The West Moors Directory - February 2020

Promoting your local area

February 2020

THE

WEST MOORS

Directory

In this issue...

Ferndown Probus Club Dorset: A good spot for wildlife The Adventures of Daichi: Wardour Castle Prize Wordsearch - Win a meal for two at The Three Legged Cross

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Welcome...

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The West Moors Directory

Dear Neighbours,

Happy Valentines to you! We do hope you Edition 174 are continuing to find your local magazine useful and are calling the advertisers inside to get all those jobs done in the house and garden as well as treating yourself Stephen & Debbie Corney to something you want too. It is our pleasure every month to bring you local businesses who can help to make life a little easier for you. If you have any suggestions for improving the magazine or know of a local trade or service who can benefit greatly from some extra promotion, then please let us know.

We can look at a marketing plan and design an advert for them, all included in the cost of the advert. If you have a business and want to make yourself much more widely known, then we are here for you. We are also keen to hear any news from you the reader. Do you have local information you would like to promote, maybe a club or society that would like extra members, or support in any way? Do get in touch as we love to hear from you. Let’s continue to make this magazine the place to go for all that is local.

Stephen and myself would like to wish you a successful month of February 2020!

Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Publications Telephone: 01202 894397 Email: info@westmoorsdirectory.co.uk Copy deadline for the March 2020 edition: 10th February 2020

In this issue...

Charity Concert.............................. 8 Ferndown Probus Club................ 8 Kids Page.........................................10 Dorset Wildlife Trust: A good spot for wildlife................16 What’s On in Dorset......................22 Puzzle Corner.................................26 West Moors Art Society................30 West Moors Lunch Club...............30 Understanding Investments.......36 The Adventures of Daichi.............38 Prize Wordsearch..........................51 A Beginner’s Guide: Kids...............52 What’s On at the Tivoli..................53 What’s On at the Concorde.........56 Dog Watch scheme launched in the New Forest.......................58 Tastes so good: Steak & Chips....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.

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

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

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Community News

Ferndown PROBUS Club Ferndown, West Moors, Ashley Heath, St. Ives, St. Leonards, West Parley and District PROBUS is a club for retired men.

The Ferndown branch meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Dudsbury Golf Club, Ferndown, commencing at 12 noon. Meetings comprise a three-course luncheon followed by a talk, on a diverse range of subjects, given by invited Speakers.

We also hold a coffee morning at the same venue on the second Wednesday of each month for members and their partners.

Social gatherings are arranged throughout the year, such as outings to places of interest, restaurant lunches/dinners and trips supporting

CHARITY CONCERT

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Pocket Orchestra

Saturday 7th March 7.30pm

Blues Ragtime Hot Jazz & Songs

from the 1920’s/30’s

The Memorial Hall, West Moors

Tickets £8 from Dixon Kelley Estate Agents or 01202 871616 or 01202 890098 in support of St. Mary’s Church, West Moors & Myra’s Wells

local events.

New members will be made most welcome. For further details please ring the Secretary, John Etheridge, on 01202 875757. Website: www. ferndownprobusclub.org Email: secretary@ferndownprobusclub.org

SHOP ON AMAZON SMILE AND HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR WEST MOORS SKATE PARK

Do you have any new year sale shopping or birthdays coming up?

USE AMAZON SMILE AND HELP TO RAISE FUNDS FOR WEST MOORS SKATEPARK #Skate West Moors 2021# The Parish Council are working with West Moors Youth and Community Club to raise funds for a new skate park. The youth club are a registered charity and the money raised through Amazon smile will be directed to the skate park project.

You can help by shopping with Amazon Smile, follow the link below to help raise money every time you shop with Amazon.

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ADVERTORIAL

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

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

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

Locally Cloudy2Clear service the West Moors area

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

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

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

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Repairs to your Windows and Doors

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07535 023927 / 01202 937538 www.reliablepropertysolutions.co.uk

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Horton Road | Ashley Heath | Dorset | BH24 2EE

A gracious new home, offering all the care you may need – at a realistic cost

St Ives House is a newly-built care home set in an attractive sylvan location near Ringwood.

