Roundabout East Dorset Villages August 2018 by Sue West

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Durdle Door on the Jurassic coast looking east in a hazy August. Sometimes known as ‘The Dorset Dragon’

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Celebrating the welldressed well by Kate McLelland

Quirky Britain

f you happen to visit the Midlands region between May and September, you might be in for a big surprise. During this time intriguing temporary structures can appear almost overnight, creating a riot of colour in the middle of an ordinary town or village street. These structures can be anything up to twelve foot tall and the complex artwork at the centre will be created from natural materials such as flowers, mosses, leaves, twigs, seeds, beans and small pine cones. If you’re new to the area you might imagine that these objects have been randomly placed as part of a local art festival, but look a little closer and you’ll realise that each display has been carefully positioned so it frames a well or freshwater spring. So what exactly is going on? Welcome to the world of welldressing (also known as ‘wellflowering’), a thriving tradition that predates the time when historical records began. According to the website welldressing.com over a hundred villages and towns in Britain still take part annually,

creating artworks to celebrate their local fresh water source. The history of welldressing It’s likely that the custom began as a pagan ritual, designed to pay tribute to the spirit that guarded the natural spring. The early Church, disapproving of such heathen traditions, reinterpreted the rites as a Christian thanksgiving ceremony. The practice remained popular until the reign of Henry VIII, when Chancellor Thomas Cromwell issued instructions for welldressing equipment to be destroyed: presumably because ‘idolatrous’ images – forbidden by Henry’s reformed church – were being used. That must have come as a blow to rural communities like Tissington in Derbyshire. Sir Richard Fitzherbert, the ninth baronet of Tissington Hall, claims that during natural disasters the wells provided a lifeline for the people. He explains: “In times of drought they never dried up, so everyone lived from the water, and in times of plague, the village cut itself off from the outside world and had a safe, reliable water source for survival.”

A race against time The process starts when the wooden boards on which the designs will be mounted are soaked in a local river or pond for several days. Clay is then smoothed onto the wet wooden frame, ready for the design to be added. Creating the artwork can take up to a week, so after the design has been etched into the wet clay, everyone needs to work quickly to make sure the display goes up in time. There is huge competition between villages to create the best display and that competitive spirit has now been channelled into an official event. Last year the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show started a competition to recognise the artistic flair of the nation’s well-dressers and for two years running these displays have enjoyed pride of place in RHS Chatsworth’s community area. So, if you happen to visit the Midlands over the summer, look out for these spectacular boards. Nowadays the concept of ‘well-dressing’ may seem a little archaic, but these remarkable displays stand as a tribute to the skill, patience and local pride of the volunteers who work so hard to create them.

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his issue’s cover features the ‘Dorset Dragon’ or Durdle Door as it is more commonly known! One of the most iconic features of the Jurassic Coast and one of my favourite locations for a scenic cliff walk as no doubt it is for many of our readers! I had never heard of this nickname until recently but it’s very easy to see why if you look carefully - like a dragon petrified by some ancient Dorset spell and no doubt the story lost in the mists of time! Not to be outdone by Dorset folklore we also have The Bisterne Dragon in the New Forest of course! If like me you are also a big fan of English folklore and traditions then page 2 tells us about the surprisingly long established and ancient British

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tradition of well-dressing or well-flowering! I have never heard of it I must admit and had to google it to find out more after reading the article! Seems it’s big in the Midlands though. There are many more local events happening all around your local area like the popular Bisterne Scarecrow Festival for instance during August and September, so check out our What’s On pages 22 & 24 and our website for more details. Hopefully the sunshine lasts just a bit longer during the school holidays! 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 All About Me: Choosing To Be Yourself Complete Sweep: Be Chimney Fire Aware

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Local events and features Community News 11,15,18,26 Ferndown before the Bulldozers: Victoria Road shops 6 Clubs & Societies 14,15 The Blashford Bulletin 16 What’s On Locally 22,24

Feature articles Quirky Britain: Celebrating the well-dressed well Mike’s Motors: Grow your own Cactus by Citroen Beauty: Staying Safe In The Sun Book Reviews: Inspire Your Wanderlust Pets: What Your Rabbit Needs Health: Men, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

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Ferndown before the Bulldozers Less than 60 years ago Ferndown was just a village, with gravel roads, a scattering of shops and not even a set of traffic lights. Then the bulldozers arrived and much of Ferndown’s history disappeared forever. Part autobiography and part history, these articles are a fascinating glimpse of a village in transition.

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part from Ringwood Road, the busiest shopping area in Ferndown in the Forties and Fifties was Victoria Road, where Cobbs Garage, later known as Victoria Garage occupied the corner site. It was started by Charles Cobb and Albert Haskett. Mr Cobb was a member of the Red Cross and the Red Cross ambulance was kept at the garage, which was badly damaged by incendiary bombs during WW2. Next to the garage was a small parade of shops (hidden by the tree in 1951 photo right) which are still there today. It included Maison Coward hairdresser’s and the estate agency run by William Stickland, a magician and one time president of the Magic Circle. Last in the block was Arthur Wareham’s fish-and-chip shop. Arthur and his wife Joyce married at Wimborne Minster in 1919. Joyce was featured in our October 2017 article and was Ferndown’s first woman firefighter. July 2018

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Cobbs Garage 1951 Arthur lost both legs in what must have been a tragic accident at Creekmoor pottery in 1927 and had been fitted with two artificial limbs. In 1931 they bought a fish shop at Ringwood and they also had a small one in Ferndown at the junction oif Wimborne Road and Queens Avenue. The Warehams moved to their shop in Victoria Road in 1936 and were there for more than 20 years. Arthur was always joking with ‘customers and trading insults across the counter! Since then it has been Ashley’s wet fish business, then the Capital pizza and kebab takeaway and currently it is suprisingly a fish and chip shop yet again! The book is available from Brian Davis, 31 Whinhams Way, Billericay CM12 0HD, price £13.99 + £2 p&p.

