The West Moors Directory - April 2016

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Nellie hears all out apartheid from Nelson Mandela’s former bodyguard West Moors Parish Council gets ready to celebrate 60 years Notice on emergency services exercise in West Moors on 26th April 2016

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Welcome...

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Dear Neighbours, Spring is here! A time for growth... and better Edition 131 weather. Here in Great Britain there are also lots of possible changes with the European Union Membership in question and many not able to decide what is best. In life it is always good to be Stephen & Debbie Corney informed, educated and and our son Hayden have the knowledge to make the right decisions based on the data we get. I do hope you get the information you need to make the right choice for you. Certainly it is key that we keep our British trades and services alive. It is even more important that we, as local residents, keep our local trades and services really busy. They are the backbone of our economy. If they do well, we all do well. Here in The West Moors Directory we have lots of local people who can help you in the house, in the garden, with your welfare and family. In fact we are here for you and if you have any helpful comments, extra trades you would like to see or clubs you would like to promote, then please do get in touch. You can post a letter, send an email or phone. We are very happy to hear from you.

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

Nellie had an interesting time listening to Hayden telling her all about Apartheid and his experience of a morning with Chris Lubbe who was Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard! We do hope you enjoy his recounting.

Stephen, Hayden and myself are off to Santorini, a wonderful Greek island, for a week which we are so looking forward to!

Wishing you a happy and relaxing April,

Debbie & Stephen Corney Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Publications Telephone: 01202 894397 Email: info@westmoorsdirectory.co.uk Copy deadline for the May 2016 edition: 18th April 2016

In this issue...

Kids Page.................................. 10 Dorset Charities Conference...... 12 Exercise Velocity........................ 16 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Wildlife springs into action...... 18 LawSpot.................................... 22 West Moors Parish Council: Family Treasure Trail............... 26 West Moors Lunch Club............. 30 West Moors Art Society.............. 30 West Moors Drama.................... 34 Inner Wheel Charity Quiz Night.... 34 Adventures of Nellie................... 38 Motoring: Mini Clubman............. 40 Martin Lewis: After New Year..... 44 West Moors WI........................... 48 West Moors Flower Group.......... 48 Prize Wordsearch....................... 51 On your plot: April showers to October fun......................... 52 West Moors NeighbourCar......... 54 Dementia Friendly Awareness.... 58 West Moors Horticultural Society: Plant Sale............................... 60 West Moors Parish Council: Flower Festival........................ 60 Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party for loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

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Five Years of Linking Charities and Business The Dorset Charities Conference, organised by Ward Goodman, which has benefitted hundreds of charities across the county, is now entering its fifth year.

Changing the landscape of business and charity cooperation, the Dorset Charities Conference has been helping form important connections across the county for five years. Hosted by leading Dorset Chartered Accountancy and Financial Services business, Ward Goodman, the annual event has given many charities the perfect platform to engage and connect with leading sector suppliers.

Since its conception by Ward Goodman in 2011, the Dorset Charities Conference has gone a long way to benefit charities and build important business relationships. Featuring leading sector-experts, the conference has provided charities with indepth industry knowledge and detailed business advice. Previous conferences have seen over 150 representatives from a huge spectrum of charities and businesses attend, providing a unique networking opportunity.

Jen Richardson, Head of Charities at Ward Goodman, has commented on the event’s five year history: “At Ward Goodman we are passionate about helping charities across Dorset. Over the past five years the Dorset Charities Conference has enabled Ward Goodman to provide a great opportunity for charities to work together with businesses and form long-term partnerships to benefit the community as a whole.”

The Dorset Charities Conference has tackled important issues concerning small businesses, enabling many to form lasting and mutually beneficial collaborations with charities through consultations with expert authorities. Organised by Ward Goodman, the annual conference has provided seminars from an array of professional speakers over the years.

Now entering its fifth year, businesses and charities will be coming together at the next annual Dorset Charities Conference on Monday 13th June at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Blandford Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 4DT. To find out more about previous events and this year’s upcoming conference visit: www.wardgoodman.co.uk/charities-conference

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Community News

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Community Notice

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Exercise in West Moors on Tuesday 26 April 2016 Emergency Services, Local Councils and Health Services – supported by volunteers from British Red Cross, St John Ambulance and Rapid Relief Team – are carrying out an exercise in West Moors on this day.

Up to 200 actors and responding staff will be in the area between 7am and 6pm. Actions have been taken to reduce disruption to local people.

You may notice some extra traffic in the area, including emergency vehicles, and increased use of car parks in the village. We have planned with the Parish Council to use areas of both the Memorial Hall and the Pavilion Car Park to avoid parking problems elsewhere.

We expect that residents and businesses will not be affected by any significant disruption on the day, however are providing this advance notice as a courtesy.   

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Wildlife springs into action!

