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October / November 2020

Contents

Welcome Dear Readers, ctober already and Halloween just around the corner. Can you believe it? Well, we certainly are living in interesting times.

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How lucky we are to live in such a beautiful area where we can take walks and ‘get away from it all’.

Away from all the uncertainty and confusion. We can create our own space, look at the wildlife, the sea, the countryside and smile despite it all. Please do keep smiling, it is infectious!

Our local trades and services have protocols in place to keep you and themselves safe. If we wear masks, regularly wash our hands and keep our distance to prevent the spreading of any disease, the virus will not survive, and we can all get to hugging each other again! I don’t

with best wishes,

know about you, but we have done more in the house and garden than ever. If you need help with this, then do call our wonderful local services here in your local Roundabout Magazine. The index at the back gives you a quick way to find who you are looking for! Please say where you saw them. This makes me smile, as well as our loyal advertisers, who are here for you.

We also hope you enjoy reading the articles. If you have an idea of something you would like to read about, or anything else you would like in your magazine, do let me know. I love being creative and giving you the data you want.

I hope you are staying fit and well.

Stephen and myself wish you a successful October and November!

Debbie

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Local events and features Community News Return of the birds Clubs & Societies Understanding Investments

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Feature articles History: A History of Whisky Book Reviews: Inspiring Children’s Books Gardening: Setting Boundaries Motoring: The Ten Cars with Biggest Boots Technology: Prevent tech horrors Beauty: The Art of Self Care Short Story: What’s in a name?

Home & Interiors: Grandmillenial Style

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Information Advertising Useful Local Information Useful Telephone Numbers Local Business Directory

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The Angels’ Share

A History of Whisky

By Catherine Rose

Whisky (or whiskey) is the tipple of connoisseurs.

It is made from fermented grain mash distilled in either copper or Coffey (patent) stills, depending on the type of whisky being produced. Barley is normally used, although rye, wheat, and corn are also suitable. Grains can be malted for flavour, and after distilling whisky is traditionally aged in oak casks for a minimum of three years.

The word whisky comes from the Gaelic for ‘water’ – uisce (Irish) or uisge (Scottish) (pronounced oosh keh). Short for ‘water of life’, this term originated from the Latin for alcohol – aqua vitae.

There are three different types of whisky: malt whisky (which can be single or blended), grain whisky and blended whisky. But is it whisky or whiskey? Technically, both are correct. Whiskey is the spelling used by the Irish whereas Scotch whisky (or Scotch) is the Scottish spelling.

The earliest evidence of whisky distillation can be found in ancient Mesopotamia, where it was used not as a drink but as a base for making perfumes. There is subsequent evidence that the ancient Celts distilled whisky as a beverage. Northern Europe did not have the climate to grow grapes, so people in these colder areas had to use more readily available sources to make alcohol.

By the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, Christian monks in Ireland and Scotland were distilling whisky as a health tonic. Because it was not left to age in casks, it had not yet been discovered that ageing improved the flavour.

Whisky became Scotland’s national drink after King James IV of Scotland was said to have visited Islay in 1493 to see distilling there. He popularised whisky drinking, and when Scotland was made a

part of Great Britain in 1707 it quickly became synonymous with the alcoholic beverage.

In 1725 England introduced a higher tax on malt, along with legislation that dictated the minimum size for a still. The Scots saw this as a direct attack on their heritage, which consisted mainly of cottage distilleries. There were bloody riots and as a consequence, it is estimated that nearly half of the whisky production across Scotland went underground.

The British Government was petitioned in 1823 to make whisky production both profitable and legal, so The Excise Act was passed and the whisky market took off. Up until then, whisky had continued to be drunk fresh from the still, but now, thanks to increased storage and overseas shipping, it was discovered that whisky tasted better when left longer in the barrel.

Seven years after The Excise Act was passed, Aenas Coffey invented a process to make blended whisky in higher volumes. And with it came the art of the whisky blender – Johnnie Walker, a grocer from Kilmarnock, being one of the first.

Today whisky has never been more popular and there are over a hundred working distilleries in Scotland and twenty-five in Ireland, with a further twenty-four planned.

And for those of you who don’t already know, ‘the angels’ share’ is the evocative term given to the amount of whisky lost through evaporation during distillation.

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By Kate Duggan

Boy at the Back of the Class – Onjali Rauf There’s a new boy in class. Ahmet is shy, scared and doesn’t speak much English, but the nine-year-old narrator is determined to make friends with him. And when it turns out that Ahmet could be forever separated from his family due to changes to the refugee laws, the narrator hatches a plan to help. A great book for both children and adults, The Boy at the Back of the Class gently introduces readers to subjects such as refugees, bullying, racism and fairness. My eleven-year-old and I loved it.

Spy Toys – Mark Powers and Tim Wesson The Raggy Dolls meets Toy Story in this action packed adventure. When three toys are rejected as not being fit for purpose, they’re soon recruited for a new mission – protecting the prime minister’s son. From a short-tempered doll to a less-than-cuddly teddy bear, these characters help to prove that differences can be strengths. My eight-year-old will find any excuse not to read, but he happily devoured all three books in the series.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World The latest instalment in the popular Rebel Girls series reveals the stories of athletes, entertainers, business women, activists, creators, scientists, politicians and other inspiring women. Each one is an immigrant and many of them have had to overcome significant challenges to succeed. The mini-biographies only take a few minutes to read and each one is accompanied by an illustration, so it’s a good book for dipping in and out of.

