The Bournemouth Directory - October/November 2016

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

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October/November 2016

In this issue: Win a meal for two at The Overcliff Pub Doorman’s Diary: Part 2 The Adventures of Nellie

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Introduction

The Bournemouth Directory Queens Park Edition

Edition 66

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd

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Copy deadline for the November 2016 edition: 17th October 2016

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.

Dear Bournemouth residents, We are now into our wonderful Autumn months with the beautiful yellow, orange and brown leaves. Don’t you just love that. I can definitely say that I do. After lazy days on the beach, walks in the parks and the forest, shows and late nights out, we can now enjoy warm evenings by the fire watching a movie. I actually like our changing seasons.

What a great excuse to go shopping again and buy some new clothes! Women hey.

With that it is also time to look and see what we want done in the house before those busy Christmas weeks are upon us.

Did I say that word? Time goes by so quickly if you let it!

So does anything need fixing, changing or adding to? Maybe you want a new bathroom, kitchen or loft conversion? The living room painted? New carpets? Whatever it is I am sure The Bournemouth Directory can assist you find a local tradesperson that can help you. Our little magazine is here for you, for your use. Keep it by the phone for a time of need. If there is a trade you cannot see inside, please let us know. We can guide you to find the right local business for you. Trust in tradespeople is vital and local companies love to help their local people. It keeps everyone happy!

If you run a group or club in the area and need extra support we can help promote this for you. The magazine is an excellent way to link not only local businesses but also community activities together. We have a Facebook page and the magazine is uploaded on our website each month, giving you as much promotion as possible. We want to help.

If you have any suggestions for improving the magazine further, do get in touch! I love new ideas.

Stephen, Hayden and myself, oh yes and of course Nellie, hope you have a great month.

Best Wishes,

Debbie & Stephen Corney

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Auto Biographies Motoring

Ford Kuga

By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk The Kuga came on to the scene in 2008. Built in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive it was Ford’s response to SUVs, such as the Nissan Qashqai. It was also built to challenge more established 4x4s, such as the Honda CR-V. While it is no rocket ship, the Kuga 1.5T Ecoboost, on test here, does pick up pace fairly well (0-62mph in 9.7s) and feels particularly nippy around town. Its manual six-speed gearbox has a positive, smooth, action and the Ford delivers a relaxing, yet well-ordered ride at low speeds.

The steering is light and direct – and this makes city driving and parking a breeze. Alas, there is far too much din in the road and wind noise department for the Kuga to be a serious motorway vessel. Safety is first-rate, though, with side and curtain airbags helping it achieve a five-star Euro NCAP crash-test result.

Inside, the Kuga is quite spacious in the front, but its plunging roofline intrudes on headroom for taller passengers in the rear. Legroom for anyone approaching six-feet tall is also limited, however it’s a fine area for kids to sit comfortably. The 406-litre boot is bigger than the Ford Focus’ 316-litre offering – making the loading of a bulky pushchair and the weekly supermarket shopping even less of a hassle.

As alluded to earlier, the Kuga’s key rival is the Nissan Qashqai, with other opponents including the Kia Sportage and Volkswagen Tiguan. All of their boots are even bigger than the Ford’s by some margin.

In fairness, though, the Ford Kuga Zetec 1.5T EcoBoost makes a good buy. It offers a decent mix of performance and size for families looking for a school-run-mobile. It is also frontwheel-drive - and this variant is really what you should try and get, unless you are desperate for 4x4 traction and off-road ability. Front-wheel-drive Kugas are a little bit cheaper to run than the four-wheel-drive versions and, if buying used, may well have been better cared for.

The current Kuga is smart enough and has a generally reliable history, although it is starting to come over as a tad dated – but at least it’s a safe car. Fortunately, we won’t have too long to wait for a fresh Kuga. The Blue Oval hopes to fight the BMW X3 with a chicer, more elegant version of the SUV at the end of this year

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Community News

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Talbot Village Trust sends RAF Air Cadet Squadron soaring In celebration of its 75th anniversary, The Royal Air Force (RAF) Air Cadets 1069 Flight Refuelling Wimborne Squadron has been awarded with a £3,000 donation from Talbot Village Trust.

The Air Cadet unit based in Wimborne is dedicated to supporting young people by providing training in all required aspects of flight to an RAF standard.

Cadets also have the opportunity to take part in various outdoor activities including the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

The donation received from the grant giving charity has enabled its flight simulator to be taken to new heights with the installation of up to date software for squadron training.

Talbot Village Trust trustee, Nicholas Ashley-Cooper, 12th Earl of Shaftesbury, said: ‘‘I am pleased that the squadron chose to come to the Trust for help to update their facilities. ‘‘The Wimborne Squadron teaches a

number of young people the importance of discipline and also a range of highly complex skills. It is important for the community to continue to have the squadron as a stepping stone to a potential career in the RAF.’’ Flight lieutenant Nigel Winton, commanding officer explained: ‘‘This funding has allowed us to invest in updating software that was very much needed to continue to offer RAF training of the highest standard to our cadets. ‘‘In our 75th year, we are grateful that the Trust has allowed us to maintain the training which those before us have historically provided.’’

Talbot Village Trust meets biannually, and will be accepting applications for funding from both previous and new applicants in the area before the Trust meet again in November. Visit www.talbotvillagetrust.co.uk for more information.

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Dorset - A home for reptiles Reptiles are cold-blooded animals, covered in scales, whose ancestors date back more than 300 million years. Whilst the reptiles of Britain, like many other species in the country, have lost some of their natural habitat to development, for reptiles and reptile enthusiasts, Dorset is the ideal county. All six British reptiles reside here: adder, grass snake, smooth snake, sand lizard, common lizard and slow worm.

ideal habitat for reptiles.

Dorset heaths are a unique natural environment, known to be amongst the best heaths in Britain, and provide an ideal terrain for reptiles. The rarest species of our reptiles, the smooth snakes and sand lizards, are heathland specialists, and particularly vulnerable to the current trend of heath fragmentation. The heathland conservation work that Dorset Wildlife Trust is currently implementing in Dorset is giving our reptiles the best chances possible of survival. For example, the open land and rocks of the heaths allow for plenty of basking in the sun, crucial for the reptiles to regulate their body temperature.

Heaths are also rich in insects to snack on and in hibernation places for the winter, another vital requirement for a reptile habitat. The ideal heath environment for reptiles also includes water, sand, and rock piles for hiding.

Upton Heath in Dorset is just one of those sites managed to provide the

Preserving precious reptile habitats is crucial for their continued survival. If you would like to ďŹ nd out more about heathland and reptiles in Dorset, visit:

Reptiles are extremely shy creatures and can be difficult to spot in the wild. September is a good time to catch the last glimpse of the year of these fascinating creatures as they will soon be disappearing into hibernation.

Most will be gone by October, and not likely to emerge again until March, when the sun starts warming the land to meet the reptiles’ cold-blooded needs.

www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ the_great_heath Please note that a licence is needed to handle reptiles, and must not be disturbed as they are legally protected.

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Helping elderly couples stay together for longer When the health problems that so often come with old age rear their ugly heads, most people find that despite their best efforts, they cannot stay in the homes they love and instead are forced into residential care.

As a nation, we don’t talk about the devastating effects that separating elderly couples can have on both parties.

Fighting against what they feel is an unacceptable status quo, a local business is championing people’s right to receive the care and support they need whilst remaining at home with their loved ones.

Mark Muller runs Promedica24 in Bournemouth, the New Forest and surrounding areas. The business offers 24 hour, live-in care services as an alternative to residential care homes.

“Normally, elderly couples try to carry on without help until they simply can’t cope. Forced into care, one person leaves behind a safe, familiar

environment, treasured possessions and, of course, the person that they love. It’s heart-breaking. But it can be even worse for those left behind. The void left behind and the sense of guilt at not being able to support their loved one can be physically and mentally damaging. We’re helping people to not only stay at home, but stay together,” explains Mark.

Promedica24 is already helping around 30 families in the area. The company’s core value ‘there’s no place like home’ continues to make a very real difference in the lives of those they serve.

For more information on the help and support Promedica24 can offer to you and your family, contact Mark Muller on 01202 618400.

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Local Celebrity of the Month

Local celebrity of the month...

