Roundabout Verwood June 2016

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Contents

Dear Readers,

f you are fascinated by other people’s gardens like I am and enjoy having the chance to have a nose - I mean inspect their handywork then page 22 is for you!

Over 20 gardens in the Cranborne area including the main garden at Cranborne Manor are open on June 19th/20th.

We are regular visitors to the Cranborne Manor Garden Centre Tea Room which is situated inside the old walled garden but it will be an additional treat to have a look at the garden properly too.

Strangely Fathers’ Day just happens to fall on June 19th too, so you have the perfect gift for all those dads keen on gardening! Just like my husband, whose services were ‘volunteered’ to get our daughter started on an allotment during a late May week-

with best wishes,

end! Despite his previous experience of digging soggy, wet, heavy, clay soil full of couch grass and weeds from his past - this was surprisingly civilised and between them they managed to dig over and plant 5 rows of vegetables in an afternoon!

We also have a selection of books for dads on page 8 if your dad just prefers to relax in the garden. And an article on page 26 is all about outdoor living so he can relax in comfort too!

There are loads of other relaxing hobbies to be found in our Clubs and Societies listed on pages 20 and 21.

So when you need a job done or want to treat yourself or dad of course at this time of year, look in here first or use our ‘Local Business Directory’ on page 50!

Sue West

Editor

Business features White and Sons Verwood Business

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Local events and features Community News 22,29,44 Past & Present: Mace “Super-Fayre”, Ringwood Road 6 The Blashford Bulletin 14 Viewed From My Window: rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 16 Clubs & Societies 20,21 What’s On Locally 28,30 Portrait of a Local Artist: Rachel Fenner 42

Feature articles Book Reviews: Books for Dad Mike’s Motors: A Tale of Twin Tests World Blood Donor Day Home & interiors: Outdoor Living Mike’s Motors: Motoring Mutterings Travel: Croatia- The Plitvice Lakes

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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 Mace ‘Super-Fayre’, Ringwood Road, Verwood.

Early 1980’s

M

ace was one of Verwood’s supermarkets before 1982 and as with many local shops, utilized the downstairs room of a house. There was no such thing as late night shopping in those days. You bought what you needed before 5.30p.m. and definitely nothing on Sundays!

Originally called “Twitchens”, it was a grocery store on the south-western corner of Ringwood and Vicarage Roads adjoined by the Lloyds Bank. The name became synonymous with this corner and “Meet you at Twitchens” is still used by some of the older folk.

The shop was

later owned by Oliver Hill, then Pollards followed by Doughtys.

It became Mace ‘Super-Fayre’ run for many years by Mr and Mrs Everson and then the Geiger family before the opening of Safeway supermarket on 24th August 1982. This changed Verwood’s shopping habits for ever, leading to the demise of Mace and other useful retail outlets. Shoppers from the early 1980’s would be amazed at the new recently built Morrisons which replaced Safeway and now includes a cafe, toilets, fresh food counters and even a petrol station amongst its range of facilities!

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Books for Dad Struggling for inspiration this Father’s Day? Forget gift vouchers and gardening tools, books are the way to go. Whether Dad likes escaping into a thriller, getting creative with the kids, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, there’s sure to be something in our selection to keep him happy.

Conspiracy – Iain Gale Bernard Cornwell fans will thank you for introducing them to Iain Gale’s series about a maverick soldier in the Peninsular War. James Keane certainly gets himself in enough scrapes and mishaps to keep the reader entertained.

Wellresearched, gritty and colourful, the series brings a period of military history to life. The latest novel, Conspiracy, sees Keane ordered by Wellington to work undercover in Paris – a dangerous task indeed in such a turbulent political landscape.

50 Evening Adventures – Tim, Kerry, Ella and Amy Meek Another great resource for tackling the ‘I’m bored’ mantra, 50 Evening Adventures provides a plethora of ideas for making the most of evenings as a family. There are suggestions for places to go, things to do and meals to cook outside.

Former teachers Tim and Kerry Meek are currently travelling around Europe in a caravan with their daughters. They’re used to packing lightly, so most of the suggestions don’t need any special equipment, and can

be carried out for free, or very cheaply.

The Hairy Bikers Blood, Sweat and Tyres: The Autobiography – Dave Myers and Si King If Dad enjoys an autobiography, this is the perfect book to wrap up for him this Father’s Day. The duo didn’t have the easiest childhoods; Si was bullied about his weight, while Dave had to grow up quickly as a carer for his mother. But a love of good food and entertaining brought them together and made them household names. Warm, honest and laugh-out -loud funny, it’s a great testament to what true friends can do when they put their minds to it.

Poor Boy Road – James L. Weaver Fast-paced and gripping from the first page, Poor Boy Road is a good bet for fans of action thrillers. Jake Caldwell is a mob-enforcer who’s looking for a way out.

When he’s called back to his childhood town to help care for his dying, abusive father, his boss hands him one last job – kill a local drug dealer. But can he do it?

Great characters, believable dialogue and plenty of action combine to make this a real page-turner.

The Den Book – Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield Packed with creative inspiration, The Den Book is full of ideas to encourage Dad to get outside and have fun with the kids (or

grandkids). Whether they want a forest hideaway, a fairy tent or a full-on fort, instructions are easy to follow, and many of the dens don’t require any special materials. Published

by Frances Lincoln, it costs £12.99, so you should have enough funds left over to invest in some tarpaulin and twine.

