The West Moors Directory - April/May 2015

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Delivered FREE around the village In this issue: Win a bottle of Champagne West Moors Art Society Bournemouth & East Dorset Race for Life LawSpot with Harold G Walker Dorset Police: Phone Fraud Dorset Wildlife Trust: Walk for Wildlife Adventures of Nellie

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Dear Neighbours, What a wonderful time of year this is. I love those bright coloured spring Edition 119 flowers especially the daffodils and tulips. It is a great time to make plans for the rest of the year, sort the garden out, spring clean the house, and generally look forward to a good summer. The West Moors Stephen & Debbie Corney Directory has a lot of local and our son Hayden trades people and services that could make your life a little easier and do some of the work for you. They would love to hear from you, so please mention us when making any calls or enquiries. Stephen and I really appreciate this and I know the advertisers definitely do!

This month we have gardeners, electricians, builders, estate agents, pet services, estate planners, record shops, residential care homes, carpet cleaners, blinds and shutters, locksmiths, motorcycling clothing and much more! Please use the index at the back for the full array of categories.

We also have our regular “Nellie” feature. This month she took us on a Murder Mystery Tour! What fun we had and we will certainly be doing more of those. You can read all about our trip to Shaftesbury. There are other articles too including information about the Bournemouth & East Dorset Race for Life, Dorset Wildlife Trust urges us to “Walk for Wildlife”, meeting information from the local Art Society and Lunch Club, as well as Dorset Police letting us know how to guard against phone fraud.

Don’t forget to fill in your wordsearches. The VERY lucky winner of the garden furniture from Reformed Plastics is Maxine Almond.We had literally hundreds of replies, so well done to you! We hope you enjoy your picnic table. Maxine will be featured in our May issue of The West Moors Directory.

Wishing you all a fabulous Easter,

Debbie & Stephen Corney

Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Publications Telephone: 01202 894397 Email: info@westmoorsdirectory.co.uk Copy deadline for the May 2015 edition: 20th April 2015

In this issue...

Bournemouth & East Dorset Race for Life...................... 8 Kids Page..............................12 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Walk for Wildlife.................16 Dorset Police: Phone Fraud....20 LawSpot................................22 New Forest Clandestine Cake Club..........................24 West Moors Flower Group. 28 Plant of the Month: Lavender....28 Martin Lewis: Debt............. 34 Adventures of Nellie..............38 Festival of Cricket.................40 West Moors Art Society.........48 Prize Wordsearch..................51 On your plot: April Showers.... 52 Oakhurst First School......... 58 Crossword........................... 58 Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

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RELAY FOR LIFE Bournemouth & East Dorset

Relay For Life Bournemouth & East Dorset will exceed £200,000 fundraising milestone as it embarks on its 8th year in Ferndown this July.

Unlike any other Cancer Research UK event, the Bournemouth and East Dorset Relay For Life is for everyone in the community of all ages, background, gender and ability. It is an entirely volunteer-led and funded 24 hour annual event for Cancer Research UK, This year on the 11th / 12th July at Ferndown Leisure Centre.

Our youngest ever participant was just a few months old and our eldest a 90 year old cancer survivor. Other individuals with disabilities have also taken part over the years with the support from their team members to raise money to help bring forward the day when all cancers are cured, meanwhile developing kinder and more effective treatments.

Teams of between 8 to 15 people from all walks of life undertake a wide range of fundraising activities, both big and small throughout the months leading up to the event.

During the Relay itself, team members take it in turns to walk round a track while everyone else enjoys a wide range of entertainment and fun activities on offer. As Relay For Life is non-stop through the night, those team members not on the track, take it in turns to rest, eat, or sleep in their tents.

Every Relay For Life begins with the inspiring Survivors’ Lap of Honour. Cancer survivors walk the first lap, cheered and supported by the community. Together we celebrate life and our joint efforts which mean that together we will beat cancer sooner.

As the evening draws in, everyone gathers to light Candles of Hope and pay tribute to those

whose lives have been affected by cancer. Bags are decorated and lit up by a glowing candle meaning poignant messages of remembrance and celebration line the track to create a moving and unforgettable moment. With the ceremony in their minds the teams return to the Relay candlelit throughout the night.

Karen Lynch volunteer Chairman of Relay For Life in Bournemouth and East Dorset, said: “ Relay For Life is about being part of a community united in the belief that together we are a stronger than cancer and we can make a stand against the disease. It is a unique event with a celebratory atmosphere and everyone who joins in will take away something special.

We would love to hear from anyone who wants to find out more about Relay For Life and how they can take part or help in any way, either in preparation, raising funds, on the day support or sponsorship.

