The West Moors
Directory October 2017
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Dear Neighbours, The children are well and truly back at school Edition 147 and in fact half term is already upon us. How time flies! Nellie has had a very busy time driving us all over the place. She is now resting in the garden Stephen & Debbie Corney before more adventures with our son Hayden this autumn. Nellie believes that keeping a young at heart spirit helps all those aches, pains and worries disappear. Do follow her on her journeys and hopefully you can get a copy of her book, “The Adventures of Nellie” which is full of fun puzzles and places to go. We do hope that you are finding your local Directory interesting and of use. Linking local businesses and local residents together is our aim. You can find someone to help you and in return the smaller, local businesses have a chance to thrive. This helps us all do well. If there is a business category not advertised in the magazine that you are looking for please give myself or Stephen a call. We will do what we can to help you. If you know of a good local company please promote our services to them so that they too can advertise themselves to all the residents in this area. We are here for them. Stephen, myself, Hayden and Nellie wish you a good autumn. We look forward to all those golden colours! Best Wishes,
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Debbie & Stephen Corney Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Publications Telephone: 01202 894397 Email: info@westmoorsdirectory.co.uk Copy deadline for the November 2017 edition: 16th October 2017
In this issue... Marathon effort for JTYAF.......... 8 Kids Page.................................. 10 Priest’s House Museum............. 12 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Every Child Wild...................... 16 Dorset film premiere raises £8000 for sight loss charity.... 20 LawSpot.................................... 22 Motoring: Volvo V90 R-Design.... 26 West Moors Lunch Club............. 30 West Moors Art Society.............. 30 Wimborne in Bloom win gold..... 34 Puzzle Corner............................ 36 West Moors Singers................... 36 Adventures of Nellie................... 38 Red House Museum................... 44 Charity Concert.......................... 44 West Moors Horticultural Society Coffee Morning........... 44 Neighbourhood Police................ 46 Tastes so good: Protein Pudding (Dairy free).... 48 Prize Wordsearch....................... 51 On your plot: Benefits of garlic.... 52 Wimborne Town Football Club.... 54 The Honey Show 2017............... 58 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
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Marathon Effort for the JTYAF An amazing team of 22 supporters completed an epic ‘Marathon Effort’ to raise funds for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF). Joe Barnett, JTYAF Trustee, organised the walk which started at Sandbanks and finished 26 miles along the coast path, in Lymington. Although they headed off in glorious sunshine they battled wind and torrential rain at times, many picking up injuries too. They all accomplished what they had set out to do, showing great courage, determination and plenty of cheerfulness in adversity reflecting the true spirit of the charity. Pete Thornton, Charity Chairman, commented, “We can’t thank Joe and his team enough for taking part in this fantastic event. Thanks, must also go to all the friends and family who have supported them so generously. They
Joe and Sally arriving in Lymington after 26 miles from Sandbanks
are aiming to raise an incredible £2000 which will make a huge difference to the opportunities that we can make available to local young people in the year ahead.” If you would like to support Joe and his team in their ‘Marathon Effort’ it’s not too late. Visit their online fundraising page: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ marathoneffortforJT
Joe Barnett and his Team, ‘Marathon Effort complete’
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For all your Domestic & Commercial Demolition & Asbestos Clearance...
Safe and smooth demolition and removal of old sheds and garages. Get rid of the eye sore and create a space to enjoy this autumn! Using the highest quality machinery and a team of experienced workers, the job gets done right! Safe and secure transfer of any asbestos waste with all essential documentation. Waste transfer permit held.
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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 C 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 9GUV /QQTU 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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Community News
The Lewins of Wimborne & a Lord Mayor of London In October 1919 the Wimborne Minster Parish Magazine referred to a copy of an inscription provided by the local doctor and historian Dr Le Fleming. It was from a monument to Sir William Lewin in Ewell Church in Surrey. It records that he was the son of Robert Lewin of Wimborne. Sir William, it states, held a number of posts in the City of London and in 1717 was chosen as Lord Mayor of London. He performed his duties ‘with integrity and reputation’. His wife, Dame Susannah Lewin, who died on 30 December 1737, is also mentioned on the monument. The writer had undertaken further research and discovered that Sir William had previously served as Senior Sheriff of London in 1712. A. Lindsay Clegg’s ‘A History of Wimborne Minster and District’ mentions a Robert Lewen who built the
house known as Lewens in the town in 1654. He had been Wine Steward to Charles II and was a Churchwarden. A. Lindsay Clegg adds that two Lewen sisters, Amy and Ann, are listed in the records of the church court as recusants. Anyone named as a recusant in the 16th and 17th centuries had refused to attend Church of England services.
Opening times: 3 Jan-31 Mar and 1 Nov-23 Dec 2017, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm 1 Apr-31 Oct 2017, Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm For further information and details of additional events please contact the museum on 01202 882533 or visit our website at www.priest-house.co.uk Lewens House on Lewens Lane
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Wildlife News
Talking about Wildlife...