When ‘proper’ spring arrives – not just the mild early winter weather that fooled some plants into blooming in December! – our local wildlife springs into action. Verges, hedgerows and woods become adorned with dainty flowers such as primroses, celandines, wood anemones and violets. A little later on the scene are the wonderful blue carpets in our ancient woodlands. Bluebells spend most of the year as bulbs underground and millions of bulbs may exist in one wood.

So that they can attract the attention of pollinating insects, all of these plants flower early in the growing season, before the trees start to block out the sunlight with their fresh new leaves and before taller, more vigorous plants start to smother them.

Birds are stirring too. Get up around sunrise and just open a window to hear songbirds crooning at the tops of their voices to attract a mate. Even better, make the effort to stroll through a wood at dawn to appreciate the sheer joy of the birds’ choral symphony.

Of course, no spring is really complete until you have heard the calls of a chiffchaff and a cuckoo – sadly the latter is becoming much rarer these days.

Frogs are also turning their thoughts to love.

Enthusiastic splashing in a pool of water may signal the imminent arrival of a squidgy lump

of frogspawn. If you are lucky enough to have a pond in your own garden, or to live near a wild one, keep a watch to see when the wriggly black tadpoles emerge, usually about three weeks after the appearance of the spawn.

Other good signs that spring is finally with us are the graceful flight of the yellow brimstone butterfly, the gentle buzzing of bumblebees and the competitive ‘boxing’ matches of brown hares in the fields. It’s a great time of year to be outside in the countryside because there’s so much to see and hear.

Dorset Wildlife Trust would love to hear about any of your wildlife sightings – you can contact us on facebook/dorsetwildlife, @DorsetWildlife on Twitter or email us at: mail@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk For details of all DWT Easter events, visit: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events

By Alison Copland

Bluebell wood

Photo: Mark Heighs

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

My ex-wife has told me that she is going to change the children’s surname. Can she do this?

In order for a child’s name to be changed, everyone with parental responsibility must grant their permission for the change to take place. If the parents of the child were married at the date of the birth of the child, both automatically have parental responsibility. If the parents were not married, however, the father may still have parental responsibility. Since December 2003 if the father is named on the Birth Certificate he is also automatically granted parental responsibility.

If the father refuses to grant permission for the change of name the mother will need to make an application to the court for a Specific Issue Order under s 8 of the Children Act 1989. The mother must give detailed reasons as to why she considers the change of name necessary. The court will decide whether this is in the best interests of the child for their name to be changed. The child’s welfare is paramount to the court and therefore if they do not feel it is in the child’s best interests they will not grant an Order giving permission for the change of name. If the mother is applying for a new name for reasons that benefit her alone, therefore, it is unlikely that the court will grant the Order.

If you are considering changing your child’s name, or think your ex-partner may be doing so, we would always advise seeking legal advice at the earliest opportunity to find out what steps can be taken.

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We are worried about the Stamp Duty changes. We are selling the home we live in and buying a new one—also to live in. We also own a rental property which we purchased three years ago. As we will own two properties when we complete our purchase, does this mean we will now have to pay more stamp duty?

It has been widely covered in the press that last year the Government announced plans to introduce a higher rate of Stamp Duty in certain circumstances. Those transactions subject to the higher rate will have to pay Stamp Duty at three percentage points above the current rate applicable to their acquisition. The Government has conducted a consultation on the proposed changes and this consultation period ended on 1st February 2016. At the time of writing this response, we are waiting for the final policy which will be confirmed in the Budget on

on 16 March 2016. It appears clear that the increased rate will apply on a purchase of second or additional residential properties and buy-to-let acquisitions as well as some acquisitions by Companies. Whilst you will own an additional residential property when you complete your purchase, your transaction will not be subject to the higher rates as the property you are purchasing is replacing your main residence which is also being sold. HM Treasury has produced some guidance on their official website in the form of a flowchart which will assist you to ascertain whether your purchase will attract the higher rate. Harold G Walker’s Residential Property department will be able to give you comprehensive advice in relation to Stamp Duty at Jane Colver the outset.

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60 Years of West Moors Parish Council Village Treasure Trail Saturday 28th May 2016

1st prize is a family ticket to Farmer Palmers 2 Prize is a 2 day JSC Sports Coaching voucher 3rd Prize is a 2 day JSC Sports Coaching voucher 4th Prize is a ÂŁ10 voucher for All Fired Up!! nd

Collect your trail forms between 9am and 11am at the parish office and return them no later than Monday 30th May 9am

Follow the Trail, solve the clues and see the sights.

All completed entries will be put into a prize draw and 1st, 2nd 3rd and 4th winners will be notified Monday 30th May

Starting at Uplands Road and finishing at St. Mary’s First School.

For more Information please contact West Moors Parish Council on Tel: 01202 861044, email westmoorsparish@btconnect.com or visit 4 Park Way, West Moors BH22 0HL

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West Moors Lunch and Friendship Club The West Moors Lunch and Friendship Club meet on a Wednesday in St Anthony‛s church hall, Pinehurst Road.