For more information visit: cruk.org/relay or call 08716412602.

Email: r4lbournemouth@gmail.com or call 01202 537624.

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‘Keeping It In The Family’ – WILLS, TRUSTS AND LPA’s A Last Will and Testament is a very important legal document, but if you want to protect and pass on a lifetime’s hard work to those you love and care for, it’s vital you get it right.

As life progresses, the threats to the inheritance you plan to leave to your loved ones grow rapidly. Often, people don’t discover these threats until it’s too late. A well written Last Will and Testament which includes the appropriate use of trusts can help protect your home and savings from threats such as:A co-owners Long Term Care Fees

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Our aim is only ever to explain and educate, leaving you to decide what plan best meets your needs.

The above are just some of the important areas we can help with. We also advise on something else just as vital as writing your Will – A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). Did you Know - Without an LPA in place, bank accounts, even jointly held accounts, can be frozen by your bank if you lose mental capacity. Everyone should plan for this eventuality to ensure [OLPY HɈHPYZ JHU IL OHUKSLK I` ZVTLVUL they trust.

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Walk for wildlife this Spring This spring, Dorset Wildlife Trust is asking not just what we can do for wildlife, but what wildlife can do for us.

There are many mental and physical benefits to spending time outside, and for many of us, it is a luxury, and a great way to spend time with the family. That feeling of breathing in fresh air, or the achievement of climbing a hill to take in a stunning view (of which there are plenty of in Dorset), can’t be matched by any computer game or television show.

Statistics also show that we should be aiming to spend at least 30 minutes of good quality time outside, every day. This is a great habit to get children into especially, as the great outdoors still holds so much for them to learn about.

So this Easter if you’re looking for a challenge, something to do with the family outside, and a way to raise money for charity, with some beautiful coastal views along the way, Dorset Wildlife Trust’s (DWT) ‘Walk for Wildlife’ might be just the thing for you.

Walk for Wildlife has been running for over 10 years, and is one of the highlights in DWT’s year. This year, the walks start and finish at Leeson House, near Swanage. There are three to choose from, and for the first time there is a new 2 miles route suitable for families*, and lots of activities are also on offer at the start and finish, including face painting, a puppet show with the ‘Hand to mouth theatre’, and a special prize for the school with the most amount of walkers.

The 6 mile and 13 mile routes both take in the rugged scenery of the Purbeck coastline, with a good chance of seeing puffins, dolphins and gannets out at sea, whilst the coastal path should provide opportunities to spot peregrine falcons and ravens, as we as newly arrive migrants such as wheatear and swallows.

We are also asking those taking part to raise some money for Dorset Wildlife Trust through sponsorship – this is a great way for us to continue helping wildlife in Dorset, and for participants to feel they are giving something back to wildlife, whilst burning some calories at the same time!

For more information, and to book online, visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ walkforwildlife, or phone 01305 264620.

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HANG UP ON FRAUDSTERS Telephone fraudsters are targeting Dorset residents Cold callers trick people into transferring money to a fake bank account or sending it via courier

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Law Spot ...providing the answers

to your legal questions

Every month the solicitors and lawyers at Harold G Walker will be providing answers to your questions about the law.

My partner has moved out of the family home.

Can I change the locks to stop them coming back in whenever they want?

If the family home is jointly owned you cannot legally change the locks on the property without their consent. This can also be the case if the property is held in your or their sole name. This is because they may have a right to occupy the property.

Chantal Findlay Family Lawyer

It is however appropriate for the person who has left the property and now has separate living arrangements to respect your home-life and your privacy. They should therefore give you a reasonable amount of

My father has excluded my sister from his will leaving everything to me – I don’t think its fair – is there anything I can do about this and if so, are there any inheritance tax consequences for me?

notice if they do want to come to the property. If this isn’t happening and you are uncomfortable with the situation it is sensible to talk to a solicitor.

A solicitor can write to them or their legal representative about the situation and often this is enough to remedy the situation.

