Roundabout East Dorset Villages August 2017 by Sue West

EAST DORSET VILLAGES T BE WEEN WIMBORNE & VERWOOD

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his issue’s cover features a rather quirky painting (in my view!) of Brownsea Island by one of Wimborne Art Club’s artists! It has reminded me that we are off to a wedding at St Mary’s Church on Brownsea island very shortly which again is a rather quirky venue. The reception will be either a picnic on the daffodil fields or probably in the Sail Loft if the weather forecast is correct which will be a pity! But since it will be the first day of the school holidays - only to be expected! Nevertheless, I am sure it will be a fantastic day for the happy couple and no doubt a day to remember! Referring back to the painting - I had forgotten about the resident peacocks on Brownsea since we last visited many years ago hunting for easter

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eggs with our children! On the subject of hunting with children, page 32 tells us about 21st century treasure hunting and especially Geocaching. This seems to involve searching for small boxes of ‘swag’ using the ubiquitous smartphone! No doubt appealing to millennials and the like, but not something that appeals to me I’m afraid. I’ll stick with some good old fashioned cliff walks! For lots of other local events and activities to take the children to this summer check out our What’s On pages 22 and 24 or our website. If you would like more members in your club or society, and/or would like us to publish your news, articles or future events, then simply e-mail the details to: info@roundaboutmags.co.uk.

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Business features KCI Accountancy 9 All About Me: Are You Missing Something? 28

Local events and features Community News 6,23,25,28,31,33 Portrait of a Local Artist: Dick Hewitson 12 Clubs & Societies 14,15 Viewed From My Window: Rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 16 What’s On Locally 22,24 The Blashford Bulletin 26

Feature articles Mike’s Motors: MG GS - The Chinese Burn Book Reviews: Lazy Days Hobbies: Hunters & Seekers, Sign Up Here

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Information Advertising Local Theatres, Concerts & the Arts Useful Local Information Useful Telephone Numbers Local Business Directory

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Open Gardens raise over £4000 for Wimborne in Bloom funds

early 600 people enjoyed this year’s Open Gardens Day held in aid of Wimborne in Bloom on Sunday 25th June. This year there were three new gardens with a number returning from previous years amongst the total of twenty three open. Teas were on hand at a number of venues, there were also some plant stalls. Richard Nunn, Chairman of Wimborne in Bloom speaking after the event enthused “What a fantastic day and result!

18th Annual Duck Race in aid of Wimborne In Bloom

he 18th Annual Duck Race to be staged in aid of Wimborne in Bloom will take place on the River Allen on Saturday 26th August 2017 at 4pm. The ‘Ducks’ will be launched into the River at the bottom of Mill Lane, beside the Riverside Mews Café and cross the finishing line beside the garden at the back of the Rising Sun in East Street.

Despite several other events in, and near, Wimborne it was really great to see so many people, both local and some from considerable distances, supporting and enjoying the resplendent gardens on a perfect day weather-wise. We also take the opportunity to thank the Olive Branch (Hall & Woodhouse) and Symonds and Sampson for their sponsorship of printing and other costs. To raise £4000 is a very major boost towards the floral displays and their maintenance throughout the Town.

Tickets (Ducks) at £1 each will be sold outside both the Co-Operative Store and the Waitrose Store on Saturday 19th, Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and again on Race Day itself Saturday 26th August. The winner of the first Duck home will receive £50, 2nd £25, 3rd £10 and 4th, 5th & 6th £5 each. The proceeds will be in aid of Wimborne in Bloom Funds.

2017 Local Art & Poetry Competitions

et again, it has proved to be a bumper year for the Wimborne in Bloom Art and Poetry Competitions. The theme for this year was ‘The Bridges of Wimborne and Life Around Them’. The many entries in both the children’s and adult’s categories were of an exceptionally high standard and yet again gave the judges a challenging task in choosing the winners. Wimborne in Bloom has been delighted with the continued and positive response from local schools. Entries were received from Wimborne First, St John’s, Pamphill, Allenbourn and Queen Elizabeth’s. The Children’s Art Competition attracted over 450 entries. This year a local artist judged the children’s work from Allenbourn and Queen Elizabeth’s. The Town Mayor Councillor Terry Wheeler and his wife Pauline judged the primary school children’s art. The Mayor commented on what a difficult task it was as there were so many talented young artists. The Adult Art Competition attracted a wide variety of interpretations on the theme with entrants using a range of media. These were judged by a local artist. The Children’s Poetry Competition attracted over 70 entries and the Adult Poetry Competition was well supported. There were some

very entertaining and creative entries. The judges commented that it was a pleasure to read them. Prizes will be presented at the Wimborne in Bloom Annual Prize-giving which will be held at Allenbourn Middle School, East Borough starting at 2.30 pm on Saturday 23rd September. This event includes the prize presentations for the Wimborne in Bloom Annual Gardens Competition. The Wimborne in Bloom Committee wishes to thank all entrants for the high standard of their work and for supporting these competitions, which, together with the support of sponsors, has made the competitions so successful in confirming the talent of WimSome of the Winners with borne’s artists and competition co-ordinator poets. Susie Gatrell

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decided to keep the Longbridge design and technical office for ‘Europeanisation’ and to facilitate the move from older designs to new cars, with all production to be in Shanghai to minimise costs. The MG GS is one of a few recent iterations of this. First impression of the ‘Exclusive’ version - a boldly designed handsome-aggressive car painted in bright metallic bronze, it looks mighty good. Open the strikingly large doors to a very spacious black leather interior with armchair comfort - another major plus and I couldn’t help but reminisce to the original Austin Mini which looked tiny outside but was cavernous inside - that same Longbridge heritage! No keyless entry - for me a plus point as a physical key does improve security and thankfully no pretentious ‘button’ start, a boy-toy gadget I find rather silly on a modern road car. A large ‘home screen’ in the centre of the dashboard gives access to all settings except those basic things you need to adjust dynamically on the road. A well-specified sound system features DAB and those funny comms thingies which begin with ‘i’ - more importantly bluetooth to enable handsfree. All controls fall to hand and visibility including climate and cruise control, the latter only of the manually adjustable variety - adaptive technology is simple but the Liddar sensor costs money which hasn’t been spent on this car.

