The Wimborne Directory - March 2017

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Directory March 2017

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Visit us or call 01202 825225 for your free, no obligation quotation

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Introduction

The Wimborne Directory Edition 16

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Publications

Telephone:

01202 894397

Email:

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Copy deadline for the April 2017 edition: 13th March 2017

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 & Colehill residents, Spring is on its way! Lighter evenings, warmer weather, and the promise of an array of flowers to brighten up the day. Most of us love March and April, new beginnings, fresh air and spring cleaning of course. Time to clear out the old, make way for the new, renovate, build a loft conversion, fit a new carpet, revamp the kitchen, feed the lawn, plant those bulbs and generally make the environment around us a better place to live in. Maybe there is someone inside our little magazine who could help give you more time for yourself? Then you can go for a walk, read a good book or plan your summer holiday, leaving all the work to the experts. Sounds good to me. The local trades people here would love to hear from you so please give them a call.

Nellie is back on the road! She enthusiastically took us to “Monkey World” this month and excitedly adopted a 30 year old male orang-utan called Tuan. We had a monkey of a time, despite the very cold weather and were thoroughly entertained for several hours. If you have never visited then Nellie highly recommends it.

Your spirits are somehow lifted when you leave. It must be all that playful swinging!

The lucky winner of the wordsearch last month was Sharon Thomason. Well done and we do hope you enjoy your family feast from Wimborne Fish & Chips.

Don’t forget that if you have a local club, society or group in the area and would love some free promotion, we are the people to call. If you have a business and would like to be more recognised locally, then we are definitely the people to call. We have excellent reviews and are more than happy to help you.

Wishing you a youthful month of March and may the flowers bloom!

All the Best,

Debbie & Stephen Corney Useful Numbers

Local Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Bournemouth. Hospital

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Train Enquires Wilts & Dorset Bus Sembcorp Water Wimborne Library

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Community News

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News from Westminster As I was driving home the other day, I saw some early daffodils defying the cold and gloomy weather to provide a small glimpse of spring starting. The start of the year was both cold and wet, and I look forward to better weather!

I am by nature an optimist, always choosing to see the positives in any situation. The last few weeks in politics has been no exception. As well as the challenges and opportunities of my Westminster parliamentary work, I have recently been able to visit a wide variety of people and places in the constituency which highlight to me what a great place Dorset is to live and work.

I particularly like visiting schools, and meeting our young people. I chair the Dorset Young Chamber steering group, which is an excellent initiative that seeks to be the bridge between education and the workplace. I am passionate about ensuring that our young people have the right skills and qualifications to enter the world of work.

I have met several local head teachers to discuss education funding and I am pleased that progress has been made to implement the new National Funding Formula. The aim is to ensure that schools in Mid Dorset and North Poole are no longer disadvantaged by their low levels of funding. Not every school is gaining from the changes, and as ever, the devil is in the detail. As a result, I have met with the Secretary of State to discuss the new formula and I will be leading a delegation of MPs about the effect on Grammar Schools later this month. There is a further period of consultation and the deadline is the 22nd of March.

Please do go to my website and find the link to the consultation under “Have Your Say”.

Project who offer specialist training provision for mixed-ability and disabled trainees; Julia’s House to find out more about their vital work supporting children and families; and the Bournemouth Churches Housing Association to discuss their work helping homeless people.

I really value the opportunity to meet charities such as the BCHA and see their excellent work.

As an MP it helps me better understand the issues and bring these into debates. A good recent example is the Homelessness Reduction Bill of which I have been privileged to be a part.

Seeing the work of our charities not only inspires me but equips me to represent them better.

I continue to hold regular surgeries for constituents. If you have an issue that you need help with, please do get in touch; email me on michael.tomlinson.mp@parliament.uk or contact my office on 01202 624216. You can also follow what I’ve been doing on Twitter @ Michael4mdnp or Facebook www.facebook. com/michael4MDNP .

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

I am really pleased to have been able to visit several valuable local charities and organisations recently, including The Crumbs

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call us on 01202 875 900 or visit www.wardgoodman.co.uk

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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 :LPERUQH 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!

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Step into Spring What signals spring has arrived for you?

Seeing a snowdrop perhaps? Or hearing the birds singing during the lighter evenings?

The changing season from winter to spring is perhaps one of the most enjoyable of the year as it brings colour, and sounds and sights we all relish after the long dark, cold days of winter.

We are encouraging all of our supporters this year to get outside and experience wildlife first hand, and spring is a good place to start.

