The Wimborne Directory - December 2015

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December 2015

In this issue: News from Westminster: Michael Tomlinson Win a meal for two at Millstream Bistro What’s On at Tivoli Theatre Wimborne Town Football Club Local Business Directory Dorset Wildlife Trust: Be naturally creative this Xmas Priest’s House Museum Adventures of Nellie

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Introduction

The Wimborne Directory Edition 2

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Publications

Telephone:

01202 894397

Email:

info@wimbornedirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for the February 2016 edition: 11th January 2016

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 Wimborne Directory does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the p u b l i cat i o n . N o p a r t o f t h i s publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

Dear Wimborne & Merley residents, Oh my goodness, it is nearly Christmas 2015! I for one am not at all ready this year and I must get myself into the Christmas swing of things. We are going to Oxford to Stephen’s parents for a few days, so we are actually creating two Christmases, one in Oxford and another on my Birthday, 22nd December, to celebrate with my parents. It’s a good excuse to let our hair down!

The Wimborne Directory has some good little articles for you this month including News from Westminster

by Michael Tomlinson the MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole. Martin Lewis educates us on Christmas finance.

‘On Your Plot’ has scarves at the ready. There is a little history of The Priest’s House Museum. Stephen and I were delighted to do a personal interview with Charlie North-Lewis, the manager of the Tivoli Theatre and Wimborne Town Football Club would love you to join them at their next matches! Nellie, the Dorset Publications camper van took us out for a ‘quiet’ afternoon at Holt Heath and you can read all about that on pages 28 and 29.

The very first prize wordsearch, a fish and chip family feast at Wimborne Fish and Chips was won by Pat Lamb.

We do hope you enjoy your feast! Please fill in our Christmas prize wordsearch as you could be the lucky winner of a meal for two at Millstream Bistro!

Stephen and I would also like to sincerely thank you for the support you have given to the advertisers of our new Wimborne Directory. We are very much a family run business and love to hear that all our work is worth while. If you have a business or a local club that you would like to promote please get in touch.

We would love to hear from you.

Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year to you!

Debbie & Stephen Corney Useful Numbers

Local Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Bournemouth. Hospital

101 08457 708090 0800 111999 01202 303626

Train Enquires Wilts & Dorset Bus Sembcorp Water Wimborne Library

08457 484950 01983 827005 01202 590059 01202 882770

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Prestige Resin Driveways

We are specialists in installing premium quality bound resin driveways, paths & patios at affordable prices.

Prestige have the widest selection of colours with over 14 standard colours and can create your very own bespoke package with or without artwork, edging or steps. Our experienced team will carry out the whole project from start to finish including all ground work and drainage requirements. Why not visit our showhome to see our large colour range.

We combine the best quality products together with our experienced team to create your long lasting resin finish. With our comprehensive 10 Year Guarantee you will have the peace of mind that it will meet your expectation for many years to come.

Key Features: • Durability - 10 Year Guarantee • Permeable - Eliminate standing water and puddles • Traction - Provides excellent traction in winter for both pedestrian and vehicle traffic • Stability - No loose surface stones, colour remains true in sunlight, crack resistant • Choice - Large range of colours • Low Maintenance - Virtually no ongoing maintenance is required • Family run business • Very, very competitive prices Visit our showroom at: Canford Magna Garden Centre, 170 Magna Road, Wimborne, BH21 3AP Or call for your FREE quote or brochure

01202 805866 www.prestige-hi.co.uk

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COZY STOVES

Why not visit our showroom!

• We supply and install a wide range of stoves: Hunter, Cleanburn, Eco Ideal, Di Lusso, Esse, TermaTech, Broseley, Burley, Gallery Collection etc • Woodburners and multifuel stoves, traditional and modern • Styles to suit all tastes • We can supply flues, cowls and accessories • We design and build complete fireplaces • Complete stove and flue installations

Mobile: 07860 734724 Tel: 01202 573084 www.cozystoves.co.uk 179 New Road, West Parley, BH22 8ED

• HETAS Registered engineer (passed with Distinction)

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Are you looking for an accountant who will talk your language?

Financial Planners Completion of all tax returns VAT, PAYE, CIS & Personal Value for money service Experienced in all business matters Funding for all businesses Personal advice & attention at all times No problems, just solutions

Tel: 01202 049050

www.bkbaccountants.co.uk

33 West Borough, Wimborne, BH21 1LT

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Prestige Artificial Lawns

We pride ourselves on our tailor made service at Prestige, so not only do we supply and fit the artificial lawn of your choosing, we also remove any old grass, undertake all base and drain works required for the laying of the new lawn, and can provide and construct any walls, edging, lights and steps around your garden at the same time.