On the road, roller-skate handling enables quick and accurate road placement so fast motoring is a real pleasure, with a responsive 1.5 litre Turbo petrol engine running very quietly at cruise. To gain speed rapidly it needs rowing through the gears - a pleasure with nicely chosen gear ratio’s (another Longbridge speciality) and a snappy change that encourages playing tunes on the engine, so every journey can be a pleasure. Couple this to economy of at least 35mpg, yet if driven frugally it will easily exceed 45mpg. This is startlingly good for a large-looking petrol SUV. The demerits? Great handling comes at the expense of poor ride quality. The UK design team need to re-think spring -damper rates from scratch for a better ridehandling-comfort compromise. Better materials for the plasticky dash top and door cappings would greatly enhance perceived quality. The ‘blade’ steering column adjustment lever was almost touching my left knee, dangerously inexcusable. And why no adaptive cruise control? In summary, this car is fun and superb value. Entry level pricing ranges from £15k, to only £20k for the ‘Exclusive’. But with only a small dealer network, access to an MG service point would be very important.

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hese are times of uninformed and randomly extreme views. Hard data painstakingly compiled, is ignored. Could I be referring to our extreme economic pronouncements and political double-talk? Maybe but no, my current experience is of the MG GS ‘Exclusive’ SUV with 2-wheel drive, a car built by a Chinese company from a design mainly hammered out in Longbridge, Birmingham. Based on other Journo opinions, my hopes were not high, so the reality was a major shock - this is a very good car! My lesson learned; don’t judge without tangible information and hands-on experience! MG was thought up by Cecil Kimber in the late 20’s. He offered a sporty car based upon then-current Morris models. The formula worked well but inevitably ‘progress’ over 70 years meant takeovers and watered-down cars, ultimately becoming part of the underfunded, under-managed and over-politicised Rover Group which stuttered to a halt in 2005. The Chinese (Nanjing) bought the remnants for little cash and proceeded to rationalise this basket-case into new models intended mainly for their home market. They had

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Portrait of a Local Artist The landscape and its variety attracted artist Dick Hewitson to Dorset.

keen walker and living in the county since 1970, he taught biology and used to run very successful residential biology field courses in the Purbecks. Now a full-time painter, Dick finds much inspiration from the area. “I do some plein air painting, and tend to prefer coastal locations, including the Purbecks,” he says. However, many of his paintings arise from drawings, so he does quite a lot of charcoal drawings when researching a painting. “I often paint recognisable places, like Chapman’s pool, but do not really paint ‘views’. There is always a degree of abstraction in my paintings and I am not aiming for photographic realism.” As a university student in the early ‘60s Dick studied biology. In that period he became very interested in the arts, especially the visual arts. “During my post-graduate teacher training course at Birmingham, training to become a science teacher, I had the opportunity to learn about oil painting, one morning a week for a whole term, when I studied with a tutor from the art department of Birmingham University. I was the only student. Basically, I learned how to handle oil paint. I began painting on my own in those early days, but I spent my working life mainly as a biology teacher. I did not pick up painting again until about 2011. I realised long ago that if I was to paint seriously, I would need to put a lot of time into it, which is why I spend several days a week painting, most weeks. I am very attracted to the natural world, and this may be reflected in the rather ‘organic’ quality of much of my work.” Dick is a member of Creative Coverage, which represents selected professional artists and craftspeople. www.dickhewitson.co.uk

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N

WIMBORNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Talks, functions, outings and special events held throughout the year in Verwood, West Moors and Ferndown. Contact Membership Secretary: Janet Matthews 01202 855001

Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month from September to June at 7.30pm in Wimborne Town hall for talks on mainly historical places, people or events in the Wimborne area. Contact: Mrs A Cross 01202 848922

WIMBORNE ART CLUB

THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING

Local artists who meet twice a month in St Catherine's Church Hall, Meet at the Village Hall. Mondays 8—10.30pm.. All levels, Wimborne. Meetings start at 7.30pm prompt. Non-members welcome for ages & sexes welcome. Contact Geoff Green 01202 825386 £3 per meeting. Info: 01202 892064, www.wimborneartclub.org.uk

WIMBORNE & BLANDFORD DECORATIVE FINE ARTS SOCIETY Meets on the third Monday of the month for its

monthly lecture at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne, starting at 2.15pm. Visitors welcome. Contact: Christine Maguire 01202 697977

COLEHILL UNDER FIVES GROUP

It meets at the Colehill Memorial Hall on Wednesday mornings between 9.15 and 11.30 am (term time only). Contact Line Sales (Chairman) 07778582525

VERWOOD ORGAN & KEYBOARD SOCIETY

Monthly concert by top artistes usually last Wednesday 7.30pm at the Hub; non-members £7. Secretary: Janetta Lakin 01202 822936.