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neatly. Driver and passenger comfort is prime through each trim level with super-comfortable seats and a new hydraulic cushion suspension to give this car a ‘big-car’ feel. Many safety aids are included even in basic trim. It has become even more eco-friendly on all levels, yet is a much more satisfying driver’s car. And so to my test car. The base model called ‘Feel’ was supplied in a fetching metallic blue with two-tone grey cloth interior, powered by a 100bhp diesel with 5-speed gearbox. This power unit is absurdly economical - over 60mpg whatever you throw at it and capable of much more - and is well below permitted NOx and CO2 levels. But then Groupe Peugeot has always been at the forefront of clean air technology so this excellent performance was to be expected. Other tackle thrown in included all the normal safety gear plus auto safety braking, sat-nav, DAB radio, the obligatory bluetooth, tyre pressure sensing and a rear parking camera with aural warnings. On the road? A very quiet and pleasant ride at any speed, the cushioning seats and suspension going unnoticed until be-

coming aware of the irregular pitter-patter of the tyres as they explored all the potholes our wonderful local councils could dig up. On several occasions it was reminiscent of the 1960’s Hydrolastic Austin 1300 and 1800, so smooth was the ride. This suspension out-performs many much larger cars - alone a ‘tour-de-force’, thank you Citroen! The handling and roadholding were also excellent with full marks to the electric steering for being ultra-light at parking speeds, but diminishing to lots of ‘feel’ as the speed elevated. Despite the eco credentials, the engine was lusty without burning tarmac, yet personally I felt it could use a sixth speed to aid eco-cruising still further, a fitment on more expensive variants. As regards space, this really is a trump card. Lots of room in the front, with those seats far back there was still a Ryanair level of seating in the back - up to 2 hours endurance if somebody is available to unfold you afterwards. The ‘piece de resistance’ was a surprisingly huge boot capable of taking 2 suitcases up to 28” tall with room on top and around for smaller bags, the odd violin, laptop cases, emergency kits and all that jazz. So a very likeable car, ecofriendly and capable of travelling across Europe with peeps and baggage - yes, we did it!

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Wimborne in Bloom 2018 News

Open Gardens 2018 raises almost £3500 for Wimborne in Bloom

ver 550 people enjoyed this year’s Open Gardens Day held in aid of Wimborne in Bloom on Sunday 24th June. A glorious Midsummers Day which truly lived up to its name! Richard Nunn, Chairman of Wimborne in Bloom speaking after the event said “How excellent that so many members of the public, from far and wide, chose Wimborne’s Open Gardens to visit on such a beautiful day despite clashing with a major football event! All garden owners enjoyed welcoming their visitors, answering

questions and gladly accepting the well justified praise for their efforts – not to mention the excellent amount of money raised towards Wimborne in Bloom providing the Town’s floral displays. Thank you to all involved.” There were a total of 18 gardens open around the Town and to boost funds, teas were sold at a number of venues and there were also some plant stalls. Almost £3,500 was raised towards this years ‘In Bloom’ Campaign. We were also grateful for the support of Symonds and Sampson and Holmans for their help towards printing and other costs.

Wimborne In Bloom - Local Art & Poetry Competitions 2018

he Wimborne in Bloom Art and Poetry Competitions have again received many excellent entries from all age groups and were of an exceptionally high standard giving the judges a challenging task in choosing the winners. The theme this year was ‘Wimborne Transport Through the Ages’. Wimborne in Bloom has been delighted with the continued and positive response from local schools and entries were received from Wimborne First, St John’s, Pamphill, Allenbourn and Queen Elizabeth’s. The Children’s Art Competition attracted over 400 entries. This year a local artist judged the children’s work from Allenbourn and Queen Elizabeth’s and the Town Mayor Councillor Mrs Kelly Webb judged the Primary Schools children’s art.

The Children’s Poetry Competition attracted over 50 entries and the Adult Poetry Competition was also well supported. Prizes will be presented at the Wimborne in Bloom Annual Prize-giving which will be held at Allenbourn Middle School, East Borough on Saturday 22nd September starting at 2.30pm. This event will also include 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 over the years. (Photo shows some of the prize winners with the Chairman and Secretary of Wimborne in Bloom)

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N

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

STAPEHILL OVER 60’S CLUB

Meetings are held once a month on the first Thursday of each month at 2.30pm at Colehill Methodist Church, Lonnen Road, Colehill Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 900821

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

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

SOCIETY. Talks 3rd Monday every month, on family, social and local history at the Hilda Coles Centre (rear of Priest House), at 8 pm. Visitors welcome £3. Details: 01202 888368 or www.sdfhs.org

EAST DORSET BUDDHIST GROUP

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COLEHILL MUSICAL & DRAMA CLUB

HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)

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 Co.MaD meet to rehearse most weeks on Tuesday evenings at 8.30 in the Memorial Hall Contact 01202 887659

CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

We meet last Wednesday of each month at Kings Head Hotel, Wimborne with lunch and speaker. Contact: Joy Sparshott, 01202 574056 or email jasetr@gmail.com Meets in Memorial Hall, Colehill, every month to hear first-class speakers. Non-members welcome Contact Barbara 01202 882590 for dates and details.

THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS Meets in Cranborne Village Hall on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome Contact Chris Bright 01725 .Oddfellows is one of the oldest and friendliest societies in the world. For further details contact Flo Munro 01202 820965, 517584 or e-mail clhs@mypostoffice.co.uk Loyal Acorn Lodge. The Oddfellows - making friends, helping people. COLEHILL FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB

This Club meets on the 3rd Monday of the Month at Colehill Memorial Hall, at 7.30 pm. Contact the Chair, Anne Clark, on 01202 575951

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HOLT SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB

This a choir of about 40 singers that meet regularly in St James' Church, Holt, and St Michael's and All Angels Church, Colehill. Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 887786

EAST DORSET ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY (EDAS)

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

Meet at Holt Village Hall, Tuesdays 2.00-4.30 and 7.00-10.00 also Wednesdays 2.00-4.30 beginners very welcome Please check out website for more information, holtshortmatbowls.org.uk

CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB

Monthly talks Sept to May at St. Catherine’s Church Hall,Wimborne plus walks & field archaeology opportunities during summer months. Contact PLANT HERITAGE EAST DORSET GROUP Ian Richardson 01202 252397, www.dorset-archaeology.org.uk - working to save plant varieties. Meets in Colehill Memorial Hall monthly Sept to June to hear well-known speakers.. Visitors welcome. Details from Pam on 01202 883352. SYNERGY DANCE AND MAJORETTE GROUP Girls aged 8-16 meet every Wednesday @ 4:00 (term time) in Wimborne. Looking for a small group aged 5-8 for the Folk Festival parade. ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS Contact: Jackie on 07562772887 Forest School club for children 4-8 years of age at Edmondsham Forest School, between Verwood and Cranborne. Woodland walks, camp fires, VOLUNTEERS - THE HEDGE PROJECT nature crafts etc. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807 Volunteers Wanted every Wednesday 09.30-15.00 to help maintain Whitesheet Plantation. For more info contact our Team Leader Ranger WIMBORNE CAMERA CLUB Kayleigh - 07795 678 300 or k_winch@hotmail.co.uk 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, compeVERWOOD PANTOMIME SOCIETY titions and illustrated talks. Contact Carol Wiles on 01202 510844 The Society hold rehearsals in September for a show at the Hub, Verwood in January. Members also meet throughout the year for WIMBORNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY various social events. Contact: Sue Gardiner 01202 825731 or Monthly Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month in the www.verwoodpantomimesociety.co.uk Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne. January to March at 2pm and April to December 7.30pm. Visitors welcome. Contact 01202 887006 or EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS www.wimbornehorticulturalsociety.btck.co.uk. Traditional and contemporary folk dances from around the world. No partners needed. Meeting on 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month from 1st WIMBORNE GIRLS’ BRIGADE 7:30 – 9:45 in Edmondsham Village Hall. Pay as you go. Girls aged 4-18 years meet at The Lantern, Merley every Monday Contact Kirsteen McCormick on 01725 517807. during term time, from 6:00pm. New members always welcome. http://wimborne.gb.net Contact: Jazz Adams on 07977246912

EAST DORSET WRITING GROUP

The sessions will take place on Fridays monthly from 1 – 4pm at St THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS Michael’s Centre, Colehill, Wimborne. Free parking and disabled access. Meet at Three Legged Cross Village Hall Friday afternoons 2pm-5pm Contact Cilla Sparks on 07759 835728 Friday evenings 7pm-9.30pm Contact: Peter Turnham 01202 823440

WIMBORNE EVENING TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD

We are a friendly group and welcome new members and visitors. We meet every second Tuesday of the month (excluding August) at 7:30 pm in The Hilda Coles Learning Centre, Priest’s House Museum, Wimborne. Please contact the secretary for details on 01202 887198

COLEHILL BRIDGE CLUB

Meets on a Friday afternoon to play rubber bridge in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Contact Hugh on 01202 883580 for details

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH CHOIR

MUSIC FOR THE MIND

We meet at St Michael's Church, Colehill Lane, Colehill on Fridays at 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Contact Jenny Wright on 01425 473963.

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 .

VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE

Welcomes retired and semi retired people to take part in our groups and classes of social and educational interest. Contact: David Allen on 01202 823541

COLEHILL EVENING WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

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

DORSET STITCHERS

Meets every other Thursday 7- 9pm at the Methodist Church Hall, £2 per evening includes refreshments. Contact Wendy Robinson 01202 825805.

WIMBORNE BOWLS CLUB

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

WIMBORNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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

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

FERNDOWN UKELELE GROUP

for mature people (i.e. pensioners) wishing to learn the ukelele. No previous musical experience is necessary. Held at the Beacon Centre, St Mary's Church, Ferndown on Thursdays 2 - 3pm. Contact Pam Roberts 01202 896224 pamroberts203@btinternet.com

RINGWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR, “SING FOR JOY”

Mixed choir, singing harmony songs from around the world-African, gospel, Taize, folk etc. No auditions, beginners as well as experienced singers age 10 upwards. Meet at Greyfriars Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30. Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807

EAST DORSET & RINGWOOD NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP meet 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am - 12 noon

at Braeside Hall Braeside Road St. Leonards BH24 2PH for friendship, talks & outings and would very much welcome new members . Contact Jenny Betterton 01202 876560, Rosemary White 01425 479556.

WIMBORNE ART CLUB

Local artists who meet twice a month in St Catherine's Church Hall, Wimborne. Meetings start at 7.30pm prompt. Non-members welcome for £3 per meeting. Info: 01202 892064, www.wimborneartclub.org.uk

CRANBORNE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHOIR

Meet Wimborne St Giles Village Hall on Mondays at 7.30pm. Leader Jeremy Avis. For further info: www.cranbornecommunitychoir.uk

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 Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch The Branch holds regular social 1st Wednesday each month 7.15pm-9.30pm. for more details functions. Contact Mrs Denise Pugh 01202 824549 Contact: Alex Wells Secretary on 07759663151 or just come along

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

Prize tree for Ferndown park

he Royal British Legion Ferndown presented a prize-award tree to the Town to recognise the part played by the people of Ferndown in the Club’s achievement of winning second place in the Ian Hamilton Trophy out of the 458 RBL Clubs in the country. The young Hazel tree was presented to the Club by The Woodland Trust who manage the National Memorial Arburetum. The Mayor and Lady Mayoress accepted the tree from Michael Deane and Grant Parrott, Chairmen of the RBL Club and RBL Ferndown Branch and planted by them at the Council Garden on Peter Grant Way.

