The Soutbourne Link - March 2019

The Southbourne March 2019

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Dear Southbourne, Tuckton & Hengistbury Head!

Welcome...

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Well we certainly had a cold spell for a while but spring is officially here On 20th March! A time many of us look forward to. New life, new growth and warmer weather! Time for a spring clean and out with the old and in with the new. I love it.

Next month we will have our first adventure with “Daichi The Dashing Dude”! He is the new Dorset Directories campervan and he is a bit of a character.

There may be no holding him back… All good fun and I can’t wait to get back on the road visiting some new and exciting places right here on our beautiful South Coast.

Edition 113

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd

Telephone:

01202 894397

Email:

info@southbournelink.co.uk

Copy deadline for the April 2019 edition: 11th March 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.

As always, your little Directory is full of useful local information as well as good local trades people who just love to help you. Stephen and I really appreciated you calling them when you need their services. As you know, we have been promoting local businesses for over 13 years now and are still as passionate as ever to keep the local community thriving. The index at the back is an easy reference for you to find who you are looking for quickly, or you could just grab a cuppa, get a comfy seat and have a read through. It may give you many ideas for a new look in the house or garden, or even something for yourself. Treat yourself to some time-out.

Wishing you a wonderful month of March.

Best Wishes,

Debbie & Stephen

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Wickmeads A charming residential and dementia care home in the heart of Southbourne

Registered Charity No. 1014697

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has been purpose-built by Care South, a local not-for profit charity, to offer modern, comfortable facilities for residential and dementia care at a realistic cost. Residents can feel relaxed and at home, with quality care on hand 24-hours a day.

Arrange a visit, request a brochure and find out more at

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Community News

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Beryl Bikes for Bournemouth & Poole as Bike Share operator announced for Spring 2019 Bournemouth Borough Council and Borough of Poole Council have partnered with preferred operator Beryl to deliver an innovative Bike Share scheme across the conurbation.

The Councils and Beryl have partnered for a five-year contract to provide Bike Share across Bournemouth and Poole. The distinctive emerald green bikes will soon be a familiar sight on the streets and will be available for instant hire via the Beryl App. The App tracks the GPS location of the bike allowing users to easily access and unlock any Beryl bike simply using a smartphone.

The scheme will be launched in spring/summer 2019, with an initial 50 brand new bikes conveniently distributed for use at key destinations including rail and bus stations, town centre shopping areas and tourist attractions.

The gradual roll out of bikes will eventually increase to around 1,000 bikes by the summer months, available for instant hire. The Beryl bikes have three speed gears and a step through design, with fully adjustable handlebars and seats for a wide range of riders, from 4’11” to 6’5”.

The App can be downloaded on the Apple app store for iPhone, and the Google Play Store for Android users.

Riders can choose to pay each time they cycle, or take up an annual membership.

Users will be informed of the location of ‘Beryl Bays’, the preferred parking locations to leave the bikes.

However, the scheme is designed with flexibility in mind and will allow users to park the bikes elsewhere, provided they are safely within the scheme area.

Operators will keep track of all the bikes and will “rebalance” them as required to maximise availability.

Beryl has experience in bike share innovation, having been a lighting and technology partner to Transport for London bike share, and providing lights to the bike hire schemes in New York, Montreal and Glasgow.

The British company already operates two corporate dockless bike share schemes in London and is accredited with Bikeplus, which is the agreed standard of Best Practice for the industry.

Philip Ellis, Beryl CEO said: “We are really pleased

to be working with Bournemouth Borough Council and Poole Borough Council to bring our bike share system to the area. We will be calling on our experience working with world-class bike share schemes, such as those in London and New York, to provide the best service possible in Bournemouth and Poole.”

Councillor Mike Greene, Cabinet Member for Transport, Cleansing and Waste for Bournemouth Borough Council said: “I am delighted that we are partnering with Beryl to deliver an innovative Bike Share solution for our conurbation. The scheme will be a convenient, flexible and affordable option for both residents and visitors to our area.”

