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Dear Readers,
o summer finally cooled down and we are now entering what hopefully will be another very colourful autumn - although we are still very short of any prolonged rainfall and many of us will still be doing a bit of watering in the garden! This issue’s ‘Quirky Britain’ article on page 40 is a very seasonal one and is all about our strange predilection for subversive Bonfire night celebrations where risk and excitement are still prevalent! To me it seems to signify the annual celebration of the final passing of summer into autumn and the approaching onset of winter with a final outdoor get together until the festive season is upon us in what seems like a couple of months time.
with best wishes,
Speaking about bonfires and in particular heat - I had our central heating boiler serviced and repaired recently ready for winter as it had been out of action for a couple of weeks and was playing up a bit. Fortunately this threw up a couple of additional unforeseen faults which could have been very unpleasant in the depths of another snow bound winter like last year! So look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ on page 46 for a local heating expert if you have been putting your boiler service off all summer! And as far as those bonfires and many other autumn outdoor events go - check out our What’s On pages 26 & 28 for more details.
Sue West
Editor
Business features All About Me: Confusion and Anxiety in Relationships
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Local events and features Community News 8,22 Past & Present: The Timber Mills-Part 2 6 The Blashford Bulletin 14 Clubs & Societies 20,21 What’s On Locally 26,28
Feature articles Travel: Canada Mike’s Motors: Octagonal Eastern Sunrise Parenting: Becoming a Foster Carer Beauty: Beauty Bargains Tech: Avoid Tech Horrors This Halloween! History of the Remembrance Day Poppy Britain’s Quirkiest Bonfire Night Celebrations
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Information Advertising Local Theatres, Concerts & the Arts Useful Local Information Useful Telephone Numbers Local Business Directory
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Puzzles Pictograms Quiz Word Wheel Sudoku Mini Cryptic Crossword Puzzle Solutions
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The Timber Mills - part 2 - Old Sawmill Close Dewlands Road Timber Mills late 1980s / early 1990s with a 1988 approx ERF E10 tractor unit.
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he sawmill at Romford, which also saw success in manufacturing pit props for the trenches in WW1, was razed to the ground by fire in the early 1920s and was replaced on new premises in Dewlands Road. The family moved from Romford Mill in 1934 to a large brick house named “The Coppice” on Station Road. By then, Robert Thorne had also bought the Crossroads Pottery from Fred Fry and owned parcels of land in both Verwood and Woodlands. “Robert Thorne Ltd” became a limited company in 1944 with Robert, his wife Eva Jane neé Shearing and their five surviving children Clifford, Horace, Sidney, Blanche and Douglas as directors. Robert
Thorne, a devout Methodist, died in 1946. Cliff had gone into farming but Sid, Horace and Doug continued the timber business, employing 60 men at one stage. Sid managed the sawmill, Horace, the woodlands and threshing whilst Doug took charge of the office. Timber was bought from estates such as Wimborne St. Giles, Crichel, Charborough Park and Breamore. The firm also employed several hurdle makers who at one time produced 400 dozen hurdles a year for the Poundbury Sheep Fair which were sold off after the event. When the remaining directors retired in 1998 the firm closed and the ground where it stood has now been developed as Old Sawmill Close.
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Verwood Memorial Hall re-opening
erwood’s Mayor, Cllr Sandra Grove recently attended a formal re-opening of the Memorial Hall after a month-long closure whilst all flat roofs were insulated and recovered, the Elizabeth Room refurbished and a new boiler with additional radiators for the stage installed. The Town Council granted £5,000 for the building work, Verwood Solar Farm Committee granted £5,000 towards solar panels which has helped towards the award of a “C” Energy Rating for the hall and Morrisons gave £20
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towards the cost of the buffet. New china and cutlery, enough to cater for 120 people, is now stored in the main kitchen. Photo shows l to r : Mayor’s Escort Vivien Clifton, Memorial Hall Chairman Dennis Wright, the Mayor, Memorial Hall Secretary/Treasurer Ann Abernethie. Building sub-committee members standing behind are Ernest Whatmore, Mick Boney, Peter Hancy and Barrie Collins and apart from Mick, these are the people who have been maintaining the hall on a voluntary basis since 2003.