Ferndown club is runner-up in Club of the Year award

he Royal British Legion Club in Ferndown has taken second place in the prestigious Ian Hamilton Trophy Award for the best of the 458 RBL Clubs in the U.K. The award is judged on categories including furthering the RBL Charity, good and effective management, developing the Club and membership, and making a significant contribution to the local community. The award was announced at the Royal British Legion National Conference in Belfast and received by Club Chairman, Michael Deane and the Club Committee at a presentation evening in June.

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T he Blashford Bulletin Things to look out for in the coming months at the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ibsley. Teal

Ian Cameron-Reid

Commas

Bob Chapman

Kingfisher

Ian Cameron-Reid

Clifden Non-pareil Bob Chapman

Red Admiral Bob Chapman

e find ourselves in the last throws of summer with autumn just around the corner and life is busy on the reserve. The fruits of summer are evident particularly on the brambles as the blackberries ripen; there is plenty of food for all the birds, reptiles, mammals and insects. On sunny days search for colourful butterflies as they wing from flower to flower; see comma, painted lady, peacock, red admiral and brimstone to name just a few. Now is a great time to be wowed by the dazzling display of dragon and damsel flies as they whizz past, patrolling their feeding grounds. Why not join Reserves Officer Bob Chapman on a summer wildlife walk on Wednesday 1st August from 1.30pm until 3.30pm in search of some of these delightful insects. Please telephone 01425 472760 to book your place. For some of the birds August is a time to moult, freshening up and growing new feathers after the wear and tear

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. www.hiwwt.org.uk

of the breeding season. For others it will be time to move on. As we get into September, the swallows and martins will be heading off to their African wintering grounds. Before they leave they prepare for their long journey by gathering in their hundreds to feed up over Ibsley Water. They create an amazing and memorable spectacle as they demonstrate their remarkable, acrobatic flying skills. It is not just birds leaving though, duck numbers including mallard, teal, wigeon, gadwall, tufted duck and shoveler are all beginning to build up. Now is also a great time to get a view of, or if you’re lucky an impressive photograph of a kingfisher. The fledglings will be dispersing across the reserve now and certainly last year there were regular sightings and photo opportunities, particularly from Goosander Hide. Often all you get is a flash of shining blue as they dart along the water’s edge, but ours seemed happy to sit and pose for a while.

The light trap will be attracting a wonderful variety of moths, for example pink barred sallow, feathered gothic and if we’re lucky Clifden nonpareil or the blue underwing, especially if the nights are cloudy and warm. For your own glimpse of these and other creatures of the night, including bats, join the Education Officer for a family night walk on Friday 14th September from 7pm until 8.30pm and head out onto the reserve after dusk. Please telephone to book your place. The Blashford Lakes Project is a partnership between Bournemouth Water, New Forest District Council and Wessex Water. The reserve is managed by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, a charity that aims to protect local wildlife and inspire people. For information on upcoming events visit our website: www.hiwwt.org.uk or phone: 01425 472760. For up-to-date wildlife information visit our blog: blashfordlakes.wordpress.com.

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Lions 5k obstacle run

round 100 runners, some young and some not so young, took part in the third annual Wimborne and Ferndown Lions’ Muddy Fun Run which took place over a 5K obstacle course held at Homelands Farm, Three Legged Cross in lovely weather on the 26th of May. The varied set of 25 obstacles generally survived the onslaught. Organiser Lion Peter Burnett said “We are learning how to improve the course all the time. Because of the dry weather the early part of the course was not so muddy this time, that is until they reached the slippery slide and the tyre tunnel!” The event raised over £600 for the designated Lions’ charities

Lions handover night

he Wimborne and Ferndown Lions club dinner at the Willett Arms in Wimborne on the 26th of June was the enjoyable occasion this year for the annual handover. This was the time for the incumbent President to handover to the new President at the end of their year in office. Pictured are President Michael Zech passing the chain of office to new President Anne Lippitt.

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Inspire Your Wanderlust Thinking about booking a last-minute holiday? These books should help to inspire your wanderlust. (Or just transport you to distant climes while you’re lounging in your garden.) old Cherokee girl in tow. First published 30 years ago, The Bean Trees beautifully evokes the landscape and spirit of 1980s Southwestern America.

Book Reviews

The Road to Little Dribbling – Bill Bryson In The Road to Little Dribbling, Bill Bryson sets out to explore Britain once again – 20 years after his bestselling Notes from a Small Island. Not only is it highly entertaining, but The Road to Little Dribbling is packed full of facts and wry observations. You’ll veer from rolling your eyes at Bryson’s ‘grumpy-old-man-ishness’ to vigorously nodding your head, to snorting with laughter, to booking a train ticket to explore a corner of this island you haven’t yet stumbled upon. The Bean Trees – Barbara Kingsolver Determined to avoid ending up like her Kentucky classmates – pregnant and married before she’s 18, Taylor buys a beaten up old car and a tank of petrol, and heads west. By the time her car breaks down in Arizona, she has a three-year-

Adventures of a Young Naturalist – Sir David Attenborough In 1954, David Attenborough began his exploration of the world, seeking out rare animals for London Zoo and sharing his experiences with a captive TV audience back at home. Adventures of a Young Naturalist charts his adventures across Guyana, Indonesia and Paraguay, from coming face-to-face with Komodo dragons and giant armadillos to befriending a young male orangutan. Numerous photographs help to bring the tales to life. The Earth From The Air – Yann Arthus-Bertrand It’s been almost 20 years since Yann Arthus-Bertrand first set out to capture aerial photography of some of the most remote places on Earth. The result – The Earth From the Air – went on to sell more than 3 million copies. A new edition was released last year, which includes 100 stunning new photographs and commentary from the likes of Jane Goodall and Matthieu Ricard. Breathtaking.

The Art of Travel – Alain de Botton Alain de Botton explores the reasons why we travel and discusses how we can make the most of our experiences. He covers everything from holiday romances to hotel mini-bars. It’s a book about taking pleasure in our surroundings (however mundane) and taking the time to look, really look, at the world around us.

