The Poole Direcory - November/December 2016

The Poole The independent directory of local businesses serving the residents of Hamworthy, Oakdale & Parkstone

Hamworthy Edition

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BIRIANIES

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN

The following dishes are stir-fried in a Basmati pilau rice and served ★ ★ ★ ★ with a separate mixed vegetable★curry.

Tikka Mix . . . . . .AWARD . . . . . . . . . . .WINNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . TAKEAWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . .£7.95 .

House Special . . . . . . . . . . "Taste . . . . . . . .it. . to . . . Believe . . . . . . . . .it" . . . . . . . .£7.95 .

Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£6.95 .

Mutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£6.95 .

Prawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£7.50 .

King Prawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£8.95 .

Chicken or Lamb Tikka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £7.50 .

Vegetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£6.95 .

Mushroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£5.50 .

SIDE DISHES

Vegetable Curry ................................................................................ £2.75 Mushroom Bhaji ................................................................................ £2.75 Bhindi Bhaji ...................................................................................... £2.75 Cauliflower Bhaji .............................................................................. £2.75 Dall Tarka .......................................................................................... £2.75 Aloo Gobi .......................................................................................... £2.75 Sag Bhaji Spinach....................................................................................................... £2.75 Bringal Bhaji .................................................................................... £2.75 Bombay Potato ................................................................................. £2.75 Onion Bhaji........................................................................................ £2.75 Chana Masala ................................................................................... £2.75 Muter Paneer ................................................................................... £2.95 Sag Paneer ........................................................................................ £2.95 Sag Aloo ............................................................................................ £2.75 Curry Sauce Various flavours..................................................................£2.75 Vegetable Niramish .......................................................................... £2.75

Open 5.30pm to 11pm • Including Bank Holidays

RICE

HOME DELIVERY

SUNDRIES

Boiled Rice .............................£2.00 Nan .......................................£2.00 Pilau Rice ...............................£2.20 Keema Nan ...........................£2.30 Special Rice ...........................£2.95 Peshwari Nan .......................£2.30 Stuffed Nan £2.30 On.......................... all online orders a mile£2.95 radius, MushroomWithin Rice......................

Garlic Nan ............................£2.30 Keema Rice£12 ............................

Minimum£2.95 OrderTikka Nan ............................. above £20£2.50 Vegetable Rice .......................£2.95 Chapathi ...............................£1.50 Fried Rice ...............................£2.95 Paratha .................................£2.50 01202 330440 Egg Fried Rice ........................

Paratha ......................... £2.95 49 Vicarage£2.95 RoadEggPoole Dorset BH15 3AY Garlic Fried Rice ....................£2.95 Stuffed Paratha ....................£2.95 Lemon Rice ............................£2.95 Puree ....................................£1.50 Papadom ..............................

For exclusive offers order online £at0.60 o Coconut Rice ..........................£2.95 Massala Papadom ...............£0.60 Pea Fried Rice ........................£2.95 Raita Onion/Cucumbers .............£1.00 .CO.UK Chilli RiceWWW. ...............................£2.95 Mixed Pickle ........................£0.60 Tikka Rice ..............................£2.95 Mango Chutney ...................£0.60 Oriental Pilau Rice .................£2.95 Mint Sauce ..........................£0.60 Palak Rice spinach....................£2.75 Chips ....................................£1.50

SPICEHOUSE-POOLE

DRINKSLOVE SPICE HOUSE LOVE CURRY

Banquet Specials Available Sunday to Thursday

STARTER - Choose any 2 from: 1 Chicken Tikka 1 Onion Bhaji 1 Sheek Kebab 1 Samosa

MAIN COURSE - Choose any 2 from: Any Main Dish on this menu - Chicken or Lamb (House Specials +£2, King Prawn dishes +£3) SIDE DISH - )VTIH` 7V[H[V + 1 PILAU RICE, 1 NAN, 2 PAPADOMS, MINT SAUCE AND ONION SALAD

only £14.90

Set Meals

SET MEAL 1 STARTER

2 Papadoms 1 Chicken Tikka 1 Onion Bhaji

MAIN COURSE

1 Chicken Tikka Massala 1 Chicken Pathia 1 Bombay Potato 2 Pilau Rice 1 Nan

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£19.95

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£39.95

SET MEAL 2 STARTER

4 Papadoms 2 Tandoori Chicken 2 Sheek Kebab

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1 Chicken Tikka Massala 1 Chicken Tikka Jalfrezi 1 Chicken Tikka Pasanda 1 Chicken Balti 1 Sag Bhaji, 1 Bombay Potato 4 Pilau Rice 1 Keema Nan, 1 Nan

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WADDOCK CROSS, DORCHESTER, DT2 8QY Please visit our eBay shop for the best prices search ‘Crossways Trailers’

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4 Dear Poole Residents,

Introduction

The Poole Directory

Well I for one cannot believe that it is Christmas shopping time again. Can you? Nellie had a particularly busy month taking us all over the place and I am sure she will be just as busy this month. Unlike me, are you all ready, presents bought and wrapped? I have to say I have never been like that, but this year Stephen’s parents are going away and we have to be well ahead of time. I wonder if we will make it?

