Valley News Dec 2020 / Jan 2021 Edition

E E FR Issue 164

Dec 2020 & Jan 2021

for Whitechurch, Whatcombe, Clenston, Stickland, Houghton, Turnworth & Milton Abbas

Helping to inform and unite the Community

our churches there will be a display telling part of the Christmas Story.

Follow the trail to experience the whole story. Pick up a trail card at the first station and collect stickers at each stop.

With prayers for all who live in this area Rev’d Lewis Pearson Rector of the Winterborne Valley and Milton Abbas Benefice revlewispearson@gmail.com 01258 880482 The churches in the Benefice are closed for common worship during this lockdown, but Church buildings will open 1 day a week throughout lockdown for individual prayer which is open for all. Whenever possible, Rev Lewis will pray in these churches on these mornings remembering their villages in particular. Zoom services will continue at 10.30am on a Sunday.

Monday - Turnworth Tuesday - Milton Abbas Wednesday - Clenston Thursday - Whitechurch Saturday - Stickland Sunday - Houghton

Editorial This month sees a thin edition of the magazine – hardly surprising given the times and circumstances in which we live. It is the last time we publish before February. As regular readers will know, we thought some months ago that we might be in a position to start producing a printed copy for February, but as things continue to be so uncertain, we will keep that decision under review. We’ll issue a printed version when we feel there is enough content to warrant one, and of course when it is safe to ask our team of volunteer distributors to start their rounds again. Until then, we’ll continue with the online version.

One bonus of the online version is that we have been able to reproduce colour photographs! Many people have commented on now much they have enjoyed seeing them. Sadly, it is unlikely given the expense of printing colour that we will be able to put colour into the printed magazines, but we will keep them in the online version if we can. Do send in your photographs of special views and moments – they are appreciated.

It is sad to report that Joan Wellstead has passed away in hospital after a short illness. Joan was a dedicated deliverer of the Valley News for many years; she believed in a strong local community where everyone looked out for each other, and she will be very much missed by all who knew her and the contributions she made as a teacher at the school in Stickland and a volunteer for many activities. Her dedication to the tennis club was a special enjoyment for her, and many people will have benefitted from her coaching. We send our condolences to Simon and Mary and the rest of her family.

No one knows quite what this year’s Christmas will look like – or who will be able to get together, whether because of COVID restrictions or because people decide to stay safe, and whether any vaccines will be available beforehand to help with these decisions. Some suggestions have been made to move Christmas to Easter and Easter to the summer, just for this year! Whatever happens in your homes, the whole Valley News team sends you Season’s Greetings, and hopes that you can find some Christmas spirit that will help us all through these difficult times.

We wish you a Happy Christmas and the thought that next year should be better than 2020.

The Valley News Team

Churches in the Winterborne Valley and Milton Abbas Just before December this year we enter into the Church season of Advent. For us it begins four Sundays before Christmas, some years leaving us waiting a few days to open up the first door on our chocolate Advent calendars on the 1st December.

Advent can often be the most difficult season to engage with as we are thrown forward to Christmas so quickly. It’s been said that perhaps we should just ignore Advent with its themes of waiting, longing and hoping. That we should move on from the fasting of Advent to the feasting of Christmas as quickly as possible. We light the candles on the Advent wreath, for four Sundays lighting the next in turn. Finally at Midnight Mass we light the final candle as Advent turns into the 12 days of Christmas.

Yet this year we have been experiencing the themes of Advent for some time. As I write, it has just been announced that there is a possible vaccine for Covid-19. It is announced cautiously, with the warning that it still has checks to go through before any thought of rolling it out on a massive scale. We wait, hoping and longing for this vaccine to work.

There is anticipation and yet we can do nothing more than wait. Advent draws us into a season when we can see in the distance the hope of Jesus born as a vulnerable baby, God taking on human flesh and how this changes everything. We can see it and each year we enter however hesitantly into the feeling that hope is coming. However, for it to be a celebration we must journey like those wise men of old, across desert and rocky plains to meet God at the manger.

