The Southbourne Link - October 2019

October 2019

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Dear Southbourne, Tuckton & Hengistbury Head!

The Southbourne Link

Our purpose here at the Southbourne Link is to bring local trades and business-people to your doorstep to help you find someone who can help you in the home, the garden or indeed for your own health and wellbeing.

We have many loyal and trusted people who have been advertising with us for some time.

They love to hear from you. The index at the back is a quick reminder of all there is inside.

From windows to will writers, from plumbers Published by: to health and fitness. They are all here for Stephen & Debbie Corney you. In addition to the local businesses we at Dorset Directories Ltd like to bring you interesting articles and “what’s on” in the area. If you have any Telephone: suggestions on how we can improve your 01202 894397 Local Link, please feel free to call or email Email: us. If you know of a local trades person who info@southbournelink.co.uk could benefit from more local work, then do Copy deadline for the get him or her to call too, as I am sure we can help them.

November edition: Daichi The Dashing Dude, the Dorset 14th October 2019 Directories Campervan, was back on the Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication road again this month. He took us to The is accurate, the publisher cannot accept Dorset Show! What a great day out that was any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting and Daichi roared his engine in delight as he from negligence, accident or any other danced us home. You can read all about it in cause. the pages inside.

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Wishing you a good month of October.

Happy Halloween!

Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi

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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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We stock high quality, larger bulbs for bigger flowers and impressive displays Tulips, crocus, allium, hyacinth, daffodils, iris, amaryllis, and many more varieties to flower January to June. Full bulb list on our website. www.kingsparkplants.co.uk Tel: 01202 427851 Kings Park Drive, Bournemouth BH7 6LR Open: Wed to Sun 10am - 4pm + Bank Holidays

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Community News

Hot Foot It To Bonfire Night Firewalk Wessex Cancer Trust needs daredevils to hot foot it to Sandbanks Beach in Poole this Bonfire Night and walk over hot coals to raise money for local families living with cancer.

After a full safety briefing, walkers will be led over ten metres of coals heated to 1200°F (648°C) by certified instructors UK Firewalk.

Bournemouth-based drumming band, Samba Panache, will heat up the atmosphere for the evening, and in a fitting finale participants will have the opportunity to watch fireworks light up the night sky across Poole Bay after their walk.

Maria Tidy, Wessex Cancer Trust’s community engagement manager, said: “This is an adrenaline-fuelled event which requires an open mind and the determination to take up the challenge.

All the money raised will go directly to providing free and local support to anyone living with cancer, so we wouldn’t want anyone to get cold feet!

If you think you’re a good match for this we’d love to hear from you.”

Registration is £20 per person, or £35 for a pair, with a sponsorship goal of £80. The event takes place outside Sandbanks Beach Café on Tuesday 5th November at 5.30pm.

For more information visit: www.wessexcancer.org.uk/Event/ firewalk-2019

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Cloudy2Clear Announce Trusted Trader Partnership Consumer champions Which? have now joined the thousands of customers who recognise that Cloudy2Clear Windows really are a business that you can TRUST. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has received the coveted ‘Which Trusted Trader’ status after going through a rigorous accreditation process entirely focussed on customer service.

Group Managing Director Marcus McGee believes that Which? have endorsed Cloudy2Clear’s long standing

company policy of delivering the highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 25 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Whilst a number of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle.

Locally Cloudy2Clear service the 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!

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

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Community News

Make a Bee-line for the Honey Show Come Alone to this years Honey Show on Saturday 9th November at St Catherine’s Hill Community Hall.

Entry is free and they will be lots to see, do, eat and buy with some new exciting classes added to this years show.

Beekeeping has become ever-more popular in the UK over the past few years with lots of press around the decrees in numbers of bees.

And now is a great time to come and support local Beekeeping Association.

The Bournemouth and Dorset South BeeKeeper’s Association has existed since 2008 and its members from a group of friendly people who have an interest in bees.

The aim of the Association is to promote beekeeping, encourage new beekeepers an raise the awareness of the importance of bees in the natural world.