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WHAT’S ON

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Local Entertainment Centres Out of hours walks: Join our regular group of walkers for Kingston Lacy: a peaceful out of hours walk around the Kingston Lacy www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy parkland. Donations welcome. Sorry no dogs allowed. Please see website for dates and deWalks take place each month. tails. Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides: Every Thursday, In partnership with Moors Valley Country Park, come and Kingston Lacy: 9.30-11am Every Thu www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy join our fun, friendly and active free cycle rides from 9.30am (please arrive 15 minutes early). and Sign - baby sign language classes. Hannah, Allendale Community Centre, Hanham 10.30am - 11.30am Sing Every Thu 07809 114858, hannahstorey@singandsign.co.uk Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 1AS. Summer holiday fun: This summer discover the how the women of the house enjoyed the summer holidays with Kingston Lacy: their children and families. This is part of Kingston Lacy's www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy Until 2 Sep 10am - 6pm 'Beyond the Portrait' portraying four key women in the history of the estate. Wild Days Out holiday events for 5-8 and 7-12 year olds at Blashford Lakes. Please visit shop.hiwwt.org.uk for On-line booking: shop.hiwwt.org.uk Furdates, details and to book. Different days will feature dif- ther information from Jim Day or Tracy ferent themed activities to include building a coracle as a Standish at BlashfordThroughout 10am - 3pm team to test on the Dockens Water, testing your cooking Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk Meet at the BlashAugust skills over the campfire, embarking on a bioblitz in search ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham of the greatest number of bugs, birds and beasties or experimenting with primitive pioneering inspired by an- Drove, BH24 3PJ. cient warfare! Admission £18 per child. Art Exhibition - ‘Land & Sea in Oils’ by Andy Blake. Well The Hub, Brock Way, Verwood, DorKnown New Milton Artist. All Original Oil Paintings - Lo- set ,BH31 7QE Until 16 Aug cal & Coastal. Throughout 2018: Every 9.30am-10.30am 3rd Monday of the month

Mon - Sat 10am Until 18 Aug 4.30pm 14, 15 Aug 8.30am – 4.15pm 3-8 year olds. Mon 13 Aug 7.30pm

House Museum & Garden, 23Rena Gardiner - A Dorset Artist: Exhibition of prints and Priest's 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. books by Rena Gardiner. Normal admission charge. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk “Adventure in the Woods”. Forest School days for chilForest School, Edmonddren. Spend the day in the woods, cooking on fires, cre- Edmondsham House, BH21 5RE, between ating beautiful nature crafts, picnicking, den building etc. sham Cranborne and Verwood. £30 per day (sibling discount), lunch and snacks incl. 01725 517807. www.elves-fairieswoodlandnursery.co.uk Wimborne Horticultural Society -"New and exciting plants Main Hall Allendale Centre, Hanham for your garden" by Marcus Dancer from Fordingbridge. Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS. www.wimbornehorticulturalsociety.btck.co.uk

Little Explorers: Activities, stories and games (age 2+). The Priest's House Museum & Garden. £1.50 per person per event (annual ticket not valid). 23-27 High Street, Wimborne Minster, www.priest-house.co.uk. Dorset BH21 1HR. 01202 882533 “Starlight Adventure”. Spend two days in the woods and Edmondsham Forest School, Edmond16 - 18 Aug end with an overnight camp. Tents provided. Campfire sham House, BH21 5RE, between Finish at 10am - 4pm cooking, den building, nature crafts etc. www.elvesCranborne & Verwood. 01725 517807. 10am on 18 fairieswoodlandnursery.co.uk. Age 8 – 11 £90, includes all meals, snacks & drinks. Aug Swing Unlimited - Night At The Movies A spectacular concert featuring music from magical mov- The Hub, Brock Way, Verwood, Dorset 8pm ies including Harry Potter, Lord of The Rings and various BH31 7QE. Tel 01202 828740 Fri 17 Aug Disney Productions. Plus classic songs from legendary artists Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many more... The Crick Crack Club present Fairytales for Grownups. The Earthouse. The Ancient Technology 'The Fate We bring Ourselves' - Ben Haggarty will be Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne, his versions of some well-known and lessDorset, BH21 5RP. 7pm (starts 7.30pm) unleashing known Greek Myths. If the weather holds out, then this www.crickcrackclub.com/ Sat 18 Aug Site Opens 6pm August's event will be perfect for an almighty picnic! Hold earthousecranborne. On-Line Booking: on to your (sun) hats - this one is going to be epic! £11 www.ticketsource.co.uk Box Office: adults. £6 children 16+ (booking fees apply) 01202 888 992 (office hours) 50th Great Dorset Steam Fair is an annual show featuring steam-powered vehicles and machinery. There will Tarrant Hinton, Blandford Forum, Dor23 - 27 Aug All Day be 500 full size steam engines to celebrate the 50 years set, DT11 8HX. www.gdsf.co.uk of the fair. It now covers 600 acres and runs for five days. Duck Race - Annual duck race on the River Allen in aid River Allen, Wimborne 01202 848897 Sat 25 Aug 4pm of Wimborne in Bloom Verwood Rotary Club's - Silver (25th) Rustic Fayre. Clas- Potterne Park, Verwood - organised by 12 noon (Gates sic cars, steam display, stalls, arena etc. www.rotaryMon 27 Aug Open) Verwood Rotary. ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=245753&ClubID=1659 Tue 14 Aug

10am - 12noon

Tue 28 Aug

10am - 2pm

Wed 29 Aug 7.30pm

30 Aug - 2 Sep

10 am (Site Opens) 12noon (Flying starts) 6pm(Evening Entertainment 30 Aug - 1 Sep) 10pm (Fireworks 31 Aug , 1 Sep)

Family Explorers: Fun activities for all the family. £1.75 per person (annual ticket not valid). www.priest-house.co.uk. "Verwood in Tune" concert with Paul Carman, Bohm Overture keyboard

The Priest's House Museum & Garden. 23-27 High Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 1HR. 01202 882533 Hub theatre Brockway, Verwood BH31 7QE contact 01202 828740

Bournemouth Air Festival. This year’s festival features our biggest and best line-up so far. With everything from Bournemouth seafront Dorset BH1 jets and display teams, to Royal Navy ships and live mu- 2BU. www.bournemouthair.co.uk sic, you won’t want to miss a thing!

