The Wimborne Directory - August 2016

The Wimborne The independent directory of local businesses serving the residents of Wimborne & Merley

Delivered FREE by Royal Mail to all residents and businesses in BH21 1 postcode area

Directory August 2016

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Introduction

The Wimborne Directory Edition 9

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Publications

Telephone:

01202 894397

Email:

info@wimbornedirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for the September 2016 edition: 15th August 2016

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 p u b l i cat i o n . N o p a r t o f t h i s publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

Dear Wimborne & Merley residents, Summer is here and we have actually had some good weather! Hopefully you have been able to get out and about, make the most of our wonderful beaches, had a coffee or two watching the world go by and even gone to a local show. I do love this time of year.

You should be receiving The Wimborne Directory every month if you live in BH21 1. If that is not happening I need to know! Royal Mail deliver the magazines, so let’s make sure you get your individual copy.

As a local resident if you have anything new or exciting happening, and would like to promote the good news, please let me know! We are here for you. The advertisers inside are also here for you, so please give them a call when you need their products and services, and do mention The Wimborne Directory!

I am delighted to introduce “Local Celebrity of the Month – Tell Me All About It” Liam Openshaw, who I am sure we will be seeing in the Olympics. As a young 13 year old he is quite incredible.

Nellie took us on a family camp with the Scouts last month. How exciting was that. She loved it and so did we as you can read on pages 28 and 29. Next month Nellie is taking us to Exmouth in Devon, where Hayden will take part in the National Surf Life Saving Championships. We will be camping in a nearby campsite and I am looking forward to sitting on the beach with my coffee, ‘watching’ Hayden competing.

The lucky winner of the prize wordsearch last month was Mrs Pat Vaughan. Well done to you.

Here’s to a wonderful summer!

Very Best Wishes,

Debbie & Stephen Corney Useful Numbers

Local Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Bournemouth. Hospital

101 08457 708090 0800 111999 01202 303626

Train Enquires Wilts & Dorset Bus Sembcorp Water Wimborne Library

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01258 857922 info@theoldschoolnursery.com www.theoldschoolnursery.com Our aim is to create a safe, happy and loving environment where children can learn, grow and flourish, preparing them for the next stage of their amazing lives.

• Our Setting: Situated only 10 minutes from Wimborne and Blandford Forum • Our Staff: Qualified and experienced staff. 1/5 have a degree in Early Years Childcare • Our Package: Providing all-inclusive childcare • Our Communication: We constantly update you on your child’s progress

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Community News

Magic Mondays at The Allendale Centre Summer holiday entertainment for children of all ages!

all ages entertained, as well as a prize for the best dressed pirate or princess.

Monday 15 August Bouncy Castles 10am-4pm (1.5 hour session) Ages 0-9 yrs – max height 137cm

For the first time ever Nerf Wars comes to the Allendale, with two sessions for 6-9 years olds and 10-12 year olds. “Loads of fun play with harmless soft bullets – all equipment provided!

Monday 22 August, 10am-12pm Pirates & Princesses Party Recommended Age 2-9 yrs Wednesday 31 August Nerf Wars 1.30pm – 3pm 6-9 yrs 3.30pm – 5pm 10-12 yrs

“After the success of our February and spring half term programmes for families we’re really excited to introduce Magic Mondays this summer at the Allendale,” explained Centre Manager Tanya Cripps. “There’s something for children of all ages to enjoy and we’re planning on having a lot of fun!”

The Allendale Centre, Wimborne All Tickets: £4 Tickets & Info: 01202 887247 www.theallendale.org

In addition to the Magic Monday events the Little Otters soft play will be open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, offering a cosy play area for under 5s with a large enclosed ball pool and party hire seven days a week.

The Allendale Centre in Wimborne has summer holiday entertainment wrapped up under one roof this August, thanks to their ‘Magic Mondays’ programme of events for families.

Tickets for all Magic Monday events and Nerf Wars are priced £4 and are available now from the Allendale Centre or online at www.theallendale.org Little Otters sessions cost £1.50 per child or £45 for a two and a half hour private party, with lunch boxes or hot food available from £4 per child from the Allendale’s Village Green Café.

Bring your little ones to the Allendale to let off some steam on Monday 15 August with a hall full of bouncy castles, assault courses and diddy cars. There are no set session times – just turn up and play for one and half hours!

Polish your tiaras, dust off your eyepatches and join in with some swashbuckling, sparkling fun at the Pirates and Princesses party on Monday 22 August. There’ll be loads of music, dancing and games to keep

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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 :LPERUQH 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!

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Turning the Tide: Marine Conservation Fund Dorset’s seas are amazing. They are home to a magnificent myriad of marine creatures – sturgeons, angel sharks and crawfish to name a few! However, some of these species are now rarely seen or are gone altogether.

Dorset’s fragile, underwater habitats are declining, with pollution, unsustainable fishing and climate change threatening these delicate ecosystems.

