The West Moors Directory - September 2011

September 2011

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BURGLAR ALARM PROBLEMS? With over 30 years experience I can help All repairs & alterations undertaken PERSONALLY and at LOW RATES CALL CHRIS HOWARD 01202 828860 or 07989 433457 For free estimates & professional advice

C N HOWARD LTD 1 Broadmead Road Three Legged Cross

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The West Moors Directory Edition 77

Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney

Telephone: 01202 894397

Email: info@westmoorsdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for October edition: 26th September 2011 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 to 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 m a t e r i a l i n c l u d e d w i t h in t h e 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.

Dear West Moors!

Well I have to say that we have had a very easy summer this year. Hayden spent three fabulous weeks at Grandma and Grandad’s up in Hull. The house was rather ‘empty’ to say the least and I was very glad to have him back, but knowing he learns all sorts of skills from sorting the maggots out for fishing, to planting seeds and an oak tree, to baking a fruit crumble, to cleaning the lawn mower and even washing the doors ready for decorating… I am more than happy to let him have fun! Unfortunately he is not quite so keen at home… It is our family holiday this week so I do hope we get some sunshine. It certainly has been mixed weather.

Here in The West Moors Directory we have many local tradesmen and businesses offering their help. The full index at the back gives the whole range of services available. Please do call them whenever you need something done in the house. This really does make all the difference and I thank you for supporting the local people.

There are some interesting articles this month too… find out about the ’proud’ giant at Cerne Abbas, the dazzling dragonflies, the Remembrance Parade in West Moors and Ferndown, Nordic Walking at Moors Valley, a Charity Concert in aid of St Mary’s Church and many more. I am also looking for a sales assistant or two — page 28. The lucky winner of the prize last month was Mr Brogan. Well done!

This month there is a free DVD and two tickets to see Mantovani at The Bournemouth Pavilion in October. Great prize! Wishing you a good month of September,

Debbie

Useful Numbers Ferndown Police Station Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Royal B’mouth Hosp.

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01202 222222 08457 708090 0800 111999 01202 303626

Train Enquires Wilts & Dorset Bus B’mouth & W.H. Water West Moors Library

08457 484950 01983 827005 01202 590059 01202 873272

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C M Lovegrove Plumbing & Heating ♦

For all your plumbing and heating needs ♦ New Installation and Maintenance ♦ Bathroom suites supplied and fitted ♦ No call out charge ♦ 30 years experience ♦ Very Competitive rates ♦ Friendly and reliable

Call Chris or Jayne on West Moors 01202 892361 or 07760 327795

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www.harrisonservices.co.uk

FREE ONLINE ESTIMATES For all your plastering needs: • Skimming • Dry-lining • Dot n Dab • Rendering & Repairs • Coving No job too small or too big Free estimate and advice

Call Mark

Tel: 01202 257464 Mob: 07702 793020

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Inspection & Testing Remote Lighting Consumer Unit Upgrades Certificates Issued Rewires (Full or Part) Part P - 17th Edition C & G Qualified • Free Estimates • Extra Points

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All Domestic & Commercial Works Covered.

t : 01202 870002 m : 07950524397 w: www.holmes-electrical.com e: info@holmes-electrical.com

Looking to have confidence in your garage?

• MOT • Servicing • Air Conditioning • Tyres

Servicing your car’s every need

Tel: 01202 894488

www.longham-motor-engineers.co.uk

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Brian James Roofing Specialists in EPDM single ply flat roofing systems 40+ years proven life expectancy Just call us on:

01202 896750 07976 514297 60 Elmhurst Road West Moors Ferndown BH22 0DG www.brianjamesroofing.com

DOUGLAS HUTCHINS

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Landscaping & Driveways

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Patios Paths Decking Fencing Paving Shingle

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Sandstone Turfing Astroturf Sleepers Clearance Tarmac

• Landscaping With a Personal • • Touch — Fully Insured Family • Company Covering High Mead 01202 576563 1Ferndown West Moors and Dorset 07971 543323 Ferndown www.southern-landscaping.co.uk BH22 9DU •

Artificial grass supplied & laid

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Dazzling Dragonflies Dragonflies are amongst our most ancient insects, having been around for about 300 million years. In Britain, they are divided into two sub-orders of the insect family Odonata: dragonflies and damselflies. Damselflies are the smaller and weaker flier of the two, tending to stay close to their aquatic habitats, unlike dragonflies, which are stronger and more adventurous.

