The Wimborne Directory - September 2019

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September 2019

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Rear of 98 Ashley Lane, Hordle, Lymington SO41 0GA

01425 618636

www.advanceshutters.co.uk

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Dear Wimborne, Merley & Colehill residents,

Introduction

The Wimborne Directory Edition 46

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Publications

Telephone: 01202 894397

Email:

info@wimbornedirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for the October 2019 edition: 16th September 2019

Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

The Wimborne Directory does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

What an incredible time we have had this summer, with a very special trip to Alaska. It really was magical. The scenery, the wildlife, the sailing. We loved it all. Hayden, soon to be 16 (I cannot quite believe it‌) will probably be off and doing his own thing before we know it, so this was an opportunity to visit a place we had all want see, together. Poor Daichi, the Dorset Publications Campervan, did not get a chance, but he is roaring to go in the next edition.

We do hope that you are having a good summer too. Many of our trusted and valuable tradespeople are keeping busy, which is what we are all about. They are here to help you whether it is to fix a window, create a whole new bathroom look, mend that leak, cut the grass, build a fence or even click your back into place, we have someone for you. Please do mention us when calling. This very much keeps the magazine alive. It is really appreciated.

If you have any ideas to add to your little Directory, I would love to hear from you. In the meantime, have a wonderful September!

Best Wishes,

Debbie, Stephen & Hayden

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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Wimborne Roofing Specialists Ltd

Local Established Family Business • • • • •

New Roofs Flat Roofs Tiling Leadwork UPVC Fascias & Soffits

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Roof Repairs Slating Guttering Chimneys Wimborne Roofing Specialists Ltd

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

Telephone 01202 848684 or 07761 038516 Email: k.n@wrsl.uk • Web: www.wrsl.uk Please mention The Wimborne Directory when responding to adverts

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Specialists in Patio Coverings and Plantation Shutters Your local dealer of industry leading

Weinor Awnings

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

Domestic/Commercial | Above/Below Ground Plastic Bunded & Single Skin Tanks Metal Tanks, Fuel Stations, Fire Tanks Water Tanks, LPG, Emergency Pump-outs Oil Tank Disposal Service | Boiler Removal Interest-free payment terms if required

 01963 363 870  07836 502683 (24hr)  office@bgp-oiltanks.co.uk  www.bgp-oiltanks.co.uk

LAWNS • EDGING • HEDGES • SHRUBS BORDERS • PLANTING • FENCING DRIVEWAYS & PATIOS • JET WASHING All year round garden maintenance, cutting, shaping, removal, digging, edging, weeding, leaf clearing, etc.

OAP Free disposal *terms apply...

Images taken before & after every visit, emailed to customer, or viewed on a tablet, see your garden change through the year!

07739 734081 futuregardens@gmx.co.uk @futuregardensBH

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07825 066727 | 0800 652 4576 “Freephone Anytime�

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Community News

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News from Westminster Just before the Parliamentary recess, I took part in a Q & A session at Wareham library organised by the Friends. One of the questions was about where I can get information on an issue with which I might be unfamiliar. We are incredibly lucky in Parliament that we have the House of Commons library. They provide independent research and impartial information for all Members of Parliament.

It is an independent service, using national data. They provide MPs with research and information briefings, and insights into a wide range of topics. Most of what is published is also available for the public on their website: commonslibrary.parliament.uk

utility companies, and many more, these must be kept confidential. My team and I work hard to solve frustrating issues. This might be by raising a matter with Ministerial colleagues to look at a possible change to the law, or by working with other organisations to review a case and check that everything possible has been done. I can’t always promise success – sadly MPs cannot wave a magic wand! My brilliant team and I are always willing to try and help so do let me know if you need help.

It is useful to have information about your concerns in writing, and copies of any relevant correspondence which can help us to work out how we can help you.

People sometimes ask me why I don’t publish more videos and photographs from inside the Houses of Parliament. There are very strict rules about where we allowed to take pictures and videos, which can prove disappointing to visitors! We are not allowed to take photos or film inside the Commons chamber itself – though it is broadcast on the parliament channel and online for anyone to watch.

There are also restrictions in other parts of the Parliamentary estate, but if you want to see inside Parliament from the comfort of your own sofa, there is a virtual tour on the website www.parliament.uk/visiting/virtualtour. If you would like a more personal experience, please do get in touch with my office for information about tours and visits.

If you would like to visit Parliament or have an issue that you need help with, please do get in touch; email me on michael.tomlinson.mp@ parliament.uk or contact my office on 01202 624216.

Michael Tomlinson MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk

Over the summer I have had some time off with my family, but I also took the opportunity to visit businesses and charities across the constituency. You can follow what I have been doing on my website, Twitter @ Michael4mdnp or Facebook www.facebook. com/michael4MDNP Of course, one of the most important aspects of my work cannot be shared in this way. When constituents contact me about personal issues – ranging from child maintenance, health and social care, school applications, rogue traders, problems with

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For all your HEATING & PLUMBING needs...

Working in all aspects of HEATING and PLUMBING, including:

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

T: 01202 083641 M: 07540 119323

E: pallenheatingandplumbing@gmail.com

Do you drive an automatic car?

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

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

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

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

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

www.longham-motor-engineers.co.uk

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Community News

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advertorial

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

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

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

Locally Cloudy2Clear service the Wimborne area and

manager Justin Friel agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’

So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Justin a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

Cloudy2Clear GUARANTEE All Customers That An Average Quote Will Take No Longer Than 20 Mins!!!

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Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

Nurdles: the damage they are doing in our ocean The Great British Beach Clean is an annual autumnal event to clean beaches in the UK, removing unsightly litter which is harmful to both people and wildlife. In Dorset, our beaches are amongst the best in the UK, so it’s important that we look after them.

