The People's Paper Bournemouth - December 2010

December 2010

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Sparkling students hang winning bauble to launch local Christmas Tree competition Two students from the Victoria Education Centre and Sports College (VEC) in Poole, hung a very special decorative bauble on a pine tree in the forest at Moors Valley Country Park, near Ringwood, on 26th November.

The bauble is one of 10 being placed locally by the Forestry Commission to launch this year’s Christmas tree sales. Five of these distinctive golden baubles can be found at Moors Valley Country Park and a further five within the New Forest.

All bear the distinctive Forestry Commission logo, and any member of the public lucky enough to find one will be entitled to win a Christmas Tree.

The Forestry Commission donated a Christmas tree to VEC in 2009 to mark the launch of the Centre’s Sparkle Appeal.

The Appeal aims to raise £5 million to provide a new hydrotherapy pool and therapy centre at the school, which specialises in providing care and therapy for pupils aged 3-19 years, affected by a range of physical disabilities. This year the students returned the favour by hanging the first lucky bauble in the forest in return for their Christmas tree which took pride of place at the Sparkle Christmas Fair on 27th November.

Libby Burke, Forestry Commission Communications Manager said, “2010 is the 500th anniversary of the first decorated Christmas Tree, and whilst the Latvian merchants chose to decorate with roses back in 1510, we thought our

special Christmas baubles would stand out rather better in the forest environment.

We are delighted that Sam 7, and Nick 18, from VEC could launch the competition for us and look forward to meeting the 10 lucky winners.”

Christmas Trees are now on sale at Moors Valley Country Park daily from 10 – 4pm until December 19th. Forestry Commission trees are also on sale at New Park, near Brockenhurst.

The next Sparkle event is a Carol Service, which takes place at 6pm on December 15th in St Aldhelm’s Church, Branksome.For more information on any of this year’s Christmas events at Moors Valley contact the Rangers on 01425 470721 or visit www.moorswww.moors-valley.co.uk. valley.co.uk For more details on the Sparkle Appeal visit www.sparkleappealdorset.org. www.sparkleappealdorset.org Sam and Nick from Poole’s Victoria Education Centre and Sports College hang the first Forestry Commission bauble watched by helper Vicki Ruehmkorff

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The People’s Paper Bournemouth Edition 19

Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney

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Copy deadline for January 2011 edition: 21st December 2010 Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that dat a i n t his publi cati on 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.

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Hello Bournemouth!

Wow it is December! Surprisingly I am more ready this year than ever before which is very unusual for me. We had a lovely trip up North to visit the family for a Christening and I managed to get all of their presents and leave them up there! I can now concentrate on home and more immediate family. Santa told Hayden to write his list which I have to say I am a little worried about… XBox 360 etc. That is on top of the DSi he was given by Grandma for his Birthday last week. It isn’t how it used to be is it? Maybe you have a story of a past Christmas or New Year’s event? I would love to hear it. I remember when I was young (a couple of years ago…) my Mum told me that her sister really did get a sack of coal one year for being so naughty and threw my Mum’s new pram down the stairs as a result. Well it made sure I was good anyway! With regards to the magazine please use our local trades people to help you this Christmas, whether it is a new bathroom suite, new blinds to brighten up the windows, block paving laid in the driveway, new dentures, a new kitchen worktop or many other things, The People’s Paper Bournemouth local business and trades people can help you.

We will also have our very own new website in the New Year which I am very excited about!

There is a lovely short story on page 28 as well as a suduko and a prize wordsearch, so sit by the fire with a cup of tea and have a read.

Steve, Hayden and myself wish you a really Happy Christmas and a Delightful New Year!

All the Very Best,

Debbie and Stephen Corney

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Bournemouth’s Yellow Buses win Shire Operator of the Year award again YELLOW Buses has been named Shire Operator of the Year at the UK Bus Awards 2010 for a second consecutive year.

The company, which operates services across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and East Dorset, beat off stiff competition to win the prestigious national title.

