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Dear Neighbours,
A Very Happy New Year to You! We had a great Christmas with my Mum and Dad who, Edition 69 despite the snow made it all the way from Hull to stay with us. Hayden pleaded with Grandma to drive down here which really did help her make the decision to set off. All was fine with a “good run” as my Dad would say. Hayden was very good and woke up at his usual 8am Christmas morning so we were all able to enjoy the day and not sleep through Published by: it! Father Christmas was very generous and Debbie & Stephen Corney we were all delighted with our gifts. I hope Telephone: you had an equally successful and joyful 01202 894397 time. I do hear that some have had the ‘dreaded bug’. Hopefully not too many! Email: info@westmoorsdirectory.co.uk Steve and I had a quiet New Year with a candle lit dinner for two which is most Copy deadline for February 2011 edition: unusual I have to say. So, now is the time to put those New Year’s resolutions into 28th January 2011 practice and really make 2011 one of the Disclaimer: Whilst every care has best ever! Don’t forget if you need anything been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the doing in or around the home we have all the publisher cannot accept any liability local trades people here to help you. Keeping to any party to loss or damage business local will support our local economy caused by errors or omissions hugely. It keeps the money flowing in our resulting from negligence, accident area! If you have a ‘thank you’ to send to or any other cause. one of our advertisers please let me know The West Moors Directory does not officially endorse any advertising and I will print it for you. We love to see material included within the those. p u b lica tio n. No p a rt o f th is Steve and I wish you All the Very Best for publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or 2011!
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Useful Numbers Ferndown Police Station Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Royal B’mouth Hosp.
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01202 222222 08457 708090 0800 111999 01202 303626
Train Enquires Wilts & Dorset Bus B’mouth & W.H. Water West Moors Library
08457 484950 01983 827005 01202 590059 01202 873272
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EVERCLEAN Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Reliable, Competitive Rates, Professional
Free Survey & Quotations WEST MOORS | FERNDOWN RINGWOOD & SURROUNDING AREAS A Member Of The National Carpet Cleaners Association
01202 855553 www.evercleanltd.com
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TOTAL ELECTRICAL Part P 17th Edition Rewiring Extra Sockets Lighting Burglar Alarms Inspection & Testing Certificates Issued
FREE ESTIMATES NO VAT
Fitted Kitchens, Bathrooms Loft Conversions & Refurbishments From Planning through to Completion • • • •
Tel: 01202 826405 Mob: 07889 116324
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25 years experience Based in West Moors Fully Insured Free Quotes
t: 01202 855220 m: 07733 321706 www.kwcarpentry.com
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Corgi Registered
C M Lovegrove Plumbing & Heating ♦
For all your plumbing and heating needs ♦ New Installation and Maintenance ♦ Bathroom suites supplied and fitted ♦ No call out charge ♦ 30 years experience ♦ Very Competitive rates ♦ Friendly and reliable
Call Chris or Jayne on West Moors 01202 892361 or 07760 327795
Ray Elgar Specialist Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating
FERNDOWN
01202 895555
No Mess… No Stress… Just Good Quality Workmanship…
At Affordable Prices! Call for a FREE QUOTATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION ¬
Tel: 01202 820556 Mob: 07900 880290
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LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE RADIO CONTROLLED AIRPORTS & STATIONS
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Computer Problems? With options for a free onsite discussion about how we can help, our broad range of services are suitable for all computer users.
No Fix — No Fee No Call Out Charge
From home to office, the benefits of help from a Comp uter Troubleshooter can sometimes make all the difference.
Give Darren a call today on
01202 872561 dhilton@comptroub.com www.computertroubleshooters.co.uk
RHV All aspects of Tree & Hedge work undertaken By Experienced & Qualified tree surgeons Working to B.S. 3998 For a Free Consultation & Quotation
Contact: Ross Vermaak Tel: West Moors 890363 Mobile: 07868 693389
Seasoned Logs Split & Delivered to Requirement Contact: Ross Vermaak Tel: West Moors 890363 Mobile: 07868 693389
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Looking to have confidence in your garage? • MOT • Servicing • Air Conditioning • Tyres
Servicing your car’s every need
Tel: 01202 894488
www.longham-motor-engineers.co.uk
Simple, elegant bathrooms created and designed to suit your tastes. Visit our showroom and stroll round the beautiful range of suites and take advantage of our knowledgeable and helpful staff. www.lifestylebathrooms.co.uk
Tel: 01202 892244 37 Telford Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Ferndown, BH21 7RX
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Debbie Haynes
Chiropody BSc (Hons), HPC Registered
Now treating at Cloud Nine 74 Victoria Road, Ferndown
01202 890220 www.debbiehayneschiropody.co.uk
Limited Home visits available
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LOCAL HANDY MAN
ALLbikesTLC is run by David Doust, who is a life-long bike enthusiast, he has been riding and competing for over 40 years and now uses his expertise and knowledge to help you get the best from your bike.