The Association Provides: • Body of expertise in beekeeping • A forum for discussion • Week summer meetings at the Associations Apiary • Winter meetings for talks and lectures • An Apiary for demonstrations and education • An annual Honey Show • An extensive library • Arrangements for insurance • BBKA beekeeping classes

• Talks to other groups • A supply of honey for sale Even if you’re not thinking of keeping bees yourself, you have probably read about the plight of the honeybee in the modern world, as it is threatened by new pests and loss of habitat.

The annual Honey Show is a great opportunity to meet your local beekeeping community, learn about the amazing world of bees, come and fine out more about the wonderful things they produce, benefit from the health properties of natural honey, and of course supporting in their work of pollinating our food.

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Here at United Fencing Supplies we specialise in all types of fencing from domestic to industrial.

We stock a full range of timber fencing products including: • Picket Fencing • Closeboard Fencing • Trellis and Overlap • Closeboard Panels

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We manufacture all of our own panels, trellis and gates so if you have any bespoke requirements please don’t hesitate to contact us.

With over 25 years’ experience we are confident that United Fencing Supplies is the right choice for your garden project.

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For a free no obligation quote call 01202 895500 or email: sales@unitedfencingsupplies.co.uk

www.unitedfencingsupplies.co.uk Find us at: 41 Telford Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Dorset BH21 7RX

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WOODEN GATES & GARAGE DOORS CUSTOM MADE TO MEASURE

Quality Gates and Garage Doors Friendly, family run business, established for 20 years with an excellent reputation for quality and service. Please contact us for a no obligation quote.

Full fitting service available in our area

Unit 7, Slader Business Park, Witney Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, BH17 0GP

01202 670770 sales@woodengatemakers.co.uk www.woodengatemakers.co.uk

Welcome to Bournemouth Crematorium Offering a professional, caring service since 1938

Green Flag award-winning grounds, rich in wildlife. A clear pricing policy, with no hidden extas. Chapels tailored to any religious or non-religious ceremony.

These are just a few reasons why we have achieved an industry Gold standard*.

Ask your Funeral Director or contact us for more details: 01202 526238 | crematorium@bcpcouncil.gov.uk www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/bereavement Owned and operated by BCP Council. *ICCM Gold Standard.

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Going Green...

Looking after our planet is essential.

It has become more and more apparent that we need to care for our environment. With that in mind I took an honest look at how much plastic I use on a daily basis. What could I replace by an eco-friendly alternative? I have been amazed by what I saw.

Toothpaste. Traditional toothpaste is not only stored in environmentally damaging plastic, but it contains chemicals which could be damaging to our own health too. The toothpaste opposite is natural and contained in glass, which can be reused. I chose to try the tea tree version. Known for its powerful healing properties, throughout history, Tea Tree leaves have been used to heal cuts, treat burns, and as a topical application for infections. This toothpaste is a paste-like clay, so it takes a little adjusting, but I have to say I have found it really good and much less harsh on my aging gums. The other alternative is the peppermint toothpaste tablets. With a more traditional flavour these would be ideal for when we are travelling. As they are not liquid, they will not take up any hand luggage space, in those little plastic bags either! Double bonus.

Of course, I needed a plastic free

toothbrush to go with it, so the sustainable beechwood version opposite is perfect! There is a children’s one, soft bristles or medium. Suitable for all the family.

Stephen, my husband has tried the shave bar recently and proudly showed me his silky-smooth skin after shaving the other day! He really likes this product, so we highly recommend it. Again, it is natural for the skin, no chemicals and it is in a plastic free container.

A natural handmade shaving soap, for a traditional wet shave, so wave goodbye to harsh gels and foams, and say hello to a gently soothing and creamy lather. A winner to us.

Stephen hasn’t tried the classic shave with the Bambaw’s stylish double edge safety razor yet. I may have to work on that one!

We can all make small changes, one step at a time, that will make a huge difference to our planet, our wildlife and our oceans… and indeed better for our own health too.

If you would like to know more about the products please feel free to visit my website at debbiegoesgreen.wikaniko.com or give me a call on 01202 894397 as I would love to hear from you.

Let’s get plastic free!

