The West Moors Directory - March 2020

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March 2020

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Welcome...

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The West Moors Directory

Dear Neighbours,

It is our pleasure to bring you good news and great Edition 175 traders to your door every month so you can read all about local news that you may not see anywhere else. The Directory is a vehicle to give small, local clubs, charities and Stephen & Debbie Corney societies a voice that they would otherwise not have.

Please let them know about us. We would also love to hear from you the reader. What would you like to hear about? Is there any information that you would like to read on a monthly basis that you do not find any where else? We have added a page called “Quirky facts on Dorset”, just for your enjoyment and interest.

Are there any trades or services that you would like added? Do you know of a local pub or restaurant that would benefit from some extra promotion, to show just how good it is to live, work and play in West Moors? Any ideas are most welcome. I do have some good ideas for a local active pub or restaurant… Please tell them about us.

With Spring just around the corner we will all be able to get out and about more easily and enjoy some of that fresh country air.

We do hope you have a great month of March. Happy Mother’s Day to all those Mums and carers out there!

Very Best Wishes,

Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Publications Telephone: 01202 894397 Email: info@westmoorsdirectory.co.uk Copy deadline for the April 2020 edition: 9th March 2020

In this issue...

West Moors NeighbourCar......... 8 Ferndown Probus Club................ 8 Kids Page.........................................10 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Win for wildlife..............................16 What’s On in Dorset......................22 Puzzle Corner.................................26 West Moors Art Society................30 West Moors Lunch Club...............30 Dorset Quirky Facts.......................34 Understanding Investments.......36 Road Safety: Breakdown Advice....38 Pinehurst Community Church....46 West Moors Flower Group..........46 West Moors Hort. Soc...................50 Prize Wordsearch..........................51 A Beginner’s Guide: Carrots.........52 What’s On at the Tivoli..................53 What’s On at the Concorde.........56 West Moors Horticultural Society Spring Show...................58 Naturally good: Flan de Queso....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

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

WEST MOORS NEIGHBOURCAR DO YOU HAVE TIME TO SPARE? DO YOU DRIVE A CAR? WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP THE COMMUNITY? If the answer to these questions is yes, then ask about becoming a driver for us. We are getting a lot of enquiries for using the service, but need more volunteers to help. You will be reimbursed for your mileage and only give your time for free. You can give just a couple of hours a week, or designate one day a week to help or more.

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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!

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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.

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Activate Coast & Greenspace Physical Activities Guide 2020 out now!

Activate Coast & Greenspace has some great ideas to help local people get and keep active in the outdoors across East Dorset.

The programme is co-ordinated by Dorset Councils Health & Activity Team who are based at Moors Valley Country Park, Golf & Activity Centre.

With a wide range of entry level activities on offer, there is hopefully an option to suit everyone. From learning Nordic Walking and Golf through to weekly Health Walks.

There are Couch to 5K beginners running courses, Accessible cycling, 1-2-1 beginner cycling sessions and Health Rides. And for families there is Foot Orienteering, Mountain Bike Orienteering and Kayaking

taster sessions.

The brochure is available within at a variety of community locations or download your own copy from www.moors-valley.co.uk/ news

Outdoor Physic Activity Guide al

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Get active in your local country side across East Dorset and surroun dings

Walking, Cycling, Running, Orientee ring,

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Nordic Walking , Yoga and many more

Across East Dorset there are 16 health walks, 3 health rides, 2 accessible cycling sessions, 1 weekly run all led by trained Activate volunteers. Without this team, these activities would simply not exist. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer call 01425 480811 or email activate@ dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

MOVE MORE, FEEL THE DIFFERENCE! Outdoor activities in East Dorset

Beginners Tai Chi Tue 21 Apr - Tue 12 May, 10 - 11am. Price: £18 Moors Valley Country Park,Golf & Activity Centre (also available Wimborne & Sturminster Marshall)

Nordic Walking 'Learn to' Tue 5 May & Tue 12 May, 9.30 - 11.30am. Price: £20 Kingston Lacy (also available Moors Valley Country Park)

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Tue 21 Apr - Tue 23 Jun, 9.30 - 10.15am. Price: £9 Moors Valley Country Park, Golf & Activity Centre

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Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

Win for wildlife The marsh fri�llary is one of the most interes�ng bu�erflies in Dorset and is the most a�rac�ve and colourful of the fri�llaries. O�en considered the ‘stained glass window’ of bu�erflies, they have small wings but are very recognisable with a bright, intricate pa�ern of white, orange and black markings.

