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In this issue: Wimborne Library celebrates ‘Love to Read’ campaign Charities Fair raises almost £5,000 for charity The Adventures of Nellie
Directory December 2016
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MOTs • Servicing Diagnostics Tel: 01202 89 44 88 Come to Ferndown’s motor experts for specialist advice, servicing and repairs on all makes & models.
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Great company to deal with, very friendly and reliable
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Come and see our full range at the new showroom, open six days a week at: 12 Victory Close, Woolsbridge Industrial Estate Three Legged Cross BH21 6SZ OFFICE & SHOWROOM OPENING TIMES Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm Saturday – 9am to 12pm
New showroom now open! Visit us or call 01202 825225 for your free, no obligation quotation
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Introduction
The Wimborne Directory Edition 13
Published by:
Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Publications
Telephone:
01202 894397
Email:
info@wimbornedirectory.co.uk
Copy deadline for the January 2017 edition: 12th December 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, Christmas 2016! Unbelievable many of us say. It is a time to reflect over the last year and start to look at what we want to do this coming 2017. Stephen and I with Hayden and good old Nellie have had a really good year. The summer for me was particularly special, spending much time at the beach with Hayden and his ‘life saving’ friends. We have been busy and also have had time to take time out as a family. Nellie, the Dorset Publications Campervan continues to take us out, all over the south coast and beyond. Not quite to infinity... Last month she took us to Chessington Theme Park and you can read how a group of ‘ageing adults’ had a blast. Now is the time to finalize all the preparations for Christmas Day. We also have three Birthdays at this time: on 25th November Hayden became a teenager! Oh oh... My Birthday is three days before Christmas as I didn’t want to miss out on those all important presents of course, and Stephen’s Birthday is on Boxing Day. It is an expensive time of the year to say the least, but very exciting. The magazine has continued to help local trades people and we are truly grateful for that. The aim of our local Directory is to help you the resident find good local businesses that can do all those jobs you just cannot do yourselves. This in turn keeps our local trades busy and that helps all of us as well as the local economy. We are very happy to promote local groups and societies for free. Just give one of us a call or send an email. If you have a company and are not featured here, but would like to be, please let us know. We use Royal Mail to distribute the magazines and would love to get your name to the local residents. Stephen and myself wish you All the Very Best at this festive time. May you and your family and friends have a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic New Year!
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
08457 484950 01983 827005 01202 590059 01202 882770
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DOUGLAS HUTCHINS Landscaping & Driveways
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Community News
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News from Westminster The last few weeks have been very busy in Westminster, and I have been involved in a number of important debates. I was very pleased to be able to attend the Homelessness Reduction Bill debate, which gives more rights to homeless people. The bill has been welcomed by homelessness charities and aims to ensure that councils give support to all homeless people and places a greater emphasis on preventing homelessness in the first place. I am a member of the All Party Parliamentary Group for ending Homelessness, and feel this bill is an important step towards helping as many people as possible. This bill has attracted cross-party support and I was pleased to be asked to sit on the bill committee. Every year in November I take part in a sleep out with a local youth group to raise funds and awareness of homelessness. It’s for one night, but with only a sleeping bag, and a few pieces of cardboard, it is cold and uncomfortable and I don’t get much sleep. Having a secure and safe place to stay is vital for everybody, and I will continue to work towards helping to reduce the numbers of people who have no permanent home. I have also highlighted in Parliament the importance of different options for young people leaving school. Apprenticeships provide great opportunities for our young people to gain both employment and skills. They are also vitally important for many of our local businesses. I was happy to speak in support of apprentices and local businesses who run apprenticeship schemes, having visited many of them across the constituency.
to be a link between our schools and local businesses and to help prepare our young people for the world of work. I am delighted to be chairing the steering group and to see this exciting project get off to a flying start. This is my final column in 2016, and it has been an eventful year in politics. I am a very optimistic person, and as we look forward into 2017, I am confident that whatever happens, our country will continue to thrive, to grow and to be outward-looking and a force for good in the world. May I wish all readers a happy Christmas and a peaceful new year. I will be continuing my regular surgeries around the constituency; please do get in touch if you would like to meet or need my help with any particular issue. You can email me on michael.tomlinson.mp@parliament. uk or contact my office on 01202 624216. You can also follow what I’ve been doing on Twitter @Michael4MDNP or Facebook www. facebook.com/michael4MDNP.
Michael Tomlinson MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk
I am also working very closely with the Dorset Chamber of Commerce, which has set up the excellent initiative called “Dorset Young Chamber”. This aims
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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...