Verwood Panto Society news
erwood Pantomime Society are already making plans for their show - Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood by Alan P Frayn in January at the Verwood Hub. Tickets will be on sale from November 1st
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Canada Adventrue on Athabasca By Solange Hando
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preading out from the ‘Columbia’, the largest icefield in the Rockies, Athabasca is among the world’s most accessible glaciers, a popular day trip from Lake Louise, Jasper or even Banff, though this involves a longer drive. Winding along the Continental Divide, past soaring peaks, forests, waterfalls and lakes, the Icefields Parkway leads almost to the very edge, near the meeting point of the Jasper and Banff National Parks. Up there the Discovery Centre is the first point of call with exhibits on the history and movements of the ice and the area’s natural world. It is the perfect introduction before tackling the day’s adventure but one should be prepared for changing weather and high altitude, with the glacier’s average height around 3,000 metres. There are walking trails for the brave and wellorganised treats in season, led by knowledgeable and highly entertaining guides. First on anyone’s list is the award-winning skywalk, just a
five minute bus transfer from the centre. Built into the rock, carefully integrated into the environment with near-zero footprint, it begins along a vertiginous cliff’s edge then steps out on a semi-circular look out with a glass floor, perched 280 metres above the valley. There you are, suspended between heaven and earth, the Sunwapta river meandering far below, the red craggy rocks almost within arm’s reach, the soaring birds, mighty glaciers and snow-covered peaks rising all around. Even more exciting is the iconic ride on one of the giant Ice Explorers. The first few minutes include a steep scary descent on a stone track until you reach the edge of the Athabasca, a tongue of ice, six km long and thicker in places than the Eiffel Tower. Glacial vistas, snowy mountains etched into the sky, it’s like the end of the world, even though the Explorer can only venture so far on the crunchy surface. The ice is pure blue in places as this is the only colour it
cannot absorb. Then the ‘giant’ stops, giving you ten minutes or so to walk around the safe icy section. No one ventures beyond the danger cones for untouched snow and ice are amazingly thick, dotted with hidden crevasses and water holes where lives have been lost. Sometimes a deep rumble echoes in the thin mountain air and you might spot an avalanche tumbling down the slope just ahead of you. Don’t expect to be alone on the glacier, it is highly popular, but whatever the crowds, you can switch off and commune with the natural world, so mighty and inspiring. Visitors leaving before dusk are likely to see bears and elks close to the road, and those on the way to Jasper might enjoy the last rays of the sun on the Athabasca waterfall. Meanwhile, high above on the edge of the glacier, the lucky ones settle down in the lodge for a starlit night. Strange noises in the dark may remind them that the Athabasca is always on the move, receding by around five metres a year.
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6. In an Indian restaurant, what is the main vegetable ingredient in a saag dish? 7. According to its packaging, the standard flavouring of the soft drink Lilt combines which two fruits? 8. What variety of lettuce is named after the Greek island where it originated? 9. Which 1967 hit single by Donovan was to be about the mistaken belief ofrumoured : that someone could get high from smoking dried banana skins? 10. The vegetable the swede originated as a cross between which two other vegetables?
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T he Blashford Bulletin Things to look out for in the coming months at the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ibsley. Fly Agaric
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utumn is a colourful time of year here on the nature reserve, with the trees displaying ceilings of golden leaves and fungi beginning to carpet the woodland floor. On your visit to Blashford Lakes look out for the popular fly agarics along with shaggy inkcaps, earth stars and the more subtle but aptly named candle snuff fungus on the tops of logs. On a sunny day look out for insects still on the wing, including red admiral and peacock butterflies and common darter and migrant hawker dragonflies. Late October may offer the first sightings of a bittern, however last winter they passed us by. Fingers crossed one or more will perceive the reedbeds around Ivy Lake as suitable habitat this year - as the reeds die back it is usually easier to see this secretive bird as it has fewer places to hide. Increasing numbers of ducks will be gathering on the water,
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Octagonal Eastern Sunrise
a small SUV MG crossover named ‘ZS’. Is there any carry-over from the MGs of old? Not so you’d notice. This car is made in China by the inheritors of the MG name and historical British know-how. Engineering detail and styling is generated in Longbridge UK where the Chinese have maintained a small presence as they believed the UK was their entry point to Europe but with the Brexit spoiler, this may never be. This most advanced MG yet is carefully engineered. For instance - the close attention paid to visible interior and exterior quality, the ride and handling are no longer choppy and uncomfortable. In fact very much closer to current state of the art. Overall, this has become a most pleasant driving proposition. The driveline has two distinct options, both at the leading edge of fuel economy and exhaust emissions, but without compromising the driving experience. Simply choose manual or automatic gearbox and trim level. With the 1.5 litre petrol engine and manual gearbox this car will cover
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ground surprisingly quickly yet still achieve over 40mpg. The ‘auto’ specification brings a tiny 1.0 litre turbo petrol engine electronically matched to the automatic gearbox for maximum economy.- I am still very surprised by this achievement in blending spritely performance with huge economy. Cecil Kimber - who in the 40s took stock Morris saloons and turned them into efficient MG sport cars - would have been very proud of this car. The only demerits I experienced were window glass which was only very faintly tinted, and with the accelerator pedal being the same height as the brake pedal and very close no good for smooth driving or ‘heel-and-toe’ gear-changes - it was far too easy to rev the engine when braking.. In practical use this car is easy-going. Enter through large door openings, sit high in large leather seats while the surroundings show quality and fit. Even with 5 aboard, boot space is surprisingly very large and this is multiplied by popping down the split rear seats. The driver has a carefully thought-out array of instruments including sat-nav and infotainment sockets. So, being easy-going to drive, the whole ZS experience is very pleasant. At this price point, an unassailably practical proposition, priced from £13k to £18k and with a 7-year warranty - what’s not to like?
