The Southbourne Link - July/August 2015

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Delivered FREE around the area In this issue: Win an Eco-Bag from greenisbest.world Turtle Bay rocks Bournemouth Local Business Directory John Thornton’s Diary accepted

by War Museum Dorset Wildlife Trust: The Magic of Butterflies What’s On in Dorset Adventures of Nellie

July/August 2015

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The Southbourne Link Welcome...

Edition 73

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Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Publications

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Copy deadline for the August 2015 edition: 20th July 2015

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Dear Southbourne & Hengsitbusry Head!

July already! The children will soon be off school and many of us we will taking our yearly holiday. It is always such an exciting time. We just hope the sun will shine and we can all get outdoors to enjoy the fresh air. Nellie did take us for a refreshing evening out, with a momentary ‘blip’, which you can read about on page 38. We are looking forward to a camping trip very soon, so you will hear all about that in our August issue. Whatever you have planned this summer we do hope you make the most of it, have some family time and generally get out and about.

Whilst we have our attention on sun, sea and sand, let’s also help keep our local trades’ people busy!

This month there are new advertisers inside as well as our loyal, regular trades people and businesses.

Please do call them! We are also keen to promote more Soutbourne clubs and societies, which we do for free. If you run a group or know of a local club wanting more support and free promotion then please tell them about us! We would love to help. There is a new “What’s On” section on page 20, in coordination with www.EventsDorset.com. Do let us know before 24th July if you have an event happening after 15th August. That way we can ensure your message does get to the local people in time.

The lucky winner of the eco friendly products from www.greenisbest.world was M. Cuttler... Well done!

Who will be the winner of the wordsearch this month?

Here’s to a fantastic month of July.

Best Wishes,

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‘Keeping It In The Family’ – WILLS, TRUSTS AND LPA’s A Last Will and Testament is a very important legal document, but if you want to protect and pass on a lifetime’s hard work to those you love and care for, it’s vital you get it right.

As life progresses, the threats to the inheritance you plan to leave to your loved ones grow rapidly. Often, people don’t discover these threats until it’s too late. A well written Last Will and Testament which includes the appropriate use of trusts can help protect your home and savings from threats such as:࠮ A co-owners Long Term Care Fees

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At Collective Legal Solutions, we take a different approach to helping you. We will visit you in the comfort and privacy of your own home, where all your details are to hand, at a time to suit you to discuss the different options as to how you can best plan for the future financial security of you and your family.

Our aim is only ever to explain and educate, leaving you to decide what plan best meets your needs.

The above are just some of the important areas we can help with. We also advise on something else just as vital as writing your Will – A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). Did you Know - Without an LPA in place, bank accounts, even jointly held accounts, can be frozen by your bank if you lose mental capacity. Everyone should plan for this eventuality to ensure [OLPY HɈHPYZ JHU IL OHUKSLK I` ZVTLVUL they trust.

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Here For You

when it matters most Getting Married

Care Fee Protection When an individual requires long term care, their home and savings may be used to fund it. We can help you understand this complex area and provide advice on what steps can be taken now to protect your hard earned wealth.

You’ll need to put plans in place to ensure your spouse is looked after should the worst happen. Any existing Last Will and Testament is probably invalidated by your marriage, so prompt action is recommended.

The Birth of a Child There’s plenty to think about when you become a parent, but high on the agenda should be reviewing your Will to include your child as a EHQH¾FLDU\ DQG appoint a guardian to look after your child if anything happens to you.

Losing a Parent

Getting Divorced

Along with all the personal issues a bereavement can bring, there are also a number of legal issues that need attention (Probate). The affairs of your parent will need to be attended to and we are here to guide you.

A divorce can be a life-changing event that requires your estate planning to be reviewed. It’s important to make provision for those you need to care for in the event of your death. Your Will isn’t automatically invalidated by your divorce.