WESSEX GUILD OF BOOKBINDERS:

Based just outside Wimborne: amateur group meeting Tuesday & Thursday: courses available. Full bindery facilities: contact Phil on pmw111@hotmail.co.uk web site www.wessexguildofbookbinders.co.uk

HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)

EAST DORSET BUDDHIST GROUP

Meets in Memorial Hall, Colehill, every month to hear first-class speakers. Non-members welcome Contact Barbara 01202 882590 for dates and details.

CRANBORNE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHOIR

.Oddfellows is one of the oldest and friendliest societies in the world. For further details contact Flo Munro 01202 820965, Loyal Acorn Lodge. The Oddfellows - making friends, helping people.

The Group meets for meditation & discussion at St Michael's Church Centre, Colehill on 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 900821 Meet Wimborne St Giles Village Hall on Mondays at 7.30pm. Leader Jeremy Avis. For further info: www.cranbornecommunitychoir.uk

CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS WESSEX SINGERS

This a choir of about 40 singers that meet regularly in St James' Church, Holt, and St Michael's and All Angels Church, Colehill. Meets in Cranborne Village Hall on the Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome Contact Chris Bright 01725 Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 887786 517584 or e-mail clhs@mypostoffice.co.uk 1st

VERWOOD & THREE-LEGGED CROSS TWINNING ASSOC. Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from October to March from 7.30 to 10pm Contact: Terry Bright 01202 822959

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CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB

The friendly ‘friendlies’ club. Experienced and novice players most welcome. You’ll always get a game. Contact Steve Clapton for more details 01202 826685

PLANT HERITAGE EAST DORSET GROUP

Based in the grounds of Cranborne Middle School in E Dorset. We shoot - working to save plant varieties. Meets in Colehill Memorial Hall monthly Sept to June to hear well-known speakers.. Visitors welon Sunday mornings, Tuesday & Thursday evenings in the summer come. Details from Pam on 01202 883352. months also shoot indoors in the winter. For info. www.dorsetarchery.co.uk

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EAST DORSET ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY (EDAS) Forest School club for children 4-8 years of age at Edmondsham Forest Monthly talks Sept to May at St. Catherine’s Church Hall,Wimborne plus School, between Verwood and Cranborne. Woodland walks, camp fires, walks & field archaeology opportunities during summer months. Contact nature crafts etc. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807 Ian Richardson 01202 252397, www.dorset-archaeology.org.uk VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB

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Volunteers Wanted every Wednesday 09.30-15.00 to help maintain Whitesheet Plantation. For more info contact our Team Leader Ranger Kayleigh - 07795 678 300 or k_winch@hotmail.co.uk

BROADSTONE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND

A totally amateur band offering its members fun and challenges playing within a large wind band and raising money for local charities. Contact Damon Corio, Conductor, on 07759 837404, www.broadstone-community-concert-band.co.uk

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WIMBORNE CAMERA CLUB

We meet on Monday evenings - 7.30-9.30 pm from September to April, at St Michael's Church Centre,Colehill. We also run workshops, competitions and illustrated talks. Contact Carol Wiles on 01202 510844

WIMBORNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Monthly Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.15pm in the Community Learning & Resource Centre at 41-44 King Street, Wimborne. Visitors Welcome. Contact 01202 887006 or www.wimbornehorticulturalsociety.btck.co.uk

EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS

Traditional and contemporary folk dances from around the world. No partners needed. Meeting on 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month from 7:30 – 9:45 in Edmondsham Village Hall. Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick on 01725 517807.

VERWOOD PANTOMIME SOCIETY

Girls aged 4-18 years meet at Wimborne Baptist Church every Monday during term time, from 6:00pm. New members always welcome. http://wimborne.gb.net Contact: Jazz Adams on 07977246912

The Society hold rehearsals in September for a show at the Hub, Verwood in January. Members also meet throughout the year for various social events. Contact: Sue Gardiner 01202 825731 or www.verwoodpantomimesociety.co.uk

EAST DORSET WRITING GROUP

ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH CHOIR

The sessions will take place on Fridays monthly from 1 – 4pm at St We meet at St Michael's Church, Colehill Lane, Colehill Michael’s Centre, Colehill, Wimborne. Free parking and disabled access. on Fridays at 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Contact Cilla Sparks on 07759 835728 Contact Jenny Wright on 01425 473963.

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Meet at Three Legged Cross Village Hall Friday afternoons 2pm-5pm Friday evenings 7pm-9.30pm Contact: Peter Turnham 01202 823440

THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION

Want to try woodturning? Come and join us at St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall Braeside Road St Leonards Ringwood BH24 2PH 1st Wednesday each month 7.15pm-9.30pm. for more details Contact: Alex Wells Secretary on 07759663151 or just come along

MUSIC FOR THE MIND

At the United Reformed Church, Verwood. 4th Monday of the Month at 10.30am excluding August. Singing meeting for people with memory problems. Aim is to give carer & cared for quality time together. FREE. For more information call Gwen Turner on 01202 827800 .

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch The Branch holds regular social functions. Contact Mrs Denise Pugh 01202 824549

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Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (excluding August at Colehill Memorial Hall, Cannon Hill Road 7.30p.m. Contact the Secretary on 01202 883810 All abilities accepted, coaching can be provided for the novice or to improve your game. We have good facilities & a great social calendar. Contact Elaine Campbell 01202 840545

Welcomes retired and semi retired people to take part in our groups and classes of social and educational interest. Contact: Brian Hawkins on 01202 829924 I would like to start a daytime knitting/crochet group in my area to include Verwood, Cranborne & Wimborne. Antone interested, including beginners who would like to learn please contact Margaret Clyde 01258 840128 or margaret.clyde4@btinternet.com

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Viewed From My W indow A small selection of short stories written by Patricia Oliver from Horton near Wimborne, describing the ups and downs of caring for feral cats over the years with photos by J Santana-Martin.

