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WAREHAM PHYSIOTHERAPY
HELEN GORDON, MCSP Effective treatment from experienced, chartered physiotherapists for spinal, limb, joint & muscle pain, sciatica, arthritic pain, whiplash, sports injuries and HCPC postural problems. REGISTERED
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The Wareham Welcome...
District
The sun has finally come back… let’s see how long it lasts. Are we all ready for a good summer with hopefully the chance to sit on our wonderful beaches or maybe take a walk in our wonderful forest nearby? We have a trip to Cornwall planned in August with Hayden taking part in another Surf Life Saving competition on the beach which we are really looking forward to. In the meantime, his training is a great excuse for a cuppa on the sand. Last month Nellie, the Purbeck Publications Campervan, said “Goodbye” as we flew to America to say “Hello” to Mickey! What a great trip that was. Do have a read.
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Stephen & Debbie Corney at Purbeck Publications
This month we had a student from Bournemouth School for Girls come for a work experience week with us. Megan Dixon, who is keen to work in fashion and Telephone: design as a journalist, was a joy to work with. More 01929 408080 than capable of getting on with the task at hand we got her to do an interview and an article on the advantages Email: info@warehamdistrictdirectory.co.uk of sewing. Look out for the sewing pattern App too! You can read her very proficient write-up on page 8. Megan Copy deadline for the also compiled the “What’s on” page which will hopefully August 2017 edition: inspire you to get out and about this summertime and 10th July 2017 support the local activities in and around this area. Well Disclaimer: Whilst every care has done to Megan! We wish you much luck in the future. 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.
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Useful Numbers Local Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Wareham Library
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We believe that by offering a good service, as well as a leading range of products, we will continue to build a growing list of happy customers into a successful business for today and tomorrow
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WAREHAM FOREST
TAXIS Local & Long Distance Taxi Service
T: 01929 501466 M: 07835 952846
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… Specialists in loft conversions, extensions, kitchens & bathrooms We undertake loft conversions, extensions and full home renovations from the initial plan through to completion Family run local business with highly competitive prices Nominated for “Best extension” by Purbeck District Council
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Summer Fair Saturday July 15th 10am-12pm Wareham Town Hall Stalls to include toys, crafts, books, bric-a-brac, raffle, cakes and tombola.
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Your Local Electrician for all your electrical jobs... • Small jobs are welcome
• Domestic & Commercial
• Free quotation service
• Electrical Condition Reports
• Over 20 years experience
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Community News
Make do and mend: the new trend
“Everyone in my family could sew, however with varying degrees of ability. Mother made the dresses, I mended and my sister was a dab hand at the curtains.” My Nana recalls a time when a lack of money and resources gave rise to the make-do and mend culture. Now it’s back again and doing the rounds, this time freshfaced and with a much livelier attitude. I spoke to Megan Parkinson, casual seamstress and vintage enthusiast, to get her opinion on this trend. She explained the three key advantages of making garments for yourself. “For starters, you’re going to make something that nobody else is wearing and that’s pretty cool. Also, most people aren’t standard sizes, we’re all different, you’ll be able to make clothes that fit your body perfectly. And finally, it’s fun! It feels great when you get complimented on your dress and you can say ‘Thank you, I made it!’.” Megan believes that clothing is a great avenue for self-expression and by making your own, you can unlock a great kind of individuality. Speaking with the subtle slur of her New Zealand accent, she told me about the unique outfits made by her Mum that inspired her to venture out on her own sewing journey. We also spoke about the issue of waste imposed by high-street stores and how a make do and mend attitude is a great one to have, for not only prolonging the life of your garments but also for reducing your own carbon footprint. “High street stores are great, they provide fast fashion and their clothes are cheap. However,
this creates a problem, the garments are so fashionable that you probably only wear them for one season and then you chuck them away. Although, it might seem cheaper to shop at high-street stores at first, in the long run, a good quality home-made garment will become a wardrobe staple and last a lot longer.” Megan has created an android app, designed to organise all your sewing needs and make projects a whole lot easier. The app works like a catalogue and stores your patterns in one place where they are always at your fingertips: on your phone. With the rise of vintage fashion and summer just around the corner, there’s never been a better time to drag the old sewing machine down from the attic and embark on your own sewing adventure. By Megan Dixon
You can download the Sewing Pattern Buddy app on Android phones from the Google Play store.
Your entire sewing pattern collection at your fingertips, wherever you are!
Been at the fabric shop, saw the perfect fabric for that dress in your pattern collection, but didn’t know how much to buy? Forgot you already had a pattern & bought it again?
You need the Sewing Pattern Buddy!
Catalogue your entire sewing pattern collection Include all the important information for each pattern including company, pattern number, garment type, etc. Search, sort & filter on different fields to find the exact pattern you want, then look at its’ details – in detail!
Scan the code or search for
‘Sewing Pattern Buddy’
in the Google Play Store
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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!