Becoming a Grandparent

A Second Marriage

As a grandparent you get to enjoy all the good bits of parenting, but can hand the little bundle of joy back at the end of the day. It’s time to reconsider your planning to cater for the new family structure.

It’s vital you review your planning and make your wishes clear – you might want to plan using a trust to provide for your new spouse, whilst still ring-fencing the inheritance of your child from a previous marriage.

Planning for Mental Incapacity If you lose capacity because of accident or illness, solely AND jointly held accounts could be frozen. Without Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place, your loved ones face a long, complex, expensive and intrusive court process to gain control of your affairs.

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Community News

Turtle Bay rocks Bournemouth on opening night Bournemouth was transported to the colourful Caribbean as the town’s latest major restaurant brand opened its doors to hundreds of invited guests for a vibrant launch party.

Based in the new Citrus building on Madeira Road, the sun shone down on the restaurant where DJ’s and two live reggae bands performed to the crowds who were treated to rum cocktails and taster samples of the menu throughout the night.

Inspired by authentic street food from across the Caribbean islands, jerk chicken wings, goat curry, spicy ribs and more impressed the guests.

Attending the event, Sandra Sloane from Synergy Hairdressing is raving about its arrival to Bournemouth.

She says: “We had an amazing night, what a venue! It is the talk of the salon and everyone in the area is buzzing about it. It’s such a fantastic addition to our restaurant scene and we will be using it regularly. Boy do they know how to throw a party!”

Hannah Parsons, creator of The Dorset Food blog, tweeted: ‘‘I felt like I was on holiday last night, thank you Turtle Bay for hosting such a great party.’’

Turtle Bay has invested £900,000 in the new 3,500 square-foot Bournemouth restaurant, which is now trading to the public with 120 covers and 60 new staff all recruited from the local area. Bournemouth is the restaurant brand’s 16th UK location.

Turtle Bay founder Ajith Jayawickrema said: “Bournemouth has welcomed us with open arms and to hear the feedback so far is really exciting. All our tables were booked by 10am following the launch party so we think we’ve struck a chord with local people. We look forward to getting to know them all.”

The restaurant will serve food and drinks from 11.30am seven days a week until 11pm on Sundays to Wednesdays, and midnight on Thursdays to Saturdays.

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Elizabeth’s Cake Shop & Bakery Serving delicious fresh breads, cakes, pastries, sandwiches & baguettes Established in the 1960’s, Elizabeth’s Cake Shops and Bakery has become an important a part of the community in Southbourne & Tuckton. Our produce is baked fresh in the bakery at the Southbourne shop and distributed to our Tuckton shop and wholesale customers.

We provide an excellent range of produce from breads and cakes to sandwiches and drinks. Opening early morning until late afternoon we make it easy to pop in to pick up your breakfast, lunch, daily bread or perhaps a little treat for after dinner!

Dorset Apple Cake £2*

* Southbourne Bakery & Shop: On production of Tuckton Shop: 107 Southbourne Grove this voucher 162 Tuckton Rd Bournemouth, BH6 3QY Bournemouth, BH6 3JX Tel: 01202 427817 www.elizabethscakeshop.co.uk Tel: 01202 420936

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

The Magic of Butterflies Butterflies are one of the most idolised insects in Britain. Their beautiful colourings add to the landscape and bring a smile to those who catch sight of them.

The ideal habitat of a butterfly is dependent on the time of year and the species. Some species thrive in lowland forests, whilst others prefer wetlands, mountains or grasslands. Not all butterflies live in one single habitat, however.

Despite the decline of butterflies in the last few decades, Dorset remains a stronghold, with summer the best time to enjoy the colour of the forty-odd resident species around the county. Britain’s most widespread blue butterfly, the Common Blue, is visible all summer long, breeding twice a summer in the South. Dorset’s rich landscape of grasslands, heaths and meadows is ideal for supporting this easily recognisable butterfly.