Ginger - part 1

id he fall or was this a risky jump for freedom? It was a long way down from the window of a first floor flat where this cat lived. He had never been outside the flat in all his life and would not have known how to find his way back. Six weeks later he was found hiding under a hedge looking forlorn, thin and a little scared, thankfully uninjured, Time passed and he was now seven years old, but his owner had felt since his leap from the window that he was a cat that needed a better life and more freedom than she was able to give him so asked me if I would take him in. With so many cats to look after and with age creeping up fast I was concerned and a little bit reluctant to take on a domestic cat that did have a home already. However I was concerned that he did not have the freedom he craved and seemed to live such a boring life cooped up all day, when he could be outside exploring, hunting rodents, nesting in the long grass, running, meeting other cats and animals, following scent trails and generally having fun, so of course I had to take him in. We did not let him out straight away as we needed him to get used to us, and to get used to the other feline family members and hopefully to come when called. He needed to feel this was indeed his new home. Like most cats, at first he wanted to hide which he did under the duvet on my bed. A tempting array of cat food and biscuits was placed out for him but he would not eat any cat food, not even biscuits. He eventually decided all he wanted were meaty sticks, hand fed to him, not broken and left in a dish or on the bed. We found the name of Garfield a bit cumbersome and seemed always to refer to him as

‘Ginger’, so the name stuck. A new name, a new home, it was appropriate. Very soon Ginger decided his favourite place to sleep was in the wash basin or in the bath, anywhere but in the lounge where the other cats were. He might have had feline friends at his previous home, but that did not mean he wanted to befriend any more. They tried to make him feel welcome, no one objected to him, they greeted him as best they could and tried to make him feel at home, but he was having none of it. There was one big problem with our new cat Ginger’s which I was not made favourite aware of before I took place! him in. He was a door scratcher! I had spent a lot of money on my doors, and door scratching did not go down well at all. I was beside myself worrying about how to deal with this problem. A scratching post was made up for him with a carpeted platform on the top and he did start to use this which curbed his door scratching just a little, but if he wanted to go out of a room, or into a room, he still scratched the door. Our doors are now all protected with aprons of hardboard suspended by strings hung on over-door hooks and tied around the doors. Not the prettiest home decoration I have to admit, but for the time being, it will have to do and at least they do protect the doors from any further damage from this door scratching cat. The full story and many more are in the book “Viewed From My Window” by Patricia Oliver price £15.00 + £2.50 p&p. For more details, contact Patricia on: 01202 826244. Any proceeds go towards the Veterinary and Welfare needs of the 16 feral cats currently in her care.

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The Big Big Read The Read In 2003, the BBC carried out a survey called the Big Read to find the nation’s 200 best-loved novels. For each of the 20 authors below, can you name the one and only novel they had in this list?

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TARGET Excellent: 50 or more words Good: 40 words Fair: 35 words

1 Harper Lee 2 Evelyn Waugh 3 John Wyndham

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Lazy Days Whether you’re stretching out on a sun lounger, or just grabbing an hour’s peace and quiet in your garden, a good book is a summer essential in our opinion.

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Standard Deviation – Katherine Heiny Graham’s second wife, Audra, is warm, sociable and always ready to throw herself headlong into any situation. The total opposite of his first wife, Elspeth, in fact. So when Elspeth unexpectedly comes back into Graham’s life, he finds himself wondering how on earth he could have fallen in love with two such different women, and whether he’s ended up with the right one. If you like quirky characters, wry humour and reflections on the absurdities of everyday life, this book is for you.

Palace of Curiosities – Rosie Garland Abel and Eve are not like other people. Abel’s body heals itself. He has no idea how old he is, but his fractured

Reservoir 13 – Jon McGregor A teenage girl goes missing while on holiday in an English village. Seasons come and go and life goes on, but the girl’s mysterious disappearance continues to affect village life. Some people dream of finding her alive, others of discovering her body. This is not a crime novel, more a glimpse into human nature. There are a lot of characters, and you get to know each one as they go about their daily lives. It’s a quiet book, but it certainly draws you in.

Once in a Blue Moon Lodge – Lorna Landvik A warm, comfortable kind of story with great characters, first loves, old flames and family dynamics. Once in a Blue Moon Lodge follows a family over two decades – Nora, her mother Patty Jane and her grandmother Ione. It’s the sequel to Patty Jane’s House of Curl, but works as a standalone novel. There is a large cast of characters, and the timeline is hard to follow at times, as it jumps from past to present. Nevertheless, it’s a very enjoyable beach read.

100% Real – Sam Talbot If you’re looking for inspiration for healthy, tasty summer recipes, this book could be just what you need. While its focus is on clean eating, it’s not just about chia seeds and green tea. Recipes include White Fish Curry, Jerk Chicken, and Dark Chocolate Soufflé with Rum Cream. Recipes are accompanied by full page photos, and are, on the whole, easy to follow. From light lunches and snacks to dishes to impress friends, you’ll find yourself reaching for this cookery book time and time again.