The damp grassland habitat, which is their main habitat, has been lost na�onally due agriculturalimprovement and drainage in the landscape.

However, due to careful habitat management over the last 10 years, they have been found to be thriving on one of Dorset Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves, Bracke�s Coppice.

Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Living Landscapes Ecologist, Steve Masters said, “The most reliable method to record the numbers of marsh fri�llaries is to count the larva webs in autumn or in spring a�er the winter hiberna�on. Eggs are laid in large batches, of up to 300, and the caterpillars aggregate in webs which can be counted rela�vely easily.”

Marsh fri�llaries prefer to hibernate in tussocks of grass as caterpillars (which are jet black in colour) and emerge in warm weather – as early as February or March, if the winter isn’t too cold.

Basking in the sun as caterpillars, they will then pupate and emerge as adult bu�erflies on the wing in late May, early June. These remarkable bu�erflies have a few challenges ahead of them including their loss of habitat, but also the parasi�c wasp, which can be deadly to them by laying their eggs inside the caterpillar and devouring it.

Steve con�nues, “Their food plant is Devils bit-scabious, and we have plenty of that at Bracke�s Coppice. Marsh fri�llaries love damp grassland, purple moor grass, and chalk, all of which we have in west Dorset. To help accommodate these bu�erflies we’ve adapted the management of Bracke�’s Coppice slightly to ensure the amount of grazing creates the right habitat for them, providing the right structure for all stages of their life cycle. We even removed one field from the previous hay cu�ng regime and grazed instead, and we were delighted to see marsh fri�llaries breeding in this field for the first �me, as a result.”

These management techniques are being used on other suitable nature reserves, and in 2019, the highest number of marsh fri�llary larval webs, since monitoring began, were found on Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve in west Dorset, with 38 being counted.

Find out more about our nature reserves at: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves

By Sally Welbourn

Marsh Fritillary at Bracketts Coppice Photo: Erin Skingsley

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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

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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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What’s On 2020…

15th March 2020

Family Science Fair 2020 The Corn Exchange, High East St, Dorchester, DT1 1HF We have invited scientists to bring a range of interactive activities. Learn about how your brain works, handle bugs, observe living microbes, identify fossils, test water samples and much more... Admittance to the Family Science Fair this year will be by ticket only.

Tickets are FREE and can be obtained by going to the Dorchester Tourist Information Centre in person to collect (this is located in the Dorchester Library, Charles St, DT1 1EE).

19th March 2020

Children from the Prep and Senior School and from The DCF will have the chance to model outfits on the evening which they have created. This is a large-scale event with catwalk and entertainment, with the pupil theme to focus on environmental and ethical awareness. We have been working with local businesses, the sole aim being to raise funds for The Dorset Children’s Foundation. £8.80 entrance including booking fee, at https://www. wegottickets.com/event/479437.

24th March 2020 Archaeological Outreach Morning

Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EZ Learn about bats and their ecology from Purbecks Bat ecologist Michelle Brown, followed by the rare chance to access the castle grounds at dusk in pursuit of these fascinating night-time aerobatic artists. Bookable event; Adults only 19/03/2020 18:00 Corfe Castle National Trust Booking Essential: 01929 481294.

Wimborne Library, Crown Mead, Wimborne, BH21 1HH Your chance to have your archaeological finds identified and recorded. If you have objects unearthed through metal, detecting, fieldwalking or casual finds from gardening etc. then please bring them along to Wimborne Library where Ciorstaidh, Dorset Council’s Finds Liaison Officer (FLO) can record your item and might even want to borrow it for a detailed recording on the schemes database! 01202 882770 wimbornelibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.