Fly away home... Bird migration is perhaps one of the favourite natural phenomena of wildlife lovers. Summer long gone and the autumn foliage fading, the sky fills with the spectacle of migrating birds, heading to their winter quarters in Africa. The birds’ ability to navigate thousands of miles annually, often to the exact same locations year after year, has mystified people for centuries, and it is believed that they use the Earth’s magnetic fields, the sun, the moon, and the stars to guide their way. Whilst many species migrate south from here, Britain, due to its temperate climate, plenitude of estuaries and long coastline, is an internationally important destination for millions of migrating birds from the Arctic, Siberia, Canada and Scandinavia. They arrive on our shores throughout the autumn to spend the season in a milder climate than their homelands offer. Winter visitors include redwing and brambling, as well as geese, ducks, swans and wading birds. The migrant birds frequently fly around in flocks of dozens to thousands of individuals, reflecting a fantastic silhouette against the sky. They
Brownsea Island lagoon and hide Photo: Sally Welbourn
Spoonbill flock
Photo: Phyl England
find comfort and safety in numbers; flocking together provides security from predators, and as the chilly nights settle in, huddling together provides the vital body warmth for survival. Poole Harbour is one of the country’s most renowned bird estuaries, hosting thousands of migrants annually. The Brownsea Island lagoon, an internationally renowned destination for migrants, supports significant numbers of avocet, black-tailed godwit, oystercatcher, and redshank and spoonbill, amongst others. December is an opportune time in coastal areas, wetlands and estuaries, where many of the avian visitors make their winter home, to go bird watching. Should you not wish to venture outdoors, Dorset Wildlife Trust has teamed up with the Birds of Poole Harbour to produce a fantastic live avian reality show via a webcam, available on: http://www.birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk/ brownsea-webcam. Visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk to find out more about our winter walks, and the best reserves to spot birds all year round. By Niina Silvennoinen
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13 Christmas is coming and the geese are getting fat It will soon be time to call Mark the Quarterjack You may start to think about your Christmas lights This is where he’ll come in, he’s a good head for heights He’ll put them on the gutters and up and down the roof And if it happens to be raining he will wear a waterproof, If you, you’re Mum or your Gran wants their lights up Just give him a call, then put your feet up He can collect the tree and put it on his van And help to erect it, for that he’s the man When it’s time to get the stuff down from the attic He can get it all as it’s really not traumatic So remember ‘QUARTERJACK’ if you need a hand Whether its inside the home or out on the land. He also helps out with little odd jobs Like hanging pictures and changing door knobs His name is Mark Phillips from the Quarterjack He’s a helper, handyman that will sort a flat pack Have a happy Christmas and a great New Year And remember in 2017 he will still be here.
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All kinds of basic electrical work, changing light fittings, switches, shower fans, showers
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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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AllGlaze DORSET LIMITED
Tel: 01202 488880
Email: allglazeco@ntlworld.com Web: www.doubleglazingrepairsbournemouth.co.uk
REPLACEMENT CONSERVATORY ROOFS Is your conservatory........ Too hot in the Summer??? Too cold in the Winter? Noisy? Leaking? Not looking good??
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540794 From a set of taps to a full bathroom refurbishment & all property maintenance Services include: Plumbing, Electrics, Carpentry, Plastering, Tiling & Decoration E: chrispearce27@hotmail.co.uk To advertise in The Wimborne Directory, please call: 01202 894397
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Royal Bay Care Homes Our Homes Serving Poole, Wimborne & The Purbecks
Castle Farm Retirement Home Forest Hill House Nursing Home Lytchett Matravers
Call:
01258 857642
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We at Royal Bay Care Homes believe a care home should be a place: - Where each person is an individual. - Where there are no unnecessary rules and regulations. - Where dignity, peace and comfort take priority. - Where companionship, interest and activity flourishes. - And where people are supported to lead the fullest possible lives.
At the heart of every Royal Bay Care Home are core values with the emphasis on comfort, compassion, dignity, individuality, personality as well as great food. At Royal Bay our priority is you living your life your way. We have teams of incredibly caring, dedicated and qualified staff, plus Gold Standards Framework accreditation. Our Homes also have the latest medical and care facilities making them fully equipped to cater for either residential or nursing care needs, depending on the Home’s registration. Please feel free to contact either of our Home’s Manager at any time to discuss how we can help or visit our website for more details.
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Library News
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Wimborne Library celebrates ‘Love to Read’ campaign Crowds flocked to Wimborne Library to support and participate in the BBC’s Love to Read campaign and to talk to Sam Fraser from BBC Radio Solent about their favourite books.