Councillor Ian Potter, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Transportation for Borough of Poole stated: “I am looking forward to trying the Beryl bikes and am certain that the ability to hop on and off will prove attractive in encouraging more people to take up cycling.”

There is no initial or ongoing cost to the Councils and Beryl will be responsible for supplying the bikes plus associated equipment as well as management and maintenance of the service. Beryl will also be investing in local cycling infrastructure in the area to ensure maximum efficiency for those riding.

Future developments include the introduction of a fleet of electric bikes for hire and potential expansion of the scheme into Christchurch. Businesses will also be offered the use of shared electric cargo bikes to assist with local deliveries and help cut both carbon emissions and congestion.

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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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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.’

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Community News

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B. E. A. F. – Bournemouth’s Fringe Festival Returns in May From Saturday 4th to Sunday 12th May Bournemouth’s largest independent arts and cultural festival, B. E. A. F. (Bournemouth Emerging Arts Fringe), returns to celebrate and showcase the work of Bournemouth’s vibrant, home-grown creative community. Running for the third time since 2015, B. E. A. F. presents exhibitions, theatre productions, concerts, comedy, cabaret, dance and film screenings outdoors, in galleries, cafés, bars and other unexpected locations across town, with a focus on the area in and around Boscombe.

The opening weekend on Sat 4th and Sun 5th May will see exhibitions open in various locations.

Performances and workshops will take place at the Bournemouth Natural Science Society, and the B. E. A. F. Film Festival will be hosted at the Shelley Theatre, featuring a selection of short films and the famous 1929 silent film, Man with a Movie Camera, celebrating 90 years since it was first screened, accompanied with a new live score from The Cabinet of Living Cinema.

The B. E. A. F. Street Festival will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May, bringing arts onto the precinct in Boscombe, including the opening of the iconic police box as the Boscombe Centre for Contemporary Arts, curated by artist Stuart

Boscombe Characters © Jake Trickett

Semple. Music and performances, exhibitions, workshops and a massive floor mural will be just some of the activities taking place in Boscombe that day. Further attractions will be life-sized 2D characters by local artist Jake Trickett populating Boscombe High Street (image above) and Ashley Peevor’s Grass Man roaming the streets.

The festival will draw to a close at the second weekend with events at Churchill Gardens.

“Bournemouth offers a broad cultural programme in the town centre, but we want to turn the spotlight onto our local communities and show how many talented and internationally recognised artists live and work right here, and how beneficial arts and culture are for businesses, community spirit and wellbeing in the area. The festival is an opportunity to showcase new work created by our amazing creative community, whilst getting more local people and businesses involved in the arts,” says B. E. A. F. Director, Carol Maund.

B. E. A. F. 2019 is supported by funding from Arts Council England and Bournemouth Coastal BID.

Ashley Preevor’s Grass Man © Roser Diaz

For the full programme, bookings and further details, pick up a programme in venues across Bournemouth or go online for full listings at www.b-e-a-f.co.uk

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Doing nothing is not a wise option. Every passing year can make the problem more expensive to solve.

Why Bournemouth Flats Are Different Bournemouth flats’ lease structures can be more complex than those elsewhere in the UK because they may involve a head lease.

So it pays to get expert advice.

Exercise Your Leasehold Rights You and your fellow leaseholders have important legal rights: • You can buy the freehold.

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Species of the month Can you remember the last time you saw a hedgehog? Or a robin? Did you used to see them, but perhaps not recently? These are the kinds of questions that we, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT), need the answers to.

And we’d like the public to help us.

In 2015 DWT started a citizen science project, ‘Species of the Month’ – asking the public to let us know when they’ve seen a certain species for each month of the year. Since, not only have thousands of records flown in, but so have your anecdotes about wildlife experiences, with many of you sharing your delight from a regular or occasional wildlife visitor in your local patch or garden.

Recording and looking for both rare and common wildlife allows conservationists to monitor peaks and declines in wildlife populations. Something that’s in abundance now, might not be in 5 years’ time and these records could help identify trends to understand why this has happened.