Dragonflies have featured for centuries in many folk legends and myths, revered in some cultures and feared in others.

Despite their old folklore name ‘the horse stinger’,they are harmless to humans and neither bite nor sting.

Dragonflies require a steady supply of water with plenty of vegetation, and can be found near rivers, ponds and canals, thriving in unpolluted water, therefore being reliable indicators of good water quality. They go through three life stages; egg, larva and adult.

The aquatic larvae are formidable predators and generally feed on anything smaller than themselves: small fish, ta d p o le s, a n d e v e n other larvae. The adults prey on other flying insects such as moths, m i d g e s a n d mosquitoes. They are excellent and agile fliers, and rely on their eyesight when hunting.

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The complete life cycle of the dragonfly is anywhere from a few months to a few years, the adult being the shortest, usually a couple of weeks.

Dragonflies are devoted sun worshippers and at their most active in good weather at the height of summer.

In Britain, they face threats such as habitat destruction and fragmentation, as well as pollution, and species of British dragonflies have become extinct in the last few decades.

Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Upton Heath reserve has recently been named in the top 40 sites in the UK for dragonflies and September is a great month to look for them. If you would like to join Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Dragonfly Group to help record sightings around the county, email Andrew Brown on: brown_a_r@yahoo.co.uk Common Blue Damselfly

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AMH Plumbing, Heating & Bathrooms Ltd Call: Adam Moss-Holland

AIPHE RP

• 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 14 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

a s i ts e! tm K abl ris s & ail Ch ric av b Fa now e ar

Telephone: 01202 478491 www.pinksembroidery.co.uk 65 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QE

“The best stocked Independent Needlecraft Supplier in the South” FOR ALL YOUR EMBROIDERY, PATCHWORK, QUILTING & HABERDASHERY SUPPLIES

Debbie Haynes

Chiropody BSc (Hons), HPC Registered

Now treating at Cloud Nine 74 Victoria Road, Ferndown

01202 890220 www.debbiehayneschiropody.co.uk

Adults’ & Children’s Classes Children’s Parties

OPENING TIMES Tue-Fri Sat

10am–5pm 10am–1pm

kits ▪ fabrics ▪ patchwork & quilting ▪ haberdashery ▪ zips ▪ needles ▪ scissors ▪ threads ▪ buttons ▪ ribbons ▪ braids ▪ gifts ▪ ideas ▪ advice

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Economy nail clipping service available

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Approved Pilkington Installer

New: • UPVC Windows & Doors • Conservatories • Porches • Composite doors

Replacement: • Handles & Hinges • Double Glazed Units • Single Glaze • Adjust & Repair UPVC Doors

5% discount with every new PVCu installation All windows A or B rated as standard and supplied with certificates of conformity

Free glass upgrade to include argon gas filled units

Tel: 01202 824475 Mob: 07808 167949 Email: info@ampmglazing.co.uk Web: www.ampmglazing.co.uk

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Ray Elgar Wayne Hyrons Specialist Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating

No Mess… No Stress…

Just Good Quality Workmanship…

At Affordable Prices!

Call for a FREE QUOTATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION

Ray: Tel: 01202 820556 Mobile: 07900 880290 Wayne: Tel: 023 8086 7084 Mobile: 07766 540007

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“A genuine personal service and unbeatable prices, I guarantee it” With over 30 years experience in the window and conservatory industry, Richard Thomas can offer you the very best in terms of quality of product and installation, at the most competitive prices.

In fact, he guarantees that if within 7 days of purchase, you find a cheaper price for the same products and services, he will refund the difference!

Conservatories Their range of conservatories will suit any home or budget, from the simplest sun lounge to a bespoke orangery available in modern and traditional materials. From initial design they manage the whole project through to completion.

Doors All of their doors are manufactured to your exact specifications and feature the latest technology in terms of security and energy efficiency. Available in both aluminium and pvcu in a wide range of colours: Single PVC Doors • Bi-fold Doors Composite Doors • French Doors Sliding Patio Doors • Panelled Doors In-line, Tilt 'n' Slide, Multi-folding, you name it, they've got it!