20th March 2020

25th March 2020

Walk & Talk Bat Ecology

Eco Fashion Show B’mth Coll. School College Rd, B’mth, BH5 2DY

Arabian Nights Bmth Symp. Orch.

Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road Poole BH15 1UG

Possibly my favourite piece of music, Scheherazade is based on a collection of Oriental stories of uncertain origin and history, The Arabian Nights. The stories of Aladdin, Sinbad and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves have passed into folk legend in the West. It is a triumph of imagination over experience. 01202 280000 info@lighthousepoole.co.uk Limited tickets so get in there fast.

27th March 2020 Mr Kyp’s Northern Soul Weekender Oakdene Forest Park, Ringwood, BH24 2RZ Featuring “The Signatures”“The Edwin Starr Band”“The Team featuring Edwin Starr” and more... Tickets from www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/mr-kyps-northernsoul-and-motown-weekendertickets-88843279641.

28th March 2020 Charity Quiz Night Merley House Merley House Lane, Wimborne, BH21 3AA After the success of last year, we are delighted to welcome back Tracy Dyche to host the 2020 charity quiz night and raffle, raising money for Cancer Research UK £10 per person, (Including a light supper) Teams of up to 8 people. To reserve a place, contact Tracy on 07971 636437 or zumbafit@hotmail.co.uk.

4th April 2020 FREE Rugbytots taster session

Brockenhurst College, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire Our fun, structured play sessions take children on a journey of sporting imagination with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them every step of the way whilst teaching how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team. Free book tickets @ allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_ id=1000074671675993.

4th April 2020 Horrible Histories - The Worst Of Barmy Britain Regent Centre 51 High Street Christchurch, BH23 1AS We all want to meet people from history.

The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with the West End show that’s never toured before! 01202 499 199 Ticket prices: £13.00 - £15.00 / £50.00 (family).

9th April 2020 Easter Chase Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL Come to Durlston and have your chance at catching the Easter Bunny on this fun running event for ages 7-11! Refreshments provided. £2 suggested donation. 9.45am registration, 10am race start. Venue: Durlston Country Park. Phone 01929 424443

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

www.WhatsOnInDorset.co.uk

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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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11 Pearly-shelled mussel (4) 15 Crystal (9) 17 Suffered pain or anguish (8) 18 People who are mentored (8) 20 Beat thoroughly in a competition (4)

21 A Jewish prayer of mourning (7) 22 Pace (6) 23 Bovine mammary glands (6) 26 Beneath (5)

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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

www.longham-motor-engineers.co.uk

Garden Machinery Sales – Service – Parts

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Call us or pop in for a chat

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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

245 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HZ

ALPHA FENCING

& TREES A Local Family Business

• 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.

01202 848628 | info@tuscanyblinds.com | www.tuscanyblinds.com To advertise in The West Moors Directory, please call: 01202 894397

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Complete installation service • All building work and trades covered • Supply only Tile Supplier • Able Bathrooms • Worktop & door changes • Small jobs welcome

Tel: 01202 861972

Visit our West Moors showroom: 135 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HT

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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.

We have enjoyed the guitar playing, singing and jokes of Alan Roberts and the playing of a Ukulele Group to which we could sing to some of the songs and choruses. By the time this magazine is published again we will have had a beetle drive, always good fun and brings out our competitive spirit.

During March we will be looking forward to two of our favourite entertainers; the Land Girls and Music for Health with Ali. Visiting entertainers come every two weeks approximately and in between we have quizzes and table games in addition to our weekly rafe and bingo.

Club Contact: Susan on 01202 872226

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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Tel: 01202 821005 www.selectinteriorsltd.co.uk

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Dorset Quirky Facts With its picture perfect landscapes and glorious Jurassic coastline, Dorset is certainly a sparkling gem on the crown of Great Britain.

Indeed, with a history that delves into some of the most exciting events of bygone eras, from distinguished Dorset heroes to praise from Daniel Defoe himself, here is just a handful of the quirkiest facts from our beautiful county.