More Home Comforts – James Martin Aspiring chefs and good honest cooks alike will enjoy this book. As the name implies, it’s packed with ideas for tasty, honest comfort food.

Recipes are straightforward, with each step well explained.

Most ingredients can be easily picked up at the supermarket, although a few will require a bit more forward planning.

More than 100 recipes are included, many of which have been shown in the TV series.

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Starting at 1 and finishing at 49 track your way from one square to another either horizontally, vertically or diagonally, placing consecutive numbers into the empty squares as you go. Some numbers are already given.

Solution page 38

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

Grass Snake

Oystercatcher with chick

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Commas

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Black Tailed Skimmer

Lapwing chick Marbled White

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e are in the middle of summer and Blashford Lakes are full of life, with the insect world buzzing, the leaves on the trees still fresh and young birds fledging left, right and centre.

On Ivy Lake the tern chicks will be taking their first leap away from the comfort of their nest whilst the great crested grebe chicks with their black and white humbug faces will be becoming more independent as they are now too big to catch a ride on their parent’s back.

On the shoreline of Ibsley Water oystercatcher, lapwing and little ringed plover chicks will be taking their next steps and venturing further from their parents. The air will still be full of birdsong with many continuing to sing throughout June as their mates produce a second brood.

Blashford’s insect life is best viewed on a sunny day, and the meadow is a brilliant place to just sit and be still. Our volunteers carry out a butterfly

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transect, walking along a route every week during the summer season to monitor our butterfly populations. Species to look out for include red admiral, peacock, comma, ringlet, marbled white and speckled wood, amongst others.

If you want to take a closer look at the insect world, then why not join reserve staff for a high summer insect hunt for beetles, butterflies and bugs on Sunday 19th June or education staff on Saturday 2nd July for a family ‘Catch the Bug!’ event in search of crazy crickets, dazzling damselflies and great grasshoppers! Please telephone to book your place.

The mixture of wetland, woodland and grassland makes the reserve a brilliant place for dragonflies and damselflies, with brown hawker, common darter, emperor and black tailed skimmer dragonflies all on the wing along with common blue and azure blue damselflies. Their life cycle requires wetlands for the start of their life along with open wood-

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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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Sooty (part1)

he ‘spy-cam’ has proved time and again to be very useful in determining who is coming to dinner in the barn. We already have a black cat we call Blackie, but when she goes into the barn for food, she is always accompanied by Jason, so who was this other black cat who came on its own?

Later we would see an occasional glimpse of him at the back door eating from the food bowls left out there for the cats. We called him ‘Sooty’. Looking at the size of him I would estimate him to be about one year old. He was very timid and would run away if he saw us.

I set up a trap at the ‘hole-in-wall’ entrance the cats use to come and go to the barn, but try as I might, both times he spotted the danger and ran away. I decided to wait a while before trying again and see if I can improve my technique. Later we saw he had made friends with Blackie and Jason and the three of them would eat together in the large heated greenhouse.

Sooty spends a lot of time sitting in a very large pot that houses an olive tree, but always comes hurriedly for food at mealtimes. We just have to call “Come on then, Come on then!” and he is sure to appear along with any other cat within hearing distance. I was soon able to give him a stroke and occasionally a tummy rub and he has even started to purr, which is progress indeed, but I was not as yet able to pick him up.

The security camera shows he also comes for food in the barn almost every hour over night, just to check if this food is any different to the offerings before him in the greenhouse, and we cannot help but notice that he has doubled his weight and is now so fat he seems to wobble along. He is certainly making the most of all the biscuits and other food put out for

everyone and it does not look as if he is going anywhere.

It was a few months later when I next had the opportunity to catch Sooty. We had been noticing that his coat seemed a bit tatty as if he had a flea allergy and it would appear that he had lost a lot of weight. We definitely needed to catch him and take him to the Vet to see what the problem was and to get him neutered.

I was in the barn getting the food ready to put down for the cats when Sooty came in and begged for food. This was easily sorted. I placed a bowl of food down and whilst he was occupied, I closed the door to the barn and to the entrance to the hole in the wall. I had him in the barn at last. Now I had a chance of catching him.

Then I noticed a black cat in the car park and thought that Sooty had made his escape. I was quite concerned and could not think how he would have got out of the barn. I nearly removed the catching cage thinking I was too late, but decided to leave it in place. It took all of two days with Sooty hiding in the barn before he tried to make his escape through the hole in the wall and straight into the catching cage. I had him.

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208 GTi P-Sport

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A Tale of Twin Tests.

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eugeot very kindly gave me two of their very popular 208 medium hatchback series to test, back-to-back. At first sight they could have been twins, except they had two distinctly different personalities. The first was a technically interesting car, the smart and chic 208 Puretech GT-Line with 1.2 litre petrol automatic power. The second was the almost mindlessly fast and very extrovert 208GTi by Peugeot Sport. My instant feeling was ‘the Tortoise and the Hare’. But was this justified in practice?

