The West Moors Directory - September 2019

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September 2019

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Welcome...

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Dear Neighbours, What an incredible time we have had this summer, Edition 169 with a very special trip to Alaska. It really was magical. The scenery, the wildlife, the sailing. We loved it all. Hayden, soon to be 16 (I cannot quite believe it…) will probably be off and doing his own Stephen & Debbie Corney thing before we know it, so this was an opportunity to visit a place we had all wanted to see, together. Poor Daichi, the Dorset Publications Campervan, did not get a chance, but he is roaring to go in the next edition.

We do hope that you are having a good summer too. Many of our trusted and valuable tradespeople are keeping busy, which is what we are all about. They are here to help you whether it is to fix a window, create a whole new bathroom look, mend that leak, cut the grass, build a fence or even click your back into place, we have someone for you. Please do mention us when calling. This very much keeps the magazine alive. It is really appreciated.

The lucky winner of the prize wordsearch last month was Nigel Trickett. You can see me announce it on Facebook!

If you have any ideas to add to your little Directory, I would love to hear from you. In the meantime, have a wonderful September!

Best Wishes,

The West Moors Directory

Debbie, Stephen & Hayden

Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Publications Telephone: 01202 894397 Email: info@westmoorsdirectory.co.uk Copy deadline for the October edition: 16th September 2019

In this issue...

West Moors Skate Party............... 8 Kids Page.........................................10 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Nurdles: damaging our ocean....16 What’s On in Dorset......................22 West Moors Lunch Club...............30 West Moors Flower Group..........30 Dorset Police Male Voice Choir....36 The Adventures of Daichi.............38 West Moors Flower Group..........46 Pinehurst Community Church....46 Prize Wordsearch..........................51 On Your Plot: Herb gardens........52 What’s On at the Tivoli..................53 Ferndown Probus Club................56 Batten Fighters Forever................58 Tastes so good: Tomato soup.....60 Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party for loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

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Grey granite headstone & base. 30” tall

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Community News

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Those frustrating technology issues solved in your home PCs supplied Trouble shooting Email problems & set-up Computer faults & set-up General technology issues Wifi & connection problems Virus removal & scam advice Mobile phone & tablet set-up Simple hourly rate. No hidden costs or VAT

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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

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ADVERTORIAL

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

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

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

Locally Cloudy2Clear service the West Moors area

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

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

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

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Repairs to your Windows and Doors

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Locksmith Double Glazing Repairs Misted Sealed Units Replaced Handles, Hinges and Catflaps Free Estimates Call Vince on:

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

The Kitchen & Bathroom Co • We design, supply and install kitchens & bathrooms to suit all budgets and styles • Bath Out - Shower In

• Kitchen makeovers

• Building work - Tiling - Electrics - Plumbing

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

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

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

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90% of the time, you don’t know what you really want until you have seen it!

This was one the premises behind the decision to open Flooring Elegance 6 years ago. Not just another ‘standard carpet shop’, but a place to really see what can be done.

The flooring studio doesn’t just display carpets, it displays inspirational ideas to guide you to the right decision. When you still can’t decide Anthony and Rob are there to guide you in the right direction, with a wealth of knowledge and experience from nearly two decades each spent in the carpet and flooring industry.

“Moving with the times is really important to us and with all the new materials and designs now available,

we can really turn your dreams into reality. We are passionate about providing value for money with that creative twist that will bring your room to life.”

Pop in to see them at John Browns Garden Centre or go online to their website, www.flooringelegance.co.uk, for a little inspiration.

For all your flooring solutions:

Carpet • Vinyl • Wood The finest British designed and made luxury products Local and independent retailer

Flooring Elegance

Unit 5, John Brown’s Garden Centre, Ringwood Rd, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6RD

T: 01202 829662

E: inspiration@flooringelegance.co.uk W: www.flooringelegance.co.uk

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Free Tree Inspections • Your Local Tree Surgeons Tree & Hedge Trimming Pruning & Shaping Dead Wooding Stump Removal

Tree Planting Decompaction & Aeration Pigeon Prevention Planning Applications

Free Tree Inspections Your Local Tree Surgeons

LTD LTD APEX TREE SURGEONS APEX TREE SURGEONS www.apextreesurgeons.com • enquiries@apextreesurgeons.com www.apextreesurgeons.com • enquiries@apextree surgeons.com

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Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

Nurdles: the damage they are doing in our ocean The Great British Beach Clean is an annual autumnal event to clean beaches in the UK, removing unsightly litter which is harmful to both people and wildlife. In Dorset, our beaches are amongst the best in the UK, so it’s important that we look after them.

