The Southbourne Link - April 2019

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April 2019

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Dear Southbourne, Tuckton & Hengistbury Head!

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It is spring time! A time we love as the weather usually gets warmer, the flowers start blooming and there is a sense of hope in the air. (Well maybe that is going a bit too far…) Despite any uncertainties in our political economy we are here to help you. Our loyal, local advertisers are always ready to give advice and get the job done as swiftly and as expertly as they can.

From bathrooms to beds, curtains to cameras, electricians to estate agents, garage doors to garment alterations, plumbers to printers, tilers to tree surgeons and even windows to will writing, we have it all here for you at your fingers tips. If there is a trade you are looking for and cannot find it inside, please give us a call. I am sure we can help.

Edition 114

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd

Telephone:

01202 894397

Email:

info@southbournelink.co.uk

Copy deadline for the May 2019 edition: 15th April 2019

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

The Southbourne Link 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.

“Daichi, The Dashing Dude”, the NEW Dorset Directories Campervan has finally arrived! He is looking very dapper with his pearl white kimono and he loves to dash around and take us to exciting places right here on the South Coast and beyond. You can read all about his first trip in this issue!

The lucky winner of the prize wordsearch was Melissa Birtles. We do hope you enjoy the “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” at the Regents Centre in Christchurch!

Wishing you a wonderful Spring month,

Debbie & Stephen

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Where can you still find a local optician who will see you personally and look after your eye care needs from the sight test to dispense?  Where will you be sure to be seen by the same optician every time, who cares about offering you a service, and who won’t be happy until you are completely happy?  That will be BOURNEMOUTH VISION CENTRE, where Mr Bernie Dexter has been looking after the eyes of the Southbourne community for the past 30 years.  Our receptionists are chosen for their warmth and empathy.  They are trained to help you to choose just the right frame for you.  Mr Dexter has over 40 years of experience as an optometrist, and through extensive ongoing training is up to date with all the advancements in modern eye care.  We operate a price match policy.  The health of your eyes is our concern Find us at 63 Southbourne Grove, BH6 3QU or call us on

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Community News

Boscombe High Street Spring Clean gets underway The paving stones on Boscombe precinct are set to be returned to their former glory with a deep clean, funded by Bournemouth Borough Council, working in collaboration with Bournemouth Coastal BID.

The precinct has so much to offer visitors, including the bi-weekly fresh market.

However, it’s in need of some rejuvenating to make it more welcoming for visitors from surrounding areas.

As part of their ongoing plans to enhance the appearance of Boscombe precinct, Bournemouth Borough Council and Bournemouth Coastal BID have been working together to restore the original aesthetic of the precinct’s paving stones.

“The precinct is in the heart of the community and I am keen to see the improvements this spring clean will make to the fantastic paving stones. We are optimistic that visitors and businesses alike will be wowed by its rich colours, various shapes and patterns!”

The works have been funded by Bournemouth Council and organised by the Coastal BID. Following a trial of specialised hot washing equipment in Boscombe last year, the deep clean initiative will now return the paving stones back to their original colours of yellow and red, revealing their intricate shapes and patterns.

The technology is to be provided by Exterius, a family run service provider, which specialises in outdoor cleaning technologies. The company estimates that the works will be completed over 6 nightshifts, working from 10 pm to 6 am to minimise disruption to local businesses and shoppers.

The spring clean will also include power washing benches and bins, floral troughs and the renowned police box on the precinct, with the aim of presenting Boscombe’s precinct as an attractive, safe and clean environment.

Councillor Jane Kelly, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration & Public Health Bournemouth Borough Council, said: “We have placed a renewed focus on improving the look and feel of Boscombe’s high street in recent years and are pleased to give this Spring Clean initiative the go ahead. Having provided the necessary funding, we would like to express our gratitude to the BID for organising and sourcing the specialist cleaning contractor.’’

“Working together we will ensure Boscombe is looking at its best, ready for the busy season ahead.’’

For more information on Boscombe precinct’s spring clean, visit: www.coastalbid.co.uk

Stefan Krause, Manager of Bournemouth Coastal BID, said: “Boscombe is steeped in the heritage and history of Bournemouth and is becoming renowned as a hub for digital start-ups too.

