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Directory April 2016

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Spring is here! A time for growth... and better weather. In our own country here there are also lots of possible changes with the European Union in question and many not able to decide what is best. In life it is always good to be informed, educated and have the knowledge to make the right decisions based on the data we get. I do hope you get the information you need to make the right choice for you. Certainly it is key that we keep our British trades and services alive. It is even more important that we, as local residents, keep our local trades and services really busy. They are the back bone of our economy. If they do well, we all do well. The money circulates in our own area. Here in The Wareham District Directory we have lots of local people who can help you in the house, the garden, with your finances, family or just you. In fact we are here for you and if you have any helpful comments, extra trades you would like to see or clubs you would like to promote, then please do get in touch. You can post a letter, send an email or phone. We are very happy to hear from you. This magazine is meant for you to be able to use. Stephen, Hayden and myself would like to wish you a Happy April! Best Wishes,

Debbie & Stephen Corney

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News from Westminster Many local residents have contacted me about my position on the European Union referendum. This referendum has been long in the making and I am sure that like me, many of you will be weighing up the arguments and taking the necessary time to finalise your decision. I am delighted to have voted in favour of legislation that allowed for a referendum. Regardless of your final position on the 23rd June, it is worth remembering that this referendum is a result of the Prime Minister securing a majority government in May, and fulfilling a manifesto commitment. Many people said that we would not deliver a referendum. They were wrong. In the campaign, I emphasised that David Cameron was the only person who could and would deliver - and he has done so. After much deliberation and hours of careful listening, I have decided that I will be casting my vote to leave the EU. There is no doubt that we are a great nation and that we will survive whether we remain or leave. I do not accept the scaremongering on both sides to the effect that we are doomed unless we vote one way or the other. However, it is my firm view that we can thrive outside of the EU, and here are my reasons why. The key issues for me are the ones of sovereignty and control over our laws. We send our MPs to Westminster, and it should be there, not Brussels, that the buck stops. Our vision for Britain should not be constrained by those who are not accountable to the British public. If we want to change our laws, we must be able to do so and hold those lawmakers â€“ MPs - to account at election time. However, and this is important, the whole point of a referendum is to allow members of the public â€“ YOU - to have the final say. My vote is equal to yours, no more and no less. This is a decision that will be taken by the people and not the politicians.

We are a nation with incredible resilience and determination to succeed. We have risen to face great challenges in the past and will certainly do so again in the future. I am proud to be a member of this reforming Government. Let us get on and fight this referendum on its merits. But we must not forget that there is a huge amount of other work still to do. I now see it as my role as your Member of Parliament to facilitate discussions and get the facts. I will be holding events across the constituency for local residents to attend, ask questions and have your say. I hope this will be a useful forum for residents which will hopefully help you to make up your mind one way or the other. But most of all I want to encourage as many people as possible to vote. Please look out for these dates in the run up to the referendum and come along if you can. As always, please do get in touch if you have any concerns or would like to meet; email me on michael.tomlinson.mp@parliament. uk or contact my office on 01202 624216.

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Keep reading with the Home Library Service If you, or somebody you know or care for, are unable to get to your local library, the Home Library Service (HLS) can provide a regular supply of books for you to continue to enjoy at home.

The HLS in Dorset is a countywide partnership between the Royal Voluntary Service and the County Council and is provided from our libraries. New clients in the Wareham Library area (which includes Corfe Castle, Church Knowle, and Bere Regis as well as Wareham and Sandford) are visited in their homes by a Local HLS Coordinator to find out how many and what sort of books they would be interested to read, and if they require large print, or books recorded on tape cassettes or CDs (talking books). Every three weeks, HLS volunteers select books according to the known preferences of particular Readers and any feedback received, and ‘Borrow’ them with the Reader’s ticket which is kept by the HLS at the Library. These books are then delivered to the Readers in their homes by other volunteers. All HLS volunteers including the Coordinators carry identity cards, and have provided references and been through a security check. You don’t have to worry about fines for overdue items either - no fines are levied for HLS users, although items out for a long time are followed up!