Tell me all about it!

Liam Openshaw and his brother Ryan who live in Poole are fantastic athletes, swimmers, life savers, and all round sportsmen. Liam recently won the British Schools Modern Biathlon Championships at Crystal Palace in March! He was then chosen for Team GB to represent Britain and went on to win the European round of the Biathle (run-swim-run) World Tour!

I am absolutely sure we will be seeing lots of Liam and his brother in the next few years, and I am delighted that he has written a piece about himself for you to read and enjoy. Here is Liam...

“How would I describe myself at the moment? I am a busy, happy, sporty 13 year old, squeezing in as many training sessions and competitions as I can into the week, and leaving just enough room to do my homework!

I am a member of Poole Swimming Club, Branksome Chine Surf Life Saving Club, Poole Athletics Club and Dorset Pentathletes. I train about ten times a week – more running up to key competitions – mostly in the swimming pool but also strength work in the gym, running on the track, and then my favourite – on the beach and in the sea. In my spare time, I play the drums (I recently passed my Grade 3 with Merit) and I go to Poole Grammar School.

I started Life Saving with Branksome Chine Surf Life Saving Club when I was eight and loved it from the start. I enjoy being out in the fresh air, powering into the sea for a swim and paddling a Race Board through the waves. Six months after joining the Club I was asked if I was going to go to the National Championships in Portreath, Cornwall. It sounded daunting and way above my ability, but I was assured that I would be fine, so signed up and went along. I was faced with waves over ten feet high - so big that I couldn’t paddle out through them on the Race Board, and ended up conceding the race from the wash at the foreshore. But I was hooked. And I have been to every National Championships since, eventually achieving

Liam Openshaw with his brother Ryan my goal and medalling last year – three times. My Club has also started competing at the National Indoor Championships, this year held in April, where I was so pleased to gain a further six medals – two of each colour. But my biggest achievement to date in the sea was winning the South West Open Water Championships, entitling me to swim at the British Open Water Championships in Sheffield, where I came seventh. I’m aiming to qualify this year and finish in the top five!

I had just turned nine when I entered the Poole and East Dorset Schools Swimming Gala, and to my surprise won the backstroke race. Although I had been learning to swim with Swalings School of Swimming since a toddler, I had not joined a competitive Swimming Club. After a trial, I started swimming with Poole SC a few times a week, where I developed my stroke technique. Four years later, I now swim up to eight sessions and cover 40 kilometres a week in the pool, plus a further session of Open Water training in the sea. I train with some of my best friends, and we always manage to find time to have a laugh after the hard work is done in the pool. We support each other, and any competitiveness in the pool during races, is gone when we are back on poolside. I love competing, because when I swim, I am not only trying to race well

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15 for myself but also for my team mates and Club. But it’s not all easy! There are days that I race and I am slower than I could be – my brother, Ryan, is two years younger than me, but he is pretty good in the pool – he manages to squeeze out times just seconds behind mine. It’s then that I get determined to work harder and train better, to make sure I can stay ahead of him for as long as possible! I’m determined he won’t beat me in a head to head race – but then I think he is just as determined to try beat me (and it might not be too long before that happens)!

I’ve definitely learned that you have to make the most of every opportunity that is offered to you as you never know what it might lead to. Privileged to be nominated for a Poole Sports Council Award for swimming at the British Open Water Championships, at the ceremony last autumn, my dad noticed that one of the other recipients was a Modern Pentathlete. We did a quick bit of research, thought it looked interesting, and decided to have a go - I entered my first Biathlon at the South West Schools Championships last September – and won it. It has been a rollercoaster since, where I have been offered lots of exciting opportunities to progress in the sports that I love. This took me to Crystal Palace and Birmingham to compete in two British Championship events (so I started running with Poole Athletics Club to improve my technique), where

Liam with his trophy at the British Schools’ Modern Biathlon Championships

I finished first and second. I had become a British Champion!!! But I am very aware, that although I was the one that ran around that track, and swam down the pool, I couldn’t have done it without my family who pay for everything and drive me everywhere, and my coaches who train me to be the best I can be.

Following the Champs, I was invited to join the English Talent Programme for GB Modern Pentathlon, which involves monthly training days where I have started to learn to shoot a laser pistol and to fence. This means that I can now compete in Modern Triathlons and Tetrathlons respectively. I still have a bit of work to do before I can do a full Modern Pentathlon as I will need to learn to ride a horse!!!

BREAKING NEWS!!! At the European Championships in Portugal last month, Liam came fifth in the Triathle and won the bronze medal in the Biathle. His GB Biathle team also won the gold team event. Ryan came 11th in the Triathle and then won the bronze medal in the mixed Triathle relay.

So Liam and Ryan have both qualified for the Triathle World Championships in Sarasota, Florida, in October 2016. They are due to attend the National Biathle at the end of this month which is the qualifier for the World Biathle Championships, also in Florida at the same time.

I’m just a normal 13 year old boy. I like my PS4, Instagram and iPad! But I am so lucky to have the opportunities to compete in sports that I love, with really good friends. Who knows how far I can go... But one thing is for sure – I’m going to keep working hard, trying new things, and most importantly, taking every opportunity that comes my way. I am so happy to be fit and healthy.

I would like to shout out to everyone that supports me, including my mum, dad and brother Ryan, Jan and Barry at Poole SC, Ian, Dave, Hamish and Gus at Branksome Chine SLSC, Paul and Mark at Poole AC, Mick at Dorset Pentathletes, and all my friends that make training and competing fun.”

Liam is looking for support for his sports, as all competitions are self funded. If you know of a business that might be able to help, please contact Sara Openshaw on 01202 389112 or 07815 289625.

You can also follow Liam’s progress via Twitter with @swimmer_liam. We wish him best of luck for the National Biathle!

Debbie Corney

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Community News

A Doorman’s Diary If you recall last month I told you of being asked many times if the hotel was haunted and of my strange encounter in the old “Kings Hall” ballroom, in the early 1960s after the hotel was sold to the “De Vere” group, it was renamed the “De Vere Suite”.

I remember another weird experience... At times when the hotel was quiet us night porters would take our early morning break in the comfort of the main lounge.

Directly above the main lounge is the “Lord Beaconsfield Suite” where Benjamin Disraeli, whilst Prime Minister, stayed for a few months whilst recovering from gout. During his stay he held three cabinet meetings in his suite in 1874-5.

Apparently it was Queen Victoria who recommended him to take the salubrious air of Bournemouth.

One morning whilst we were sat in the lounge having a break we heard a loud thud which came from the “Lord Beaconsfield Suite” above where we were sitting, we knew there were no guests on that floor so we dashed to the suite and discovered an oak table had been moved a few feet and was on its side!

We double checked every room and could find no explanation as to how this happened.

During the week we would have one or two coach tours arrive at the hotel mostly from abroad, which kept both day and night porters busy, unloading all their luggage and escorting them to their rooms. Mind you it was a well planned exercise and all the guests were happy, also a charge of 10p for each piece of luggage so us porters were also happy with our little share out at the end of the week.

The Bournemouth International Centre is where the main political parties at one time or another held their party conferences and is only a short walk from the hotel of course many of the deligates would stay with us.

My first conference was the one that I shall never forget, it was1986 and the Conservative Party held their first conference two years after the “Grand Hotel” was bombed by the I R A! With many senior politicians staying at the hotel you can imagine security was at its highest level, everyone was on high alert.

There was one most important duty we had to do, which was to sort out and deliver the morning newspapers, they would arrive at around 5-30am, you can imagine rather a big delivery. On the second morning of the conference one of the major newspapers were late, so I was told to stand outside and meet the delivery car and bring them in on arrival.

I was having a chat to the policeman who was on duty, when a car pulled up and a large Tesco carrier bag was thrown and landed by the front door, I went to pick It up when the policeman shouted for me not to touch it as it was ticking rather loudly, I didn’t hang around it was a major bomb alert!

We had to evacuate every room at the front of the hotel very quickly! I ran along the corridors banging on every door and shouting for the guests to get out now as there was a bomb alert, most of them did all except one who shouted back to me “I shall leave as soon as I have finished cleaning my teeth” so I replied “If you don’t get out now sir you will not have any teeth left to clean as there is a bomb just outside your room” that did the trick!

