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Directory February 2017

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Upton Farm, Upton, Ringstead, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NE Heatcare UK LTD are OFTEC and Gas safe qualified and registered. We are able to cater for all of your oil heating needs including commercial, on top of providing our expert knowledge and services in both mains gas and LPG.

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The Wareham Welcome...

District

Directory

Edition 134

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Purbeck Publications

Telephone:

01929 408080

Email:

info@warehamdistrictdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for the March 2017 edition: 13th February 2017

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. Purbeck Publications does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

Dear residents of Wareham and the surrounding area, Wow, what a busy start to 2017! Have you made lots of New Year’s resolutions and are successfully carrying them out? I do hope so. With the year already well under way, did you decide to finally sort that space out once and for all, get a loft conversion, have a new carpet, see a new accountant or just have more meals out? Whatever it is for you, we are here to help. If there is a company you would like to recommend to us, or a club that needs some extra support or recognition, then do tell them about us. What you can do in exchange is use the advertisers inside to help keep them busy and the local economy doing well. That is the purpose of The Wareham District Directory. If you have any local news or history we would love to hear from you too. The prize wordsearch is always popular so we will continue to provide that as well. You never know, you could be the lucky winner this month! Sharon Smith won a meal for two at The Kings Arms in Stoborough last month. Well done to her! Nellie looks back at 2016 with very fond memories. She certainly kept us busy this last year. I do hope you enjoy her exploits as much as we do. It is just a bit of fun and can give ideas of places to go and things to do. If you have any suggestions where Nellie could visit, she would love to hear from you! What will 2017 bring? I am a firm believer that we get what we put our attention on so personally I want to have many more fun days out with the family and would even like to take Hayden to Disney for his 13th year. Nellie can’t fly so we will definitely have many English trips too. Here’s to a another fabulous year all round! Very Best Wishes,

Debbie & Stephen Corney

Useful Numbers Local Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Wareham Library

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Train Enquires Wilts & Dorset Bus Wessex Water Emerg. Purbeck Distict Council

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With over 250 rescued and endangered primates of more than 20 different species, Monkey World is the largest primate rescue centre in the world!

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FED UP PAYING LONDON PRICES TO SEE A VET? WELL NOW YOU CAN SEE THE VET FOR A FIVER! My name is Alan Sim and I have worked as a vet in Dorset for 35 years and set up Heathlands Veterinary Hospital in 2001.

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The Ammonite Barn, Winfrith, DT2 8DD (Behind Heathlands Veterinary Centre)

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Community News

News from Westminster One of the important jobs of a Member of Parliament is asking questions in the House of Commons and speaking in debates. This is often seen by most people during Prime Minister’s Questions on a Wednesday lunchtime, where it can be a rather raucous affair. But most of the time the House is quieter, with MPs listening respectfully to each other. In order to speak in a Parliamentary debate, it is convention that MPs write to the Speaker in advance. If I don’t, it is possible to contribute at short notice – and to do so requires me to “bob”. This is the rather unusual process where MPs stand up and try to catch the Speaker’s eye during a debate. If unsuccessful, I sit down again, and stand up again after the next question. This is far cheaper than going to the gym! When MPs speak in a debate, the Speaker of the House specifies how long individual speeches by MPs may last, often revising his timings as the debate continues. This may mean changing a planned ten minute speech into a four or three-minute speech at short notice – which is why you might see MPs frantically scribbling notes before standing to speak! When an MP is making a speech, whether a back bencher, or Government minister, anyone can indicate that they would like to intervene asking “Will the Honourable Member give way?” These type of interventions must be short, and will then give the original speaker an extra minute of time for their speech. MPs do not have to give way, and may refuse to do so. But debates in the commons are not the only way in which MPs can get answers about important questions from ministers. Questions can be asked electronically as

“Written Parliamentary Questions”. This can be particularly useful to find out about constituency issues that are specific to Mid Dorset and North Poole. For example I have asked questions about government support for people who cannot got a reasonable broadband speed, and about centralised government targets affecting local plans for house building. You can find all of my speeches and intervention on my website www. michaeltomlinson.org.uk and to see details of all my written questions and answers on the Parliamentary website www.parliament. uk/business/publications/written-questionsanswers-statements/ I continue to have regular surgeries across the constituency, and please do keep up with everything else that I’m doing by following me on twitter @Michael 4MDNP or liking my facebook page www.facebook.com/ Michael4MDNP.