Wildlife also doesn’t recognise boundaries – it goes anywhere there is habitat and food, so recording what’s in your garden or local green spaces is just as important as conservation teams recording which species are on nature reserves.

So, this new year, can you ‘look out’ for wildlife? Past species we’ve been interested in finding out more about include the easily identifiable robin, brimstone, house sparrow and hedgehog. If it’s something a little rarer, we’ll give you all the information you need to be able to identify it. In March we’re looking for the bee-fly pollinator, to kick start our Get Dorset Buzzing campaign!

Dark-edged Bee-fly

Photo: Chris Lawrence

Visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife to record your sighting, and don’t forget to sign up to the e-newsletter so you can take part every month.

ABOUT THE DARK-EDGED BEE-FLY

The Dark-edged Bee-fly, or ‘Large Beefl.y’,. looks. rather. like. a. bumble. bee,. with. a. long,. straight. proboscis. that. it. uses. to. feed.on.nectar.from.spring.fl.owers,.such.as. primroses.and.violets..It.is.on.the.wing.in.the. early.spring,.when.it.can.oft.en.be.seen.in. sunny.patches..In.fl.ight,.it.is.even.more.like. a.bee.as.it.produces.a.high-pitched.buzz..This. species.of.bee-fl.y.is.common,.but.the.Heath. and.Mott.led.Bee-fl.ies.are.much.rarer.

HOW TO IDENTIFY

Looking.like.a.bee,.the.Dark-edged.Bee-fl.y. has.yellowy-brown.hair.on.its.body,.long,. spindly.legs,.and.a.long.proboscis..The.wings. have. dark. markings. along. their. leading. edges,.hence.it’s.common.name..There.are. several.species.of.bee-fl.y.in.the.UK,.which. can.be.very.diffi ..cult.to.tell.apart;.the.Darkedged.Bee-fl.y.has.a.dark.edge,.while.others. have.plainer,.translucent.wings.

By.Sally.Welbourn

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Report urges retirees to register LPAs to avoid ‘later-life financial crisis’ A new report suggests that four-fifths of retirees who are taking advantage of pension freedoms may face a ‘later-life financial crisis’.

According to a report from Zurich, the risk – estimated to affect 345,000 retirees – stems from their lack of having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), potentially hindering them from obtaining financial help should they become ill or lose mental capacity. Without providing a family member or trusted friend with the legal authority to make this kind of decision, the Courts would have to become involved should the individual no longer be able to make decisions themselves.

Commenting on the findings of the report Mr Skilton of Dorset & Wight Wills highlighted the important purpose which LPA’s serve in later life decision making, particularly since the pension freedoms were introduced.

He said: “Registering an LPA has become even more important since the pension reforms.

Thousands of people are now making complex decisions on their pension into old age, when the risk of developing a sudden illness or condition such as dementia increases.

“Despite this, many are unprepared for a sudden health shock or a decline in their mental abilities. The time to set up an LPA is well before you need it, and pension providers should be highlighting this to their customers.

“With more and more people moving into drawdown, this is creating a ticking time bomb that could leave thousands of people facing a potential later-life financial crisis. It is vital that people plan for a time when managing their pension might become hard, or even impossible, and speaking to Dorset and Wight Wills is one of the best ways to do this.”

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What’s On 2019…

Dorset Light Photography Club Exhibition

Fire & The Future: Mr Martin Ellis

An exhibition of the exciting work of the Dorset Light Photography Club in Purbeck.

When? 1st March - 17th March Where? Discovery Centre, Knoll Beach, Studland

Clandon Park: The Fire and the Future, Speaker Mr Martin Ellis, Wimborne Civic Society. £3 Visitors, £1 Members.

When? 19th March 8pm Where? Allendale Centre, Wimborne

Medieval Craft Explore the Outer Bailey and try your hand at medieval craftsmanship. Perhaps help daub the wattle walls on the stonemasons’ lodge or make and decorate a clay tile to take home with you.