The man who threw the mock bomb was arrested just down the road, and I heard eventually he was sentenced to spend a few years behind bars.

It was not long after the bomb scare that I was summond to see the hotel general manager, of course I Immediately thought that I may well have upset one of the senior politicians!

When we met he told me that he had received some very glowing reports of my rapport with the guests, and would I consider changing from working nights to days, meeting and greeting guests as the hotels doorman, I was over the moon to accept my new position, which would be the final phase of my working life!

Apart looking after the arrivals and departures I also spent some time in the foyer, talking to the guests and answering many questions, I found myself being a sort of a mini information centre. I made sure that I did some research on the history of the hotel also Bournemouth and places of interest .

Another thing I soon discovered, was at times I had to be a little diplomatic dealing with the public.

Outside the main entrance there was only enough spaces for around six cars, which at times meant I would move a one or two to keep the front door clear for any new arrivals, a chance for me to drive all the top of the range motorcars!

After the bomb scare the hotel was one high alert, we were receiving at least one thankfully they were all false, only once I recall the whole hotel having to be evacuated through the era of the IRA bombing!

“Uncle” Ron Hands

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On Yer Trike! Holt Recruitment helps Children with Special Needs get cycling!

Bournemouth based Holt Recruitment has donated an Adaptive Tricycle to Victoria Education Centre, in Dorset The donation is part of Holt Recruitment’s ongoing campaign to support Victoria Education Centre (VEC), a day and residential Special School in Poole, Dorset, which is run by the national charity Livability. Holt Recruitment has donated a special tricycle, made by acclaimed USA company, Rifton. The tricycle has been specially designed for children who have significant mobility issues. With special features such as a supportive backrest, a low transfer step, choice of handlebars, and puncture-proof wheels, the Rifton Adaptive Trike can be adjusted to suit individual requirements.

Children love cycling: to ride a bike is one of childhood’s first experiences of independence.

Suddenly, whether on two wheels or three, you are cycling alone, hanging on to the handlebars, peddling away, maybe a bit wobbly at first, but determined to ride away. We all remember the exhilaration of that first moment when you are no longer being pushed or pulled along, you are finally, on your own, riding unaided!

to help their students on a regular basis.”

Victoria Education Centre is part of Livability – a disability and community charity that delivers services around the UK. It offers specialised, high-quality education, therapy and care for young people aged 3-19. The school aims to be a centre where successful learning and high levels of achievement prepare children and young adults for fulfilling future lives.

Simon Brown, Headteacher at VEC, commented: “We really value and appreciate the support we are receiving from Holt Recruitment. VEC is proud of its fantastic facilities. However, it is through the generosity of people such as Stuart and his company that we continue to ensure we have the most up-to-date and suitable facilities to aid our students to achieve their maximum potential.”

VEC and Holt Recruitment believe all children, including those with disabilities, should have an equal chance of having this magical experience.

In fact for children with mobility issues, the Adaptive Trike is not only a fun, leisure activity which they can share with their able-bodied friends, it also has great medical and health benefits. It helps strengthen lower body and legs; improve spatial awareness and co-ordination, and can boost confidence and self-esteem.

Director of Holt Recruitment, Stuart Holt, said: “We are extremely pleased to have donated this wonderful trike to VEC. WE hope the children will really enjoy riding it. This is just one of a number of pieces of equipment we will be donating to Victoria Education Centre as we aim to support the centre by providing various items

Stuart Holt with students from Victoria Education Centre

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Humphries Kirk solicitor reaches final three for ‘Professional of the Year’ in Dorset Venus Awards A solicitor at Dorset and Somerset law firm Humphries Kirk, has reached the final three in the Dorset Venus Awards’ ‘Professional of the Year’ category.

Michelle Dixon, who specialises in construction and engineering law, has been whittled down from 60 nominations to reach the final three.

The ‘Professional of the Year’ award honours highly qualified women who excel in their professional occupation.

This award is sponsored by ASH Elite, a Dorset-based specialist legal recruitment consultancy.

Michelle Dixon, associate solicitor at Humphries Kirk, commented: “I’m delighted to have made it to the finals in the ‘Professional of the Year’ category, after much fierce competition.

It’s an honour to be part of the Venus Awards, which prides itself on recognising and rewarding business women; something I believe in very strongly.”

Darrell-Stuart Smith, partner and head of the commercial department at Humphries Kirk, said: “We’re all incredibly proud of Michelle. It’s a real achievement to reach the finals and a great accolade for Humphries Kirk.

It’s safe to say we’ve all got our fingers crossed for her.”

Joining Humphries Kirk as a trainee in 2007 with a Bachelor of Laws degree and Legal Practice Course from Cardiff University, Michelle

qualified in 2009 into the construction law team. Construction law affects multiple parties from contractors, sub-contractors, employers, developers, surveyors, architects to home-owners. At Humphries Kirk, Michelle is responsible for advising and assisting on various highly technical and complex cases, ranging from minor works to large multi-million pound projects covering defective workmanship, professional negligence, project management and debt recovery, to name but a few.

The winner of the ‘Professional of the Year’ in the Dorset Venus Awards will be announced at a Gala Ball on Thursday October 20 at the Bournemouth International Centre.

Michelle Dixon of Humphries Kirk

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Thinking of moving into a care home? We’re here to help Conveniently located with the countryside nearby, Castle Dene provides compassionate residential and dementia care at a realistic cost.

Whether you’re looking for a new home or a short respite stay, we offer a warm welcome, comfort and peace of mind.

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JACKSON LIVE IN CONCERT

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BEN & HIS INCREDIBLE LIVE BAND & DANCERS

Thursday 17 November 2016 7.30pm Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre Michael Jackson is not only remembered as one of the most influential artists of all time, but many of today’s artists have been inspired by his iconic style.

His career spanned nearly five decades of music, and he was continually at the forefront of popular music.

Now in its sixth year of touring, Jackson Live in Concert sees long-time fan and hugely talented Ben recreate the Michael Jackson experience with his stunning rendition of all his favourite songs.

Ben’s portrayal of Jackson has to be the most accurate and exciting tribute to the King of Pop to have ever toured UK theatres.

Ben is joined on the stage by his Incredible Band and Dancers who work their way through all the hits. He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice!

His renditions of Thriller, Beat it and Billie Jean are truly sensational.

Jackson Live in Concert features alllive vocals and superb musicians and dancers, fabulous costumes, and of course all the signature dance moves associated so fondly with the undisputed King of Pop. Pure MJ!

“Ben was incredible. He looked, sounded and moved just like Michael Jackson.

You could feel his passion through every word he sang. It was a perfect tribute” Charlotte Green, What’s Good to Do “One of the most highly polished, tight, funky and visually accurate shows I’ve seen in a long time” Bridget Metcalf, BBC

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As an employer, or a self-employed person, you are responsible for health and safety in your business. The approach you take should be proportionate to the size of your business and the nature of your business activity. For most small, low-risk businesses it can be very straightforward to protect people from workplace harm.

You simply need to: • have a health and safety policy and control the risks in your workplace • consult and train your employees • provide the right workplace facilities • make arrangements for first aid, accidents and ill health • get insurance for your business and keep your business up to date • have access to a competent person who can provide health and safety help and advice Failure to comply with these requirements can have serious consequences – for both organisations and individuals, as sanctions include fines and or imprisonment. There’s nothing like a workplace accident to focus people’s attention, but by

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Kitchens: The heart of the home, once again Look back to the cookery shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s and you can see exactly where our kitchen inspiration came from - the anodyne, sleek, chrome-clad kitchens of professional chefs such as Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver and Heston Blumenthal.

All of a sudden the warm, cosy kitchens of our parents, the kind of kitchen which Grand Dame of home cookery Delia Smith would have prepared a roast chicken dinner in - wooden cabinets, tiled floors and floral curtains - were out.

Instead, we were pouring concrete, installing stainless steel ranges and finding new and ingenious ways to open cupboards without using anything as unsightly as handles.

The home kitchen became as close to the galley of a top London restaurant’s backroom as it was possible to get: a functional space in which to create cordon-bleu spagbol and show off our collection

of vintage Burgundies in the sleek built-in wine rack.

But unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past few years you can’t have failed to notice a change.