The large majority of butterflies only survive for two to four weeks, but those who survive through winter - monarch butterflies and mourning cloaks - can live up to 9 months. This means they have to pass on their genes quickly.

Butterflies identify a suitable mate by the markings on their wings; each species has a unique marking. Certain species also have specific flight patterns, which they use

in courtship. Both the male and female will assess the performance of their potential mate and will judge whether or not they are a suitable companion.

Butterflies taste with their feet and only consume liquids. Their diets generally consist of nectar and mud puddles, which contain important nutrients.

This summer, some of the best Dorset Wildlife Trust reserves to see butterflies are: Fontmell Down nature reserve, Powerstock Common, Portland quarries nature reserves, Haydon Hill and Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve.

Find out more at: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves

By Judy Godsell Common Blue Butterfly

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What’s On in Dorset - July/August 2015 17th-19th July

Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival Tolpuddle, nr Dorchester Line up includes Billy Bragg,The Beat,Seth Lakeman,Curtis Eller’s American Circus, The Hurriers,Neck,Naomi Bedford and more www.tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk

19th July

Fun Dog Show 10:00 to 16:00 Norden Farm, Corfe Castle 11 fun dog classes,Face Painting and Balloon Modelling,Cake and Jam Stall Raffle, Tombola and lots of things to do poundpuppy.info Local Vocals Outdoor Choir 14:00 to 15:00 Durlston Castle, Durlston Country Park Enjoy spectacular sea views from the amphitheatre at Durlston Castle and listen to this fantastic choir. www.durlston.co.uk

22nd July

Much Ado about Nothing – The Pantaloons 19:00 Highcliffe Castle, Highcliffe The Pantaloons are a young, vibrant theatre company whose style draws from a wide variety of popular theatre traditions from commedia dell’arte and clowning to stand-up comedy and silent movies. www.highcliffecastle.co.uk Super Summer Dinosaur Hunt 9:30 to 17:00 The Dinosaur Museum, Dorchester

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25th July to 1st August

Swanage Regatta & Carnival, Swanage Don’t miss out on the South’s Premier Carnival, now recognised as one of the UK’s largest charitible events! www.swanagecarnival.com

27th July to 24th August

Kids Family Fun Festival Lower Gardens, Bournemouth Come and join in this summer with Bournemouth’s Family Fun Festival. Fun for children and parents from 10am in the Lower Gardens. bournemouth.co.uk

28th July

Meet Spongebob Squarepants! 10:00 to 18:00 Adventure Wonderland Merritown Lane, Hurn, Christchurch A big Wonderland favourite, he will be appearing at various intervals throughout the day! www.adventurewonderland.co.uk

30/31st July and 1st/2nd August Camp Bestival Lulworth Castle & Park Live acts, comedy, theatres,shows and activities.This year line up includes Soul II Soul,Alison Moyet and Bob Geldof www.campbestival.net

1st August/2nd August

Mudeford Arts Festival 11:00-18.00 (Sunday finishes at 4) Mudeford Quay Green, Christchurch Come and see the Art Exhibition with the best of local Artists’ and Young Artists’ work on display. There’s over sixty Art and Craft and Refreshment Stalls with the finest crafts created by local artisans. www.mudefordartsfestival.net Great Dorset Chilli Festival 10:00 to 17:00 (2 Days) St Giles Park, Wimborne St Giles A great day out for chilli enthusiasts, food lovers and families. www.greatdorsetchillifestival.co.uk

2nd August

Thai Summer Fair Kings Park, Boscombe Visitors can witness a display of Classical Thai dancing and musical performances, Muay Thai (Thai boxing), Fruits carving, traditional Thai massage and activities for children. On offer from the fair’s various stalls will be Thai toys, crafts, clothes and luxurious hand woven Thai silk. www.tasteofthai.co.uk

8th August

The Purbeck Rally 10:00 to 17:00 Worgret Road, Wareham A yearly, 3 day steam & vintage show www.purbeckrally.co.uk