Michael Tomlinson MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk

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Why should you use an insurance broker? When it comes to getting the best insurance policy for you, you’re always better off using an insurance broker. With the television swamped with meerkats and dancing robots advertising price comparison sites, it is not surprising that so many people look to comparison sites for what purports to be the cheapest insurance. But as the name suggests, price comparison sites are often, for legal and practical reasons, one dimensional in the result they give. Consequently, the insurance policies you’ll be shown are often generic and are effectively a one-size-fits-all solution. However, getting the right insurance for you is dependent on your exact individual circumstances, with the devil being in the detail. For this reason alone it is always better to use a broker when getting your insurances. The Human Touch As we get older, our insurance needs inevitably become more complex. Health and housing insurance becomes more important, motoring policies are open to a greater range of benefits and risks and dependents, such as children, create further complications. A broker can provide you with the quality of cover that you need and make potential savings through their knowledge of the market. Giving You Advice, Saving You Money Some people think that insurance brokers are just for people with little time or exceptional insurance circumstances. But if you’re thinking of buying an insurance policy for something you don’t know much about or insuring something unusual, an expert in the market such as an insurance broker can often find you better cover at a great price.

John Palmer Unlike comparison sites, a broker’s specialist expertise can give you the right product for your individual needs. For example, insurers won’t always offer you every type of cover when you go direct nor tell you if you’re already covered by any existing policies you may have. It’s not unusual for insurers to offer legal support, home maintenance, and public liability within their policies and if you’re not advised of this you could soon find yourself with three sets of cover and paying for the privilege. Brokers can also be more flexible on price than comparison sites. If you require specialist insurance, such as income protection or critical illness, then you will undoubtedly need a specialist provider. These kinds of products are not widely available on comparison sites because they have to be tailored to your specific circumstances and lifestyle. Equally, if you need special insurance cover for something like a high-value antique or a collection of paintings, an insurance broker will know where to go to find you the cover you need. The Proof of the Cover is in the Claiming There is an old saying in the insurance industry that ‘insurance is only as good as your claims experience,’ and it’s here more than anywhere else that a broker can really add value. In the event of a claim, your broker may speak to loss adjustors and claims departments and do as much as possible for you, so you don’t have the hassle and worry at a time which is often stressful. Now I’d like to see a talking meerkat or a dancing robot do that!

If you have any questions regarding your insurance, whether you have the right cover or could get a better deal, call or email John Palmer:

Tel: 01202 929 141

Email: poole@coversure.co.uk www.coversure.co.uk/ofﬁce/poole

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Community News

Fun – Friends - Fitness If you enjoy sporting activities then why not try short mat bowls? Although a very popular game, played nationally, and with over 1,000 players in Dorset alone it is not that well known a sport. A bowling green is some 125 feet long whereas a short mat is 45 feet or around a third of the length. This is where the main difference in the two games lies. Over 125 feet any shot within a couple of feet of the jack is going to be good shot, in short mat a couple of inches or so is a good shot! Played with full sized woods, but with a heavier jack than outdoors, impact between woods becomes more important and produces some intriguing situations and some exceedingly tight ‘ends’ and this is why many of us enjoy short mat much more than lawn bowls. All ‘mats’ differ in speed partly through differences in manufacture and partly depending on the surface they are laid on. They are also subject to the undulations and slopes of the underlying floor. Reading the mat is part of the fascination of the game. Short mat is a game for all ages from fourteen onwards but is particularly popular with the retired.

Although not an energetic sport the game provides a mix of physical exercise, mental stimulation and social contact. It is a delightful way to spend a couple of hours. Because we draw for playing partners and opposing teams you get to play with and against all the other club members over time and can get to know everyone. You start to integrate into the club from day one! In this area there are clubs in Wareham, Carey, Wool and Lychett and the Wareham club is now open to new members. We play on Tuesday and Friday afternoons all year round. You can find out more about the game, the club and how you can have a go to see if it’s for you at the Wareham club’s website; www.warehambowls.club or you can telephone the club chairman, Peter, on 01929 551708.

