The Ferndown & West Parley Directory - September 2019

September 2019

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Welcome...

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The Ferndown & West Parley Directory

Dear Ferndown & West Parley residents,

What an incredible time we have had this summer, with a very special trip to Alaska. It really was magical. The scenery, the wildlife, the sailing. We loved it all. Hayden, soon to be 16 (I cannot quite believe it…) will probably Debbie & Stephen Corney be off and doing his own thing before we know it, so this was an opportunity to visit a place we had all wanted to see, together. Poor Daichi, the Dorset Publications Campervan, did not get a chance, but he is roaring to go in the next edition.

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We do hope that you are having a good summer too. Many of our trusted and valuable tradespeople are keeping busy, which is what we are all about. They are here to help you whether it is to fix a window, create a whole new bathroom look, mend that leak, cut the grass, build a fence or even click your back into place, we have someone for you. Please do mention us when calling. This very much keeps the magazine alive. It is really appreciated.

The lucky winner of the prize wordsearch last month was Gail Hunter. You can see me announce it on Facebook!

If you have any ideas to add to your little Directory, I would love to hear from you. In the meantime, have a wonderful September!

Best Wishes,

Debbie, Stephen & Hayden Published by: Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Publications Telephone: 01202 894397 Email: info@ferndowndirectory.co.uk Copy deadline for the October edition: 16th September 2019

In this issue...

Batten Fighters Forever............... 8 Kids page........................................10 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Nurdles: damaging our ocean....12 Lions £2000 for the Lewis-Manning Hospice............16 World Ship Society - Dorset........16 Dorset Architectural Heritage Week 2019 Programme............18 Dorset Police Male Voice Choir....20 What’s On in Dorset.....................22 Talbot Village Trust helps Wimborne Model Town............30 The Bournemouth & Poole 2019 Distinguished Gents Ride.........34 Understanding Investments.......36 Adventures of Daichi....................38 Ferndown Probus Club................42 Going Green...................................44 Prize Wordsearch..........................51 On Your Plot: Herb gardens........52 Colehill & Wimborne Youth & Community Centre awarded....54 Short Story: The Rescue...............56 Tastes so good: Tomato soup....58 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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Community News

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Batten Fighters Forever!

We are Lisa and Andy, parents of four beautiful children – Robbie, Georgie, Annabelle and Aiden. We live just outside Ringwood.

Annabelle started to lose her sight from the age of 7, and by the age of 10 she was completely blind. We were bounced from one hospital to another looking for explanations for this – lots of tests but no answers. This was until August 2016, when we received a diagnosis of CLN3 Juvenile Batten Disease.

Juvenile Batten Disease is one form of rare inherited disorders affecting the nervous system. Beginning in childhood, it causes rapid vision loss, seizures, thinking difficulties, loss of speech, loss of movement and premature death. There are currently no cures or effective treatments for CLN3.

Annabelle, who attends Ringwood School, experiences seizures, uses a wheelchair when her mobility is difficult and the dementia symptoms effect daily life. We probably have 5-10 more years with her at the most.

In January 2017 we received the news that Robbie had been diagnosed with CLN3 also. He attends St Ives Primary & Nursery School. He was registered severly visually impaired/ blind in April 2019, and he is starting to have memory and learning challenges.

He’s the most beautiful little

boy, gives the best hugs and has the biggest heart of any person we know – he simply doesn’t deserve what Batten Disease will do to him.

We now face the reality that two of our beautiful children will die in the next 10-15 years. Our family quest is to give them the best possible life, to focus on fund raising and support of research in medicines that can help them and other children facing this disease.

Our children face their fears every day so Lisa has chosen to face her biggest fear, the fear of heights. Lisa will be doing a tandem sky dive on the 7th September to raise funds for our charity, Batten Fighters Forever.

Please can you show your support by sponsoring her by visiting her online sponsorship page, bit.ly/LisasJump.

Donations can be made up to 30 days after the date of the jump.

For more information please visit www.battenfightersforever.com or email us at battenfightersforever@ btinternet.com

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01202 828009

Unit 1 Long Meadow Industial Estate, Three Legged Cross, BH21 6RD

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advertorial

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

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

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

Locally Cloudy2Clear service the 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.’

So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Justin a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

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

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Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

Nurdles: the damage they are doing in our ocean The Great British Beach Clean is an annual autumnal event to clean beaches in the UK, removing unsightly litter which is harmful to both people and wildlife. In Dorset, our beaches are amongst the best in the UK, so it’s important that we look after them.

Marine litter comes in all shapes and sizes. Many people think of plastic bags and bottles, but the presence of tiny beads of plastic called ‘nurdles’ in our seas are causing increasing concern. They have been found in their hundreds of thousands at Kimmeridge Bay in Dorset alone. Nurdles are small plastic pellets which, when melted together, are used by industry to make nearly all our plastic products. The lightweight nurdles can escape into the environment, spilling into rivers and oceans during transportation. It is thought that billions are lost in the UK each year. They pose a huge danger to wildlife, as they can be easily mistaken for fish eggs and swallowed by seabirds, fish and even crabs and lobsters. They can also soak up the toxins from their surroundings which then

Nurdle meter at Wild Seas Centre Photo: Sarah Hodgson

Nurdles at Kimmeridge Bay Photo: DWT

accumulate in the tissues of the animals that eat them.

Plastic is durable and will be around for a long time. In 2016, conservationists at Kimmeridge Bay found a lolly stick which had a figurine on top, which was made in 1978 – an example of just how durable and long-lasting plastic can be. So, what we do now, really does matter for future generations.

