The West Moors Directory - December 2020

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The West Moors Directory Edition 182

Stephen & Debbie Corney with their son Hayden

Dear Neighbours, Stephen, myself, Julie, Mel, Heather, Chris and Jannike would like to wish you a good Festive Season. At the time of this writing we are still on the second Lockdown and though it has been nowhere near as restricted as the first one, we do not know for sure how Christmas will be for us all. By the time you receive your magazine we will have that answer, I hope.

Our very loyal and reliable advertisers are so grateful for all your support this last year. Let’s face it, it has been a challenge for all of us. Our local trades and services have needed your calls and bookings like never before. You have delivered, and many, many of the companies inside these pages are in fact very happy to tell you they are busy and want to thank you sincerely for this.

In return to say, ‘Thank You’, our centre pages contain our Christmas Sponsors this year with proceeds going to Julia’s House Hospice. This is such a worthy cause we are delighted to support them.

Please continue to call our advertisers here and do say “Hello” from us!

We are here to help. Right from my first magazine which I started all the way back in 2005, pushing Hayden around in his pram, my purpose was to bring good, local businesses to your doorstep as well as give you some local data to be able to back up your local community. As soon as more events start happening again, we will be able to shout all about it!

So, 2021 is just around the corner. Whatever you do this Christmas we wholeheartedly wish you all the Very Best. Keep well, stay safe and relax with a glass of mulled wine.

Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Publications Telephone: 01202 894397 Email: info@westmoorsdirectory.co.uk Copy deadline for the January 2021 edition: 7th December 2020

In this issue...

Dorset Quirky Facts....................... 8 Pub Quiz..........................................10 West Moors Town Council...........12 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Fascinating Fungi........................14 Maze Game.....................................18 Helping your child to get their five a day.............................20 Stargazing in Dorset......................22 Understanding Investments.......24 Spot the difference.......................26 Sudoku.............................................26 Puzzle Answers..............................30 Gifted Inspiration...........................36 The Adventures of Daichi.............38 Over £1000 raised for JTYAF at Crane Valley Golf Club............46 Gardening: How many kinds of sweet flowers grow................52 Short story: The Secret Ingredient...................54 Baking: Cinnamon Stars................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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QUIRKY

BY MICA BALE

From an interesting event in the height of the English Civil War to a special treat for King George III, Dorset has had many interesting chapters in its long history. This winter might well prove to be just another page in the journal of time but here are five more interesting facts from around Dorset to celebrate the county’s interesting past and even more interesting future.

Did you know that in the old Dorset dialect, there are at least eight words for mealtimes? Ranging from the more recognisable ‘luncheon’ to the slightly less identifiable ‘nammet’ or perhaps the ‘nuncheon’, the Dorset dialect is a vital part of the county’s heritage and certainly offers an interesting mealtime conversation!

Did you know that in 1645 the English Civil War touched the lives of the village of Child Okehampton in a very unusual way. An independent unit of around two thousand men decided to attack both the Royalists and the Parliamentarians. Known as the ‘Clubmen’, their endeavour was actually to prevent further conflict between the warring parties. Their skirmishes resulted in Cromwell imprisoning at least three hundred of them however it could almost be said that there was a touch of amusement when he was later quoted as describing them as ‘poor, silly creatures”.

Of course Dorset is known for its delightful dishes however, rumour has it that George III himself was responsible for the creation of the Royal Portland Pudding! Reportedly, the king, during his frequent visits to Dorset, would especially ask for the rich fruit pudding. It was reported in a local publication of the day, that: “George III, during his visits to Weymouth, had several times made a tour of the Isle of Portland; and on those occasions he made the ‘Portland Arms’ his headquarters, and used to finish his day by dining at the house. The then landlady had a recipe for making a certain famous Portland pudding, and the King never failed to order this pudding, in honour of the island”.

Although not unique, Dorset can boast some of the finest examples of where natural history meets humans. The holloways in the county have been created by thousands if not millions of Dorset locals having traipsed through the beautiful countryside and thus created delightful sunken pathways similar to tunnels, exposing tree roots and millenia of Dorset’s Jurassic geology.

Perfect for a winter walk!

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DRAWING BY STANLEY WOOD

PHOTO: JONATHAN BAKER

Although it might be a little difficult to go abroad for some winter sports, restrictions allowing, Dorset still has some great local activities including a range of different ski slopes and winter activities to enjoy. Perhaps even a game of socially distanced snow ball fights is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy Dorset in its wintry wonderfulness!

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1. Where in the world would you expect to find a car with the vehicle registration code ‘V’?

5. Which was the first James Bond film to feature Roger Moore in the title role?

2. In which children’s book did a spider called Charlotte and a pig called Wilbur appear?

3. Which Mexican artist produced works entitled ‘The Broken Column’ and ‘Diego and I’?

6. How many sides has a heptadecagon?

7. ‘Suncrisp’, ‘Golden Russet’ and ‘Braeburn’ are all varieties of which fruit?

8. In which country would you find the coastal resort of Lara Beach?

4. What was the name of the character played by John Travolta in the film ‘Pulp Fiction’?

9. In which century was the first ‘Grand National’ horse race?

10. The letters of the word ‘allergy’ can be rearranged to form three other sevenletter words. Can you find all three of them?

