The Bournemouth Directory - January 2021

January 2021

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Introduction

The Bournemouth Directory

Here at Modern Magazines we sincerely hope you had a good Christmas and were able to meet with some family and friends. We will certainly remember these times and really appreciate it when we have less restrictions and are able to go out and about more freely again. Inside your local community magazine Daichi, the Dashing Dude family Campervan, looks back at 2020 with some fond memories, despite all the setbacks. We made the most of the times we did have and are now looking forward to some new and exciting places to visit in 2021! Do you have any plans? You cannot go wrong with a good old British ‘staycation’ - no matter the weather.

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Stephen & Debbie Corney at Modern Magazines

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Copy deadline for the February 2021 edition: 11th January 2021

Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

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.

Whilst it is still a bit chilly, why not sit by the fire and have a read of your local community magazine from cover to cover? There are things to do such as a wordsearch, a sudoku, a pub quiz and even a New Year’s Resolution’s page for you to fill in! There are also of course our wonderful local businesses and trades people. They really appreciate your calls.

2020 was a challenge let’s face it, so let’s make 2021 the year we help our local shops, trades and businesses thrive like never before! Here at Modern Magazines with your local Directory, we intend to do everything we can to help them. I know you are with me on this. I really appreciate all that you do to help keep our neighbourhood businesses alive.

We wish you a great 2021. May we move forward from this past year with new enthusiasm and a spirit of helping one another.

Very Best Wishes,

Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi

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QUIRKY

BY MICA BALE

With the chapter of 2020 now thankfully behind us, all eyes now look to the new chapter that is being written as we enter 2021. How better to look towards the new year than to enjoy a leaf through some of the greatest moments in Dorset that have already been written? Here are five more interesting facts from around the county.

Eagle-eyed fans of the incredibly popular BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses might well notice an interesting Dorset connection to the iconic Touch of Glass episode. The grand country home of the unsuspecting Lord and Lady Ridgemere, where Grandad and the Trotter brothers created chaos when they are employed to clean the ornate chandeliers, was actually Clayesmore School. Located in Iwerne Minster, it is now one of the finest day and boarding schools in the county and boasts among its former pupils Brian Epstein, manager of the Beatles.

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If you were to step back in time to the 1920s, you would see one of very largest installations in Britain of dairy machines in the pretty village of Briantspuddle.

Amazingly, throughout its heyday, this Dorset village became a hive of innovation and industry when the Bladen Estate produced more than one thousand gallons of milk a day. The Estate continued to experiment with different methods to heighten the quality and quantity of the milk including utilising cardboard cartons to lighten the load on transport.

It surely wouldn’t be winter without a beautiful display of snowdrops. Among some of the most beautiful displays in the county is the village of Compton Valence’s snowdrops.

Renowned both in the county and further afield, the snowdrops are widely accepted as one of the very finest displays of these delightful winter flowers and under normal circumstances, the local village hall offers a range of lunches and afternoon teas.

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Have you paid a visit to the Gillingham Museum? Among its many impressive collections include the village’s first manual Fire Pump, dating back to the latter 18th century, which was almost certainly used to combat the raging fire that attacked the Purns Mill. Sadly the fire ultimately defeated the mill and burnt it to the ground however the mill itself will forever be immortalised IN a painting by John Constable which captured the mill, then known as Parham Mill, several years before the fire.

Did you know that no other than King Canute himself once used Brownsea Island as his own private base for a time after he had courageously continued his invasion and took the island’s harbour? Brownsea Island has long attracted royal attention as one dynasty followed another in Britain's history and would often be gifted to various nobles and dignitaries.

One such example of this was William the Conqueror who decided to give Brownsea to his half-brother Robert De Mortain and later Elizabeth I also passed the island to one of her favourites - Sir Christopher Hatton who was reportedly rather more than a mere political acquaintance. Regal praise indeed for Brownsea Island!

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1. Which famous English poet and novelist used the pen name Ellis Bell?

