Roundabout Verwood April 2016

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Contents

Dear Readers,

im Burns’ atmospheric painting of Widemouth Bay features on this issue’s front cover and I must admit I do have a bit of a soft spot for this section of the English coast. Partly because of the marvellous coastal walks, partly because it reminds me of childhood holidays - but mainly because our son lives and works just down the coast in Bude. So we have the perfect excuse for the occasional trip down West for a spot of rest and relaxation with a walk along the coastal path from Bude to Widemouth - I can recommend it!

This issue has quite a few articles about other types of rest and relaxation. How about joining a choir? Page 24 tells you all about it and

with best wishes,

page 12 Spotlights Verwood’s Choral Society who are always looking for new members. Our Tech Feature on page 42 suggests some gadgets that we can use for indoor gardening. A smartphone being just one! Whatever next - an i-garden no doubt! And pets are always good for relaxation - page 26 tells us how to look after your dog’s paws.

There are loads of other relaxing hobbies to be found in our Clubs and Societies listed on pages 22 and 23.

So when you need a job done or want to treat yourself or a loved one to a spot of R & R at this time of year, look in here first or use our ‘Local Business Directory’ on page 54!

Sue West

Editor

Business features Joanna Phillips Acupuncture Verwood Business

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Local events and features Community News 9,10,12,34,46,48 Past & Present: Chandler Wine, Ringwood Road 6 The Blashford Bulletin 16 Viewed From My Window: rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 18 Clubs & Societies 22,23 What’s On Locally 30,32 Portrait of a Local Artist: Tim Burns 44

Feature articles Beauty: Spring Is In The Air Mike’s Motors: A car for all reasons Hobbies: Joining A Choir Pets: How to Look after Your Dog’s Paws Travel: Vienna - Schönbrunn Palace Motoring Mutterings: Autonomous or connected Cars Tech Feature: Gadgets for The Indoor Gardener

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

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PAST and PRESENT ‘Chandler Wine’, Ringwood Road, Verwood.

Early 1980’s

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handler Wine Off-Licence was located on Ringwood Road opposite the Recreation Ground.

This brick dwelling with integral shop originally housed John Thomas “Jack” Blake’s Outfitters. Jack’s wife Daisy was the daughter of Sidney Bailey and Thirza Turner Shearing, both from long established Verwood families.

The small hut to the right used to be Roy King’s Radio and Cycle Shop where he charged accumulators and also had a jigsaw puzzle cutting machine.

The adjacent Central Garage housed

a variety of businesses after WW2. Roy King also operated the petrol pumps on the forecourt of the garage.

Today a good sized convenience store and its car park now cover this whole site. The only indication that this is the same viewpoint is the gable end of the original Old Crossroads Pottery building just visible on the far right now The Heathland Heritage Centre as featured in our last issue.

Go to: www.roundaboutmags.co.uk article/news - Verwood Past & Present to see all past articles.

March 2016 Copyright © Jill Coulthard. Extract from “Verwood Village to Town”

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Beauty Spring Is In The Air Spring is a great time to clear out the makeup bag (or overflowing cupboard in my case) and treat yourself to a few new goodies.

How pretty is this new palette from Paul & Joe? Teaming an eye shadow duo with a powder blush, the palette is available in two shades: Papillons de Printemps and Floral Nectar (pictured).

Retailing at £28 each, they’re not cheap, but the colours are easy to apply and you’ll be the envy of the other bathroom mirror hoggers on a night out. If you really want to splash out, Paul & Joe have also released some new lipsticks, in three vibrant spring shades.

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Spring demands a lighter, fresher fragrance, and Yardley London has just released the perfect one. English Daisy is reminiscent of a wildflower meadow – floral, but not too sweet. It’s unashamedly girly, with notes including hyacinth

and white rose, warmed with sandalwood and musk. And, at just £19.99 for 50ml, it’s a bit of a bargain. Team it with the English Daisy body lotion, £6.50 and embrace the warmer weather.

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Verwood Carnival Queen 2016

erwood has a new Carnival Queen and Princesses for 2016.

An independent panel of judges chose the Queen - Erin age15 and two princesses - Cordelia age 9 and Luci age 10.

The girls will lead the procession on Carnival Day, Bank Holiday Monday 30th May and it will be held once

again at the Fuzzy bit, just off Crane Drive.

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New attractions at award winning Country Park.

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ast Dorset’s award-winning country park is introducing some unusual new attractions this spring. Moors Valley Country Park and Forest is already home to a miniature steam railway, Go Ape, tree top trail, golf and miles of trails and cycle routes. Now the Park is adding archery and hawk walks to its busy event programme.

Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience, archery sessions begin on 28 March and then run on various dates until the end of August. You can book one hour slots at 9.30am, 10.30am and 4pm or just turn up between noon and 4pm on the same dates to try your hand with 10 arrows for £3.50. Go to the Moors Valley website for more information and booking.

Hawk Walks is another new arrival at Moors Valley. On this intimate falconry experience you‘ll be able to enjoy the thrill of walking with free-flying Harris hawks (Parabuteo unicinctus), learning about these extraordinary birds and the ancient art of falconry as you recall the hawk to your fist. Led by a full-time falconer

with over 30 year’s experience this is a unique opportunity to spend time with these astonishing birds which can fly at speeds of up to 50 miles an hour. To book call Hawks in the Forest on 07954 522843.

Moors Valley is also adding to its Season Ticket options this Easter to help more people who regularly visit the Park save money. The Park already offers three types of season ticket for visitors coming at ‘all hours’, those who are ‘early risers and late-comers’ or who like to visit during ’quiet times’. Within these three categories people can then opt for a season ticket which applies to either one car or two cars registered at the same address, which go to the Park at the same time. From Easter, the Park is extending this option so that two cars registered at the same address can visit the Park under the same season ticket provided only one is at Moors Valley at any point in time.

“Many of our visitors are regulars coming daily to walk dogs, enjoy family time after school, or attend activity programmes,” said Team Leader Clare Gronow. “With the addition of this new option we have tried to structure our Season Tickets to ensure there is an option for everyone, ensuring that the wide range of attractions and facilities at Moors Valley represent even greater value for money”.

Season Tickets cost from £25 to £71 for a whole year and ticket holders also benefit from discounts at the Park and other attractions and shops in the area. For more information and details of all events go to www.moors-valley. co.uk or call 01425 470721.

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Spotlight on Verwood Choral Society

Have you ever thought of joining a choir?

Verwood Choral Society performs a huge variety of music and is always looking for new members of both ladies and gentlemen. It was formed in 1988 by Anne Mayo who is still the musical director.

Two concerts are held each year, with all proceeds going to charity and many thousands of pounds have been raised since its inception. It is a fun and enjoyable evening and it has been proven beyond doubt that

activities, such as singing, are beneficial to health. There are no auditions, simply a love of singing.

Rehearsals are held every Monday evening, from 7.30 to 9.00pm at the parish church of St Michaels and All Angels in Verwood.

