The Ferndown & West Parley Directory - May 2018

The Ferndown & West Parley

Directory

May 2018

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4 Dear Ferndown & West Parley residents, We certainly have had Edition 144 mixed weather recently and have even had some sunshine! Do you have a holiday planned this year, or are you going to relax at home with a good book and a cuppa? Whatever you decide, we do hope you are looking forward to Debbie & Stephen Corney it. We have a trip to Wales this month which we are definitely looking forward to. We are then going to stay local in the summer holidays as our little Rockley Park caravan is proving to be very successful.

Hopefully we have a ray of sunshine here in the magazine for you too with lots of good news and articles for you to read. Nellie took us to see our wonderful Jurassic Coast this month. We didn’t see any dinosaurs, but we certainly had a great time. There is so much to enjoy in this part of the world, we are so very lucky.

Our loyal advertisers are here to help you as always. Some new ones too. They would all love to hear from you so please do the usual and mention us when calling them. If you have time to write a ‘testimonial’ for any of them, for good work they have done, do send it to us. We, and the advertisers, love to hear from you.

The lucky winner of the prize wordsearch last month was Sandra Heather. Well done! Will it be you this month? Do fill it in as you never know. There is also an AMAZNG chance to win a £3 million house on page 3! Go for it!!

Stephen, Hayden, Nellie and myself hope you have a wonderful month of May. May we all be able to get outside and enjoy those gorgeous spring flowers!

Very Best Wishes,

Welcome...

The Ferndown & West Parley Directory

Debbie & Stephen Corney Published by: Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Publications Telephone: 01202 894397 Email: info@ferndowndirectory.co.uk Copy deadline for the June 2018 edition: 14th May 2018

In this issue...

JTYAF Ghana Expedition 2018.... 8 Kids Page................................10 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Spend 30 days wild..............12 Friends of Red House Museum....16 LawSpot..................................22 New Forest Show 2018.............30 Puzzle Corner..........................34 Adventures of Nellie..................38 Celebrity Interview: Stanley Baxter......................42 Tastes so good: Spanish baked eggs...............46 Prize Wordsearch.....................51 A Beginner’s Guide: Pest control............................52 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.

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Based in Ringwood, Hampshire, we are ideally located for discerning trade and private customers in Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and the home counties, who appreciate the quality of high specification work surfaces.

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Community News

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JTYAF Ghana Expedition 2018 The JTYAF is funding the Air Cadet Junior Leaders Expedition to Ghana later this year where they will be partnering the local charity Village by Village. 11 Qualified Junior Leaders (pictured above) have been selected for this opportunity to join the exciting expedition which will again focus on improving the access to education for children in the village of Obom. They will be building and improving the junior school buildings, providing a safe and sustainable structure in the vicinity of the village.

The project builds on the work completed by the 2017 group who successfully completed the building of a proper primary school which is now in full use and educating the young children of Obom.

The 2018 expedition aims to build a Junior High School in replacement of the existing condemned clay structure.

This school, once completed, will be adopted by the Ghanaian government with funding and provision of teachers for at least 10 years.

Between the two projects children aged 5 to 18 in Obom will finally have access to reliable and modern education.

These schools will not only provide them with an education and better opportunities for the future but will also help stimulate income for local people and the local economy.

Sainsbury’s Ferndown have kindly donated over £1000 worth of Sports Relief merchandise which includes, t-shirts, socks, water bottles, and mugs which is sure to bring a smile to many faces, young and old.

John’s legacy lives on and is making a huge difference to not only the Junior Leaders taking part in this expedition, but also to families living in the village of Obom. Education transforms lives.

For most of these young children, education represents the only way out of a life of poverty. No other investment has such a lasting effect as the education of children.

For more information please visit:

www.jtyaf.org

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

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

Locally Cloudy2Clear service the Ferndown area and

manager Justin Friel agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Spend 30 days going wild with Dorset Wildlife Trust is inviting everyone to take up the 30 days wild challenge again this year, asking you to do something wild each day for the 30 days of June.