2. Over 99% of the world’s what comes from Hevea brasiliensis?

7. Before emptying into the Dead Sea, which sea does the River Jordan flow through?

8. How many types of chocolates would you find a box of Quality Street?

3. Which musical features the song ‘Memory’?

9. What is a mochachino?

10. Edward Teach is believed to be the real name of which famous pirate?

11. Can you name 2 American states consisting of only 4 letters in their name?

4. A work shift known as a ‘dog watch’ is related to which industry?

5. What does the German word ‘Meister’ mean?

6. Which famous Italian painted ‘The Last Supper’?

12. Which male artist performed ‘Somebody To Love’ at the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert at Wembley Stadium in 1992?

13. Who invented blue jeans alongside Jacob Davis?

14. In which ocean was the Mary Celeste discovered?

15. Which Jessie J song begins ‘It seems like everybody’s got a price, I wonder how they sleep at night?'

Want to see how you did? Answers on Page 30

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Group Managing Director Marcus McGee believes that Which? have endorsed Cloudy2Clear’s long standing

company policy of delivering the highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 25 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Whilst a number of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle.

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Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

The secret world of the robin The much-loved robin is one of the UK’s favourite garden visitors. Adorning Christmas cards at this time of year, the robin is a truly iconic species, often associated with winter.

Perhaps the best thing about the robin is that it’s easily identified; brown with a white belly and the famous red breast make it unmistakable, even for the wildlife novice. Often seen using gardens and local green spaces, they make their presence known with a loud, territorial song that they sing all year round, so they’re hard to miss.

Whilst they can be found in the most unusual places such as plant pots, old wellies and shelves, shrubs and particularly ivy (another festive favourite!) are their favoured place for nesting. Fiercely territorial birds, during the breeding season (April to June) the female is allowed into the male’s territory where she sets up a nest of dead leaves, moss and hair.

Like any other garden visitor, robins need a helping hand during the winter as they can be adversely affected by cold snaps. Robins are small, and smaller birds can often suffer the most in colder conditions. Often if a robin visits your garden just once, they are known to return time and time again.

Finding food is a constant occupation for them, and whilst Ivy provides rich delicious berries, robins will appreciate any offerings you have for them in your garden as the winter draws in. They are

Robin

Photo: Alexander Mustard

ground feeders, so try to provide food for them on a table as they will struggle to use hanging feeders.

By encouraging robins (or other birds) into your garden, you will be rewarded with a display of red plumage and beautiful bird song. It’s no surprise that the robin has been voted the UK’s first national bird.

Visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk to find out more and support wildlife and wild places in 2021.

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Property Protection Trusts PPTs are by far one of the most common types of trusts included in wills.

The PPT is designed to take the deceased’s share in the home and give someone else (usually your spouse) a life interest in the property which will give them the protection of living in the property for the remainder of their lifetime or earlier if the trust specifies i.e. until remarriage. It also ensures that if the survivor requires long term care, at least half the property is preserved for the benefit of their beneficiaries who are normally the deceased’s children.

These types of trusts are generally used for married couples or civil partners to ensure the share of the home will ultimately pass to your children at the end of the trust period whilst still ensuring the interests of the surviving spouse are protected.

For example, a married couple, who have not been married before want to leave their share of their house to their children. They currently own the house as joint tenants. Dorset and Wight would sever the tenancy on the property registering them each as 50% owners. They then have their wills written to represent that if one died, their half of the property would be held on Trust for the

benefit of their children but allowing the survivor to live in their share of the property for life or a specified period of time.

So, what is the point of a PPT? The main reason for a PPT is the protection it provides for the beneficiaries i.e. your children, to ensure they are protected and ultimately receive a share of the home.

If the share of the home is simply gifted to your partner directly, this could cause a number of issues – the main one being that the whole value of the house could be assessed towards payment of care fees.

Another is sideways disinheritance i.e. the surviving partner remarries and the house passes to their new spouse under the Will. A PPT will enable the partner to stay in the home and will avoid the risk of the partner potentially disinheriting your children.

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Winter Word Search Can you find all 20 words?

Hint: Horizontal, vertical, diagonal and backwards words makeup this winter word search.

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Community News

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Census 2021 is coming!