It is hoped that more people than ever will take part in the Great British Beach Clean from 20th – 23rd September this year. But you don’t have to wait - Dorset Free Litter and Sea is asking everyone, at any time of the year, to do a ‘2-minute beach clean’ when they are visiting a beach in Dorset. There are 10 beach cleaning stations in Dorset, including Chesil Beach (next to the Dorset Wildlife Trust visitor Centre), Swanage and Studland which provide bags and litter pickers.

If you’d like to take part in the Great British Beach Clean this year with Dorset Wildlife Trust, visit www. dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events to find out about our beach cleans in Dorset.

By Sally Welbourn

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At R&A Fabrications we create beautiful surfaces.

Choose from nature’s highly aesthetic stone or timber; or one of the myriad of man made quartz colours available, or from one of the amazingly versatile and contemporary acrylics.

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.

For more details take a look at our website:

Tel: 01425 475525

www.randafabrications.co.uk

Unit 4/5, Millstream Trading Estate, Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 3SA

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LARGE SHOWROOM EASY PARKING PHONE OR EMAIL FOR FREE BROCHURE & PRICE LIST

Artificial Lawns

Pressure Washing

Grey granite headstone & base. 30” tall

£565

All Prices subject to VAT Annual Maintenance and Insurance available on request

Black granite cremation memorial 18”x 18”

£485

WIMBORNE 01202 883224 www.minstermemorials.co.uk

OLD ROAD WIMBORNE (Next to the Green Man pub)

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

Kingfishers of West Moors

www.kingfishercleaning.co.uk

• Re-roofing & Roof repairs • UPVC Facia, Soffits & Guttering • Flat Roofs converted to Pitched Roofs • Flat roofing & Leadwork • Velux windows installed • All work guaranteed

Telephone: 01202 518631 Mobile: 07802 366529

• Truck mounted system • Safe quiet system cleans deep/dries fast • No job too small • 30 years experience • Discounts for OAPs & Emergency Services • Caring & friendly For all your carpet and upholstery cleaning, call Ray:

01202 861944

245 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HZ

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

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

sales@rfmwindows.com

01425 476222

Ringwood, BH24 1DY

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Community News

Lions £2000 for the Lewis-Manning Hospice At a small ceremony on the 24th July Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club gave a donation of two thousand pounds to the hospice to help them continue the loving care which they give to patients with life limiting illnesses and support for their families.

The bulk of the money for this donation came from this year’s Lions fundraising via Easter Egg draws held in many local pubs and clubs.

Pictured are Mark Elling from Lewis-Manning with Lions

Anne Lippitt, Ken Taylor, Joan Budden and Lions’ president Frank Fortey holding the cheque.

World Ship Society - Dorset Branch The branch meets monthly with an interesting programme of speakers all linked to ships, maritime operations and travel by sea.

EXTRACT OF 2019 PROGRAMME 14th September 2019

Meetings are held at Broadstone Community Centre, 21 Dunyeats Road, Poole at 2:15pm. For more information, contact our secretary, Steve Pink, on 07831 111589.

HANCOCK’S QUEST: HMS Pegasus story of Stoker James Hancock - Kevin Patience

12th October 2019

A LIFE AT SEA including Antarctica Captain Robin Plumley MBE

9th November 2019

‘THE LIZZIE’ - Alistair Greener

14th December 2019

CABLE SHIPS from the 1970’s to present day - Barry Peck

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0% APR finance options available

www.kandbinstallations.co.uk

Complete installation service • All building work and trades covered • Supply only Tile Supplier • Able Bathrooms • Worktop & door changes • Small jobs welcome NEW MILTON SHOWROOM 97 Station Road, New Milton, BH25 6JJ

Tel: 01425 460621

Craig Byars t/a K and B Installations

WEST MOORS SHOWROOM

135 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HT

Tel: 01202 861972

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Community News

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Brand New Dorset Architectural Heritage Week (Heritage Open Days) 2019 Programme Is Out Now! The hugely popular Dorset Architectural Heritage Week (Heritage Open Days) will be returning once again this September and the brand new 2019 programme, containing details of all the properties taking part this year, launches this week!

The programme is available digitally from www.dahw.org.uk and over 6,000 printed copies of the programme are available from local libraries and Tourist Information Centres throughout Dorset.

With over 200 events taking place across 64 different venues the 2019 programme of events is a celebration of the finest architectural gems that Dorset has to offer, and every one of them is completely free! There are a number of new events alongside several returning favourites from previous years, with water mills, museums, private houses, stately homes, cemeteries, town halls, churches and even a few air raid shelters there really is something for everyone!

Although this is the 26th consecutive Heritage Week,

sadly, the future of the event in 2020 and beyond is at risk.

The event sponsors who have supported Heritage Week for the last 10 years are unable to do so this year and organisers will be unable to continue unless they can find new sponsors for the future. Anyone who knows or represents an organisation, group or company that may be able to help can get in touch with the organisers on 01202 888992 or dahwoffice@gmail.com to find out more.

A week of free events celebrating Dorset’s rich historic environment

13th-22nd September 2019

An East Dorset Heritage Trust Event

www.dahw.org.uk

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Horton Road | Ashley Heath | Dorset | BH24 2EE

A gracious new home, offering all the care you may need – at a realistic cost

St Ives House is a newly-built care home set in an attractive sylvan location near Ringwood.