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1 Satiny (6) 4 Agricultural (8) 10 Discharge (9) 11 Rounded subdivisions of an organ (5) 12 River deposits (5) 13 Permissible (9) 14 Put in place (7) 16 Anglo-Saxon slave (4) 19 Partly open (4) 21 South African mongoose-like animal (7) 24 Astonished (9) 25 Disrobe (5) 26 Follow up on (2 words) (5) 27 Truce (9) 28 Genetic endowment (8) 29 Lines up (6)

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1 Skid (8) 2 Showing no enthusiasm (8) 3 Poems of heroism (5) 5 A region in northern Israel (7) 6 A weekly gift of money to your children (9) 7 Drink (6)

8 Imbedded (6) 9 Attack (6) 15 Ended a meeting (9) 17 Making a shrill sound (as in bagpipes) (8) 18 Machines used to fasten papers together (8) 20 Glowing (7)

21 Women of refinement (6) 22 A tomb or shrine (6) 23 Stationary part of a motor (6) 25 A plant used to make rope (5)

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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 Southbourne area

and manager Justin Friel agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’

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

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Community News

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Charity football match to raise funds for John Thornton YAF Custom Creations are proud to be supporting a charity football match being held to raise fund for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.

Jo, James and Simon from Custom Creations said, “As a family run business, we put a lot of emphasis on building trusting relationships with everyone we work with and within our local community.

“We use local family businesses to supply our materials and services, which helps us deliver on quality and enables us to develop the most important relationship of all – the one with our customers. As all our furniture is made in our workshop to our customer’s requirements, James develops this relationship during his first design visit which follows through to the installation.

Over 18 years ago James joined the Air Cadets and was mentored by John Thornton, and has never forgotten what an inspiration he was to all the cadets. So we are delighted to sponsor this football match and support this inspirational charity, started by John’s family, whose work shows the true benefits of positive relationships.”

Willo (John Willians) and a young John Thonton

The AFC Bournemouth Legends vs Armed Forces XI Charity Football on 6 May 2019 at Wimborne Town Football Club is raising funds for the John Thornton Young Achievers

John Thornton

Foundation. A charity based in Ferndown directly supporting young people from the local area.

The game will feature some of the true greats from AFC Bournemouth’s recent history (including Eddie Howe and Steve Fletcher) taking on a team of serving soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines, and as such it is certain to be a great spectacle and a fiercely competitive match!

With live music, food stalls, a licensed bar, and a half-time penalty shootout tournament there really will be something for everyone on the day!

There will also be the chance to purchase a mascot opportunity for younger members of the family, which will include photos on the pitch with the teams prior to kick off.

The match wouldn’t be possible without the support of Willo (John Williams) and Viv, who have signed up an impressive team of AFC Bournemouth Legends. Willo actually presented an end of season trophy to the young John Thornton and it is poignant that the family have a photo of the two of them together.

Tickets are £5 per person and available from the ground or online at www.jtyaf.org

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Community News

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East Cliff Rotary Raises Over £1,500 for Crumbs Charity Last month the East Cliff Rotary Club Events Team organised a major charity event, raising over £1,500 for local Bournemouth charity, The Crumbs Project.

The Bournemouth based charity works with adults who suffer from mental health issues, learning disabilities and stabilized addiction, helping them to learn new skills and gain greater personal independence. Trainees are supported by the Crumbs Team to achieve recognized qualifications in catering, administration and housekeeping, and where appropriate on to paid or voluntary work placements.

East Cliff Rotary is supporting The Crumbs Project as one of its main charitable activities for this year and this event saw guests enjoy an evening of entertainment and fine dining at Urban Reef Boscombe. The event was kindly sponsored by Kitchen Elegance of Wimborne.

The evening was much more than just the food and wine with entertainment

by Matt Black, who provided a unique mix of music and comedy.

The generous donation of over £1,500 raised at the event will enable The Crumbs Project to purchase a new state-of-the-art food mixer for Crumbs’ catering training facility in

Bournemouth.