The Trouble with Goats and Sheep – Joanna Cannon It’s 1976 and 10 year old Grace’s neighbour, Mrs Creasy, has gone missing. With her best friend Tilly in tow, Grace sets out to solve the mystery. It soon becomes apparent that the community is hiding plenty of secrets, some of which go back almost a decade. Grace comes across as rather naive for her age at times, but she’s very likeable. A funny, easy read that will make waiting around at a station or airport much more bearable.

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Local Entertainment Centres British Art: Ancient Landscapes. This major new exhibi- The Salisbury Museum, The Kings tion will feature some of the greatest names in British Art 65 The Close, Salisbury, Wilt10am – 5pm (Mon - from the last 250 years. The work of artists such as John House, shire, SP1 2EN. Normal admission Until 3 Sep Sat) Constable, JMW Turner and William Blake & many oth- charges apply Adult: £7.50 Child: £3.60 ers that have been inspired by them. No booking needed. www.salisburymuseum.org.uk Does Your Garden Grow?: Exhibition exploring the Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2310am - 4.30pm (Mon How history of gardening in East Dorset. Normal admission 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. Until 30 Sep - Sat) charge. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk 10am - 4.30pm (Mon Fancy That!: Costume exhibition exploring handicraft for Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. Until 23 Dec to Sat), 10am - 4pm pleasure and employment. Normal admission charge. (from 1 Nov) 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk 3 Jun - 3 Jul 11pm - 4.30 pm

Mon 19 Jun 10am - 12noon

SAILING, MUSIC, TRAVEL. An exhibition by the Salis- Arundells, 59 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 bury Group of Artists. Admission to exhibition and garden 2EN. Tel 01722 743577. £3. www.salisburygroupofartists.co.uk To book please contact Jim or Tracy Mid Summer Wildlife Join the Reserves Officer for a or on guided walk around Blashford Lakes in search of sum- BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk 01425 472760.Meet at “Tern Hide”. mer wildlife, including birds, dragonflies, moths and Parking at the main Blashford Lakes plants. Suggested donation £4. Booking essential. Sorry Reserve car park (not the Centre), Elno dogs. lingham Drove, Ringwood, BH24 3PJ.

Discovery walk with Neil Lucas: Designing in the natural- Knoll Gardens, Wimborne BH21 7ND. istic style. Join Knoll Gardens owner for a stroll around Book online at www.knollgardens.co.uk his garden as he reveals how he has created this natural- or call 01202 873931. £12.Book online istic wildlife friendly garden. or by phone Tails Annual Fun Dog Show. Opening by Katie West Parley Memorial Hall & Recreation 12noon Registration Waggy Martin from Radio Solent. Further details from Waggy Ground, Christchurch Road, BH22 Sat 24 Jun 1pm start Tails Rescue. 01202875000 or www.waggytails.org.uk 8SQ. STORYTELLING: Fairytales for Grown-ups - Shifter with The Earthouse, at the Ancient TechnolTUUP and Jan Blake. Sometimes what you see is not ogy Centre, Damerham Road, Cranwhat you get… transmogrifying humans; this is a night of borne BH21 5RP Tickets online at The Unorthodox Unprecedented 7pm (doors open at transformations! or via Box office Preacher TUUP, and the mistress of Afro-Caribbean sto- www.crickcrackclub Sat 24 Jun 6pm) 888992 (office hours). Advance rytelling, Jan Blake, pick their way through an untamed 01202 booking highly recommended. If you buy landscape in the company of those who can become tickets on the door, please note other in mind, in body, and in spirit. Age: 12+ Tickets: your that we are a CASH ONLY venue. Adult/Child: £10 / £5 The Verwood Concert Brass SUMMER CONCERT The Hub Verwood, Brockway, Verwood Book early to avoid disappointment of missing the won- BH31 7QE. 01202 828740. Tickets £10 Sat 24 Jun 7:30pm - 10pm derful selection of music that will be performed by the or £6 for under 19's from The Verwood bands of Verwood Concert Brass. Hub box office. Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Grandma's Attic Antique & Collectors Fair. Over 50 stalls The Wimborne BH21 1AS. For all enquiries: selling quality Antiques, Jewellery, Silver and CollectSun 25 Jun 9.30am - 4pm Chris on 01202 779564 / 07960 502508, ables. Admission £2. or chrisb.dj@ntlworld.com Verwood Keyboard Society John Mann with Sarah BryHub Theatre, Verwood. Contact Janetta Wed 28 Jun 7.30pm ant entertain on an Eminent Keyboard & Piano. Lakin 01202 822936. Visitors £10. "Bourne2Sing" Male Voice Choir Concert. A Concert The Barrington Theatre, Ferndown. e7.30pm showcasing popular songs for easy listening and permail - bournetwosing@gmail.com, WebFri 30 Jun formed in two segments. Compere and two Solo spots. site - www.bourne2singchoir.uk Verwood U3As' "Four Forts Cream Tea Coach departs from The Hub at All Day Cruise" (members and friends welcome). 01202 949422, 10.00am Sat 1 Jul or www.verwoodu3a.org.uk for further information. Tickets £33.00 per person. Friends of Moyles Court School Family Hoedown. Join us Moyles Court School, Rockford, Ring6pm - 10pm for an evening of good ol' country dancing and family fun. wood. Please contact moyleSat 1 Jul Tickets: £3 per adult £1.50 per child FREE PARKING. scourtsa@gmail.com for info & tickets. Verwood Flower Club invite you to join us to enjoy a Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood 7.30 pm. demonstration of floral art by Nicky Heal entitled Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Contact for Tue 4 Jul "Creative Inspirations". Entry for non-members. £3. more info: 01202 820413 Verwood U3A's trip to "Hampton Court Flower Coach departs from The Hub at All Day Show" (members and friends welcome). 01202 813206 10.00am. Fri 7 Jul or www.verwoodu3a.org.uk for further information. Tickets £41.50 per person. Wimborne Horticultural Society - "Into Calmer Waters" The Community & Learning Resource 7.15pm The Algarve, Costa del Luz, Morocco and Gibraltar" by Centre, 41-44 King Street, Wimborne, Thu 13 Jul Ray Taylor BH21 1EB Saturday Special; Plant Medicine Walk and Workshop. Knoll Gardens, Wimborne BH21 7ND. Join medical herbalist Kate Scott on a gentle walk reveal- To book, call Kate on 07969 882439 or ing the secrets of Knoll Gardens’ natural medicine chest email kscott703@btinternet.com. 10.30am - 1pm Sat 15 Jul followed by a workshop on herbs you can use to treat www.knollgardens.co.uk. Very limited common ailments. Harvest and prepare your own herbal numbers (max 15 people), so booking is medicines and take home some samples. essential. £35 Fordingbridge Summer Festival will have a variety of at- Recreation Ground, Fordingbridge. tractions of interest to all ages including traditional crafts, www.fordingbridgesummerfestival.org.u 10.30am - 4.30pm charity & commercial stalls, bands, vintage & classic ve- k. Adults £5,over 65 £4,16 & under Sat 15 Jul hicles, steam engines and lots of 'have a go' events. FREE. Concluding with the popular Duck Races. Pilford Farm, Pilford Lane, Wimborne, Mower Madness- a group of people who get together 7BD. 07500 480766, once a month, and sometimes twice a month for a family BH21 15 - 16 Jul www.mowermadness.club, fun filled weekend of racing lawnmowers for charity. mowermadness100@yahoo.co.uk Thu 22 Jun