With well-appointed facilities and an abundance of light and space, the home offers a relaxed, safe and peaceful setting for those with nursing, residential and dementia care needs.

Our caring, expertly trained staff offer high quality nursing care for all levels of need – from short-term respite, to high dependency and palliative care, as well as dementia care.

Come and see for yourself For enquiries please call

01425 481220 or visit www.care-south.co.uk

Registered Charity No. 1014697

CARE SOUTH IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF RESIDENTIAL AND HOME CARE ACROSS DORSET

Do you drive an automatic car?

The majority of car manufacturers recommend changing the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) on automatic gearboxes every 40,000 miles.

We have invested and are now equipped with the latest ATF exchanger machine, which runs flushing detergent through the gearbox, thus ensuring a 100% exchange of the total fluid capacity, unlike traditional methods.

Are you experiencing any of the following?  Rough gear change during acceleration  Slow or delayed gearshifts  Difficult to move from Park to Drive/Reverse

Contact us on 01202 894488 to book your automatic car in for a fluid service 441 Wimborne Rd East, Ferndown, BH22 9NA

 Noisy gear changes or loud running noise  An increase in transmission vibrations

www.longham-motor-engineers.co.uk

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Community News

Dorset Police Male Voice Choir Dorset Police Male Voice Choir, a registered charity, was established on 4th July 1995 celebrating its 21st Anniversary in 2016 when it was privileged to sing at the American Embassy in London as part of their Independence Day celebrations.

Having started with just 6 members, the choir now numbers 50.

From these small beginnings, the choir has grown, not only in numbers, but also in reputation, with the quality of its singing and breadth of repertoire. The choir aims to promote male voice singing whilst providing enjoyment for its members, supporters, audiences and the wider community.

Whilst the choir has a number of retired police officers within its ranks, there are unfortunately no longer any serving police officers. Notwithstanding this situation, the choir is proud to represent Dorset Police both within and outside of the county.

The choir based in Bournemouth, is led by their Musical Director Dr Jane Oakland along with the choir’s accompanists Lisa Timbs and Sue Stein.

Jane Oakland has been the choir’s Musical

Director since 2009 following her return to the UK from the Netherlands, where she sang primarily with De Nederlandse Opera, but also with Nationale Reis Opera, Groot Omroep Koor and Vlaamse Opera in Antwerp. Since then, Jane has completed a PhD researching career stress for professional musicians.

The Choir has performed throughout Dorset in many concert venues in recent years, having also performed widely in many parts of the UK and internationally in France, Guernsey, Jersey, Ireland and the United States of America.

During the past 23 years the choir has helped to raise in excess of £300,000 for local, national and international charities and through its concerts, given numerous young local musicians the opportunity to perform, sometimes for the first time, in public.

The choir is currently recruiting new members and anyone interested should contact the Secretary at:secdpmvc@btinternet.com or visit dorsetpolicemalevoicechoir.co.uk

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Oh MAN! YOU CAN SING! WHEN YOU JOIN OUR MALE VOICE CHOIR “The hairs on the back of my neck stood up as I experienced the raw power of 50 men singing together. I will never forget that.”

Graham F

“I have been made most welcome and I have no regrets about joining at all” Lyn B “Best thing I ever did!”

Dave S

DPMVC Established in BOURNEMOUTH for 23 years

NO EXPERIENCE? NO CONFIDENCE? NO PROBLEM!!

INTRODUCTORY COURSE STARTS SOON SO DON’T DELAY JOIN TODAY Contact: Secretary at:- secdpmvc@btinternet.com Or visit:

dorsetpolicemalevoicechoir.co.uk (police membership not required)

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What’s On 2019…

14th September 2019

Park to Pier Walk: History and Wildlife Durlston Castle, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL A guided walk from Durlston Park to Swanage Pier, discovering Wild Life, History and Geology. Meet at 10.30 Cost £3.

18th September 2019 Pollinators Walk at Kingston Lacy Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, BH21 4EA Enjoy a walking tour of the garden with one of the Kingston Lacy rangers, discovering more about different types of pollinators and learning how your garden can give them a helping hand. £12 per person (includes cream tea).

Normal admission applies.

19th to 22nd September 2019 Wellbeing by the Lake Festival Pallington, Dorchester, DT2 8QU Wellbeing by the Lakes is a four-day festival exploring what it means to be mindful and live well in this fastpaced modern world. A curated blend

of expert talks, live performance, meditation, movement sessions, wholesome food and healing therapies and more. Contact 07720 637 808.

20th September 2019 The Firefly Outdoor Cinema Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EE Join us on the unique and beautiful Brownsea Island, Poole to watch TOP GUN (12) under the stars. Bring your own picnic blankets or camping chairs.

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22nd September 2019 Littledown Centre Wedding Exhibition BH Live Active, Littledown, Chaseside, Bournemouth, BH7 7DX With 50 local professional wedding suppliers. 2 Professional choreographed catwalk shows at 12noon & 2pm.

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27th August 2019 Geno Washington & Ram Jam Band

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28th & 29th September 2019 South West Model Show The Tank Museum, Bovington, BH20 6JG The Tank Museum will be inviting exhibitors from across the UK to exhibit their models throughout the Museum.

Miniature, Remote Control and Scale models will all be in attendance. Over two days, view a large selection of exhibitors from across the modelling spectrum ranging from boats, planes, motor racing cars and of course militaria and armoured warfare models.