Have you ever just stepped outside your door and listened to the birds around you? Even in the city, wildlife can be found if you just listen or look out for it. Taking a stroll in a wood or local park can help take you away from the constant demands that surround most of us these days.

Research has shown that being surrounded by nature can boost your overall mood and sense of wellbeing. I know that for me, just taking 5 minutes to stand in the garden and take a few deep breaths can help calm my mind and set me up for the day ahead. Seeing birds darting between gardens on the way to work, listening to the waves crashing on the beach, the scent of the honeysuckle as I walk by, all these things make me smile and give me a sense of relaxation and appreciation.

Dorset Wildlife Trust Communications Officer, Sally Welbourn, said “Studies have shown that spending time outside can improve our feelings of wellbeing, and we want to show people that even if it’s not for long, it can

Enjoying the view at Lorton Meadows Photo: Vicky Ashby

Children hunting bugs

Photo: Matthew Roberts

make you feel better. The great thing about 30 Days Wild is that it’s for everyone, no matter where you are, or what you’re doing.

If you only have five minutes, just a walk outside on your lunch break will suffice, or if you have more time, a day out at the beach or on a DWT nature reserve is a great way to enjoy being outside.”

Being outside can improve physical health as well as mental health, spending time in the fresh air can increase your energy levels, whilst walking can help build up your stamina and fitness. You may feel that after spending time in your local area you want to do more to conserve these areas for wildlife or meet like minded people at one of DWT’s work parties and help manage the nature reserves across the county.

Whatever you decide to do to get back into nature, why not join us for 30 days wild in June and see where it can take you.

Sign up for your free 30 Days Wild pack, including a wall planner and lots of inspiration! www.wildlifetrusts.org/30DaysWild Find out more about Dorset Wildlife Trust: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org

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Ward Goodman host Dorset Charities Conference Ward Goodman is returning to Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne to host their annual Dorset Charities Conference on Thursday 5th July. This event has earned its place in the Dorset events’ calendar by welcoming charities and businesses for the seventh year running.

“This conference is special to the local charities’ community as it offers a day of variety, including listening to eminent speakers, learning from others and networking with specialist suppliers. It’s a day organised for members of charities and community organisations to share ideas, experiences and identify opportunities to work together,” comments Jen Richardson, Audit & Charities Director.

This year the conference is supported by Teachers Building Society and CAF Bank.

Trade stands, presentations and networking opportunities bring together charities and sector suppliers to facilitate collaborative working. Speakers include Jon Yates, CEO, Dorset Community Foundation and Dr. Claire Routley, Consultant, Legacy Fundraising.

If you have a business that currently supplies or would like to supply the charities sector; if you are a volunteer or professional looking for help with continuing professional development in the sector or you would just like to come along; please visit our website: www.wardgoodman.co.uk/dcc-info or call us on 01202 875900.

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Thursday 5th July 10am - 5pm (doors open at 9am for stand registration) • Trade stands • Networking opportunities • Presentations • Lunch and refreshments including home made cakes To book please visit:

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For more information or to discuss your individual circumstances call us on 01202 875900, send an email to enquiries@wardgoodman.co.uk or visit our website www.wardgoodman.co.uk

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Friends of the Red House Museum & Gardens Community News

Wednesday 9 May, 2.00pm

‘The Story of Tucktonia’ with Alex Mckinstry.

At the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. £2.50/£4.50 Friends/visitors, to include refreshments. The talk may be held on the 2nd floor accessible only by stairs.

01202 482860 to book.

Wednesday 13 June, 2.00pm

‘Jane Austen – Discovering our greatest Lady Writer’ with Jane Maxwell.

At the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. £2.50/£4.50 Friends/visitors, to include refreshments. The talk may be held on the 2nd floor accessible only by stairs.

01202 482860 to book.

Wednesday 23 May, 2.00pm ‘Christchurch Twinning’ with Howard Piper.