When? 9th & 10th March 10am - 5pm Where? Corfe Castle

The Bee Friendly Garden: Neil Lovesay Wimborne Horticultural Society Lecture: The Bee Friendly Garden by Neil Lovesay.

When? 11th March 2pm Where? Allendale Centre, Wimborne

Dorset Wildlife Trust Talks Butterflies of the world - a joint talk with the Dorset Butterfly Conservation: Illustrated talks about a variety of nature related subjects. You don’t need to be a member to attend - all are welcome. £2.50 admission fee to include tea/coffee and biscuits.

When? 12th March 7.30pm - 9.30pm Where? Carter Community School, Hamworthy, Poole

Durlston Country Park: The Wareham Whalers Live Music with The Wareham Whalers Wareham Whalers will be singing shanties and sea songs to celebrate the poet Cicely Fox Smith (1882-1954), who wrote almost 700 poems and numerous books including a book of shanties that she collected from sailors. Excerpts from her poetry and writing will be included. £6 (parking incl with advance sales) In the Fine Foundation Gallery: 7.30pm.

When? 22nd March 7.30pm Where? Durlston Castle, Swanage

An Audience with King Henry VIII The ‘King’, who is engaged upon Royal Progress about his Realm, appears as if in the Chamber of a great house (historically, when on ‘Progress’, the King would afford local people access to their Monarch!)

The First Act encompasses the years up to the death of Queen Jane Seymour, the third wife, in 1537. After the interval, the Second Act runs to the year 1544, following the marriage to the sixth wife (Queen Catherine Parr); and is followed

by a Q&A session in which the audience is encouraged to ask direct questions.

Adult: £13.50 per ticket. Child: £5.00 per ticket, Family: £37.00 per ticket.

When? 22nd March 7.30pm - 9.30pm Where? Highcliffe Castle

Coastal Foraging and Edible Seaweed Course Join us on a seashore scavenge to forage for coastal plants and hunt down the very best of our Dorset seaweed, pull in pots and hunt out razor clams. Learn what wild species are edible, how to harvest them, their medicinal properties and how to prepare them for eating. We end this foray with a heart warming soup on the beach flavoured with one of the wild ingredients we have shown you. Half day £40pp adults, £20pp for children (age 8+) all equipment included. We also run shorter two hour foraging walks for families with younger children (free to under 4s).

When? 23rd March 1.30pm - 4.30pm Where? Fore / Adventure, MIddle Beach, Swanage

The Flying Scotsman @ Swanage Railway The most famous steam locomotive in the world, Flying Scotsman, is due to visit the Swanage Railway and be reunited with a rare Devon Belle Pullman observation carriage for the first time in almost 50 years. Between 1969 and 1972 Flying Scotsman ran with the Devon Belle Car 14 during a tour of the US. The company running the tour went bankrupt and Flying Scotsman was returned home but the Pullman observation carriage remained in the US. Flying Scotsman will

be hauling five seven-carriage trains a day from Swanage to Corfe Castle and Norden for five days – from 22 March to 26 March.

See our website for latest details! www.swanagerailway.co.uk When? 22nd to 26th March Where? Swanage Railway, Swanage

Bournemouth Orchid Fair & Show A fabulous and spectacular display of the worlds most desired flowers, set in the grand and historic Highcliffe Castle.

Hosted by Bournemouth Orchid Society to celebrate its 60?? Anniversary Exquisite & intriguing orchid displays Orchids & other quality items for sale Free cultural advice & orchid clinic Repotting Service from £1 Orchid Talks Cafe & Car park on site RHS Orchid Committee BOC Judging Symposium Entrance fee- £2.00 per person.

When? 30th & 31st March 10am - 4.30pm Where? Highcliffe Castle

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

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Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club

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Members club, everyone welcome. You can meet new people and enjoy our wide range of activities including live music and dancing, bingo, two full size snooker tables, professional kitchen, skittles, line dancing. Golf and Angling sections. Great bar prices and a friendly atmosphere.

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BOURNEMOUTH MUSIC COMPETITIONS FESTIVAL 2019 Do you sing, dance, or play a musical instrument?