Debbie Corney

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Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. Don’t forget to pack your binoculars!

By Holly Toman

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Once you step foot into Makla, you feel yourself being transported to Morocco. Colourful bags and silver teapots line the high ceilings, give you an impression of being in a bustling Souk. The atmosphere is of a relaxed and fun dining experience, guests are given a warm welcome and are invited to join in with the fun atmosphere. Fez hats are offered to wear and staff will happily take a souvenir photo. Makla offer a range of drinks, from authentic Moroccan tea to our own recipe flavoured alcoholic cocktails and Mocktails. Gluten free and Vegan diets are catered for - just ask the service staff for advice on the menu, we are here to ensure that you are looked after.

Makla Menu has a range of Mezze dishes which can be shared or you can choose one of our Traditional flavoured Tagines. Grills are also offered on the menu, juicy cuts of meat which are chargrilled to perfection.

Booking is recommended, however we will still try our best to cater for walk - ins, even if we are full.

Makla is located at 217 Seabourne Road which is near Fishermans Walk. We are open Wednesday to Saturday for Lunch and Dinner. Bookings can be made via our website www.makla.co.uk or call/text 07947 841803

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What’s On 2019…

12th - 20th October 2019 Dorchester Literary Festival Various venues around the town Check the website to download a full programme of events: www.orchesterliteraryfestival.com

18th - 19th October 2019 Wimborne Oktoberfest Poole Road, Wimborne, BH21 1EE Celebrate the start of autumn in style with quality music from live bands, premium German lagers served in litre steins, drinking games, thigh-slapping, Bavarian bratwursts, pretzel and lots of fun.

18th Oct to 2nd Nov 2019 Purbeck Film Festival Venues across the region, including cinemas & village halls 30 venue’s 70 beautifully chosen films seriously there is something for everyone in this festival. Visit the festival web site for full details: www.purbeckfilm.com

19th October 2019 Noel Brodie

Pavilion Theatre Bournemouth BH1 2BU After years of Noel being asked ‘When are you coming to Bournemouth in your solo show?’ by Pantomime goers, he’s bringing his own brand of fast paced, irreverent, sometimes rude but never crude, observational comedy to Bournemouth Pavilion.

26th October 2019 An Evening with the Verderers Verderers Court, Queens House, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY Your chance to see the Verderers’ Court after hours. In the seat of this ancient institution of the New Forest learn from the Verderers themselves about the important role they play in the life of the Forest. Light refreshments will be provided. Tickets are £20 each or £15 for Friends of the Centre.

26th October 2019 Zombie Fest 2019 175 High Street Poole BH15 1BN It’s got to be that time of year again...

and what better to warm up and get in the mood for Halloween than a good old Zombie fest.

26th & 27th October 2019 Light Up Swanage Pier Pier Approach, Swanage, BH19 2AW Come and be submerged in a colourful lighting display. With the lamp posts illuminated you will be led up to an immersive light show at the end of the Pier.

Watch an amazing fire show and glow juggling display, with an array of lightup juggling props, fire-eating and blowing.

1st November 2019 Poundbury Rotary Club Quiz Night Brownsword Hall, Poundbury, DT1 3GW In aid of the Macmillan Unit at the County Hospital, this evening will be one of sagacious challenge, so get your team ready, and its in aid of a really good, chosen to be local, cause. Fri 1st November 2019 at 19.00 - 22.30 Check the Rotary Club Dorcheseter web page for contact details.

2nd November 2019 Day of the Dead Family Show Cranborne Earth House, Damerham Road, Cranborne, BH21 5RP

Under the watchful eye of a bunch of gambling skeletons – dead ancestors are honoured; the souls of the dead are tempted back into the world of the living for a bit of a party, and Death is mocked, cheated and saluted by turn.

This is the wonderful family friendly version of the Crick Crack Club’s annual autumn celebration, inspired by the Mexican festival of the Dias de Los Muertos. £8 adult £3 child .

10th November 2019 Remembrance Sunday: Poetry Max Gate, Alington Ave, Dorchester, DT1 2FN Members of the New Hardy Players read poetry and prose to mark Remembrance Sunday. Suggested donation to the New Hardy Players of £3.