DWT has over 44 nature reserves in Dorset which are teeming with wildlife thanks to proper management of the habitat, so you have a very good chance of seeing a favourite species, or perhaps a new one!

Here’s a list of species we challenge you to spot this spring. You don’t need to go far to see many of them – you may see them in your garden, parks, on a road side or on one of our nature reserves.

1. Bluebells – Perhaps one of our most famous and unmistakable woodland flowers – look for long and narrow, drooping leaf fronds and bending flower stems heavy with the nodding blue bells that give this flower its name. Can be seen in woodland and hedgerows. Visible from April – May.

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2. Cuckoo – Arriving in April, the cuckoo can be seen in many different habitats from woodland to heathland and coastal areas.

Their familiar ‘cuck-oo’ call heralds the start of spring. Almost as soon as they have laid their eggs in June or July, they leave for Africa, so there’s a small window to see these birds.

3. Orange tip butterfly – Another sign that spring is arriving is seeing the orange tip butterfly emerges from April until July.

They are found in hedgerows, farmland, gardens and parks. The female does not have the orange colour but can be identified by a ‘mossy grey’ pattern on the underside of her hindwings.

4. Cowslips – A cousin of the primrose, the cowslip is also an early spring flower.

They’re a rarer sight across the UK due to habitat decline, but they can be found in traditional meadows, ancient woodlands and hedgerows in early spring in Dorset, coloured bright yellow with nodding heads!

DWT would love to hear about any of your sightings this spring. Contact us on @Dorsetwildlife or facebook/DorsetWildlife with your photos and stories!

Find out more about our nature reserves in Dorset at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ reserves.

Sally Welbourn Communications Officer

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Library News

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Gentlemen’s discussion group Gentlemen - this is just for you! A suggestion has been made to Wimborne Library to offer space for a gentlemen’s evening discussion group something along the lines of a ‘Men’s Shed’- but minus any hammers, saws or heavy machinery!

The frequency of the meetings would probably be monthly, depending on the level of interest and the group would have to be self-led.

Apart from providing a suitable venue, the library might also be able to offer applicable books, journals and other relevant materials.

Plus refreshment facilities would be available.

To learn more about this unique men-only idea, it is important to register your interest, so why not telephone Wimborne Library or just pop in? Tel: 01202 882770.

Library desperately needs a shed More storage space - in the shape of a waterproof shed - is desperately needed by Wimborne Library. It would need to be big enough to store fold up tables, boxes and other equipment.

Library Manager, Judith Leyman explains: “We would be so grateful and all ideas will be considered.

There’s so much going on at the library with activities for children and adults, we are now running out of storage space to support our various endeavours.”

If you think you can help, please telephone Judith who will be pleased to discuss details further.

Telephone - 01202 882770.

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Community News

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An East Dorset Tailor Harold Dacombe, born in 1904 at Holt, was the eighth child of Arthur and Ellen Dacombe.

He trained as a tailor at the gentleman’s outfitters Fosters of Wimborne, having left school at 13. He moved to Folkstone and then Burton upon Trent, where he met and married his wife Evelyn in 1928. They moved back to Holt where he started trading as a tailor, clothier and hosier (seller of stockings and socks).

Mr Dacombe had a car in which he could travel up to 15 to 20 miles from home to take orders for garments, even made-tomeasure suits, and collect and return shoe repairs. Customers could pay for this with a small amount each week. In the days before almost every household owned a car and with limited public transport, outlying villagers would welcome these types of ‘travelling shops’.

After the business stopped trading his unsold stock was kindly donated to the museum.

Such everyday wear rarely survives.

Opening times: 3 Jan-31 Mar and 1 Nov-23 Dec 2017, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm 1 Apr-31 Oct 2017, Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm Fancy That!

1 Apr - 23 Dec 10am-4pm Costume exhibition exploring handicraft for pleasure and employment.

How does your garden grow?

14 Apr - 30 Sep 10am-4pm Exhibition exploring the history of gardening in East Dorset.

Little Explorers (Age 2+) 18 Apr 10am-12pm £1.50 Activities, stories & games.

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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Community News

Visit a Dorset Garden and Do a Good Deed!

Come rain or shine, from the earliest snowdrops to the last autumn leaves, there is hardly weekend anywhere the length and breadth of England or Wales when there won’t be a yellow ‘NGS Garden Open Today’ sign or poster to tempt you with the promise of horticultural treasures, and eighty of those gardens are here in Dorset. Those in the know will recognise the flash of yellow on a lamp-post or in a hedge, but many people may not understand exactly what the NGS does, or how visiting a garden can be such a force for good.