1. Both visitors and locals alike can surely testify to the beauty of the Jurassic Coast, however did you know that it is not only humans who are especially fond of the beautiful waters? There are roughly ten different animal species that have been spotted in Dorset waters including white-beaked, porpoises, common, striped-beaked and bottlenose dolphins.

In fact, some dolphins are such frequent visitors that they have almost become old friends to the avid watchers who spot them regularly.

2. No coastal county’s history would be complete without a few good tales of the smugglers and certainly Dorset is no exception. The Smuggler’s Inn in Osmington dates as far back as the 13th century but is more notorious for its once being the base of renowned French smuggler Pierre Latour who, it is rumoured, was caught after a Revenue man hid up the chimney to gather evidence against him!

3. Dorset has always been celebrated for its relaxing tranquility and beautiful scenery

and has welcomed many writers and artists from across the nation to come and be inspired. One such author was beloved children’s writer Enid Blyton who wrote an abundance of books and stories of adventures and famous characters. Blyton would visit Dorset, especially Swanage and Studland and stay at various hotels including Knoll House Hotel, several times throughout the year. Many avid fans of her books can spot similarities between her writings and local landmarks.

4. Did you know that Bournemouth witnessed the death of one of Britain’s most celebrated men, Charles Rolls in the summer of 1910? Charles Rolls, of globally renowned partnership Rolls Royce, was an avid pilot and had previously accomplished many impressive feats in his aircraft as well as (earlier) crossing the channel in a balloon. On the day of his death he was performing as part of an aircraft display at Hengistbury Airfield before tragically becoming the first person to die in such an accident in Britain.

5. Did you know that the Dorset town of Blandford Forum, itself an historic market town, was also famed throughout the country and further afield for its lace? Although there were several lace towns throughout Britain, not many received the accolade that Blandford did when Daniel Defoe commented that the town produced “the finest bonelace in England... I think I never saw better in Flanders, France or Italy”. Praise indeed!

by Mica Bale

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Money News

Understanding Investments: Pension Decisions at Retirement Decisions about retiring can be driven by a number of factors including health, availability of work, enjoyment at work, family circumstances and fulfilling long held dreams & aspirations. The decision may be to reduce hours and ease your way in, or to fully retire. Whatever the circumstances, affordability will be considered but often in a haphazard, ad-hoc way.

Limiting or ceasing the ability to earn an income can be a scary thought and is certainly a huge decision.

Understanding the effect of inflation on your income needs throughout retirement (at 3% inflation your expenditure will double over 24 years) and other significant capital requirements needs more than a “finger in the air” analysis. At Lonsdale Wealth Management, we utilize cash-flow planning tools to help clients understand whether retirement is affordable and just as importantly, sustainable. Once affordability has been identified, decisions on the most effective way to generate retirement income can be made.

Retirement Income is divided into secure income and flexible income. Secure income would include Defined Benefit Pension Schemes, the State Pension and Pension Annuities. Flexible income includes Pension Drawdown and income from capital and investments, with rental income classed between the two, as it is secure but can be subject to void periods.

Expenditure is split into basic and discretionary.

You can currently access your defined contribution pension savings any time after age 55 although the minimum age is expected to increase to 57 in 2028 and remain 10 years below state pension age thereafter. You have five broad choices and for each option, 25% of your pension savings can be paid tax-free: 1. Secure Income-Annuity Exchange your pension savings for an annuity provided by an insurance company which is then guaranteed for the rest of your life (with options including a dependant’s annuity). Annuity income is subject to income tax.

2. Secure Income-Temporary Annuity Little known but can be very attractive for those

who want to retire early.

Can provide a guaranteed income for Howard Goodship a specific number of years (perhaps until other pensions such as the State commence) to allow the balance of pension funds to remain invested. Annuity income is subject to income tax.

3. Flexible Access Take the income you need when you need it. The money remains invested and you draw a variable level of income for as long as your money lasts.

Withdrawals are subject to income tax.

