GILLINGHAM & SHAFTESBURY Business Focus

from leading manufacturers such as Bosch, Siemans, Hotpoint, Smeg and Fisher & Paykel amongst many others and also offer a fast and efficient delivery service, usually within 24 hours from stock. A personal and bespoke service is offered by the highly skilled and experienced inhouse team who love helping you create your perfect kitchen, from the initial vision to the installation. From contemporary and bold colours to the more traditional painted finishes, they are there to help you choose the kitchen that best suits your requirements and style.

You can find further details instore and on their website at www.myhomemaker.co.uk. You can also call 01747 851 476 for the Shaftesbury branch or 01985 219200 for the Warminster branch. The Shaftesbury branch has a large free car park. Automotive is an independent vehicle parts and accessories business based in Shaftesbury. They are knowledgeable with over 25 years of experience and can help you find exactly what you need for your vehicle. What oil or coolant you would need and what quantity, the type of head light bulb or indicator bulb that is fitted, or what type and size of windscreen wiper your vehicle requires. Most of which are usually in stock. Anything unusual can normally be supplied overnight.

Automotive has a network of contacts that can supply parts for cars and motorcycles, new or old. They are just as comfortable supplying bits for Bentley and Maserati as they are for Ford and Peugeot and have contacts within all the main dealers.

You can find them in Bell Street Car Park, Shaftesbury Seven days a week. Open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 5.30pm and 10.00am to 1.00pm Sundays and bank holidays.

There are some great reviews on google and you can message them through Facebook or simply phone them on 01747 855701.

The Kings Arms, East Stour Common

The Kings Arms in East Stour is delighted to be welcoming guests of the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show. The pub is situated a meagre 10 minutes drive from the showground and they have a well stocked bar awaiting tired and thirsty travellers.

They now have Thatchers Haze and Thatchers Gold on draught not to mention Sharp's Doom Bar & Offshore Pilsner plus selection of local ales, a wide variety of wines and soft drinks. Food Service times are: Lunch (WedSat 12pm-2:30pm), Dinner (from 5:30pm-8:30pm) and they are open all day on Sunday. The menu has a fantastic choice of old favourites but also a good helping of new and well thought out seasonal specials.

They are currently offering a fantastic value for money 2 course lunch special offer for £13 Wednesday–Saturday. The Kings Arms looks forward to welcoming you!

Find out more about The Kings Arms at kingsarmseaststour.com or to make a booking call 01747 838325.

www.myhomemaker.co.uk

Longmead Industrial Estate, Shaftesbury SP7 8PL  01747 851476 5 – 6 George Street, Warminster, BA12 8QA  01985 219200

Sweat - Sculpt - Rock - with Pound. Classes are at Wincanton Memorial Hall 7pm on Mondays, Broadstone conservative club 7pm on Tuesdays, Marnhull British Legion 7pm on Wednesdays, Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall 5.45pm Thursdays and Motcombe Village Hall 9am on Wednesdays.

The Modelling Corner at Automotive, Shaftesbury

IF YOU WANT to be successful in what you do, do something that gives you pleasure, something you love doing. That was the inspiration behind the Modelling Corner at Automotive.

In a search of something to do with some floor space that was not very attractive, the question Automotive asked was “What would you be doing if you were not at work?” Among several answers they had was “Building a BMW M635 CSI model I have just bought from Tamiya”. It was an “EURIKA” moment. The unattractive area is now “The Modelling Corner at Automotive.”

In the first few months of trading the amount of business done was astounding and they have had to extend the range of models and have doubled the level of stock they carry.

They are now placing orders monthly with the big model companies like Tamiya and Hornby with brands like Airfix, Revel and Humbrol.

Initially being established in a car accessory shop the stock of models tended to be car and motorcycle orientated but demand has encouraged them to bring in military vehicles, tanks and aeroplanes. They have the full range of Humbrol enamels and Tamiya acrylics including thinners and gloss and matt lacquers.

The range of Tamiya aerosols is increasing with every order placed. They have a range of modelling aids and tools from scalpels to spray booths and brushes to spray guns. They are also starting to supply the double OO gauge railway range, however, at this stage only to order.

Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished modeller they carry kits to satisfy all levels. Their man at the counter builds models and is on hand to advise, help and encourage you in your modelling hobby.

The Modelling Corner at Automotive - all about doing things that give you pleasure! Ben Johnson Garden Machinery, Shaftesbury

Ben Johnson Garden Machinery stocks, services and repairs all types of garden machinery for all types and sizes of gardens. The Weibang Virtue Steel Range are 4-wheeled, 4-in-1 mowers that cut, collect, self-discharge and mulch.

The Weibang Virtue 46 SVP starts from £499 and is available now. The 46 SMP model is a selfdrive dedicated mulching mower priced at £749 (ideal replacements for the John Deere JS63). The 48 Pro BBC at £1629 is aluminium decked, and has a roller drive for that perfect lawn finish - it comes with blade brake control and is built like it should be. All models come with the warranty of 1year on steel body models, and 3years on the aluminium ones, all suitable for commercial use. Visit Ben’s showroom at 17d Wincombe Business Park, Shaftesbury SP7 9QJ to see which model is most suited for your needs - they look forward to seeing you!

Dextra Group plc

Dextra Group plc manufactures commercial lighting. Founded in 1978, it has grown to become a

Dextra Group, Gillingham Dorset. highly successful, privately owned business, in several sectors of the industry and now has 500 employees and operates from a single site of 23,000m2 in Gillingham, Dorset.

Dextra Group prides itself on unrivalled service and can respond quickly to the everchanging requirements of the UK market. The company’s ongoing commitment to ‘Made in Britain’ and its continued investment in the finest manufacturing equipment available have all helped it to boost the UK economy, promote home grown innovation whilst reducing its carbon footprint.

Due to ongoing large contracts that are rolling out across the UK and Europe, there are a number of career opportunities available. To find out more please visit the website www.dextragroup.co .uk/careers.