The Poole Directory - August/September 2017

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Royal Bay Care Homes Our Homes Serving Poole, Wimborne & The Purbecks

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We at Royal Bay Care Homes believe a care home should be a place: - Where each person is an individual.

- Where there are no unnecessary rules and regulations.

- Where dignity, peace and comfort take priority.

- Where companionship, interest and activity flourishes.

- And where people are supported to lead the fullest possible lives.

At the heart of every Royal Bay Care Home are core values with the emphasis on comfort, compassion, dignity, individuality, personality as well as great food. At Royal Bay our priority is you living your life your way.

We have teams of incredibly caring, dedicated and qualified staff, plus Gold Standards Framework accreditation. Our Homes also have the latest medical and care facilities making them fully equipped to cater for either residential or nursing care needs, depending on the Home’s registration.

Please feel free to contact either of our Home’s Manager at any time to discuss how we can help or visit our website for more details.

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OAP Discount available Poole based owner operator who offers a fast and friendly service.

For a free no obligation quote please call Paul on

07762 509 209

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Introduction

The Poole Directory - Hamworthy Edition Edition 80

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd

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Email:

info@thepooledirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for the September 2017 edition: 14th August 2017

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

Dorset Directories Ltd does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

Dear Poole Residents, Nellie has written a book! It is full of fun, quizzes, wordsearches, crosswords and games as well as of course her adventures here in gorgeous England.

Ideal for the summer! She would be delighted if you would like to have a copy, so please see the details inside and Nellie will excitedly send you a copy in the post.

It is indeed the summer holidays with the children off school and (hopefully) good old English sunny days. Do you have anything planned? We are off to Cornwall where Nellie is taking us to the beach for a few days of Surf Life Saving competitions then time out chilling as a family. Well I usually ‘chill’ whereas the boys, Stephen, my husband and Hayden our son usually spend hours surfing the waves and generally being really active. I prefer to watch…

While you are having fun this summer why not call in an expert to help in the garden or the house? We have lots of great trades people to help you and they certainly love to receive your calls. As always this is where everyone wins as it keeps our local trades and services busy which in turn keeps our local economy doing well and we all benefit.

Stephen, Hayden and myself, as well as Nellie of course, wish you a wonderful relaxing, or extreme sport summer, whichever suits you.

Nellie looks forward to keeping you entertained with her new book.

Best Wishes,

Debbie & Stephen Corney

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Community News

Use your leisure time with Poole U3A The University of the Third Age (U3A) was established initially in Toulouse, France, in 1972, and adopted in the UK in 1982. It is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment, providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. It consists of local U3As all over the UK, which are charities in their own right and run entirely by volunteers.

Poole U3A, established in 1992, currently runs some 140 different daytime classes/activities throughout the borough at 29 venues. There is a moderate annual membership fee, but no further costs per class other than consumable items such as craft materials, etc.

Those running classes and other activities are all unpaid, the principle being that they demonstrate and pass on skills and information that they themselves have learned or used during their working life. Subjects included in the Poole U3A prospectus include

Members of the Country Walks group near Badbury Rings

Learning the elegant and delicate art of Chinese calligraphy

various Art and Crafts, Book Lovers, Bridge and other Card games, Dance sessions, Genealogy, several Languages, Stretching, Tai Chi, Languages, Quizzes, Music (both recorded and performed), Photography, Poetry, Technology, Yoga, plus Sports including Table Tennis, Short Mat Bowls, Petanque and Badminton. Additionally there are social meetings such as Coach trips, Quizzes, Walks and Lunches.

For information on Poole U3A and the complete list of activities, pick up a copy of our ‘Delphinus’ magazine in your local library, visit our website on www.pooleu3a.org.uk or contact our office on 01202 678113 (Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings).

A Poole U3A petanque session

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GAS TEC Heating & Plumbing Ltd Voted “5 Stars” on the Poole Trading Standards buy with conÞdence scheme for reliability, workmanship and price.

We offer some great discounts such as 10% off any heating and plumbing work completed for OAP’s and free home gas safety checks with any boiler service.