Although this year we have an idea of what our Advent and Christmas services will look like, our plans may have to change and adapt quickly as coronavirus guidance is updated. What we do know is that we will celebrate the birth of Christ, it will look different to previous years but it will happen. The best way to keep up to date is via our website (https://wvmabenefice.uk) or our Facebook page, the snappily titled ‘Churches in the Winterborne Valley and Milton Abbas.’ We will be running for the first time ‘Stations of the Nativity.’ Outside each of

Milton Abbas Surgery 2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone and it is not quite over yet. So if you are struggling with feeling isolated, your mental health, financial worries, bereavement, or any other concerns please do not feel you are on your own – we are here to help. We all need support at one time or another, so do not be afraid to ask for help.

If you would like a listening ear about anything that is worrying you or you would like help finding the support you need, please contact the surgery and they can put you in touch with Kelly, our friendly Social Prescriber.

All of our team are still here for you, and we encourage you to call us to make an appointment with one of the doctors if you are concerned about anything or if something doesn’t feel right. We are still undertaking telephone triage consultations as many issues can be resolved over the telephone, but please be reassured that if we need to see you face to face, you will be invited to the surgery for an appointment.

Repeat Prescriptions As we get closer to the festive season, here are a few reminders from our Dispensary Team.

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The Winterborne Stickland Solar Fund Committee would like to remind residents of Winterborne Stickland that funding is available for community projects.

Local lady doing: Holistic Treatments, Massage, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage and Ear Candling.

Also Beauty Treatments Facials, Waxing, Eyebrow/Lash tinting.

Manicure and Pedicure Nail cutting and Hard Skin Removal.

Appointments available during the day and evenings.

Some treatments can be done in your home.

Applications for funding should be emailed to sticklandsolarfund@yahoo.com Decisions are made every 2 months.

The basic criteria are that ideas should have benefit to the community. A committee of volunteers select successful projects.

Ring Pauline on 01258 880084 / 07760 303332 Gift Vouchers available.

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If you have regular medication, please can we ask that you: order by telephone or online in good time, allowing 3 full working days before collecting; check that you will have enough medication to last you over the Christmas period when the surgery will be closed (medication ordered on Thursday 24th December 2020 will not be ready for collection until Monday 4th January 2021); and only order what you need.

We would also like to take this opportunity to remind patients collecting prescriptions that our Dispensary is CLOSED every day between 1pm and 2.30pm to catch up on work and orders.

Thank you in advance for your co-operation.

Christmas & New Year Opening Times Thurs 24th Dec - Open as usual Fri 25th Dec - CLOSED Sat 26th Dec - CLOSED Mon 28th Dec - CLOSED Tue 29th Dec - Open as usual Wed 30th Dec - Open as usual Thurs 31st Dec - Open as usual Fri 1st Jan - CLOSED Sat 2nd Jan - Open as usual From everyone at Milton Abbas Surgery, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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If you would like to join our Health Champions or start a Group, please let me know.

All volunteers will be DBS checked, (we will do this for you). Contact Sara for any info on all the above. 01258 452501, or email sara.stringer@dorsetgp.nhs.uk. (Please do not use this email for anything clinical).

Digital Champions - We would also like to help patients access the internet, with ordering medication, filling in EConsults, Video consultations, keeping in touch with loved ones. If you have an old laptop or iPad you no longer use and would like to donate to us for it to be repaired and gifted to someone who would really benefit from this, that would be amazing. Let's get more people connected. Thank you.

Milton Abbas Local History Group A huge thankyou to those members who have supported us in these difficult times by joining our group. Despite losing some local members, we have gained as many from far and wide - Portsmouth, Yorkshire, Canada, and Australia. We also owe a debt to those members of our two subgroups - Old Town Project, and WWI, for their continued enthusiasm and research. If anyone is interested in our work then have a look at our website to see what we are doing and contact us there.

We have had two very stimulating and successful meetings with our Old Town Project group using ZOOM. It is an enjoyable and effective way of meeting without infringing Covid rules. However, one does miss the convivial chat over tea and biscuits. Like everyone else, we do look forward to meeting together again. We also had a ZOOM meeting with our main group, it was lovely to see friendly faces again, and everyone was so enthusiastic. Our member in Ottawa, Canada was up at 05:30 local time - now that's dedication!