For more ninety years, thanks to the generous spirit of garden owners and hard-working volunteer teams, the NGS has been quietly making a difference to thousands of lives. In the last ten years alone it has given away more than £25million. So how and when did it all begin?

The idea of raising money from the public by charging a shilling a time to visit private gardens was first suggested by the Queen’s Institute for Nursing in 1926. The 609 gardens which took up the challenge and opened the following year, (led by Sandringham, whose royal owner, George V, was keen to support the scheme in memory of his mother Queen Alexandra) read like a roll-call of the great houses and gardens

of Britain. Ninety years later the organisation which became the National Gardens Scheme continues to focus on nursing and caring charities. These include Marie Curie Cancer Care, Macmillan Cancer Support, Hospice UK, and The Carer’s Trust. Last year more than 3,800 gardens in England and Wales opened for the NGS, and three quarters of a million visits were made to them, raising a staggering £2.6 million for its good causes, to which Dorset contributed over £100,000. Each county is run entirely by its own team of volunteers, with a small national headquarters near Guildford, and fully 85% of the money raised goes to the various charities, so as you pay your entrance fee, you can be sure that nearly all the money will be going to those in need.

Each NGS garden offers visitors something different. Some are part of large estates, others in small courtyards. They can be in the depths of the countryside, or in the heart of town.

But from the small and quirky to the big and grand, they each wait to be discovered. You can meet the owners and ask questions about planting, design or wildlife, and see what magic they have managed to coax from their soil, before relaxing with a cup of tea and a slice of home-made cake to round off the day! So next time you find a tempting garden in the NGS booklet (available in garden centres, libraries or tourist information offices) or come upon a yellow sign, stop for a while, and enjoy someone else’s hard work and expertise – whilst knowing that every visit makes a difference to the life of someone needing care or support.

Four gardens in Purbeck will be opening for the NGS this year. They are Knitson Old Farmhouse and Puddledock Cottage near Corfe, Heron’s Mead in East Burton and The Hollow in Swanage. (For details of these, and all the other Dorset gardens, pick up a free booklet, visit www.ngs.org.uk or download the NGS app.)

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The Adventures of Nellie

The Dorset Publications Camper Van Nellie is back! Having had quite a rest for a couple of months and a new ‘ticker’ (alias alternator) fitted, Nellie was raring to go. In fact she was chattering at the bit and came screeching to a halt when she suddenly had the idea to take us to “Monkey World” near Wool in the Purbecks. We were there many years ago when Hayden was just a baby in the pram. Oh boy that seems a long time ago.

Saturday morning. There were flurries of snow! Really, was Nellie going to take us out in that? Yes, is the short answer.

When Nellie decides on something wild horses would not stop her, certainly not a teeny-weeny drop of snow. She even has a snow mode for emergencies! Ever known anyone like that?

Hayden was none too impressed, but boys of 13 are not always easy to please as we know. Nellie was very persuasive and since I was driving Hayden came along, a ‘little’ reluctantly.

It was freezing! I can’t blame many of the monkeys for hiding in their shelters, but there were some out and about for us to see. The whole complex has expanded so much. I couldn’t believe it. What a

The playful lemurs run around at your feet

Nellie arrives at Monkey World great place to visit, whether young or old.

Nellie would have loved to try the fantastic climbing frames and hang off the ropes that were intended for the children, but we did manage to stop her. Ladies of a ‘certain age’… there is certainly no holding them back at times! Must be seeing those playful monkeys and baby Orang-utans that did it. They are so cute!

One larger chimpanzee got suddenly fed up with something, angrily showed her teeth, picked up some earth and ran off, throwing the soil furiously in the air while screaming loudly. It was very dramatic, a bit like Nellie when she gets overheated (told you about women of a ‘certain age’…) and starts steaming at the bonnet. It was probably a female chimp, or am I being unfair? Men, don’t answer, it is best not to as it could be taken against you. As if we would ever do that!

Monkey World is an ape rescue centre, and does a terrific job in saving and protecting over 250 primates of more than 20 different species. It is in fact the largest rescue centre in the world set in a 65 acre park! And it is right here in the South.

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In the local ‘Hull Daily Mail’ one was advertised, so Gran enthusiastically parted with a lot of money. Needless to say is was a hoax and she never saw the monkey. (Even in those days you had to be careful.) I remember as a child being disappointed that she never had one.

Monkey World salvages such pets which have been neglected, kept in unnatural conditions and generally mistreated.

All of the primates have had difficult circumstances to endure and are now in a safe haven. How wonderful.