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Community News

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West Moors Town Council Newsletter Remembrance Day 2020

For the first time in its near 100 year history, there was no choice but to cancel the proud annual Remembrance Service due to Government restrictions. Nearly 3000 normally pay their respects around the War Memorial at the Petwyn, West Moors. People line the streets of the village to watch the parade and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country during conflict. There may have only been a few in attendance this morning, but that doesn’t mean that community spirit wasn't present. Hopefully, many were able to remember the fallen through live stream video from St Mary's Church, West Moors.

Armistice Day traditions continued with the 2 minute silence and the laying of many wreaths by the Clerk and Chairman.

Local resident, Mr Nigel Le Grave (Ex-Air Force) paid his respects to his Great Grandfather and 12 other members of his family who served in WW1.

So many Fathers, Grandfathers, Uncles, Brothers, Sisters, Mothers, Grandmothers, Sisters and Friends have been lost, but for most, not forgotten.

We all hope that we can commemorate this momentous occasion again next year, the way it fully deserves.

Chairman of WMTC and the Clerk following the live stream from St. Mary’s Church.

Mr Nigel LeGrave paying his respects to many members of family.

Compliments of the ‘ATC’ (Air Training Corps) (Ferndown).

Socially distanced members of public.

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Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

Fascinating Fungi Fungi don’t fit into the plant or animal kingdoms but into an en�re category of their own. The Fungi kingdom is a large group of organisms that includes yeasts, moulds, and, of course, mushrooms.

Found everywhere - in the soil, in water, on and within plants, and even in the human body - fungi are essen�al to life on earth and they have a fascina�ng biology.

Fungi play an important role within our ecosystems, helping to recycle nutrients from dead or decaying organic ma�er releasing carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus into the soil and the atmosphere. Without fungi, these recycling ac�vi�es would be seriously reduced, and we would have a lot more decaying material around our feet.

They are important directly as food for us, with many edible mushroom species grown and harvested for sale and some mushrooms and truffles considered as delicacies. While mushrooms aren’t a large propor�on of what we eat day to day, fungi are also widely used in the produc�on of many other foods and drinks

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Fabulous Fungi

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such as cheeses, beer and wine, and bread.

Fungi are also vitally important for the good growth of most plants and crops. In 1885, German biologist Albert Bernard Frank coined the word “mycorrhiza” to describe this symbio�c rela�onship in which fungus grows around plant roots.

This gives the plants greater access to water and minerals such as phosphorus and nitrogen and even increases their immunity. In exchange, the plant provides carbohydrates and other nutrients to the fungi.

Dorset Wildlife Trust manages many nature reserves to support and benefit all kinds of wildlife, including fungi. In west Dorset, Kingcombe Meadows and Powerstock are some of the best places in England to find fungi species, many of them rare, all of them beau�ful. The huge varia�on in geology and plant life at Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve ensures a variety of habitats which allows for a larger variety of fungus species than one would expect in a few hundred acres.

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Parenting

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Fruit + vegetables + kids isn’t always a match made in heaven.

These tips might help to make meal times a bit less stressful.

By Kate Duggan

Give them a choice If you can, involve your child in shopping, and let them pick out some fruits and vegetables that they want to try. You could also help them to grow some of their own, even if it’s just strawberries on a windowsill.

When it comes to meal times, try offering your child a choice of a few different vegetables sometimes, so they feel that they have some control. And when you have time, involve them in preparing dinner and then praise them for how tasty the food is.

Try raw Kids often prefer the taste or texture of raw vegetables over cooked. My children, for example, will happily munch on raw carrots and peppers, but loathe cooked ones.

Some vegetables shouldn’t be eaten raw (like potatoes) but most can be, even ones you wouldn’t usually think of eating cold, like broccoli.

When you are cooking vegetables, it’s worth trying different methods. My daughter hates steamed kale, but loves crispy kale (chopped up, tossed in olive oil and roasted in the oven for 5-10 minutes).

Blend it up Children often complain about ‘bits’, whether it’s the seeds in granary bread or pieces of mushroom in a pasta sauce. Blending soups and sauces until they’re smooth can work wonders.

Let them help themselves Keep your fruit bowl within reach of children over three, so that they can help themselves when they want a snack. You could also keep a snack box of chopped up carrots, peppers, cucumbers etc. on a low shelf of the fridge.

Boost with multivitamins Multivitamins don’t replace the need for a healthy diet, but they can provide a handy boost. Look for ones that include Vitamin D, as our bodies struggle to absorb enough of it during winter.

Bassetts chewable multivitamins tend to be popular with kids. Another option is Kendakids Vita-Boost Shakes, which are fortified with twenty-three vitamins (including vitamin D). You

mix the powder with warm water (it’s a bit like making up a bottle of baby formula). There are three flavours to choose from. The chocolate one is basically a healthier version of hot chocolate, but my son swears the strawberry is by far the best. See www.kendamil.com.

Don’t let dinner become a battle field Studies have shown that putting pressure on kids to eat can actually lead to worse eating habits a couple of years down the line. Try to make sure you’re sitting down to eat as a family at least a few times a week and don’t let the tension build up until you’re all just focusing on how much (or how little) your child is eating.