At the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. £2.50/£4.50 Friends/visitors, to include refreshments. The talk may be held on the 2nd floor accessible only by stairs.

01202 482860 to book.

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Why make a Lasting Power of Attorney The possibility of losing mental capacity can be a distressing thought and is often seen as something that does not need to be considered until the future. However, it needs to be arranged whilst still having capacity and is best made sooner rather than later.

Capacity could potentially be lost at any time, such as through an accident, a stroke or a degenerative condition such as Alzheimer’s and with growing reports of 18-45year olds suffering from mental health problems it can happen to people of any age.

If capacity is lost and there is no LPA in place, any family or friends will have to apply to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship to make decisions on the donor’s behalf.

This is a lengthier process, costs much more than registering an LPA and will incur ongoing costs which an LPA does not.

It can never be certain that the Court of Protection will approve an application and

they are particularly reluctant to approve a Deputyship for a person’s health and welfare.

By using an LPA the donor can choose who will make decisions for them and how these decisions may be made. This control is lost if a Deputy must be appointed after capacity is lost.

Problems can be created where one member of a couple loses capacity. If the majority of the couple’s assets are held in joint names and one loses capacity, the other will not be able to access the joint accounts or deal with jointly owned property without applying to the Court of Protection. Similarly, if assets are mostly in the name of one partner who loses capacity, it could potentially leave the other unable to access any assets or be unable to maintain the home.

For a full explanation of the benefit of Lasting Power of Attorney’s speak to your local regulated experts Dorset Wills. See below.

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My mother has died, leaving a bungalow and some savings. I have been told that I need a Grant of Probate. Please can you explain what this involves and if this is correct?

When someone leaves assets over £5,000 to £10,000 in value it is necessary to obtain a document known as a Grant of Probate from the Probate Registry to enable the estate to be collected and dealt with.

Once the Grant has been issued your Mother’s estate can then be dealt with in accordance with her Will, or in accordance with the statutory order of distribution if there is not a Will. The persons appointed under the Grant being the Executors or Administrators have the authority to deal with all aspects of the administration of an estate.

This involves establishing the value of all your Mother’s financial assets, liabilities and whether the

estate is subject to Inheritance Tax (IHT). If so, this will need to be settled as well as; submitting probate documentation, finalising income tax and other IHT matters. You will also need to collect any assets from financial institutions, sell or transfer your Mother’s property, before distributing the estate in accordance with her Will.

Dealing with an estate can be very complex. Our experienced Probate team can help you obtain the Grant and assist with the administration of your Mother’s estate. They can provide a professional, friendly and efficient service, giving you peace of mind.

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I separated from my wife several years ago.

To save money I decided to arrange the divorce via a website. Years later my wife is now requesting a financial settlement through the courts. Is she able to do this?

If it seems too cheap to be true it probably is too good to be true and that applies to a quickie divorce. Therefore beware of advertisements for a cheap quick divorce, as that legal service is unlikely to include also dealing with financial matters or any child arrangements.

Unfortunately this is an issue among many online divorces. Often these only deal with the divorce process itself rather than any financial or child arrangements, unless specifically instructed. This means that any financial matters that are not dealt with and recorded properly at the time of the divorce can leave you vulnerable to future claims.

Our experienced team of family lawyers offer a free half-hour meeting to advise on all aspects of a divorce, child arrangements and financial matters. In addition, costs are discussed at the very start to enable our clients to budget accordingly.

The lesson to be learnt is to resolve all financial matters at the time of the divorce. These should be recorded in a separate legally binding document called a Consent Order. Only then will you be protected from any future financial claims.

For more information please contact our Family team.

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There is no guarantee that your question will be used and you will not get a personal response. The answers in this feature are for guidance purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.

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Lights – Camera – Action!

Atkinson Action Horses have spent the past twenty years training horses and riders for Film & TV.

With recent credits from Poldark, Victoria, Peaky Blinders, The Living and the Dead & Hippopotamus – it is guaranteed this elite force has at some point invaded your TV screen!

