 3pm, all the fun of the fair.

26th April 2020 Stargazing at Durlston Durlston Country Park,

Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL Join the Wessex Astronomical Society for a short talk in the Learning Centre and a chance to use telescopes to view the night sky.Time: 8:15 pm - 10:45 pm Booking not required 01929 424443.

26th April 2020 Blue Light Day Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN Get up-close to the latest emergency services vehicles at Blue Light Day on Sunday 26th April 01590 612 345 Normal entry fee for all the Beaulieu attractions covers the event as well.

28th April 2020 Banff Mountain Film Festival Tivoli Theatre, West Borough, Wimborne, BH21 1LT Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and explorers as they push themselves to the limits in the most remote and stunning corners of the globe. Starts at 6.30pm. Tel: 01202 885566 .

1st May 2020 Latino Night with Mr Eversley Poole Hill Brewery, 41-43 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, BH2 5PW

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2nd May 2020 Mini Steam on the Quay Poole Quay, Poole, BH15 1HJ A great free day out with the sounds and smells of steam organs and engines, coupled with the boats and goings on of the Quay 10am to 5pm.

8th May 2020 Saxons & Vikings: Siege of Wareham Corfe Castle, Corfe , Wareham, BH20 5DW Over the weekend the event starts at 10am, its free but normal venue charges will apply. Phone 01929 481294 for more details.

8th May 2020 VE Day 75 The Tank Museum, Linsay Road, Bovington, Wareham, BH20 6JG Celebrate the 7th Anniversary of VE day at the Tank Museum, 01929 405 096 Adult £13 Child £8.50, family tickets available.

8th-10th May 2020 Christchurch Food Festival Christchurch Town Centre, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QA

The Christchurch Food Festival is a fast-growing business-led event.. On Saturday 8th May and Sunday 9th May, the Street Market will once again be through the whole of Christchurch town centre, with stalls the length of the High Street selling food to take home, ingredients, cakes, cooking utensils, wines, liqueurs and lots more besides as well as delicious snacks to eat there and then… the vast majority of whom are of local provenance.

9th May 2020 Duck Race & Funday Tom Browns Pub, 47 High East St Dorchester, DT1 1HU The return of the Tom Browns Duck Race in aid of CLIC. A wonderful day for all the family Live music and entertainment.

13th May 2020 Guided Walk - Ferndown Common Wimborne Road, Ferndown, BH22 9ND Join one of ARC’s Dorset Field Officers for a guided walk around Ferndown Common.

Phone 01202 391 319 for or email James. anderson-barr@arc-trust.org for more details. Suggested donation £3.

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Food & Drink

Tastes so good...

Hot Cross Buns

A traditional Easter, springtime treat, why not bake a batch to share with friends, neighbours and colleagues? Delicious served either warm with butter or just plain, at any time of day.

Ingredients for 12 servings 1.

Dough 500g Strong Bread Flour 7g Easy bake yeast 275ml whole milk 50g Butter (unsalted, cold, diced) 1 medium beaten egg 75g Unrefined golden caster sugar 1 ½ tsp salt 2.

Toppings 75g Sultanas 2 tsp Mixed Spice 100g Plain white flour 50g Mixed peel 50g Apricot Jam 2 medium egg yolks

MIX: Boil the milk in a pan, remove from heat then add the butter. Leave to cool until warm. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl and then add the milk and beaten egg, stirring with a wooden spoon. KNEAD: On a lightly floured surface, knead the mixture for approx. 10 minutes. RISE: Lightly grease the large bowl, place the dough in the bowl then cover with a clean cloth and leave to rise until doubled in size – this could be up to two hours dependent on how warm the room is. SHAPE: Sift the mixed spice over the dough, then knead in the sultanas and mixed peel. Slice into 12 even sized pieces, roll into balls and place, well-spaced, on a lined baking tray PROVE: Cover the dough again, and leave until doubled in size again. Preheat oven to fan 180C/200C/Gas 6. BAKE: Score a cross on top of each bun with a sharp knife. Mix the plain flour with a tbsp. of water at a time to form a paste.

Use a piping bag to pipe crosses on the buns on the cuts you made. Bake the buns for around 11-15 minutes or until golden.

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GLAZE: Melt the jam, sieve then brush apricot glaze over buns and leave to cool on a wire rack.

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Index of advertisers

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

Bathrooms The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 28

Drainage Services All Drains Cleared......................... 3

Landscaping Supplies Dorset Soils.................................. 33

Bedrooms Doc’s Fitted Furniture................... 9

Driveways County Block Paving.................... 15 Wick Surfacing............................. 32

Oil Tank Services Bryan G Pauley............................. 6

Beds The Bed Store.............................. 40

Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Abbey Blinds................................. 5 Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...... 24 Tuscany Blinds.............................. 6

Builders & Carpenters Creative Carpentry....................... 23

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Master.......................... 37 Kingfishers................................... 29

Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn................................. 40 Flooring Elegance........................ 22 Kingsland Carpets......................... 3

Cleaning Services Spot Free Windows & Gutters..... 29

Community News Adventures of Daichi................... 26 Beginner’s Guide: Strawberries.... 30 Dorset Police................................ 14 Dorset Quirky Facts...................... 8 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Return of the barn owls............ 12 Kids page..................................... 10 Puzzle Corner............................... 22 The Gift of Giving......................... 16 What’s On in Dorset.................... 34 Wimborne Methodist Church...... 28

Electricians Rainford Electrical....................... 20 Ulyett Electrical Services.............. 32

Events & Entertainment Tivoli Theatre............................... 25

Garage Doors Advance Shutters......................... 33 Skandoor...................................... 15

Garage Services Longham Motor Engineers........... 9 Trickett Welding........................... 18

Garden Services All Grass Landscapes................... 32 Summerwood Landscapes........... 37 The Fencing Centre...................... 39 United Fencing Supplies............... 21

Health & Fitness Activate Coast & Greenspace...... 24

Hearing Services Bloom Hearing............................. 13

Kitchens Doc’s Fitted Furniture.................. 14 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 28

Plumbing & Heating Services Boiler Call.................................... 29 P Allen Heating & Plumbing........ 23

Property Maintenance Quarterjack Handyman Services... 6

Residenial Care Homes Care South.................................... 5

Roofing Wimborne Roofing Specialists...... 2

Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 19

Waste Services Philip Trim Contractors................. 5

Will Writing Services Dorset & Wight Wills................... 17

Window & Gutter Cleaning Services Spot Free Windows & Gutters..... 29

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Dorset Windows.......................... 32 GS Windows................................. 7 RFM Windows............................. 20 Select PVCU................................. 31 The Window Man........................ 13

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