Yes, many of us are still looking to Poggenpohl and Tecnocucina for sleek lines and white, white, white, but even more are putting the heart back in to the kitchen.

It’s been happening for a while.

Cath Kidston and Emma Bridgewater have been tempting us with spotty egg cups and cutesy 1950s inspired cutlery, Nigella Lawson has been extolling the virtues of her Kitchen Aid mixer as she licks yet another mixing bowl clean and Nigel Slater has made the move from print to television, picking ingredients from his allotment garden to make cosy suppers in his homely TV kitchen which might have the limited colour palette of the 1990s cookery show kitchen but which exudes welcoming warmth with bare wood and earth tones. It’s a fair bet to make that even Heston Blumenthal

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might have been swayed to adding a little splash of colour back at his home where nobody can see it.

Once again an Aga is the top of the kitchen wishlist. In every colour going, it’s almost a shame not to buy one in bright red or retro yellow - even Ms Bridgewater has designed one in her trademark country kitchen-esque primary colour spot. A cast iron range is undoubtedly the central feature in any family kitchen worth its salt, but if you can’t afford one (and they are ludicrously expensive) adding heartfelt character to your kitchen is simple. Patterns such

as spots, stripes, hearts and stars are cute and colourful whether on crockery, cutlery or just your tea towels. Attaching a devil-maycare attitude to tidiness is a must too, within reason…open shelving filled with colourful bits and bobs, pretty bottles, cookbooks and retro finds look great while hanging your utensils above the stove or even pans from a ceiling rack has an olde worlde vibe and makes everything easy to find.

There are endless ways to bring your kitchen in to the 2010s but the most important thing is to make it a living space once again.

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Haskins Garden Centre hosts Bulb Festival this autumn Haskins Garden Centre is hosting a Bulb Festival throughout autumn, to celebrate the fanfare of colours provided by bulb planting.

Starting now, the festival will highlight bulb flower varieties and demonstrate that there is a colour to suit everyone’s taste. In particular, the festival will showcase ‘Tulip Queensland,’ Haskins’ bulb of the year. The Tulip Queensland is a soft-pink fringed variety, with longlasting double flowers that make a perfect cut flower for a vase.

More than 300 different varieties of bulbs are available to buy at Haskins, including some unusual varieties such as Daffodil ‘Green Eyes,’ Dwarf Iris ‘Blue Note’ and Anemone ‘Bordeaux.’

Alasdair Urquhart, plant advisor at Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown, said: “During the festival, customers can learn how to plant bulbs and how to achieve a blooming gorgeous garden by next spring. Now is the time to be planting bulbs for a vibrant colour display.

“With all the varieties of bulbs available, you can choose your colour scheme, create a riot of colour or keep it simple by planting contrasting colours.”

Haskins Garden Centres is located in Ferndown in Dorset, West End in Southampton and Roundstone and Snowhill in West Sussex. For more information, visit www.haskins.co.uk

Planting bulbs throughout autumn is the perfect antidote to winter.

Bulbs typically flower from February to May with the general sequence being Iris, Crocus, Daffodil and then Tulip.

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Money Savnig Tips

Martin

LEWIS 2YHUGUDIWV

Debit cards can be debt cards too. The competition watchdog’s set out plans to cap fees for busting your overdraft limit. This should help, but don’t wait. Overdrafts are a debt like any other, and the key is to cut the rate, repay faster and avoid any penalties.

Most people’s overdrafts aren’t huge. My snap Twitter poll found 46% are under £250.

Yet even then fees can be horrid. With some accounts, a constant £200 overdraft would cost you £365/yr. So even if you only dip in, you need to sort them. Here are my top ten things you need to know.

1. Get PAID £100 to get a 0% overdraft. Best for overdrafts under c. £500 www.Firstdirect.com has won every customer service poll I’ve ever done, and 89% of its overdrawn customers rate it ‘great’. It offers accepted new switchers £100 (paid within around 28 days) – that’ll clear some of your overdraft to start with.

Then for the remainder it gives a standard £250 interest-free overdraft (above £250, but within your limit, it’s 15.9% EAR, still relatively cheap).

It’s a clear winner for those with overdrafts that never go over £350, and still likely best even if you owe a little more but intend to clear it.

Do you qualify? You need to pay in at least £1,000/mth (equivalent to £13,100 salary) to get the bonus and ensure there’s no fee. Like all banks, First Direct does a credit check when you apply.

2. Free £150 bank switch bonus. Best for those who just dip into their overdraft If at the end of the month you occasionally slip into overdraft, www.co-operativebank.co.uk (70% rate it ‘great’) is a decent alternative. It

currently gives an £150 switching bonus.

If that’s enough to clear your overdraft so you needn’t touch it again, it’s an easy win especially as you can also get up to £5.50/mth on its Everyday Rewards scheme (you need to fulfil some criteria). If not, its authorised overdraft is 18.9% EAR, not bad for small amounts, but the bigger it gets, the costlier.

Do you qualify? You’ll need to pay in at least £800/mth (equivalent to £9,850 salary) and switch at least four direct debits to get the £150 bonus.

3. Switch to 12 month 0% bank. Good for those with Bigger overdrafts.

New customers with www.nationwide.co.uk’s FlexDirect (77% rate it ‘great’) get a year’s fee-free overdraft. There’s no set limit – it depends on credit score – but anecdotally its limits are decent (if you pass the credit score), as mattboliver tweeted me: “@martinslewis Matched my old one - £1,200. Implied I could have asked for more, but the point was I wanted to pay off.”

After a year, it’s 50p/day, less than other accounts charging daily fees, but even so, use that time to budget to clear the overdraft debt.

Nationwide doesn’t require a min pay-in for its 0% overdraft, but you need pay in £1,000/mth if you want its 5% in-credit interest (equivalent to £13,100 salary).

4. You can SHIFT overdrafts to special 32mth 0% credit cards too A few specialist money-transfer cards let you pay cash into your bank to pay off your overdraft, then you owe them instead. This is useful for big overdrafts.@MoneySavingExpert

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29 My top pick is www.virginmoney.com, which gives accepted customers 32mths 0% for a one-off 1.69% fee (min £3) of the amount shifted. Need longer? www.tescobank.com is 40mths 0%, but with a higher 3.94% fee.

2YHUGUDIWV Always follow the Money Transfer Golden Rules: a) These are special cards. Most don’t allow this, so be careful. There’s step-by-step help in my full money transfers guide at www. moneysavingexpert.com /moneytransfers. b) Always repay the monthly minimum or you’ll lose the 0% deal. c) Plan to clear by the end of the 0% period or they jump to the full rate, 20.9% and 20.6% rep APR. 5. Bank-charge reclaiming isn’t dead - ‘I got £865 in unfair bank charges back’ Overdraft charges for busting your credit limit are the only thing that give payday loans competition for cost. With fees of up to £6/ day or £15/transaction, they can mount up to £100s or £1,000s a year.

Reports of the death of bank-charge reclaiming have been exaggerated. It can still be done, though now you need to be in financial hardship to claim. Full step-by-step help and template letters at www.moneysavingexpert. com/reclaim Claire emailed: “I’ll get 6 years of charges back and a goodwill £70 on top... total £865. Thanks Martin.”

6. Shift your direct debits to minimise fees.

Ask companies you pay to shift your direct debits to just before you’re paid. So if you’re paid on the 25th, aim for the 20th. This artificially boosts your balance, so you’re in the red for less time, meaning fewer charges – but budget carefully and don’t forget those bills are coming.

7. Manage your way back into credit.

Do a money makeover, checking everything you spend money on to see if you’re overspending

Martin

LEWIS

such as energy, insurance, phone, broadband and more. Many can save £1,000s. Then do a detailed budget and stick to it. Full help to do this at www.moneysavingexpert.com/ moneymakeover 8. Compare overdraft debt rate to the other debt, repay highest interest first.

If you’ve multiple debts, write a list of what you owe, then see which costs most, adding up interest and fees for true costs.

If your overdraft ’s the most expensive, make minimum payments on all other debts, and focus on using incoming cash to clear that. If it’s not the costliest, stay in your overdraft (but never bust your limit) and use spare cash to pay as much off the costliest as you can. Once the most expensive debt is cleared, you’re ready to tackle the next, and so on.