Wonder – R. J. Palacio While some children want to be the centre of attention, Auggie is desperate just to fit in. But his facial disfigurement attracts stares, taunts and even screams. We meet Auggie as he’s about to start school for the first time, after years of being home-schooled. Above anything, Wonder is about friendship, families and acceptance.

Oh, The Places You’ll Go! – Dr Seuss Oh, The Places You’ll Go! is a rousing, rhyming call to the reader to follow their ambitions, forge their own destiny and do it all with a spring in their step. While it’s very optimistic and upbeat, there are also a few reminders that life doesn’t always go according to plan and that sometimes you have to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and try another path.

Matilda – Roald Dahl Matilda has been pushed around and kept down her whole life. Her parents openly dislike her. Her headteacher is a sadistic bully. But what they don’t know is that Matilda is a genius, and has unlocked a part of her brain that allows her to do some pretty miraculous things. Roald Dahl’s much-loved tale has been entertaining and inspiring children for generations.

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Garden boundaries mark the borders between properties, can help divide a garden into different areas, or can hide an eyesore or the garden from view. They can form an interesting and attractive part of the garden, so what are the options?

Stylish Pleaching Pleaching creates a living boundary whilst minimising the space the boundary takes up at soil level. You pleach by removing all side growths up to the desired height, thus forming clear stems. The developing shoots higher up can be trained into a system of wires, forming a fan-like display of branches. The gap between the trunks could be left unfilled, or a more densely clipped hedge or a fence can be installed, increasing privacy while allowing space for ground-level planting.

Classic Walls A wall made from good quality bricks in the same colours as those from which the house is constructed will be long-lasting, sturdy and look great. Brick walls can help to keep garden plants warmer, so make use of this for more tender plantings. Attach galvanised straining wires, held taut between vine eyes, to make a support system for plants.

Blooming Boundary Many roses can be grown as hedging and look stunning, as well as helping to fill your garden with a magical perfume whilst they are in bloom. They can be grown next to another boundary, such as a short retaining wall.

Dry Stone Walls A truly classic look, dry stone walling is a specialist skill giving a lovely boundary, especially within the garden, perhaps around the edge of a raised bed or to create a seating area. Small plants such as the fleshy-leaved Sempervivums or houseleeks can be grown in gaps between the stones.

Cheerful Colours Less-than-attractive concrete blocks or similar materials look better if painted with masonry paint. Clean and thoroughly dry the area beforehand and use a suitable paint for the surface.

Classic Hedging A well-planted and well-maintained hedge is timeless, though it needs a few years to establish. For a dense effect, plant two staggered rows of hedging plants, with plants about 45cm (18in) apart within the rows. Keep the young hedge well-watered and fed during the first couple of years, pruning as necessary for a dense green boundary.

Added Interest Break up a long expanse of boundary by including a feature, perhaps a garden seat or an arbour, with hedge plants behind and trained into a roof above the seat. This provides a great place to sit and relax.

Hurdles Hazel hurdles are popular for a rustic look. They can be bought as ready-made panels or a hurdle maker can construct the fence in situ. They usually have one pale face where the hazel stems have been split to reveal their woody insides, whilst the other face is darker and still bark-covered. A good filter for wind in a gusty site, their disadvantage is that they are not long lasting.

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Skoda Fabia 330 litres with the rear seats up, 1,150 with the rear seats down Skoda’s ethos is to build the most practical cars and that’s particularly true of the Fabia, which offers cargo capacity similar to much bigger cars. The estate has even more room – 530 litres with the rear seats up and 1,395 with them down.

Volkswagen Tiguan 615 litres / 1,655 litres The Tiguan is an upmarket, stylish and super-practical SUV. Looking perhaps a little dull in lower trims and more expensive than many rivals, it offers excellent build quality, a wide variety of engine choices and a huge boot.

Peugeot 3008 591 litres / 1,670 litres A compelling rival to the Tiguan, the 3008 is packed full of character. The interior feels premium but with the practicality to make this both a head and a heart purchase.

Skoda Superb Estate 660 litres / 1,950 litres The Superb has a simply massive boot – for long-distance drivers who need space above all else there can be few better options.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 640 litres / 1,820 litres With similar levels of practicality to the Skoda but more badge appeal, the E-Class might be pricier but has a much nicer cabin with only a small compromise on space.

Ford Galaxy 300 litres / 2,339 litres There’s still a place for MPVs like the Ford Galaxy. Its seats down space isn’t hugely impressive because of that extra row of seats, but without people in the back it can expand to a van-like 2,339 litres.

Audi Q7 770 litres / 1,955 litres One of the best seven-seaters, the Q7 might be pricey but has plenty of luggage space. Even with the seats up you get a massive 770 litres, so no need to compromise between people and their stuff.

Land Rover Discovery 258 litres / 2,406 litres And finally, the unrivalled champion of practicality. The Discovery’s seven-seat boot capacity is unimpressive, but with almost endless seating configurations available you can find space for just about anything. Fold all the seats behind the driver down and you get that hugely impressive 2,406-litre capacity.