Nellie was very taken with this and decided to adopt a monkey herself! That didn’t mean take one home of course (though we did buy a great toy look-a like that now sits proudly on Nellie’s back seat), but it does mean that the money we gave helps with all that is needed to rescue and rehabilitate the primates. We received our photo of “Tuan The orang-utan” this morning in the post! Nellie was so excited. Tuan is a rather large 30 year old orang-utan and has a love story that rather appealed to Nellie. Tuan was found roaming the streets in Taichung City. He had obviously been brought up with humans and once settled

Tuan, Nellie’s adopted Orangutan

Nellie with her toy “Tuan” lookalike a year and a half later (after all his medical tests were complete) in Monkey World, he was introduced to Amy who was never interested in him. Ahhh I hear you say… but wait… RoRo however had been watching Tuan through the mesh and once the doors were opened, she literally fell into Tuan’s arms and he wouldn’t let go!

‘Somehow’ they now have a wonderful son called Gordon who loved to swing on the ropes and slap his dad on the head when he was young, but these days being older, lives in his own enclosure. RoRo still lives with Tuan, but Tuan in fact has another special lady in his life, Lucky, who totally won his heart. They are inseparable.

Tuan himself is a bit of a character and loves to make people laugh by blowing raspberries and clapping his hands. You can see the appeal.

Nellie highly recommends a visit to Monkey World. Hayden really enjoyed it too! Now Nellie has adopted Tuan, she can visit as often as she likes for a whole year. For £35 we think that is great value for money AND she helped the monkeys! Please visit the website www.monkeyworld.org or call free phone 0800 456600 with any enquiries, and do mention Nellie! Where will she takes us next?

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Travel Tips

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Travel West Bay, Dorset

By Tim Saunders – www.travelwriter.biz

Peace and quiet at night.

Our two main requirements for an enjoyable family holiday. You’d be surprised how difficult it is to meet these criteria. But I am delighted to report that we have four blissful nights of quality sleep on comfortable beds in our static caravan at West Bay Holiday Park on the Dorset coast. The only sound to be heard - and this is in the early morning - is the distant squawk of seagulls.

The park lies on the site of a former shipyard destroyed in the Great Storm of 1836 and is owned by Parkdean Resorts, which operates 73 holiday parks throughout the UK. Therefore, it is well placed to know what families want - that tired parents need a break and their children need entertaining. These two demands are satisfied by friendly and approachable staff such as Seagull Sid and Lizzie the Lizard, who run the entertainments programme between March and November. During our time at the site, activities are run every day at 10am for children accompanied by their parents. Harriett (5) and Heidi (3) go to Garden Tots where they produce a sunflower picture, go on a bug hunt and grow watercress. It’s a great way of introducing children to the wonders of the garden, something educational and fun to be enjoyed on holiday. Yet to our surprise Harriett and Heidi are the only children taking part in this activity.

They thoroughly enjoy it. The following day at the same time Rainbow Tots provides more fun activities for our daughters as does Toy Tots on another occasion. This combined with the onsite swimming pool and park really means that there is no need to venture elsewhere.

If you do venture out, you really only need to walk into West Bay, which really comes into its own when the sun shines.

On the first night, little Henry (7mths) just will not go to sleep so I pop him in his pushchair

and we walk around the harbour and along the seafront. He only finally drifts off at the end of our walk, the sea air eventually sending him off to the land of nod.

At the resort, there is a small and a large swimming pool. Caroline and I have to take it in turns to manage our three children because little Henry still needs feeding at regular intervals so he cannot stay in the pool for any longer than 15 minutes. Harriett and Heidi grow in confidence and Heidi starts to swim unaccompanied.

The static caravan complete with gas cooker and fridge/freezer provides comfortable self-catering accommodation. It is really helpful to find that there is a shower room at either end, which means that our girls can get ready using one while we use the other. They can both operate the shower without our help. And the washing machine is great for drying those wet towels.

We break up the journey home by stopping off in Dorchester to visit the Dinosaur Museum housed in a Victorian property crammed full of interesting exhibits including life-size model dinosaurs such as a Tyrannosaurus Rex. There is much information about evolution which always baffles me. And there’s a film in the cinema that details how dinosaurs became extinct. But for me the most interesting aspect of my visit was finding out about Mary Anning (1799 to 1847), an amateur fossil collector from Lyme Regis, who is now considered to be an extremely influential palaeontologist. Her portrait hangs in the Natural History Museum in London.