Centre stage was a shining ‘Tree of Enlightenment’ on which adults and children were able to hang a ‘leaf ’ tag stating their favourite book and their reasons for liking it: the aim being to inspire and ‘enlighten’ others! The tree with its fruits of inspiration will remain in the library for two weeks for visitors to read. As a thank you for their support, participants were offered tasty cupcakes donated by Waitrose Wimborne who were pleased to back the event. In the background, unusual music created a soothing ambience, provided by Nichola Christie, who played meditative airs on the Nigerian Kora and other instruments. Hailing the event as a great success - which showed an increase in new visitors to the library - Jude Leyman, Wimborne Library Manager said: “It was a community shared celebration of the written word and the joys and benefits of reading. Whether for pleasure or knowledge, time spent reading is never time wasted.’’ The same sentiments were once
Sam Fraser (right) from BBC Radio Solent and Julie Allen from Wimborne Library view the “Tree of Enlightenment” endorsed by the American academic, Charles William Eliot, Harvard’s president in1869 who wrote: “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” So, why not visit the ‘Tree of Enlightenment’ at Wimborne Library soon!
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Community News
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The Kings of Wimborne Continuing the theme of last month’s article, we take a look at another family connected with the Priest’s House. By the middle of the 18th century the building was the home of the King family, whose name and initials we find throughout the building. During restoration of the museum in the early 1990s one side of a packing case addressed to ‘Mr Christor. King of Wimborne in Dorsetshire’ was found in the attic. Christopher, and his son William, were mercers or dealers in fine velvets, woollens and imported silks. The trade in cloth was very important in Wimborne at this time. The initials of father and son also appear on the rainwater heads on the front of the building. These lead containers collected and removed water from the new pitched roof when the courtyard was filled in. Elizabeth King was the widow of Christopher. She continued to run her husband’s business as a mercer until her own death in 1778. Shortly after her husband’s death, Elizabeth asked John Mitchell, a local master-plumber and glazier, to install a lead pump in her newly-built kitchen. The pump is now in the scullery, beyond the Victorian kitchen. It is marked with his name, her initials and the date 1766.
The Georgian Parlour scene
The scene in the Georgian parlour today shows Elizabeth dressed in good quality plain clothes suitable for someone with a position in the town to maintain. John Mitchell has arrived to discuss his client’s plans for further building works, which were completed after her death by her son William.
Opening times: 1 Nov-23 Dec 2016, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm
Free opening 12-23 December 10am-4pm The museum’s period rooms will be transformed with traditional decorations. Seasonal refreshments available from the Garden Tea Room. Free entry. 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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Ulyett Electrical Services DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL
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Some friendly advice on...
Applications for Deputyship
A Deputy is appointed by the Court of Protection to make decisions for a person who does not have mental capacity (and that person did not make a Lasting Power of Attorney when they had capacity). Mental capacity is assessed in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and medical evidence must be provided for the court to support this belief. It is not unusual for a Deputy to be appointed to look after an individual’s finances, however, the courts are far less likely to approve the appointment of a Deputy for health and welfare. This may be because there is a presumption that if an individual wanted to appoint a particular person to make such important decisions on their behalf then they would have appointed them themselves by making a Lasting Power of Attorney? However, Health and Welfare applications are more successful in the very specific situation of an adult with a mental disability (often arising at birth or during childhood). This may be viewed as an equality issue because their disability has denied them the opportunity to take the usual route of making a Lasting Power of Attorney. A Deputy can be described as the substitute decision maker for that individual. They must represent the best interests of the individual. It is not about what they would choose if they were in the person’s situation but about knowing what that individual’s values, wishes and aspirations are and giving a voice to that individual, and advocating or verbalising those wishes on their behalf. A Health and Welfare Deputy may influence and ultimately decide many important daily decisions affecting the individual including: Dental treatment, (which may include cosmetic dental treatment), immunisation (whether or not they should receive particular jabs), diets (for example choosing a diet which may not exacerbate certain conditions), choosing what the individual wears and buying cosmetics. Making decisions regarding their personal care and
hygiene, sexual health, examinations, medication, surgery, where they will live, who may or may not visit them and whom they may have contact with, as well as decisions regarding major healthcare and medical treatment. A Deputy has recognised legal status meaning medical and health care professionals, local authority (including social workers), educational institutions or any other individual or organisation involved in the individual’s health and welfare must consult the Deputy when making decisions. Anyone over the age of 18 and deemed to have good moral character can apply to be a Deputy. They may be a relative, close friend or long term foster carer with a justified reason to be appointed over anyone else. However, some decisions can only be made by the court, such as withdrawing artificial nutrition and
Victoria Elford - Wills & Powers of Attorney hydration, consent to organ donation and where a dispute arises over a particular treatment. In such circumstances the final responsibility for what is in a person’s best interest will be made by medical professional responsible for their care. Contact Victoria Elford, who specialises in such applications, if you are interested in being appointed as someone’s Deputy on 01202 482202.