We also offer a landscaping service including paths and patios, and can construct planter beds, sheds, summerhouses etc. All part of our unique, customised service!.

Key Features: • Durability - 10 Year Guarantee • All In One Service - We complete all groundwork including new bases, edging and drainage • Seamless Level Finish - Joins are hidden and edges are always secured down to wooden battens • Hygienic - All our grass is cleaning product friendly • Low Maintenance - No mowing or weed control required • Choice - Range of grass available to suit all requirements, including coloured grass, putting greens and shockpad underlay for play areas • Family run business • Very, very competitive prices Visit our showroom at: Canford Magna Garden Centre, 170 Magna Road, Wimborne, BH21 3AP

Call for your free Quote 07973 876763 / 01202 872268 or visit our Facebook page

Or call for your FREE quote or brochure

01202 805866 www.prestige-hi.co.uk

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Community News

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News from Westminster It has been seven months since the election, and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of serving as a Member of Parliament. When the results came in at 7.30am on the Friday morning, I had less than 72 hours before I needed to be in London to begin my new job in Westminster. I started as I mean to go on, by getting involved in local events.

I went straight from breakfast after the count to a charity fundraising coffee morning in Bere Regis and then on to the local election count.

On the Sunday evening, I caught the train to London, as I was expected in the House of Commons at 8am the next day. It has been a steep learning curve, both finding my way around the Palace of Westminster, and also negotiating the complicated rules and conventions of being an MP. I am here to serve my constituents, and I divide my time between London and Dorset. When Parliament is sitting, I am in London Monday to Thursday, speaking in debates, asking questions and meeting with Ministers, members of the public and organisations.

I am in Dorset the rest of the week, holding surgeries, meeting local residents and attending a wide variety of events.

I am keen to raise the profile of Dorset, highlighting both the beautiful area in which we live and work, but also to ensure that our challenges are not overlooked. In both my maiden speech, and at

a recent Prime Minister’s Questions, I asked about funding for our schools, which are amongst the lowest funded in the country. I also raised the issues of rural broadband speeds, and infrastructure such as roads, in particular the A351 and A350.

I am often out and about in the constituency so please do stop and say hello if you see me. If you have an event that you would like me to attend, then please do let me know. Likewise, if you have a specific concern and want to make an appointment at one of my surgeries please email michael. tomlinson.mp@parliament.uk or contact my office on 01202 624216.

I look forward to serving you to the very best of my ability.

Michael Tomlinson MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk

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Don’t let your car ruin your journey...

Come to Ferndown’s motor experts for specialist advice, servicing and repairs on all makes & models.

MOTs • Servicing • Diagnostics

Tel: 01202 89 44 88

Here to service your motor vehicle’s every need!

www.longham-motor-engineers.co.uk 441 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, BH22 9NA

Small, Local, Family Business Offering Quality Handmade Fitted Furniture

| Bedrooms | Studies | Lounge | Furniture | Kitchens |

T: 01202 821005 www.selectinteriorsltd.com

Showroom: Mon-Fri: 9am - 4:30pm Sat: 9:30am - 2pm

25 Old Barn Farm Road, Woolsbridge Industrial Estate, Three Legged Cross, Dorset, BH21 6SP

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Be naturally creative this Xmas When the days grow shorter and the festive season is looming, it’s easy to turn on the heating, don some fluffy slippers and put your feet up, but at Dorset Wildlife Trust we believe there’s a great reason for dressing up warm, putting on the wellies and getting outside in the fresh air!

Before the advent of mass-produced Christmas decorations (often on sale from late August!) people gathered their own natural foliage, berries and cones to make table centrepieces and wreaths, and this was part of the annual ritual that made the run-up to Christmas such fun.

There’s a wealth of natural material out there just waiting to be used to wonderful effect inside your home, so why not rekindle the joy of using natural resources in your own family, and get some good healthy exercise at the same time?

Evergreens such as holly, ivy and conifers are fairly easy to find when you’re out on a winter walk, but make sure that you’re not taking anything from private property, and also that you only take a small amount from each bush or tree. You can also get creative with things like fir cones, acorns and nuts that have fallen onto the ground.

Once you’ve collected your raw materials, you don’t need to be a craft expert to create something lovely. Our fabulous festive workshop with Jules Hosford on 14 November will give you all the guidance you need in order to make your own stunning wreaths and table flowers, personalised just for you and your loved ones.