As part of our campaign, we are launching a seahorse adoption scheme, for a one-off payment of £20. Seahorses are an intriguing species who are masters of camouflage, and we want to find out more about them. As part of the Marine Conservation Fund, we’re hoping to be able to invest in equipment to help us monitor seahorses and other marine wildlife.

Dorset Wildlife Trust wants to save these beautiful, misunderstood marine environments before it’s too late… but we can’t do this alone. The Marine Conservation Fund is an exciting and important new initiative which aims to provide the vital funding required to secure a brighter future for our seas, which can then be enjoyed for many future generations.

As a gift to yourself, or someone special, you’ll get a seahorse cuddly toy, regular updates and a fact sheet. The first 10 people to adopt will get a free Seashore Wildlife Guide. Phone Jodi Hibbard on 01305 264620.

Two areas we aim to secure as Marine Protected Areas are Studland Bay and Lyme Bay. Studland bay is home to enigmatic seahorses, colourchanging cuttlefish and rare rays. It is also one of only two nursery grounds in England for the endangered undulate ray.

Lyme Bay meanwhile hosts a multitude of majestic marine giants including white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoise and basking shark. By protecting these fauna hotspots we will give this marine wildlife the chance to survive and thrive into the future.

Find out more about the Marine Conservation Fund and donate here: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/dmcf

By Jemma Cable

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Photo: Emma Rance

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Kingfishers Of West Moors

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Local Celebrity of the Month

Local celebrity of the month...

Tell me all about it!

Liam Openshaw and his brother Ryan who live in Poole are fantastic athletes, swimmers, life savers, and all round sportsmen. Liam recently won the British Schools Modern Biathlon Championships at Crystal Palace in March! He was then chosen for Team GB to represent Britain and went on to win the European round of the Biathle (run-swim-run) World Tour!

I am absolutely sure we will be seeing lots of Liam and his brother in the next few years, and I am delighted that he has written a piece about himself for you to read and enjoy. Here is Liam...

“How would I describe myself at the moment? I am a busy, happy, sporty 13 year old, squeezing in as many training sessions and competitions as I can into the week, and leaving just enough room to do my homework!

I am a member of Poole Swimming Club, Branksome Chine Surf Life Saving Club, Poole Athletics Club and Dorset Pentathletes. I train about ten times a week – more running up to key competitions – mostly in the swimming pool but also strength work in the gym, running on the track, and then my favourite – on the beach and in the sea. In my spare time, I play the drums (I recently passed my Grade 3 with Merit) and I go to Poole Grammar School.

I started Life Saving with Branksome Chine Surf Life Saving Club when I was eight and loved it from the start. I enjoy being out in the fresh air, powering into the sea for a swim and paddling a Race Board through the waves. Six months after joining the Club I was asked if I was going to go to the National Championships in Portreath, Cornwall. It sounded daunting and way above my ability, but I was assured that I would be fine, so signed up and went along. I was faced with waves over ten feet high - so big that I couldn’t paddle out through them on the Race Board, and ended up conceding the race from the wash at the foreshore. But I was hooked. And I have been to every National Championships since, eventually achieving

Liam Openshaw with his brother Ryan my goal and medalling last year – three times. My Club has also started competing at the National Indoor Championships, this year held in April, where I was so pleased to gain a further six medals – two of each colour. But my biggest achievement to date in the sea was winning the South West Open Water Championships, entitling me to swim at the British Open Water Championships in Sheffield, where I came seventh. I’m aiming to qualify this year and finish in the top five!

I had just turned nine when I entered the Poole and East Dorset Schools Swimming Gala, and to my surprise won the backstroke race. Although I had been learning to swim with Swalings School of Swimming since a toddler, I had not joined a competitive Swimming Club. After a trial, I started swimming with Poole SC a few times a week, where I developed my stroke technique. Four years later, I now swim up to eight sessions and cover 40 kilometres a week in the pool, plus a further session of Open Water training in the sea. I train with some of my best friends, and we always manage to find time to have a laugh after the hard work is done in the pool. We support each other, and any competitiveness in the pool during races, is gone when we are back on poolside. I love competing, because when I swim, I am not only trying to race well

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I’ve definitely learned that you have to make the most of every opportunity that is offered to you as you never know what it might lead to. Privileged to be nominated for a Poole Sports Council Award for swimming at the British Open Water Championships, at the ceremony last autumn, my dad noticed that one of the other recipients was a Modern Pentathlete. We did a quick bit of research, thought it looked interesting, and decided to have a go - I entered my first Biathlon at the South West Schools Championships last September – and won it. It has been a rollercoaster since, where I have been offered lots of exciting opportunities to progress in the sports that I love. This took me to Crystal Palace and Birmingham to compete in two British Championship events (so I started running with Poole Athletics Club to improve my technique), where

Liam with his trophy at the British Schools’ Modern Biathlon Championships

I finished first and second. I had become a British Champion!!! But I am very aware, that although I was the one that ran around that track, and swam down the pool, I couldn’t have done it without my family who pay for everything and drive me everywhere, and my coaches who train me to be the best I can be.