Mercedes-Benz GLS 355 litres / 2,400 litres The GLS can do it all, being a genuine seven-seater with a lovely interior and fantastic on-road manners – though it’s certainly not cheap. To make the most of the boot you’ll need to fold the third row down, but do so and few can match it for practicality.

SsangYong Tivoli XLV 720 litres / 1,440 litres Niche car manufacturer SsangYong has been rapidly improving in recent years. The XLV is an enticing prospect based on affordability and practicality alone. It might not be quite as nice inside or to drive compared with rivals, but it has loads of space, is cheap to buy and run and comes with great kit.

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Talking about Wildlife...

Return of the birds Migration is a form of adaptation, vital to survival, as the changing seasons vary climate. As autumn approaches, we will start to see migrant birds returning to the UK, completing a journey of thousands of miles. What may look like chaos to us as we witness flocks of birds pass above, is actually part of a planned and calculated flight, unique to a species. Some will take a direct route, whereas others may prefer to follow a costal course.

In the South of the UK, we are lucky to be winter hosts to members of the thrush family such as fieldfares and redwings; two migrant birds that resemble eachother. Fieldfares are large and yellowbreasted, whereas Redwings can be identified by distinctive bursts of orangey-red under its wings.

Returning to nest in Iceland and Scandinavia around the end of March, these birds take this time to indulge in our berry-laden hedgerows, parks and woodlands. Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Kingcombe Meadow Nature Reserve offers an excellent opportunity to see these migrating birds with its abundance of thick hedgerows. Fieldfares are sociable birds and can be seen in flocks of over 200.

Increasing numbers of migrating birds, such as the fieldfares and redwings, are being spotted in our gardens. A combination of freezing conditions and the dramatic decrease of insect populations forces

Redwing

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Fieldfare

Photo: Richard Steel

these birds to take refuge, so don’t forget to top up your bird feeders or provide mealworms, cheese and suet to help keep feathered visitors energised this autumn and winter. Also look out for geese and wading birds will arrive in September and October in their hundreds and thousands. Dark-bellied brent geese flock to southern shores in early October.

The Chesil Beach Centre, over looking the Fleet Lagoon, is a great place to see these birds in action.

Holes Bay, Poole Harbour is the estuary (tidal mouth) of serval rivers and is therefore another perfect place to look out for migrating birds and some fantastic flocks can be seen late in the afternoon there. Coastal areas make excellent vantage points for a keen bird watcher, or even if you’re just starting out.

Tips for watching migrating birds: 1. Check tide times and take precautions with appropriate clothing.

2. Time your visits: geese are mostly likely to be seen at sunrise and sunset.

3. Keep a record of birds arriving and departing over the season.

4. Don’t forget to pack your binoculars!

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Understanding Investments:

Can you afford to retire or start a new business?

I appreciate the headline is somewhat contradictory - retiring or starting a new business are disparate choices.

However, from past experience recessions can create a time to reflect on your working life and can also force decisions to be made through redundancy or the failure of an employer.

Retirement or starting a business are both daunting, emotionally and financially. If you are able to answer the financial question (ie affordability), then this can help ease the emotional journey. But how can you do this in a fact based, reliable way?

Lifetime Financial Plan This is a detailed, yet simple to understand, analysis of your current and future predicted expenditure versus your income and capital. It can include both your regular expenditure alongside lump sum outlays and identifies the percentage return required on your savings, pensions and investments to ensure your money will last your lifetime.

The output is a cash-flow projection which acts as a visual road map illustrating your future capital position.

It can include different scenarios; for example, retiring now or at a specified time in the future, working part-time rather than full-time, downsizing your residential home etc. It also includes an assumption for inflation, which is critical as this is often forgotten but can be so damaging for retirees.

How else can this help?

A plan such as this not Howard Goodship only illustrates affordability of your aspirations, but it also then informs the level of risk required to achieve your objectives. Our aim is to always take the least amount of risk necessary to achieve the desired outcome (less risk leads to more certainty and visa-versa).

I have found that many people have hopes and aspirations but are held back from putting them in place because they are worried about their affordability (no-one wants to run out of money). By analysing the facts, people can act with more confidence and having carefully considered the likely outcomes.

My colleague Stewart Sims-Handcock and I are available for a free initial, no obligation meeting to discuss your personal requirements. Our office is open for pre-booked meetings as we have sufficient space to social distance, we can meet at your home (if suitable) or we are able to meet remotely via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Feel free to contact us for an initial chat.

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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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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

VERWOOD PANTOMIME SOCIETY

VERWOOD ROTARY CLUB

VERWOOD FRIENDS OF THE BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

VERWOOD BRIDGE CLUB.

The Society hold rehearsals in September for a show at the Hub, Verwood in January. Members also meet throughout the year for various social events. Contact: Sue Gardiner 01202 825731 or www.verwoodpantomimesociety.co.uk

Monthly visits by coach (Wednesdays) to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra concerts at Lighthouse Poole from October to May. Call 01202 814743

VERWOOD FLOWER CLUB

Meets at the Memorial Hall, Verwood on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. New members & visitors always welcome. You don’t have to be a flower arranger to join-just a love of flowers is enough. Contact Doreen Norton 01202 814419

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

TILAD “There is a life after a death”

This friendship/bereavement group meets every Wednesday 2.30-4.30pm in the Community Rooms at Lake Road Surgery.