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As well as all that shopping, now is the time to get the house set up for the family arriving, that extra room de-cluttered, maybe a wall painted, a new carpet, new blinds or even the chimney swept? Whatever it is please take a look inside your local Directory and see if there is someone who can help you. Our little magazine is definitely meant for use. The advertisers as well as ourselves really appreciate that and thank you for calling them. Don’t forget to mention where you saw their details.

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd

Telephone:

01202 894397

Email:

info@thepooledirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for the December 2016 edition: 14th November 2016

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

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

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

There is also lots of community news, so please take a look at the index and make sure you don’t miss out on anything this November. If you know of any community groups or activities in December that we can help promote, do give us a call, or send an email. The December issues will be going through doors between the 5th and 10th December, well in time for any more Christmas events.

We love to help local activities and keep the community informed of what is happening so please use us!

Congratulations to Pamela Brown for winning last month’s prize wordsearch. We hope that you enjoy your High Tea for Two at Quayside Emporium in Poole. Give it a go this month... you never know... it could be you!

Stephen, myself, Hayden and Nellie of course wish you a very busy and exciting month.

All the Best,

Debbie & Stephen Corney

Useful Numbers Local Police Bournemouth Airport Central Library Emergency Electric

101 01202 364000 01202 454848 0800 028 0247

Poole Hospital Poole Council Sembcorp Water Emergency Gas

01202 665511 01202 633633 01202 590059 0800 111 999

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MONDAY 10am, 5:30pm & 7:30pm

LILLIPUT - Salterns Hotel, 38 Salterns Way, BH14 8JR

for thisordelicious curry568197 recipe visit Tel: Caroline 01202 682856 07796 for this delicious curry recipe visit slimmingworld.co.uk

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Meet Oscar Pet Foods Although they deliver tasty, high-nutrition pet food directly to your door, Oscar Pet Foods is much more than pet food.

Each Oscar franchisee is a local business owner, familiar with the area and community they serve.

Every one is a specially trained nutritional advisor so every customer can be assured that their pet is getting the best range to suit their needs and age.

And if it’s a new pet, there’s never a better time to involve Oscar Pet Foods as they help set the tastiest, healthiest diet from the start.

7 Regularly delivering the food means every franchisee gets to know the animal well, so helping every customer get all the enjoyment they can from owning a healthy pet.

Why not get in touch with franchisee Colin Chaffey and find out for yourself about his pet food delivery service and nutritional expertise?

Call Colin Chaffey today on 07889 439395 or email colin.chaffey@oscars.co.uk and discover the difference he will make to you and your pet.

And if you call today, you can buy a £5 Starter pack of food, treats, information and airtight storage bucket with your money back off your first order.

Meet Colin Chaffey

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Colin is an Oscar Pet Foods nutritional advisor.

He delivers highly nutritious pet food to your door.

And brings advice and support to you and your pet to enjoy a lifetime together.

Ring today and ask about our £5 starter pack with your money back off your first full order

Call Colin today on 07889 439395 or email colin.chaffey@oscars.co.uk, quoting PD1 0800 195 8000 www.oscar.co.uk

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Community News

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Hillbourne Community Centre saved by Talbot Village Trust Grant giving charity, Talbot Village Trust has enabled a community centre in Poole to remain open to the public after donating £50,000 to ensure the vital repair of the centre.

Hillbourne Community Centre required the funding in order for work to be completed to the roof, as well as installation of new windows and redecoration to the interior.

The funding has meant the local community can continue to enjoy the centre which is used for a variety of activities, ranging from dance classes, to skittles and lunch clubs for the elderly.

Russell Lucas-Rowe, Trustee, said: “It is evident how much the community of Poole relies on Hillbourne Community Centre to bring people together and we’re pleased that we have been able to provide the funds necessary to improve the general maintenance of the centre.’’

Jim Walkey, chairperson for Hillbourne Community Centre, added: ‘‘We are

overjoyed with the essential work that has been carried out to the centre thanks to Talbot Village Trust. Without the funding we would have had no choice but to close the hall due to health and safety reasons. ‘‘The donation has meant that while the work was taking place, we were able to keep 80 per cent of the hall in use.’’

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

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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) have had a busy first half of 2016 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.

01202 681682 info@turnersproperty.co.uk

All successful relationships start with a conversation.

Let’s talk... You deserve to work with a firm that values your long-term success as much as its own.