13th November 2019 Fossil Walk Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QA Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Adults £12 Under 16’s £6, Under 6 free, Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

To keep up to date with what’s on in Dorset go to:

www.WhatsOnInDorset.co.uk

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Introducing... RFM Windows Ltd We have been building our reputation within the Hampshire and Dorset region since 2007. Between them the Directors have over 45 years’ experience within the window industry.

We don’t employ salesman as we don’t believe in high pressure sales techniques, the products and service sell themselves with the majority of our sales coming from returning customers and recommendations.

Every job is tailored to our customer’s needs. Our windows and doors are individually made to fit perfectly. All of our fitting teams are directly employed and have passed the FENSA Minimum Technical Competency examination. This ensures that the windows and doors you have carefully chosen are fitted properly, with care and attention to detail.

When you decide to carry out home improvements be it replacing doors and windows, adding a porch or conservatory or cladding, renewing guttering, fascia and soffits you can be assured that RFM Windows operate to the highest standards.

We also supply Smarts Architectural aluminium powder coated doors and windows which come in a variety of colours.

We are an authorised supplier of the leading Liniar brand of UPVC doors and windows one of the most innovative brands on the market, using lead free PVC. The profile is a British made multi chambered design offering one of the best U values currently available.

RFM Windows are members of Checkatrade (please visit the website to view our customers comments) and are a Trustmark registered company.

Our Ringwood showroom has a wide range of the latest doors and windows available please feel free to visit for a no obligation quotation.

We are family run business and have been building our reputation within the Hampshire and Dorset region since 2007. Since then we have continued to supply quality products fitted by qualified FENSA MTC fitters. Our Directors have over 45 year’s experience within the window industry and we tailor every job for our customers.

Our Ringwood showroom has a wide range of the latest doors and windows available please feel free to visit for a no obligation quotation.

sales@rfmwindows.com

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Ringwood, BH24 1DY

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The Adventures of Daichi

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Dorset Directories Camper Van Daichi The Dashing Dude, our much-loved campervan, was missed last month. Certainly, one lady was quite upset that he had not taken us anywhere as we were too busy sailing the ocean waves around Alaska. Daichi himself had felt quite jilted and although he seemed ‘happy’ we had enjoyed ourselves, there was that little ‘frost’ in the air when he acknowledged ‘how pleased he was for us’. These Japanese vans do have a way about them… Well this month he was determined to make it up and he took us somewhere we had never been before – The Dorset Show. Yes! The Dorset Show. Can you believe it, we have never been.

How ridiculous is that? I am sure that Daichi thought he could compete with all those immaculately dressed stallions. He rather fancied himself being groomed and brushed down.

Or maybe it was all those jodhpurs and long leather boots, but that is going a little far as it is a family magazine after all. Daichi, really.

The day was filled with blue

The skill of the scurry racing

Amazing final jump of the six-bar event skies and some of our wonderful fluffy white clouds. My Mum and Dad came with us as Mum was celebrating her 75th Birthday and my Dad of 84 drove all the way from Hull for the special weekend. What better way than for Daichi to take us all out? One thing to mention here is that when Daichi was kitted out with all his new (designer, of course) interior, we made sure there were three seats in the back, not two. We find this useful as the three of us can go out, with another couple. It also means the bed is wider when it rolls out, though the cupboards are a little narrower, so we had the fridge fitted under the back seat to give us more space for the cupboards. Clever!

Off we all set. Daichi grinning from wheel to wheel. It was busy! The car park was full. On arriving in the showground there were thousands of people walking around the stalls, eating and drinking at the many food places and looking for bargains in the market area. We love the atmosphere

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“The Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry Class” was such fun.

Nearly as nifty as Daichi on those country roads, the horses speeded between cones, in and out, left and right, to be the fastest to the finish line with no faults. That must be really exhilarating to take part in. Daichi is looking into it… uh oh…

The elegance of the “Coaching Marathon Class” in comparison showed Daichi the sedate life of the rich in the past. It evoked images of young ladies whiling away their hours in their long lacy gowns, waiting for their Prince to sweep them off their feet. Daichi is getting all romantic now. Beautiful, graceful, stylish and wonderful to watch. The judges really

The end of a fantastic day

Now Daichi... don’t go getting ideas! have to know what they are looking for to pick a winner from such a polished class.