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rampolinists from Spirals Trampoline Club had huge success at the Trampoline and Tumbling NDP Finals last weekend. Three of the club’s 12-member squad had competed for the South West team at the Barclaycard Arena in June, all qualifying for the national finals, which took place last weekend at the Telford International Arena. All three came away with medals: Emily Pye took gold and was named national champion in the women’s Level 7, age 15-16 group; Malachai Epapara won the silver medal, finishing just 0.1 marks behind the winner in the men’s Level 2 age 9-10 category; and, Oliver Richardson came third, taking the bronze medal in the Level 2, men’s 13+ group. Coach Jane Mobey says, “I couldn’t be more proud of the achievements of our trampolinists. We have a relatively small, family-orientated club, but that hasn’t stopped us having some brilliant results this season. Only five of our squad members competed this year - three of those made the regional team, and all three qualified for national finals. It’s amazing that all came away with medals at such a prestigious event. It is particularly exciting for Emily to be named national champion - this has given her the chance to showcase her talent and achieve what I always knew she was capable of. And it’s been a spectacular season for Ollie and Malachai. Both have only started competing in the past year, so to just make the regional team was a huge achievement. To then qualify for, and receive a medal, at the national finals was

absolutely fantastic! I am one ecstatic coach, and we’re looking forward to celebrating with the rest of the club at our next training session!” Spirals Trampoline Club trains at QE Leisure Centre on Monday evenings and Ferndown Leisure Centre on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings and is currently taking new members. Contact Jane Mobey on 07855 757437 for more information. Photo left shows Malachai Epapara, Trampoline Level 2 Men 9-10 silver medallist (left) and Oliver Richardson, Trampoline Level 2 Men 13+ bronze medallist (right)

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for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres Verwood Traditional Jazz Club welcomes "The SoSt. Leonards Hotel. 185 Ringwood pranos". Chris Pearce and Andy Leggett formed this Road. St. Leonards. BH24 2NP. Near Music 7.30pm during 2015. They play exciting swinging jazz with Ringwood (on A31). Hotel restaurant 10pm. Doors open band the influences ranging from Arlo Guthrie, Sydey Bechet, bookings 01425 - 471220. Jazz details, 6.30pm. Johnny Dodds and Jimmy Noone. Meals can be taken in contact Janet 01202 873725 or Geoff the restaurant or in the venue. 07798 721405. Verwood Keyboard Society - Andrew Varley entertains Hub Theatre, Verwood Contact 7.30pm on a Tyros 5 TX Keyboard. Visitors £10. Janetta Lakin 01202 822936 The New Forest Show. Taking place in Brockenhurst in The Showground, New Park, Brockenthe heart of the National Park, the New Forest Show of- hurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QH. 01590 fers visitors 30 acres of showground for the whole family 622400 info@newforestshow.co.uk . 8.30am - 6.30pm to explore. 2017 marks the 97th Show which takes place www.newforestshow.co.uk. Tickets on annually at the end of July and is now rated among the the gate Adult £21, Senior £20, Child top ten agricultural shows in the country. Free parking. £7.50. On-line price 5-15% discount. TALK: An Evening with Eleanor Rosamund BarraThe Earthouse, at the Ancient Technolclough' . We are proud to start our Dark Ages Weekend ogy Centre, Damerham Road, Cranwith a fantastic evening around an open fire with the auBH21 5RP Limited tickets, ONLY 7:30pm (doors open thor of 'Beyond the Northlands - Viking Voyages and the borne AVAILABLE via the Box office 01202 at 6pm) Old Norse Sagas'. Eleanor is a sparky author, Lecturer in 888992 (office hours). Advance booking Medieval History and Literature at Durham University highly recommended. and a regular on Radio 3 and Radio 4. Tickets: £10 / £5 NO TICKETS ON THE DOOR. House Museum & Garden, 23Dig It!: Archaeology activities for all the family. Part of the Priest's 10am - 4pm 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. Festival of British Archaeology. £1.75. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk

