The Ferndown & West Parley Directory - March 2014

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March 2014

In this issue: Win a meal for two in The Kings Arms at Longham

Photo by Robin Boultwood, see page 42

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4 Dear Residents, We hope you are all doing well and haven’t Edition 97 suffered too much from the torrential rains and winds that we have had.

I heard yesterday that we may get some snow!

Does it ever stop?

Well we have a packed issue of The Ferndown & West Parley Directory Debbie & Stephen Corney for you this month so do with our son, Hayden grab a cup of tea or coffee and have a read in the warmth of your own home. There are many different articles including an interview with Paloma Faith, West Parley Parish Council bring you up to date, there is the history of sports in West Parley, the Ferndown Pram Race is back, and we have our very own Adventures of Nellie, along with many more… The prize wordsearch is also fun to do.

You could just be the lucky winner so give it a go. Don’t forget that if you have a club or society in the area, I can promote you for free.

There are of course our very valuable trades’ people and local businesses who would love to hear from you. The useful index at the back tells you all you can find inside. Do mention The Ferndown & West Parley Directory when making any calls or enquiries, this makes all the difference and makes our work worth while. I still get very excited when advertisers tell me they are getting lots of calls from you.

Stephen and I wish you a good month of March and may Spring soon be here!

Very best wishes,

Welcome...

The Ferndown & West Parley Directory

In this issue...

Parish Councils and Home Watch groups fund police bicycle............10 Where is Nellie?........................12 West Parley Parish Council News....14 West Parley Neighbourcar.........20 LawSpot....................................22 Parley Sports Heritage...............24 Dorset Wildlife Trust:Barn Owls.....28 Storm damaged trees could benefit garden wildlife.................34 The Adventures of Nellie............38 Vdub at the Pub 2014................40 Photographer of the Month.........42 Anya aims for Winter Olympics....42 MP Surgeries: Chris Chope........48 Photography Competition..........48 On your plot: Gain the upper hand.....50 Prize Wordsearch......................51 Ferndown Pram Race 2014.......52 Dorset Fire & Rescue Service..........54 Recipe: Tomato Smoothie..........56

Debbie & Stephen Corney

Celebrity Interview: Paloma Faith....60

Published by: Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Publications Telephone: 01202 894397 Email: info@ferndowndirectory.co.uk Copy deadline for the April 2014 edition: 24th March 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.

Cover photo: Horses in water by Robin Boultwood - see page 42

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.

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Continuing to build on improvements At the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals we have some outstanding services that have been recognised for their excellent clinical outcomes, innovation and patient care. For example did you know that: • Toshiba has chosen the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) as the first site for installation of its latest CT scanner – the first of its type in the world • we have among the lowest mortality rates for major colorectal surgery (statistically within the top 2% of trusts nationwide) • our Bournemouth Transplant Unit is JACIE accredited which means we are compliant with several hundred quality standards, all of which strive to ensure that a patient having a stem cell transplant has a safe procedure • in orthopaedics we are the third largest joint centre in the UK with some of the shortest lengths of stay, lowest rates of infection and highest levels of patient satisfaction • our cardiologists have the lowest levels of major adverse cardiac events in the country Many of you have also told us about your experiences and the great care you have received which is very reassuring for all of our staff. However, we know that we don’t give high quality care for every patient, every time, everywhere. This means providing safe and effective care and a good hospital experience.

We are putting this right and building on the improvements we have already made.

Assessing patients’ needs All patients on our wards now have their condition monitored via an electronic system, known as VitalPAC nurse. Using a handheld device, similar to an iPhone, nurses record and monitor a patient’s

VitalPAC in action on the wards

Patricia Ellis and her mum Virginia stopped by the Carers’ Café recently observations, for example blood pressure and heart rate. If a patient’s condition deteriorates the system automatically triggers a response from an appropriately skilled clinician, enabling a quicker clinical response, improving safety and enhancing patient care. It enables staff to prioritise treatment for the sickest patients.

Listening and learning Listening to you and learning from your experiences is really important. This includes hearing from those who may find it difficult to have a voice. Every week we hold a Carers’ Café where carers and relatives can share their experiences with a qualified nurse over a coffee. We also have a range of support information and resources available for you. We are in the main atrium of the Royal Bournemouth Hospital from 1.30-2.30pm and look forward to seeing you.

We have also invited local independent consumer watchdog Healthwatch Dorset to collect people’s views on our hospital and its services. Healthwatch will be at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital a couple of days a month for the next six months. The first two dates are Wednesday 5 March from 9am to 1pm and Friday 14 March from 12pm to 4pm when they’ll be talking to people in the main entrance area and main outpatients department. You can also share your feedback at www.healthwatchdorset.co.uk.

You can read how we are continuing to improve in our weekly bulletin at www.rbch.nhs.uk. Just follow the link on the home page under the ‘Providing quality care’ section.

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Local Parish Councils and Homewatch groups help fund additional bicycle for local police use Local police officers now have an additional unmarked bicycle for use on patrols around the area thanks to funding from the Parish Councils and Homewatch groups of West Moors and St Leonards & St Ives. Each donated £100 with a further £20 donation coming from Councillor Peter Finney.