Unfortunately, our meeting just before Easter had to be cancelled so we have postponed our Easter bonnet event until the week after, news of that in the next issue. Luckily, members were able to receive their Easter eggs a week early and we all enjoyed a cream tea with delicious homemade scones to celebrate the Queen‛s birthday.

If anyone has 40 minutes to spare mid-morning and/or mid-afternoon to provide transport for some of our less mobile members to the club we would be very grateful.

Club contact: Joan on 01202 891519.

WEST MOORS ART SOCIETY

HURRAH! It looks like Spring is here at last, so why not take up a new hobby?

The above society meets in West Moors Memorial Hall on Monday mornings from 9.15am to 12.15pm and you are warmly invited to join us.

We are a friendly group of people who enjoy our painting and socialising. We work on our own projects and mediums and happily help and encourage each other. Why not come and meet us?

We have a professional artist to demonstrate to us on the second Monday of most months, and our next demonstration is on Monday 11th April with Russ Culver entitled “Domestic Animals”.

Please come along, you will be most welcome.

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CHARITY

QUIZ NIGHT

The Inner Wheel Club of Ferndown is holding a Charity Quiz Night on Saturday 14 May at West Moors Memorial Hall (7pm for 7.30 prompt start).

The ticket price of £10 includes a ploughman’s supper and dessert. A bar will be available.

All proceeds will go to the Food Bank and The Heal Project, both locally based, and to other local charities supported by the Inner Wheel Association.

Tables for 8 people will be set up; bring your own team, or join one on the night.

For further information and to apply for tickets for this popular event (over £800 raised last year), please ring 01202 875446 or 01202 889465 by Tuesday April 26th.

Music and singing helps to stimulate the memory!

If memory loss concerns you, or you care for someone who would benefit from an hour or so of music for fun Come to

‘Music for the Mind’ at St Martin’s Church

(corner of Station Road and Moorlands Road in the centre of West Moors, BH22 0JW)

Thursday 21st April 2016 at 10.30am – 12noon Carers especially welcome!

For further information visit www.urc-eastdorset.org.uk/Music.html or email stmartins@urc-eastdorset.org.uk

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New Gift Shop Open in West Moors We have now expanded our range of gifts to include:~ Bomb cosmetics, bath blasters and mallows, soaps and many other cosmetics, all hand made by a local company. ~ Range of funky candles with incredible scents and essential oils, candle burners and ‘hotties’ to create your own scents. ~ Range of fantastic goods all made by local people living in the Dorset area including leather and retro bags, earrings and jewellery, art and small pictures and fabulous fimo creations. ~ Selection of wooden toys and cuddly Buttons animals and teddies. ~ Original metal signs and vintage metal ornaments. ~ Fairtrade crafts and ornaments, and divine chocolates.

Gift boxes and baskets already pre-wrapped, or create your own special individual gift for the special person in your life!

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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Publications Camper Van Nellie had the privilege of listening to Hayden telling her what he did at school recently.

She was so moved that she just had to tell you… Some pupils from Ferndown Middle School and West Moors Middle School listened to Chris Lubbe who is a UNICEF ambassador and former bodyguard to Nelson Mandela. He spoke to the children about his life as a child. This is the unofficial version described by Hayden who is twelve.

This is what he told Nellie…

“Chris started off when he was 6 years old.

These white government people came to his family’s house and said you have 7 days to pack your stuff and leave or we will force you out. Chris’ family went to a shanty town, which he described as a poor town full of corrugated iron huts. His family had to build their own hut. This is where he lived for the rest of his childhood. For his 8th Birthday his mum bought a ticket for him and his mother to go on a bus. At that time he did not know much about segregation so they got to the bus stop and he saw a sign saying ‘non whites’. He didn’t know what it was all about or why that was. They went on the bus. Half way along the journey his mother, who had diabetes, got dizzy and light headed and so he asked the bus driver whether he could help. The bus driver said he would stop once they were in the city where they lived near. He did stop next to the pavement and the driver and Chris got his Mum off the bus and they found a bench. The only problem was that it was a ‘whites only’ bench. The bus driver told Chris to sit his Mum on the bench. He then had to leave as the bus had to get to its destination. Chris then saw two tall white policemen who pushed him aside.

Chris told them his mother was ill and had diabetes but they threw her off the bench onto the concrete floor where she hit her head and was knocked unconscious. He

Nellie visits West Moors Middle School thought she was dead as he saw blood coming from her head and he started crying.

Chris tried to stop several ambulances but then realised they were ‘whites only’ and they wouldn’t stop. Another black man managed to persuade a white lady to call a black ambulance. A group of black ladies came and asked him what the matter was.

