The Christchurch Directory - December 2020

December 2020

Promoting your local area

THE

CHRISTCHURCH

Directory

Our local trades and services would like to say “thank you” for your help and support this year!

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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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We manufacture all of our own panels, trellis and gates so if you have any bespoke requirements please don’t hesitate to contact us.

With over 25 years’ experience we are confident that United Fencing Supplies is the right choice for your garden project.

Kerbside delivery

Bespoke designs

Competitively priced

For a free no obligation quote call 01202 895500 or email: sales@unitedfencingsupplies.co.uk

www.unitedfencingsupplies.co.uk Find us at: 41 Telford Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Dorset BH21 7RX

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Welcome...

4 Dear Christchurch, Bargates, Fairmile, Hurn & Iford,

The Christchurch Directory

Stephen, myself, Julie, Mel, Heather, Chris and Jannike would like to wish you a good Festive Season. At the time of this writing we are still on the second Lockdown and though it has been nowhere near as restricted as the first one, we do not know for sure how Christmas will be for us all. By the time you receive your magazine we will have that answer, I hope.

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Published by:

Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd

Telephone: 01202 894397

Email:

info@thechristchurchdirectory.co.uk

Our very loyal and reliable advertisers are so grateful for all your support this last year. Let’s face it, it has been a challenge for all of us. Our local trades and services have needed your calls and bookings like never before. You have delivered, and many, many of the companies inside these pages are in fact very happy to tell you they are busy and want to thank you sincerely for this. In return to say, ‘Thank You’, our centre pages contain our Christmas Sponsors this year with proceeds going to Julia’s House Hospice.

This is such a worthy cause we are delighted to support them.

Please continue to call our advertisers here and do

Copy deadline for the say “Hello” from us! We are here to help. Right from January 2021 edition: my first magazine which I started all the way back 7th December 2020

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.

in 2005, pushing Hayden around in his pram, my purpose was to bring good, local businesses to your doorstep as well as give you some local data to be able to back up your local community. As soon as more events start happening again, we will be able to shout all about it!

So, 2021 is just around the corner. Whatever you do this Christmas we wholeheartedly wish you all the Very Best. Keep well, stay safe and relax with a glass of mulled wine.

Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi

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We also offer: Dental plans Interest-free finance available Ground floor with disabled access Modern facilities

Hoburne Dental Practice, 104 Saffron Drive, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 4TG.

Tel: 01425 277245 or www.hoburne-dental.co.uk Please be reassured that we are open for all appointments and are strictly adhering to COVID – 19 guidelines, keeping you safe at all times

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There are 10 differences between the two images below. How many can you spot?

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Cloudy2Clear Announce Trusted Trader Partnership Consumer champions Which? have now joined the thousands of customers who recognise that Cloudy2Clear Windows really are a business that you can TRUST. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has received the coveted ‘Which Trusted Trader’ status after going through a rigorous accreditation process entirely focussed on customer service.

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.’

So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Justin a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

Cloudy2Clear GUARANTEE All Customers That An Average Quote Will Take No Longer Than 20 Mins!!!

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Give the gift of safety this Christmas Rear Parking Sensors £155.00 Fully Fitted and Colour Coded

Front Dash Camera £145 Fully Hard Wired Fitted

Front & Rear Dash Camera £225.00 Fully Hard Wired Fitted

Telephone: 01489 449020

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Our round the clock live-in companionship & care packages start from £695 per Remain in the home you love Short and long term care available Affordable person centred care Stay close to loved ones and pets Advanced care needs supported Choice of qualified care workers Care can be quickly provided

For more information please call M on 01202 618 400 or 07500 763 or visit www.promedica24.co.uk/

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FLAIR INTERIORS

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Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

Fascinating Fungi Fungi don’t fit into the plant or animal kingdoms but into an entire category of their own. The Fungi kingdom is a large group of organisms that includes yeasts, moulds, and, of course, mushrooms.

Found everywhere - in the soil, in water, on and within plants, and even in the human body - fungi are essential to life on earth and they have a fascinating biology.

Fungi play an important role within our ecosystems, helping to recycle nutrients from dead or decaying organic matter releasing carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus into the soil and the atmosphere. Without fungi, these recycling activities would be seriously reduced, and we would have a lot more decaying material around our feet.