Quite different and very much in contrast was the “Adrenaline Tour Motorbike Stunt Show”. How skilled are these riders in flying their bikes high in the air, screaming off on two wheels, flipping their machines at right angles. Wow. I really am hoping that Daichi does not get any ideas on this, or we may feel like we are all at sea again!

What a fantastic day. Of course, a ‘little’ shopping had to be done and Dad bought me my Birthday present (shush don’t remind him it is not till December…). A lovely handcrafted bird bath. I also bought a leather door stop which I am rather fond of.

Mum and Dad loved the whole day too. Daichi was as proud as punch that we enjoyed ourselves so much.

On the way home I did see him looking at himself admiringly, at the reflection in a shop window. I am sure he saw the muscles of a Mustang or was it the strength of a Steed? Daichi was in his element. So were we. Where will he take us next month I wonder!

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Community News

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Classic style comes to the Regent for opening night of Downton Abbey Downton fever finally arrived in downtown Christchurch when the Regent Centre hosted a first run film on its U.K. national release day alongside all the multiplexes, for the first time since the town’s original Regent cinema closed in 1973, only to re-open as today’s Regent Centre for theatre, concerts and films in 1983.

Box office records have been tumbling at the Regent ever since it was announced that Downton Abbey (PG) would be opening on Friday 13 September along with all the major multiplex cinemas across the country. With advance sales of 6000 seats already sold to see the new film of the famous TV series, the film has already been a blockbusting success at the Centre before the first frame was even screened! However, with no less than 52 performances of the film to choose from in the Regent’s magnificent 484 seat auditorium, there are still plenty of seats available for Downton fans.

On opening night between the 5.15pm show coming out and the 8pm show going in to the Regent to see the film, six classic cars of the 1920s were assembled outside the Regent in Christchurch High Street. BBC TV South Today covered the event live from the Regent for the local news in the South and presenter, Alexis Green, who emerged from the 1925 Rolls Royce outside the Regent, also did her

weather forecast from sunny Christchurch Downton film fans had another surprise in store at the Regent as General Manger, Felicity Porter, had been in touch with Julian Fellowes, the creator of Downton Abbey’s scripts. He had sent the Regent a special “Good luck” video message which was screened just before the main feature. A collection for Dorset Blind Association, one of Julian Fellowes’ favourite charities, was carried out as happy Downton fans left the Regent at the end of the film.

With the Regent nudging its ninetieth year, having opened on Boxing Day 1931, the Centre is clearly keeping good company as part of the Downton generation, with the film having been set in 1927, so it is highly likely that the Dowager Countess of Grantham would have approved wholeheartedly of this classic Art Deco cinema hosting her film on opening night.

Regent General Manager, Felicity Porter, said “ This really has been a momentous day for Christchurch and the Regent, having a first run film here again for the first time in 46 years since the old cinema closed in 1973. It has been a long time coming, but we could not have picked a more popular film to achieve this with than Downton Abbey!”

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Plant of the month Marigold

Marigolds are wonderful for the Autumn months, coming in rich colours of maroon, orange and red. They don’t just bloom in Autumn, however, they are also Spring and Summer flowers and are easy to care for (with few insect problems).

Although native to Mexico and South America they can be found all over the world and can be planted in clay or sandy soil and prefer full sunlight. Some Marigolds can grow up to five feet tall.

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

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Gardening Tips

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On Your Plot Benefits of Garlic

Time spent on clearing and preparing your beds now will pay dividends next year. Make the most of the autumn sunshine to get compost dug into bare beds and you’ll have saved yourself hours of work on those chilly Spring days.

Jobs for October :-

• Make sure that plenty of sun can get to your pumpkins in order to get them ripe in time for Halloween.

• Plant garlic, shallots and Japanese onions.