This bicycle, a Saracen Tufftrax Disc, was supplied by Pedals Cycle Centre, who kindly upgraded the specification at no extra cost.

The bicycle was presented to PC 1811 Dan Avey-Hebditch by Sharon Worsfold of Pedals Cycle Centre with representatives from each of the Parish Councils and Homewatch groups in attendance.

Can you give Leo a loving home?

Hi, I‛m Leo a Patterdale cross terrier, I think that I‛m about six years old; I am a lively, sweet natured boy looking for my forever home, preferable with adults.

I do need a bit more help with socialising but I am now very good on a lead and most of all I do love all the attention I can get.

To talk to us about adopting Leo or any other of our animals please call us on 01202 875000 or come along to one of our presentation

From left to right: Roger Long (West Moors Homewatch), Cllr Pete Holden (Leader of West Moors Parish Council), Brian Frecknell (St Leonards & St Ives Homewatch), Sharon Worsfold (Pedals Cycle Centre), PC 1811 Dan Avey-Hebditch and Mike Dyer (St Leonards & St Ives Parish Council)

days, held on the 1st Saturday of the month at West Parley Memorial Hall, Christchurch Road, West Parley (Nr Hurn Airport).

It is now coming to the end of winter and we are all looking forward to spring so why not come and join us at our spring fair on the 26th April at the Barrington Theatre, Ferndown starting at 9.30am.

For more information: Tel: 01202 875000 Web: www.waggytails.org.uk Email: admin@waggytails.org.uk Donations can be sent to:

Waggy Tails Rescue, Helens House, 143 Magna Rd, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AW

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Where is Nellie?

Do you know the South of England? Can you recognise these places? These are just some of the sights that Nellie, the rather large Dorset Publications Campervan has travelled to in just the last month. The answers are at the bottom of the page so you can immediately see if you are right. Most are easy, but one or two maybe a challenge‌? Have a go and see how many places you know! You can also follow her...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

15                                                            

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                                                                                                  

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                             

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  

                                              

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Local company takes up a fundraising challenge for Pancreatic Cancer Action Local company, MVS, renowned for expertise in Audio Visual equipment and Electrical operations are cycling 100 miles from their offices in Ferndown to One Tower Bridge in London to raise funds and awareness of pancreatic cancer, a disease that is in dire need of attention.

Matt Cowan, Managing Director, said of the challenge: “The idea of this event was initiated when one of our longest serving colleagues and friend was suddenly diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer, which made us learn and realise more about the challenges faced with combating this aggressive disease”.

MVS has the support of retired professional cyclist, Daniel Lloyd, (pictured) from Christchurch, who has been assisting the team in preparation for the big challenge.

Lucy de’Lemos, Fundraising Manager of Pancreatic Cancer Action said: “I think what you guys are about to do sounds fantastic! I am sure you are aware of the lack of funding Pancreatic Cancer receives and it is with people like yourselves that we can really make

a valuable difference. We really appreciate all your support.”

The MVS team are of various levels of fitness but for everyone involved this is going to be a real physical challenge.

Matt added: “We are aiming to raise, at the very least, £2,500 and welcome any support, donations and sponsors. Please visit our website to find out more and, if anyone wishes to contribute, donations can be made online through our JustGiving page.” www.justgiving.com/MVS-Audio-Visual

West Parley Neighbourcar is in need of more drivers WEST PARLEY NEIGHBOURCAR is now up and running very successfully, having undertaken over 140 separate trips since the beginning of September 2013. All of these trips are within a 10 mile radius of West Parley and usually take less than 2 hours of your time.

We have a dedicated team of 13 drivers, some of which are husband/ wife team, who are continuing to keep the scheme running very smoothly.

However we are now looking for a few more drivers to cope with future demand and the need for our existing drivers to take time out for holidays etc.

We are providing a very valuable service to our local community helping people who would otherwise find it extremely difficult to get and about. If you would like to find out more about this very enjoyable exercise and come to join our happy team, please call Kate Ward (Chairman) on 01202 577319.

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Law Spot ...providing the answers

to your legal questions

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

I am proposing to buy a house with my boyfriend. I have saved up more than him and those savings will form the larger part of the deposit. If the relationship should break down and we have to sell the property, is there anything that I can do to protect my share of the deposit?

Yes there is. Your Solicitor will advise you that you should hold the equity in the property, being the money that you have in the property after paying off the Mortgage and meeting the costs of the sale, as Tenants in Common. Tenants in Common – an expression which is nothing to do with Landlord & Tenant – means that you have two separate shares in that equity. Your Solicitor would suggest that you make a Declaration of

I am considering filing for divorce and have been told that a 50/50 share of our family assets is now automatic, is this true?