Every Child Wild It’s a common topic of conversation: are we spending too much time inside with technology, rather than getting out into our natural environment? Young or old, we all spend time in front of screens, for work and pleasure, but many of us do remember playing outside when we were young. However, there are some statistics that suggest children aren’t spending as much time with nature as perhaps their parents did. In a recent survey by England’s largest outdoor learning project, Natural Connections, it was found that only 8% of school age children in England get out of their classrooms and into green spaces. 92% of schools said spending time with nature improves pupils’ health and wellbeing, and engages them with learning. In a You Gov study it was found that 78% of parents are concerned that children don’t spend though time interacting with nature and wildlife. So, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has decided to do something to address this disconnection with nature. We want to give thousands of children in Dorset a safe place to learn, laugh, watch or simply relax, surrounded by nature – all the things that many of us took for granted when we were young. It’s called the WildHub, at DWT’s Kingcombe Centre in West Dorset, surrounded with 180 hectares of the Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve. The WildHub will have three main elements. An innovative outdoor classroom, complete with benches and a wooden chest full of wild activities such as books and activity sheets, a new wildlife exploration zone and play area for families, and a new pavilion
boardwalk that runs down to the river Hooke – the perfect way to explore this wonderful place. All of these elements to ‘wild play’ will provide a safe, immersive environment to give children the confidence to explore the countryside and wildlife around them. Technology is a wonderful thing, and can support a child’s understanding of the world, but we want them to experience wildlife and nature in real life, rather than just watching it on TV. We don’t want them to miss out. If you would like to support our WildHub project, visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/ wildhub to donate or find out more about our fantastic ideas to make every child wild! By Sally Welbourn
Children in the river Hooke at Kingcombe Photo: Katharine Davies
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• Re-roofing & Roof repairs • Soffits, Gutters, UPVC • Flat roofing
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TREE, HEDGE &
WOODLAND SPECIALISTS All aspects of: • Tree Surgery • Hedge Cutting
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A family run, quality business We are a local, family owned and run business, with over 30 years experience. From your initial enquiry to completed installation you can rely on our friendly, professional service and quality products. Visit us or call
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Community News
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Dorset Film Premiere Raises Over £8,000 For Local Sight Loss Charity On Monday 11th September the red carpet was rolled out at The Regent Centre in Christchurch for the Dorset Premiere of the film Victoria and Abdul. This exclusive event was in aid of Dorset Blind Association and was kindly sponsored by Blue Sky Financial Planning. It welcomed a sell out audience of over 300 people and raised a staggering £8,336.00! The film, starring Dame Judi Dench, is directed by the charitys patron and BAFTA award winner, Stephen Frears. Frears kindly supports the sight loss charity as his son and blind actor, Sam Frears, has benefited from the charitys services for many years attending their social clubs and activities. On release of his last film in 2016, Florence Foster Jenkins, he gave Dorset Blind Association the opportunity to also host their first Dorset Premiere in Bournemouth at The ABC Odeon. Victoria and Abdul follows the unlikely friendship between Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) and her Indian servant Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal). As their friendship deepens, the queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes, joyfully reclaiming her humanity. The film also
stars Eddie Izzard, Tim Pigott-Smith and Adeel Akhtar. Helena Sinclair, Events fundraiser from Dorset Blind Association said, ‘We are incredibly overwhelmed by the support we received at our Dorset Film Premiere of Victoria and Abdul. The funds raised for Dorset Blind Association are just phenomenal and will have such a huge impact to our services in the local community. The event would not be possible without the support of our patron, Stephen Frears, our Sponsor Blue Sky Financial Planning, and the fantastic team at The Regent Centre. Thank you to everyone for making the evening so successful.’ If you missed out on this fantastic exclusive event, Dorset Blind Association are hosting their 3rd Masquerade Ball on Saturday 28th October at The Hilton Hotel. Tickets are still available to join the glitz and glamour, only £55 per person includes 3 course dinner, wine, live entertainment plus casino! Contact Helena for more information on 01202 712864 or email helena@dorsetblind.org.uk. Photos courtesy Christian Lawson / www.christianlawson.co.uk
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Auto Biographies Motoring
Volvo V90 R-Design By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk Volvo estates have come a long way since their ‘wardrobe on wheels’ image. We all knew they were safe and comfortable; they just weren’t sexy. That all changed some years ago, and the last V70 looked great; perhaps even better than its saloon sibling, the S80. Then in 2016, the V90 and the booted S90 came along; two stunning cars with more than a hint of sporting appeal woven into the luxury, ride comfort and space that Volvos always offer. The models have been a success in the short time they’ve been out – but the V90 is the one that most people favour. As an estate car, it’s more practical, even though the Swedish car maker has made the load area slightly smaller than the previous V70’s. For those who like versatility and don’t want the ‘conservative’ estate car image, Volvo has recently put its R-Design stamp on the V90. This means you can still drive an estate car, but one that looks hunkered down and stimulating. Yes, stimulating – who’d have thought a Volvo could have that effect? The R-Design flavour has always given Volvos that extra something – it’s made the cars spicier to look at and hotter in the way they handle. The V90 R-Design is a genuine looker – a great piece of artwork all round. Its kerbside appeal is boosted even further, thanks to its 15mm lowered ride height, silver door mirrors, gloss black grille and flashy 18-inch alloy wheels. The jazziness continues inside, with semi-electrically operated leather and nubuck sports seats. There are also metal-effect inlays, a vivid LED driver’s display, sports pedals, and illuminated tread plates.