9th August

Swanage Classic Triathlon starts 5.30am Sandpit Field, Swanage The event is known for the stunning views from the bike course. A mix of steady climbs

with some of the steepest descents in Dorset make for a thrilling race. offbeat-events.com/events Meet Peppa Pig! 10:00 to 18:00 Adventure Wonderland Merritown Lane, Hurn, Christchurch Children’s favourite Peppa Pig will be here to delight her many fans old and new www.adventurewonderland.co.uk

20th-23rd August

Bournemouth Air Festival Bournemouth Seafront Considered to be one of the best tourism events in the country. Come and enjoy the amazing displays and fabulous atmosphere. bournemouthair.co.uk

27th August

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival Purbeck Valley Farm, Harman’s Cross Purbeck Valley Folk Festival is a small festival set on a farm on the beautiful Jurassic Coastline. We’re a festival that’s loved by everyone because there’s loads for kids to do, loads for parents and loads for the old folkies! www.purbeckvalleyfolkfestival.co.uk

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Monkey World Big Banana Bonanza!

Monkey World, Longthorns, Wareham Each year on Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Spring and Summer Bank Holiday weekends, every child that enters the park bringing a banana for the primates receives a FREE Monkey World badge! www.monkeyworld.org To keep up to date with what’s on in Dorset go to:

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Simon Ward - Owner, Mr Green Estate Agents

Southbourne Property Price Update So, it feels very difficult for buyers right now in BH6. Prices have shot up massively in the last year to 18 months. But what is the reality?

Here are the stats.

Supply has dropped off slightly in 4-bed and significantly in 1 and 2-bed properties. Overall house supply is down 16% from the same time last year, which is rather a lot, but it’s actually up 4% for 3-bed houses and up 7% in 5-beds.

So the big question is that if supply has only dropped off by 16% (and a large proportion of that is in 1-bed properties) why is it that prices have shot up so much?

The simple reality is that demand has gone through the roof. Southbourne (and this has now filtered massively in to the surrouding areas) is incredibly popular. Who wouldn’t wish to live by a superb beach with a superb highstreet with easy access to good towns and only two hours (ish) from London?

If you look specifically at detached houses, we’re talking a 28% increase.

According to the graph below, prices went up 31% in 2014! Yowzers.

It’s certainly been a fairly crazy period in relation to prices and at present it doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon.

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By doing this, we are aiming to guarantee that those words in their thousands are as positive as can be!

If you’re thinking of selling or want a valuation of your property, please give us a call.

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Duran Duran to play Bournemouth Community News

BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE

WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER 2015 Duran Duran have announced the release of their new album Paper Gods, in September, followed by a UK arena tour that includes a show at Bournemouth International Centre on Wednesday 9 December 2015.

Released on September 11, Paper Gods will feature special guests including American singer Janelle Monáe, former Red Hot Chilli Peppers guitarist John Frusciante and Canadian singer Kiesza, whose hit single Hideaway topped the UK charts last year. Top producers including Nile Rodgers and Mark Ronson have also worked on the album.

Describing the musical direction of Paper Gods, bassist John Taylor said, “It really goes back to that strange early Duran

mix: the hard-edged pop, coexisting with this dark, weird, experimental side.”

Keyboardist Nick Rhodes, added, “It’s great to be able to lift people’s spirits with a strong shot of pure pop, but the world we live in isn’t all just made of that stuff, so it seems natural to me that we have kept one foot in the darker, more Gothic side of life.”

Formed in Birmingham in 1978, Duran Duran are one of the most culturally influential and commercially successful bands of all time, topping the charts around the world over the past three decades and selling more than 100 million records worldwide. The band has been honoured with multiple Grammy, BRIT and Ivor Novello awards, as well as a MTV Video Music Lifetime Achievement Award and 20th Century Style Icon award from the City of Milan.