Now for 2018 it is time to saddle up, strap in and hold on tight – as this fearless team of stunt riders are taking their unique display on a tour all around the UK – so make sure you don’t miss out when Atkinson Action Horses stampede their way to the New Forest & Hampshire County Show on 24th, 25th & 26th July.

Get ready for an astounding display of tricks and stunts normally reserved for only

TV and the Big Screen. All in front of your very eyes. Tricks/stunts include: Roman Riding, Drags, Falls, Pick Ups, Flips, Horses Rearing and Laying Down.

Be prepared for your heart to be in your mouth as you watch the riders demonstrate astounding acrobatics. The Show also includes a short but stunning section dedicated to the art of Liberty – displaying the seamless harmony between the horses and their on screen trainers. This action packed show has choreography and commentary by the teams very own Benjamin Atkinson.

Atkinson Action Horses performances are kindly sponsored by Shorefield Holidays Ltd.

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...the hidden gem of Three Legged Cross Select Interiors specialise in the design and installation of high quality fitted furniture for the home, including Kitchens, Bedrooms, Home Offices & Lounge cabinets and are locally based on the Woolsbridge Industial Estate in Three Legged Cross.

This family run company was founded over 20 years ago by Peter and Karen Biss, who today are still very much involved in the day to day running of the business. With their eye for detail and focus on ensuring the highest quality finish, the company has gone from strength to strength and now has its own factory for manufacturing the cabinets. To achieve the desired product, all our installers are employed by ourselves, and not sub-contracted.

The showroom is located alongside the factory, where a number of great space saving ideas can be viewed. If you wish to explore our craftsmanship we are open Monday - Friday, 8.30am – 5pm and Saturdays 9.30am - 2pm.

The images here show a few of their recent installations in homes of local residents.

With their friendly and helpful approach you can be sure of a personal, bespoke service that is tailored to your needs.

Their experienced designers produce CAD drawings of how the finished room will look to ensure that everything is true to your original vision.

Why not pop along to the showroom or give us a call on 01202 821005 to make your dream become a reality? “With the completion of all the restoration tasks today, we would like to express our sincere thanks to you and your team for the time efficient scheduling of all the various jobs. Your team have been obliging, sympathetic, cheerful and hardworking and we are delighted with the final result. The new fittings in the bedroom and the en-suite look fantastic and are a credit to your organisation. We obviously will have no hesitation in recommending your company to all our friends and acquaintances in the area.�

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Adventures of Nellie

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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Publications Camper Van Nellie, the Dorset Publications Campervan is back in full swing. She loves taking us places and discovering new locations, as well as visiting some old favourites. This month she took us to our wonderful Jurassic Coast.

How lucky are we to be so close to such a part of history with the ability to find fossils from literally millions of years ago! They are nearly as old as Nellie… Despite Nellie’s aging years and occasional aches and pains she still loves to learn. It keeps her young at heart you know.

She never knew that this part of the Jurassic Coast is actually privately owned by the Weld Family who give us permission to walk on their land! I have to say we are very grateful. This family have owned the land since 1641 after Humphrey Weld, a direct ancestor of James Weld, who now owns the Lulworth Estate, bought Lulworth Castle and its extensive 12,000 acres of grounds from politician Thomas

A bracing day at Lulworth Cove

Nellie gazes wistfully out to sea...

Howard, 3rd Viscount Howard of Bindon.

The family own 5 miles of the whole 95 mile stretch of coast between Exmouth in East Devon and Studland Bay in Dorset. This includes the famous Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, where Nellie took us. It had cost James £15,000 to rebuild the stairs down to Durdle Door in 2009, after a storm destroyed the old pathway.

We were very glad he had done so, as it is quite a trek to the beach, but a wonderful one. Nellie sat overlooking the incredible cliffs and bluey green sea while we strolled along the cliff tops and wandered slowly down to the rocks and pebbles below.

