The Ferndown & West Parley Directory - January 2014

The Ferndown & West Parley The independent directory of local businesses serving the residents of Ferndown and West Parley

Delivered FREE around the town In this issue: Win a meal for two at The Kings Arms at Longham Local Business Directory Ferndown Stroke Club wins award The Legion of Frontiersmen Moors Valley Railway tops public vote Adventures of Nellie

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January 2014

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Fairlawn

A Care South Residential Care Home

Thinking of moving into a care home?

We’re here to help Situated in the heart of the Ferndown community, Fairlawn provides quality residential care, including dementia care, in a home-fromhome atmosphere.

Whether you’re looking for a new home or a short respite stay, we offer a warm welcome, comfort, security and peace of mind.

To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the Fairlawn manager, Gina Smith

01202 877277 fairlawn@care-south.co.uk

Care South is a leading provider of residential and home care across the south of England Registered Charity No. 1014697

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Dear Ferndown & West Parley!

The Ferndown & Welcome to your January 2014 edition of The West Parley Directory Ferndown & West Parley Directory! We have a

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Edition 95

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Publications

Telephone:

01202 894397

Email:

info@ferndowndirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for the February 2014 edition: 25th January 2014

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 Ferndown & West Parley Directory 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.

full little magazine for you with lots of local shops and businesses who would like to help you. As always the index at the back gives you all there is to find inside. From aerials to bathrooms, to carpet cleaning, to plumbers, sewing machine repairs, tree surgeons, woodburners, room hire, computer specialists, dentists and much more. When making any calls and enquiries please tell them that you saw their details in The Ferndown & West Parley Directory. This makes all the difference, and makes our work all worth while.

There are also some articles including our very own Nellie - the Dorset Publications Campervan story. David Mitchell challenges you to recognise the members of Longham/Parley unit of The Legion of Frontiersmen in 1941. Do you see anyone you knew? There is of course the prize wordsearch, so do get that all important cuppa and have a read. If you run a local club or society, please let me know, as I can promote you for free! If you have a business and would like to be included in The Ferndown & West Parley Directory, then please give me a call. We offer free editorials with three month packages.

Stephen and I do hope that you had a good Christmas and a party-filled New Year, despite the weather. Did you make any New Year ’s Resolutions? This is always a good time of year to make positive changes, so good luck with those.

Stephen and myself Wish you a Really Happy and Successful 2014!

Best wishes,

Debbie & Stephen Corney Useful Numbers

Local Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Bournemouth. Hospital

101 08457 708090 0800 111999 01202 303626

Train Enquires Wilts & Dorset Bus Sembcorp Water Ferndown Library

08457 484950 01983 827005 01202 590059 01202 874542

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to your legal questions

Every month the solicitors and lawyers at Harold G Walker will be providing answers to your questions about the law.

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There is only one ground for a divorce and that is that the marriage has irretrievably broken down.

This is then supported by one of five facts, those being:1. Your spouse has committed adultery (this is not applicable to those in a civil partnership) 2. Your spouse has behaved in such a way that you can not reasonably be expected to live together 3. You and your spouse have lived apart for a continuous period of at least two years and your spouse consents to the divorce 4. Your spouse has deserted you for a continuous

Can my Last Will and Testament be changed after I have died?

In certain circumstances your Last Will may be changed after you have died. There may be problems in the interpretation of your Will which may cause ambiguity or it may be contested.

A Last Will may be contested if there are members of your family who are of the view that they are entitled to a part of your Estate but Mia Prashad they have been omitted Probate Solicitor from your Last Will.

period of at least two years 5. You and your spouse have lived apart for a continuous period of at least five years.

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It is for this reason that you should have your Last Will prepared by a professional. DIY and homemade Wills frequently fail because basic wording has been used or in cases of interpretation when it is not possible for your Executors to understand exactly how they should administer your Estate.

A Last Will and Testament only becomes legally binding after it has been singed and witnessed correctly. The witnesses must be over 18 and of sound mind and they cannot be a beneficiary or executor of your Will. A witness does not need to see the contents of your last Will, only witness your signature on it.

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Community News

Moors Valley Railway and Play Trail top public vote The Moors Valley Railway and Play Trail have been voted joint first in a poll to discover the public’s favourite activity at the third most visited country park in England.

Throughout the year visitors have been voting for the things they love most at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest near Ringwood. Their top 25 have now been announced marking the culmination of the Park’s 25 year celebrations.