My test car was fitted with the D4 engine, hooked up to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The D4 is a 2.0litre turbo diesel unit delivering 190PS - a well-judged output for regular commuting. It’s quick enough for most palates, reaching 62mph in 8.5 seconds, but it is prudent, too. If you see over 60mpg from this engine, I wouldn’t be taken aback. The V90 is refreshing compared with its rear-wheel drive German equals. It’s driven by its front wheels, and is nimbler to wield. The Volvo feels sprightlier, thanks to the weight of the pedals and steering and while this is no small vehicle, it feels far from overwhelming, due to how acquiescent it is. Because of the R-Design’s lowered, firmer suspension set-up, the V90 R-Design will corner quickly without perceptible body lean. However, the drawback is that there’s no option to alter the suspension on the fly. Mind you, air suspension can be substituted when you buy the car new, although it will cost you £1,500 for the privilege. On the regular non-R-Design V90s you’re offered a more cushioned ride. But if you’re determined to go for a sporty estate, and don’t mind a lower, firmer system, then the stock V90 R-Design is an excellent choice.
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Fast Facts • Max speed: 14mph • 0-62 mph: 8.5 secs • Combined mpg: 62.8 • Engine: 1969cc 4cyl twin turbo diesel • CO2: 119 g/km • Price: £38,205
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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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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
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Carpet & Flooring Specialists • Hardwood & Laminate Flooring • Carpet & Carpet Tiles • Wood Sanding & Restoration • Home selection service • Free quotes and advice Come and visit our showroom to see the ranges for yourself 348 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AT Open 10.30am-4pm Mon-Fri & 9am-1pm Sat
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West Moors Lunch & Friendship Club West Moors Lunch and Friendship Club meet in St Anthony‛s Church on a Wednesday every week from 11.30am until 3.30pm. We started back with new fresh ideas and keep the team on their toes. The Team and Members were happy to see each other again, along with some new members joining in the club. We would have had the Scrabble Man and The Land Girls sang to us in September and now looking forward to Simon Woodley on the Keyboard and Music for Health. Also long with the board games and maybe a quiz too. If you wish to ďŹ nd out more about the club please feel free to contact Joan on the number below. There are a few space available.
Club contact: Joan on 01202 891519
WEST MOORS ART SOCIETY Well, here we are again, holidays over, and winter on its way!
Nevertheless, if you want to fill the time by taking up a new hobby, why not come along and join the above Society at the Memorial Hall in West Moors. We are a friendly group of people who meet on Monday mornings from 9.15am - 12.15pm. You would be most welcome. Watercolour, oils, acrylics are used and we choose our own projects and mediums and help and encourage each other. Hope to see you soon. For more information, please call:
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Wimborne Wins Gold Medal for the Fourth Year in Succession and the Town Title in the Regional In Bloom Competition The Regional South and South East in Bloom Awards Ceremony took place at the Copthorne Hotel Effingham Gatwick last month and for the fourth year in succession the Town of Wimborne Minster won a Gold Award. However on account of the increase in the Town’s population we had moved from the Small Town Category to the Town Category and at the first attempt won the Category title.
Speaking after the Ceremony a delighted Richard Nunn, Chairman of Wimborne in Bloom said “Not only were we in a new category but we won it at the first attempt and he thanked all who have helped us to achieve this magnificent result in this special year when we
are celebrating our 25th anniversary. It justly reflects on the hard work put in by many, both committee, members and supporters and also it wouldn’t have been possible without the superb public support which is given for our events”. The Judges in their comments said, “On a very hot day, Wimborne pulled out all the stops to show them how proud they were in their Town.” In addition the Redcotts Recreation Ground won a Silver Gilt Award and Anthony Oliver, the former Chairman and founder of the group 25 years ago was awarded one of the Regions Outstanding Contribution Awards for 2017 for all that he has done in the name of ‘In Bloom’ over the past 25 years.