service. You can telephone or email the Dorset HLS Service Manager, Maria Jacobson on 01305 236666 or maria. jacobson@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or leave your address and phone number at Wareham Library for the HLS Local Coordinator to contact you, or email her. Gail Gee (Wareham HLS Coordinator) gailgee48@yahoo.co.uk

The HLS is open to anybody who needs it. If you are interested for yourself, or for somebody you know who loves books but can no longer access them, there are several ways of making contact with the

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Five Years of Linking Charities and Business The Dorset Charities Conference, organised by Ward Goodman, which has benefitted hundreds of charities across the county, is now entering its fifth year. Changing the landscape of business and charity cooperation, the Dorset Charities Conference has been helping form important connections across the county for five years. Hosted by leading Dorset Chartered Accountancy and Financial Services business, Ward Goodman, the annual event has given many charities the perfect platform to engage and connect with leading sector suppliers. Since its conception by Ward Goodman in 2011, the Dorset Charities Conference has gone a long way to benefit charities and build important business relationships. Featuring leading sector-experts, the conference has provided charities with indepth industry knowledge and detailed business advice. Previous conferences have seen over 150 representatives from a huge spectrum of charities and businesses attend, providing a unique networking opportunity.

Jen Richardson, Head of Charities at Ward Goodman, has commented on the event’s five year history: “At Ward Goodman we are passionate about helping charities across Dorset. Over the past five years the Dorset Charities Conference has enabled Ward Goodman to provide a great opportunity for charities to work together with businesses and form long-term partnerships to benefit the community as a whole.” The Dorset Charities Conference has tackled important issues concerning small businesses, enabling many to form lasting and mutually beneficial collaborations with charities through consultations with expert authorities. Organised by Ward Goodman, the annual conference has provided seminars from an array of professional speakers over the years. Now entering its fifth year, businesses and charities will be coming together at the next annual Dorset Charities Conference on Monday 13th June at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Blandford Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 4DT. To find out more about previous events and this year’s upcoming conference visit: www.wardgoodman.co.uk/charities-conference

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Purbeck U3A

“Meeting Points” Thursday 28 April 2016 10am for 10:30am start till 12pm at Harman’s Cross Village Hall

“Beautiful Bali the Island of Gods” A look beyond the holiday beaches into the unique culture and mystique of this tropical island paradise. Non-members very welcome, just turn up. The Purbeck University of the Third Age (U3A) is a registered charity. Find more information at: www.purbecku3a.org.uk.

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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 5 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 Wareham, Wool, Bere Regis, Sandford, Lulworth & Corfe Castle areas and

manager Matt Stensel 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 Matt a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

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Wildlife springs into action! When ‘proper’ spring arrives – not just the mild early winter weather that fooled some plants into blooming in December! – our local wildlife springs into action. Verges, hedgerows and woods become adorned with dainty flowers such as primroses, celandines, wood anemones and violets. A little later on the scene are the wonderful blue carpets in our ancient woodlands. Bluebells spend most of the year as bulbs underground and millions of bulbs may exist in one wood. So that they can attract the attention of pollinating insects, all of these plants flower early in the growing season, before the trees start to block out the sunlight with their fresh new leaves and before taller, more vigorous plants start to smother them. Birds are stirring too. Get up around sunrise and just open a window to hear songbirds crooning at the tops of their voices to attract a mate. Even better, make the effort to stroll through a wood at dawn to appreciate the sheer joy of the birds’ choral symphony. Of course, no spring is really complete until you have heard the calls of a chiffchaff and a cuckoo – sadly the latter is becoming much rarer these days. Frogs are also turning their thoughts to love. Enthusiastic splashing in a pool of water may signal the imminent arrival of a squidgy lump

of frogspawn. If you are lucky enough to have a pond in your own garden, or to live near a wild one, keep a watch to see when the wriggly black tadpoles emerge, usually about three weeks after the appearance of the spawn. Other good signs that spring is finally with us are the graceful flight of the yellow brimstone butterfly, the gentle buzzing of bumblebees and the competitive ‘boxing’ matches of brown hares in the fields. It’s a great time of year to be outside in the countryside because there’s so much to see and hear. Dorset Wildlife Trust would love to hear about any of your wildlife sightings – you can contact us on facebook/dorsetwildlife, @DorsetWildlife on Twitter or email us at: mail@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk For details of all DWT Easter events, visit: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events By Alison Copland