Top of the list, Moors Valley Railway was the first attraction at the Park to be opened to the public and clearly remains a firm favourite more than 25 years on. It offers visitors the chance to enjoy a ride on an authentic steam train, travelling along the lakeside, through tunnels and over a bridge.

Tieing with the railway, in joint fi rst place, the mile-long Play Trail offers hours of outdoor family fun aschildren enjoy healthy activity and build their confidence scrabbling on its exciting wooden play structures.

Value for money also made it into the top five, with parking charges not deterring families looking for a great day out with no admission fees.

Countryside Interpretation Ranger Katie Davies said, “As we reach the end of our 25 year celebrations we are really pleased to know that people appreciate the family-friendly focus of the Park. It’s great to see a wide range of different experiences in the top 25, ranging from the ‘paying’ attractions like Go Ape and the Segways to more simple activities such as the lakeside walks and enjoying an ice cream.”

Looking to the future, 25 commemorative trees are to be planted around the Park’s newest play structure, the house of Baba Yaga. And the fun will continue in 2014 with lots more family-friendly activities, including the arrival of a very special visitor to Moors Valley Country Park in the New Year.

Please be aware that during the winter months Moors Valley Railway runs only at weekends and that other features may be closed for essential maintenance. The Visitor Centre and Tree Top Trail will be closed between 13th and 17th January 2014.

For more information contact the Moors Valley Rangers on 01425 470721 or go to www.moors-valley.co.uk

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Community News

Medals Haul for Ferndown Schoolgirls Sisters, Katy Norman (14) Ferndown Upper School & Poppy Norman (11) Ferndown Middle School, are very proud to be the winners of a number of medals at a recent swimming gala.

The Bournemouth Sea Cadets took part in a recent inter cadet group regional swimming gala and both Katy & Poppy won their respective events. This saw them automatic entry to the Southern Area Finals Gala, which was held at the Royal Military College in Sandhurst.

After an exciting day competing in various events, Katy bought home Gold, Silver & Bronze individual medals and she also shared in a trophy for Best Junior Girl. Meanwhile Poppy scored a great success and also secured silver & bronze medals in her events.

The Bournemouth Sea Cadets, where Katy is a member of the Royal Marine Cadets and Poppy a Junior Sea Cadet, were very proud and pleased to have been so well represented at these galas.

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Partnership success for Health Promoting Hospitals initiative This year the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was involved in the launch of a new initiative to improve the quality of care for patients with long-term conditions.

‘Health Promoting Hospitals’ is a partnership between the Trust and other key providers of health and social care, including Dorset Healthcare, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Dorset Police, BH Live and Carers UK, and reflects how health care in communities is changing. Hospitals no longer just treat and discharge patients, but are involved in providing education and advice so patients can understand and manage any long-term medical conditions throughout their lives.

A high number of hospital readmissions and health complications can be prevented if patients are empowered to self-manage their long-term conditions and if providers of health and social care are fully involved in the process.

The Trust is now part of the International Network of Health Promoting Hospitals established by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Health promotion aims to improve the health of individuals and communities through education, behavioural change and environmental improvement.

Under the Health Promoting Hospitals scheme, the Trust provides a range of health advice which has not only had an impact on patients, but their families, staff, partner health providers and the wider community.

Activities included in the Health Promoting Hospitals initiative are: Community education programmes • Understanding Health events - these popular events are completely free to the public and give valuable insights into topics that may otherwise be difficult to understand.

• Health awareness seminars hosted in conjunction with other health care providers such as Carers UK, Stop Smoke and the British Heart Foundation.

• Health information available via the Trust website www.rbch.nhs.uk.

Patient health promotion programmes • Partnership with LV= Streetwise - the Trust has introduced a hospital ward scenario to the interactive safety centre, Streetwise, aimed at schoolchildren.

• Introduction of a new senior citizens tour at Streetwise - attendees take part in a two hour interactive session aimed at preventing slips, trips and falls.

• Move to Improve programme - patients from the Trust’s rheumatology and fibromyalgia clinics are directly referred into rehabilitation clinics for six week taster sessions offering techniques such as Tai Chi and relaxation classes.

The hospital ward scenario which forms part of the Streetwise interactive safety centre • Back Fitness Programme and Back Club - supporting patients with persistent back pain.

• Trust-led rehabilitation programmes offered at BH Live leisure facilities. The construction of musculoskeletal rehab centres based at the Littledown Centre and Pelham’s Park Leisure Centre are due for completion in spring 2014.