Crumbs’ Operations Manager, Leanne Miller and Food Services Manager, Erika Sloper attended the fundraising evening and were presented with a cheque from East Cliff Rotary President, Keith Randall. Commenting on the Rotary’s fundraising efforts Erika said; “Thank you to East Cliff Rotary for organizing a fabulous evening in support of The Crumbs Project. Their generous donation will enable us to purchase a brand-new food mixer for our trainees to create some delicious recipes and progress their catering skills.”

Keith Randall commented; “We are delighted to be able to help The Crumbs Project and support the valuable work they do with vulnerable adults in our community.”

(Left to Right) Leanne Miller, Keith Randall, Erika Sloper

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

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This spring, Dorset Wildlife Trust is embarking on its biggest ever campaign to get over 2,000 people in Dorset doing at least one thing to help pollinators in their garden, and help Get Dorset Buzzing. But, why are we so concerned? It’s widely known that bees are in decline, yet they are arguably one of the most important insect groups on earth, helping to carry out the process of pollination which is responsible for one in three mouthfuls of food we eat, including chocolate, coffee and strawberries.

But it’s not just bees that you will see flitting between flowers in your garden; butterflies, hoverflies, moths and some beetles also carry out the pollination process, so it’s important that we create much needed space for them all to thrive. One of the main reasons for the decline of bees and other pollinators is loss of habitat. Wildflower meadows used to provide prime pollinator habitat, but we’ve lost 97% of them since the 1930s.

The good news is that there’s something we

Bumblebee at Kingcombe Photo: Catherine Bolado

can do to help. Our gardens and local green spaces are potential mini nature reserves, so if we can provide the space and the food, they will come! Everyone who signs up to the Get Dorset Buzzing campaign, sponsored by our friends at the Gardens Group and Wessex Water, will receive a free pack in the post or online, with everything they need to get started, or try new things if you’re already welcoming wildlife into your garden.

The pack will include wildflower seeds, an information booklet and a wall planner with inspiration and advice on what to grow and when and we’ll also send you personalised emails with discount vouchers and links to videos and blogs from our wildlife gardening experts at DWT, Dr George McGavin, our President, and Kate Bradbury, who writes for BBC Gardeners’ World.

We can’t wait to welcome people into our new community and hear about the progress we’re all making to Get Dorset Buzzing.

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What’s On 2019…

Poole Dream Machines

Every Tuesday from 2nd April to 24th September. The event creates a unique, exciting atmosphere as bikers and spectators enjoy a relaxed evening on Poole Quay. The backdrop of the quay and harbour offers the perfect location and there is a great selection of waterside cafes, bars, restaurants and food kiosks offering refreshment, many with bike night specials on their menus.

When? 2nd April 6pm - 10pm Where? Poole Quay

Durlston Country Park: Clean Seas Weeks Litter Free Coast and Sea Exhibition Clean Seas Weeks Events, activities, walks, talks & displays celebrating the life & love of our seas & how we can keep them clean & safe for people and wildlife. Fine Foundation Gallery.

When? Thu 4th April - Sat 21st April Where? Durlston Country Park, Swanage

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunts at Corfe Castle Use all of your senses to explore the hidden places of the medieval ruins.

Discover fun facts about the bats who call the castle and wider Purbeck their home and complete the activities to claim your chocolatey treat. Create your own crafty bat and hang it in the castle’s bat cave.

When? Sat 6th April to Mon 22nd April Where? Corfe Castle

Fabulous Fossils Workshop: Lulworth Cove

A fun session where children of all ages can have a go at fossil casting and ammonite slice polishing. Also includes top tips for finding fossils on the beach.

Lasts approximately 45 minutes. Fossil hunters take home a fossil cast and polished ammonite slice. Includes fossil making and ammonite slice polishing. Full wheelchair access available. Cost: £5 per person. Full wheelchair access available.

Booking is essential. Call 01929 400155.

When? Mon 8th April 11:30am-12:30pm Where? Visitor Centre, Lulworth Cove

Bats of Purbeck Adventure Walks Meet nature expert Tom for a familyfriendly night time exploration in and around the castle ruins. Learn about the amazing bat species who call Purbeck their home and see how many you can spot along the way. Start at Castle View Visitor Centre and enjoy a tasty hot chocolate when you reach the castle entrance. (£6 per person, booking essential) .