Many individuals and businesses across Dorset put their trust in us to be their Chartered Accountant or Financial Adviser, so contact us and let’s get the conversation started.

For more information or to discuss your own circumstances

call us on 01202 875 900 or visit www.wardgoodman.co.uk

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ADVERTORIAL

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!

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

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Community News

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Poole BID and Arts University work together to help town centre thrive Top young architects from Bournemouth are being drafted in to help revitalise Poole town centre.

The previously thriving area is suffering because of a decline in visitor numbers and trade. Companies in Poole have committed to promote the town centre and the quay by forming a Business Improvement District, better known as a BID. Now Poole BID is looking to architectural students for fresh ideas to help bring back the town’s former prosperity. While some areas of the town centre and quay still reflect Poole’s proud trading and cultural history, other parts are looking run down and neglected.

By working in partnership with the Arts University Bournemouth the BID hopes the vitality of the high street can be recaptured and the once thriving maritime town regenerated and reinvigorated.

The students have been given the challenge of taking a critical look at the town centre by assessing the repairs which are needed to buildings, suggesting how to reinstate historical and architectural features and considering how empty properties can be brought back to life. The resulting architectural surveys will help influence a blue print for the future of the town.

BID director Gabi Naish said: “Poole has declined both as a retail and visitor destination over the last 20 years and major intervention is needed to reverse this. The BID aims to bring back the traditional life and vitality of the high street which will attract crowds as in the past. It is exciting to have this opportunity to work with such talented students.”

The BID, led by volunteers committed to enhancing the area, has identified many issues which need tackling to make the area a more attractive place to live, visit and work. These include badly maintained buildings, street clutter, poor signage and advertising, empty premises and traffic problems, all of which detract from the character of the BID area.

It is also argued that the wonderful historic buildings, which display a range of architectural styles and are a proud reminder of the town’s past, are being overshadowed by the modern developments. Instead they should be celebrated.

Gabi added: “Poole has so much to offer to residents and traders but much of its heritage is in decline. With the help of the Arts University, the BID aims to highlight what can be done to reverse this and restore the qualities that have brought prosperity and popularity to the town for so many centuries.

“It is essential that the town looks to the future as well as celebrating the past, and we are excited about getting ideas from young people who will see Poole with fresh eyes.”

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A Makeover can start with just the Worktops.

Corian

Laminate

Overlay

Dream Doors can replace your kitchen worktops, upstands and splashbacks‌ if this is all you require. As well as looking great, our worktops come in a variety of colours and finishes to perfectly suit your kitchen.

EST.

1999

Call for a FREE estimate: 01202 695856 (Poole) or 01202 483129 (Christchurch) Visit our Showrooms: 185 Lower Blandford Rd, Broadstone,Poole, BH18 8DH 17 Bargate, Christchurch, BH23 1QD

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Traditional & Contemporary Solutions

All aspects of blinds supplied and ďŹ tted

www.tuscanyblinds.com

Ltd

For a free consultation please contact us: Tel : Email :

01202 848 628

info@tuscanyblinds.com

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“Pensions & Confusion” are two words that often go hand in hand… but your local independent adviser Neil Surtees from Baggette & Company Wealth Management Ltd. is available to help you with your personal financial management and here to advise on your pension and investment options.

When can I take money from my pension – and how much is tax free?

What should I do about the new ‘pension flexibility’ options?

Can I make invested pension money work for me and my family?

Speak to your local, friendly expert and get all the facts explained.

Call or email Neil to arrange a FREE initial consultation.

Call 07872 957039 or 01202 676983. Email neil.surtees@baggette.co.uk.

We can also advise on Occupational Schemes – Final Salary, Works Pensions and Auto Enrolment.

Baggette & Co Wealth Management Ltd North House, Braeside Business Park, Sterte Avenue West, Poole, Dorset BH15 2BX

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Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

How to keep Dorset wild The State of Nature report has been published by over 50 nature conservation organisations, and it reveals some worrying statistics about how wildlife is faring in the UK. It states that half of the UK’s native species are in decline, with 15% facing extinction. Many once-common species such as the beloved hedgehog, house sparrow and native bluebell are fewer in number, and wildlife-rich habitats are becoming increasingly scarce.

Whilst the news may seem gloomy, there are ways to make a difference, and this is something Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is doing on a daily basis.

The Dorset Wild Rivers project, is a great example of the work carried out by DWT and partners already seeing gains for wildlife. DWT has been part of the Dorset Catchment partnership* since 2010 working on this major river restoration project, which has improved 14km of chalk stream rivers in Dorset. Benefits include an increase in fish populations, such as brown trout, and salmon has been found for the first time in the upper stretches of the river Frome.