Windows All Richard Thomas Windows are manufactured to your exact specification and feature the latest security and energy efficiency technology. Available in a multitude of finishes and specifications.

Richard Thomas also can supply and install Roofline products - Fascia, Soffits, Cladding & Guttering. No more rot and no more painting with their full range of maintenance free pvcu roofline products all are BBA approved ensuring a product that will not rot, flake or discolour and definitely never need painting again.

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www.checkatrade.com

www.sdcselfstorage.co.uk

HIGHLY

SECURE REINFORCED UNITS

24HR

UNSUPERVISED ACCESS

LOW

COST FLEXIBLE CONTRACTS 3 sizes of unit available for business or domestic use CONTACT US NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION

Tel: 01202 892710/875644 Fax: 01202 894511 S.D.C. SELF STORAGE, COLLINGWOOD ROAD, WEST MOORS, WIMBORNE, BH21 6QW

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Are you moaning about möben?

Following the recent announcement from The HomeForm Group, owner of brands Moben, Dolphin and Kitchens Direct, that it is to go into administration, local, family run, independent firm Kitchen Facelift is looking to help out local residents who may have been impacted.

Were you in the process of trying to get a new kitchen or upgrade your current one? If so, give Mike Atkinson a call to see what he may be able to offer you.

Kitchen Facelift are also able to:

• Carry out work on any cabinet in need of repair, e.g. new hinges to doors, repairing or replacing drawer boxes and runners.

• Manufacture to any size, replacement worktops, doors and drawer fronts,

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using solid woods or any of the latest man-made materials. These units can be eith er in th e k itch en, b edroo m, bathroom, lounge, study, office or even a shop.

Carpenters, cabinet-makers, plumbers, painters and electricians are all at the company’s disposal; making the service they offer a service of which you will be proud.

Supply and fitting of all major appliances is also available, including hobs, ovens, hoods, s in ks , tap s , wa sh in g mach in es an d dishwashers.

Kitchen Facelift operates throughout Dorset. A personal consultation in your home or office, at a time convenient to suit you, can be arranged by making an appointment with Mike Atkinson on 01929 472233.

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Kingfishers Of West Moors www.kingfishercleaning.co.uk Just some of the benefits: • Truck mounted system

• Safe quiet system cleans deep and dries fast

• No job too small • 30 years experience

• Free quotes with NO hidden extras!

• Special discounts for OAPs • Discounts for Emergency Services personnel

Domestic & Commercial

• Caring and friendly

For all your carpet and upholstery cleaning, call Ray:

01202 861944

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If you are local to West Moors and want to earn a little extra money giving out a few hundred Directories a month (or more), then please give Debbie or Stephen a call on 01202 894397. We are looking to expand our team and we would love to hear from you.

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245 Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0HZ

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Jurassic Jaunt: Kimmeridge Quarry, Northern Route A pleasant 3-mile downland walk situated between the coastal path and the inner ridgeway. This walk is an up-and-back walk with a loop at the top. Some open fields and some shaded areas. Ideal for a casual walk with a picnic. No significant ascents or descents on this walk .

How to get there: - Grid Reference; 918801. Turn right for Kimmeridge/Creech off the Wareham Bypass. Follow the road for about 4 miles, up onto the ridge and descend the other side. Turn right for Kimmeridge and after about a mile, just after a right hand bend, park in the quarry car park on the left .

Information: Toilets There is a village shop with toilets in Kimmeridge about 1/2 mile further down the road, and about ¼ from the end of the walk .

Walk details: As you leave the car park, turn right and follow the bend around to the left and after about 100 metres, cross the stile on the right-hand side of the road. Go straight ahead, down to the wooden railings and follow the Footpath sign (100 yards).

At the gate, bear about 45 degrees left to a stile in the hedge (200 metres).

Follow the path through the woods, over the wooden bridge and out into the field.

As you enter the field, aim about 20 degrees right and w a l k t o t h e s t i l e ab o u t halfway along the right-hand hedge (1/4 mile).