If you would like to give it a try, please e-mail the secretary Bella Jordan at jorfdan@ sky.com or telephone 01202 820941.

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Roundabout Coffee Time General Knowledge Crossword

7. Unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties (7,6) 8. Selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas (8) 9. River which flows through Bristol (4) 10. Russian artificial satellite, the first to orbit the Earth (7) 12. Text of a song (5) 14. Capital of Bolivia (2,3) 16. Sidney ___, star of the 1967 film To Sir, with Love (7) 19. Basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music (4) 20. Water ice on a wooden stick (8) 22. Window screen made of horizontal strips that overlap when closed (8,5)

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

Town Hall Clock

Cuckoo

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Demoiselle Mark Heighes

Primrose

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Willow Warbler Daren Smith

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pring has certainly arrived, and Blashford Lakes has sprung to life. Leaves have been breaking bud and their brilliant fresh green colour is now filling the woodlands, along with the flowering ground ivy, bluebells and violets and carpets of yellow primroses. You may still have time to catch another spring flower, Town Hall Clock, but you have to look closely to appreciate why it is so special: each flower head is made up of five flowers displayed like the faces of clocks on a clock tower, hence the name.

It is also known as Moschatel.

If you listen carefully, you may be lucky to hear the first cuckoo of the year, along with a crescendo of song from the reserve’s migrant visitors, including garden, reed and willow warblers and reed buntings. Join staff on Sunday 10th April on a ‘Cuckoos, martins and much more’ walk in search of the first Spring migrants and possibly a few of the last Winter stragglers.

Swallows, swifts and

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

martins will have made their impressive journeys back to our shores, displaying acrobatically over the surface of the lakes as they feed, whilst on the shore waders including little ringed plover, lapwing and dunlin will be showing as they too go in search of food.

Birds will be actively locating nesting sites and building nests across the reserve, creating ingenious and cunningly disguised nests in branches or bushes, or taking advantage of one of the many nest boxes found on the site.

Hopefully the sand martins will be investigating the sand martin wall outside Goosander Hide.

To tune in to the calls of our birds at the peak of their Spring activity and learn to recognise some of their more distinctive songs, you can join reserve staff on a Spring Birds walk on Sunday 8th May. For both walks please telephone to book your place.

With the warmer weather the insect world will be alive and buzzing, and the dipping

Swallow

D. Hawkins

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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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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.

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Caught on Camera: final part - Billy’s rehabilitation.

t the end of three weeks, Billy started moving about more readily and was getting used to balancing on his three legs, we even saw him exploring the house, probably looking for the exit, but we have to keep him in the house and we had yet to fully befriend him.

His meows were now heard frequently, letting us know when his food bowls were empty; he eats a lot and does not have to ask twice. He does not like to be stroked, but I ignore his protestations, close his mouth and rub him under his chin, then stroke him gently over his head and down to his tail.

He has threatened to bite but I know that he would not bite the hand that feeds him so I approach with confidence and will not succumb to threats. He very soon started to lick my hand when offered.

A very happy Billy.

He will be my ‘Billyboy’ you wait and see!

Billy spends the day at the top of the stairs, but every evening, he manages to get down the stairs to greet the other cats when they come in for the night, he wants to be part of their family and follows them around, talking all the time in his own special way.

Six weeks after Billy’s amputation and he was a totally different cat. He gets around relatively easily and now joins me on the settee, he enjoys a cuddle and a stroke, he allows me to pick him up as long as I do not hold him for too long and he loves to be with the other cats in the family. When food is served, if you are not quick enough he will balance on his hind legs and reach up with his one front leg to try and reach the plate of food, meowing very

loudly as if to say, “hurry up I’m starving!”

With such a hot summer the year we took Billy in (2014), we needed to have the doors open, but we did not want Billy to go outside, so we constructed secondary mesh doors to front, back and patio doors to solve the problem.

This gave us and Billy plenty of fresh air and he was happy to sit by the mesh door to watch the activities of the birds, badgers and the deer outside and of course enjoy the fresh air.

His journey from being feral and free, through accident and suffering, amputation and depression, to house-cat, lap-cat, placid, contented and just a happy ‘pussy-cat’, has been achieved in less than two months through patience and the giving of love and attention to a poor little cat who had never experienced such things before, and in return he gives all he has to give, his love and gratitude, shown by his purring and contentment. He is now safe, comfortable and at peace in his own little world. What more could anyone ask for? I told you he would be my ‘Billy-boy’ and he is!

The full story and many more are in the book “Viewed From My Window” by Patricia Oliver price £12.50 + £2.50 p&p. For more details, contact Patricia on 01202 826244. All proceeds go towards the Veterinary and Welfare needs of the 16 feral cats currently in her care.

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hoosing your ideal car is not easy. Do you go for your aspirations, or would it be more realistic to buy a mundane car you can easily and cheaply get serviced just around the corner? The more information available, the more difficult a rational choice becomes. I should know, being asked frequently what my ideal car would be - no sensible reply from this hack as my mood, aspirations and need of the moment change. At least until now. I think I have the answer - not just for myself, but also for SWMBO*.

Volvo has been building cars with leading-edge safety, for many years. Their first modern car was the 1950’s Amazon, it oozed ‘macho-tank’ and it was. Take an involuntary excursion off-road and it was the scenery that got dented, not the car. Fast-forward through many ownership changes which Volvo endured throughout, to the present enlightened but arms-length investment by Geely of China.

At last Volvo is able to flex skill and innovation without undue hindrance. Over the years, Volvo has struggled with oscillating brand identity, varying between ‘safe tank’ to ‘road racer’ to ‘capacious hold-all’.

It has never been viewed as an alternative to the so-called ‘premium’ car makers. Volvo need to stamp an indelible new brand identity. Here is the new XC90, a wholly new luxury 4x4 limousine, full of Swedish design values.

It looks large but is only a few centimetres wider and longer than the ‘old’ XC90, while being noticeably lower.

The large grille means business, while the exquisite external styling conveys an air of great thought and classiness in that typically Swedish, understated elegant way. Open the door to be greeted by a similarly top-notch crafted interior, blissfully absent of tasteless ‘bling’. Plenty of space is evident. Even the obligatory wood inlay on the fascia is a great lump of Scandi-wood and not a veneer stuck to recycled plastic. And it has seven adult seats as standard. And a standard auto gearbox.

And a large vertical touchscreen controlling all major vehicle functions. And so many accident prevention aids, you would need a tree-full of sticks to be able to shake at them all. Things like active cruise, pedestrian detection, accident mitigation, autonomous car following, auto-park, lane-keeping. I could go on but recommend you spend a day on their website to explore all the standard and optional safety features.

Sit in the most comfortable car seats imaginable, yet options hype them up even more - how about a massage, or bigger bolsters? The standard sound is great, but be thrilled by the optional British Bowers and Wilkins hi-fi which does the standard DAB radio justice.

My car had the base engine, a

A car for all reasons.

