The Christchurch Directory - August 2019

August 2019

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The Christchurch Directory Edition 153

Published by:

Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd

Telephone: 01202 894397

Email:

info@thechristchurchdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for the September edition: 12th August 2019

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.

The Christchurch Directory 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 Christchurch, Bargates, Fairmile, Hurn & Iford, Wonderful August, especially here on our southern coast. So far, we have had some great summer days. Let’s hope it continues so we can all get out and enjoy the array of displays, fairs and activities that a lot of good people help put together for us. There is a “What’s On” page here for you, so don’t miss out on the fun! While you are doing just that you could get someone else to do the work in the house and garden. Our loyal, local advertisers are always ready to give advice and get the job done swiftly and expertly. If there is a trade you are looking for and cannot find inside, please call. I am sure we can help.

“Daichi, The Dashing Dude”, our wonderful Dorset Directories Campervan had a lot of fun himself this month when he drove us to Lulworth Cove on our historic Jurassic Coast.

There is also a short story from Hayden who is just 15. We hope you like it and may it inspire you to write your own story while relaxing this summer.

I have started a little campaign myself to help us all be more aware of our environment and really look at how much plastic we use. Again, I hope this helps you see some solutions and encourages you to join in. Our planet is important to us.

The lucky winner of the prize wordsearch was Linda Angus. Well done to you. So, who will be the lucky winner this month?

Wishing you an amazing August!

Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi

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Community News

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Community News

120 Driving To Support Cancer Victims Ferndown Rotary club and close to 120 local golfers pooled their skills to help raise more than £6000 for the Macmillan Cancer Support unit based at Christchurch Hospital.

The money is to be used to help provide vital support to local cancer sufferers, their carers and their families.

Sponsored by the Hendy Group, the charity golf day was staged by the Rotary club at the Dudsbury Golf Course.

The proceeds brought the total

sum raised across the 20 years the event has been running to comfortably over £100,000, shared between 25 local charities.

Speaking at the event, Rotary spokesperson Jim Sanders said: “It was a great day; the support we have had and we continue to get is absolutely marvellous; we raised a fantastic sum of money; we look forward to the opportunity of repeating this success next year”

David Butler (right), Hendy Group, presents the cheque for £6000 to Barry Wilson from Macmillan Caring Locally To advertise in The Christchurch Directory, please call: 01202 894397

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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.

Locally Cloudy2Clear service the Christchurch area

and manager Justin Friel agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’

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What’s On 2019…

14th August 2019

Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show 2019 Motcombe Turnpike Showground , Shaftesbury, SP7 9PL classic midweek agricultural show featuring over 2,000 animals, plus a Kennel Club dog show, terrier racing, a duck display, hundreds of trade stands, all day events and attractions in 3 arena.

15th to 18th August 2019 Purbeck Valley Festival Purbeck Valley Farm, Harmans Cross, BH20 5HU Purbeck Valley Folk Festival is a small festival set on a farm on the beautiful Jurassic Coastline. We’re a festival that features outstanding, original young folk, roots and world music. We always encourage the young up and coming musicians too as well as booking national and international folk acts and a good variety of local music. There’s something for everyone.

16th August 2019 The Great Big Weekender Hethfelton House, Hethfelton, Wareham

Join us for The Great Big Weekender!!

Have you got your tickets yet?

Organised by the Jim Cronin Memorial Fund. See their website for more details or call 01929 462487.

16th August 2019 SWEET: A music concert Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne BH21 4DT See a selection of live music covers from artists such as Bruno Mars and Ariana Grande.

17th to 24th August 2019 National Surf Life Saving Championships Branksome Chine Surf Life Saving Club, Pinecliff Road, Poole, BH13 6LP Branksome Chine Surf Lifesaving Club will be hosting the 2019 SLSGB National Surf Life Saving Championships.

17th August 2019 Dorchester Cider Festival Borough Gardens, Cornwall Rd, DT1 1RG Meet and be served by our guest cider makers and sample over 80 of their awardwinning tipples, from delicate elderflower infusions to leg wobbling scrumpy and everything in-between, all in the town’s relaxed Victorian park atmosphere.