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T: 07519 664197

E: leakstreecare@gmail.com

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Winter Wildlife Watching With some wildlife hunkering down for the big freeze, winter turns our attention to the species who need to work that bit harder to get through the frosty season. So, that’s why winter is the perfect opportunity to make a practical, real diﬀerence to wildlife in your local wild space. Leaving water and food out for birds might seem like a trivial task, but it can mean life or death to them if other food sources are scarce, or frozen. You will be rewarded with lovely sights of garden visitors such as the blue tit, goldfinch, redwing or, if you’re lucky, a great spotted woodpecker. Garden birds aren’t the only active birds around this time of year. On a winter’s day at about 4pm you might see a flock of starlings, (also known as a murmuration), as they settle down to roost. A flock of birds has a huge advantage to a single bird this time of year – safety in numbers. Large groups are believed to deter predators, making it hard for them to single one bird out; the sight of a flock is quite oﬀ-putting to a bird of prey. In large numbers, birds have a better chance of successfully hunting for food together, and they will stay warm at the same time. Keep your eyes to the sky for one of nature’s best performances! Nothing is more delightful than seeing a splash of colour on the landscape when the trees are bare, so another favourite of this season is the

Snowdrops

Photo: Nigel Brooks

Blue Tit ‘Parus caerulens’ Photo: Ken Dolbear ��

much-loved snowdrop. This distinctive white flower bravely comes into bloom in January and flowers until March, so for those who long for spring to arrive, seeing this flower is a sign that warmer times are ahead. To get out for some winter walks in Dorset, explore Dorset Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves. Winter bird feeding tips − Don’t put out too much – stale food can develop harmful bacteria. − Clean the feeders and the table regularly – use hot water and a pet safe disinfectant to prevent infections being passed between birds. − Replenish fresh water – birds need to bathe to keep feathers in good condition and keep them warm. TIP: stop water freezing by putting a tennis ball in it. − Recommended food includes: seed mixes, fat balls, household scraps such as raw fats, suet and lard, mild grated cheese, cooked potatoes. Fruits include apples, and dried fruits such as sultanas and raisins. − Foods to avoid include: White bread, milk, salty or spicy food, loose whole peanuts. Runny fats from cooking, vegetable oils and margarines can clog feathers and cause birds to lose valuable insulation

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The Sandford Pub

Wareham Road, Sandford, Wareham, BH20 7AE

Tel: 01929 550800 www.thesandfordpub.co.uk Email: contact@thesandfordpub.co.uk

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OPEN ALL DAY EVERYDAY 12 - LATE Large Car Park 80 Seat Front Decking Area 30 Guest Snug & Public Bar 60 Cover Restaurant 24 Seat Conservatory 100 Seat Beer Garden Large Children’s Play Area Pets Corner The Pub itself has been praised with its great food for groups, couples & families, and has been awarded for its Gluten Free menu. We hold regular Live Music, Magic, Comedy & Quiz nights throughout the year & a variety of pub and garden games readily available.

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CONCERT AT EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Community News

Saturday March 4th at 4.00pm Marilyn Baker, the renowned blind singer, is coming to Swanage in March (4th at 4pm) to perform a concert . This remarkable lady who travels the country, has a wonderful ministry of singing and telling of stories in between her songs, and her assistant, Tracy, who is deaf, shares her ministry, as does her lovable Guide Dog! The concert begins at 4.00pm and there will be a cream tea interval and CDs of her music will be on sale. Tickets are available from Emmanuel’s office (160 Victoria Avenue) from the end of January on

Marilyn Baker

weekday mornings. More information is available from the church office on 01929 427706 or via email at: events@emmanuelbc.org.uk or check the church website at: www.emmanuelbc.org.uk

Purbeck Railway Circle Friday 10th February

“60 Years of Railway Photography” – A presentation by local author and historian Brian Jackson.

Friday 10th March “Restoration of the Brighton Belle” – A presentation by Gordon Rushton, Marketing Director of the project to resurrect a five coach set of the Brighton Belle for running on the British mainline.

