Roundabout Verwood & Three Legged Cross December 2018

ROUNDABOUT VERWOOD AND THREE LEGGED CROSS

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CHRISTMAS POSTAL DATES Page 43 LOCAL CLUBS & SOCIETIES Pages 20 & 21 LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY Page 46 PAST & PRESENT Henry’s Stores WHAT’S ON LISTINGS Pages 26 - 28

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December 2018 / January 2019

Contents

Dear Readers,

ecently my daughter visited a Christmas grotto in a Garden Centre but said that she still doesn’t feel very Christmassy!

Well - it was only the end of October! So I thought the photo on this issue’s cover which was taken in December a few years back if you recall should help to put you all in the mood!

The inevitable Christmas round robins are a bit like marmite - you either love them or hate them! Our 1st one arrives right at the beginning of December from my husband’s elderly aunt who emigrated to New Zealand in the ‘70s.

A lovely hand written letter which to me signals the start of our season when we keep in touch with many old friends and members of the family we rarely see but still like that annual point of contact!

And despite all the various forms of social media which are

with best wishes,

used these days, to receive a card with a well written letter in the post means so much more I think than just a vague throw away txt or similar.

Which wouldn’t be possible of course without our excellent Postal Service. A really fascinating potted history is on page 36 and believe it or not scam letters (similar to today’s scam emails) were around in the 1870s. Nothing new there then! Page 43 also lists the last posting dates for Christmas.

There are lots of festive themed articles inside and if like me you want to treat a loved one AND help local businesses, look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ on page 46!

Finally my team and I would like to wish all our readers and advertisers old and new the very warmest of festive greetings for this Christmas and the New Year.

Sue West

Editor

Business features All About Me: Should I stay or should I go now?

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Local events and features Community News 8,18 Past & Present: Henry’s Stores, corner of Ringwood Rd and Newtown Rd 6 The Blashford Bulletin 14 Clubs & Societies 20,21 What’s On Locally 26,28 Portrait of A Local Artist - Jason Anthony 32

Feature articles Book Reviews: The Gift of a Great Read Mike’s Motors: DS-7 - Tres Chic, Magnifique!

Special Feature: Parcels, Peculiarities and the Postal Service Beauty: Gifted Inspiration

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Information Advertising Dorset Waste Management: Rubbish & Recycling Local Theatres, Concerts & the Arts Useful Local Information Christmas Postal Dates Useful Telephone Numbers Local Business Directory

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PAST and PRESENT

Henry’s Stores, Corner of Ringwood Rd & Newtown Rd

Early 1900s

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arly on in the twentieth century some of the the few shops there were in Verwood offered a horse drawn delivery service. So there was little need to travel far for the staples of life apart from a trip into Ringwood Market on foot or by carrier cart.

One such emporium with a delivery service was Barrow Brothers fronting Ringwood Road (See www.roundabout mags.co.uk and click on articles/news and then click on Verwood Past & Present and scroll down to Barrow Brothers - the Verwood Stores.)

Other useful grocers and general stores came along such as Henry’s on the western corner of Ringwood and Newtown Roads. The site is now occupied by a private house and there are no obvious signs that Henry’s once stood here. After Henry it was then owned by Mr. Williams, Mr. Luxton and then Mr. Boswell who also provided a delivery service.

Despite exhaustive research we haven’t been able to find out whether Henry referred to a Mr, Miss, Mrs, Ms or was the owner’s christian name! It seems to be lost in the mists of time.

November 2018

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

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New Defibrillator for Dewlands Park unveiled

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new defibrillator at Dewlands Park was unveiled at a small ceremony recently.

The Dewlands Park resident’s Association Committee agreed unanimously in March to raise funds for a defibrillator and their target was reached by the end of July with donations from many residents, money from a raffle, several local businesses and a tea party attended by about fifty residents in celebration of the Royal Wedding. Monthly tea.

Cake afternoons also raised more funds together with two generous grants.

The defibrillator has been supplied by South Western Ambulance Services. Kate Fisher from the Ambulance Services has already given the first training session which was well attended and will recur annually.

Karen, one of Verwood’s first responders, is a vital link before an ambulance can attend since Verwood is a rural area with no ambulance station and an anbulance can take half

an hour and more to arrive.

The two grant providers were also thanked at the ceremony: Russell Saunders, who is the community development worker from POPP (Partnership for Older People Projects) and Godwin Micalief from Ferndown and Wimbourne Lions together with Anne Lippet who is their club president .

Verwoods Mayor Sandra Grove was also welcomed as she puts an enormous effort into supporting Verwood and the community.

Doreen Davies, a park resident unveiled the defibrillator in memory of her son Keith who died at the age of 36 from a cardiac arrest, and her husband Bernard, who also had a heart attack. He survived, but sadly died earlier this year. It was very fitting for Doreen to carry out the unveiling.

For further information about a defibrillator contact Kate Fisher- Assistant Community Response Officer (Dorset) Direct line 07973963530. Email Kate.Fisher@swast.nhs.uk

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The Gift of a Great Read Stuck for the perfect present this Christmas? Or need some inspiration for your own wish list? Read on…

Book Reviews

FOR HISTORICAL FICTION FANS Washington Black – Esi Edugyan 11-year-old slave Washington Black is taken from the sugar fields and lent to his tyrannical master’s brother, Titch, to work on a ‘cloudcutter’ hot air balloon. The duo form an unlikely friendship that, coupled with Washington’s artistic talent, could provide a way out of slavery.

FOR HISTORY BUFFS Bloody Brilliant Women – Cathy Newman This book uncovers the ‘pioneers, revolutionaries and geniuses your history teacher forgot to mention’. Read about women such as engineer Beatrice Shilling, whose work played a role in helping RAF pilots in the Battle of Britain, and developmental biologist Anne McLaren, whose work paved the way for IVF.