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Dorset County Show 1st September 2018, £47 The Dorset County Show is the major event in Dorset's calendar… Whether its cows or coats, horses or ham baguettes, cars or corn, fun fairs or fancy food - it is entertainment galore all weekend. Don't miss it!

Tiverton Canal Cruise

Longleat Sky Safari

14th September 2018, £42.50 Enjoy a horse drawn Canal cruise along the beautiful Tiverton Canal, a ploughman’s lunch onboard and a visit to Bickleigh Mill, Devon’s most exciting rural shopping centre housed in an 18th century working water mill.

16th September 2018, £40 The skies above Longleat will be filled with the spectacular sight of dozens of hot air balloons as part of their ‘Sky Safari’ extravaganza. Includes entrance to Longleat.

The Barrington Theatre, Pennys Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH PramaLIFE Charity no 1172716

LOCAL CENTRES for THEATRE, CINEMA, CONCERTS and the ARTS VERWOOD 01202 828740 www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/verwoodhub

THE HUB BARRINGTON THEATRE TIVOLI THEATRE LAYARD THEATRE LIGHTHOUSE REGENT CENTRE ODEON UCI

Pennys Walk, FERNDOWN 01202 894858 www.barringtoncentre.co.uk 19 – 27 West Borough, WIMBORNE 01202 885566 www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk Canford School, Canford Magna WIMBORNE 01202 847525 www.canford.com Kingland Road, POOLE 08700 668701 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk High Street, CHRISTCHURCH 01202 499199 www.regentcentre.co.uk Salisbury 0871 2244007 www.odeon.co.uk BOURNEMOUTH 0871 2244007 TOWER PARK, POOLE 0870 0102030

THE MAYFLOWER BIC PAVILION SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE VERWOOD HEATHLAND HERITAGE CENTRE WALFORD MILL CRAFT CENTRE

Commercial Road, SOUTHAMPTON 023 8071 1811 www.the-mayflower.com Westover Road, BOURNEMOUTH West Promenade, www.bic.co.uk Malthouse Lane, SALISBURY 01722 320333, www.salisburyplayhouse.com Ringwood Road, VERWOOD www.heritage.verwood.org Stone Lane, WIMBORNE 01202 841400, www.walfordmillcrafts.co.uk

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Mon 10 Sep 7.30pm 11 Sep - 6 Nov

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Meet 7.15pm for Wed 12 Sep 7.30pm Wed 12 Sep 7.30pm Thu 13 Sep Thu 4 Oct

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Fri 14 Sep

Doors open 7pm Music 8pm -11pm

Place

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Local Entertainment Centres Main Hall Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS. The Priest's House Museum & Garden. 23-27 High Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 1HR. 01202 882533 Hall Allendale Centre, Hanham Wimborne Horticultural Society presents a talk by Dudley Main Wimborne, BH21 1AS. Members Higginson - "Wild Wood in Winter" and Blandford Otters". Road, showing Membership cards £1, Nonwww.wimbornehorticulturalsociety.btck.co.uk Members £3 Couch to 5K. This fun and friendly 9 week course of run- Moors Valley Country Park and Forest. ning is aimed at new runners. Our run leader will gradu- Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringally build your fitness, speed and endurance each week. wood, Dorset, BH24 2ET. Booking essential. Cost: £9 East Dorset Antiquarian Society (EDAS) lecture: Blick St. Catherine’s Church Hall, Lewens Mead Mesolithic site - key to the Stonehenge land- Lane, Wimborne BH21 1LE. www.dorset scape? Find out more with David Jacques, University of -archaeology.org.uk Buckingham. Visitors welcome. Theatre, Penny's Walk, FernEast Dorset NT Association - Illustrated talk presented Barrington BH22 9TH. All welcome. Informaby Bill Coombes, education outreach officer for NASA, down, tion Janet Matthews 01202 855001, on 'The International Space Station' www.ednta.org. Ornamental Grass Masterclass - spend some time with Knoll Gardens, Hampreston, Wimborne Knoll's owner Neil Lucas as he shares the knowledge 7ND. 01202 873931. and enthusiasm that make him the UK's leading authority BH21 www.knollgardens.co.uk on ornamental grasses. £35 booking essential. Wimborne Horticultural Society Autumn Flower Show www.wimbornehorticulturalsociety.btck.co.uk Community Open Weekend: Free opening of the house, museum and garden. Part of Dorset Architectural Heritage Week. www.priest-house.co.uk.

SALISBURY JAZZ CLUB presents Savannah Jazz Band The Stockman’s Lounge, Auction Cen(from Yorkshire). Presenting live jazz for listening & tre, Netherhampton Road (A3094, Salisdancing since 1979. BAR – COFFEE – DANCING – bury, Wilts. SP2 8RH RAFFLE – LARGE CAR PARK