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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Publications Camper Van A huge advantage of having a campervan is the ease of just deciding to “go out” whatever the time of day, or night, and get some space, relax and enjoy our wonderful English countryside.

The weather has been so much better recently and we have had some beautiful evenings, so what better excuse than to put milk in the fridge, coffee in the cupboard and let Nellie take us for a drive! We did exactly that last week.

Hayden had gone to scouts, leaving Stephen and I some time on our own for a couple of hours. We all live such busy lives and I just needed a walk to clear away the hustle and bustle of the day.

Holt Heath is owned by the National Trust and belongs to the Kingston Lacy Estate. Situated 4 miles north east of Wimborne Minster, it is quite a magnificent expanse of dry and wet heathland, bog and ancient woodland with views all the way to the Isle of Wight.

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A contented Nellie at Holt Heath

It was a gorgeous evening as we parked a very contented Nellie in a small parking bay. Stephen and I went for a slow, leisurely walk along the ‘path’. Livestock have actually been reintroduced to this 400 hectares of heathland. Their grazing is helping to reduce the shrubs and also control the coarser grasses which allows rare plants and species to thrive and flourish. While we were there we saw cattle, ‘wild’ horses and ponies….as well as several cyclists.

There is a circular route with the largest walk being 6 miles long and taking up to 3 hours. Oh what a shame, we only had 2 hours before we had to pick Hayden up…or was that a good excuse? The smaller route is just 3 miles long. It is also possible, as Stephen and I can attest, to take an even shorter route if you are not feeling quite so energetic.

I really must be getting old! To be honest on a good day, picnic and a

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bottle of water in hand, this would be a perfect spot to get away from it all and really enjoy the peace and quiet while observing nature at its best.

Ironically once we were back in Nellie doing just that, enjoying the serene ambience with a cuppa from the whistling kettle, a driver came along and parked right in front of us with thumping music blasting out of the car!

I couldn’t believe it.

I waited a while thinking whoever it was wouldn’t stay long. All my hopes of a tranquil couple of hours were fearfully fading away. It was obvious after ten minutes that this person was staying right there.

I got out of the van and carefully approached the car. We do live in a democracy, so I did hold back what I really wanted to say (us English are very good at that!), and quietly asked if the music could be turned down, as we could only hear the rather loud beating drums. Don’t you just love it.

The lady was very good and the music was turned down. A short while later the car drove off. Phew! Nellie, who had gotten rather tense with all of this,

National Trust sign showing walks

breathed a sigh of relief. My serenity was back and I was once again able to take in the silence and calmness that I was seeking.

It must be all the fishing I did with Dad when I was younger. All those blissful lazy days with nothing to worry about, no cares in the world and surrounded by chirpy singing birds, butterflies, family picnics, the gentle plop of the float landing in the water. Those were the days!

Back to present times. This area of heathland really is gorgeous. If you are looking for tranquillity and nature, not too far off the beaten track, then I highly recommend you take a drive and witness the countryside in its glory.

If you are looking for a disco, this is not the place to be … or maybe it is, if a car parks in front of you!

Where will Nellie go next…?

A pony watches on as we walk past

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6 Displaced (7) 7 Subdued (5) 9 Metrical unit of syllables (4) 10 Insufficient (10) 11 Bone structure (8) 13 Not transparent (6) 15 Nature of being (4) 17 Forests (5) 18 Lob (4) 19 Lifetime job (6) 20 Stutters (8) 23 Someone addicted to their job (10) 26 Fee (4) 27 Bend over (5) 28 Makes bigger (7)

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What An Honour! The Imperial War Museum takes John Thorton’s Diary ‘War Story’ is the Imperial Wa r M u s e u m ’s ( I W M ) project to build a collection of material relating to the personal experiences of members of the British Armed Forces who have served in Afghanistan. This collection will be used in their research, publications and displays to tell the story both now and in the future.