FOR FOODIES Tasty Ultimate From quick and easy midweek dinners, to showstopping dinner party favourites, Tasty has them all. Recipes include Nashville Hot Turkey Tenders, Roast Pork Tex Mex Burritos, The Best Crispy Chicken Parmesan, SlowCooked Honey and Spice Lamb Shank, and Latte Coffee Cake. Recipes are simple to follow and bright photographs make every dish look mouthwateringly tempting.

FOR ROMANTIC FICTION FANS A Miracle on Hope Street – Emma Heatherington When she learns that one act of kindness has transformed a man’s life, Ruth decides to put her own loneliness aside and create a Christmas to remember for people in need.

A heart-warming tale that’s perfect for fans of JoJo Moyes and Marian Keyes.

FOR PARENTS Parent Alert, How To Keep Your Kids Safe Online – Nadia Sawalha, Kaye Adams and Will Geddes Thousands of kids will be receiving new smartphones or tablets this Christmas. But how do you make sure they’re not being bullied, giving too much information away to strangers or being targeted by predators? This book gives parents lots of actionable

advice on how to keep kids safe online.

FOR HARRY POTTER FANS The Crimes of Grindelwald – The Original Screenplay Albus Dumbledore enlists Newt Scamander to recapture Gellert Grindelwald, who’s recently escaped and is gathering followers. This is the second in the Fantastic Beasts series.

It’s a screenplay of the recently released film, rather than a traditional novel, so it’s quicker to read but no less enjoyable.

FOR YOUNG CHILDREN The Jolly Christmas Postman – Janet and Allan Ahlberg This is an all-year-round favourite in our house.

The Jolly Postman sets off to deliver letters and parcels to fairytale characters. Kids aged three and up will love opening each envelope to reveal the surprise inside – whether it’s a Christmas card for Baby Bear, a jigsaw for Humpty Dumpty or a game for Red Riding Hood.

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When I checked there were lots to choose from, including twelve Diary of a Wimpy Kid books for £14.99, ten How to Train Your Dragon books for £17.99, fifteen Roald Dahl favourites for £21.99, and six David Walliams books for £23.99. Bargains galore.

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1. The final episode of which TV show was the most-watched TV show in the UK on Christmas Day 2015?

2. In a 1992 Christmas special, who fails to give his girlfriend, Irma Gobb, the engagement ring she wanted when he didn’t realise what she was pointing to, and instead gives her a picture of an engaged couple that was next to it in the shop?

3. Screened on Christmas Day in 2003, Sleepless In Peckham was the final episode of which long-running TV sitcom?

4. On Christmas Day of what year did a Doctor Who episode called The Time Of The Doctor see Peter Capaldi take over from Matt Smith as the Doctor?

5. Which TV series features a robot Santa Claus who, due to a programming error, judges almost everyone to be naughty and every Christmas, goes on a murderous rampage?

6. The title character in which TV show lived at 52 Festive Road?

7. Broadcast on Boxing Day 2015, The Farmer’s Llamas was a Christmas special of which TV show?

8. Which character from EastEnders was murdered on Christmas Day in 2009?

9. Introduced in the first episode of The Simpsons, what breed of dog is Santa’s Little of : Helper?

10. On the TV show South Park, who brings presents to boys and girls whose diets have been high in fibre?

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

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s winter progresses the lakes continue to fill up with ducks, with numbers tending to peak in December. Even if you are a beginner to bird watching there is nothing quite like sitting in a bird hide and watching them peacefully feed on the lake, using any observations you make of their feeding habits to help with identification.

The wigeon is a dabbling duck which feeds on aquatic plants and can also be seen out of the water grazing the grass on the banks. As you sit in the hides listen out for its distinctive whistle which carries well across the lake.

The shoveler also dabbles but in a much more entertaining way! It uses its huge spatula like bill to sift the water but at the same time will often spin round and round in an attempt to create currents in the water which bring the food to them.

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The black and white male tufted duck is a diving duck, so you will see it diving down in to the water to catch its dinner. The goosander also dives down and is a member of the sawbill family, named after the serrated edge to its bill which helps it to catch fish.

Moving away from the water and into the woodland, bird watching continues to be enjoyable as the bare trees leave fewer places for the birds to hide. One bird that is more easily seen here than in other woods is the treecreeper.

A small brown bird with a striking white tummy and curved pointy beak could be mistaken for a mouse as it moves up the trunks of trees with small hops in search of insects and spiders.

The woodland hide is always busy as birds flock to the feeders for an easy meal.

Winter visitors to look out for include siskin, redpoll and brambling.

Of course Blashford Lakes isn’t just brilliant for birds. As we move in to the new year the first flowers of the year will start to appear. Small patches of snowdrops can be seen along the river and the first fungi of the year will also be starting to show. The scarlet elf cup feeds on dead wood and thrives in our wet woodland habitats.

As the name suggests it is a bright red cup shaped fungus creating a welcoming splash of colour amongst the leaf litter.

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My car was resplendent in gorgeous deep red pearlescent metallic offset by a large black grille and bright detailing- truly a kerbside hero!. The power train was 225bhp petrol driven 8-speed automatic and with ‘Performance’ interior trim. This was in a suede-look charcoal grey with red piping and discrete bright finish - with mood lighting it looked a million dollars. So, a fantastic visual first impression. Find the ‘start’ button, fire her up to a very distant shush, characteristic throughout my test. Intriguingly, the whole dashboard area lit up to reveal all kinds of ‘goodies’ we now expect from sat-nav to lane departure warning - the crux of it being that the instrument panel was extensively customisable from minimalist to information overload. Regrettably, no heritage round dials to suit this critical old duffer though! In summary a lovely design, great quality and close attention to detail very impressive indeed.

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is a delight to start and move forward using the 8-speed auto or changing gear manually, trickle through urban traffic and notice it behaves like a highly trained police dog - relaxed yet alert and responsive. Show it the open road and it behaves like a greyhound, rewarding every input with precision and alacrity. Ask it to perform and it will overtake extremely rapidly and without fuss. Then look at the driving statistics and note how efficiently and economically it can cover ground at up to 40mpg, astounding! So this car has zillions of personality and delights if that’s what you want.