29th September 2019 Miranda Sykes Tour comes to Chettle Village Hall Chettle Village Hall, Chettle, DT11 8DB Miranda Sykes, the acclaimed singer and bassist with ‘Show of Hands’ returns in 2019 with a new album and UK tour. After a career spanning over 20 years, during which time she has played with many of the top musicians and singers within the folk world, she will be touring solo as she started out: One woman, one bass, and one guitar.

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29th September 2019 Rockpool Ramble Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge, Wareham, BH20 5PE Join a warden as we wander along the beach to discover what fascinating seashore wildlife can be spotted in Kimmeridge Bay, the best rockpooling site in Dorset. We will follow the Seashore Code to avoid causing any harm and find out what we can all do to help marine wildlife. 01929 481044.

3rd to 5th October 2019 One Man Two Guvnors The Regent Centre, C’church, BH23 1AS Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from the dad of his fiancée. For more details phone 01202 449 199.

5th October 2019 Westbourne Farmers Market Landseer Road, Westbourne, BH4 9EH Westbourne is the backdrop for a fabulous selection of artisan breads, vegetables, cheese, meats, plants and much more.

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Talbot Village Trust helps Wimborne Model Town deliver new education offering Talbot Village Trust has donated more than £2,500 to Wimborne Model Town and Gardens to allow the charity to complete its 1950s school and shop education area.

The grant giving charity, Talbot Village Trust, provided the model town with the funds required to set up and run the 1950s school and shop education area, which has helped to develop the school visit programme. This new area will give children an insight into what education and retail would have been like in the 50s.

Funding was also received to support the model town’s water sustainability project that collects rainwater and reduces the main water usage through state-of-theart digital technology.

sustainability plan, which will allow us to keep our operating costs down in the future.”

Russell Lucas-Rowe, Trustee of Talbot Village Trust, added: “The model town has been part of Wimborne since the 1950s and it continues to teach new generations about the town’s history. We therefore believed it was fundamental to provide the charity with the funds required to enhance its education offering.”

Talbot Village Trust meets biannually and is accepting applications for funding from both previous and new applicants in the area before the Trustees meet in spring 2020. Please go to www. talbotvillagetrust.org for more information.

Greg Hoar, general manager of Wimborne Model Town and Gardens, said: “We are very grateful to Talbot Village Trust for their grant which has enabled us to complete our 1950s school and shop project. This in return has allowed us to broaden our remit as an education charity.

“On average we receive 26,000 visitors each year and so we are pleased to have received the funding required to put the wheels into motion for our water

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The Bournemouth & Poole 2019 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Motorcyclists unite globally as The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride shines the spotlight on men’s health in over 650 cities across 95 countries on Sunday 29th September2019.

With close to 1 million men losing their lives annually from suicide and prostate cancer, the annual event is calling on the community to stop men dying too young.

Bournemouth and Poole’s Distinguished Gentlefolk will once again be taking part with nearly 600 riders donning their cravats, tweaking their moustaches, pressing their tweeds and polishing their classic and vintage motorcycles as part of over 120,000 men and women worldwide in over 650 cities.

We will dress in our finest attire and ride to raise funds and awareness to prostate cancer and mental health on behalf of official charity to ride for men’s health partner, The Movember Foundation.

Founded in Sydney Australia in 2012 with just 2,500 riders taking part, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has grown and raised over £14M for men’s health.

The worldwide goal this year is to add a further £6M to the cause.

Last year the Bournemouth &

Poole Ride raised a staggering £36,400 surpassing our target of £30,000 and making us the 19th biggest in the world.

The ride will start at Poole Quay, stop off at Bournemouth Pier and will finish at Bournemouth School where there will be an event to celebrate The End of the Ride.

Why not get involved? If you ride a classic, bobber, café racer, scrambler, chopper or flat tracker styled motorcycle or scooter and wish to participate in the Bournemouth Ride, or to make donation to the cause, visit www.gentlemansride.com.

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Or see us at Bournemouth Pier from about 10.45am.

Or join us at The End of the Ride at Bournemouth School where there will be food, drink, refreshments, raes, prizes and the opportunity to see some wonderful machines and meet some very distinguished ladies and gentlemen.

If you would like to get more involved and support the Bournemouth & Poole Ride with sponsorship, raes prizes or anything else please do not hesitate to contact Ian at bournemouthpooledgr@gmail.com

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Understanding Investments:

The Value of Independent Financial Advice An Actuarial Report produced by The International Longevity Centre-UK (ILC-UK), supported by Royal London found that those who received financial advice in the 2001-2007 period had accumulated significantly more liquid assets and personal wealth than their unadvised equivalent by 20122014.

So, receiving financial advice can more than pay for itself, and good advisers will only take on a client if they believe they can “add-value” and help that client achieve their objectives.

But what are the differences in the financial advice available, and why not do it yourself?

Information: There are plenty of informative websites from which to obtain background information. These can certainly help you prepare to ask the right questions and enable you to better understand what you require. Examples include; The Money Advice Service • Pension Wise The Pensions Advisory Service • Citizens Advice To keep things in perspective though, please remember these are free services. I am reminded of a story about someone who complained to a newspaper that one of the paper’s share tips didn’t go as planned and the reader lost money.

The paper’s response was “what do you expect for 30p” (the price of the publication at the time!).

DIY Investing: You may be tempted to set up your own investment portfolio. This can save the cost of paying an adviser and for some suitably experienced and well qualified individuals, may be appropriate. But remember the saying “a little knowledge is a dangerous thing”. In good markets DIY investing becomes even more popular as almost all investments appear to rise with the “strong tide”. In our experience, it’s when “the tide goes out” and markets fall that poor- quality investments become exposed and inexperienced investors realise the folly of their choices.