Anthony Oliver, now the groups Press Officer, Susie Gatrell, Secretary and Richard Nunn, Chairman with the Awards which had been presented to Wimborne in Bloom by Joe Talbot who presents the Gardening Programme DIGIT on Radio Sussex and Surrey on a Sunday
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GAS FIRE & FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS
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Contact Ben Wigley on
01202 877768 or 07904 170120 18 Moorside Road, West Moors, BH22 0EJ
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We started rehearsing for Christmas singing some well-known Christmas Carols. Our new venue for rehearsal at the Pinehurst Community Church Hall is very comfortable and roomy with good parking. Our MD Paul Barber has prepared an interesting program of music for us. We are all looking forward to learning new pieces too.
If you would like to make some good music with others in a friendly atmosphere now is a good time to join us as much of the music will be familiar. We are seeking singers in all voices but particularly soprano. For more information contact Dianne Tompkins on 01202512196 or just turn up. 7 for 7.30 on Monday nights we kick off with tea or coffee and biscuits. You do not need to be able to read music as full help is available to learn by listening.
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Adventures of Nellie
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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Publications Camper Van Nellie has had the time of life recently travelling all over England, quite literally. In the last two months she has taken us camping at Norden Farm near Corfe Castle with my parents, then she took us to Cornwall, Holywell Bay to be precise, for a surf life-saving competition, then to Hull for a family wedding and finally to the Centenary Caravan and Camping Club in the New Forest with Stephen’s Dad and sister! What fun. Well mostly… The drive to Cornwall is one of Nellie’s favourites. Once on the road to Dorchester and beyond she knows she is on holiday. The coast road from Bridport is pretty stunning with expansive views of the sea and rolling English countryside. We always stop at Charmouth to have a cuppa and gaze into
Ready to hit the beach
Nellie with her new pal Movelite the glistening blue depths, knowing we can “forget all about it” for just a little while. For a whole week we can leave any troubles and worries behind. Bliss. Nellie’s engine was purring. Sometime later with singing at its height, we arrived at the Caravan and Camping Club site at Treamble Valley. Unpacking all our ‘stuff’ we realised we had made the big mistake of putting the Kombi Ex awning away while it was damp… and we hadn’t dried it out. Yes, big mistake. The awning was musty and not in good condition. Then the rains started and it just did not stop. Heavy, constant rain. I woke up wet through on the left side! Deciding the best thing was to take refuge in good old Nellie, I knew I needed to check Hayden to see if he was dry. He woke up to his ‘weird’ mother patting his sleeping bag, wondering why I was checking his legs were ok!? I had to see the funny side of that. Fortunately, Hayden was totally dry. So now we had a musty, damp awning with a week to go. Hayden had a competition coming up and there was no way that Nellie was going to chance more sleepless night as the weather forecast was not looking at all good. Off to Newquay it was then. A new ‘blow up’ awning later, another full day packing and
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Much more relaxing end to the holidays...
Battling against the ocean waves feat swimming against the tide over crashing waves on a small board around the buoys and back again to run on the beach to the finish line. I take my hat off to them, or should I say my ‘dry robe’? Nellie was suitably impressed with them all. Once this was all over Nellie had to drive us all the way to Hull to my cousin’s wedding! Nellie was packed with wellies, wet suits and surf boards, next to wedding dresses, satin shoes and a fascinator. Hilarious and only us Brits could do this. As I have said Nellie is a fun loving girl who adapts to many situations and is always ready for an adventure. Life is for living to the full and Nellie smiles her way through it. The wedding was a great success and it was wonderful to catch up with everyone. We managed to keep Nellie off the booze. After all she was doing the driving! We were home for just one week when Nellie set off again and took us to the New Forest Centenary Club to meet Stephen’s Dad and sister. This was much more relaxing with wonderful sunshine and a fantastic end to our summer exploits. The gorgeous bright yellow Jessie Phyllis (named after her two grandmothers) was there. This is Nellie’s retro style VW friend who belongs to Stephen’s sister and both she and Nellie sunbathed to their hearts content dreaming about what they would do next summer. Where will Nellie take us next? By Debbie Corney
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What’s On at Lighthouse, Poole SJM Concerts present
COLLABRO Friday 27 October at 7.30pm (Concert Hall)
Tickets: £99 (VIP), £39.50, £29.50, £19.50 Tickets & information:
01202 280000
Booking Fees: Prices quoted are for tickets booked in person at the Ticket Office. Tickets booked by telephone or online are subject to a booking fee of up to £1.75 per ticket
Following a huge UK sold out tour this year, Britain’s Got Talent winners Collabro bring their third nationwide tour to Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts on 27 October. Collabro are the world’s most successful musical theatre group. They met in 2014 above a pub in London for their first rehearsal and only a month later went on to rouse the whole of the Hammersmith Apollo into a standing ovation during their first ever public performance of Stars in their first audition for Britain’s Got Talent. Having won their semi-final heat with over 63% of the votes, they then won the overall competition with one of the biggest majorities ever and subsequently signed to Simon Cowell’s label Syco, becoming label mates with the likes of One Direction, Little Mix, Susan Boyle and Il Divo.