A diesel - with much more economy and broad range of ‘punch’ - has the creamy 180bhp diesel and the same 8-speed auto box. This car has similar emissions to the petrol version, the diesel pollutes NO MORE. Personally, I would sacrifice a few electronic secondary safety aids to hold the price down - but go for the ‘Grip Control’ which gives this 4x2 a similar performance to a full 4x4. I’d also tick the option of the opening moon-roof. In brief, I want one!

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Over the next three years we will look to upgrade the visitor facilities on the island’s nature reserve but we need to reach our fundraising target by January 2019, for every £1 you donate the wildlife of Brownsea gets £10.

For such a small island Brownsea has had an eventful past and now looks to play an equally important role in the future of wildlife conservation in Dorset. It has been gifted by Kings and Queens, set alight and bombed by the Luftwaffe in WWII and even hosted the first Boy Scout camp in 1907.

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

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For over 50’s male & female singles seeking to expand their social horizons. We meet twice a month on a Wed evening to have dinner at various Restaurants in the area. Join us for Dining & Social activities.

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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.

The friendly ‘friendlies’ club. Experienced and novice players most welcome. You’ll always get a game. Contact Steve Clapton for more details 01202 826685 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 825165 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 in School Complex, Howe Lane) Short Mat bowls is a scaled down version of indoor bowling seen on television.

Thursday 1.30pm – 3pm Friday 7pm – 9.30pm. Contact Margaret Hesketh 01202 824856 all ages welcome Moorlands Road, BH31 6PD. Friendly club aimed at local community participation centred on the sport of bowling. Come along to the club, www.verwoodbowlingclub.co.uk or contact Norman Pearce on 01202 823162

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 BRIDGE CLUB.

Meet on Wednesdays at 6.45pm inThe United Reformed Church Hall, Manor Rd. For more details please contact Geoff Dyer 01202 949422

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 PANTOMIME 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 METHODIST LUNCH CLUB

Lunches now served 1st Wednesday and 4th Saturday every month at 12.30. Warm welcome and tasty home cooked meal £5 Inc tea/coffee.

Ring to book or for lift Jean 01202 825533 or Lin 07906 303212.

THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS

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

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 .

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP DINING CLUB

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

Contact Wendy Robinson 01202 825805.

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 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

EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS

VERWOOD & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Meet in Verwood Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on 1st Thursday of each month. Contact: Leigh Craig 01202 821666

THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING

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

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 Philip Gould 01202 813277 or Ron Collins 01202 822013

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

VERWOOD AFTERNOON TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD

Meets at the Memorial Hall, Verwood, on the first Thursday of the month at 2pm Visitors and New Members welcome. Various indoor activities, outings and visits to the theatre. Contact Jean Honey 01202 827339.

VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB

Ringwood Conservative Club, 22 Christchurch Road, Ringwood. BH24 1DN on 3rd Thursday of the month. Good Food & Bar. Music from 7.30-10pm. (Doors open from 6.30pm). No membership required.

Contact Geoff 07798 721405 or 01202 822038

VERWOOD FRIENDS OF THE BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Monthly visits by coach (Wednesdays) to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra concerts at Lighthouse Poole from October to May. Call 01202 814743

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch holds regular social functions.

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

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.

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

Training at Emmanuel Middle school 7.30 til 9pm. 07912 444099 Contact Sue Longstaff 07808 958772 or sumlon@hotmail.co.uk FREE OF CHARGE BUT PLEASE NOTE: For inclusion on the Club Pages, copy must be submitted as an email and/or as an attached MS Word doc to info@roundaboutmags.co.uk. Due to the popularity of these pages publication is currently on a rotational basis. There is now a nominal charge of £36 inc vat per year IF you want to ensure your advert appears in EVERY edition of this magazine.

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES VERWOOD FLOWER CLUB

THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.

RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB

BETHEL CHAPEL

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 Jean Andrews 01202 820413 Greyfriars Community Centre, 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. New members & visitors welcome Membership and programme details 01425 471348

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

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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 40, Ringwood Road, Verwood. 10.30 am Coffee + guest speaker and singing.1st Wednesday in the month except August. Contact Joyce 01202 825202

VERWOOD PROBUS CLUB

Meets at CRANE VALLEY GOLF CLUB on 3rd Tuesday each month 12 noon – 3.20pm for lunch and speaker. Also coffee morning on 1st Tuesday each month at 10.30am – 11.30am.

Membership enquiries: Secretary Mike Reed: 01202 829155

THE FAYREWOOD SINGERS

UNITED REFORMED CHURCH,

We rehearse at the Verwood Hub on Tuesdays at 2pm, singing a wide variety of music and performing two concerts a year. We also perform short concerts for clubs or associations needing some entertainment at meetings or special occasions. Contact Sarah on 01202 884248.

HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)

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

THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS

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

ITALIAN LANGUAGE CAFÉ

Keep fit, have fun & meet new people. We have walks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & alternate Fridays/Saturdays. For more details visit www.verwoodramblers.org.uk or call Martyn Kemp 01202 826403

Manor Road, VERWOOD. COFFEE 4 ALL Saturdays 10 - 11.30 am.

Fairtrade coffee and a friendly welcome.Homemade cakes and secondhand books weekly.Fairtrade stall monthly.Charity events as advertised Meets in Memorial Hall, Colehill, every month to hear first-class speakers. Non-members welcome Contact Barbara 01202 882590 for dates and details. .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.

ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY

VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE VERWOOD & DISTRICT RAMBLING CLUB

We meet Thursdays from 3 to 4pm on the top floor of Boston Teaparty Cafe, the Furlong, Ringwood. A friendly group who try to converse in VERWOOD MEMORIAL HALL Italian over a cup of coffee - not a lesson, just a fun way of trying to 2 halls for hire Tel: 01202 828943 (answer phone) or practise our language skills.Just turn up or contact Bobbie 07903184545 www.verwoodmemorialhall.co.uk Bookings now being taken for 2020 V-1218

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RUBBISH AND RECYCLING

Most people in Verwood and Three Legged Cross are recycling their waste. Please find below information about items that don’t go in your kerbside recycling bin, and what you can do with them.

Item

Best practice

Good practice

Please remember

Food waste

Only buy what you’ll eat Use up leftovers

Home composting Food waste bin

Never put food in any mixed recycling bin or glass box

Cartons (Tetrapak etc.)

Buy food, drink and sauces in easily recyclable packaging (such as plastic bottles, glass or metal)

Collect and take them to a recycling bank in a car park

Don’t put these cartons in any kerbside recycling bin or box

Foil and foil items

Use reusable containers and materials (Tupperware, beeswax wraps, etc) to store and wrap items

Collect and take them to a recycling bank in a car park

Don’t put any of these items in any kerbside recycling bin or box

Use metal baking trays and tins

Place in a scrap metal container at a household recycling centre

Plastic/carrier bags, crisp bags, clingfilm, wrapping and film from food packaging

Use reusable containers/bags

Place in a black rubbish bin

Noncompostable coffee cups

Take a reusable cup when buying a drink

Collect and take to a recycling bank in a car park

Never place disposable coffee cups in any kerbside recycling bin or box

Compostable coffee cups

Take a reusable cup when buying a drink

Check with your retailer about home composting these cups

Do not put compostable coffee cups in any kerbside recycling bin or box; do not place in coffee cup and carton recycling banks; do not place in any DWP garden waste bin

Batteries

Use mains supply where possible

Use your kerbside battery bag

Never put batteries in any kerbside bin or box

Use rechargeable batteries

Take to a local recycling facility in a shop or supermarket

Don’t put these items in any kerbside recycling bin or box

Recycle carrier bags at supermarkets

Place in the container at a household recycling centre

For a list of items that can be reused in the community have a look at our Dorset reuse directory dorsetforyou.gov.uk/we-need-that For a list of household recycling centres and recycling banks in car parks, please visit dorsetforyou.gov.uk/recycling-centres For more information about what goes in which bin, please visit dorsetforyou.gov.uk/which-bin If you can’t reduce, reuse or recycle your waste, please make sure you dispose of it correctly.

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DECEMBER 2018

Every Wed

2pm - 3pm

Event

WHAT’S ON

Place

*See P.27 for contact details of many

Local Entertainment Centres Forest Forge Tots provides a chance for parents and Forest Forge Theatre, Endeavour Park, carers to meet other families, play alongside their chilArch Lane, RIngwood, New Fordren and explore the arts. These fun sessions encourage Crow BH24 1SF. 01425 470188. confidence, listening skills, communication and most im- est, portantly, play. www.forestforgetheatre.co.uk for details. admin@forestforgetheatre.co.uk, Visit

GAME - a new and exciting class for adults. An hour of Forest Forge Theatre, Endeavour Park, fun social team games, from dodgeball, to chain tag, Crow Arch Lane, RIngwood, New Forgames you remember from the playground & some new est, BH24 1SF. 01425 470188 ones thrown in! These sessions will help to relieve stress, admin@forestforgetheatre.co.uk, support well-being, a fun way to get some exercise! www.forestforgetheatre.co.uk.

Santa at Kingston Lacy: Add a little magic to the 4pm - 6.30pm (Fri) Meet Kingston Lacy: festive season with a trip to see Santa in the Laundry at Until 22 Dec 11am - 6pm (Sat & Kingston Lacy. Tickets £5 per child, normal admission www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy Sun) applies. Pre-booking essential. Full details on website.

Christmas in the house at Kingston Lacy: Get into the 11am - 3.30pm (Mon festive spirit this December with a visit to the house at Until 1 Jan & Tue) Lacy: Lacy. This year enjoy a brand new experience Kingston (closed 25 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy 11am - 6pm (Wed- Kingston as we celebrate the creativity of Christmases old and Dec) Sun) new. Full details on website. Booking advised.

Forest Forge Theatre Touring Christmas Show - Rumpel- Forest Forge Theatre, Endeavour Park, stiltskin. The Travelling Players will bring their trademark Crow Arch Lane, RIngwood, New ForSat 1 Dec - Various anarchic storytelling and beautiful imagery to this wellest, BH24 1SF. Sat 19 Jan known story of the short man with the very long name. admin@forestforgetheatre.co.uk, 01425 See it at venues across Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire. 470188. www.forestforgetheatre.co.uk .

Verwood Flower Club invite you to come and enjoy a Memorial Hall, Ringwood Christmas floral demonstration by Coral Gardiner entitled Verwood 7.30. pm.

Verwood, BH31 7AA. Contact Tue 4 Dec "Festive Highlights" Entry for visitors £12 to include sea- Road, 01202 820413 for more information. sonal refreshments.

Verwood Horticultural Society invite everyone to a talk by Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood 7.30pm Roger Hirons on Plants for problem areas (acid soil). En- Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Thu 6 Dec try £3 for non members. £1 for members. www.verwoodhs.co.uk. 01202 822289 Darling Edith, and Others: Rex Whistler in Letters. Read- Lecture Hall. The Salisbury Museum, ings by Jill Fenner and Edward Halsted. These wonderful The Kings House, 65 The Close, Salisinsights into the life and thinking of Rex Whistler come bury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EN. 01722 6.30pm Fri 7 Dec from the museum’s archive of his letters to family & 332151. www.salisburymuseum.org.uk friends, and span his life from a schoolboy in 1917, to Booking advised. £12 Members, tank commander in 1944. £15 Non-Members Avon Valley Concerts presents Yulianna Avdeeva, in a United Reformed Church, Fordingbridge musical recital including works by Debussy, Chopin and 7.30pm Fri 7 Dec Mussorgsky. Tickets in advance from the website: £15, SP6 1AB. www.avonvalleyconcerts.com Students £3, under 16s free The Gateway Square & Meeting House Ringwood Antique & Decorative Arts Fair Sat 8 Dec forecourt, Ringwood Verwood Christmas Extravaganza—Father Christmas will visit his Grotto on Ferrett Green. The christmas lights 5 - 8pm will be switched on, the Training Band will play & carols Ferret Green, Verwood Sat 8 Dec sung around the tree. Hot coffee, mulled wine plus other stalls and rides for children.