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After going over the 2 stiles in this hedgerow, bear 20 degrees left to a stile in the far hedge (200 metres). At the gateway, face the telegraph pole in the middle of the field and bear 30 degree left and head for the telegraph pole near the corner of the field (300 metres). Just to the left of the telegraph pole is a stile in the hedge. Cross this, go straight ahead, up some gravel steps and follow the path up to the gate at the road (200 metres).

Turn left, and after about 30 metres, take the right-hand track, signposted ‘Ridgeway ¾ mile’. Follow this for about 300 metres until you reach the pathway.

Turn left, proceed to the sharp right-hand bend but cross the stile in the left-hand corner (150 metres). This will take you back down to the road (400 metres).

Turn left, follow the road back to the gate you exited from when coming onto the road (600 metres). Turn right and retrace your steps back to the quarry ).

Kimmeridge Bay from the Eastern Ridgeway

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www.agateelectricalsolarpv.co.uk Approved solar power installer Safety electrical Testing Full or part rewires Fuse board replacements

Tel: 01202 875563

Mobile: 07984 464197

Email: agate.electrical@gmail.com All work comes certificated & guaranteed

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J. Meechan Roofing Ltd Specialists in pitched slate and tiled roofs All plastic work Repair or replace any

roof area Plastic soffits, fascias

& guttering Roof windows Roof Extensions

or Total Re-roof

A119521

Tel: Ferndown 576526 More than 25 yrs experience Mob: 07802 795170

RECYCLE YOUR CAR FOR CASH!

Any Car in Any Condition

bought for CASH! FREE Collection 7 days a week Scrap Cars • MOT Failures Non Runners • Accident Damage Cars Classic Cars • Commercial Vehicles

EA Licensed All DVLA paperwork completed Call DMC now for prompt collection on

Tel: 01202 788451

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If you are buzzed by a swarm Or you find a nest No need for alarm Just call Prevent Pest!

We can often be there within two hours...

For all your pest solutions, call:

01202 855526 07900 260159 www.preventpest.co.uk

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MC Brickwork ❖ Block Paving ❖ Brickwork & Repointing ❖ Patios ❖ Tarmac ❖ Repairs & Maintenance References and viewing of previous work available Call Mark in West Moors on

01202 855051 07932 722075 All work carried out by proprietor

FERNDOWN GARAGE DOORS Supply - Installation - Repairs Don’t Buy A New Door Til You’ve Had A Quote From Us Huge Range Of Styles & Colours Doors To Suit All Budgets Installation, Fitting, Repair & Service • • • • • •

Garador, Catnic, Hormann, Wessex Doors Structural Work & Alterations Undertaken Up & Over Doors • Automated Doors All Doors Fitted Fully Guaranteed ay After Hours Emergency Service Same D vice r e S High Security Doors ir a p Re MATES

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S FREE E etitive Contact J. V. Marston Comp s Telephone: 01202 875952 Price Mobile: 07721 918380 Covering 25 Ryan Close, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9TP

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www.ferndowngaragedoors.co.uk

West Moors, Ferndown & Wimborne

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Visit our Factory Showroom at Three Legged Cross (50 yards from Cane Shop)

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Small, Local, Family Business Offering Quality Handmade Fitted Furniture

INTERIORS

Mon Mon--Fri: 9am 9am--4.30pm

Sat: 9.30am 9.30am--2pm

| Bedrooms | Studies | Lounge | Furniture | Kitchens |

01202 821005 Units 11--3, Long Meadow Works, Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross

Over 20 Years Experience

All in a variety of finishes Call for a free quotation

H. E. ELECTRICAL AND SECURITY SERVICES Consumer Units

FERNDOWN

Extra Lights | Sockets

01202 895555

Rewires (Full or Part) Part P — 17th Edition Qualified Burglar Alarm Installation and Service

FREE Estimates Lived and worked in West Moors for over 20 yrs with over 40 yrs experience

Call Mick on ¬

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE RADIO CONTROLLED AIRPORTS & STATIONS

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01202 891482 07850 055817

mick_he.electrical@hotmail.co.uk

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S.T. DECORATORS INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING & DECORATING •

Prompt & Reliable

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Fully Experienced Tradesmen

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Free Quotations

Telephone: 01202 894123 Mobile: 07876 054387

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EVERCLEAN Carpet, Upholstery & Leather Cleaning Reliable, Competitive Rates, Professional

Free Survey & Quotations WEST MOORS | FERNDOWN RINGWOOD & SURROUNDING AREAS A Member Of The National Carpet Cleaners Association

01202 855553 www.evercleanltd.com

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Give your house that nice, warm feeling!