Two peaked at number two in the charts in the summer of 2015. They have performed at the Royal Variety Performance, twice on Britain’s Got Talent including the ten-year grand final compilation of past contestants, and have become enormously successful internationally. Notably, they have performed for over 30 million people in Japan on Music Station on two separate occasions, completing a tour and winning a gold disc award for top international artist alongside Sam Smith and Meghan Trainor. They have also completed two tours of America alongside with a major record deal stateside. Collabro, now made up of Jamie Lambert, Michael Auger, Matt Pagan and Thomas Redgrave, have already performed to 7 million people on Soccer Aid 2016 to critical appraise and excellent reviews as a four piece. Their third album Home was released in March 2017. www.lighthousepoole.co.uk Collabro
In the two years since the competition, Collabro have released a number one debut album Stars, and their follow up album Act
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Bathroom Suites Supplied and Fitted Shower upgrade / Power showers Fitted New Plumbing Installations and Maintenance Any other general plumbing jobs undertaken Reliable, friendly and local No Call out charge / Competitive rates Local plumber with 20 years experience. Fully qualified and registered with the Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineers.
Call Adam on: 01202
868779 or 07771 735082
71 Moorlands Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JN
Tel: 01202 826052 Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6RE
Seasonal food in unspoilt surroundings The Three Legged Cross in Verwood is a country pub & dining oozing rural charm and rustic character. Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pubfood on our menu, and the carefully nurtured cask ales and fine wines gracing our bar.
Opening Times:
Monday to Saturday: 12pm to 11pm Sundays: 12pm to 10.30pm
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RFM WINDOWS Celebrating 10 Years ~ Est 2007 ~
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. “Having had a poor experience with two other companies RFM come highly recommended. They are professional helpful and their fitters were extremely hard working pleasant and left my house and garden spotless. My conservatory roof was changed from lean to - Edwardian in style and it has completely transformed it. I could not be more pleased with the whole experience from showroom survey and fitting and would not hesitate to recommend them.” - Checkatrade Customer June 2017
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Community News
Friends of the Red House Museum & Gardens Weds 11th October 2pm Authors Una Russell and Audrey Grindrod will give a talk on “The manor houses of Dorset” at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. £2.50/£4.50 Friends/ visitors, to include refreshments. The talk may be held on the 2nd floor accessible only by stairs. 01202 482860 to book.
Weds 8th November 2pm Dr Henry Goodall will be giving a talk on “Lepe and Mulberry Harbours” at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. £2.50/£4.50 Friends/visitors, to include refreshments. The talk may be held on the 2nd floor accessible only by stairs. 01202 482860 to book.
Weds 25th October 2pm Anne King will present a talk on “Beaulieu and Bucklers Hard” at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. £2.50/£4.50 Friends/visitors, to include refreshments. The talk may be held on the 2nd floor accessible only by stairs. 01202 482860 to book.
CHARITY CONCERT
with the fabulous
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Pocket Orchestra
Saturday 28th Oct 7.30pm
Blues Ragtime Hot Jazz & Songs
from the 1920’s/30’s
The Memorial Hall, West Moors Tickets £8 from the School Shop 01202 871616 or 01202 890098 in support of St. Mary’s Church, West Moors & mission Aviation Fellowship
Saturday 28th October Memorial Hall, West Moors 10.15am — 12 noon
There will be a selection of bedding, basket, veg, tomato plants, also perennials at very competitive prices. (Please can you bring your own bags.) There will also be a raffle and cake stall. For more information contact contact Tim Hamlett on 01202 871536
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45 Made in our Dorset workshop 25 year guarantee Family run business
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At this time of the year we receive many reports of a suspected Rogue Traders in the area. (Rogue Traders are traders who may knock on your door and offer you a service, but overcharge you for poor, unnecessary or incomplete work.) If you see anything suspicious please contact us in confidence on telephone number 101.
Dorset Trading Standards give the following advice to consumers:
Don’t deal with traders who knock on your door touting/offering their services. Even if it is for work you want doing. It’s better to find a trader you trust rather than someone who has just knocked on your door.
Display a “We do not deal with uninvited traders” sign on your door. (One is included for you to cut out and display)
If you need some work doing we recommend using a personal recommendation from a friend, family or neighbour. If this is not possible you can phone 03454 04 05 06 and obtain a trader from the Trading Standards Audited Buy With Confidence Scheme.
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 states that any work must be completed with due care and skill, completed within a reasonable time for a reasonable price and any products should be as described, fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality.