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Do you have a property to sell or let in HAMWORTHY? your local, Hamworthy estate agent have been selling and letting homes here for over 14 years.

With an office located on the busy, main Blandford Road (168, opposite the Old First School development) we are ideally placed to market and manage your property, whatever your requirements.

Combine our location with extensive property exposure via local media, ‘Rightmove’, ‘Zoopla’ etc, we offer an unrivalled service with, we would like to think, a professional, personal and friendly touch.

Our team (Simon, Jenny, Steve, Suzanne or Angela) are experiencing a busy 2017 and urgently need properties for a waiting list of both buyers and tenants.

Why not contact us to see if we can be of service.

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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 3RROH 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!

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Chip Shop Challenge 2017 Calling all chippies – Julia’s House needs you!

The Dorset and Wiltshire children’s hospice charity is appealing for Dorset chip shop owners to sign up for their 2017 Chip Shop Challenge and donate 5p from every portion of chips sold in August to support families with a life-limited child.

hoping lots of tourists and locals alike will support the Challenge chippies and help them in their efforts to make a big difference to families going through difficult times.

“Because we rely on the local community for 94 per cent of our funding, fundraisers like this are really important.”

The annual campaign has proved very popular with both chip shops and customers, with many posting selfies in support of the challenge on the Julia’s House Facebook page.

Julia’s House cares for children who may not live into adulthood, providing practical and emotional support through frequent short breaks for mums and dads and social opportunities for the whole family.

Every chip shop that signs up will receive a fundraising pack including a poster and information about the charity to show their customers what they are doing and how they are supporting Julia’s House.

To find out more call Laura on 012020 644220 or send an email to her at laura.kelly@juliashouse.org

In return, fundraisers will promote the chip shops taking part at community events around the county and encourage people to support the challenge by buying a bag of chips.

Last year’s Chip Shop Challenge raised enough to pay for two six-hour sessions at the Dorset hospice for eight children, complete with play and complementary therapies.

“It would be brilliant if we could top that this year,” said Community Fundraising Manager Laura Kelly. “We’re

Chips with everything – including fundraising.

Julia’s House launches the 2017 Chip Shop Challenge

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The scariest infection... Ransomware!

Ransomware works by disabling your computer or preventing access to your data, usually achieved by searching for known file types and encrypting them, it then demands a sum of money (usually £300 in bitcoins) to release the “private key” that will allow you to get your data back. Probably the most upsetting part of ransomware infections is that paying the so-called “fine” is usually the only way to get back your precious photos, documents and other files.

91% of ransomware is distributed via phishing emails.

Ever seen those unsolicited ones with attached “.doc” files claiming to be invoices or something more tempting? Chances are that if you opened one it would have immediately starting encrypting your data and prompted you with a notice requesting you to pay a fine. This is almost a good thing though as it means that the chances of infection can be reduced by over 90% simply by learning the basics of phishing emails. And for businesses, teaching your staff how to be a little bit savvier could save you hundreds of pounds, if not thousands in damages if you can’t retrieve your data.

SO HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF/MY BUSINESS? Backup! Backup! Yes two! For a total of three copies of your data. Ransomware has no hold over you and nothing to “ransom” if you already have your data somewhere safe. Our sister company Simply Backup offers unlimited online backup for any and all files. For businesses, you should talk to us about backup solutions that include a local backup and an online copy. You can also lessen the chances of infections by ensuring that your machines are regularly updated and receive all relevant patches as well as having adequate virus protection on each and every one. We can help you look after your PCs with our Business Support plans.

The best course of action when it comes to ransomware is a preventative one. Ensuring you have adequate copies of any important data means that if the situation should ever arise you will always have an easy way out with all your files.

If your PC is running slow or if you have any other trouble, talk to one of the PCs Made Simple team on 01202 830121. Or email us at info@simple-pcs.co.uk.

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

What lies beneath...

The annual celebration of the sea with national ‘Marine Weeks’ from 29th July – 13th August is a chance for us to all reflect about what the sea means to us. Living in Dorset means most of us are a stone’s throw away from the beautiful beach, with many of us spending our summer swimming in it, walking along it and admiring it from near or afar.