Bryan Phillips gave a presentation on what peasant life was like on the Milton Abbey manor a long, long time ago, 1317 in fact! This is the date of the survey and custumal of the Abbey, which gives the tenants' names, their land holdings and how much work they had to do for the lord of the manor, that is the Abbot. They really were serfs, what we would today call slaves. Tied to the land they could not leave, they had to get permission to marry, they could not educate their children, they had to pay many taxes, they had to work many days from dawn to dusk on the Lord's land, he owned them and their goods, and that is after the church took a tenth of their produce every year for tithes. A hard life indeed - this was no golden age! Brown bread, cheese and pottage was their diet. The labour services on Milton Abbey manors do seem to be harsh when compared to other landowners. There is so much information in the Milton Abbey custumal that we have only scratched the surface. There are 500 named individuals in the 13 manors, of which 160 are here in Middeltone as it was then called.

We recently watched a three part documentary series on Channel 5 - The Great Plague 1665 - fascinating. It is available on catch-up. We are following this up with research on the parish register and Churchwarden's Accounts of Milton Abbas to see what the impact was here.

Some of our members are beginning to research the 19th century when many more records survive. We would be particularly interested in house deeds which give lots of information. The Union Workhouse must have many stories to tell too.

If you would like to explore history, then please contact us. There is so much to do, and so many opportunities for joining in…….

We wish everyone a very happy Christmas.

The Blandford Group Practice Whilst we recognise that the practice is desperately trying to retain as many medical procedures and services as possible throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the recent upturn in cases necessitates that it reacts to the current elevated risks with regards to health and safety issues, in order to safe guard the wellbeing of all its many patients and members of staff.

Steroid injections and minor surgery are currently not being offered as their implementation can significantly increase the risk and are unadvisable during the pandemic.

The minor injuries units situated in Wimborne and Shaftesbury are still available, but patients must make a telephone appointment with the units prior to attending. The MIUs can help with: • sprains and strains / broken bones / injuries to the back, shoulder and chest • wound infections / minor burns and scalds / insect and animal bites • minor head injuries / minor eye injuries The ear syringing procedure is also no longer generally available at the Practice; however, such procedures are available locally at a cost.

Before ringing the GP, patients with joint pain, strains or other injuries are encouraged to visit https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/msk-home which gives advice and guidance for managing these conditions and information how to self-refer to physio services without first needing a GP referral.

Groups for W/C 9th November Sadly most of our Groups have had to stop due to Lockdown, if you need any support you can still stay in touch with us, either find your preferred group on face book or contact Sara. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Fibromyalgia Chronic Pain and Fatigue - Thursday - via Zoom Contact Anna on their Face Book page for info if you would like to join them - Blandford Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain and Fatigue Speer Support group.

PTSD - Currently patients are being contacted by telephone, contact Sara for info.

Hear Us Peer Support - For those living with hearing difficulties- If you need a chat or any help during lockdown, contact Lynsey on their Facebook page.

As ever we are always looking for more volunteers to join our Befrienders. If you have an hour or two a week to spare to chat to someone contact me. Or are you free to deliver medication to our housebound patients? If you can spare anytime at all however little please let me know.

If you are interested in helping setup and run the community Fridge please let myself (email below) or Linda Scott-Giles -

Winterborne Arts & Crafts Fayre 2020 We have gone virtual!

Due to Covid issues and the latest Lockdown, it has not been possible to hold our planned Arts and Crafts Fayre this year. Our website has been set up in order to showcase Arts & Crafts that have been created by people local to the Winterborne Valley area. Some of the work is made by crafters who run a business, however, much of the work is made by hobbyists. Here is a great opportunity to purchase some gifts and Christmas goods by visiting: https://silver-giraffe-bd5x.squarespace.com/ (Continued on page 6) 4

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The charity we are raising money for this year is Longmead Community Farm at Milborne St Andrew and will help renovate their Craft barn which provides valuable support for young people and families in crisis.

Using this website you can browse through all the items for sale and place orders easily. The items can then be delivered to local addresses by arrangement.

Please note that this website will only be available up until 21st December 2020.

Please enjoy looking at everyone’s beautiful work and buying some lovely gifts for you or your friends to support the excellent support work of Longmead Community Farm.

Philippa & Karen, Winterborne Artisans

Dorset Farmers Mental Health Survey Do you work in farming or know someone that does?

We need YOUR help...

We are facing a mental health crisis, further impacted by coronavirus - and our local farming communities are particularly vulnerable due to high levels of poor mental health.