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ens of thousands of children enter the care system in the UK every year. If you think you could help, read on to find out more about fostering, including how to go about it and how much you could earn.
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WHO CAN FOSTER? Foster carers come from a range of backgrounds. You’ll need to: • Be at least 21. • Have the right to live in the UK permanently. • Have a spare bedroom. • Have enough time to look after a child. You don’t need to be in a relationship or own your own home, and you can have a job. You don’t need any qualifications, but previous experience with children is beneficial. WHAT TYPES OF FOSTERING ARE THERE? There are lots of different types of foster care. Some children only need a shortterm placement. Others need a long-term home. You could even just offer emergency, overnight, weekend or respite care if you prefer. You could also choose to foster a young parent and their child. Both would live with you and you’d help the parent to develop
by Kate Duggan their skills until they were able to care for the child independently. WHAT KIND OF CHILDREN NEED FOSTERING? Children from all backgrounds, and of all abilities and ages, find themselves in foster care. Many end up returning to their birth families or going on to be adopted. Some children have complex emotional or physical needs. Sometimes, foster carers specialise in a particular age group, whether it’s babies and toddlers, primary school children or teenagers. Some people focus on caring for disabled children or children seeking asylum. Your case worker will talk to you about what type of placement would be best for you. HOW MUCH COULD I EARN? The minimum weekly allowance per foster child starts from £127. Older children have greater allowances, as do children with special needs. So, for example, if you fostered a nine year old and a 15 year old, you’d receive at least £302 for each week you looked after them. That money would need to cover the child’s food, clothes, toys and other expenses.
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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION
RINGWOOD NATURAL HISTORY 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
Indoor meetings throughout the Winter months, 2nd & 4th Thursdays at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood. Visitors & new members welcome.Contact Tony 01202 827294
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
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. Contact Maureen 01202 824383 or dawniejones70@gmail.com
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VERWOOD BOWLING CLUB
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 .
VERWOOD CHORAL SOCIETY
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 LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB
Meets at CRANE VALLEY GOLF CLUB on 2nd Monday each month at 12 noon for lunch and speaker. Membership enquiries 01202 826913.
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
VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE
Welcomes retired and semi retired people to take part in our groups and classes of social and educational interest. Contact: David Allen on 01202 823541
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
We rehearse Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the St Michael’s Church. 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. V-0818
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
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.
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.
ITALIAN LANGUAGE CAFÉ
ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY
CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION
Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch holds regular social functions. Contact: David Townsend 01202 821954. e: davaltown@talktalk.net
VERWOOD & DISTRICT RAMBLING CLUB
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
We meet Thursdays from 3 to 4pm on the top floor of Boston Teaparty VERWOOD MEMORIAL HALL Cafe, the Furlong, Ringwood. A friendly group who try to converse in 2 halls for hire Tel: 01202 828943 (answer phone) or Italian over a cup of coffee - not a lesson, just a fun way of trying to www.verwoodmemorialhall.co.uk Bookings now being taken for 2019 practise our language skills.Just turn up or contact Bobbie 07903184545 V-0618
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Verwood Solar Farm News
ver the past year the Verwood Solar Farm Committee have been able to help Emmanuel Middle School pupils to buy seeds and tools to create a courtyard garden where they have grown flowers and several different vegetables. Other organisations who have benefitted from the solar farm funds this year have been Verwood Memorial Hall, Hillside
School and Forest FM who are offering broadcasting training and experience. The Committee next meets in January and applications for projects in the parish of Verwood need to be received before the end of December. Application forms can be downloaded from the Town Council website and sent in by email (preferably) or a printed version can be obtained from the Town Council Office.