With well-appointed facilities and an abundance of light and space, the home offers a relaxed, safe and peaceful setting for those with nursing, residential and dementia care needs.

Our caring, expertly trained staff offer high quality nursing care for all levels of need – from short-term respite, to high dependency and palliative care, as well as dementia care.

Come and see for yourself For enquiries please call

01425 481220 or visit www.care-south.co.uk

Registered Charity No. 1014697

CARE SOUTH IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF RESIDENTIAL AND HOME CARE ACROSS DORSET

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Tel: 01202 861522 info@independenthearing.com www.independenthearing.com

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Domestic Services • • • •

Fully insured Weekly or fortnightly service One off cleans Ironing & shopping services available • Your cleaner will be reference checked and fully vetted A local independent business ~ Established since 2005

Telephone: 01425 206106 or 01202 855875 www.homepridedomesticservices.co.uk

MONDAY

ST LEONARDS & ST IVES Village Hall, Braeside Rd - 9.30am & 6pm Call Kat 07763 900744

TUESDAY

FERNDOWN Ferndown UR Church, Wimborne Rd East 9am, 11am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Call Zoe 07964 887581 RINGWOOD Ringwood Jr School, Hightown Rd, 5.30 & 7.30pm Call Kat 07763 900744

WEDNESDAY

WEST MOORS Pinehurst Comm Church, Pinehurst Rd 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Call Karen 07795 820310

THURSDAY

FERNDOWN Ferndown Village Hall, Church Rd, 9am & 11am Call Zoe 07964 887581 WEST MOORS Pinehurst Comm Church, Pinehurst Rd - 9.30am Call Karen 07795 820310

FRIDAY

FERNDOWN Scout Hut, Cherry Grove 9.30am Call Louise 07935 930876

SATURDAY

FERNDOWN Scout Hut, Cherry Grove 8.30am & 10.30am Call Rosemary 07789 510188

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Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

Dorset: A good spot for wildlife As 2020 unfolds, Dorset Wildlife Trust is asking for help from the residents of Dorset, to keep track of wildlife on their doorsteps. The Species of the Month species list for 2020 is shaping up to be a really interes�ng one, with mammals, plants, birds and insects to spot in your garden, or local green spaces (including nature reserves!). All you need to do to help is let us know when you see something.

For February, we’re asking for sigh�ngs of the lesser celandine flower – a true sign that spring is on its way. This flower is in the bu�ercup family and is one of the first spring woodland flowers to appear. It’s also a really important early source of nectar for emerging pollinators, such as queen bumblebees, who will need an energy-boost! A�er flowering in May, the plant enters a six-month dormancy. Lesser celandine flowers close at night and this is believed to reduce the rate of grazing by deer and slugs.

They also close when it rains for protec�on – which is why they have been believed to predict the weather! They can be found along streams, in hedgerows and in gardens.

Looking ahead to March, as spring starts to pop up everywhere, we’re looking for sigh�ngs of the blackcap. With one of the most melodic bird songs, the blackcap is very dis�nc�ve, and are nicknamed the ‘mock nigh�ngale’ due to its

Lesser Celandine

Blackcap

Photo: Ken Dolbear

varied song. Not surprisingly, the males have a black cap, and the females have a brown cap.

They have a rich, flute-like song and can o�en be heard calling from dense scrub in early summer. They used to be considered a summer visitor, but they are fast becoming known as a resident bird, spending winter in the UK more and more. Some ‘stop over’ in the UK, rather than migra�ng all the way to the Mediterranean, and possible reasons for this include milder winters and supplementary garden feeding in the UK. Although a woodland bird, blackcaps are frequently seen in gardens and parks, or anywhere with good shrub cover.

We hope you’ll enjoy spo�ng new wildlife in 2020 – le�ng us know what you see is useful informa�on for conserva�onists in Dorset who can iden�fy trends in popula�ons and help create more informed management plans for wild spaces where you live.

If you would like to take part in the Species of the Month, you can sign up to receive the enewsle�er and find out which species we’re looking for at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ species-month.

By Sally Welbourn

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What my clients say...