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DARK AGES OPEN WEEKEND - Get ready for the The Ancient Technology Centre, Damersacking of Cranborne: the Vikings are back!! (along with ham Road, Cranborne BH21 5RP some fabulous Anglo-Saxons). The ATC is thrown back Tickets on the GATE ONLY.£10 Adults; to the Dark Ages - a time of warriors, glory, & tall stories. £5 Children (4-16 yrs) & free to U 4s. Mower Madness- This is a group of people who get to- Sonnys Turf, Verwood Rd Woodlands, gether once a month, and sometimes twice a month for a BH21 8LW. www.mowermadness.club, family fun filled weekend of racing lawnmowers for 07500 480766, charity. mowermadness100@yahoo.co.uk House Museum & Garden, 23Little Explorers: Activities, stories and games (age 2+). Priest's 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. £1.50 (annual ticket not valid). 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk

Sat 5 Aug

Fun Science - Your little scientists will sure to love getting involved in these hands-on workshops. Find out 1.30pm - 2.30pm & about Colourful Chemicals and Playing with Pressure in 3pm - 4pm the first session, whilst the second explores Crazy Chemicals and Bubblology. Each workshop is different and lasts 45 minutes. Summer Fete: Adult 50p, Child FREE. 10am - 4pm 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk

5 - 6 Aug

10am -5pm

Tue 8 Aug

10am - 3pm

Thu 10 Aug

2pm - 4pm

Thu 10 Aug

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Sat 12 Aug

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Wed 16 Aug 10am - 1pm

Wed 16 Aug 2pm - 4pm

Thu 17, 24 Aug

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Sat 19 Aug

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The Great Dorset Chilli Festival - stalls, cooking Demos, music, spicy street food, icecreams, Beer…. Garden Wildlife Survey. Join wildlife volunteers and experts in the garden to discover more about the wildlife of Knoll. Suitable for all ages, beginners and experts alike, everyone is welcome to come along, get involved and find out more about your wildlife. Craft Afternoon - Join us for a fun craft afternoon. Try your hand at making some of the examples on display or be creative and make your own masterpiece! All craft materials provided, plus squash and a biscuit. Dress for mess! . Event sponsored by Goadsby Wimborne Horticultural Society - "Patagonia" by Paula Stribling Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Society annually presents a local traditional country show and a guaranteed family day out. Single £12, Conc £10, Children Free Verwood U3A's "Open Day" at the Memorial Hall, Verwood. Come along, meet the team and see what we have to offer. If you are seeking an active retirement socially, mentally and physically, U3A offers all three. Polish your tiaras - dust off your eyepatches and join us for some swashbuckling, sparkling fun at this Summer fun party! Get Up & Groove will be providing loads of music, dancing and games to keep all ages happy. Fancy dress is optional with a prize for the best dressed Pirate and Princess.

The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne BH21 1AS. £4.00 per child, per workshop (includes squash and a biscuit) Max 20. per session. Event sponsored by Goadsby Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, Dorset. B21 5ND. www.greatdorsetchillifestival.co.uk Knoll Gardens, Wimborne BH21 7ND. www.knollgardens.co.uk 01202 873931 No pre-booking required. Normal garden admission price applies & will be divided between the wildlife charities involved. The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne BH21 1AS. Join us for the whole two hours or drop in anytime between 2 - 4pm. £4.00 per child, includes squash and a biscuit. The Community & Learning Resource Centre, 41-44 King Street, Wimborne, BH21 1EB Somerley Park, Near Ringwood Hampshire BH24 3PL Parking Free Memorial Hall, Verwood www.verwoodu3a.org.uk for further information The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne BH21 1AS. £4.00 per child, includes squash and a biscuit. Event sponsored by Goadsby

Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Saturday Special; Wild About Herbs – childrens workKnoll Gardens, Wimborne BH21 7ND. shop & walk. This workshop is a great way for children (6 To book, call Kate on 07969 882439 or – 12), to get outdoors, connect with nature and learn email kscott703@btinternet.com. Very about the amazing herbs growing around them in a fun limited numbers (max 15), so booking is and creative way. £15 (to incl 1 adult per child) essential. Wild About…: Activities for nature lovers. £1.50.

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Global Outdoor Classroom Day 7th September 2017

utdoor Classroom Day is a global initiative to encourage children to enjoy and share the great outdoors while playing and learning. Schools are invited to sign up; the first Outdoor Day was on 18th May while the second and third are on 7th September and 12th October 2017 respectively. A world map on www.outdoorclassroomday.com shows how many schools have joined the initiative so far. Keen to become involved, Moyles Court School in the New Forest near Ringwood have so far arranged for their Junior School to spend a day with a New Forest National Park Education Ranger learning about New Forest habitats and food chains, threats to the Forest (especially to ground nesting birds)

and what we can do to help protect the Forest environment. The Senior School’s trip to the Reptile Centre and Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary revealed adders with their babies and even the rare smooth snake. Learning outdoors creates lasting memories, builds greater awareness of the environment and provides more opportunity for children to think independently. Moyles Court School is perfectly situated for outdoor life, with its own secure woods and grounds, while the school gates open directly onto the New Forest National Park. Moyles Court are having an Open Day on 30th September where you can learn more about the School’s natural environment.