If threats have been made against you by your partner or there has been intimidation and violence, it can be appropriate to get the police involved. It is also possible to make an application to the court for an Occupation Order. This prevents the other person from accessing (or coming within a certain distance of) the property. Occupation orders are not made lightly by the Courts but if you are in a situation where you have been or feel threatened by your partner, they may well be appropriate. It is important to speak to a solicitor and the police if you are in this situation. you, these include:(a) The variation must not be made for any consideration in money or money’s worth (ie your sister cannot compensate you in another way for the benefit she is receiving via the Deed

You can either give your sister a large financial gift from your own pocket once you receive your (b) It must be in writing inheritance however for the value of this gift to fall (c) The Deed must contain a statement relating to outside your estate for inheritance tax purposes, you the section of the Inheritance Tax Act which applies must survive the gift by 7 years. to the variation Alternatively, if it is under 2 years since your father It is vital that you obtain died you can make a DEED OF VARIATION also independent legal advice known as a DEED OF FAMILY ARRANGEMENT. All before embarking on any parties affected by the variation must agree to it but changes to any inheritance if minor children are affected the court’s permission that you receive to ensure all may be required. formalities have been complied Certain conditions must be complied with in order for there to be no inheritance tax implications for

with and to avoid the taxman knocking at your door.

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came about as I found with the New Forest Clandestine Cake Club that I had some members who are Coeliacs and found it unfair that they could only try 1 or 2 cakes at each gathering as apposed to 10 in total!

As a Coeliac you cannot eat anything which has been ‘contaminated’ by gluten. There are some people who are very strict Coeliacs and others who can allow some leniencies in their habit and lifestyle.

A little history of the Clandestine Cake Club is that the founder is Lynn Hill who set up CCC in her hometown of Leeds, in 2010.

When I set up the New Forest Group there were just around 75 clubs in the UK. Now the Club has grown considerably, helped by the Great British Bake Off and other such programmes, and is also International now too.

Check out the CCC website for more details: www.clandestinecakeclub.co.uk The way we work: All the Organisers arrange the venues in their own time. They are not paid for this and it isn’t a business either, as they do it because they love cake and love organising and socialising!

For the gatherings, the organisers advise of the forthcoming events by adding the details onto the CCC website (I also send a newsletter type email out to all my members directly them to the website for more information) with a brief description of the venue town and the theme.

The members then confirm their cake choice and attendance and then a few days prior to the gathering, the Organiser advises of the actual venue details. Where possible we do not pay for the venue and are able to give the venue publicity by adding details about them on the CCC website.

I have been running the New Forest Clandestine Cake Club for near enough 3 years (May 2015) and in September 2014 I launched the first-ever Gluten Free Clandestine Cake Club!

Do you know a Coeliac or someone, like me who is wheat intolerant? If so, please do get in touch and visit our second gathering on 30th April 2015 (gathering venue is on the outskirts of the Lymington area!).

Also, please watch out for the launch of the second CCC recipe book in the Autumn of 2015. The first book was launched in 2012.

In the forthcoming book, I am very proud to announce 2 of the New Forest group members have had their recipes accepted and will appear in the book. Watch out for this in the shops in due course.

CCC is worldwide! The Moto of Cake Club is: Bake, Eat and Talk about cake.

We gather in secret locations. Interaction and conversation begins when you cut the first slice.

Not like any other club, CCC is all about cake!

I look forward to seeing you at either the New Forest CCC (newforestcakeclub@yahoo.co.uk) or the Gluten Free CCC (nfglutenfreecakeclub@yahoo.co.uk), or contact Gill Hepburn on Tel: 07852 886 629 or 07947 080 097.

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West Moors Flower Group

Members were entertained by Anne Clarke at their March meeting and are now looking forward to April when Emily Broomhead, a new demonstrator, will present “Sticks and Stems”.

The club competition also carries this title.

We welcome members old and new to an exciting programme for the year, the highlight of which will be our Show in July, more details later.

Any enquiries can be made to Catherine Jenkins on An example of our work!

01202 876441.

Plant of the Month

Belonging to the mint family, lavender is a popular choice in many gardens as it provides a beautiful scent and splash of colour to many borders and rockeries alike.

Many gardeners can’t resist the romance of lavender—blowing gently in the breeze or cut stems in vases make for a pretty picture.

Lavenders will tolerate many growing conditions and thrives well in warm, well -drained soil and if you can encourage a chalky soil you’ll enhance the scent of the plant. Make sure you give them a good handful of compost when first planted and lots of water.

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Money Saving Tips

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LEWIS Debt For those with existing debts there are record deals available right now to let you cut the cost and save £100s or £1,000s.

Yet as the old adage goes, banks are companies that’d lend you an umbrella when the sun shines and ask for it back when it rains. So getting cheaper credit when in debt is tricky – however I have developed credit card eligibility checkers which can help you check what debt cutting cards you’re able to get before you apply. If you can lower the interest cost, then more of your repayment clears the actual debt, not just services the interest – meaning you’ll be debt-free far quicker. So here are the key debt cost cutting need to knows…

I make no apology for saying…. stop borrowing. If you're struggling, borrowing to make ends meet just elongates the problem - making it even costlier and more difficult. The tips below will help, but if you keep adding to the debt nothing will fix it. So take a deep breath, do a budget and examine all your spending to see if you can cut back.