Friday 7th April “The Gartell Light Railway” – A presentation by John Penny, co-owner of this delightful narrow gauge railway which is located on the track bed of a section of the Somerset and Dorset Railway near Templecombe. Refreshments and railway orientated raffle at each meeting. Meetings held at Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross. 7.00 for 7.30 pm. EVERYONE WELCOME. For further information please phone 01929 554765 (PRC Chairman) or e-mail gensec@purbeckrailwaycircle.org.uk

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Creases Dry Cleaners & Laundry INTRODUCING THEIR NEW

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7 North Street Wareham BH20 4AB

T: 01929 553355 E: neilcreases@gmail.com

All successful relationships start with a conversation. Letâ€™s talk... You deserve to work with a firm that values your long-term success as much as its own. Many individuals and businesses across Dorset put their trust in us to be their Chartered Accountant or Financial Adviser, so contact us and letâ€™s get the conversation started.

For more information or to discuss your own circumstances

call us on 01929 551 551 or visit www.wardgoodman.co.uk

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J A Construction (Dorset) Ltd

General Building, Specialists in Extensions, Purbeck Stone Renovations, Walling, RooďŹ ng, New Builds & all types of Ground Work. Site and Garden Clearance. Also available for Plumbing, Electrics & Carpentry.

Tel: 01929 554249 Mob: 07973 388 190 sales@jaconstruction.co.uk www.jaconstructiondorset.co.uk

Email: info@philiptrimcontractors.com

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Community News

Rotary Club of Wareham News Update Rotary Club of Wareham started their 2017 programme of events at the Springfield Hotel, Wareham on the 7th February where Chris Matthews, the Dementia Action Alliance Coordinator for Alzheimers Society ran an awareness session. Attendees were able to become a Dementia Friend. The club would also like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Wareham, Wool, Bere Regis and surrounding areas for their fantastic support throughout the year. Our recent carol collections around Wareham and Wool raised over £2,500. Every penny raised from public donations goes into our charity account and is distributed to worthy causes throughout the year. Our Tree of Light at Wareham Hospital raised over £1,500 for McMillan Cancer and Friends of Wareham Hospital. Our annual Rotary Dorset bike ride in September raised a total of £54,000 with £48,000

of that going to CRUK. Other events included a tool collection which resulted in over one and a half tons going to Tools For Self Reliance. We planted 2,000 purple crocus bulbs in various locations around Wareham as part of Rotary Foundation’s world-wide campaign to eradicate Polio. Local schools and individuals packed over 800 shoe boxes for deprived children which we arranged to be distributed. Wareham Rotary is a modern club open to both men and women. Apart from raising funds for charity we have a very active social side, over the past 12 months we have been sailing on the Moonfleet out of Swanage, competed against other Rotary clubs at bowls, darts, boules, skittles, quizzes, and played croquet and promoted a Wurzels gig plus lots of meals out. If this is the something which may interest you please ring Ann, on 01929 553727 for more information or visit our web site: www.warehamrotary.co.uk

If you are interested in embroidery, textiles and meeting people who have the same interest, please do visit us.

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West Country Embroiderers We are West Country Embroiderers and we meet at Carey Hall, Wareham, BH20 4BA the second Tuesday in the month 10.00 am – 3.00 pm. We have in-house and visiting tutors. Good car parking facilities. Contact: Mrs G Heritage 01929 554070 e:mail trevandgill@heritage1. eclipse.co.uk for more information.

