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December/January 2021

Contents

Welcome Dear Readers, tephen, myself and all of us here would like to wish you a good Festive Season. We now know we can have a ‘bubble’ of three families together for Christmas, which is at least better than being on our own. Of course some of you may well be on your own at this time and I do sincerely hope you are able to contact loved ones over our new ‘Zoom’ calls, or able to have a long chat over the phone. Let’s do all we can this year to make sure everyone around us knows we care, and we are thinking of them.

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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,

with best wishes,

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. Please continue to call them and do say “Hello” from us too! We are here to help.

Right from my first magazine which I started all the way back in 2005, pushing Hayden around in his pram, my purpose was to bring good, local businesses to your door step 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! If you have an event coming up, please let us know.

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

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Local events and features Community News Clubs & Societies Understanding Investments

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Feature articles Book Reviews: The Gift of a Great Book Short Story: The Secret Ingredient Home & Interiors: Choosing and Caring for your Chrsitmas Tree

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Information Advertising Useful Local Information Useful Telephone Numbers Local Business Directory

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Puzzles Pictograms Quiz Word Wheel Sudoku Puzzle Solutions

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On your bike! Two local men cycle 50 miles to fundraise for nationwide charity Local friends, Robert Atkins and Andrew Forrest, have completed a 50-mile roundtrip bike ride this weekend, and have raised £600 for a nationwide charity, the Bring Joy Foundation.

The foundation is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the lives of seniors across the UK. As the charitable arm of local home care company Home Instead Senior Care, it provides funding for local community groups and organisations that provide activities and events for older people. The mission is to help seniors keep fit and active, as well as connected to people in the community, in a bid to combat loneliness and isolation.

Andrew’s partner, Jayne Perks is the Community Engagement Lead at Home Instead East Dorset and Blandford, and has witnessed the good that Bring Joy funding does for older people, especially throughout the pandemic.

Both men are keen cyclists and thought it was only fitting to do a sponsored bike ride, and since COVID-19 restrictions allow two people to meet outside, their fundraising could go ahead.

Starting in Wimborne, the two cycled a 50-mile round trip around East Dorset, through to Salisbury and back again.

Andrew commented: “Myself and Robert were very proud to raise £600 for the Bring Joy Foundation. Their work is so important, especially throughout this year when they’ve provided vital

funding to keep seniors across the country occupied and entertained, reducing the risk of loneliness among the elderly during an uncertain and sometimes isolating period.

“My mother works as a carer, and Jayne works at Home Instead, so I thoroughly understand the importance of supporting the elderly, and wanted to support the great work that Bring Joy do. I look forward to seeing the initiatives they support in the new year!”

To find out more about the Bring Joy Foundation, visit their website here: www.bringjoyfoundation.org To find out more about Home Instead Senior Care East Dorset and Blandford, call 01202 912826 or visit www. homeinstead.co.uk/east-dorsetblandford.

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STAPEHILL OVER 60’S CLUB

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WIMBORNE ART CLUB

Welcomes retired and semi retired people to take part in our groups and classes of social and educational interest.

Contact: David Allen on 01202 823541 Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (excluding August at Colehill Memorial Hall, Cannon Hill Road 7.30p.m.

Contact the Secretary on 01202 883810

DORSET STITCHERS

Meets every other Thursday 7- 9pm at the restaurant, Morrisons supermarket in Verwood. £2 per evening includes refreshments.

Contact Wendy Robinson 01202 825805.

WIMBORNE BOWLS CLUB

All abilities accepted, coaching can be provided for the novice or to improve your game. We have good facilities & a great social calendar.

Contact Elaine Campbell 01202 840545

FERNDOWN UKELELE GROUP

for mature people (i.e. pensioners) wishing to learn the ukelele. No previous musical experience is necessary. Held at the Beacon Centre, St Mary's Church, Ferndown on Thursdays 2 - 3pm. Contact Pam Roberts 01202 896224 pamroberts203@btinternet.com

RINGWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR, “SING FOR JOY”

Mixed choir, singing harmony songs from around the world-African, gospel, Taize, folk etc. No auditions, beginners as well as experienced singers age 10 upwards. Meet at Greyfriars Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30.

Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807

EAST DORSET & RINGWOOD NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP meet 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am - 12 noon

at Braeside Hall Braeside Road St. Leonards BH24 2PH for friendship, talks & outings and would very much welcome new members . Contact Jenny Betterton 01202 876560, Rosemary White 01425 479556.

CRANBORNE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHOIR

Meet Wimborne St Giles Village Hall on Mondays at 7.30pm.

Leader Jeremy Avis. For further info: www.cranbornecommunitychoir.uk

THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION

Want to try woodturning? Come and join us at St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall Braeside Road St Leonards Ringwood BH24 2PH 1st Wednesday each month 7.15pm-9.30pm. for more details Contact: Alex Wells Secretary on 07759663151 or just come along

PLANT HERITAGE EAST DORSET GROUP

Meetings are held once a month on the first Thursday of each month at 2.30pm at Colehill Methodist Church, Lonnen Road, Colehill Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 900821 Local artists who meet twice a month in St Catherine's Church Hall, Wimborne. Meetings start at 7.30pm prompt. Non-members welcome for £3 per meeting. New Members warmly welcomed. If interested contact Marilyn 07980580331, www.wimborneartclub.org.uk

THE ARTS SOCIETY WIMBORNE & BLANDFORD For dates and information please visit: www.theartssocietywandb.org.uk

VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB

Ringwood Conservative Club, 22 Christchurch Road, Ringwood. BH24 1DN on 3rd Thursday of the month. Good Food & Bar. Music from 7.30-10pm. (Doors open from 6.30pm). No membership required.

Contact Geoff 07798 721405 or 01202 822038

FERNDOWN BOWLS CLUB

Friendly club for all ages, coaching available any ability. Come along to ‘TRYBOWLS’ Friday 2.00 – 4.00, from 26th April till the end of July.

Contact Mike Hopper 01202 877437

COLEHILL MUSICAL & DRAMA CLUB

Co.MaD meet to rehearse most weeks on Tuesday evenings at 8.30 in the Memorial Hall Contact 01202 887659

COLEHILL FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB

This Club meets on the 3rd Monday of the Month at Colehill Memorial Hall, at 7.30 pm. Contact the Chair, Anne Clark, on 01202 575951

HOLT SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB

Meet at Holt Village Hall, Tuesdays 2.00-4.30 and 7.00-10.00 also Wednesdays 2.00-4.30 beginners very welcome Please check out website for more information, holtshortmatbowls.org.uk

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch The Branch holds regular social functions. Contact Mrs Denise Pugh 01202 824549

SYNERGY DANCE AND MAJORETTE GROUP

Girls aged 8-16 meet every Wednesday @ 4:00 (term time) in Wimborne. Looking for a small group aged 5-8 for the Folk Festival parade.

Contact: Jackie on 07562772887

- working to save plant varieties. Meets in Colehill Memorial Hall monthly DORSET WILDLIFE TRUST, WIMBORNE GROUP Sept to June to hear well-known speakers.. Visitors welcome. Details Monthly talks in winter, outdoor events in summer from Pam on 01202 883352.

Contact Michael 01202 880966 farrsch@gmail.com or Pat 01202 824939 patfry43@gmail.com

EAST DORSET BUDDHIST GROUP

The Group meets for meditation & discussion at St Michael's Church Centre, Colehill on 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 900821

CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Meets in Cranborne Village Hall on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome Contact Chris Bright 01725 517584 or e-mail clhs@mypostoffice.co.uk

THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.

Based in the grounds of Cranborne Middle School in E Dorset. We shoot on Sunday mornings, Tuesday & Thursday evenings in the summer months also shoot indoors in the winter.