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The Adventures of Nellie
The Dorset Publications Camper Van Nellie is very excited about Christmas! Last year she drove us all the way to Stephen’s parents near Oxford. This year we are staying at home and my parents are coming to visit. With all that adrenaline rushing she had the great idea last month to take us to Chessington Adventure Park for Halloween. When I say a group of us I mean all adults of a certain age (mostly over 50) who were looking for some good old fun... without the children. Is that possible I hear you say? A group of menopausal women and a few perplexed men to a theme park for Halloween? You would think we would know better by now, but seems the ‘going back to childhood’ has started early for some of us... or maybe we just never grew up! We set off, all (well most of us) very keen to have a go on the rides and scream and shout to our hearts content. What a great excuse! We only thought later that we could have dressed up too... but maybe that was taking it a bit too far. Nellie can look pretty scary at the best of times with her long black skirts and silver teeth. You do realize that it is the van I am talking about and not some self inflicted invalidation? Not that any of us would ever do that to ourselves of course... The weather was perfect. Bright and dry. Not at all bad for October 31st.
As soon as we all gathered at the gate we were like whippets at the starting block. We couldn’t wait to get on those thrilling, heart pounding rides. One of the party was not so keen and happily was the ‘bag lady’ for the day. We had in fact been to the same location last year and “Mr Bubbleworks” (the name says it all), which is a cute ride on the water for the younger children, had sent chills through her spine and caused her to hang on for dear life, literally. The rest of us found it highly amusing but poor
Getting a drenching on Rameses Revenge
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Julie couldn’t wait to get off. She now makes a very good ‘bag lady’ and is more than happy to watch us screaming, shouting and otherwise making a fool of ourselves. “Kobra”, the serpent ride, is really quite exhilarating, without turning you upside down and throwing you about uncontrollably. The roller coaster does throw you from one side to the other and neither seat saves you from the other person’s heavy (in some of our cases) body being thrown solidly against you as you also twirl in the air. Nellie didn’t like the sound of that one and with her rather oversized thighs I don’t blame her! Then of course there is the good old fashioned Carousel. Two of the party are somewhat more dignified and composed than the rest of us... must be David’s Naval Officer background, though his wry smile at times gives something else away... and they absolutely looked the part as they gave the Royal Wave from the carriage. Escapism, or is it delusion? Wonderful isn’t it. The only youngster of the party, a fifteen year old, got totally drenched on “Rameses Revenge”. Nellie loves the names of these rides. People must spend hours, and probably a small fortune, just thinking of what to call them. This was the only ride none of us ‘sane’ adults would go on. Held upside down in the air with water shooting up at you, was not our cup of tea. And at our age tea is very important.
Time for that all important tea!
“Vampire” is the best and since the park was open til 8pm, being a Halloween opening, we went on that in the dark. The ride seemed twice as fast and being at the front added to the sheer elation. Our poor tickers, how did they cope? It was a truly brilliant day and Nellie was thrilled we enjoyed ourselves so much. It shows that you don’t have to be young to have a good time and that time spent with friends is time well spent! Nellie wishes you a really good Christmas and a Happy New Year. Again it is a great excuse to invite friends and family together, relax, eat and be merry. Enjoy! Where will Nellie be taking us in 2017? By Debbie Corney
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CAROLS in the CORNMARKET in WIMBORNE MINSTER FRIDAY 23rd DECEMBER 2016 at 6.00pm
This magical Annual Event is all set to run again this year. It will be held on Friday 23rd December at 6.00pm. Singing of the Carols will be accompanied by members of the Broadstone Community Concert Band. A collection will be taken for the Mayor of Wimborne’s Charities. This will be the eleventh year that the event has been organised by Hilda Butler and Anthony Oliver and now assisted by Clive Grant and we look forward to a large crowd filling the Cornmarket which is
situated just off the High Street in Wimborne. Anthony said, “We are grateful to the Wimborne BID who have once again kindly agreed to sponsor the glowsticks for lighting, somewhat safer than candles which the public have used in the past and the printing of the Carol Sheets. “All are warmly invited to attend and warm drinks will be available afterwards in the Salvation Army Hall.”