Best buys are only best if you can get them. While there are many great rates on offer, you need to pass a credit score to get them, and many fail at that hurdle. Worse still when you apply it leaves a footprint on your file and lots of those in a short space of time can hit your future credit worthiness. I've given evidence to Parliament on this 'anti-shopping around' system - little's been done.

So to fight back on my site we’ve built a free eligibility calculator – which tells you which cards you’re most likely to be accepted for. Just as importantly it does this without leaving a footprint on your file that lenders can see – so you can home in on the right one, minimising applications. To try it go to www.MoneySavingExpert.com/eligibility.

Shift credit or store card debt to 35mth 0%. A balance transfer’s where you get a new credit card that repays debts on the old credit or store card(s) for you, so you owe it instead at a lower rate.

The longest 0% deals for those new to the card company now last nearly three years (a year ago they were 30 months), but as with many things in life longest isn't always best. Aim for the lowest fee card, ensuring you've enough time to clear it. Top picks and golden rules at www.mse.me/ balancetransfers.

Shift your overdraft to 0% too. Debit cards can be debt cards too - if you're in your overdraft it's often more costly than credit cards, especially if you bust your limit. So there are two ways to get out of this. a) Switch to a 0% overdraft: Top bank for customer service www.firstdirect.com offers a £250 0% overdraft (you

must pay-in £1,000/month) and for accepted new switchers a free £100 - which should help reduce the overdraft straight away. For some www.nationwide.co.uk 0% overdraft may be bigger, but it's only for a year and is 50p/day after. b) Shift it to a 0% 'money transfer' credit card. A few balance transfer cards also let newbies 'money transfer'. This is where it pays a lump sum into your bank account, which can then clear your overdraft so you owe it instead. Top pick is www.mbna.co.uk which gives 24 months 0% money transfers for a one off 2.2% fee (though it's 22.9% rep APR after the 0% ends). Yet be careful, follow the balance transfer rules above and for more picks and full step-by-step help see www.mse.me/moneytransfers.

Can you cut the cost of existing loans? It's complex, as you need to factor in that most loans charge up to two months' interest to repay them early.

- Who should try? Those who can get a substantially lower APR loan (eg, more than a fifth off, so from 10% to 8%), and have a while left to repay. Full options in www.mse.me/ cheaploans.

- How much can I save? Someone who is 2 years through a 5 year 12% loan for £5,000, paying it off with a 4.9% loan, could save around £1,000.

Don't pay all debts equally - attack the highest APR. Once your debts are as cheap as possible, list them all, including overdrafts, in order of APRs. Focus all spare cash to clear the highest APR one as it grows fastest, and just pay the min on the others. Once that's clear, move to the next highest.

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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Publications Camper Van “Treasury Trails”! What a great idea.

Basically this is a live game of cluedo, and what fun! In Dorset alone there are 57 murder mystery walks. The website to find these fantastic walks is www. treasuretrails.co.uk. which tells us… “A Treasure Trail is an imaginative way to explore towns, cities & villages across the UK with a self-guided themed walk.

An easy to follow route will enable you to crack the clues whilst taking in some of the most fascinating sights along the way.” There are themed walks in Bournemouth, Poole, Corfe Castle, Dorchester, Christchurch, Wareham, Sandbanks, Sherborne, Piddle Village, practically anywhere you may wish to visit… and explore with a purpose to find “who did it” and “with what”?

The answers are ficticious and are not based on actual events, nor fortunately are there any real bodies or deadly truncheons lying around. It is all harmless fun and very educational. You find out about local history, discover

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interesting plaques and markings on walls, that you would otherwise walk straight passed. Not only that but you see sights and take pathways that you would just ignore, especially in an unknown town. It is perfect for children and adults alike. In fact some of the clues are a little tricky and even the most discerning adult may have to work quite hard to figure them out.

So Nellie took us to Shaftesbury where we met many friends, all ready and eagerly awaiting to find, by process of elimination, who did it and with what? The website told me, “There are more roads radiating to and from Shaftesbury than any other town in Dorset. The town of Shaftesbury has been a place for travellers ever since it was founded in the 9th century by King Alfred the Great. The first part of this Trail is fairly flat and leads you to the spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale and Cranborne Chase. The second

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part of the Trail takes you down Gold Hill, famous for that bread advert with the boy riding down the cobbles after pushing it up the hill with his basket full of bread. This is a Trail with some great historical features and some wonderful views.