South Winterbourne with new channel

Photo: Sarah Williams

Hedgehog

Photo: Tom Marshall

Over on Portland in Dorset, a major grassland restoration project, Portland Living Landscapes has seen the removal of 200 tonnes of invasive cotoneaster, in an attempt to re-establish vital wildlife habitat from being smothered. We’re pleased to say that this has been a success with a 120% increase in plant species in 2014, and the first colony of Lulworth skipper butterfly being recorded on Kingbarrow Quarry nature reserve. Other butterflies returning to the site include the silver-studded blue, dingy skipper, small blue Adonis blue and grayling.

It is hoped that these projects in Dorset, and other projects in the UK will lead to increases in wildlife numbers for the future so we can help turn the tide for wildlife.

If you’d like to support the work Dorset Wildlife Trust is doing, say yes to wildlife and you can get involved in a number of ways, including becoming a member of DWT or volunteering. Visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust. org.uk/sayyes to find out more and read the full State of Nature report. *This project is being led by DWT, FWAG SW, with funding from Wessex Water (£100,000 over 5 years), the Environment Agency and Dorset AONB.

By Sally Welbourn

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1st Class Electrical contractors are certified to carry out installations in domestic properties: • • • • • • • •

Emergency Call Outs New Consumers Units Outdoor Lighting & Power Extra Sockets • Lights TV and Phone Points Complete Rewiring Electrical Installation Condition Reports CCTV Camera Systems & Security Lighting

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Money Saving Tips

Martin

LEWIS 6SDP

It’s an invasion of your home and private time. Spam calls and texts top many people’s list of pet hates.

There is no perfect way to stop them, but things are improving with the launch of a new text service for mobiles. So here’s my SPAM BUSTER briefing on the latest techniques…

How to stop spam calls Landline: Register your number online with the Telephone Preference Service (www.tpsonline.org.uk) or call 03450700707. It’s then a criminal offence for firms to make unsolicited calls to you. It takes around 28 days to start working. If you get a call after that, tell them you’re on the TPS and most legit companies scarper.

Mobile: While 85% of people have registered their landlines, only 3% have registered their mobiles. Now a new service allows you to register it by free text. Just message to 85095 with ‘TPS’ and your email address (needed to verify your identity).

However, the TPS is only a register for reputable EU companies. Firms from outside the EU, and rogue firms from here may still contact you. And if your number is targeted, the TPS may feel totally ineffective, so see registering as a way to reduce but not stop calls.

There are things some people buy to add on to their phone which require callers to select options before being put through – thus getting rid of almost all spam calls. The best of these cost up to £100 so you have to balance just how annoying you find them.

Stop spam texts If a legit company texts you – they offer to let you text STOP so you won’t get any further texts. However, if it’s a spam text don’t reply, don’t text STOP as it can just indicate to them that your number is real and it may target you more.

Instead, forward the message for free to 7726 (spells ‘spam’) to your provider – if enough people do it the number is investigated and blocked.

You should also always block the number on your mobile too. If you’re still receiving calls/texts after you’ve done the above, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) on 0303 1231113. Give it as much info about the call/text as you can, so it might

be able to do something to stop it.

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Stop door knockers Put a no cold-caller’s sign up. I’ve designed a free one you can download, print and stick on your door at www.mse.me/nocoldcallers. If they still knock (political parties and charities especially tend to ignore these), just open the door, point at the sign, and politely close the door.

If they persist, in some cases it’s a criminal offence.

Make a formal complaint to the company they’re from and to the Trading Standards via www.citizensadvice. org.uk.

How to stop junk snail mail Addressed mail: To stop unwanted snail mail coming through the letterbox, join the http://www.mpsonline. org.uk and after about four months the bulk of letters should have stopped. Though, unlike the others, it’s a voluntary scheme by a trade association, so those still sending aren’t breaking the law.

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Bournemouth & Poole College graduate awarded a Michelin Star A graduate of The Bournemouth & Poole College’s specialised chef scholarship is the first to be awarded a Michelin Star, recognised globally as an Oscar of the culinary world. Trinity restaurant, a longstanding neighbourhood favourite based in the heart of Clapham Old Town and headed up by chef, restaurateur and Bournemouth & Poole College alumnus, Adam Byatt, has been awarded a coveted Michelin star just one month shy of its 10th anniversary.

Adam Byatt first introduced his seasonal, sustainable philosophy with the opening of Thyme in 2004. Having achieved both local and critical success with his first owned restaurant, Adam returned to Clapham Old Town with the opening of Trinity in 2006. Following from the success of Trinity, Adam opened Bistro Union in 2011, and has recently overseen the hugely successful launch of his newest venture, Upstairs, a 2016 Bib Gourmand recipient.

First leaving home at the age of 16 to embark on his culinary career, Adam completed a coveted apprenticeship at Claridge’s, where under the teaching of John Williams MBE, he completed his Royal Academy of Culinary Arts apprenticeship, before moving on to work with Phil Howard at The Square.

