The Bournemouth Directory - January/February 2016

The Bournemouth The independent directory of local businesses serving the residents of Queens Park, Littledown & Westbourne

In this issue...

Local businesses Local News - Singer urges Cherries to ‘Never Give Up’ with charity single - Dorset Wildlife Trust: Wildlife round-up for 2015

Prize Wordsearch - Win a meal for two at The Overcliff Pub

Regular Features - The Adventures of Nellie - On your plot: Plan your veg for the year ahead - Martin Lewis: Bank Accounts

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Queens Park Edition January/February 2016

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Introduction

The Bournemouth Directory

- Queens Park Edition

Edition 57

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Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd

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Copy deadline for the February 2016 edition: 18th January 2016

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Dorset Directories Ltd does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

Dear Queens Park residents, A Very Happy 2016 to you! Stephen and I sincerely hope you had a good Christmas and were able to let the New Year in with family and friends. Traditionally this time of year is a time to reflect, make decisions and plan for the future. A new beginning, a fresh start and a determination to make things better in all aspects of life. For me this is always a good time.

Being a northern lass we always celebrated New Year with family. The New Year was ‘let in’ by the man of the house who stood outside in the cold, holding a lump of coal and some money and was let back in on Big Ben’s strike of twelve, followed by hugs and kisses and a perfectly tuned rendition of Auld Lang Syne by an inebriated gaggle of family members. Oh what fun!

I tried this one year here in the South, but didn’t explain to Hayden, our son, what was going on. We rushed in just before midnight, switched BBC 1 on, ready for Big Ben and I thrust Stephen out of the door.

Poor Hayden was fraught! “Why have you pushed Daddy outside!?” he shrieked, trying desperately to open the door and let his poor Dad back in! “No, No! Don’t do that!” I screamed back. It was all too much.

We did laugh afterwards but I don’t think Hayden has been the same since. The things we do to our children... Traditions do die out and sometimes I think it is a real shame.

So yes we hope you have had a good break and are ready to create a great future. Please use the advertisers in The Bournemouth Directory to help make that future a reality. They would love to help you!

All the Very Best,

Debbie & Stephen Corney

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Singer urges Cherries to ‘Never Give Up’ with charity single A song dedicated to AFC Bournemouth and their fans launched last week with a party at Canvas Bar in Bournemouth, which included a special screening of the accompanying video, which has already had over 5000 hits.

The track, entitled ‘Never Give Up’, has been written and recorded by Bournemouth based singer / songwriter Chris Manning, who is donating all proceeds from the sale of the single to Lewis-Manning Hospice in Poole.

Chris, an accomplished and well-known local entertainer, wrote ‘Never Give Up’ having been inspired by the Cherries near demise and subsequent rise to the pinnacle of English football’s elite. The song captures the spirit of AFC Bournemouth’s determination, not only to survive in league football but to fight their way all the way up to the Premier League.

Chris took it upon himself to write and perform the song, which is available now on iTunes, and raised funds from local businesses to pay for the the filming of the music video, which got its first showing on ITV’s Meridian News following AFC Bournemouth’s historic win at Premier League champions Chelsea before conquering Manchester United at home 2-1.

Chris was thrilled to receive huge praise and support from Saxe Coburg and Lovett International’s MD Max De Kment, who has championed the song from the minute he first heard it and is also featured as the sports commentator in the video. Other local businesses that have supported the project include, The Rope & Anchor Pub on Poole Quay, Premier Sports Solutions, Play

Gold Bournemouth, Aruba / Westbeach, CANVAS Loft Bar and NVS Media.

After a recent visit to the Hospice Chris has said, “I’m thrilled to have been able to create and write a song that no only represents and celebrates the historic success of my local football club but it was also an opportunity for me to remind all of us all to never give up on our own personal hopes, dreams and life aspirations.”

Maria Tidy, Fundraising Manager at LewisManning, said, “We were really touched when Chris got in touch to say he wanted to support the hospice. We laughed about the ‘Manning’ connection but Chris said he actually choose us because he had heard so many people in the community comment about the wonderful care we give to people locally.

The project ticks all the boxes in terms of Chris’ love of football, singing and song writing and for AFC Bournemouth and we urge as many people as possible to download the single for Christmas.