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset BH20 6HH T: 01929 462537
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Concerned your tenant will miss payments? What is the biggest concern residential and commercial property owners face when letting out their property to new tenants? Usually, the answer is: having tenants that can’t, or won’t pay the rent. As a property owner, it’s very hard to gauge what type of tenant you’re getting and you never know when problems may arise; sometimes even the best tenants experience unexpected, out of their control, incidents that result in them unable to pay the rent. Where does that leave the landlord? Not all property owners are aware that there is, in fact, insurance cover available that can be put in place to cover for such event. So what actually is available to property owners on landlord schemes? Rent Guarantee Firstly, the guarantee of monthly rent – this is the bread and butter of the cover and claims are usually available on up to a maximum of 12 months’ worth of payments. Unruly tenants If you’re unfortunate enough to have unruly tenants, as part of your insurance policy, you can obtain cover for the costs and expenses in relation to the pursuit of legal proceedings
John Palmer in respect of an insured property arising from: • a nuisance • a trespass • an unauthorised occupation • damage caused to the Insured Property by a third party Eviction Cover If the unruly tenant evolves into a nightmare tenant there is insurance available to cover the costs incurred with having them evicted. If the situation gets even messier… Legal Defence There is specially designed Legal Expenses cover that can be tailored to assist in the defence of your legal rights. The cost associated with defending such actions, or pursuing our own legal rights can be very costly; it’s nice to know that should the worst happen, there is financial support available. Insurance may be boring and feel like a formality, but it can be extremely helpful in testing times for landlords, individuals and businesses if the right cover is in place! 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
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Notes from...
WarehamTown Museum “Australian Soldier’s Fatal Fall” was the headline from a local newspaper in 1917, referring to the death of a soldier on Wareham Walls. What was an Australian soldier doing in Wareham a hundred years ago? During the First World War there was a huge military camp spread out on both sides of Worgret Road, where soldiers from all over the UK and from Allied nations trained before being sent to the front. It was set up on the outbreak of the war and within months it was a town of wooden huts housing up to 7,000 troops. In a corner of Lady St Mary’s churchyard in Wareham are many graves of servicemen who died from illnesses or accidents while based at Wareham Camp. Some of them were Australian. Stanley Halladay, the subject of the
article, and some of his mates, had gone on a pub crawl to Lytchett Minster, on foot, a round trip of 12 miles! On their way back to camp, the worse for wear, in the dark, Halladay fell down the bank of West Walls and died from his injuries three days later. You can find out more about Wareham during the war in Wareham Town Museum. The museum is situated in the Town Hall, and is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, April to October. Entrance is free. The museum is run by volunteers and there are lots of opportunities to get involved; if you would like to help, contact us via our website www.wtm.org.uk or Facebook page, or call in. Ben Buxton, Honorary Curator
Part of Wareham Camp from the west. Christmas Close is on the left.
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E: compcondorset@gmail.com
Experienced local builder specialising in:
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Tel: 07973 400 297
19 St Martins Lane, Wareham, BH20 4HF
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Community News
Mind Body Soul Exhibition - Art for Wellbeing August 5th – 13th • Open daily between 10am – 5pm Leeson House, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset. BH19 3EU
There is a very special fine art exhibition happening in the stunning Isle of Purbeck this summer, in the form of a collaboration between distinguished local artists Andrew Thomas; sculptor, and Phil Hill; painter. This will be held at the magnificent venue of Leeson House in Langton Matravers, near Swanage in Dorset; a former Mansion House, now used as a field studies centre, set in its own 7-acres of diversely landscaped grounds. Andrew and Phil haven’t exhibited together since 2012, and are promising a real showcase of their art to celebrate this rare occasion. They will be bringing together a large body of their work, Samadhi by Andrew Thomas
throughout Leeson House, and in four designated gallery rooms, each with its own ambiance and style. This will be an inspiring opportunity for the visitors to meet the artists and experience their most recent works, which will be unveiled at the exhibition. Andrew will be debuting his latest series of bronze limited edition sculptures, “designed and created with heart and soul”, to produce truly unique works of contemporary, visionary art. These thought provoking pieces reflect the essence of our innermost consciousness, and resonate a divine transcendent energy. He will also be exhibiting a comprehensive number of his other bronze editions, a selection of his original works, and some inspirational pieces from his own collection of award winning work that he has made over the past 30 years. Phil will be showcasing a broad range of his new avant-garde paintings, with an explosion of colour and exquisite form, exploring the depths of surreal and abstract design in his unique and distinguishable style, created to challenge and impact on the viewers’ senses. Phil suffered a serious debilitating illness in 2004. Gradually returning to health, he found that resuming his love of painting significantly aided his recovery. He calls his style of painting “anti depressionism!”. As well as showing his latest work, there will also be a retrospective of some of Phil’s earlier paintings.