Since 1917, the generous donation of every kind of item by individual members of the public has enriched the IWM Collections. These donations have helped to illustrate and record all relevant aspects of modern war and of the individual’s experience of war and wartime life.

The Thornton family were delighted to donate John’s original diary, which he kept whilst serving in Afghanistan during Op Herrick VII, for this collection. The diary was exactly the kind of personal war record that the museum is keen to take, a vivid portrayal of John’s life on the front-line. John’s diary will be added to the many collections of diaries, letters and memoirs which are regularly consulted by authors and academics and used in exhibitions, displays and educational activities within the IWM. It is a massive honour and a privilege for John’s diary to be kept safely at the IWM for time immemorial ensuring that his words will live on as a record for the Nation.

When John was home on leave during his tour of Afghanistan he showed his brother Ian his diary and Ian suggested that he should get it published when he came home. John’s response was that ‘no-one would be interested!’

Helmand: Diaries of Front-Line Soldiers’ (which includes JT’s diary) is available direct from the JTYAF at £9.99 plus £3 postage and packing. £5 from every purchase will be donated to the charity.

For larger orders please phone Pete on 07792 121645.

Over 11,000 copies have been sold world wide within seven months of it’s release. John can no longer stand shoulder to shoulder with his brother and fellow Royal Marines whose diaries came together in this ‘vivid portrait of life on the front-line.’

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I was an incredibly picky eater as a child. I remember wanting to like tomatoes because they were such a lovely bright colour but still I wouldn’t eat them! It was only after my mother started growing them at home that I finally plucked one straight from the plant and popped it, warm from the sun, into my mouth - delicious!

Jobs for July:Make last sowings of carrots and French beans.

Keep harvesting those beans, peas and courgettes.

Sow Spring cabbage.

Lift onions (and garlic if it’s still in) and dry for storing over the winter. Plait and hang (or store in a string bag).

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As crops go over use the free space for quick growing salad leaves or radishes.

Peg down some of the runners from your strawberries to root into new plants. Remove the remainder.

While we’d all love a string of willing, young, helpers on the vegetable plot you do have to be realistic. Children can have short attention spans, will only want to do the jobs that appeal to them, and usually expect quick results. Us adults on the other hand tend to be stuck in our ways, place great importance in doing things slowly and methodically and don’t usually take well to sudden changes of plan! So how can you encourage your little ones, without boring them out of the garden, or having them dig up your row of prize leeks?

If it is at all possible give children a space that is completely their own on the plot. Get hold of some good quality child size tools and encourage their attempts even if it isn’t quite what you’d have done - if digging holes and making mud pies is more in their line than neat rows of seedlings perhaps they could create a wildlife area? A shallow dish sunk into the ground can be used by birds, frogs, toads and hedgehogs, and a log pile will be home to all sorts of insects plus providing a possible hedgehog home.

Giant sunflowers are great fun, especially if you have a growing competition, and wild flower seeds can just be scattered and will, in time, encourage useful insects and birds natural pest control!

Keen young growers can browse seed

packets or catalogues to see what takes their fancy. Quick growing crops are a good suggestion - radishes and salad leaves pop up in no time at all and should give them almost instant satisfaction! Sweet young carrots are likely to tempt even picky eaters, as are those lovely little cherry tomatoes.

Popping peas out of their pods is very appealing and how about growing their own hideaway in the form of a lush green wigwam of peas or beans?

They may not be keen on eating greens, but there is certainly a much better chance that they’ll be tempted to try something they’ve grown themselves.

Fruit, such as strawberries and raspberries is usually popular, and if you haven’t got any of your own planted yet you can always get them enthusiastic by having an afternoon out at the pick your own farm.

Ready grown plug plants can be good for helping them to set up an ‘instant’ plot - take a trip out to the garden centre to see what is on offer. If you already have seedlings started, then they could have the choice of some for their own plot (and you can see whose grows best!). Finally, don’t forget ‘indoor’ growing activities too clean out the bottom half of a boiled egg and draw a face on it. Fill it with cotton wool soaked in water and sprinkle on some cress seeds - in just a few days the egg man will be growing hair and not only can they cut his hair but they can eat it too!