• Pelham’s Park Leisure Centre hosts pulmonary rehabilitation classes two times a week to provide support to people with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and chronic lung disease.

It is not only patients and the public benefiting from the Health Promoting Hospitals initiative. Staff now have access to a variety of programmes including fitness classes, walking groups, healthy eating seminars and immunisation schemes.

Trust Chairman Jane Stichbury said: “Working with other providers of health and social care as part of this initiative is extremely positive. As a Trust it is vital that we provide high-quality care and support to our patients - working in collaboration with others also enables us to enhance the health of our local community.”

For further information about Health Promoting Hospitals, contact Michelle Burden on 01202 704956 or email michelle.burden@rbch.nhs.uk One community programme as part of the initiative is My Health My Way: A free support service giving education and coaching to people affected by a health condition. Health coaches can offer you one-to-one support, get you involved in group work, highlight online tools that could help you or give you support over the telephone. For more info: t: 0303 303 0153 e: info@myhealthdorset.org.uk w: www.myhealthdorset.org.uk

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Ferndown Stroke Club receives an award from the Stroke Association This was the Life After Stroke Awards held by the Stroke Association to recognise and celebrate the lives of those affected by stroke. Ferndown Stroke Club was nominated in the category of ‘Stroke Club’ and received a Highly Commended award The club is a community group affiliated to the Stroke Association and aims to provide members with a place to meet and relax with other stroke survivors as well as providing education and information on strokes and life after a stroke.

The club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Ferndown Guide Hall (by St Mary’s Church) from 10.30 to 12.30. New members are always welcome.

The picture shows some of the club members proudly displaying their Award.

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Adventures of Nellie

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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Publications Camper Van Wow what weather we have had recently!

Nellie was all set to take us to The New Forest Wildlife Park, to see the deer and other animals, but the park was shut due to storm damage. We hope the owners have managed to sort everything out and we promise to visit in the near future. Not to be put off we decided that Nellie was still to have a run around the New Forest, after her stay in the garden over Christmas.

On the planned day, upon waking, the sun was shining and it all looked perfect to see the wonderful sights of the open land and deep forestry so near to us. Unfortunately, as none of us in the family are particularly keen morning people, and taking such a long time to have breakfast and get ready, by 11.38am when we finally left the house, the sun had totally disappeared… in fact just as we set off the rain started to pour – again! Mum and Dad had come to stay with us for Christmas, so we all went, with Mum and Dad following in ‘The Matrix’, much like our holiday on the Isle of Wight in the summer.

Nellie was not perturbed by the rain and suitably stopped at the viewpoint just as you enter the New Forest from the A31 at Picket Post. It really is a fantastic view

New Forest pony enjoying a picnic

Nellie admires the views and if you ever need some space to relax, chill out or reflect, then this is a good place to go. It would be a great place to make those all important New Year’s Resolutions! Last summer we were at this very same point and a New Forest pony came along and started eating the picnic of a very frustrated family, as you can see in the photo! Since the weather was very different at this time, we continued on our journey, to Burley. Burley really is somewhere special. In the summer there is a horse and cart to take you through the countryside, but today there was not so much activity, though all the quaint shops were open. We just had to take a look in each of them of course. Hayden bought the most cute pair of Sloopers at The Old Shed (not slippers, no I didn’t make a spelling mistake, just in case you wondered…). They are very much like a pair of jesters’ shoes and anyone who has been to the house and seen them on Hayden’s growing feet, has remarked how much they like them. They were a bargain at just over half price. Hayden bought them himself with some of his Christmas money. Money well spent – and not on an electronic game! Oh yes I bought an

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Hayden with his Sloopers from The Old Shed Elvis Christmas CD to play in Nellie on the way back. Sad but true I am afraid – it was the 28th December so I thought I could just about get away with it. After all the shopping excitement we went for lunch at The Burley Stores. Dad, who is a truly northern man and loves his sea food, opted for the breaded whitebait. He was not disappointed, the plate was full and thoroughly enjoyed! We all watched through the window as another downpour of rain soaked the village. (I couldn’t resist taking a photo of a place mat in one of the shop windows…)

I was determined that we would stop for a cup of tea in Nellie, so off we went, back to the viewpoint, and on went the whistling kettle. With the roof up, Hayden ‘upstairs’ and the front seat turned inwards, which is really useful, there was just enough seats

Sat snug and warm with a cuppa!

for all of us to enjoy a cuppa and admire, albeit in a way that we were glad to be under cover, the glorious, if rather damp looking views in front of us - with Elvis softly singing away in the background.