Let’s remind ourselves about the Peugeot 208. It’s now a common sight on our roads, known for its commodious passenger and luggage space, and most of all for superb economy and emissions from a wide range of cutting-edge petrol and diesel engines. Late in 2015 the 208 received a refresh in which the high trim and specification level of the GTi was made available to selected other models as the “GT-Line”, adding much of the GTi exterior badging and grille, plus a slightly firmer suspension giving the car a more sporty and confident feel on the road 208 GT-Line Cockpit

without particularly losing that superb Peugeot ride quality.

The GTi version gained extra equipment - and in the case of the new Peugeot Sport variant a lower, much harder ride with enormous wheels, bigger brakes and glue-like tyres.

First the Puretech. Here was a car with a very small 3 cylinder petrol turbo engine married to an automatic gearbox – maybe a recipe for the most sluggish car in the West? Inside and out very nicely trimmed with the GTLine sporty image including a lot of leather, lovely sports seats and a lot of electronic aids. All premium car stuff, very nice. However, fire it up and the engine note is muted yet purposeful, with enough power aided by the auto ‘box to give excellent performance for motorways. Interestingly, fuel consumption stays just over 40mpg whatever task you throw at it and with a light touch, 50 is feasible. What is most impressive is the comfort, the ease of driving in all road conditions and especially in urban traffic jams where it also excelled. The standard cruise control, DAB radio and Bluetooth help make light of our hideous motorway system.

I really liked this car for its sophisticated good looks, excellent specification and what it could do on the road. In my view, a car capable of serving all family needs.

Now to the 208 GTi by Peugeot Sport. Immediately striking with a matt black paint finish except for the rear quarter which was finished in bright red gloss. Inside, looking great with lots of equipment and extra-large Recaro-style seats bearing the Peugeot Sport logo. Fire it up, and a deep fruity exhaust burbles away in the background. Drive away and there is an impression of immediacy and tautness in everything,

208 GTi P-Sport front that super-hard suspension enables you to feel every undulation on the average British road, while despite a sophisticated Torsen diff a lot of correction is required to keep it on the straight and narrow.

My test-piece of flat tarmac however revealed huge levels of grip and massive cornering speeds without needing to fight the steering. However, my overall impression is that this car is made for the race track - and is too much hard work on normal roads. The colour scheme seemed to attract every teenage cowboy driver to ‘have a go’ and while I found it most interesting and challenging to drive, it just doesn’t have any place in my garage.

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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

VERWOOD ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY.

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

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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

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

VERWOOD SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB

Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch holds regular social functions.

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

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

(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 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

VERWOOD FRIENDS OF THE BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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

DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN 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

VERWOOD METHODIST LUNCH CLUB

Over 65 talks, functions, outings and special events held throughout the year in Verwood, West Moors and Ferndown.

Contact Membership Secretary: Janet Matthews 01202 855001

Monthly visits by coach (Wednesdays) to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and also to concerts at Lighthouse Poole during the winter season. Call 01202 824959 Outdoor and indoor activities: braais, boat cruise, walks, barn dance, darts, South African dinners. Camaraderie! fun!

Contact Phillipa 01202-740265

VERWOOD STROKE CLUB

EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N

4th Saturday in the month at 12.30pm at the Methodist Church, Vicarage Road, Verwood. Enjoy a really warm welcome and a tasty 2 course meal VERWOOD AFTERNOON TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD inc coffee or tea £4.50. Ring for a lift. To Book call: Meets at the Memorial Hall, Verwood, on the first Thursday of the month Jean 01202 825533 or Lin 07906 303212 at 2pm Visitors and New Members welcome. Various indoor activities, outings and visits to the theatre. Contact Jean Honey 01202 827339.

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

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 DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION

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

UNITED REFORMED CHURCH,

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

VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB

St Leonards Hotel, 185 Ringwood Road, St Leonards, Nr Ringwood, BH24 2NP on 3rd Thursday of the month. Good Food & Bar. Gigs from 8-10.30pm. (Doors open from 7pm). No membership required.

Contact Geoff 07798 721405

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.

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

VERWOOD BOWLING CLUB

(Moorlands Road) First class facilities aimed to encourage the sport of bowling at all levels. Anyone interested in finding out more please contact Geoff Finn on 01202 824945, or just come along.

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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The Gardens of Cranborne Open Weekend

Cranborne Manor Quick facts: More than 20 gardens open Place: Cranborne, Dorset Dates: June 18th & 19th 2016 Time: 11am – 5pm Price: £8 adults; children free; no dogs please

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he beautiful and varied Gardens of Cranborne in Dorset will be open for visitors on the weekend of June 18th and 19th. From the famous Cranborne Manor gardens, originally designed by John Tradescant in the 17th century, and the wonderful 18th century Number 10 Castle Street (formerly Cranborne Lodge) through elegant period and modern homes to much-loved cottage gardens, there is something for everyone in this delightful and historic Dorset village.

Highlights of the many gardens opening include: Cranborne Manor Gardens: designed by John Tradescant in the early 17th century, the structure follows a pattern of ‘rooms’, delineated by hedges or walls and softened by billowing herbaceous borders.

Number 10 Castle Street: this imposing 18th century country house boasts a magnificent formal garden with a series of grass terraces rising gently from the house. Borders are planted with shrubs, old roses and herbaceous plants.