2-litre diesel which was quiet starting up and without intrusion during use. What, only 2 litres? Yes, Volvo have decided that to minimise emissions, small highly turbocharged engines with massive torque are the way forward, and they have succeeded. This car is comparatively light, has great torque throughout the rev range, with a very smooth 8-speed auto transmission very carefully matched to the engine, giving good performance with excellent economy.

Handling and road-holding

were top-drawer, standard Sport mode brings sharper power delivery and stiffened suspension, while optional air suspension gives a compliant and quiet ride.

Overall test mpg was 42 including sprints to Dover and across half of Europe, using high speeds where permitted. In touring mode, 50mpg was achievable. Priced from £46,250, it’s a bargain compared against ANY similar Rangie. Specifications alternatives are sufficient to build a unique car choosing from diesel, petrol or hybrid, 2 trim levels and a shed-load of options.

Will it fit my garage? I don’t care, as I’ll always be out in mine. I might even sleep in it.

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING

Meet at the Village Hall. Mondays 8—10.30pm.. All levels, ages & sexes welcome. Contact Geoff Green 01202 825386

TILAD “There is a life after a death”

This friendship/bereavement group meets every Wednesday 2.30-4.30pm in the Community Rooms at Lake Road Surgery.

Contact founder: Soozi Cooper 01725 517272

VERWOOD & THREE-LEGGED CROSS TWINNING ASSOC. Meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month from September to March, 7.30 to 10pm at the Heritage Centre, The Potters Wheel, Manor Way, Verwood, BH31 6HF Contact:- Clive Grove 01202 826449

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP DINING CLUB

VERWOOD BRIDGE CLUB.

For over 50’s singles seeking to expand their social horizons. Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm at The Albion, Station Road, Verwood, BH31 7PY. Enjoy a variety of social activities & eating venues. New members welcome. Contact Jane 07929 868356

VERWOOD EVENING W.I.

40, Ringwood Road, Verwood. 10.30 am Coffee Mornings with Gospel Songs & Testimonies. 1st Wednesday in the month except August. Contact Rosemary: 01202-822655

Meet on Wednesdays at 6.45pm inThe United Reformed Church Hall, Manor Rd. For more details please contact Geoff Dyer 01202 949422 Meets in the United Reformed Church Hall, Manor Road, on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm except August when we have our summer break. Contact our President 01202 814355

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VERWOOD PANTOMIME SOCIETY

VERWOOD ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY.

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

VERWOOD SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB

Meets every other Thursday at the Methodist Church Hall, £2 per evening includes refreshments. Contact Marilyn Fisher 01202 814212.

CRANE ATHLETIC INVESTMENT CLUB

Come and enjoy a social afternoon - you do not have to be a churchgoer. We meet alternate Tuesdays at 2.30pm for talks etc Contacts Valerie Smith 01202 823993 or Anne Hughes 01202 823327

We meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. in the URC Hall Manor Road. Contact. Liz Green 01202 824980 or Janet Stride on 01725 517434 (Verwood Youth Centre) Short Mat bowls is a scaled down version of indoor bowling seen on television. Thursday 2pm – 5pm Friday 7pm – 10pm. Contact Mike Poulter 01202 826568 all ages welcome With a modest level of success we like to keep our investments as diverse as possible and therefore would welcome new members with fresh ideas. Contact: Secretary: Bob Tutton 01202 841871

VERWOOD ROTARY CLUB

Meet on first & third Tuesday of each month at Crane Valley Golf Club.

We welcome new members. If interested please contact our secretary: David Allen on 01202 823541

VERWOOD FRIENDSHIP CLUB

meets on the first Thursday of the month from 2.00 – 4.00pm at Meadow Court, Newtown Lane, Verwood. All our members, whilst elderly are full of fun and friendship. Contact: Neil Best 01202 814059

VERWOOD FRIENDS OF THE BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Monthly visits by coach (Wednesdays) to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and also to concerts at Lighthouse Poole during the winter season. Call 01202 824959

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch holds regular social functions.

Contact: David Townsend 01202 821954. e: davaltown@talktalk.net

VERWOOD METHODIST LUNCH CLUB

DORSET STITCHERS

VERWOOD METHODIST CHURCH WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP 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 & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Meet in Verwood Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on 1st Thursday of each month with more details on our website: www.verwoodhs.co.uk Contact: Mr Ron Johnstone 01202 814376

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: Brian Hawkins on 01202 829924

VERWOOD STROKE CLUB

Are you a stroke survivor or a carer, then join our group at the Evangelical Church, Three Legged Cross from 10am to 12 noon every last Wednesday of the month.

Contact Joan Lake 01202 813416 or Ron Collins 01202 822013

EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N

Over 65 talks, functions, outings and special events held throughout the 4th Saturday in the month at 12.30pm at the Methodist Church, Vicarage year in Verwood, West Moors and Ferndown.

Road, Verwood. Enjoy a really warm welcome and a tasty 2 course meal Contact Membership Secretary: Janet Matthews 01202 855001 inc coffee or tea £4.50. Ring for a lift. To Book call: Jean 01202 825533 or Lin 07906 303212 VERWOOD AFTERNOON TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD Meets at the Memorial Hall, Verwood, on the first Thursday of the month THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS at 2pm Visitors and New Members welcome. Various indoor activities, outings and visits to the theatre. Contact Jean Honey 01202 827339.

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

VERWOOD PROBUS CLUB

Monthly meetings - 3rd Tuesday at noon in Crane Valley Golf Club for lunch and then a speaker. Membership enquiries welcomed from local retired prof. & business men. Contact: Secretary 01202 822569

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.

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 .

RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB

Greyfriars Community Centre, 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. New members & visitors welcome Membership and programme details 01425 471348

THE FAYREWOOD SINGERS(formerly Jenny Porter Singers)

We rehearse at the Verwood Hub on Tuesdays at 2pm, singing a variety of music and performing two concerts a year, plus mini-concerts by invitation.Contact Mo on 01202 826134 or Sarah on 01202 884248.

VERWOOD TOWN NETBALL CLUB

Open to all ladies, no matter what your netballing ability is. Come and join a lovely group of ladies who are keeping fit whilst socialising.

Training at Emmanuel Middle school 7.30 til 9pm. 07912 444099

VERWOOD CHORAL SOCIETY

We rehearse Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the St Michael’s Church.

Contact Sue Longstaff 07808 958772 or sumlon@hotmail.co.uk

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THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.

HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)

VERWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

VERWOOD EVERGREEN CLUB

VERWOOD ORGAN & KEYBOARD SOCIETY

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

Meet Every Tuesday at 2pm in The Hub, Verwood.

Alternate weeks Whist and Bingo. Occasional Entertainment New Members Welcome Contact Phyl: 01202-824656

RINGWOOD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Indoor meetings throughout the Winter months, 2nd & 4th Thursdays at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood.