Marine litter comes in all shapes and sizes. Many people think of plastic bags and bottles, but the presence of tiny beads of plastic called ‘nurdles’ in our seas are causing increasing concern. They have been found in their hundreds of thousands at Kimmeridge Bay in Dorset alone. Nurdles are small plastic pellets which, when melted together, are used by industry to make nearly all our plastic products. The lightweight nurdles can escape into the environment, spilling into rivers and oceans during transportation. It is thought that billions are lost in the UK each year. They pose a huge danger to wildlife, as they can be easily mistaken for fish eggs and swallowed by seabirds, fish and even crabs and lobsters. They can also soak up the toxins from their surroundings which then

Nurdle meter at Wild Seas Centre Photo: Sarah Hodgson

Nurdles at Kimmeridge Bay Photo: DWT

accumulate in the tissues of the animals that eat them.

Plastic is durable and will be around for a long time. In 2016, conservationists at Kimmeridge Bay found a lolly stick which had a figurine on top, which was made in 1978 – an example of just how durable and long-lasting plastic can be. So, what we do now, really does matter for future generations.

It is hoped that more people than ever will take part in the Great British Beach Clean from 20th – 23rd September this year. But you don’t have to wait - Dorset Free Litter and Sea is asking everyone, at any time of the year, to do a ‘2-minute beach clean’ when they are visiting a beach in Dorset. There are 10 beach cleaning stations in Dorset, including Chesil Beach (next to the Dorset Wildlife Trust visitor Centre), Swanage and Studland which provide bags and litter pickers.

If you’d like to take part in the Great British Beach Clean this year with Dorset Wildlife Trust, visit www. dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events to find out about our beach cleans in Dorset.

By Sally Welbourn

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SPOT FREE WINDOWS Domestic and commercial window cleaning in West Moors and surrounding areas.

Prices from just £10.00 per property.

Free no obligation quote.

Monthly, quarterly service.

One off cleans.

End of tenancy cleans.

Fully Insured.

Stump Removal | Hedge Removal/Cutting | Tree Surgery

Please find attached a copy of your adver 07860 467952MAGA FEBRUARY 4DORSET 01425 483331

Tel: 07594 600239

WWW.SPOTFREEWINDOWS.CO.UK Email: spotfreewindow@outlook.com

18 Years Experience, Professional, Friendly Service at Competitive Rates Domestic and Commercial | Fully Insured CALL JASON FARMER TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTE

info@arborgrind.co.uk | www.arborgrind.co.uk

SELF STORAGE with

0800 458 3973

Driveways • Patios • Decking Repairs & Pointing Cleaning & Sealing Pressure Cleaning Free Estimates

RINGWOOD ROAD THREE LEGGED CROSS DORSET, BH21 6RD (Rear of Dorset Sports Cars)

New purpose built indoor storage New “Grafo Therm” anticondensation container storage • Competitive prices • No hidden extra costs • What we quote is what you pay • Top quality customer service • 8x8 10x8 12x8 13x8 15x8 20x8 and 40x8 containers

Contact: 01202 827404 checkatrade.com/thedrivewaycentre

www.piggybankstorage.co.uk

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HEATING & PLUMBING Full heating installation on Gas and Oil Boilers, Servicing & Breakdowns

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Tel: 01202 904152 Mob: 07747 774394

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

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Office: 01202 854611 Mobile: 07870 266801 smrgas@aol.com

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All Domestic & Commercial Works Covered

t: 01202 870002 m: 07950 524397 w: www.holmes-electrical.com e: info@holmes-electrical.com

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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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What’s On 2019…

14th September 2019

Park to Pier Walk: History and Wildlife Durlston Castle, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL A guided walk from Durlston Park to Swanage Pier, discovering Wild Life, History and Geology. Meet at 10.30 Cost £3.

18th September 2019 Pollinators Walk at Kingston Lacy Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, BH21 4EA Enjoy a walking tour of the garden with one of the Kingston Lacy rangers, discovering more about different types of pollinators and learning how your garden can give them a helping hand. £12 per person (includes cream tea).

Normal admission applies.

19th to 22nd September 2019 Wellbeing by the Lake Festival Pallington, Dorchester, DT2 8QU Wellbeing by the Lakes is a four-day festival exploring what it means to be mindful and live well in this fastpaced modern world. A curated blend

of expert talks, live performance, meditation, movement sessions, wholesome food and healing therapies and more. Contact 07720 637 808.