They are important directly as food for us, with many edible mushroom species grown and harvested for sale and some mushrooms and truffles considered as delicacies. While mushrooms aren’t a large proportion of what we eat day to day, fungi are also widely used in the production of many other foods and drinks

Crimson Waxcap

Fabulous Fungi

Photo: Nick Tomlinson

such as cheeses, beer and wine, and bread.

Fungi are also vitally important for the good growth of most plants and crops. In 1885, German biologist Albert Bernard Frank coined the word “mycorrhiza” to describe this symbiotic relationship in which fungus grows around plant roots.

This gives the plants greater access to water and minerals such as phosphorus and nitrogen and even increases their immunity. In exchange, the plant provides carbohydrates and other nutrients to the fungi.

Dorset Wildlife Trust manages many nature reserves to support and benefit all kinds of wildlife, including fungi. In west Dorset, Kingcombe Meadows and Powerstock are some of the best places in England to find fungi species, many of them rare, all of them beautiful. The huge variation in geology and plant life at Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve ensures a variety of habitats which allows for a larger variety of fungus species than one would expect in a few hundred acres.

By Susannah Lynn, Volunteer

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LASTING POWER of ATTORNEYS Probably the most important documents you will ever own.

Wills: £140 each - Single Power of Attorneys: £140 each

Special Offer 1: Both Lasting Power of Attorneys for a single person £270 (save £10)

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Special Offer 3: All four Lasting Power of Attorneys and two Wills for a couple £798 (save £42)

Special Offer 4: A complete Property Protection Trust, Wills and all four Lasting Power of Attorneys for a couple - Limited time offer £999 (save £350) Protect your property from paying for care fees and other third-party predators.

We are specialists in providing for the elderly or less mobile.

Everything is dealt with in the comfort of your own home.

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Garage doors and awnings Up and over • Roller • Sectional • Side hinged Any size, style and colour Electric or manual • Supplied and fitted Repaired and serviced

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Residential Conveyancing

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Commercial Conveyancing Wills and Power of Attorney Buying & Selling Property

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To discuss your legal matter, please contact the experts at the following locations: Broadstone

01202 692448

Christchurch 01202 482202

Verwood

01202 823308

Wimborne

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Broadview help new restaurant to create al-fresco dining area A new restaurant in Broadstone has been given a continental-style appearance with the addition of a new al-fresco dining area thanks to Poole-based company Broadview Shading Solutions.

To increase covers and oer social distancing during the current climate, Whittles Restaurant & Bar approached Broadview to advise them on the best way to create a sheltered outside dining space that could be used in all weathers.

Broadview advised on three new awnings, manufactured by Brustor, and a branded Uhlmann umbrella with its very own lighting system. Remote control operation means the awnings can be quickly and easily extended or tucked neatly away depending on the weather.

Whittles is just one of the local hospitality businesses that Broadview has created exceptional outside dining spaces for. Other bars and restaurants include The Boat House in Christchurch, The Cumberland Hotel in Bournemouth and The Sandbanks Hotel in Poole.

If you would like more information about how Broadview can help your hospitality business extend covers and create an al-fresco dining experience, please contact 01202 679012 or visit their website: www.broadview.co.uk

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The new additions, each in royal blue to match the restaurant’s branding, bring a hint of the continent to Broadstone, as well as provide diners with a wide choice of seating options, come rain or shine.

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Classic and contemporary solutions from Tuscany Blinds & Shutters Ltd Tuscany Blinds & Shutters Ltd has over 30 years experience supplying and installing blinds, shutters and awnings. A small family owned business based in Bournemouth, we service homes and offices in Dorset and Hampshire. We offer a wide range of products, specialising in plantation shutters and patio coverings. At Tuscany Blinds & Shutters Ltd, we only source the best products, offering you classic and contemporary solutions for every taste.

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Dear Local Resident, All of the advertisers on this Christmas Greetings page would like to sincerely thank you for your support throughout this incredibly trying year. As a result of your continued calls and bookings these companies are doing well and continue to be here for us. Thank you for being there.