9. Savings usually pay you less than an overdraft costs.

A £1,000 overdraft costing £20/mth equals £240/yr, but the same in easy-access savings earns a paltry £15 at best. So repay debt with savings and you’re £225 per £1,000 up each year. You may think: “But I’ll have no savings if the boiler packs up or the roof falls in.” True, but if an emergency strikes, you can go back into overdraft and you’ll be no worse off.

10. Struggle to control spending? Shift to a nooverdraft account.

Basic bank accounts provide a no-frills, nooverdraft current account service. So clear your current overdraft and you could move to one.

They used to charge fees if you spent more than you had, eg, for unpaid direct debits, but since January those have stopped. If you spend when you’ve not got money, it’ll still be rejected, but now there’s no charge.

Options include www.barclays.co.uk Cash Card and www.co-opbank.co.uk Cashminder account.. @MoneySavingExpert

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DIY & Home Improvement: Everything you wanted to know about cordless drills (but were too embarrassed to ask) When it comes to things people would prefer not to ask for advice about- and instead pretend they’re experts on- DIY must rank quite highly. And not just for men too ashamed to admit to other men that they flunked woodwork at school.

Don’t worry, though, we’ve put our heads together and come up with a solution. If you’re confused about buying drills simply read this page- so you don’t have to ask anyone- whilst making sure nobody nearby can see what it is you’re reading.

The result- immediate(ish) in-depth knowledge on cordless drills.

You’re welcome.

Hammer Drills If you need to drill through tough materials like masonry and concrete then a hammer drill is the only way to do it. Enough said then.

Impact driver Thanks to their high torque (turning power) and high impact force, impact drivers give the best possible performance when using large screws on metal and wood, with no recoil adding extra safety to the equation.

Drill driver Capable of performing two tasks, with a drill driver you can bore holes in materials as you would expect whilst in ‘drill’ mode, but you can also use these for ‘driving’ and loosening up the screws too. Adjustable power means you can set it to suit the material you’re using, avoiding getting screws too tight and damaging the material.

Combi drill Understandably one of the most popular choices, as the name suggests combi drills can perform several different tasks. So, you might opt for a model that can act as a hammer drill, putting

holes in solid materials, but can also be a drill driver and drive screws.

Things to remember Volts - The higher the voltage the more powerful the drill, but you also need to factor in useable output, or torque...

Torque - This is how twisting power is measured, in Nm. The higher the Nm the more maximum torque the drill can produce. A drill with adjustable torque can be particularly useful if you are working with different surfaces and materials (wood, for example, needs less than brick).

Hammer action / drill driver - Hammer is essential for drilling into masonry, and the performance in this context is measured in BPM. Drill drivers should only be used on softer materials.

Speed - RPM provides the measurement for drill speed, and it’s always wise to look for a drill with variable RPM. Charge time - Obviously, opt for drills with low charge times...

Batteries - ...but high battery life. Lithium-ion batteries are particularly useful, providing long life and short charge times, not to mention lower battery pack weight.

Gears - Some drills offer two gears, so you can increase torque without having to increase speed. Drilling at low speeds is standard for delicate materials like tile and glass, the low speed decreasing the chance of breakage.

Chucks - The chuck is responsible for holding the drill bit in place. Single sleeve keyless chucks give easy bit change access and improve overall retention.

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Christmas Choir for women

6 weeks of Fabulous Festive Fun

Starting on Tuesday 1st November 2016, this fun singing experience for women will run for 6 weeks at the Bourne Academy in East Howe with a mini concert at the end for your family and friends. We will be learning some well known Christmas songs and a couple that may be new to you.

Open to any woman over the age of 16 you need no singing experience and you don’t have to read music—you just have to be willing to enjoy yourself!

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Just Shutters 10 year anniversary celebrations go with a bang!

16th September saw Just Shutters of Southbourne celebrate 10 years at the top of their field!

Celebrations took place at the Just Shutters Head Office and flagship showroom in Southbourne Grove, just a road away from where the company began, in a spare room of the founders family home 10 years ago.

The past decade has seen Just Shutters grow from a small family business, to a market leading brand covering more than 125 towns and cities in the UK. Joined by all franchisees, staff, local businesses and members of the press, the team at Just Shutters enjoyed beautiful food, bubbly and a presentation from owner Chris Rocker before a superb celebration cake was cut and enjoyed by all.

Magician Chris Hare, wowed and delighted everyone as the afternoon progressed.

Celebrations went on through the evening and into Saturday when the team threw open the doors and along with the help of Mr Alexander (entertainer extraordinaire), entertained happy customers, invited guests and those out and about in Southbourne.

At 1pm the Mayor Councillor Edward Coope and Mayoress Janet Coope dropped by to congratulate the business on the milestone.

Chris Rocker, Founder says; ‘I am delighted the events were such a triumph, it is a pleasure to celebrate the success of Just Shutters with the great team we hold dear, our motivated and passionate franchisees and of course customers new and old. I would like to personally thank everyone who took the time to share in our celebrations and help make us the company we are today.’

The Just Shutters team from left to right - Tia Saunders, Joe Musgrove, Natalia Arbuz, Livia Gusman, Andrew Spivey, Richard Hopper, Aggie Pioz, William Montesdeoca, Andrew Hopper, Beverly Montesdeoca, Timothy Rocker, Aiden Featherstone, Chris Rocker, Gene Astell, Chris Barker, Simon Osterloh, David Stansbury, Terry Lancaster, Helen Rocker, Timothy Rocker, Marcin Rogaluk, Andrew Cook, Sarah Needs, Rob Cole, Daniel Linz, Kate Papiernik, Andy Cox-Peel, Rebecca Morgan, Sarah Cifford, Jasmin Weir, Hayley Lancaster and Charlotte Fantelli

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37 The Christmas Market runs from 11am until 4pm on Saturday 19th November 2016. Entry is £1 per person, Under 5’s FREE. Proceeds going to Julia’s House Children’s Hospice.

We are very excited to announce our Event Sponsor Red Lion Marketing. With up to 40 stands offering an eray of seasonal goods all under one roof. Our Cheeky Elves will be around entertaining not just our stall holders but the visitors too!

Our Christmas Market is an ideal oppourtunity to buy stocking fillers, freshly grown and handcrafted gifts.

Endulge yourself with lots of festive treats including; Mince pies, Mulled Wine, Roasted chestnuts and much much more.

We will have a variety of food outlets outside of the venue where food and drinks can be purchased.

Admission Price to our Christmas Grotto to visit Father Christmas is £3 per child which includes, a photograph oppourtunity as well as a present.

There will be festive live entertainment throughout the day. So pop along to our Christmas Market for a a great day of festive fun!

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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Directories Camper Van Wow what weather we had for a good couple of months. Nellie has had to use lots of suncream this year, or was it polish? Still she looked good. The day she took Hayden and myself to Brownsea Island was a scorcher. Beautiful sunshine and hardly a cloud in sight. Stephen had gone off on a course to help him be more efficient, so I was all for that. Nellie was pleased too, as with her aging years she doesn’t take stress easily and is all for a relaxed, chilled out life these days.

Anything Stephen can do to facilitate that, had to be good. This left Hayden and I (that’s correct English isn’t it?) with a day to ourselves. Where would Nellie take us?

She did quite a bit of research on the internet to see how far places were and came up with the bright idea (as I said, it was a brilliantly sunny day) to take us to Brownsea Island. It was years since I had taken Hayden. He was a baby in a pram in fact, but don’t remind him of that, after all he is a grown up boy now and they don’t like it. You really feel you are going somewhere when you step on the boat at

Enjoying the harbour views from the water

Nellie on the quay with another old lady Poole Quay and sail off from the harbour wall. Nellie of course had to wave good bye at that point as she is too fat to get up the gangway. About that diet…

Bobbing up and down, watching all the different boats sailing by, passing the busy dock on the opposite side, where really large cargo ships get filled with all their wares to go out to sea and sail to some foreign land, is so relaxing.

There is definitely a whole ‘in the past feel’ about Poole Quay, as if time hasn’t fully moved on. Brownsea Island is very similar.

Now owned by the National Trust and famous for its red squirrels, you have the sensation that you have stepped back in time and are miles away from anywhere.