“3 years ago a neighbour recommended Debbie to me and I have been delighted with the service she gives ever since. She is very professional, pleasant and has given me sound advice regarding foot care. Indeed, I have reason to be very grateful to her for recognising a poten�al medical condi�on. I can thoroughly recommend her. Thank you Debbie.”

Mrs J, Ashley Heath “Debbie provides a polite, cheerful and efficient service. Her treatment room is always immaculate and tidy. As well as podiatry treatment, Debbie checks pulse rates on each foot and in my case found an atrial fibrilla�on problem and advised me to consult my doctor.

This is now being treated. I highly recommend Debbie Haynes Chiropody.”

Mr and Mrs S, West Moors

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What’s On 2020…

12th February 2020 Craft-T Unit1, Fairfield Works, Fairfield, C’church, BH23 1QX 3 hours of guided tuition, use of the looms and all materials including yarns and a selection of fibres including organic cotton, bamboo, flax and hemp.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those that have a little experience and would like a refresher.

6.30 - 9.30pm. Price: £65. Contact. 07737 428640.

16th February 2020 February Birds Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL Join a ranger for a stroll to look for bird life. Fresh air, expert guidance, be prepared for all weather, and take your camera. Time: 10:30am. Cost: £3.

18th February 2020 Half Term Kids Clay Time Moon Studio Ceramics, Hawthorn Farm, Lyndhurst Rd, C’church Come and learn together and support your child to craft their own ceramic works of art. After a short demo of clay modelling techniques it’s time to get

sculpting, squidging and shaping their masterpieces to life. Children will also throw a pot on the wheel. Creations are finished by decorating with colourful under-glaze paints. Imogen will then glaze and kiln fire them, ready for collection around 4-6 weeks later. Cost: £20.00. Telephone: 07543 165304.

19th February 2020 Playful Penguins Corner House, Upton Cross, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5PW Join us for a drop in session to make a playful penguin, listen to a story and play a snowball game.

Suitable for children aged 4+ and their adults. No need to book. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. For: children. Tel: 01202 623744 E: uptonlibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.

20th February 2020 Light Up Poole Locations Throughout Poole As night falls, artists and communities will celebrate Poole’s diverse landscape with co-produce light nd sound installations illuminating the historic old town, urban high street, and waterfront. Inspired by the theme “Spectrum”, artists will respond to difference, exploring disability, social

exclusion, age, faith and more. New for 2020 is a “Light Up Family Rave” and a daytime talks programme at the Lighthouse. Lighthouse contact number for tickets to daytime events, 01202 280000.

too. Wareham I can’t wait to see you all again.” You know where to go, when to go, so don’t miss out

22nd February 2020 “Sing From The Heart”

20th February 2020 Marty Wilde & The Wildcats Barrington Centre, Pennys Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH A fantastic evening awaits as Marty and the band entertain you on this stunning musical roller coaster, which has become one of the most acclaimed shows in the country today. Don’t miss this, Marty is still touring the nations concert halls and getting a great reaction from audiences up and down the country. His own show, Born to Rock n Roll, in which he performs with his Wildcats, has received wonderful critical acclaim and has not only attracted his original fans but a whole host of new ones who is just discovering the man and his individual brand of Rock n Roll.

The show has acquired cult status and is definitely one not to be missed. Tickets £25 Contact 01202 894858.

21st February 2020 The Soul Man Himself, Alexander Quay Inn, The Quay, Wareham, BH20 4LP Alexander comments.” So looking forward to this. The last show was huge success. Big crowds so get there early. A night of Motown, reggae and soul and some of the cuff audience interference

Allandale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS We are holding a community choir concert on 22nd Feb to raise money for Marie Curie.

The concert will see 5 local choirs perform live.Tickets £6 available on Eventbrite.

5th to 8th March 2020 The 33rd Swanage Blues Festival Locations in and around Swanage Pre-order Wristbands & Programmes now at www.swanage-blues.org. Swanage Blues is Independent, Not For Profit and depends entirely on the sale of Support Wristbands (£10) to pay festival expenses.

12th March 2020 Wareham Farmers Market Wareham Town Hall, East Street, Wareham, BH20 4NS From 9am to 1pm. A great opportunity to meet local producers of quality and artisan foods, and take home for yourself local, fresh and high quality foods.