Cath Porter

Family Lawyer

The short answer to this is no! Where terms as to the division of the family assets cannot be agreed upon divorce then the Court will eventually have to make a decision. Accordingly, our advice to our clients as to what might be an appropriate division of

Trust in which you set out your intentions with regard to the proceeds in the event of a sale. For example, it could state that you each receive back your respective contributions and if you were to be paying the outgoings including the Mortgage equally, you could also share any uplift in the value of the property equally. Consideration can also be given as to what should happen in the event of the property going down in price. You should discuss this with your boyfriend at an early stage and reach an agreement.

If it leads to an argument about money, you should give some thought as to whether the joint purchase Alan Fairley is actually a good idea!

Conveyancing Solicitor the assets is governed by the likely outcome if a Judge had to make a decision in a final contested hearing. In practice, such final hearings are rare because of the cost and uncertainty as to the outcome.

A Judge making a decision is guided by statute law and by previous decisions made by other Judges. An equal division of the assets may well be thought to be appropriate but equally there are very many cases where such a division would be completely inappropriate. A great range of factors come into play in legal issues such as these, and our daily involvement with such cases enables us to provide constructive and practical advice as to the appropriate outcome.

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Heritage News

History of sports in West Parley Parley Sports Club dates from the late 1940s when local sportsmen returning from the War founded a football and cricket club using Parish Council land on Christchurch Road. Within 3 years money had been raised and changing rooms and a pavilion had been built that formed the basis to start a thriving local sports scene that continues to this day.

The breakthrough came in October 1961 when, after a huge amount of local effort by members and willing helpers, a new clubhouse to replace the previous tin shed was opened by the well known cricket commentator, John Arlott. Many local businesses donated materials and resources to support the local community help and donations.

At the same time bushes were cleared on land to the north of the clubhouse to make new sports pitches. A new design of bulldozer blade being tested at the military experimental site in Christchurch was used to clear undergrowth and local farmers then rotovated the land free of charge.

The cricket club progressed through the 1970s and 1980s and became a strong Division One presence in the Bournemouth League and went up the

The recently refurbished bar area

The clubhouse at Parley Sports Club divisions in the Dorset League, becoming Dorset champions in 2000, going through the season unbeaten.

Following this the club has built its youth sections and can now field very successful teams at every age group. In 2009 the Under 15 team won the Dorset Premier League championship; the youngest side ever to do so. The Club leads the way for Girls Cricket in Dorset.

The football teams have also had a spectacularly successful history since the early 1960s repeatedly winning or being runner-up in both Combination League and League Cups and are now leading lights in the Dorset and the Bournemouth Premier Leagues. Numerous Youth and a Ladies team provide opportunities to join a successful organisation.

The quality of the sport at Parley is recognised nationally with financial support being given by both football and cricket sponsors. Improvements to changing facilities and drainage of the sports fields are planned.

A recent major refurbishment of the clubhouse financed by Club supporters has brought the facilities up to the highest standard. These are regularly used by the sports teams and as a thriving social club for members and local residents.

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Talking about Wildlife...

Barn Owls

Barns owls are amongst the most beautiful birds in Britain. Although some barn owls are brown in colour, the majority have golden and silver-grey feathers and white under-parts. They also have bright-white, heart-shaped faces, which resemble masks. Contrary to popular belief, these mystical birds do not hoot; instead, they hiss and emit long, unsettling shrieks.

Barn owls consume small mammals (mice, voles and shrews), which they hunt from the air above. These striking birds are formidable hunters, but unfortunately the recent bad weather may have a negative impact on their ability to hunt: their wings are not waterproof, but designed with tiny serrations on their flight feathers so they are able to sweep through the air soundlessly. This unnerving ability has earned them the title ‘Ghost Owl.’ In addition, their sensitive hearing enables them to pinpoint the smallest sound whilst they are in flight.

Ordinarily, barn owls hunt at dusk or dawn, although they will occasionally hunt during the day and at night (they do not require sight to hunt). Barn owls favour the open country.

They will venture into the woodland if necessary, but prefer to hunt along the edges of woods.

Barn owls breed when food is abundant. Ordinarily, they lay 4 to 7 eggs, 2-3 days apart.

Each egg will hatch after 31-32 days incubation. Females will sit on their young for an additional 3 weeks after they have hatched. During this time, their mate will bring food to the nest.

Barn owls were once Britain’s most common owl species; however, the numbers have declined by up to 70% in recent years. This is due to the growing use of rodenticides, which are highly toxic. There are an estimated 4,000 pairs in the UK today, but there is concern that numbers are ever decreasing, and in recent years, the wet summers and cold winters have made conditions difficult for them.

Dorset Wildlife Trust hosts a barn owl nest webcam, so you can see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. For updates on our next nesting Barn owls, keep an eye on our website for more information: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk Barn Owl in flight

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Parley Barbers was established in December 2011 and their aim was to take everything learnt from a combined experience of over 70 years in Barbering and improve on that...

• They listen to their customers and aim to create the style that they want, not put people in a mould.

• They offer quality haircuts and a little more time, giving them the feeling that they are getting the very best value for money.

• They provide a clean, friendly environment and comfortable waiting area (sometimes too comfortable as they have had a couple fall asleep on their sofa yes - you know who you are!)