If the contract is agreed while the trader is in your home they should give you clear information about themselves (i.e. their name, address and telephone number), the price or how it will be calculated and information on your cancellation rights (you should be allowed a 14 day cooling off period). This must be given in a durable medium (i.e. not verbally). West Moors, St Leonards, St Ives & Three Legged Cross Neighbourhood Policing Team westmoors-npt@dorset.pnn.police.uk
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Prompt and reliable service Free quotations and advice Fully Insured Large & small jobs welcome Sensible prices Established since 1996
WEST MOORS: 01202 855016 M: 07798 680040
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Tastes so good... Protein Pudding (Dairy Free)
A great, light dairy-free option which can be served as breakfast, or a tasty pudding treat Ingredients for 2 servings 2 large eggs 80g chocolate protein powder 2tsp raw cacao 2 tsp baking powder 1 banana Berries / natural yogurt to serve
1. Mash the banana in a bowl and then add all the other ingredients, mixing thoroughly. 2. Coat two ramekins in coconut oil (this mixture makes two large or four smaller servings) 3. Add the mixture to the ramekin 4. Microwave on high for about a minute then repeat once or twice more until the top is firm and a knife comes out clean 5. Let the pudding cool, turn out and serve with the berries and yogurt.
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Local Assistance Dog Charity Needs Help To Expand Verwood based Assistance Dog charity “Woofability” is appealing for more volunteers to help train their puppies and dogs as demand increases for their services. Chief Executive Andy Clarke says “We help children and adults with a wide range of disabilities including children with Autism or Down’s Syndrome. The effect a dog can have is truly remarkable and we are always inspired by seeing the results of our work.” Emma, Maxwell and Buddy Emma is 9 and has Autism, severe anxiety and has 40 epileptic absences each day. She has great difficulty in leaving the security of her own home and does not attend school because of her anxiety. We visited her with our Golden Retriever “Maxwell” who is particularly calm and ideally suited to support Emma. During our first visit, we took Emma to her local Asda Superstore which she had been unable to visit for several years and her father was amazed at how she coped for 25 minutes with no adverse reaction. The following day Maxwell visited school with Emma for just half an hour when all of the teachers came to see her and then went to Costa Coffee and McDonalds where she had never been able to go previously. Emma’s parents still cannot believe the difference in Emma’s ability to cope with the outside world and she hasn’t had any epileptic absences, her school arranged for Emma to restart her mainstream education and to take Maxwell with her to the delight of her teachers and fellow students. After three months the family went on holiday for the first time in years as Emma, her parents and younger sister are able to embark on a more “normal” lifestyle.
friends with poor Maxwell who passed away peacefully on 7th July 2017 having changed Emmas’ life forever. Demand for their services is overwhelming with many thousands of dogs needed across the UK. The charity is expanding rapidly having started their own breeding programme to ensure a constant supply of quality puppies with the right personality, just like the ones in this picture. They need more volunteer Puppy Parents to help socialise and train puppies from 8 weeks old for about a year as they progress on their remarkable journey to transform someone’s life for the better. If you have time and are able to commit to having a gorgeous puppy for a year, the charity would love to hear from you. Puppy Parents will be able to stay in touch with their puppy during its’ 2 ½ year training programme and when it is partnered. “Keeping in touch is very important for everyone who works at Woofability, our volunteers and partners too, it means that we are all one big family who support each other and have close bonds with our dogs for life.” Says Katie Fenton who is responsible for Puppy Parent recruitment. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Katie on 01202 814643 or 07790 341721 or email katie.woofability@gmail.com
Emma had no seizures and was enjoying a “normal” lifestyle but as with many good things in life they come to an end, tragedy struck when Maxwell was found to have terminal cancer which meant that he had to retire from school duties but still lived at home. Woofability quickly found a replacement dog called Buddy who was nearing the end of his training, he has helped Emma to continue with her schooling and became great
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This month, the prize is a meal for two at the Three Legged Cross inn, so please complete this page by 27th October 2017 and send to: October Prize Wordsearch Name: ______________________ The West Moors Directory, Address: ______________________ 1 Moorlands Rise, ______________________ West Moors, ______________________ Ferndown, BH22 0JR Telephone: ______________________
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Gardening Tips
On Your Plot Benefits of Garlic
Time spent on clearing and preparing your beds now will pay dividends next year. Make the most of the autumn sunshine to get compost dug into bare beds and you’ll have saved yourself hours of work on those chilly Spring days.
Jobs for October :-
• Make sure that plenty of sun can get to your pumpkins in order to get them ripe in time for Halloween. • Plant garlic, shallots and Japanese onions. • Leaving dead seed heads etc. on your flower borders will provide valuable food and shelter for garden wildlife over winter, as will leaving an undisturbed log or two. Build a rough shelter in a quiet corner and you might get a hedgehog move in! • If you get lots of fallen leaves on your plot don’t waste them. Make a bin from chicken wire attached to 4 posts. Fill this with the leaves and they will rot down to give you sweet-smelling black leaf mould in one to two years tim.