For info. www.brackenarchers.club

CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS - EAST DORSET HEATHLAND HEROES. Join our thriving group of conservation

volunteers helping to restore local SSSI Heathland areas and SNCI Wildflower Meadows. Every Monday all year. For info, contact our Monthly talks Sept to May at St. Catherine’s Church Hall,Wimborne plus Team Ranger Dale 07810 328 157 or DaleGarwood@gmail.com walks & field archaeology opportunities during summer months. Contact Ian Richardson 01202 252397, www.dorset-archaeology.org.uk THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS .Oddfellows is one of the oldest and friendliest societies in the world.

EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N For further details contact Flo Munro 01202 820965, Talks, functions, outings and special events held throughout the year in Loyal Acorn Lodge. The Oddfellows - making friends, helping people.

Verwood, West Moors and Ferndown.

Contact Membership Secretary: Janet Matthews 01202 855001

EAST DORSET ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY (EDAS)

THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING

Improver line dance club on Mondays at Three Legged Cross village hall. 7.30 til 9.30pm Contact Geoff 07732 311 128

WESSEX SINGERS

This a choir of about 40 singers that meet regularly in St James' Church, Holt, and St Michael's and All Angels Church, Colehill.

Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 887786

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB

The friendly ‘friendlies’ club. Experienced and novice players most welcome. You’ll always get a game. Contact Steve Clapton for more details 01202 826685

EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS

Traditional and contemporary folk dances from around the world. No partners needed. Meeting on 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month from 7:30 – 9:45 in Edmondsham Village Hall. Pay as you go.

Contact Kirsteen McCormick on 01725 517807.

ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS

Forest School club for children 4-8 years of age at Edmondsham Forest School, between Verwood and Cranborne. Woodland walks, camp fires, nature crafts etc. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807

WIMBORNE CAMERA CLUB

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MUSIC FOR THE MIND

At St Michaels Church, Church Hill, Verwood BH31 6DZ. 4th Monday of the Month at 11.00am - 12.30 excluding August. Singing meeting for people with memory problems. Aim is to give carer & cared for quality time together. FREE. For more info call Gwen on 01202 827800 .

CAMEO LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB

We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Horns Inn, West Parley. Come and join us to make new friends and enjoy a chat over lunch. Contact: Thelma Blyth 01202 881986, Blyth.wims@uwclub.net or Pauline Riggs 01202 575047, priggs44@gmail.com

WIMBORNE COMMUNITY THEATRE

Creates original site-specific performances, set in unusual outdoor venues or non-theatre buildings - based on local stories and research. www.wimbornecommunitytheatre.co.uk/about-us/ to get involved.

We meet on Monday evenings - 7.30-9.30 pm from September to April, RINGWOOD MUSICAL & DRAMATIC SOCIETY & at St Michael's Church Centre,Colehill. We also run workshops, competi- CHOIR. A friendly theatre group of all ages staging Musicals, Plays & tions and illustrated talks. Contact Carol Wiles on 01202 510844 Choir concerts. If you’d like to join us either on stage, behind the scenes or singing in the Choir, email our secretary jane.howell059@gmail.com.

WIMBORNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY meet every 2nd For our Choir contact Anita Rosser on 01425 473454.

Monday of the month at The Allendale Centre, Wimborne (Jan-Mar 2:00pm, Apr-Dec 7:30pm). See full details of talks, shows & occasional 1st WIMBORNE GIRLS’ BRIGADE shared suppers on www.wimbornehorticulturalsociety@btck.co.uk Girls aged 4-18 years meet at The Lantern, Merley every Monday or 01202 887006. NON-MEMBERS WELCOME. during term time, from 6:00pm. New members always welcome. http://wimborne.gb.net Contact: Jazz Adams on 07977246912

WIMBORNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month from September to June at 7.30pm in Wimborne Town hall for talks on mainly historical places, people or events in the Wimborne area. Contact: Mrs A Cross 01202 848922

THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS

WESSEX GUILD OF BOOKBINDERS:

COLEHILL BRIDGE CLUB

Based just outside Wimborne: amateur group meeting Tuesday & Thursday: courses available. Full bindery facilities: contact Phil on pmw111@hotmail.co.uk web site www.wessexguildofbookbinders.co.uk

WIMBORNE ROTARY CLUB

meets each Thursday for lunch at Millstream Bistro, Walford Mill, BH21 1NL 12.30 for 12.45pm. Contact Stephen Protheroe 01202 843990

Meet at Three Legged Cross Village Hall Friday afternoons 2pm-5pm Friday evenings 7pm-9.30pm Contact: Peter Turnham 01202 823440 Meets on a Friday afternoon to play rubber bridge in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Contact Hugh on 01202 883580 for details

ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH CHOIR

We meet at St Michael's Church, Colehill Lane, Colehill on Fridays at 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Contact Jenny Wright on 01425 473963.

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If you have difficulty getting to the high street, we can come and provide a free eye examination at your home.

Care Opticians believe that everyone deserves the confidence that comes with good vision, which is why our highly qualified opticians provide home eye tests.

Booking a free home eye test with Care Opticians is straighforward.

A phone call is all we need from you and we will happily handle the rest.

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Dreaming of travel?

Hi, my name is Elaine and I have worked in travel for over 20 years and from my very first day and my very first customer my heart was captured.

With a zest for life and a passion for travel it allows me to share my knowledge and expertise with all my clients to create their own personal adventures and stories.

I pride myself on exceptional customer service and attention to detail as this is something I believe that is essential for everyone planning their next adventure, whether it’s a one night escape or the trip of a lifetime.

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Understanding Investments: Sustainable Investing

With Christmas approaching and having endured such a challenging year on many fronts due to the worldwide pandemic, I am sure many people will reflect on 2020 and hope 2021 will be better. As these articles are themed around “understanding investments”, it felt appropriate at this time of the year to highlight an area of investing which should benefit the environment and society overall.

What is sustainable Investing?

Given the global challenges the world faces, including poverty, healthcare, inequalities and climate change, businesses are coming under increasing pressure to review how they operate and become more sustainable.

This is a movement which has been gathering awareness and support, and which has undoubtably been accelerated by the events of the last 12 months. In 2015 the United Nations announced the “17 Sustainable Development Goals”, to transform the world for the better.

These introduced a 15-year plan for all countries-developed and developing, to end all poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change by 2030.

Why invest in a Sustainable way?

Governments and businesses often include sustainability criteria in the contracts they award business, so companies which embrace these themes have a competitive advantage which should benefit them in the long term.

Certainly, many sustainable funds have out-performed their more mainstream rivals in recent years, a trend which has accelerated in 2020 due to Sustainable funds excluding sectors such as Oil & Gas, Airlines and Industrials and the

higher inclusion of Technology and Healthcare.

I remember 10-15 years ago Howard Goodship the opposite was often true of “ethical funds”, which were much more focused on negatively screening companies rather than inclusion for a companies’ positive contribution. Also, the pool of businesses operating in a sustainable way was much smaller, leading to a limited choice for the fund managers. This has now changed.

However, a word of warning; due to greater awareness of this theme, there has been a flurry of investments funds launched during the last year or so. We believe it is really important to work with investment managers who have experience and a proven track record of delivering on their promises. Our due-diligence processes help identify fund managers who we believe are able to support both socio-economic development and sustainable business practices, whilst generating strong and consistent returns for clients.

Stewart, Kerry and I wish you all a peaceful, healthy Christmas. I am sure you will join us in looking forward to a 2021 in which we are able to return to the freedoms and life we have all been so accustomed to enjoying.

Howard Goodship is an Independent Financial Adviser with Lonsdale Wealth Management, 5 Fridays Court, Ringwood.