17th & 18th August 2019 Christchurch Carnival Quay & High Street, Christchurch Includes a Carnival parade through Christchurch streets, a series of displays and fun activities on the quay, as well as music, events, a funfair and to round off an impressive free fireworks display in the evening!

21st August 2019 Digital Marketing: All About The Who Dorset Growth Hub Salterns Harbourside Hotel, Poole ALL ABOUT “THE WHO” - Re-energise your Marketing in the Digital Age – Hints, tips, local case studies and practical demos to fuel your growth.

Who are they? Who is your target audience? Contact 01202 607533 for more details.

22nd August 2019 Melplash Agriculture Show Melpash Show Ground, W Bay Rd, Bridport, DT6 4EG Melplash Agriculture Show is a 1-day event being held on 22 August 2019 at the West Bay Showground in Bridport.

This event showcases products from Agriculture & Forestry.

22nd August 2019 Longbow in the Middle Ages The Square, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EZ

Explore the medieval encampment of the Wolfshead Bowmen and discover the art of archery in the Middle Ages. Witness demonstrations of combat, skilled archery displays, and have-a-go sessions.

22nd to 26th August 2019 Great Dorset Steam Fair Tarrant Hinton, Blandford Forum, DT11 8HX The Great Dorset Steam Fair is the World’s largest heritage and cultural event, showcasing Great Britain’s National industrial, agricultural and rich leisure history.

2019 marks the 51st Anniversary show starring 500 full size steam engines, a record breaking event!

23rd to 25th August 2019 Cinema Under The Stars Corfe Castle, BH20 5EZ Purbeck Film Festival present open air cinema at Corfe Castle. Pack a picnic and experience the magic of watching a film with family and friends within the castle ruins. (See website for film titles and details). Booking essential.

Tel: 0344 249 1895.

To keep up to date with what’s on in Dorset go to:

www.WhatsOnInDorset.co.uk

Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

Reptiles: soaking up the sun in Dorset Like humans, reptiles love basking in the sun at this time of year. In Dorset we are lucky to have lowland heathland habitat to support all six British native reptile species.

Reptiles are truly magnificent creatures, but they need a very specific habitat to thrive in and can be very sensitive to changes in their environment, which is why all reptile species are legally protected. You also need a license to handle and monitor them.

As reptiles are ectothermic (cold-blooded), they bask in the sun to warm up, and hide away in the shade to cool down again.

During the colder months they hibernate, but in the summer months, reptiles will be enjoying the sunshine and feasting on the delights the heath has to offer, with lizards preying on spiders and insects and snakes favouring small mammals.

As with lots of wildlife species in Dorset, their survival and success is largely due to having well-managed habitat to thrive in.

Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Great Heath team work hard on our heaths to ensure there is sandy soil, low vegetation and not too many trees, to create a dry and warm habitat for reptiles.

Sand Lizard

Photo: Steve Davis

Grass Snake

Photo: Vaughan Matthews

If you’re out on the heath this summer, please admire reptiles from a distance, and do not lift metal tins (used for surveying purposes) to see them. Fires can be devastating to a reptile population on heathland so please report any suspicious behaviour on heathland to Dorset Police on 101. In the event of a fire phone 999.

Find out more about our nature reserves in Dorset at: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ nature-reserves

By Sally Welbourn

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Green Flag award-winning grounds, rich in wildlife. A clear pricing policy, with no hidden extas. Chapels tailored to any religious or non-religious ceremony.

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Call if you need us to collect.

Every penny raised is only spent helping people in Dorset.

CAN YOU GIVE A FEW HOURS A WEEK? Volunteers are vital to the running and success of our charity shop, and we need your help!