Contact founder: Soozi Cooper 01725 517272

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

VERWOOD EVENING W.I.

Meet on first & third Tuesday of each month at Crane Valley Golf Club.

We welcome new members. If interested please contact our secretary: David Allen on 01202 823541 Meet on Wednesdays at 6.45pm inThe United Reformed Church Hall, Manor Rd. For more details please contact Geoff Dyer 01202 949422

VERWOOD METHODIST LUNCH CLUB

Lunches now served 1st Wednesday and 4th Saturday every month at 12.30. Warm welcome and tasty home cooked meal £5 Inc tea/coffee.

Ring to book or for lift Jean 01202 825533 or Lin 07906 303212.

THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS

Meet at Three Legged Cross Village Hall Friday afternoons 2pm-5pm Friday evenings 7pm-9.30pm Contact: Peter Turnham 01202 823440

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.

VERWOOD CHORAL SOCIETY

We rehearse Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the St Michael’s Church.

Contact Sue Longstaff 07808 958772 or sumlon@hotmail.co.uk

AGE CONCERN VERWOOD LUNCH CLUB meets on Mon and Wed 10am - 3pm at The Bandhall, Moorlands Road, Verwood.

Assistance with transport, refreshments am & pm and a two course midday meal. If you are lonely or unable to get out much come along and make new friends.Contact: Mark Talbot: 01202-821786 RINGWOOD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Meets in the United Reformed Church Hall, Manor Road, on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm . We have a varied programme of speakers and activities. Come and meet some new friends. For more information Contact Annette Williams 01202 825165

Indoor meetings throughout the Winter months, 2nd & 4th Thursdays at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood.

Visitors & new members welcome.Contact Tony 01202 827294

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.

For our Choir contact Anita Rosser on 01425 473454.

outdoor training at Potterne Park. www.verwoodcricketclub.co.uk or contact Coach ollie.arnold@verwoodcricketclub.co.uk

VERWOOD FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month from September to March, 7.30 to 10pm at the Heritage Centre, The Potters Wheel, Manor Way, Verwood, BH31 6HF Contact:- Clive Grove 01202 826449

VERWOOD CRICKET CLUB Cricket for all ages and skills.

RINGWOOD MUSICAL & DRAMATIC SOCIETY & Youth cricket for boys & girls. Adult cricket (hardball) and women’s CHOIR. A friendly theatre group of all ages staging Musicals, Plays & cricket (soft ball). Winter Indoor training at Emmanuel School, summer

meets on the first Thursday of the month from 2.00 – 4.00pm at Meadow Court, Newtown Lane, Verwood. All our members, whilst elderly are full of fun and friendship. Contact: Anne 01202 814059 or Lesley 01202 827457

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 Team Ranger Dale 07810 328 157 or DaleGarwood@gmail.com

VERWOOD ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY.

We meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. in the URC Hall Manor Road. Contact. Liz Green 01202 824980 or Janet Stride on 01725 517434

VERWOOD SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB

(Verwood Youth Centre in School Complex, Howe Lane) Short Mat bowls is a scaled down version of indoor bowling seen on television.

Thursday 1.30pm – 3pm Friday 7pm – 9.30pm. Contact Margaret Hesketh 01202 824856 all ages welcome

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VERWOOD & THREE-LEGGED CROSS TWINNING ASSOC. 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

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

VERWOOD METHODIST CHURCH WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP Come and enjoy a social afternoon - you do not have to be a churchgoer. We meet alternate Tuesdays at 2.30pm for talks etc Contacts Valerie Smith 01202 823993 or Anne Hughes 01202 823327

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.

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 .

VERWOOD & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

VERWOOD BOWLING CLUB

Open to all ladies, no matter what your netballing ability is. Come and join a lovely group of ladies who are keeping fit whilst socialising.

Training at Emmanuel Middle school 7.30 til 9pm. 07912 444099

Moorlands Road, BH31 7PD. Friendly club aimed at local community participation centred on the sport of bowling. Come along to the club, www.verwoodbowlingclub.co.uk.

Meet in Verwood Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on 1st Thursday of each month. Contact: Leigh Craig 01202 821666

VERWOOD TOWN NETBALL CLUB

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB

THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.

RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB

DORSET STITCHERS

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 Greyfriars Community Centre, 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. New members & visitors welcome Membership and programme details 01425 471348

VERWOOD EVENING TG

We meet at The Methodist Church Hall, Vicarage Rd, Verwood at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of the month. For information please contact: Carol Weaver 01202 822201

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 on 01725 517807

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

Contact Wendy Robinson 01202 825805.

VERWOOD PROBUS CLUB

Meets at CRANE VALLEY GOLF CLUB on 3rd Tuesday each month 12 noon – 3.20pm for lunch and speaker. Also coffee morning on 1st Tuesday each month at 10.30am – 11.30am.

Membership enquiries: Secretary Steve Bennett: 07785 336262

THE FAYREWOOD SINGERS

UNITED REFORMED CHURCH,

We rehearse at the Verwood Hub on Tuesdays at 2pm, singing a wide variety of music and performing two concerts a year. We also perform short concerts for clubs or associations needing some entertainment at meetings or special occasions. Contact Linda on 01202 280491.

HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)

Meet at Greyfrairs Community Centre on the 1st Monday evening of the month for illustrated talks in ENGLISH on a variety of Italian topics.

Contact : Hazel on 01425 476091

THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS

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

ITALIAN LANGUAGE CAFÉ

Keep fit, have fun & meet new people. We have walks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & alternate Fridays/Saturdays. For more details visit www.verwoodramblers.org.uk or call Martyn Kemp 01202 826403

Manor Road, VERWOOD. COFFEE 4 ALL Saturdays 10 - 11.30 am.

Fairtrade coffee and a friendly welcome.Homemade cakes and secondhand books weekly.Fairtrade stall monthly.Charity events as advertised Meets in Memorial Hall, Colehill, every month to hear first-class speakers. Non-members welcome Contact Barbara 01202 882590 for dates and details. .Oddfellows is one of the oldest and friendliest societies in the world.

For further details contact Flo Munro 01202 820965, Loyal Acorn Lodge. The Oddfellows - making friends, helping people.

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VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE VERWOOD & DISTRICT RAMBLING CLUB

We meet Thursdays from 3 to 4pm on the top floor of Boston Teaparty Cafe, the Furlong, Ringwood. A friendly group who try to converse in VERWOOD MEMORIAL HALL Italian over a cup of coffee - not a lesson, just a fun way of trying to 2 halls for hire Tel: 01202 828943 (answer phone) or practise our language skills.Just turn up or contact Bobbie 07903184545 www.verwoodmemorialhall.co.uk Bookings now being taken for 2021 V-0420

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There are 50 species of Marigold and some are known for having a lovely aroma and are long-lasting even when cut.

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October means Halloween, a time for scares and horror – but one horror you don’t want is for something to happen to your precious hardware or your precious data. Unfortunately computers, tablets and phones are a lot easier to destroy than zombies or vampires, so it’s wise to take some precautions.

One of the simplest things you can do to protect your hardware is to put it in a case. It’s not something you really need to do with a laptop, but it’s a very sensible move for smartphones and tablets because they’re mobile devices that are much more likely to be dropped.

You can also get cases for smartwatches.

If we’re honest they’re not exactly pretty, but neither is the £286 we were quoted to repair the smashed glass on our Apple Watch. For watches and phones, you can get good-quality screen protectors for less than £10 that will absorb most impacts and usually leave the screen undamaged.

For extra peace of mind, consider gadget insurance. Your home insurance may well cover gadgets already but the excesses are usually high, so if you’re worried about regularly having to replace smashed screens it can be a worthwhile investment. Multi-device policies start at under £10 per month, rising to about £17 for policies that cover an entire household.

Hardware isn’t the only thing you should consider protecting. Think about all those priceless and irreplaceable photos you’ve taken and videos you’ve shot.

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QUIRKY

BY MICA BALE

It would be hard not to appreciate Dorset in all its autumnal glory and although the current circumstance may still be creating a little uncertainty, it is without question that our county is indeed one of the most beautiful and can boast a fascinating heritage from an interesting invention to a special recommendation from Alan Titchmarsh himself. Here are five more quirky facts from around the delightful county that is Dorset.

Are you aware of the Dorset Flora Group? The group endeavours to assist both regional and national charities with the aim of helping to preserve, record and research local flora and assist in studies to help the many local beauty areas. The Dorset Flora Group works along with organisations such as the RSPB, Dorset Wildlife Trust and Botany Society of the British Isles among many others and has been in operation for more than ten years.

The group works hard to record all flora in the area and has discovered many different species of rare plant life including wild liquorice, white helleborine and bird’s-nest orchid.

Millennia of history revealed to us by ancient artefacts and archaeological evidence has left its marks on Dorset but perhaps one of the most significant finds was the Ridgeway Hill Viking Burial pit near Weymouth which became the final resting place for dozens of corpses. Interestingly, these skeletons were dismembered remains, the deaths believed to have been the result of a feud between Vikings and AngloSaxons. All that were found belonged to young adult males and dated back to roughly around AD 970 to 1025.

One of the world’s most loved inventions actually came from a Dorset local? The lava lamp has long been a favourite for all bedside cabinets, its unusual light and bubble display ideally tranquil for a perfect night’s sleep. In fact it was even in a Dorset inn that Edward Craven Walker, the man behind the lava lamps as they became known, first had the notion to create these soon to be national favourites. Apparently, a fellow customer had developed an unusual kind of egg timer which used a mixture of immiscible fluids, most probably oil and water. The rest, of course, is history.

Walker was struck with the idea and immediately saw its large potential. Together with his wife, he set up a company in Poole to continue to create the lava lamps which would soon see scorching sales!

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Have you visited the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens in Weymouth? The wonderful gardens that Alan Titchmarsh himself once described as, “One of the finest Gardens I have ever visited”, date back to the 18th century and include many rare plants. Interestingly, the Subtropical Gardens are the result of many years of contributions from several generations of the Earls of Ilchester.

The gardens that are seen today largely originated from the latter quarter of the 18th century where a kitchen garden was established.

The coming years would see different members of the family add various other facets to these beautiful gardens. One particularly notable contributor was William Fox-Strangways, the 4th Earl who was himself not only an expert botanist but an authority on flora in Europe.