Hopefully the song will give the Cherries and their fans the boost they need and at the same time raise some money for us to continue to help people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.”

Chris Manning (centre) at launch (Photo: Nick Free)

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My Success Story “I am 59 years old and went through a very painful divorce in 2002. Since then I have had a number of difficult work situations. I have been quite stressed and always seem to be getting into disputes with people. Any relationships that I had did not work out. Physically I put on a lot of weight and I felt quite unhappy and down. My back started to hurt more and more and prevented me from exercising. I had frequent incapacitating migraines and I drank too much.

“Over the last 15+ years, I have done a load of courses I have read many many books, I even tried to learn more about being a medium etc.

I was looking for answers as to what life was about and how I had created what I was facing.

I knew at some level that I was responsible for what was happening to me, I knew that only I could sort my life out, I just did not know how to do it or even where to start.

“I literally stumbled across Scientology® without knowing that it was Scientology. I responded to an advert which was on a page with lots of other self tests, as I felt that I could be a bit depressed and wanted to see if it was true.

I did the test, had a chat with Mel and started the DIANETICS® course. The book was really interesting. It resonated in so many ways. The technical explanations and the information that was given in the book made a lot of sense to me so I ploughed through the book, quite motivated to finish it.

“I now have no more migraines, literally, I have not had even a headache since finishing the auditing. My back is doing really well and I have no real pain now. I feel less stressed and emotional all of the time and I don’t get upset with little things. I am not as reactive as I was.

I am quite calm now. I am sleeping quite well now (7 hours a night is normal now - I used to get 4 or 5 max a night before). I also had a lot of food allergies, which are not totally cured but in the main they are much better.

My flare ups are much less frequent than they were and not as extreme. I have noticed quite a difference since doing the ‘Survival Rundown’.

As I go through this course I am noticing that I am much more present and spend less time in the past. Old stuff does not get in the way so much. I see things much clearly now (literally) and I feel that time actually seems to go slower - or I get a lot more done - don’t know which one it is and I don’t care - its great. Please read the DIANETICS book and see for yourself how it could help you.” - BR

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Wildlife News

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Wildlife round-up for 2015 Dorset’s wildlife has once again provided us with some interesting and controversial news stories in 2015. Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) Communications Officer, Sally Welbourn, takes a look back over the last year.

BADGER CULLS DWT was deeply shocked and saddened to learn that the badger cull went ahead in Dorset in the autumn. In 2013 the conservation charity started a badger vaccination programme on selected DWT nature reserves in Dorset, to demonstrate a humane alternative to culling. Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) is a devastating disease, with serious implications for farmers who lose stock as a result, but DWT believes there are better and more effective ways of controlling the disease, such as better biosecurity, badger vaccination and, in the long term, cattle vaccination.

JELLYFISH ON THE UP Jellyfish are fast becoming a common sight along our shores and in our seas, with sightings being recorded right up until November! Eight jellyfish species have been recorded in Dorset, including the Compass, Moon, Barrel and Blue Jellyfish. A mild winter in 2014 and warmer sea temperatures, longer sunny days and an upwelling of nutrients from the water column all created the Spring Plankton Bloom – and the perfect conditions for Jellyfish to feed in throughout 2015.

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GRASS FREE LAWN! On dry land, DWT launched the UK’s first ever community grass free lawn in Dorchester. 1500 plant trays were given to 78 individuals and families, local schools and community groups in preparation for the planting day in April. The result was a patchwork of flowering plants, rather than grass. Research has suggested that this type of lawn is fantastic for pollinating insects and other wildlife, and additionally it flowers all year round so it’s nicer to look at, requiring less maintenance than a traditional turf lawn!

WHAT’S YOUR ‘WILD LIFE’?

The launch of the My Wild Life campaign has been a big hit with wildlife lovers in Dorset. We’ve asked people to think about what wildlife does for us, and how ‘wild’ their lives really are. One common theme in the stories we’ve received is the mutual benefit for wildlife and people from volunteering work. If you’d like a wild 2016 get in touch with us at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org. uk/volunteering or phone 01305 264620 to find out more.