Independent Advice or Restricted Advice: Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) make independent recommendations based on the

entire market.

Restricted advisers are either limited in the type of products they Howard Goodship cover, for example can only advise on pensions, or more commonly can only offer products from a narrow panel of providers.

The restricted advice model has further evolved so many of the big national advice firms are now “vertically integrated”, which means their advisers can only recommend investment funds and solutions provided and run by the same firm. This is highly profitable for the firms as the advisers are paid by their clients and in addition, the company also take a fee for running the investments.

IFAs are able to select investments from the entire market without bias and any earned fees are paid directly by the consumer/client. Due to the breadth of choice in the market, it is critical that Independent Advisers have the resources to conduct proper and full due diligence on any investment solutions they recommend. Providing they do this, they should be able to select the best of the best and act as the “informed buyer” on behalf of their clients. They are not remunerated by any of the investment providers.

Whilst you would probably expect me to advocate the benefits of Independent Advice, since Lonsdale Wealth Management are Independent Advisers, this is supported by two well respected professional organisations. Both the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) and The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) state their members have a duty of care to their clients and the clearest way to meet that duty is to refer clients to an independent financial adviser.

Howard Goodship is an Independent Financial Adviser with Lonsdale Wealth Management, 5 Fridays Court, Ringwood.

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Dorset Publications Camper Van Alaska. A trip of a lifetime. Well it certainly was. Way too far for Daichi’s slender wheels, we set off for the airport, all eager to arrive at our foreign destination, Seattle, to sail the waves to a place I had always wanted to go – Alaska.

Our first day in Seattle was gorgeous.

Seattle itself is quite a town. The Crab Pot is a local attraction with every kind of seafish you can imagine. Being typically British we found a bench overlooking Elliott Bay. It was picturesque. Boats, shimmering blue water and mountains. This set the pace for the rest of the week.

Boarding “The Norwegian Joy” was exhilarating. The excitement built up as we walked towards this absolutely huge, billiondollar construction. Believe me, I know this is not for everyone, but when you look at the ingenuity of this engineering feat, it is awe inspiring. 3800 passengers and 1800 crew.

That’s a lot. We chose this ship as Hayden, as well as myself and Stephen needed entertaining. As you know Hayden is much younger than I am. Daichi does remind me of that! This ship has a full sized Speedway on deck 16, a Laser Quest on deck 17 and a water chute (literally, the floor opens up and you shoot down a figure of 8 tube, off the boat and back again), as well as electronic racing cars, a 7D experience, full theatre, 9

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Day 1 Ketchikan and the black bears. We saw them! These bears are wild, not fed by any humans and it is a real privilege to see them in their own habitat, swimming, eating and walking around. We were really lucky as the earlier team had not managed to see any.

Stephen and Hayden had great fun taking photos! I got some video on the phone too.

What an amazing experience.

Day 2, my favourite, Juneau and whale watching! Juneau itself is a spiritually energizing place. You can only get here by boat or plane. There are no roads leading here. Surrounded by mountains tipped in ice, with glaciers falling like ice cream, the sun shining in the scintillating blue sky, it was an idyllic day. I stood at the back of the small boat we had boarded with the breeze blowing through my tousled hair looking for a tail, a movement in the water, or any sign of that whale I had always longed to see. Then, in the distance I saw the black V shape of a tail, coming at quite some speed towards us. Hardly breathing, my eyes did not flicker. I stood, frozen to the spot in delirious anticipation. The whale breached right in front of us, the boat rocked sideways

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Two perfect pictures of the whale breaching before me. I screamed out in delight and jumped up and down. Yes me, I am nearly 55 years old and I looked and sounded like I was 5! It was truly emotional and an experience I will never forget. The driver of the boat was astounded at what had happened. We continued our sail to an island lodge with no electricity or running water. Here we ate fresh salmon cooked on a barbecue and looked blissfully at the stunning scenery which surrounded us. A perfect day.

Day 3 The Captain of the “Joy” skilfully sailed up very narrow passageways to the Dawes Glacier. Can you imagine sailing peacefully through blue floating ice pieces towards a moving mass of a river of ice? It is unbelievably humbling. Nature is truly at its best. We were able to stand on the balcony and gaze at this triumph of Mother Earth lying majestically before us. Incredible.

Day 4 we were at Skagway. More North and what we thought would be the coldest area, but no, again we were blessed with blue skies. Driving into the countryside we arrived at our raft for the morning! Yes, we rafted on grey glacial waters only two hours or so old, through the valley with steep mountains on

Grey water floating... Eagle spotting!

Dawes Glacier, end of Endicott Arm all sides and bald eagles standing proudly along the river’s edge. We were told stories of Shaman and their tribes, and could otherwise marvel at the rugged but beautiful terrain.

Day 5 was a sailing day. I love sailing. Hayden, who had found friends from all over the world at the “Entourage” group which get 13 -17 olds together, was able to have some ‘teenage time’, while we were able to sit on the balcony, eat at the restaurants, sit in the jacuzzi, have a massage and generally relax.

Amazing.

Day 6 we arrived at Victoria, Canada. Now, if we go back again, and believe me I intend to, I would go into the town or the park here.

There were some lovely looking horse drawn carts at the port. We had chosen to try and see killer whales, but with a blustery evening and choppy waters we did not have much chance. We did see sea lions though and could see the Washington Mountains in the distance.