Households across Dorset along with the rest of England and Wales will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021.

The census is a ten-yearly survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of 1941.

It will be the first run predominantly online, with households receiving a letter with a unique access code, allowing them to complete the questionnaire on their computers, phones or tablets. Those residents who are unable to complete the Census digitally will be supported by a phone helpline, a network of Census Support Centres or by ordering a paper Census.

“A successful census will ensure everyone from local government to charities can put services and funding in the places where they are most needed,” said Philip Eades, the Census Engagement Manager for the area covered by Dorset Council.

online codes allowing them to take part from early March.

The census will include questions about your sex, age, work, health, education, household size and ethnicity. For the first time there will be a question asking people whether they have served in the armed forces, as well as voluntary questions for those aged 16 and over on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Initial results will be available within 12 months, although personal records will be locked away for 100 years, kept safe for future generations. Residents can be assured that the Census form is completely confidential and personal data is not shared until the Census is opened up 100 years later. On that subject Census 1921 will be available for research early in 2021.

For more information visit census. gov.uk, follow @CensusDorset on Twitter or contact Philip Eades on 07452 948119 or by email at philip.eades98@field.census.gov.uk

“This could mean things like doctors’ surgeries, schools and new transport routes. That’s why it is so important everyone takes part and we have made it easier for people to do so online on any device, with help and paper questionnaires for those that need them,” he continued.

Census day will be on Sunday March 21st 2021 with households across the country receiving letters with

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HealthBus Trust hits fundraising target for new mobile clinic The HealthBus Trust has reached its fundraising target of £60,000. This means the charity can now purchase a brandnew vehicle to give rough sleepers and people experiencing homelessness access to healthcare and other support services through a mobile drop-in clinic.

The HealthBus Team have needed a new vehicle since the first COVID-19 lockdown when they found that the hired bus they were using was unsuitable for face-to-face contact. Patients who live on the street are particularly vulnerable to catching and spreading the virus as it is so difficult for them to maintain hygiene, practice social distancing, self-isolate or receive treatment when needed.

In late spring the ‘Get Back on the Road’ fundraising campaign was launched so that a new vehicle could be purchased and built to the HealthBus team’s specifications.

Thanks to generous donations, ingenious fundraising and grants, the HealthBus Trust has ordered its own purpose-built vehicle.

‘Run for the Bus’, a virtual run held over the August bank holiday, was a highlight of the campaign. Organisers were delighted that HealthBus patient Maxi, who lived on the streets for several years, was one of the participants. He completed a 5k circuit with Dr Maggie Kirk, GP, Medical Director of the charity and founder of the service along with St Mungo’s and BCP support workers and the Homeless Healthcare Nurse.

Asha, a young recording artist, also contributed to the fundraising with proceeds from her single ‘Invisible’ going to the cause.

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There are many reasons why rough sleepers and the homeless have difficulty accessing healthcare. A mobile clinic is essential for treating this marginalised group at the point of need, whether they are living on the streets or in emergency accommodation.

As well as providing basic healthcare and specialist GP services, the HealthBus Team work in partnership and cooperation with other service providers, such as addiction and mental health specialists, to help people to find the support they need to move on in life. More recently during the Covid pandemic, BCP Council and the CCG have contributed emergency funding which has supported the service.

One rough sleeper, Wayne, explained: People at the HealthBus really care. For the first time in over 30 years I feel hopeful about the future and where I am going and what I am doing. The HealthBus gives me the chance to rebuild my life.”

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Adventures of Daichi

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Modern Magazines Camper Van Daichi the Dashing Dude, our wonderful, playful campervan has been looking back at 2020 and where he managed to take us, despite all the restrictions, lockdowns and worries of this last, unprecedented year.

Yes, it certainly was a year of uncertainties.

Daichi did not take us out every month, as the Government said, “No, there is a pandemic, protect the NHS, stay at home, save lives.”

So, we all did. We sat at home, we did a lot of gardening, Netflix has never been so popular, Disney Plus made a fortune, Zoom calls to friends, family and business associates became the new ‘normal’ and Amazon, one of the biggest companies on the planet got bigger.