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Wish you were somewhere else? My name is Sandi and I live in rural Dorset. Although I donâ€™t come from a travel background I have always had a passion for foreign travel. Having grown up with a dad in the Forces I spent the first 14 years of my life living abroad, maybe this explains why I love new experiences and the thrill of a new adventure! My husband and I enjoy long haul trips and try to get away in gloomy January/February for some winter sunshine visiting Mexico this year and Thailand is a destination that we have visited several times. We always try to have a break in the summer and Sorrento in Italy is probably our favourite, although Florida is a close second! Last year we explored Sicily, staying in Taormina in a converted monastery, it was absolutely stunning, although very hot! City breaks are a great way of getting a taste of the area and in the past few years we

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Friday 8th April “Baie de Somme Railway”

A presentation by Michael Bunn concerning France’s most successful and interesting steam tourist railway.

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Wareham Croquet Club

Wareham Croquet Club was formed five years ago. We play Golf Croquet, the fun version, which anyone can play; you do not need to be sporty or especially strong. The game requires precision, tactics and skill and is suitable for all ages and sizes. Women and men compete on equal terms. It can be very competitive but is also a social game as the players are on the lawns together. Several games can be played in an afternoon, each lasting approximately 45 minutes. New members are always welcome and those new to the game are partnered with experienced players who give tuition and encouragement. All you need are flat shoes and enthusiasm; equipment is provided. You can learn the basics of the game in one hour. Come and try a couple of games; you are sure to enjoy yourself. We play at the Recreation Ground, Worgret Road, Wareham on Tuesday and Thursday from 10.00am to 5.00pm. The season runs from the first week of April until the end of October. Want to know more? Contact Lesley on 01929 553927 or just turn up on a playing day.

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Adventures of Nellie

The Adventures of Nellie The Purbeck Publications Camper Van It was Nellie’s Birthday recently. She is now officially 200,000 kilometres old! How old? She is doing really well, for an oldie. Well, can you believe it but I have never driven her… until now! She has been a part of the family for three and a half years, and I have never sat in the driver’s seat. I am not usually a nervous driver and will get in any car to drive off with no worries at all. For some reason I have not reached to take the wheel and Stephen has done all the driving. Nellie is a Japanese, ‘automatic’ girl and everything is backwards to what I know. Watching Stephen pull this lever, push that button and generally not drive anything like I drive my little Citroen (mind you has anyone seen me on the road?) had put me right off. I decided I was not to be beaten, and that I would finally sit in the driver’s seat and Nellie and I would drive off into the sunset together. So off we set for a car park... to practise. I was nervous I can tell you. I felt like I was going to an exam that I was totally unprepared for. Ever had that feeling? Hayden in the back was not much better, asking if I really wanted to do this? Some vote of confidence that was. So we arrived. Stephen got out and ceremoniously handed me the keys. I got down from my safe, highly respectable passenger’s seat and moved over.... to the driver’s seat. The first thing I needed to do was adjust the leg space as I was a foot short of the pedals. Not very helpful.