We’re looking forward to another year of working for wildlife in 2016, and thanks to all our members and supporters who helped us look after wildlife in 2015.

Look out for our half price membership offer from 1st January 2016 and visit: www.dorsetwildlifeturst.org.uk/join

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A four pawed health kick for 2016!

New Year is often a time when people think about their health and when resolutions to go to the gym or to start a diet are made (and subsequently broken!). One thing that many people are unaware of is the health benefits of having a dog in their home.

These benefits go far beyond the physical improvements associated with gym membership or dieting.

Writing in the British Journal of Health Psychology Dr Deborah Wells reviewed a number of previous research papers concluding that dog ownership can be shown to help prevent us from becoming ill, facilitate recovery from ill-health, reduce levels of anxiety, loneliness and depression as well as enabling greater social interaction for owners. Health psychologist Dr June McNicholas agrees with this final point, observing that the opportunity for social interaction that comes with having a dog is a major reason for the increased health in dog owners while adding that, “For older people, an animal can fulfil the ‘need to be needed’, perhaps after children have left home. In some cases, the social support offered by an animal is greater than the support another human could offer.”

Dog ownership obviously brings with it a large amount of responsibility and commitments something that many, for a number of reasons, are unwilling or unable to take on. You don’t necessarily have to own a dog to gain these benefits as many charities are often looking for puppy walkers or dog foster families.

Alex Brill took another route and joined dog boarding company Wagging Tails as a dog carer. She now welcomes guest dogs into her home for their holidays when their owners go away and in addition to the health benefits of having dogs around also receives a small payment for looking after her four-legged guests.

“For me, dog ownership is not possible, so this is a great way of getting to enjoy all sorts of dogs at times that suit me.

I have them at weekends and it works really well – it fits in with my lifestyle and allows me to get my doggy fix!”

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Money Savnig Tips

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LEWIS %DQN $FFRXQWV Fancy some free cash? Well, those generous bowler hatted ladies and gents at your bank are giving it away. Quite literally, they will to pay you up to £150 to switch bank account - and, as it can also improve the service and features, grab it.

The bank account switching market is red hot, with many banks willing to pay for your custom.

Here are some need-to-knows: Q. You’re talking about switching, but I’ve heard all types of horror stories?

Martin’s A: Much of that is a legacy opinion from a few years ago.

We’ve just celebrated the second birthday of what’s called ‘sevenday switching’, and that’s made the process easier. I did a poll of 100s of people on my Facebook page who’d tried it and 82% said they found it ‘easy and hassle-free’, while only 4% experienced problems.

In practice, when you apply for a new bank account, assuming you’re accepted, three things happen within seven working days: 1. All standing orders and direct debits are moved for you.

2. Your old account is closed.

3. All payments to your old account are auto-forwarded for three years.

Yet still far too few people try it – last year only 2% changed bank accounts – strange as my mailbag is full of people complaining about their banks. So my message is stop bitching and start switching.

Q. OK, so it’s easy, but what’s this about free money?

Martin’s A: Many of the challenger banks (those who want to break the dominance of the old ones) want you to switch to them so much they’re willing to pay you to do it.

There’s a full rundown and eligibility criteria at mse.me/bankaccounts.

But, in brief, here are the current top picks: • FirstDirect.co.uk gives switchers a free £100 (or more via some websites) – cash comes within 28 days of switching and paying in £1,000.

Other benefits: It’s won every customer service poll I’ve ever run, 92% rate it great, it has a linked 6% regular saver, 0% overdraft up to £250.

• Halifax.co.uk/Reward gives a free £100 within three working days of switching.

Other benefits: Pays £5 each month as long as you’re in credit.

• The marksandspencer.com current account gives a free £100 M&S gift card (or more via some websites), within a month of switching.

Other benefits: Unlike other accounts, you don’t have to pay in a set monthly amount (see next question) linked 6% regular saver, 0% overdraft up to £100.

Q. Can anyone get these?

Martin’s A: You’ll be credit scored to get these. Though most people who have an existing bank account should be fine (unless it’s a basic account).

Yet to get the bonuses, you normally need to use their switching service and have a couple of direct debits or standing orders set up.