Pop in or get in touch: 13 Saxon Square, Christchurch, BH23 1QA T: 01202 021132 E: christchurchshop@dorsetblind.org.uk

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Teeth glorious teeth, hot sausage and mustard, sharp pain from beneath, with iced lollies or custard? If biting into a freshly barbecued sausage or sipping a refreshing iced drink causes you to wince, it may be time for you to speak to us and see what can be done.

sensitivity. Most importantly, we will carry out a preliminary check-up to make sure your teeth and mouth are as healthy as they can possibly be.

Conditions such as gingivitis or inflamed gums can lead to tooth sensitivity which, surprisingly, affects almost 50% of the population and is often the result of exposed dentine, due to toothbrush abrasion or receding gums.

Anxious about making the call? Don’t worry, we are still Dorset’s only ‘Dental Phobia’ certified practice and have enabled dozens of very anxious patients return to routine dental treatment for the first time in many years. Whatever your dental needs, the team at Hoburne are looking forward to meeting you and talking things over.

The pain of sensitivity can dramatically affect everyday tasks, such as eating, drinking and even breathing in.

The highly experienced team at Hoburne Dental will thoroughly assess your mouth and see what might be causing any

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Community News

Dorset Police Male Voice Choir Dorset Police Male Voice Choir, a registered charity, was established on 4th July 1995 celebrating its 21st Anniversary in 2016 when it was privileged to sing at the American Embassy in London as part of their Independence Day celebrations.

Having started with just 6 members, the choir now numbers 50.

From these small beginnings, the choir has grown, not only in numbers, but also in reputation, with the quality of its singing and breadth of repertoire. The choir aims to promote male voice singing whilst providing enjoyment for its members, supporters, audiences and the wider community.

Whilst the choir has a number of retired police officers within its ranks, there are unfortunately no longer any serving police officers. Notwithstanding this situation, the choir is proud to represent Dorset Police both within and outside of the county.

The choir based in Bournemouth, is led by their Musical Director Dr Jane Oakland along with the choir’s accompanists Lisa Timbs and Sue Stein.

Jane Oakland has been the choir’s Musical

Director since 2009 following her return to the UK from the Netherlands, where she sang primarily with De Nederlandse Opera, but also with Nationale Reis Opera, Groot Omroep Koor and Vlaamse Opera in Antwerp. Since then, Jane has completed a PhD researching career stress for professional musicians.

The Choir has performed throughout Dorset in many concert venues in recent years, having also performed widely in many parts of the UK and internationally in France, Guernsey, Jersey, Ireland and the United States of America.

During the past 23 years the choir has helped to raise in excess of £300,000 for local, national and international charities and through its concerts, given numerous young local musicians the opportunity to perform, sometimes for the first time, in public.

The choir is currently recruiting new members and anyone interested should contact the Secretary at:secdpmvc@btinternet.com or visit dorsetpolicemalevoicechoir.co.uk

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Oh MAN! YOU CAN SING! WHEN YOU JOIN OUR MALE VOICE CHOIR “The hairs on the back of my neck stood up as I experienced the raw power of 50 men singing together. I will never forget that.”

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“I have been made most welcome and I have no regrets about joining at all” Lyn B “Best thing I ever did!”

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Community News

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Brand New Dorset Architectural Heritage Week (Heritage Open Days) 2019 Programme Is Out Now! The hugely popular Dorset Architectural Heritage Week (Heritage Open Days) will be returning once again this September and the brand new 2019 programme, containing details of all the properties taking part this year, launches this week!

The programme is available digitally from www.dahw.org.uk and over 6,000 printed copies of the programme are available from local libraries and Tourist Information Centres throughout Dorset.

With over 200 events taking place across 64 different venues the 2019 programme of events is a celebration of the finest architectural gems that Dorset has to offer, and every one of them is completely free! There are a number of new events alongside several returning favourites from previous years, with water mills, museums, private houses, stately homes, cemeteries, town halls, churches and even a few air raid shelters there really is something for everyone!

Although this is the 26th consecutive Heritage Week,

sadly, the future of the event in 2020 and beyond is at risk.