Red Lion House: a delightful private garden which is chemical-free and uses the principles of bio-dynamic horticulture. The herbaceous borders, rose, herb and vegetable gardens

are designed to reflect the local environment.

There are also a number of modern sculptures.

Manor View House: this wonderful lateGeorgian house boasts a beautiful walled garden, with a mass of repeat planting surrounding variegated standard hollies; deep borders are planted with a mixture of shrubs, perennials and roses.

The Old Vicarage: a mature garden with views to the church and Cranborne Manor. A natural swimming pond provides a habitat for wild life.

Bank House: a typical Edwardian small walled garden with a vine, herbaceous plantings, roses, shrubs and climbing plants.

Chase Cottage: featuring a huge mulberry tree, colourful mixed borders and a delightful garden studio displaying textile works.

Cranborne Allotments: tilled since the early part of the 19th century, these 24 plots are a wonderful example of local endeavour, perched with views over the rooftops, church spire and rolling fields.

The gardens will be open from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June (Number 10 Castle Street open Sunday only).

Entry is £8 for adults; children free.

There will be an exhibition of art by local artists as well as a wide range of stalls and activities in the village during the weekend, including maypole dancing. Refreshments will be available including ploughman’s lunches and teas in the village hall. The event is being held in aid of church funds.

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Health

World Blood Donor Day June 14th

By Alison Runham

W

orld Blood Donor Day on 14th June is an annual World Health Organisation event. This year’s campaign celebrates blood donors, highlighting the idea that blood connects us all. It seeks to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donation, inspiring more people to become blood donors.

Why Should You Give Blood?

It’s easy to find reasons not to donate, but also easy to assume blood will be available if we need it.

However, in the UK we need over 6,000 people to give blood every day to meet our needs; around 67% is used to treat medical conditions, 27% in surgery (including emergencies) and 6% to treat blood loss after childbirth.

Who Can Give Blood?

If you’re fit, healthy, aged 16 to 66 and weigh over 7 stone 12lbs or 50kg, you should be able to start donating blood.

Men can give blood every 3 months and women, every 4 months.

However, some things can affect your eligibility, such as organ transplantation, travel to certain countries and existing medical conditions. You can check your eligibility on the NHS webpage www.blood. co.uk/who-can-give-blood.

Preparing To Give Blood You can register online at www.blood.co.uk, by calling 0300 123 2323, or at a blood donation session. To donate, book an appointment or drop in at your next local session.

To make your donation as comfortable as possible, ensure that beforehand you: • Eat regularly.

• Get a good night’s sleep.

• Drink plenty of fluids (but avoid alcohol for 24 hours).

• Wear loose, comfortable clothing.

• Avoid unusually strenuous exercise.

• Know your medical and travel history.

What Happens When You Donate Blood?

Pre-booked appointments shouldn’t take over an hour; take a friend or book to distract you if you’re nervous.

You’ll be given a drink to keep you hydrated. Your identity and health check details will be confirmed, and your iron levels will be checked by testing blood from your finger.

A small cuff is placed on your arm to maintain a light pressure and the donation site will be cleaned with antiseptic before the needle, connected to a blood bag with your unique donor number, is inserted.

A special scale constantly measures your donated blood until the 470ml mark is reached, which usually takes 5-10 minutes. You shouldn’t feel any pain. Once the needle is removed, a sterile dressing is applied to your arm.

After Your Donation You should keep the pressure roll on for 30 minutes and the dressing on for 6 hours. You’ll be sent to the refreshment area to relax and encouraged to have a snack and at least 2 drinks before you leave.

You should avoid having a hot bath and using your donation arm for anything strenuous for the rest of the day. Most people feel fine, but if you feel dizzy, sick, hot or shaky, drink plenty of fluid and lie down until you feel better. If bleeding recurs, sit down, raise your arm and press on the area until it stops. If you become unwell (other than a cold or cold sore) within 2 weeks, or believe there’s a reason your blood shouldn’t be used, you should call 0300 123 2323.

Become a Lifesaver!

Think of saving a life and you probably imagine rescuing someone from an accident or a fire. But by becoming a blood donor, you could save a life every time you donate. So why not register today?

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Home & Interiors Outdoor Living

By Katherine Sorrell

save money with woodchips in the children’s play area.

Verticals are just as important, providing privacy, screening and dividing, adding visual interest and offering places for climbers to grow. Think about fences, hedges, walls, arches, arbours and pergolas – a simple metal archway over a path entwined with fragrant honeysuckle makes a lovely focal point, while a small wooden pergola can link two different areas of the garden and offer a shady spot to sit in.

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onger days mean it’s time to head out to the garden. However large or small your outside space, some careful planning will ensure that it is flexible enough for playing games, entertaining or simply putting your feet up and relaxing, Today’s gardens are more like an outdoor room, used for playing, cooking, socialising and resting; they are multifunctional spaces that look good but also work hard for every member of the family.

If your garden is in need of an update, the secret is in the planning - how will you use the space and what do you want from it? Sketch a plan of your garden on graph paper, and gather samples of the materials you intend to use – such as slate, willow or terracotta – to ensure that they co-ordinate. If in doubt, consider consulting a professional, who will undoubtedly come up with practical solutions and inspirational ideas you would never have thought of.