Here at Dorset Publications, with our very loyal advertisers we would like to thank you for your support of our wonderful magazines. To say “Thank you” in return we are donating 25% of the proceeds from these pages to Julia’s House Children’s Hospice. We are grateful to the staff and many volunteers who help this great cause!

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Community News

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Coming to Bournemouth Pavilion this December

Follow Santa and his elves in a heart-warming story as they bring you a Christmas spectacle like no other. Covid safety precautions are being put in place throughout the venue to keep our audiences safe while they enjoy Christmas classics, musical showstoppers and stunning costumes. This cracker of a family show will leave you full of festive spirit.

*Discounted tickets for NHS staff available on Monday 21st December* Use code: NHS

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The Adventures of Daichi

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Dorset Directories Camper Van What incredible times. We do hope you are safe, well and are still smiling despite anything that maybe happening around you. Daichi highly recommends switching the news off for a whole week and doing things that make you happy.

Here, the intention is to make you smile, give you ideas of places to visit (if we can now…), and things to do, that are simple, honest family fun.

Hopefully, it is a light relief. So here we go…

Daichi managed to sneak us back to that coastal village I so wanted to see when we were in Devon in the summer. This time it was October half term, so just before the second Lockdown. In August we had stayed in Bovisand on the other side of The Sound, that deep inlet of sea near Plymouth. While we were there, I looked daily across the blue expanse of water to a curious, small village with a beach. I was fascinated and told Daichi that was where I wanted to go next.

He was straight on the case and found a little cottage in Kingsand perfect for the three of us: myself, Stephen and Hayden our son. I have to say I was not sure if Hayden would come this time. He had plans with friends and now at the grand old age of nearly seventeen I feel very privileged that he still likes to get away as much as we do and enjoy our English ‘escapes’. Off we set. Daichi was certainly all smiles, engine roaring and lights aglow.

Volcanic rock formations at Kingsand

Cawsand beach Cawsand and Kingsand are twin villages situated in Cornwall, right on the border with Devon. It is difficult to know where one village ends and the other one starts. For me they are idyllic.

Crashing waves literally hit the walls of the houses which line the streets on one side and the beach immediately on the other. Situated on the Rame Peninsula with a very small population I could definitely live there. Not only are there terrific sea views, but the villages are nestled in Mount Edgcumbe Country Park with 865 acres of beautiful forestry and parkland, ideal for walking.

It is a haven for dog lovers, walkers, children and simple adults like us. I am not so sure about rather large campervans in brightly coloured Kimonos though! Boy did Daichi have to breath in when navigating those cobbled, winding lanes.

Sharp bends and stone walls, which look amazing, are not necessarily good for metal bodies. Daichi was lucky and decided to spend his time in the very safe car park.

We had taken the chain ferry at Torpoint at the mouth of the River Tamar to get there. These crossings started right back in 1790 and now have 3 ferries running every day of the year, including Christmas Day. There is nothing like going on a ferry to know you are really going away! Some of us may have missed holidays abroad recently, but you can’t beat a good old English get-away.

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29 The weather of course was very mixed (it was late October after all) with some wind and rain and then one day of a wonderful, mysterious sea-roke which enveloped the cliffs and the houses. Long thick fingers of fog and mist creeping around everything in its midst. I was brought up in the North, so this is very real to me and I love a bit of atmosphere. I think Daichi was ok in his safe place, the car park…

Mid-week we took a trip to Whitsand Bay. What incredible chalets there are here! Scattered literally all over the cliffs from the bottom of the bay almost on the beach, right to the top of the overhanging cliffs. What fantastic views over a never-ending expanse of dramatic looking waters.

Speaking to the owner of the very welcoming Cliff Top Café, we were told that the chalets had once, and not that long ago, cost £20,000 each but now sell for over £350,000! We wished we had seen them earlier… They are not large and some look more modern than others, but I think you are paying for the ‘pitch’! The day we arrived the sea was totally white. Torrenting waves were pounding on the beach and the unforgiving rocks.

We took a walk right down to the front where the RNLI Lifeguards had a station, ready for any problems. We took many photos and videos of the thundering waves and the spectacular scenery. All smiling. Nature really is beautiful and there is something which excites the soul on mesmerizing days like this.