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Adventures of Nellie

The Adventures of Nellie

The Purbeck Publications Camper Van Nellie has been taking a look back at 2016. With all that Christmas pud, tipples of wine, chocolates, laughter and excitement, she thought she would take a little time out to review her year, whilst deciding where to take us in 2017! 2016 has been a particularly good year for Nellie, she has excelled herself in fact and kept us all very entertained. It started off in January 2016 when she decided that Hayden should do more exercise and she successfully got him even more off the computer. Hayden joined the Branksome Chine Life Saving Club! Nellie took us to our first competition after Hayden had had all of 4 lessons! How exciting was that. Nellie was so horse, she couldn’t toot her horn the following day. Then in February I learned how to drive Nellie! It was quite an ordeal from what Nellie remembers. To me everything was back to front and nothing like my little blue Citroen. Being a big Japanese automatic girl, and not so young in years was a challenge to say the least for me. Stephen had a fixed grin and

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Debbie in the driving seat for the first time Hayden held on tight in the back, but we made it! Nellie is now more than happy for me to take her wheel. In March Nellie was totally fascinated by Hayden who told him the story of Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard. Hayden was privileged to be invited to meet him, by his school. The story was captivating. In April we had a fantastic trip to Santorini with my parents. Dad at age 81 had had his second knee operation but still managed to climb all the way to the top of the live volcano! He takes a leaf out of Nellie’s book for being young in spirit… and I don’t mean the whisky! On returning from there Nellie took us to “Camping World” in Three Legged Cross to prepare for our all important English camping trip in the summer. Nellie was in her element as we kitted her out with all she needed for a relaxing summer on the beach, camping on the Devon coast. In May Nellie took us with several friends to Wookey Hole! How cool was that. Those amazing colourful caves, stories of witches, crazy golf and film

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27 shows. There is more than enough to keep you entertained all day. Nellie loved the drive there and thoroughly enjoyed herself! In June I drove Nellie (being a fully fl edged Nellie driver) to see lizards, snakes, frogs and toads at the New Forest Reptile Centre. That was such a fun day. We had quite a laugh and it is certainly days like that, that you remember. In July we went camping with the scouts! Challenges such as being blind folded in the forest, making tents with string, seeing who can catapult the furthest and best of all making “s’mores” (melted marshmallows between chocolate biscuits) was great fun. Nellie highly recommends scouting! In August Nellie darted to Devon, all packed with her new equipment. The National Surf Life Saving Competition on the beach and in the sea was incredible and Hayden got a bronze! Nellie was very proud of him as all grandparents are. After a few days of high randomity we relaxed and enjoyed the rest of the week exploring the area. Gorgeous. In September Nellie drove us to a boat on Poole Quay, to sail off to Brownsea Island. The Island is quite unique and

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Nellie enjoys view from the seafront in Devon the weather was amazing. Hayden and I had a superb day. We are so very lucky to have him. He is great company and fun to be with. In October Nellie had an extremely busy month! It started with a Life Saving awards ceremony at Durley Chine, followed by a wedding in Wool, then a trip to Bindon Abbey Retreat with my sister and Mum, whilst Dad was fishing with his friends for the week, then off to Standen House in Sussex where Nellie met a rather smart Morgan! Nellie seems happiest when she is busy. In November Nellie was like a whippet at the starting block as she charged to Chessington Theme Park. Well really 15 adults all over 50? Yes! And what an amazing time we had. December was busy. Stephen’s parents and sister came to us for a very early Christmas Day as they were travelling off to a warmer climate for a couple of weeks. My parents drove all the way from Hull to spend time with us. What a wonderful time of year… and per the good old movie… ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ that Nellie gives us. I am so glad we bought her. Here’s to another year of fun, frolics and festivities in 2017! Where will she take us this year…? By Debbie Corney

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Money Saving Tips

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Everybody, everybody, everybody should be checking if they can slash the cost of car insurance right now. Okay, I accept not having a car is a good excuse, but don’t ignore this just because you’re ‘not at renewal’ - even then big savings may be possible. The reason for this warning is that car insurance costs have rocketed by 16% over the last year, according to the AA, and it’s saying it “can’t see an immediate end” to the rises. Yet when you get car insurance the price is fixed for the year, so by locking into a policy now you eﬀectively future proof against rises. So here are my 10 need-to-knows, though for far more help in every scenario, see my mammoth www.mse.me/carinsurance guide. 1. To ﬁnd the cheapest price at speed – combine comparison sites then add those they miss. There’s no one cheapest insurer, as prices are set individually. So, the aim is to check as many quotes as possible, quickly and easily. Comparison sites do that, but they don’t all cover the same insurers or even give the same price for the same insurer. So… a) Use two or three of the biggies: www. moneysupermarket.com, www.gocompare. com, www.confused.com and www. comparethemarket.com. (Open all the windows at the same time, then cut and paste your info across.) b) A couple of the big insurers like www. DirectLine.com and www.Aviva.co.uk aren’t