20th September 2019 The Firefly Outdoor Cinema Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EE Join us on the unique and beautiful Brownsea Island, Poole to watch TOP GUN (12) under the stars. Bring your own picnic blankets or camping chairs.

Arrive early to enjoy our stocked bar and delicious food.

Please choose your ferry route and time… Price £7 to £11 per tickets 01628 302 125.

22nd September 2019 Littledown Centre Wedding Exhibition BH Live Active, Littledown, Chaseside, Bournemouth, BH7 7DX With 50 local professional wedding suppliers. 2 Professional choreographed catwalk shows at 12noon & 2pm.

FREE “GOLDEN ENVELOPES” prize draw.

FREE Goody Bag for every bride.

Exclusive offers & discounts on the day.

27th August 2019 Geno Washington & Ram Jam Band

Highcliffe Sports & Social Club, Christchurch. BH23 5EG Internationally known, and been on the road since the mid-60’s a sound that evokes the 60’s, not a night to miss.

Tickets £22 pay on entry.

28th & 29th September 2019 South West Model Show The Tank Museum, Bovington, BH20 6JG The Tank Museum will be inviting exhibitors from across the UK to exhibit their models throughout the Museum.

Miniature, Remote Control and Scale models will all be in attendance. Over two days, view a large selection of exhibitors from across the modelling spectrum ranging from boats, planes, motor racing cars and of course militaria and armoured warfare models.

29th September 2019 Miranda Sykes Tour comes to Chettle Village Hall Chettle Village Hall, Chettle, DT11 8DB Miranda Sykes, the acclaimed singer and bassist with ‘Show of Hands’ returns in 2019 with a new album and UK tour. After a career spanning over 20 years, during which time she has played with many of the top musicians and singers within the folk world, she will be touring solo as she started out: One woman, one bass, and one guitar.

07776 323 198.

29th September 2019 Rockpool Ramble Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge, Wareham, BH20 5PE Join a warden as we wander along the beach to discover what fascinating seashore wildlife can be spotted in Kimmeridge Bay, the best rockpooling site in Dorset. We will follow the Seashore Code to avoid causing any harm and find out what we can all do to help marine wildlife. 01929 481044.

3rd to 5th October 2019 One Man Two Guvnors The Regent Centre, C’church, BH23 1AS Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from the dad of his fiancée. For more details phone 01202 449 199.

5th October 2019 Westbourne Farmers Market Landseer Road, Westbourne, BH4 9EH Westbourne is the backdrop for a fabulous selection of artisan breads, vegetables, cheese, meats, plants and much more.

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

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

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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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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 11.15am until 3.30pm. We welcome anyone over the age of 60 living in West Moors.

Each week we have a small raffle and run a ‘bring and buy‛ table. Some of the raffle prizes are donated by members as are the ‘bring and buy‛ items; books, CDs, jewellery, clothes, shoes and many other things. The family of one of the helpers donates good quality greetings cards which we sell on the table also. These generate funds which help to pay for the outside entertainers which we enjoy every two weeks or so. On the intervening weeks we play table games; cards, Scrabble, Dominos etc.

This is all in addition to the lunch, afternoon tea and a game of Bingo which make up our day.

Club Contact: Margaret on 01202 892359

WEST MOORS ART SOCIETY Have you just moved to West Moors or have you wanted to draw or paint and not got round to it?

If either of these situations apply, why not come along to West Moors Memorial Hall on Monday mornings 9.15am to 12pm to see if you would like to join with us.

We are a very friendly group of people who enjoy our painting and socialising and happily help and encourage each other. No pressure, just fun and enjoyment. You are most welcome to come and see for yourself.

For information regarding the group, please phone:

01202 893547

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Visit our newly extended showroom at Three Legged Cross This is your invitation to our special week long opening celebration, starting August 19th 2019 at 10am.

Come along and see the stunning quality of our new showroom displays and take a peak at the factory too! All accompanied by drinks and nibbles.

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Community News

Dorset Police Male Voice Choir Dorset Police Male Voice Choir, a registered charity, was established on 4th July 1995 celebrating its 21st Anniversary in 2016 when it was privileged to sing at the American Embassy in London as part of their Independence Day celebrations.

Having started with just 6 members, the choir now numbers 50.