Diane Grannell, principal at The Bournemouth & Poole College commented: ‘‘What Adam has achieved

is tremendous, and it is an honour to say that he is a graduate of The Bournemouth & Poole College.

‘‘We are also delighted to hear that The Ritz London, home to five generations of specialised chefs, has been awarded a Michelin Star.’’

The Bournemouth & Poole College and the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts in partnership with the Teflon Diamond Standard Awards, are currently offering aspiring young chefs the chance to win a place on the specialised chef scholarship for September 2017.

The awards have two categories, ‘Keen Young Cooks’ open to those aged 13-16 and also the category ‘Aspiring Student Chefs’ for 16-19 year olds.

Entries closed on Tuesday November 1st and regional champions will then be invited by a team of judges including celebrity chef Lesley Waters, to attend the Waitrose Cookery School in London for a national cook-off on Wednesday January 25th 2017.

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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Directories Camper Van Wow what a busy month Nellie has had! First of all she took me to Heathrow airport where I went to Cartegena in Columbia for a week!

This was connected to some work we have been doing with the “Way to Happiness” campaign and the police over there. The whole week was truly inspiring, especially as the crime rate has reduced so significantly. Nellie would have loved to come, but there wasn’t a plane big enough!

Immediately on returning from the airport Nellie collected me, with Stephen and Hayden, to take us to the “Branksome Chine Surf Life Saving Awards Evening” at the Chineside Café, Durley Chine. Nellie does so like that part of our wonderful beach.

It was a great evening and I was glad I stayed awake after two flights (one over ten hours long) and 24 hours travelling. The things we do.

A week later Nellie took us to a wedding service at a beautiful garden centre near Wool, “Holme

Bindon Abbey retreat

Nellie at Standen House

for Gardens”. You may know it? The weather was lovely and the staff provided a gorgeous setting in the same lilac colour that the bride was wearing. Delightful! Nellie wondered what she would look like in lilac, but we hastily decided against it.

Then my Mum came to stay with my sister for a week, as our Dad (age 82) had gone fishing with his friend for the week to Docklow Pools, Hereforshire. Nellie found that highly amusing and was very impressed, but Mum was not so enamoured and my sister’s idea to take Mum’s attention off this, was a good safety measure!

Nellie got all excited when she took us to “Bindon Abbey Beauty Retreat”, again near Wool funnily enough. As you know Nellie likes her massages and loves a polish… especially from a handsome young man. Do you remember the Valet? Bindon Abbey is quite a place and for anyone wanting an extra special beauty treatment.

Nellie highly recommends it. We had

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a very girlie day which was just what was needed. We don’t make enough time for these moments and I think we should make the effort more often.

It’s a good excuse, don’t you think!

Finally, as I think Nellie is pretty exhausted this month, we took a trip all the way to “Standen House and Garden” in West Sussex. Stephen is on a course in East Grinstead, so Hayden and I were taken by Nellie to see the house now owned by the National Trust. Ironically we are having a wall taken down in our own house (as if we are not busy enough) to create an open plan lounge and dining room. For the first time in a long time we have been looking at paint and wallpaper. By chance Standen House is an arts and craft house and home to Morris and Co. Interiors.

Nellie fi nds it fascinating that you can have a patterned carpet, chairs in a different fabric, walls in another pattern and mats in a different style again, yet they all seem to match!

How is that? If we did that no one would want to come into the house!

It would look hideous. Yet this whole house was stylish and comforting.

Very homely in fact. Maybe me and

Nellie and the Morgan

Colours and patterns!

Nellie are just not the artistic types.

The conservatory was particularly inviting… we want one of those!

Again deep yellow coloured walls that just seemed quite natural.

The hillside gardens are extensive and ideal for a long strole. At Christmas the trees are lit up in the house and I would imagine they will look amazing, so if you are anywhere near East Grinstead and want to look at an artistic house set in glorious rolling English countryside, then do pay a visit and let Nellie know what you think of all the different patterns and colours.

When we returned to the car park a rather nice shiny blue Morgan was parked right next to Nellie … what is she like… she loves a bit of class does our Nellie! Cheeky.

She is hoping for a slightly less busy month, but who knows, Nellie certainly seems to like travelling around. In fact she only ever gives us trouble if we leave her too long in the garden on her own! That’s when all her ailments seem to appear. Funny that.

Where will she take us next…?

By Debbie Corney

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Breeze Volkswagen ‘dive in’ to support local swimming team Tower Park-based motor dealership Breeze Volkswagen’s splashing sponsorship deal with Poole Swimming Club has netted a great success.

Aged between nine and 12, the 35strong junior team were kitted out with Breeze Volkswagen branded team t-shirts as they took second place in the Southern Junior League final in Bristol.