Ultimately, you want your child to have a healthy long-term relationship with food. That’s going to be so much harder if they end up getting anxious about dinner time.

And remember that we all have food we hate, even as adults. So if they really despise something, move on.

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STAR GAZING Welcome to the December Stargazing Page. Each month I’ll be describing astronomical events that are happening overhead in our beautiful night skies. The majority of events are viewable just by stepping outside on a cloudless night and looking up, but some may require a particular vantage point e.g. a clear view to the west. Occasionally, events will benefit from the use of binoculars or a small telescope if available, but all can be enjoyed without either. Warm shoes, layers of clothes, and a flask of hot tea are recommended during winter viewing!

Interna onal Space Sta on Due to the changeable nature of the ISS, timings published here are unfortunately often inaccurate. From hereon in, only dates, which are likely to remain correct, will be listed. To establish exact timings please visit www.heavens-above.com or a similar webpage for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to Bournemouth. The ISS will be visible, often twice during the night, in our early evening skies between 1st – 10th December. Those hoping to spot ‘Santa’ on the 24th or 25th will need to wake up early in the morning, with pre-dawn sightings visible on both mornings.

Events The Winter Solstice occurs on 21st December this year, and marks the day when the Sun reaches its lowest point in the sky, as seen from the Northern Hemisphere. This in turn corresponds to the shortest day, and longest night (all the better for doing astronomy).

Mercury

The solar system’s smallest planet is lost in the Sun’s glare this month.

Venus Early morning risers continue to be greeted by Venus shining brightly in clear, pre-dawn skies to the south-east.

Mars Mars is still shining in the constellation Pisces, but is fading rapidly. Look south at 7p.m. on a clear night and search for a relatively bright, reddish object quite high in the sky.

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Saturn & Jupiter If you see only one astronomical event this year, then the close meeting or ‘Great conjunction’ of Jupiter and Saturn must be it. The two gas giants have been slowly moving closer together in our night sky (as viewed from Earth), and on the 21st December appear so close they, along with their larger moons, will be visible in the same field of view in binoculars or a telescope.

The two planets were last this close in Galileo’s time in 1623 CE. If the sky is clear this will be a truly spectacular sight. There is only a small window of opportunity to see this event as the planets are low in the sky, close to the horizon, but try looking after sunset, between 4.45 – 5.30p.m towards the southwest.

Moon This month’s full moon occurs on 30th December, and is traditionally known as the Cold Moon, Long Night’s Moon, or Moon before Yule.

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Understanding Investments: Sustainable Investing

With Christmas approaching and having endured such a challenging year on many fronts due to the worldwide pandemic, I am sure many people will reflect on 2020 and hope 2021 will be better. As these articles are themed around “understanding investments”, it felt appropriate at this time of the year to highlight an area of investing which should benefit the environment and society overall.

What is sustainable Investing?

Given the global challenges the world faces, including poverty, healthcare, inequalities and climate change, businesses are coming under increasing pressure to review how they operate and become more sustainable.

This is a movement which has been gathering awareness and support, and which has undoubtably been accelerated by the events of the last 12 months. In 2015 the United Nations announced the “17 Sustainable Development Goals”, to transform the world for the better.

These introduced a 15-year plan for all countries-developed and developing, to end all poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change by 2030.

Why invest in a Sustainable way?

Governments and businesses often include sustainability criteria in the contracts they award business, so companies which embrace these themes have a competitive advantage which should benefit them in the long term.

Certainly, many sustainable funds have out-performed their more mainstream rivals in recent years, a trend which has accelerated in 2020 due to Sustainable funds excluding sectors such as Oil & Gas, Airlines and Industrials and the

higher inclusion of Technology and Healthcare.

I remember 10-15 years ago Howard Goodship the opposite was often true of “ethical funds”, which were much more focused on negatively screening companies rather than inclusion for a companies’ positive contribution. Also, the pool of businesses operating in a sustainable way was much smaller, leading to a limited choice for the fund managers. This has now changed.

However, a word of warning; due to greater awareness of this theme, there has been a flurry of investments funds launched during the last year or so. We believe it is really important to work with investment managers who have experience and a proven track record of delivering on their promises. Our due-diligence processes help identify fund managers who we believe are able to support both socio-economic development and sustainable business practices, whilst generating strong and consistent returns for clients.

Stewart, Kerry and I wish you all a peaceful, healthy Christmas. I am sure you will join us in looking forward to a 2021 in which we are able to return to the freedoms and life we have all been so accustomed to enjoying.

Howard Goodship is an Independent Financial Adviser with Lonsdale Wealth Management, 5 Fridays Court, Ringwood.

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The value of an investment and the income from it could go down as well as up. The return at the end of the investment period is not guaranteed and you may get back less than you originally invested. The contents of this article are for information purposes only and do not constitute individual advice.

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Famous Words

Do you know who uttered these famous words?

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If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor.

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans.

5 Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people's thinking.

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"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier."

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“If you look at what you have in life, you'll always have more. If you look at what you don't have in life, you'll never have enough.”