If art rather than sculpture is more your style, get inspired to design your own Christmas card with artist Julie Herring on 12 November. This is a chance to draw directly from nature in The Great Heath.

Don’t worry, though, if you can’t get outside either for materials or inspiration, because Carla Taylor will help you make your own gorgeous hand-made felt decorations for your tree and home, including robins, baubles and more, on 22 November.

For more information and details of how to book a place, see: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events

By Alison Copland, DWT Volunteer Felt Balls

Photo: Carla Taylor

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We (John & Kirsten Smith) have been helping people lose weight and improve their general fitness for 29 and 16 years respectively. Our background has always been in the field of weight loss, toning and general fitness for the everyday person, rather than the classic gym user, who is already fit, slim and strong.

Every day we meet people who would like to exercise, but are put off by the thought of vast space, full of mirrors and people they simply CANNOT relate to. If you are overweight or feel unfit and out of condition, the thought of walking into a typical gym can be absolutely terrifying.

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With staff who can relate to them and are always on hand to help. Plus to be around other members who were just like them, Oh and by the way a club that encourages baggy t-shirts!

Our unique systems comes from our combined 45 years of experience. It’s tried and tested and incredibly effective.

PLUS regardless of your starting points we CAN help you lose weight, reduce stress, tone up and increase fitness.

Remember, we’re right in the heart of Ferndown, opposite the library and above the Post Office with FREE PARKING at Tesco

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CAMERAS Daisy’s Dance Shop WANTED 25-27 Whittle Road Ferndown

By Private Collector ANY Age, Format, Quantity or Quality ALL WANTED - Collections Of ANY Size - Lenses Of All Types - Clockwork Cine ALSO Wanted 8mm, 16mm, 35mm - BEST PRICES PAID - WILL COLLECT - ANY DISTANCE CONSIDERED Please Call Keith On

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Ferndown Ind Est BH21 7RP

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9am-5pm Mon-Sat

Tel: 01202 897937 www.dancing-daisy.co.uk

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Motoring

Auto Biographies

Jeep Cherokee 2.2 Diesel

By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk Jeep is celebrating its most fruitful year in Britain ever. It is a vital market for the company because we Brits buy more Cherokees than anywhere else in Europe or Africa.

The American auto maker aims to echo this success in 2016.

But how is it going to do it? Well, one way is to give the admired Cherokee line-up more ‘oomph’.

So, that’s why the good-looking Jeep is now obtainable with 185hp and 200hp outputs. It offers an appreciably wider spread of pulling power from low revs, giving greater bang for your buck. But it isn’t just about enriched performance, the 2.2 Cherokee oil-burner now offers better fuel economy than the departing two-litre 170hp automatic lump.

Available only with Jeep’s smooth changing nine-speed automatic gearbox, and paired to the company’s ActiveDrive four-wheel-drive systems, the all new Cherokee 2.2 versions are inundated with equipment.

The range now has more spec as standard, including an electrically adjustable driver’s seat, an automatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror with built-in microphone and an electric tailgate. Perhaps more significantly, though, all Cherokees score highly with safety – achieving the maximum 5-stars in Euro NCAP’s tough tests.

But back to the new engine under the bonnet. It is assembled for our market in the Pratola Serra plant, near Avellino, Italy.

Armed with the 4x4 Jeep Active Drive I system, the Cherokee 2.2 MultiJet II 200hp reaches a maximum speed of 127mph.

It accelerates from zero to 62mph in 8.5 seconds, has a typical combined fuel consumption figure of 49.6mpg and CO2 emissions of 150g/km.

The Cherokee 2.2 MultiJet II 200hp with Active Drive II and

low-range has a top speed of 126mph, 0-62mph time of 8.7 seconds, and a combined fuel consumption of 46.3mpg, with 160g/km of CO2 emissions.

Behind the wheel of the quickest diesel – the 2.2 MultiJet II 200hp Limited 4WD automatic with Active Drive I - I found everything rapid enough. Certainly, the more commanding motor is a real step-up from the unit it supersedes. You no longer have to work the engine like a dog to make spirited progress. It is even quite soothing when you’re not pushing the pace.

Undeniably, one of the Cherokee’s fortes is its ride. For a midsized sport utility vehicle (SUV) with off-road know-how, the Cherokee handles adeptly. The only time you notice the Jeep get a little unsettled is if you throw it in to a bend. Then there is perceptible body roll.