As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler the focus on your vegetable plot starts to turn from growing and harvesting, into clearing and tidying. October is a good month for taking stock of how things have gone this year and starting to make plans for what you will grow in the future. Removing spent crops exposes slugs and other such pests to birds and other garden friendly wildlife. It also gives you the chance to look after your soil and assess how the space will be used next. Crop rotation is important so if the space is to remain bare over winter it may be wise to make notes about what grew where this season. Add matter from your compost heap to newly cleared areas, either digging it in, or leaving a layer on the top where the worms will gradually incorporate it into the deeper soil over winter. If the soil is heavy leaving it bare will enable frosts to help break it up. Our soil is lighter and benefits from being covered over - we use flattened cardboard boxes which protect from the rain (and we’ve all had enough of that lately!), and
also help keep the weeds at bay. You may think that it’s all too late in the year to be planting, but there are some crops that definitely need to be thought of now, and others that, given an early start now, will benefit next Spring. If you’ve not grown garlic before, then do try it - it’s easy to grow, can help protect other crops from pests, and with just a small amount of space you can grow enough to see you through the whole year! Now is definitely the time to order your garlic bulbs and they can be planted anytime between now and Christmas, but preferably not when the soil is too wet. Rather than planting all the garlic together it may pay to spread it around the plot as the strong smell can be an aid in keeping pests such as the carrot root fly away from other crops. Each garlic bulb should be separated into individual cloves and the cloves are planted with the pointed end uppermost, just below the surface, leaving about 4 inches between each one. They like well drained soil and you’ll be pleasantly surprised in the long winter days to see their green tips creeping upwards. Each clove matures into a whole new bulb. The traditional time for harvesting garlic is in June, on the longest day of the year and if properly dried and stored it will keep right through the winter. Would you like some fresh, tender, young, peas early in the Spring next year? Look out for hardy varieties that can be planted now. They can be overwintered and are able to withstand the frosts, though protection with a cloche will be appreciated. We will be starting ours in pots to keep in the polytunnel over winter ready for early planting next season.
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NEW ZUMBA GOLD CHAIR CLASS STARTS MONDAY OCTOBER 9th at 1.30pm ST ANTHONY’S RC CHURCH HALL PINEHURST ROAD, WEST MOORS. A Zumba Gold seated class follows the Zumba Gold guidelines but we move while sitting in chairs or wheelchairs. The moves are greatly toned down to help participants that are less mobile. Our goal is to get people moving within their abilities & keep them smiling & grooving to music they like & know. We use Latin, pop & world music just like we do in a standing Zumba Gold class but we also include tunes from musicals, 40’s, 50’s & more that participants will recognize. The class lasts for 45 minutes & includes tea/coffee & biscuits afterwards. For more information please call:
Debbie: 01202 872219 or 07887752484 Email: debzumba@yahoo.com
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90 Pinehurst Road West Moors. BH22 0AR Church Office: 01202 892776
If you phone and there is no answer, please leave a message and someone will get back to you Pastors: Clive Bartlett and Adam Parrett
Please come along and join us on any SUNDAY MORNING at 10am Everyone Welcome AWK (Anyone With Kids) (term time only)
Wednesdays 10.00- 11.30
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Annual Honey Show – Save the Bees! Beekeeping is becoming an ever-more popular past time in the UK at the moment – but you really do need the help and support of your local British Beekeeping Association.
The Bournemouth & Dorset South Beekeepers’ Association has existed since 2008 and its members form a group of friendly people who have an interest in bees. The aim of the Association is to promote beekeeping, encourage new beekeepers and raise the awareness of the importance of bees in the natural world. The Association provides: • A body of expertise in beekeeping • A forum for discussion • Weekly summer meetings at the Association Apiary • Winter meetings for talks and lectures • An Apiary for demonstrations and education • An annual Honey Show • An extensive library • Arrangemeents for insurance • BBKA beekeeping classes • Talks to other groups (scouts, schools and other associations and societies) • A supply of honey for sale Even if you’re not thinking of keeping bees yourself, you have probably read about the plight of the honeybee in the modern world, as it is threatened by new pests and loss of habitat. The annual Honey Show is a great opportunity to meet your local beekeeping community, learn about the amazing world of bees, come and find out more about the
wonderful things they produce, benefit from the health properties of natural honey and, of course, support honeybees in their work pollinating our food. And maybe, even buy some delicious, local honey! The Bournemouth and Dorset South Beekeepers’ Association
Annual Honey Show Saturday 18th November 2017 open to the public! St Catherine’s Hill Community Hall 17 Marlow Drive, Christchurch, BH23 2RR
2- 4pm
FREE ENTRY!
(free dedicated parking)
Local Honey for sale! Virtual Hive Roll Your Own Candles And more! Refreshments
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Welcome to the ‘Discovery
Group’ at St Martin’s
Come and enjoy the exciting illustrated talks on Mondays at 2.30pm
October 30th ‘150 years of the London Underground’ by Steve Roberts November 13th ‘Working backstage with Lorenzo and His Amazing Lusitano Horses’ by Patrick Kempe Open to everyone, no membership required. £3 entry includes tea/coffee.