The island was owned by Mrs BonhamChristie from 1927. She was a recluse and gave everyone living there a year’s notice to leave. As a result the population went down from around 70 to 6! One advantage of that, though I am sure the residents would have had something else to say, is that the island preserved its authenticity, its simplicity, and nature

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Now boys will be boys, especially in this modern world we live in and Hayden had his phone with him trying to catch Pokemon. If you don’t know what that is, don’t worry. From what I understand, and believe me I am absolutely no expert, they are little animals that you find on your phone, wherever you may be. Very clever technology and in total juxtaposition (for those not so quite well educated, that

The church on Brownsea Island

Amazing views from the northern shore means, “the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect”. Nellie taught me it!  ) with the ‘old’ island, set back a century or so ago.

Apparently there is a ‘Pikachu’ on the island! These are rare and much sought after by Pokemon players, so that was very exciting. Hayden didn’t catch it, but it was good fun trying.

I have to say that a day with Hayden on my own was totally fulfilling. We don’t get many chances in our busy lives to just take time out, time together and chill. Nellie’s sole purpose in life is to help us do just that, which is why we bought her. I am so glad we did. Hayden and I walked to the fantastic beaches on the North side of the Island and gazed at the beautiful scenery.

It really is quite spectacular. After some time walking I asked Hayden what he would like to do. Knowing his Mum very well, and having an ‘old head on young shoulders’ he suggested we go back to the café for an hour to have something to eat… and a coffee, before boarding our boat to take us back to reality. What an incredible day. Nellie was delighted we had enjoyed it so much. She was patiently waiting in the car park and sprung into step as soon as I turned her engine on.

Love her.

Where will she take us next…?

By Debbie Corney

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Broadstone funeral home expands After 14 years of running his own tiling company, Steve Buller has decided to hang up his trowel and put away the grout to pursue a new career within the funeral industry.

Steve has been appointed as a funeral director’s assistant by local funeral company, Tapper Funeral Service as part of an on-going strategy to expand its Broadstone branch.

The local funeral director first opened its Broadstone branch in 1986, and has maintained a longstanding relationship with the local community for more than three decades and continues to provide a

service to bereaved families in the area.

Steve’s main duties include administration, meeting and greeting families in their time of need and general maintenance of the office.

Commenting on his new role, Steve said: ‘‘Tapper Funeral Service has an excellent local reputation with a highly experienced team which I am proud to be part of.”

“I am already finding this profession to be very rewarding by helping people when they need it the most.’’

Steven Tapper, joint managing director of Tapper Funeral Service added: “We are pleased that with the appointment of Steve, the Broadstone Branch will continue to grow from strength to strength.

Steve complements the team and will build on the service that we already provide.’

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GARDENING:

World’s most famous gardeners It’s probably relatively safe to say that few people go into green-fingered pursuits for fame or fortune. And if they do they must already realise their work is very much cut out for them.

Nevertheless, thanks to our love of watching things grow, and learning about the steps necessary to cultivate that growth, there have been a few faces lucky enough to cement a reputation in the horticultural public conscious. We decided to come up with a few of our all-time favourites, so take a look and see if you don’t agree.

Charlie Dimmock

After rising to fame in the Ground Forceera, alongside another of our picks, Mr. Titchmarsh, Dimmock hasn’t stopped improving the outdoor lives of others, with her most recent endeavour coming in the form of Garden Rescue. A true crusader for the cause.

Pippa Greenwood

A regular on both Gardeners’ World and the panel for Gardeners’ Question Time, Greenwood also lays claim to a three year stint as gardening consultant on the ITV series Rosemary & Thyme, and the title of Plant Pathologist.

David Domoney

Resident gardening expert on The Alan Titchmarsh Show, co-presenter of ITV’s Love Your Garden and winner of 28 Royal Horticultural Society medals, Domoney might still be more familiar to most for time spent on This Morning, which spanned four years.

Monty Don

The main man on Gardeners’ World has authored more than 15 books on the subject of plants, flowers and landscaping, whilst still finding the time to appear on countless other TV shows, often as lead presenter. He’s also spoken and written openly about his struggle with depression, which we thoroughly applaud him for.

Alan Titchmarsh

From his formative years on the long-running BBC show, Nationwide, where he was horticulture expert, to his presenting of the Chelsea Flower Show, Ground Force, British Isles - A Natural History, and even providing the voice for CBeebies’ Gordon The Garden Gnome , Titchmarsh is easily the most iconic and recognisable gardener on our list.

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DIY and Home Improvement: A brief history of bathrooms If you grew up in the immediate post-World War II years, then chances are you remember the outside lav. A cold and somewhat uninviting place, whether you had one at home, or simply knew someone that still hadn’t moved their toilet inside, considering how long it took for Britain to master the art of running water in the home it’s remarkable to think that only 70 years ago many of us were still dashing out the backdoor whenever we needed to relieve ourselves.

The story of bathrooms is far more interesting than many would give credit for. Few would guess it was the privy council of Elizabeth I’s reign that invented the flush toilet, for example. On record, there’s no evidence the monarch used it herself, and it’s hard to blame her for being so neglectful, given that without the luxury of a running water supply these technological innovations defined the term ‘well

before their time’.

It was only in the mid-19th Century, with a cholera epidemic in London, that one Dr. John Snow began taking the first steps towards revolutionising how we washed, and where. Mapping the locations at which victims succumbed to the disease, he noticed that many were concentrated close to a public water pump at 37 Broad Street.

Suggesting that the handle to power the sanitary kit should be removed, once this happened the epidemic stopped immediately.

Somewhat inadvertently, he had managed to prove a correlation between human waste and disease, showing people that sanitation, in particular excrement waste disposal, needed to be located far from drinking water sources.

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making ‘provision for securing the supply to the metropolis of pure and wholesome water’.

The public pumps were replaced with pipes delivering water directly to the home.

It didn’t take long for another revelation to materialise. Architects and homeowners of the day were somewhat confused as to how this new trend should be standardised. In the first days, weeks and months, pipes were being fitting into homes rather haphazardly, with fresh water sent into every bedroom to supply sinks that were now replacing old washstands. Flush toilets themselves were stuck anywhere large enough to house them, usually a closet, hence the ‘water closet’.

Soon this practice proved to be far too expensive for most, and so rather than piping the supply to multiple parts of the house, experts realised it was far simpler, and cheaper, to concentrate on

one, specifically designed room.

Thus the bathroom was born, a corner of the home that would be spacious enough to boast both toilet and washing facilities like baths and sinks. At first these were lavish and highly decorated, largely due to the fact that early adopters were usually rich, but soon, with the advent of germ theory, they took on a more hospital-like look, with the focus being making them easy to clean and sanitise via tiles or porcelain; not a million miles from what we still have in our homes today.

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The Swans team up with Breeze Volkswagen Motor dealership Breeze Volkswagen has signed a one-year sponsorship deal to support Swanage Town and Herston Football Club, also known as the Swans, during the 2016/2017 Dorset Premier League season.

The deal involves Breeze Volkswagen sponsoring the team shirts and the agreement sees Breeze Volkswagen’s branding appear on the kit.

As a thriving business across the south coast, from Poole to Portsmouth, Breeze Volkswagen is committed to giving something back to the communities it works in and provides on-going support to a number of initiatives and organisations which aim to add value to the region’s offering for both residents and visitors alike.

Mark Watson, chairman of Swanage Town and Herston Football Club, says: “Breeze Volkswagen has been recognised with

numerous industry awards and has become a market leader in independent Volkswagen retail across the south coast. The football club are therefore very proud to have such a prestigious name on this year’s kit and we hope this is the start of a fruitful and long partnership between the Swans and Breeze Volkswagen.

“We wish to thank Breeze Volkswagen for its support.”

Mark Langford from Breeze Volkswagen adds: “Breeze Volkswagen believe it is important to build good relationships with local clubs, events and societies and support the community where we serve and our buyers live. We’re delighted to support and cheer on the Swans this season.”

For more information contact Breeze Volkswagen on 01202 713000 or visit www.breeze-volkswagen.co.uk

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‘Me Too’ - Ian W Brown lines up local dates Ian W Brown has nothing to do with The Stone Roses and everything to do with being the Ivor Novello-nominated songwriter from the New Forest who’s playing a set of headline dates this autumn.