Durdle Door is quite a sight. It shows the effects of the bashing waves and has a sense of time, of what has gone on long ago, and at the same time how things change, develop and move on.

We all know it will not be there forever

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39 and ponder over this, gazing silently at the wonder of nature. Is Nellie getting a bit too deep and philosophical? She does that you know!

The sun was shining that day, but it wasn’t too warm, so just right for a walk. The climb back is a bit of a test and Nellie was glad she had stayed in the car park.

Lulworth Cove. Small but perfectly formed (just like Nellie..?). This amazing, almost circular cove is great for adults and children alike. With rocks pools at low tide, it is perfect for exploring. The short walk to the beach passes a house, now ‘an olde sweet shop’, which is tiny but once housed a whole family. Again a sign of how times have changed.

As soon as you arrive at the wonderful circular cove itslef you are dazzled by the beautiful white pebble beach with its blue waters and wonderful rock pools teeming with sea creatures. Dogs are permitted on the left-hand side of the slipway. The Heritage Centre near

On the way to the spectacular Durdle Door the carpark is a must for those wanting to learn more about the Jurassic Coast and how it is ever changing. There are even boat trips during the summer.

So yes, we live in an area with stunning sea views, rocks, cliffs, stories of dinosaurs, fossil beaches and glorious countryside. Nellie grinned from wheel to wheel while she drove us back through those narrow country lanes, passing tea rooms, farm shops and garden centres, very content.

Where will she take us next...?

By Debbie Corney The Jurassic Coast, looking over Man O’War Cove

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Celebrity Interview

Celebrity Interview:

Stanley Baxter

By Tim Saunders

I remember Stanley Baxter from the 1980s ITV children’s programme Mr Majeika, the flying teacher.

He is now 91 years old and retired from comedy a number of years ago. However, his radio plays are still aired on BBC Radio 4.

“If you care, it puts great stress on you, and that’s why I retired in the end,” he told The Scotsman in 2008. “It was becoming more stressful than fun, and when that happens it’s time you jacked it in. There are people who have got no nerves at all, and they’re no’ very good. I remember Dickie Henderson once being asked, ‘Are all comedians psychopaths?’ And he said. ‘No, no, not true.

Only the good ones.’”

In 1997, he was honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the British Comedy Awards. “All this rubbish about the man behind the mask,” he added. “I’ve had it again and again and again. The mask is what’s important.

Everything else is not so important. The mask is the talent. That’s the work. Otherwise you’re just a bit…

Boring.” He credits his mother with pushing him to succeed. “As with most artists, mother was the dominant figure,” he says. “I did love her, until I realised she wasn’t the ideal influence on my life. She wasn’t terribly good at letting me go, and I wanted to go. Emotionally, I think I was more like my father. He was quite the reverse, a very shy man, and I have too much of my father to really have enjoyed my life as an entertainer. There was quite a lot of that withdrawal thing.

“It was only when I married myself that I began to see it from his point of view, what kind of awful life the man had. He not only didn’t share a bedroom, which was understandable, but he went to the other end of the house. If you ever had to sleep with my mother, God help you. If my father went through that all his married life, God help him. God help him.”

At an early age he got depressed. “When I was depressed, the things that cheered me were all to do with show business. The Hollywood movies were so interesting to me, which was obvious from my work and the stuff I did for LWT.”

This award winning Scottish comedian and impressionist was born in 1926 and is probably best known for his hugely popular Stanley Baxter Show. He started his career at BBC Scotland as a child actor.

In a lengthy career he has worked with some celebrated colleagues in a wide range of productions in radio, theatre, television and films. He has also written several books based on Glasgow.

The son of an insurance manager, Baxter was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He was educated at Hillhead High School, Glasgow, and schooled for the stage by his mother. He began his career as a child actor in the Scottish edition of the BBC’s Children’s Hour.

He developed his performing skills further during his national service with the Combined Services Entertainment unit, working alongside comedy actor Kenneth Williams, film director John Schlesinger and dramatist Peter Nichols, who used the experience as the basis for his play Privates on Parade.