Visitors & new members welcome.Contact Tony 01202 827294

VERWOOD EVENING TG

We meet at The Methodist Church Hall, Vicarage Rd, Verwood at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of the month. For information please contact: Carol Weaver 01202 822201

ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS

Forest School club for children 4-8 years of age at Edmondsham Forest School, between Verwood and Cranborne. Woodland walks, camp fires, nature crafts etc. Contact Kirsteen McCormick on 01725 517807

VERWOOD FLOWER CLUB

Meets at the Memorial Hall, Verwood on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. New members & visitors always welcome. You don’t have to be a flower arranger to join-just a love of flowers is enough. Contact Juliet Garrett 01202 820731

THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS

.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.

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Based in the grounds of Cranborne Middle School in E Dorset. We shoot on Sunday mornings, Tuesday & Thursday evenings in the summer months also shoot indoors in the winter.

For info. www.dorsetarchery.co.uk Meets in the St. Michael & All Angels Parish Centre, Manor Road, Verwood on 3rd Tuesday of each month, Sept. to May (not Dec.) Contact Trevor Gilbert on 01202 824176 Monthly concert by top artistes usually last Wednesday 7.30pm at the Hub; non-members £7. Secretary: Janetta Lakin 01202 822936

CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Meets in Cranborne Village Hall on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome Contact Chris Bright 01725 517584 or e-mail clhs@mypostoffice.co.uk

ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY

Meet at Greyfrairs Community Centre on the 1st Monday evening of the month for illustrated talks in ENGLISH on a variety of Italian topics.

Contact : Hazel on 01425 476091

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

VERWOOD & DISTRICT RAMBLING CLUB

Keep fit, have fun & meet new people. We have walks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & alternate Fridays/Saturdays. For more details visit our website or call John Wadge 01202 822874

VERWOOD MEMORIAL HALL

2 halls for hire Tel: 01202 828943 (answer phone) or www.verwoodmemorialhall.co.uk Bookings now being taken for 2017 and there is availability for regular Friday afternoon & evening bookings.

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Hobbies Hallelujah! Why Joining A Choir Is Something To Celebrate

by Kate McLelland

I

t’s my first session with my local community choir but we’ve spent the past twenty minutes doing physical exercises, learning breathing techniques and attempting tongue twisters. I’m wondering when I will actually get the chance to sing? As if he could read my mind, Graham - the Choir Director - launches into an explanation of why it’s so important to spend time warming up both our bodies and our voices.

At the end of a two-hour session, during which we tackle songs ranging from “All That Jazz” from the musical Chicago to Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”, my new choir buddies and I are all excited and elated. We are already discussing the possibility of taking part in a local festival.

Back at home, reflecting on my first ever choral session, it occurred to me that there’s a lot more to joining a choir than just enjoying a good singalong, and this view is backed up by a number of high profile experts in the world of the arts, education and medical science.

Professor Graham Welch, Chair of Music Education at the Institute of Education, University of London has extensively studied the developmental and medical

aspects of singing. He claims that the health benefits are both physical and psychological. “Singing has physical benefits because it is an aerobic activity that increases oxygenation in the blood stream and exercises major muscle groups in the upper body, even when sitting.”

He believes that singing is also important for mental health: “reducing stress levels through the action of the endocrine system, which is linked to our sense of emotional well-being.”

He also believes that there are psychological benefits from the increased sense of community, belonging and shared endeavour that comes from choral singing.

Choirs come in all shapes and sizes so it’s important to find one that suits you: ClassiCal ConCert Choirs or Choral soCieties Large choirs that stage several concerts throughout the year, sometimes with an orchestra.

They may perform concert works such as Mozart’s Requiem or Handel’s Messiah.

ChurCh Choirs Depending on the type of worship practised by the congregation, you could find

yourself singing traditional sacred music, gospel songs or modern hymns that sound more like pop hits.

Community Choirs and other singing groups Depending on what’s available in your local area you might find choirs that sing rock and pop, songs from the shows, folk songs or even beatbox and rap. Generally speaking any group that describes itself as a ‘community choir’ is less likely to require you to audition or read music.

When looking for a choir to join look in our Clubs & Societies section first.

Most choirs are happy to welcome new members so get in touch with the Choir Director to ask about the standard expected of new members. Do you need to audition? Is reading music a requirement? How much does it cost to join and what is the commitment?

Being in a choir provides an opportunity to sing songs you love with like-minded people, and to share your love of music with others through performance. If that doesn’t persuade you to join, then the health and wellbeing aspects of choral singing certainly should.

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How to Look after Your Dog’s Paws

When caring for your dog, it’s easy to overlook their paws unless they are limping, but it’s important to make sure that nothing gets lodged in their pads or stuck in the ‘web’ between their toes.

It’s an easy routine though, and consists of just three steps: • Checking regularly for signs of damage or soreness Although puncture wounds may not be immediately visible because of the dark colour of your dog’s pads, if anything has caused damage the dog will pull away or show signs of discomfort when you touch their feet. Regular checks after each outing will help to prevent infection building up in broken skin, and identify damaged or split claws.

• Bathing To flush out any sand or small objects, dip each paw into a shallow container of water and pat dry. Sand in particular causes discomfort if not removed after a walk on the beach, and sharp shells can easily cut the paws.

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Vienna F

Schönbrunn Palace

rom a modest hunting lodge to a breath-taking palace and now a museum, Schönbrunn ranks among Austria’s top attractions, claiming seven million visitors a year.

Restored, extended and embellished over time on the edge of Vienna, it survived a

more. Much of what we see today is the legacy of MariaTheresa, the 18th century empress and only female ruler in the Habsburg dynasty. So Schönbrunn enjoyed a golden age as palace and gardens were remodelled for the pleasure of the empress and her court. Most impressive is

turbulent past to become the favourite summer residence of Austrian emperors for almost three centuries.

Named ‘beautiful fountain’ after an artesian well, it will soon celebrate 20 years as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its ‘remarkable Baroque ensemble and synthesis of the arts’.

the dazzling Hall of Mirrors where, they say, six year old Mozart performed for the empress before ‘springing onto her lap and kissing her heartily’. The Blue Chinese Salon with its rice paper hangings, the Porcelain Room and the Millions Room decorated with Indo-Persian miniatures are also due to Maria-Theresa, reflecting her love for all things exotic.

A day would barely suffice to do justice to every room opened to the public, but of special note are the Walnut Room, used as an audience hall by Emperor Franz Joseph, his wife Sisi’s apartments where a secret staircase allowed her to escape from the pressures of the Court, the

Beyond the wrought iron gates, the elegant façade, painted ‘Schönbrunn yellow’, rises across a vast courtyard where horse-drawn carriages invite visitors to explore the grounds in style. But first of all, the palace beckons with over 1,000 rooms filled with chandeliers and gold, paintings, tapestries, imperial portraits, Rococo furniture and

By Solange Hando

43 metre long Great Gallery which hosted banquets and balls, the Hall of Ceremonies and its monumental paintings, the Chapel and the Napoleon Room where the French Emperor stayed when he occupied Vienna.