Feeling the chill of the dark winter evenings and longing to curl up in front of a warm cosy fire, make this dream a reality at The Fireplace Room, Ringwood. Offering a wide selection of wood and multi fuel stoves, gas and electric fires together with the all important finishing touches.

Their extensive range of fireplaces together with their Bespoke service gives you the assurance that you will find the perfect fireplace to suit your home.

Pop in to The Fireplace Room, Ringwood where you can be sure

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you will find a warm and friendly welcome with help and advice to hand. A full service is offered from preliminary enquiries right through to the finished installation with their in house Gas Safe Registered and HETAS installers.

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Do you like talking to people?

Are you looking to earn a little extra pocket money?

I am looking for some help in selling advertising space in our magazines on a part time basis. If you are interested in local people, are cheerful, like talking to people and have a good telephone manner then please give me a call!

Hours are flexible. The rate is £7 an hour plus bonuses. If this sounds like something that might work for you, then call Debbie:

01202 894397 Or email: info@dorsetpublications.co.uk

Smith Electrical Services

BOURNEMOUTH

All aspects of electrical work undertaken Free Estimates Fully insured Certificates issued

Plumbing and Gas Services

Tel: 01202 890700 Mobile: 07850 841770 26 Moorside Road, West Moors, BH22 0EJ

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PLUMBING SOLUTIONS • • • • • • •

Boilers, Radiators & Central Heating Bathroom Design & Installation Water & Fuel Saving Solutions Friendly, Expert Advice Service & Maintenance Leaking Taps, Etc. Energy Efficiency 301918

24HR EMERGENCY CALLOUT

T: 01202 897768 M: 07779 246417 25 Shaftesbury Road, Ferndown, BH22 0DY

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Year round pleasure from your plot Grass Masterclasses at Knoll Gardens Knoll Gardens now has limited availability for its autumn season of Grass M aste rclasse s. He ld in K no ll’s impressive four-acre show garden each Masterclass is personally led by Neil Lucas, Knoll’s owner and the UK’s leading ornamental grass specialist.

The Masterclasses are centred on a tour of the Dorset garden with its impressive backdrop of rare and unusual shrubs. They cover all aspects of using grasses in a garden setting to achieve the modern naturalistic style for which Knoll is now well known.

They also provide an accessible, informative and fun insight into gardening the ‘Knoll way’ including layout and design, border preparation, choice of plants, general care and cultivation. The cost is just £30 which includes a cream tea.

“Knoll is at its best in autumn when many other gardens are past their peak,” said Neil. “Grasses are simply stunning late season plants and we actually extend our opening times to include

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Sundays in September and October.

Our Masterclasses are designed to help gardeners find out how to extend their own gardening year, and achieve year-round pleasure from their plot – regardless of its size.”

Grass Masterclasses take place on 15th and 24th September and 6th and 13nd October. This year Knoll is also hosting an RHS Grass Masterclass on 22nd September.

Professional garden designers are also catered for with two specialised Grass Masterclasses. This year these take place on 29th September and 20th October and cost £35.

For more information call 01202 873931 or visit their website online at www.knollgardens.co.uk.

Autumn colours at Knoll Gardens

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Your Local MOT Station Cars — 4x4s — Light Commercial • • • • • • • • •

MOT by appt — free re-test within 10 working days All damaged or replaced parts retained for inspection Full air conditioning diagnostics and servicing Fully Qualified Technician with Bosch training Diagnostics Engine Management, ABS, SRS Brakes, Exhausts, Clutches, Batteries Only Quality Oils & Lubricants used Servicing & repairs to all makes Family run business

Tel: Unit 8 & 9, Kingfisher Park Three Cross Road, West Moors 01202 877881

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Warmfront vouchers accepted

All Vaillant boilers 5yr guarantee and like for like boiler change £1300.00

DUNKLEY ROOFING

Windows and Doors with Style to See? You need to call Profile 3!