He just pointed to his mum, still crying. The ambulance arrived and took his mum to hospital with him by her side. The doctors said she wouldn’t last the night. The next morning Chris and his Dad came to the hospital and her heart was still beating but she was in a coma. She stayed like that for three months, after which she miraculously woke up and she was fine!

When Chris was nine years old a black student from a university gave him and his friends the idea of posting letters to the different powers of countries. Chris wrote a letter to the Queen of England and his friends wrote letters to other world leaders.

Because they lived near a dump yard they manage to sell bottles and bottles caps and get enough money for the stamps and so they posted them all. This is the same dump yard where Chris collected books which he could read as he wanted an education. With the amount he collected he opened a mini

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This was very moving and inspirational.

“He actually managed to open his own mini library!” Hayden exclaimed.

Some time later Chris and his Dad were walking along the pavement next to a beach and they saw a sign saying “whites only” and under that sign there was another one with a stop sign and a picture of a black dog in the middle. He asked his dad what the sign meant and his Dad said, “Guess”. Chris then said, “No black Dogs allowed.” His dad said “No… ” At this point Chris realised what it meant, it just hit him. Hayden, amazed said, “Just before he said it, It hit me too… And I thought Oh my God”. Chris then said, “They were saying black people are dogs and animals.”

As his life progressed Chris started to hate apartheid more and more and so when Nelson Mandela was freed he started working as a bodyguard for him. He was very inspired by Nelson Mandela because he was in prison for 23 years. Chris even visited the place were Nelson was held prisoner, a place called Robben Island just off the coast of Cape Town. He showed him his prison cell and what he would do in the quarry. He chiselled a piece of limestone off a big rock and wrapped it up for Chris.

At West Moors Middle School Hayden told Nellie that they saw the actual piece that Nelson Mandela chiselled off. “This was really inspiring!” exalted Hayden. Due to all the limestone, Nelson’s tear ducts were damaged. Chris thought he cried a lot at first, but actually it was the damage that the dust and limestone had caused. Journalist were always told not to use flash lights.

After some training Chris and Nelson went to see the Queen here in England. When they were having dinner the Queen realised who Chris was and asked one of her servants to get the letter he had written so many years earlier. The servant came back and to Chris’s amazement there was his letter on a silver tray! Chris nearly started crying.

The Queen then asked, “Did you get my reply?” Chris said, “No” and then realised the Government in South Africa must have blocked it. Incredible.

Hayden told Nellie that his table asked Chris, “How quickly did Nelson Mandela, once he had become President, mix the ‘races’?”

Hayden now wishes they had asked if there were any white people who had helped in the protests. Chris told them he went to jail twice for his protests even though they were peaceful. Many of his friend and comrades were killed by the police. Yet Chris kept doing the protests. This encouraged other countries to also protest and this is how apartheid and segregation eventually ended.”

Hayden ended his recounting to Nellie by saying. “It was very, very moving and I just don’t get why whites thought they had the right to enslave the blacks and treat them like they were nothing.” Nellie could not agree more.

Chris told the children to share what he told them, to others. We hope you find this as emotional and moving as we did listening to Hayden. Well done Ferndown and West Moors Middle Schools!

What will Nellie get up to next...?

UNICEF Ambassador Chris Lubbe

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Auto Biographies Motoring

Mini Cooper S Clubman

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

The old Mini Clubman was no oil-painting, but this one could easily earn its place on the podium at Legs 11. It’s a looker alright.

The brand new Mini Clubman must have been breast fed at birth, because it’s far bigger than its siblings. That doesn’t mean it’s fat – no way. This car is well formed and its proportions are just right. And because it’s not exactly a shrinking violet, the Clubman is likely to win over quirkier types who might otherwise have gone for mid-size family car choices, such as the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus.

The story hasn’t always been good for the Clubman, though. The first generation had a useless, single rear door that meant UK passengers were forced to step into the road. This didn’t help sales and the Clubman therefore wasn’t exactly the rock star that BMW, Mini’s owner, was expecting.

But the Germans have seen the light and the previous rear-hinged ‘clubdoor’, has been kicked to the kerb in favour of two ‘normal’ back doors. They make it far easier for passengers to get in and out of the car. Then there’s the barn-door boot. You’ll remember that from the last model. Well, that stays put, but now the doors can be released manually, or if you ticked the hands-free tailgate option, a sassy little kick under the rear bumper will open them up.

Inside, the comfortable seats are kind to your backside and feel supportive, especially during long periods on the road. The car’s uncluttered dashboard is dwarfed by a massive screen that sits where the speedometer on older Minis used to be. The controller on the central console manages most of the Clubman’s systems, so there are fewer buttons on the dash to confuse or divert you.

As the Clubman is the largest of the current Mini litter, it has, predictably, the most capacious cabin. To be frank, with a big load area too, the word ‘mini’ seems rather outmoded. The whole motor is 270mm longer than the five-door Hatchback, allowing for oodles

of room in the front and respectable space for two adults in the rear.