2pm (Aft procession) Ringwood Carnival. Festival of fun for all the family with 7.15pm (Evening afternoon & torchlight processions procession) 9.30pm Fireworks Brass on the Grass' with Verwood Town Band. Cream Teas available to purchase . FREE concert. Held outSun 16 Sep 3pm - 5pm doors if weather is nice so bring your deckchairs but if not it will be held inside the Verwood Memorial Hall Open Day for S&DFH Society. Family & House History speakers Dr Nick Barratt 'Behind closed doors' and Gill Blanchard 'Tracing the History of Your House'. Also a Sat 22 Sep 10am - 4pm number of various exhibitors and EDFH volunteers helpdesk to give advice/assistance with research. Apple Day 2018 - Get hands-on with the harvest and enjoy the bounty of Nature…See the medieval fruit press in action - bring along your apples and turn them into Sun 23 Sep 10am - 4pm juice! Lend a hand in gathering the crops for winter, have a go at threshing wheat and turning it into flour, Watch traditional demonstrations. "Verwood in Tune" concert with David Last, Roland 7.30pm Wed 26 Sep AT350C keyboard Bournemouth Orchid Fair and Show. Entry just £3 per Sat 29 Sep 12noon - 4.30pm person; children enter free with paying adult Wimborne Horticultural Society presents a talk by Chris Bird, lecturer in horticulture at Sparsholt College 7.30pm "Apples - with tasting" . As this is our Harvest Meeting Mon 8 Oct please bring a plate of food for a shared supper. Members showing Membership cards £1, Non-Members £3 East Dorset Antiquarian Society (EDAS) lecture: The honour of the nation - Black Prisoners of War at Meet 7.15pm for Porchester Castle 1796-1814. Find out more with Abi Wed 10 Oct 7.30pm Coppins, English Heritage. Visitors welcome. www.dorset-archaeology.org.uk Wimborne Food & Drink Festival 10am - 4 pm www.dorsetfoodanddrink.org/event/wimborne-minsterSat 13 Oct food-drink-festival-2018 Brass Band Concert - 'Armistice 100 - Music That Won The War'. Verwood Concert Brass are performing this 7:30pm - 10pm Sat 13 Oct concert which will be packed full of fantastic and varied music in recognition of the end of World War 1. . Sat 15 Sep

Ringwood town centre. www.ringwoodcarnival.org Verwood Recreation Ground / Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Queen Elizabeth's School, Wimborne Minster, BH21 4DT. 01202 772327. www.wdfhs.org Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP (next to Cranborne Middle School) Adults £5, Children £2.50, Under 4's free Hub theatre Brockway, Verwood BH31 7QE contact 01202 828740 Main Hall Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS. Main Hall Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS. www.wimbornehorticulturalsociety.btck.c o.uk St. Catherine’s Church Hall, Lewens Lane, Wimborne BH21 1LE. www.dorset -archaeology.org.uk Wimborne Minster Green, the High Street and surrounding roads Dorset BH21 1HT. The Hub Verwood, Brockway, Verwood BH31 7QE. 01202 828740. Adults £10, U19's £6 . Tickets from The Verwood Hub box office

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Salisbury Racecourse. Free Parking www.rockbournefair.org.uk. . Wed/Fri Adult £5 Thu £5 (£3 after 4pm on Thursday). Child FREE Students (12+) £1.50

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Central Southern Gauge O Group - Annual O Gauge Model Railway Show. Layouts, Test Tack, Demonstrators, Traders. Bring & Buy. Plenty of (payable) parking, excellent food and refreshments available. Adults £4, accompanied children free.

Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1AS. Contact: csg0g.org

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Men, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention By Alison Runham

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eptember 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds and on the rise worldwide, with nearly 800,000 suicides a year (that’s one every 40 seconds) and around 20 times as many failed attempts. Suicide Risk Factors Men aged 20-29 and 40-49 are most at risk. A clue to why lies in the Movember Foundation’s conclusion that mental health stigmas and men’s reluctance to discuss and seek help for mental health issues are two major reasons why their life expectancy remains lower than women’s. The biggest risk factor for suicide is a previous suicide attempt. Although suicide is often clearly linked to mental disorders and alcohol abuse, many suicides happen impulsively in moments of crisis: a trauma, relationship break-up, financial problems or chronic pain and illness that suddenly overwhelms us. Conflict, disaster, violence, abuse, loss and a sense of isolation are also risk factors and rates are high amongst marginalised groups, e.g. refugees, migrants, prisoners and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people. So how can we help to

prevent suicide, both as individuals and a society? Suicide Prevention • Tackle discrimination, damaging stereotypes and stigmas. Children raised in an environment where people are ridiculed for expressing their sexual orientation or feelings will be scared to express theirs, putting them at higher risk of isolation, depression and suicide. It can be tough to tackle discrimination among family, friends and colleagues, but it’s essential. We must also break down stigmas by treating mental illness as we do physical illness.  Encourage others (especially men) to express their feelings and seek help with mental health issues, and increase awareness of the dangers of alcohol and its misuse. Suicide is preventable, says The British Psychological Society. “Early identification and effective action can get people the care they need.” Depression and alcoholrelated disorders must be identified and treated swiftly. • Pay closer attention to those around us. Many suicide victims reportedly seemed ‘fine’ just days or even hours before ending their lives. We must look out for warning signs

and, on a practical level, remove (as far as possible) the means for attempting suicide from those we fear are at risk. If you are struggling with a crisis or a mental health issue, do get help. It may feel like your pain will never end, but things can get better. In his book Reasons to Stay Alive, depression sufferer and bestselling author Matt Haig reminds us that depression may seem vast, but it’s always smaller than us. “It operates within you; you do not operate within it. It may be a dark cloud passing across the sky, but… you are the sky. “You were there before it. And the cloud can’t exist without the sky, but the sky can exist without the cloud.” Useful Info Samaritans: www.samaritans. org call 116 123, open 24/7 every day Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – for men www.thecalmzone.net 0800 58 58 58 open 5pm midnight every day Matt Haig, Reasons to Stay Alive, Canongate Books. Many people who have suffered depression and/or contemplated suicide credit this book for helping them through crises.