This Murder Mystery Trail should take about 2 1/2 hours to walk about 2 1/2 miles. There are a couple of very steep slopes to negotiate therefore this Trail is suitable for very light pushchairs but not for wheelchairs.”

Well, we picked a perfect day… for a murder mystery tour… it was cool, drizzling and foggy! Nellie was glad she was with friends, and many of them at that, otherwise I think she would have been pretty scared. The atmosphere was befitting a Sherlock Holmes movie.

I am serious! Of course we had to start in a café to build up our stamina for the 2.5 mile walk and mental pressure we were about to endure. Once we got started, it all got very serious with some running ahead to be the first to find the answer. Nellie has some very competitive friends! One clue up on the hill, overlooking what would have been

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spectacular views, we just could not see because of the fog. We couldn’t believe it, but being the ‘spirit of play’ souls that we are, we turned this into a lot of fun. The precarious walk down the famous Gold Hill, set in this hazy ambience was rather exhilarating.

We could have been characters in a Dickens novel following the route of an unsavoury type, determined to catch him. Anyway back to reality… we eventually found our way to the last clue. We did it! We unlocked the mystery! I have to say I was rather glad there were quite a lot of us, as some of the clues were pretty taxing, but that made it all the more exciting when we did find “who did it” and “with what”.

Nellie highly recommends Treasure Trails. Do take a look at the website.

You can download the clues, or have them sent in the post. We found another recently that is a ‘walk and a ride’ with clues… so Nellie is very excited about that as she really will be able to join in!

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Festival of Cricket: 1-4 May at Dean Park As the national side struggle to hit their stride in the Cricket World Cup, England’s Ladies are more than holding their own in New Zealand and cricket is once again looming large in the public imagination.

And with thoughts turning to balmy days of summer, Bournemouth’s Dean Park Cricket Ground is proud to announce the town’s very first Festival of Cricket.

The four-day event will run over the May Day Bank Holiday as the first part of a summer of celebration as Dean Park marks its 135th anniversary with a renewed sense of purpose.

In a busy programme of events, the highlight of the Festival of Cricket is undoubtedly the return of Hampshire Cricket Club to its spiritual home.

In what will be the first match of captain Jimmy Adams’ benefit year a full-strength Hampshire side begin their T20 preparations by taking on Dorset at Dean Park on Monday 4 May. Left-handed batsman Jimmy made his country cricket debut with Dorset in 1998 at Dean Park and is thrilled to be returning to the historic ground.

“I remember it well,” says Jimmy. “Marcus Trescothick flayed us everywhere! My coach at school was the current Dorset coach Alan Willows and he got me involved again for a couple of games 10 years later.

“Dean Park has a wonderful history and association with Hampshire and it will be great to finally get back on the pitch there after a number of weather-affected years!

“It will be nice to be back and I hope it’s a good day out for all.”

With organisers expecting the festival to attract some 5,000 spectators over the weekend, the festival opens on Friday, May 1 when a special Mayor’s Select XI will take on Dorset Ladies and their guests. On Saturday, last year’s Dorset League runners up, Parley CC entertain Wimborne & Colehill; and on Sunday, May 3 last season’s Unicorns Knockout Trophy winners Devon face the home side, Dorset.

As well as the cricket Dean Park will host a local food and drink festival with more than 20 locally sourced real ales and ciders and a menu that showcases the finest fare from local producers.

Dean Park has a rich history and is something of a ‘lost treasure’ of Victorian Bournemouth. It has been home

to Dorset County Cricket Club since it was founded in 1896 and was frequently used by Hampshire County Cricket Club, hosting 343 first class matches between 1897 and 1992.

Arguably the greatest cricketer of all time Prince Ranjitsinhji honed his raw talents at Dean Park in 1890. Working with England cricketer Tom Hayward among others, he did well enough to convince himself he might find success as a cricketer.

Not only did Dean Park twice entertain the Australian national side on tour in the early 20th century, the legendary Victorian cricketer WG Grace, dubbed the Father of Cricket, supported an earlier attempt to stage a festival of cricket and made the first of many appearances at Dean Park in 1903.

Prince Phillip captained the Duke of Edinburgh’s XI to a thrilling one-wicket victor over Hampshire at Dean Park in 1949. Other notable names to have graced its wicket include Gordon Greenidge, Malcom Marshall, David Gower, Robin Smith and Graham Gooch.