Following the Champs, I was invited to join the English Talent Programme for GB Modern Pentathlon, which involves monthly training days where I have started to learn to shoot a laser pistol and to fence. This means that I can now compete in Modern Triathlons and Tetrathlons respectively. I still have a bit of work to do before I can do a full Modern Pentathlon as I will need to learn to ride a horse!!!

BREAKING NEWS!!! At the European Championships in Portugal last month, Liam came fifth in the Triathle and won the bronze medal in the Biathle. His GB Biathle team also won the gold team event. Ryan came 11th in the Triathle and then won the bronze medal in the mixed Triathle relay.

So Liam and Ryan have both qualified for the Triathle World Championships in Sarasota, Florida, in October 2016. They are due to attend the National Biathle at the end of this month which is the qualifier for the World Biathle Championships, also in Florida at the same time.

I’m just a normal 13 year old boy. I like my PS4, Instagram and iPad! But I am so lucky to have the opportunities to compete in sports that I love, with really good friends. Who knows how far I can go... But one thing is for sure – I’m going to keep working hard, trying new things, and most importantly, taking every opportunity that comes my way. I am so happy to be fit and healthy.

I would like to shout out to everyone that supports me, including my mum, dad and brother Ryan, Jan and Barry at Poole SC, Ian, Dave, Hamish and Gus at Branksome Chine SLSC, Paul and Mark at Poole AC, Mick at Dorset Pentathletes, and all my friends that make training and competing fun.”

Liam is looking for support for his sports, as all competitions are self funded. If you know of a business that might be able to help, please contact Sara Openshaw on 01202 389112 or 07815 289625.

You can also follow Liam’s progress via Twitter with @swimmer_liam. We wish him best of luck for the National Biathle!

Debbie Corney

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Community News

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F. W. Robins F.W. Robins, author and lecturer, had many interests, from the history of lighting to assisting with archaeological excavations. He became a member of the Egypt Exploration Society in 1920 and was also admitted to the Society of Antiquaries of London.

He collected a great number of ancient pottery lamps and wrote a book on the subject, ‘The Story of the Lamp’. After his death his collection was broken up. Part went to the British Museum and the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford.

Some of his lamps were also donated to the Priest’s House Museum, including examples of Roman, RomanoEgyptian, Palestinian, Graeco-Roman and Syrian pottery lamps.

The Greeks improved the basic design of the lamp and from 600-300 BC, Greek lamps were made using a potter’s wheel. During the Roman period, further improvements were made. Lamps were moulded in two separate pieces and the filling hole for the oil became smaller, helping to prevent spillage. The use of moulds allowed for decoration and Roman lamps depict classical gods, animals and gladiatorial scenes.

Opening times: 6 Jan-24 Mar and 1 Nov-23 Dec 2016, Mon-Sat 10am-3.30pm 25 Mar-31 Oct 2016, Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm Somme - 1 Jul to 11 Nov Marking the centenary of the First World War’s Battle of the Somme, this new exhibition has been developed by Martin Barry.

Earth Detectives Sat 23 Jul, 10am - 4.30pm Archaeology activities, arts and crafts for all the family. Part of the Festival of British Archaeology. Entry £2.50 Sally’s Holiday Activities 21 Jul-1 Sep, 10am - 4.30pm Self directed craft activities.

Standard admission price unless indicated otherwise.

For further information and details of additional events please contact the museum on 01202 882533 or visit our website at www.priest-house.co.uk

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Some friendly advice on...

Wills

I know I ought to make a Will but I’ve never done one and I am nervous about how I go about it.

It is extremely important to make a will whether or not you consider you have many possessions or much money. If you die without preparing a Will certain rules dictate how your money, property or possessions should be allocated. By making a Will you are ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes alone.

advise you of the costs involved and talk you through your wishes and guide you to making the arrangements you think best. The Harold G Walker team offer free home visits, so we can come to you if you cannot get to our offices.

You will be sent a draft Will to approve and the Solicitor will then go through the Will with you to make sure that you understand it and are happy with the provisions.

You will be given a copy of the Will to keep and the original will be put in our strong room for safekeeping.

It is also imperative you make a Will if you have are unmarried or have children as this can provide financial security for your bereaved partner and make necessary arrangements in the event of your death. By seeking professional advice in making a Will doesn’t mean dwelling on the dark side of life, it can provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

The process for making a Will doesn’t have to be complicated, the first thing to do is to think about what you want in your Will: 1. Decide who you want to be your Executors. These are the people who will carry out your wishes under the Will.

Executors can also be beneficiaries. Make sure you agree with those you wish to appoint that they are happy to take on the task. Remember that your nearest and dearest may not wish to act as they will be coping with their grief.