Marine litter comes in all shapes and sizes. Many people think of plastic bags and bottles, but the presence of tiny beads of plastic called ‘nurdles’ in our seas are causing increasing concern. They have been found in their hundreds of thousands at Kimmeridge Bay in Dorset alone. Nurdles are small plastic pellets which, when melted together, are used by industry to make nearly all our plastic products. The lightweight nurdles can escape into the environment, spilling into rivers and oceans during transportation. It is thought that billions are lost in the UK each year. They pose a huge danger to wildlife, as they can be easily mistaken for fish eggs and swallowed by seabirds, fish and even crabs and lobsters. They can also soak up the toxins from their surroundings which then

Nurdle meter at Wild Seas Centre Photo: Sarah Hodgson

Nurdles at Kimmeridge Bay Photo: DWT

accumulate in the tissues of the animals that eat them.

Plastic is durable and will be around for a long time. In 2016, conservationists at Kimmeridge Bay found a lolly stick which had a figurine on top, which was made in 1978 – an example of just how durable and long-lasting plastic can be. So, what we do now, really does matter for future generations.

It is hoped that more people than ever will take part in the Great British Beach Clean from 20th – 23rd September this year. But you don’t have to wait - Dorset Free Litter and Sea is asking everyone, at any time of the year, to do a ‘2-minute beach clean’ when they are visiting a beach in Dorset. There are 10 beach cleaning stations in Dorset, including Chesil Beach (next to the Dorset Wildlife Trust visitor Centre), Swanage and Studland which provide bags and litter pickers.

If you’d like to take part in the Great British Beach Clean this year with Dorset Wildlife Trust, visit www. dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events to find out about our beach cleans in Dorset.

By Sally Welbourn

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0% APR finance options available

www.kandbinstallations.co.uk

Complete installation service • All building work and trades covered • Supply only Tile Supplier • Able Bathrooms • Worktop & door changes • Small jobs welcome NEW MILTON SHOWROOM 97 Station Road, New Milton, BH25 6JJ

Tel: 01425 460621

Craig Byars t/a K and B Installations

WEST MOORS SHOWROOM

135 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HT

Tel: 01202 861972

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Community News

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Colehill & Wimborne Youth & Community Centre receive Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Volunteers from the charity Colehill & Wimborne Youth & Community Centre (The Reef) based in Colehill, have been recognised for their work by being presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, on Friday 2nd August 2019 by Angus Campbell Esq, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset, accompanied by Marilyn Porter MVO, Deputy Clerk to the Lieutenancy and the LordLieutenant’s Cadet, Sergeant Major Lily Tointon.

David Torring, Chair of Trustees, proudly received the award from the Lord-Lieutenant. The special citation from Her Majesty the Queen reads ‘Providing a Community Centre, inspiring young people to be the best they can’.

David Torring, Chair of Trustees, receiving the award from Angus Campbell Esq, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset (Photo courtesy of Tom Scrase)

Upon receiving the award, Mr Torring responded “We are very proud and privileged to receive this award. I wish to thank all of our volunteers who have made this award a reality. You have enabled us to build and run this lovely space which has become a successful community centre and vibrant youth club”.

The determination of the volunteer committee, headed by Mr Torring, ensured that funds for the building were raised over a 10-year period, enabling the ‘Reef Youth & Community Centre’ to open in September 2016.

Information on the centre can be found at www.reefcc.org

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SUMMERWOOD LANDSCAPE & GROUNDWORK Patios, Paths, Driveways, Decking, Fencing, Brickwork, Shed Bases, Turfing Call Martin on

07702 309726 Email: martinrendell@outlook.com Established over 20 years

Fully insured • Checkatrade registered

For all your Furniture Fixing and Fittings...

• Preassembled bespoke Kitchen & Bedroom drawers, in multiple finishes.

• A vast range of ironmongery • Multiple leading handle & hinge manufacturers • All your kitchen essentials & pull out wirework • Turned wooden table legs • Supplier of Rubio Monocoat Oil

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Available to the trade Timberfix 360 Woodscrews WoodUBend decorative carvings Bed Fittings Easy Fit Appliance Hinge Soft close / Push to Open Drawer runners Sliding Wardrobe Gear

T: 01202 857140

www.scfhardware.co.uk • sales@scfhardware.co.uk Unit 1 & 2 Brook Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BH

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Community News

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Renowned musician at Garden Party Come and support the Friends of Wimborne Library at their Garden Party, which this year is to be held on Sunday 15th September from 3pm to 6pm - ish - in the charming Jubilee Garden at the rear of Wimborne Town Hall, 37 West Borough, Wimborne BH21 1LZ. There will be live music from the renowned musician Nichola Christie, as well as a choral group.

Apart from refreshments - there will be a Fun Plant Quiz and a free to enter raffle. And if the weather throws a wobbly - we’ll be covered! - inside the council chamber.

Members free and guests £2.50. OR £5 for a Friend membership for one year with free entry to this event.

A warm welcome awaits,

so do come and join the Friends at this special event.

Tickets available at Wimborne Library, or just pop along on the day. For further information please telephone either Joan Tidd - 07801 497102 or Rosalind Jensen - 01202 848889.

Joan Tidd, Press Officer, Friends of Wimborne Library

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Dorset & Wight Wills Your Local Experts in drafting and registering your

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

Wills & Power of Attorneys - £140 each

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

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

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

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

We are specialists in providing for the elderly or less mobile. Everything is dealt with in the comfort of your own home.

All home visits are completely FREE of charge.

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

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

www.dorsetandwight.co.uk

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Community News

Lions £2000 for the Lewis-Manning Hospice At a small ceremony on the 24th July Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club gave a donation of two thousand pounds to the hospice to help them continue the loving care which they give to patients with life limiting illnesses and support for their families.