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Knoticat continues to set sail thanks to Talbot Village Trust Sports Forum for the Disabled has received funding of more than £14,000 from the grant giving charity, Talbot Village Trust, to carry out essential repairs on its 10 meter sailing catamaran. The catamaran named Knoticat, has been owned and operated by the Sports Forum for the Disabled for the past 16 years and has been running for a total of 45 years. The boat is used to give disabled members of the community and their carers the opportunity to experience sailing from Poole Harbour, out to Studland and along the Jurassic Coast. Knoticat sails (weather permitting) every weekday from April to September each year, and is free of charge for its disabled members. After 16 years of service the funding received from the Trust was used to replace Knoticat’s engine and carry out required repairs to the boat’s saloon and mast. New lifejackets were also purchased for passengers to wear when aboard the vessel. Richard Monaghan, chairman and fundraiser of Sports Forum for the Disabled, said: ‘‘Without the continuous help of Talbot Village Trust over the 16 years we have been operating, we would
not have had the funds required to keep Knoticat running and give thousands of our disabled members the experience of going offshore sailing. ‘‘Everyone who works on the boat is a volunteer and our sailing trips are only made possible by the generosity of those who support us with donations. It is important to us that all money received goes towards keeping Knoticat on the water for our members to enjoy.’’ Russell Lucas Rowe, Trustee, added: ‘‘It is so fantastic to see all the members of Sports Forum for the Disabled continuing to experience the joys of sailing around our beautiful coastline. We are happy to have been given the chance to continue to help this unique cause.’’ Talbot Village Trust meets biannually, and will be accepting applications for funding from both previous and new applicants in the area before the Trustees meet again in November. For more information, go to Talbotvillagetrust.org. for more information.
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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.
• Service checks available • No call out charge • Fast response • All work guaranteed • Increased warranties on Worcester products • Heating • Plumbing • Leadwork Having a bad day with keys? Let us help you out.
Locks opened, changed & fitted Upvc locks and doors Master locksmith No call out fee Call No VAT Kevin on Safes
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To book your service or work contact us on
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Wildlife News
Talking about Wildlife...
Magical Marvellous Meadows Summer is an exciting time of year for us to enjoy wildlife at its best. Whether it’s in our gardens, or adorning our landscapes, the smells, colours and sounds of summer wildlife are finally all around us. One habitat which springs to mind is the wildflower meadow, full of orchids, oxeye daisy’s and lush green grassland. There is no other wildlife spectacle like it. For many species of wildlife, there’s no better habitat than that of a wildflower meadow – the pollen rich plants are buzzing with bees and butterflies, hares and dormice have made their homes there, and let’s not forget the wildflowers themselves: crested dog’s-tail, devil’s bit-scabious and yellow rattle are just a few of the species you can expect to see in a healthy wildflower meadow. But sadly, wildflower meadows are in decline. Development and intensive farming are just some of the factors which have led to the loss of nearly 97% of wildflower meadows since WW2. Alongside this, pollinators have also decreased in numbers due to their loss of habitat. Did you know that one in every three of the mouthfuls of food we take, is thanks to pollination taking place? One project to try and reverse the decline of wildflower meadows has been led by HRH the Prince of Wales, called ‘Coronation Meadows’. To mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation in 2013, 60 wildflower meadows in the UK were selected to take seeds from to restore and create new meadows. Lady’s Mead meadow in DWT’s Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve (near Dorchester) is one of the meadows selected and its seed has already started supporting the growth of other meadows in the county. In May this year, we were delighted to receive a visit from HRH Prince of Wales to Lady’s Mead, which was buzzing with wildlife.
HRH Prince Charles visiting Lady’s Mead Photo: Katharine Davies
Meadows may look ‘wild’ but in fact these open areas of grassland are carefully managed havens for wildlife. They support a complex and intricate ecosystem with hundreds of species of flora and fauna, which are a joy for us to see and walk through in the summer. Dorset Wildlife Trust has launched an appeal to help ensure that its internationally important wildlife haven, Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve, and the educational facility at the nearby Kingcombe Centre, can thrive for the next 30 years. To find out more and donate visit: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ helpkingcombe. Find out more about the Kingcombe Centre and nature reserve at: www.kingcombe.org. By Sally Welbourn
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Email: info@philiptrimcontractors.com
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For all your Domestic & Commercial Demolition & Asbestos Clearance...
Safe and smooth demolition and removal of old sheds and garages. Get rid of the eye sore and create a space to enjoy this summer! Using the highest quality machinery and a team of experienced workers, the job gets done right! Safe and secure transfer of any asbestos waste with all essential documentation. Waste transfer permit held.
Tel: 01202 511151 www.pro-dem.co.uk
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Get Fit with Alex
Feel stronger & fitter in 2017... Join a weekly
PILATES CLASS Monday and Wednesday evening 6.30pm and 7.30pm at Sandford Primary School Thursday morning 10.40am at Lytchett Matravers Village Hall Friday morning 9.00am, 10.00am and 11.15am at Carey Hall, Wareham
LIGHT’N’EASY Improve your health and increase your energy with this gentle exercise class
Thursday 9.30am at Lytchett Matravers Village Hall
PERSONAL TRAINING
One to one or with a friend to help you reach your own personal targets in health and fitness
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IDEAL SKIP HIRE Skips from 2 - 40yds SAND, GRAVEL HARDCORE, SHINGLE & TOP SOIL Available loose or in 25kg & 1 ton bags Delivery or collection
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From Monday 19 June 2017
We are moving... From 18 West Street, Wareham to St Mary’s House, 24 North Street, Wareham BH20 4AG
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At Philip Mills, our top priority is education. Our team regularly go on courses to London studios to keep up with the very latest fashions and techniques. We also have in-salon training nights every Thursday from 2.45pm to 7pm. If you want a great haircut or colour on training night, book in NOW as cuts are from £12.50 and colours are from £22.50 - and training is fully supervised. We train our team to work with face shape, skin tone and eye colouring, which gives a greater understanding in designing hair for the individual. This enables us to practise new techniquies and keep our team focused on providing an excellent service.