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

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Myth busting with LPAs You may have seen our earlier article on The Reasons to have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). However, there are common misconceptions on why an LPA may not be necessary which this article explores further.

1. “I don’t need an LPA because my next of kin can make important decisions on my behalf.”

Not true. No-one can act on your behalf or make decisions on your behalf if they have not been legally authorised to do so, not even your next of kin.

2. “My partner and I have joint bank accounts, so we don’t need LPAs.” Not true. This always alarms couples the most, when they are told that even if they have a joint bank account the partner may not be able to automatically access funds to pay for bills, mortgage or general expenses. If one of you were to lose capacity, the bank can remove access and freeze the account until it receives a copy of a registered LPA. This can be an extremely stressful time for the partner.

3. “I have appointed executors in my Will, so they’ll be able to make decisions on my behalf.”

Not true. A Will is entirely separate to an LPA. Executors appointed in a Will only have the power or authority to distribute your estate as requested and in line with your Will, on your death. They have no authority to make decisions on your behalf during your lifetime.

4. “I don’t need an LPA until I become elderly and in ill health.”

Not true. An LPA can be made by anyone

over the age of 18 who has full mental capacity. Someone may lose capacity and no longer be able to make decisions due to an accident, being in a coma or mental illness.

The sooner you arrange an LPA the better as you will have peace of mind knowing provisions are already in place in the event of the unthinkable happening. If you wait and lose capacity in that time, it will be too late to arrange an LPA and your loved ones will need to apply for a Deputyship Order from the Court of Protection. This not only takes a long time but is also a costly process.

5. “Once my Health and Welfare LPA is registered, it means someone else can make decisions for me and I don’t want that while I still have capacity.”

Not true. A Health and Welfare LPA only comes into effect when the donor loses capacity even if the LPA has been registered. All the while you can make your own Health and Welfare decisions you will continue to do so.

6. “Getting an LPA is expensive.”

Not true. It does not have to be expensive with Dorset & Wight. (See our prices opposite). The cost of registering an LPA is a maximum of £82 per document. In comparison, if you fail to make an LPA and lose capacity, your family will be left with no other option but to apply for a Deputyship Order. This will cost considerably more.

To put an LPA in place for you or your loved ones, please call Dorset & Wight Wills today…….

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Do you drive an automatic car?

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

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

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

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

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

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Garden Machinery Sales – Service – Parts

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

Kingfishers of West Moors

www.kingfishercleaning.co.uk • Truck mounted system • Safe quiet system cleans deep/dries fast • No job too small • 30 years experience • Discounts for OAPs & Emergency Services • Caring & friendly For all your carpet and upholstery cleaning, call Ray:

01202 861944

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ALPHA FENCING

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• Hedge cutting • Tree Work • Fencing & Gates • Garden Clearance • Gutter Clearance • Pressure Washing Reliable and honest Husband & Wife team providing a careful, quality service

NO JOB TOO SMALL! Fully Insured • Licensed Waste Carrier For a free, no obligation quote or advice:

Day: 07825 553282 Eve: 01202 895780

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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Community News

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West Moors Lunch & Friendship Club The West Moors Lunch and Friendship club meets in St. Anthony‛s Church hall every Wednesday from 11.00am until 3.30pm. We welcome anyone over the age of 60 living in West Moors.

Our Christmas party and lunch were very enjoyable, we celebrated to the music of Darryl on the keyboard. Our raffle was a great success due to the kind generosity of many of the West Moors local traders. We would like to thank Brewer and Brewer, Elephant and Castle, McColl‛s, Moors Pharmacy, Tap and Railway, Tesco Express and Webb‛s Butchers for their donations towards our raffle.

If anyone has just retired from full time work and is looking for something worthwhile to occupy a small amount of time each week, between 1 and 6 hours, then please consider helping at the Lunch Club on a Wednesday. Help with driving, preparation for meals, serving meals, clearing up etc. would be much appreciated.

Club Contact: Margaret on 01202 892359

WEST MOORS ART SOCIETY We meet in West Moors Memorial Hall on Monday mornings from 9.15am to 12pm.