In a large garden, the ideal layout includes separate areas for dining, relaxing and playing – perhaps with a ‘secret’ children’s area at the far end, including structures such as a swing, trampoline, climbing frame or tepee. A peaceful area away from both the house and the kids is ideal for a hammock or a deck chair – perhaps near some scented flowers or under a tree for shade. And the dining area is best closest to the house, with space nearby for a barbecue or even an outdoor kitchen.

Consider changes in levels – they add interest and are easier to deal with than slopes, but avoid lots of steps between the door and the dining table. Flooring is key, too - will you choose stone slabs, gravel, bricks, decking, wood chips or perhaps tiles that complement your kitchen flooring for an inside-outside look? Just like indoors, your choice of garden flooring can signal a change from one area to another. It is also a question of practicality and cost: specify stone slabs for the dining area, for example, and

Finally, furniture. Consider waterproof upholstery, outdoor sofas and all-weather rattan, choosing designs and colourways that link with the whole space. You can even accessorise outdoor sofas with scatter cushions and interior throws or blankets for when it gets chilly. If space is restricted, opt for folding furniture and play equipment that can be put away, or build seating into your hard landscaping – an extra-wide low wall makes a great bench seat and you can even build in hinged storage for cushions.

The time is right to start planning your stunning summer garden, and creating more useable space outdoors is far more economical than a new basement or roof conversion – in fact, turning outdoor space into an extra outdoor room may add value to your property.

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Family surfacing business on the road to success!

n an industry that does not always have the highest of reputations, one Dorset business is offering peace of mind backed by 80 years of experience. White & Sons is a family run groundworks and surfacing company that prides itself on testimonials from satisfied customers.

Founded in 1935 by Isaac White the business is now run by his grandson Steven and is based in St Leonards near Ringwood. They specialise in surfacing areas such as driveways, forecourts, car parks and private roads – but are also skilled in other areas, including groundworks, block paving, drainage, soakaways, fencing, walls and patios.

Steven says the work of some businesses has helped give the driveway surfacing business an image problem, but he believes his firm’s 80-year history and attention to excellent service gives reassurance to customers.

“I’m the third generation of Whites running the business. The family worked hard to build a good business and a good name,” he said.

“You’ll find we have near enough 10 out of 10 for everything on Checkatrade.com. We turn up and do everything as promised.” These Checkatrade ratings see the company earning a 98.5 per cent approval rating for quote

accuracy, with scores of 9.8 or 9.9 out of 10 for tidiness, reliability, timekeeping, courtesy and workmanship.

A member of staff will sit down with the customer to plan and design driveways, patios and paths for free and the person who carries out the initial survey will be a member of the team who works on the job and will remain the first point of contact.

The galleries on the company’s website show some of their work. A host of surfaces illustrated include Cobbletech paving, which creates a grand entrance for any home, brick and block walls, soakaway systems, edgings for driveways, flower borders and planters, fencing and gates created to the customer’s specification, and steps designed specifically for each home.

They also apply their extensive experience as a contractor to a wide range of commercial work of all sizes. Steven says “Our aim is to provide such a high standard of service that customers who have used the company will never again consider going anywhere else nor recommend anyone else.” For more details, or to see examples and testimonials from some of the company’s satisfied customers, visit their website or give them a call.

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JUNE - JULY 2016

Tue 14 Jun Thu 16 Jun

Event

WHAT’S ON

and Three Legged Cross Dementia Friends From 1.30pm - 4pm Verwood launch event. Everybody welcome. *New Larger Venue* Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present "Reeds United- John Maddocks & George Huxley 8pm - 10.30pm. with their fabulous Ryhthm Section" Chosen for their Doors Open 7pm "High Octane" Performances. Meals available from 6pm in the restaurant, or from 7pm in the function Room.

Mud, Glorious Mud! Muddy play and craft activities; painting, face painting, sculpting all round mud fun! Wear old clothes - and maybe bring a change of clothes too!

Suggested donation £4.

Sat 18 Jun

10am-12noon

18 - 19 Jun

11am - 5pm

Sat 18 Jun

1.30pm

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.

9.30am - 1pm

Verwood Saturday Craft & Table Top Sale. Everybody is welcome. Handmade Crafts, Jewellery, Wool Work, Bronze Figurines, Greeting Cards, Wood Work, Dog Coats and Beds, Ladies Handbags, Kids Bags, Scarves, Purses and Wallets. More than 20 Tables of products to see - Friendly and Welcoming

Sat 25 Jun

Sat 25 June 10am - 4pm

25 & 26 Jun 10am - 4pm

Sun 26 Jun

10am - 2.30pm

Sun 26 Jun

12.30pm - 4pm

Wed 29 Jun 7.30pm.

The Gardens of Cranborne. 20 village gardens open, Refreshments, Treasure Hunt. Entry £8, children free, no dogs please, no shade in car park.

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

Armed Forces Day. Military Vehicles and Displays, Live Music, Stalls, Fair Rides, Bands, Re-Enactors, Food Vendors, Charity Groups, Cadets, Games and Activities.

10.30am -1pm

Sat 2 Jul

2pm - 4pm

Mon 4 Jul

Wildlife Tots: Meadow Mysteries Outdoor play, explo10.30am-12noon OR ration and discovery for pre-school aged children and 1-2.30pm their parents or carers. Suggested donation £4 per child.