The boot is about the same as a VW Golf’s, so you’ll get the family shopping in – and a toddler’s buggy.

The Cooper S Clubman Auto is easily the most gratifying to drive.

Out at the Mini’s media launch on the roads surrounding San Sebastian in northern Spain, the most powerful petrol drove gokart-like on the straights - just as a Mini should. It’s a shame the slightly pulpy suspension can drizzle on your chips in the corners, with body roll kicking in if you enter the twisty bits too hard. But that can be forgiven, because the Cooper S generates more than enough pull to keep you cheery.

189bhp can be squeezed from the S’ 2.0 litre turbocharged fourcylinder lump, and with the eight speed auto box, a zero to 62mph sprint in 7.1 seconds is easily achievable, finishing up with a top speed of 142mph. Even though these figures might make the car sound insatiable for fuel – it’s not. With the superb automatic gearbox you can officially get an average of 48.7mpg out of the Clubman - and the CO2 emissions are 134g/km, meaning road tax is a trifling £130 per annum.

The state-of-the-art 2015 Mini is a gargantuan step-up from its forerunner, and it puts right pretty much everything that was awry.

The Clubman now has more doors, better space, good looks, and it really is exciting to drive. The Cooper S version is especially guaranteed to bring a grin to the face of anyone who slips behind its wheel.

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Money Saving Tips

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LEWIS $IWHU WKH 1HZ <HDU At the beginning of the New Year we’re all supposed to create resolutions to become better people, better citizens, better eaters and better with cash. And, let’s be honest, most aren’t likely to last as long as the December Christmas turkey.

Yet when it comes to finance there’s an advantage. There are a raft of resolutions that you can do now even if the ‘I WANT TO BE A BETTER ME’ fervour has died down, and the impact lasts all year.

Finally ditch your rubbish bank account and earn up to £150 More people complain to me about their bank than anything else, but only 2% of people switched last year.

So stop moaning and start switching. So many banks want your business that they’re willing to pay you to switch – either straight cash such as £100 to move to them, or up to 5% interest on your savings. Plus, these tend to be the banks with the top customer service too. There’s a full rundown of best-buys at www.mse.me/topbanks.

Earn cashback every time you spend and get £100s a year back Why not get paid every time you spend? You can do this with a cashback credit card. Yet, set up a direct debit to repay the card IN FULL every month, so there’s no interest cost – or it’s pointless. The americanexpress. co.uk Platinum Everyday card is the top fee-free payer, giving 5% back for three months (max £100), then up to 1.25% after. If you don’t fully pay it each month, it’s 22.9% representative APR. Sort out a power of attorney One in three over-65s die with dementia. Younger people can get it too, or lose faculties due to strokes, accidents and more. If you do lose your faculties, don’t assume relatives can walk into the bank and access your money – even to pay for your care. They’d need to apply to take over via the Court of Protection – this can drag on for months with fees of over £1000. The solution is getting a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) while you have mental capacity, where you nominate a trusted friend or relative to take over your affairs. It only comes into effect if and when you’re no longer capable. I’m 43 and have done this myself purely as a precaution. You can choose the DIY route or pay a solicitor for advice – the Alzheimer’s Society’s has a useful fact sheet at http://tinyurl.com/ jyrs8g2.

Check your iPhone to prevent huge data use If you’ve upgraded your iPhone to iOS 9, beware. It automatically turns on ‘Wi-Fi Assist’ which means if your WiFi connection’s weak it supplements it with pricey mobile data. If you think you’ve started using data more quickly, this is likely why. To turn it off, go into Mobile Data in settings, then scroll down to turn ‘Wi-Fi Assist’ off.

Urgently check if you’re owed £100s after being mis-sold AI (Sentinel) protection Are you one of 2 million people who got a letter from the “The AI Scheme”? If so, it means you were mis-sold one of its Sentinal card protection plan policies via your bank.

All you need to do is fill in the form to get a refund (free template to help at www.mse.me/AI). Yet, unfortunately, many people thought the letters looked like spam and chucked them.

Like Patrick who tweeted me nearly did: “Just got £313 from AI reclaim. If it wasn’t for your email I probably would have binned it.” If you think you got one, then call 0800 678 1930 to get another sent.

Check if you’re due up to £212/year with the marriage tax allowance If you’re married or in a civil partnership, you may be able to get up to £212 a year more in your pocket with the new marriage allowance. It’s a way for couples to transfer a proportion of their personal allowance (the amount you can earn tax-free each tax year) between them. You’ll be eligible if: • You’re married or in a civil partnership • One of you earns £10,600 or less • The other is a basic 20% rate taxpayer • You were both born after 6 April 1935 If so, you can shift £1,060 of their allowance to the other which means you don’t pay tax on it, a gain of £212.

Register at gov.uk/marriage-allowance.