The bulk of the money for this donation came from this year’s Lions fundraising via Easter Egg draws held in many local pubs and clubs.

Pictured are Mark Elling from Lewis-Manning with Lions

Anne Lippitt, Ken Taylor, Joan Budden and Lions’ president Frank Fortey holding the cheque.

World Ship Society - Dorset Branch The branch meets monthly with an interesting programme of speakers all linked to ships, maritime operations and travel by sea.

EXTRACT OF 2019 PROGRAMME 14th September 2019

Meetings are held at Broadstone Community Centre, 21 Dunyeats Road, Poole at 2:15pm. For more information, contact our secretary, Steve Pink, on 07831 111589.

HANCOCK’S QUEST: HMS Pegasus story of Stoker James Hancock - Kevin Patience

12th October 2019

A LIFE AT SEA including Antarctica Captain Robin Plumley MBE

9th November 2019

‘THE LIZZIE’ - Alistair Greener

14th December 2019

CABLE SHIPS from the 1970’s to present day - Barry Peck

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01202 828009

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

Bespoke furniture designed for you

www.docsfittedfurniture.co.uk

Email: info@docsfittedfurniture.co.uk

BLINDS

Vertical • Roller • Venetian • Conservatory

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

Call John Slate

01202 896304 07970 815827 john@abbey-blinds.co.uk

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Carpet & Flooring Specialists • Hardwood & Laminate Flooring • Carpet & Carpet Tiles • Wood Sanding & Restoration • Home selection service • Free quotes and advice Come and visit our showroom to see the ranges for yourself 348 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AT Open 10.30am-4pm Mon-Fri

Tel: 01202 874141 Web: www.pnfl.co.uk Email: info@pnfl.co.uk

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www.broadview.co.uk

01202 679012

57 Hatchpond Road, Poole BH17 0JZ

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Free Tree Inspections • Your Local Tree Surgeons Tree & Hedge Trimming Pruning & Shaping Dead Wooding Stump Removal

Tree Planting Decompaction & Aeration Pigeon Prevention Planning Applications

Free Tree Inspections Your Local Tree Surgeons

LTD LTD APEX TREE SURGEONS APEX TREE SURGEONS www.apextreesurgeons.com • enquiries@apextreesurgeons.com www.apextreesurgeons.com • enquiries@apextree surgeons.com

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10% off your first clean with this advert

01202 705045

ovenking.co.uk - info@ovenking.co.uk Oven and Range Cleaning Hob and Extractor Cleaning Carpet Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning All operators DBS checked

Over 4000 satisfied customers a year!

Commercial Enquires Welcome

A family run, quality business We are a local, family owned and run business, with over 30 years experience. From your initial enquiry to completed installation you can rely on our friendly, professional service and quality products.

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01202 825225 for your free, no obligation quotation Double Glazed PVC windows A+ as standard Triple Glazed PVC windows A++ as standard

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PVC or aluminium windows Composite doors Bi-folding doors Traditional conservatories Contemporary 'skyroom' Verandas Roofline – fascias, soffits & guttering Cladding – smooth or textured 10 year guarantee on all workmanship and materials

12 Victory Close, Woolsbridge Industrial Estate, Three Legged Cross BH21 6SX

www.dorsetwindows.co.uk

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90% of the time, you don’t know what you really want until you have seen it!

This was one the premises behind the decision to open Flooring Elegance 6 years ago. Not just another ‘standard carpet shop’, but a place to really see what can be done.

The flooring studio doesn’t just display carpets, it displays inspirational ideas to guide you to the right decision. When you still can’t decide Anthony and Rob are there to guide you in the right direction, with a wealth of knowledge and experience from nearly two decades each spent in the carpet and flooring industry.

“Moving with the times is really important to us and with all the new materials and designs now available,

we can really turn your dreams into reality. We are passionate about providing value for money with that creative twist that will bring your room to life.”

Pop in to see them at John Browns Garden Centre or go online to their website, www.flooringelegance.co.uk, for a little inspiration.

For all your flooring solutions:

Carpet • Vinyl • Wood The finest British designed and made luxury products Local and independent retailer

Flooring Elegance

Unit 5, John Brown’s Garden Centre, Ringwood Rd, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6RD

T: 01202 829662

E: inspiration@flooringelegance.co.uk W: www.flooringelegance.co.uk

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Here at United Fencing Supplies we specialise in all types of fencing from domestic to industrial.

We stock a full range of timber fencing products including: • Picket Fencing • Closeboard Fencing • Trellis and Overlap • Closeboard Panels

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Community News

Dorset Police Male Voice Choir Dorset Police Male Voice Choir, a registered charity, was established on 4th July 1995 celebrating its 21st Anniversary in 2016 when it was privileged to sing at the American Embassy in London as part of their Independence Day celebrations.

Having started with just 6 members, the choir now numbers 50.

From these small beginnings, the choir has grown, not only in numbers, but also in reputation, with the quality of its singing and breadth of repertoire. The choir aims to promote male voice singing whilst providing enjoyment for its members, supporters, audiences and the wider community.

Whilst the choir has a number of retired police officers within its ranks, there are unfortunately no longer any serving police officers. Notwithstanding this situation, the choir is proud to represent Dorset Police both within and outside of the county.

The choir based in Bournemouth, is led by their Musical Director Dr Jane Oakland along with the choir’s accompanists Lisa Timbs and Sue Stein.

Jane Oakland has been the choir’s Musical

Director since 2009 following her return to the UK from the Netherlands, where she sang primarily with De Nederlandse Opera, but also with Nationale Reis Opera, Groot Omroep Koor and Vlaamse Opera in Antwerp. Since then, Jane has completed a PhD researching career stress for professional musicians.

The Choir has performed throughout Dorset in many concert venues in recent years, having also performed widely in many parts of the UK and internationally in France, Guernsey, Jersey, Ireland and the United States of America.