For something that’s such a big part of our lives in Dorset, many of us know very little about the underwater world which lies beneath the waves. Not unlike our neighbourhoods on land, the sea has communities, families and homes which are surviving and reproducing every day; the difference is that we can’t always see this world easily, which makes it hard to understand, and appreciate.

In 2013, Dorset had three Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ’s) designated including Poole Rocks MCZ, the South Dorset MCZ and Chesil Beach & Stennis Ledges MCZ, providing protection for the species living there.

The charm and charisma of the fascinating marine wildlife which will benefit from this protection should not be underestimated in favour of their land-based counterparts. Cuttlefish, for example, are intelligent animals and masters of deception, deploying secret ‘weapons’ with the cunning of James Bond; squirting enemies in a

Tomspot Blenny

Photo: Julie Hatcher

Bottlenose Dolphin

Photo: Stewart Canham

cloud of black ink, before making their escape, and trapping prey with lightning-fast tentacles.

The black bream which flock to the Poole Rocks MCZ each spring protect their nests to the death and spend weeks creating the perfect nests for thousands of their eggs to hatch.

Wildlife of the sea has some amazing stories and characters, from the bizarre looking tompot blenny, the European lobsters’ eyes popping out from between the crevices, to the iconic dolphins who sometimes venture into our world as we marvel at their speed and agility, jumping in and out of the water.

There are things we can all do to learn about marine wildlife, and also help it. A partnership project led by DWT, Southern IFCA, the NEFS, MCS, Seasearch and 7 Tenths Ecology Ltd has seen the creation of a fantastic website about Poole Rocks MCZ, complete with high quality video and images, to depict life beneath the sea.

Visit www.poolerocksmcz.uk to find out more.

Another threat faced by marine life is marine litter which is hugely damaging to marine habitats, and wildlife that ingest it. You can help by taking part in the #2minutebeachclean the next time you visit a Dorset beach.

Visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events to find out about our watery-themed events to get involved with during Marine Weeks 2017.

By Sally Welbourn

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18 Funerals are a subject that many of us try to avoid thinking or talking about. However, as funerals get ever more expensive it is a subject that increasingly we have to consider.

An average funeral today costs £3897 and it is forecast that in just five years time this will be approaching £6000.

In helping our clients to secure their funeral today the Funeral Directors Fees are guaranteed not to increase whenever the funeral is needed.

As independent funeral consultants we offer a range of funeral plans giving our clients the opportunity of selecting the funeral plan that best suits their wishes and, with a wide range of payment options, best suits their pocket.

By visiting people in their own home our discussions are private as well as confidential.

Finally a word from Barrie Smith of Oratu Consultancy: “During my two years of helping people plan their funerals the greatest pleasure I get is to be told, time and time again, of the relief our clients feel at having planned their funerals.”

Why do people like you ask for my help to secure their pre-paid funeral?

• To ensure they select the funeral that is right for them • For peace of mind • To secure their funeral at today’s prices • To relieve loved ones worry • My expertise and experience, which is free for my clients

If you feel I can help - do get in touch Barrie Smith, Independent Funeral Consultant

T: 01202 522911 M: 07899 951163 barrie.j.smith@oratu.co.uk

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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Directories Camper Van Don’t we just love listening to the young ones talking about their exploits? Well, Nellie is no exception and she loves to hear what Hayden has been up to. Hayden was lucky enough to be chosen to do the ‘Blue Skies’ Programme, through his school.

Blue Skies is part of the Jon Egging Trust (JET) which was set up in memory of Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging, who tragically lost his life while flying in the Red Arrows display at the Bournemouth Air Festival in 2011.

The Trust realises Jon’s dream of inspiring young people through his love of aviation, teamwork and leadership and it supports young people aged 13-16, to achieve their full potential.