Plus with First Direct, you must meet a minimum pay-in requirement, equivalent of £13,200 a year – effectively a way of requiring you to earn a set amount.

If you have irregular income, M&S is the only one not to demand this.

Q. Aren’t there also accounts that pay high interest on your savings?

Martin’s A: Yes that’s another form of competition, and if you have higher savings, that is likely to be more lucrative in the long run than grabbing the switchers bonuses.

The big one is the Santander.co.uk 123 account – it pays up to 3% cashback on certain household bills and up to 3% AER interest if you have between £3,000 - £20,000 in it. Its £24 a year fee is rising to £60 in January, yet if you’ve got over £5,000 savings and earn some cashback, it’s still likely you’re winner (full analysis of if it’s worth it in my www.mse.me/santanderfee blog) If you’ve less, the lloydsbank.com Club Lloyds pays 4% AER interest if you’ve £4,000 to £5,000 in it and both TSB.co.uk and Nationwide. co.uk pay 5%, but only on up to £2,000 with TSB and £2,500 with Nationwide for the first year.

Q. Once I’ve switched and got the free bonus, can I switch again to another bank account?

Martin’s A: Yes, there’s nothing stopping you continually switching.

But remember, you’ll be credit scored every time you open a bank account, so try to minimise opening too many accounts in a short space of time, especially if you’re going to be applying for credit in the near future, like a mortgage.

Q. I hate banks - are there any other options?

Nationwide, as mentioned above, is a building society, so it’s owned by its members, and it’s got decent offers. Or see if your local credit union (a local savings and loans co-op) is one of 500 that offer bank accounts via ABCUL at findyourcreditunion.co.uk Q. I’m often in the red – can I switch to a 0% overdraft?

An overdraft’s a debt like any other, so if you often go into it, cutting its cost makes it easier to clear. FirstDirect.com has a £250 0% overdraft, and you can put the £125 it pays switchers towards clearing the overdraft too – a big boon. Nationwide.co.uk/flexdirect may give a bigger 0% overdraft, credit score depending, but only for a year. It’s 50p/day after, so aim to clear it before then.

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Adventures of Nellie

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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Directories Camper Van At the time of writing this Nellie is gearing up (literally) to go to Oxford for Christmas. She is sooo excited! As we haven’t been yet, due to the magazines going early to print and making sure Royal Mail receive them all in time to get them to you in January, I am going to tell you about the long and distant firework night that Nellie took us to...

In fact she took us to Poole Quay to go on a boat trip! Personally I love Bonfire Night and always have done. Nellie didn’t seem too perturbed on the way by the terrifically loud bangs and awe inspiring colours in the sky. We arrived at Poole Quay well in time for the sail.

Meeting 15 or so friends, it was all going to be very exciting! Nellie couldn’t wait.

Of course, being a mature lady of 50 (and I will be 51 by the time you read this!) I was very calm and not the least bit eager to get on board... we can’t show that after all, can we? Or can we..?

I think I embarrass Hayden sometimes with my enthusiasm, for ‘my age’. I am good at doing that.

Poole Quay from the boat

All aboard!! Nearly time to cast off...

We all boarded the Greenslade pleasure boat, filing on one by one as if on a school outing, all very well behaved.

Nellie is factually too fat to get up the gangway so waited patiently in the car park. Sometimes we need a necessity level to lose weight, don’t we! Poor Nellie has also had some other problems recently and we are thinking of getting better health insurance for her. I did tell the insurance man that she is famous and would need a separate policy for her “derrière” but he didn’t seem to take me seriously. I wonder why?

Once on board we found seats at the back of the boat, so a great place to see everything that was going on. The boat only allows enough passengers for all to sit upstairs which I think is a really good idea as you certainly want to take in the atmosphere and get a full view.

At a cost of only £5 each I thought the whole trip was a bargain. What you also get is a night sail around the harbour before bobbing up and down to watch the fireworks. We were all well wrapped up with hats, scarves and gloves. The

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23 weather had been horrific during the day with heavy winds and pouring rain, so we were a bit worried to say the least, but magically it all cleared up, the winds died down and there was a very slight drizzle which made the sail along the harbour eerily dramatic. One disappointment was that tea and coffee was not being served on our boat. Not only do I like a coffee from Nellie’s whistling kettle, but I would also have liked a hot cuppa while floating around in the dark night air. Never mind.