The new 2.2 MultiJet II engine certainly places the Jeep Cherokee towards the crest of the mid-size SUV class for pace, poise and proper efficiency. It is no BMW X3 but it brings the fight to the likes of Honda’s CR-V – and is sure to put the fabled motor manufacturer on track for even more success in the United Kingdom next year.

The Jeep Cherokee range starts at £26,095 for the 2.0 MultiJet II 140hp Longitude FWD manual, rising to £37,995 for the 2.2 MultiJet II 200hp Limited 4WD automatic.

Pros ‘n’ Cons • Equipment √ • Comfort √ • Auto transmission √ • Efficiency √ • Some body roll X

Fast Facts (Review Car) • Max speed: 127mph • 0-62 mph: 8.5 secs • Combined mpg: 49.6 • Engine: 2.2 turbocharged diesel • Price: £36,795

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Community News

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The Priest’s House has been a home and business to many families over the centuries.

However, the name of the property first appeared in the 1880s and no evidence has been found to prove that it ever was a priest’s house.

The oldest part of the building, a stone and flint house, was probably begun in the early 16th century. Additions and alterations were made throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. The building’s height was increased, the timber framed south wing added (the ground floor of which today is occupied by the Tourist Information Centre), the courtyard at the front of the property was built on, and a single storey kitchen and store constructed at the back.

In the late 17th century the property was lived in by John Bowdidge but by the next century it was shared by four different people.

Three of the four parts of the house were reunited later in the 18th century, at which time Elizabeth King was continuing to run her husband’s business as a mercer dealing in fine imported silks and local woollen cloth. From the 19th century the ground floor provided retail space for a grocer, ironmonger and stationer/bookseller.

The garden is sheltered by brick walls, which mark property boundaries and a medieval burgage plot. In the 18th century the bottom of the garden appears to have been an orchard, while today’s flowerbeds and lawns were added in the early 20th century.

Hilda Coles (1907-1987), granddaughter of the first ironmonger in the building, continued her grandfather’s business until 1960. Two years later, along with Wimborne Historical Society, Hilda opened the Priest’s House Museum.

Opening times: 2 Nov-23 Dec 2015, Mon-Sat 10am - 3pm For Home & Country - 31 Aug to 23 Dec An exhibition marking 100 years of the WI.

Treasured Mementos - 1 Apr to 23 Dec A costume exhibition of people’s treasured possessions.

Free opening - 7 Dec to 23 Dec (excluding Sat 12 Dec), Mon to Sat 10.00am to 3.00pm Celebrate the Christmas period by visiting the museum. The house and garden tearoom will be open and festively decorated. FREE entry

The Great Pudding Stir - Sat 12 Dec 10.30am to 4.00pm Adults £1.50, Children £1 (annual pass not valid)

Sally’s Festive Fun Activities - 19 to 23 Dec Self directed craft activities.

Standard admission price unless indicated otherwise.

For further information and details of additional events please contact the museum on 01202 882533 or visit our website at: www.priest-house.co.uk

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Some friendly advice on...

Inheritance

We often get clients asking us how they can protect their assets and ensure they leave some inheritance for their children when they die. This is particularly important for people who have a partner who is not also the parent of their children or if they are concerned about care fees reducing the value of their assets.

Most parents want to leave at least some share of their assets or property to their children whilst also providing a home for their surviving spouse. This can be achieved in a number of ways and underlines the importance of having a properly drafted Will.

One option is of course to leave some or all of your assets in your Will directly to your children. This works well where both spouses have independent assets and the survivor does not require the deceased spouse’s property or assets to live following their death. This is unusual and is rarely applicable to the types of clients we deal with most.

Alternatively many people leave everything to their surviving spouse and trust that the survivor will leave everything in turn to their children. But there is always a risk that the surviving spouse remarries and leaves everything to their new spouse, falls out with the children or simply changes their mind.

A better option would be to create a life interest trust within your Will. This means that following the death of the first spouse, some or all of the deceased’s property or assets are left to their spouse for their life and, ultimately, to the first spouse’s children following the death of the second spouse.

Such a trust can be created with very flexible terms meaning that

capital can be advanced to the surviving spouse from the life interest trust, they can receive income from the funds invested in trust during their lifetime and they can even move to a different property as their home with permission of the trustees.

A life interest trust can even be created where the family home is owned jointly by both spouses. The spouse that dies first can leave only their share in the property, usually half, to their surviving spouse for their lifetime, and to their children on second death. The key requirement to enable this to happen is to ensure that any property is held as ‘Tenants in Common’, which creates divisible, definable shares in the property, rather than as ‘Joint Tenants’, where the parties both own 100% of their property. If the property is held as Tenants in Common it means that it will pass not by the law of survivorship to the other Joint Tenant, but under the terms of the deceased’s Will giving effect to the life interest trust.