We would never have done this without Nellie, as a car is just not the same.

The van brings us all together no matter the weather and in true British style we enjoyed ourselves despite the rain!

We didn’t of course stay overnight in Nellie on this trip. I say ‘of course’ as we may well have been blown dramatically down the hill with all the high winds we have had recently. There are in fact many caravan parks and campsites in the New Forest area. Stephen’s parents will

Place mat says it all... be staying at Bransgore in their touring caravan at Easter. Stephen’s sister will also be staying in her new bright yellow VW Campervan named Jessie Phyllis after her two late Grandmothers. That will be a story to tell!

So Nellie, Hayden, Stephen and myself at Dorset Publications want to wish you all a really great 2014! Whatever you do, wherever you go, may you be happy and active. Where will Nellie go next? Find out in next month’s issue of The Ferndown & West Parley Directory!

By Debbie Corney

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Community News

The Legion of Frontiersmen The Legion of Frontiersmen dates back to 1905 and was originally formed by one Geoffrey Peacock, a former junior officer in the Royal North West Mounted Police.

Its objective was as a paramilitary force to assist in the protection of what was then the British Empire and although first set up in Canada where it had some 10,000 followers it also took root in Britain, particularly in the South of England and in Wales where Legion groups were set up, all of them volunteers. It had a formal headquarters in London. At the peak of its popularity there were some 75,000 members throughout the British Empire.

With the onset of the First World War the Legion became an integral part of both the regular forces and also began what later became the British Secret Service. The 25th Royal Fusiliers Regiment in 1915 was made up almost entirely of Frontiersmen and undercover work was carried out in Europe by members in various guises.

During the First World War some 9,000 Frontiersmen lost their lives in several of the fields of conflict.

Between the two World Wars the membership dwindled having also been decimated by the Great War. It remained in existence and had many notable and distinguished

Members of the Longham/Parley unit of The Legion of Frontiersmen

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members including MPs, Generals and Professionals graced its ranks.

With the looming Second World War fresh recruitment took place and this was enhanced by the membership of Lord Louis Mountbatten and the active support and promotion by Lady Mountbatten who saw the potential for members of the Legion to support home forces when invasion looked all but inevitable.

The new membership consisted largely of those too old for active service, particularly if they had served in the First World War, and some with minor disabilities that would otherwise rule them out for active service. In addition men served as Air Raid Wardens (ARP) and as members of the LDV (later to become the Home Guard).

The Legion in Britain was supplied with equipment and uniforms by the North West Mounted Police in Canada and all gave their time, training and skills on a voluntary basis often whilst holding down full time jobs.

In Hampshire and Dorset there were several units and one of their main tasks was to patrol the New Forest, the heathlands and open common ground where normal military patrols would be unlikely to be able to operate but where an airborne attack might easily be made.

Locally there were two units and the

nearest operated from the Longham/ Parley area consisting of about twenty offi cers and men. Of that unit all but three were members of the Home Guard in addition to their Legion duties. The remaining three were Air Raid Wardens operating from a base near the Longham Bridge.

The photograph opposite is of 12 members of that unit. It will be noticed that one member, wearing medals, is without a horse. He was the Captain of the unit and this picture was taken at Longham just prior to their participation in a Sunday Parade. The other member without a horse (to the left of the picture) was the farrier.

I am able to identify two of the members, one of them being my father who was also a Captain in the Home Guard, but I would invite anyone who is able to recognise any other members from the picture, or who has any other information regarding the local unit to contact me with a view to trying to recover more history of the Legion and of this fascinating but little know piece of local history.

I do incidentally know that all those in the picture came from Colehill, Wimborne, Parley or Ferndown and the date would have been in April of 1941. I can be contacted by email at: dmitchell@colehill.gov.uk David Mitchell

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Panto Review

He’s behind you!!! Oh yes he is!!

Yes, it was panto time again and Bournemouth Pavilion did itself proud once more. Twenty two of us joined the thirty two prize winners from Dorset and Purbeck Publications on the press night (making ourselves heard when announced towards the end!).

Aladdin, this year’s story, was superbly directed by Chris Jarvis, who also played Wishee Washee. The production had everything we love about panto... Jokes for the parents, fun for the kids and a great use of current chart hits adapted to fit the story.

Scott Maslen was the suitably evil, but quite sexy, Abanazar, trying his best to thwart Aladdin. Richard Vincent gave a stellar performance as Aladdin with outstanding vocals and high energy. Jamie-Lee Mason was the beautiful Princess Jasmine and she too gave stunning vocal performances.