4. Cash Payment Have all your savings paid as a cash lump sum, with 75% of the fund subject to income tax.

5. Leave it for now There is no requirement to draw your savings from your pension and the fund can be passed down to a nominated beneficiary (and through different generations), often outside of your estate and therefore exempt from Inheritance Tax. The 25% tax free lump sum is lost if not taken during lifetime, but your funds can be paid tax-free on death before 75 (taxable on death after 75).

As you can see, there is now much more choice available and pension savings are another tax advantageous wrapper to consider alongside other tax efficient products including ISAs. When planning your retirement strategy, the whole picture should be considered to achieve the most tax-efficient and sustainable outcome.

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

Tel: 01425 208490

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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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Road Safety: Breakdown Advice Breaking down on the road can be a frustrating, unpleasant, and sometimes dangerous and scary, experience. Every year, people are killed or seriously injured while stopped on the roadside, but many drivers don’t know how to keep safe in the event of a breakdown.

Motorway breakdowns In a breakdown situation, the most important thing for drivers to consider is the safety of themselves and other road users, particularly on high speed roads like motorways.

Hard shoulders are extremely dangerous places – one in 11 motorway deaths involve a vehicle on, entering or leaving the hard shoulder.

If your vehicle develops a problem on the motorway: • if your car develops a fault but you can continue driving, leave the motorway at the next available exit and stop at the service area; • if the problem requires you to stop immediately, pull onto the hard shoulder and stop as far away from the traffic as you can, with the wheels turned to the left, if possible next to an emergency phone; • never use a warning triangle on the hard shoulder of the motorway, as walking along the hard shoulder to place a warning triangle puts you at risk of being hit;

• never sit in your vehicle on the hard shoulder, even if the weather is bad. This is dangerous as you are at risk of being struck from behind at high speed; • put on your hazard lights and get out on the left hand side, and wait on the verge, well away from traffic; • anybody who is unable to leave the vehicle, for example someone with mobility issues, should wait inside the vehicle with their seatbelt securely fastened.

• Never be tempted to try and fix your vehicle on the hard shoulder yourself – this is dangerous.

Call for help instead, using an emergency phone if one is accessible without walking along the hard shoulder. These connect directly to the police control centre, and are numbered so that you can easily be located. Blue and white marker posts show the direction to the nearest phone.

Using the hard shoulder is legally permitted in only three instances:

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Making a phone call, taking a toilet break or reading a map are not acceptable reasons to stop on the hard shoulder.

Breakdowns on any other type of road If you breakdown somewhere other than the motorway, follow these guidelines to keep as safe as possible: • if it is possible, avoid stopping in a dangerous place, such as on a roundabout, on a corner or near a brow. If you can safely keep driving for a short distance, drop your speed, use your hazard lights and try to pull off the road completely or in a location where you’re clearly visible; • if you have to stop on a road, switch your hazard lights on. Only display an emergency triangle at least 45 metres behind your vehicle if it is safe for you to

do so. Do not put yourself in a risky situation in putting out the triangle, and never use one on the hard shoulder of a motorway; • do not attempt to fix your vehicle yourself at the roadside. Call a breakdown service; • switch your engine off and stand as far away from the road as possible so you are not close to passing traffic; • if you are involved in a crash that is serious, obstructs the road, or involves injuries, call the emergency services as soon as possible. If you have first aid training, provide appropriate, immediate help to anyone who is hurt.

Make sure you are prepared in case you breakdown by: • carrying a mobile phone so that you can call for assistance, but on the motorway use a roadside phone if possible; • carrying a map so you can easily explain where you are when calling for assistance. You can use a map app on your phone, but you may not have signal if you breakdown somewhere remote; • keeping an emergency kit in your car, which should have a torch, a warning triangle, warm clothes and a reflective jacket or vest.

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Welcome!

Our Toddler Group, 'Little Pines', runs every Wednesday in term-time from 10-11:30am. Come along and join in!

Come and join us from 10-11:30am on Sunday For more information and other events please visit the website www.pinehurst.org.uk or email info@pinehurst.org.uk Should you wish to speak to us then call the Church office on 01202 892776

We have a coffee morning on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 10-11:30am. If you are free then we'd love to see you!