M ana g i n g D ir e ct or D er e k L ot t w a s presented with a trophy in front of 630 industry professionals at a lunchtime ceremony at London’s Hilton Hotel.

The award came less than a fortnight after the Yellows won the ‘Large Operator of the Year’ title at the routeONE Operator Excellence Awards.

Mr Lott said: “The Shire Operator of the Year award is one of the most prestigious i n t h e UK b us i n du s try and w e’ r e absolutely delighted.

“I congratulate every member of the team for this achievement which we are proud to share with the thousands of loyal customers who choose to travel on our services.”

The Shire Operator of the Year category is open to bus companies operating service networks wholly or mainly outside the UK’s major conurbations.

and sustaining and expanding the market for public transport.

The judges said YB was “now a very good operator, an innovative and customerfocussed company finding smart ways to develop and improve its services, and thus grow its market.”

They praised the Yellows for “listening to and communicating openly with its customers and staff to achieve high quality in all that it does.”

Th e j ud g es added t hat th ey w er e especially impressed by a number of recent marketing initiatives building on its investment in new buses as well as its proactive involvement with the community it serves, its continuing attitude to environmental and safety values, and efforts to encourage top performance out of its staff.

The awards ceremony was compered by Stephanie Flanders, BBC Economics Editor, and the keynote speaker was Norman Baker, Transport Minister. Guest of honour was Richard Brown CBE, chairman of cross channel train operators Eurostar.

Entrants are judged on their performance in a number of areas in c lud in g c ust om er re la tio ns, employee relations, timekeeping and lost mileage, financial sustainability, risk assessment, environmental matters and social responsibility, partnership working

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Festive Beales ‘Girls Night Out’ dazzles the crowds A full capacity guest list of 500 shoppers descended upon Beales in Bournemouth for the stores fourth ‘Girls Night Out’ fashion event on Thursday 4 November.

Supporting the children’s hospice Julia’s House and the charity’s Pyjama Appeal House, the event raised an outstanding figure of more than £4,600 for the charity and attendees had the opportunity to enjoy an indulgent evening of pampering and fashion. Professional models lined the catwalk to showcase an array of trends and looks for winter and the forthcoming Christmas season which included 50’sstyle deluxe glamour in the form of vintage lace, silks, sequin embellishments and kitten heels – all from top fashion brands at Beales. Highlights of the show included the return of the AFC Bournemouth football players in the finale scene, which also incorporated a live singing performance by Vicky Bartlett singing ‘Lady Marmalade’.

Throughout the entire evening in-store professionals were on hand to give guests top to toe makeovers, skin care advice, bra-fitting guidance and Beales’ guest stylist Sarah Smith from ‘Style by Sarah’ also presented the tips and tricks to achieving this season’s party looks. While roaming the store to shop, ticket holders were also handed complimentary bubbly and canapés and were entertained by a host of talented musicians based on each floor. aPam Hudson, marketing manager at Beales, said: “Girls Night Out is definitely the ultimate event for fashionistas all over Dorset and this event sold out within weeks of tickets going on sale. The evening was an indulgent evening of pampering and fashion, offering guests with the opportunity to enjoy a professional fashion show, experience one-to-one pampering as well as watch expert demonstrations.”

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Talking about wildlife with

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Adorable in appearance and instantly recognisable by its orange-red breast and plump figure, the robin is a national favourite amongst our domestic birds.

Robins are traditionally associated with Christmas, and frequently depicted on Christmas cards and ornaments.

Despite their cute looks and friendly demeanour, robins are fiercely territorial with each other and rival species, defending their feeding and nesting areas with ferocity if necessary. The male and female hold separate territories until late December or January, when they pair up to construct their nest. Their songs are identical as well as their looks, with the red breast bordered by grey, and the back and w in g s b e i ng brow n. Th e youngsters are a less c o ns p i c uo u s d u ll b row n colour, without the red, until about 2 or 3 months of age.