Small, local shops closed. What a year.

Well, Daichi is not to be beaten. Nine out of the twelve months of the year he took us to new and exciting places. We started at ‘Slop Bog’ in Ferndown, Dorset. It was a cool, damp day, but the walk was very relaxing. White cows, a curious calf, trees, shrubs, birds and time to chill out and have a chat while taking in our wonderful British countryside. Totally free.

Daichi likes to see how many different types of places he can visit. England has such a wealth of historical sites, it would be amiss

Daichi basks in the sun at Lepe Beach

Daichi on the ferry to the Isle of Wight to not see a British Castle! The old medieval Wardour Castle in Wiltshire was a great day out, all the way back in February 2020. Castles are inspiring places to visit and I am sure we will find another this bright New Year to show Daichi some of our memorable British history.

A firm favourite of mine is the Isle of Wight.

This time the weather was cold, wet and very windy so the wooden house on the cliff top was both a delight and a ‘haunt’. Waking up in the middle of the night to pitch black, then sudden outside lights appearing, was daunting, but the trip itself was pure family fun and crazy golf. Amazing views with such changing skies.

We could have been abroad, but no, we were on a wonderful British ‘staycation’. There is so much to see that is right on our doorstep, or at least not that far away. Osborne House and Queen Victoria’s beach were truly uplifting.

The New Forest and Lepe Beach was our first drive out after the first Lockdown. Boy, wild horses were not going to stop Daichi from getting out of that driveway! He was raring to go and beamed from wheel to wheel at all the ponies, horses, foals and cattle along the way.

He was in his element. Lepe Beach and the ice cream van after months of not getting out were

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29 a sight for sore eyes and we all beamed from ear to ear at this! Delicious. It was a simple trip with coffee and a picnic but most enjoyable.

We were free again and that was intoxicating!

A Treasure Trail was our next adventure. You can buy these online or at Information Centres and some local shops. The one we chose took us all around the Isle of Purbeck where there are Ball Clay Mines. These trails give clues and directions to find out ‘who dun it?’ and where?

The stories are fictional, but the clues take you from one location to another around the area you have chosen. This one was a drive and walk trail so Daichi literally took part as he drove us over hills and winding roads, through beautiful Purbeck villages and even passed the house where the family lived that inspired the James Bond movies. Fantastic, long ranging views of greenery and perfect countryside, whilst educating us along the way. Daichi highly recommends Treasure Trails.

Beacon Hill on the A34 may not seem like an exciting day out, but the views from this very steep hill and 360 degrees of pure space are breath-taking. The sheer exhilaration of climbing the 261 metre incline and then seeing the sheer expanse of hills, trees and the beautiful Highclere Castle, otherwise known as Downton Abbey, in the distance were worth every effort. Again, learning about our history and the ‘Mummy’s Curse’ when the 5th Earl of Carnarvon was bitten by a fatal mosquito after funding the expedition which finally discovered

Daichi admires the sea at Bovisand

Daichi looks over the Isle of Purbeck Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922. This story has evoked many a movie since! The Earl’s tomb can be seen at the top of the hill.

Taking my Mum and Dad to Docklow Pools was a real treat. Poor Dad, who is 85 now and Mum’s carer had managed on his own during the lockdown, so fishing at his favourite retreat was a delight for us all. A holiday to remember… and we are hoping to make it again this year!

Finally, our year ended with two fantastic trips, one to Devon and one to Cornwall. Bovisand in Devon with spectacular sea views over Plymouth Sound and the following month a trip to Kingsand and Cawsand literally opposite, across the large expanse of water.

We loved this whole area and Daichi skipped his way around the winding lanes with gorgeous beaches, watching crashing waves on the shores.

It may have been a year of ‘can’t do’ and many inhibitions but in between these trying times of being careful and protecting ourselves, Daichi still found time to take us out, when it was allowed, and have some family fun. His philosophy is very much what can be done, keep a positive view, get some space, get out and about and the world suddenly seems a better place. We hope you have plans to get out and about this year. We certainly have!

Where will Daichi take us in 2021?