2. If you have children who are under 18, decide who will be their guardians to look after them.

3. Finally, decide who should get your assets. Think about who should be a substitute beneficiary for any gift if the first named beneficiary dies before you.

Please telephone one of our offices and make an appointment with one of our Solicitors who will

Nicola Lowe - Wills & Probate Remember if your circumstances have changes, for example if you have separated from you partner, remarried or have had more children it is important that you make necessary adjustments to you Will accordingly.

All our Solicitors pride themselves on giving friendly service and we are here to help you.

Don’t put it off any longer.

Remember that making a Will gives you peace of mind!

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Next Fixtures at the W+S Stadium, Cowgrove Road BH21 4EL Sat 6 Aug

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Winchester City

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Admission prices: Adults £9; Concessions £5; Under 18s - League games free, Cup games £2 Please note - Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult Season ticket for league games: Adult £155; Senior £85 Season ticket plus pre-match hot meals & drinks £267.75

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Adventures of Nellie

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The Adventures of Nellie

The Dorset Publications Camper Van Family Camp with the Scouts, Cubs and Beavers! Well this was one Nellie didn’t want to miss. After all, despite her advanced years, Nellie loves running around, making a lot of noise at times (remember that exhaust…) and she loves the outdoors, so what better way to spend a weekend than with friends, learning lots of new skills and having fun. Nellie couldn’t wait.

Stephen got everything ready. He is good at that you know… it is a man’s job isn’t it? Nellie was packed with chairs, sleeping bags, blankets, Kombi, the awning, cutlery, plates (we didn’t take the kitchen sink, as Nellie already has one) and of course that all important whistling kettle and coffee. Off we set into the rolling English countryside to Sixpenny Handley which is home of 1st Woodcutts Scouts.

First things first, we had to set the awning up… so I made the coffee and supervised… You can see I have a very hands-on approach to all of this.

In fact, one of the ladies commented

The leaders do an amazing job

All set! Kombi and Nellie ready for camp

on how important my role was. I think that is what she said… The boys, alias Stephen and Hayden, did a fantastic job. We were all set up!

The leaders. Well I take my hat off to them. They do such a great job and it is all voluntary, done in their own time, to help others. There are many, many good people on this planet. There was in fact coffee and tea permanently ready and all the food was supplied so we had nothing to worry about but relax and enjoy ourselves.

The first evening was very straight forward… no challenges yet. The next day was a different story. I have to say I have never been a scout or a girl guide, so this was all new to me.

Hayden has been a member for a few years now and loves it. The skills they learn, you don’t get from anywhere else these days, so I am always impressed with what he does. However, what I didn’t realise is that on family camp… you all take part! This was new to me and Nellie really didn’t know if she

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would manage. Being blindfolded, led by a young leader in the forest and detecting what was hanging from a rope, was definitely a new concept. I thought the foil was a pine cone, but that’s a mistake anyone could make, isn’t it? Then there were the knot challenges, making a tent from string, building a large catapult, drawing on a neckerchief and putting Lego together to show something from the camp.

The best part was making “smores”.

Have you ever done that? Yummmm… delicious. You melt a marshmallow on a stick over the open camp fire and then place it between two chocolate biscuits, so the chocolate melts and smothers it. How good is that! The name comes from the fact… you want s’ more! That was a challenge I could do again and again. It didn’t help the diet, but I had to do it as I didn’t want to be seen to be not taking part. You can understand that can’t you? Nellie would have eaten them all, but she wants to keep her slightly figure. I refrained from commenting.

The men did get very competitive on the catapult challenge. All that man power, wanting to catapult the furthest. It was great fun and although

Singing around the campfire

We want s’more!

we were the best (after the first go…) we were sadly beaten.

In the evening there was the traditional camp fire led by a young leader in full song. Love it! Then we all took part in horse racing. This was inside the camp hall on a projector screen attached to a computer. How exciting!

We all chose tickets hoping it was the winning horse and shouted like we could have won millions.

Getting together, having time for our own children, as well as meeting other families is just so good. With our busy lives these days we don’t do enough of it. The whole weekend was fantastic.

Nellie left in great spirits and would highly recommend scouting. Beavers start as young as six, then its Cubs form age 8 and Scouts from 10½. If you are an adult and want to help, meet others and learn new skills, why not go and be a leader, or helper. I am sure you would be welcomed with open arms.

Nellie is loving the summer and we hope you are too!

Where will she take us next…?

By Debbie Corney

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Motoring

Auto Biographies

Suzuki SX4 S-Cross

By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk

Crossovers are popular in today’s motoring marketplace. But what is a crossover? Well, it’s a sport utility vehicle (SUV) with a chassis more similar to a car than a traditional truck-based SUV. Most come with either two or four-wheel-drive, and having the fundamental elements of a car means a more contented ride.

They also tend to return better fuel economy because of lighter construction and smaller engines.