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Place
*See P.27 for contact details of many
Every Mon
10am-11.30am
Act Your Age is a lively weekly adult drama group for ages 55 upwards. Using games and theatre skills the group is inspired, uplifted and challenged to create and devise theatre. There’s always time for a cuppa and chat afterwards as well!
Every Wed
3.45pm - 4.30pm
Forest Forge Minis. A fun filled 45-minute session of activity for children ages 4-7. All our work is based in games and play so the children find they are performing in front of their peers without even knowing it.
Local Entertainment Centres Forest Forge Theatre, Endeavour Park, Crow Arch Lane, RIngwood, New Forest, BH24 1SF. 01425 470188, admin@forestforgetheatre.co.uk . www.forestforgetheatre.co.uk . Forest Forge Theatre, Endeavour Park, Crow Arch Lane, RIngwood, New Forest, BH24 1SF. 01425 470188 admin@forestforgetheatre.co.uk, . www.forestforgetheatre.co.uk . Forest Forge Theatre, Endeavour Park, Crow Arch Lane, RIngwood, New Forest, BH24 1SF. 01425 470188 admin@forestforgetheatre.co.uk www.forestforgetheatre.co.uk
Forest Forge youth theatre offers fantastic opportunities for anyone aged 7-21 years to create dynamic ensemble performance. Learning theatre skills in a professional theatre environment, it encourages creative risks to help build confidence and self-esteem – whilst having fun! Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides: Every Thursday, In partnership with Moors Valley Country Park, come and Kingston Lacy: 9.30am-11am Every Thu www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy join our fun, friendly and active free cycle rides from 9.30am (please arrive 15 minutes early). Couch to 5K. This fun and friendly 9 week course of run- Moors Valley Country Park and Forest. ning is aimed at new runners. Our run leader will graduUntil 6 Nov 9.45am - 10.30am ally build your fitness, speed and endurance each week. Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET. Booking essential. Cost: £9 Mon - Sat 10am Wildflowers: Exhibition introducing four girls from EdPriest's House Museum & Garden, 234.30pm (Up to 31 wardian Wimborne. Their stories are brought to life 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. through displays, hands-on activities and Edwardian Until 30 Nov Oct) 10am - 4pm (From 1 Nov - 30 games for visitors to play in the museum garden. Normal 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Nov) admission charge. A major new exhibition ‘Hoards: A Hidden History of An- Main Exhibition Galleries. The Salisbury cient Britain’ aims to reveal some of the fascinating sto- Museum, The Kings House, 65 The 13 Oct 2018 - Normal opening ries behind the headlines of buried treasure, with disClose, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EN. 5 Jan 2019 Hours plays of hoards from across the British Isles. Normal www.salisburymuseum.org.uk admission charges apply. Rockbourne Fair. Make a start on your Christmas shopping & raise money for The Stars Appeal which funds Wed 10am-5pm, extra care and equipment to benefit all wards and depart- Salisbury Racecourse. 17 - 19 Oct Thu 10am-7pm, Fri ments. in Salisbury District Hospital. Free Parking. Wed/ www.rockbournefair.org.uk 10am-3.30pm Fri Adult £5 Thu £5 (£3 after 4pm on Thursday). Child FREE Students (12+) £1.50 British Museum curator Eleanor Ghey will introduce the exhibition Hoards: A Hidden History of Ancient Britain Hall. The Salisbury Museum, reveal the stories behind these objects, from use and Lecture 6pm Exhibition, 7pm and Kings House, 65 The Close, Salisburial to eventual rediscovery. Before the talk, there will The Thu 18 Oct Talk bury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EN. 01722 be an opportunity to view the Hoards exhibition in the 332151. www.salisburymuseum.org.uk Main Exhibition Galleries. Booking advised. £8 Members, £10 Non-Members Traidcraft Autumn Event. Fighting poverty through trade. Verwood United Reformed Church (next Everyday/ Christmas gifts, foods, household items, the library). Further information con19 - 20 Oct 9.30am – 1pm cards, clothes, accessories etc. to buy/order. Catalogues to tact 01202 814270 to browse. Refreshments/samples to try. All welcome. Celebrating autumn at half term: Join us for some fun over half term; celebrate the harvest, autumn produce and all the beautiful autumn colour with a series of hands Kingston Lacy: 20 - 28 Oct 11am-4pm on activities. - autumn themed carpentry, meet the King- www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy ston Lacy beekeepers or enjoy a storytelling session inspired by nature. Central Southern Gauge O Group - Annual O Gauge Model Railway Show. Layouts, Test Tack, Demonstra- Allendale Community