Festive Family Willow Wreaths Creative family craft in To book please contact Jim or Tracy on time for Christmas! Enjoy a short walk gathering materi- 01425 472760 or Blashford10.30am - 12.30pm als before creating and decorating a willow wreath to Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the BlashSun 9 Dec take home in time for Christmas. Suggested donation £4 ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham per person. Sorry no dogs. Booking essential.

Drove, BH24 3PJ. East Dorset Antiquarian Society (EDAS) lecture: Chess - St. Catherine’s Church Hall, Lewens Meet 7.15pm for the Air War over Britain and Germany with Phil Jud- Lane, Wimborne BH21 1LE. www.dorset Wed 12 Dec 7.30pm kins, University of Buckingham Visitors welcome.

-archaeology.org.uk Every Thu

8.45pm - 9.45pm

Fri 14 Dec

7pm

15 - 24 Dec

Various

Sat 15 Dec

7.30pm - 10pm

Sun 16 Dec 6pm Thu 20 Dec

7pm

Thu 20 Dec

Music 7.30 to 10pm.

Doors open 6.30pm.Meals can be taken in the restaurant or in the venue.

Ringwood Meeting House & History Centre, 22 Meeting House Lane, Ringwood BH24 1EY. 01425 480656 Ron Martin Management & Born2Perform present Best The Allendale Centre, Wimborne. DorEver Christmas Show - a modern day panto. Adults £12, set. BH21 1AS. 01202 887247 Child £9.00, Family £39. Every child's ticket includes a info@theallendale.org, free ice cream. www.theallendale.org Christmas Concert by Verwood Concert Brass. A fabu- The Hub, Verwood. 01202 828740. lous way to get in the Christmas mood with all three bands playing an entertaining array of seasonal tunes. www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/sport-leisure/ Tickets from The Hub box office. £10 (£6 for under 19's). leisure-centres/verwood-hub/events-and -cinema Book early to avoid disappointment.

Carol Service with The Verwood Training Band Woodlands Church Jazz Night at the Meeting House - Memphis Jazzmen.

The Ringwood Meeting House, Meeting Bar Available onsite. Raffle in aid of Julia's House. Free House Lane Ringwood BH24 1EY. parking after 6pm in the Furlong Car Park opposite.

Tickets on sale at the door. All enquiries Tickets £7 01202 885379 Organ Christmas Concert with Chris Jones.

General Entry - £7

Verwood Traditional Jazz Club welcome "The Legendary All Stars" This quintet has a superb depth of experience and knowledge of all jazz music genres. This is our Jazz club special band for the club's re-launch and is highly recommended. Arrive early.

NEW VENUE: RINGWOOD CONSERVATIVE CLUB. 22 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD. RINGWOOD. BH24 1DN. Restaurant bookings 01425 - 473433.

Jazz details, contact Geoff 01202 822038 or 07798 721405.

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Featuring some incredibly talented singers and musicians, ABBA’s Angels offer one of the most captivating and authentic tributes to one of the greatest bands of all time.

www.ticketsource.co.uk /barringtontheatre or

Box office 01202 894858 Thursday 20th December 7:30pm Ticket Price Adult £16 Ticket Price Child £14

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 CINEWORLD

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 01202 280000 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk High Street, CHRISTCHURCH 01202 499199 www.regentcentre.co.uk SALISBURY 03330 067777 www.odeon.co.uk BOURNEMOUTH 03330 144501 TOWER PARK, POOLE 03303 334444, www.cineworld.co.uk

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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JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2019…. Continued

Fri 28 Dec, Sun 27 Jan

10am - 2.30pm

Sat 5 Jan Sat 2 Feb

7.30pm

Young Naturalists Get outside, learn new skills and improve your wildlife knowledge whilst having fun! Specifically for 13 to 17 year olds, our Young Naturalists group meets monthly - activities will include practical conservation tasks along with opportunities for bushcraft & surveying. Dress to be outside & bring a packed lunch.

Jive'n'Kickin' info@theallendale.org, www.theallendale.org

Thu 10 Jan

7pm

Jazz Night at the Meeting House - Panama Hat New Orleans Jazz Band. General Entry - £7

Wed 16 Jan 7.30pm

Thu 17 Jan

Music 7.30 to 10pm.

Doors open 6.30pm.Meals can be taken in the restaurant or in the venue.

Place

* See P.27

East Dorset NT Association - Nick Thomas will present a talk on The Life, Laughter & Literature of Patrick 'Call my Bluff' Campbell'.'

Verwood Traditional Jazz Club welcome the "The Sunset Café Stompers" The band's diverse and wide repertoire features the tunes of Scott Joplin, Irving Berlin, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington and Fats Waller and these tunes are played in the true New Orleans style.

for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres To book please contact Jim or Tracy on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Sorry no dogs. Suggested donation £4 per person.

The Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Dorset. BH21 1AS. 01202 887247 Ringwood Meeting House & History Centre, 22 Meeting House Lane, Ringwood BH24 1EY. 01425 480656 Barrington Centre, Ferndown, BH22 9TH. All welcome. Information Janet Matthews 01202 855001, www.ednta.org.