A group of local people who enjoy their hobby of drawing and painting. With members at various degrees of experience, some just starting while others are quite competent.

The workshops are untutored with members helping and encouraging each other in a relaxed atmosphere.

We have demonstrations given by professional artists during the year.

For information regarding the group, please phone:

01202 893547 To advertise in The West Moors Directory, please call: 01202 894397

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Money News

Understanding Investments: Pension Contributions for all ages Pensions is not a word which excites most people!

However, I urge you to spend 5 minutes of your time reading the following brief article as pensions can provide extremely effective, tax-efficient investment opportunities. Pensions are also relevant for more people than you might initially think.

The introduction of auto-enrolment has resulted in more people saving towards their retirement in Defined Contribution Schemes than ever before.

It has also encouraged competition amongst the pension providers, with an associated reduction in charges. Both a very good outcome for consumers.

But it’s the tax saving opportunities pensions can offer which I would like to focus on, and I have highlighted some examples below to illustrate.

Employees, Self-Employed and Company Directors: Each can personally contribute up to their annual earnings into their pension (or £3,600 if more) and obtain tax relief on those contributions, subject to an annual allowance limit of £40,000 (which covers both employee and employer contributions). This annual allowance limit can be tapered back to as little as £10,000 for high earners. Tax relief is available at a person’s nominal tax rate i.e. anything between 20% and 45% (even non-taxpayers receive 20% tax relief on contributions to pensions operating ‘relief at source’ such as personal pensions). In effect, pension contributions are paid in tax-free.

“Carry-Forward” can be available for the previous 3 tax years if the individual had a pension plan in place in those years. To utilise this, the current tax year’s annual allowance must be fully used and then it is possible to go back 3 tax years to utilise any unused allowances.

Companies can also contribute to a pension plan on behalf of their employees/directors, and the company’s contribution is added to personal contributions when considering the annual allowance.

Many of my employed clients aim to avoid paying higher or additional rate tax on their salary and bonus. Pension contributions enable them to mitigate these tax liabilities.

Company directors and their accountants often seek my advice on how to draw profits Howard Goodship from their business tax-efficiently.

Pension contributions are classed as a business expense so, if an employer’s pension contribution is made instead of a dividend payment to the director, this can usually save them both corporation tax on the company profits and personal dividend tax on the contribution.

Retirees and Family Contributions: Even people who don’t work can benefit from tax relief on pension contributions up to £2,880 per annum as the government top this up to £3,600.

That’s a 25% return from the tax relief alone!

Many of my older clients help their adult children and grandchildren save for retirement, especially if my clients have surplus income and/or capital.

Pension contributions made by another person still qualify for tax-relief at the recipient’s nominal rate. For example, an adult child may be a higher rate tax- payer and a pension contribution paid by their parent (who may not pay tax or only pay basic rate tax) would qualify for relief at the higher rate.

This can also be effective from an inheritance tax perspective as the pension contribution is classed as a lifetime gift.

There is no denying pension legislation is complicated, and the devil is in the detail. The examples above are broad and are not meant as financial advice. However, if you would like to learn more about the planning opportunities they could provide, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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

Tel: 01425 208490

www.lonsdaleservices.co.uk

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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The Adventures of Daichi

The Dorset Publications Camper Van Daichi the Dashing Dude, otherwise known as the Dorset Publications Campervan, decided to be a Time Machine last month, but instead of casting with Michael J Fox, loved by many in his role as Marty McFly in Back to the Future, Daichi chose myself and Hayden as the lead roles, to go ‘back to the past’. To Old Wardour Castle in Wiltshire in fact. Having travelled all the way from Japan, Daichi wanted to know what it was like here in Medieval Britain.

I had not driven Daichi for quite some time, so was a little nervous, as he can get pretty playful and does like to wave at passers by with his window wipers instead of indicating where he is going. This has nothing to do with me forgetting what I am doing of course and that the buttons are the ‘other way round’. In addition to that Daichi chose a route that was on single track roads for some of the time. Really. When we saw the bright white reverse lights of the car in front and its boot springing

Debbie & Hayden at Wardour Castle

Daichi taking Debbie & Hayden to Wardour towards us, I was quick to react and avoided Daichi head butting this car’s bottom. That was not a pretty sight.