Robins normally breed twice a year, starting in March, each brood consisting of 4 to 6 pale blue, speckled eggs.

Robins enjoy a vastly varied diet of small insects and worms, seeds, berries and fruits. They readily approach humans for food, sometimes even being tame enough to feed from the hand.

Robins are widely found year round everywhere in Britain in woodlands, parks and gardens, where their warbling

song can be heard throughout the day as well as night, but the robin in your garden may not be the same one all year round, as some British robins migrate south for winter and others arrive from continental Europe for our milder climate.

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Water company makes a date with 2011 wildlife calendar ONE of Dorset Wildlife Trust’s most passionate supporters is urging people to make a date with the conservation charity’s 2011 calendar.

Bournemouth & West Hampshire Water (BWHW) has been a corporate member since 1995 and has consistently championed DWT’s various projects and initiatives.

For the last 11 years the water company has also sponsored a month in the charity’s annual calendar.

The new 2011 edition features 12 wildlife images in Dorset taken by award-winning photographer Colin Varndell.

The images include pictures of some of the county’s most beautiful birds as well as a sleeping dormouse, otter, hare and red squirrel.

Apart from sponsoring a month BWHW also buys up copies of the calendar to sell onto staff. Many use them as Christmas gifts to send overseas.

Roger Harrington, BWHW’s Managing Director, said buying a copy of the calendar was an excellent way of supporting a worthwhile cause.

H e a d d e d : “Organisations such as Dorset Wildlife Trust do a huge amount of good for the environment.

“Much of what we do as a water company is

inherently linked with wildlife and the countryside which is why we’re such a keen supporter of the charity.”

Nicky Hoar, DWT’s Communications Officer, said: “We are so grateful to BWHW for supporting our work for wildlife over many years and particularly for sponsoring this stunning calendar.

“It promises to be a best seller, helping us to protect Dorset’s wildlife at a time when funding cuts could threaten it.”

DWT celebrates its 50th anniversary next year and has grown to over 25,000 members and more than 750 active volunteers.

It has more than 40 nature reserves, covering 1,300 hectares of wildlife habitat, and five education centres around Dorset.

Making a date: Roger Harrington, BWHW’s Managing Director (left) joins fellow BWHW staff in promoting the 2011 Dorset Wildlife Trust calendar

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Christmas Cheer Christmas is a time of wonderment To young and old alike A time to renew old friendships And, new ones ,no doubt, strike What do we think makes Christmas ?

Carol singers at the door Or turkey and mince pies to eat The Christmas tree and more ?

These are indeed some Festive joys But how long do they last The real joys are the ones we need To reflect on from the past And so it is that family and friends Are really what we need When gathered around the Yuletide fire With friendship as our creed So in this time of material things Maybe we should look around And agree to extend our love To those who need it, beyond

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News from the National Trust On a bright and cold winter’s day there is nothing like getting out and about and enjoying all that the landscape of Purbeck has to offer. It therefore seems like a good time to tell you that the new winter events programme for Studland Beach is out and offers a wide range of activities if you like help a bit of help planning your outdoor adventure. From seasonal tastings and carol singing at Knoll Beach to winter solstice celebrations on Old Harry Rocks and a festive walk around Worth Matravers, there is something for everyone.

Equally you can join us in celebrating the festive season at Corfe Castle, with tree dressing on the first weekend in December and a chance to watch the winter solstice from the castle later on in the month.

You can find out more information on all these festive activities on our website at www.nationaltrust.org.uk or from one of our leaflets.

Over Christmas our open hours will be slightly different at both Corfe Castle and Knoll Beach. For your information Corfe Castle Shop, Tea Rooms and the Castle are all open as usual until Christmas Eve when they all close at 1pm. They are closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day and then back to opening daily 10am – 4pm. If you fancy welcoming in the New Year with a wander around the Castle we’ll be open on New Year’s Day but not until 11am. The tearoom will also be closed for its annual spring clean from 4th January and will open again on the 15th.