Tel: 01425 208490

www.lonsdaleservices.co.uk

The value of an investment and the income from it could go down as well as up. The return at the end of the investment period is not guaranteed and you may get back less than you originally invested. The contents of this article are for information purposes only and do not constitute individual advice.

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Colin and Maureen looked at each other in panic.

“So sorry Natalie, we’ve had a little accident,” Maureen confessed. “Colin’s dropped your Thermos flask.”

By Jackie Brewster

Maureen and Colin watched helplessly as the Thermos flask slid from the table. It hit the kitchen floor with a dull crack.

“Christmas is ruined,” Colin said glumly.

“Christmas isn’t ruined.” Maureen reached for her glass to calm her nerves. “Not when there’s sherry.”

“Perhaps it’s saveable.” Colin gingerly picked up the Thermos flask and shook it. It sounded like wet gravel. “Natalie brought it,” he said.

Their guests, Colin’s dad, Maureen’s brother Derrick and his fiancée Natalie were patiently waiting in the dining room for their Christmas dinner. It was a family tradition for everyone to bring something for the meal. Colin’s dad had made the Christmas pudding, Derrick had brought crackers.

“What did she bring?” Maureen asked quietly.

“I’ve no idea,” Colin said, “she just handed me this when she came in.”

It was the first time Natalie had joined them for Christmas day, and the pressure to impress was on because she’d once been a guest on a cookery show on the local radio and never missed an opportunity to mention it.

“It was only cheap,” Natalie laughed nervously.

“Just so long as the contents are alright.”

Colin shook the Thermos.

Natalie looked crestfallen.

“I could lend you a pair of slippers,” he offered.

Maureen nudged him in the ribs. “But my advice would be not to put your shoes in a Thermos in the first place.”

Natalie looked puzzled. “Not shoes, it’s jus,” she frowned, “to pour on the meal.”

“Do you mean gravy?” Maureen asked, astonished.

“I knew there was something missing!”

“I suppose some people call it that.” Natalie sounded offended. “We professional chefs call it jus.”

“Why didn’t you say?” Maureen laughed, refilling her glass. “Colin, get the jar of granules out of the pantry and I’ll whisk up some more.”

“But it was a special jus,” Natalie protested.

“What’s the key ingredients?” Colin asked as the kettle boiled.

Natalie blushed. “I used gravy granules,” she said quietly, “with a slug of sherry in it.”

“Didn’t I tell you Colin?” Maureen picked up the bottle. “Sherry to the rescue again!”

“What did she say when she gave it to you?”

Maureen asked impatiently.

Colin thought for a moment. “She said it was shoes,” he said finally.

“It’s clearly not shoes though is it?” Exasperated, Maureen took another swig of her sherry.

“What are we going to do now?” she said.

“What did you ask her to bring?”

Colin said.

“I can’t remember, can I?” Maureen said. “Let’s look at what we’ve got and see what’s missing.”

They looked at the steaming dishes of food on the counter – turkey, stuffing, sprouts and roast potatoes.

“Can I help with anything?”

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USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION

Doctors’ Numbers

Fire Stations

The Cranborne Practice 01202 822825 (Verwood) Lake Road/Newtown Road

Cranborne Fire Station 01722 691000: Non emergencies

The Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road

01202 825353

EMERGENCIES ONLY: Dial 999 and ask for ‘Fire Service’

The Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)

01725 517272

Verwood Fire Station 01722 691000: Non emergencies

West Moors Group Practice 175, Station Road, West Moors, BH22 OHX

01202 865800

Wimborne Fire Station 01722 691000: Non emergencies

Dorset Emergency Care

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The Old Dispensary Medical Practice 01202 880786 32 East Borough, Wimborne BH21 1PL The Quarter Jack Surgery 01202 843626 Rodways Corner, Wimborne BH21 1AP Walford Mill Medical Practice 01202 886999 Knobcrook Road, Wimborne BH21 1NL