Centre, Hanham tors, Traders. Bring & Buy. Plenty of (payable) parking, Road, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1AS. Sun 21 Oct 10am - 6pm Contact: csg0g.org excellent food and refreshments available. Adults £4, accompanied children free. West Moors Memorial Hall, Station East Dorset NT Association - Martin Stewart will present Road, West Moors, BH22 0HZ. All welMon 22 Oct 2.30pm a talk on 'The History of Stewarts Garden Centres' come. Information Janet Matthews 01202 855001, www.ednta.org. On-line booking: shop.hiwwt.org.uk FurWild Witches and Wizards A wild Day Out. Practice ther information from Jim Day or Tracy Wed 24 Oct your magical skills potion making and whittling a wand Standish at Blashford(7-12 yrs) 10am - 3pm before enrolling in flying school and making a besom Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk Meet at the BlashThu 25 Oct broom to fly away home, Admission £18 ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham (5-8 yrs) Drove, BH24 3PJ. Nocturnal Nature I Help us find out about our night time visitors. Learn about and set (live!) small mammal traps To book your place please contact Jim before heading off into the night to find bats, moths and or Tracy on 01425 472760 or Blashford6pm - 8pm Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashowls. Option to return in the morning to check and reFri 26 Oct ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham lease your catch. Children must be accompanied by adults. Sorry no dogs. Booking essential, suggested do- Drove, BH24 3PJ. nation £4. Every Wed & See website for group times. Thu
Please note: Events & times might change - Confirm details before travelling For a more comprehensive list or to submit details of your events go to www.roundaboutmags.co.uk
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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
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Sat 27 Oct
Panda Stamp & Postcard Fair. Admission FREE. Dealers attending the Panda Stamp & Postcard Fair carry a wide and impressive array of stock, to suit nearly all 10am - 4pm tastes and pockets. If your interests are very specific, or you wish to know how many of any type of dealer will be attending a particular fair, please contact Panda Fairs for details of dealers booked for the event. HISTORY@WORK WEEKEND. Showcasing the inner workings of Experimental Archaeology. Imagine a place where the sound of ancient tools still ring, where ancient 10am - 4pm skills and processes are not forgotten. Bring your family to a unique day out in Dorset. Prices: Adults £5, Children £2.50, Under 4's free - Tickets available on the gate on the day. Flameburst 2016 . The ultimate family Firework event. Street Entertainers, Junior Fireworks DisGates open at 6pm Fairground, play, Fireworks, Bonfire. Tickets will be available locally or on the gate. £4 (U4 Free) Doors open at 6.30pm.
Place
* See P.27
Stand Up at the Hub: Comedy Evening with Mick Ferry, Raymond & Mr Timpkins Revue and Louis Burgess. £10 in advance, £15 on the door.
for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres
The Allendale Centre. Hanham Road, Wimborne, Dorset - 01202 887247 info@theallendale.org. www.theallendale.org
The Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP. 01725 517618
"The Fuzzy Bit" Verwood, Dorset. BH316QF. www.flameburst.co.uk The Hub, Verwood. 01202 828740. www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/sport-leisure/ leisure-centres/verwood-hub/events-and -cinema
Young Naturalists Get outside, learn new skills and im- To book please contact Jim or Tracy on prove your wildlife knowledge whilst having fun! Specifi- 01425 472760 or Blashfordcally for 13 to 17 year olds, our Young Naturalists group Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the BlashSun 28 Oct 10am - 2.30pm meets monthly & activities will include practical conser- ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Sun 25 Nov vation tasks along with opportunities for bushcraft and Drove, BH24 3PJ. Sorry no dogs. Sugsurveying. Please dress to be outside- bring a packed gested donation £4 per person. lunch. "Verwood in Tune" concert with David Thomas, Roland Hub theatre Brockway, Verwood BH31 Wed 31 Oct 7.30pm Atelier keyboard 7QE contact 01202 828740 From Clarendon to Cambridge: Great Houses During the Lecture Hall. The Salisbury Museum, 6.30pm Drinks, 7pm Reign of Henry VI. The Annual Clarendon Lecture - A The Kings House, 65 The Close, SalisThu 1 Nov Talk talk by James Wright. Booking essential. £8 Members & bury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EN. 01722 Friends of Clarendon Palace, £10 Non-Members 332151. www.salisburymuseum.org.uk Verwood Horticultural Society invite everyone to a talk by Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood 7.30pm Stephen Candy on The Restoration of the Japanese Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Thu 1 Nov Garden at Kingston Lacy. £3 non members.