Inspired by bemused Stone Roses fans he met at Purbeck Folk Festival a couple of years ago Ian’s debut single Me Too has struck a chord wherever it was heard at festivals and on Radio 2 during the course of a year that has seen him step out of his songwriting shed and take the stage at Glastonbury, Cornbury, Wimborne, Greenwich and Purbeck as well as support Rita Coolidge on tour and folk royalty Julie Felix in Ringwood.

Along the way another of Ian’s songs, I’m Gone, provided drum&bass legends Drumsound & Bassline Smith featuring Bully with a d&b number one and the lyrics to his song It’s Hard To be Humble were published in a poetry book for children in August.

Although he was nominated for an Ivor Novello for co-writing Sandi Thom’s number one, I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker and the album from which it was taken, and has written songs for the likes of Fisherman’s Friends, Show Of Hands, Jason Donovan, D Side, Pixie Lott, Graham Gouldman, Henry Priestman and Meryl Streep – not to mention co-writing the lead song in the West End musical Dreamboats and Petticoats – performing and writing songs is Ian’s hobby.

Which explains why he didn’t release his first single until his fiftieth year.

“I always feel a bit sorry for people who think I’m going to be the Stone Roses singer,’ he says.

“I mean, frankly I would rather see him than me! The song is about sharing your name with someone famous and having to deal with all the day-to-day business of living that you presume they don’t, but when you think about it they do – we’re all the same, we all get lonely and we all get sad.”

Ian’s set also includes No Hopers, Jokers & Rogues (written for Fisherman’s Friends) Thanks For Turning Up (co-written with Steve Knightley from Show of Hands) and a host of songs that have yet to trouble the charts such as She Can’t Recycle Michael & His Folding Bicycle, Grey Is The New Blonde and The Five Foot Two Inch Giant, as well as a rich vein of tall tales from the music business, life, love and the view from his shed.

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Superior shortlisted for National Apprenticeship Awards Superior, a leading manufacturer of high integrity O-rings and seals, has been shortlisted as a regional finalist for ‘Employer of the Year’ at the National Apprenticeship Awards 2016.

In its 13th year, the awards received just under a 1,000 entries from businesses and individuals across England.

The Bournemouth & Poole College is the largest apprenticeship provider in Dorset and manages the Superior apprenticeship scheme in conjunction with the manufacturer through their Academy programme.

The College support Superior with intermediate, advanced and higher apprenticeships. All of which are accredited

by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Once completing the higher national apprenticeship students are given the opportunity to study a degree in Engineering at The Bournemouth & Poole College, all which is funded by Superior.

Katie Bodman, Superior’s head of training Academy, said: “We’re delighted to have reached the regional finals in the National Apprenticeship Awards 2016. We invest a lot of our time making sure Superior is a great place to work, and in particular making sure that the young apprentices are supported to be able to flourish into senior roles.

House with various fundraising activities – just last month we raised £2,160 taking part in Tough Mudder.”

Theresa Moore, director of apprenticeships, from The Bournemouth & Poole College said: ‘‘We are thrilled that Superior has been shortlisted as a regional finalist for this year’s National Apprenticeship Awards. ‘‘The awards specialise in recognising businesses that nurture and allow their own team to grow with the addition of apprentices, who over time become an asset to their workplace. This message is supported by all businesses which we provide apprenticeships for including Superior.’’

For more information about the Superior higher national apprenticeship please visit www.thecollege.co.uk/apprenticeships/iwant-become-apprentice/superior-sealsapprenticeship.

From left to right, Liam Stratten, training manager, Ben Clarke, quality manager and Katie Bodman, head of training academy with Superior apprentices.

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On Your Plot Benefits of Garlic

Time spent on clearing and preparing your beds now will pay dividends next year. Make the most of the autumn sunshine to get compost dug into bare beds and you’ll have saved yourself hours of work on those chilly Spring days.

Jobs for October :-

• Make sure that plenty of sun can get to your pumpkins in order to get them ripe in time for Halloween.

• Plant garlic, shallots and Japanese onions.

• Leaving dead seed heads etc. on your flower borders will provide valuable food and shelter for garden wildlife over winter, as will leaving an undisturbed log or two. Build a rough shelter in a quiet corner and you might get a hedgehog move in!

• If you get lots of fallen leaves on your plot don’t waste them. Make a bin from chicken wire attached to 4 posts. Fill this with the leaves and they will rot down to give you sweet-smelling black leaf mould in one to two years tim.

As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler the focus on your vegetable plot starts to turn from growing and harvesting, into clearing and tidying.

October is a good month for taking stock of how things have gone this year and starting to make plans for what you will grow in the future.

Removing spent crops exposes slugs and other such pests to birds and other garden friendly wildlife. It also gives you the chance to look after your soil and assess how the space will be used next. Crop rotation is important so if the space is to remain bare over winter it may be wise to make notes about what grew where this season.

Add matter from your compost heap to newly cleared areas, either digging it in, or leaving a layer on the top where the worms will gradually incorporate it into the deeper soil over winter. If the soil is heavy leaving it bare will enable frosts to help break it up. Our soil is lighter and benefits from being covered over - we use flattened cardboard boxes which protect from the rain (and we’ve all had enough of that lately!), and

also help keep the weeds at bay.

You may think that it’s all too late in the year to be planting, but there are some crops that definitely need to be thought of now, and others that, given an early start now, will benefit next Spring.

If you’ve not grown garlic before, then do try it - it’s easy to grow, can help protect other crops from pests, and with just a small amount of space you can grow enough to see you through the whole year! Now is definitely the time to order your garlic bulbs and they can be planted anytime between now and Christmas, but preferably not when the soil is too wet. Rather than planting all the garlic together it may pay to spread it around the plot as the strong smell can be an aid in keeping pests such as the carrot root fly away from other crops.

Each garlic bulb should be separated into individual cloves and the cloves are planted with the pointed end uppermost, just below the surface, leaving about 4 inches between each one. They like well drained soil and you’ll be pleasantly surprised in the long winter days to see their green tips creeping upwards. Each clove matures into a whole new bulb. The traditional time for harvesting garlic is in June, on the longest day of the year and if properly dried and stored it will keep right through the winter.

Would you like some fresh, tender, young, peas early in the Spring next year? Look out for hardy varieties that can be planted now. They can be overwintered and are able to withstand the frosts, though protection with a cloche will be appreciated. We will be starting ours in pots to keep in the polytunnel over winter ready for early planting next season.

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Full steam ahead for thirty year celebrations at Moors Valley Railway

Seventeen engines in full steam led the 30-year celebrations at Moors Valley Railway on 17 and 18 September as hundreds of people turned out to experience the enduring appeal of the south’s longest, fully signalled, narrow gauge 7¼ steam railway.

The last 30 years have seen the Moors Valley Railway carry over three million passengers around its mile-long track. The special anniversary gala weekend of steam featured 10 trains, carrying both passengers and freight. It also paid tribute to the railway’s unique history with a photographic timeline, and offered the opportunity to sneak a peek behind the scenes at the work currently underway building and maintaining all the engines and rolling stock.

Sapper, the first engine to run on the Moors Valley Railway in 1986.

Based at Moors Valley Country Park near Ringwood, the Moors Valley Railway is a family run business that has delighted over 3 million passengers since it opened in 1986.

Its special events programme includes the ever-popular Santa Specials which this year run on 10 and 11 and 17 and 18 December.

Trains run every weekend, all school holidays and daily from June to mid September. For more information go to www.moorsvalleyrailway.co.uk or call 01425 471415.

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Moors Valley Country Park shortlisted for prestigious tourism award Moors Valley Country Park and Forest has been announced as a finalist in two categories of the prestigious Dorset Tourism Awards 2016.

Judged overall ‘Winner of Winners’ in the 2015 awards, for 2016 the Park wanted to showcase its work in two specific areas not normally associated with a successful large visitor attraction. Moors Valley entered two categories, ‘Access and Inclusivity’ and ‘Sustainable Tourism’. The Park’s Rangers are delighted to have been shortlisted as finalists for both awards.

The Dorset Tourism Awards attracted 107 entries this year, 40% up on 2015. For the finalists, all elements of the business had to be excellent, with some of them outstanding.