Dentists’ Numbers

123 Dental 01202 827786 11, The Old Potteries, Manor Way, Verwood.

Forest Lodge Dentist Surgery Vicarage Road, Verwood

01202 827272

Thomasson Dental Surgery 35 Ringwood Road, Verwood

01202 824177

Lakes Dental Practice 01202 823345 Unit 4a, The Old Crossroads, Verwood Fordingbridge Dental Highfield House, Bartons Rd,

01425 652331

Emergency care (after hrs)

0845 7010401

Wimborne Dental Health Practice 01202 887700 30 East Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1DU Mouth Peace Dental Practice 01202 888000 1 Corn Market, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1JL Dr N D Greenway 01202 888303 Knobcrook Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NL ADP Dental Practice 01202 881338 Jessop House, 28 Mill Lane, Town Centre, Wimborne Minster BH21 1JQ

Samaritans

1 Durrant Road, Bournemouth, 01202 551999 / 0845 790 9090

Verwood Age Concern

Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall, Moorlands Rd Mark Talbot 01202 821786 Monday: 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday: 10am - 3.30pm EDV-02/20

Police Stations

EMERGENCIES - 999 and ask for ‘police’ Verwood Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101 verwood@dorset.pnn.police.uk Wimborne Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101

Recycling

VERWOOD RECYCLING 01202 828083 www.hants.gov.uk Somerley, Verwood Road, Ringwood 1 April - 30 Sept: 9am - 6pm 1 Oct - 28 Feb: 9am - 4pm 1 March - 31 March: 9am - 5pm WIMBORNE RECYCLING 01305 221040 http://www.dorsetforyou.com/recycling Brook Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BH 1 Apr-30 Sept 9am-6pm.

1 Oct-31 Mar 10am-4pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day

School Terms & Holidays

Please Note: School term and holiday dates are usually set over 14 months in advance of the academic year. They are based on a school year of 195 days although individual schools can use 5 of these days for staff training. Parents should contact the individual school to find out when their training days will be.

All dates taken from www.dorsetforyou.com and www.hants.gov.uk for Dorset and Hampshire - dates that are in white are where days differ for Hampshire.

Term/holiday Spring Term: 6 Jan - 3 April 2020 Half Term: 17 - 21 Feb 2020 Easter Holidays: 6 - 17 April 2020 Summer Term: 20 April - 20(22) July 2020 Half Term: 25 - 29 May 2020 Summer Holidays: 21(23)July - 2 Sept 2020 Autumn Term: 3 Sept - 18 Dec 200 Half Term: 26 Oct - 30 Oct 2020 Christmas Holidays: 21 Dec 2020 - 1 Jan 2021 UK holidays Easter: 10 - 13 April 2020 May Day: 8 May 2020 Spring Bank Holiday: 25 May 2020 Summer Bank Holiday: 31 Aug 2020 Christmas: 25, 28 Dec 2020 New Year: 1 Jan 2021 More useful information overleaf

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USEFUL LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS Police / Crime

Utilities / Emergencies

Verwood Police Station

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Wimborne Police Station Crimestoppers

101 0800 55 51 11

Local Councils & Agencies

Police, Fire & Ambulance Emergency Electricity - SSE Emergency Gas - Emergency

999 08000 72 72 82 0800 111 999

BT Faultline

0800 800 151

East Dorset Customer Services

01202 79 50 96

Water - Bournemouth Water

01202 59 00 59

Dorset County Council Verwood Town Council Wimborne Town Council

01305 22 10 00 01202 82 08 80 01202 88 16 55

- Southern –leaks Sewerage–Southern-emergency (& water)- Wessex

0800 820 999 0330 303 0368 0345 600 4600

Colehill Parish Council

01202 88 00 49

Environment Agency Floodline(warnings & Advice)