By Debbie Corney

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Puzzle Answers

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New Year Resolutions

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Resolutions for the New Year 2021 More of this...

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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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Poetry

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POETRY PAGE

The Road Not Taken

BY ROBERT FROST

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black.

Oh, I kept the first for another day!

Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.

Source: poetryfoundation.org

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STAR GAZING Welcome to the January Stargazing Page. Highlights this month include Mars shining brightly high in the south, the wonderful winter constellation of Taurus the Bull and his nearby companions the ‘Seven Sisters’, better known as the Pleiades star cluster. ***Warm shoes with thick socks, layers of clothes, a hat and a flask of hot tea are recommended during winter viewing!***

Interna onal Space Sta on

The ISS will be visible early in the morning between 1st and 8th January.

From the 18th January it is visible in the early evening, often twice per night before 8pm. To establish exact timings please visit www.heavens-above.com or a similar web page for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to Bournemouth.

Events The Earth is closest to the Sun (a term known as ‘perihelion’) on 2nd January at 1.50pm. So why isn’t it hotter than 5°C outside?! Surprisingly, the distance between the Sun and Earth has little bearing on the Earth’s temperature. It is the 23.5° tilt of the Earth that dictates the temperature we feel – currently the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, therefore the Sun’s rays hit the Earth at a shallow angle and their strength, which we feel as heat, is spread out over a wider area. We experience this reduction in energy as the cooler temperatures of winter.

Mercury

Visible in the evening sky, never straying far from the Sun, Mercury is tricky to spot. However, a pretty grouping (conjunction) with a sliver-crescent Moon, Jupiter and Saturn is visible to those with a clear, uninterrupted view of the south-west horizon on the 14th January (see figure). Looking out of a first-floor window may help, as will the use of binoculars to spot Saturn hidden in the twilight, but remember to only use them once the Sun has set.

Venus The ‘Morning Star’ is visible low in the south-east before sunrise, around 7.30am. Although extremely bright, it is close to the Sun and therefore hard to spot in the breaking dawn.

Mars Mars is still shining brightly in the constellation Pisces, but as it moves into Aries at the end of the month it fades rapidly. Look high in the south at 7pm on a clear night and search for a bright, orange-red ‘star’. For those with binoculars or a telescope there is an opportunity to see it close to Uranus on the 21st.

Saturn & Jupiter Both planets lie very low in the south-west and are only visible for a brief period just after sunset.

Moon This month’s full moon occurs on 28th January, and is traditionally known as the Wolf Moon.

Object of the Month Winter is the time when some of our most famous and well-loved constellations are at their best. It is often worth a quick look outside on the coldest evenings as these are typically those with the clearest skies.

The constellation of Taurus the Bull is one of the oldest constellations, and although it is most often associated with a number of legends pertaining to the Greek God Zeus, there is evidence to suggest that Stone Age peoples saw this particular group of stars as a bull over 12,000 years ago. The ‘head’ of the bull is the most prominent grouping in the shape of a ‘V’, with the eye of the bull marked by the red giant star, Aldebaran (‘The Follower’ in Arabic). Aldebaran is a massive star – it is 44x bigger than our Sun, and if it were placed where our Sun is today its surface would extend almost to the orbit of the planet Mercury. The Pleiades is a familiar star cluster lying close to the head of the bull. Often called the ‘Seven Sisters’, this group of noticeable stars has many legends and stories associated with it from a variety of different cultures, but interestingly many suggest the brightest seven stars in the cluster represent seven women. The Japanese word for the Pleiades cluster is Subaru, meaning ‘united’, and a logo containing six stars can be seen on the badges of Subaru vehicles.

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Short Story

By Jackie Brewster

“Looks like everyone’s had the same idea.” Sandra took a swig from her can of pop and drew a sad face on the steamed-up passenger window. “Not how I wanted to spend my Saturday.”

They’d been sat in a queue of traffic outside the recycling centre for what seemed like hours, watching as car after car unloaded their discarded Christmas trees.

“Look lively, we’re up next,” Terry said, turning his engine back on as the car in front of them was waved through by a man in a high-vis jacket. “We’ll unload the tree and get out of here.”