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The biggest single personal financial risk in 2017 is that mortgage rates will rise rapidly. This isn’t primarily about UK base rates, set by the bank of England, it’s far more about the City’s long term prediction of interest rates – which new cheap fixed and long term variable rate deals are set based upon.

Mortgage rates are near all-time historic lows and have been for a couple of years, and we’ve got used to that. Yet there is a plausible chance that 2017 is the year that will change. We’ve already seen some cheap deals such as HSBC’s 0.99% twoyear fix being pulled. The five-year swap rates have increased from 0.35% back in September to 0.9% now – and we’re already seeing longer fixes start to get more expensive on the back of this.

Of course, there’s no certainty here. Yet UK rates are so cheap that even if things reversed and they dropped again, the likely gain to mortgage holders would be limited.

But if they did rise, the cost could be huge.

The savings available right now can be huge, like Kperat’s who emailed: “Fixed at 1.24% for 2 yrs, reduced term to 13 yrs without paying much more a month. Will be saving about £20,000 even after fees.

Thanks.”

So, this is my clarion call for ALL mortgage holders, to check NOW if you’re on the cheapest deal, and, if not sort, it. Here’s what to do to find your cheapest deal.

How much could I save?

If like many people, you’re on your lender’s

standard variable rate (SVR) – the default rate most fixes and trackers revert to when the intro deal ends – then the savings can be huge. Most SVRs are at 4% or higher.

Yet the cheapest two-year fix is just 1.2% (you’ll need a top credit score and it’s got a big fee). Five-year fixes start at around 1.8%. All, of course, depend on how much of your home’s value you’re borrowing. So, someone moving a £150,000 mortgage from 4% SVR to a two-year fix at 1.2% would save £4,000+ over two years, even after fees.

Quickly find what deals are available For an easy benchmark of what’s available in your circumstances, start with a comparison site that includes all deals, including ‘direct only’, which aren’t offered by brokers. Full market comparisons include my own www.MoneySavingExpert.com/ mortgagebestbuys, and www.totallymoney. com’s mortgage tool.

Finding a cheap deal isn’t the end – you need to get accepted The days when lenders would fling out deals to all and sundry are long gone.

Getting accepted is now the challenge.

There are two key elements to this: • Is your credit score good enough?

Your credit history is a huge part of whether you’ll be accepted for any type of credit, including a mortgage. So take precautions. Avoid any applications that leave a footprint on your file – @MoneySavingExpert such as credit cards, contract mobile

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• Are the repayments affordable? For the past couple of years, lenders haven’t just checked if you can afford the monthly repayments at the current rate, but they also stress test affordability if rates were 6% or 7%. Crucially, this doesn’t only apply to new mortgages, it’s also for re-mortgages too (which is ridiculous and, on an aside, I am campaigning against this). So, if this is a problem, it’s important to reel in your spending months before applying.

Lenders will want evidence of income, big bills, expenses and even eating out.

Use a mortgage broker to match your situation to a top mortgage.

The information about what different lenders are looking for isn’t available to the general public. But it’s something that most mortgage brokers have - and, of course, their job is to find you the best product.

So, they’re a good way to work out what the best deal available to you is. Yet do ask if the broker will check all deals available to them and not just a panel of lenders.

Also, check how much it will cost and use a qualified one. Some phone-only brokers such as www.LandC.co.uk are fee-free. If you want face-to-face help, ask friends for a local recommendation or find one via www. unbiased.co.uk or www.VouchedFor.com.

Don’t ignore the fees The smaller your mortgage, the bigger the impact of fees. A good way to compare

mortgages is to divide the fee across the discount or fixed period. So, a £1,200 fee on a two-year (i.e., 24-month) deal is £50 a month. Then add that to the monthly repayment.

I designed a “Total Cost” tool that does this automatically for you within the www.MoneySavingExpert.com/ mortgagebestbuys comparison.

Fix or variable rate?

A fix’s advantage is you get price and budgeting certainty that the rate won’t move for a set time, whereas variable deals move with the UK interest rate (and sometimes just on the provider’s whim).

Generally, you pay a little more to fix, but not much. Ask yourself how much you think rates will rise over the period. If safety’s what’s important to you, err on the side of fixing, and fixing for longer. Right now, with fixed deals being outrageously cheap, it’s great time to do it.

Got savings? They could get you a better mortgage For this, you need to find your current loan-to-value (LTV) – the proportion of the value of your home you’re borrowing, so £80k on a £100k property is 80% LTV. At every 5% LTV threshold, from 95% down to 60%, deals tend to get better, so a little extra can have a big impact on your rate.