“As a visitor attraction, over threequarters of a million people choose to spend time in the Park each year. Our visitors cover all ages and abilities and we have a responsibility to make sure that, whatever their limitations, they can enjoy the Park’s facilities to the full.

“We have made particular efforts in the last couple of years to improve both accessibility within the Park and the sustainability of our dayto-day activities. While there will always be more to do, being shortlisted for these two awards is in itself, recognition of the fantastic efforts our team has made.”

Visitors to Moors Valley Country Park and Forest will find detailed visitor information, including events, at www.moors-valley.co.uk

Clare Gronow, Team Leader at Moors Valley said, ” “As a country park, being eco-friendly is part of our DNA and we constantly strive to make sure that our day-to-day operation is as sustainable as possible.

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PULLED PORK SANDWICHES

As the temperature drops, we find ourselves wanting more easy to make, comfort food. Not only is this dish simple to create is also tastes delicious. Perfect for quiet Autumn nights in.

Ingredients for 12 servings 1 medium onion (chopped) ½ cup of ketchup ¼ cup of packed brown sugar ¼ cup of tomato paste 2tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup of cider vinegar 2tbp. sweet paprika 1 ½ tsp. Salt 1 ¼ tsp. ground black pepper 4lb boneless pork shoulder 12 buns or ciabatta rolls

Equipment: Large slow-cooker, large bowl, forks Method: Mix together the onion, ketchup, brown sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, paprika, mustard and then add the salt and the pepper. Once you have done this, pour the sauce mixture into the slow cooker pot and add the pork, making sure to also coat it in sauce.

Pop the lid on top of the slow cooker and cook the pork. Do this on a low setting (one which the manufacturer recommends).

Cook until the pork is tender for between 8-10 hours.

When it is finally cooked, move the pork from the slow cooker into a large bowl. Change the temperature setting on the cooker to ‘high’, cover the pot and then cook the sauce. Do this until boiling point is reached to make the mixture thicker.

Pull the pork apart into shreds (you can use 2 forks for this). Then put the shredded pork back into the slow cooker, mixing it into the sauce. Cover once again and cook on high.

Finally, once warmed through, spoon mixture into buns and serve.

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Harold G Walker helps Forest Holme hospice repair vandalised sunflower garden Harold G Walker Solicitors have paid to repair the vandalised memorial garden in Poole Park, preventing financial loss to a Dorset hospice charity. The Sunflower Garden unveiled earlier this month aimed to raise funds and awareness for the 1,000 patients cared for by Forest Holme Hospice each year. Only days after being opened to the public several of the garden’s handmade ceramic Sunflowers were vandalised resulting in £300 worth of damage.

Nicola Lowe, Managing Partner said “Forest Holme Hospice has provided outstanding care for relatives of our staff and so this is a cause we are delighted to support. We were saddened to learn of the heartless act of vandalism to the Sunflower Garden and only too happy to help support

the fundraising project in repairing the damage.”

“This was a terrible incident which is not only upsetting for those who have dedicated a flower to a loved one, but also those who have worked tirelessly to help create the garden”, comments Becky Chalk, Forest Holme Hospice Fundraiser. “We are truly grateful to Harold G Walker Solicitors for coming to our rescue with their generous donation. The support from the local community has been over whelming - proving something good can come out of any bad situation.”

For further information about Harold G Walker or Forest Holme Hospice please visit the following websites: www.hgwalker. co.uk | www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

Tracy Pidgley, Becky Chalk and Nicola Lowe

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For October 2016

By Astrologer Christine Chalklin NAVIGATE YOUR WAY THROUGH LIFE WITH HIGHER KNOWLEDGE AND COSMIC AWARENESS

The Cosmos during October October brings the Sun to the balanced sign of Libra, this positive union with optimistic Jupiter generates confident action for personal growth. We celebrate two new moons this month, the first one is in Libra on the 1st of the month and then the second is in Scorpio on the 30th. New moons are magical times of new beginnings and they are important for major lifestyle changes. This is the perfect month to adjust your everyday life and to find out what needs letting go of to really make you happy. The love planet Venus moves from passionate and intense Scorpio to fiery and freedom loving Sagittarius on the 18th assuring that there could be some major changes in your relationships!

The new moon, quite close to Jupiter on the 1st, brings all your relationships into sharp focus. Mars, your ruler, likes to put work and career first, but Venus in deeply sensuous Scorpio demands that you address your desires and give yourself some time out.

Jupiter enhances the Sun’s vitality and gives you an energy boost. An opportunity concerning your work ensures that you review your situation, it may be time to discard what’s not effective. Finances get a boost as Venus moves into your money sector on the 18th.

Channel your energy into creative projects during October. The Sun Jupiter link is packed full of fruitful ideas giving a sense of urgency about getting things done.

Mercury, your ruler, moves into Libra on the 7th ensuring a much clearer picture about the outcome that you want.

The Libra new moon in your home and family sector on the 1st indicates that this is a month of new beginnings. Banish your fears and allow yourself to consider what you really want before making any big changes at home. The 30th is favourable and brings creative opportunities to the forefront.

Your ability to be successful in all areas of communication is illuminated during this month. Abundant Jupiter helps to open doors in areas that you haven’t tried before; optimism is high and as Venus moves into Sagittarius on the 18th a creative idea comes to fruition.

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61 October is an excellent month for you to turn your financial plans into reality. The new moon on the 1st offers an entirely new way of seeing things and as Mercury, your ruler, moves into Libra on the 7th money making opportunities appear all around; be sure to grab them!

The powerful new moon in your sign at the start of the month bodes well for an exciting time of new beginnings. Venus, your ruling planet, illuminates your financial sector; any transactions made after the 18th look like being especially long-lasting and auspicious.

October promises to be an uplifting month, but it will still be challenging. After the 18th there’s a powerful, positive cosmic shift as Venus, the planet of love and abundance, moves into your sign offering a whole new dynamic. Try to express any feelings that have been bottled up.

The month starts with a meeting of the Sun and Jupiter in the part of your chart that governs friends and social activities. It’s time for expanding your mind and your heart as new opportunities and exciting new people appear on the horizon.

Dynamic Mars is strong on the financial side.

Dynamic Mars is practical, steadfast and strong in your sign all month; whatever comes your way should be very good news. Abundant Jupiter is highlighting the highest point of your chart and this could see you winning a promotion or recognition for all your past efforts

The new moon and Jupiter meet in the area of your chart concerned with study, travel and spiritual growth. The planets are urging you to take up a new form of learning that perhaps even takes you abroad. The new moon in Scorpio on the 30th highlights an important decision.

Financial issues with partners and associates are at the top of your agenda this month. Lucky Jupiter is strong and there could be some real breakthroughs. Be sure to be very clear about communication and get all your facts straight so that you can speak your mind.

NAVIGATE YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS – with in-depth knowledge and cosmic awareness. Tune into positive and productive planetary cycles and become more successful in life and in business. I offer a full motivational and

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Accountants Ward Goodman........................17

Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic................21

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Bathrooms P L H Heating & Bathrooms......21

Drainage Services All Drains Cleared..................... 9

Oven Cleaners Oven King................................. 9

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Electricians Dorset Electrical & Fire Alarms....59 More Than Electric................... 3

Plumbing & Heating First Choice Plumbing...............64 J C Gas & Plumbing...................41 P L H Heating............................21 UltraHeat Plumbing.................. 1

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Financial Services Ward Goodman........................17 Garage Services Hughes Workshop.................... 7 Garden Services EDS Gardening..........................35 Jetz Services..............................29 Health & Fitness Fitness League..........................49 Herbalife - Michael Brown........34

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Stair Parts Briggs Products.........................59

Home Care Services Promedica24............................13

Takeaways Brown’s Fish & Chips.................47

Hotels, Bars & Restaurants Brown’s Fish & Chips.................47 The Overcliff Pub......................37

Training Worldwide Waste Wise............23

Ironing & Laundry Services The Ironing Butler.....................49

Tree Surgeons Arborgrind................................43 RHV...........................................41

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Vocal Groups Wavelength A Cappella............31

Meal Deliveries Collins Catering Services...........43 Memorial Masons The Art Memorial Co................35

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