Terry released the handbrake to edge forward but the man held up his hand for them to stop.

windows, others began to beep their horns in support.

“I’ve got to lock the gates,” the man said weakly.

“It’s more than my job’s worth to let you in.”

“What’s the world coming to?” Terry squared up to him. “Not two weeks ago it was the season of goodwill, and now it’s back to enforcing petty rules.”

The man hung his head.

“How would you feel about having to drive round with this thing in your car all week? Only to come back next weekend and go through this whole charade again? Can’t you show a little flexibility?”

Terry continued, sensing that he had this chap on a hook. “You know it’s the decent thing.”

He heard a voice from a car behind him shout “Hear, Hear!” and knew he was winning.

“What is it now?” Terry said testily, winding down his window.

“Alright,” the man nodded.

“I can’t let you drive in but give me what you’ve got and I’ll take it in for you.”

“Sorry, mate.” The man leaned on the car door.

“We’ve reached capacity.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Terry said.

“I’m only allowed to let fifty cars through today.” He shrugged. “And you’re fifty-one.”

“We’ve been sat here twenty minutes,” Terry protested. “You’ve been stood not two yards away, surely you could have told me that when I pulled up?”

“Should have read the sign.” The man pointed to an unreadable laminated sheet tied to the gate. Terry gripped the steering wheel; he felt that if anyone looked at him right now they’d see steam coming out of his ears.

“I’m not having this,” he said through gritted teeth, opening his car door. “Come on Sandra, we’re getting out.”

“I suggest you get back in your car, mate.” The man held up his hands. “And come back another day.”

“Firstly, I’m not your mate,” Terry said. “Secondly, we’ve queued here in good faith, and thirdly, you are taking our recycling today.”

Drivers in the queue behind them began to take interest in the proceedings. Some wound down their

“Sir, I knew you were a decent chap.” Terry slapped him on the shoulder. Several cars beeped in support. “I hope you’re feeling strong because it’s a big one.”

Sandra shuffled next to him, still gripping her empty pop can. Terry popped open the car boot.

It was empty.

“Where’s the ruddy tree Sandra?” Terry whispered through clenched teeth. “I asked you to put it in the boot.”

“Did you?” Sandra shrugged. “I thought you were doing it.”

“What exactly did you want me to take?” The man scratched his head.

“This!” Terry snatched the empty can from Sandra’s gloved hand.

“Just that?” the man asked incredulously. “I think I can manage that.”

“We’ll be off then.” Terry slammed the boot of the car. “Just doing our bit for the planet.”

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Makes 4 Ready in 20 mins INGREDIENTS • 500ml non-dairy milk (see Tip) • 2 tbsp cornflour • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2-3 tbsp maple or agave syrup • Few drops vegan yellow food colouring • 100g vegan granola • 1 large banana, peeled and sliced • Mint sprigs, to decorate TIP Almond, oat, coconut or soy milk will all work well in this recipe.

These delicious dairy-free sweet pots are perfect for an energy-boosting breakfast or a simple dessert.

1. Mix 6 tbsp of the non-dairy milk with the cornflour and vanilla extract in a jug to make a smooth paste. Gradually stir in the rest of the milk.

2. Pour the milk mixture into a medium saucepan and slowly bring to the boil over a medium heat, stirring all the time. The mixture will gradually thicken but keep stirring to prevent any lumps forming. Continue cooking over a low heat for 2-3 minutes until you have a smooth thick sauce. Stir in the maple or agave syrup and a few drops of food colouring to give a custardyellow colour.

3. Divide half the granola and nearly all the banana slices between four small heatproof serving dishes. Spoon over the custard and top with the rest of the granola and banana. Decorate each pot with a sprig of mint and serve warm or cold.

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We are family run business and have been building our reputation within the Hampshire and Dorset region since 2007. Since then we have continued to supply quality products fitted by qualified FENSA MTC fitters. We tailor each installation to our customers requirements.

Our Ringwood showroom has a wide range of the latest doors and windows available please feel free to visit for a no obligation quotation.

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