The event sponsors who have supported Heritage Week for the last 10 years are unable to do so this year and organisers will be unable to continue unless they can find new sponsors for the future. Anyone who knows or represents an organisation, group or company that may be able to help can get in touch with the organisers on 01202 888992 or dahwoffice@gmail.com to find out more.

A week of free events celebrating Dorset’s rich historic environment

13th-22nd September 2019

An East Dorset Heritage Trust Event

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The Adventures of Daichi

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Dorset Directories Camper Van We love Lulworth Cove, so when an aunt, uncle and my Mum and Dad came to stay Daichi, the Dorset Directories Campervan, decided it was a great place to go and whileaway the hours in good company.

Despite this being a really popular place for tourists, there is a large extended car park and Daichi had no trouble finding a place to park his muscular body (really…?) ready for a spot of sunbathing (it is a good job he doesn’t know about speedos…), while we all walked down to the wonderful shoreline.

The Jurassic coast here is quite magnificent. The beautiful almost enclosed cove is quite picturesque.

I could not believe how crystal clear the sea was. Pure diamonds were glistening above a greeny-blue hue.

Just gorgeous. I could have gazed at it for hours.

The rock formations are also fascinating. The Luworth estate website tells us that these rocks are ‘folded’ which means “the sedimentary rocks no longer lay one

Uncle & aunt have an energetic coffee!

Stephen... dreaming of having a boat? on top of the other with the oldest at the bottom and the youngest on the top, but have been twisted so that the oldest rock is nearest to the sea and the youngest inland. Some of the beds have crumbled, twisted and sheared”. The result is a layer of different colours which is quite unique. The whole passage of time and evolving history can be seen at a glance.

Back to today - there is a small pleasure boat here now, that takes people out to sea to bob along the shore and have some family fun on the water. Of course, for those who are more energetic you can take your own kayak, snorkelling equipment, dinghy, boat or paddle board. There is no end of amusement and when the weather is good, it is good for the spirit too.

For those who like walking (as you know I like to sit with Daichi having coffee), there are stunning views from the cliff tops. We have, believe it or not, done this in the past but

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What I also love about this area, are the quaint houses and particularly the little sweet shop (ummm…) that used to home a whole family. It is called “The Dolls House” and dates back to the 19th Century.

Here you can also have one of our tasty Dorset Cream Teas or of course any one of the delicious Purbeck icecreams. Maybe a walk would have been a good idea… Daichi keeps telling me I need to lose weight. Oh well, it’s just gotta be done.

The Museum is also interesting and really informative, so for those who like to learn, this is the place to go.

For those who like to shop, this is also the place to go. Lots of local crafts, paintings, fossils and other memorabilia to help remind you of your wonderful day by the sea.

A great day was indeed had by all.

Fortunately, Daichi didn’t get too sunburnt and with a toot of his horn and a skip in his step he danced us home.

Grandma enjoying herself at the Cove Where will he take us next, I wonder?

By Debbie Corney

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The Kitchen & Bathroom Co • We design, supply and install kitchens & bathrooms to suit all budgets and styles • Bath Out - Shower In

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Here at United Fencing Supplies we specialise in all types of fencing from domestic to industrial.

We stock a full range of timber fencing products including: • Picket Fencing • Closeboard Fencing • Trellis and Overlap • Closeboard Panels

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Julie & Steve Garden and Domestic Cleaning Service (Husband & Wife team) Lawn mowing and care Hedge cutting • Fence/ Shed care Patio/ driveway jet washing Rubbish clearance General garden maintenance All work considered Friendly and reliable service Based in Fairmile • For free quotation

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Tel: 01202 478066 M: 07983 504310

Friendly, reliable handyman serving Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole & surrounding areas. No job too small!

• Flat Pack Furniture Assembly: Wardrobes, Chest of Drawers, Beds, Bookcases, Units etc.

• Odd Jobs • Jet Washing • Garden/outdoor work: Sheds, fences, rockeries, hedge trimming, lawn care etc.