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Don’t hate me, I know it’s early, but it’s time to prepare (not celebrate), as Christmas is coming. I hate tinsel and Jingle Bells before December as much as the next man, but many festive savings are only possible if you do them early. This isn’t a trivial message. I’m fed up of every January people telling me they’re skint and when I ask why they reply, “Christmas of course.” Well I can tell you exclusively here, Christmas will be on 25 December this year, so it’s not an unexpected event – there is time to plan in advance to prevent problems. So here are my seven key things you should do now that’ll save you for festivities. I’ve focused on Christmas, but the same techniques work for Chanukah, Eid, and Kwanzaa too. 1. Agree to not give unnecessary presents. Gifts for kids, grandchildren or your spouse are fine. Yet it’s time to stop the ever growing list of people we buy for even when we’ve no idea what they want, know we’ll end up buying tat that’ll never be used, and add heaps of pressure on ourselves to do so. I’ve been campaigning to end unnecessary gifts for six years, and more and more people are doing it. Yet it involves agreeing a pact not to buy each other. Even the joy of giving can be selfish if it obligates someone who can’t afford it to buy back. Julia tweeted me a couple of weeks ago: “@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told family I can’t afford Xmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you.” So contact friends and family now and make an agreement not to buy, or to cap the cost, only give homemade or even to give to charity instead. See my full ‘why Christmas presents are bad’ explanation at www.mse.me/BanChristmas. 2. Book your train tickets 12 weeks in advance. Wherever you’re planning on spending the festive season, if you need to travel by train, book your tickets 12 weeks in advance. That’s when most cheap advance tickets launch, so you get maximum availability. So this is close to the perfect moment to be buying tickets if you’re away visiting friends and family for Christmas and New Year. 3. Small savings make merry Based on roughly 90 days, 75 working days and 13 weeks left till Christmas. So, if you buy a £2 coffee every work day, just give it up now, put the cash in a Christmas kitty instead and you’ll have £150 by the big day. I’m not telling you to do
this, it’s about deciding priorities. If that’s cash you need for Christmas, are you willing to make the sacrifice? 4. Earn 5% cashback on your Christmas shopping. If you’re going to be spending for Christmas, you might as well do it on a card that pays you every time you spend on it. The no annual-fee www.americanexpress.com Platinum Everyday credit card pays you 5% cashback on your first three months’ spending (maximum £100), so get it now and you get the big cashback during the high spend preChristmas period. It then follows with up to 1% after. The cashback is paid after a year, so you’ll get it in time to help next Christmas, though there’s a minimum £3,000 spend to get it. That sounds a lot, but do all your normal spending on it as it pays you and you’ll be fine. Of course, only do this if you’ve a direct debit to repay it IN FULL each month, or you’ll be charged 22.9% rep APR, which kills the gain. 5. Not saved for it? Do it now – then you can split the cost by three. A typical family Christmas costs around £600-£800 - a huge amount from one month’s salary alone. But if you haven’t started saving yet, there is still time. For example, if you put £200 aside from your October and November income, it’ll spread the cost. Save what you can. If you’re saying you can’t afford that, then I’m afraid you’ll need to go cold turkey. Christmas is just one day, it’s not worth overspending and ruining your New Year. 6. Set up a Christmas cupboard. Become a tactical shopper. Work out now what necessary gifts you need to buy, and then if you spot a bargain, you can pounce on it when there’s a code, voucher or discount that makes it cheaper (I put the best in my weekly email at www.mse.me/tips). Even better, as is part of many Money Savers’ Christmas arsenal, once you buy a present, bag it, wrap it, and pop it in a Christmas cupboard – gradually getting the chores done. 7. Not used it since last Christmas? Flog it. Walk around the house and examine everything; it’s time for your annual personal stock clearance. Many old items can be worth serious cash. And if you’ve not used things for a year, whether toys, prams, old coffee makers, mobile phones, gadgets, or even clothes, why not sell them? This isn’t just about eBay or car boot sales; Facebook now has a lot of good local sales groups too that can be an easy way to do this. There are also lots of recycling sites that will pay you for old mobiles and gadgets – just make sure you do your research first to find the one that’ll give you the most @MoneySavingExpert
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West Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1LT www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk Following last year’s Record-Breaking ‘JACK AND THE BEANSTALK’,The Tivoli Theatre and Producers Ron Martin Management & Born2Perform are delighted to announce Sleeping Beauty as this year’s spectacular family pantomime! This magical pantomime adventure will be brought to life from Page to Stage from December 16th – January 2nd and features a fantastic cast of professional pantomime performers! MR KEN DEE returns to the Tivoli Theatre by popular demand as the hilarious NANNY NELLY NICEHANDS, following his ribtickling appearance last year. Ken will be joined by the young and vibrant CASEY LLOYD who plays his hilariously silly but lovable son! Every pantomime needs a hero, and this year JOSEPH GALE who plays the handsome PRINCE needs to defeat CARABOSSE played by KATIE TONKINSON and save the day by slaying the FIRE BREATHING DRAGON and prove his bravery, he’s sure to win the heart of the beautiful PRINCESS, played by ISOBEL GAMBLE. No pantomime would be complete without a touch of sparkle, CHARLOTTE HOY will be returning to cast a magic spell over Wimborne this year as the beautiful FAIRY CRYSTAL. As always, the Tivoli Pantomime will feature a Full Supporting Cast of young, local dancers and performers! All the cast are ready and waiting in the
Box Office: 01202 885566 Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm wings to amuse and entertain you in what is certain to be a fantastic pantomime, with spectacular sets, beautiful costumes and laughter by the bucketful! Sleeping Beauty is already the fastest selling pantomime in the history of the Tivoli Theatre, so book your tickets now to avoid disappointment! This is sure to be a magical Pantomime adventure suitable for all the family, young and old. This promises to be the best value for money this Christmas so don’t hesitate, book now!!!