The fireworks once they started were spectacular! The view from the boat is amazing and I do highly recommend this trip. The lights from the Quay buildings as a back drop to the gargantuan, sensational lights in the sky are thrilling and certainly get the heart racing.

Or again am I just showing my age?

Mustn’t get too excited now... The fireworks were continuous for about 20 minutes, none stop. The Council and Sponsors of this event really do need a Commendation for putting on such a stunning show. We were all standing in awe, amazed, with choruses of “Oooohs and Aaaahs” all expressed in unison.

The atmosphere was electrifying! (Where was John Travolta?)

Hayden loves his candyfloss!

Massive fireworks lit up the sky Ending with a breathtaking finale there was an enormous cheer and lots of clapping. Isn’t this what life is really all about, fun with friends and family?

Once back on land we all set off to go to a friend’s house for her 60th Birthday celebration. We did laugh about having put on such a good show for her. Along the Quay were a few stalls including one serving candyfloss, and boy does Hayden love his candyfloss. You can see that in his face! Cheeky.

Barbara, the Birthday ‘girl’ had prepared a delicious chilli for us, in which she put some chocolate. It was yummy and just what we needed after our cool night at ‘sea’. A perfect end to a perfect night. What more could we ask for? A great night out with friends. Nellie was grinning from headlight to headlight all the way home.

See the next compelling episode of “The Adventures of Nellie” in the March issue of The Brockenhurst Guide...

By Debbie Corney

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Gardening Tips

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On Your Plot Planning veg for the year ahead If you’re new to veggie growing then this is the ideal time to start planning for the year ahead. Think about what space you have available for your crops and plan what you would like to grow and where.

Jobs for January:-

• Plan your crops • Protect crops against the cold and from pests such as pigeons • Sew lettuces indoors • Start rhubarb crowns

Gardening may be the last thing on your mind in the cold weather but this is the perfect time to plan what to grow and where this season.

It’s easy to get carried away when looking at catalogues or impressive displays of seed packets - but remember that it only makes sense to grow what you are likely to eat! If that still leaves you with a list that exceeds the space available then it may be wise to trim back on crops that take up a lot of space or are easily and cheaply available from local sources (potatoes perhaps?). Think about concentrating on plants that will crop quickly allowing the space to be used again. Remember also that you can use patio containers and grow bags to add extra growing space.

Once you have your list split your available space into 3 (or 4) areas and then group your crops together by family so that they can be rotated around the areas in a 3 or 4 year cycle.

Group the cabbage family together, then the onion family along with the pea and bean family, and finally potatoes, tomatoes and the carrot family.

This is a great time of year to seriously consider making some raised beds, if you don’t already have them. Make sure that they are not too wide for you to easily reach the middle from either side and that there is sufficient room

for easy access all the way around. The deeper you can make them the better and higher beds will mean less bending when you are planting out seedlings, harvesting or weeding.

If you have large areas of bare soil, awaiting planting, then you may like to think about covering them with black plastic, or cardboard, to protect the soil against the harsh January weather. Crops still growing, such as purple sprouting broccoli, will benefit from protection against hungry pigeons - try covering with wire mesh, fleece, or some homemade bird scarers (try stringing up some old CD’s).

For those who are keen to get sowing, you can try a few lettuces. Start off on a bright, sunny windowsill, thinning down when they are large enough to handle. Grow on in frost free conditions such as a shed, or polytonal before finishing off under cloches. If you haven’t already planted shallots then it’s not too late to think about it, but don’t put them in when the ground is too wet or they may rot.

Start saving empty egg boxes ready to chit your seed potatoes before planting. Just pop them into the egg boxes, sprout end up in a cool but frost free place and wait for the shoots to appear. You’ll also find the boxes useful for starting tiny seedlings off in months to come as they grow they can be planted straight out with no disruption as the box will simply rot down.

And finally, if you have space, you may like to think about starting off some new rhubarb crowns towards the end of January.

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Hate Housework? We love it!