0800 80 70 60 0345 988 11 88

Citizens Advice Bureau - Ferndown - Wimborne Visitor Information—Wimborne

01202 89 38 38 01202 88 47 38 01202 88 61 16

Bournemouth A&E NHS Non Emergency Bournemouth Hospital Christchurch Hospital Poole Hospital Salisbury Hospital Southampton Hospital Wimborne Hospital

01202 70 111 01202 30 01202 48 01202 66 01722 33 023 8077 01202 85

National Rail Enquiries National Express Coaches Bournemouth Airport Southampton Airport Traveline (Bus, Coach, Ferry & Rail) AA (Automobile Association) RAC (Royal Automobile Club) Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries

0345 748 49 50 0871 781 81 81 01202 36 40 00 0844 481 7777 0871 200 22 33 0800 88 77 66 0333 2000 999 01202 33 84 20

Samaritans

01202 551 999

Childline

0800 11 11

Drinkline National Debtline RSPCA -Ashley Heath Al-anon (10am-10pm) year round Relate-Dorset & South Wilts Community Legal Advice Direct

0300 123 1110 0808 808 40 00 0300 123 07 49 0207 403 0888 01302 380 900 0345 345 43 45

NSPCC Age Uk Seniorline Alcoholics Anonymous, 24 hours: National Drugs Helpline

0808 800 50 00 01202 530 530 0808 800 65 65 0845 769 75 55 0800 77 66 00

Hospitals

41 69 36 63 55 62 72 64

26 61 11 62 22 10

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Travel

Helplines

Post Offices

VERWOOD 01202 829712 11 Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS. Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm WIMBORNE 0845 722 3344 7 High St, Wimborne Dorset, BH21 1HR Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm COLEHILL 01202 889727 1, Smugglers Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2RX Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm CRANBORNE 01725 517210 Cranborne Stores, 1, The Square, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5PR. Mon - Fri 6am – 6pm. Sat 6am – 5pm.

Sun 8.30am - 1pm FURZEHILL 01202 883022 1 Smugglers Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4HB Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm THREE LEGGED CROSS 01202 822002 Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RJ Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm WIMBORNE ST GILES 01725 517228 Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5LX Mon – Fri 9am – 1pm HAYES 01202 884991 103, Wimborne Rd West, Stapehill, Wimborne, BH21 2DH. Mon – Sat 6.30am – 10pm.

Sun 7am – 10pm. Xmas Day closed.

Wimborne Library

WIMBORNE 01202 882770 wimbornelibrary@dorsetcc.gov.uk Crown Mead, rear of 55-57 High Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HH Opening times: Mon10am – 6.30pm.

Thur 9.30am – 6pm. Tues 9.30am – 1pm Fri 9.30am – 5pm. Wed Closed. Sat 9.30am - 4pm

◄More useful information overleaf

Chemists

Lloyds Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 822364 23 Station Road, Verwood.

Mon - Fri: 9-6:30, Sat: 9-1, Sun: Closed Boots, FERNDOWN 01202 871841 Tricketts Cross, Ferndown Mon - Fri: 9-7, Sat: 8:30-1, 2-5:30, Sun 10-4 Boots, WIMBORNE 01202 848226 Rodways Corner, Wimborne, BH21 1AP Mon – Fri 8am – 7pm, Sat 8am – 5.30pm Morrisons (in Store),VERWOOD 01202 826555 Chiltern Drive, Verwood Mon - Fri: 9-1, 2-8, Sat: 9-1, 2-6, Sun: 10-1 Verwood Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 828499 Lake Road Surgery, Lake Road, Verwood, BH31 6EH

Mon: 7am-11pm, Tue-Fri: 6.30am-11.30pm, Sat: 7am-11pm. www.pharmland.co.uk

Colehill Pharmacy, COLEHILL 01202 888001 42 Middlehill Rd, Wimborne BH21 2SE Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm. Sat 9am – 1pm Walford Mill Pharmacy WIMBORNE 01202 840048 Knobcrook Rd, Wimborne BH21 1NL Mon – Fri 9am – 6.30pm (Closed 1pm – 2pm)

Verwood Library

VERWOOD 01202 822972 1, Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS Opening times: Mon, Tues, Thurs 10 - 1, 2 - 5.