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The Adventures of Nellie The Purbeck Publications Camper Van Nellie booked us tickets to go to Disney World in Florida! Obviously Nellie would have loved to come with us and knows how I have wanted to take Hayden to Disney for a long time, but despite the fact that she loves to travel, Florida was just not possible for her. Nervously she waved us “Goodbye” on Sunday 28th May. Now I say that, as on Saturday 27th May there were NO British Airways flights flying anywhere in the world. We were booked with BA. A computer glitch. Wow that is quite something. Me and Nellie were definitely anxious. After all we had waited years for this chance and now… well it wasn’t bear thinking of. Several hours of ‘on the edge’ waiting and then, late in the evening Stephen was able to get the all important boarding cards on the internet! Some relief, but I was not entirely convinced. I think I did get some sleep, but… Arriving at the airport, there were queues and queues of people with lots of luggage. We had hand luggage only. A trick we learned a couple of years ago. It saves a lot of ‘concerned eagerness’ at the conveyor belt, wondering if YOUR bag will ever come out! Ever had the feeling? It does mean I cannot take 16 pairs of shoes and 30 different outfits for a week, but Stephen is rather pleased about that. The toiletries are limited too, but again it saves hours of time in the evening in front of the mirror applying 20 different creams. Do they really work or is it all an illusion to make us feel better? Anyway, having booked the valet service where the company literally greets you in the multi storey car park on arrival, takes your car away for the week and brings it back to you as soon as you land (a service we highly recommend and is nowhere near
Amazing shows at Cinderella’s Castle as expensive as you might think), we then walked straight on through. Really, no stops whatsoever, straight to the gates. We were very lucky! Now we could relax and enjoy ourselves. We loved Disney! Staying at a resort some ten minutes drive away made it easy to get there. Taxis were the trouble free option for us, no worry of driving, no $20 parking fees per day on top of expensive car hire costs, on top of the petrol, on top of the ‘extra’ insurance fees. We are all for an easy life. Can you see that! Nellie had it all sorted for us.We had booked tickets for the parks themselves on the internet in England before leaving. This turned out to be a good decision. They were not cheap, but at $119 per day per person per park, this ticket was good value. It also gave us the Memory Maker photos which were priced at $168 as well as $20 each to spend at Planet Hollywood which we found at Disney Hollywood Studios. We bought a tee shirt each. In addition to that we were able to book three fast track passes per day before we even set off! That turned out to be a real bonus. No waiting for three rides per day! In fact once those three fast passes were used
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29 you could book another fast pass. Perfect. Going in June was also an intelligent choice as the weather is good, but not totally humid and the American children were not all off school yet. I think the park in August would be a bit too much for me. The storms were just starting and the show at Epcot in the evening was quite spectacular with the back drop of lightening as well as the fireworks! It all added to the atmosphere.
Fast and furious on the rock ‘n’ roller coaster
In seven days we visited 5 Disney Parks and walked around 200,000 steps according to our phone! Typically British, we wanted to get our money’s worth. The first day we visited Magic Kingdom. Fantastic. It is such a family, friendly, smiley place. I have to say that Hayden, nearly 14 is not so enamoured by Mickey, whereas me, age 52 love him and Minnie! Am I on the slippery slope back to childhood I hear you say… No, just an ‘old adult’ who is young at heart! It is allowed. Well I tell Hayden that but like a lot of teenagers he is not convinced. The show there really was quite magical. Fireworks dancing off the castle showing movie clips and songs. Truly amazing.
“Expedition Everest - the Legend of the Forbidden Mountain” at this park too. A roller coaster that zooms you backwards in the dark, then forwards to overlook (at a huge height) the whole surrounding area below. Quite exhilarating, if you like that sort of thing… We did wait 2.5 hours to get on the new Pandora ride which had literally been opened at the beginning of that week. No fast track for that one. It was terrific though. The walk through the trees all adorned as they are in the film “Avatar” is awe inspiring. Once on the ride you fly through the air on the back on a Banshee (Dragon) at speed. The graphics were out of this world and the wait was actually well worth it.
Epcot is incredible. Educational and fun. Great food from all around the globe too. The show in the evening on the water was just so aesthetic. There was far more at Animal Kingdom that I had realised. The Safari ride takes you through vegetation with Elephants, lions, alligators, giraffes, hippos and lots more. They all look well and are thriving. We were Troopers went down really thrilled by the roller coaster, a “storm”!