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Gardening Tips
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On Your Plot Scarves at the ready
December is perhaps the one month where, in the build up to Christmas with roaring fires and shorter days, even the hardiest of gardeners may struggle to get out there and do the necessary for their plots. December often means hard frosts and you need to harvest your winter cabbages, celery and cauliflowers this month. Parsnips and swedes are pretty hardy so if you are a bit overrun with your crop you can keep these in the ground until you need them. If bad weather is forecast then keep some straw handy to cover them over and stop the ground from freezing thema in. Make sure that you check your stored crops for any sign of disease and remove any that look problematic. If the ground isn’t too sticky then this is also a great time to get out your hoe and work between your vegetable crops. Look out for any plants which might have been lifted by frost and press them gently back into the ground. Keep an eye on your Brussels too - these should be starting now so try cooking them in different ways in your meals before the ‘big day’ (adding a spot of garlic can make all the difference) until you find something suitable to go with the bird. You don’t just have to eat them on Christmas Day you know! Be mindful of any snowfall this month or in future weeks and help out your plants and shrubs as best you can by brushing off any settled snow. This helps to prevent any damage with branches breaking under the weight. Just make sure you if you have small children they don’t take this as an opportunity to flick snow everywhere otherwise your quiet gardening time could suddenly turn into an impromptu snowball fight! Birds at this time of the year need all the help they can get too. There are some great plants that you can introduce to help them as well as popping out the traditional feeders. These
include hawthorn, holly, beriberi and indeed your holly can double up as a craft project for indoor decorations over the festive season. If you are planting these types of shrubs for our feathered friends then do try and put them somewhere quiet in the garden where the birds won’t be frightened off. Sit back at your window and watch them feed contentedly whilst you enjoy the view. Why not get out a few gardening books, grab a cup of tea and imagine how you’d like your garden to look next summer? More or less vegetables? Bigger shrubs, more colour? Whatever you choose, pat yourself on the back for all the hard work you’ve done this year and think how green your fingers really could be!
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• Continue collecting falling leaves and put them in a leaf mould cage ready for next year. • Take hardwood cuttings of soft fruit. • Cover your compost bins • Pop some more manure into your digging efforts. • Keep an eye on any slugs trying to get at your potatoes • Keep your bird feeders topped up, especially if there is ground frost or snowfall. • Keep mice away from your harvested produce. • Cut back any creepers that have become a bit excitable during the year
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Grey seals, golden eagles, weasels and water voles: award-winning country park celebrates the best of British wildlife photography Stunning images of wildlife from across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire feature in the highly-accclaimed British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) exhibition at Moors Valley Country Park near Ringwood from 14 January until 26 February 2017. With 15 categories, including two for young people, the Awards showcase the very best of nature photography chosen from thousands of entries from across the country and raise awareness about biodiversity, British species and their habitats. Moors Valley is the only location south of London to host the BWPA national touring exhibition which this year features over 100 striking images including grey seals, golden eagles, weasels and water voles. The Park was recently awarded ‘Gold’ for Sustainability in the Dorset Tourism Awards and fifty-
Paul Colley’s ‘Hello Ducky (Brown Trout and Mallard Duck)’. Photographed in GoodworthClatford, Hampshire, it was Highly Commended in the Animal Behaviour category
five percent of the animals featured in the exhibition have been sighted, if not photographed, there. Moors Valley is also is one of ‘ the best places in the UK for dragonflies and home to all six species of British reptile as well as a highly successful water vole reintroduction programme. This year’s BWPA overall winning shot, ‘Hitchhikers’, was not taken on land but underwater off the Island of Hirta in Scotland and features what awardwinning photographer George Stoyle describes as ‘one of the largest jellyfish I’ve ever encountered’. The amazing folds, frills and kaleidoscopic colours of this giant lion’s mane jellyfish should make ‘Hitchhikers’ a winner, but it is the shoal of shimmering fish finding sanctuary amongst its tangle of stinging tentacles that make this unique picture really stand out. Nearer to home, highly commended images include Jane Morgan’s closeup of a feathery, tentacled fan worm in Weymouth, Dorset whilst Wiltshire images include Mark Bridger’s Roe deer in a field furrow in Salisbury, and 14-year old Harry King’s image of a short eared owl taken at Wroughton’s Barbury Castle. Wiltshire is also home to category winner Nick Upton, whose images detailing the monitoring and tracking of harvest mice won the documentary series award. Hampshire is represented this year with two highly commended images