For example, if you’ve a £150,000 home, and want a £137,000 re-mortgage, that’s a 91% LTV, and the top five-year fix is 3.98%. Yet use £2,000 of savings to reduce the borrowing, and you’d be at 90% LTV – where the top five-year fix is 2.54%, saving c. £1,100/year in payments.

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PHIL COLLINS

The ultimate tribute to Phil Collins celebrates is 10th anniversary and returns to the Tivoli in 2017!

Tickets £20

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Saturday 11th March 7.30pm

PURPLE ZEPPELIN

They blow the roof off every time we have them, so we couldn’t wait to invite them back again with their New Show!

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Tuesday 14th March 7.30pm

MARTIN HARLEY & DANIEL KIMBRO

“Quite simply a great live act” – Time Out London.

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Wednesday 15th March 7.30pm

IMPACT THEATRE: DANCING AT LUGHNASA

ImpAct Theatre presents the modern classic Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel!

Tickets £12

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Friday 17th March 8.00pm

TALON:THE ACOUSTIC COLLECTION

One of our most popular groups at The Tivoli but with their “other show”, and if you have not seen ‘The Acoustic Collection’ before then you are in for a

real treat!

Tickets £16

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Thursday 23th March 7.30pm Saturday 25th March 7.30pm Matinee: Saturday 25th March 2.30pm ALAN BENNETT’S

PEOPLE

Churchill Productions present Alan Bennett’s PEOPLE. Tickets £12 (eve), £10.50 (mat)

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Wednesday 29th March 7.30pm

CHRIS RAMSEY 2017

Chris Ramsey returns to the Tivoli as part of his biggest UK tour yet.!

Tickets £20

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Thursday 30th March 7.30pm

COMEDY CHAOS

Comedy Chaos presents a night of utter hilarity.

Bringing you the best comedians on the UK comedy circuit.

Tickets £15.50, £14 (advance)

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Friday 31st March 8.00pm

LIMEHOUSE LIZZY The No. 1 Tribute to Thin Lizzy!

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Saturday 1st April 7.30pm

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Gardening Tips

On Your Plot Getting the upper hand Spring should really be on its way by the end of this month and there’ll be plenty of jobs to keep you busy on your plot.

There’s nothing quite like sowing seeds and the thrill of watching those first tiny seedlings appearing just a week or two later. Weather permitting the soil should be warm enough to be sowing outdoors in March. Your new seedlings will need all the help that you can give them if they are to flourish so don’t forget the weeding and pest control too!

Jobs for March :-

• Prepare beds for sowing by raking level when the soil is dry enough.

• Get a supply of containers and fill with compost ready for sowing (supermarket plastic trays containers are handy to reuse for this!)

• Make sure you have all the seeds you need and sort them into the order that you’ll sow them in.

• Plant first early potatoes later in the month.

• Keep on top of the weeding and pest control.

• Sow carrots, peas, parsnips, lettuce and radishes

There’s no doubt that the weather during the first part of the year lived up to our expectations of a month of extremes - with mild temperatures and homes and gardens hammered by incredible rainfall. Hopefully March should see the weather settling down and Spring truly starting to emerge.

Most seed packets give you some guidelines as to which month/or months are best to sow in but personally I think that it’d be a lot more helpful if they gave a little information about the temperature required, not to mention just how long germination is likely to take. Soil temperatures of at least 6°C are needed for most seeds - if you don’t want to guess at this you can get a soil thermometer to check. Don’t forget that by using products such as fleece, or cloches, over your beds you can raise the temperature. Some seeds, such as parsnips, are notoriously slow to germinate taking up to 3 weeks for seedlings to appear - a good idea with slow starters like these is to sow quick growing crops such as radishes on either side of the row. This will

help mark the rows out until your parsnips appear and the radishes will quickly be grown and ready to harvest.

Take note also of the depth that the different seeds should be sown at - too shallow and they’ll either blow away or be eaten by the birds, too deep and you may bury them alive! Try to space seeds evenly, though if you sow too many you can thin out the weaker seedlings after they appear. Do remember that with many crops it is better to sow just a few and then sow again in a few weeks time to avoid having too many ready to harvest all at once. Salad crops such as lettuce will bolt if left too long, and other vegetables which may have a short harvesting period can be enjoyed for much longer if you save the seed and sow a few in succession every few weeks.

As the soil warms up for your new crops so it also warms up nicely for the weeds about now! For many people part of the attraction of growing your own is eating chemical free produce and organic methods of pest control will therefore be preferred.