The whole holiday was one of new experiences and excitement. I was totally taken with Alaska. I learned all about the The Goldrush, and am now reading a novel called “I married the Klondike” written by a school teacher of that time, in 1907.

Hayden did not want to leave. All three of us were very quiet waiting at the gate to be ‘let out’ and go home. Life is full of experiences and this was one of the very best. Daichi will have to work hard to top this!

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I have great respect for Sir David Attenborough. His recent campaign to make us all much more aware of our current planet problems and just how much we need to care for it, inspired me to do something about it. We are all individuals, and as a team of individuals working together, we can keep our environment safe and prevent unnecessary decay and destruction.

With that in mind I took an honest look at how much plastic I really use. How many items do I possess, and use on a daily basis, that have plastic bottles?

When you really look it is a minefield. We have become so used to plastic, we don’t even see it. It is quite shocking. Becoming overwhelmed usually means nothing gets done as it all seems too much, so it is best to look at the problem one step at a time. My plan in the next few months is to look at some everyday products that can be replaced by not only plastic free containers, but products which are actually BETTER for YOU too!

I looked in the bathroom… and saw no end of shiny, colourful plastic bottles. Oh dear. Soap. Since when did we start purchasing soap in bottles? This is so easy to replace with good quality, wonderful smelling natural soaps. These soaps not only have enhancing properties for your skin, they do not at all harm the environment! I am particularly

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On Your Plot Herb Gardens

Nature tends to dictate what we do in the garden and sometimes it’s just too late to plant those seeds, too early to prune that bush and incredibly you are already on top of the weeding.

So what can you do to fulfil that urge to work the land? Why start a herb garden of course!

Jobs for September :-

• If you are growing pumpkins for Halloween, you need to support the fruit as it swells and raise it up to keep it off the wet ground and deter slugs.

Restrict each plant to no more than three fruits.

• Clear up finished crops, clean and store any supports or netting for future use.

• Keep planting winter lettuces for a supply of fresh leaves right through autumn.

• Fancy fresh strawberries next year? Now is a good time to get new plants established.

• Add support to Brussels sprouts by drawing up earth around the stems, or using canes.

Most activity on your plot is tied to the seasons, but this month we take a look at one project that can be started off at almost any time of the year - your own herb garden.

As we’ve taken to growing more and more of our own food so we have found ourselves getting increasingly interested in trying out new recipes to make the most of all those lovely fresh flavours.

Recipe books abound in our kitchen and they all have one thing in common - the use of herbs, and what a variety of them there is!

Whether you’re looking for a sprig of fresh mint, a handful of rosemary, or some chopped chives what could be better than being able to choose and harvest them right outside your own back door?

Choosing the right site for your herb garden is important, and outside your back door is often a good place to start! Planting near the kitchen makes it easy to pop out for a few fresh leaves when you are cooking, and many of us have a patio which can easily become home to a variety of container grown herbs. Herbs can make an

attractive, fragrant and tasty addition to your borders, or you may prefer to opt for a permanent herb bed. If this is the case you will need to give some consideration to containing the growth of some of the more vigorous varieties. This can be done by dividing the bed (a cartwheel design made with bricks is very attractive), or by using pots sunk into the ground.

Herbs comprise of both annual plants, that germinate, grow, flower and die within the year, and perennials that will grow on from one year to the next. Whatever you plant, you will need to find out which type it is and the conditions that it favours. The more hardy perennial types such as thyme, rosemary or mint may be happy outside all year round. One of the advantages of using containers is that tender varieties can be moved under cover during the worst of the winter and even tender annuals like basil can have their season extended by lifting plants to pot up and keep on the kitchen windowsill as autumn approaches.

Most types of herb can be raised from seed, but for a quicker start browse the farmers market, garden centre, or even car boot sales for plants that are ready to go.

One of the great things about a herb garden is that it can be continually evolving. Look upon it as just the start of a collection, that will grow with time. Adding a new variety can be as simple as picking up a plant that takes your fancy on a trip out and adding a new pot to your collection.

As well as using herbs fresh from the garden, you can dry leaves by hanging in bunches and then storing in an airtight container, or use ice cube trays to freeze chopped up leaves with a drop of water. Store the cubes in polythene bags, great for adding to a stew in the middle of winter!

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Colehill & Wimborne Youth & Community Centre receive Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Volunteers from the charity Colehill & Wimborne Youth & Community Centre (The Reef) based in Colehill, have been recognised for their work by being presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, on Friday 2nd August 2019 by Angus Campbell Esq, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset, accompanied by Marilyn Porter MVO, Deputy Clerk to the Lieutenancy and the LordLieutenant’s Cadet, Sergeant Major Lily Tointon.

David Torring, Chair of Trustees, proudly received the award from the Lord-Lieutenant. The special citation from Her Majesty the Queen reads ‘Providing a Community Centre, inspiring young people to be the best they can’.

David Torring, Chair of Trustees, receiving the award from Angus Campbell Esq, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset (Photo courtesy of Tom Scrase)

Upon receiving the award, Mr Torring responded “We are very proud and privileged to receive this award. I wish to thank all of our volunteers who have made this award a reality. You have enabled us to build and run this lovely space which has become a successful community centre and vibrant youth club”.

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Short Story: THE RESCUE...