• Leaving dead seed heads etc. on your flower borders will provide valuable food and shelter for garden wildlife over winter, as will leaving an undisturbed log or two. Build a rough shelter in a quiet corner and you might get a hedgehog move in!

• If you get lots of fallen leaves on your plot don’t waste them. Make a bin from chicken wire attached to 4 posts. Fill this with the leaves and they will rot down to give you sweet-smelling black leaf mould in one to two years tim.

As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler the focus on your vegetable plot starts to turn from growing and harvesting, into clearing and tidying.

October is a good month for taking stock of how things have gone this year and starting to make plans for what you will grow in the future.

Removing spent crops exposes slugs and other such pests to birds and other garden friendly wildlife. It also gives you the chance to look after your soil and assess how the space will be used next. Crop rotation is important so if the space is to remain bare over winter it may be wise to make notes about what grew where this season.

Add matter from your compost heap to newly cleared areas, either digging it in, or leaving a layer on the top where the worms will gradually incorporate it into the deeper soil over winter. If the soil is heavy leaving it bare will enable frosts to help break it up. Our soil is lighter and benefits from being covered over - we use flattened cardboard boxes which protect from the rain (and we’ve all had enough of that lately!), and

also help keep the weeds at bay.

You may think that it’s all too late in the year to be planting, but there are some crops that definitely need to be thought of now, and others that, given an early start now, will benefit next Spring.

If you’ve not grown garlic before, then do try it - it’s easy to grow, can help protect other crops from pests, and with just a small amount of space you can grow enough to see you through the whole year! Now is definitely the time to order your garlic bulbs and they can be planted anytime between now and Christmas, but preferably not when the soil is too wet. Rather than planting all the garlic together it may pay to spread it around the plot as the strong smell can be an aid in keeping pests such as the carrot root fly away from other crops.

Each garlic bulb should be separated into individual cloves and the cloves are planted with the pointed end uppermost, just below the surface, leaving about 4 inches between each one. They like well drained soil and you’ll be pleasantly surprised in the long winter days to see their green tips creeping upwards. Each clove matures into a whole new bulb. The traditional time for harvesting garlic is in June, on the longest day of the year and if properly dried and stored it will keep right through the winter.

Would you like some fresh, tender, young, peas early in the Spring next year? Look out for hardy varieties that can be planted now. They can be overwintered and are able to withstand the frosts, though protection with a cloche will be appreciated. We will be starting ours in pots to keep in the polytunnel over winter ready for early planting next season.

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BONFIRE PARTIES for 2019 IN DORSET AND THE NEW FOREST 26th October 2019

Beaulieu fireworks - The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN - Gates open 3pm - Tel: 01590 612 345 7pm Music starts • 7.40pm fireworks • 9pm event ends.

Advance tickets: Adult, £13.50 Child £8.75 Family £38.

On the day: Adult 14.50 Child £9.00 Family £38

26th October 2019

Flameburst - “The Fuzzy Bit”, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6QF 6pm gates open • 7pm Junior display • 7.45 Stage headlining 8.45 Firework Display • 9pm Bonfire • 10pm Close Tickets £4 with under 3’s free, available on the gate.

2nd November 2019

Dorchester Rugby Club, Coburg Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HX 6.30pm gates open • 8pm fireworks Family £12.00, Adult £5, Child £2 (under 16), Under 5’s Free

2nd November 2019

Christchurch Community Bonfire and Firework Spectacular Stanpit Recreation Ground, Stanpit, Christchurch, BH23 3ND 7pm - check online for details

2nd November 2019

East Dorset Tennis and Croquet Club, Salterns Road, Poole, BH14 8B Gates open 5pm • Fire lit 6pm • Fireworks to follow.

Food, bars, Childrens entertainment Adults £7 Children £4 Family Ticket 2/2 £20. Note that the family ticket is only available in advance. Phone: 01202 740 219.

3rd November 2019

Ringwood Bonfire Party, Carvers Recreation Park, off Southampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1JD Gates open 3.30 pm • Childrens display at dusk Full display at around 7pm.