• Decking • Painting/Decorating I’m here to help and am happy to discuss any job you have.

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Going Green...

I have great respect for Sir David Attenborough. His recent campaign to make us all much more aware of our current planet problems and just how much we need to care for it, inspired me to do something about it. We are all individuals, and as a team of individuals working together, we can keep our environment safe and prevent unnecessary decay and destruction.

With that in mind I took an honest look at how much plastic I really use. How many items do I possess, and use on a daily basis, that have plastic bottles?

When you really look it is a minefield. We have become so used to plastic, we don’t even see it. It is quite shocking. Becoming overwhelmed usually means nothing gets done as it all seems too much, so it is best to look at the problem one step at a time. My plan in the next few months is to look at some everyday products that can be replaced by not only plastic free containers, but products which are actually BETTER for YOU too!

I looked in the bathroom… and saw no end of shiny, colourful plastic bottles. Oh dear. Soap. Since when did we start purchasing soap in bottles? This is so easy to replace with good quality, wonderful smelling natural soaps. These soaps not only have enhancing properties for your skin, they do not at all harm the environment! I am particularly

fond of the lemongrass soap, but if you look on the website you will see many more. All “Friendly” soaps are Free from Palm Oil, Parabens, Sulphates, Triclosan, Phthalates and Cruelty, as well as being boxed in plastic free recycled (and recyclable) packaging.

Another product (I had at least 3 different plastic bottles of) was shampoo! Again, there are some much more natural products, that leave you hair soft and shiny, are good for your scalp AND are not stored in plastic containers! There is one on the opposite page for you to see. I tried it and have been amazed by the results!

Finally, deodorant. I have tried natural products in the past and been highly disappointed. This one on the following page is incredible. “Earth Conscious” deodorant is aluminium free, paraben free and contains no carcinogens or toxins allowing your body to perspire as nature intended.

The packaging is PLASTIC FREE, recyclable and lightweight, making them perfect for travelling.

If you would like to know more about the products please feel free to visit my website at debbiegoesgreen.wikaniko.com or give me a call on 01202 894397 as I would love to hear from you.

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OvenKing are celebrating as we move into our 6th year in the oven cleaning industry for this local family business.

We perform over 4000 cleans a year, with thousands of satisfied customers. A look at our Checkatrade feedback will make it clear that we take pride in doing a great job and love it when our customers are happy.

The majority of our customers are so happy with the service that they are regularly to keep their appliances in great condition. They have found a clean oven can dramatically improve the taste of the food.

Daryl and Jo say: “Over the last 5 years the company has expanded to five vans running locally plus a national network.

We now have a great customer base and the company has extended into running its own training academy and professional cleaning products.

We look forward to what the next 5 years brings for us and for our customers.”

“The result was splendid, and a lovely surprise for my wife when she came home from town. We are getting a bit too old to tackle this work ourselves, and will use Ovenking again.”

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Our technicians have passed intensive professional training, are DBS checked and carry the right tools for the job.

If you are struggling to get your oven sparkling or just would rather have someone else do it for you, we are just a phone call away (or an email). You can always check out our website for advice, online quotations, service descriptions and a whole lot more. If you prefer to use social media, we are on there too @ovenkingltd on facebook or twitter.

Not just ovens...

We don’t just do ovens and kitchen appliances, we have a wide range of other services. Some of our most popular include carpet deep clean, stain removal and flea/mite treatments, carpet protection and more.

Moving in or out?

If you are a tenant or property owner moving in or out of a property, our End of Tenancy services are geared up to get your property up to standard. Whether it is to get your deposit back, the last tenant left a mess or you just want to set a great impression, we can help.

For business...

For those of you who own a business or know someone who does, we also provide first rate commercial cleaning services for kitchens, restaurant, hotels, offices and more. Our extraction system cleaning is second to none and will help you pass TR19 insurance requirements.

Our services have been appreciated by Bournemouth and Southampton Universities, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue to name a few along with many schools, colleges, restaurants, hotels and nursing homes throughout Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.