After the war Baxter returned to Glasgow taking to the stage for three years at Glasgow’s Citizens’ Theatre.

Following success on the radio with Jimmy Logan, Howard & Wyndham Ltd invited him to star in pantomime at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow followed by the Half Past Eight Shows, and their successors the Five Past Eight Shows at Glasgow’s Alhambra Theatre. He moved to London to work in television in 1959..

Tim Saunders is an author, journalist and businessman.

He meets celebrities, goes on holiday and road tests cars.

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42 DAVID & SONS are a local family business that pride themselves on customer service and satisfaction.

Many of our customers call us to clean their blockpaving or driveways to remove algae and general grime. Therefore after we have finished the difference is noticeable and keeps the property looking fresh.

We also offer patio and path cleaning which is very important after the winter has taken its toll, making it not only clean but safer to prevent slips or falls.

DAVID & SONS can clean almost any flat surface with their industrial equipment, including garages, workshops and even swimming pool areas and tennis courts.

We can give you a free quotation on your needs and will discuss with you all aspects of our work including dry sanding and weed prevention. We will do our utmost to keep your property looking clean.

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Food & Drink

Tastes so good...

Spanish Baked Eggs

A taste from the Costas – ideal served as lunch with a fresh green salad, and eaten al fresco (if the British Summer weather allows!) A perfect holiday reminder that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients for 4 servings 4 x large free range eggs 100g sliced chorizo 1 onion finely sliced 1 red/yellow pepper sliced 2 crushed garlic cloves ½ tsp paprika 400g can chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp. olive oil Chopped parsley

1. Pre-heat oven to 200c/Fan180C/400F/Gas Mark 6 2. In a heated pan, add olive oil and lightly cook the chorizo and onion for about 4 minutes until soft. Add the pepper and cook.

3. Stir in the paprika and garlic and cook for about a minute before adding the tomatoes to the pan. Simmer until all ingredients are soft.

4. Pour into an ovenproof dish, make four wells and carefully crack the eggs over the mixture into each well, cover with foil and bake in pre-heated oven for approx. 10 minutes or until the eggs are just set but the yolks should still be runny.

Serve with: Green Salad Crusty/toasted bread

5. Optional – you can add some parsley to top the baked mixture Serve with a fresh green salad of your choice with crusty or toasted bread, and enjoy. Try varying the ingredients for new tastes, for example with extra peppers, sliced potato or even baked beans.

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www.philiptrimcontractors.com Email: info@philiptrimcontractors.com

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Tarmacadam Asphalt Resin Bonded Machine & Hand Lay All Areas Checkatrade member

Call today for a free estimate

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Electric Garage Doors

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Sale Offer Automatic Insulated Aluminium Fitted Roller Garage Door • So simple to operate • Fully automatic • Simple key fob operation • Fully insulated • No maintenance • Reduced draughts • Space saving • Full range of colours • Single / double doors made in our own factory

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Call us on 01202 679012 Visit www.broadview-blinds.co.uk

DEBBIE HAYNES

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Gardening Tips

a beginner’s

GUIDE Pest Control

Even the best kept garden will be teeming with critters all conspiring to sabotage your growing efforts and you could spend a lot on named chemicals to combat various problems but it may be worth having a go with more environmentally friendly remedies first.

For instance, the cabbage-white butterfly, as its name suggests will home in on your cabbages and other brassicas, lay its eggs and, two weeks later, a mass of caterpillars will be eating holes in the leaves. Pick them off by hand, inspecting the plants carefully every day or two and try spraying them with salty water to deter them. To combat greenfly, try crushing a clove of garlic in warm water, leave for about 6 hours, strain into a hand spray and spray over the plants. It’s very effective.

If you find aphids on your rose buds, a disgusting but effective treatment is to rub them out with your fingers. Cats can be deterred with oldfashioned moth balls although the effects don’t

last very long. After a wet night a local cat had buried all of ours! Of all the pests that will drive you up the wall, slugs and snails are at the top of the list, particularly when you have young seedlings or are growing hostas or sunflowers.