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Myhome simply loves to do the housework you hate and is dedicated to providing our customers with a premium residential cleaning service at sensible rates! If this is music to your ears, then the really good news is that Myhome is operating in your area.

Cameron & Christina who run the Dorset office head up a team of full time, trained professionals who are now offering their reliable, premier cleaning services throughout Poole, Bournemouth, Wimborne, Verwood, Ringwood, and all the areas in between.

Cameron & Christina have been living locally for many years and they are dedicated to providing a cleaning service which is second to none!

“It seemed everybody had a story to tell about a cleaner” they say “Standards often slipped, staff couldn’t be relied upon to turn up on time, or in some cases not at all!”

Myhome understands that in today’s hectic environment, finding the time to work, rest and play is almost impossible. There are never enough hours in the day and mundane, lengthy cleaning duties can eat into your precious free time. While we can’t help you to cut down on the hours you spend at work, we can definitely provide a professional solution to your domestic cleaning!

Myhome’s service is tailored to meet the needs of each client, so Cameron or Christina will visit you at your home before preparing a personalised quotation.

Myhome carries out a comprehensive clean – from ceilings to skirtings and just about everything in between – and yes, that can even include the oven. The teams arrive in a liveried van bringing with them all cleaning equipment, cleaning products and freshly laundered micro-fibre cloths.

Whether it’s a “one off” or a “regular clean” Myhome is on hand to take the hassle out of your housework!

Myhome staff are full time permanent employees and complete a comprehensive training programme and undergo a strict vetting process. They clean homes every day so are highly experienced and professional.

You can be assured of the highest levels of workmanship, security and reliability.

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Index of advertisers

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...

Beds The Bed Store........................... 3

Dancewear Dancing Daisy...........................15

Oven Cleaners Oven King................................. 5

Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds............................. 5 Broadview Blinds......................27 Tuscany Blinds..........................14

Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic................ 9

Pet Services Wagging Tails...........................16

Drainage Services All Drains Cleared.....................15

Plumbing & Heating Bournemouth Plumbing Solutions.... 9 First Choice Plumbing...............32 J C Gas......................................19 P L H Heating............................21 UltraHeat Plumbing.................. 1

Block Paving & Driveways K & S Paving..............................13 Books Dianetics................................... 8 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................14 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.............................. 3 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Arrow Cleaning Services...........20 Cleaning Doctor........................ 5 Children’s Activities Jo Jingles...................................27 Chimney Sweeps Jim Chim-in-ey..........................17 Cleaning - Residential MyHome Residential Services....29 Time for You..............................17 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................22 Dorset Wildlife Trust.................12 Martin Lewis: Bank Accounts....18 On your plot: Plan your veg for the year ahead.................26 Singer urges Cherries to ‘Never Give Up’ with charity single.... 6

Electricians Dorset Electrical & Fire Alarms.... 9 Financial Services Bournemouth Investments.......20 Even Keel Financial...................21 Garage Services Coastal Car Sales & Service......15 Hughes Workshop.................... 2 Trickett Welding........................28 Health & Fitness Slimming World........................28 Hearing Aid Services Clarity Hearing Solutions..........19 Hot Tub Hire Party Tub Hire...........................24 Hotels, Bars & Restaurants Banana Wharf.......................... 7 The Overcliff Pub......................10 Insurance Coversure Insurance.................31 Meal Deliveries Collins Catering Services...........28

Property Maintenance Steve McManus - Handyman....27 Puzzles & Competitions Prize Wordsearch......................25 Sudoku......................................10 Residential Care Homes Care South - Talbot View..........21 Stained Glass Services Aquarius Stained Glass.............17 Stair Parts Briggs Products.........................14 Tree Surgeons Arborgrind................................13 RHV...........................................24 Used Cars Coastal Car Sales & Service......15 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze.....................................24 Cloudy2Clear Windows.............11 Mr Demister.............................13

Model Shops Platform Models....................... 9

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Coversure Insurance Services Poole is your friendly local insurance broker.

We can provide you with; • • • • •

Car and Home Insurance Landlords Insurance Van and Fleet Insurance Liability Insurance Professional Indemnity Cover

as well as much more� Call Coversure Poole today on

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Hi, I’m John Palmer and I own and run Coversure Poole.

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