Suzuki’s SX4 S-Cross is one of the better value choices of this type of motor, although you may not have heard much about it. That’s because the Japanese automaker is a fairly small player within the UK car scene.

Suzuki punches pretty hard above its weight though and, if the S-Cross is anything to go by, the manufacturer is only going to grow in strength in Britain. It’s a well made machine, packed with equipment and, even at flagship level, it only costs £25,149.

The SX4 S-Cross’s bold and sporty design offers ample room for passengers and luggage. The front seats offer excellent support and hold you firmly in place, even on tight curves.

Behind the wheel, the instrument cluster, although surrounded by a little too much cheap looking plastic, helps you focus on driving. For instance, an outsized speedometer and tachometer border a multi information display that shows anything from fuel consumption to time and outside temperature.

High-rigidity in a car’s body is essential to handling, comfort, safety and performance. That’s why the SX4 S-Cross incorporates a large proportion of high-tensile steel for strength and lightness, helping to provide greater handling stability.

The engine options are 1.6-litre petrol and 1.6-litre diesel. I drove the latter, in top of the range SZ5 DDiS 120 guise and equipped with Suzuki’s four-wheel-drive ALLGRIP system.

The four-wheel-drive technology leaves no room for doubt that the SX4 S-Cross is the perfect fusion of family-friendliness, safety and performance. Don’t get me wrong, it’s no hardcore mudplugger, but it’ll handle dirt, grass, snow, sand and a bit more – so it’s perfect for mini-adventures.

The four-wheel-drive system is so adept because it has a variety of settings – AUTO, SPORT, SNOW and LOCK. You can select your desired mode for the terrain you find yourself on via a push and turn dial on the centre console.

It works like this: AUTO prioritises fuel economy in typical driving conditions. The system uses two-wheel-drive by default and will switch to four-wheel-drive if wheel spin is detected. The SPORT setting is best for twisty roads. It makes maximum use of fourwheel-drive in response to how hard you press the accelerator. The SNOW option is optimal for snowy, unpaved and other slippery surfaces and uses four-wheel-drive all the time. LOCK is designed for extricating the car from snow, mud or sand. It does this by distributing high turning power to the rear wheels continually.

Safety equipment hasn’t been overlooked either. Features include seven airbags for occupants and the bonnet provides impact absorption which lessens injury if the car hits a pedestrian.

In fact, the SX4 S-Cross has been rated one of Europe‘s safest cars, according to independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP, receiving the maximum five-star rating.

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Money Savnig Tips

Martin

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If you’ve got savings, next time you receive a statement expect to see something rather strange. There’s been a hidden revolution of the savings rules, and it means when you’re paid interest, from now on no tax will automatically be taken off.

It’s all due to the new Personal Savings Allowance (PSA), which launched at the start of the new tax year on 6 April.

Previously, unless you were saving in an ISA, when you earned interest, the taxman took a bite. So for every £100 interest earned as a basic-rate taxpayer, you only actually got £80 (higher rate got £60).

Yet now, if you earn interest within your PSA, you get £100 and you keep £100.

For a detailed Q&A on it, read www.mse. me/PSA, but here are my quick need-toknows. - All savings interest is now paid gross, i.e., no tax will be taken off. - This works for ALL interest - not just savings accounts, but bank accounts, credit unions and peer-to-peer savings. However, share dividends aren’t included. - Basic 20% rate taxpayers can earn £1,000/yr interest taxfree. - Higher 40% rate taxpayers can earn £500/yr interest tax-free. - Top 45% rate taxpayers don’t get a PSA, so all interest is taxable. - Cash ISAs, premium bonds and other tax-free savings interest DON’T count towards the £1,000 (or £500) limit so you can get this interest too. - If you earn interest over the limit, you pay tax at your income tax rate, but only on the amount over the limit. It’s worth thinking

about this for a moment. For a basic rate taxpayer, with cash in the top easy-access standard savings account, you’d need over £75,000 saved before you had to start paying tax on it. That’s why 95% of people won’t pay tax on their savings interest this year.

As for most people tax is no longer an issue with savings, where you should have your cash has changed. It’s now usually simply a question of where you can earn the most interest.

So first, check your savings today and find what they earn. You’ll be shocked - rates have plummeted.

The first thing you should look at, even before saving, is clearing any expensive debt or overpaying an expensive mortgage (one where the interest rate is higher than the top rate you can earn by saving).

After that it’s a question of putting each penny where it earns the most. So here’s my savings fountain to do that. Fill up each level if you can and then move to the next (all the accounts I’ve listed have the full UK £75,000 savings safety protection).

1. Help to Buy ISA. For anyone 16+ who’s never owned a home and may want to, these are usually a no-brainer. This is because as well as interest you can use it towards a mortgage deposit and 25% is added on top, up to a maximum of a @MoneySavingExpert free £3,000. The top payers are www.