These options can also be applicable even where both spouses are parents of their joint children but they wish to protect any inheritance due to their children. Should one spouse go into a care home at any point if the other spouse has predeceased, their share of any real property will not form part of the surviving spouse’s assets for calculations by the local authority, therefore protecting that share of inheritance for their children.

Trusts can seem a daunting legal minefield, but with proper guidance they can provide a useful way of leaving assets in a Will that can protect your assets from uncertain future events.

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Castle Farm Retirement Home Forest Hill House Nursing Home Lytchett Matravers

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We at Royal Bay Care Homes believe a care home should be a place: - Where each person is an individual.

- Where there are no unnecessary rules and regulations.

- Where dignity, peace and comfort take priority.

- Where companionship, interest and activity flourishes.

- And where people are supported to lead the fullest possible lives.

At the heart of every Royal Bay Care Home are core values with the emphasis on comfort, compassion, dignity, individuality, personality as well as great food. At Royal Bay our priority is you living your life your way.

We have a team of incredibly caring, dedicated and qualified staff, plus Gold Standards Framework accreditation. The Home also has the latest medical and care facilities and is fully equipped to cater for all residential care needs.

Please feel free to contact either of our Home’s Manager at any time to discuss how we can help or visit our website for more details.

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We have equipment to support with: • Dementia • Medication management • Falls management • Environmental safety and security Contact us of a free demonstration on 01202 452795

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Introducing... K & B Installations K & B installations Is run by Craig Byars, together with a few other family members.We operate a successful independent kitchen and bathroom business, which has now been running for over 3 years. We specialise in designing, supplying and installing kitchens and bathrooms, and we also supply and install fitted bedroom furniture, office furniture and living space furniture.

Undertaking all aspects of building work, electrics and plumbing.

After working in the kitchen and bathroom trade for other companies for 15 years I decided set up independently, choosing to base ourselves mainly online so we could keep our costs to a minimum which allows us to keep the price of our services and products more affordable for our customers while still supplying top quality products, including kitchens by Crown whose kitchens are made in Britain and many top bathrooms brands including ROCA. We still operate like most showrooms do and after a

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The Adventures of Nellie

The Dorset Publications Camper Van A huge advantage of having a campervan is the ease of just deciding to “go out” whatever the time of day, or night, and get some space, relax and enjoy our wonderful English countryside.

Stephen and I had been working pretty hard and decided we deserved a break so what better excuse than to put milk in the fridge, coffee in the cupboard and let Nellie take us for a drive! We all live such busy lives that going for a drive and taking a walk can be a great therapy.

Holt Heath is owned by the National Trust and belongs to the Kingston Lacy Estate.

Situated 4 miles north east of Wimborne Minster, it is quite a magnificent expanse of dry and wet heathland, bog and ancient woodland with views all the way to the Isle of Wight.

It was a gorgeous afternoon as we parked a very contented Nellie in a small parking bay just on the roadside. Stephen and I went for a slow, leisurely walk along

Horses grazing on the heath

A contented Nellie at Holt Heath

the grassy path. Livestock have actually been reintroduced to this 400 hectares of heathland. Their grazing is helping to reduce the shrubs and also control the coarser grasses which allows rare plants and species to thrive and flourish. While we were there we saw cattle, wild horses and ponies….as well as several cyclists.

There is a circular route with the largest walk being 6 miles long and taking up to 3 hours. Oh what a shame, we only had 2 hours before we had to pick Hayden, our son, up from school… or was that a good excuse? The smaller route is just 3 miles long.

It is also possible, as Stephen and I can attest, to take an even shorter route if you are not feeling quite so energetic. I really must be getting old! To be honest on a good day, picnic and a bottle of water in hand, this is a perfect spot to get away from it all and really enjoy the

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peace and quiet while observing nature at its best.

Ironically once we were back in Nellie doing just that, enjoying the serene ambience with a cuppa from the whistling kettle, a driver came along and parked right in front of us with thumping music blasting out of the car!

I couldn’t believe it. I waited a while believing whoever it was wouldn’t stay long. All my hopes of a tranquil couple of hours were fearfully fading away. It was obvious after ten minutes that this person was staying right there. I got out of the van and carefully approached the car. We do live in a democracy, so I did hold back what I really wanted to say (us English are very good at that!) and quietly asked if the music could be turned down, as we could only hear the rather loud beating drums. Don’t you just love it. The lady was very good and the music was turned down. A short while later the car drove off. Phew!