Golden sand whipped the walls of my watch tower as I stood like a sentry watching over the dark, blue, menacing sea. Binoculars to my eyes, I searched for anything that shouldn’t be there - at least not in this storm. Waves at least ten feet tall stood proud before toppling over and emitting an enormous sound as the water slammed into either more water or sand. White foam covered the first 10 metres out from the water’s edge where all the waves deposited their immense amount of energy. All of a sudden, a peachy white hand shot out from under the water then sank again (I almost missed it, it happened so fast).

Tiny pricks stabbed at my exposed face as I ran to the water’s edge; the wind howled at me not go out, waves presenting their terrible force as they crashed in front of me. Dark clouds rumbled in the distance waiting to unleash their own fury. I was watching like a hawk, my eyes scanning the sea for any signs of that person. Suddenly, the same hand, however this time two, appeared for another split second and disappeared as a wave, the size of my watch tower, engulfed them. I had to rescue them. They needed me. But what if I couldn’t do it? What if I made the situation worse? Could I take that risk? Yes. I grabbed the almost 11-foot, luminous yellow board and sprinted into the ferocious beast…

The icy water stole my breath as my chest seized up and my legs started to freeze. The board slammed the surface of my enemy and I leaped out of the heat sapping liquid onto it; my hands went numb as I paddled, ploughing them into the water trying to power through and get to my target as quick as I could.

My body ached, my arms burned, I couldn’t take it much longer. But they needed me.

CRASH! A wave smacked my board, it almost entirely threw me off, as white foam surrounded me: I saw another coming, but it hadn’t broken yet. The rounded tip pierced and glided through the up rise of water like nothing. Immediately, I saw what was behind that puny wave… the king wave of the set I had just driven through swelled up and began racing towards me like a miniature tsunami. Moments later and I could see the dangerous white foam starting to spread across the crest. Either it had to break before it reached me, or I had to reach it before it started to plunge down on top of me.

The race was on.

My arms screamed in pain, my chest struggled to keep the supply of oxygen I needed, and I could no longer feel my hands. Numbness was slowly creeping over my body, its tendrils reaching out to every part dispersing any feeling I had there. I hope I can make it, I thought, as the king wave and I flew towards each other.

It had not broken. Yet. However, I could see the crest creating a lip (it was starting to pitch over itself). It was about to break. Every part of my body wanted to give up and let the monstrous wall of water take me down with it, but I couldn’t let that happen. As I approached the wave my board started to rise, and I could see the water rushing towards me. I grasped my board and elevated my body as my board and I almost started to go vertical. I closed my eyes; I could do no more but hope…

A thunderous discharge of energy pounded my ears. Did I survive?

I opened my eyes to see my fluorescent board and I still together: my body still in the rigid position I had assumed. I peered behind me and saw huge amounts of white foam where the gigantic wave had plummeted into the water. Better luck next time, Poseidon , I thought, as I chuckled to myself and started to paddle again. My board gently rose and fell as swells of anticipated waves flowed past me.

My perceptions snapped into action as I searched for the person I had come all this way for. A quick glance and I saw them: floating and unmoving. They needed me. I rapidly paddled over and in a flash was in the water flipping over my board; I grabbed their arms and placed them over my now upside-down

rescue craft. Balancing my adrenaline filled muscles and trying to be as careful as I could, I heaved the board back over as I held the person’s arms so that they followed its motion.

Eventually, they lay perpendicular on my own lifeline. I twisted their body so that they were parallel and I could get on – it’s imperative for me to be on the board too. I swam round and faced my own saviour (the board) towards the golden sands where waves, still deathly aggressive, slammed into the beach. With a mighty pull on the handles, I slid onto the rear of the craft before engaging in the foreboding journey back.

As I madly paddled towards safety with an unconscious body in front of me, I could feel the swells getting larger. This was it. I had done the first segment, but could I do the same again? Numbness had already conquered any feeling I had left, except the ones I didn’t want. All I could feel was the torture I was putting myself through: burning arms, burning chest, burning blood vessels as they fought to supply any energy they could scrape for me. My wetsuit tugged at my weakening arms and my hands began to splash the saltwater onto my face. I couldn’t do it. I could see that ten metre stretch of deadly white spray as the board cut through my enemy.

While paddling, I felt the back of my board start to rise – a wave. I shifted my body backwards so that we didn’t nosedive into the glacial like water. It was enough, at least for now. The person I had rescued and I rode the wave towards the shore like a soaring seagull, as we raced with the wave. The wave grew bigger, stronger and more powerful the further we rode it towards safety. It was getting too large though, I couldn’t put enough of my weight rearwards. The nose of my board began to sink, water and salt flew into my eyes. It stung. It was as if wasps were sending their stingers straight into my eyes.

It happened too quickly.

The board dug its nose into the water and the corpse-like body and I tumbled off.

My arms were too weak, they felt like lead, I couldn’t grasp anything - the board nor the person. The salt blinded me and my body sank beneath the waves. Was this it? Was this the end? I couldn’t do it. But I had come all this way… no. They needed me. Whoever I had tried to save hadn’t been saved just yet. I can’t give up, not after all of this. Strength surged into my muscles, adrenaline fuelled my heart and my own lifeless body began to twitch as I fought the reapers wrath and began to swim to the surface. My head burst out the water, instantly looking around wildly for my board or the person.