We arrived safely and as I parked and switched off Daichi’s purring engine, the sliding side door suddenly sprang open and an apple, that had rolled out of the picnic bag, flew out! Literally.

Hayden laughed loudly. Daichi really was being playful and had obviously been wrapped up too long in the cold garden. Again, this was nothing to do with me pressing any wrong buttons… I just don’t know how you can think that.

Wardour Castle is a delight. Ideal for children to run around and explore, and romantic for us oldies to look longingly at the rolling English countryside and imagine what life was like back in the 14th Century. The ladies dreaming of those long flowing gowns and the men with shoulders back, chests puffed out and manly swords in their hands. I know that is very stereo type and I really am showing my age now. Daichi, who we

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The castle in fact was built when we, the English, were busy fighting the 100 Years War in France. Wiltshire was a relatively safe location. Designed as a six-sided house with rooms for guests to specifically impress everyone with its status, grandeur and power. It was a house to show off who John, 5th Lord Lovell really was. How connected he was to High Society and the Crown.

Built in the fourteenth century, totally as a lavish home to entertain guests and eat like kings while beautifully placed in the peaceful countryside with a magnificent lake full of fish. No mote or high defences. It does have small, slit windows on the ground floor, but this castle was clearly built for luxury living. You can still walk up the spiral staircase to the top of the fifth floor and marvel at the views.

Cooking is not my favourite occupation, but back in those days with two huge fires, spit roasts and huge boiling pans it would have been a hell of a job.

No wonder the scullions, seen as the lowest of the low in those days, worked almost naked!

Do not try this at home… The Hall were the owners and their guests “Castle’s-eye” view ate on the over the lake other hand

had large windows and an extended door, to show their wealth and sophistication.

There was a balcony where the musicians tunefully soothed their Debbie explores opulent guests the grotto below.

The class difference is clearly visible. There is a Great Chamber, an inner private room with even higher ceilings, where only the very important guests were invited.

Sadly, The Civil War destroyed the building in 1644. There is a new castle nearby, but this magnificent building was left to stand as a romantic ruin for all to admire and now belongs to English Heritage.

The Grotto in the secluded gardens is inspiring. Totally man-made in 1792 by Josiah Lane of Tisbury and his father.

With nooks and crannies to explore by both the young and the old. There are seats of stone, stalactites and stalagmites, rocks, algae, ivy and an atmosphere. Love it.

I can see why Kevin Costner came here to film “Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves”!

That would have been exciting to see.

Daichi was as proud as punch that we had so much fun. Nothing like a bit of history to keep the wheels turning… and Daichi certainly likes to do just that! Where will he take us next?

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It's never too soon to get children interested in gardening and where their food comes from.

Even the fussiest child should be prepared to try a warm, sweet strawberry or raspberry straight from the plant or a handful of peas out of the pod (my Dad often wondered why half of his pea crop had suddenly disappeared although I'm sure he had his suspicions!)

At any time of the year, children can start to understand the concept of things growing from seed if you give them a packet of cress seeds and, although they can be grown in a shallow tray, make it even more fun by saving the shells from

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Draw a face on the eggshell and fill with peat free compost or even moist kitchen roll and sprinkle with seeds. When it grows the little egg man will have a mop of green hair that they can snip and eat.

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Give Your Outdoor Space A Makeover As we look ahead to the warmer months (hopefully!), we’ll soon be turning our attention to our gardens and the prospect of spending more time outdoors. Whether that’s simply relaxing or entertaining friends and family, our gardens are a focal point, particularly in the Spring and Summer months. And what better way to make the most of your time outdoors than with an outdoor living system from Broadview.