There were great special effects with Aladdin flying all over the world on his magic carpet

and the evil Imax instructing Abanazar how to get the power of the universe.

Bobby Crush gave a hilarious performance as Widow Twankey and even entertained us with his fantastic piano playing. Those of a certain age Scott Maslen as may remember him Abanazar winning Opportunity Knocks with this particular talent.

The whole cast gave outstanding performances to make the evening magical.

Pantomime really is the best way to get into the Christmas spirit. There was fun and laughter for all the family and I am looking forward to next year’s panto already!

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Index of advertisers

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

Aerials Oakhurst Aerials.......................41 Appliance Repairs Thompson Group Services........30 Bathrooms K & B Installations....................23 Lifestyle Bathrooms.................. 9 Beds The Bed Store........................... 3 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds............................. 5 Interiors Complete....................42 Tuscany Blinds..........................22 Block Paving & Surfacing K & S Paving..............................23 T P Sherwood............................17 Builders & Carpenters Creative Carpentry....................32 Fletcher Builders.......................42 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Magic.........................27 Kingfishers of West Moors........ 7 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.............................. 3 Chiropodists & Podiatrists Debbie Haynes Chiropody........20 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................28 Ferndown Stroke Club wins award....16 LawSpot.................................... 6 Medal Haul for Ferndown Schoolgirls...12 Moors Valley Railway tops vote..... 8 The Legion of Frontiersmen......36 Computer Services Tec Check..................................44 Web Sites Plus..........................22 Dentists Balmoral Lodge Dental Practice....18 Moorlands Road Dental Practice...38 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared.....................30 Electricians Dorset Electrical & Fire Alarms....44 H.E. Electrical............................22 Holmes Electrical......................30 Fires & Fireplaces The Fireplace Room..................26 Fitted Furniture Custom World...........................11 Select Interiors..........................27

Garage Services Coastal Car Sales & Service......20 Ensbury Garage........................12 Longham Motor Engineers.......34 Garden Services (see also Fencing & Tree Surgeons)

Douglas Hutchins......................10 JBM Garden & Property Services....33 Jon Stokes Garden Services....... 9 Golf Clubs Dudsbury Golf Club...................25 Hairdressers Jjagged Edge Hair Creations.....12 Health & Beauty Holistic Therapies by Lynn........14 Lilac and Lavender....................16 Hearing Aids Kellear Hearing......................... 5 Hospitals Bournemouth & Poole NHS Trusts....15 Hotels, Pubs & Restaurants Dudsbury - Hotel & Spa............25 The Kings Arms.........................40 Insurance A-Plan.......................................39 Age UK Bournemouth...............31 Kitchens Central Kitchens........................47 Flair Interiors............................19 K & B Installations....................11 Portman Stone..........................41 Select Interiors..........................27 Lofts Loft Services..............................44 More Than Loft Ladders...........34 Memorial Masons Minster Memorials...................38 Opticians EyeStyle Centre.........................43 Oven Cleaners Cleaning Magic.........................27 Painters & Decorators Different Strokes....................... 7 Pet Services While U R Out...........................32 Plumbing & Heating Services C M Lovegrove..........................21 First Choice Plumbing...............10 H2OT Heating........................... 8 P L H Heating............................38

Pond Services The Koi Shop.............................23 Printers & Stationers Xerocad.....................................26 Property Maintenance JBM Garden & Property Services....33 John Stevens Property Care...... 5 Peter Le Grand..........................41 Puzzles & Competitions Prize Wordsearch......................35 Renewable Energy Solutions Nick Good Property Services.....13 Residential Care Homes Care South - Fairlawn............... 2 Roofing Services Brian James Roofing................. 1 J Meechan Roofing...................33 PR Smith Roofing......................23 Room Hire Barrington Centre.....................14 Sewing Machine Repairs S Ford Sewing Machines........... 9 Solicitors Harold G Walker.......................35 Storage SDC Self Storage.......................30 Tree Surgeons RHV...........................................14 Upholsterers Custom Covers..........................33 User Cars Coastal Cars Sales & Service.....20 Waste Services All Clean Waste Management.... 7 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze.....................................21 AM PM Glazing.........................14 Dorset Windows.......................31 Profile 3....................................16 Select PVCU..............................45 Woodburners & Stoves Cozy Stoves...............................18 The Fireplace Room..................26 Worktops Portman Stone..........................41

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