And it’s not just cricket… Bournemouth Rovers played one of Britain’s earliest floodlit football matches at Dean Park in 1875 before making a home at the ground and playing as Bournemouth Dean Park in 1888. A year later they merged with Bournemouth Arabs to become Bournemouth FC before leaving Dean Park the following season. Today, they play in the Wessex League as Poppies.

Later this summer Dean Park will play host to charity matches involving the England fans’ side the Barmy Army, the Lord’s Taverners and the all-star lashings World XI.

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Meet Rula Lenska at the Bournemouth Hearing Show

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WEST MOORS ART SOCIETY Community News

Have you an interest in painting and drawing?

The West Moors Art Society is a friendly group of leisure painters of all abilities, who meet on each Monday morning at the West Moors Memorial Hall to paint and draw. Workshops are untutored but members are always available with friendly advice on art techniques and materials. On the second Monday of each month there is usually a demonstration by a professional artist.

On Monday 14th April professional artist Colin Brown will demonstrate “Scene impressions” using acrylic paint. Doors open for demonstrations at 9.30 am for a 9.45 am start and the demonstration continues until 12 noon. Members £3 and non-members £4.

On Monday 11th May there is no demonstration but there will be a large, colourful “Still-Life composition” to draw and paint from – bring your paints along and have a go! Although it is an informal workshop session, tuition and help will be available for those wishing to work from this still-life. (£3 for non-members) – doors will open for a 9.30 start until 12 noon.

If you fancy attending the demonstration in April or the “Still-Life” event in May do come along and enjoy – all are very welcome.

For additional information about the Art Society or events please telephone the secretary on 01202 872141.

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I’m often asked by clients how an artists prices rise and if the art work they are interested will rise in value. The first thing to remember is that art dealers are not financial advisors.

However there are a few sure fire ways that make an artist collectable, raise their profile and in turn their prices, and here we look at three of them.

When an artist has a solo show at a major museum or gallery, it is pretty certain that this will raise their profile as an artist, they will become more known and in turn their prices will rise. This can be the price of new art work released from the studio and available at galleries that represent them, as well as increasing their prices on the resale market such as at auctions.

Looking over an artists CV and seeing where they have previously shown and asking about the plans they have for exhibiting will give you this information. A gallery or art dealer representing the artist will be able to tell you what you need to know so it’s worth asking the question about where they have showed or what they have coming up.

Another way that artists prices generally rise is when a museum – the institutions that are cultural barometers – buy

Collectable Artwork

into an artist.

Once art enters public collections it generally positions the artists as collectable. Having art as part of a museum’s permanent collection means that more people will see it, and the artist is recognized for producing relevant work. If you think about it, wouldn’t you love to own something that also forms part of a museum collection.

Finally, when an artists work forms part of the collection of a major known buyer of art – this can be a high profile art collector, a celebrity or a corporate collection, can also affect the positioning of an artist as collectable. Collectors in this category are also often taste makers. They buy for investment as much as pleasure with the long game in mind.

Asking the gallerist about this can give you the answers you need as it may not always be information in the public domain. So there you have it, three ways to check if the artist you are interested in is an investment. Buying art for investment is a long term strategy, and the best approach to buying art is to start with answering the question, do you love it, and do you want to live with it. After that, any rise in value is a bonus.

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April showers to October fun Now is the time for April showers and with the weather warming up all the time and some gentle rain you’ll soon be seeing lots of changes on your veggie plot.

Its wonderful to see the first fresh, local, asparagus appear for sale this month and if you’ve a bit of space spare on your plot now’s the time to plant this gourmet crop.

Buy one year old crowns and plant them immediately into well drained soil. You should be able to take a small harvest next year and they’ll carry on cropping for up to 20 years!

Jobs for April:Keep an eye out for late frosts and cover any vulnerable plants.

Harden off indoor sowings before planting out.

Start off French beans and Brussels Sprouts under cover.

Fancy something a bit more exotic? Try growing some peppers and aubergines - sow this month in a greenhouse or polytunnel.

Plant an asparagus bed.

Earth up potatoes once the first shoots appear.

It’s a time when any indoor space, be it greenhouse, cold frame, or just window sills, is likely to be filling rapidly with young seedlings.

If you are thinking of planting some of your seedlings out then don’t forget to harden them off first. You can move the pots outside each morning, bringing them in at night to gradually acclimatise them to the change.

Do remember too that late frosts can still happen in April, damaging plants that are unprotected.

Watch the weather forecast and if there’s any danger of frost then use fleece or cloches to protect plants where necessary.

On the subject of cloches, save any empty plastic bottles that you may have. Cut the bottom off and you are left with a wonderful mini cloche to protect seedlings that are recently planted out. Push the plastic down into the soil firmly and it will keep off not only some of the chill but also any slugs that may have their eye on tasty young leaves.