on them. Yet they can be competitive, especially if you’ve no convictions and a clean licence, so check these separately too, as they can lead to big savings. Also, there can be special promo deals not included - there’s a list at www.mse.me/ insurancedeals. And remember always check that the policy has the right level of cover for you. 2. Not at renewal? What you can do. If the predictions are correct and prices keep moving up, today’s prices will soon look cheap. Plus, many are overpaying already, especially those who just auto-renew each year. RENEWAL WITHIN 60 DAYS? Some firms such as www.Aviva.co.uk, www.LV.com and www.Nationwide.co.uk give quotes valid for 60 days so get one now, then check against quotes at renewal time. As @dimuthuj7 tweeted: “@MartinSLewis Renewal £521. Quote a month ago, which was honoured, of £319. Thanks.” MIDWAY THROUGH A POLICY? Many wrongly think you can only switch at renewal, but you can do it at any stage. Check if you can get a cheaper policy now. If so, provided you’ve not claimed, for a £50ish admin fee (factor that in), you can usually cancel and get the rest of the year refunded. You won’t earn the year’s noclaims bonus, but if it means you save now and prevent future price rises, it can be a big winner. The impact of this can@MoneySavingExpert be big, as @

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31 mubzymalone tweeted me: “Just HALVED my car insurance, saving £543 by changing mid-policy. HUGE thanks to @MartinSLewis for the tip.” Not only is he saving now, he’s locked in the price for a year. So, the sooner &DU ,QVXUDQFH you act, the more you’re likely to save.

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3. Check multi-car policies if you’ve more than one car in the home. A few insurers oﬀer special discounts if you have more than one car in the home – but comparison sites can’t include these deals, so do it manually. www.Admiral.com Multicar gives discounts of up to 25%, depending on how many cars you insure. You can also get discounts by linking the household standalone policies with Churchill, Direct Line and Privilege. The savings here could be huge. Equally, they can be a rip oﬀ; it’s about trial and error. 4. Comprehensive cover may be cheaper than third party. Bizarrely, merely selecting comprehensive means some insurers see you as a lower risk, and it lowers the price, so always check comprehensive too if you want the cheapest. 5. Adding an extra driver could cost less. Again, counter-intuitively adding another person to the policy can bring down your premium, as the average risk is reduced. It’s especially strong if you’re a young driver adding a responsible older driver, but can work for others too as Bouncybubbles told me: “Quoted £900 from £500 previous year. By comparing then adding my husband I got it down to £298.” 6. Legitimately tweak your job title. You can’t claim to be the Chancellor if you’re a pole dancer (or vice-versa), but many people have wide ranging roles. So by tweaking your job description you might find your quote is lower. Like @RPJ_ Webster93 who tweeted: “@martinslewis

Thanks to your ‘reword job title’ tip my car insurance quote reduced by £500.” He legitimately changed his job title from ‘council worker’ to ‘civil servant - cleric’. 7. Don’t ‘pay monthly’ – it doesn’t exist. Insurers may call it paying monthly, but actually they loan you the year’s cost and while a few are interest free, most charge often hideous interest. The worst oﬀender I’ve seen charges up-to-93% APR interest. So, check and if it’s costly, pay upfront if you can. If not, try to get one of the many yearlong-plus 0% credit cards. Just ensure you pay it oﬀ over the year, then there’s no cost. 8. Consider installing a ‘black box’. This device is the tech (officially called ‘telematics’) insurers put inside your car to monitor how you drive and when. It’s especially useful for younger drivers facing hefty costs via other means, though if your mileage is limited and you don’t drive at peak times or late at night, it can work well too. 9. Got special circumstances and struggling? Speak to a broker. If your circumstances aren’t normal, getting insurance can be tough. Often getting an insurance broker to find a bespoke policy for you can beat comparison sites. See www.biba.org.uk/find-insurance/ 10.Can you get cashback. Once you’ve found your cheapest policy check cashback websites like Quidco.com and TopCashback. co.uk to see if you can get any money back on the policy you’ve chosen if you buy it via them - this can be over £50, so is often worth it. Yet don’t let the cashback tail wag the dog. Choose the right policy first, then see cashback as an added extra (as it isn’t 100% guaranteed). @MoneySavingExpert