From these small beginnings, the choir has grown, not only in numbers, but also in reputation, with the quality of its singing and breadth of repertoire. The choir aims to promote male voice singing whilst providing enjoyment for its members, supporters, audiences and the wider community.

Whilst the choir has a number of retired police officers within its ranks, there are unfortunately no longer any serving police officers. Notwithstanding this situation, the choir is proud to represent Dorset Police both within and outside of the county.

The choir based in Bournemouth, is led by their Musical Director Dr Jane Oakland along with the choir’s accompanists Lisa Timbs and Sue Stein.

Jane Oakland has been the choir’s Musical

Director since 2009 following her return to the UK from the Netherlands, where she sang primarily with De Nederlandse Opera, but also with Nationale Reis Opera, Groot Omroep Koor and Vlaamse Opera in Antwerp. Since then, Jane has completed a PhD researching career stress for professional musicians.

The Choir has performed throughout Dorset in many concert venues in recent years, having also performed widely in many parts of the UK and internationally in France, Guernsey, Jersey, Ireland and the United States of America.

During the past 23 years the choir has helped to raise in excess of £300,000 for local, national and international charities and through its concerts, given numerous young local musicians the opportunity to perform, sometimes for the first time, in public.

The choir is currently recruiting new members and anyone interested should contact the Secretary at:secdpmvc@btinternet.com or visit dorsetpolicemalevoicechoir.co.uk

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Oh MAN! YOU CAN SING! WHEN YOU JOIN OUR MALE VOICE CHOIR “The hairs on the back of my neck stood up as I experienced the raw power of 50 men singing together. I will never forget that.”

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“I have been made most welcome and I have no regrets about joining at all” Lyn B “Best thing I ever did!”

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DPMVC Established in BOURNEMOUTH for 23 years

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INTRODUCTORY COURSE STARTS SOON SO DON’T DELAY JOIN TODAY Contact: Secretary at:- secdpmvc@btinternet.com Or visit:

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The Adventures of Daichi

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Dorset Publications Camper Van Alaska. A trip of a lifetime. Well it certainly was. Way too far for Daichi’s slender wheels, we set off for the airport, all eager to arrive at our foreign destination, Seattle, to sail the waves to a place I had always wanted to go – Alaska.

Our first day in Seattle was gorgeous.

Seattle itself is quite a town. The Crab Pot is a local attraction with every kind of seafish you can imagine. Being typically British we found a bench overlooking Elliott Bay. It was picturesque. Boats, shimmering blue water and mountains. This set the pace for the rest of the week.

Boarding “The Norwegian Joy” was exhilarating. The excitement built up as we walked towards this absolutely huge, billiondollar construction. Believe me, I know this is not for everyone, but when you look at the ingenuity of this engineering feat, it is awe inspiring. 3800 passengers and 1800 crew.

That’s a lot. We chose this ship as Hayden, as well as myself and Stephen needed entertaining. As you know Hayden is much younger than I am. Daichi does remind me of that! This ship has a full sized Speedway on deck 16, a Laser Quest on deck 17 and a water chute (literally, the floor opens up and you shoot down a figure of 8 tube, off the boat and back again), as well as electronic racing cars, a 7D experience, full theatre, 9

Once in a lifetime moment...

A black bear having its lunch! restaurants (I think…) and swimming pools, jacuzzis, beauty salon, shops and bars to your hearts content.

Day 1 Ketchikan and the black bears. We saw them! These bears are wild, not fed by any humans and it is a real privilege to see them in their own habitat, swimming, eating and walking around. We were really lucky as the earlier team had not managed to see any.

Stephen and Hayden had great fun taking photos! I got some video on the phone too.

What an amazing experience.

Day 2, my favourite, Juneau and whale watching! Juneau itself is a spiritually energizing place. You can only get here by boat or plane. There are no roads leading here. Surrounded by mountains tipped in ice, with glaciers falling like ice cream, the sun shining in the scintillating blue sky, it was an idyllic day. I stood at the back of the small boat we had boarded with the breeze blowing through my tousled hair looking for a tail, a movement in the water, or any sign of that whale I had always longed to see. Then, in the distance I saw the black V shape of a tail, coming at quite some speed towards us. Hardly breathing, my eyes did not flicker. I stood, frozen to the spot in delirious anticipation. The whale breached right in front of us, the boat rocked sideways

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39 and everyone yelled in excitement. I clicked my phone held on camera, twice. The whale then rolled around in the water and held its fin high for us to see and flapped it down as if waving to us, several times before swimming off into the distance again. What an encounter. My heart was beating like a drum. Then… I looked at my photos on my phone and what I saw I could not believe.