After all that excitement we needed a meal and a drink to calm us down and take in the night sea air. Our favourite café had become The Bay, Bar & Restaurant in Cawsand. Right on the sea

Waves crashing against the shore

Chalet overlooking Whitsand Bay front it was perfect for a coffee and a piece of cake, or indeed a full candle-lit evening meal. One lunchtime I had a whole mackerel (head and all) on a bed of salad. You really can tell I am from the North, can’t you? I am definitely my father’s daughter, even if I have lived in the South since I was twenty two… just a “couple” of years ago.

Now now…

The whole week was really relaxing. One day walking along The South West Coast Path (we did not quite manage all 630 miles of it…) we discovered Pier Cellars, the old torpedo development and testing station. Steeped in history and built in 1888/1889 it had a certain ‘mood’ about it. It is not open to the public, now owned by the MOD and used by HMS Raleigh for training purposes, but looking through the wire fencing I don’t think I wanted to take it any further anyway… Great to see and a bit of our history to set the old ‘grey matter’ thinking. I was pleased to get back to the luscious greenery and still blue waters from on high, on the hills this day.

There’s lots more I can say but I am limited with space – you may be relieved. The pink rocks on the beach at Kingsand were fascinating. I am no geologist, but this is volcanic lava apparently! How exciting is that?

So Daichi, another great family trip. Hayden did not quite manage to get his board out this time, though you carried it all the way to Cornwall for him, just in case. It just wasn’t quite the weather this time, but boy did we enjoy watching those gigantean waves thrashing the shores. Where will Daichi take us next… I wonder?

By Debbie Corney

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WRITTEN BY KATE EARL

STAR GAZING Welcome to the December Stargazing Page. Each month I’ll be describing astronomical events that are happening overhead in our beautiful night skies. The majority of events are viewable just by stepping outside on a cloudless night and looking up, but some may require a particular vantage point e.g. a clear view to the west. Occasionally, events will benefit from the use of binoculars or a small telescope if available, but all can be enjoyed without either. Warm shoes, layers of clothes, and a flask of hot tea are recommended during winter viewing!

Interna onal Space Sta on Due to the changeable nature of the ISS, timings published here are unfortunately often inaccurate. From hereon in, only dates, which are likely to remain correct, will be listed. To establish exact timings please visit www.heavens-above.com or a similar webpage for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to Bournemouth. The ISS will be visible, often twice during the night, in our early evening skies between 1st – 10th December. Those hoping to spot ‘Santa’ on the 24th or 25th will need to wake up early in the morning, with pre-dawn sightings visible on both mornings.

Events The Winter Solstice occurs on 21st December this year, and marks the day when the Sun reaches its lowest point in the sky, as seen from the Northern Hemisphere. This in turn corresponds to the shortest day, and longest night (all the better for doing astronomy).

Mercury

The solar system’s smallest planet is lost in the Sun’s glare this month.

Venus Early morning risers continue to be greeted by Venus shining brightly in clear, pre-dawn skies to the south-east.

Mars Mars is still shining in the constellation Pisces, but is fading rapidly. Look south at 7p.m. on a clear night and search for a relatively bright, reddish object quite high in the sky.

Saturn & Jupiter If you see only one astronomical event this year, then the close meeting or ‘Great conjunction’ of Jupiter and Saturn must be it. The two gas giants have been slowly moving closer together in our night sky (as viewed from Earth), and on the 21st December appear so close they, along with their larger moons, will be visible in the same field of view in binoculars or a telescope.

The two planets were last this close in Galileo’s time in 1623 CE. If the sky is clear this will be a truly spectacular sight. There is only a small window of opportunity to see this event as the planets are low in the sky, close to the horizon, but try looking after sunset, between 4.45 – 5.30p.m towards the southwest.

Moon This month’s full moon occurs on 30th December, and is traditionally known as the Cold Moon, Long Night’s Moon, or Moon before Yule.

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QUIRKY

BY MICA BALE

From an interesting event in the height of the English Civil War to a special treat for King George III, Dorset has had many interesting chapters in its long history. This winter might well prove to be just another page in the journal of time but here are five more interesting facts from around Dorset to celebrate the county’s interesting past and even more interesting future.