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"When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

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Beauty Tips

By Kate Duggan

It can be tricky to find the perfect gift set, so a few brands now allow you to create your own. British brand Noble Isle is one of them. Select three or four products from its extensive range, and they’ll be popped into a gift box and posted out. And what a range to choose from… Personally, I love the spicy Fireside Bath & Shower Gel and the subtly floral Willow Song Body Lotion. The bespoke Trio set is £20 from www.nobleisle.com.

Know someone who could do with a better night’s sleep? Treat them to Neal’s Yard Remedies’ Beauty Sleep Collection. It features the Beauty Sleep Foaming Bath Gel, Shower Oil, Body Lotion and Concentrate Serum, all of which smell heavenly and are designed to aid relaxation. It’s £40 from www.nealsyardremedies.com.

Buying for a teenager? Organic Young’s My Skin Goals set is likely to be well-received. It features the Clear Skin Foaming Face Wash, Purifying Serum and Cleansing Moisturiser.

Each product has been specifically designed with teen skin concerns in mind.

Together, they help to tackle acne, soothe inflammation and keep skin healthy. Plus, each purchase supports the Born Free Foundation. The set is £30 from www.greenpeople.co.uk.

I think we all deserve a bit of relaxation this Christmas.

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Bobbi Brown’s gift sets are always a treat and this year’s are no exception. Top of my list is the Must Have Essentials set. You get a make-up bag, full-size Pot Rouge Blusher and five minis, including a Luxe Lip Color in Neutral Rose and a Smokey Eye Mascara. Together, they’re worth £82, so the set is an absolute steal at £36.50; see www.bobbibrown.co.uk.

Liz Earle (www.lizearle.co.uk ) has outdone itself with its gift range this year. The packaging is lush and many of the sets come with festive tins or reusable bags. It’s hard to pick a favourite to be honest. If you’re looking for a stocking filler, The Joy Cleanse and Polish set (£12) is ideal. Buying for a man? You can’t go wrong with the Shower and Shave Collection (£30). And I’m personally lusting after the Together We Shine Haircare Set (£33).

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The Adventures of Daichi

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Dorset Publications Camper Van What incredible times. We do hope you are safe, well and are still smiling despite anything that maybe happening around you. Daichi highly recommends switching the news off for a whole week and doing things that make you happy.

Here, the intention is to make you smile, give you ideas of places to visit (if we can now…), and things to do, that are simple, honest family fun.

Hopefully, it is a light relief. So here we go…

Daichi managed to sneak us back to that coastal village I so wanted to see when we were in Devon in the summer. This time it was October half term, so just before the second Lockdown. In August we had stayed in Bovisand on the other side of The Sound, that deep inlet of sea near Plymouth. While we were there, I looked daily across the blue expanse of water to a curious, small village with a beach. I was fascinated and told Daichi that was where I wanted to go next.

He was straight on the case and found a little cottage in Kingsand perfect for the three of us: myself, Stephen and Hayden our son. I have to say I was not sure if Hayden would come this time. He had plans with friends and now at the grand old age of nearly seventeen I feel very privileged that he still likes to get away as much as we do and enjoy our English ‘escapes’. Off we set. Daichi was certainly all smiles, engine roaring and lights aglow.

Volcanic rock formations at Kingsand

Cawsand beach Cawsand and Kingsand are twin villages situated in Cornwall, right on the border with Devon. It is difficult to know where one village ends and the other one starts. For me they are idyllic.

Crashing waves literally hit the walls of the houses which line the streets on one side and the beach immediately on the other. Situated on the Rame Peninsula with a very small population I could definitely live there. Not only are there terrific sea views, but the villages are nestled in Mount Edgcumbe Country Park with 865 acres of beautiful forestry and parkland, ideal for walking.

It is a haven for dog lovers, walkers, children and simple adults like us. I am not so sure about rather large campervans in brightly coloured Kimonos though! Boy did Daichi have to breath in when navigating those cobbled, winding lanes.

Sharp bends and stone walls, which look amazing, are not necessarily good for metal bodies. Daichi was lucky and decided to spend his time in the very safe car park.

We had taken the chain ferry at Torpoint at the mouth of the River Tamar to get there. These crossings started right back in 1790 and now have 3 ferries running every day of the year, including Christmas Day. There is nothing like going on a ferry to know you are really going away! Some of us may have missed holidays abroad recently, but you can’t beat a good old English get-away.

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39 The weather of course was very mixed (it was late October after all) with some wind and rain and then one day of a wonderful, mysterious sea-roke which enveloped the cliffs and the houses. Long thick fingers of fog and mist creeping around everything in its midst. I was brought up in the North, so this is very real to me and I love a bit of atmosphere. I think Daichi was ok in his safe place, the car park…

Mid-week we took a trip to Whitsand Bay. What incredible chalets there are here! Scattered literally all over the cliffs from the bottom of the bay almost on the beach, right to the top of the overhanging cliffs. What fantastic views over a never-ending expanse of dramatic looking waters.