Nellie, who had gotten rather tense with all of this, breathed a sigh of relief.

A pony watches on as we walk past

National Trust sign showing walks

My serenity was back and I was once again able to take in the silence and calmness that I was seeking. It must be all the fishing I did with Dad when I was younger. All those blissful lazy days with nothing to worry about, no cares in the world and surrounded by chirpy singing birds, butterflies, family picnics, the gentle plop of the float landing in the water. Those were the days!

Back to present times. This area of heathland really is gorgeous. If you are looking for tranquillity and nature, not too far off the beaten track, then I highly recommend you take a drive and witness the countryside in its glory.

If you are looking for a disco, this is not the place to be… or maybe it is… if a car parks in front of you!

Where will Nellie go next…?

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Get the oven on to 180°c/160°c fan Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle 30cm x 20cm and spread out the mincemeat over the top.

Take each of the longest sides and, one at a time, roll carefully into the middle. Put into the freezer for about 15 minutes until firm.

Slice into 1cm thick slices, sprinkle with the spiced sugar and bake for 12-15 minutes.

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Saturday 12th December 8.00pm

BLUES BAND It must be Christmas!

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Saturday 23rd January 7.30pm

ORIGINAL JUKEBOX HEROES Jeff Brown (ex Sweet), Steve Whalley (ex Slade), Phil Hendriks (Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers), Pete Phipps (original drummer from the Glitter Band) and Phil Wright (original lead vocalist and drummer from Paper Lace).

This’ll be some night!

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Wednesday 6th January 7.00pm

The Winter’s Tale (ENCORE) Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company recorded screening Tickets £13.00/concs £11.00

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Gardening Tips

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On Your Plot Scarves at the ready

December is perhaps the one month where, in the build up to Christmas with roaring fires and shorter days, even the hardiest of gardeners may struggle to get out there and do the necessary for their plots.

December often means hard frosts and you need to harvest your winter cabbages, celery and cauliflowers this month. Parsnips and swedes are pretty hardy so if you are a bit overrun with your crop you can keep these in the ground until you need them. If bad weather is forecast then keep some straw handy to cover them over and stop the ground from freezing thema in. Make sure that you check your stored crops for any sign of disease and remove any that look problematic.

If the ground isn’t too sticky then this is also a great time to get out your hoe and work between your vegetable crops. Look out for any plants which might have been lifted by frost and press them gently back into the ground.

Keep an eye on your Brussels too - these should be starting now so try cooking them in different ways in your meals before the ‘big day’ (adding a spot of garlic can make all the difference) until you find something suitable to go with the bird. You don’t just have to eat them on Christmas Day you know!

Be mindful of any snowfall this month or in future weeks and help out your plants and shrubs as best you can by brushing off any settled snow. This helps to prevent any damage with branches breaking under the weight. Just make sure you if you have small children they don’t take this as an opportunity to flick snow everywhere otherwise your quiet gardening time could suddenly turn into an impromptu snowball fight!

Birds at this time of the year need all the help they can get too. There are some great plants that you can introduce to help them as well as popping out the traditional feeders. These

include hawthorn, holly, beriberi and indeed your holly can double up as a craft project for indoor decorations over the festive season.

If you are planting these types of shrubs for our feathered friends then do try and put them somewhere quiet in the garden where the birds won’t be frightened off.

Sit back at your window and watch them feed contentedly whilst you enjoy the view. Why not get out a few gardening books, grab a cup of tea and imagine how you’d like your garden to look next summer? More or less vegetables? Bigger shrubs, more colour?

Whatever you choose, pat yourself on the back for all the hard work you’ve done this year and think how green your fingers really could be!

Jobs for December:-

• Continue collecting falling leaves and put them in a leaf mould cage ready for next year.

• Take hardwood cuttings of soft fruit.

• Cover your compost bins • Pop some more manure into your digging efforts.

• Keep an eye on any slugs trying to get at your potatoes • Keep your bird feeders topped up, especially if there is ground frost or snowfall.

• Keep mice away from your harvested produce.

• Cut back any creepers that have become a bit excitable during the year

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LEWIS &KULVWPDV No we do not want Christmas songs, goods or fairy lights in September, or October, or even November. Christmas is on 25 December and that’s where it should stay. Yet, while it is far too early for celebration, it’s never too early for preparation.

Many of the key Christmas must-dos to save money only work if you do them early enough. So now we’ve far fewer than 100 days to go, here’s my Christmas (or Chanucah or Eid) savers checklist.