NEW VENUE: RINGWOOD CONSERVATIVE CLUB. 22 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD. RINGWOOD. BH24 1DN. Restaurant bookings 01425 - 473433.

Jazz details, contact Geoff 01202 822038 or 07798 721405.

Verwood Pantomime Society presents 'Robin Hood & Babes in The Wood' by Alan P Frayn. Tickets from The The Hub, Verwood. 01202 828740.

Hub Box Office. Adult- £10, Child- £8 (Fri & Sat). Adult & www.verwoodpantomimesociety.co.uk Child £7 (Wed & Thu).

The Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Dorset. BH21 1AS. 01202 887247 Solent Stamps Fair. Free entry.

Sat 26 Jan 10am - 4pm info@theallendale.org, www.theallendale.org West Moors Memorial Hall, Station East Dorset NT Association Captain John Myers will Road, West Moors, BH22 0HZ. All welMon 28 Jan 2.30pm present a talk on 'My Time as a Red Arrows Pilot'. come. Information Janet Matthews 01202 855001, www.ednta.org.

Community Centre, 44 ChristGreyfriars Study Group - English Today by Emma Jolly - Greyfriars Road, Ringwood BH24 1DW. 6 x weekly meetings - Fee £40 - Book through Greyfriars church Tue 29 Jan 10am - 12noon Office: 01425 472613 - Email: ofOffice fice@greyfriarsringwood.org.uk Jazz Night at the Meeting House - Memphis Jazzmen. The Ringwood Meeting House, Meeting Bar Available onsite. Raffle in aid of Julia's House. Free House Lane Ringwood BH24 1EY. Thu 31 Jan 7pm parking after 6pm in the Furlong Car Park opposite.

Tickets on sale at the door. All enquiries Tickets £7 01202 885379 Snowdrop season at Kingston Lacy: Walk through the Kingston Lacy gardens at this time of year and you will Kingston Lacy: find carpets of brilliant white. The snowdrop walk 1 – 28 Feb 10am-4pm stretches through the 40-acre garden for one and a half www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy miles.

Wildlife Tots: Feathered Friends Outdoor play, explo- To book your place please contact Tracy and discovery for pre-school aged children and on 01425 472760 or Blashford10.30am-12noon OR ration their parents or carers. Suggested donation £4 per child. Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the BlashMon 4 Feb 1-2.30pm Children must be accompanied by adults. Sorry no dogs. ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Booking essential.

Drove, BH24 3PJ. Verwood Flower Club invite you to join us for a talk by Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood 7.30.pm Sandra Simmons entitled "Life Under the Veil" Entry for Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Contact Tue 5 Feb visitors £3.

01202 814419 for more information.

East Dorset Antiquarian Society (EDAS) lecture: Orkney St. Catherine’s Church Hall, Lewens Meet 7.15pm for and Beyond.

Find out more with Ben Buxton, ArchaeoloLane, Wimborne BH21 1LE. www.dorset Wed 13 Feb 7.30pm gist. Visitors welcome.

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Greyfriars Study Group - The Prehistory of Britain by Nick Griffiths - 7 x weekly meetings - Fee £50 - Book through Greyfriars Office

Greyfriars Community Centre, 44 Christchurch Road, Ringwood BH24 1DW. Office: 01425 472613 - Email: office@greyfriarsringwood.org.uk

Celebrating spring: Half term at Kingston Lacy: Discover Kingston Lacy: the first signs of spring this half term by exploring the garden and parkland with a family activity pack and have www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy a go at some spring-themed crafty fun.

Grandma's Attic Antiques and Collectors' Fair. Free entry The Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Dorset. BH21 1AS. 01202 887247 info@theallendale.org, www.theallendale.org Weave a Willow Bird Feeder Make a bird feeder out of To book please contact Jim or Tracy on willow before seeing what you can spot from the wood- 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashland hide. The bird feeder will be filled with a suet and ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham bird seed mix so be prepared to get messy! Sorry no Drove, BH24 3PJ. dogs. Cost £5 per feeder, booking essential.

On-line booking: shop.hiwwt.org.uk FurBig Bird Watch A Wild Day Out for 7-12 year olds. ther information from Jim Day or Tracy Little Bird Watch A Wild Day Out for 5-8 year olds.

Standish at BlashfordJoin the team for indoor craft and a winter bird watch.

We will be exploring the further flung hides and footpaths Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham so children should be equipped for a good walk.

Drove, BH24 3PJ. Admission £18.

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PORTRAIT OF A LOCAL ARTIST - Jason Anthony Being wrapped up snug and with the fresh cold sea air, it really does clear the fog and allow the creative juices to flow – Jason Anthony

J

ason Anthony is an independent artist and furniture designer specialising in pieces made from an eclectic mix of seasoned wood and resin. Having always had a creative mind and a keen interest in woodworking, in 2013 he turned his hobby and passion into a full-time business crafting unique pieces of furniture and art.

Jason explains where he found the inspiration for his most recent work known as the Ocean Collection - a stunning collection of wooden coffee tables.

Still Waters

father would always wake us at 4am after a big storm to travel to the Jurassic coast around Charmouth so we could be the first on the beach at the crack of dawn to seek the new rocks that had been washed up in the storm and hopefully find the ones that contained fossils.”

On a recent visit to Durdle Door, a beautiful spot along the Jurassic coast just outside Poole in Dorset, Jason was looking for inspiration when he happened upon some drift wood on the shore with the waves lapping against it. It reminded him of the rugged cliffs and the sea crashing against them and was struck by this image and wanted to reflect it in a piece of furniture.

He says “I am lucky enough to live and have a studio in the New Forest National Park in Hampshire and I am also a short drive from the south coast. I am so fortunate to be located in this beautiful part of the country and have such an amazing array of natural beauty on my doorstep to inspire me. From the tranquillity of the New Forest, with its wonderful array of flora, fauna and quaint villages, to the rugged coastline and seas of the Jurassic coast, a UNESCO world heritage site that stretches from Orcombe Point in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset.”