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Lost in Music - One Night at The Disco Andy Dickens Hot Gumbo Buddy Holly and the Cricketers Shirley Morgan – Moldy Fig John Etheridge and Vimala Rowe Spencer James and 60s Explosion Ex Lead Singer of The Searchers Masterpiece – Tribute to The Temptations and Motown • Dave Lewin Trio – Moldy Fig Toploader with support – 20 Years of Dancing in the Moonlight Tour The Connell Brothers plus special guests Charity Quiz & Curry night in aid of Mayor of Eastleigh Charities Back to Basie Both Sides of Phil Collins Dave Lewin Trio – Moldy Fig The Rock of Ages Experience

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• COMPETITION • COMPETITION • COMPETITION • Answer the following question for a chance of winning 4 entrance tickets to see Both Sides of Phil Collins tribute act on Friday 28 February 2020: What was the title of the album released by Phil Collins?

1) No Coat Required 2) No Tie Required 3) No Jacket Required Entries should be emailed to: competitions@dorsetpublications.co.uk, or posted to: Dorset Publications, 1 Moorlands Rise, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JR, (marking the email/envelope “Phil Collins”) to be received no later than 15th February 2020. The winner will be notified by 18th February 2020. Only one entry per household.

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Dog Watch scheme launched in the New Forest A new scheme encouraging dog walkers to report suspicious activity has been launched.

Dog Watch has been launched in the New Forest, with a view to rolling it out across the entire Hampshire Constabulary area in 2020.

The scheme encourages dog walkers to be proactive and vigilant in their area whilst walking their dog.

This could include reporting any suspicious activity or vehicles, graffiti and vandalism, fly-tipping, hare coursing and livestock worrying to the police or the appropriate partner agency.

Inspector Korine Bishop, from Hampshire Constabulary’s Country Watch team, said: “We are pleased to introduce this new scheme to the New Forest.

“Dog walkers are the first people out in the mornings and the last ones out at night, so they are often in a position to notice anything suspicious.

“The scheme is not asking for members to intervene, but just to report anything that does not look right to the relevant authority.

“This is an excellent opportunity to develop a closer relationship with the dog walking community around the Forest so, together with our partners, we can make our neighbourhoods safer.”

Members of the public interested in the scheme will need to register to join on the Hampshire Alert messaging system (www. hampshirealert.co.uk).

They will need to select the Dog Watch group.

Members will then receive updates and information from the police, Hampshire Fire and Rescue, New Forest District Council and other partner agencies.

They will also be sent details on where they can pick up an information card, to fit in a wallet or purse, which contains all the relevant contact numbers in the New Forest area.

To join, register with www. hampshirealert.co.uk

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Tastes so good...

Steak and Sweet Potato Chips

February is the month of love. And a beautifully cooked steak is a wonderful way to have a romantic meal a deux, simply and easily. It’s not that hard to dish up a fabulous supper that is sure to please if you follow the simple instructions.

Ingredients 2 x 200g sirloin steaks 350g sweet potatoes 1 tbsp rapeseed oil 50g bag mixed spinach, watercress and rocket Handful of cherry tomatoes 1/3 cucumber, sliced 2 spring onions Coarse ground black pepper.

For the dressing 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp rapeseed oil ½ small garlic clove, crushed

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Preheat oven to 200c. Half fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Add in the potatoes once chopped and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and return to the saucepan. Pour the oil over and season with a little black pepper. Toss until the potatoes are all lightly coated with the oil and seasoning.

Tip the potatoes onto a baking tray and cook for 15 minutes.

Turn them all then cook for a further 10 minutes or until crisp and golden.

Whilst the chips are cooking, prepare your steak. Trim off any hard fat and then rub all over with the remaining oil. Season with 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper. Using a griddle or non-stick frying pan, put over a high heat and then add the steaks. Cook for about 2 minutes each side or done until your liking.

Set aside and mix the salad leaves, cucumber, chopped spring onions into a bowl. Whisk the vinegar, oil and garlic together.

Lovingly lay out the chips and steak onto your plates and add the salad to one side.

Drizzle with the dressing just before serving.