The team is led by Pippa, who also wanted to create a place where she could bring her kids after school (and dogs!). The barber shop mascot

Pippa, Tonya and Holly

Honey in the barber’s chair is Honey, the labrador, and the most recent addition to the “team” is Amber, the puppy!

Tonya has worked as a barber for over 10 years, having started in her sister’s shop over in Verwood. She revels in the short, sharp cuts!

Holly has had over 22 years experience in barbering and creates lovely cuts in both traditional and modern styles.

With many regular clients, the shop is doing brilliantly and if it keeps going at this rate they will shortly be looking for the next member of the team - although they would have to be very special to keep up the great reputation Parley Barbers has earned so far!

They are running a new Spring Promotion for their customers to introduce a friend to the Shop for a half price hair cut. So when you are next in getting your hair cut ask for a 50% off voucher for a friend who hasn’t had their hair cut there yet!

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Decades ago shaving was one of the biggest services offered in the Barbershop and by the introduction of the disposable razor the trend died out. Nowadays men are growing to take care of themselves a little more and want that extra bit of pampering and that is why Parley Barbers now offers Traditional Shaving using a Cut Throat Razor.

This process takes between 45mins to 1 hour. It is the full works! Starts with a facial wash and hot towels, followed by two shaves, with and against the hair growth direction.

Finally chilled cold towels are then applied to close back up the pores and to shrink back the bristles further enhancing the shave and soothing the skin. The finishing touch is the application of a balm with a facial massage.

All those that have been pampered this way have thoroughly enjoyed the experience!

Amber, newest member of the “team” Look out on their website and Facebook page for offers. Don’t forget to ask for the 50% off voucher for a friend next time you are there!

T: 01202 951537

www.westparleybarbers.co.uk

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Storm damaged trees could benefit garden wildlife – with your help Two iconic trees were felled by the February storms in Wimborne last weekend.

Knoll Gardens lost its stunning Monterey Pine along with the garden’s tallest tree, the amazing Eucalyptus chapmaniana. Both were listed on Knoll’s tree trail that features a selection of the rare and unusual trees found throughout the gardens.

Knoll’s owner, Neil Lucas said, ”It was a real wrench to wake up and discover these wonderful trees had fallen. The shallow rooted eucalyptus literally just toppled over as its roots had less and less solid ground to cling too. Its fall has seriously damaged a water feature, but if we are able to sensitively relandscape the area we will try to save this iconic tree in its now, horizontal position. Sadly that is not an option for the Californian pine which will have to be cut down.”

As well as their botanical interest both trees had huge sentimental value to both Neil and Knoll’s many visitors and he is hoping a way can be found to use at least some of the timber as a permanent reminder.

“Alongside the gardens we also run a gardening charity,” said Neil.

“The Knoll Gardens Foundation aims to promote wildlife-friendly,

sustainable gardening and it would be wonderful if there was someone who felt able to use our wood to create something which would make a permanent contribution to the value of the wildlife in the garden and we could position in pride of place where this stately tree once stood.

“I have seen some stunning designs for bee houses which would fit beautifully into the landscape of the garden, but I’m very open to any good idea.”

If you would like to help please contact Neil Lucas on 01202 873931 or email enquiries@knollgardens.co.uk.

The gardens at Knoll are currently closed while the clear up is underway. Please check the website for details of reopening at www.knollgardens.co.uk.

The onsite nursery has not been affected at all and remains open for business.

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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Publications Camper Van Wow, what a mixture of weather we have had these last few months! Nellie took us all the way to Hull to see my family and we had 7 hours of solid rain getting there. Poor Nellie, she looked pretty drowned by the time we arrived. In fact a few days before we left, a shop owner pointed out that Nellie was “illegal!” Astonished, I asked “Why?”… He was right, Nellie was so dirty with all the spray, mud and debris off the roads, that you couldn’t see her number plate. Well I am pleased to say that she has had a wash and there should be NO policeman knocking on our door! Anyway, the journey back from Hull was far more pleasant and I just had to show you our panorama view of Nellie under the magnificent Humber Bridge.

Back to ‘sunny’ Dorset and last weekend we went on a Geo Cache.

If you have never done a Geo Cache before and like walking, exploring sights you may not have seen previously,

I highly recommend it. It is free! All you need to do is go online to www. geocaching.com. It is a “real world treasure hunt” and there are literally hundreds of walks with a purpose…to find the hidden “treasure”. The hidden treasure is actually a box of odds and ends that walkers have added, which you can take and replace with some thing else. There is often a list of all the ‘geo cachers’ who have done the same hunt which you can add your details to.

The way you find the hidden treasure is by use of a GPS device which you can buy, or indeed find an app on your phone. Once you have printed out the Geo Cache that you want to do, there are lots of clues which you use to discover the coordinates and thus find the trail to the treasure. It is ideal for youngsters who would otherwise complain about a ‘boring old walk’ and basically make your life a misery whilst you try and enjoy the fresh country or

39 said it was the middle of February and I hadn’t thought of that. Following the coordinates from the clues given, the Geo Cache took us over the fields with three wonderful Shire horses (not to be messed with, I could see…) and great views across the River Stour and the Priory at Christchurch. We would never have taken this route, or discovered it at all without having looked on line for a Geo Cache. A couple of the clues were a little tricky but we found the treasure! The tree was lying in a pool of water and Hayden and Stephen had fun doing ‘a tight rope walk’ to get to the buried treasure box. Victory!