Jason adds “My latest Ocean Collection of coffee tables was inspired by my visit to Durdle Door. So off I went to various saw mills in search of some beautiful pieces of English Oak with just the right character that I felt reflected the Jurassic Coast. I then crafted several pieces using the natural beauty and character of the oak with all its faults to reflect the ruggedness of the cliffs.”

Jason’s Ocean Collection can be seen on his website: www.jasonanthony.co.uk or call: 07957 136383 to discuss a bespoke commission.

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Parcels Peculiarities and the Postal Service Photo of Royal Mail Coach at The Science Museum.

Credit Martinvl, Wikimedia Commons.

Special Feature

It was World Post Day on 9th October, but how was our own postal service created?

NON-HUMBLE BEGINNINGS A royal dispatch system existed even in Edward IV’s reign, but it was Henry VIII who created the Master of the Posts role and Brian Tuke who truly founded the service.

Tuke, who became a knight and Master of the Posts in 1516, used his experience of continental postal services and his influence to create a formal postal network. In each key town he nominated, three horses were used to transport mail. Their stable was called a post, hence our mail system’s nickname.

But this service was truly Royal Mail, solely for the King and court. Common folk had to wait for Charles I to open up the King’s Posts to everyone in 1635. Cromwell’s more formal Office of Postage covered the whole Commonwealth, but once the monarchy was restored this was replaced by the General Post Office, a genuinely public service. By this time, senders rather than recipients were paying the postage, and by 1661 letters were also being date-stamped – to mitigate complaints about delays.

Royal Mail was privatised in 2011 and the UK government sold its remaining shares in 2015, ending 499 years of public ownership.

PRIVACY AND PECULIARITY Long before the internet, retaining privacy in communication while ensuring security was problematic.

Oliver Cromwell’s Principal Secretary of State, John Thurloe, regularly intercepted mail for intelligence purposes, but if he hadn’t, Sexby’s plot to assassinate Cromwell may never have been discovered.

As for scam emails, they’re merely descendants of scam letters. In the 1870s, many US citizens received letters from someone claiming they had been given their name by a friend and offering $1,500 of ‘the best and safest’ counterfeit money for $75 of genuine cash (or a bargain $30,000 for $400).

On the other hand, Oscar Wilde, whom you might have expected to value his privacy given the times he lived in, is rumoured to have thrown his stamped letters into the street, relying on the good nature of passers-by to pick them up

and post them.

Far more peculiar were the antics of Willie Reginald Bray, who was inspired to test the limits of the postal service by its own 1898 guide. Among other things, it promised to send creatures through the post, including a live bee, ‘if confined in a suitable receptacle’. Bray took a dog to the post office, which was ‘posted’ via a walk with an obliging postman, and even posted himself once. It’s also believed that in December 1899, he became the first person to send a postcard to Santa Claus Esq. Finally, while Lewis Carroll is now viewed as something of a dubious character by many, some of the advice in his letter-writing guide is still relevant today. He advised always placing a cheque or document in the envelope before you finish writing the letter, lest you forget to put it in. Wise words indeed.

FURTHER READING To the Letter, Simon Garfield, Canongate Letter of Note and More Letters of Note, Shaun Usher, Canongate Unbound

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Gifted Inspiration

by Kate Duggan FOR FRAGRANCE FANS If you’re looking to surprise someone with a new fragrance, Angel Muse could be a good choice. It might be Angel’s little sister, but it’s lighter, warmer and a bit more grown-up. The freshness of grapefruit and pink berries is combined with the warmth of hazelnut and the earthiness of patchouli and vetiver. The giftset is priced at £65, which gets you the full 50ml eau de parfum plus a handbag-friendly 9ml bottle.

Beauty

FOR TEACHERS Teachers often need to wash their hands several times a day, so a soothing hand cream is likely to be gratefully received. Dr. Organic’s Shea Butter Hand & Nail Cream is full of natural ingredients, including shea butter, aloe vera, coconut oil and rose oil. It provides instant relief for sore hands and feels lovely and rich. £7.99 from Holland and Barratt.

FOR CRACKERS Planning to swap the plastic fish and silver keyrings for luxe cracker gifts? Bobbi Brown’s Lip Crush Kit (£39.50) might be the answer.

There are five mini lipsticks in a range of wearable shades.

They’re pretty generously sized so are good value if you consider that one full-size lippy is £24.50.

FOR CHOCOHOLICS Chocolate lovers will adore Akamuti’s Chocolate Marshmallow Face Mask. Organic cacao, crushed rose petals, gentle marshmallow, warming vanilla and detoxifying pink clay combine to make this mask a real treat for skin and senses.

Add a bar of Green & Blacks to the gift and you’ll really make their day. £7.96 from www.akamuti.co.uk.

worth of products for £32 so it’s fantastic value for money.

FOR YOU! Green People’s Green Regime Beauty Box contains £125 worth of fullsized and mini goodies for £75. There are two exfoliators, three moisturisers, a lipstick, mascara, eyeshadow duo, shampoo, shower gel, night

FOR A SECRET SANTA GIFT Clarins Festive Treats crackers are just £10 each. The Eyes & Lips one

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FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND Origins’ Best of the Best collection is a celebration of their most popular products.

There’s the Mega-Mushroom™ Skin Relief Soothing Treatment Lotion, Ginzing Refreshing Eye Cream, Ginzing EnergyBoosting Gel Moisturizer, Modern Friction™ Nature’s Gentle Dermabrasion, Clear Improvement™ Active Charcoal Mask, Checks and Balances™ Frothy Face Wash and Spot Remover Blemish Treatment Gel. Most are travelsized. You’re getting over £58

cream, cleanser, facial oil, reusable cleansing pad and organic cotton bandeau. All products are organic and cruelty-free. Treat yourself or add it to your Christmas wish list.