Today the gardens are as beautiful as they were at their inception and certainly showcase Dorset at its finest.

Did you know that America’s first president, George Washington, could actually lay claim to being a Dorset boy? In fact, George Washington’s family roots can be traced back to the pretty village of Affpuddle. The village became connected to the Lawrence family after the settlement became part of the estates and later there was a marriage into the Washington family. No doubt if family history had been as accessible as it is now, George Washington would have been proud of his Dorset roots!

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Important Changes To This Year’s Flu Clinics At The Cranborne Practice / Lake Road Surgery This year, due to restrictions during COVID-19 pandemic, The Cranborne Practice Flu Clinics will be providing a drive-through service for most of its flu vaccine delivery to maximise social distancing.

Flu vaccinations will be delivered as drive-through appointments at the Lake Road Surgery in Verwood.

Volunteers from The Practice Patient Participation Group will help staff with directing traffic into and out of the drive-through clinic site.

“This year, with COVID-19 in circulation, it’s more important than ever that eligible groups are vaccinated to protect them from flu,” says Jo Morris, Practice Manager. “This new way of running our clinics will allow us to ensure we reach as many patients as possible, who may be reluctant to attend clinics during the pandemic - and to avoid social distancing challenges.”

over 65s and “At-Risk” patients aged between 18 and 65. For those aged between 50 and 64 and not in a clinical at-risk group, the earliest flu vaccination appointments will be offered is November, providing there is sufficient vaccine. This is to ensure that those who are most at risk are vaccinated first.

If you are between 18-65 years old and fall into one of the criteria to have a flu vaccine OR you are 65 years old or over, please call The Cranborne Practice reception on 01202 822825 or 01725 517272 to book your appointment.

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Pigs: It’s Pannage Time!

During the autumn months, it’s not an uncommon sight to see pigs roaming the forest floor. The reason for this is one of pannage!

Pannage is the practice of releasing domestic pigs into a forest (also known as ‘Common of mast’), and goes all the way back to the time of William the Conqueror, who founded The New Forest in 1079.

The pigs are released onto the forest to eat fallen acorns, beechmast, chestnuts and other nuts; green acorns in particular are poisonous to the New Forest ponies and cattle which roam the forest the majority of the year.

Up to 600 pigs and piglets will work their way through the forest eating the acorns and nuts from the forest floor. It is the only time of year that the pigs are allowed to ‘roam’ the open forest, the rest of the time they are kept in their smallholdings by the commoners. In the 19th century the number of pigs released for pannage was as high as 6,000.

Pannage is no longer carried out in many areas of the country but can still be observed every year here in the New Forest National Park. Pannage lasts for a minimum of 60 days and is vital because acorns are poisonous in large quantities to cattle and ponies and can lead to cholic. Pigs however are believed to spit out the toxic skins and enjoy eating the acorns.

You can usually find the pigs roaming the forest floors from around the third week in September, or whenever the acorns begin to drop from the beautiful oak and beech trees.

The exact Pannage dates are decided by the New Forest Verderers and the Forestry Commission based on seasonal variations. This years Pannage is due to take place from 14th September 2020 for a minimum of two months. During times of exceptional acorn falls, the pannage season is usually extended by the Verderers.

New Forest pigs must also be fitted with a ring through their nose which still enables them to forage through leaf litter and surface vegetation but stops them from rooting into the ground with their snouts causing damage to the Forest.

Some of the different breeds of pig that you can find out on the New Forest include: Tamworth, Gloucestershire Old Spot, the British Saddleback and the Wessex Saddleback. There isn’t a specific breed of New Forest pig.

During the pannage season also keep a look out for the local artisan bakeries, farm shops and shops that sell piggy-shaped biscuits to celebrate this most ancient of New Forest practices.

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Kids will love helping to make and decorate these fun spooky Halloween treats!

Serves 20 Ready in 1 hour, plus cooling Ingredients • 115g butter • 115g light muscovado sugar • 100g golden syrup • 450g plain flour, plus extra for dusting • 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda • 3 tsp ground ginger • Salt • 1 egg, beaten To Decorate • 400g black ready-to-roll icing • Icing sugar, for dusting • 75g ready-made royal icing • 2 x 19g tubes white writing icing • 1 pink and 1 black edible writing pen

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 170C / 150C fan / gas mark 3.

Line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper. Place the butter, sugar and syrup in a saucepan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted.

2. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda, ginger and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl. Add the melted mixture and the egg, and mix together to make a dough (see TIP).

3. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to the thickness of a one pound coin. Stamp out gingerbread people shapes with a cutter. Re-knead and re-roll the dough trimmings and cut out more shapes. Place on the baking sheets and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.

Leave on the sheets for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack and leave to cool completely.

4. To decorate, roll the black icing out thinly on a surface lightly dusted with icing sugar. Use the cutter to stamp out shapes and attach to gingerbread biscuits with a little of the royal icing. Spread a circle of royal icing on each biscuit to create a white face. Use the tubes of white writing icing to pipe bones on the biscuits. Leave until the icing has set then use the pink and black edible pens to draw skeleton features on the white faces.

TIP The dough may be a little sticky at first, but should become firmer as it cools. Add an extra sprinkling of flour, if needed.