Whilst down at Knoll Beach the café and shop will be open on Christmas Eve from

10am – 2pm, closed on Christmas Day and then open on Boxing Day from 11ap – 4pm. From the 27th December onwards it will be open as normal from 10am – 4pm and then on New Year’s Eve it will be open from 10am – 2pm. New Year’s Day it will be open from 11am – 4pm, after which it will return to normal opening hours.

Some of you will be aware that this month sees us say a fond farewell to two members of staff, Pippa Russell (Visitor Services and Enterprise Manager for Corfe Castle) and Roland Hughes (Area Warden, East). They leave us with our very best wishes for their future plans and many thanks for all their hard work over the years.

Finally may I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at the National Trust. I hope that however you celebrate this festive season it is full of joy for you and those closest to you.

Mandy Jarvis Community and Volunteering Manager Tel: 01929 477321 Email: amanda.jarvis@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Life-changing African mission for students

A TRIP to the slums of Ethiopia has given Bournemouth students a whole new outlook on Christmas.

A group of 18 students from Oakmead College of Technology spent a week in one of the world's poorest cities Addis Ababa, working with children with special needs.

Each of the 14 to 19-year-olds on the trip raised more than £1,000 to take part via sponsorship and part-time jobs.

They also collected 200 teddy bears to hand out to children from the slums.

Jade Chapman, 17, said: "Travelling to Africa was never something I'd thought of doing but it was life-changing.

“The experience has opened my eyes. We saw such bad things, such poverty and yet amazing kindness and positivity.

“Before I went my Christmas list was four pages long - now there's nothing on it.

Having seen how other people live, I've

realised I don't need anything.”

Jade now hopes to spend a year working in Ethiopia before university.

The youngsters worked with the charity IHA, which helps provide education and employment opportunities and food to people living in the slums of Ethiopia.

College Chaplain James Sharp, who led the trip, said: “For some of our students this was their first trip abroad.

“One of the things they loved about Ethiopia was the sense of community and family.

“We're incredibly proud of the young people who went on the trip - as well as demonstrating a desire to help others; the experience has greatly improved their own lives.”

If you're interested in joining next year's trip to Ethiopia or helping the fundraising call the college on 01202 774600.

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December’s Gardening Tips

From Paul Chatfield of Chatfield’s Garden & Property Services Fruit In favourable conditions fruit trees can be Trees and Shrubs Always give your plants good thoughts!

Trees and shrubs can still be planted, however be careful with the roots when moving and try not to disturb too much soil, also none frosty conditions.

Climbers and Wall-Plants Planting can still be carried out now good supporting methods should be used.

Training and cleaning up of leaves.

Roses Support roses over the winter to save from damage, leaves should be cleared up, healthy ones can be composted and diseased ones burnt.

Borders and Beds Planting and supporting can still be carried out if conditions are not frosty.

Protect plants if necessary with a good mulch or straw.

Bulbs and Corms Hand weed or hoe weed seeds to keep down for the spring flowering, during mild spells.

Rock Gardens and Pools

planted, pruning can still be carried out on apple and pears only.

Vegetables Time for your seeds to be ordered before Christmas. Some vegetables in open g ro u n d w o u l d b e n e f it f ro m s om e protection.

Greenhouse and Frame Glass needs washing and disinfectant applied. Insulation should be done. This will obviously cut down costs for working greenhouses.

House Plants Be careful not to water too much, it is easy to make the compost too soggy so the roots would then lack air, ideal temps are from 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Lawns If ground is not wet or sticky spiking to improve aeration can be carried out, during mild weather, a sprinkling of sharp sand can be good also.

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Jurassic Jaunt: Corfe Castle - East Hill Area: Distance: Difficulty: Access Restrictions?

Corfe Castle 2 miles Easy No

An ideal walk for the family. An easy 2 mile walk which takes you up onto Roillington Down and East Hill above Corfe Castle, giving great views over the village, Swanage Railway line and Poole Harbour.