When? Wed 10th April 7.30pm - 9pm Where? Corfe Castle

Bat Walk at Knoll Gardens Explore the garden’s layout before joining Jan Freeman on a special evening stroll searching for Knoll’s most elusive nighttime visitors. Using the latest technology and years of experience, Jan will help

identify the bats that you see and hear and attempt to attract them down for a closer look.Tickets: £6.50. For every ticket purchased £2.50 will be donated to the garden’s charity, the Knoll Gardens Foundation and £2.50 to the Dorset Bat Group. Book online: www.knollgardens. co.uk/events/.

When? Thu 11th April 7:30pm Where? Allendale Centre, Wimborne

Scale Model Exhibition Dorset plays host to one of the South’s biggest static scale model shows. The Poole Vikings Model Club, Dorset IPMS/ BMSS and other regional clubs present displays including aviation, military, transport, marine and sci-fi models. Over 100 tables showing the art and craft of scale model making. Trade stands, competition, refreshments, free parking.

Admission adults £3.50 and children £1.00.

When? Sat 13th April 10am - 4pm Where? Parkstone Grammar School, Poole

Wimborne Minster Buskers Bash A fore-runner to the Wimborne Minster Folk Festival, this event welcomes Buskers to a number of street venues throughout the beautiful market town of Wimborne Minster. Throughout the day, the Buskers play and compete for votes from the public.

There is entertainment in the Square in the centre of town, followed by the grand final at the end of the afternoon. Winners receive a cash prize and the opportunity to play at the Festival itself. Come and join us for a fun-filled family day in Wimborne. More details and Busker application forms at www.wimbornefolk.co.uk.

When? Sat 13th April 10:30am - 5pm Where? Wimborne Minster

Easter Food & Craft Fayre AFCB Annual Food & Craft Fayre will be held on Easter Monday 22nd April 2019.

The fayre will begin at 11am and end at 4pm, with plenty of arts and crafts on sale, as well as some of Dorset’s finest produce.

Our Junior Fanzone will be open and guests will have the opportunity of booking a place on our popular Stadium Tours (pre-booking advisable) as well as an Easter Trail for children. Admission free.

When? Mon 22nd April 11am - 4pm Where? Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth

Dazzle & The Art of Defence This major new exhibition contextualises the artist Norman Wilkinson’s First World War ‘Dazzle’ schemes of disruptive camouflage against the wider contribution of the arts and creative industries to the defence of Britain in wartime.

In 1917 when U-Boat attacks threatened to knock Britain out of the war, Wilkinson persuaded the Admiralty that patterns painted on the side of the ships would confuse U-Boat commanders as to the direction and speed of the vessels. A team of artists were then recruited to create the ‘Dazzle’ designs and soon ships were sailing out with bold colourful designs.

When? Until 25th April 2019 Where? TheGallery, Arts University Bmth, Wallisdown, POOLE, Dorset, BH12 5HH

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Wills, Property Protection Trusts and Lasting Power of Attorneys We discuss the difference between legal professionals and the benefits of home visits for clients.

We are often asked what is the advantage of using a member of the Society of Will Writers and Estate Planning Practitioners (SWW) over a more conventional high street solicitor.

There are many good reasons, here are just a few: 1. Members of SWW are fully trained specialists in the field of will writing and estate planning. All have professional indemnity insurance, are regulated and adhere to the SWW code of practice.

2. Members also provide clients with the convenience of attending them in their own home and at a time that is suitable.

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We offer various packages to make the whole process of getting your affairs in order both simple and cost effective.

It is estimated that 67% of people in the UK do not have a Will or Lasting Power of Attorney in place. With almost 1 million people living with dementia and the total growing yearly, perhaps now is the time to call Dorset & Wight Wills on 01202 065953 or 01983 623900.

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Dorset Directories Camper Van “Daichi, The Dashing Dude” has finally made it! The NEW Dorset Directories Campervan has travelled across barren land and rough seas to get here. All the way from Japan, just to be with us. We love him! He is pearly white and is still wearing his posh kimono. Nellie had long skirts to cover up her rather large thighs, whereas Daichi likes to think he is rather sophisticated, debonair, and has an eye for the girl vans.

In fact, “The Dashing Dude” as we have nicknamed him, is a play on words as he believes he is good looking, stylish and fashionable. It is all part of his charm. He also loves to run around and have fun.