During the past 23 years the choir has helped to raise in excess of £300,000 for local, national and international charities and through its concerts, given numerous young local musicians the opportunity to perform, sometimes for the first time, in public.

The choir is currently recruiting new members and anyone interested should contact the Secretary at:secdpmvc@btinternet.com or visit dorsetpolicemalevoicechoir.co.uk

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Oh MAN! YOU CAN SING! WHEN YOU JOIN OUR MALE VOICE CHOIR “The hairs on the back of my neck stood up as I experienced the raw power of 50 men singing together. I will never forget that.”

Graham F

“I have been made most welcome and I have no regrets about joining at all” Lyn B “Best thing I ever did!”

Dave S

DPMVC Established in BOURNEMOUTH for 23 years

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The Adventures of Daichi

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Dorset Publications Camper Van Alaska. A trip of a lifetime. Well it certainly was. Way too far for Daichi’s slender wheels, we set off for the airport, all eager to arrive at our foreign destination, Seattle, to sail the waves to a place I had always wanted to go – Alaska.

Our first day in Seattle was gorgeous.

Seattle itself is quite a town. The Crab Pot is a local attraction with every kind of seafish you can imagine. Being typically British we found a bench overlooking Elliott Bay. It was picturesque. Boats, shimmering blue water and mountains. This set the pace for the rest of the week.

Boarding “The Norwegian Joy” was exhilarating. The excitement built up as we walked towards this absolutely huge, billiondollar construction. Believe me, I know this is not for everyone, but when you look at the ingenuity of this engineering feat, it is awe inspiring. 3800 passengers and 1800 crew.

That’s a lot. We chose this ship as Hayden, as well as myself and Stephen needed entertaining. As you know Hayden is much younger than I am. Daichi does remind me of that! This ship has a full sized Speedway on deck 16, a Laser Quest on deck 17 and a water chute (literally, the floor opens up and you shoot down a figure of 8 tube, off the boat and back again), as well as electronic racing cars, a 7D experience, full theatre, 9

Once in a lifetime moment...

A black bear having its lunch! restaurants (I think…) and swimming pools, jacuzzis, beauty salon, shops and bars to your hearts content.

Day 1 Ketchikan and the black bears. We saw them! These bears are wild, not fed by any humans and it is a real privilege to see them in their own habitat, swimming, eating and walking around. We were really lucky as the earlier team had not managed to see any.

Stephen and Hayden had great fun taking photos! I got some video on the phone too.

What an amazing experience.

Day 2, my favourite, Juneau and whale watching! Juneau itself is a spiritually energizing place. You can only get here by boat or plane. There are no roads leading here. Surrounded by mountains tipped in ice, with glaciers falling like ice cream, the sun shining in the scintillating blue sky, it was an idyllic day. I stood at the back of the small boat we had boarded with the breeze blowing through my tousled hair looking for a tail, a movement in the water, or any sign of that whale I had always longed to see. Then, in the distance I saw the black V shape of a tail, coming at quite some speed towards us. Hardly breathing, my eyes did not flicker. I stood, frozen to the spot in delirious anticipation. The whale breached right in front of us, the boat rocked sideways

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Two perfect pictures of the whale breaching before me. I screamed out in delight and jumped up and down. Yes me, I am nearly 55 years old and I looked and sounded like I was 5! It was truly emotional and an experience I will never forget. The driver of the boat was astounded at what had happened. We continued our sail to an island lodge with no electricity or running water. Here we ate fresh salmon cooked on a barbecue and looked blissfully at the stunning scenery which surrounded us. A perfect day.

Day 3 The Captain of the “Joy” skilfully sailed up very narrow passageways to the Dawes Glacier. Can you imagine sailing peacefully through blue floating ice pieces towards a moving mass of a river of ice? It is unbelievably humbling. Nature is truly at its best. We were able to stand on the balcony and gaze at this triumph of Mother Earth lying majestically before us. Incredible.

Day 4 we were at Skagway. More North and what we thought would be the coldest area, but no, again we were blessed with blue skies. Driving into the countryside we arrived at our raft for the morning! Yes, we rafted on grey glacial waters only two hours or so old, through the valley with steep mountains on

Grey water floating... Eagle spotting!

Dawes Glacier, end of Endicott Arm all sides and bald eagles standing proudly along the river’s edge. We were told stories of Shaman and their tribes, and could otherwise marvel at the rugged but beautiful terrain.

Day 5 was a sailing day. I love sailing. Hayden, who had found friends from all over the world at the “Entourage” group which get 13 -17 olds together, was able to have some ‘teenage time’, while we were able to sit on the balcony, eat at the restaurants, sit in the jacuzzi, have a massage and generally relax.

Amazing.

Day 6 we arrived at Victoria, Canada. Now, if we go back again, and believe me I intend to, I would go into the town or the park here.

There were some lovely looking horse drawn carts at the port. We had chosen to try and see killer whales, but with a blustery evening and choppy waters we did not have much chance. We did see sea lions though and could see the Washington Mountains in the distance.

The whole holiday was one of new experiences and excitement. I was totally taken with Alaska. I learned all about the The Goldrush, and am now reading a novel called “I married the Klondike” written by a school teacher of that time, in 1907.

Hayden did not want to leave. All three of us were very quiet waiting at the gate to be ‘let out’ and go home. Life is full of experiences and this was one of the very best. Daichi will have to work hard to top this!