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For all your Domestic & Commercial Demolition & Asbestos Clearance...

Safe and smooth demolition and removal of old sheds and garages. Get rid of the eye sore and create a space to enjoy this summer!

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Explaining... Lasting Power of Attorney A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a document which legally enables one or more individuals you know and trust, your Attorneys, to have the Power to make decisions on your behalf if you lose Mental Capacity (capacity). Unlike a Will which deals with your estate when you are no longer here, an LPA deals with your Financial and Care decisions while you are alive but lack capacity. There are two types of LPA; a Property and Financial LPA, and a Health and Welfare LPA. Plan for the Future Contrary to beliefs like, “I would never need an LPA”, or “My next of kin will get the final say”, the reality is that everyone needs an LPA, regardless of age or current mental health status. A former Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice said in 2007 when LPA’s were first introduced, “We all know how important it is to plan for the future. Having a Lasting Power of Attorney in place should be as common and natural as making a Will”. Less than 1% of the adult UK population has an LPA. However, 1 in 3 persons on average over the age of 65 in the UK develop dementia (Alzheimer’s Society), and every 90 seconds someone in the UK, is admitted to hospital with an acquired brain injury (Headway).

Four reasons why you should make and register both types of LPA. 1. Choice. You retain the choice of who to appoint as your Attorney’s and how they should act. If you lose capacity without an LPA in place the Court of Protection will have to appoint a Court Deputy to make decisions on your behalf. There is no guarantee this would be someone you would want and could even be a stranger such as a professional listed on the court panel.

2. Costs. For the Court of Protection to appoint a Deputyship the initial application fee is £385 plus all legal fees and ongoing annual fees payable to the court. All of which can run into thousands of pounds. However, to register each LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is only £82.

3. Time. To register an LPA with the OPG currently takes 8/10 weeks. A Deputyship application is more time consuming and can take as long as 9 months or more at a time when you desperately need some immediate help.

4. Instructions. LPA’s allow you to specify any instructions you may have for your Attorney’s. These are legally binding and your Attorney’s must follow them.

The earlier an LPA is created and registered the better With an LPA document in place, you have peace of mind and full estate planning control. You would have specifically selected your Attorney’s and given them authority to make Financial and Care decisions on your behalf. LPA’s allow you to choose any Replacement Attorney’s and even a professional Attorney (such as a Trust Corporation), in case your primary Attorney’s are unable or unwilling to act. Finally, if you lack capacity but your Property and Financial LPA is not registered, your Attorney’s would not be able to access your bank accounts to pay for expenses such as care home fees until after they validate your LPA when it is officially stamped and registered with the Office of the Public Guardian. If you hold an account jointly with someone else they will find themselves unable to operate the account until an LPA or Deputyship order is produced to the bank.

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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. Our Directors have over 45 year’s experience within the window industry and we tailor every job for our customers.

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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We offer Window Cleaning, (interior/exterior, domestic/ commercial), Gutter, Fascia, Soffit Cleaning and Pressure Washing.

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Short Story: THE RESCUE...

Golden sand whipped the walls of my watch tower as I stood like a sentry watching over the dark, blue, menacing sea. Binoculars to my eyes, I searched for anything that shouldn’t be there - at least not in this storm. Waves at least ten feet tall stood proud before toppling over and emitting an enormous sound as the water slammed into either more water or sand. White foam covered the first 10 metres out from the water’s edge where all the waves deposited their immense amount of energy. All of a sudden, a peachy white hand shot out from under the water then sank again (I almost missed it, it happened so fast).