This is what Hayden, who is 13, told Nellie…

“Joining the group I felt slightly nervous as I didn’t know what it was about, but very excited about going on some special trips that money wouldn’t buy. The first place we went to was MOD Boscombe Down. We saw some planes, went in an olden day hangar and used night vision torches and goggles. It was very exciting. We were also introduced to the concept of Blue Skies which is to

Jon Egging Trust ready to welcome guests

Nellie with Hayden at Bournemouth University help you with your communication and confidence skills.

Another place we went to was Cobham which is next to Bournemouth Airport. We were challenged with our communication skills here!

My favourite trip was when we went to Winchester University. We got to touch a real life 800 year old skeleton. I put its spine together! On a lighter note we were taught how to calculate a skeleton’s age and gender. I learned all about the different bones in the body and that when you are born you have 300 plus bones, but by the time you are an adult they fuse together into 206. After lunch, we looked at some objects that had been excavated and guessed what they were and what year they came from. I really enjoyed that trip!” Hayden said, with a big smile.

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27 “Another trip we went to see Nelson’s Ship ‘HMS Victory’ in Portsmouth. It cost £50,834 in those days to build, which is the equivalent of £60 million now! I think that is what she said, it certainly was a lot and more than most people have.” Hayden looked amazed. “The best part was being able to eat in the officer’s mess, as the vessel is still listed as a Navy Ship and still manned.

They have nearly replaced every single timber log and plank on the ship, except the strut that Nelson supposedly died on. There is no record of where he actually died but this is where all the clues lead to.” Hayden shuddered. “Apparently the ship’s officers were casually walking up and down the Ship out in the open when a French Musketeer got a lucky good shot at Nelson and hit him in the head. Nelson was the Admiral of the Fleet, not of the Ship itself, so he wasn’t running the ship.” Hayden asserted.

“The last trip we went on before the unwanted ending was the ‘Tank Museum’

Blues Skies Year 1 Graduates 2017

Nellie’s tinted windows prevented a few scares at Bovington where we finalised our presentations while looking at some very big powerful tanks. We even got to go on the ‘Chieftain’. This tank was created for the Cold War and could fire every 6 seconds compared to the Russian every 8 seconds.

The Chieftain was the most powerful tank of its time and quite possibly it still is. I got to sit in the Commander’s seat of the tank!” continued Hayden. “We also got to learn some tank movements with some remotecontrol tanks. This was lots of fun!”

“The dreaded day came where we would have to present our speeches that we had created for the sponsors of the Blue Skies and our parents. We were very nervous.

Luckily, I had a skeleton to look at instead of the crowd, as I was talking about our trip to Winchester University! Everyone did their speeches and we all got through in the end!

Then me and some of the other Blue Skies graduates met up and had fun for the rest of the day.

I feel that the Blue Skies programme has helped me to create presentations and help in speaking to crowds. Every one of us has created a team spirit with each other and I feel that we could push each other through anything.

I am looking forward to continuing for the next 2 years with the JET and Blue Skies.

How lucky am I!”, Hayden proclaimed.

Nellie was delighted too.

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Stagewise student lands place at National Youth Theatre Talented local actor Thomas Spiers has won a place at the prestigious National Youth Theatre in London, following in the footsteps of alumni including Jude Law and Matt Smith. Approximately 5,000 young performers auditioned this year for the chance to be offered one of 500 places.

Thomas, who is 18 and from Parkstone, has been a student with Stagewise Performing Arts for the last ten years. He begins a three week residential course with the National Youth Theatre this summer and will remain a member with them until he is 25, gaining access to a range of professional training and performance opportunities.

“Without the support, friendship and experiences I have gained in my 10 years at Stagewise I would never have had the confidence to audition for the National Youth Theatre, “ explains Thomas. “They’ve built me up so much as a person, helped Thomas Spiers as the Butler in Joseph Photo: Richard Crease

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me improve technically and given me the drive to aim for something that’s off the beaten track. Without the Stagewise team and the friends I have made there I wouldn’t be half the person I am today!”