Two perfect pictures of the whale breaching before me. I screamed out in delight and jumped up and down. Yes me, I am nearly 55 years old and I looked and sounded like I was 5! It was truly emotional and an experience I will never forget. The driver of the boat was astounded at what had happened. We continued our sail to an island lodge with no electricity or running water. Here we ate fresh salmon cooked on a barbecue and looked blissfully at the stunning scenery which surrounded us. A perfect day.

Day 3 The Captain of the “Joy” skilfully sailed up very narrow passageways to the Dawes Glacier. Can you imagine sailing peacefully through blue floating ice pieces towards a moving mass of a river of ice? It is unbelievably humbling. Nature is truly at its best. We were able to stand on the balcony and gaze at this triumph of Mother Earth lying majestically before us. Incredible.

Day 4 we were at Skagway. More North and what we thought would be the coldest area, but no, again we were blessed with blue skies. Driving into the countryside we arrived at our raft for the morning! Yes, we rafted on grey glacial waters only two hours or so old, through the valley with steep mountains on

Grey water floating... Eagle spotting!

Dawes Glacier, end of Endicott Arm all sides and bald eagles standing proudly along the river’s edge. We were told stories of Shaman and their tribes, and could otherwise marvel at the rugged but beautiful terrain.

Day 5 was a sailing day. I love sailing. Hayden, who had found friends from all over the world at the “Entourage” group which get 13 -17 olds together, was able to have some ‘teenage time’, while we were able to sit on the balcony, eat at the restaurants, sit in the jacuzzi, have a massage and generally relax.

Amazing.

Day 6 we arrived at Victoria, Canada. Now, if we go back again, and believe me I intend to, I would go into the town or the park here.

There were some lovely looking horse drawn carts at the port. We had chosen to try and see killer whales, but with a blustery evening and choppy waters we did not have much chance. We did see sea lions though and could see the Washington Mountains in the distance.

The whole holiday was one of new experiences and excitement. I was totally taken with Alaska. I learned all about the The Goldrush, and am now reading a novel called “I married the Klondike” written by a school teacher of that time, in 1907.

Hayden did not want to leave. All three of us were very quiet waiting at the gate to be ‘let out’ and go home. Life is full of experiences and this was one of the very best. Daichi will have to work hard to top this!

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West Moors Flower Group We did not have a demonstrator in August as we have holidays and families to take up our time.

Our next meeting is on the 18th of September when our demonstrator will be Carole Vanstone showing us her wonderful designs using beautiful Flowers. Giving new ideas for us to try.

Our meetings are held at West Moors Memorial Hall on the third Wednesday of the month, we always give a warm welcome to new members and visitors.

For further information please contact Catherine on

01202 876441

Welcome!

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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!

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Going Green...

I have great respect for Sir David Attenborough. His recent campaign to make us all much more aware of our current planet problems and just how much we need to care for it, inspired me to do something about it. We are all individuals, and as a team of individuals working together, we can keep our environment safe and prevent unnecessary decay and destruction.

With that in mind I took an honest look at how much plastic I really use. How many items do I possess, and use on a daily basis, that have plastic bottles?

When you really look it is a minefield. We have become so used to plastic, we don’t even see it. It is quite shocking. Becoming overwhelmed usually means nothing gets done as it all seems too much, so it is best to look at the problem one step at a time. My plan in the next few months is to look at some everyday products that can be replaced by not only plastic free containers, but products which are actually BETTER for YOU too!

I looked in the bathroom… and saw no end of shiny, colourful plastic bottles. Oh dear. Soap. Since when did we start purchasing soap in bottles? This is so easy to replace with good quality, wonderful smelling natural soaps. These soaps not only have enhancing properties for your skin, they do not at all harm the environment! I am particularly

fond of the lemongrass soap, but if you look on the website you will see many more. All “Friendly” soaps are Free from Palm Oil, Parabens, Sulphates, Triclosan, Phthalates and Cruelty, as well as being boxed in plastic free recycled (and recyclable) packaging.

Another product (I had at least 3 different plastic bottles of) was shampoo! Again, there are some much more natural products, that leave you hair soft and shiny, are good for your scalp AND are not stored in plastic containers! There is one on the opposite page for you to see. I tried it and have been amazed by the results!