In Dorset, a group has come together to help tackle farmer's mental health. They include: Farming Community Network (FCN), National Farmers Union (NFU), Dorset Council, Dorset Healthcare, Dorset Mind, Dorset Mental Health Forum, Dorset Police and Steps to Wellbeing.

The group aims to increase awareness of wellbeing within farming and provide a range of targeted support such as signposting, training and events; that are easily accessed when someone needs urgent help.

We've developed a short anonymous survey to start to identify people's current understanding of mental health and whether there are any gaps in services.

The survey should take approx. 5 minutes to complete - please follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/XYBFG99 For any further information, please email Nick at nickviney@hotmail.com Appeal For Information Following Burglary Near Blandford Officers investigating a burglary near Blandford are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Between 7pm and 9pm on Thursday 22 October 2020 access was gained to a property in Milton Abbas and a number of tools were taken.

The stolen items included a Makita plunge saw, drill, reciprocating saw, jig saw, chainsaw, multi tool, batteries and charger. A number of the items were marked with the initials ‘MC’.

Police Constable David Rudenko, of Blandford police, said: “We are continuing to make enquiries into this burglary and I am appealing for anyone with information that might assist our investigation to please come forward.

“I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who has come across items matching the descriptions given above being offered for sale locally in unusual circumstances.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200159639. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.

Theft from Motor Vehicle Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a theft from a vehicle in the area of Turnworth.

The theft happened between 1pm and 3.30 pm on Tuesday 10th November at the car park to Ringmoor in which a handbag was stolen.

Officers are reminding members of the public not to leave valuables in the vehicles – thieves know all of the hiding places.

Follow this link for crime prevention advice on keeping your vehicle safe from thieves - https://www.dorset.police.uk/help-advice-crimeprevention/ Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55200169584. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Enhanced Rural Crime Patrols Last night [3/11/2020] officers have been conducting Op Galileo dedicated patrols in rural areas.

We have been in the North, East and South of the county.

The drone was deployed to cover large areas of ground looking for poachers who may have been looking to take advantage of the clear conditions.

As the nights get longer we often see a increase in poaching activity this time of year.

Multiple vehicles have been stopped, including one found driving through the fields (luckily it was the farmer on his way home). We have also stopped vehicles capable of carrying stolen plant machinery and quad bikes.

Likewise we have been working with the Council tonight and followed up on fly tipping intelligence received from the public.

Greetings from Corfe Mullen!

Have just heard the sad news about Joan Wellstead's death. Another huge character from the valley gone. I remember her with great fondness teaching my boys to play tennis in the school holidays! She will be sadly missed by a great many people.

May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy Christmas and may next year be a far happier one - God bless you all. From Heather and Des.

Dorset Home Library Service – Doorstep Deliveries Although our much-loved Home Library Service had to be suspended due to the Coronavirus situation, we are now providing a temporary non-contact Doorstep Delivery Service to those that cannot easily get to their local library, either short term or long term. Our volunteers have strict safety guidelines and all necessary risk assessments have been carried out. Books are chosen by staff at each library, based on individual preferences, and made ready for our volunteers to pick up and deliver to our clients’ front doors. The volunteers will not enter the house, and they will keep a safe distance at all times; they can also pick up books and return them to the library.

This service is entirely free and is available across Dorset and BCP areas.

We are keen to let more people know that it is available to them if they find themselves unable to get to the library. To find out more please contact Maria Jacobson, Service Manager Dorset Home Library Service, on 01305 236666 or 07786 635154, or e-mail maria.jacobson@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

Dorset Alerts Property Marking and Serial Number Recording Recently during our work we have conducted a number of warrants at various premises across our county and we have recovered suspected stolen items. When we try and locate an owner for these items we have found items not marked with any identifying marks, they aren’t fitted with DNA products or when we have checked the Police system the serial numbers aren’t on the system this is because they were never provided to police at the time that the crimes were recorded or because the incidents were never reported to Dorset Police.

Today PCSO 6386 and PC 350 have been working our way through items trying to locate owners and the good news is we have managed to locate 1 item’s owner which was stolen from a tradesperson back in December 2014. That tradesperson had a very unexpected phone call from PC 350 to tell him that we had located his stolen item. We were able to do this thanks to him marking the tool box with his business name and contact phone number.

Please help us to keep on locating owners of stolen items by: • Record serial numbers for your property such as cordless power tools, petrol gardening tools and any other items that have a serial number on it then if items are stolen please notify Dorset Police and give the call taker the serial numbers to be placed on to the system.