Speaking to the owner of the very welcoming Cliff Top Café, we were told that the chalets had once, and not that long ago, cost £20,000 each but now sell for over £350,000! We wished we had seen them earlier… They are not large and some look more modern than others, but I think you are paying for the ‘pitch’! The day we arrived the sea was totally white. Torrenting waves were pounding on the beach and the unforgiving rocks.

We took a walk right down to the front where the RNLI Lifeguards had a station, ready for any problems. We took many photos and videos of the thundering waves and the spectacular scenery. All smiling. Nature really is beautiful and there is something which excites the soul on mesmerizing days like this.

After all that excitement we needed a meal and a drink to calm us down and take in the night sea air. Our favourite café had become The Bay, Bar & Restaurant in Cawsand. Right on the sea

Waves crashing against the shore

Chalet overlooking Whitsand Bay front it was perfect for a coffee and a piece of cake, or indeed a full candle-lit evening meal. One lunchtime I had a whole mackerel (head and all) on a bed of salad. You really can tell I am from the North, can’t you? I am definitely my father’s daughter, even if I have lived in the South since I was twenty two… just a “couple” of years ago.

Now now…

The whole week was really relaxing. One day walking along The South West Coast Path (we did not quite manage all 630 miles of it…) we discovered Pier Cellars, the old torpedo development and testing station. Steeped in history and built in 1888/1889 it had a certain ‘mood’ about it. It is not open to the public, now owned by the MOD and used by HMS Raleigh for training purposes, but looking through the wire fencing I don’t think I wanted to take it any further anyway… Great to see and a bit of our history to set the old ‘grey matter’ thinking. I was pleased to get back to the luscious greenery and still blue waters from on high, on the hills this day.

There’s lots more I can say but I am limited with space – you may be relieved. The pink rocks on the beach at Kingsand were fascinating. I am no geologist, but this is volcanic lava apparently! How exciting is that?

So Daichi, another great family trip. Hayden did not quite manage to get his board out this time, though you carried it all the way to Cornwall for him, just in case. It just wasn’t quite the weather this time, but boy did we enjoy watching those gigantean waves thrashing the shores. Where will Daichi take us next… I wonder?

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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, Parkray Aspect etc • Woodburners and multifuel stoves, traditional and modern • Styles to suit all tastes • We can supply fl ues, cowls and accessories • We design and build complete fi replaces • Complete stove and fl ue installations

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

• HETAS Registered engineer (passed with Distinction)

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Coming to Bournemouth Pavilion this December

Follow Santa and his elves in a heart-warming story as they bring you a Christmas spectacle like no other. Covid safety precautions are being put in place throughout the venue to keep our audiences safe while they enjoy Christmas classics, musical showstoppers and stunning costumes. This cracker of a family show will leave you full of festive spirit.

*Discounted tickets for NHS staff available on Monday 21st December* Use code: NHS

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Garage doors and awnings Up and over • Roller • Sectional • Side hinged Any size, style and colour Electric or manual • Supplied and fitted Repaired and serviced

Advance Shutters Ltd

Visit our showroom

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

01425 618636

www.advanceshutters.co.uk

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Are your carpets & sofas ready for Christmas?

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Highly recommend the Zero Dry Time team for anyone wanting their carpets cleaned, in terms of value for money, punctuality, end result & customer service.

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thewindowman

Tel: 01202 488880 E: windowmandorset@gmail.com

SPECIALISING IN

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

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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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Over £1000 Raised for the JTYAF at Crane Valley Captains Day The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) is honoured to be supported as ‘Charity of the Year’ by the three Captains at Crane Valley Golf Club. Their recent Captains Charity Fun Day, which luckily took place just before the current lockdown, was a huge success raising an incredible £1045 for the JTYAF! Twenty-six teams braved the elements, and the wind and rain didn’t manage to dampen their spirits as laughter and cheering was heard all around the course. Pete Thornton joined the three Captains for his first round of golf for many years and thoroughly enjoyed his day.

The fantastic total of £1045 would not have been possible without the support of all those who took part and special thanks must go to the volunteers whose time and effort made this event possible.

Pete and Linda Thornton were delighted to meet up with James, one of the Crane Valley juniors, who

Left to right: Pete Thornton, Ladies Vice Captain, Ladies Captain, Shani Bancroft, Men’s Seniors Captain, Paul Rowbottom and Men’s Captain, John Astley had received a JTYAF Award in 2019.

He was proud to be supporting the charity day as his bursary had enabled him to really develop as a golfer and work towards his ambition to play at professional/ semi-professional standard. Since his award he has reduced his handicap to an impressive 13 at just 15 years old and we wish him every success for the future.

The three Crane Valley Captains have shown tremendous commitment and support for the JTYAF. Despite these challenging times with lockdowns and restrictions they have organised two charity events and raised in excess of £2000! They are a fabulous bunch of people and we can’t thank them enough.

Left To Right: Pete Thornton, James, Ladies Captain, Shani Bancroft And Men’s Captain, John Astley.

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Broadview help new restaurant to create al-fresco dining area A new restaurant in Broadstone has been given a continental-style appearance with the addition of a new al-fresco dining area thanks to Poole-based company Broadview Shading Solutions.

To increase covers and offer social distancing during the current climate, Whittles Restaurant & Bar approached Broadview to advise them on the best way to create a sheltered outside dining space that could be used in all weathers.