So, dashing he is, and otherwise known as “Dash” to his friends. Daichi is his official Japanese name, (dai) meaning “big, great” combined with (chi) meaning “wisdom, intellect”. As Daichi is full of himself and a little over confident, this seems rather appropriate. He even speaks Japanese when we switch on his purring, seductive engine. “Ha Dor!” and other words I have yet to discover the meaning of, he expels in a rather high pitched, very cute voice. (Don’t tell him I

Daichi at Portland Bill

Daichi gets the thumbs up! said that, boys do not like it.)

We hope you like reading about his exploits and antics as he whisks us to exciting places around England and particularly here on the Southern Coast.

Here’s to having some family fun…

Our first trip was to Portland just along the coast from Weymouth. We had never been there before, and boy were we lucky with the weather. Dash was extremely happy. So were we. We climbed all the 165 muscle tasking steps up the Portland Bill lighthouse.

What views from the top! Currently there is the amazing huge magnifying lamp which shines across the English Channel to warn our ships at sea of potential danger. The lamp will soon be replaced by a more modern system of LED lights.

Sad really, but times move on as we all know too well.

The majestic lighthouse demanding attention on the clifftop also has that eerie foghorn sound which haunts the waves in times of fog. There have indeed been a massive 113 shipwrecks along this coast, due to its shallow reefs and the strong Portland tidal race.

Daichi decided to keep his nifty wheels firmly fixed on the solid ground.

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We ate outside!

Portland of course is famous for its Portland Stone. Dash, knowing what boys are like and having empathy with Hayden our 15 year old active teenager arranged a “Geo Cache” hunt for us to do. Geo Caching is a modern-day treasure hunt. There are hundreds of walks you can find online. Some are still free, but there is now a small charge of around £20 for the year for the keener walkers. It is a fun way to follow coordinates and eventually find a box (the treasure!). The stones enroute, carved by artists, were quite amazing.

A Falling man, chairs, hearths, octopus, bear, a whale and lots more. My favourite was the mythical Portland Dog Beast, the Roy Dog. Carved by Damien Briggs, this beast has fiery eyes, one green, one red and it was said that he lived in the Cave Hole where he would drag any travellers passing by, into its watery hideout. Brrr…. It even has the eyes of its victims embedded into its stony fur. Daichi is beginning to wonder about us Brits… We love our legends don’t we.

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Daichi helps us to find the “treasure”

The Roy Dog in Tout Quarry Park per walk. Daichi chose the Pirates Graveyard one for us. (Is he trying to tell us something?). This was an intriguing walk along the coast and through the graveyard with skull and crossbones engraved in the stones. Contrary to popular belief, these are not pirates’ graveyards, but just images to ward off the evil spirits in the afterlife. The cove we passed, Church Ope, was gorgeous.

We would love to go back there.

There are stunning views from all over Portland. It really is a fantastic place to visit. It has seen busier times, with the Naval Base and the famous 18 mile long Chesil Beach where the American troops embarked on their journey to Nazi occupied France in the second World War. My Dad aged 83 told me that he, his Mum and sister regularly travelled to Portland all the way from Hull to see his Dad who was stationed there in the Navy. He remembered a day when a German plane was flying down the coast, being fired at by our anti-aircraft guns from the beach. The exploding shells got closer and closer, until the plane dived and escaped! Today it is a gorgeous stretch of pebbled beach with crashing waves and wonderful sunsets.

Daichi is ecstatic to be here with us.

He thoroughly enjoyed his first trip and is very excited about where he will transport us to next… where will that be?

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Charity Providing Free Audiobook Memberships in Dorset Whether it’s discovering a new story or revisiting a classic, there’s nothing quite like getting lost in a book. Studies have shown that reading can improve wellbeing and improve relationships with others, as well as reducing the symptoms of depression or dementia.* But, when you find reading print or holding a book difficult, how can you keep reading?

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Listening to an audiobook removes the difficulty in decoding words, holding up a book, or turning pages, so you can relax and escape into another world.