West Moors Flower Group

In January we had our coffee morning when we all had a lovely morning catching up with our friends over coffee and homemade cake. During the morning our Chairman presented the Friends of Poole Dolphins with a cheque, they provide boat trips round the harbour for the disabled.

In February we held our AGM and after the reports And presentation of our yearly cups we welcomed Sandra Edwards our speaker for the morning her talk was ‘Funny Women’ which we all enjoyed and had a good laugh.

In March we will have a in-house demonstration by the committee titled “THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT”.

We always meet at West Moors Memorial Hall at 10am on the third Wednesday of each month, when we have demonstrators doing wonderful arrangements using beautiful flowers.

For further information please contact Catherine on Cheque presentation to Friends of Poole Dophins

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Tel: 01202 826052 Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6RE

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

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Memorial Hall, West Moors 1.30pm to 4pm Flowers, Fruit & Veg, Floral Art, Photography & Homecrafts Tea will be served from 2pm For more information contact contact Tim Hamlett on 01202 871536

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a beginner’s

GUIDE Carrots

There is absolutely nothing like a carrot pulled fresh from the ground... ...that wonderful smell, which soon disappears and is never apparent in shop bought ones and the taste of that sweet orange root can only be achieved by growing your own.

They can be sown from March to July and can be grown in containers at least 12 inches deep.

Like any plant with a long tap root, carrots do not like being transplanted so should be sown directly into the soil where they are to grow.

They are happiest in light, rather sandy soil so if you have heavy clay, you should add plenty of sharp sand (not builders sand) Germination won't be so good if the soil hasn't warmed up and it's best to sow the seed into well prepared soil that has already been watered.

It is important to sow the seed as thinly as

possible, which isn't easy as the seed is so small. Try mixing it with a handful of sand which stops the seed from sticking together and makes it easier to see where they're going.

However careful you are, the seedlings will probably need thinning at least once to give the carrots room to swell. This operation is best carried out in the evening as carrot fly can be a problem, particularly in early summer when they lay their eggs around the roots) They are attracted by the smell of disturbed plants and thinning’s should be moved away immediately.

Try growing chives, onions or garlic around the carrots to mask the smell or you could put fleece (available from garden centres or some hardware shops) over the carrots after sowing.

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CALIFORNIA DREAMIN‛ Thursday 5th March 7.30pm Tickets £23.50 VOODROOM ROOM An Evening of Clapton & Cream Friday 6th March 8pm Tickets £18.50 ALBERT LEE Saturday 7th March 7.30pm Tickets £5.50 CYRANO DE BERGERAC (Encore screening) Tuesday 10th March 7pm £14.50/£12.50 concs FRANCIS ROSSI Wednesday 11th March 7.30pm SOLD OUT GO NOW: Music of Moody Blues Tuesday 12th March 7.30pm Tickets £23.50 JOHN VERITY BAND Saturday 14th March 7.30pm Tickets £17.50

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Discover more at: www.quartzize.co.uk Lines Open: Mon - Sat 9.00am till 6.00pm • Sun 10.00am till 4.00pm.

MADE IN THE UK, BUILT TO LAST

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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

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. Our Directors have over 45 year’s experience within the window industry and we tailor every job for our customers.

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

sales@rfmwindows.com

01425 476222

Ringwood, BH24 1DY

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Visit our fantastic shop with 19 stunning kitchen and bedroom displays to inspire you

t: 02380 811777 e: cadnam@kitchensinstyle.co.uk w: kitchensinstyle.co.uk

Twin Firs Shop, Southampton Road, Cadnam SO40 2NQ

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm Sun: Closed

WHAT’S ON IN MARCH: Sunday Lunch with The Princes of Motown Eve: Kevin Scott’s Golden Eagle Jazz Band Wine Society The Gareth Hughes Sextet Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute Carpenters Gold tribute Dave Lewin Trio – Moldy Fig Ultra 90s with guest DJ Jodie Yang Cooper The Absolutely Fabulous Dinner Show – Moldy Fig John Maddocks Jazzmen The Concorde Factor Joe Stilgoe Trio Wish We Were Pink Floyd The London Astrobeat Orchestra Dave Lewin Trio – Moldy Fig The Revolvers Solent City Jazzmen Barton Peveril Jazz & Soul Evening