£1 members. www.verwoodhs.co.uk. 01202 822289 SALISBURY JAZZ CLUB presents Richard Leach’s Stockman's Lounge, Auction Centre & Street Band. Presenting live jazz for listening & dancing Livestock Market, Netherhampton Road Doors open 7pm 1979. BAR – COFFEE – DANCING – RAFFLE – (A3094), Salisbury SP2 8RH. More info Fri 9 Nov Music 8pm -11pm since LARGE CAR PARK. £10 – pay at door. Students £5 from Wendy 01672 564241 or email lawwww.southwilts.com/site/salisbury-jazz-club rence.jazz4us@gmail.com. The Verwood Training Band is holding a "Coffee Morn- Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Rd, ing" Brass Band Concert in aid of band funds. Great en- Verwood BH31 7AA. tertainment in its own right but if you have ever thought Entry is only £2 and includes a cuppa Sat 17 Nov 10am - 12 noon about learning to play a brass instrument why not come and biscuit. Homemade cakes for sale. along and see what you could be doing in no time at all. We welcome adults and children alike. Christmas Fair @ the Allendale. Are you looking for The Allendale Centre. Hanham Road, somewhere to sell crafts, gifts or stocking fillers? Stalls Wimborne, Dorset - 01202 887247 Sat 17 Nov 10am - 4pm £20 each. www.theallendale.org info@theallendale.org. The Hub, Verwood. 01202 828740. Rotary Club of Verwood - Charity Movie Night www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/ Sat 17 Nov 7pm - 10.30pm homepage.php?ClubID=1659 Mon & Tue 10am- Stir-up Sunday: Discover the traditions behind the tasty Kingston Lacy: Christmas pudding mix with the Kingston Lacy cooks and www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy Sun 25 Nov 4pm, Wed – Sun 10am-7pm mix your own to take home and enjoy. £2.50 per pudding. Booking advised. West Moors Memorial Hall, Station East Dorset NT Association - Robin Miller, Chairman of Road, West Moors, BH22 0HZ. All welMon 26 Nov 2.30pm Shaftesbury Group British Legion, will present a talk on come. Information Janet Matthews 'The Royal British Legion' 01202 855001, www.ednta.org. Hub theatre Brockway, Verwood BH31 "Verwood in Tune" concert with Joanne Naulls, Key B Wed 28 Nov 7.30pm 7QE contact 01202 828740 Duo and SD3 Ketron Sound Module Fri 30 Nov – Mon & Tue 10amChristmas at Kingston Lacy: During December Kingston Kingston Lacy: Mon 1 Jan 4pm, Wed – Sun Full details on website. Lacy is transformed both inside and out with twinkling (closed 25 10am-7pm www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy lights, stunning decorations and delicate frosts. Dec) Sat 1 Dec
10.30am – 1pm
Thu 6 Dec
7.30pm
Sat 1 Dec Sun 20 Jan
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Beauty Bargains by Kate Duggan
Everyone loves a bargain. Check out our top finds, from supermarket own-brands to discounted goodies…
Beauty
Beauty Pie’s products are made by the same laboratories that supply lots of high-end brands, but they’re a whopping 85% cheaper. Bestsellers include the Wide Eyes Mascara (members’ price £3.92), Futurelipstick Luxe Shine (members’ price £3.50) and Plantastic Micropeeling Super Drops (members’ price £6.80). There is a £10 monthly membership fee, but you’ll easily save that with just one or two products. Why not club together with friends and split the fee and postage costs? See www. beautypie.com. Your kitchen cupboard could be a treasure trove of DIY beauty ingredients, such as olive oil, brown sugar and coconut oil. For softer skin, cut the foot out of an old pair of tights, pop a handful of porridge oats into it and tie a knot to secure them in place. Add the oat bundle to the bath as it’s running and enjoy a long, relaxing soak. Oats are a real multi-tasker – they cleanse, moisturise, exfoliate and soothe irritation. They can even help to treat eczema and other itchy skin conditions. And, as a bag of organic porridge oats costs less than £2 in Tesco, each oat bundle will cost you just a few pence.
Have a walk down the beauty aisle when you’re doing the weekly shop. Take George at Asda’s Long Lasting Nail Polish in Rich List. It’s a delicious nude metallic and costs just £2 – see www.asda.com.
the cost. Look for natural, biodegradable, unperfumed baby wipes, such as Earth Friendly Baby Gentle Aloe Vera Wipes. You get 72 wipes for £3.20, compared to 50 Clinique Take the Day Off Wipes for £13.40.
Discount stores are handy for essentials such as shower gel and nail files, as well as budget makeup brands and fragrances. I found Dolce & Gabbana’s The One Essence in Home Bargains for £24.99 (RRP £68.50), www. homebargains.co.uk.