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T he Blashford Bulletin Things to look out for in the coming months at the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ibsley. Silver Washed Fritillary Steve Lankaster

Migrant Hawker Bob Chapman

KIngfisher

Justin Kercher

Shoveler Dave Foker

Tufted Duck Drake

Small Tortoiseshell Steve Lankaster

s August arrives, the trees at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve are laden with leaves. As the grass in the meadow begins to die back, some flowers including heather, fleabane and hemp agrimony are only just beginning to come out whilst blackberries and other berries will be ripening – there will be plenty of food around for our insects, birds and mammals. On a sunny day take time to search for butterflies including brimstone, peacock, red admiral, small white, large white, green-veined white, silverwashed fritillary, painted lady, gatekeeper, small tortoiseshell and comma. Dragonflies will also be out patrolling their feeding grounds including southern and migrant hawkers. On Monday 7th August join Reserves Officer Bob Chapman on a guided walk from 2pm until 4pm in search of summer invertebrates. To book your place telephone 01425 472760. As summer continues it’s

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The Old Dispensary Medical Practice 01202 880786 32 East Borough, Wimborne BH21 1PL The Quarter Jack Surgery 01202 843626 Rodways Corner, Wimborne BH21 1AP Walford Mill Medical Practice 01202 886999 Knobcrook Road, Wimborne BH21 1NL

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VERWOOD RECYCLING 01202 828083 www.hants.gov.uk Somerley, Verwood Road, Ringwood 1 April - 30 Sept: 9am - 6pm 1 Oct - 28 Feb: 9am - 4pm 1 March - 31 March: 9am - 5pm WIMBORNE RECYCLING 01305 221040 http://www.dorsetforyou.com/recycling Brook Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BH 1 Apr-30 Sept 9am-6pm. 1 Oct-31 Mar 10am-4pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day

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Please Note: School term and holiday dates are usually set over 14 months in advance of the academic year. They are based on a school year of 195 days although individual schools can use 5 of these days for staff training. Parents should contact the individual school to find out when their training days will be. All dates taken from www.dorsetforyou.com and www.hants.gov.uk for Dorset and Hampshire - dates that are in white are where days differ for Hampshire. Term/holiday Summer Holidays: 24(26)July - 1 Sept 17 Autumn Term: 4 Sept - 15(21) Dec 17 Half Term: 23 Oct - 27 Oct 17 Christmas Holidays: 18(22) Dec 17 - 1(3) Jan 18 Spring Term: 2(4) Jan - 29 March 18 Half Term: 12 Feb - 16 Feb 18 Easter Holidays: 30 March - 13 April 18 Summer Term: 16 April - 25(23) July 18 Half Term: 28 May - 1 June 18 UK holidays Summer Bank Holiday: 28 Aug 17 Christmas: 25,26 Dec 17 New Year: 1 Jan 18 Easter: 30 March - 2 April 18 May Day: 7 May 18 Spring Bank Holiday: 28 May 18 More useful information overleaf

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VERWOOD 01202 829712 11 Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS. Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm WIMBORNE 0845 722 3344 7 High St, Wimborne Dorset, BH21 1HR Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm COLEHILL 01202 889727 1, Smugglers Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2RX Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm CRANBORNE 01725 517210 Cranborne Stores, 1, The Square, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5PR. Mon - Fri 6am – 6pm. Sat 6am – 5pm. Sun 8.30am - 1pm FURZEHILL 01202 883022 1 Smugglers Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4HB Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm THREE LEGGED CROSS 01202 822002 Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RJ Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm WIMBORNE ST GILES 01202 517228 Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5LX Mon – Fri 9am – 1pm HAYES 01202 884991 103, Wimborne Rd West, Stapehill, Wimborne, BH21 2DH. Mon – Sat 6.30am – 10pm. Sun 7am – 10pm. Xmas Day closed.

Wimborne Library

WIMBORNE 01202 882770 wimbornelibrary@dorsetcc.gov.uk Crown Mead, rear of 55-57 High Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HH Opening times: Mon10am – 6.30pm. Thur 9.30am – 6pm. Tues 9.30am – 1pm Fri 9.30am – 5pm. Wed Closed. Sat 9.30am - 4pm

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Lloyds Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 822364 23 Station Road, Verwood. Mon - Fri: 9-6:30, Sat: 9-1, Sun: Closed Boots, FERNDOWN 01202 871841 Tricketts Cross, Ferndown Mon - Fri: 9-7, Sat: 8:30-1, 2-5:30, Sun 10-4 Boots, WIMBORNE 01202 848226 Rodways Corner, Wimborne, BH21 1AP Mon – Fri 8am – 7pm, Sat 8am – 5.30pm Morrisons (in Store),VERWOOD 01202 826555 Chiltern Drive, Verwood Mon - Fri: 9-1, 2-8, Sat: 9-1, 2-6, Sun: 10-1 Verwood Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 828499 Lake Road Surgery, Lake Road, Verwood, BH31 6EH

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Colehill Pharmacy, COLEHILL 01202 888001 42 Middlehill Rd, Wimborne BH21 2SE Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm. Sat 9am – 1pm Walford Mill Pharmacy WIMBORNE 01202 840048 Knobcrook Rd, Wimborne BH21 1NL Mon – Fri 9am – 6.30pm (Closed 1pm – 2pm)

Verwood Library

VERWOOD 01202 822972 1, Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS Opening times: Mon, Tues, Thurs 10 - 1, 2 - 5. Wednesday CLOSED. Fri 10 - 1, 2 - 7. Sat 9 - 1.

Colehill Community Library

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