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halifax.co.uk and www.santander.co.uk

Martin at 4%. For full help on if this is right for

you, see www.mse.me/helptobuyisa LEWIS 2. High-interest current account. Some 3HUVRQDO 6DYLQJV $OORZDQFH accounts offer high in-credit

savings rates to entice switchers - it’s the only way to earn decent interest on decent amounts. The top ones are the www.Santander.co.uk 123 account paying 3% in between £3,000 and £20,000 (with a £5/mth fee, but that is often covered, as the account also pays cashback on bills) and the www.

LloydsBank.com Club Lloyds account, paying 4% between £4,000 and £5,000.

Others pay up to 5% interest, though on smaller amounts. For the full range and eligibility criteria see www.mse. me/topbanks

3. Regular savings . These pay high interest but only on small amounts, generally for a short time. They’re great for, er, saving regularly, but you can also trickle lump sums in there too.

The top ones are linked to current accounts – 6% is possible for a year on up to £300 a month in www.Firstdirect. com’s regular saver and 4% on up to £250/month with the www.HSBC. co.uk Premier/Advance accounts. If you’ve got an M&S, Lloyds, Nationwide or Santander current account, see if one’s available to you too.

4. New £15,240 cash ISA allowance 1.85% tax-free. A cash ISA is just a tax-free savings account and as it’s the new tax year, you’ve a new £15,240 allowance. Crucially, interest from this doesn’t count towards the £1,000 (or

£500) PSA limit - so it’s good for those who’ll earn over that threshold. Yet for many there’s little point, see my www. mse.me/ISAsdead guide for when they’re still right for you.

The top straightforward easy access deals are coventrybuildingsociety.com, paying 1.4% AER variable (minimum £1). If you’ve got poorly-paying old ISAs you want to transfer, the www.

YBS.co.uk Triple Access Saver ISA is 1.35% but only allows you to make withdrawals on three days each year (minimum £100). You can earn more in fixed rate ISAs though, see www.mse. me/cashisas.

5. Fixed-rate savings. If you’ve got money left over, next consider whether you’re prepared to lock it away without access. If so, you can fix with a lockedin rate that’s usually higher than easyaccess savings.

The top straightforward 1 year deal is CharterSavingsBank.co.uk 1.91% AER (minimum £1,000) and www.sbiuk. com is 2.2% for 2 years and 2.35% for 3 (min £10k).

6. Easy-access savings. Anything now left over that you need access to can be put in here. Rates are low compared with everywhere else, but you can deposit and withdraw when you want. The top deal is www.ybs.co.uk at 1.3%, though it only allows one withdrawal per year.

For unlimited withdrawals, the Income Bond from www.nsandi.com pays 1.26%, though the rate’s dropping in June, but www.sbiuk.com is 1.25%.. @MoneySavingExpert

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What’s On at Tivoli

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West Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1LT

Box Office: 01202 885566 Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm

www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk Sunday 14th August 7.30pm

Saturday 3rd September 7.30pm

CHAS AND DAVE

MODS & ROCKERS SHOW

Tickets £28.00 ...............................................................

Friday 19th August 7.30pm

BARRY STEELE AS ROY ORBISON Simply the very best!

Tickets £20.00 ...............................................................

Saturday 20th August 7.30pm

SUPERSONIC 70’S SHOW

Tickets £16.00 ...............................................................

Friday 26th August 7.30pm

CAROUSEL OF MAGIC A Family Magic Show

Tickets £12.50 (concs £10.50 u16 o60) 1/10 free ...............................................................

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Thursday 8th September 7.30pm

JOHN LODGE

Bass player of the Moody Blues and His Band

Tickets £26.00 ...............................................................

Friday 9th September 7.30pm TORMENTA FLAMENCA PRESENT

FLAMENCO BLUES

A tender tribute to both Blues and Flamenco dance

Tickets £17.50 (concs £16) 1/ 10 free ...............................................................

Saturday 10th September 7.30pm

BOOTLEG SHADOWS

UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE

Friday 2nd September 7.30pm

Wednesday 14th September 7.30pm

THE TINA TURNER EXPERIENCE

SHARKS

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Tickets £21.00

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Legendary 70s band Tickets £16.50

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Gardening Tips

On Your Plot Hoarding

It’s hard to remain excited when you’ve had courgette at every meal for a week, and marvellous though raspberries are there is a limit to just how many you can eat at once. Take a bit of time to store your harvest and you can be enjoying home grown right through the winter.

Jobs for August :-

• Water regularly - try to water either in the evening or early mornings.

• If you are growing main crop potatoes, watch out for signs of blight. Brown patches on the tops and edges of leaves are usually a first sign.

• Pinch out the tops of runner bean stems that are outgrowing their supports.

• Keep harvesting those courgettes!

• Sow turnips and oriental salad plants such as Pak Choi and Chinese Cabbage • Strawberry runners that were potted up in June to produce new plants can be planted out now.

If all has gone to plan (that’s a big if!) then August should be a very satisfying month on your plot, with your hard work being repaid by ample harvests of a good range of fruit and veg.