Haggle every time you renew a contract Whether it’s broadband, or breakdown cover, you can hack down the price with a bit of haggling. The trick is to threaten to leave so you get put through to disconnections – actually known internally as ‘customer retentions’. Full tips to slash costs in www.mse.me/callcentrehaggle

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Traditional & Contemporary Solutions

Ltd

For a free consultation please contact us: Tel :

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Specialists in Plantation Shutters, Awnings & Shaped Conservatories All aspects of blinds supplied and fitted

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Future Fascias We specialise in the installation and repair of UPVC Fascias, Soffits and Guttering Friendly approachable service Skilled in exterior painting

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If I have not mentioned a service you are looking for please do call me!

Please call Kane on

01202 590 236 07787 398657

for a free no obligation quote

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COZY STOVES

Why not visit our showroom!

• We supply and install a wide range of stoves: Hunter, Cleanburn, Eco Ideal, Di Lusso, Esse, TermaTech, Broseley, Burley, Gallery Collection etc • Woodburners and multifuel stoves, traditional and modern • Styles to suit all tastes • We can supply flues, cowls and accessories • We design and build complete fireplaces • Complete stove and flue installations

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

• HETAS Registered engineer (passed with Distinction)

Modique Furnishings • Have your favourite furniture piece re-covered to look brand new • Arm chairs, small settees, dining room and bedroom chairs & stools - no job too small • Choose from a large range of fabrics • 50 years experience - FREE estimates

Call Terry Regan:

Tel: 01202 891959 M: 07762 898778 Based in West Moors

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Community News

WEST MOORS WOMEN’S INSTITUTE West Moors WI are a friendly group meeting on the first Thursday of each month in the Memorial Hall, Station Road, West Moors at 2.15pm.

the local theatre, flower festivals, Bath Christmas Market and other places of interest.

We have a varied range of speakers planned for 2016/2017 from a talk about Aromatherapy to Smugglers.

Our next meeting is on Thursday May 5th at 2.15pm when we will welcome Brian Cumming as a speaker who will give us a talk about life as a Chelsea Pensioner.

In addition we have an active craft section, a monthly lunch club and from April the walking group resumed. Outings are arranged throughout the year, to

All visitors can be assured of a warm welcome.

West Moors Flower Group Flower Group members enjoyed their first demonstration of the new year

by Martina Coleman with her title “Inspirations” and were interested to hear of her time working as an Almoner at the Royal Chelsea Hospital.

Next month, on 20 April, there will be a talk by Peter Wood from Stewarts Garden Centres.

Rob Matthew from the charity “Going for Bust” also visited and gave a short insight into their work and we were able to present him with a cheque for £100 raised at our recent coffee morning.

We look forward to seeing members old and new and Catherine Jenkins Rob Matthew of Going for Bust can be contacted on 01202 876441 being presented the cheque with any enquiries.

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CALL JASON FARMER TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTE

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Gardening Tips

On Your Plot

April showers to October fun It’s wonderful to see the first fresh, local, asparagus appear for sale this month and if you’ve a bit of space spare on your plot now’s the time to plant this gourmet crop. Buy one year old crowns and plant them immediately into well drained soil. You should be able to take a small harvest next year and they’ll carry on cropping for up to 20 years!

Jobs for April :-

• Keep an eye out for late frosts and cover any vulnerable plants • Harden off indoor sowings before planting out • Start off French beans and Brussels Sprouts under cover • Fancy something a bit more exotic? Try growing some peppers and aubergines - sow this month in a greenhouse or polytunnel • Plant an asparagus bed • Earth up potatoes once the first shoots appear

Now is the time for April showers and with the weather warming up all the time and some gentle rain you’ll soon be seeing lots of changes on your veggie plot.

It’s a time when any indoor space, be it greenhouse, cold frame, or just window sills, is likely to be filling rapidly with young seedlings. If you are thinking of planting some of your seedlings out then don’t forget to harden them off first. You can move the pots outside each morning, bringing them in at night to gradually acclimatise them to the change.

Do remember too that late frosts can still happen in April, damaging plants that are unprotected. Watch the weather forecast and if there’s any danger of frost then use fleece or cloches to protect plants where necessary.

On the subject of cloches, save any empty plastic bottles that you may have. Cut the bottom off and you are left with a wonderful mini cloche to protect seedlings that are recently planted out. Push the plastic down into the soil firmly and it will keep off not only some of the chill but also any slugs that may have their eye on tasty young leaves.

Are you a fan of Halloween? Pumpkins can be quite expensive come the end of October and then there’s always the hunt for one just the right size. Why not have a go at growing one (or several!) of your own this year? Pumpkins need a long, growing season to ripen well so now is the time to start them off.

There’s lots of different varieties, including some giant ones if you want something really impressive to carve. Look out on the packets for ones that are early ripening for the best chances of success.