Did you know that in the old Dorset dialect, there are at least eight words for mealtimes? Ranging from the more recognisable ‘luncheon’ to the slightly less identifiable ‘nammet’ or perhaps the ‘nuncheon’, the Dorset dialect is a vital part of the county’s heritage and certainly offers an interesting mealtime conversation!

Did you know that in 1645 the English Civil War touched the lives of the village of Child Okehampton in a very unusual way. An independent unit of around two thousand men decided to attack both the Royalists and the Parliamentarians. Known as the ‘Clubmen’, their endeavour was actually to prevent further conflict between the warring parties. Their skirmishes resulted in Cromwell imprisoning at least three hundred of them however it could almost be said that there was a touch of amusement when he was later quoted as describing them as ‘poor, silly creatures”.

Of course Dorset is known for its delightful dishes however, rumour has it that George III himself was responsible for the creation of the Royal Portland Pudding! Reportedly, the king, during his frequent visits to Dorset, would especially ask for the rich fruit pudding. It was reported in a local publication of the day, that: “George III, during his visits to Weymouth, had several times made a tour of the Isle of Portland; and on those occasions he made the ‘Portland Arms’ his headquarters, and used to finish his day by dining at the house. The then landlady had a recipe for making a certain famous Portland pudding, and the King never failed to order this pudding, in honour of the island”.

Although not unique, Dorset can boast some of the finest examples of where natural history meets humans. The holloways in the county have been created by thousands if not millions of Dorset locals having traipsed through the beautiful countryside and thus created delightful sunken pathways similar to tunnels, exposing tree roots and millenia of Dorset’s Jurassic geology.

Perfect for a winter walk!

Holloways to wander...

PHOTO: FINN HOPSON

DRAWING BY STANLEY WOOD

PHOTO: JONATHAN BAKER

Although it might be a little difficult to go abroad for some winter sports, restrictions allowing, Dorset still has some great local activities including a range of different ski slopes and winter activities to enjoy. Perhaps even a game of socially distanced snow ball fights is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy Dorset in its wintry wonderfulness!

Gardening Tips

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On Your Plot Scarves at the ready

December is perhaps the one month where, in the build up to Christmas with roaring fires and shorter days, even the hardiest of gardeners may struggle to get out there and do the necessary for their plots.

December often means hard frosts and you need to harvest your winter cabbages, celery and cauliflowers this month. Parsnips and swedes are pretty hardy so if you are a bit overrun with your crop you can keep these in the ground until you need them. If bad weather is forecast then keep some straw handy to cover them over and stop the ground from freezing thema in. Make sure that you check your stored crops for any sign of disease and remove any that look problematic.

If the ground isn’t too sticky then this is also a great time to get out your hoe and work between your vegetable crops. Look out for any plants which might have been lifted by frost and press them gently back into the ground.

Keep an eye on your Brussels too - these should be starting now so try cooking them in different ways in your meals before the ‘big day’ (adding a spot of garlic can make all the difference) until you find something suitable to go with the bird. You don’t just have to eat them on Christmas Day you know!

Be mindful of any snowfall this month or in future weeks and help out your plants and shrubs as best you can by brushing off any settled snow. This helps to prevent any damage with branches breaking under the weight. Just make sure you if you have small children they don’t take this as an opportunity to flick snow everywhere otherwise your quiet gardening time could suddenly turn into an impromptu snowball fight!

Birds at this time of the year need all the help they can get too. There are some great plants that you can introduce to help them as well as popping out the traditional feeders. These

include hawthorn, holly, beriberi and indeed your holly can double up as a craft project for indoor decorations over the festive season.

If you are planting these types of shrubs for our feathered friends then do try and put them somewhere quiet in the garden where the birds won’t be frightened off.

Sit back at your window and watch them feed contentedly whilst you enjoy the view. Why not get out a few gardening books, grab a cup of tea and imagine how you’d like your garden to look next summer? More or less vegetables? Bigger shrubs, more colour?

Whatever you choose, pat yourself on the back for all the hard work you’ve done this year and think how green your fingers really could be!

Jobs for December:-

• Continue collecting falling leaves and put them in a leaf mould cage ready for next year.

• Take hardwood cuttings of soft fruit.

• Cover your compost bins • Pop some more manure into your digging efforts.