The reality tends to be that the excitement of seeing your crops grow and ripen is initially followed by much enjoyment of the first fruits of your labour which can soon be replaced by a panic stricken ‘What the heck do I do with all these’! Certain crops (courgettes and tomatoes spring to mind) can almost guarantee this sequence of events!

Sharing with friends and neighbours is great but very often they will have a glut of exactly the same thing at just the same time. What is called for are some simple ideas for storing and preserving your produce. It may be a long time before you are harvesting fresh peas or raspberries again but that doesn’t mean that you can’t be enjoying your home grown produce throughout the winter - it just takes a little planning and now is the time to do it.

Onions (and garlic) that have been lifted and

left to dry can be plaited and hung in a cool, dry place. Net bags, or tights, also work if you don’t fancy plaiting. Potatoes can be stored in boxes or paper sacks in a dark, dry building but you should check them regularly, removing any that show signs of rotting.

A good size freezer is a real boon for making the most of your produce. Blanching and then freezing works for loads of vegetables. Key to success is to cool quickly after blanching so have a bowl of cold water at the ready and don’t forget to label what you are freezing!

Another option, and one that can work well for all those tomatoes, is to find a good recipe that you can cook, freeze and use later (how about a wonderful pasta sauce with your own tomatoes and home grown basil?). Even ‘difficult to freeze’ veg such as courgettes can either be incorporated into a sauce, or blanched, frozen and then added to a stew at a later date.

Cooking and freezing can work well for fruit too - apple or rhubarb are good stewed and frozen all ready for use in a crumble or pie. If you have a truly wonderful fruit crop then why not arm yourself with a good recipe book and get started on some jam making? It’ll be delicious on your toast in the morning, and what better gift than a pot of homemade raspberry jam?

It’s amazing how many books there are that tell you how to grow your fruit and veg, but how little information there is on just how to store it all! One wonderful little book, that deals with just this question is ‘How to store your garden produce’ by Piers Warren. It’s packed with information about how to store just about anything and a great addition to any gardeners library.

Happy harvesting!

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The service is available 365 days a year. The Careline staff are fully trained and will answer your call in a professional and efficient manner to provide the appropriate assistance. From ÂŁ3.62 a week a vulnerable person and their carers/ relatives can have peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are safe.

Applying for a Careline Careline is available to any person living in the BH postcode area, regardless of age, disability or health issues.

Installing a Careline Installing a Careline alarm is quick and easy. We require an active phone line and a spare mains plug socket, in the event these are unavailable we also have battery operated and mobile alarm

units. Each alarm unit is supplied with a small discreet pendant which can be worn on a neck cord or a wrist strap. By pressing the pendant a call is activated. The pendant has a range of up to 50 metres to cover the parameters of the house and garden.

The service also provides a full range of Telecare equipment tailored to support the needs of the individual. This includes smoke & flood detectors, wander alerts, medication reminders, epilepsy sensors and other items designed to keep people safe and maintain their independence.

For more information about this service please visit our website www.bournemouth.gov.uk/ careline or contact the Bournemouth Careline team on 01202 452795.

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Community News

Dame Annette Brooke visits East Dorset NHSRF Dame Annette Brooke, who retired as MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole at last year’s General Election, spoke to the East Dorset and Ringwood branch of the National Health Service Retirement Fellowship about her life at Westminster.

She started by saying that she was not a career politician: after a career in teaching she became a Poole councillor in 1986 and an MP in 2001 at the age of 54. She arrived at Westminster with little idea of what to do or where to go. Luckily on her first day she met an ex-marine constituent who was a parliamentary doorkeeper and he showed her the ropes.

On arrival at Westminster the first thing she needed was an office, but because of the shortage of space it took her three months to get one, and in the meantime the post and emails kept on arriving.

Annette stressed that the House of Commons is very confrontational and scary and that the best way to get noticed among all those men in grey suits was to wear brightly coloured clothes. To make her maiden speech she had to write to the Speaker and then stay in the chamber until called by him. The debate started at 2.30pm and she was finally called at 9pm.

She said that the Commons was “one big game” with all sorts of traditional rules: for example you cannot address another MP by name, or call them or the Speaker “you” – this gets you a dressing down.

Annette commented that Parliament changed a good deal between 2001 and 2015: one important change being the move from paper to electronic files and from post to email communication.

However the proportion of women MPs rose only from 18% in the 2001 election to 22% in 2010.

She decided that she would be her own woman and make up her own mind on issues, which meant that during the Coalition she abstained a lot! She was also very active in all-party Parliamentary groups on topics such as breast cancer, micro-finance and children’s issues. She emphasised that much of the work of Parliament goes on behind the scenes in Select Committees and Bill Committees.

She also chaired debates in Westminster Hall, for example on female clergy.

Annette finished by saying that the best thing about being an MP was being able to help constituents with their problems, and achieve a good outcome for them.