Are you a fan of Halloween?

Pumpkins can be quite expensive come the end of October and then there’s always the hunt for one just the right size. Why not have a go at growing one (or several!) of your own this year? Pumpkins need a long, growing season to ripen well so now is the time to start them off. There’s lots of different varieties, including some

giant ones if you want something really impressive to carve. Look out on the packets for ones that are early ripening for the best chances of success.

Pumpkin seeds are huge so it’s easy to sow just one to each pot. I’d sow at least 3 plants, if they all germinate and mature it’ll probably be more than you need (they can take a lot of room as they grow) but it’s better to have spare in case you loose some early on - if they all grow well you can always pass one on to a friend or neighbour and have a competition to see who gets the biggest pumpkin! You’ll need to keep your young plant inside until all risk of frost has passed. When it comes time to plant the pumpkin out it will like lots of nutrients in the soil. Dig out a large hole and put in lots of well rotted compost - or you can even plant your pumpkin straight on top of an old compost heap. They’ll bloom with wonderfully exotic looking, huge yellow flowers and it’s wise to consider removing the growing tip once three fruit have set as this will give a better chance for larger, riper, pumpkins.

Support the growing fruits on a bed of straw to avoid them dropping off or becoming mushy.

Are you enjoying purple spouting broccoli at the moment? You can buy summer varieties to plant now, or try Calbrese (this has the green heads) which is best planted straight into the beds where they will grow.

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Its Spring!

Let us help with your spring cleaning.

We are friendly, reliable and have many happy clients in West Moors & Ferndown.

We also do one-off build cleans and end of tenancy cleans if required!

M: 07794 412369 T: 01202 893695

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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 • HETAS Registered engineer (passed with Distinction)

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Oakhurst Community First School Community News

Toy Swap Success

Children at Oakhurst Community First School in West Moors had a very successful afternoon of swapping their toys and boys.

This was organised by the school’s EcoPirates to help remind children about ways to reuse as a way of recycling.

Brandon and Teddy are pictured enjoying breakfast the next morning!

Sleep School

Charlotte from Maple class with her new toys

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Children from Beech Class at Oakhurst Community First School spent the night sleeping at school. The popular School Sleepover event was organised by the school’s PTFA. Staff and parent helpers organised an evening of games and films before everyone settled down to sleep in the school hall.

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1 Satiny (6) 4 Agricultural (8) 10 Discharge (9) 11 Rounded subdivisions of an organ (5) 12 River deposits (5) 13 Permissible (9) 14 Put in place (7) 16 Anglo-Saxon slave (4) 19 Partly open (4) 21 South African mongoose-like animal (7) 24 Astonished (9) 25 Disrobe (5) 26 Follow up on (2 words) (5) 27 Truce (9) 28 Genetic endowment (8) 29 Lines up (6)

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1 Skid (8) 2 Showing no enthusiasm (8) 3 Poems of heroism (5) 5 A region in northern Israel (7) 6 A weekly gift of money to your children (9) 7 Drink (6)

8 Imbedded (6) 9 Attack (6) 15 Ended a meeting (9) 17 Making a shrill sound (as in bagpipes) (8) 18 Machines used to fasten papers together (8) 20 Glowing (7)

21 Women of refinement (6) 22 A tomb or shrine (6) 23 Stationary part of a motor (6) 25 A plant used to make rope (5)

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Registered office: Hillview Business Centre, 2 Leybourne Avenue, Bournemouth, BH10 6HF. Motabitz acts as a credit broker and only offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance. Motabitz is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our registration number is 652731. Credit provided subject to status.

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Index of advertisers

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

Aerials Oakhurst Aerials.......................... 46 Appliance Repairs Thompson Group Service............. 21 Bathrooms AMH Plumbing & Bathrooms....... 57 K & B Installations....................... 13 Lifestyle Bathrooms..................... 27 Lifestlye Kitchens & Bathrooms.... 25 Beds The Bed Store............................... 3 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 5 Interiors Complete....................... 30 South Beach Shutters................... 42 Tuscany Blinds............................. 18 Block Paving & Driveways K & S Paving................................. 21 M C Patios & Driveways.............. 53 Builders & Carpenters Harpers Home Improvements..... 31 KW Carpentry.............................. 60 Swain & Rands............................. 50 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Kingfishers of West Moors........... 41 No. 1 Carpet Cleaning.................. 13 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.................................. 3 Flooring Elegance........................ 47 Peter Newman Flooring............... 26 Chiropodists The Pod Practice.......................... 31 Chiropractors West Moors Chiropractic Clinic.... 23 Computer Services CWPCS......................................... 50 Tec Check..................................... 33 Dentists Balmoral Lodge Dental Practice...... 32 Moorlands Road Dental Practice.... 19 Domestic Cleaners West Moors Cleaning.................. 56 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 61 Electricians Dorset Electrical & Fire Alarms........ 32 H.E. Electrical............................... 14 Holmes Electrical......................... 56 Smith Electrical............................ 17 Entertainment Barrington Theatre...................... 29 Estate Planning & Will Writing Collective Legal Solutions............ 11 Estate Planning Consultancy....... 13