Beyond this palatial treasurefilled interior, the Habsburgs displayed their wealth and power in extensive grounds, from the botanical garden and Europe’s oldest zoological park to the orangerie, the palm house and the English and French gardens, the latter by a disciple of Le Nôtre who designed Versailles. Nature reserve, pristine gardens and recreation area all in one, the figures speak for themselves: 25 km of trees along the avenues, 30 km of hedges, 300,000 plants and 20 hectares of lawns mowed up to 21 times in season.

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Local Entertainment Centres Exhibition by John Craxton (1922-2009) : ‘A Poetic Eye: A life in art from Cranborne Chase to Crete’, features Salisbury Museum. The King's and drawings over seven decades. This exhibi- The 10am - 5pm (Mon - paintings House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, Wilttion explores Craxton’s creative journey from war-time Sat) shire.

SP1 2EN. 01722 332151. entrapment in Dorset and Wiltshire to a liberated life in www.salisburymuseum.org.uk the light and heat and colour of Greece. No booking required. Normal admission charges apply.

Verwood Historical Society present a talk by BONNY St Michael's Parish Centre, Off Manor 7.30pm SARTIN on the life of the Tall Ship Road, Verwood.

"THE GRACE HARWAR" Trevor Gilbert 01202 824175 7pm FILM: Suffragette (Cert 12A). Adult £4, U16 £2.

The Hub, Verwood* The Hub Verwood. Contact Anya on 9.30am - 11.30am Drawing Course. £12 per 2hr Session 07737326846 to Book your place & see www.tandem22.co.uk for more details Verwood Saturday Craft & Table Top Sale. Everybody is Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood welcome. Handmade Crafts, Jewellery, Wool Work, Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. To Book a 9.30am - 1pm Bronze Figurines, Greeting Cards, Wood Work, Dog Table - visit www.4-web.org/VTTS/ Coats & Beds, Ladies Handbags, Kids Bags, Scarves, Booking.html. Tea and Coffee, Cakes Purses and Wallets. More than 20 Tables of products. and Hot Snacks. Free Entry Plant Fair featuring specialist nurseries and nationally Gardens, Hampreston, Wimborne 10am - 4pm renowned expert growers. Free admission to plant fair, Knoll BH21 7ND. www.knollgardens.co.uk normal admission to vist the garden

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Young Naturalists Get outside, learn new skills and improve your wildlife knowledge whilst having fun! Specifi- To book please contact Jim or Tracy on cally for 13 to 17 year olds, our Young Naturalists group 01425 472760 or Blashfordmeets monthly and activities will include practical conser- Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham vation tasks along with opportunities for bushcraft and surveying. Please dress to be outside and bring a packed Drove, BH24 3PJ. Sorry no dogs. lunch. Suggested donation £4 per person.

Kingston Lacy's Paintings: A talk by Helen Lange on the Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23story of one of the National Trust's important art collec- 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. tions. £6 (tickets available from Wimborne Tourist Infor- 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk mation Centre or on 01202 886116). Booking essential.

Mark Thompson plays his Yamaha EL90 keyboard, Ver- The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the wood Keyboard Society; £5 members, £7 visitors door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 The Downton Cuckoo Fair is friendly, fun and free to enjoy. It is a large community fair involving 250 stall holders in marquees, where there is a small fairground, rural craft Downton Borough Greens & Memorial demonstrations, further stalls, hot food and entertainment Gardens. www.cuckoofair.co.uk for all ages. There are live performances hosted by local pubs and traditional Maypole and country dancing. Free entry. Parking £5/car & Park & ride available.

Mick Loader Recreation Ground, Cranborne Bowling Club (the friendly 'friendlies' club) Penny's Lane, Cranborne, BH21 5QE Open Day. Experienced and novice bowlers are welContact Steve Clapton 01202 826685 come. You'll always get a game. for information

The bands of Verwood Concert Brass presents their Spring concert at The Hub, Verwood. This will be a Music The Hub, Brock Way, Verwood, Dorset from the Movies themed concert so you will be in for a real treat of some fantastic tunes. Tickets £10 (Under 19s BH31 7QE. Tel 01202 828740 £6) available from The Hub box office.

The Verwood Flower Club demonstration this month is Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood

by Katie Baxter and is entitled 'Recycle and Reuse' En- Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Enquiries Tue 3 May 7.30pm try for visitors £3 New members welcome to join this very 01202 820731 friendly and active club.

Family River Dip Bring your wellies for a splash in the To book please contact Jim or Tracy on Dockens Water river and discover the fish and other wild- 01425 472760 or Blashford10.30am - 11.30am life that lives there. We’ll supply the nets and expertise Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the BlashSat 7 May for fantastic family freshwater fun! Suggested donation ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham £4. Booking essential. Children must be with an adult.

Drove, BH24 3PJ. Sorry no dogs.

Reformed Church Hall, Manor Verwood Arts and Craft Society. Talk by Joyce Meader United 7.30pm Road, Verwood. Further information Wed 11 May entitled "Knitting from the Past" from Ann Aitken 01202 893659 Sat 30 Apr

7:30pm - 10pm

Thu 12 May 7.30pm Sat 14 May

10am - 12 noon

Tue 17 May 7.30pm

8pm - 10.30pm.

Thu 19 May Doors Open 7pm

Verwood & District Horticultural Society present a talk by Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Totty Cruttenden on 'Beekeeping' Road Verwood. 01202 814376 The Verwood Concert Brass Training Band are holding a Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Musical Coffee Morning to raise money for music and instruments. Hear fantastic music whilst enjoying a cuppa Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. and biscuit. There will also be cakes for sale along with £2 entry fee on the door other stalls crafts, books and bric-a-brac.

Michael's Parish Centre, Off Manor Verwood Historical Society present an illustrated talk by St Verwood. Trevor Gilbert 01202 RONNIE TAYLOR "FROM STOURHEAD TO STANPIT" Road, 824175 *New Larger Venue* Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present "Bob Reynolds New Society Jazz Band". Jazz in the New Orleans & Traditional Style. Meals available from 6pm in the restaurant, or from 7pm in the function Room.

St Leonards Hotel. 185 Ringwood Rd, St Leonards, Nr Ringwood. BH24 2NP. Contact Janet 01202 873725 or Geoff 07798721405

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WHAT’S ON – CONT’D Event

MAY - JUNE 2016…. Continued

Place

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for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres Verwood Saturday Craft & Table Top Sale. Everybody is Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood welcome. Handmade Crafts, Jewellery, Wool Work, Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. To Book a Bronze Figurines, Greeting Cards, Wood Work, Dog Table - visit www.4-web.org/VTTS/ Sat 21 May 9.30am - 1pm Coats and Beds, Ladies Handbags, Kids Bags, Scarves, Booking.html. Tea and Coffee, Cakes Purses and Wallets. More than 20 Tables of products. and Hot Snacks. Free Entry The Verwood Town Band kick start the 2016 VCB Picnic in the Park concerts. Bring your deckchairs, rugs and Recreation Ground, next to the refreshments along to the Verwood Rec for an entertain- Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Sun 22 May 3pm - 5pm ing and FREE open air brass band concert. The event is Verwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. subject to having good weather so please check www.verwoodconcertbrass.co.uk before setting out.