Constituents often remarked how approachable and ‘normal’ she was!

Questions covered such diverse topics as her surgeries, the number of MPs and Lords, MPs allowances and the NHS.

By Ian Dickins We have very entertaining and informative speakers throughout the year and should new members wish to join our friendly club our details are as follows: We meet at 10:00 am on the second Tuesday of each month at the St. Leonards Village Hall, Braeside Road, BH24 2PH. For a friendly chat and further information please contact our Membership Secretary, Deirdre, on 01425 472940.

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Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society Forthcoming concerts

Tuesday, August 16th: 7.30pm.

Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society present concert of popular music by Mark Thompson at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne. Visitors welcome. £5 payable at door. Info: 01202 895254 Tuesday, September 20th: 7.30pm.

Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society present concert of popular music by DirkJan Ranzijn at Queen’s Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne. Visitors welcome. £5 payable at door. Info: 01202 895254

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Tastes so good...

Food & Drink

MINI PIZZAS

With these Mini Pizzas you really have the chance to make them your own. Cover them with tomato and cheese and then pick from any number of topping choices: Pineapple and ham, pepperoni or even chicken and sweetcorn. Alternatively create your own unique toppings.

Ingredients 450g strong white bread flour 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 7g sachet fast-action yeast 350ml warm water 2 tsp. salt

Equipment: Large bowl Oven: 240C, Gas Mark 9, 220C Method: In a large bowl, mix together the yeast, flour and 2 teaspoons of salt. Once this is all mixed together, create a well in the middle. In a separate jug, mix together the oil and the water and then pour into the bowl. Then, work the liquid into the flour mix to create the dough. Leave the bowl to one side for 15 minutes. Create a well-floured surface and put flour on your hands then begin to knead the dough. Do this for about 2 minutes until it is soft and even. Put the dough back in the bowl and cover it with oiled cling film. Leave it once again to one side (preferably in a warm place). When the dough has risen to double its size, heat the oven and place a baking sheet on a high shelf. Then dust another sheet with flour before splitting the dough into 8. Roll 3 balls thinly into circles and put them on the floured sheet. Use a thin layer of sauce on top with some seasoning and cheese of your choice. Bake for 12 minutes until golden then add fresh toppings of your choice and use the rest of the dough to create more!

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Index of advertisers

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

Bedrooms Select Interiors.......................... 6

Wimborne Scouts Summer Fete....38 Wimborne Town Football Club...26

Oven Cleaning Oven King.................................39

Beds The Bed Store........................... 5

Dentists Balmoral Lodge Dental Practice....21

Physiotherapists PhysioFitness............................15

Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds............................. 7 Tuscany Blinds..........................14

Drainage Services All Drains Cleared..................... 7

Plumbing & Heating Services Future Plumbing & Heating......45 J C Gas & Plumbing...................37

Block Paving K & S Paving..............................20

Electricians Dorset Electrical & Fire Alarms.....37 Ulyett Electrical Services...........21

Builders & Carpenters Creative Carpentry....................20

Financial Advisors Ward Goodman........................13

Business Opportunities Grow Web Income....................41

Garage Services Coastal Cars..............................41 Hughes Workshop....................31 King Bros of Pimperne..............45 Longham Motor Engineers.......27

Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................39 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Kingfishers................................15 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.............................. 5 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................28 Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society.........................42 Dame Annette Brooke visits East Dorset NHS Retirement Fellowship..............................40 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Marine Conservation Fund....12 Introducing: Bournemouth Careline..................................38 Law advice: Wills......................22 Local Celebrity of the Month: Tell Me All About It Liam Openshaw.....................16 Magic Mondays at the Allendale..... 8 Martin Lewis: Personal Savings....32 Motoring: Suzuki SX4 S-Cross....30 On your plot: Hoarding.............36 Priest’s House Museum............18 Tastes so Good: Mini Pizzas......44 What’s On at Tivoli Theatre......34

Garden Centres Compton Acres......................... 9 Garden Services Douglas Hutchins......................39 H W White Landscaping........... 7 Hearing Aids & Services Clarity Hearing Solutions..........19 Kitchens Select Interiors.......................... 6 Landscaping Supplies Dorset Soils & Stone Zone......... 2 Meal Deliveries Custom Lunches........................42

Property Maintenance Essential Property Maintenance.....39 John Stevens Property Care......42 Quarterjack Handyman............27 Puzzles & Competitions Kids Page..................................10 Prize Wordsearch......................35 Removals Bournemouth Removals...........13 Residential Care Homes Royal Bay Homes......................23 Solicitors Harold G Walker.......................48 Taxis Broadmead Cars & Taxis...........21 Tree Surgeons Smart Cuts................................43 Used Car Sales Coastal Cars..............................17 Waste Services Philip Triim Contractors............20

Mobile Hairdressers Hair @ Home............................19

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Nursery Schools The Old School Nursery............ 6

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

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