Hayden loved seeing the Storm Troopers at Disney Hollywood Studios. That made his week. For all those Star Wars fans, this is the place to go. Great rides and excellent shows including an Indiana Jones stunt show you can take part in. Typhoon Lagoon was great. An enormous wave machine for Stephen and Hayden to dive into, a lazy river for me and family rafter rides for us to enjoy together. These are moments to remember. Nellie would love to be part of Disney. Her fun loving exploits, her cheeky sense of humour. I think she would fit in well and she loved looking at all the photos as you can imagine. It is back to England this month… where will Nellie take us this time? By Debbie Corney
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New Forest & Hampshire County Show launches brand new baking competition for 2017 Organisers of the New Forest and Hampshire County Show are pleased to announce the launch of Bake and Cake, a brand new baking competition. For the first time in the Show’s history amateur bakers will have the opportunity to enter a baking competition at the Show with classes available for men, women and children. All entries will be on display for visitors to see at the Show. The 2017 Show will be taking place on 25th, 26th and 27th July at New Park, Brockenhurst. The Bake and Cake schedule is available to download and view via the New Forest Show website: www.newforestshow.co.uk The Bake and Cake marquee will be located on 7th Avenue of the showground. Classes range from Cakes and Pastry to yeast cookery and preserves, creating opportunities for everyone to enter no matter their speciality. Entries can be made online via the New Forest Show website. If you would like to receive an entry form in the post please contact the Show Office on 01590 622400. Judging will take place at the showground on Monday 24th July. Winners will be announced at the Show on Tuesday 25th July and all entries will be available to be view throughout the Show. Jenny Dolbear, Bake and Cake coordinator said, “We have been asked on many occasions in the past if there is a competition for the public and we are now able to offer the Bake and Cake, it is exciting to be involved with this new competition marquee. We hope the public take this opportunity to get involved with the Show.” There are a variety of classes available for the general public to enter ranging from scones, Victoria sandwich and lemon
drizzle in the cake category, Bakewell tarts and treacle tarts in the pastry category as well as chutney, marmalade and jam in the preserves category. Entries for all classes close on Monday 26th June. A full list of classes can be seen online in the Bake and Cake Schedule. Tickets for the New Forest and Hampshire County Show are available to purchase online via the New Forest Show website. Visitors will receive 15% off all tickets purchased online before Tuesday 18th July 2017. A shuttle bus service will be running throughout the Show between the showground and Brockenhurst train station which will be free for all advance ticket holders. To purchase tickets and find out more information about the variety of attractions and activities to see and do at this year’s Show visit: www.newforestshow.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.
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News from Westminster Last month I was honoured and humbled to be re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole. Since being first elected in 2015, I have tried to keep local residents at the heart of what I do, and I am touched that people have recognised this by voting for me again. Overall, it was clearly a mixed result for the country, with the Labour party gaining votes in some areas and the Conservatives gaining in others. However, here in Mid Dorset & North Poole I was heartened to see my majority increase. I was also delighted that once again voter turnout was very high with an increase of 2% from 2015. The number for younger voters was also encouraging and we must do all that we can to keep younger voters engaged and to take their concerns seriously. Once the election was over, I returned to Westminster for the beginning of Parliament. This can be a rather convoluted process, starting with the election of the Speaker of the House. As I write, we have not yet had the State Opening of Parliament and the Queens’ speech, which signals the formal start of the Parliament. Once that happens, the business of government will continue. This will include the beginning of our Brexit negotiations. My own priorities for our area remain the same, I want to continue to fight for Dorset to receive a fairer share of funding for local services, especially our schools.
Shortly after the election, I attended a Great Get Together event. This was an event inspired by Jo Cox, who was killed on 16 June last year. It was to celebrate all that unites us, bringing people together. However you voted, I am here to serve all my constituents, no matter what political persuasion. Elections can be tough but it is important that we now focus on doing the best job possible for our area and for the country. I continue to hold regular surgeries for constituents. If you have an issue that you need help with, please do get in touch; email me on michael.tomlinson. mp@parliament.uk or contact my office on 01202 624216. You can also follow what I’ve been doing on Twitter @Michael4mdnp or Facebook www. facebook.com/michael4MDNP.
Michael Tomlinson MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk
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Introducing... FoamInstall FoamInstall is a relatively new company but has been developed off the back of our long standing building and construction company. We have a vast knowledge of the building and construction industry, undertaking roof works, loft extensions and dormers. In these projects we have used foam insulation and seen the full benefits it can bring customers. We therefore decided to setup a branch solely focused on bringing this product to customers and creating more awareness about how this product can benefit customers in a number of ways. Foam insulation is quickly applied and creates an airtight seal into the space it is applied, this results in better insulation than any other product can provide on the
market. Fibreglass being the main insulation product used today is easily bested by foam insulation. Fibreglass insulation has gaps where it is not installed properly, is susceptible to damp and rot and causes irritation to those that come in contact with it or the particles it disperses. Foam insulation has no gaps, is not susceptible to damp or rot, does not cause irritation and is an extremely durable product coming with a 25 year guarantee. Foam insulation can result in up to 50% savings on your energy bills. We use the latest foam technologies from the UK #1 supplier of foam insulation and each of the products are BBA accredited. There are a number of options with foam insulation ensuring we get it right for you. Invest in your property!
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Gardening Tips
On Your Plot Start them young
I was an incredibly picky eater as a child. I remember wanting to like tomatoes because they were such a lovely bright colour but still I wouldn’t eat them! It was only after my mother started growing them at home that I finally plucked one straight from the plant and popped it, warm from the sun, into my mouth - delicious!