Finally, deodorant. I have tried natural products in the past and been highly disappointed. This one on the following page is incredible. “Earth Conscious” deodorant is aluminium free, paraben free and contains no carcinogens or toxins allowing your body to perspire as nature intended.

The packaging is PLASTIC FREE, recyclable and lightweight, making them perfect for travelling.

If you would like to know more about the products please feel free to visit my website at debbiegoesgreen.wikaniko.com or give me a call on 01202 894397 as I would love to hear from you.

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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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On Your Plot Herb Gardens

Nature tends to dictate what we do in the garden and sometimes it’s just too late to plant those seeds, too early to prune that bush and incredibly you are already on top of the weeding.

So what can you do to fulfil that urge to work the land? Why start a herb garden of course!

Jobs for September :-

• If you are growing pumpkins for Halloween, you need to support the fruit as it swells and raise it up to keep it off the wet ground and deter slugs.

Restrict each plant to no more than three fruits.

• Clear up finished crops, clean and store any supports or netting for future use.

• Keep planting winter lettuces for a supply of fresh leaves right through autumn.

• Fancy fresh strawberries next year? Now is a good time to get new plants established.

• Add support to Brussels sprouts by drawing up earth around the stems, or using canes.

Most activity on your plot is tied to the seasons, but this month we take a look at one project that can be started off at almost any time of the year - your own herb garden.

As we’ve taken to growing more and more of our own food so we have found ourselves getting increasingly interested in trying out new recipes to make the most of all those lovely fresh flavours.

Recipe books abound in our kitchen and they all have one thing in common - the use of herbs, and what a variety of them there is!

Whether you’re looking for a sprig of fresh mint, a handful of rosemary, or some chopped chives what could be better than being able to choose and harvest them right outside your own back door?

Choosing the right site for your herb garden is important, and outside your back door is often a good place to start! Planting near the kitchen makes it easy to pop out for a few fresh leaves when you are cooking, and many of us have a patio which can easily become home to a variety of container grown herbs. Herbs can make an

attractive, fragrant and tasty addition to your borders, or you may prefer to opt for a permanent herb bed. If this is the case you will need to give some consideration to containing the growth of some of the more vigorous varieties. This can be done by dividing the bed (a cartwheel design made with bricks is very attractive), or by using pots sunk into the ground.

Herbs comprise of both annual plants, that germinate, grow, flower and die within the year, and perennials that will grow on from one year to the next. Whatever you plant, you will need to find out which type it is and the conditions that it favours. The more hardy perennial types such as thyme, rosemary or mint may be happy outside all year round. One of the advantages of using containers is that tender varieties can be moved under cover during the worst of the winter and even tender annuals like basil can have their season extended by lifting plants to pot up and keep on the kitchen windowsill as autumn approaches.

Most types of herb can be raised from seed, but for a quicker start browse the farmers market, garden centre, or even car boot sales for plants that are ready to go.

One of the great things about a herb garden is that it can be continually evolving. Look upon it as just the start of a collection, that will grow with time. Adding a new variety can be as simple as picking up a plant that takes your fancy on a trip out and adding a new pot to your collection.

As well as using herbs fresh from the garden, you can dry leaves by hanging in bunches and then storing in an airtight container, or use ice cube trays to freeze chopped up leaves with a drop of water. Store the cubes in polythene bags, great for adding to a stew in the middle of winter!

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PURE QUEEN Thursday 5th September 7.30pm Tickets £22.50

THE MODS Friday 27th September 7.30pm Tickets £18

BEN WATERS Friday 6th September 7.30pm Tickets £23.50

MOTOWN‛S GREATEST HITS: HOW SWEET IT IS Saturday 28th September 7.30pm Tickets £25

MARGARET ATWOOD: Live in Cinemas (12A) Tuesday 10th September 7.30pm Tickets £18 / £16 concs FLEABAG National Theatre LIVE screening (15) Thursday 12th September 7.30pm Tickets £18 / £16 concs WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN‛ Friday 13th September 7.30pm Tickets £20 JCM: IN MEMORY OF JN HISEMAN Saturday 14th September 7.30pm Tickets £19.50 OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL Wednesday 18th September 7.30pm Tickets £14.50 / £13 concs or group of 6+ AND FINALLY..PHIL COLLINS No. 1 Tribute to Phil Collins Saturday 21st September 7.30pm Tickets £21

CHRISTINA BIANCO Uncanny impressions & musical mash-ups Sunday 29th September 7.30pm Tickets £15 ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS (recorded) Monday 30th September 7pm Tickets £13.50 / £12 concs

FILMS: HORRIBLE HISTORIES: THE MOVIE BLINDED BY THE LIGHT DOWNTON ABBEY (See website for dates and times)

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LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR Back to the 50‛ & 60‛s!