Pumpkin seeds are huge so it’s easy to sow just one to each pot. I’d sow at least 3 plants, if they all germinate and mature it’ll probably be more than you need (they can take a lot of room as they grow) but it’s better to have spare in case you loose some early on - if they all grow well you can always pass one on to a friend or neighbour and have a competition to see who gets the biggest pumpkin!

You’ll need to keep your young plant inside until all risk of frost has passed. When it comes time to plant the pumpkin out it will like lots of nutrients in the soil. Dig out a large hole and put in lots of well rotted compost - or you can even plant your pumpkin straight on top of an old compost heap.

They’ll bloom with wonderfully exotic looking, huge yellow flowers and it’s wise to consider removing the growing tip once three fruit have set as this will give a better chance for larger, riper, pumpkins.

Support the growing fruits on a bed of straw to avoid them dropping off or becoming mushy.

Are you enjoying purple spouting broccoli at the moment? You can buy summer varieties to plant now, or try Calbrese (this has the green heads) which is best planted straight into the beds where they will grow.

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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 & 9am-1pm Sat

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

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Seasonal food in unspoilt surroundings The Three Legged Cross in Verwood is a country pub & dining oozing rural charm and rustic character.

Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pubfood on our menu, and the carefully nurtured cask ales and ďŹ ne wines gracing our bar.

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Monday to Saturday: 12pm to 11pm Sundays: 12pm to 10.30pm

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OAKHURST AERIALS  Digital Aerials  Freesat  Sky  Freeview  Extra TV Points  Fully Insured & Guaranteed Call Gary on:

25a Oakhurst Close, West Moors, BH22 0DF

Glamourous Eyelashes for that special occasion...

Glamourous Semi-Permanent Eyelashes by:

Ruth Huxter Home-based salon or can come to you.

Prices available on request.

Based in Ferndown.

T: 01202 893142 M: 07931 390901 E: ruthmorris20@onetel.com

TREE, HEDGE & WOODLAND SPECIALISTS Tree, Woodland All aspects ofHedge Tree&& Hedgespecialists work undertaken

By Experienced & Qualified tree surgeons For a Free Consultation & Quotation

Contact: Ross Vermaak Tel: West Moors 890363 Mobile: 07868 693389

‘Your local tree management company’

Seasoned Logs Split & Delivered to Requirement

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Community News

Become Dementia Friendly Aware West Moors is working to become a Dementia Friendly Community.

This initiative is supported by the Alzheimer’s Society and led by an Action Group made up of local residents, business, Councilors’ and other interested parties.

Or contact Angela on: angelastherapies@yahoo.co.uk or 07929 441173 Thank you.

There will be a series of Informal and Friendly - Dementia Awareness Sessions. The aim of these sessions is to tell you more about dementia and how you can support those with dementia and their carers’ to feel welcome in West Moors.

West Moors Library 203 Station Road West Moors BH22 0JD Tel: 01202 873272

Sessions generally last approximately 45 minutes, and are free to attend. There will be free tea or coffee.

Our friendly and welcoming West Moors Library has agreed to host these sessions. The sessions will be led by your Dementia Friend Champion, Angela Sleet.

To find our more; visit the West Moors Parish Council website and follow the link.

Dates for your diary:

Tuesdays 5.30pm on: 19 April 24 May 21 June Fridays 10.00am on: 22 April 27 May 24 June

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West Moors Parish Council

is celebrating its 60th Year!

As part of our celebrations we would like to invite you to take part in a spring flower festival Create a flower display using real, artificial or homemade flowers with a theme chosen by you to reflect 60 years of West Moors.

St Martins Church are kindly hosting this event and would appreciate delivery of the flower displays on Wednesday 25th May. RSVP to: westmoorsparish@btconnect.com 01202 861044

60th Anniversary We would love to see your creations!!

PARTICIPATE IN OUR FLOWER FESTIVAL WEDNESDAY 25th MAY And WIN a prize!!

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Sat 7th May

Memorial Hall, West Moors 10am to 12noon There will be a selection of Bedding, basket, tomato, perrennial and veg plants all at very competitive prices.

Also Cake stall and raffle For more information contact contact Tim Hamlett on 01202 871536

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Pastor: Clive Bartlett 90 Pinehurst Road West Moors BH22 0AR Church office: 01202 892776

Join us for a warm welcome at our

Sunday morning services at 10am Sunday groups for children Communion service last Sunday of each month Sunday youth meeting at 6.30pm Regular weekday events: Coffee morning 1st Tuesday of each month10 — 11.30 Tea, coffee and homemade cakes.