Tiny pricks stabbed at my exposed face as I ran to the water’s edge; the wind howled at me not go out, waves presenting their terrible force as they crashed in front of me. Dark clouds rumbled in the distance waiting to unleash their own fury. I was watching like a hawk, my eyes scanning the sea for any signs of that person. Suddenly, the same hand, however this time two, appeared for another split second and disappeared as a wave, the size of my watch tower, engulfed them. I had to rescue them. They needed me. But what if I couldn’t do it? What if I made the situation worse? Could I take that risk? Yes. I grabbed the almost 11-foot, luminous yellow board and sprinted into the ferocious beast…

The icy water stole my breath as my chest seized up and my legs started to freeze. The board slammed the surface of my enemy and I leaped out of the heat sapping liquid onto it; my hands went numb as I paddled, ploughing them into the water trying to power through and get to my target as quick as I could.

My body ached, my arms burned, I couldn’t take it much longer. But they needed me.

CRASH! A wave smacked my board, it almost entirely threw me off, as white foam surrounded me: I saw another coming, but it hadn’t broken yet. The rounded tip pierced and glided through the up rise of water like nothing. Immediately, I saw what was behind that puny wave… the king wave of the set I had just driven through swelled up and began racing towards me like a miniature tsunami. Moments later and I could see the dangerous white foam starting to spread across the crest. Either it had to break before it reached me, or I had to reach it before it started to plunge down on top of me.

The race was on.

My arms screamed in pain, my chest struggled to keep the supply of oxygen I needed, and I could no longer feel my hands. Numbness was slowly creeping over my body, its tendrils reaching out to every part dispersing any feeling I had there. I hope I can make it, I thought, as the king wave and I flew towards each other.

It had not broken. Yet. However, I could see the crest creating a lip (it was starting to pitch over itself). It was about to break. Every part of my body wanted to give up and let the monstrous wall of water take me down with it, but I couldn’t let that happen. As I approached the wave my board started to rise, and I could see the water rushing towards me. I grasped my board and elevated my body as my board and I almost started to go vertical. I closed my eyes; I could do no more but hope…

A thunderous discharge of energy pounded my ears. Did I survive?

I opened my eyes to see my fluorescent board and I still together: my body still in the rigid position I had assumed. I peered behind me and saw huge amounts of white foam where the gigantic wave had plummeted into the water. Better luck next time, Poseidon , I thought, as I chuckled to myself and started to paddle again. My board gently rose and fell as swells of anticipated waves flowed past me.

My perceptions snapped into action as I searched for the person I had come all this way for. A quick glance and I saw them: floating and unmoving. They needed me. I rapidly paddled over and in a flash was in the water flipping over my board; I grabbed their arms and placed them over my now upside-down

rescue craft. Balancing my adrenaline filled muscles and trying to be as careful as I could, I heaved the board back over as I held the person’s arms so that they followed its motion.

Eventually, they lay perpendicular on my own lifeline. I twisted their body so that they were parallel and I could get on – it’s imperative for me to be on the board too. I swam round and faced my own saviour (the board) towards the golden sands where waves, still deathly aggressive, slammed into the beach. With a mighty pull on the handles, I slid onto the rear of the craft before engaging in the foreboding journey back.

As I madly paddled towards safety with an unconscious body in front of me, I could feel the swells getting larger. This was it. I had done the first segment, but could I do the same again? Numbness had already conquered any feeling I had left, except the ones I didn’t want. All I could feel was the torture I was putting myself through: burning arms, burning chest, burning blood vessels as they fought to supply any energy they could scrape for me. My wetsuit tugged at my weakening arms and my hands began to splash the saltwater onto my face. I couldn’t do it. I could see that ten metre stretch of deadly white spray as the board cut through my enemy.

While paddling, I felt the back of my board start to rise – a wave. I shifted my body backwards so that we didn’t nosedive into the glacial like water. It was enough, at least for now. The person I had rescued and I rode the wave towards the shore like a soaring seagull, as we raced with the wave. The wave grew bigger, stronger and more powerful the further we rode it towards safety. It was getting too large though, I couldn’t put enough of my weight rearwards. The nose of my board began to sink, water and salt flew into my eyes. It stung. It was as if wasps were sending their stingers straight into my eyes.

It happened too quickly.

The board dug its nose into the water and the corpse-like body and I tumbled off.