Join the fun at the ‘Community Sing Sing-a-long’ st rd On n the 1 and 3 Thursday hursday of each month ‘We had so much enjoyment singing and laughing with songs we all remember from yesteryear and the shows’ said one couple who came previously. Singing or just listening is known to stimulate the memory. (Supported by POPP)
Everyone is welcome at a special celebration
‘Songs of Praise at St Martin’s’
On 29nd October at 3.00pm. Join in a feast of your favourite songs and tunes, with guest musicians, followed by afternoon tea.
Coffee Mornings
Don’t forget the , monthly on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10am Home-made cakes, and a raffle!
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants Ward Goodman........................... 14 Aerials Oakhurst Aerials.......................... 53 Bathrooms AMH Plumbing & Bathrooms....... 45 K & B Installations....................... 13 P L H Heating & Bathrooms......... 47 Bedrooms Custom Creations........................ 45 Beds The Bed Store............................... 5 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...... 29 Interiors Complete....................... 13 Tuscany Blinds............................. 55 Block Paving & Driveways MC Patios & Driveways............... 35 Smart Look Driveways................. 24 White & Sons............................... 53 Wicks Surfacing........................... 60 Builders & Carpenters Brooklyn Home Improvements.... 49 KW Carpentry.............................. 18 Cafes, Pubs & Restaurants Three Legged Cross..................... 42 Cameras Rock Rock Cameras...................... 35 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Kingfishers of West Moors........... 23 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.................................. 5 Peter Newman Flooring............... 29 Charities Woofability.................................. 50 Chimney Sweeps Oliver Chimney Sweeps................ 47 Chiropodists Debbie Haynes Chiropody........... 17 Computer Services Tec Check..................................... 21 Demolition & Asbestos Services Pro-Dem....................................... 9 Dentists Envisage Dental Practice............. 49 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 17 Electricians A Holmes Electrical...................... 18 H.E. Electrical............................... 24
Smith Electrical............................ 28 Financial Advisors Ward Goodman........................... 14 Fire & Security Services Dorset Fire & Security.................. 59 Fires & Fireplaces Ben Wigley................................... 35 Garage Doors Skandoor...................................... 25 Garage Services Coastal Car Sales & Service......... 37 Longham Motor Engineers.......... 27 West Moors Vehicle Repairs........ 59 Garden Services Alpha Fencing & Trees................. 28 Douglas Hutchins Landscaping.... 21 H W White Landscaping............... 7 Jon Stokes Garden Services........... 3 Smart Look Landscape................. 24 Gas Engineers SMR Gas...................................... 14 Health & Fitness Body Control Pilates..................... 6 Careline....................................... 32 Zumba West Moors..................... 56 Hearing Aids Clarity Hearing Solutions............. 55 Kitchens Dream Doors............................... 31 K & B Installations....................... 13 Locksmiths Cross Keys Locksmiths................. 28 RPS Locks & Glazing..................... 3 Loft Conversions & Services Loft Services................................. 60 Memorial Masons Minster Memorials....................... 7 Oven Cleaners Oven King.................................... 23 Painters & Decorators Brushstrokes................................ 60 Different Strokes.......................... 23 Focus Decor................................. 47 Sanders Painting & Decorating.... 53 Pet Services West Pawz.................................... 2 Places of Worship Pinehurst Community Church...... 57 St Martin’s United Reform Church.... 61 Plasterers Complete Plastering.................... 60
Plumbing & Heating Services AMH Plumbing & Heating........... 42 B’mth Plumbing Solutions............ 56 C M Lovegrove.............................. 6 H2OT Heating.............................. 18 Harts............................................ 35 P L H Heating............................... 47 PlumbTech................................... 32 Ultraheat Plumbing & Heating..... 1 Pond Services The Koi Shop................................ 21 Property Maintenance Brooklyn Home Improvements.... 49 John Stevens Property Care......... 47 Richard Mulligan - Handyman..... 17 Robo Repairs................................. 6 Residential Care Homes Care South: St Ives House............ 27 Roofing Services Brian James Roofing.................... 24 J Meechan Roofing...................... 14 Orange Roofing........................... 60 Rayner Roofing............................ 18 Sewing Machine Repairs S Ford Sewing Machines.............. 28 Social Media Services Mike’s Online Academy............... 37 Solicitors Harold G Walker.......................... 64 Storage SDC Self Storage.......................... 14 Tree Surgeons Alpha Trees & Fencing................. 28 Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 15 RHV.............................................. 19 Special Branch............................. 37 Timbers Tree Care........................ 56 Used Cars Coastal Car Sales & Service......... 37 Waste & Clearance Services Philip Trim Contractors................ 23 Will Writing Services Dorset Wills.................................. 7 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze........................................ 33 Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Dorset Windows.......................... 19 Profile 3....................................... 17 RFM Windows............................. 43 RPS Locks & Glazing..................... 3 Select PVCU................................. 41 Worktops Portman Stone............................. 63
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