By Debbie Corney

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PURE QUEEN Thursday 5th September 7.30pm Tickets £22.50

THE MODS Friday 27th September 7.30pm Tickets £18

BEN WATERS Friday 6th September 7.30pm Tickets £23.50

MOTOWN‛S GREATEST HITS: HOW SWEET IT IS Saturday 28th September 7.30pm Tickets £25

MARGARET ATWOOD: Live in Cinemas (12A) Tuesday 10th September 7.30pm Tickets £18 / £16 concs FLEABAG National Theatre LIVE screening (15) Thursday 12th September 7.30pm Tickets £18 / £16 concs WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN‛ Friday 13th September 7.30pm Tickets £20 JCM: IN MEMORY OF JN HISEMAN Saturday 14th September 7.30pm Tickets £19.50 OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL Wednesday 18th September 7.30pm Tickets £14.50 / £13 concs or group of 6+ AND FINALLY..PHIL COLLINS No. 1 Tribute to Phil Collins Saturday 21st September 7.30pm Tickets £21

CHRISTINA BIANCO Uncanny impressions & musical mash-ups Sunday 29th September 7.30pm Tickets £15 ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS (recorded) Monday 30th September 7pm Tickets £13.50 / £12 concs

FILMS: HORRIBLE HISTORIES: THE MOVIE BLINDED BY THE LIGHT DOWNTON ABBEY (See website for dates and times)

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LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR Back to the 50‛ & 60‛s!

Thursday 26th September 7.30pm Tickets £21

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Going Green...

I have great respect for Sir David Attenborough. His recent campaign to make us all much more aware of our current planet problems and just how much we need to care for it, inspired me to do something about it. We are all individuals, and as a team of individuals working together, we can keep our environment safe and prevent unnecessary decay and destruction.

With that in mind I took an honest look at how much plastic I really use. How many items do I possess, and use on a daily basis, that have plastic bottles?

When you really look it is a minefield. We have become so used to plastic, we don’t even see it. It is quite shocking. Becoming overwhelmed usually means nothing gets done as it all seems too much, so it is best to look at the problem one step at a time. My plan in the next few months is to look at some everyday products that can be replaced by not only plastic free containers, but products which are actually BETTER for YOU too!

I looked in the bathroom… and saw no end of shiny, colourful plastic bottles. Oh dear. Soap. Since when did we start purchasing soap in bottles? This is so easy to replace with good quality, wonderful smelling natural soaps. These soaps not only have enhancing properties for your skin, they do not at all harm the environment! I am particularly

fond of the lemongrass soap, but if you look on the website you will see many more. All “Friendly” soaps are Free from Palm Oil, Parabens, Sulphates, Triclosan, Phthalates and Cruelty, as well as being boxed in plastic free recycled (and recyclable) packaging.

Another product (I had at least 3 different plastic bottles of) was shampoo! Again, there are some much more natural products, that leave you hair soft and shiny, are good for your scalp AND are not stored in plastic containers! There is one on the opposite page for you to see. I tried it and have been amazed by the results!

Finally, deodorant. I have tried natural products in the past and been highly disappointed. This one on the following page is incredible. “Earth Conscious” deodorant is aluminium free, paraben free and contains no carcinogens or toxins allowing your body to perspire as nature intended.

The packaging is PLASTIC FREE, recyclable and lightweight, making them perfect for travelling.

If you would like to know more about the products please feel free to visit my website at debbiegoesgreen.wikaniko.com or give me a call on 01202 894397 as I would love to hear from you.

Let’s get plastic free!

Debbie Corney

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Gardening Tips

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On Your Plot Herb Gardens

Nature tends to dictate what we do in the garden and sometimes it’s just too late to plant those seeds, too early to prune that bush and incredibly you are already on top of the weeding.

So what can you do to fulfil that urge to work the land? Why start a herb garden of course!

Jobs for September :-

• If you are growing pumpkins for Halloween, you need to support the fruit as it swells and raise it up to keep it off the wet ground and deter slugs.

Restrict each plant to no more than three fruits.

• Clear up finished crops, clean and store any supports or netting for future use.

• Keep planting winter lettuces for a supply of fresh leaves right through autumn.

• Fancy fresh strawberries next year? Now is a good time to get new plants established.

• Add support to Brussels sprouts by drawing up earth around the stems, or using canes.

Most activity on your plot is tied to the seasons, but this month we take a look at one project that can be started off at almost any time of the year - your own herb garden.

As we’ve taken to growing more and more of our own food so we have found ourselves getting increasingly interested in trying out new recipes to make the most of all those lovely fresh flavours.

Recipe books abound in our kitchen and they all have one thing in common - the use of herbs, and what a variety of them there is!

Whether you’re looking for a sprig of fresh mint, a handful of rosemary, or some chopped chives what could be better than being able to choose and harvest them right outside your own back door?

Choosing the right site for your herb garden is important, and outside your back door is often a good place to start! Planting near the kitchen makes it easy to pop out for a few fresh leaves when you are cooking, and many of us have a patio which can easily become home to a variety of container grown herbs. Herbs can make an

attractive, fragrant and tasty addition to your borders, or you may prefer to opt for a permanent herb bed. If this is the case you will need to give some consideration to containing the growth of some of the more vigorous varieties. This can be done by dividing the bed (a cartwheel design made with bricks is very attractive), or by using pots sunk into the ground.

Herbs comprise of both annual plants, that germinate, grow, flower and die within the year, and perennials that will grow on from one year to the next. Whatever you plant, you will need to find out which type it is and the conditions that it favours. The more hardy perennial types such as thyme, rosemary or mint may be happy outside all year round. One of the advantages of using containers is that tender varieties can be moved under cover during the worst of the winter and even tender annuals like basil can have their season extended by lifting plants to pot up and keep on the kitchen windowsill as autumn approaches.

Most types of herb can be raised from seed, but for a quicker start browse the farmers market, garden centre, or even car boot sales for plants that are ready to go.

One of the great things about a herb garden is that it can be continually evolving. Look upon it as just the start of a collection, that will grow with time. Adding a new variety can be as simple as picking up a plant that takes your fancy on a trip out and adding a new pot to your collection.