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CONSUMER CHAMPION Credit Cards

By James Walker, www.resolver.co.uk One piece of consumer credit that you are overwhelmingly likely to have in your life is a credit card. But are you managing it properly, and are you getting the best from any credit cards you have?

Tempting introductory teaser interest rates Interest rates on some cards can seem low at first – but check the small print and you could find that the interest rate goes up dramatically after a certain period.

I’ve put together a few thoughts on how best to approach using a credit card – as well as a little bit about what to do when things go wrong.

Credit card protection If you use your credit card to buy goods or services worth more than £100 and up to £30,000, you’re covered by ‘section 75’ of the Consumer Credit Act. This could be anything from a weekend break in a hotel to a new car.

Do you need a credit card?

The short answer to this is ‘probably’. There are plenty of occasions when you’ll find a credit card extremely useful. If you’re staying at a hotel or renting a car, for instance, they often ‘block out’ part of your credit card as a virtual deposit in case of damage or non-payment. Other useful aspects of a credit card include extra protection from fraud or refund policies, and sometimes freebie extras such as cashback rewards.

What are the downsides?

You need to be disciplined. If you don’t meet repayments interest can start to quickly add up, especially on higher-rate cards. Ideally, you need to make sure you pay off the entire balance every month.

Credit checks You’ll undergo a credit assessment when you apply for a card. What’s more, any late-payment charges will affect your credit rating, which will make it harder for you to get credit in other ways – including a mortgage.

Never use a credit card to take out cash.

You’ll almost always be charged a fee to withdraw cash via an ATM using your credit card – as much as £5 a time – as well as interest on the money you withdraw.

What it means is that if there’s an issue with the items you’ve purchased, the credit card company has equal responsibility with the seller.

This is particularly useful if the company you’ve bought something from goes bust, as you might be able to claim a refund form your credit card provider.

If you’ve a problem with goods or services, it’s best to try and resolve this with the retailer in the first instance – and you can do this by raising a case free via resolver.co.uk Reclaiming unfair credit card charges You might be able to claim charges that you consider to be unfair, even if they’re because of missed or late payments – especially if you’re dealing with lots of debt. According to the Governments’ Money Advice Service: “The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has now taken over from the OFT as regulator for the consumer credit industry. However, if you are in financial hardship and have incurred charges – or were previously in debt and incurred regular charges at the higher rates – you may still be able to reclaim some or even all of them.”

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Boscombe & Southbourne Probus Club

Have you recently moved into the area? We are a club of retired & semi-retired gentlemen who meet on the second Thursday of each month with a speaker followed by lunch. We also have various outings.

The talk for August is about Fovant Military Badges, presented by Dr Tony Phillips.

Our meetings are held at The Liston Hotel, 5 Wollstonecraft Road, Boscombe.

We also have regular outings, coffee mornings, theatre trips and dinner dances.

If you are interested in joining, please contact our Honorary Secretary Chris Freeman by phone on 01202 430265 or by email at chrisnfreeman@gmail.com. www.boscombeandsouthbourneprobusclub.co.uk

Contact the Elderly Once a month, on a Sunday afternoon, volunteer car drivers take the elderly out for a little car ride before going to the homes of volunteer host and hostesses for Sunday afternoon tea.

We only ask our volunteers just to provide tea once or twice a year in their homes.

Reserve car drivers are required when the regulars can’t come, perhaps two or three times a year.

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900 people bring antiques to ‘Flog It’ at Highcliffe Castle Around 900 people came to Highcliffe Castle to get their antiques valued by the BBC One antiques programme ‘Flog It’ in the hope of going away with a fortune.