For plants in pots, Vaseline or grease smeared round the pot can help, as can copper strips which cause electro-chemical shocks. Otherwise, try sharp mulches around the plants that need protection, such as sharp gravel, crushed eggshells or broken seashells. Some say hair clippings work (see your local hairdresser) and caffeine is supposed to be lethal to molluscs so try coffee grounds. Half fill a dish with beer (I don’t think they are particularly fussy about the brand!) and sink it in the ground to attract the slugs which fall in and drown. Of course, nothing really beats a size 10 boot and a thorough search of the garden with a torch in hand on a damp night might pay dividends.

Happy hunting!

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Care and Nursing at Home

Do you need a Helping Hand?

If you are looking for an alternative to residential care or extra support for those everyday tasks that are becoming difficult for you or a loved one – then we’re here to help in Ferndown from 30 minutes per week to full-time live-in care.

Our care teams have been providing award winning quality home care since 1989 and can help with: personal care, housekeeping, help getting around or even to provide a break to an existing family member or care-giver.

Looking for care?

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DOUGLAS HUTCHINS Landscaping & Driveways • • • • • •

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Let me bring the showroom to you. No need to trawl round endless shops or studios I will bring my many years of experience to the comfort of your own home

Please call Brian on 0782 500 42 58 or 01425 654741 for your free home consultation. www.brianskitchens.co.uk

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SAFER DRIVING IDEAS DASH CAM

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If you’re a safe, conscientious driver, a dash cam helps protect your no-claims bonus, as well as guarding against dangerous drivers, road rage incidents, ‘crash-for-cash’ scams. Already fitted in over 3 million UK vehicles Motabitz can now offer a Fully Fitted service making this worthwhile addition to your driving an easy no fuss option.

For as little as £65 we will supply and hard wire fit (no wires trailing or blocking your cigarette lighter) a Ring Automotive Dash Cam into your car. We’ll advise on location, show you fully how it works and the model supplied has the following features:• The 120° degree lens captures the action - providing evidence if there is an accident, reducing your risk of insurance fraud, and, in some cases, even cutting down your insurance costs.

• The device automatically turns itself on when you start your car, and off again when you stop the engine – meaning it won’t drain your battery once you’ve parked up.

• Loop recording continuously captures footage, overwriting old files with no manual changes to make.

No need to worry about important files though – you can choose to lock the ones you want to keep.

You will need an SD card for storage of the footage. We can supply if you don’t have one.

We also offer more sophisticated models with viewing screens, parked recording initiated by movement or models with excellent night time recording modes. Just ask us. Our team really are here to help.

REVERSING SENSORS

Parking has become increasingly more difficult and if you have never experienced the joy of parking sensors fitted to the rear of your car you don’t know what your missing. They really help provide an easier parking solution, improve peace of mind and help get you parked safely. They do come with an irritating beep though!

For as little as £99 we will supply and fit 4 reversing sensors to the rear bumper of your car and provide an audible warning as objects approach. The audible warning beeps get faster the closer you are to an object. We also offer options to colour code the black sensors to the colour of your car and models with both visual and audible warnings.

Talk to us as some vehicles are more complicated to fit but we always give a fully fitted price and stick to it before we start any work.