As well as using herbs fresh from the garden, you can dry leaves by hanging in bunches and then storing in an airtight container, or use ice cube trays to freeze chopped up leaves with a drop of water. Store the cubes in polythene bags, great for adding to a stew in the middle of winter!

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Talbot Village Trust helps Wimborne Model Town deliver new education offering Talbot Village Trust has donated more than £2,500 to Wimborne Model Town and Gardens to allow the charity to complete its 1950s school and shop education area.

The grant giving charity, Talbot Village Trust, provided the model town with the funds required to set up and run the 1950s school and shop education area, which has helped to develop the school visit programme. This new area will give children an insight into what education and retail would have been like in the 50s.

Funding was also received to support the model town’s water sustainability project that collects rainwater and reduces the main water usage through state-of-theart digital technology.

sustainability plan, which will allow us to keep our operating costs down in the future.”

Russell Lucas-Rowe, Trustee of Talbot Village Trust, added: “The model town has been part of Wimborne since the 1950s and it continues to teach new generations about the town’s history. We therefore believed it was fundamental to provide the charity with the funds required to enhance its education offering.”

Talbot Village Trust meets biannually and is accepting applications for funding from both previous and new applicants in the area before the Trustees meet in spring 2020. Please go to www. talbotvillagetrust.org for more information.

Greg Hoar, general manager of Wimborne Model Town and Gardens, said: “We are very grateful to Talbot Village Trust for their grant which has enabled us to complete our 1950s school and shop project. This in return has allowed us to broaden our remit as an education charity.

“On average we receive 26,000 visitors each year and so we are pleased to have received the funding required to put the wheels into motion for our water

L-R- Hamish McIntyre-Bhatty, Mike Hopkins, Penri Jones and Rex Hurdle

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Short Story: THE RESCUE...

Golden sand whipped the walls of my watch tower as I stood like a sentry watching over the dark, blue, menacing sea. Binoculars to my eyes, I searched for anything that shouldn’t be there - at least not in this storm. Waves at least ten feet tall stood proud before toppling over and emitting an enormous sound as the water slammed into either more water or sand. White foam covered the first 10 metres out from the water’s edge where all the waves deposited their immense amount of energy. All of a sudden, a peachy white hand shot out from under the water then sank again (I almost missed it, it happened so fast).

Tiny pricks stabbed at my exposed face as I ran to the water’s edge; the wind howled at me not go out, waves presenting their terrible force as they crashed in front of me. Dark clouds rumbled in the distance waiting to unleash their own fury. I was watching like a hawk, my eyes scanning the sea for any signs of that person. Suddenly, the same hand, however this time two, appeared for another split second and disappeared as a wave, the size of my watch tower, engulfed them. I had to rescue them. They needed me. But what if I couldn’t do it? What if I made the situation worse? Could I take that risk? Yes. I grabbed the almost 11-foot, luminous yellow board and sprinted into the ferocious beast…

The icy water stole my breath as my chest seized up and my legs started to freeze. The board slammed the surface of my enemy and I leaped out of the heat sapping liquid onto it; my hands went numb as I paddled, ploughing them into the water trying to power through and get to my target as quick as I could.

My body ached, my arms burned, I couldn’t take it much longer. But they needed me.

CRASH! A wave smacked my board, it almost entirely threw me off, as white foam surrounded me: I saw another coming, but it hadn’t broken yet. The rounded tip pierced and glided through the up rise of water like nothing. Immediately, I saw what was behind that puny wave… the king wave of the set I had just driven through swelled up and began racing towards me like a miniature tsunami. Moments later and I could see the dangerous white foam starting to spread across the crest. Either it had to break before it reached me, or I had to reach it before it started to plunge down on top of me.

The race was on.

My arms screamed in pain, my chest struggled to keep the supply of oxygen I needed, and I could no longer feel my hands. Numbness was slowly creeping over my body, its tendrils reaching out to every part dispersing any feeling I had there. I hope I can make it, I thought, as the king wave and I flew towards each other.

It had not broken. Yet. However, I could see the crest creating a lip (it was starting to pitch over itself). It was about to break. Every part of my body wanted to give up and let the monstrous wall of water take me down with it, but I couldn’t let that happen. As I approached the wave my board started to rise, and I could see the water rushing towards me. I grasped my board and elevated my body as my board and I almost started to go vertical. I closed my eyes; I could do no more but hope…

A thunderous discharge of energy pounded my ears. Did I survive?

I opened my eyes to see my fluorescent board and I still together: my body still in the rigid position I had assumed. I peered behind me and saw huge amounts of white foam where the gigantic wave had plummeted into the water. Better luck next time, Poseidon , I thought, as I chuckled to myself and started to paddle again. My board gently rose and fell as swells of anticipated waves flowed past me.

My perceptions snapped into action as I searched for the person I had come all this way for. A quick glance and I saw them: floating and unmoving. They needed me. I rapidly paddled over and in a flash was in the water flipping over my board; I grabbed their arms and placed them over my now upside-down

rescue craft. Balancing my adrenaline filled muscles and trying to be as careful as I could, I heaved the board back over as I held the person’s arms so that they followed its motion.

Eventually, they lay perpendicular on my own lifeline. I twisted their body so that they were parallel and I could get on – it’s imperative for me to be on the board too. I swam round and faced my own saviour (the board) towards the golden sands where waves, still deathly aggressive, slammed into the beach. With a mighty pull on the handles, I slid onto the rear of the craft before engaging in the foreboding journey back.