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By Kate Duggan

Show yourself some extra kindness this autumn Many of us have been inspired to exercise more this year. Exercise can boost your mood and ease anxiety, as well as help to keep you healthy. But as the days grow shorter and colder, it’s all too easy to let those good habits slip.

If you need some extra motivation to keep up (or increase) your activity level, why not try: • Exercising with a friend or family member.

• Giving a different kind of exercise a go, such as martial arts or an online dance class.

• Downloading the Couch to 5K app by Public Health England (I recommend choosing Sarah Millican as your personal trainer).

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• Write down why you’re doing this and stick your note somewhere prominent, like the fridge. Keep it simple, such as “I’m going to exercise three times a week to keep myself mentally and physically healthy” or “I’m going to swim every week because I know I feel calmer afterwards” or “I’m going to do Pilates twice a week to keep my body flexible and to enjoy better sleep.”

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As an added benefit, it helps to nourish hair and protect it from heat-related damage. (I do love a multi-tasker.)

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(They all give full access to Headspace and are £30 at www.boots.com.)

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By Eric Godley

Wally put his tools away in the van and then went back into the house to collect the bag of offcuts and rubbish. He handed the customer his final invoice and the lady enthused over the fine job he had done.

As he climbed back into his van, he was reminded that tomorrow would be both his sixty-fifth birthday and the day on which he had chosen to retire. All the way home, a journey of just under half an hour, thoughts of his long and active working life filled his mind.

He had first watched a carpet being fitted when he was just ten years old. He was totally enthralled and decided there and then to take up that profession when he left school.

At the age of sixteen, he was extremely pleased to secure

a job with a local carpet company. Starting as a general assistant, within a few years Wally had graduated to being a fully-fledged fitter. He had stayed with that outfit for just four more years before starting his own one-man company.

He had always thoroughly enjoyed the job: the process of first cutting and fixing the edging strips, fitting the underlay and finally putting down the carpet itself, stretching and trimming it to ensure a perfect fit. The sense of achievement when he stood back and eyed up a finished job had never left him.

Arriving home, he completely unloaded the van, all his tools and everything to do with the carpet business and put them away in the garden shed. The empty van reversed into the

garage and the offcuts he’d collected earlier were put to one side, to be taken to the dump in due course.

He went indoors, had a cuddle with his wife Mary, who put the kettle on to make a cup of tea. While she was doing that, he changed out of his work clothes for what he sincerely hoped was the very last time.

OK, it was not unlikely that he might do some fitting for friends now and again, but not for a living.

When the tea was made he sat down in the kitchen to drink it. He patted Mary’s hand and asked, “Are we all packed then, sweetheart?” She, with a mouthful of tea and biscuits, merely nodded and smiled.

They would be flying to Spain in a couple of days to visit their son and his family. It would be their first flight anywhere and they were both a little apprehensive.

He breathed out, sat back, relaxed and, as he did so, reflected for the umpteenth time that his parents may well have been under some psychic influence when he was born.

Perhaps they’d predicted what he would do with his life when, at the age of eight months, they had had him christened in the local church and thus he had become, would you believe, Walter Wall!

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Grandmillennial Style

By Katherine Sorrell

é This playful lamp contrasts deep fringing with the soft glow of a spherical bulb. Atmosfera fringe table lamp by Slamp Lighting, £386, Chaplins: 020 8421 1779; chaplins.co.uk. ç Colour and pattern – if you’re going for a granny chic bathroom, this is the way to do it! Shells And Pearls Wallpaper in lilac, £65 per roll, Catherine Rowe: 07969 845 703; catherinerowedesigns.com.

This comfortable, colourful, chintzy look could also be called ‘granny chic’ – and it’s the style of the moment for youngsters and the young at heart.

For the Millennial generation (roughly speaking, those in their twenties and thirties now) the trend du jour harks back to the cosy style of their mothers and even grandmothers – a look that has been dubbed ‘granny chic’ or ‘grandmillennial’. It is certainly a trend that is a welcome change from the cold, monochromatic, minimalist looks seen in recent years.

Grandmillennial is nostalgic, though timeless rather than outdated, combining a more-ismore approach with a careful edit of traditional elements alongside modern touches. It’s fun, pretty, happy and approachable, and an expression of individuality.

Furniture Essentials Good quality dark wood furniture in polished walnut, mahogany or rosewood, for example, all work with this look. Wicker, rattan and cane pieces will also fit right in – think headboards, occasional chairs and small tables. Choose the super-comfortable Victorian style of deeply buttoned upholstery, in the form of sofas, armchairs and ottomans – or even a pouffe.

Velvet or chenille are both great fabrics to use.

Embellishments Extravagant embellishments are your go-to for

perfecting the grandmillennial look. Tassels, fringes, gathered skirts, pleats, scalloped edges, ruffles, braids and ribbons are the little extras that make this look interesting and different.

Pattern and Colour Pattern and colour are the heart of this design style. Colours might be bright but they are also fresh rather than overpowering, with designs often on a white or pale background, or at least carefully controlled so they don’t clash (or at least, only clash tastefully). Wallpapers are a big feature in the grandmillennial room, but if an entirely papered room is not for you, a good alternative is a framed panel. Favoured colours are classic blue and white, pink, green and yellow, with specific patterns to look out for including chinoiserie, chintz or blowsy florals, toile de jouy and trellis.