The first clue... seaside air and the views. Everyone wins! It is exciting, it can be competitive, and it gets you outside. Saturday was a beautiful day and Nellie chose to take us to Hengistbury Head. The Geo Cache took us along the river behind the golf course. Protected here from the wind, it really was very warm. Hayden, knowing we were near the sea and being a keen swimmer himself, announced disappointedly, “Oh Mum, you didn’t bring the swimmers!” I laughed and

The ‘tightrope walk’ - treasure found!

Finder’s reward We followed the trail back past the golf course, had a much appreciated and rather large ice cream reward, a cup of coffee in Nellie and a final brisk walk along the wonderful coastline.

Once we were back on the cliff top with a very cold sea breeze, though a gorgeously bright day, I think Hayden forgot about the “swimmers”!

A really pleasant day was had by all and we do recommend trying a geocache.

Where will Nellie go next…?

By Debbie Corney whereisnellie

@whereisnellie

What’s On

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Vdub At The Pub Festival 2014

Friday 16th May – Sunday 18th May 2014 – Wimborne, Dorset 2014’s Vdub At The Pub Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with a great new line-up of live music, acoustic artists and live DJ’s.

We will of course be bringing back our ever popular Show & Shine competition, with this year’s classes including: Best Beatle, Best Type 2 Bay, Best Split, Best Type 25 Air & Water, Best Type 4 Van, Best Newie, Best Golf/Polo, Best Other, Best Paint, Best Rat and Best Overall, for our Volkswagen lovers to show off their wheels.

Our line-up of music this year will see the return of Vdub veteran Si Genaro, (recently becoming a national personality after his quirky performance on BBC’s The VoiceUK) Saturday Sun, (in January being listed as one of The Guardian’s new band of the day) and The Crematics, (having previously supported the likes of Bastille and The Rizzle Kicks) just to name a few.

As well as live music all weekend, we are kicking off the show this year with Friday night’s DJ night, where 2014 Vdub festivals goers can start their weekend by dancing the night away.

The first Vdub at the Pub took place back in 2008 at Drusilla’s Inn in Dorset and was the first time the festivals creator John had combined engines, beer and live music.

Dubbers came from far and wide to Drusilla’s Inn for 2 years before the numbers grew so high that it was time to find a larger show ground. In 2010 Vdub moved to the grounds of Wimborne Town Football Club, where it still runs today.

Last year’s festival was a 3 day event, catering for everybody’s needs, with live music all weekend, DJ’s playing into the night and local Brewery Dorset Piddle Beer holding a mini beer Festival in the live music tent. We also had the Dorset Stormtroopers in attendance all weekend entertaining the crowds.

We sold out our camping spaces a week before the festival and with the help of local land owners we managed to increase our camping facilities and open and second camping field for the second year running!

The 2014 show will be our best yet. We hope to see you there!

Tickets available now from www.vdubatthepub.com Follow us on Facebook: Vdub at the pub and Twitter: @VdubAtThePub

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Community News

Anya sets her sights on the Winter Olympics 2018 Winter sports are certainly in the news at the moment with GB achievements in the Winter Olympics and we have recently made one of our first awards of 2014 to support a local young lady who is determined to get to the next Games in 2018.

Anya Kay has shown exceptional talent and the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation will be supporting her with funding towards her expenses to attend the British Bobsleigh Championships in March.

Anya has been selected for the ‘Futures Programme’ and will

be among the team of athletes being prepared for the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea.

The picture below shows Anya, second from the right, with the GB Futures Team. We are extremely proud to support Anya and wish her every success for the future.

Photographer of the Month!

Our Photographer of the Month for March is Robin Boultwood.

“I moved down to Swanage in 2006 from west London after a lifetime of lorry driving to be near some of my family that live here. I am now retired at the age of 71 and my partner Margaret and I enjoy all that Dorset has to offer with the beautiful countryside. I love to take unusual shots that perhaps others wouldn’t consider. I have been taking photos all my life but with the on come of digital cameras and my laptop it’s so much better now to take lots of shots and sort the best ones out. I have had many pictures on the weather

program of BBC South Today and it’s all for the pleasure of it and have never earned a penny from it!”

Robin Boultwood

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Boredom makes you fat!

Over the last 28 years we’ve helped thousands of people who struggle with their weight and there is one common factor... BOREDOM MAKES YOU FAT. During the day when they’re running around after kids or working/ shopping/ washing/cleaning etc their diet is fine BUT when it’s time to sit down and relax in the evening, the bad stuff starts comes out. Having just eaten their evening meal they can hear the fridge calling! The biggest temptations being be cheese and crisps or chocolate and biscuits... do we even need to mention the wine!!

If this sounds like you, well you’re not the only one. We surveyed our members and over 91% said the evenings were their worst time.