Little and often is best - take a quick walk around the veg patch each morning and hand pick any emerging weeds. Hoeing also works well and if you are careful not to let weeds set seed you’ll avoid a long-term problem. Of course the situation isn’t helped by the fact that your patch is likely to have large amounts of bare soil on it between widely spaced rows at this time of year. Some crops, such as potatoes will obligingly grow to ultimately block out the light and deter weeds, but if you’re really having problems then think about putting down a thick, organic, mulch to cover the bare soil.

Slugs will also emerge to attack your young seedlings - there’s no end of organic ways to do battle from hand picking at night and beer traps to watering in nematodes. Strike early and gain the upper hand!

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Community News

Introducing the Jubilee Wine Circle The Jubilee Wine Circle is a great place for a bit of fun centered around wine. We try lots of different wines especially new ones to see what we like and don’t like. We also encourage wine making. We have two qualified judges in the circle as well as a host of members who have been making wine for years so if you fancy making wine there are lots of people who can help. Recently we have had tremendous successes at the South West Federation Show and the Wales & West Federation Show, the latter being a large national show where we won two prizes. But it’s not all about competing in shows!

Last year we had an evening of Chinese wine and cookery to celebrate Chinese New Year. We also had a great Christmas Dinner complete with port to finish.

We also had a banjo band and a whole host of different talks, quizzes and generally fun evenings. We meet at the Stapehill Village Hall on the first Friday of every month at 8pm.

So if you like the idea of a sociable evening with a general focus on wine then please contact the Chairman using the details below and you’ll be made very welcome.

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Auto Biographies Motoring

All-New Audi Q2

By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk

First impressions when approaching the new Audi Q2 are good.

Like all Audis, it manages to stand out, even if it doesn’t try anything spectacular design-wise. In the more daring ‘Vegas Yellow’, it makes quite a visual impact though, and is unmistakeably Audi in appearance. The large grill and muscular body are complimented by a sloping roof line and contrast C-pillar which – in S-Line trim at least – is nicely offset in metallic silver. Sadly, on the smallest alloy wheels it looks puny, so bigger is better there.

The interior is more of the same, being almost identical to that which you’d find in the A3 hatchback. That’s no bad thing though, as Audi makes some of the most pleasant interior spaces on the market today, and feels decidedly upmarket if it’s kitted out with a range of technology options, such as the virtual cockpit.

We tested the Audi Q2 in 150PS 1.4-litre petrol guise. It provides plenty enough power for all types of road, being capable of overtaking on motorways and A-roads, yet remaining suitably quiet when pottering through towns and villages. If your annual mileage is quite low, this is a fine engine to go for, as you’re unlikely to need anything more than this. While the engine is quiet, the S-Tronic automatic gearbox is a little jumpy at low speeds, and tends to put too much torque through the wheels when trying to move off. This results in some minor wheel-spin. The S-Tronic unit has never quite been up to the high level of BMW’s eight-speed unit, but it is far from a bad gearbox, and, when up to speed, works quickly and seamlessly.

Our petrol test car was the S-Line, fitted with sports suspension and larger alloy wheels, and we found it to be slightly too firm for our liking. Being a ‘Q’, you get into it expecting a smooth ride, but you get something more like a firm hatchback than a compact SUV. We suspect Audi’s excellent seating helps offset this a

little. If the trade-off was entertaining cornering and impressive dynamics, we’d be content, but it isn’t exactly fun to drive either.

The steering is rather numb and it doesn’t feel particularly settled going quicker around corners, though it doesn’t feel out of its comfort zone either.

Audi was keen to point out that it doesn’t skimp on technology with the new Q2; it uses the same tech in the fresh compact SUV as it does in its higher-end products, like the TT sports car or Q7 SUV. The stunning virtual cockpit is an option once again, and you can also get such goodies, such as adaptive cruise control, heated seats, a power operated boot, and Audi’s parking assistance system. The problem is, almost these luxuries cost extra. Audi has made a big deal about the new Q2 starting at under £20,000, yet it also points out that it expects only 10 per cent of people to buy the lowest ‘SE’ trim level. The petrol model we tested came in at £5 over £34,000, and, even for a test car, that’s an astonishing amount of money.

Look to spend between £25,000 and £30,000 and you’re probably on the right track with the new Audi Q2. It’s a high-quality product and looks great, but it doesn’t inspire us to spend more on it than a normal Audi A3, and the Q3 SUV isn’t far off price-wise. It doesn’t matter one bit what we think, because wealthy people love something a little bit different with a respected badge on its nose. It might not be perfect, but it will sell, and sell well. The new Q2 is going to be another Audi success.