Are you an amateur choir? Are you interested in speech or drama?

Yes to any of the above then see what events are on for you in 2019.

Applications for all events are open until 31st March 2019.

NEW to the Festival in 2019 is the “Hubert Parry Young Vocalist Award” Open to 18-35 year olds. £250 prize See website for details Monday 27th May - Saturday 1st June 2019 Queen Elizabeth’s School Wimborne BH21 4DT Dance competition. (applications complete)

Saturday 15th June - Tuesday 18th June 2019 Shelley Theatre, Boscombe BH5 1LX Speech& Drama and Instrumentals Competition.

Saturday 23rd – Wednesday 26th June 2019 Shelley Theatre, Boscombe BH5 1LX Vocals competition.

Friday 28th June 2019 Pavilion Theatre BH1 2BU Youth choir competition.

Saturday 29th June 2019 Pavilion Theatre BH1 2BU Adult Choir competition.

Friday 28th June 2019 7.00pm

Pavilion Theatre BH1 2BU Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra prize for Young Musician of the Year.

Saturday 6th July 2019

Pavilion Theatre Bournemouth Celebration Concert. £9 per Adult, Children under 16 £5.00

See website for syllabus/entrance fees/application forms www.bmcf.info Email: bmthfestival@gmail.com • Contact: 01202 556023 We are always looking for volunteers to steward the events, so if you are interested please contact us. Don’t want to participate then come and watch.

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Nissan LEAF 3.Zero models power in to Westover Nissan Following the sales success of Nissan LEAF electric vehicle in 2018, with motor dealership Westover Nissan witnessing almost 55 new car sales, the Westover Group is pleased to announce that its order books for the Nissan LEAF 3.Zero models are now open at both its Bournemouth and Salisbury locations, with first deliveries to the showrooms on the 19 plate taking place in May.

Paul Hughes, group Nissan brand manager at the Westover Group, says: “The team at Westover Nissan are excited about the arrival of the new improved Nissan LEAF vehicles. With extensive product knowledge of the marque, the Westover Nissan team are on-hand to discuss details about the new electric vehicles and take orders from interested buyers ahead of its summer delivery.”

Westover Nissan is welcoming people to its showrooms to find out about the Nissan LEAF 3.Zero and 3.Zero e+ Limited Edition from its highly efficient team of customer service driven sales professionals.

The two new versions of the LEAF electric car offer improved infotainment, with the e+ Limited Edition providing a boost in power and extended range.

Prices start at £31,095, including the £3,500 government plug-in car grant, for the LEAF 3.Zero and £36,795 including the government grant for the LEAF 3.Zero e+ Limited Edition.

Both feature an eight inch touchscreen infotainment system, the e-pedal function with regenerative braking and the ProPILOT driver assistance technology.

New body colours and two-tone colour combinations are also available.

The Leaf 3.Zero e+ Limited Edition, of which only 5,000 units will be produced for Europe, features a high output capable of delivering 160kW (217 PS) of power and is equipped with a 62kWh capacity battery which will deliver a driving range of up to 239 miles, a 40 per cent range increase over the standard model. The new high-powered battery contains 288 cells compared to 192 cells found in the 40kWh Leaf 3.Zero model. This more powerful battery means acceleration from 50mph to 75mph is almost 13 per cent quicker on this limited edition. Top speed has also increased by up to 10 per cent allowing 97mph.

For further information contact Westover Nissan Bournemouth on 01202 970866 or Westover Nissan Salisbury on 01722 448851 or visit www.westovergroup.co.uk/ nissan

Paul Hughes of Westover with the Nissan Leaf 3.Zero

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DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, based on the popular 1988 MGM film, takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity.

Sophisticated, suave with a good dash of mischief, this hysterical comedy features a delightfully jazzy score by David Yazbek (The Full Monty) and was nominated for a staggering 11 Tony Awards.

Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money in Beaumont sur Mer. Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with

fabricated stories about his grandmother’s failing health.