• We will beat any price

of equal quality

Tiling * Slating * Lead work UPVC fascias and soffits

• Conservatories • Fascias, Soffits

& Guttering Systems

Gutters and pipes

• uPVC Windows/Doors • Outstanding quality products

Free estimates

& workmanship from an outstanding local company

O1202 894827

PROFILE 3 L I M I T E D

07774 108612

Tel: 01202 892482

7 Uplands Rd, West Moors

22 Pine Glen Avenue, Ferndown, BH22 9QP

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www.profile3limited.co.uk

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ALPHA FENCING

& TREES

A Local Family Business

Fitted Kitchens, Bathrooms Loft Conversions & Refurbishments From Planning through to Completion • • • •

25 years experience Based in West Moors Fully Insured Free Quotes

t: 01202 855220 m: 07733 321706 www.kwcarpentry.com

• Hedge cutting

• Tree Work

• Fencing & Gates

• Garden Clearance

• Gutter Clearance

• House Clearance

Reliable & honest Husband & Wife team providing a careful, quality service

NO JOB TOO SMALL! Fully Insured

For a free, no obligation quote or advice:

Day: 07825 553282 Eve: 01202 897161

Specialists in Removals & Storage Professional service with old fashioned values

Some of the services we provide include: • Removals

• Fine Art & Antiques

• House Clearances

• Domestic & Commercial

• Storage

• Europe & Overseas Delivery Call Us For A Free Quotation

01202 871808 07923 416617 enquiries@bournemouthremovals.co.uk

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MANTOVANI:HOLLYWOOD TO BROADWAY BOURNEMOUTH PAVILION THEATRE — SUN 16 OCT 2011, 7.30PM After three previous sold out concerts Paul Barrett and Franck Leprince, in association with Kenneth Mantovani, bring the sound of Mantovani back to the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre with, Mantovani – Hollywood to Broadway on Sunday 16 October 2011.

The show takes you on a nostalgic journey from Hollywood to Broadway, featuring movie and musical classics. Hear the unique Mantovani sound in Fiddler on the Roof, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Gone With The Wind, South Pacific and Dr Zhivago.

His countless fans will also love to hear Mantovani’s multi-million selling hits including Charmaine, Moulin Rouge, Some Enchanted Evening and many more.

Local promoter and lifelong Mantovani fan, Paul Barrett, insists on recreating the full might of the original Mantovani Orchestra and he dismisses several money-saving suggestions in his bid to precisely replicate Mantovani’s original instrumental line-up.

This doesn’t come cheap but he has no regrets. “It’s what I choose to spend my money on and I am absolutely delighted with the result,” he explains. “I could be buying luxury cruises or top of the range cars but what I wanted more than anything else was to recreate the Mantovani Orchestra and I’ve done it.”

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the WI A MODERN VOICE FOR TODAY’S WOMAN Although launched more than 90 years ago today's Womens Institute is very much of the 21st century with members from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Various topical matters are discussed and voted on, for example should cattle be removed from fields and housed permanently in large sheds, while on a lighter side there are lunches, walks and summer outings.

West Moors members meet on the first Thursday each month at 2:15pm and are pleased to see visitors.

For more information contact the Secretary Mrs. Paula Marels on 01202 893520.

WEST MOORS ART SOCIETY A friendly group of artists meet in the West Moors Memorial Hall on Monday mornings with a demonstration given by a professional artist on the second Monday of each month.

Untutored workshops take place on all other Mondays when members will help each other if advice is requested.

Do come to join us. You will be very welcome.

There will be a demonstration by Helen Talbot, who will be using watercolour pencils, on September 12th.

Then on October 10th we look forward to A Harbour scene at Night being painted in watercolour by David James

For more information call the secretary on

01202 897909

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WEST MOORS FLOWER GROUP We are a very friendly flower club who meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10.00am in the West Moors Memorial Hall.

On Wednesday September 21st, "FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD" will be a demonstration by Angela Pope and the club competition is called "Fun with Food".

Visitors and new members are very welcome, tea/coffee will be served in the interval.

For more information, contact Catherine on 01202 876441.

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Do come and join us!

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West Moors Craft Fair Homewatch Awarded West Moors Home Watch was chosen as the Watch Group of the year for 2010.

The picture shows the Chairman, Mr. Roger Long, being presented with a silver salver by the High Sheriff of Dorset, Mr. Alan Frost, and the ceremony was hosted by the Chief Constable of Dorset, Mr. Martin Baker QPM.