How to get there: Grid Reference 960824; Coming from Wareham, park in the National Trust car park on the left just before entering the village.

Information:Toilets are available in the National Trust Visitor Centre.

Walk details:Turn left as you leave the car park and follow the road into the village. After ¼

mile, as the road turns sharp right up into the village, you need to take the left turn up the minor road to your left.

Follow this road for ¼ mile and just past the Challow car park on your left, as the road bears right, bear left through the gate and up the track.

This will lead you up to the radar mast on Rollington Hill (1/3 mile). Turn sharp left at this point and head back along the grass Ridgeway towards East Hill with Corfe Castle straight ahead and the village to your left.

After ½ mile, there will be a sign leading you down a short, steep path that will bring you out on the lane you entered previously. Turn right and right again and head back to the car park.

For details of the winter walk schedule – great views, pubs, steam train rides etc., please visit www.jurassicjaunts.co.uk or call 07790 474 478 for more details.

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WAGGY TAILS RESCUE, is a registered charity based in Ferndown. They rescue and re-home dogs that have been abandoned, neglected or otherwise in need of a good home.

This Month’s Christmas Cracker is KIP Kip is a very pretty 11-month-old Papillion cross. He lived previously on board a canal barge, so is unused to house and traffic noises, so still quite nervous. He is very active, full of fun and loves people, but is a little wary of other dogs.

I know we ask this each year, but it is such an important message that we need to just say it one more time “PLEASE DON’T BUY A PUPPY FOR A CHRISTMAS PRESENT” All rescues get inundated with old dogs being handed in at this time of year to make way for the new puppy! Unbelievable, I know, but it really does happen!

Please give buying a dog serious consideration. (Most people spend more time deciding on which TV to buy!)

A dog can last for 15 or more years and one year’s food alone will cost about £500! Then there’s vaccinations, vet bills, insurance, worming and flea treatments etc that can amount to £20,000 throughout the dog’s life. So give it some serious thought, and, in the New Year, if you still want to go ahead, why not give a rescue dog a second chance of happiness? For more information phone us on 01202 875000!

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“Mattie Chitzmats” - By Glenn A. Hascall My next door neighbour was a prune.

I don’t mean any disrespect, but she really looked like a four-and-ahalf foot prune. I don’t have a picture of her but the two closest descriptions of her I can give is either a prune or ET’s grandmother.

I really am not trying to be disrespectful! I remember her in the fondest of terms.

We called her Granny. If she went by any other name I never knew it or have long since forgotten it. She kept mostly to herself and would often be seen with a walking stick in hand carrying her wrinkled body through neighbourhood alleys.

Her granddaughter (in her 70’s) spoke a little English and told us that Granny had come from Mexico in her late 70’s after her husband passed away and had stopped celebrating her birthday at 97 (which had been some years before I knew her).

Most people stayed away from Granny. Not only was she very old, but she didn’t speak English and wore a variety of tattered clothes.

This grandmother several times

over helped raise several generations of younguns’.

There would come a time when Granny would find herself alone.

And when she was, my mother would make a little extra at suppertime and my sister I would take it over to Granny’s house.

Granny would never come to the door although she might occasionally pull back a curtain and peer through the window at us, her eyes partially hidden by the flowing wrinkles on her face.

So we learned to leave the meal on her doorstep and knock. Once we were a safe distance away we would see her hand reach outside the door and the plate and its contents would disappear inside.

The next morning we would hear a knock on our front door, by the time we got there Granny was gone, but she left behind a clean plate with a stack of homemade tortillas still warm from the pan.

Soon it became a neighbourly ritual; we would supply her supper and she made sure we were never without fresh tortillas. Granny would never let us actually thank her or even talk to her, but she

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understood what my family was doing and she appreciated it and even without words she let us know of her gratitude.

One Christmas, after we had read Luke, chapter two, opened presents and were enjoying the holiday, I heard the doorbell ring. I didn’t suspect Granny because she always knocked.