Luxury aspirations but budget bank balance? Try TK Maxx. You never know what brands are going to be in stock, but when I browsed I found a fair few bargains. Particular highlights were an Aromatherapy Associates Moisturiser for £16.99 (RRP £50), a Bellapierre Extreme Concealing Kit for £14.99 (RRP £65) and a L’Oreal Lumino Contrast Mask for £16.99 (RRP £54). Other brands on sale included Crabtree & Evelyn, Rodial, Guerlain and Miller Harris. If you get a kick from saving big, try searching the beauty category on the www.tkmaxx.com website and sort by ‘RRP saving’.
High-street clothes stores often sell reasonably priced own-brand cosmetics. Sets tend to offer the best value (as long as you’re likely to use all the products). Next’s All In One Makeup Palette is a great buy. It’s available in two colourways – Natural and Glamour. For £12 you get a bronzer, highlighter, two blushers and three eyeshadows. They’re housed in an expensive-looking gold compact, complete with mirror. See www. next.co.uk. There’s often very little difference between baby wipes and makeup wipes, aside from
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AVOID TECH HORRORS THIS HALLOWEEN! What to do with a watery phone and how to protect your photos…
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ot everything that goes bump in the night is a ghost or a ghoul.
Technology
Generic USB drive, Sometimes it’s a crucial bit of kit getting damaged. Unfortunately no piece of technology lasts forever, any device can be stolen or damaged and any digital file can be deleted or corrupted. If it contains something that really matters to you – your priceless family photos or home videos, perhaps, or your university dissertation, or the book that’s going to make you a superstar – then any problems could be catastrophic. So how do you prevent problems from becoming Halloween horrors? The first thing to do is to ensure that you have more than one copy of anything important. For example, if you store all your photos on your phone you should make sure you have copies of all of
them on your PC too: if your phone was to be stolen and you didn’t have backups of your photos, they’d be gone forever. You can also use online services such as Apple’s iCloud or Google Photos to store your snaps on Apple or Google’s computers. Other services from the likes of Flickr and DropBox can do the same. That means if you lose your phone or PC, you can still download the photos to a different phone or PC later. Those services aren’t just limited to photos, either. You can use them to store and share documents of any kind. A really good way to have backups is to get an external hard disk. If you have a recent PC or Mac you have USB 3.0 ports, which are much faster than the USB 2.0 ports in older computers. That means you can take advantage of super-speedy USB 3.0 drives. You don’t need to spend much to get a good one: for example, Toshiba’s Canvio Basics is currently £44.99 for 1TB of space, more than enough for even the biggest photo library. Even a massive drive such as the 4TB WD My Passport is less than £100. There are other ways to copy files, such as USB sticks and DVD discs (if your computer has a DVD burner), but we wouldn’t WD My Passport external drive
recommend them. USB sticks aren’t really made to last and they’re easy to lose, while DVD discs take ages to burn, don’t have much storage capacity and aren’t particularly well-suited to long term storage. So far we’ve talked about prevention. What about cure? One of the most common computer, tablet or phone disasters is a liquid spill. If that happens to you, turn the device off immediately and if it’s a laptop, turn it upside down so the keyboard is facing down. Whatever you
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The History of the Remembrance Day Poppy by Catherine Rose
With celebrations to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, the humble but striking poppy will once again be evident as a symbol of hope and remembrance. But what is its history? Over the four years that the Great War raged, the fields of Flanders in Belgium that saw much of the bloody trench warfare were decimated. But like some miracle of life triumphing over death, out of this devastation grew hundreds of field poppies.