• Keep an eye on any slugs trying to get at your potatoes • Keep your bird feeders topped up, especially if there is ground frost or snowfall.

• Keep mice away from your harvested produce.

• Cut back any creepers that have become a bit excitable during the year

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Tastes so good...

Mulled Wine

An easy mulled wine recipe for the festive season, brimming with Christmassy spice. Don't bother with expensive wine - a cheap red will work beautifully and no one will ever know the difference!

Eat, Drink and be merry!

Ingredients for 4- 6 servings 1 bottle dry red wine 2 (5cm) cinnamon sticks 1 dessertspoon whole cloves 1 dessertspoon whole allspice 1 large piece orange rind (avoid the pith) 1 large piece lemon rind (avoid the pith) 2-4 tablespoons demerara sugar, (or to taste)

Preparation time: less than 30 mins Cooking time: less than 10 mins Serves: 4- 6 adults

Method

Pour the wine into a heavy saucepan over medium heat, and add the cinnamon, cloves, allspice, lemon rind and orange rind.

Heat gently, but don't bring to the boil. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and once dissolved, taste to see if you'd like the wine sweeter and add more if so (take care not to burn your mouth as this will be hot!).

Keep hot on medium to low heat for 20 minutes to let the avours infuse the wine.

Strain your mulled wine into heatproof glasses or mugs and serve at once, perhaps accompanied by mince pies or just enjoy by the ďŹ reside.

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Index of advertisers

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

Bathrooms The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 39 William Cope Interiors.................. 6 Beauty Treatments Beauty by Sue Ellen..................... 45 Bedrooms Custom Creations........................ 31 Flair Interiors............................... 13 Snugg Fitted Furniture................. 34 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................ 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...... 20 Just Shutters................................ 15 Tuscany Blinds............................. 22 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 39 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Doctor........................... 15 Zero Dry Time............................... 3 Carpets & Flooring Kingsland Carpets........................ 24 Chiropractors Paul Harris................................... 35 Cleaning Services Candy Cleaning Services.............. 18 Community News Adventures of Daichi................... 28 Christmas Spectacular................. 38 Dorset Quirky Facts..................... 36 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Fascinating Fungi...................... 14 John Thornton’s Young Achievers Foundation............... 12 Local Stargazing Pages................ 32 Over £1000 Raised for the JTYAF at Crane Valley Golf Club.......... 26 Spot the difference...................... 10 Stargazing in Dorset.................... 32 Tastes so good: Mulled Wine........ 44 Computer Services Computer Wise............................ 16

Dentists Hoburne Dental Practice.............. 6

Loft Ladder Installations Loft Services................................. 24

Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic.................... 5

Mobile Hairdressers Jacqueline.................................... 35

Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 45

Office Supplies Ace Office.................................... 22

Driveways County Block Paving.................... 40

Painters & Decorators DRW Godley................................ 15

Estate & Letting Agents Meyers.......................................... 1 Michael Adam............................. 48

Physiotherapists PhysioFitness............................... 41

Fires & Stoves

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Plumbers No1 PHD...................................... 27 SCD Plumbing.............................. 47

Food & Drink Custom Lunches........................... 42 Dorset Ginger.............................. 42

Property Maintenance Avon Home Improvements.......... 30

Garage Doors Advance Shutters......................... 18 Garolla......................................... 34 ReversePark............................12, 35 Skandoor...................................... 24

Records Roger Hunt................................... 3

Garden Services Julie & Steve Garden Services...... 39 Novelty Kneelers.......................... 42 Sunshine Gardens Landscaping.... 45 United Fencing Supplies................ 2

Solicitors Harold G Walker.......................... 19

Health & Fitness Snap Fitness.................................. 9 Home Care Services Better Care @ Home..................... 5 Promedica24............................... 12 Hot Tub Hire Happy Dayz Hot Tub Hire............. 10

Residential Care Homes Cinnamon Luxury Care................ 40

Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 21 Ashley Tree Surgeons.................... 5 Broadoak Tree Care..................... 43 RHV.............................................. 31 Will Writing Services Dorset & Wight Wills................... 17 Legal Eagle Wills.......................... 43

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Locksmiths Keytek........................................... 3

Woodburners & Stoves Cozy Stoves.................................. 30

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