Broadview advised on three new awnings, manufactured by Brustor, and a branded Uhlmann umbrella with its very own lighting system. Remote control operation means the awnings can be quickly and easily extended or tucked neatly away depending on the weather.

Whittles is just one of the local hospitality businesses that Broadview has created exceptional outside dining spaces for. Other bars and restaurants include The Boat House in Christchurch, The Cumberland Hotel in Bournemouth and The Sandbanks Hotel in Poole.

If you would like more information about how Broadview can help your hospitality business extend covers and create an al-fresco dining experience, please contact 01202 679012 or visit their website: www.broadview.co.uk

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The new additions, each in royal blue to match the restaurant’s branding, bring a hint of the continent to Broadstone, as well as provide diners with a wide choice of seating options, come rain or shine.

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Improve your home or garden call 01202 679012 or visit www.broadview.co.uk

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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

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MC Patios, Driveways, Landsacping & Fencing

Call Mark in West Moors on

01202 855051 07932 722075

Indian Sandstone/ Limestone Patios NEW Porcelain Patios

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Concrete Flag Patios Tarmac & Asphalt Brickwork & Repointing Resin Bound Repairs & Maintenance Fencing & Landscaping

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Window Cleaning Service Gutter, Fascia & Soffit Cleaning Conservatory Cleaning UPVC Cleaning Gutter Clearing, Repair & Replacement Apartment Block Window & Gutter Cleaning Covering all BH & DT post codes Free Quotations

Tel: 07594 600239

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CAMERAS & BINOCULARS WANTED

By Private Collector ANY Age, Format, Quantity or Quality - Collections Of ANY Size - Lenses Of All Types - Clockwork Cine ALSO Wanted 8mm, 16mm, 35mm - BEST PRICES PAID - WILL COLLECT - ANY DISTANCE CONSIDERED Please Call Keith On

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The quintessentially English country garden has classic, timeless appeal, and although easier to achieve in the countryside can still be recreated at least in part in town.

Shrubs make a great backdrop so choose a range of different shapes, textures and shades of leaf colour for that cottage garden feel. For best effect choose mainly or all deciduous shrubs with just a few evergreens.

A wooden or metal gate painted white gives the right feel, and when smart, traditional-look fixings and fixtures are painted contrasting black, the look is complete.

In a country-style garden the combination of a wide range of types of flower in an even wider range of colours is perfect. Contrasting colours look great as long as there is plenty of greenery in-between.

Plant loosely and almost randomly in drifts, with no straight lines anywhere, to give beds and borders a country style, whatever their size.

Allow plants to grow closer together so there is no bare earth, and when planting a bed from scratch use hardy annuals to fill in any gaps while the main plants grow, to create a wall-towall carpet of colour.

Plants in pots add seasonal splashes of colour, so include temporary plants such as brightly coloured pelargoniums and geraniums or longerterm plants such as bulbs and small shrubs.

Choose a pot with an informal, rounded shape, rather than anything too geometric or modern; a terracotta pot works a treat.

Have a range of heights in the flower borders, basically with smaller plants in front and the largest at the back, but add in tall, slim plants throughout

to add colour, interest and height variation without blocking your view of their smaller neighbours. The classic choice for this is the purple-flowered Verbena bonariensis.

A wall made from brick or stone make a perfect boundary. A drystone wall with variations in the grey and brownish colours of the stone looks great in all weathers, and you can grow plants such as house leeks in some of the crevices.

If your garden needs steps, choose stone. It is long-lasting, withstands hard frosts and needs no preservative treatments. Combined with a wall of the same material, steps like this almost look natural, particularly when laid slightly unevenly.

Ivy is perfect for covering up unattractive features such as an ugly wall. It grows rapidly and is a useful wildlife habitat, but don’t allow it to grow out of control.

Maximise planting opportunities with containers made from natural materials such as terracotta.

Positioned on top of a wall they’ll mark the boundary well and bring seasonal colour. Swap the plants around at summer’s end and use winterflowering pansies for colour throughout the year.

Plant small, compact plants along the edges of paths and steps to add colour and interest.

Small saxifrages look great but won’t swamp the steps either!

Visit Pippa’s website (www.pippagreenwood.com) to book Pippa for a gardening talk at your gardening club or as an after-dinner speaker.

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• Patios - Porcelain/Sandstone • Fencing • Garden Clearance • Re-Pointing • Hard Landscaping • Driveways • Tarmac • Block Paving • Brickwork • Artificial Lawns • Turfing • Tree Work • Fully Insured

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Give us a call... because we really do, do it all!

Call Nicky on 01202 870839 or 07788 410808 www.thekitchenbathroomcompany.co.uk

E: nicky.thekitchenandbathcompany@gmail.com • 14 Southern Avenue, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0BL

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Short Story

Natalie poked her head around the kitchen door. “I thought I heard a crash.”

Colin and Maureen looked at each other in panic.

“So sorry Natalie, we’ve had a little accident,” Maureen confessed. “Colin’s dropped your Thermos flask.”

By Jackie Brewster

Maureen and Colin watched helplessly as the Thermos flask slid from the table. It hit the kitchen floor with a dull crack.