Earn 5% cashback on your Christmas shopping If you’re going to be spending for Christmas, you might as well do it on a card that pays you every time you spend on it. The no annual fee AmericanExpress.com Amex Everyday credit card pays 5% cashback on your first three months’ spending (maximum £100) followed by up to 1.25% after.

Get it now and this falls during the high spend Christmas period.

The cashback won’t be paid until a year later, but, then again, that’s a bonus for next Christmas. Set up a direct debit to repay IN FULL each month to avoid the 22.9% rep APR. There’s a full list of options at www.mse.me/cashback, plus an eligibility checker that tells you your odds of getting each card.

Agree to not give unnecessary presents Far too many people do tit-for-tat giving, and using the end result is tat. So now’s the moment to agree with friends, family and colleagues to cut back on giving this year. Why not save it for just the immediate family?

Too many people end up with goods they’ll never use, so why waste our cash out of some peer-pressure filled obligation. And even those who want to be generous to those with less than them, remember by giving to someone that person often feel obligated to buy back which can do more harm than help. For my full ‘ban Christmas presents’ philosophy, go to www.mse.me/ banchristmas.

Not saved for it? Start now – then you can split the cost by four A typical family Christmas costs around £820 – a huge amount from one month’s salary alone. But if you haven’t started saving yet, there is still time.

For example, put £200 aside from your September, October and November’s income, and it’ll spread the cost. Save what you can, but if you really can’t afford to, I’m afraid you’ll need to cut your cloth accordingly.

Not used it since last Christmas? Flog it Walk around the house and examine everything – it’s time for your annual personal stock clearance. Many old items can be worth serious cash and if you’ve not used things for a year, whether kids’ toys, prams, coffee makers, mobile phones, gadgets, or even clothes, why not sell them?

Have a look on eBay to see if any of your bits are suitable for

sale. There are also lots of recycling sites that will pay you for old mobiles and gadgets – just make sure you do your research first to find the one that’ll give you the most.

Set up a Christmas cupboard, then POUNCE on the biggest discounts Become a tactical shopper. Work out now what you want to buy and then you can pounce on it when there’s a code, voucher or discount that’s cheaper (my weekly email includes the hot ones www.mse.me/tips).

Even better, as is part of many MoneySavers’ Christmas arsenal, once you by a present, bag it, wrap it, and pop it in a Christmas cupboard.

Don’t borrow for Christmas - but if you’ll do it anyway, ensure it’s at 0% Xmas borrowing’s a bad idea. Far better to go, er, cold turkey, and have a more austere time (Christmas is just one day, after all).

That said, if you’ll borrow anyway, at least do it right. The longest 0% spending credit card is Cbonline.co.uk at 26 months or PostOffice.co.uk at 25 months. Although these cards are over two years interest free, before they jump to 18.9% rep APR, aim to clear the card before next Christmas or you just perpetuate the misery.

Small cutbacks now can mean big savings Small cutbacks now can save large when there are 90 days, 66 working days and 13 weeks left until Christmas. So, if you give up a £2 coffee every day at work you’ll save £132, or cut back on an £8 pack of cigarettes every week and it’s £104. I’m not saying you must give up everything completely, but make an active choice: would you prefer the cash at Christmas or the daily treat?

Don’t use Tesco vouchers for festive food A £10 Tesco voucher is worth just £10 in-store. Yet you can double or triple its value on items in its www.tesco.com/clubcard/deals/ brochure (£10 becomes £30) on gift items such as Goldsmiths jewellery or Merlin annual theme park passes.

Plus every few months its ‘double-up’ scheme gives 2x value year-round on selected items in-store and on Tesco Direct, including fragrance, toys and electricals. Tesco won’t confirm for sure when it’ll next be on, but it’s likely to be around the beginning of November.

Warning! Don’t ignore your household enquiry form Every UK household is being sent a Household Enquiry Form from their local council to check the right people are registered to vote – and if you repeatedly fail to fill it in you can be fined up to £1,000.

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Talk of the Town...

Talk of the Town: Tivoli Theatre

Through the eyes of Charlie North-Lewis The Tivoli Theatre has been a part of the town’s heritage since 1936 and having survived the threat of demolition in 1979, it celebrated twenty successful years in November 2013.

At the helm for the last thirteen and a half years has been Charlie North-Lewis and I was lucky enough to catch him for a chat at The King’s Head in Wimborne, despite his busy schedule.

Debbie: What attracted you to the Tivoli?