Make and model aren’t good enough to prove ownership.

• Mark your property by engraving or painting your initials, postcode, business name or phone number into the item and any carrying boxes also consider using DNA marking systems such as Datatag, SmartWater or SelectaDNA these are invisible to the naked eye and we always look for them.

By doing these simple things it may increase the likelihood of us finding you as an owner should we recover stolen items with these on.

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Whilst we were patrolling a number of farms we did note a number of pieces of expensive farm machinery and quad bikes left vulnerable to theft. We will make follow ups to offer advice and help farms to put in effective crime prevention.

Should you need advice on how to improve your farms security please email ruralcrimeteam@dorset.pnn.police.uk.

Scam Warning - Fake Paypal Emails Action Fraud is warning people selling items online to be on the lookout for criminals sending fake PayPal emails.

Between January 2020 and September 2020, 21,349 crime reports were made to Action Fraud about fake PayPal emails.

Victims reported losing a total of £7,891,077.44 during this time.

Those targeted included people selling jewellery, furniture and electronics via online marketplaces.

Reports of fake PayPal emails to Action Fraud made up a third of all reports of online shopping and auction fraud during this period.

How does it happen?

Criminals have been targeting people selling items online, by sending them emails purporting to be from PayPal. The emails trick victims into believing they have received payment for the items they’re selling on the platform.

Typically, after receiving these emails, victims will ship the item to the criminal. This leaves them at a further disadvantage having not received any payment for the item and also no longer being in possession of it.

How can you protect yourself?

Sellers beware: If you’re selling items on an online marketplace, be aware of the warning signs that your buyer is a scammer. Scammers may have negative feedback history, or may have recently set up a new account to avoid getting poor feedback. Don’t be persuaded into sending anything until you can verify you’ve received the payment.

Scam messages: Don’t click on the links or attachments in suspicious emails, and never respond to messages that ask for your personal or financial details.

How to spot the difference: A PayPal email will address you by your first and last name, or your business name, and will never ask you for your full password, bank account, or credit card details in a message.

If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, report it to Action Fraud online at www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.

• connect with your neighbours with this Calling Card • connect with your neighbours with this Kindness Card • If you are, or you know someone who is, facing loneliness have a look at our Loneliness Toolkit • sign up as a NHS Volunteer Responder - recruitment now open across England The NHS Volunteer Responders programme, set up by NHS England, is here to help people in England to stay safe during coronavirus. NHS Volunteer Responders have now completed more than a million tasks!

Following an initial recruitment campaign for new volunteers in 70 local authority areas, they have now opened up recruitment across England.

This is in response to the lockdown that began on 5 November and because demand for the volunteers’ support is continuing to rise. It will also help to meet NHS requests for additional direct support during this winter. At the same time, they are encouraging anyone who signed up as an NHS Volunteer Responder in March but had to step down due to other commitments, to re-join the programme and give as much time as they can.

As the programme evolves it will focus on direct support to the NHS with tasks such as the delivery of equipment to monitor vulnerable COVID-19 patients in their homes, and with stewarding people at vaccination clinics. They will also continue to support vulnerable people by delivering food and medication, and through Check In and Chat phone calls. They are not intending to replace any local volunteering activity. They aim to work collaboratively with volunteering leads in local areas.

If you are interested in joining as a volunteer you can attend an online meetings by clicking the link below at the specified time: Thursday 19th November, 11.30-12.30 Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Thursday 3rd December, 11.30-12.30 Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Thursday 17th December, 11.30-12.30 Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Beware of scams and crimes Criminals are using the COVID-19 pandemic to scam the public. To help you avoid becoming a victim, we have highlighted on our website the wide variety of COVID-19 scams and crimes which have arisen, key protection advice and guidance on how to report these scams.

Community response stories For further inspiration on ways in which you can support your community, have a look at our Community Response Stories. If you have a story you would like to share, please submit it using this form.

Domestic abuse survivors Are you or someone you know is a domestic abuse survivor, the information below may be very useful.

• Women’s Aid Network: Many survivors will be feeling unsafe isolating in a house with an abusive person, and isolated from their support networks. Women’s Aid have put together some advice and information about support available. See Women’s Aid COVID-19 Resource Hub • Safe Lives: They have put together some resources for people living with domestic abuse, and the professionals supporting them. They have also produced guidance for friends and family.