The average age of one of our members is 48. They generally have children (young and grown up) and most work hard, both at work and keeping families going. The one thing they all have in common is this; Before joining Ferndown Fitness they hardly ever spent any time on themselves. All of their time was either spent working or running around after family members, making sure everybody else was ok.

SO NOW IT’S TIME FOR YOU!

Not all men want to be body builders!

Why is it that every time a man walks into a gym the staff always assumes he is there to become a muscle-bound, Arnold Schwarzenegger lookalike?

In the 28 years we’ve been running clubs we’ve only ever met about 5 men whose opening line is “I want to get bigger.”

The reality for men is actually not that different from what women want; A flatter tummy, to feel fitter, to keep their weight under control and, in a slightly different way, keep their chest in the same place it used to be!

I’m coming up to my 50th birthday and the thought of grunting & groaning and lifting heavy lumps of metal just doesn’t fit into my idea of fun.

ALL of our members are with us for the same reasons; General fitness, weightloss, all over toning, more energy and flexibility.

Give us just half an hour of your time and we can explain exactly how we can help YOU. Don’t think about it... call today!

Telephone 01202 855321.

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Smiles all round as Moorlands Road Dental Practice dentists unveil their new practice!

To celebrate the official opening of its new premises, Moorlands Road Dental Practice is inviting patients and local residents to an Open Day on Saturday 29th March 2014 between 10am and 2pm.

The building was originally built in 1964 and was well overdue for a revamp.

It has grown from a small village practice to a thriving local business, offering comfortable and spacious new patient facilities. It includes a purposebuilt decontamination room that will revolutionise hygiene and infection control for patients. It also boasts full disabled access.

The dental practice team will be treating visitors to tours of the new practice, goodie bags, refreshments and a prize draw.

Principal Dentist at the practice, Andrew Hawker, said: “We are very excited about the new facilities at the practice and we look forward to welcoming both existing patients and any local families who would like to take a look around the practice. Also, with the whole team on hand to answer questions, it’s a great opportunity for visitors to discover the range and quality of services we offer, including general and restorative dental care, cosmetic treatments and dental implants.”

He added, “Building the new practice has meant a great investment for our patients and we look forward to the benefits it will bring them.”

The Moorlands Road Dental team look forward to seeing you all on the day!

For more information about the open day, please contact the Moorlands Road Dental team on 01202 872614 or visit their website at: www.moorlandsdp.co.uk

Andrew Hawker and the Moorlands Road Dental team

OPEN DAY

Saturday 29th March 10am - 2pm MOORLANDS ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE WELCOMES YOU TO OUR OPEN DAY TO CELEBRATE OUR NEW DENTAL PRACTICE Goodie bags for all that attend

Dentist explaining different treatments

Competition to win an electric toothbrush

Tour round the practice

Refreshments and cakes

Practice being opened by...

Information on treatment and Denplan

a very special guest!

01202 872614

www.moorlandsdp.co.uk

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Forthcoming Surgeries Date

Time

Location

Saturday 15th March

9.00am

Ferndown Library

Saturday 29th March

10.00am

West Moors Library

Friday 4th April

5.00pm

Highcliffe Library

Monday 14th April

5.00pm

Constituency OfďŹ ce

Friday 25th April

5.00pm

Highcliffe Library

Saturday 26th April

9.00am

Ferndown Library

Friday 9th May

5.00pm

Highcliffe Library

Saturday 10th May

9.00am

Ferndown Library

Chris Chope

OBE MP

To make an appointment, telephone 01202 474949

Photography Competition!

Are you an amateur photographer?

Do you have photos of scenery in Ferndown, West Moors, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Purbeck or even the New Forest?

Would you like to see your photo on a front cover, in print on thousands of magazines as well as have your own photo with a small article about you inside the magazine?

Well, then this competition is for you!

If you would like to enter please email, in a high resolution, your photos to photos@dorsetpublications.co.uk. I have already had some remarkable photos given to me, so go on give it a go. Every month there will be a dierent photo featured and we look forward to featuring your photo!

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Therapies to choose from: Reflexology: a foot massage using holistic principles.

Pressure is gently applied to specific points of the feet that relate to parts of the body and redress the energy imbalance that can cause stress and ill-health.

Indian Head Massage: a head, neck and shoulder massage.

Gentle massaging of the upper body, scalp and face using essential oils that induces a state of complete relaxation, ideal for relieving stress, anxiety, fatigue, etc.

Reiki with Crystal Therapy: rebalancing the body’s natural energy.

The healing powers of Reiki which channels and balances the body’s energy is enhanced by using crystals on and around the body.

This enhances physical and mental wellbeing.

Want to know more? Give Lynn a call on 07834 478433 or visit www.lynnmoore.co.uk

Holistic Therapies

by Lynn

Call 07834 478433

or email enquiries@lynnmoore.co.uk Does life seem to be passing you by?

Are you always on the go?