Furniture Custom Creations......................... 2 Custom World.............................. 15 Flair Interiors............................... 55 Select Interiors............................. 33 Sturtons & Tappers....................... 7 Garage Doors Skandoor...................................... 21 Garage Services Coastal Car Sales & Service......... 36 Hughes Workshop....................... 21 Longham Motor Engineers.......... 59 West Moors Vehicle Repairs........ 25 Garden Products Eco Sustainable Services.............. 57 Garden Services (see also Tree Surgeons)

Alpha Trees & Fencing................. 41 Douglas Hutchins......................... 17 H W White Landscaping.............. 49 Mark’s Gardening Service............ 56 Gas Engineers SMR Gas...................................... 46 Graphic Designers Lizzy’s Design............................... 19 Health, Fitness & Care Bournemouth Careline................. 6 E W Acupuncture......................... 23 Hearing Aids Clarity Hearing Solutions............. 44 Kellear Hearing............................ 54 Holiday Properties Malestroit Farmhouse................. 50 Kitchens Creative Property Services........... 53 Custom Creations......................... 2 Dream Doors............................... 37 Flair Interiors............................... 55 K & B Installations....................... 13 Lifestyle Kitchens & Bathrooms.... 25 Select Interiors............................. 33 Landscaping Supplies The Stone Zone........................... 1,9 Locksmiths Cross Keys Locksmiths................. 14 Lofts Loft Services................................. 41 Meal Deliveries Collins Community Catering........ 54 Memorial Masons Minster Memorials...................... 60 Motorcycling Clothing & Accessories Biker’s Yard................................... 5 Motoring & Cycling Accessories Motabitz...................................... 61

Painters & Decorators Brushstrokes................................ 54 Different Strokes.......................... 32 Focus Decor................................. 46 Plumbing & Heating Services AMH Plumbing & Heating........... 36 C M Lovegrove............................. 45 Harts............................................ 42 H2OT Heating.............................. 30 J C Gas.......................................... 6 P L H Heating............................... 49 Pond Services The Koi Shop................................ 53 Pressure Washing Services All Surface Care........................... 19 Property Maintenance Harpers Home Improvements..... 31 John Stevens Property Care......... 17 Record & Memorabilia Shops Rosered Records.......................... 59 Renewable Energy Solutions Nick Good Property Services........ 35 Residential Care & Retirement Homes Fairlawn: Care South................... 20 Cornmantle Court: McCarthy & Stone.... 63 Roofing Services Brian James Roofing.................... 60 J Meechan Roofing...................... 27 Rayner Roofing............................ 14 Sewing Machine Repairs S Ford Sewing Machines.............. 14 Solicitors Harold G Walker.......................... 64 Storage SDC Self Storage.......................... 57 Tree Surgeons Arborgrind................................... 42 RHV.............................................. 31 Special Branch............................. 30 Upholsterers Custom Covers.............................. 5 Modique Furnishings................... 45 Used Cars Coastal Car Sales & Service......... 36 Water Softener Services Salts Direct.................................. 45 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze........................................ 23 Dorset Windows.......................... 18 Future Fascias.............................. 49 Profile 3....................................... 30 Select PVCU................................. 43 Woodburners & Stoves Cozy Stoves.................................. 57 Stove Installations....................... 49

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The excitement is building at Cornmantle Court Our show complex is now available to view

CORNMANTLE COURT 2 Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 1WJ 1&2 Bedroom Retirement Living from £249,500 - £319,500# Call us today on 0800 201 4884 to register your interest and book your tour. We would like to invite you to come and view our Show Complex. Open Tuesday to Saturday, between 10.30am and 5pm.

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Your Local Team of Specialists Chantal Findlay

Sheila Collins

Family Law

Wills & Probate

Hugh Storry Deans

Nicola Lowe

Dispute Resolution

Broadstone:

01202 692448 Verwood:

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Conveyancing

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