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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

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

• 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 • HETAS Registered engineer (passed with Distinction)

TREE, HEDGE &

WOODLAND SPECIALISTS All aspects of: • Tree Surgery • Hedge Cutting

• Tree Felling • Stump Removal

• Woodland Maintenance For a Free Consultation & Quotation contact Ross

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Aerials Oakhurst Aerials.......................... 19 Appliance Repairs Thompson Group Service............. 14 Bathrooms AMH Plumbing & Bathrooms....... 17 Doc’s Fitted Furniture.................. 17 K & B Installations....................... 29 P L H Heating & Bathrooms......... 21 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 43 Ultra Bathrooms........................... 1 Bedrooms Custom Creations......................... 2 Doc’s Fitted Furniture.................. 17 Select Interiors............................. 32 Beds The Bed Store.............................. 64 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Abbey Blinds................................ 31 Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...... 54 Tuscany Blinds............................. 28 Builders & Carpenters KW Carpentry.............................. 18 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 59 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Master.......................... 48 CMH Carpet Cleaning.................. 47 Kingfishers of West Moors........... 28 Zero Dry Time.............................. 35 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn................................. 64 Flooring Elegance........................ 19 Kingsland Carpets......................... 9 Chiropodists Debbie Haynes Chiropody........... 20 Cleaning Services Home Pride Domestic Services.... 14 Computer Services CWPCS......................................... 50 Tec Check...................................... 9 Dentists Envisage Dental........................... 31 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 12 Driveways County Block Paving..................... 5 Jenkins Contracts......................... 29 MC Patios & Driveways................ 3

White & Sons............................... 46 Wicks Surfacing............................ 9 Education Services Shaping Brains............................. 34 Electricians Holmes Electrical......................... 18 K & B Installations....................... 47 Rainford Electrical....................... 41 Smith Electrical............................ 13 Events & Entertainment Tivoli Theatre............................... 53 Financial Services Lonsdale Wealth Management.... 41 Garage Doors Advance Shutters......................... 55 Skandoor...................................... 37 Garage Services Coastal Car Sales & Service......... 34 Longham Motor Engineers.......... 27 West Moors Vehicle Repairs........ 40 Garden Services A & C Gardening & Landscaping.... 50 Alpha Fencing & Trees................. 28 Douglas Hutchins Landscaping.... 59 England’s Garden Machinery...... 27 H W White Landscaping.............. 21 Hedge Hunter............................... 3 Redwood Landscapes.................. 43 Special Branch............................. 46 Gas Engineers SMR Gas...................................... 18 Health & Fitness Active 50+: Exercise to Music...... 46 Ferndown Fitness......................... 44 Slimming World........................... 14 Hearing Services Independent Hearing Services..... 13 Kitchens Doc’s Fitted Furniture.................. 17 Dream Doors............................... 63 K & B Installations....................... 29 Kitchens InStyle........................... 56 Select Interiors............................. 32 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 43 Locksmiths RPS Locks & Glazing.................... 12 Loft Conversions & Services Loft Services................................. 20 Memorial Masons Minster Memorials....................... 6 Mobility Products & Services Ableworld.................................... 49

Painters & Decorators Focus Decor................................. 48 Robert the Decorator................... 29 Plasterers JMC Plastering............................. 59 Plumbing & Heating Services AMH Plumbing & Heating........... 17 C M Lovegrove.............................. 6 H2OT Heating.............................. 18 Harts............................................ 34 P L H Heating............................... 21 Ultraheat...................................... 1 Property Maintenance Avon Home Improvements.......... 12 John Stevens Property Care......... 59 JW Maintenance.......................... 21 Richard Mulligan - Handyman...... 6 Robo Repairs................................ 48 Pubs, Restaurants & Takeaways Three Legged Cross..................... 50 Removals & Storage SDC Self Storage.......................... 21 Residential Care Homes Care South: St Ives House............ 13 Roofing Services Brian James Roofing.................... 42 Rayner Roofing............................ 19 Tree Surgeons Alpha Trees & Fencing................. 28 Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 15 Arborgrind................................... 31 RHV.............................................. 61 Special Branch............................. 46 Waste & Clearance Services Philip Trim Contractors................ 20 Will Writing Services Dorset & Wight Wills................... 25 Window Cleaning Spot Free Windows...................... 47 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Dorset Windows.......................... 42 GS Windows................................. 7 Mr Demister................................ 47 RFM Windows............................. 55 RPS Locks & Glazing.................... 12 Select PVCU................................. 57 The Window Man......................... 5 Woodburners & Stoves Cozy Stoves.................................. 61

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