David Ingley plays his Technics GA3 keyboard, Verwood The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the Wed 25 May 7.30pm.

Keyboard Society; £5 members, £7 visitors door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 History At Work. We are developing a new series of Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham open weekends at the ATC. These “History at Work” days will focus on authentic tools, methods and materials Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP 28 - 29 May 7:30pm and aim to introduce the public to the many repair, con- www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk.

01725 517618 struction and maintenance tasks currently undertaken out of sight of visitors.

Verwood Carnival. Carnival procession and great enter- The Fuzzy Bit off Crane Drive, Verwood. tainment in the arena all afternoon. Procession starts 12noon - early eve- from the Carnival field at midday. Attractions will include, www.verwoodcarnival.com £3, Children £1 (free if accompaMon 30 May ning the Poole Field Gun Display Team and the Solent Dog Adult nied by adult) Display Team, the Mere Down Falconry display, The There will also be the usual funfair.

Meridian marching Band and Punch and Judy.

Tue 31 May (8 - 12 Yrs) Wed 1 Jun (5 - 7 yrs)

10am - 3pm

Wed 1 Jun

2.30pm

Thu 2 Jun

7.30pm

Fri 3 Jun

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Sat 4 Jun

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From 7.30pm (Fri) 10am (Sat) 11am (Sun)

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Thu 16 Jun

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further details and to book (places Wild in the Woods A 'Wild Day Out!' for 8-12 year olds. For limited), please contact Sue Outdoor fun in the woods cooking up wild treats over the are Shawyer on 02380 285102. Blashford campfire and building dens! Places are limited so book- Lakes Education Ellingham ing is essential. Wild Days Out! are offered in partnership Drove, BH24 3PJ.Centre, Admission £16 with New Forest District Council and registered with (includes a voluntary £4 donation to the Ofsted Wildlife Trust).

FILM: The Good Dinosaur (PG). Adult £4, U16 £2.

The Hub, Verwood* Verwood & District Horticultural Society present a talk by Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road Brian Madders 'How to get the best out of your exhibits’ Verwood. 01202 814376 We Value Our Volunteers. Free admission all day for Gardens, Stapehill Road, Hameveryone who volunteers in whatever capacity with proof Knoll preston Wimborne, BH21 7ND. 01202 of volunteering status, in celebration of National 873931 Volunteers Week.

Verwood Choral Society’s summer concert. A proVerwood Methodist Church, Vicarage gramme of varied music based on the theme of ‘love’.

Something for everyone. Tickets are £6.00 on the door. Road, Verwood BH31 6DR. United Reformed Church Hall, Manor Verwood Arts and Craft Society. Talk by Rosemary Road, Verwood. Further information Squiries entitled "Gossip and Giggles" from Ann Aitken 01202 893659

Wimborne Minster Folk Festival, Wimborne Minster Folk Festival promises three days of 'folk, family and fun', with Wimborne town. the much-loved mix of dance displays, family activities, www.wimbornefolk.co.uk. Tourist Information Centre, Wimborne, BH21 1HR – workshops and stalls returning to the historic minster Telephone bookings: 01202 886116 town's streets. Tickets are available on-line & from the Wimborne Tourist Information Centre.

Verwood Concert Brass (Dorset's best brass band) perform a FREE open air Picnic in the Park concert. Bring Verwood Recreation Ground, next to the your deckchairs, rugs and refreshments along to the Ver- Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood 3pm - 5pm wood Rec for an entertaining afternoon of music. The event is subject to having good weather so please check Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. www.verwoodconcertbrass.co.uk before setting out.

A talk by Ilona Regulski (Curator of the BM Touring exhi- Lecture Hall, The Salisbury Museum. bition)- Spelling out Ancient Egypt. Through inscriptions The King's House, 65 The Close, SalisPrivate Views 6pm, on sculpture, jewellery, pottery, funerary artefacts and Wiltshire. SP1 2EN. 01722 Talk 7pm manuscripts, the exhibition ‘Writing for Eternity: Decod- bury, www.salisburymuseum.org.uk ing Ancient Egypt’ tells the story of a multi-cultural soci- 332151. ety in which indigenous and foreign languages coexisted. Booking advised £10 Members *New Larger Venue* Verwood Traditional Jazz Club pre- St Leonards Hotel. 185 Ringwood Rd, St sent "Reeds United- John Maddocks & George Huxley Leonards, Nr Ringwood. BH24 2NP. 8pm - 10.30pm. with their fabulous Ryhthm Section" Chosen for their Doors Open 7pm Janet 01202 873725 or Geoff "High Octane" Performances. Meals available from 6pm Contact 07798721405 in the restaurant, or from 7pm in the function Room.

The Gardens of Cranborne. 20 village gardens open, Village. For details contact 11am - 5pm Refreshments, Treasure Hunt. Entry £8, children free, no Cranborne 01725 551242 dogs please, no shade in car park.

Sat 18 Jun

1.30pm

Verwood & District Horticultural Society present their Summer Flower Show. Refreshments available

Sat 18 Jun

7:30pm

BAWDY! with Tim Ralphs, TUUP & Nell Phoenix. Storytelling - let yourself be entertained with a story around an open fire, in a magical venue, purpose-built for just such an evening. Wrap up warm, bring a cushion & wear sensible shoes.

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Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road Verwood. 01202 814376 Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk.

01725 517618. Tickets via EDHT on 01202 888992 £10 adults - Suitable for adults (strictly 16+)

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Acupuncture is not all about needles!

eople are fascinated when I discuss the benefits of acupuncture and want to try it for themselves, but then comes the familiar phrase … “I don’t like needles.” This fear is the number one reason that people don’t try acupuncture, and miss out on the countless benefits.

Here are five things to remember:

1. Acupuncture needles are tiny Acupuncture needles are solid and hair thin, and most people barely feel them go into the skin. I joke with patients that if my needles were like medical needles I would have gone out of business years ago! Acupuncture needles are so fine that they bend when touched. Up to forty acupuncture needles can fit into the barrel of a hypodermic needle!

2. Children do it I have treated babies, and regularly treat children and teenagers. If they can do it, so can you!

3. Don’t call them needles I leave the name ‘needle’ to the medical profession and chose different names for the tools of my trade.

4. You are in control During your treatment you call the shots and can choose what feels best for you. I am always in the room to give you the reassurance you need.

5. It’s not all about needles Acupuncturists have many tools including cupping, heat application and massage.

I aim to help people to feel comfortable with choosing acupuncture to improve their health, so why not give it a try!