Raising funds for

Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

West Moors Memorial Hall Thursday 11th October Thursday 10th November Thursday 24th November Thursday 8th December Toys - Gifts - Local Honey Woodcarving - Jewellery Knitted items and more…

Have a cup of tea or coffee and cake for just £1.00

Come along and see us!

For more information call Ann on 826017

CHARITY CONCERT WITH THE NEW FOREST DIXIELAND BAND AND THE SOUTHERN UNION CHORUS

This should be a lively and colourful event. The evening opens with a superb Dixieland Band playing traditional jazz and popular tunes. The second half features a return visit by the Southern Union Chorus. This is an all male chorus singing in barber shop style four part harmony. Their colourful outfits and well choreographed routines provide really spectacular entertainment.

All proceeds go to St. Mary's Church, West Moors, funds.

Adult tickets: £8, Children under 12: £4 Available on 01202 890098 or 01202 871616 or on the door.

Don’t miss it!

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A SHOCKING FACT ABOUT THE CERNE GIANT’S VITAL STATISTIC

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veryone knows Dorset’s Cerne Giant – the chalk hill-figure brandishing a huge club on a hillside near the village of Cerne Abbas. And he’s brandishing a lot more besides, as he’s the only legally allowed pornographic image in Britain.

The Giant has always provided plenty of scope for speculation and wonder, tinged, perhaps, with a little envy. No one has really solved the problems of when he was made, or by whom, or why.

Unless you are unusually naïve or myopic, the most startling feature about the Giant is his gargantuan whatsit, which measures 23ft 7 ins (7.2m) in length – getting on for the length of a London bus.

You may be forgiven for thinking that whoever originally designed this iconic feature had a tendency to exaggerate.

However, recent research suggests, quite shockingly, that the thingummy was actually lengthened about the year 1908 – just over a century ago.

Previously to that year, pictures of the Giant show him with a huge circular navel. Pictures after that date show him without the navel, but with a very much larger piece of manhood – which had obviously been lengthened to incorporate the navel previously situated above its tip.

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The clear explanation is that some joker about that time had carefully and secretly cut the turf between youknow-what and the navel, and had then obliterated the bottom half of the navel. The intended result was that the top of the navel then became the top of the penis (oops, I’ve said it!).

If that is the case, then the earlier, pre-1908 objet d’art was a mere 15ft 8 ins (4.8m).

Who was the Edwardian practical joker? Did he ever make a deathbed confession?

---------------------------------And speaking of Cerne, it’s a wellknown fact that lovers hoping to produce a baby have traditionally had a snuggle on that very circumlocutory place. Indeed, a titled member of the aristocracy was so successful in this endeavour that he and his partner actually gave the resulting daughter the middle name of Cerne.

--------------------------------Cerne has many legends. For instance, St Augustine is said to have gone there to convert its inhabitants. He and his missionaries were met with scorn and derision, and had cows’ tails pinned onto the backs of their habits. The saint got his own back, however, and to their embarrassment the villagers of

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Another legend tells how St Augustine gave the village its well. He asked the locals whether they wanted beer or water – and when they tactually opted for water he struck the ground and created a well for them. The abbey has long disappeared, but St Augustine’s well still exists there.

As for the Giant, it was believed by the locals that he was a real ogre who ravaged the land around Cerne, particularly annoying farmers by stealing their sheep. At last, helped by the fairies, the inhabitants managed to capture him, flatten him out, and then

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permanently pin him down on a convenient hillside.

Today, Cerne is well worth visiting, as one of the prettiest villages in Dorset.

-----------------------------These stories and many more can be found in David Hilliam’s most recent book, The Little Book of Dorset which has Dorset’s red, yellow and white flag on the cover (£9.99 from most bookshops).

David is a local writer and lecturer, and is also the Secretary of the Southbourne Literary Society.

David Hilliam can be contacted on 01202 251356 or by email at davidhilliam@ntlworld.com.

The Cerne Giant in all his glory.