Rediscover a healthy life balance Redress the imbalance of your body’s energy that can cause stress and ill-health

For a feeling of wellbeing, relaxation and reduced stress, treat yourself to a session of: Reflexology Indian Head Massage Reiki with Crystal Therapy www.lynnmoore.co.uk

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Gardening Tips

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Gain the upper hand now!

Spring should really be on it’s 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 first tiny seedlings appearing just a week or two later.

Weather permitting 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 flourish 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 6º 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 weeks, 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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Ferndown Pram Race 2014 21st June 2014 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Starting at The Old Thatch

Our supporters usually love a bit of friendly competition and mix that with a beer or two for the perfect event!!

JTYAF teams are needed for the Ferndown Pram Race 2014 .

Each team will need a ‘pram’ with two axles and 4 wheels, 4 pushers plus 1 (adult) baby – the £75 fee (a charge of £15 per person) includes 3 ‘Beer Tokens’ per person. Fancy Dress is optional but will add a bit of fun to the day.

The race will start at the Old Thatch, Wimborne Road and take in several ‘Pit Stops’ three of which will be at pubs along the route. The Pure Drop, the Night Jar and the Barrington Theatre Bar. At each pub ‘Pit Stop’ every team member will be required to drink a pint of beer or a soft drink and the baby will not be permitted to leave its pram. There will also be a few forfeits to complete at various locations along the way.

Last year’s event was a huge success and the 2014 Ferndown Pram Race is looking to be even bigger and better! With so much interest we would advise you to book your team a place as soon as possible.

Follow the Ferndown Pram Race on Facebook and Twitter. If you would like more details or would like to enter a team please contact Pete on 07792 121645.

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A smoke alarm without batteries is ‘a useless piece of plastic’ That is the message from Group Manager Karen Adams, Head of Prevention at Dorset Fire and Rescue Service.

Karen leads a team of firefighters and officers, who are taking DFRS’s safety message out into the community, with a particular focus on educating vulnerable and hard to reach groups.

When someone dies in a fi re, it is always upsetting. At Dorset Fire and Rescue Service, our aim is to reduce all preventable fire deaths to zero. We want to see every home in Dorset with a working smoke alarm and that means testing your smoke alarms every week! With the clock change fast approaching, when you go around your home changing the time on all your clocks, take the time to test your smoke alarms too!

Karen said: “We provide a FREE home safety check service. This means fi refi ghters and DFRS staff visit residents in their homes and if appropriate, fit or replace smoke alarms, advise on the use of candles, unattended cooking, electric blankets, overloading sockets, chimneys, low energy light bulbs, escape plans and much more. This is all free of charge with the aim of encouraging people to think about fire safety in the home.”

She added: “People need to consider their night-time routine – close doors,

keep an escape route clear, and check they know where the door key is so they can let themselves out. Smoke alarms should be tested once a week to make sure they are still working and in good condition.

A smoke alarm without a battery is useless piece of plastic.”

To request a Free Home Safety Check for you, or someone who may be vulnerable and would benefit from a visit, please get their permission and contact us FREE on 0800 038 2323 or use the online form found online at www.dorsetfire.gov.uk. Just fill out the form with your name and address details and click ‘submit’.

Our PinPoint technology will analyse whether or not we can make your home safer and you will either receive a FREE Home Safety Check or Home Safety Information Pack, containing a leaflet on safety and a checklist for the home.

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The Best Investment Under The Sun!

A solar PV system is currently the best investment opportunity available A Solar PV (Electricity) system pays you a three monthly, tax free index linked return on investment of between 7 and 11% a year guaranteed for 20 25 years whilst reducing your home’s electrical import costs by around 30%.

Once you have aa system systemfitted fittedyou youare areguaranteed guaranteed feedinintariff tariffrate rate twenty fiveand years that feed forfor twenty years youand get you get paid energy for totalgenerated energy generated paid for total not used. not used.

NGPS Ltd have hundreds of satisfied customers and were named Southern and South West Renewables contractor of the year at the National Renewable Rewards at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry. in September 2011 by NAPIT.

NGPS are registered Domestic Energy Assessors and can provide the necessary D rated Energy Performance Certification free of charge with its installation.

NGPS are MCS licensed to install Solar Electricity, Solar Hot Water and Ground/Air source heat pumps.

NGPS offer free surveys from installation engineers. They do not employ salesmen do not need an expensive ECO showroom. This proves that renewable’s need not cost the earth.

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Tastes so good...

TOMATO REVITALISING SMOOTHIE

Revitalise yourself with a delicious, fresh tasting, peppery tomato smoothie.

This quick and easy smoothie packs a punch both in flavor and also nutritionally.

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, the nutrient that gives tomatoes their red colour, the benefits of which are well documented for protecting cardiovascular health and also for being anti-carcinogenic. Tomato based lycopene, combined with a small amount of fat in the yogurt increases these health benefits according to much research conducted in the last decade. Enjoy!

Ingredients: 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves 12 cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp natural yogurt or crème fraiche A few turns of freshly ground pepper 1 tsp lime juice 2 tbsp water or apple juice.

Equipment: Blender or food processor Method: Place all ingredients in the blender or processor and whizz until completely combined and smooth.