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Hillside Community First School News

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Author visits Hillside

cclaimed author of “I Don’t Like Vegetables”, Debbie Coggan, otherwise known as Mrs C! visited the children of Hillside Community First School in Verwood as part of their celebrations for World Book Day. She went into each class and worked with them to plant vegetable seeds.

Mrs Coggan brought in with her an array of more unusual vegetables for the children to touch and smell, encouraging them to try eating them at home.

A popular choice was a Romanesque, a type of bright green cauliflower. “I want that for my dinner”, was heard. The author also read the children her book and answered questions about being an author.

The whole school dressed up as book characters for the day, wearing many amazing costumes and a great day was had by all!

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Motoring mutterings

By Mike Wattam

Autonomous or connected cars?

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he past few years have seen quantum leaps in vehicle technology; alternative power sources, efficiency of power production and use, and in driving automation. At the same time, electronic communication has become the interface enabling every move we make. It is in decision assistance that innovations are being implemented and which will increasingly affect car-buying decisions. So here is an overview:

the semi-autonomous car

sensing into a central control unit addressed through a human interface device, and the car is ready to ‘chauffeur’ you to This is already with us – it is just your destination. It awaits your a question of degree. Volvo has commands. Such cars exist always been in the forefront of and are in public trial right now, safety and accident prevention, for instance 100 Volvo XC90’s their latest car (The XC90 road in Gothenburg. But a number tested elsewhere in this issue) of enablers still need to be in being a prime example of what place, including user confican be achieved. While space dence, legislation and rulings For example things like adaptive on liability. A private system alcruise control, queue assist ready exists at Heathrow airport, including steering control, and where autonomous-connected emergency autonomous braking ‘Pods’ will transport you from the make motorway driving more Pod car park to Terminal 5. tolerable and safe. Headlamps which auto-adjust direction in Automation has been used bends while auto-dipping to in cars for many years. For instance, the invention of the au- give maximum range and also Irrespective of automation, the tomatic gearbox gave engineers avoid dazzling oncoming motor- newest cars can be speciists, act faster than the human the task of deciding what infied with global communicastructions to give to the gearbox thought and subsequent action. tions capability, commonly via Cameras sense obstructions and in what format, so it could closed networks through the – perhaps cross-traffic – and make logical and automatic internet. Data flow could be decisions to give via an intermediary the right gear at the data warehouse right time. Using or direct to other mechanical and cars in the vicinity. hydraulic devices Common informato measure the tion flows would be position of the accontributing to - and celerator pedal, car receiving - traffic speed and engine information and load, the mechavehicle diagnosnism would select tics. If the car an appropriate interface permits, gear. Yet today, the once communicacomputer processtion pathways are ing chip enables the established it is design engineer to feasible to control feed it with a wide the car remotely, range of monitored say by a Police inputs and then helicopter believing prevent the car moving into their tell the chip to enact complex that a bunch of cars are driving path, as well as informing the instructions with which to make the motorway too fast and slowautonomous decisions. Today, driver. ing them to the 25mph limit. No many car processes are autoGeorge Orwell about that! mated. One of the greatest contributors to road safety today, is There are many problems to be electronic ABS which maximises In theory, the autonomous car overcome - not the least of them is here, it doesn’t need driver braking effort without locking implementing common operatcontrols and you only need give the wheels, thus shortening ing system so all participants it a command such as “take me braking distance especially in can talk to each other and be to the Dog and Duck”.

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Gadgets For The Indoor Gardener You don’t need to get dirty to grow great things

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pring has sprung and it’s gardening season.

But not everybody has a garden or access to decent growing space - and even if you do have the space, the recent stormy weather has been enough to keep all but the most determined gardener indoors. Don’t despair, though: there are plenty of gadgets that enable you to grow great things indoors or when you have limited space for green things. There are even tools to design gardens that don’t exist.

(from £6 to £16) are designed for those of us who don’t always remember to water our plants, and do a superb job for very little money.

Fancy something a little more high-tech? The Click and Grow (£59.95 from clickandgrow.com) describes Click and Grow Smart Garden.

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order at Firebox.com): it’s a miniature herb garden complete with picket fence and storage shed. It includes basil, coriander and oregano along with everything you need to get your herbs growing - and it’s small enough to fit in the corner of a windowsill. If you fancy something a little bit more ambitious, IKEA’s Socker miniature greenhouse is just £12 with an assembled size of 45cm wide, 22cm deep and 35cm high, which is more than enough for all kinds of plants.

You can also keep the roof vents partly open to improve air circulation for plants that don’t like it too hot.

While you’re in IKEA, it’s worth checking out their selfwatering plant pots too. The Sötcitron and PS Fejö pots

itself as a “smart garden” and uses a NASA-inspired combination of hydroponics and electronics to ensure that your plants get the right combination of water, oxygen and nutrients without you doing anything. It includes a LED lamp for maximum germination, and because it’s LED the running costs are microscopic. The creators suggest growing petunias, tomatoes, chillies, basil or thyme but it should be able to handle anything that isn’t too large.

If you’ve got green fingered children, the Chuppon self-watering animal planter (£9.99) should delight them: it’s a ceramic animal with a herb basket on its back and a straw that sips from any glass or mug. There are four animals and four herbs to choose from, although of course you Chuppon self-watering animal planter

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Even the smartphone has made its presence felt in the world of gardening, and there are lots of apps and devices for indoor and outdoor gardening. One of the cleverest devices is the Parrot Flower Power, a wireless device that sits in your plant pot and monitors the plant’s health, sending alerts to your phone. It’s available for Apple and Android phones, measures sunlight, temperature, fertiliser and moisture, and it currently costs £42. That’s probably a bit

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Portrait of a Local Artist Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Kimmeridge are all beautiful locations that have frequently inspired Tim Burns, who can often be found painting in-situ.

Tim has always been interested in art, having painted since his school days. “But during some periods I directed my energy exclusively on drawing, I have also worked in clay quite extensively,” he reveals.

In 1973 he took his Foundation Course at Medway College of Design. This sufficiently wetted his creative appetite driving him to take an art degree at West Surrey College of Art and Design in Farnham (now University of the Creative Arts).

Now living in Hampshire, Tim first exhibited in 1977 at the New Ashgate Gallery in Farnham. One year later one of his paintings was exhibited in the Royal Academy Summer Show.

“I then enjoyed my first one man show,” he recalls.

“During the intervening years I taught art whilst maintaining my own work and exhibiting throughout that period. I retired from teaching in 2013 in order to work full time on my painting.”

Since taking early retirement from teaching in 2013, Alton based Tim has been working mostly on marine landscape and related still-life subjects often bringing both elements together in one painting.

“My work reflects the world around me, whether it be the places I visit, the contents of my fruit bowl, my ceramics collection or bits and pieces from the beach or garden,” he explains. “Each painting reflects an aspect of my world and many of them have their own story to tell. Whatever the subject of my work, be it on canvas, paper or driftwood each painting is another step on a journey. The subjects are traditional but I am picking my own path and the paintings document the course that I travel: literally and creatively.”