Having come third in 2015, the team were thrilled with the outcome in what was a very close and exciting competition. Although beaten on the day by Plymouth Leander, one of the UK’s leading swimming teams, the result means that Poole Swimming Club are now the top Junior League

team in Dorset.

Dr Jan Hutchings, Age Group Coach at Poole Swimming Club, says: “We wish to thank Breeze Volkswagen for its generosity in sponsoring our team kit. For the swimmers and the club to have the support of a well-known local business and leading brand is fantastic. We looked professional, we swam hard and we raced to win.”

Mark Langford, Brand Manager at Breeze Volkswagen, adds: “Breeze Volkswagen prides itself on being involved with the local community and supporting local clubs and societies where we can. To see the team do so well in this competition was impressive.”

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Gardening Tips

On Your Plot Feeling Fruity

Few.fl.avours.compare.with.that.of.fruit.freshly. picked.from.the.garden..Much.of.the.fruit.available. in.the.shops.(parti.cularly.the.supermarkets).has. been grown for it’s ability to travel well rather than it’s.fl.avour.and.may.have.been.picked.well.before. it’s.arrival.on.the.shelf..If.you.fancy.apples.from. your own tree, or a bowl of raspberries fresh from the.garden,.now.is.the.ti.me.to.act.

Jobs for November :-

• Start to harvest parsnips after the first frosts.

• Tidy up your greenhouse or polytunnel, wash out pots and seed trays before storing ready for the Spring • Sow hardy peas or broad beans ready for an early crop next year.

• Use netting or chicken wire to protect your broccoli and cabbages from hungry pigeons.

• If you haven’t already done so, plant garlic and shallots.

• If your rhubarb is taking over, lift and divide the crowns before replanting.

If you are anything like me you will spend ages drooling over pictures of bushes dripping with blackcurrants or gooseberries, trees laden with apples, or bowls full of luscious raspberries but struggle to get to grips with the realities of production on your own plot!

Patience is a virtue that is definitely required for growing your own, and this is particularly so with fruit trees and bushes. I have to confess to having an inclination to move on with anything that requires more than a few months to give a decent crop, but with most fruit you just have to force yourself to take the long term view and now being the proud owner of a 2 year old gooseberry bush and raspberry canes I can assure you that the waiting is worthwhile!

Think carefully about where you will grow your fruit. Trees require lots of space (but are a wonderfully attractive addition to your plot) while bushes may be incorporated in your borders, but will probably need some protection if you aren’t going to loose a lot of fruit to the birds.

Late autumn is an ideal time to add fruit to your plot as trees and bushes will be entering their dormant period. It is important to buy healthy plants and to ensure that they are dormant as they will transplant more successfully. If you are ordering from a reputable mail order nursery they are likely to arrange delivery to coincide with the best time for planting. You should also get instruction on how to plant and care for your new tree or bush.

Trees such as apple or plum may be grafted onto a variety of different rootstocks - this sounds complicated but all you really need to know is what effect this will have on the final size of the tree. If you have limited space it is possible to buy dwarf varieties some of which can even be suitable for container growing. Pollination is also an important consideration, some varieties are self-fertile and do not need a pollinator, while others may require another variety planted close by to act as a pollinator. When planting your tree out it may benefit from staking and protection around the base.

One ‘fruit’ that is a little different and very easy to grow is Rhubarb. Rhubarb is actually classified as a vegetable, but certainly tastes good used like a fruit in crumbles and pies. November is the perfect time to plant out dormant crowns.

Although these can be bought from nurseries Rhubarb tends to spread well when established and needs to be divided every few years so it is often possible to obtain surplus crowns from friends or neighbours. Plant your crown with the buds just above the soil and water well the first year. Once the plants have become established you can look forward to harvesting a good crop of delicious pink stems from Spring onwards very welcome as the first ‘fruit’ of the year.

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Eat, Drink and support The Diebetic Club The members and friends of the Brownsea Branch held a very successful event during the Oddfellow’s Friendship Month in September – a Quiz and supper evening at the Conservative Club in Parr Street, Poole.

following charities Julia’s House, Forest Holme Hospice, Autism Wessex, Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, Cherry Tree Nursery, the Poole Heart Support Group, Poole Hospital Oncology Department and the Round Table Children’s Wish.

We welcomed friends old and new and If you would be interested in joining in everyone had an enjoyable time and we the fun at any of our social events, or you raised more funds for the Diabetic Clinic would like to find out more about what at Poole General Hospital. Our Annual we do to help and support our members, Christmas Lunch is being held at the Riviera please contact either Andrew on 01202 Hotel, Burnaby Road, Alum Chine. BH4 8JF 743910 or Margaret on 01202 775122. on Sunday 11 December. The price for a three course meal, including a glass of wine Support the Diabetic Clinic is just £17.00 per person.