Listening Books is a national UK charity who provide an audiobook library service for anyone who finds that an illness, disability, specific learning difficulty or mental health condition affects reading print or holding books. They currently have free memberships available for anyone living in Dorset who would like to join

the service, but may not be able to cover the standard membership fees of between £20 and £45 per year. There’s no financial proof needed, but they do ask for a selfdeclaration that this cost would be a barrier to joining.

Their library has over 8,000 audiobooks, including bestselling authors for all ages like J. K. Rowling, George R. R. Martin, Lee Child, David Walliams, Jojo Moyes, Jeff Kinney, and many more! Plus, they record exclusive educational titles to support the National Curriculum in their professional studios, so they aren’t available anywhere else. Audiobooks are available to download through an app available for tablets or smartphones, to stream online, or sent direct through the letterbox on MP3 CD with no postage costs or late fees. A free membership covers all three options, so you can choose what works best for you.

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Bournemouth & District Concert Band BDCB is a friendly community wind band that rehearses and performs in the Bournemouth area.

We have members from all over the area – Weymouth, Salisbury, Southampton, and everywhere in between!

Members range in age from 14 to 80+ years.

We practise at Queen’s Park Infant Academy Thursday evenings from 7:30 – 9:30 pm, all year round (except in August).

We are currently seeking brass, bassoon, and percussion players at a grade 5 standard or higher.

Contact to find out more information is Band Chair, Sue, at: chair@ bournemouthanddistrictconcertband.co.uk

This year, we are raising money to support Cancer Research UK. We have raised just over £1,000 so far! We raised this money busking in the period leading up to Christmas.

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Gardening Tips

On Your Plot

April showers to October fun It’s.wonderful.to.see.the.fi.rst.fresh,.local,. asparagus appear for sale this month and if you’ve.a.bit.of.space.spare.on.your.plot.now’s. the.ti.me.to.plant.this.gourmet.crop..Buy.one. year.old.crowns.and.plant.them.immediately. into.well.drained.soil..You.should.be.able.to. take a small harvest next year and they’ll carry.on.cropping.for.up.to.20.years!

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• Keep an eye out for late frosts and cover any vulnerable plants • Harden off indoor sowings before planting out • Start off French beans and Brussels Sprouts under cover • Fancy something a bit more exotic? Try growing some peppers and aubergines - sow this month in a greenhouse or polytunnel • Plant an asparagus bed • Earth up potatoes once the first shoots appear Now is the time for April showers and with the weather warming up all the time and some gentle rain you’ll soon be seeing lots of changes on your veggie plot.

It’s a time when any indoor space, be it greenhouse, cold frame, or just window sills, is likely to be filling rapidly with young seedlings. If you are thinking of planting some of your seedlings out then don’t forget to harden them off first. You can move the pots outside each morning, bringing them in at night to gradually acclimatise them to the change.

Do remember too that late frosts can still happen in April, damaging plants that are unprotected. Watch the weather forecast and if there’s any danger of frost then use fleece or cloches to protect plants where necessary.

On the subject of cloches, save any empty plastic bottles that you may have. Cut the bottom off and you are left with a wonderful mini cloche to protect seedlings that are recently planted out. Push the plastic down into the soil firmly and it will keep off not only some of the chill but also any slugs that may have their eye on tasty young leaves.

Are you a fan of Halloween? Pumpkins can be quite expensive come the end of October and then there’s always the hunt for one just the right size. Why not have a go at growing one (or several!) of your own this year? Pumpkins need a long, growing season to ripen well so now is the time to start them off.

There’s lots of different varieties, including some giant ones if you want something really impressive to carve. Look out on the packets for ones that are early ripening for the best chances of success.

Pumpkin seeds are huge so it’s easy to sow just one to each pot. I’d sow at least 3 plants, if they all germinate and mature it’ll probably be more than you need (they can take a lot of room as they grow) but it’s better to have spare in case you loose some early on - if they all grow well you can always pass one on to a friend or neighbour and have a competition to see who gets the biggest pumpkin!

You’ll need to keep your young plant inside until all risk of frost has passed. When it comes time to plant the pumpkin out it will like lots of nutrients in the soil. Dig out a large hole and put in lots of well rotted compost - or you can even plant your pumpkin straight on top of an old compost heap.

They’ll bloom with wonderfully exotic looking, huge yellow flowers and it’s wise to consider removing the growing tip once three fruit have set as this will give a better chance for larger, riper, pumpkins.