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from Paul Colley featuring the amazing underwater colours of the county’s freshwater fish. Chris Packham, TV presenter and naturalist said, “The British Wildlife Photography Awards generates an incredible catalogue of splendid, exciting, imaginative and artistic images, proving beyond doubt that we have the richest palette of life to celebrate in our own backyard. Anyone passionate about protecting and preserving wildlife will be inspired by the British Wildlife Photography Awards, which has done more than any other award to raise the profile of British wildlife”. Moors Valley Communication Ranger, Katie Davies said, “With so many stunning photographs on show this exhibition is proof that you don’t have to travel far from home to capture some
amazing images. Moors Valley is home to so many different animal species that whatever type of photography you are interested in, the park and forest can offer some great opportunities to try out your skills. Even in winter there are plenty of species around including visiting wildfowl like shovellers and teal, early morning species such as roe deer, and the usually shy and retiring water voles.” The British Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition opens daily in the Visitor Centre at Moors Valley Country Park. It is free to view. Parking charges apply. For more information go to www.moorsvalley.co.uk or call the Rangers on 01425 470721. The 2017 British Wildlife Photography Awards opens for entries in early February. Details can be found at www.bwpawards.org.
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NCS Rough Sleep Challenge Committed young people taking part in the BCHA-led National Citizen Service (NCS), slept rough for the night raising awareness and money for homeless people in Bournemouth this winter. On 11th November 2016 a group of young people aged 16-17 years old took part in a 12-hour rough sleep. The challenge was a simulated version of a night on the streets. They were woken up and moved on every few hours, like many homeless people are each night. They walked many miles throughout the night in all weather conditions. The young people managed to raise over £500, this money will go towards redecorating James Michael House in Bournemouth. This property provides housing for homeless young people in Bournemouth, the young people were particularly passionate about this cause due to the residents being of a similar age. Any leftover donations will be used to give the residents a well needed activity day out. Donations are still being taken on our JustGiving page: www. justgiving.com/fundraising/BCHA-NCSRoughSleepFundraiser Rachael Cheney, NCS Staff, said: ‘I was overwhelmed by how dedicated the team were in helping homeless young people in their area. When asked why they were so passionate they said it was because it could happen to them at any point and they were still lucky enough to be at home. We tried to make the experience as realistic as possible by first working through a Homes for Cathy workbook. We got them to think about different scenarios that could lead them to being made homeless and how they could overcome them. They also learnt about what being homeless really meant, to break any
stereotypes they may have had. On the actual night they spent most of the time in a church car park and the NCS staff played different roles throughout the night, including a police officer moving the group on. They spent some time in the local woods in West Moors, to help them understand the loneliness and separation some homeless people might experience. They were all fantastic and made the most of the challenge we set for them. They were so pleased when we played the role of a good Samaritan at around 3am and invited them in to the church for a hot drink and a donut.’ Harry Batson, NCS Participant, said: ‘NCS has given me a unique opportunity to take part in awesome activities and also give back to the community. This programme has made good use of my social skills, leadership and helped me further confront the world and its surroundings. I never realised how easy it was to help in the community and have fun whilst doing it! What we, as NCS graduates, have achieved has truly made a difference to lives and is one of the best things I have ever done. I have definitely changed as a person for the better thanks to this course, and I fully encourage young people to also take part. So worth it!’