Nellie is officially 200,000 km old! I pulled the lever and lurched forward at speed, nearly shooting myself through the windscreen. Not the best start. Hayden found it highly amusing and burst out laughing. I think it was nervous hysteria. Stephen just stood there, smiling calmly while I tried to not look too embarrassed. Head held high in the air of course. So, the window wipers are on the left not the right, the lights and indicators on the right not the left, there is no handbrake, no clutch and no gears. Easy, what was I worried about? It isn’t that different... is it? Then there is the question of the brakes which have to be coordinated with the position of the parking, driving and reversing lever. Oh what was I doing? Well I managed to move forward, slowly. I even managed to turn big old Nellie around and drive onto the small road but to my dismay it was cordoned off a little further down. Now I had to reverse into someone’s driveway. Suddenly a car appeared wanting to get into the very same

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driveway! It really is a wonder I am hear to tell the tale at all. Carefully and calmly (well sort of) I did it! I reversed with not a damaged daffodil in sight, and we started moving forward again. I got back to the safe haven of the car park and stopped. I breathed a sigh of relief and asked Hayden if he was ok in the back. There was somewhat of a hesitation before a weak voice replied, “Er, yes...” I wasn’t convinced and I think Nellie was feeling the strain too, but I had done it, I could now drive Nellie! So last Saturday Stephen was busy and I decided to be really brave and take Nellie and Hayden for a trip out… “all by my own” as Hayden used to say as a very young child. We set off, Hayden sitting bolt upright in the front with a very tight seatbelt around him, trying to smile encouragingly. I did well… well I think I did. Left arm did still keep flapping on its own in the middle of an empty space, when I tried to change a non existent gear. Then there were the times that Nellie waved to passers by with her window wipers instead of indicating where she was going. Really Nellie! What were you doing? I did at

Nellie in the car park at Swanage

Debbie in the driving seat! one point say, “Oh I feel quite confident now.” and Hayden replied, “Just don’t get cocky, Mum!” I mean, as if I would... Then when I got above 40 miles an hour Hayden said in a rather distressed kind of way, “Not too fast Mum!” The funniest part was when I stopped in the car park in Swanage and I couldn’t get the key out. Hayden does a very good impersonation of me on this. “I can’t get the key out Hayden!” I blurted. “It is in reverse Mummy.” Was the casual response (takes after his Dad you know). Three times I said this and Hayden got slightly louder and more emphatic each time, “It is in reverse Mummy!” I then actually heard what he said. You know what it is like when you are totally focused on YOUR problem, you don’t really listen to anyone else. “Oh yes…” I said smiling at my stupidity. Hayden was glad he was there and was convinced I would be still in the car park to this day if he was not there. He is probably right. It was a great day and I am very proud of myself. It doesn’t take much as you can see. Where will Nellie go next…? By Debbie Corney

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Gardening Tips

On Your Plot

April showers to October fun It’s wonderful to see the ﬁrst fresh, local, asparagus appear for sale this month and if you’ve a bit of space spare on your plot now’s the time to plant this gourmet crop. Buy one year old crowns and plant them immediately into well drained soil. You should be able to take a small harvest next year and they’ll carry on cropping for up to 20 years!

Jobs for April :-

• Keep an eye out for late frosts and cover any vulnerable plants • Harden off indoor sowings before planting out • Start off French beans and Brussels Sprouts under cover • Fancy something a bit more exotic? Try growing some peppers and aubergines - sow this month in a greenhouse or polytunnel • Plant an asparagus bed • Earth up potatoes once the first shoots appear

Now is the time for April showers and with the weather warming up all the time and some gentle rain you’ll soon be seeing lots of changes on your veggie plot. It’s a time when any indoor space, be it greenhouse, cold frame, or just window sills, is likely to be filling rapidly with young seedlings. If you are thinking of planting some of your seedlings out then don’t forget to harden them off first. You can move the pots outside each morning, bringing them in at night to gradually acclimatise them to the change. Do remember too that late frosts can still happen in April, damaging plants that are unprotected. Watch the weather forecast and if there’s any danger of frost then use fleece or cloches to protect plants where necessary. On the subject of cloches, save any empty plastic bottles that you may have. Cut the bottom off and you are left with a wonderful mini cloche to protect seedlings that are recently planted out. Push the plastic down into the soil firmly and it will keep off not only some of the chill but also any slugs that may have their eye on tasty young leaves.