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Verwood Business is changing Verwood Business Chamber is now free to join. Our events are informal, friendly and fun. Regular events are free and everyone is welcome!

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Our chamber is run by volunteers who also run their own businesses here in Verwood. www.verwoodbusiness.co.uk www.facebook.com/verwoodbusiness

A new scheme - Verwood & Three Legged Cross Helpful Neighbours and Friends

he scheme – which works with POPP (Partnership of Older Peoples Programme) offer older people help to get small or one off jobs done when they do not have support from relatives or friends. It is also offering a befriending service to elderly people who may have become isolated and lonely. Contact will be made using a local number which is available 24/7 (01202 834034) and then a volunteer will be made available between

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Pre-School

Elves & Fairies Woodland Nursery near Verwood (from 2 years of age)

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he Royal Voluntary Service delivers practical support through the power of volunteering so every older person can live the life they want.

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Knitted Penguins (shown right) will be sold as part of this fundraising venture and has been designed by a member of The Martinsey Isle Trust in Sturminster Newton, specifically to help with RVS fundraising.

(The Martinsey Isle Trust, a sacred heritage and education trust, can be contacted via their

website: http://www.artoflivinganddying.com and on 01258 475125).

If you are a knitter or know of anyone who is just contact us for the pattern. If you prefer something simpler, we also have a number of lovely basic hat patterns, which are free to use for charitable purposes.

Please contact the Royal Voluntary Service hub office on: 01305 236666 to arrange collection of your donations.

For more details contact: Maria Jacobson, RVS Manager Dorset Home Library Service 07786 635154 or 01305 236 666 maria.jacobson@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

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USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION

Doctors’ Numbers

Fire Stations

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

Cranborne Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies

The Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)

01725 517272

Verwood Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies

Three Legged Cross Surgery 67/71 Church Road, Three Legged Cross

0844 5769435

The Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road

01202 825353

Dr H J L Morris And Partners 01425 653430 The Surgery, 12 Park Lane, Alderholt Dorset Emergency Care

08456001013

Dentists’ Numbers

123 Dental 01202 827786 11, The Old Potteries, Manor Way, Verwood.

Forest Lodge Dentist Surgery Vicarage Road, Verwood

01202 827272

Verwood Dental Care 35 Ringwood Road, Verwood

01202 824177

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

01425 652331

Emergency care (after hrs)

0845 7010401

Chemists

Lloyds Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 822364 23 Station Road, Verwood.

Mon - Fri: 9-6:30, Sat: 9-1, Sun: Closed Lloyds Pharmacy, FORDINGBRIDGE 01425 652300 1 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge Mon - Fri: 9-6, Sat: 9-5.30 Boots, RINGWOOD 01425 474170 11 Southampton Road, Ringwood Mon - Fri: 9-5:30, Sat: 9-5:30 Boots, CASTLEPOINT 01202 549971/548139 Castlepoint,Bournemouth. Mon - Fri: 9-8, Sat: 9-7, Sun: 10:30-4:30 Bretts Pharmacy, ASHLEY HEATH 01425 470982 High Street, Ashley Heath. Mon - Fri: 9-5:30, Sat: 9-1 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.

Mon: 7am-11pm, Tue-Fri: 6.30am-11.30pm, Sat: 7am-11pm. www.pharmland.co.uk V-04/16

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

Police Stations

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

Recycling

VERWOOD RECYCLING 01202 828083 www.newforest.gov.uk Somerley, Verwood Road, Ringwood 1 April - 30 Sept: 9am - 6pm 1 Oct - 28 Feb: 9am - 4pm 1 March - 31 March: 9am - 5pm

Samaritans

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

Verwood Age Concern

Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall, Moorlands Rd Gordon Simpkin 01202 813805 Monday: 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday: 10am - 3.30pm

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 Term: 11 April - 20 July 16 Half Term: 30 May - 3 June 16 Summer Holidays: 21(23)July - 31 Aug 16 (2 Sept 16) Autumn Term: 1(5) Sept - 16 Dec 16 Half Term: 24 Oct - 28 Oct 16 Christmas Holidays: 19 Dec 16 - 2 Jan 17 Spring Term: 3 Jan - 7 April 17 Half Term: 13(20) Feb - 17(24) Feb 17 Easter Holidays: 10 - 21 April 17 UK holidays May Day: 2 May 16 Spring Bank Holiday: 30 May 16 Summer Bank Holiday: 29 Aug 16 Christmas: 25,26,27 Dec 16 New Year: 1 Jan 17 Easter: 14 & 17 April 17 More useful information overleaf

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Utilities / Emergencies

Verwood Police Station

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Wimborne Police Station Crimestoppers

101 0800 55 51 11

Local Councils & Agencies

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

999 08000 72 72 82 0800 111 999

BT Faultline

0800 800 151 01202 59 00 59

East Dorset District Council

01202 79 50 96

Water - Bournemouth Water

Dorset County Council Verwood Town Council Wimborne Town Council

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

- Southern –leaks 0800 820 999 Sewerage–Southern-emergency 0330 303 0368 (& water)- Wessex 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 Visitor Information—Wimborne

01202 82 28 25 01202 88 61 16

Bournemouth A&E NHS Non Emergency Bournemouth Hospital Christchurch Hospital Poole Hospital

01202 70 41 69 111 01202 30 36 26 01202 48 63 61 01202 66 55 11

National Rail Enquiries National Express Coaches Bournemouth Airport Southampton Airport Traveline (Bus, Coach, Ferry & Rail)

0345 748 49 50 0871 781 81 81 01202 36 40 00 0844 481 7777 0871 200 22 33

Salisbury Hospital

01722 33 62 62

AA (Automobile Association)

0800 88 77 66

Southampton Hospital Wimborne Hospital

023 8077 72 22 01202 85 64 10

RAC (Royal Automobile Club) Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries

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 01305 26 22 85 0345 345 43 45

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

0808 800 50 00 01202 530 530 0808 800 65 65 0845 769 75 55 0800 77 66 00

Hospitals

Information Travel

Helplines

Post Offices

VERWOOD 01202 829712 11 Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS. Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm CRANBORNE

01725 517210

Cranborne Stores, 1, The Square, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5PR. Mon - Fri 6am – 6pm. Sat 6am – 5pm.

Sun 8.30am - 1pm

THREE LEGGED CROSS 01202 822002 Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RJ Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm

Library

VERWOOD 01202 822972 1, Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS ◄More useful information overleaf

Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 10 - 1, 2 - 5.

Wednesday CLOSED. Fri 10 - 1, 2 - 7. Sat 9 - 1.

For younger readers: Rhyme Time, Story Time, Chatterbooks and other activities in the School Holidays.

Book Chat Reading Group.

2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am.

Various Monthly Adult Group Sessions Monthly Surgeries with District Councillors.

Citizens Advice Bureau Drop-in on 1st & 3rd Thursday each month.

Comprehensive Information Service inc. Public Computer Network, & Photocopier facilities.

Home Library Service for housebound residents.

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