Thursday 26th September 7.30pm Tickets £21

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West Moors Youth Club West Moors Youth Club, based in Fryer Field off Bond Avenue, ran a “Design a Logo” competition, kindly sponsored by Mark Osborne of Signs and Display.

We are proud to announce the winner is Amy Entwistle, seen pictured below, with Management Committee Chairman, Kurt Hallam and Youth Worker, Mo Shearing, together with her winning design.

Congratulations from all of us at The West Moors Directory!

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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

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Batten Fighters Forever!

We are Lisa and Andy, parents of four beautiful children – Robbie, Georgie, Annabelle and Aiden. We live just outside Ringwood.

Annabelle started to lose her sight from the age of 7, and by the age of 10 she was completely blind. We were bounced from one hospital to another looking for explanations for this – lots of tests but no answers. This was until August 2016, when we received a diagnosis of CLN3 Juvenile Batten Disease.

Juvenile Batten Disease is one form of rare inherited disorders affecting the nervous system. Beginning in childhood, it causes rapid vision loss, seizures, thinking difficulties, loss of speech, loss of movement and premature death. There are currently no cures or effective treatments for CLN3.

Annabelle, who attends Ringwood School, experiences seizures, uses a wheelchair when her mobility is difficult and the dementia symptoms effect daily life. We probably have 5-10 more years with her at the most.

In January 2017 we received the news that Robbie had been diagnosed with CLN3 also. He attends St Ives Primary & Nursery School. He was registered severly visually impaired/ blind in April 2019, and he is starting to have memory and learning challenges.

He’s the most beautiful little

boy, gives the best hugs and has the biggest heart of any person we know – he simply doesn’t deserve what Batten Disease will do to him.

We now face the reality that two of our beautiful children will die in the next 10-15 years. Our family quest is to give them the best possible life, to focus on fund raising and support of research in medicines that can help them and other children facing this disease.

Our children face their fears every day so Lisa has chosen to face her biggest fear, the fear of heights. Lisa will be doing a tandem sky dive on the 7th September to raise funds for our charity, Batten Fighters Forever.

Please can you show your support by sponsoring her by visiting her online sponsorship page, bit.ly/LisasJump.

Donations can be made up to 30 days after the date of the jump.

For more information please visit www.battenfightersforever.com or email us at battenfightersforever@ btinternet.com

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Food & Drink

Tastes so good...

TOMATO SOUP

As the weather turns slightly colder as we venture into Autumn, there is nothing more perfect than a warming tomato soup. You can add croutons to give it an extra crunch or you can even top it off with basil leaves if you want to dress it up.

Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 tbsp. butter 2 garlic cloves 3 x 400g cans plum tomatoes 500ml vegetable stock 5 soft sun dried tomatoes in oil 1tsp. sugar 125g pot fresh basil pesto 142ml pot soured cream

Equipment: Large pan Method: In a large plan, heat 1 tbsp. of butter (or oil if you prefer) and then crush the garlic cloves and add to the pan.

Do this on a low heat for roughly 3 minutes until the garlic has softened. Then, add the chopped tomatoes and the canned tomatoes. Once you have done this, add the sugar, stock and seasoning. Turn up the heat and bring the soup mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer for 10 minutes until the tomatoes have broken down then take off the heat.

With a stick blender, whizz the whole mixture together. Add half the sour cream and continue to use to stick blender. Make sure to taste as you go to adjust the seasoning or alternatively add more sugar if you prefer. When it is all blended, serve the soup into bowls.

You can either add more sour cream into the bowl or add some pesto on top.

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All at St Martin’s extend a special welcome to our new Minister, Revd James Whately and his wife Pauline and hope that they will be very happy in Dorset

An exceptional talk at St Martin’s ‘Discovery Group’ Monday October 7th 2019 at 2.30pm Henry Schachter is a Holocaust Survivor and a supporter of the Holocaust Educational Trust. He has kindly agreed to tell his gripping story

at St Martin’s. Open to everyone. £3 entry

Join the fun at the ‘Community Sing-a-long’ On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month ‘We have so much enjoyment singing and laughing with songs we all remember from yesteryear and the shows’ say a couple who come regularly. Singing or just listening is known to stimulate the memory and relieve stress.