Quiz & Curry Night in aid of Minstead Trust Shirley Morgan, Paul Francis & John Hibberd – Moldy Fig ‘Bix, Bunny & Billy’ with Enrico Tamasso, Robert Fowler, Graham Hughes & Jerome Davis Dublin Legends Call Me Blondie Dave Lewin Trio – Moldy Fig U2 UK Mother’s Day Lunch with Luther Vandross Main Club Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea with Willy Wonka & the Oompa Loompas - Marquee Swing Unlimited Big Band Psychic Sally – 10 Years & Counting Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker Dave Lewin Trio – Moldy Fig Vicky Jackson as Pink Cuff Billet’s New Europa Jazz Band

KITCHENS INSTYLE ARE PROUDLY SPONSORING THE CONCORDE CLUB

KITCHENS INSTYLE ARE PROUDLY SPONSORING THE CONCORDE CLUB

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• COMPETITION • COMPETITION • COMPETITION • Answer the following question for a chance of winning 4 entrance tickets for the Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea with Willy Wonka & the Oompa Loompas on Sunday 22 March in the marquee: Who starred as Willy Wonka in the 1971 film, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?

1) Gene Wilder 2) Burt Reynolds 3) Clint Eastwood

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 “Willy Wonka”) to be received no later than 18th March 2020. The winner will be notified by 20th March 2020. Only one entry per household.

The Concorde Stoneham Lane Eastleigh Hampshire SO50 9HQ Main Reception 023 8061 3989 • reception@theconcordeclub.com

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Plant of the month Snowdrop

The first sight of a snowdrop is always such a treat. With their delicate drooping heads, rich green leaves and stems, they burst their way into the garden with a quiet vigour that brightens up even the gloomiest of corners.

Snowdrops come in a variety of shapes and sizes but whichever type has bloomed you’ll be sure to identify it as a Snowdrop.

Pick a few stems and pop the posy into an egg cup ‘vase’ - you’ll enjoy a beautiful sweet scent like honey in the room.

They enjoy a well-drained spot in light shade similar to their natural woodland habitat.

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DOUGLAS HUTCHINS Landscaping & Driveways • • • • • •

Patios Decking Fencing Block Paving Shingle Turfing

Sandstone Porcelain • Artificial Lawns • Sleepers • Tarmac •

Plastering Professional, Reliable, Local No job too small

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Fully Insured Family Run Business Personal Touch

01202 788376 07971 543323

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

Dr Kevin Durrant

JMC

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Skimming

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Plasterboarding

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Rendering

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Knock-throughs

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Steel/Lintel Installation

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Stud Walling

Contact Jack on

Tel: 01202 972205 Mob: 07557 308104 References available on request

Dr Sarah Mussell

Dr Tom Rowland

Envisage Dental Clinic, 5 Queens Road, Dental Implants Crowns & Bridges Hygienists

Tooth Whitening Cosmetic dentistry

Early and late appointments

, BH22 9RT

T. 01202 871488 E. ferndown@envisage-dental.co.uk

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Food & Drink

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Naturally good...

Apricot and passion fruit ‘flan de Queso’ with spiced roasted pears

Ingredients for 4-6 servings: For the flan 120ml full fat milk 240ml double cream 100g full fat cream cheese 2 free range eggs 8 large moist dried apricots 1 tbsp honey One passion fruit 2 tbsp lemon juice For the roasted pears 2 pears Pinch ground cinnamon Pinch ground ginger 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Ryan Turner, real food and low-carb chef - www.thefoodbible.com

1. Preheat the oven to 300F/150c.

2. Place the milk and dried apricots into a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Then remove from the heat and leave to rest for 20 minutes to let the apricots soak up some moisture and become plump.

3. Prepare the passion fruit by scraping out the seeds into a sieve above a bowl, use a metal spoon to scrape the seeds against the sieve to remove as much of the juice as possible, discard the seeds and add the juice to the mixture.