Accessories Few accessories could be as appropriate for the grandmillennial room as a hand-embroidered cushion in traditional style but bearing a sarcastic modern slogan. A selection of colourful, not too-well-matched cushions is a good addition, as well as charming displays of collections such as blue-and-white china, Staffordshire dogs or milk glass. Finish off with some blockprinted or monogrammed napkins, botanical prints, an ornate mirror and a cut-glass vase of hydrangeas, peonies or roses.

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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 Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)

01725 517272

Verwood Fire Station 01702 691000: Non emergencies

Three Legged Cross Surgery 67/71 Church Road, Three Legged Cross

01202 811860

The Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road

01202 825353

Dr H J L Morris And Partners 01425 653430 The Surgery, 12 Park Lane, Alderholt Dorset Emergency Care

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Dentists’ Numbers

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

Forest Lodge Dentist Surgery Vicarage Road, Verwood

01202 827272

Verwood Dental Care 35 Ringwood Road, Verwood

01202 232322

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

Chemists

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

Mon - Fri: 9-6:30, Sat: 9-1, Sun: Closed Lloyds Pharmacy, FORDINGBRIDGE 01425 652300 1 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge Mon - Fri: 9-6, Sat: 9-5.30 Boots, RINGWOOD 01425 474170 11 Southampton Road, Ringwood Mon - Fri: 9-5:30, Sat: 9-5:30 Boots, CASTLEPOINT 01202 549971/548139 Castlepoint,Bournemouth. Mon - Fri: 9-8, Sat: 9-7, Sun: 10:30-4:30 Bretts Pharmacy, ASHLEY HEATH 01425 470982 High Street, Ashley Heath. Mon - Fri: 9-5:30, Sat: 9-1 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.

Mon: 7am-11pm, Tue-Fri: 6.30am-11.30pm, Sat: 7am-11pm. www.pharmland.co.uk V-02/20

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

Police Stations

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

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

Samaritans

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

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 2020 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

101

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 01202 59 00 59

East Dorset Customer Services

01202 79 50 96

Water - Bournemouth Water

Dorset County Council Verwood Town Council Wimborne Town Council

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

- Southern –leaks 0800 820 999 Sewerage–Southern-emergency 0330 303 0368 (& water)- Wessex 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

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

01202 70 41 69 111 01202 30 36 26 01202 48 63 61 01202 66 55 11 01722 33 62 62 023 8077 72 22 01202 85 64 10

National Rail Enquiries 0345 748 49 50 National Express Coaches 0871 781 81 81 Bournemouth Airport 01202 36 40 00 Southampton Airport 0844 481 7777 Traveline (Bus, Coach, Ferry & Rail) 0871 200 22 33 AA (Automobile Association) 0800 88 77 66 RAC (Royal Automobile Club) 0333 2000 999 Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries 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

Information

Travel

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

Helplines

Post Offices

Library

VERWOOD 01202 829712 11 Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS. Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm

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

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

For younger readers: Rhyme Time, Story Time, Chatterbooks and other activities in the School Holidays.

Various Monthly Adult Group Sessions Citizens Advice Bureau Drop-in on 1st & 3rd Thursday each month. 10am - 1pm Comprehensive Information Service inc. Public Computer Network, & Photocopier facilities.

Home Library Service for housebound residents.

CRANBORNE

01725 517210

Cranborne Stores, 1, The Square, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5PR. Mon - Fri 6am – 6pm. Sat 6am – 5pm.

Sun 8.30am - 1pm

THREE LEGGED CROSS 01202 822002 Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RJ Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm

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Accountants KCI Accountancy Vantage Accounting Advertising Roundabout Mags

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Building Services / Home Improvements Garolla 15 Graham Histed 39 MC Brickwork 17 Moss Off Roof 5 The Gutter & Cladding Company 41 Verwood Builders 35 Care Homes Samily Care

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Central Heating & Plumbing M Jackson Plumbing & Heating M. Bullman Gas Heating & Plumbing No1 PHD PLH Heating Services Children's Education & Care (inc. Schools & Nurseries) Cranborne First School Verwood Day Nursery

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Cleaning Services CMH Carpet Cleaning 43 Zero Dry Time 29 Computer Services Lifeline Computing Services 45 TecCheck 5 Domestic & Office Services Home Help 4U 39 Electrical Appliance Repairs County Appliance Care 17 Electrician FT Electrical Ltd 45 Mead Electrical Services 7 Starks Electrical 23 Equine Services Abby Batson - Equine Massage 43 Financial Services Lonsdale Wealth Management 37 Flooring 1st For Floors 1 Contakt Carpets 35 Flooring Elegance 48 Ian Wilcox Carpet & Flooring 45 Garage Services DLH Cars & Commercials 15 Verwood MOT Centre/MMT 48 Garden Services & Supplies Air8 Lawn Care 24 ARK Fencing & Tree Work 35 Fayrewood Trees & Landscapes 39 Gardening by Peter Gould 43 Greenthumb Lawncare 37 Novelty Kneelers 31 Same Day General Garden Services 45 Soli Tree Arborist 9 Stay Tidy 29

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Soft Furnishings Ashley Blinds 17 Blindwise 37 The Curtain Cabin 24 Solicitors Forest Edge Solicitors Meesons Solicitors

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Travel Agents Holidays Please

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