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Gardening Tips

On Your Plot Now is the time to go undercover It’s still pretty chilly during February but planting seedlings under glass (or plastic) can give you a great start for the season ahead. A bit of time and money invested now in a polytunnel or greenhouse will give you beneﬁts for years to come. Can’t wait for Spring to come? There are plenty of vegetables that can be started off indoors now.

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• Erect a cold frame, polytunnel or greenhouse • Plant out onion sets • Sow tomatoes indoors • Chit seed potatoes • Sow early beetroot and summer cabbages • Plant soft fruit bushes The days are getting a little longer, green shoots are starting to appear and we’re all just itching to get out in the garden now. Just one problem - it’s still likely to be blooming cold! Extremes in weather are typical for this month so even if we do have a warmer spell I wouldn’t be in too much of a hurry to start sowing seeds outdoors. It’s at this time of year that having some undercover growing space is a real boon not least because it’s so much more of a pleasure working in a protected environment, basking in the glory of those few rays of sun, than it is feeling a gale force wind that seems as it if’s come straight from the arctic! If you don’t have a greenhouse, polytunnel or cold frame then why not think about investing in one now? Get it built in February and you can get a head start on many plants for the season to come. Which is best? Consider the space available - if space is limited then a cold frame, may be a good option. Green houses can oﬀer lots of benefits but are generally not a great idea if your garden is also the kids play area and they can be hugely expensive. On the plus side, they are not easy to get rid of so if you’re prepared for a bit of work

you may be able to pick up a second-hand one very cheaply providing you are happy to dismantle and move it yourself (try free cycle). We opted for a polytunnel, which was very reasonable in price and gave us several weekends of entertainment building it. Follow the instructions carefully, don’t rush it and you’ll need at least 2 of you when it comes to putting the plastic on. With both greenhouses and polytunnels you need to remember that they can become very hot in the summer and ensure that adequate ventilation is available. So, now that you have this great new space what can you plant in it? Early tomatoes can be started oﬀ in pots and if you plant some summer cabbages now you can get them established and benefit from a crop by late spring or early summer. Cucumbers, beetroot, leeks and lettuces can also be sown indoors and if you want to try something a little more exotic why not plant some peppers, aubergines and even a melon? This is also a good month to think about soft fruit. Most fruit bushes, trees and canes need time to get established before you start to get a good yield and it is easy to overlook them in favour of crops that give a quicker return. If you don’t have any fruit growing on your plot how about adding just one type of fruit each year? You could plant raspberry canes this month, or incorporate a gooseberry or blackcurrant bush into your border. If you have pot grown strawberries that have spent the winter indoors then place them outside as they will only flower after exposure to cold weather. Plants that have over wintered outside can be brought in now.

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Residents and evidence back change to local government structures in Dorset Public consultation results show clear backing for change to local government structures in Dorset. In the household survey, which is representative of the county’s population, almost three quarters support reducing Dorset’s councils from nine to two, with over two thirds of open questionnaire respondents also agreeing.

Deliberative and qualitative research found that the business community, voluntary sectors, residents and town & parish councils also primarily backed change. Of the options for the geographical makeup of any new council, there was majority support in both the household survey and open questionnaire for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to be served by one new council, with East Dorset, North Dorset, Purbeck, West Dorset & Weymouth & Portland areas served by a second new council (65% in the household survey and 53% in the open questionnaire). This was also the strongest-supported option via qualitative research. Similarly, a detailed study undertaken by PriceWaterhouseCoopers looking at the Government’s five criteria for change cites a compelling case for local government reorganisation in Dorset. It found evidence that proposals to restructure the county’s local government have key strengths in the areas covered by the criteria; that change would improve services, provide stronger leadership, increase efficiency, save money and be sustainable. Now, in considering any change, each

council will want to be sure that any proposal both has public support and also meets the government’s criteria for approval.