As I madly paddled towards safety with an unconscious body in front of me, I could feel the swells getting larger. This was it. I had done the first segment, but could I do the same again? Numbness had already conquered any feeling I had left, except the ones I didn’t want. All I could feel was the torture I was putting myself through: burning arms, burning chest, burning blood vessels as they fought to supply any energy they could scrape for me. My wetsuit tugged at my weakening arms and my hands began to splash the saltwater onto my face. I couldn’t do it. I could see that ten metre stretch of deadly white spray as the board cut through my enemy.

While paddling, I felt the back of my board start to rise – a wave. I shifted my body backwards so that we didn’t nosedive into the glacial like water. It was enough, at least for now. The person I had rescued and I rode the wave towards the shore like a soaring seagull, as we raced with the wave. The wave grew bigger, stronger and more powerful the further we rode it towards safety. It was getting too large though, I couldn’t put enough of my weight rearwards. The nose of my board began to sink, water and salt flew into my eyes. It stung. It was as if wasps were sending their stingers straight into my eyes.

It happened too quickly.

The board dug its nose into the water and the corpse-like body and I tumbled off.

My arms were too weak, they felt like lead, I couldn’t grasp anything - the board nor the person. The salt blinded me and my body sank beneath the waves. Was this it? Was this the end? I couldn’t do it. But I had come all this way… no. They needed me. Whoever I had tried to save hadn’t been saved just yet. I can’t give up, not after all of this. Strength surged into my muscles, adrenaline fuelled my heart and my own lifeless body began to twitch as I fought the reapers wrath and began to swim to the surface. My head burst out the water, instantly looking around wildly for my board or the person.

Something was floating (it was too dark to be my board). I swam as if I had suddenly become an Olympic swimmer. Although my muscles were on fire and my eyes felt like they were melting, I carried on. I wrapped my arm around that other body and frantically kicked my legs and swung my arm under the water. I was so close; another eight metres and I was there – the final length. All alarms were ringing in my body, reverberating around my skull, telling me to stop what I was doing and give up. That wasn’t an option. Waves piled on top of us making my back sear in pain. I couldn’t let go. Not now. As if by a miracle, my foot kicked something underneath me, it was sand! I charged out of the water like a bull, still carrying the person I had rescued. I had done it. Dripping wet and icy cold I dragged the person toward my watch tower. I could now truly look at them without the danger of a wave engulfing us.

I placed her on a chair and, with a shaking hand, dialled 999. Without hesitation, the lady at the other end had sent us an ambulance and told me we were going to be alright.

The emergency services were on their way. I had done my duty.

I sat down next to the lady I had rescued, my entire body shivering as I did, and I gently took hold of her hand and closed my eyes. Within seconds, I blacked out next to her still with her hand in mine.

by Hayden Corney - age 15

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Brand New Dorset Architectural Heritage Week (Heritage Open Days) 2019 Programme Is Out Now! The hugely popular Dorset Architectural Heritage Week (Heritage Open Days) will be returning once again this September and the brand new 2019 programme, containing details of all the properties taking part this year, launches this week!

The programme is available digitally from www.dahw.org.uk and over 6,000 printed copies of the programme are available from local libraries and Tourist Information Centres throughout Dorset.

With over 200 events taking place across 64 different venues the 2019 programme of events is a celebration of the finest architectural gems that Dorset has to offer, and every one of them is completely free! There are a number of new events alongside several returning favourites from previous years, with water mills, museums, private houses, stately homes, cemeteries, town halls, churches and even a few air raid shelters there really is something for everyone!

Although this is the 26th consecutive Heritage Week,

sadly, the future of the event in 2020 and beyond is at risk.

The event sponsors who have supported Heritage Week for the last 10 years are unable to do so this year and organisers will be unable to continue unless they can find new sponsors for the future. Anyone who knows or represents an organisation, group or company that may be able to help can get in touch with the organisers on 01202 888992 or dahwoďŹƒce@gmail.com to find out more.

A week of free events celebrating Dorset’s rich historic environment

13th-22nd September 2019

An East Dorset Heritage Trust Event

www.dahw.org.uk

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CAMERAS & BINOCULARS WANTED

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What’s On 2019…

14th September 2019

Park to Pier Walk: History and Wildlife Durlston Castle, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL A guided walk from Durlston Park to Swanage Pier, discovering Wild Life, History and Geology. Meet at 10.30 Cost £3.

18th September 2019 Pollinators Walk at Kingston Lacy Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, BH21 4EA Enjoy a walking tour of the garden with one of the Kingston Lacy rangers, discovering more about different types of pollinators and learning how your garden can give them a helping hand. £12 per person (includes cream tea).

Normal admission applies.

19th to 22nd September 2019 Wellbeing by the Lake Festival Pallington, Dorchester, DT2 8QU Wellbeing by the Lakes is a four-day festival exploring what it means to be mindful and live well in this fastpaced modern world. A curated blend

of expert talks, live performance, meditation, movement sessions, wholesome food and healing therapies and more. Contact 07720 637 808.

20th September 2019 The Firefly Outdoor Cinema Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EE Join us on the unique and beautiful Brownsea Island, Poole to watch TOP GUN (12) under the stars. Bring your own picnic blankets or camping chairs.

Arrive early to enjoy our stocked bar and delicious food.

Please choose your ferry route and time… Price £7 to £11 per tickets 01628 302 125.

22nd September 2019 Littledown Centre Wedding Exhibition BH Live Active, Littledown, Chaseside, Bournemouth, BH7 7DX With 50 local professional wedding suppliers. 2 Professional choreographed catwalk shows at 12noon & 2pm.

FREE “GOLDEN ENVELOPES” prize draw.

FREE Goody Bag for every bride.

Exclusive offers & discounts on the day.

27th August 2019 Geno Washington & Ram Jam Band

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43 Highcliffe Sports & Social Club, Christchurch. BH23 5EG Internationally known, and been on the road since the mid-60’s a sound that evokes the 60’s, not a night to miss.