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Make last sowings of carrots and French beans. Keep harvesting those beans, peas and courgettes. Sow Spring cabbage. Lift onions (and garlic if it’s still in) and dry for storing over the winter. Plait and hang (or store in a string bag). • Remember to feed your tomatoes. • As crops go over use the free space for quick growing salad leaves or radishes. • Peg down some of the runners from your strawberries to root into new plants. Remove the remainder. Would you like to see your youngsters spending more time outdoors and get them eating healthy foods too? Then what better idea than to involve the kids in growing their own? While we’d all love a string of willing, young, helpers on the vegetable plot you do have to be realistic. Children can have short attention spans, will only want to do the jobs that appeal to them, and usually expect quick results. Us adults on the other hand tend to be stuck in our ways, place great importance in doing things slowly and methodically and don’t usually take well to sudden changes of plan! So how can you encourage your little ones, without boring them out of the garden, or having them dig up your row of prize leeks? If it is at all possible give children a space that is completely their own on the plot. Get hold of some good quality child size tools and encourage their attempts even if it isn’t quite what you’d have done - if digging holes and making mud pies is more in their line than neat rows of seedlings perhaps they could create a wildlife area? A shallow dish sunk into
the ground can be used by birds, frogs, toads and hedgehogs, and a log pile will be home to all sorts of insects plus providing a possible hedgehog home. Giant sunflowers are great fun, especially if you have a growing competition, and wild flower seeds can just be scattered and will, in time, encourage useful insects and birds - natural pest control! Keen young growers can browse seed packets or catalogues to see what takes their fancy. Quick growing crops are a good suggestion - radishes and salad leaves pop up in no time at all and should give them almost instant satisfaction! Sweet young carrots are likely to tempt even picky eaters, as are those lovely little cherry tomatoes. Popping peas out of their pods is very appealing and how about growing their own hideaway in the form of a lush green wigwam of peas or beans? They may not be keen on eating greens, but there is certainly a much better chance that they’ll be tempted to try something they’ve grown themselves. Fruit, such as strawberries and raspberries is usually popular, and if you haven’t got any of your own planted yet you can always get them enthusiastic by having an afternoon out at the pick your own farm. Ready grown plug plants can be good for helping them to set up an ‘instant’ plot - take a trip out to the garden centre to see what is on offer. If you already have seedlings started, then they could have the choice of some for their own plot (and you can see whose grows best!). Finally, don’t forget ‘indoor’ growing activities too - clean out the bottom half of a boiled egg and draw a face on it. Fill it with cotton wool soaked in water and sprinkle on some cress seeds - in just a few days the egg man will be growing hair and not only can they cut his hair but they can eat it too.
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Bindon Abbey Scaffolding Ltd
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What’s On in Dorset - July/August 2017 14th – 16th July
Swanage Jazz Festival Swanage Come and enjoy a range of well-known jazz names whilst relaxing with family and friends at the 28th and final Swanage Jazz Festival www.swanagejazz.org
15th & 16th July
Classics at the Castle Sherborne Castle A fantastic weekend of events and displays including motor club stands, motor trade stands, autojumble, craft fair and a quality Classic & Supercar auction as well fun activities for the whole family www.classicsatthecastle.co.uk
16th July
Poole Vintage Day Poole Quay Poole goes Vintage, live vintage music, classic cars, military vehicles, dancing displays and tutorials, vintage themed fashion show and a vintage market with lots more besides! Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim Bournemouth to Boscombe Pier Join thousands of other supporters on the Pier to Pier Swim as you brave the English Channel in this incredible 1.4-mile open water challenge whilst raising funds and awareness for the British Heart Foundation.
27th - 30th July
Camp Bestival Lulworth Castle & Park
Live music, comedy, theatre shows and activities. This year the line-up includes Mark Ronson, Louisa Johnson, Anne-Marie and All Saints. www.campbestival.net
28th - 29th July & 4th - 5th August
Bournemouth Dancing Terraces Pavilion Dance Terrace Fun, free outdoor dance classes for all ages and abilities with styles such as Salsa, Ceilidh, Dance Club Fit, Street Dance and 1940s Social Dance. www.bic.co.uk
29th July - 5th August
Swanage Carnival Swanage Swanage will be radiating to the sound, fun and excitement of the annual Regatta & Carnival, the South Coast’s Premier event. This ‘must do’ attraction has so much to offer everyone, from the magnificent two mile carnival procession, vibrant with dance, sound and colour, to the beat of live bands playing in the carnival marquee. www.swanagecarnival.com
2nd August
Meet Peppa Pig! 10:15, 115, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:45 Adventure Wonderland Merritown Lane, Hurn, Christchurch Peppa Pig is returning to Adventure Wonderland to meet & greet her fans so make sure you bring your camera along. Remember to mind out for muddy puddles! www.adventurewonderland.co.uk
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4th, 11th, 18th & 25th August
Bournemouth Friday Fireworks Bournemouth Pier Approach Be prepared to be dazzled by the Bournemouth Firework display. Starting at 10pm from Bournemouth Pier, we know you’ll love watching the skies light up!