This is what the financial assessment, the public consultation and the case for change work is about – providing all councillors in Dorset with a package of robust and independent evidence they can consider when deciding whether or not to support change from nine councils to two, should this be recommended, and if so, what composition of the two new councils would be best for Dorset. The nine councils in Dorset commissioned the public consultation from Opinion Research Services and the case for change from PriceWaterhouseCoopers, alongside a financial assessment of the potential savings achievable through reorganisation. The financial review found that, change delivers £108m over the six years after the transition, allowing services to be protected in the future. Councillors now need to consider all the evidence – the financial assessment, the case for change and the results of public consultation – to determine whether they support change. This will be considered separately at each council during January. Following that, and subject to agreement, a request will be made to the Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government, who will make the final decision. Any new councils would come into being in April 2019.

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Index of advertisers

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants PJC Accounting Services............23 Ward Goodman........................20

Dry Cleaning Creases.....................................20

Attractions Monkey World.......................... 5

Electricians CMS Electrical...........................23 M Gymer Electrical...................24 Pure Electric.............................. 9 T M Vaine Electrical.................. 5

Bathrooms C+C Plumbing & Bathrooms.....35

Fencing Corbin Fencing..........................35

Bedrooms Custom Creations.....................40

Financial Services Anglebury Asset Management....40 Ward Goodman........................20

Architects Nest Architecture...................... 9

Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds............................. 3 Builders A.D.S. Property Services............28 Brickcraft Construction.............14 Competitive Construction......... 7 J A Construction........................21 Purbeck Home Improvements..... 1 Purbeck Property Services........ 2 Propoint....................................37 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras................. 6 Carpets & Flooring Peter Newman Flooring............32 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................26 Concert at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Swanage................18 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Winter Wildlife Watching......16 Martin Lewis: Car Insurance.....30 News from Westminster........... 8 On your plot: Now is the time to go undercover............34 Purbeck Railway Circle.............18 Residents and evidence back change to local goverment....36 Rotary Club of Wareham..........22 Wareham Bowls Club...............12 West Country Embroiderers......22 Computer Services AJV Computing.........................37 Dentists MouthPeace Dental Practice....19

First Aid Training 3rg Training..............................23 Garage Services Bere Regis MOT Centre.............36 Gifts & Coffee Shops Mollyâ€™s Den...............................22 Haberdashery Creases.....................................20 Health & Fitness Get Fit with Alex.......................25 Wareham Counselling..............37 Wareham Physiotherapy..........25 West Dorset Mobile Foot Clinic..............................28

Pet Services Damory Vets.............................29 Sim Veterinary Consultancy...... 7 Plumbers C+C Plumbing...........................35 Heatcare................................... 3 Purbeck Plumbing & Heating...29 Property Maintenance A.D.S. Property Services............28 Competitive Construction......... 7 Purbeck Home Improvements..... 1 Purbeck Property Services........ 2 Simon Hart................................24 Pubs & Restaurants The Kings Arms.........................32 The Sandford Pub.....................17 Puzzles & Competitions Kids Page..................................10 Prize Wordsearch......................33 Removals & Storage Bournemouth Removals...........14 Pitman Removals & Storage..... 2 Residential Care Homes Royal Bay Homes......................39 Scaffolding Services Bindon Abbey Scaffolding.........29

Independent Financial Advisors Anglebury Asset Management....40

Taxis Wareham Forest Taxis.............. 9

Insurance Brokers Coversure Insurance.................11

Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons..................13 Leaks Tree Care.........................14

Kitchens Competitive Construction......... 7 Dream Doors............................15

Waste Services Philip Trim.................................21

Locksmiths Landmark Locksmiths...............29

Watch & Clock Repairs Alford Time Repair....................37

Mortgage Advisors Anglebury Asset Management....40

Will Writing Cruse Will Writing Services.......24

Painters & Decorators Alchemy.................................... 6

Windows. Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows.............11 Competitive Construction......... 7 Doors-Windows-Locks.............. 9 Fix-It..........................................28

Pest Control BugBusters................................ 6 Terminator Pest........................25

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