Do you fancy singing with the St Martin’s Community Gospel Choir?

Come along to the ‘New members evening’ Tuesday 24th September 2019 at 7.00 pm For more information and to register an interest go to

www.urc-eastdorset.org.uk and click on the St Martin’s Gospel Choir button or contact Bonita Wright on 01202 826965

Don’t forget the Coffee Mornings, 2nd Saturday of the month at 10am

2 Moorlands Road (Corner of Station Road) BH22 0JW

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Index of advertisers

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

Aerials Oakhurst Aerials.......................... 19

Eco Friendly Products Debbie Goes Green...................... 49

Appliance Repairs Thompson Group Service............. 21

Electricians Holmes Electrical......................... 18 K & B Installations....................... 47 Rainford Electrical........................ 3 Smith Electrical............................ 13

Bathrooms AMH Plumbing & Bathrooms....... 43 Doc’s Fitted Furniture.................. 25 K & B Installations....................... 47 P L H Heating & Bathrooms......... 20 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 12 Bedrooms Custom Creations......................... 2 Doc’s Fitted Furniture.................. 25 Select Interiors............................. 32 Beds The Bed Store.............................. 64 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Abbey Blinds................................ 43 Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...... 13 Tuscany Blinds............................. 28 Builders & Carpenters KW Carpentry.............................. 18 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 59 Care Services Premier Care................................ 50 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners CMH Carpet Cleaning.................. 13 Kingfishers of West Moors............ 9 Zero Dry Time.............................. 35 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn................................. 64 Flooring Elegance........................ 14 Kingsland Carpets......................... 9 Peter Newman Flooring............... 40 Chiropodists Debbie Haynes Chiropody........... 24

Events & Entertainment Project Play: Dad’s Army.............. 3 Tivoli Theatre............................... 53 Garage Doors Advance Shutters......................... 26 Skandoor...................................... 55 Garage Services Coastal Car Sales & Service......... 34 Longham Motor Engineers.......... 27 West Moors Vehicle Repairs........ 40 Garden Services Alpha Fencing & Trees................. 28 Douglas Hutchins Landscaping.... 59 H W White Landscaping.............. 21 Jon Stokes Garden Services.......... 43 MJP Landscapes.......................... 47 Redwood Landscapes.................. 25 Special Branch............................. 34 West Moors Fencing.................... 34 Gas Engineers SMR Gas...................................... 18 Health & Fitness Ferndown Fitness......................... 44 Slimming World........................... 57 Hearing Services Clarity Hearing Solutions............. 27 Kitchens Doc’s Fitted Furniture.................. 25 Dream Doors............................... 31 K & B Installations....................... 47 Select Interiors............................. 32 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 12 Locksmiths RPS Locks & Glazing.................... 12

Places of Worship Pinehurst Community Church...... 46 St Martin’s Church....................... 61 Plasterers JMC Plastering............................. 59 Plumbing & Heating Services AMH Plumbing & Heating........... 43 C M Lovegrove.............................. 6 H2OT Heating.............................. 18 Harts............................................ 25 P L H Heating............................... 20 Property Maintenance John Stevens Property Care......... 59 JW Maintenance.......................... 21 Richard Mulligan - Handyman...... 6 Pubs, Restaurants & Takeaways Three Legged Cross..................... 50 Removals & Storage Bournemouth Removals.............. 24 Piggy Bank Self Storage............... 17 SDC Self Storage.......................... 21 Roofing Services Brian James Roofing.................... 42 J Meechan Roofing...................... 14 Rayner Roofing............................ 20 Tree Surgeons Alpha Trees & Fencing................. 28 Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 15 Arborgrind................................... 17 RHV.............................................. 19 Special Branch............................. 34 Waste & Clearance Services Philip Trim Contractors................ 20 Will Writing Services Dorset & Wight Wills.................... 5 Window Cleaning Spot Free Windows...................... 17

Computer Services CWPCS......................................... 50 Tec Check...................................... 9

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

Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 12

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

Driveways MC Patios & Driveways............... 28 The Driveway Centre................... 17 Wicks Surfacing........................... 47

Oven Cleaners Oven King.................................... 24

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Dorset Windows.......................... 42 GS Windows................................. 7 Mr Demister................................ 41 Profile 3....................................... 56 RFM Windows............................. 26 RPS Locks & Glazing.................... 12 Select PVCU................................. 29

Painters & Decorators Brushstrokes................................ 19

Worktops Portman Stone............................. 63

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