He can be found on the hillside near the village of Cerne Abbas, to the north of Dorchester

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SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS S. Ford Sewing Machines All makes repaired Free Collection & Delivery Free Estimates 30 years experience Local, friendly service Call Stephen on:

01202 487168 07831 309637 Matchams Lane, Christchurch

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RHV All aspects of Tree & Hedge work undertaken

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Accountants Accounts & Books.................. 25 Aerials Astra-link............................... 17 Oakhurst Aerials.................... 21 Bathrooms Lifestyle Bathrooms............... 45 Beds The Bed Store ........................ 1 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Abbey Blinds.......................... 31 Ashley Blinds ......................... 3 Block Paving K&S Paving............................ 45 MC Brickwork ........................ 23 Books Dianetics ...............................

Builders & Carpenters Forestdown Construction ...... 17 KW Carpentry........................ 33 Burglar Alarms C N Howard Ltd ..................... 3 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Everclean............................... 26 Kingfisher’s of West Moors ... 19 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn ........................... 1 Carpet Workshop .................. 5 Cars — Recycling Dorset Motor Company......... 22 Chiropodists Debbie Haynes Chiropody ..... 12 Chiropractors West Moors Chiropractic Clinic .. 5 Community News Dorset Wildlife Trust ............. 10 Jurassic Jaunt ........................ 20 Pinehurst Chapel ................... 39 Royal British Legion............... 37 West Moors Art Society......... 36 West Moors Flower Group .... 38 West Moors WI ..................... 36 Computer Services Computer Troubleshooters.... 45 Courses Overcoming Ups & Downs..... 42 Electricians Holmes Electrical................... 8 Agate Electrical ..................... 21

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H. E. Electrical........................24 Smith Electrical Services ........28 Embroidery & Haberdashery Pinks ......................................12 Events Charity Concert ......................38 Craft Fairs ..............................38 Grass Masterclasses ..............30 Mantovani: Hollywood to Broadway..34 Nordic Walking ......................14 Fencing Alpha Trees & Fencing ...........33 Fireplaces The Fireplace Room ...............27 Fitted Furniture Custom World........................ 7 Select Interiors .......................24 Funeral Directors Nicholas O’Hara.....................16 Garage Doors Ferndown Garage Doors........23 Garage Services Longham Motor Engineers .... 8 West Moors Vehicle Repairs ....31 Garden Services Brookside Garden Services.....47 Douglas Hutchins................... 9 Garden Designs......................16 RHV........................................44 Special Branch .......................43 Gas Engineers SMR Gas ................................32 Jobs Distributors Wanted ..............19 Part-time sales staff...............28 Kitchens Granite Transformations .......29 Kitchen Facelift ......................18 Landscaping Supplies The Stone Zone ......................48 Memorial Masons Minster Memorials ................31 Painters & Decorators Different Strokes....................13 S.T. Decorators ......................25 Pest Control Prevent Pest........................... 22 Pet Services Karen’s Petcare Services ........43

Photographers Barry Haynes Photography ... 8 Plasterers Harrison Services................... 7 Plumbing and Heating AMH Plumbing & Heating ..... 12 Bournemouth Plumbing Solutions ... 28 C M Lovegrove ...................... 6 H2OT Heating ........................ 26 PLH Heating .......................... 43 Tidy Pipe Services .................. 23 Pond Services The Koi Shop.......................... 42 Pressure Washing Services Harrison Services................... 3 Printers Dorset Digital Print................ 41 Property Maintenance Brilec ..................................... 26 Know-all Handyman.............. 44 Pubs & Restaurants The Dudsbury ........................ 2 Puzzles Prize Wordsearch .................. 35 Removal Services Bournemouth Removals ........ 33 Roofing Brian James Roofing.............. 9 Dunkley Roofing .................... 32 J Meechan Roofing................ 22 Sewing Machine Repairs S. Ford Sewing Machines....... 42 Social Clubs West Moors Social Club......... 44 Storage SDC Self Storage.................... 17 Taxis Crown Cars & Taxis ............... 7 West Moors Radio Cabs ........ 24 TV Sales, Rental & Repair Dacombe & Renaut ............... 13 Windows, Doors & Conservatories AM PM Glazing ..................... 13 Profile 3................................. 32 Richard Thomas .................... 15 Select PVCu ........................... 11 Woodburners & Stoves Cozy Stoves ........................... 6 The Fireplace Room............... 27

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