FOR STOCKINGS Some giftsets are just made for splitting up and adding to stockings. Korres’ The Greatest Mini Shower Collection is a case in point. Six gorgeous smelling 40ml shower gels are just waiting to be popped into individual stockings.

Add Kneipp’s Herbal Bath Collection (£9.95) to your basket for another six stocking fillers. Both sets are available from www.biggreensmile.com.

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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 Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)

01725 517272

Verwood Fire Station 01702 691000: Non emergencies

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

01202 811860

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

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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-10/18

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.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

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

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 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 Summer Holidays: 24 July - 30 Aug 19 (3 Sept 19) UK holidays 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 Summer Bank Holiday: 26 Aug 19 More useful information overleaf

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USEFUL LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS Police / Crime

Utilities / Emergencies

Verwood Police Station

101

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

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 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 - Ferndown - Wimborne Visitor Information—Wimborne

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

01202 70 41 69 111 01202 30 36 26 01202 48 63 61 01202 66 55 11 01722 33 62 62 023 8077 72 22 01202 85 64 10

National Rail Enquiries 0345 748 49 50 National Express Coaches 0871 781 81 81 Bournemouth Airport 01202 36 40 00 Southampton Airport 0844 481 7777 Traveline (Bus, Coach, Ferry & Rail) 0871 200 22 33 AA (Automobile Association) 0800 88 77 66 RAC (Royal Automobile Club) 0333 2000 999 Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries 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

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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

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

Helplines

Post Offices

Library

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

VERWOOD 01202 822972 1, Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS 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.

Various Monthly Adult Group Sessions Citizens Advice Bureau Drop-in on 1st & 3rd Thursday each month. 10am - 1pm Comprehensive Information Service inc. Public Computer Network, & Photocopier facilities.

Home Library Service for housebound residents.

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

Contact the library for more information & times ◄More useful information overleaf

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Mini Decorator Tony Wint Painter & Decorator All aspects of decorating covered

07858 360149 tonywint@msn.com Free quotes Verwood and surrounding areas

Tree Care

ROUNDABOUT MAGS Electrical

Mead Electrical Services

A Family Business that cares.

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Approved Contractors based in Verwood.

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£2 +VAT

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Permanent hours.

Same Lady each week.

Refs available.

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Plastering & Decorating

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07795 055395

on 01425 480 839

Karen York, BA Hons, PGCE

Arch Clinic, Fordingbridge.

M Jackson Plumbing & Heating

INSTALLATION SERVICING REPAIR Gas safe registered engineer Specialising in…….

BOILE • Boiler servicing S ERVIC R • Boiler changes ING • System and controls upgrades from • Unvented hot water cylinders +VAT in servic cludes • Fault finding e cert ificate • Landlords records • Power flushing using magna cleanse

£55

Also all plumbing works undertaken from new hot water cylinders......... to leaky taps

Worcester Bosch Accredited installer now offering up to 10 years warranty on selected products.

Local authority approved contractor.

Verwood based covering East Dorset, West Hampshire, Bournemouth and Poole.

Free no obligation quotes available on request.

Contact: Mike Jackson 01202 828095 / 07947 625294 email: Mikeverwood@gmail.com

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Local Business Directory Your quick guide to everyone and everything local in your Magazine ‌

Accountants KCI Accountancy 17 Advertising Roundabout Mags 38,47 Artisan Furniture Jason Anthony-Bespoke Designs 5 Bathrooms/Bedrooms/Kitchens Brian's Kitchens 39 Caterbitz 41 Custom Creations 29 Dream Doors 11 RPS Bathrooms 13 Beauty, Health & Fitness All About Me 22 Body Consultancy 31 Clarity Hearing Solutions 9 Healthy Soles Footcare 19 Range of Motion 21 Verwood Massage & Sugaring 41 Yoga for Backs 45 Building Services / Home Improvements Brooklyn Home Improvements 48 Graham Histed 33 Hg Froud & Son 19 MC Brickwork 19 The Doors Group 43 Verwood Builders 37 West Moors Fencing 7 Care Homes Waypoints 31 Central Heating & Plumbing M Jackson Plumbing & Heating 45 M. Bullman Gas Heating & Plumbing 18 PLH Heating Services 35

Children's Education & Care (inc. Schools & Nurseries) Talbot Heath School Verwood Day Nursery Chimney Sweep Complete Sweep Cleaning Services CMH Carpet Cleaning Domestic Services Kate's Helping Hands Electrical Appliance Repairs County Appliance Care Electrical Supplies Ringwood Electrical Ltd Electrician Mead Electrical Services Flooring 1st For Floors Contakt Carpets Flooring Elegance Verwood Carpet Company Florist The Summerhouse Garage Services DLH Cars & Commercials Reverse Park Verwood MOT Centre/MMT Garden Services & Supplies ARK Fencing & Tree Work Evans Above Tree Care Fayrewood Trees & Landscapes Greenthumb Lawncare MB Davis Gardening Same Day Tree & Garden Services Soli Tree Arborist

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Call us on Freephone 08000 351898

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Stay Tidy 7 Stay Tidy - Pressure Washing 30 WGC Tree Services 45 Health & Fitness see Beauty, Health & Fitness Painting & Decorating Tony Wint - Painter & Decorator 45 Plastering & Decorating Smart Solutions 45 Plumbing see Central Heating & Plumbing Recycling Dorset Waste Partnership 24,25 Soft Furnishings Blindwise 35 The Curtain Cabin 8 Solicitors Forest Edge & Meesons Solicitors 19 Legal Eagle Wills Ltd 3 Surveyors Moses Rutland Chartered Surveyors 15 Theatre & Film Barrington Centre 27 Tuition Karen York-Tuition 45 Upholstery Mike Bowers Upholstery 37 Windows, Conservatories & Repairs AM PM Glazing 46 Greenspace UK 34 Robert Price & Sons 30 RPS Locks & Glazing 15 Verwood Glazing 33

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