Charlie: To answer that, I need to start right back at the beginning... Having been educated here in Dorset at Milford Abbey School and Forres Prep School in Swanage, I went to drama school in Guildford. I had always wanted to play in a rock band, so spent some time in the Oxford area “living my dream”, until a car accident damaged my drum kit and I decided it was time to head back to the theatre.

I had a fear of auditions, so looked to get a job as an Assistant Stage Manager, where I might get the opportunity to play walk-on parts or perhaps to understudy some of the other roles.

My first real job was at Blazes, the cabaret club in Windsor, as a sound engineer. Yes, you might be thinking that this was not what I had trained for... but the manager liked me and knew he could train me to do it as he wanted it done, rather than have some “know-it-all” trying to do it their way.

As the club became more successful and bigger and bigger acts started playing the venue, they would bring in their own crew and my role became somewhat redundant. At this point I realised that I really wanted the challenge of doing the sound for acts that used a full orchestra.

As it turns out, I was offered a job thanks to a contact that got me into the merchandising side of touring acts, such as Rick Wakeman, the Rolling Stones and the Steve Miller Band.

Charlie North-Lewis with Debbie I emigrated to Toronto, Canada, in 1983 having married a Canadian who did not want to live in the UK. There I went for a job interview at Canada’s Wonderland, their answer to Disney’s Magic Kingdom, which was owned by the Hanna-Barbera studios. In the interview, I was the oldest applicant and I didn’t want to boast, but tried to honestly impress and show my credentials by commenting on some of the acts that I had toured with, including Tears for Fears. I don’t think that those doing the interview really believed me, as I was hired... as an usher!

Feeling frustrated and undervalued, I talked to my wife and friends and they said that I should complain, which I did. I was simply told to “hang on in there.” During the first season, Eric Clapton came to play at the venue and I was doing as much as I could, especially as I had a child on the way and needed to make ends meet. One Saturday, I was asked to take a message to the General Manager, who I had not even met. I knocked on his office door and went in. Who should be there, but Eric Clapton’s tour manager, Peter Jackson... who had also been the tour manager for the Steve Miller Band where I had done the “swag”.

As Peter was also a Brit, there was a lot of

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Through the next few years, I managed several venues around Toronto, including bringing the Elgin Theatre “back from the dead” in 1985 with a very successful run of Cats. In addition to that I also “set up” the Regent Theatre for A Little Shop of Horrors, under the same producers. News of this success reached the producer of Shenandoah at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and I ended up being “head-hunted” for the theatre manager there, but my heart was still really at the Elgin and I ran both whilst the Elgin underwent a full restoration.

Then the recession of the early 90s really hit the entertainment business and the theatre became more of a touring house, rather than a production house. During this time, I returned to the UK, managing to land a job at BAFTA. This may in part be due to the fact that I wrote my car off on the way to the interview, but still showed up on time!

This was a great experience and I got to see many famous faces in the Academy, such as Dame Judi Dench and Sir Richard Attenborough.

However, I really wanted to get back to theatre and saw the advert for the Tivoli. I sent off my application and soon received a phone call. I discovered that this was an organisation run by volunteers who had realised that it needed someone with experience to “take it to the next level”, which was the very direction given to me by the Chair of the Trustees when I started after a long job interview in May 2002.

Shortly after I started I received a call from a Led Zeppelin tribute act and I said “no, thank you.”

However, they persisted and I received what almost looked like a shoe box sized press parcel, including a T-shirt, mug and proper headed paper.

I noticed that they came from near where I grew up and so I decided they could play, but they had to hire the theatre... It was almost a sell-out!

Since then, we have drawn the likes of Michael McIntyre, Eddie Izzard, Jack Dee, Ed Byrne, Al Murray, Jim Davidson and many other comedians. I was told by Dave Gorman’s tour manager that the Tivoli is well known as an excellent venue on the comedy circuit. In fact, Al Murray came and played for a week before his full arena tour. When he arrived on the Monday, I asked him what he was going to do and he said “I haven’t a clue!” But when he came out on the Friday night, he announced to the audience “Thank you Wimborne, I now have a show!”

Debbie: Is there anyone you would really like to see play here?

Charlie: We have had Charlie Watts play here, but I would really like to see Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood too!

For more information about the Tivoli Theatre, contact the Box Office or visit their website.

Debbie: What changes have you noticed over your time here?

Charlie: When I started, the big bands playing the music of Glenn Miller or other swing numbers were very popular, but over time the audiences diminished. Even the music of the 50s and 60s started not being well attended.

We needed to draw younger people in to the venue.

Box Office: 01202 885566 www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk

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