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Index of advertisers

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

Accountants Ward Goodman........................... 14 Aerials Oakhurst Aerials.......................... 16 Appliance Repairs Thompson Group Service............. 54 Bathrooms Go Shower................................... 20 K & B Installations....................... 31 P L H Heating............................... 13 Bedrooms Custom Creations........................ 15 Custom Fit................................... 41 Select Interiors............................. 32 Beds The Bed Store............................... 5 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...... 50 Interiors Complete........................ 7 Tuscany Blinds............................. 31 Builders & Carpenters SG Construction............................ 3 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 56 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Kingfishers of West Moors........... 28 Zero Dry Time Bournemouth....... 54 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.................................. 5 Peter Newman Flooring............... 42 Chiropodists & Podiatrists Debbie Haynes Chiropody........... 50 Chiropractors West Moors Chiropractic Clinic.... 13 Cleaning Services - Residential Home Pride Domestic Services.... 42 Computer Services Tec Check..................................... 29 Demolition & Asbestos Clearance Pro-Dem...................................... 27 Dentists Hoburne Dental Practice............. 24 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 23 Driveways Brooklyn Home Improvements.... 17 MC Patios & Driveways............... 57 Wicks Surfacing........................... 48 Electricians A Holmes Electrical...................... 60 H.E. Electrical............................... 53

Financial Services Kingston PTM.............................. 28 Ward Goodman........................... 14 Fires & Fireplaces Ben Wigley................................... 21 Garage Doors Skandoor...................................... 49 Garden Buildings Stable Structures......................... 21 Garage Services Coastal Car Sales & Service......... 60 Longham Motor Engineers.......... 17 Garden Services Alpha Fencing & Trees................. 56 Dorset Iron Works......................... 9 Douglas Hutchins Landscaping.... 58 H W White Landscaping.............. 16 Jon Stokes Garden Services.......... 23 Health & Fitness Careline....................................... 57 Ferndown Fitness......................... 45 Slimming World............................ 6 Hearing Aids Bloom Hearing............................. 13 Independent Hearing Services..... 26 Kellear Hearing............................. 7 Home Care Services Helping Hands............................. 55 Kitchens Brian’s Kitchens........................... 58 K & B Installations....................... 31 Select Interiors............................. 32 Landscaping Supplies M B Wilkes................................... 24 Locksmiths Cross Keys Locksmiths................. 19 RPS Locks & Glazing.................... 21 Loft Ladders & Conversions Loft Services................................. 56 Meal Delivery Services Custom Lunches........................... 47 Memorial Masons Minster Memorials...................... 20 Motoring & Cycling Accessories Motabitz...................................... 61 Oven Cleaners Oven King.................................... 20 Painters & Decorators Focus Decor.................................. 9 Robert the Decorator................... 54 Plasterers JMC Plastering............................. 53

Plumbing & Heating Services C M Lovegrove............................. 19 H2OT Heating.............................. 48 P L H Heating............................... 13 Ultraheat Plumbing & Heating..... 1 Pressure Cleaning Services David & Sons............................... 42 Property Win a Mega Home....................... 3 Property Maintenance Brooklyn Home Improvements.... 17 John Stevens Property Care......... 48 Richard Mulligan - Handyman..... 57 Pubs, Restaurants & Takeaways Spice of India................................ 2 The Kings Arms............................ 53 Residential Care Homes Care South: Fairlawn.................... 6 Roofing Services Brian James Roofing.................... 23 J Meechan Roofing....................... 6 PR Smith Roofing......................... 60 Social Media Services Mike’s Online Academy............... 50 Solicitors Harold G Walker.......................... 64 Storage SDC Self Storage.......................... 28 Taxis Tom’s Car Service......................... 58 Tiles K & B Installations....................... 34 Tree Surgeons Arborgrind................................... 19 Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 43 RHV.............................................. 29 Timbers Tree Care........................ 34 Waste Services Philip Trim Contractors................ 48 Will Writing Services Dorset Wills................................. 18 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze........................................ 35 Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Custom Roof Lights....................... 9 Mr Demister................................ 25 Profile 3....................................... 28 Pure Windows............................. 37 RFM Windows............................. 26 RPS Lock & Glazing...................... 21 Select PVCU................................. 59 Worktops Portman Stone............................. 63 R and A Fabrications..................... 7

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GRANITE & QUARTZ WORKTOPS Ask About Our Stylish

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Harold G Walker Solicitors your Friend-in-Law for life.

When ever you need expert advice contact Harold G Walker Solicitors, your Friend-in-Law for life.

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