Ally Cox, principal of Stagewise commented: “We are absolutely thrilled to hear that Thomas has been offered a place at the National Youth Theatre; it is an amazing achievement. At Stagewise we’ve watched him develop into a confident and talented performer over the years and will be wishing him every success on his exciting new journey. “ Thomas becomes the sixth Stagewise student to go on to the National Youth Theatre and takes with him a host of performance experience including roles as Miss Trunchbull in Matilda, Eugene in Grease, Gus the Theatre Cat in Cats and the Butler in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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All-New Peugeot 3008 SUV GT Line

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It is not unusual to see some big changes between an older and newer generation of the same model, but the all-new Peugeot 3008 SUV looks radically different to the outgoing one.

That exiting generation, introduced in 2008, was a frumpy, chubby SUV that did little to inspire buyers. The all-new Peugeot 3008 SUV, though, is a different animal, burying the clumsy image of the last car six-feet under and achieving the European Car of the Year crown.

Sometimes it can be difficult to separate SUVs out on the road because most of them drive alike. Many are set up for comfort, and that’s what the all-new 3008 is tuned for. The small steering wheel and light handling gives a feeling of sprightliness, even if that’s not the case, as it’s a tall, heavy car. However; that’s not a complaint, the designers and engineers have done a good job covering the traditional flaws of an SUV’s dynamics.

There’s a wholesome medley of engines on offer, as with most Peugeot models: two petrol’s in the shape of a 131PS 1.2-litre unit and a 165PS 1.6-litre turbo. Then there are a couple of turbo diesel engines of 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre capacity. What suits you best is largely going to depend on what sort of driving you do. Short urban trips suit the 1.2-litre petrol more, whereas longer journeys will fit the potential 70mpg obtainable from the 1.6-litre diesel.

I drove the 1.2 petrol in GT Line spec with 131PS, fitted with a manual gearbox. Behind the wheel, things feel dynamic, and the weighting of the steering is spot on. The car grips bitumen like a cat’s claws cling to flesh, and mid-range pulling power is good, so you can pick up the pace easily. The six-speed transmission is slick shifting, and the car delivers a hushed ride. Tyre roar and wind whistle is kept out of the cabin, too.

All this just adds to the 3008’s sense of refinement.

The Peugeot offers a composed ride with seats that provide the sort of comfort and support required for long distance motoring. Furthermore, the car’s suspension sops up potholes without complaining. Significantly, the all-new 3008 doesn’t tip into bends. Indeed, body roll is very well contained. This surprised me, as smaller SUVs aren’t always the type of vehicle to stay so unflustered on twisty tarmac.

The new 3008 comes in four levels of trim: Active, Allure, GT Line and GT. Factory fitted safety kit includes automatic emergency braking and rear parking sensors. The GT Line hasn’t got any extra safety equipment - just sportier looks. But it has all the safety kit you really need, and as with all 3008s, it has a top five-star Euro NCAP safety score.

A car can look great and have all the equipment in the world crammed into it – but it’s no good if it isn’t economical and it doesn’t drive decently. There are no concerns to be had in this area with the 3008 SUV. The 1.2 GT Line’s average fuel consumption of 55.4mpg and 117g/km of CO2 means low running costs, combined with effective performance. 0-62mph is achieved in 10.8 seconds and the Pug’s maximum speed is 117mph.

The all-new Peugeot 3008 SUV’s entry price is £21,795, but expect to fork out £25,655 for the petrol-powered GT Line I drove. A basic Nissan Qashqai costs £18,545, and the new SEAT Ateca is priced from £17,990. But I think the 3008’s extra cost is justified because it feels more upmarket inside than these two rivals. Cabin materials include brushed chrome, large areas of carbon decoration and textiles. They even cover some areas less commonly found in SUVs, such as the dashboard inlay. It’s all very contemporary and attractive. The Peugeot is just as stylish outside, and it drives well, while delivering a comfortable ride for all.

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Risotto is a northern Italian rice dish, that’s quick to prepare and yet a satisfying meal. Great for using up leftovers, why not experiment to add new ingredients?

Ingredients for 2 servings 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic 2 small sticks of celery Half a red pepper, chopped into small pieces 1 vegetable stock cube 200ml boiling water 4 small handfuls of risotto rice Bacon (optional to make a non-vegetarian version) Parmesan cheese to top (if required)

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