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USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION

Doctors’ Numbers

Fire Stations

The Cranborne Practice 01202 822825 (Verwood) Lake Road/Newtown Road

Cranborne Fire Station 01722 691000: Non emergencies

The Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road

01202 825353

EMERGENCIES ONLY: Dial 999 and ask for ‘Fire Service’

The Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)

01725 517272

Verwood Fire Station 01722 691000: Non emergencies

West Moors Group Practice 175, Station Road, West Moors, BH22 OHX

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Wimborne Fire Station 01722 691000: Non emergencies

Dorset Emergency Care

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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

Dentists’ Numbers

123 Dental 01202 827786 11, The Old Potteries, Manor Way, Verwood. Forest Lodge Dentist Surgery Vicarage Road, Verwood

01202 827272

Thomasson Dental Surgery 35 Ringwood Road, Verwood

01202 824177

Lakes Dental Practice 01202 823345 Unit 4a, The Old Crossroads, Verwood Fordingbridge Dental Highfield House, Bartons Rd,

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Emergency care (after hrs)

0845 7010401

Wimborne Dental Health Practice 01202 887700 30 East Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1DU Mouth Peace Dental Practice 01202 888000 1 Corn Market, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1JL Dr N D Greenway 01202 888303 Knobcrook Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NL ADP Dental Practice 01202 881338 Jessop House, 28 Mill Lane, Town Centre, Wimborne Minster BH21 1JQ

Samaritans

1 Durrant Road, Bournemouth, 01202 551999 / 0845 790 9090

Verwood Age Concern

Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall, Moorlands Rd Mark Talbot 01202 821786 Monday: 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday: 10am - 3.30pm EDV-6/18

Police Stations

EMERGENCIES - 999 and ask for ‘police’ Verwood Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101 verwood@dorset.pnn.police.uk Wimborne Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101

Recycling

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

School Terms & Holidays

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: 26(24)July - 31 Aug 18 Autumn Term: 3 Sept - 21 Dec 18 Half Term: 22 - 26 Oct 18 Christmas Holidays: 24 Dec 18 - 4 Jan 19 Spring Term: 7 Jan - 5 April 19 Half Term: 18 - 22 Feb 19 Easter Holidays: 8 - 22 April 19 Summer Term: 23 April - 23 July 19 Half Term: 27 - 31 May 19 UK holidays Summer Bank Holiday: 27 Aug 18 Christmas: 25,26 Dec 18 New Year: 1 Jan 19 Easter: 19 - 22 April 19 May Day: 6 May 19 Spring Bank Holiday: 27 May 19 More useful information overleaf

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tatistics show that there are approximately 7000 chimney fires reported each year and the majority of these are preventable. Chimney fires are caused when soot and tar deposits build up and reach a sufficient level that they are vulnerable to ignite. The heat from the fire warms the tar and soot deposits, these then release combustible particles which then ignite once the desired temperature is achieved and the fire then rapidly migrates up the chimney and into the roof space. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS of a Chimney Fire:  A loud roaring noise.  Larger quantities of smoke leaving the chimney.  Sparks and flames leaving the chimney.  Smoke in adjoining rooms / loft space.

IF your fire doesn’t light, roar, burn or draw air as well as it used to, then this indicates that it needs professionally sweeping. A clean chimney helps prevent the risk of fires and any structural damage to your property. Having your chimney regularly swept will prevent the build up of soot and tar and clear other obstructions such as birds, bees or wasps nests, together with fallen leaves and other debris. In the opinion of a current full time serving Fireman, “Chimneys often fall into that “out of sight, out of mind” category. But they are a hidden danger if they are not professionally maintained. Remember - these fires and gases are deadly and it is imperative that we ensure your lives are safe.” Complete Sweep recommend routine maintenance at least once a year by a professional certified chimney sweep.

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Wimborne Police Station Crimestoppers

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Police, Fire & Ambulance Emergency Electricity - SSE Emergency Gas - Emergency

999 08000 72 72 82 0800 111 999

BT Faultline

0800 800 151

East Dorset District Council

01202 79 50 96

Water - Bournemouth Water

01202 59 00 59

Dorset County Council Verwood Town Council Wimborne Town Council

01305 22 10 00 01202 82 08 80 01202 88 16 55

- Southern –leaks Sewerage–Southern-emergency (& water)- Wessex

0800 820 999 0330 303 0368 0345 600 4600

Colehill Parish Council

01202 90 08 21

Environment Agency Floodline(warnings & Advice)

0800 80 70 60 0345 988 11 88

Citizens Advice Bureau - Ferndown - Wimborne Visitor Information—Wimborne

01202 89 38 38 01202 88 47 38 01202 88 61 16

Bournemouth A&E NHS Non Emergency Bournemouth Hospital Christchurch Hospital Poole Hospital Salisbury Hospital Southampton Hospital Wimborne Hospital

01202 70 111 01202 30 01202 48 01202 66 01722 33 023 8077 01202 85

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0345 748 49 50 0871 781 81 81 01202 36 40 00 0844 481 7777 0871 200 22 33 0800 88 77 66 0333 2000 999 01202 33 84 20

Samaritans

01202 551 999

Childline

0800 11 11

Drinkline National Debtline RSPCA -Ashley Heath Al-anon (10am-10pm) year round Relate-Dorset & South Wilts Community Legal Advice Direct

0300 123 1110 0808 808 40 00 0300 123 07 49 0207 403 0888 01302 380 900 0345 345 43 45

NSPCC Age Uk Seniorline Alcoholics Anonymous, 24 hours: National Drugs Helpline

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Hospitals

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Post Offices

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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Chemists

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

Mon: 7am-11pm, Tue-Fri: 6.30am-11.30pm, Sat: 7am-11pm. www.pharmland.co.uk

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

COLEHILL 01202 886676 ccl.colehill@gmail.com Middlehill Road, Colehill, Wimborne, BH21 2HL Opening times: Mon 2 – 5pm. Tues 9.30am – 1pm & 2 - 5pm. Wed Closed. Thur 2 - 5pm. Fri 2 – 6.30pm. Sat 9.30am - 12.30pm

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ROUNDABOUT VERWOOD

Cranborne

AND THREE LEGGED CROSS

Alderholt

Wimborne St Giles

Linwood Woodlands

ROUNDABOUT RINGWOOD AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES

Verwood

Moor Crichel Witchampton

Horton

Three Legged Cross

BETWEEN WIMBORNE & VERWOOD

Colehill

Wimborne

Picket Post

Ringwood

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Holt

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Ibsley

Stapehill

Avon Castle

St Leonards

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Talbot Heath

Independent School for Girls aged 3-18

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Award winning 5* Restaurant

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