“Christmas is ruined,” Colin said glumly.

“Christmas isn’t ruined.” Maureen reached for her glass to calm her nerves. “Not when there’s sherry.”

“Perhaps it’s saveable.” Colin gingerly picked up the Thermos flask and shook it. It sounded like wet gravel. “Natalie brought it,” he said.

Their guests, Colin’s dad, Maureen’s brother Derrick and his fiancée Natalie were patiently waiting in the dining room for their Christmas dinner. It was a family tradition for everyone to bring something for the meal. Colin’s dad had made the Christmas pudding, Derrick had brought crackers.

“What did she bring?” Maureen asked quietly.

“I’ve no idea,” Colin said, “she just handed me this when she came in.”

It was the first time Natalie had joined them for Christmas day, and the pressure to impress was on because she’d once been a guest on a cookery show on the local radio and never missed an opportunity to mention it.

“It was only cheap,” Natalie laughed nervously.

“Just so long as the contents are alright.”

Colin shook the Thermos.

Natalie looked crestfallen.

“I could lend you a pair of slippers,” he offered.

Maureen nudged him in the ribs. “But my advice would be not to put your shoes in a Thermos in the first place.”

Natalie looked puzzled. “Not shoes, it’s jus,” she frowned, “to pour on the meal.”

“Do you mean gravy?” Maureen asked, astonished.

“I knew there was something missing!”

“I suppose some people call it that.” Natalie sounded offended. “We professional chefs call it jus.”

“Why didn’t you say?” Maureen laughed, refilling her glass. “Colin, get the jar of granules out of the pantry and I’ll whisk up some more.”

“But it was a special jus,” Natalie protested.

“What’s the key ingredients?” Colin asked as the kettle boiled.

Natalie blushed. “I used gravy granules,” she said quietly, “with a slug of sherry in it.”

“Didn’t I tell you Colin?” Maureen picked up the bottle. “Sherry to the rescue again!”

“What did she say when she gave it to you?”

Maureen asked impatiently.

Colin thought for a moment. “She said it was shoes,” he said finally.

“It’s clearly not shoes though is it?” Exasperated, Maureen took another swig of her sherry.

“What are we going to do now?” she said.

“What did you ask her to bring?”

Colin said.

“I can’t remember, can I?” Maureen said. “Let’s look at what we’ve got and see what’s missing.”

They looked at the steaming dishes of food on the counter – turkey, stuffing, sprouts and roast potatoes.

“Can I help with anything?”

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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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We manufacture all of our own panels, trellis and gates so if you have any bespoke requirements please don’t hesitate to contact us.

With over 25 years’ experience we are confident that United Fencing Supplies is the right choice for your garden project.

Kerbside delivery

Bespoke designs

Competitively priced

For a free no obligation quote call 01202 895500 or email: sales@unitedfencingsupplies.co.uk

www.unitedfencingsupplies.co.uk Find us at: 41 Telford Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Dorset BH21 7RX

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at Minster Market Allendale Centre, Wimborne Fridays, 9am-2pm in December 2021 dates to be confirmed

Plumbing & Heating Engineer

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Full Central Heating Systems Boiler Replacements Bathroom Installations System Upgrades Power Flushing British Gas Approved

Tel: 01202 904152 Mob: 07747 774394

Email: h2ot_heating@outlook.com 6 Avon Road, West Moors, BH22 OEG

Free Entry!

Two halls filled with lots of stalls- crafters galore!

Find us in the Quarterjack Suite

One-way system, hand gel provided & masks should be worn

From crochet to quilting, for the beginner or the enthusiast, we sell the tools of the crafting world!

www.laceymays.co.uk

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www.landscapersbournemouth.co.uk 51 Bracken Road, Ferndown, BH22 9PD

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RENDERING & Plastering Professional, Reliable, Local No job too small

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“…they tick all the boxes. Friendly, reliable, competent, proactive, knowledgeable, helpful, efficient ...the list goes on.”

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We are family run business and have been building our reputation within the Hampshire and Dorset region since 2007. Since then we have continued to supply quality products fitted by qualified FENSA MTC fitters. We tailor each installation to our customers requirements.

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

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LOCAL LOCKSMITH CALL: 01202 087898 West Moors Emergency Locksmith • No Call Out Charge! • 1/2 Hour Service!* • Free Home Security Check!** uPVC Door & Windows Specialists!

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Food & Drink

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Perfect for a festive sweet treat or a lovely edible Christmas gift these spiced star cookies can be kept in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Makes 20 Ready in 1 hour, plus chilling and cooling INGREDIENTS • 2 medium egg whites • 175g icing sugar • 250g finely ground roasted hazelnuts • 50g mixed peel, finely chopped • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon TIP Dust the cookie cutter with icing sugar frequently to prevent the mixture sticking.

1. Using an electric handheld mixer, whisk the egg whites in a clean, grease-free bowl until holding stiff peaks. Stir in the icing sugar until thoroughly combined then continue to whisk until thick and glossy.

2. Remove 40g of this mixture and set aside. Fold the hazelnuts, mixed peel and cinnamon into the remaining mixture to make a very stiff dough. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour.