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During November the social events being held in our area range from a lunch in Yeovil, a Skittles Evening in Moordown, Coffee and Tea at Stewarts Garden Lands in Christchurch, a Bingo, Basket Meal and a drink in Poole, Afternoon Tea at Castle Gardens in Sherborne and a Pre-Christmas Coffee morning at Three Cross Village Hall.

The vast majority of all Oddfellow events raise money to support local and national charities and on 18th October two local branches joined forces to hold a Charity Presentation Evening when cheques were presented to the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A Victorian Stationer This month we take a closer look at one of the families that ran a business in the Priest’s House during the Victorian period. In 1838 William Low took over the main premises as a grocer’s shop.

He used the ground floor of the north wing as a stationer’s and tobacconist.

William was also a printer and seller of medicines, and a great-great grandfather to Hilda Coles who founded the Priest’s House Museum.

On his death in 1871 his son, John Low, took over the business. John was also a figure of some social standing, active in areas of town life.

In 1872 he closed the stationer’s shop and boarded up the windows.

The room remained undisturbed until after his death in 1904. Thomas Frank Coles, who was now running the ironmonger’s next door, took over the room. On entering he found most of the original stock intact. It included boxes of matches, stationery, books, clay pipes, and Valentine and greeting cards.

The mid-18th century panelling in the room came to light during later restoration work. Today the portraits of John’s parents, William and Susan Low, are displayed on these walls.

A photo of the shop boarded up

Opening times: 6 Jan-24 Mar and 1 Nov-23 Dec 2016, Mon-Sat 10am-3.30pm 25 Mar-31 Oct 2016, Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm Cnut the Great: King, Emperor, Viking, Christian - A Dorset Perspective Thursday 8 December 7.30pm W.B. Bartlett, author of King Cnut & the Viking Conquest of England 1016, explores the significance of Cnut’s life and his impact on Dorset and the surrounding region.

Tickets £6 available from Wimborne Tourist Information Centre or on 01202 886116.

Standard admission price unless indicated otherwise.

For further information and details of additional events please contact the museum on 01202 882533 or visit our website at www.priest-house.co.uk

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Auto Biographies Motoring

Volkswagen Golf GTI

By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk

The splendid VW Golf GTI has been in the motoring arena for over four decades, and its appeal is still red-hot.

The word ‘hot’ is significant here, because the Golf GTI is the original ‘hot-hatch’ and it has generated many copycats.

This obviously means the VW Golf GTI isn’t the only one in the hothatchback division anymore, and it has to try even harder to thrash the (relatively) young new comers that try and knock it down from its perch.

Curiously, key adversaries come from inside Volkswagen Group’s inner sanctum. These motors include Skoda’s Octavia vRS and SEAT’s Leon Cupra. Both cars are brilliant in every respect, apart from the absence of the ‘VW Golf GTI’ badge. And, to be blunt, they produce comparable performance for less cash. But, that’s because they are not the celebrity that is the Golf GTI – and Volkswagen knows motorists will fork out more for that reason alone.

The modern day Golf GTI is just such awesome fun behind the wheel.

It is a grin-making motor that makes every mile travelled an utter delight. Toss the Golf along motorways and it stays as planted as a 100-year-old oak tree at 70mph. The 2.0-litre TSI 220PS five-door version, on test here, has wads of power on tap, masses of grip, alert and meticulous steering, and virtually no body roll. Regardless of this, the suspension is efficient enough to keep the hot-hatch comfy. So, as well as being a champ of commuting on the straight sections, picking its way along snaky country roads and making mincemeat of tight bends is where the VW Golf GTI really comes into its own.

Under the hood, the 2.0-litre turbo-charged petrol engine, adjoined to a six-speed manual gearbox, gets you from 0-62mph in 6.5 seconds on the way to a maximum speed of 152mph. Stimulating as these numbers are, they’re accompanied by extraordinarily meagre running costs. The GTI manages an average fuel consumption of 47.1mpg, while discharging only 139g/km of CO2 emissions. This mix

of parsimony and performance makes the appeal of the present Golf GTI even more delicious.

You can instantaneously tell a VW Golf GTI from a standard Golf by the larger 18-inch alloy wheels, the red styling on the lower front bumper, and the attractive roof spoiler. Peep inside and there’s a suggestion of retro, with the archetypal Golf GTI tartan upholstery and the gear knob formed to look like a golf ball.

Regardless of the Volkswagen Golf GTI’s sporty standing in the automotive amphitheatre, the five-door car is as practical as any other hatchback. The cabin and load space are the same as the ordinary VW Golf. This means the car will seat five people and the boot is big enough to accommodate anything from a baby’s pushchair to familysized bags of shopping.