After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together only to find that this small French town isn’t big enough for the two of them.

They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress Christine Colgate, wins and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end!

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Gardening Tips

On Your Plot Getting the upper hand

Spring.should.really.be.on.its.way.by.the.end. of.this.month.and.there’ll.be.plenty.of.jobs.to. keep.you.busy.on.your.plot.

There’s.nothing.quite.like.sowing.seeds.and. the.thrill.of.watching.those.fi.rst.ti.ny.seedlings. appearing.just.a.week.or.two.later...Weather. permitti ..ng.the.soil.should.be.warm.enough. to.be.sowing.outdoors.in.March...Your.new. seedlings.will.need.all.the.help.that.you.can. give.them.if.they.are.to.fl.ourish.so.don’t. forget.the.weeding.and.pest.control.too!

Jobs for March :-

• Prepare beds for sowing by raking level when the soil is dry enough.

• Get a supply of containers and fill with compost ready for sowing (supermarket plastic trays containers are handy to reuse for this!)

• Make sure you have all the seeds you need and sort them into the order that you’ll sow them in.

• Plant first early potatoes later in the month.

• Keep on top of the weeding and pest control.

• Sow carrots, peas, parsnips, lettuce and radishes There’s no doubt that the weather during the first part of the year lived up to our expectations of a month of extremes - with mild temperatures and homes and gardens hammered by incredible rainfall. Hopefully March should see the weather settling down and Spring truly starting to emerge.

Most seed packets give you some guidelines as to which month/or months are best to sow in but personally I think that it’d be a lot more helpful if they gave a little information about the temperature required, not to mention just how long germination is likely to take. Soil temperatures of at least 6°C are needed for most seeds - if you don’t want to guess at this you can get a soil thermometer to check. Don’t forget that by using products such as fleece, or cloches, over your beds you can raise the temperature. Some seeds, such as parsnips, are notoriously slow to germinate taking up to 3 weeks for seedlings to appear - a good idea with slow starters like these is to sow quick growing crops such as radishes on either side of the row. This will

help mark the rows out until your parsnips appear and the radishes will quickly be grown and ready to harvest.

Take note also of the depth that the different seeds should be sown at - too shallow and they’ll either blow away or be eaten by the birds, too deep and you may bury them alive! Try to space seeds evenly, though if you sow too many you can thin out the weaker seedlings after they appear. Do remember that with many crops it is better to sow just a few and then sow again in a few weeks time to avoid having too many ready to harvest all at once. Salad crops such as lettuce will bolt if left too long, and other vegetables which may have a short harvesting period can be enjoyed for much longer if you save the seed and sow a few in succession every few weeks.

As the soil warms up for your new crops so it also warms up nicely for the weeds about now! For many people part of the attraction of growing your own is eating chemical free produce and organic methods of pest control will therefore be preferred.

Little and often is best - take a quick walk around the veg patch each morning and hand pick any emerging weeds. Hoeing also works well and if you are careful not to let weeds set seed you’ll avoid a long-term problem. Of course the situation isn’t helped by the fact that your patch is likely to have large amounts of bare soil on it between widely spaced rows at this time of year. Some crops, such as potatoes will obligingly grow to ultimately block out the light and deter weeds, but if you’re really having problems then think about putting down a thick, organic, mulch to cover the bare soil.

Slugs will also emerge to attack your young seedlings - there’s no end of organic ways to do battle from hand picking at night and beer traps to watering in nematodes. Strike early and gain the upper hand!

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Food & Drink

Naturally good...

Apricot and passion fruit ‘flan de Queso’ with spiced roasted pears

Ingredients for 4-6 servings: For the flan 120ml full fat milk 240ml double cream 100g full fat cream cheese 2 free range eggs 8 large moist dried apricots 1 tbsp honey One passion fruit 2 tbsp lemon juice For the roasted pears 2 pears Pinch ground cinnamon Pinch ground ginger 1 tbsp unsalted butter

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1. Preheat the oven to 300F/150c.