My arms were too weak, they felt like lead, I couldn’t grasp anything - the board nor the person. The salt blinded me and my body sank beneath the waves. Was this it? Was this the end? I couldn’t do it. But I had come all this way… no. They needed me. Whoever I had tried to save hadn’t been saved just yet. I can’t give up, not after all of this. Strength surged into my muscles, adrenaline fuelled my heart and my own lifeless body began to twitch as I fought the reapers wrath and began to swim to the surface. My head burst out the water, instantly looking around wildly for my board or the person.

Something was floating (it was too dark to be my board). I swam as if I had suddenly become an Olympic swimmer. Although my muscles were on fire and my eyes felt like they were melting, I carried on. I wrapped my arm around that other body and frantically kicked my legs and swung my arm under the water. I was so close; another eight metres and I was there – the final length. All alarms were ringing in my body, reverberating around my skull, telling me to stop what I was doing and give up. That wasn’t an option. Waves piled on top of us making my back sear in pain. I couldn’t let go. Not now. As if by a miracle, my foot kicked something underneath me, it was sand! I charged out of the water like a bull, still carrying the person I had rescued. I had done it. Dripping wet and icy cold I dragged the person toward my watch tower. I could now truly look at them without the danger of a wave engulfing us.

I placed her on a chair and, with a shaking hand, dialled 999. Without hesitation, the lady at the other end had sent us an ambulance and told me we were going to be alright.

The emergency services were on their way. I had done my duty.

I sat down next to the lady I had rescued, my entire body shivering as I did, and I gently took hold of her hand and closed my eyes. Within seconds, I blacked out next to her still with her hand in mine.

by Hayden Corney - age 15

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Bathrooms K & B Installations....................... 18 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 30 Bedrooms Custom Creations........................ 27 Flair Interiors............................... 17 Bereavement Services Bournemouth Crematorium........ 16 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...... 18 Tuscany Blinds............................. 34 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 30 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Doctor........................... 15 Zero Dry Time.............................. 34 Carpets & Flooring Kingsland Carpets......................... 3 Charity Shops Dorset Blind Association.............. 19 Chiropractors Paul Harris................................... 15 Cleaning Services Julie & Steve Cleaning Services.... 32 Community News Adventures of Daichi................... 28 Christchurch Lions Club: Family Fun Day.......................... 6 Dorset Architectural Heritage Week 2019 Programme............ 26 Dorset Police Male Voice Choir.... 22 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Reptiles: soaking up the sun..... 14 Ferndown Lions support Macmillan Caring Locally........... 8 On Your Plot: Hoarding................. 36 Short Story: The Rescue............... 44 What’s on in Dorset..................... 12

Day Nurseries Burton Day Nursery...................... 1

Mobility Products & Services The Mobility Shop......................... 5

Demolition & Asbestos Clearance Pro Dem....................................... 39

Oven Cleaners Oven King.................................... 38

Dentists Hoburne Dental Practice............. 21

Painters & Decorators Finishing Touches......................... 16

Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic................... 32

Pressure Washing Services Full Power Pressure Washing...... 24

Drainage Services All Drains Cleared......................... 5

Property Maintenance ICAHANDYMAN........................... 32 The Home Doctor Handyman....... 5

Eco Friendly Products Debbie Goes Green...................... 37 Estate & Letting Agents Michael Adam............................. 15 Financial Advisors Gallo-Cornish Financial Planning.... 42 Garage Doors Garolla......................................... 24 Skandoor...................................... 33 Garden Services Julie & Steve Garden Services...... 32 The Fencing Centre...................... 43 United Fencing Supplies............... 31 Hearing Services Amplifon....................................... 2 Jobs Distributors Wanted.................... 20 Kitchens Flair Interiors............................... 17 K & B Installations....................... 18 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 30

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Loft Ladder Installations Loft Services................................. 20

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Conservandsave........................... 9 GS Windows................................. 7 RFM Windows............................. 42

Mobile Hairdressers Jacqueline.................................... 32

Worktops Portman Stone............................. 47

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