When I reached the front door I had to look down and I saw a short, toothless, wrinkled lady grinning from ear to ear. She held out a plate of Christmas Tamales and said, “Mattie Chitzmats”.

I was so startled to hear Granny speak that her very broken English words didn’t register right away.

By the time I realized that she had personally wished my family a Merry Christmas she was backing away, waving and grinning.

This beautiful, wonderful, toothless prune of a granny had shared Christmas cheer with my family.

As I recall those were the only two words I ever heard Granny say, but her life spoke volumes. And in that moment of Christmas cheer I came to realize the arrival of our Saviour Jesus Christ continues to leave a lasting impression on

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regular people.

He didn’t come just for those of us who speak English. He didn’t come just for those who attend church in their very best clothing. He didn’t come just for those who had a particular colour of skin. He didn’t even come just for those who were wrinkle-free.

He came for me. He came for you.

And He came for Granny.

A smooth skinned baby and a wrinkled old woman. This, my friends, is the story of a Christmas past and the best Christmas present.

Mattie Chitzmats to all and to all – Jesus Christ.

By Glenn A. Hascall

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Index of Advertisers & Articles Accountants & Bookkeepers Anthony Ng & Associates ................................... 3

Funeral Directors Cooperative Funeralcare......................................11

Articles Bournemouth’s Yellow Buses win Shire Operator of the Year award again.................. 6 Christmas Cheer ..................................................14 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Robins ...............................10 Festive Beales ‘Girls Night Out’ dazzles the crowds..................................................... 8 Gardening Tips....................................................20 Jurassic Jaunt: Corfe Castle — East Hill ...............22 Life-changing African mission for students .........18 News from the National Trust..............................16 Short Story — ”Mattie Chitzmats”........................28 Sparkling students hang winning bauble to launch local Christmas Tree competition ....... 2 Waggy Tails .........................................................26 Water company makes a date with 2011 wildlife calendar ............................................12

Garden Services Chatfield’s Garden Services ................................21 David Burgess Garden Designs............................24

Bathrooms Lifestyle Bathrooms .............................................21 Plumb-One ......................................................... 3 Blinds & Shutters Ashley Blinds ...................................................... 9 Broadview Blinds ................................................ 3 Block Paving K & S Paving ........................................................ 7 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning CarPete Cleaning .................................................13

Green Energy Solutions Sparking Moggy Solar..........................................31 Health Cocaine Anonymous...........................................23 Insurance Claim Management Aspray................................................................. 7 Kitchens Kitchen Facelift....................................................19 Loyalty Cards Buy Local.............................................................27 Meal Delivery Services Custom Lunches .................................................. 9 Photography Shoot Studios .....................................................19 Postal Services Postcare............................................................... 9 Printer Cartidges Compatible Cartridge Co .................................... 7 Property Maintenance Chatfield’s Property Services...............................21

Catering Equipment Hire Claremont Catering Hire ......................................24

Puzzles Prize Wordsearch ................................................25 Recruitment Agencies Bournemouth Employment Ladder .....................11

Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic ..........................................11

Removals Bournemouth Removals.......................................13

Education Bournemouth & Poole College ............................ 5

Signs Sunnybrook Signs................................................23

Estate Agents Baileys .................................................................32 YOU Home .........................................................15

Waste Services War On Waste .....................................................23

Events Lulworth Castle....................................................13

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Double Glazed Installations ................................31 Select PVCU ........................................................17

Useful Telephone Numbers Local Police NHS Direct Poole Hospital B’mouth Council Emergency Electric Emergency Gas

01202 222222 0845 46 47 01202 665511 01202 451451 0800 0280 247 0800 111 999

Samaritans Royal B’mouth Hosp Bournemouth Airport Central Library Bmth & W.H. Water Childline

01202 551999 01202 303626 01202 364000 01202 454848 01202 590059 0800 1111

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