History
Part of the papaver family (papaver rhoeas), the Flanders Poppy, as it came to be known, thrived in the barrenness – its bright red colour echoing the bloodshed and a perfect symbol of hope for the future. Canadian WW1 soldier and poet John McCrae wrote the now famous poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ about their significance in 1915. After reading a copy of McCrae’s poem, American University Professor Moina Michael was so moved that she promptly
went out to Wannamaker’s – a department store in New York – and bought all the artificial poppies they had. She then sold them as souvenirs of remembrance under the banner ‘keep the faith’. Due to Moina’s efforts, the National American Legion adopted the poppy as their symbol, agreeing to wear it on Armistice Day, 11th November. While attending an American Legion Convention in 1920, Anna Guérin, a member of the French YWCA, saw the poppy not only as a global symbol of remembrance but also as a way of raising funds. She decided to start mass producing artificial poppies to sell as badges in France. The proceeds would be used to help war widows and orphans. After they proved a success in France, Anna took them abroad. In England, she met Field Marshall Douglas Haig, also the first president of the (Royal) British Legion founded in 1921 and the first British Legion Poppy Day Appeal took place in 1921 with nine million poppies sold and over £100,000 raised. The other allied countries soon followed suit. In 1922, Major John Howson opened the first UK
poppy factory in London. Howson had received the Military Cross during the First World War and had subsequently set up The Disabled Society to help provide employment for disabled veterans. His initial staff were five disabled exsoldiers. Today there are two poppy manufacturers in the UK – The Poppy Factory in Richmond (the original poppy factory relocated) and The Lady Haig Poppy Factory in Edinburgh. The Scottish poppy is slightly different to the English in that it has four petals instead of three and no leaf. Both are staffed by exservicemen and women and produce millions of poppies annually. The Poppy Factory also does free tours which are open to all. Along with the crosses and wreaths that will be placed on war memorials across the country on Remembrance Sunday this centenary year, armies of volunteers will sell millions of poppies in the run up to 11th November. The idea behind them remains the same – a nonreligious, non-cultural symbol of remembrance that helps to raise money for veterans and their families.
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Britain’s Quirkiest Bonfire Night Celebrations
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ovember is the month for firework displays, when adults and children gather together on a chilly field to spend half an hour ‘oohing’ and ‘aahing’ as fiery fountains erupt, Catherine wheels spin and rockets light up the night sky. It’s a fun family event, but our 21st century firework displays seem like pretty tame stuff when compared to the bonfire festivities enjoyed in times gone by. Fire festivals have been held for thousands of years but the practice of marking 5th November with bonfires and fireworks began as a rowdy celebration to mark the deaths of the conspirators who tried to blow up England’s parliament in 1605, with activities calculated to make any modern-day health and safety officer run for cover. While it’s no bad thing that firework displays are now controlled and regulated to avoid accidents, some of the devil-may-care spirit that was once the hallmark of November 5th seems to have been lost. However, there are certain parts of the UK where risk and excitement are an essential part of the enjoyment.
by Kate McLelland ANARCHIC FUN IN SUSSEX Welcome to Bonfire Night in Lewes, Sussex, where the smell of burnt gunpowder is always accompanied by a faint whiff of anarchy. It’s a night of celebration that promises activities that are – to quote the website lewesbonfirecelebrations.com – “not suitable for very young children … the frail or if you have breathing problems.” Each year this bonfire event turns the normally sleepy town of Lewes into a heady combination of raucous street bands, rowdy processions, heaving crowds and huge effigies – usually in the form of hated public figures of the day – made for the sole purpose of being consigned to the flames amidst cheers, jeers and catcalls. The town uses Bonfire Night as an opportunity to uphold the traditions of free speech and to remember the dead, particularly the seventeen Protestant martyrs who were burned at the stake in Lewes between 1555 and 1557 under the reign of ‘Bloody Mary’ (Queen Mary I) Their martyrdom is marked annually by a procession of 17 burning crosses.
TAR BARREL RACING IN DEVON Another place you might prefer to avoid on Bonfire Night if you are of a nervous disposition is Ottery St. Mary, in Devon. This tranquil West Country town changes character on the night of 5th November, becoming the stage for a perilous and fiery race through the streets. This exhilarating and risky spectacle involves setting light to huge wood and iron barrels soaked in tar. The barrels are then carried through the town at great speed. Some families have been taking part in the races for many generations and almost 10,000 people turn up each year to cheer them on. Another quirky and highspirited bonfire event is Shetland’s Viking fest Up Helly Aa, which takes place at the end of January. These celebrations – tapping into our primitive feelings about fire as something to be loved, feared and respected – are a powerful way of bringing communities together. Although no-one would want to return to the days when members of the public could be injured when activities got out of hand, it’s good to know that some UK communities are still prepared go to such lengths to let their hair down and celebrate together.
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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
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123 Dental 01202 827786 11, The Old Potteries, Manor Way, Verwood. Forest Lodge Dentist Surgery Vicarage Road, Verwood
01202 827272
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Lakes Dental Practice 01202 823345 Unit 4a, The Old Crossroads, Verwood Fordingbridge Dental Highfield House, Bartons Rd,
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Please Note: School term and holiday dates are usually set over 14 months in advance of the academic year. They are based on a school year of 195 days although individual schools can use 5 of these days for staff training. Parents should contact the individual school to find out when their training days will be. All dates taken from www.dorsetforyou.com and www.hants.gov.uk for Dorset and Hampshire - dates that are in white are where days differ for Hampshire. Term/holiday 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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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
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