Are you a fan of Halloween? Pumpkins can be quite expensive come the end of October and then there’s always the hunt for one just the right size. Why not have a go at growing one (or several!) of your own this year? Pumpkins need a long, growing season to ripen well so now is the time to start them off. There’s lots of different varieties, including some giant ones if you want something really impressive to carve. Look out on the packets for ones that are early ripening for the best chances of success. Pumpkin seeds are huge so it’s easy to sow just one to each pot. I’d sow at least 3 plants, if they all germinate and mature it’ll probably be more than you need (they can take a lot of room as they grow) but it’s better to have spare in case you loose some early on - if they all grow well you can always pass one on to a friend or neighbour and have a competition to see who gets the biggest pumpkin! You’ll need to keep your young plant inside until all risk of frost has passed. When it comes time to plant the pumpkin out it will like lots of nutrients in the soil. Dig out a large hole and put in lots of well rotted compost - or you can even plant your pumpkin straight on top of an old compost heap. They’ll bloom with wonderfully exotic looking, huge yellow flowers and it’s wise to consider removing the growing tip once three fruit have set as this will give a better chance for larger, riper, pumpkins. Support the growing fruits on a bed of straw to avoid them dropping off or becoming mushy. Are you enjoying purple spouting broccoli at the moment? You can buy summer varieties to plant now, or try Calbrese (this has the green heads) which is best planted straight into the beds where they will grow.

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Money Saving Tips

Martin

LEWIS $IWHU WKH 1HZ <HDU At the beginning of the New Year we’re all supposed to create resolutions to become better people, better citizens, better eaters and better with cash. And, let’s be honest, most aren’t likely to last as long as the December Christmas turkey. Yet when it comes to finance there’s an advantage. There are a raft of resolutions that you can do now even if the ‘I WANT TO BE A BETTER ME’ fervour has died down, and the impact lasts all year. Finally ditch your rubbish bank account and earn up to £150 More people complain to me about their bank than anything else, but only 2% of people switched last year. So stop moaning and start switching. So many banks want your business that they’re willing to pay you to switch – either straight cash such as £100 to move to them, or up to 5% interest on your savings. Plus, these tend to be the banks with the top customer service too. There’s a full rundown of best-buys at www.mse.me/topbanks. Earn cashback every time you spend and get £100s a year back Why not get paid every time you spend? You can do this with a cashback credit card. Yet, set up a direct debit to repay the card IN FULL every month, so there’s no interest cost – or it’s pointless. The americanexpress. co.uk Platinum Everyday card is the top fee-free payer, giving 5% back for three months (max £100), then up to 1.25% after. If you don’t fully pay it each month, it’s 22.9% representative APR. Sort out a power of attorney One in three over-65s die with dementia. Younger people can get it too, or lose faculties due to strokes, accidents and more. If you do lose your faculties, don’t assume relatives can walk into the bank and access your money – even to pay for your care. They’d need to apply to take over via the Court of Protection – this can drag on for months with fees of over £1000. The solution is getting a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) while you have mental capacity, where you nominate a trusted friend or relative to take over your affairs. It only comes into effect if and when you’re no longer capable. I’m 43 and have done this myself purely as a precaution. You can choose the DIY route or pay a solicitor for advice – the Alzheimer’s Society’s has a useful fact sheet at http://tinyurl.com/ jyrs8g2.