Presenter Paul Martin was on hand along with a number of antique experts to give the expectant owners the news about whether they had a valuable property in their possession.

‘Flog It’, the major BBC antiques show, is now on its fourteenth series and regularly achieves an audience of over two million viewers in its weekday afternoon slot.

The ‘Flog It’ team were recording enough material for five programmes.

The people chosen to take their items forward to auction were then filmed by the team at a valuation day at Cottees Auctions, The Market, East Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4NR on Tuesday 7 July.

Paul Tucker, Executive Producer of Flog It, said: “Highcliffe Castle has been a fantastic backdrop for Flog It with the Castle itself and the beautiful grounds. Everybody has had a great day – the crew and everyone who took the time and trouble to bring their objects along for us to see. We’ve had everything from a 1950s Hornby railway set to Royal Worcester porcelain and we should be able to make some interesting programmes out of what we’ve found.”

Crowds queuing for ‘Flog It’

David Hopkins, Highcliffe Castle Manager, said: “It has been a wonderful day which has exceeded all of our expectations. It’s nice to see so many people coming to enjoy the special atmosphere at Highcliffe Castle. Hopefully they’ll be returning on a less busy day to see the Castle properly.”

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The latest Nissan Qashqai, which went on sale in January 2014, is available in four time-honoured grades: Visia, Acenta, Acenta Premium and Tekna.

The model tested here comes in flagship Tekna trim. But we’ll come to that in a bit.

Firstly, here’s some background.

the bonnet to deliver a first-rate drive.

Motoring through a six-speed manual transmission, the 1.2litre engine packs a punch, offering sharper acceleration and greater flexibility than the first generation Qashqai’s 1.6-litre unit.

The second generation, family oriented car is now longer, lower and wider, giving it a more imposing stance while maintaining a raised driving position. The vehicle under review is front-wheel drive, the set-up which Nissan says will account for most sales, but all-wheel drive is available too.

Despite its modest size, the engine’s low weight and more fuel-efficient operation also mean it’s cleaner and more economical than the model it replaces. The 1.2 engine emits just 129g/km of CO₂ (15g/km less than the outgoing 1.6-litre petrol unit), and has an average fuel consumption figure of 50.4mpg.

The Qashqai's exterior looks modern and there’s a better quality feel to the cabin - perfect for many years of hardcore family use. The range-topping Tekna model features an array of technologies that highlight the Japanese motor manufacturer’s lead in the crossover market.

Being a family car, you’d expect safety to be a priority for the Qashqai – and you’d be right. The Nissan features a host of innovative safety features which helped it confidently pass all Euro NCAP's tests to record the maximum five-star rating.

But hang on, what is a crossover vehicle? Well, it’s a motor built on a car platform, combining characters of a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with elements from an estate or a hatchback. The crossover mixes SUV design cues such as tall interior packaging, lofty seating, high centre of gravity and elevated ground-clearance with car-like handling and good fuel economy.

Engineered to offer the best possible levels of protection for children, the fresh Qashqai particularly shone in the Child Occupant tests. Based on readings from the dummies used in tests, the Qashqai scored maximum points for its protection of an 18-month old infant.

On that basis alone, I’m sold on the car – but then I do have an 18 month old and two other small children to take to school. I can definitely see the appeal – and so, it seems, do other parents.

Anyway, back to the Tekna trim Qashqai under review. The Nissan benefits from darkness piercing Bi-LED headlamps and it excels when it comes to kit. The car comes equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, part-leather seats, a large glass roof, heated seats, and front and rear parking sensors. There’s also a seven-inch touchscreen display, DAB digital radio, and smartphone connectivity.

The Qashqai is available with a petrol or diesel engine; the review car came with turbocharged petrol power. But it turns out that the Nissan doesn’t need anything huge under

Yep, buy this car and your offspring will be safe from harm – even if it means you lose all individuality when you merge into the vast sea of other Nissan Qashqais parked outside the school gates.

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