• Refuge: They are there for you if you, or someone you care about, is experiencing domestic abuse. Phone the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247. They also have a range of digital resources available at refuge.org.uk and nationaldahelpline.org.uk.

• Neighbourhood Watch: We have a range of information on domestic abuse on our website including how to help, spotting the signs and more. See more in our Domestic Abuse Toolkit.

Keep safe, NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NETWORK, Central Support Team

Neighbourhood Watch Supporting You and Your Community Through Covid-19 We recognise that this is a challenging period for us all and even more so for vulnerable people. As Neighbourhood Watch we believe it is very important that we all take care and protect ourselves as a priority and where possible we safely carry on the great work of supporting and staying connected with our communities.

In England, between 5th November - 2nd December, national restrictions mean that: • You should only leave home for food, medical reasons, exercise, education, or work • You must work from home if you can • You should avoid travel unless essential • Schools and essential shops will remain open There are a variety of ways however in which we can support our loved ones and communities through these restrictions.

Keeping your loved ones safe The most valuable thing we can all do is keep ourselves and our loved safe - physically and emotionally.

• Our website signposts where you can get accurate advice and support with your emotional wellbeing.

• Sign up for the FREE Festival Of Discovery running online on 20th and 21st November for lively discussions on hot topics, entertainment, things to make and do, a chance to recharge your wellbeing, and real-life community stories from across the UK. Supporting your community There are a variety of ways in which you can support your community depending on your individual situation. A few ideas are: • set up a Calling Tree to support those who are not connected via social media • join forces with a Covid-19 Mutual Aid group

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Email: julie@muckybootsdorset.co.uk

Call Jerry Legg 01258 489977 • 07940 895803

Tel: 07816 031280

23 May Grove, Charlton Marshall, jplegg48@googlemail.com

Carer Available

Rob’s Clearance

Experienced, and qualified carer available, for all personal care duties, respite care, cooking, shopping, domestic cleaning, days out, up to date training, DBS checked, and insured.

HOUSE, Shed and site clearance Rubbish removed Recycling carried out Good/interesting items purchased for cash Friendly and reliable

Please call sue: 01258 880149 Mobile: 07879 338334 Email: susancarolinerampling@gmail.com

Tel: 01747 839751 07956 414 896

Chimneys Professionally Swept

Complete Pest Solutions

Traditional brush and vacuum sweep.

No mess or fuss and nothing to do before or after.

Woodburners, inglnooks and Agas etc.

Reliable prompt helpful service.

Cowls fitted

07952 991966

Commercial and private sector, professional, discreet and punctual All pests dealt with including rodents, moles, rabbits, wasps, ants and flying insects etc.

Contracts undertaken Pubs, Farms etc.

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Free collection and delivery

Call 01258 880149 Mobile 07879 338334 Winterborne Whitechurch Old School Room is available to hire.

This beautiful large room, ideal for parties, meetings and family or community gathering.

Come and visit to appreciate the charm of this lovely venue.

Full kitchen and cloakroom facilities.

Disabled friendly.

Booking charges £7 per hour.

Bookings : Ellen 880226 ellenandkeith@outlook.com

Catering Quality home cooked food for all your requirements also Cutlery & crockery hire Tessa 07759 219190 tessa.food@outlook.com

ALL FRAMING OPTIONS UNDERTAKEN PHIL HARLOCK 4 West St, Stickland Blandford, Dorset DT11 0NT Telephone: 01258 881290 philharlock@hotmail.com

CLEANER FOR DOMESTIC & Helping Hands in Rural Dorset OFFICE PREMISES Tailored Practical Support for YOU ~ REGULAR OR ONE OFF CLEANS Companionship ~ Transport & Visits Out ~ Shopping ~ Sitting Service for Carers UNDERTAKEN ~ Decluttering ~ Domestic Admin + PCs EFFICIENT, RELIABLE SERVICE ~ Cooking, Gardening/Craft Activities at Home ALL EQUIPMENT & CLEANING Police Checked (DBS) Fully Insured & Experienced MATERIALS PROVIDED. Heather on 01258 880608 or CALL KAREN ON 07874 266213 Contact email: helpinghands.ruraldorset@gmail.com

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