Proceeds to Julia’s House AWK (Anyone with Kids) Wednesday morning at 10 —11.30 (term time)

Film Club for children 4 - 8 years 1st June 10.15 -11.30 Pinehurst Pool Night last Friday of each month for 12 - 17 year olds 7 - 9pm For more information about the church or these events please call the church office Please mention The West Moors Directory when responding to adverts

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Index of advertisers

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

Accountants Ward Goodman........................... 12 Acupuncturists E W Acupunture........................... 42 Aerials Cranborne Aerials........................ 15 Oakhurst Aerials.......................... 57 Bathrooms AMH Plumbing & Bathrooms....... 24 K & B Installations....................... 47 P L H Heating & Bathrooms......... 19 Beds The Bed Store............................... 5 Beauticians Blooming Beauty......................... 53 Mary Kay Cosmetics..................... 3 Ruth Huxter................................. 57 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Tuscany Blinds............................. 45 Block Paving & Driveways K & S Paving................................. 21 MC Patios & Driveways............... 56 Builders & Carpenters Brooklyn Home Improvements.... 14 HMB Builders................................ 8 KW Carpentry.............................. 37 Swain & Rands............................. 43 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 47 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Kingfishers of West Moors........... 43 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.................................. 5 Flooring Elegance........................ 27 Peter Newman Flooring............... 53 Chiropodists & Podiatrists Debbie Haynes.............................. 6 Chiropractors West Moors Chiropractic Clinic.... 15 Cleaning Services - Residential My Home Cleaning...................... 35 Computer Services Tec Check..................................... 21 Dentists Balmoral Lodge Dental Practice...... 20 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 27 Electrical Appliances Holmans....................................... 2 Electricians A Holmes Electrical...................... 25 H.E. Electrical................................ 6

Halsey Electrics............................ 42 Smith Electrical............................ 27 Financial Advisors Ward Goodman........................... 13 Fitness Ferndown Fitness......................... 28 Garage Doors Skandoor....................................... 7 Garage Services Coastal Car Sales & Service......... 20 Longham Motor Engineers.......... 41 West Moors Vehicle Repairs........ 55 Garden Services (see also Tree Surgeons)

Alpha Trees & Fencing................. 37 Douglas Hutchins Landscaping.... 41 H W White Landscaping............... 6 Jon Stokes Garden Services.......... 21 Gifts Present Memories....................... 36 Hearing Aids Clarity Hearing Solutions............. 50 Insolvency Services Mark Liddle Partnership.............. 59 Kitchens Custom Creations........................ 63 Dream Doors............................... 49 Flair Interiors............................... 23 K & B Installations....................... 47 Select Interiors............................. 25 Landscaping Supplies The Stone Zone............................. 9 Locksmiths Cross Keys Locksmiths................. 56 Loft Conversions Loft Services................................. 57 Memorial Masons Minster Memorials...................... 19 Mortgage Brokers Plan-it Morgages......................... 36 Oven Cleaners Oven King.................................... 25 Painters & Decorators Brushstrokes................................ 56 Different Strokes........................... 8 Focus Decor................................. 24 Smart Solutions Decorating.......... 3 Places of Worship Pinehurst Community Chapel...... 61 Plasterers Smart Solutions Plastering........... 3 Spillers Plasterers........................ 55 Plumbing & Heating Services AMH Plumbing & Heating........... 24

C M Lovegrove............................. 17 Harts............................................ 55 H2OT Heating.............................. 56 J C Gas......................................... 43 P L H Heating............................... 19 PlumbTech................................... 14 Ultraheat Plumbing & Heating..... 1 Pond Services The Koi Shop................................ 46 Property Maintenance Brooklyn Home Improvements.... 14 John Stevens Property Care......... 45 Pubs & Restaurants Three Legged Cross..................... 54 Removals Bournemouth Removals.............. 15 Roofing Insulation Jetseal........................................... 8 Roofing Services Brian James Roofing.................... 53 J Meechan Roofing...................... 59 Rayner Roofing............................ 37 Sewing Machine Repairs S Ford Sewing Machines.............. 37 Solicitors Harold G Walker.......................... 64 Stained Glass Specialists Aquarius Stained Glass................ 59 Storage SDC Self Storage........................... 8 Tents & Camping Accessories Camping World............................ 13 Tree Surgeons Alpha Trees & Fencing................. 37 Arborgrind................................... 50 RHV.............................................. 57 Smart Cuts Tree Surgery.............. 47 Special Branch............................. 42 Upholsterers Modique Furnishings................... 46 Used Cars Coastal Car Sales & Service......... 20 Waste Services Philip Trim Contractors................ 53 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze........................................ 19 Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Dorset Windows.......................... 17 Future Fascias.............................. 45 Profile 3........................................ 6 Pure Windows............................. 32 Select PVCU................................. 31 Woodburners & Stoves Cozy Stoves.................................. 46

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Your Local Team of Specialists Dee Woodcock Employment

Toni Oxborough Family Law

Nicola Lowe Wills & Probate

Jane Colver Conveyancing

Home visits available on request for Wills, Probate & LPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Broadstone: 01202 692448 Verwood: 01202 823308

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