4. Place all of the ingredients for the flan into a blender and blitz on full speed for 2 minutes until all of the ingredients are well combined and smooth, pass this mixture through a sieve into a jug and then use this to fill 4 ramekins (or 6 ramekins if you want smaller portions).

5. Place the ramekins into a large roasting tray and pour in enough hot, but not boiling, water to come halfway up their outsides. (This is called a bain-marie or water bath).

6. Place the bain-marie onto the center shelf of the oven being careful not to spill any water into the ramekins which will ruin the flans (a tip to make life easier is to place the baking dish with the ramekins halfway into the oven before adding the water to the dish).

7. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the custards are just set but still a bit wobbly in the middle. Remove the ramekins from the water and set aside to cool to room temperature. Chill until needed for at least 3 hours but preferably overnight.

8. When you are ready to serve the flans, prepare the roasted pears. Peel, core and slice the pears and place onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle the pears with the ground ginger and cinnamon and add the butter. Place into a preheated oven at 350F/180c for approximately 20 minutes until the pears are soft and the edges are turning golden brown and caramelized.

9. Spoon the roasted pears on top of the flans and serve.

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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

T: 01202 890363 • M: 07868 693389 rossrhvtreesurgeons@aol.com

Logs Cut, Split & Delivered

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Index of advertisers

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

Accountants Wallace Sloan............................... 9 Aerials Oakhurst Aerials.......................... 31 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 Books Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health....................... 47 Builders & Carpenters KW Carpentry.............................. 18 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 Chiropodists Debbie Haynes Chiropody........... 20 Karan Reynolds Podiatry.............. 48 Computer Services CWPCS......................................... 50 Tec Check...................................... 9 Dentists Envisage Dental........................... 59 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 12 Driveways County Block Paving..................... 5 Jenkins Contracts......................... 29 White & Sons............................... 19

Wicks Surfacing............................ 9 Electricians Holmes Electrical......................... 18 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 Longham Motor Engineers.......... 27 West Moors Vehicle Repairs........ 40 Garden Services A & C Gardening & Landscaping.... 47 Alpha Fencing & Trees................. 28 Douglas Hutchins Landscaping.... 59 England’s Garden Machinery...... 27 H W White Landscaping.............. 21 Redwood Landscapes.................. 43 Special Branch............................. 46 Gas Engineers SMR Gas...................................... 18 Health & Fitness Activate Coast & Greenspace...... 14 Active 50+: Exercise to Music...... 46 Ferndown Fitness......................... 44 Slimming World........................... 21 Toes & Fingers.............................. 3 Hearing Services Independent Hearing Services..... 13 Kitchens Doc’s Fitted Furniture.................. 17 Dream Doors............................... 63 K & B Installations....................... 29 Kitchens InStyle........................... 56 Quartzize..................................... 54 Select Interiors............................. 32 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 43

Painters & Decorators Focus Decor................................. 31 Plasterers JMC Plastering............................. 59 Plumbing & Heating Services AMH Plumbing & Heating........... 17 C M Lovegrove.............................. 6 H2OT Heating.............................. 18 Harts............................................ 29 P L H Heating............................... 21 Sure Flame................................... 49 Ultraheat...................................... 1 Property Maintenance Avon Home Improvements.......... 58 John Stevens Property Care.......... 3 JW Maintenance.......................... 20 Richard Mulligan - Handyman...... 6 Pubs, Restaurants & Takeaways Three Legged Cross..................... 50 Removals & Storage SDC Self Storage.......................... 21 Residential Care Homes Care South: St Ives House............ 12 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............................. 40 Waste & Clearance Services Philip Trim Contractors................ 20 Will Writing Services Dorset & Wight Wills................... 25 Window Cleaning Spot Free Windows...................... 40

Loft Ladders & Conversions Loft Services................................. 20

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

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

Woodburners & Stoves Cozy Stoves.................................. 61

Landscaping Supplies Dorset Soils & Aggregates........... 13 Locksmiths RPS Locks & Glazing.................... 12

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