Booking essential. Sorry no dogs.

Tue 5 Jul

7.30 pm.

Sun 10 Jul

Local Entertainment Centres Crane Valley Golf Club. Verwood, Dorset BH31 7LH St Leonards Hotel. 185 Ringwood Rd, St Leonards, Nr Ringwood. BH24 2NP. Contact Janet 01202 873725 or Geoff 07798721405 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.

Cranborne Village. For details contact 01725 551242 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+) Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. To Book a Table - visit www.4-web.org/VTTS/ Booking.html. Tea and Coffee, Cakes and Hot Snacks Served throughout the morning. Free Entry Carvers Playing Field, Southampton Road, Ringwood. Contact: Steve Nash, 01425 473883, steve.nash@ringwood.gov.uk

History at Work Weekend to showcase the inner work- Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham ings of Experimental Archaeology. A chance to see our Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP volunteers and staff demonstrating their skills and exper- www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk. tise in a wide range of crafts & activities that genuinely 01725 517618 contribute to the construction & maintenance of the site.

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. lunch. Suggested donation £4 per person. Sorry no dogs.

Summer Fete & Craft Fair. Wide range of activities, com- Hinton Martell, Dorset petitions, stalls, entertainment, games, food & drink.

Fun for all the family!

Brett Wales plays his Wersi Louvre keyboard, Verwood The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the Keyboard Society; £5 members, £7 visitors door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 A gentle walk revealing the secrets of Knoll’s natural Knoll Gardens, Hampreston, Wimborne medicine chest followed by a workshop on herbs you can BH21 7ND. Book on 07968 169064 or use to treat common ailments. Harvest and prepare your email heathcoteherbs@gmail.com own herbal medicines and take home some samples. £35. Booking required.

Pond and River Dipping for Adults Explore the wetland To book please contact Jim or Tracy on habitats of pond and river and discover their fascinating 01425 472760 or Blashfordwildlife - with microscopes, ID guides and Blashford Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the BlashLakes staff all on hand to help you identify your catch. ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Wellies are needed for kick sampling in the river.

Drove, BH24 3PJ. Sorry no dogs.

Suggested donation £4 per person.

Sat 2 Jul

Sun 10 Jul

Place

*See P.11 for contact details of many

To book your place please contact Tracy on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Children must be accompanied by adults.

Verwood Flower Club. Come and enjoy a demonstration Verwood Memorial Hall Ringwood Road of the art of floristry by Jo Richards entitled "Techniques Verwood BH31 7AA. Please call 01202 and Trends" in Verwood Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. Visi- 820731 for further details. tors £3. New members very welcome to this friendly club.

The Ringwood Brewery British Pedal Car Grand Prix is a one day event packed with adrenaline filled races All day.Racing starts around Ringwood's historical town centre. The 2016 Ringwood town centre. at 11.15am event features two races which last up to 2 hours each. www.britishpedalcargrandprix.org Teams of up to 36 race through the towns roads battling for the podium positions.

Verwood Concert Brass Training Band perform a FREE Verwood Recreation Ground, next to the open air Picnic in the Park concert. Bring your deck3pm - 5pm chairs, rugs and refreshments along to the Verwood Rec Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood for an entertaining afternoon of music. Subject to having Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. good weather so check www.verwoodconcertbrass.co.uk

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for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres United Reformed Church Hall ,Manor Verwood Arts and Craft Society. Work evening with An- Road Verwood. Further information nette Williams making Dorset Buttons from Ann Aitken 01202 893659 Artsreach Event: Son Yambu play authentic Cuban son, Cecil Memorial Hall, Cranborne * Free the intoxicating fusion of Spanish and African rhythms Latin American dance workthat gave rise to salsa. The band features a new genera- pre-show shops. Limited spaces, enquire when tion of Cuban musicians who are all passionate about booking maintaining the traditions of the genre. They give this Tickets £10, £8 u18s, £30 family irresistible music a contemporary edge, bringing their Office: 01725 517883 or Cranborne audiences a truly, sensational, authentic Latin music ex- Box Stores or Garden Centre perience – expect a night of dancing!

Fordingbridge Summer Festival will have a variety of at- Recreation Ground, Fordingtractions of interest to all ages including traditional crafts, bridge.www.fordingbridgesummerfestiva charity & commercial stalls, bands, vintage & classic ve- l.org.uk/ Adults £5.00,over 65 £4.00,16 hicles, steam engines and lots of 'have a go' events. & under FREE Concluding with the popular Duck Races. *New Larger Venue* Verwood Traditional Jazz Club pre- St Leonards Hotel. 185 Ringwood Rd, St sent New Orleans Heat, an extremely professional band Leonards, Nr Ringwood. BH24 2NP. based in the style of some famous 1940's bands & has Contact Janet 01202 873725 or Geoff an exceptional international profile. Meals available all day in the restaurant, or from 7pm in the function Room. 07798721405 The bands of Verwood Concert Brass presents their The Hub, Brock Way, Verwood, Dorset Summer concert at The Hub, Verwood. As usual the 7QE. Tel 01202 828740. Tickets bands will play a wonderful range of music spanning so BH31 £10 (Under 19s £6) available from The many genres along with some brilliant solo Hub box office. performances.