5th November 2019

Poole Quay, Hennings Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1EJ 5pm to 8.15pm

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PULLED PORK SANDWICHES

As the temperature drops, we find ourselves wanting more easy to make, comfort food. Not only is this dish simple to create is also tastes delicious. Perfect for quiet Autumn nights in.

Ingredients for 12 servings 1 medium onion (chopped) ½ cup of ketchup ¼ cup of packed brown sugar ¼ cup of tomato paste 2tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup of cider vinegar 2tbp. sweet paprika 1 ½ tsp. Salt 1 ¼ tsp. ground black pepper 4lb boneless pork shoulder 12 buns or ciabatta rolls

Equipment: Large slow-cooker, large bowl, forks Method: Mix together the onion, ketchup, brown sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, paprika, mustard and then add the salt and the pepper. Once you have done this, pour the sauce mixture into the slow cooker pot and add the pork, making sure to also coat it in sauce.

Pop the lid on top of the slow cooker and cook the pork. Do this on a low setting (one which the manufacturer recommends).

Cook until the pork is tender for between 8-10 hours.

When it is finally cooked, move the pork from the slow cooker into a large bowl. Change the temperature setting on the cooker to ‘high’, cover the pot and then cook the sauce. Do this until boiling point is reached to make the mixture thicker.

Pull the pork apart into shreds (you can use 2 forks for this). Then put the shredded pork back into the slow cooker, mixing it into the sauce. Cover once again and cook on high.

Finally, once warmed through, spoon mixture into buns and serve.

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Activity Centres Golden Gecko Climbing Centre....... 3 Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre..... 9 Bathrooms K & B Installations....................... 30 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 39 Bedrooms Custom Creations........................ 19 Custom World............................... 1 Bereavement Services Bournemouth Crematorium........ 15 Blinds & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Tuscany Blinds............................. 27 Builders Avon Home Improvements........... 9 MRM Building Services................ 24 Cafes Park Cafes.................................... 24 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 38 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Doctor............................ 3 CMH Carpet Cleaning.................. 45 Zero Dry Time.............................. 30 Carpets & Flooring Kingsland Carpets......................... 5 Chiropractors Paul Harris................................... 42 Community News Adventures of Daichi................... 28 Bonfire Parties 2019.................... 40 Bourne2Sing Charity Concert....... 34 Dorset Police................................ 41 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Return of the birds..................... 18 Going Green................................ 16 Honey Show 2019........................ 12 On your plot: Benefits of garlic..... 36 Regent Centre does Downton...... 32

Tastes so good: Pulled Pork Sandwiches............ 44 Wessex Cancer Trust Fire Walk..... 8 What’s On in Dorset.................... 20

The Mobility Shop........................ 27

Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic.................... 5

Oven Cleaners Oven King.................................... 42

Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 35

Painters & Decorators Kath Goward............................... 14

Eco Friendly Products Debbie Goes Green...................... 17

Pet Services Vida T.......................................... 35

Education Bournemouth Collegiate School.... 43

Plumbing & Heating Services Gas BoilerCare............................. 42

Estate & Letting Agents Powis........................................... 26 Richard Godsell............................ 48

Property Maintenance Avon Home Improvements........... 9 Ian Jones Property Maintenance.... 34 MRM Building Services................ 24 Phil’s Handyman Services............ 38

Financial Advisers Burgess & Lee.............................. 26 Perfect Retirement....................... 31

Opticians Bournemouth Vision Centre......... 6

Garage Services Kimberley Garage........................ 38

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Garden Centres Kings Park Nursery....................... 6

Residential Care Homes Care South: Wickmeads............... 45

Garden Services Ed’s Garden Services.................... 35 United Fencing Supplies............... 13 Wooden Gate Makers.................. 15

Restaurants Makla Bistro................................ 19

Health & Wellbeing Watcombe Foot Clinic.................. 14 Hearing Services Clarity Hearing Solutions............. 14 Kitchens K & B Installations....................... 30 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 39

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Loft Ladder Installations Loft Services................................. 42

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 GS Windows................................. 7 RFM Windows............................. 23

Mobility Products & Services Ableworld.................................... 37

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