18th August
Luna Cinema showing of La La Land Bournemouth Pier Approach Enjoy This Hollywood Musical whilst relaxing in a beautiful outdoor setting with the sound of the sea just a few metres away. Other movies on offer include: The Goonies and Notting Hill www.thelunacinema.com
9th September
Monkey World 30th Anniversary Party 7:30 pm until midnight Monkey World, Longthorns, Wareham A celebration of 30 years of primate rescue, welfare and conservation with live music and fantastic food - book now to avoid disappointment www.monkeyworld.org
9th - 10th September
23rd August
Poole Thai Festival Baiter (Harbourside) Park, Poole Treat yourself to a weekend of wonder and feel a touch of Thai culture, where you can challenge your taste buds and feast your eyes on world class food and performances. www.magicofthailand.co.uk
31st August - 3rd September
Family Camping Weekend on Brownsea Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour Enjoy a family adventure on Brownsea Island. Come along and take part in camping, a bbq, a night-time sing-song and optional outdoor activities. Tents, dinner and breakfast provided (self-catering option available). www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island
Candlelight Procession 7:30pm Bournemouth Lower Gardens Join in with the lighting of thousands of candles in coloured glass jars. Watch the Lower Gardens transform into a magical, candlelit kingdom during one of Bournemouth’s oldest and most enduring traditions. Bournemouth Air Festival Bournemouth Seafront The UK’s biggest air festival is an unmissable weekend of wonder: in the air, on land and at sea. Bournemouth will be hosting incredible air displays, on the ground action and evening entertainment. Setting the festival Bournemouth aside from other air shows, when the sun goes down, Night Air entertainment will light up the with pyrotechnic night flying, street entertainment, awesome live music and military performances. A free to attend event, the Bournemouth Air Festival is a must-visit! www.bournemouthair.com
20th May – 10th September
Pine Walk Art Exhibition Pine Walk, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth Situated in the Lower Gardens in the very heart of the town, this relaxing, slow paced stroll is a feast for the eyes. There is a delightful display of paintings exhibited by the artists themselves who are on hand to discuss their work with you. To keep up to date with what’s on in Dorset go to:
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New Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk
Let’s get one thing answered – the new 2017 Toyota Prius Plugin Hybrid is not exciting, okay? But, that doesn’t mean it’s a bad car. This is one very ingenious machine, with some awesome features – the most outstanding being the solar panel roof that can place just enough ‘go’ into the Toyota’s drive battery for an extra few free miles every day. The Prius PHV - as it’s abbreviated to - also has a refreshed electric powertrain. A large 8.8kWh lithium ion battery is housed under the floor of the Toyota’s boot, together with a hi-tech electrical arrangement to move clout through it. This works well and provides, what is essentially a fourth-generation Prius, some worthwhile shove, especially as the car also has a twin motor hybrid powertrain. This raises pure electric power from 72PS to 103PS. All this gives the Toyota five-door hatch a maximum speed of 84mph when driven in unadulterated electric mode. Mind you, you can only get away with this form of propulsion for so long – the electric range is 39 miles, but expect 20-25 miles real-world. The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid also has a 1.8 petrol engine, and along with the electric wizardry, 122PS is produced – giving a zero to 62mph time of 11.1sec and a maximum speed of 101mph. Hardly exciting, as I said earlier – but it’s not abysmal performance, either. More importantly, the Prius PHV breaths out a tiny 22g/km of CO2 and it’s possible to get 283mpg out of the car. No, that’s not a typo – that’s the claimed figure. Of course, reality doesn’t always match up to what we’re told, and on a long motorway stretch, I only managed to get 59mpg – but then I did have my foot down – and hardly used electric mode. Instead, I mucked around with the ‘Normal’ ‘Eco’ and ‘Power’ settings, seeing what difference they made to the car. It’s difficult to tell much difference between ‘Eco’ and ‘Normal’ –
but the ‘Power’ mode does give you a bit of a push in the back – and a lot more noise – reminiscent of a slightly unhinged vacuum cleaner. Anyway, away from the tech and figures, the new Prius PHV is similar to the normal Prius – apart from a couple of things. Unlike the regular model, it’s only got two seats in the rear – so it’s a strict four-seater - and the boot is smaller. This is all due to the bigger, newer battery. Oh, and I nearly forgot - there is one other notable way of telling the PHV apart from the usual Prius: its rear lights are horizontal, not vertical. I think it looks better this way. On the move, the car is hushed, due to extra sound-deadening materials, and, when I did venture off the motorway onto Spanish rural routes, the Prius handled corners with barely any lean at all. This is down to retuned suspension springs and dampers. However, the tauter set-up means the car does bang and crash over potholes. Yet, back on smooth surfaces, the Toyota feels refined and, when using electric-only mode, I found the car almost silent. Only the whoosh of wind and tyre rumble disturbs the otherwise library-like calm in the cabin. Once I’d stopped hooning the PHV and started using the electric settings, I achieved a hybrid-mode fuel economy figure of 69mpg – which is better than many Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) will do. Alas, that’s only a tiny fraction – probably about 5mpg - better than you’d eke from a run-of-the-mill Prius. It’s also hard to recommend this car over the regular Prius – due to its strict four-seater configuration and its shallower boot..