Pros ‘n’ Cons • Stylish √ • Upmarket √ • Quiet √ • Tech √ • Pricey X

Fast Facts • Max speed: 132mph • 0-62 mph: 8.5 secs • Combined mpg: 52.3 • Engine: 1395cc 4cyl turbo petrol • CO2: 123 g/km • Price: £27,730

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It is my absolute good luck to know Karen, and my delight to work with her in this innovative company. To see an individual willing to go the extra mile, not for company profits but because she cares is inspirational to us all.”

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Food & Drink

7DVWHV VR JRRG Lemon Meringue Pie

A delicious and tangy lemon filled pie topped with crispy, chewy meringue – a perfect after dinner indulgence that’s sure to satisfy the sweetest tooth!

Ingredients for 8 servings Pastry 150g plain flour Pinch salt 75g Butter Cold water to mix

Oven: Pre-heat to fan 170C/190C/Gas 5 Prepare the pastry following conventional method and use to

Filling 50g cornflour 300ml cold water 75g caster sugar Zest and juice of 3 lemons 2 medium egg yolks

remaining water, lemon zest and juice, stir in the cornflour

Meringue 2 medium egg whites 100g caster sugar

line a 20cm greased flan dish. Bake blind, remove from oven then reduce the oven temperature to fan 130c, conventional 150c, gas 2. To make the filling, first blend the cornflour with a little water to make a smooth paste. In a small pan, heat the paste and stir until you bring to the boil.

Cook the lemony mixture for 2 minutes then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly before adding the sugar and egg yolks. When cool, tip into the partly cooked pastry case. Whisk the egg whites until very stiff then gradually add in half of the sugar. Then gently fold the rest of the sugar. Spread the meringue mix over the lemon and swirl and bake for a further 35 minutes to crisp the meringue. Allow to cool before serving.

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Accountants Ward Goodman........................ 9 Bars & Restaurants Alpine Bistro @ Snowtrax.........19 Bathrooms K & B Installations....................19 Bedrooms Select Interiors..........................39 Beds The Bed Store........................... 5 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds............................. 7 Broadview Shading Solutions....24 Tuscany Blinds..........................31 Block Paving & Tarmacadam Wicks Surfacing........................39 Builders & Carpenters Creative Carpentry....................14 Harpers Home Improvements....21 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................39 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Kingfishers................................42 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.............................. 5 Marsden Flooring.....................27 Peter Newman Flooring............37 Cleaning Services: Residential Aspire HomeClean....................43 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................28 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Step into Spring......................12 Jubilee Wine Circle....................38 Martin Lewis: Mortgages.........32 Motoring: All-New Audi Q2......40 National Garden Scheme..........22 News from Westminster........... 8

On your plot: Getting the upper hand..........36 Priest’s House Museum............18 Tastes so good: Lemon Meringue Pie..............44 Travel: West Bay, Dorset...........30 What’s On at Tivoli Theatre......34 Wimborne Library.....................16 Wimborne Town Football Club...26 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared..................... 7 Electricians Ulyett Electrical Services...........20 Fencing Andy P...................................... 6 Financial Advisors Ward Goodman........................ 9 Fire & Security Services Dorset Fire & Security...............24 Garage Services Longham Motor Engineers.......41 Garden Services Douglas Hutchins...................... 7 EDS Gardening..........................21

Meal Delivery Services Custom Lunches........................45 Oven Cleaning Oven King.................................24 Physiotherapists PhysioFitness............................ 9 Plumbing & Heating Services P Allen Heating & Plumbing..... 6 Property Maintenance Andy P...................................... 6 Harpers Home Improvements....20 John Stevens Property Care...... 7 Quarterjack Handyman............31 Puzzles & Competitions Crossword.................................20 Kids Page..................................10 Prize Wordsearch......................35 Sudoku......................................20 Removals Bournemouth Removals...........42 Residential Care Homes Royal Bay Homes......................48 Taxis Wimborne Cars......................... 2

Hairdressers Hair @ Home............................14

Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons..................15

Health & Fitness B Active B Healthy....................14 Wimborne Holistic Health Care............................13

Waste Services Philip Trim Contractors.............21

Hearing Aids & Services Clarity Hearing Solutions..........13 Home Care Services Bridgewater Care.....................41 Kitchens K & B Installations....................19 Select Interiors..........................39

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze.....................................17 Cloudy2Clear Windows.............11 Dorset Windows....................... 3 Fix-It..........................................37 GreenSpace Conservatories......25 Pure Windows..........................24 Select PVCU..............................23 Worktops Portman Stone..........................47

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