The Golf GTI comes festooned with interior gadgetry and kit, too.

Included is a touchscreen infotainment system, sat-nav, a DAB radio and Bluetooth. Automatic lights, parking sensors adaptive cruise control, keyless entry and automatic windscreen wipers are also part of the standard paraphernalia.

At the end of the day, we like a family vehicle to be safe. Well, on top of the rapidity, driving dynamics, economy, pragmatism and comfort, I’m pleased to say that the latest VW Golf GTI scored the maximum five-star rating possible under Euro NCAP crash safety assessments.

So, what’s not to like about the modern day Volkswagen Golf GTI? It stirs the spirit as much as it ever did – and it still warrants the respect it first netted forty years ago.

Pros ‘n’ Cons • Performance √ • Handling √ • Efficiency √ • Practicality √ • Costly to buy X

Fast Facts • Max speed: 152mph • 0-62 mph: 6.5 secs • Combined mpg: 47.1 • Engine: 1984cc 4cyl 16V turbo petrol • CO2: 139 g/km • Price: £27,700

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Tastes so good...

CHICKEN PIE

This is a delicious recipe which is perfect for those chilly nights in. You can serve this with almost anything from chips or a healthier alternative or vegetables. And any excess pastry can be used as decoration on top.

Ingredients for 4 servings 4 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. flour 200ml chicken stock 3 tbsp. double cream Sprig of tarragon Squeeze of lemon juice 1 handful button mushrooms (cut into quarters) 1 medium green pepper (sliced) 400g cooked chicken (shredded) 225g ready-made puff pastry 1 medium free-range egg (beaten)

Equipment: Saucepan (2), large oven proof dish Oven: Gas Mark 6, 200C Method: Melt half the butter in a saucepan before adding the flour. Cook on a low heat for 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock and turn up the heat and stir continuously until it is simmering. Then add in the cream and gently simmer until thickened. Next add the lemon juice and tarragon and switch off the heat. In a separate pan, fry the chicken with mushrooms and peppers with the rest of the butter. Once this is cooked add the sauce and mix together.

Using the dish, pour in the chicken mixture. Then roll out the pastry onto a floured surface. Make sure it is flattened out until 1cm thick. Place the flattened pastry over the dish and cut off the excess around the sides.

Cut a few holes into the top with a knife and brush the pastry with the beaten eggs. Bake in the oven for 25-35 minutes until the filling is hot and the top of browned. Serve and enjoy!

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Accountants Ward Goodman........................ 9 Barbers Stacey’s Barber Shop................26 Bathrooms Canford Bathrooms..................17 J C Gas......................................18 P L H Heating & Bathrooms...... 6

Electricians 1st Class Electrical....................17 Dorset Electrical & Fire Alarms....27 Four Electrical...........................14 Lytchett Bay Electricals............. 3 TestInspect................................39 Estate & Letting Agents Anthony David..........................48 Turners...................................... 9

Beds The Bed Store........................... 5

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Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds............................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...21 Tuscany Blinds..........................14

Garage Services MTS Motors..............................43

Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................27 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.............................. 5 Peter Newman Flooring............20 Chimney Sweeps Jim Chim-in-ey..........................26 Oliver Chimney Sweeps.............45 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................28 Bournemouth & Poole College graduate gets Michelin star....22 Breeze Volkswagen ‘dive in’ to support local swim team........32 Christmas Market.....................38 Dorset Wildlife Trust.................16 Hillbourne Community Centre saved by Talbot Village Trust.... 8 Martin Lewis: Spam..................18 Motoring: VW Golf GTI.............42 On your plot: Feeling Fruity......36 Poole BID and Arts University help town to thrive................12 Priest’s House Museum............40 Tastes so good: Chicken Pie......44 Draininge Services All Drains Cleared.....................17

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Osteopaths Parkstone Osteopaths.............. 6 Outdoor Pursuits Moonfleet Adventure Sailing....20 Oven Cleaners Oven King.................................41 Pet Services Oscar Pet Foods........................ 7 Plumbing & Heating Asbury Heating & Maintenance.... 31 Gas Tec Heating & Plumbing....10 J C Gas......................................27 PHD Southern...........................33 P L H Heating............................ 6 Ultraheat Plumbing & Heating.... 1 Puzzles & Competitions Crossword.................................30 Kids Page.................................. 6 Prize Wordsearch......................35 Sudoku......................................30 Salt Suppliers Wessex Salt...............................45 Social Clubs Brendoncare Clubs....................23 Oddfellows Friendly Society......37 Swimming Tuition Individuality Swimming............45 Takeaways Spice House.............................. 2 Trading Standards Borough of Poole......................31 Trailer Sales & Services Wessex Trailers......................... 3

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Organic Food Deliveries Riverford...................................23

Worktops Portman Stone..........................63

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