3. Preheat the oven to 140C, 120C fan, gas mark 1. Line 2 baking sheets with baking paper. Roll the dough out on a surface heavily dusted with icing sugar to a 1cm thickness.

4. Using a 5cm star-shaped cookie cutter stamp out about 20 stars, re-rolling the dough as needed until it is all used up. Place the stars on the baking sheet, well-spaced apart.

Spread a little of the reserved egg white and icing sugar mixture on top of each star.

5. Bake for 25 minutes or until the cookies are still white and crisp on top but slightly soft underneath. Turn off the oven, open the oven door and leave the cookies to dry out for 15 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

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PARKING SENSORS WITH AUDIBLE WARNING FITTED Rear set colour coded: £155 • Front set colour coded: £185 Both Front and Rear Sensors: £275 Vehicle tracking with NO UPFRONT COSTS. JUST £14 PER MONTH SUBSCRIPTION. Rear view cameras for cars £180, vans £195 and motorhomes £225 Dash cameras starting at £145 fully fitted or FRONT & REAR cameras for just £225

Telephone: 01489 449020 Mobile: 07979 353696

www.reversepark.co.uk

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

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Index of advertisers

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

Accountants Clear Cut Accounts....................... 58 Aerials Oakhurst Aerials.......................... 40 Appliance Repairs Thompson Group Service............. 42 Bathrooms AMH Plumbing & Bathrooms....... 47 K & B Installations....................... 21 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 53 Ultra Bathrooms........................... 1 Bedrooms Custom Creations......................... 2 Doc’s Fitted Furniture.................. 16 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Abbey Blinds................................ 35 Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...... 48 Tuscany Blinds............................. 61 Builders & Carpenters NU Forest..................................... 17 Cafes Cafe Olivia.................................... 5 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 51 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners ChemDry Kalliste......................... 34 Cleaning Master.......................... 45 CMH Carpet Cleaning.................. 51 Kingfishers of West Moors........... 40 Zero Dry Time.............................. 43

Electricians Holmes Electrical......................... 42 Rainford Electrical....................... 51 Smith Electrical............................ 45 Financial Services Lonsdale Wealth Management.... 35 Food & Drink Dorset Ginger.............................. 19 Garage Doors Advance Shutters......................... 42 Skandoor...................................... 27 Garage Services Longham Motor Engineers.......... 37 ReversePark............................15, 61 West Moors Vehicle Repairs........ 57 Garden Centres Hilliers........................................... 5 Garden Services Alpha Fencing & Trees................. 34 Douglas Hutchins Landscaping.... 57 H W White Landscaping.............. 25 Hill View Garden & Maintenance.... 3 MC Patios, Landscaping & Fencing.... 50 Redwood Landscapes.................. 53 Special Branch............................. 50 United Fencing Supplies............... 55 Haberdashery Lacey Mays.................................. 56 Health & Wellbeing Karan Reynolds............................ 44 Hearing Services Independent Hearing Services..... 15

Plasterers JMC Rendering & Plastering........ 57 Plumbing & Heating Services AMH Plumbing & Heating........... 47 C M Lovegrove.............................. 6 H2OT Heating.............................. 56 Harts............................................ 25 No1 PHD...................................... 31 P L H Heating Services................. 27 SCD Plumbing.............................. 63 Ultraheat...................................... 1 Property Maintenance Avon Home Improvements.......... 47 Home Fix Handyman................... 15 John Stevens Property Care......... 44 JW Maintenance.......................... 26 Richard Mulligan - Handyman...... 6 Robo Repairs................................ 37 Removals & Storage SDC Self Storage.......................... 27 Residential Care Homes Care South: Fairlawn................... 13 Roofing Services Moss Off Roof.............................. 15 Rayner Roofing............................ 25 Tree Surgeons Alpha Trees & Fencing................. 34 Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 49 Arborgrind................................... 37 RHV.............................................. 42 Special Branch............................. 50 Waste & Clearance Services Philip Trim Contractors................ 35

Carpets & Flooring 1st for Floors & Beds.................... 64 Flooring Elegance........................ 45 Kingsland Carpets........................ 59

Kitchens Doc’s Fitted Furniture.................. 16 K & B Installations....................... 21 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 53

Cleaning Services Home Help 4U............................. 58

Locksmiths Keytek.......................................... 59

Window Cleaning Spot Free Windows...................... 50

Computer Services Tec Check..................................... 17

Loft Ladders & Conversions Loft Services................................. 25

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

Memorial Masons Minster Memorials....................... 6

Driveways County Block Paving.................... 16 MC Patios & Driveways............... 50 Wicks Surfacing........................... 21

Painters & Decorators Matthews Painting & Decorating.... 34

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Dorset Windows.......................... 34 GS Windows................................. 7 RFM Windows............................. 59 Select PVCU................................. 63 The Window Man........................ 44

Pest Control All Gone Pest Control................... 19

Woodburners & Stoves Cozy Stoves.................................. 40

Will Writing Services Dorset & Wight Wiils................... 29 Legal Eagle Wills.......................... 56

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WE COVER ALL ASPECTS OF PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS AND WE CREATE BEAUTIFUL BESPOKE BATHROOMS

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