Wednesday CLOSED. Fri 10 - 1, 2 - 7. Sat 9 - 1.

Colehill Community Library

COLEHILL 01202 886676 ccl.colehill@gmail.com Middlehill Road, Colehill, Wimborne, BH21 2HL Opening times: Mon 2 – 5pm.

Tues 9.30am – 1pm & 2 - 5pm. Wed Closed.

Thur 2 - 5pm. Fri 2 – 6.30pm. Sat 9.30am - 12.30pm

EDV-04/20

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Come and visit us at our newly refurbished Forest School in a beautiful village location, just 5 minutes from Wimborne

For children aged 2 - 5 years Rural setting Breakfast Club from 8am 15hr and 30hr funding

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Outstanding Ofsted inspection Excellent Church inspection Small class sizes Access to quality ICT Forest School opportunities

A beautiful village location with extensive grounds, just 5 minutes from Wimborne

A variety of school clubs Gold award for a range of sports Music instrument tuition Earlybirds morning club Dragonßies after school club

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By Katherine Sorrell

We help you to make the most of your festive centrepiece.

Some prefer a real Christmas tree while others argue for artificial. We offer some arboreal insights.

Which type of real tree?

The Norway Spruce is the classic choice but can be spikey and shed needles. The very popular Nordmann Fir has an even shape, soft foliage and glossy, dark green needles that don’t drop much. The Scots Pine retains its needles and has a lovely, fresh smell, while the Fraser Fir has silvery-green foliage and soft, low-shed needles with a citrusy aroma. The Noble Fir features blueish needles with well-spaced foliage while the unusual Lodgepole Pine has bushy, upward-pointing branches and the best needle-retention of all.

Cut or container?

Freshly cut Christmas trees provide a problem when it comes to disposal, so a great alternative is a tree purpose-grown in a pot. After Christmas the tree can be moved outside until next year. It will grow but can be kept for up to three years.

Preparing for your tree-shopping trip Measure the height and width of the space available for your tree and take a tape measure with you. Pack a pair of heavy gloves and an old blanket to catch pine needles that fall off in the boot of your car. If transporting your tree on your car’s roof, take a rope and perhaps a tarpaulin to wrap around the tree.

Picking out the best tree Look for a symmetrical tree with evenly distributed branches. Fresh trees will boast shiny, green needles that don’t drop if you gently pull a branch. Avoid trees with dry or brown needles.

Buying direct from a local grower is best.

What about artificial trees?

Modern artificial trees are incredibly realistic, though usually without the natural appearance or smell that real trees offer. An artificial can be used again and again, but consider how easily it can be stored.

Frosted Norway spruce seven-foot artificial Christmas tree, £369.99; glitter LED Christmas bauble trio, £11.99; Osby star lights, from £7.99; champagne bow Christmas decoration, £7.99; all Lights4fun: 01423 816 040; lights4fun.co.uk.

Which artificial tree?

There is a huge variety of shapes and sizes on offer, and with a choice of PVC needles or PE (polyethylene) needles. Many artificial trees are pre-lit, too and some are ‘frosted’ with a dusting of artificial snow.

Caring for your real tree • If you want it to look good right through until Twelfth Night, try to buy your tree as late as possible.

• Ask the seller to saw a small slice off the bottom of the trunk (alternatively, do this yourself as soon as you get home). This will help it to absorb water.

• Stand the tree in a bucket of water in a cool place until you are ready to position and decorate it.

• If possible, place the tree in a cool spot, away from fires or radiators. Even a sunny window can hasten the tree’s decline.

Secure it in a correctly sized, sturdy stand and adjust it so it is level. Fill the reservoir with water and check this regularly, topping up as necessary.

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