Support the growing fruits on a bed of straw to avoid them dropping off or becoming mushy.

Are you enjoying purple spouting broccoli at the moment? You can buy summer varieties to plant now, or try Calbrese (this has the green heads) which is best planted straight into the beds where they will grow.

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The UK’s largest outdoor Water Sports Park mark their 30th anniversary It was in April 1989, when Mark Jury received the news that his proposed purchase of a 3-lake quarry in Fordingbridge had been completed.

Mark says “I didn’t have planning permission, but I had a dream.”

Fast forward to 2019 and the Jury family are marking their 30th anniversary of operating one of the UK’s largest outdoor Water Sports Parks.

New Forest Water Park consists of a state-of-theart 5-pylon cable wakeboarding system, Wibit’s first UK aqua park, plus stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. The Park also offers up fishing and has a licensed clubhouse and overnight camping facilities.

This is a far cry from the Park’s humble beginnings, which all started with a Mastercraft ski boat, which was imported from America. In 1991, Mark project managed the initial build of the Park’s Clubhouse, which launched on 1st June 1991. Mark recalls “I was trying to do it all and even hired a heavy construction excavator, which accidentally ended up in the lake.”

Over the next ten years, four Kawasaki 440 Jetskis were added, increasing to 12, which operated on the smaller lake. Once fish were discovered in one of the lakes, this quickly built to become (and continues to be) one of the best fisheries in the south of England.

In 1995, aqua rides were introduced, to include team building exercises such as raft building and laser clay shooting. Camping facilities quickly followed, with a simple five pitch caravan site costing £10 per caravan in 1999.

At the turn of the century, the Park launched wakeboarding activities, which called for a bigger variety of boats to achieve larger wakes.

Just 6 years ago, New Forest Water Park built the first cable-ski system on the South Coast, through

Rixen Cableways. They launched with two jumps and two rails and this was an instant hit with the local surfing/kiteboarding community.

In 2015 a replacement activity was discovered for the water rides in the form of the UK’s first Wibit Aqua Park. Mark, together with his daughter Millie and son Ben, went over to Germany to buy their first set of inflatable modules to create a fun aqua park. At the launch, they accommodated up to 60 persons per hour but this rapidly doubled up to 120, as additional modules were added on.

This year, the Park boasts a 150 person Aqua Park, plus twelve wake park features, an extensive campsite, fully licensed bar, several kayaks and paddle-boards. In February, the Park reached the semi-finals of BH Stars Awards for best Attraction in the area. The final word goes to Park MD, Mark Jury who adds “My idea in the early days was to create a fun and safe environment for people to enjoy water activities.

I am so proud of what my family have achieved over the past 30 years. We have, and always will, strive to be the best and remain at the forefront of safe family fun”.

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Brown butter and beer braised kale with cranberries and pecans

Ingredients for 4 2 bunches of kale 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 120ml beer of your choice 60ml chicken stock 1tbsp reduced sugar dried cranberries (this is optional) 3 tbsp. roasted chopped pecans Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

I absolutely love kale. It’s packed with flavour and nutrients and it’s incredibly quick and easy to cook.

Braising kale in beer and brown butter gives the finished dish a really nice nutty flavor and the quick method of cooking ensures that the kale retains its vibrant green colour.

1. First prepare the kale by washing it and then cutting out the stem. It is important to cut out the center stem because it can be tough and chewy. Once you have removed the stems, quickly shred the kale by rolling up the leaves into a cylinder and roughly slicing them. Set to one side.

2. In a large frying pan or sauté pan place two tablespoons of butter and cook on a medium heat until starting to turn a light brown colour. At this stage quickly add the beer and chicken stock and turn up the heat to high. Bring to the boil and then add the kale.

3. Cook the kale for approximately 3 minutes until most of the moisture has evaporated and the kale is nicely glazed. Add the chopped pecans and seasoning to taste. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the dried cranberries.

Chef’s tip: Make sure that the liquid is boiling and the heat is on high before adding the kale, you don’t want to slow cook it because it can lose its vibrant green color if it is stewed for too long.

Ryan Turner, real food and low-carb chef - www.thefoodbible.com

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