Tickets £22 pay on entry.

28th & 29th September 2019 South West Model Show The Tank Museum, Bovington, BH20 6JG The Tank Museum will be inviting exhibitors from across the UK to exhibit their models throughout the Museum.

Miniature, Remote Control and Scale models will all be in attendance. Over two days, view a large selection of exhibitors from across the modelling spectrum ranging from boats, planes, motor racing cars and of course militaria and armoured warfare models.

29th September 2019 Miranda Sykes Tour comes to Chettle Village Hall Chettle Village Hall, Chettle, DT11 8DB Miranda Sykes, the acclaimed singer and bassist with ‘Show of Hands’ returns in 2019 with a new album and UK tour. After a career spanning over 20 years, during which time she has played with many of the top musicians and singers within the folk world, she will be touring solo as she started out: One woman, one bass, and one guitar.

07776 323 198.

29th September 2019 Rockpool Ramble Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge, Wareham, BH20 5PE Join a warden as we wander along the beach to discover what fascinating seashore wildlife can be spotted in Kimmeridge Bay, the best rockpooling site in Dorset. We will follow the Seashore Code to avoid causing any harm and find out what we can all do to help marine wildlife. 01929 481044.

3rd to 5th October 2019 One Man Two Guvnors The Regent Centre, C’church, BH23 1AS Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from the dad of his fiancée. For more details phone 01202 449 199.

5th October 2019 Westbourne Farmers Market Landseer Road, Westbourne, BH4 9EH Westbourne is the backdrop for a fabulous selection of artisan breads, vegetables, cheese, meats, plants and much more.

To keep up to date with what’s on in Dorset go to:

www.WhatsOnInDorset.co.uk

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Food & Drink

Tastes so good...

TOMATO SOUP

As the weather turns slightly colder as we venture into Autumn, there is nothing more perfect than a warming tomato soup. You can add croutons to give it an extra crunch or you can even top it off with basil leaves if you want to dress it up.

Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 tbsp. butter 2 garlic cloves 3 x 400g cans plum tomatoes 500ml vegetable stock 5 soft sun dried tomatoes in oil 1tsp. sugar 125g pot fresh basil pesto 142ml pot soured cream

Equipment: Large pan Method: In a large plan, heat 1 tbsp. of butter (or oil if you prefer) and then crush the garlic cloves and add to the pan.

Do this on a low heat for roughly 3 minutes until the garlic has softened. Then, add the chopped tomatoes and the canned tomatoes. Once you have done this, add the sugar, stock and seasoning. Turn up the heat and bring the soup mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer for 10 minutes until the tomatoes have broken down then take off the heat.

With a stick blender, whizz the whole mixture together. Add half the sour cream and continue to use to stick blender. Make sure to taste as you go to adjust the seasoning or alternatively add more sugar if you prefer. When it is all blended, serve the soup into bowls.

You can either add more sour cream into the bowl or add some pesto on top.

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LOCAL ELECTRICIAN LUKE RAINFORD EXPERIENCED, TRUSTED, QUALITY All Works, Small or Large Free Quotations, NO VAT City & guilds, 18th edition qualified, fully insured Accredited by NICEIC Phone: 07881 788666 info@rainfordelectrical.com

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Index of advertisers

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

Bathrooms K & B Installations....................... 13 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 45

Bedrooms Doc’s Fitted Furniture.................. 19

Beds The Bed Store.............................. 48

Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Abbey Blinds................................ 19 Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...... 20 Tuscany Blinds.............................. 6

Builders & Carpenters Creative Carpentry....................... 30

Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 41

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Kingfishers.................................... 2

Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn................................. 48 Flooring Elegance........................ 24 Kingsland Carpets......................... 3 Peter Newman Flooring............... 20

Community News Adventures of Daichi................... 28 Colehill & Wimborne Youth & Community Centre receive Queen’s Award.......................... 14 Dorset Architectural Heritage Week 2019 programme............ 40 Dorset Police Male Voice Choir.... 26 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Nurdles: damaging the ocean.... 12 Kids page..................................... 10 News from Westminster............... 8 On Your Plot: Herb gardens.......... 34 Puzzle Corner............................... 22

Renowned musician at Garden Party............................. 16 Short Story: The Rescue............... 38 Talbot Village Trust helps Wimborne Model Town deliver new education offering..................... 36 Tastes so good: Tomato Soup...... 44 What’s On in Dorset.................... 42 Wimborne & Ferndown Lions...... 18 Wimborne Methodist Church...... 30 World Ship Society - Dorset......... 18 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 23 Driveways Wick Surfacing............................. 41 Eco Friendly Products Debbie Goes Green...................... 33 Electricians Rainford Electrical....................... 45 Ulyett Electrical Services.............. 41 Events & Entertainment Project Play: Dad’s Army.............. 3 Tivoli Theatre............................... 31 Garage Doors Advance Shutters.......................... 2 Garage Services Longham Motor Engineers........... 9

Health & Care Services Premier Care................................ 19

Hearing Services Clarity Hearing Solutions............. 13

Kitchens Doc’s Fitted Furniture.................. 19 K & B Installations....................... 13 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 45

Oil Tank Services Bryan G Pauley............................. 3

Oven Cleaning Oven King.................................... 23

Plumbing & Heating Services CP Plumbing & Heating............... 41 P Allen Heating & Plumbing......... 9

Roofing Wimborne Roofing Specialists...... 5

Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 21

Waste Services Philip Trim Contractors................ 45

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

Garden Services All Grass Landscapes................... 32 Future Gardens............................. 6 Summerwood Landscapes........... 15 The Fencing Centre...................... 35 United Fencing Supplies............... 25

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Dorset Windows.......................... 23 GS Windows................................. 7 Select PVCU................................. 37

Hardware Products SCF Hardware.............................. 15

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

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