Showground, New Park, BrockenThe New Forest Show. Free parking. On the gate prices The hurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QH. 01590 Adult £20, Senior £19, 5 - 16 £7, U5 Free. Discount is 622400. www.newforestshow.co.uk, available by buying early & on-line. info@newforestshow.co.uk Marine Madness A 'Wild Day Out!' Celebrate National For further details and to book (places Marine Week at Blashford Lakes with lots of fun games are limited), please contact Sue and activities as you learn fishy facts and discover why Shawyer on 02380 285102. Blashford our marine life is so special. Please bring a plain t-shirt to Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham be decorated with some funky fish designs! Wild Days Drove, BH24 3PJ. Booking essential.

Out! are offered in partnership with New Forest District Admission £15.

Council and registered with Ofsted Dave Smith plays his Roland Atelier keyboard, Verwood The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the Keyboard Society; £5 members, £7 visitors door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP Dark Ages Weekend. Adult £10, Child £5, U4 Free. www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk.

01725 517618 Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, The Great Dorset Chilli Festival - stalls, cooking Demos, St Dorset. music, spicy street food, icecreams, Beer…. www.greatdorsetchillifestival.co.uk Damerham Fair and Horticultural Society Show. This year we have the 2nd running of the very popular DAMERHAM DERBY. If you fancy taking part by being an owner or a jockey then go to 'contact us'. CIRCUS SKILLS AND MAGIC TRICKS, in and around the arena.

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"Adventure in the Woods" Forest School days for children from 8-11 years of age. A full day in the woods, camp fire cooking, nature crafts, den building, picnics etc. £30 per day (includes all food), 10% discount for a sibling or booking 5 sessions or more.

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n the last issue we overviewed the current and near horizons for automation in cars. But what cars can you buy today which contain those pieces of automation which you really want - and in many cases need to pay extra for? Some of course have been legislated to be fitted in all cars, while others are on the ‘option’ list for the most recently designed and produced cars.

Automating car processes has two main objectives; the first being to enhance both primary and secondary safety, and secondly to give the driver less work to do and thus (hopefully) to release time to look for and avoid problems ahead.

Standard Fitments

We have previously mentioned automatic gearboxes and ABS anti-lock braking. We can argue that power steering has been available for many years either as an option or as standard fitment, with some degree of interpreted assistance based upon its interpretation of your input force on the steering wheel. Now, as electric power steering gains popularity it has become normal to read vehicle speed and adjust the degree of assistance from ‘high’ at walking pace, to nil at high speed. Air conditioning has evolved from a simple switch to temperature controlled climate control including pollen filtering, humidity reduction, compensating for the effects of sunlight, and so on.

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ways in which the car is deviating from expected handling behaviour, adjusting any severe lack of handling balance by selectively braking one or more wheels and adjusting engine power accordingly.

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Volvo will feature strongly in this discussion, for they have not only led the introduction of new safety technology over many past years, but they are still the undeclared leaders in introducing safety technology to new cars. Volvo recently announced they are working to achieve “no fatal accidents involving Volvo cars by 2020”, a bold statement indeed. It is also a philosophy which history shows they will deliver, and of course the technology can - and probably will be - applied to their autonomous cars.

The use of new technology and current enhancements are designed to improve primary and secondary safety. These include Collision Avoidance which monitors vehicles and pedestrians (or other objects) ahead and when it senses a lack of adequate input from the driver, will auto-brake. This is already standard on some vehicles such as Volvo, and has already proved its worth in reducing the number of rear-end shunts which generate many vehicle and human costs.

Meanwhile emergency services and the insurance industry have already noted a +30% fall in claims from this enhancement in 2015 and 2016, and requested legislation to make this standard on all new cars.

Volvo meanwhile have developed sensors to look forward, sideways and to the rear to enable even more sophisticated sensing and avoidance action.

Their sensors can detect moving metal, humans including those on bicycles, animals and even Moose! Oh, and brick walls!

Lane departure warning is becoming more common, and this is now tending to be integrated with auto-warning the driver (rattling the steering wheel!), and in proactive installations enabling dedicated computer capacity to gently manipulate the steering until the car is correctly aligned to the lane markings. This can be further integrated with blind spot information systems so the car will not turn into a place already occupied by another vehicle!

While this level of automation might seem over-the-top, it greatly reduces the need to continually concentrate priority upon this aspect of driving in motorway conditions, and thus reduces stress significantly.

Conversely, drivers might be inclined to be over-reliant upon these features and for this reason, the best systems will tell the driver they’ve had enough of this by giving notice of termination!

More on driver assistance next time.

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Croatia

The Plitvice Lakes

By Solange Hando

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et up in 1949 in northern Croatia, the Plitvice Lakes are the oldest national park in the country and the largest, covering close to 300 square kilometres. There, on the edge of the rugged Dinaric Alps, rocks and water have created a unique landscape protected

by UNESCO and one of the most impressive karst formations in the world.

Yet just 400 years ago, the whole area was inaccessible, draped in mystery and legends from buried treasures to the kind-hearted Black Queen who gave water to the poor. In the 18th century, it was described in turn as ‘five beautiful lakes in the densest wood’ and ‘the devil’s garden’.

But those who come here today know that neither is true: there is no devil in this natural paradise but there are 16 beautiful lakes for all to see.