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Charities Fair raises almost £5,000 for charity 29 Local Charities & Organisations, including a number of new ones this year, manning 37 tables took part in the Grand Charities Fair organised by Wimborne in Bloom and held in the Allendale Centre, Wimborne Minster on Saturday 12th November. Between them they raised almost £5,000 for the various causes they represented. Stalls included those raising money for Julia’s House, the Samaritans, Wimborne Wagtails and the Cats Protection League. The Town Mayor, Cllr Mrs Sue Cook who opened the Fair also had a table raising money for her Charities, the Dorset Youth Marching Band, the Priest House Museum and Garden and the Wimborne Dementia Friendly Community.
The Wimborne in Bloom Hamper Raffle Prizes with the Mayor of Wimborne Minster Cllr Mrs Sue Cook, Chairman of Wimborne in Bloom Richard Nunn (on the right) with from the left Committee Members Anthony Oliver, Terry Wheeler (Treasurer), Susie Gatrell and Val Whiteley
Jill Haywood receiving the second prize in Wimborne in Bloom’s Hamper Raffle from the Mayor of Wimborne Minster Cllr Mrs Sue Cook and Chairman of Wimborne in Bloom Richard Nunn
Richard Nunn, Chairman of Wimborne in Bloom said, “that the poor weather of light rain for most of the day appeared not to put people off as we had around 600 visitors and we hope that the Fair gave the various Charities and Organisations represented an opportunity to sell their wares and publicise themselves.” Wimborne in Bloom itself had a successful table with four Hampers as prizes and also the proceeds from the entrance money. The overall amount raised for Wimborne in Bloom was approximately £1,000 (which is included in the overall total above). Two of the Hampers were generously donated by Edwards Estate Agents and Vines Close Farm at Henbury. Next year’s Charities Fair will be held on Saturday 11th November 2017.
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants Ward Goodman........................33 Bathrooms Canford Bathrooms..................14 K & B Installations....................45 Bedrooms Select Interiors..........................23 Beds The Bed Store........................... 5 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds............................. 7 Tuscany Blinds..........................42 Block Paving & Tarmacadam K & S Paving..............................45 Wicks Surfacing........................23 Builders & Carpenters Creative Carpentry....................19 Harpers Home Improvements....27
NCS Rough Sleep Challenge.......40 News from Westminster........... 8 On your plot: Scarves at the ready....36 Priest’s House Museum............18 What’s On at Tivoli Theatre......34 Wimborne Library celebrates ‘Love to Read’ campaign........16 Wimborne Town Football Club...26 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared..................... 7 Electricians Dorset Electrical & Fire Alarms.....31 Four Electrical...........................17 Ulyett Electrical Services...........21
Plasterers D Browne Plastering.................14 Plumbing & Heating Services C M Lovegrove.......................... 7 J C Gas & Plumbing...................41 P Allen Heating & Plumbing..... 2 Property Maintenance Harpers Home Improvements....20 John Stevens Property Care...... 7 Quarterjack Handyman............13 Puzzles & Competitions Kids Page..................................10 Prize Wordsearch......................35
Financial Advisors Ward Goodman........................33
Removals Bournemouth Removals...........21
Garage Services King Bros..................................42 Longham Motor Engineers....... 2 Trickett Welding........................41
Residential Care Homes Royal Bay Homes......................15 Solicitors Harold G Walker.......................48
Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................23
Garden Services Clark’s Garden Care..................17 Douglas Hutchins...................... 6
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Kingfishers................................ 6
Hairdressers Hair @ Home............................41
Taxis Broadmead Cars & Taxis...........21
Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.............................. 5 Flooring Elegance.....................31
Health & Fitness The Foot Care Practice.............. 6 Wimborne Holistic Health Care....13
Telecare Services Aster Group..............................37
Chimney Sweeps Jim Chim-in-ey..........................20 Oliver Chimney Sweeps.............45
Hearing Aids & Services Clarity Hearing Solutions..........19
Community News Adventures of Nellie.................28 Carols in the Cornmarket..........30 Charities Fair raises £5,000 . .....44 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Fly away home.......................12 Law advice: Deputyships..........22 Martin Lewis: Christmas...........32 Moors Valley hosts wildlife photography exhibition..........38
Kitchens K & B Installations....................45 Select Interiors..........................23
Stoves & Woodburners Stove Installations....................31
Waste Services Philip Trim Contractors.............20 Will Writing Services Thy Will Be Done......................27
Oven Cleaning Oven King.................................17
Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze.....................................14 Cloudy2Clear Windows.............11 Dorset Windows....................... 3 Fix-It..........................................33 Pure Windows..........................24 Select PVCU..............................43
Physiotherapists PhysioFitness............................ 9
Worktops Portman Stone..........................47
Minicoach Hire Heathside Travel....................... 9
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