Pros ‘n’ Cons • Appearance √ • Tech √ • Efficiency √ • Cornering √ • Four-seater only X
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Accountants PJC Accounting Services............... 15 Ward Goodman........................... 23 Attractions Monkey World.............................. 9 Bars, Pubs & Restaurants The Kings Arms............................ 26 Bathrooms C+C Plumbing & Bathrooms........ 43 Bedrooms Custom Creations........................ 48 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Duck & Rabbit Interiors............... 26 Infiniti3......................................... 5 Builders A.D.S. Property Services............... 42 Brickcraft Construction................ 40 Competitive Construction............ 13 D L Foote....................................... 6 J A Construction........................... 31 Purbeck Home Improvements...... 1 Purbeck Property Services............ 2 Propoint....................................... 45 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 20 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................... 28 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Magical Marvellous Meadows... 18 Knoticat continues to sail thanks to Talbot Village Trust............... 16 Make do or Mend: The new trend.... 8 Mind Body Soul Exhibition........... 14 Motoring: New Prius PHV............ 44 New Forest Show to lauch baking competition this year.... 30 News from Westminster.............. 32 NSPCC Summer Fair...................... 6 On your plot: Start them young.... 36 Wareham Town Museum............ 12 What’s On in Dorset.................... 38 Computer Services AJV Computing............................ 45 Demolition & Asbestos Services Pro-Dem...................................... 21 Dentists MouthPeace Dental Practice....... 19 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 22
Dry Cleaning Creases........................................ 13
Plasterers Traditional Plastering.................. 37
Electricians CMS Electrical.............................. 27 M Gymer Electrical...................... 40 Pure Electric.................................. 7 T M Vaine Electrical...................... 9
Plumbers C+C Plumbing.............................. 43 Heatcare...................................... 17 Purbeck Plumbing & Heating...... 37
Fencing Corbin Fencing............................. 43 Financial Services Anglebury Asset Management.... 48 Ward Goodman........................... 23 Garage Services Bere Regis MOT Centre................ 45 Haberdashery Creases........................................ 13 Hairdressers Philip Mills Hair Design................ 25 Health & Fitness Get Fit with Alex.......................... 22 Purbeck Podiatry.......................... 5 Wareham Counselling................. 45 Wareham Physiotherapy.............. 3 West Dorset Mobile Foot Clinic................................. 42 Independent Financial Advisors Anglebury Asset Management.... 48 Insulation Services FoamInstall.................................. 34 Insurance Brokers Coversure Insurance.................... 11 Kitchens Competitive Construction............ 13 Locksmiths Elite Locksmith............................. 17 Landmark Locksmiths.................. 37 Logs Reg Adams................................... 31 Mortgage Advisors Anglebury Asset Management.... 48 Painters & Decorators Alchemy....................................... 13 Pest Control BugBusters.................................... 6 Terminator Pest........................... 22 Pet Services Damory Vets................................ 37 Sim Veterinary Consultancy......... 27 Wareham Veterinary Centre........ 17
Property Maintenance A.D.S. Property Services............... 28 Competitive Construction............. 7 D L Foote...................................... 23 Purbeck Home Improvements...... 1 Purbeck Property Services............ 2 Simon Hart................................... 27 Puzzles & Competitions Crossword.................................... 24 Kids Page..................................... 10 Prize Wordsearch......................... 35 Removals & Storage Pitman Removals & Storage......... 2 Residential Care Homes Royal Bay Homes......................... 47 Roofing Services REKU Coatings.............................. 3 Scaffolding Services Bindon Abbey Scaffolding............ 37 Skip Hire Ideal Skip Hire.............................. 23 Soft Furnishings Duck & Rabbit Interiors............... 26 Solicitors Battens........................................ 24 Hall’s Property Lawyers............... 15 Taxis Wareham Forest Taxis.................. 6 Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 41 Leaks Tree Care............................ 15 Waste Services Philip Trim.................................... 20 Watch & Clock Repairs Alford Time Repair....................... 45 Will Writing Cruse Will Writing Services.......... 33 Windows. Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Competitive Construction............ 13 Doors-Windows-Locks................. 20 Fix-It............................................. 42
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Royal Bay Care Homes Our Homes Serving Poole, Wimborne & The Purbecks
Castle Farm Retirement Home Forest Hill House Nursing Home Lytchett Matravers
Call:
01258 857642
Corfe Mullen
Call:
01202 631741
We at Royal Bay Care Homes believe a care home should be a place: - Where each person is an individual. - Where there are no unnecessary rules and regulations. - Where dignity, peace and comfort take priority. - Where companionship, interest and activity flourishes. - And where people are supported to lead the fullest possible lives.
At the heart of every Royal Bay Care Home are core values with the emphasis on comfort, compassion, dignity, individuality, personality as well as great food. At Royal Bay our priority is you living your life your way. We have teams of incredibly caring, dedicated and qualified staff, plus Gold Standards Framework accreditation. Our Homes also have the latest medical and care facilities making them fully equipped to cater for either residential or nursing care needs, depending on the Home’s registration. Please feel free to contact either of our Home’s Manager at any time to discuss how we can help or visit our website for more details.
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