Pour into a beautiful glass and garnish with basil leaves.

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Interiors Complete of Wimborne is on the move!

After 24 years of trading in Mill Lane, Stewart and Christine are moving to Ferndown.

It will be business as usual at their new showroom, which will be open from Monday 10th March at 9.30am. They can be now found on the main road in Kingsland House at 512 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, BH22 9NG (next to S A M’s newsagents and Harlees Fish & Chips). There is FREE parking right outside the showroom or in the car park round the back.

The showroom will have beautiful displays of fabrics, carpets, wallpapers and blinds by a variety of famous companies including Sanderson, Morris & Co, Harlequin, Romo Villa Nova, Prestigious Textiles to tempt you.

If it is difficult to get out and about they also offer a new Home Choose service where by they will bring samples to you at home.

Interiors Complete offer a complete making and fi tting service including curtains, pelmets, valances, tiebacks, roman blinds, bedspreads and headboards - all hand finished to your requirements.

They can also restore and re-upholster your beloved old chairs and sofas.

Just choose your fabric from their vast range and leave the rest to Stewart and Christine.

Visit them soon... you’ll find a warm and very colourful welcome! Look out for their special opening offers below.

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Faith Healer

It takes listening to precisely fi ve seconds of Paloma Faith’s comeback single to realise that you are already in the company of one of the best pop tracks that you are going to hear all year.

By the time it gets to the chorus of Can’t Rely on You, with its defiant stomp and backing vocals from the songs’ creator, hit-maker-in-chief Pharrell Williams, it also becomes patently clear that Faith, reinvigorated and buoyant, is set to enjoy a bumper year.

Can’t Rely on You is the lead track of her forthcoming third album A Perfect Contradiction, and her best yet: as equally upbeat and sassy as it is soulful, and with a positivity that’s impossible to resist.

The inspiration, Faith says, came from not wanting to make a record as downbeat as its predecessor Fall to Grace, which documented failed relationships to mostly melancholy, ballad-like fare.

“When I was touring the last album I got a bit bored of being upset,” Faith says.

“I think sometimes when you write sad songs you write them in a moment when it’s like therapy, but then when you’re singing them 18 months later it’s like picking off a scab. This time I knew I needed to inject some hope. There’s some heartache, but it’s got a hopeful vibe to it. And I’ve returned to my soul roots, working with people I’ve admired for a long time.”

A Perfect Contradiction is an evocative title - where did that come from?

“I mean perfect contradiction in terms of the last album, because that was melancholic, but also in everyday life.

You can’t have real joy without real sadness. It extends to a conversation I had with Pharrell. He was asking me about myself and I said I feel an affinity with people who are a perfect mix of contradictions. And he said ‘do you think you are?’ and I said ‘yeah’ and then he told me I should call my album that. I went home and mulled it over; I decided it was a really good title, because it meant a lot of things. It’s to do with accepting difference within ourselves as well as other people and our experiences.”

Faith worked with a host of names on A Perfect Contradiction (Raphael Saadiq, John Legend, Diane Warren) but it is inevitably the collaboration with Pharrell that is of most intrigue.

“He approached me at a party to work

61 with me and we wrote a couple of songs together, and as we got to know each other through that time he said that he had this song that he’d written that he’d been sitting on for ages. He said he thought it would suit me, and did I want to hear it. I was like ‘of course’, and I loved it. It totally has my name on it.

“Pharrell is very nice, humble, and so likeable. He works very hard and throws a lot away, because he only wants the best to come out.” He is certainly is a happy fellow, and the go-to man for a smash hit, isn’t he? “Yes, but you want to hear the ones that don’t make it, though!”

Faith is arguably as well known for her sense of style than she is for her music, and her appearance is a vital component of the entire songstress/ fashion icon package.

“For as long as I can remember I’ve had it drummed into me that presentation is important. My family is full of women who really make an effort. I’ve never been around people who just wear jeans and t-shirt.

“In fact, the other day I was walking around Brick Lane with my mum, my aunt and my cousin. This girl came up and said ‘you four look like brilliantly dressed women; can I take a picture for

my art project?’ She later wrote to me on Twitter later to say ‘sorry, I had no idea it was you!’ It was so funny.”

But getting stopped in the street was partly what made Faith head across the Atlantic to make A Perfect Contradiction.

“I do get stopped a lot – it’s flattering but it’s difficult to detach yourself.

Ultimately, I wanted to write an album that was down to earth and about real issues, and I didn’t feel that my life was conducive to that over here. It’s not a realistic lifestyle to have being stopped by people all the time; it doesn’t promote a realistic attitude of life. People can’t relate to it.”

After A Perfect Contradiction hits the shops in March, Faith says she can’t wait to get on the road and reinterpret the new songs for a live audience.

“We haven’t planned it yet but we’ll hopefully be touring towards the end of the year. I am looking forward to going out and touring it - it’s a musician’s album. My band love it; they can’t wait to show off, and nor can I!” Shaun Curran Paloma Faith’s new album A Perfect Contradiction is out March 10th, on RCA Records.

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