Something was floating (it was too dark to be my board). I swam as if I had suddenly become an Olympic swimmer. Although my muscles were on fire and my eyes felt like they were melting, I carried on. I wrapped my arm around that other body and frantically kicked my legs and swung my arm under the water. I was so close; another eight metres and I was there – the final length. All alarms were ringing in my body, reverberating around my skull, telling me to stop what I was doing and give up. That wasn’t an option. Waves piled on top of us making my back sear in pain. I couldn’t let go. Not now. As if by a miracle, my foot kicked something underneath me, it was sand! I charged out of the water like a bull, still carrying the person I had rescued. I had done it. Dripping wet and icy cold I dragged the person toward my watch tower. I could now truly look at them without the danger of a wave engulfing us.

I placed her on a chair and, with a shaking hand, dialled 999. Without hesitation, the lady at the other end had sent us an ambulance and told me we were going to be alright.

The emergency services were on their way. I had done my duty.

I sat down next to the lady I had rescued, my entire body shivering as I did, and I gently took hold of her hand and closed my eyes. Within seconds, I blacked out next to her still with her hand in mine.

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As the weather turns slightly colder as we venture into Autumn, there is nothing more perfect than a warming tomato soup. You can add croutons to give it an extra crunch or you can even top it off with basil leaves if you want to dress it up.

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Do this on a low heat for roughly 3 minutes until the garlic has softened. Then, add the chopped tomatoes and the canned tomatoes. Once you have done this, add the sugar, stock and seasoning. Turn up the heat and bring the soup mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer for 10 minutes until the tomatoes have broken down then take off the heat.

With a stick blender, whizz the whole mixture together. Add half the sour cream and continue to use to stick blender. Make sure to taste as you go to adjust the seasoning or alternatively add more sugar if you prefer. When it is all blended, serve the soup into bowls.

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Toe nail cutting Advice on simple foot hygiene Liaison service to the NHS chiropody service

For more information please call

01202 530 530

or visit www.ageukbournemouth.org.uk

£15 * Per visit

* Please note: First visit will be charged at £20 to include cost of equipment

Age UK Bournemouth, 700 Wimborne Road, Dorset, BH9 2EG Registered charity number 1113294

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Index of advertisers

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

Aerials Oakhurst Aerials.......................... 25

Events & Entertainment Project Play: Dad’s Army.............. 3

Pest Control Services Oakley Pest Control...................... 3

Appliance Repairs Thompson Group Service............. 58

Financial Services Kingston PTM.............................. 24 Lonsdale Wealth Management.... 41

Plasterers JMC Plastering............................. 53

Bathrooms K & B Installations....................... 17 P L H Heating............................... 41 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 50 Bedrooms Custom Creations........................ 37 Doc’s Fitted Furniture................... 9 Beds The Bed Store.............................. 64 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...... 28 Tuscany Blinds............................. 46 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 42 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners CMH Carpet Cleaning.................. 32 Kingfishers of West Moors........... 15 Zero Dry Time Bournemouth....... 58 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn................................. 64 Flooring Elegance........................ 40 Kingsland Carpets......................... 6 Peter Newman Flooring............... 47 Chiropodists & Podiatrists Debbie Haynes Chiropody........... 24

Garage Doors Advance Shutters......................... 61 Garolla......................................... 40 Skandoor...................................... 33 Garage Services Coastal Car Sales & Service......... 55 Longham Motor Engineers.......... 19 Garden Services Alpha Fencing & Trees................. 53 Douglas Hutchins Landscaping..... 9 H W White Landscaping.............. 14 Jon Stokes Garden Services.......... 46 Redwood Landscapes.................. 41 The Fencing Centre....................... 2 West Moors Fencing.................... 29 Health & Fitness Ferndown Fitness......................... 48 Slimming World........................... 27 Hearing Aids Kellear Hearing............................ 50 Home Care Services Premier Care................................ 32 Hotels, Pubs & Restaurants The Kings Arms............................ 53

Computer Services CWPCS......................................... 40 Tec Check..................................... 13

Kitchens Doc’s Fitted Furniture................... 9 K & B Installations....................... 17 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 50

Drainage Services All Drains Cleared......................... 9

Locksmiths RPS Locks & Glazing.................... 32

Driveways MC Patios & Driveways............... 32 The Driveway Centre................... 58 Wicks Surfacing........................... 47

Loft Ladders & Conversions Loft Services................................. 61

Eco Friendly Products Debbie Goes Green...................... 45 Electricians Holmes Electrical......................... 55 K & B Installations....................... 19 Rainford Electrical....................... 40

Plumbing & Heating Services C M Lovegrove............................. 14 CP Plumbing................................. 6 H2OT Heating.............................. 47 P L H Heating............................... 41 Property Maintenance John Stevens Property Care......... 55 JW Maintenance.......................... 42 Richard Mulligan - Handyman..... 50 Residential Care Homes Care South: St Ives House............ 19 Roofing Services Brian James Roofing..................... 6 Rayner Roofing............................ 15 Social Groups Age UK Bournemouth.................. 61 Storage SDC Self Storage.......................... 24 Tree Surgeons Alpha Trees & Fencing................. 53 Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 43 BRW Tree Specialists.................... 17 RHV.............................................. 29 Waste Services Philip Trim Contractors................ 24 Will Writing Services Dorset & Wight Wills.................... 5

Oven Cleaners Oven King.................................... 46

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Dorset Windows.......................... 25 GS Windows................................. 7 Mr Demister................................ 31 Profile 3....................................... 29 RFM Windows............................. 15 RPS Lock & Glazing...................... 32 Select PVCU................................. 59

Painters & Decorators Focus Decor................................. 15 Robert the Decorator................... 25

Worktops Portman Stone............................. 63 R and A Fabrications.................... 13

Memorial Masons Minster Memorials...................... 14

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