The twelve upper lakes and four lower lakes are all connected, divided by natural limestone barriers shaped by water, wind and plants and creating myriad waterfalls. The highest is the aptly named ‘Large Waterfall’, swollen by the Plitvica river and tumbling down 78 metres into the final section of the lower lakes.

Just a stone’s throw away, the source of the Korana is said to be the most beautiful in karst country, heading through the canyon towards a bucolic village dozing in flower meadows.

Meanwhile, footpaths and single-file boardwalks meander from one magical lake to the next, festooned in waterfalls, canyons and caves, and whatever the crowds, little disturbs the peace but the rumbling of cascades and bird song.

There are popular viewpoints and secluded corners, steps here and there and for those who want to take it easy, rides on an electric boat across Lake Kozjak or a panoramic train in the upper levels.

But nothing beats a leisurely stroll where lush scenery and fresh air quieten mind, body and soul. The lakes beckon, more bewitching the closer you are. Azure, silvery grey, deep blue or emerald green, shimmering in the sun or mirroring a darkening sky, they are for ever changing as light and shade filter through the abundant foliage along the banks.

The lower lakes glitter through a rocky canyon, the upper lakes nestle among forested

slopes rising to 1,279 metres.

Mediterranean and Alpine plants mingle with fir, spruce and beech and in the remote areas of the north-west, trees are up to 700 years old.

Over 1,100 plant species have been recorded in the park, including 75 endemic and 55 different orchids.

Gentians and lilies add colour in the undergrowth and grassy bells and wild hyacinths grow alongside endangered species such as the carnivorous round leaf sundew. Spring heather, beard grass and mint are also found along the lakes where maple and sumac trees turn all shades of red and gold in autumn.

Wild cats, lynx, deer and wolves all live in the park but the brown bear has become the true symbol of the Plitvice Lakes. Yet visitors on a day trip from the beach are far more likely to spot the butterflies, an Orange Tip, a Painted Lady, a Red Admiral, to name just a few, and at least some of the 105 species of birds, woodpeckers, grebes, larks, finches and others, or perhaps a rare golden eagle hovering in the thermals high above the glistening lakes.

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Portrait of a Local Artist Award winning artist and sculptor Rachel Fenner has been visiting the Purbecks since she was a student.

“I find the landscape very inspiring,” says Rachel, who has continually revisited the area for more than 50 years.

She had always had a desire to become an artist since childhood, which ultimately led her to study at the Royal College of Art from where she graduated from in 1966.

“I did a two year Foundation Diploma followed by a National Diploma in Design at Wimbledon School of Art,” explains Rachel. “I then won a place at the Royal College of Art to study for four years on the postgraduate ARCA course.”

On leaving Rachel became a full-time professional artist, which was quite a feat for a woman at that time when like in many areas of life, art was male dominated.

Career highlights include winning the prestigious Sainsbury Award in 1966, having her first solo show in London in 1976, then being appointed as the City Sculptor for Portsmouth in 1979, and being commissioned for the Jubilee sculpture in Winchester in 2003.

Born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, Rachel now lives in Hampshire. She retired from public art in 2004 to focus on painting and now works almost entirely as a painter. Her paintings follow the Modernist tradition of English Romantic Abstraction and are largely inspired by the coastal landscapes of Pembrokeshire and Dorset. She has regularly exhibited her paintings in London since 1992. “These landscape paintings draw upon the physicality of landscape rather than simply being paintings of landscapes,” says Rachel. “In this sense they have become abstract and have assimilated the language of the geometrical forms that underpin much of my environmental sculpture.” www.rachelfenner.co.uk

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The World of East Dorset: New book and exhibition celebrate East Dorset’s rich cultural heritage.

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ver the past year, 85 85 children and young people in 11 East Dorset schools were interviewed as part of an inspiring and fascinating project called The World of East Dorset.

All their stories have been published in a beautiful new book, The World of East Dorset: Children’s stories of here and there compiled by Louisa Adjoa Parker. A selection of stories are also featured in a stunning exhibition that is currently on tour in East Dorset schools.

the exhibition has been seen by hundreds of children and families whilst it’s been on tour in Ferndown Middle School; Wimborne First School; Verwood First School; Hampreston First School; and Ferndown First School.

Pamela Melia, a teacher at Ferndown Middle School, said “It was amazing! The exhibition turned into this beautiful swan! I’m very proud of the children’s work.”

Copies of the book are available from DEED. Please contact Louise Boston-Mammah at DEED, tel: 01202 875411 or email: education@deed.org.uk DEED is a global education centre based in West Moors Middle School. Registered charity number 1072827 Louisa Adjoa Parker is a published poet, researcher and writer. Recent publications include, Blinking in the Light and Salt-sweat and Tears by Cinnamon Press

East Dorset Education Partnership (EDEP), DEED and St James’ First School in Gaunts Common, Wimborne have led this Heritage Lottery Funded project to explore local children’s family history, and raise awareness of the different cultural heritages within East Dorset and how they have enriched our local community.

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The World of East Dorset Book Launch at St James’ First School, Gaunts Common on 24 November 2015. A pupil from Wimborne First School collects her own copy from Louisa Adjoa Parker.

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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

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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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USEFUL LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS Police / Crime

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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

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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.

Contact the library for more information & times

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