Check your iPhone to prevent huge data use If you’ve upgraded your iPhone to iOS 9, beware. It automatically turns on ‘Wi-Fi Assist’ which means if your WiFi connection’s weak it supplements it with pricey mobile data. If you think you’ve started using data more quickly, this is likely why. To turn it off, go into Mobile Data in settings, then scroll down to turn ‘Wi-Fi Assist’ off. Urgently check if you’re owed £100s after being mis-sold AI (Sentinel) protection Are you one of 2 million people who got a letter from the “The AI Scheme”? If so, it means you were mis-sold one of its Sentinal card protection plan policies via your bank. All you need to do is fill in the form to get a refund (free template to help at www.mse.me/AI). Yet, unfortunately, many people thought the letters looked like spam and chucked them. Like Patrick who tweeted me nearly did: “Just got £313 from AI reclaim. If it wasn’t for your email I probably would have binned it.” If you think you got one, then call 0800 678 1930 to get another sent. Check if you’re due up to £212/year with the marriage tax allowance If you’re married or in a civil partnership, you may be able to get up to £212 a year more in your pocket with the new marriage allowance. It’s a way for couples to transfer a proportion of their personal allowance (the amount you can earn tax-free each tax year) between them. You’ll be eligible if: • You’re married or in a civil partnership • One of you earns £10,600 or less • The other is a basic 20% rate taxpayer • You were both born after 6 April 1935 If so, you can shift £1,060 of their allowance to the other which means you don’t pay tax on it, a gain of £212. Register at gov.uk/marriage-allowance. Haggle every time you renew a contract Whether it’s broadband, or breakdown cover, you can hack down the price with a bit of haggling. The trick is to threaten to leave so you get put through to disconnections – actually known internally as ‘customer retentions’. Full tips to slash costs in www.mse.me/callcentrehaggle

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If you find yourself running out of space to keep your books there’s no need to panic. Utilise your books to help fill empty space in any room by stacking them or displaying them on flat surfaces such as a coffee table or a desk. Either stack them neatly or slightly angled. This then makes them a nice focus to catch someone’s eye and you don’t have to throw any away!

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Index of advertisers

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants PJC Accounting Services............13 Ward Goodman........................ 9 Bathrooms C+C Plumbing & Bathrooms.....20 Bedrooms Custom Creations.....................21 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds............................. 3 Builders A.D.S. Property Services............24 Brickcraft Construction.............13 J A Construction........................21 JM Brickwork & Fencing........... 5 Purbeck Home Improvements..... 1 Propoint....................................29 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................27 Carpets & Flooring Peter Newman Flooring............17 Commercial Property Agents Sibbett Gregory........................31 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................22 Bere Regis Church Tours...........10 Dorset Charities Conference..... 9 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Wildlife springs into action....14 Home Library Service................ 8 Martin Lewis: After the New Year.................28 News from Westminster........... 6 On your plot: April showers to October fun........................26 Purbeck District Council............12 Purbeck Railway Circle.............18 Purbeck U3A.............................10 Wareham Croquet Club............20

Computer Services AJV Computing.........................29

Mortgage Advisors Anglebury Asset Management....32

Dentists MouthPeace Dental Practice....10

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Electricians CMS Electrical...........................21 M Gymer Electrical...................17 Pure Electric..............................19 T M Vaine Electrical.................. 5 TestInspect................................15 Farm Shops Norden Farm Shop.................... 3 Fencing Corbin Fencing..........................21 JM Brickwork & Fencing........... 5 Financial Services Anglebury Asset Management....32 Strategic Solutions - Allan Cruse.... 2 Ward Goodman........................ 9 Furniture Custom Creations.....................31 Garage Services Bere Regis MOT Centre.............27 Health & Fitness Get Fit with Alex.......................27 Wareham Counselling..............37 West Dorset Mobile Foot Clinic.............................. 7 Independent Financial Advisors Anglebury Asset Management....32 Kitchens Custom Creations.....................21 Locksmiths Landmark Locksmiths............... 7

Plasterers Traditional Plastering...............29 Plumbers C+C Plumbing...........................20 Heatwise...................................32 Property Maintenance A.D.S. Property Services............... 15 Purbeck Home Improvements..... 1 Simon Hart................................ 7 Pubs & Restaurants The Kings Arms.........................24 Puzzles & Competitions Crossword.................................18 Prize Wordsearch......................25 Sudoku......................................18 Removals & Storage Pitman Removals & Storage..... 2 Travel Services Sandi Snashall..........................16 Tree Surgeons Leaks Tree Care.........................24 Waste Services Philip Trim.................................15 Will Writing Cruse Will Writing Services....... 5 Windows. Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows.............11 Fix-It..........................................19

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