2. Place the milk and dried apricots into a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Then remove from the heat and leave to rest for 20 minutes to let the apricots soak up some moisture and become plump.

3. Prepare the passion fruit by scraping out the seeds into a sieve above a bowl, use a metal spoon to scrape the seeds against the sieve to remove as much of the juice as possible, discard the seeds and add the juice to the mixture.

4. Place all of the ingredients for the flan into a blender and blitz on full speed for 2 minutes until all of the ingredients are well combined and smooth, pass this mixture through a sieve into a jug and then use this to fill 4 ramekins (or 6 ramekins if you want smaller portions).

5. Place the ramekins into a large roasting tray and pour in enough hot, but not boiling, water to come halfway up their outsides. (This is called a bain-marie or water bath).

6. Place the bain-marie onto the center shelf of the oven being careful not to spill any water into the ramekins which will ruin the flans (a tip to make life easier is to place the baking dish with the ramekins halfway into the oven before adding the water to the dish).

7. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the custards are just set but still a bit wobbly in the middle. Remove the ramekins from the water and set aside to cool to room temperature. Chill until needed for at least 3 hours but preferably overnight.

8. When you are ready to serve the flans, prepare the roasted pears. Peel, core and slice the pears and place onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle the pears with the ground ginger and cinnamon and add the butter. Place into a preheated oven at 350F/180c for approximately 20 minutes until the pears are soft and the edges are turning golden brown and caramelized.

9. Spoon the roasted pears on top of the flans and serve.

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Index of advertisers

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...

Airport Transfers Air-Link......................................... 6

Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 23

Mobility Products & Services Ableworld.................................... 35

Bathrooms K & B Installations........................ 6 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 37

Education Bournemouth Collegiate School.... 39

Opticians Bournemouth Vision Centre......... 9

Entertainment All Saints Dramatic Society........... 1 Bournemouth Music Competitions Fesitval................ 27 Milton Musical Society................ 32

Oven Cleaners Oven King.................................... 31

Blinds & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Tuscany Blinds............................. 22 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 37

Estate & Letting Agents Powis........................................... 22 Richard Godsell............................ 40

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Doctor........................... 13 Zero Dry Time.............................. 29

Financial Advisers Burgess & Lee.............................. 23

Carpets & Flooring Kingsland Carpets......................... 3

Fitted Furniture Flair Interiors............................... 17

Chiropodists Watcombe Foot Clinic.................. 28 Chiropractors Paul Harris................................... 29

Garage Doors Garolla.......................................... 5 Garage Services Kimberley Garage........................ 31 Garden Services Ed’s Garden Maintenance............ 13

Community News Bike share in Bournemouth & Poole thanks to Beryl................. 8 Bournemouth’s Fringe Festival to return in May........................ 12 Chairty Concert............................ 28 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Species of the month................ 16 Naturally good: Flan de Queso.... 36 New Nissan LEAF 3.Zero powers into Westover Nissan................ 30 On your plot: Getting the upper hand............. 34 Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemen’s Club................ 26 What’s On in Dorset.................... 24

Loft Ladder Installations Loft Services.................................. 9

Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic................... 28

Marinas Willow Way Marina..................... 19

Health & Beauty Basecoat Nails............................. 13

Pet Services “Muddy”ford Mutts...................... 3 Vida T.......................................... 23 Plumbing & Heating Services Gas BoilerCare.............................. 9 Property Maintenance Ian Jones Property Maintenance.... 29 Phil’s Handyman Services............ 37 Residential Care Homes Care South: Wickmeads............... 5 Solicitors Coles Miller.................................. 14 Gales Solicitors............................. 2 Puzzles & Competitions Crossword.................................... 18 Kids Page..................................... 10 Prize Wordsearch......................... 33 Sudoku......................................... 18

Jobs Distributors Wanted.................... 28

Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 21

Kitchens Flair Interiors............................... 17 K & B Installations........................ 6 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 37

Website Services Mike’s Online Academy............... 31 Will Writing Services Dorset & Wight Wills................... 20 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze........................................ 15 Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 GS Windows................................. 7

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