PETER HAYNES LOCAL, PLEASANT AND RELIABLE DOMESTIC HANDYMAN AND QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
ALLbikesTLC specialise in the following:
Repair Maintenance Servicing Race Preparing
WITH 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE FOR A FREE ESTIMATE AND A SENSIBLE PRICE
So for all your bike needs give David a call on:
West Moors 892227 or 07590 422098
PLEASE TELEPHONE 07946 300461 ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED Certification supplied where applicable 17th Edition City & Guilds JIB Qualified
FERNDOWN GARAGE DOORS Supply - Installation - Repairs Don’t Buy A New Door Til You’ve Had A Quote From Us Huge Range Of Styles & Colours Doors To Suit All Budgets Installation, Fitting, Repair & Service • • • • • •
Garador, Catnic, Hormann, Wessex Doors Structural Work & Alterations Undertaken Up & Over Doors • Automated Doors All Doors Fitted Fully Guaranteed ay After Hours Emergency Service Same D vice r e S High Security Doors ir a p Re MATES
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S FREE E etitive Contact J. V. Marston Comp s Telephone: 01202 875952 Price Mobile: 07721 918380 Covering 25 Ryan Close, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9TP
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www.ferndowngaragedoors.co.uk
West Moors, Ferndown & Wimborne
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Walker Financial Management We offer a full range of solutions for your financial planning. Investments, Pensions and Life Insurance. We have access to a range of carefully selected products and providers. Stephen Walker Walker Financial Management Marymead, 16 Riverside Road, West Moors, Dorset, BH22 0LQ
Tel: 01202 876255
Email: stephen.walker@sjpp.co.uk
Website: www.sjpp.co.uk/stephenwalker
J. Meechan Roofing Ltd Specialists in pitched slate and tiled roofs
All plastic work Repair or replace any roof area Plastic soffits, fascias & guttering Roof windows Roof Extensions or Total Re-roof
Tel: Ferndown 576526 More than 25 yrs experience Mob: 07802 795170
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Smith Electrical Services All aspects of electrical work undertaken Free Estimates Fully insured Certificates issued
SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS S. Ford Sewing Machines All makes repaired Free Collection & Delivery Free Estimates 30 years experience Local, friendly service Call Stephen on:
Tel: 01202 890700 Mobile: 07850 841770 26 Moorside Road, West Moors, BH22 0EJ
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01202 487168 07831 309637 Matchams Lane, Christchurch
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Kingfishers of West Moors — Your local caring and friendly carpet and upholstery cleaners Given the recent television programme highlighting what can happen when using certain tradespeople, the choosing of a local, reputable company is more and more important. Pat and Ray Long of Kingfishers, based in West Moors, pride themselves on their caring and friendly approach. Ray will very happily give FREE quotations that have NO hidden extras. With over 30 years experience Ray is eminently qualified to be able to sort most issues when it comes to the cleaning of carpets and upholstery. One family in the village were most grateful when Ray was able to almost magically make the nail varnish disappear
from the recently laid hall carpet after their young son had been practicing his best Van Gogh impression! Another local lady wrote: “Ray cleaned my carpets for me a month or two ago, he managed to bring them up like new, which saved me the worry of needing to replace them…” She went on to say how she had left a tap running in the kitchen which had resulted in water flooding everywhere. She asked Ray again for his help — he worked late into the evening and left equipment to help dry out the carpets — and she commented: “When you’re older, live alone, family miles away and there was this help given so willingly to me, it is just so heart-warming.”
Kingfishers Of West Moors www.kingfishercleaning.co.uk Just some of the benefits: • Truck mounted system
• Safe quiet system cleans deep and dries fast No job too small
• • 30 years experience
• Special discounts for OAPs • Free quotes with NO hidden extras!
Domestic & Commercial
• Caring and friendly
For all your carpet and upholstery cleaning, call Ray:
01202 861944 245 Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0HZ
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HELP! Our Natural Health & Well-being business is expanding. Honest and ethical business partners needed.
Add to your income or replace it. Flexible hours and full support.
Call Peter Stockwell-Jones NOW
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BOURNEMOUTH
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PLUMBING SOLUTIONS Plumbing and Gas Services
Tiling * Slating * Lead work UPVC fascias and soffits Gutters and pipes Free estimates
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Safety Electrical Testing Full or Part Rewires Fuse board Replacement
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24 Hour Call Out Service Tel: 01202 875563 Mobile: 07984 464197 Email: agate.electrical@gmail.com All work comes certificated & Guaranteed 1 SHAFTESBURY ROAD WEST MOORS DORSET, BH22 0DY
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Peter Le Grand Property Maintenance Interior & Exterior Decorating Fitted Kitchens& Bathroom Suites Flat Pack Furniture Fitted Bedroom Furniture Wood & Laminate Flooring etc.
30 years experience FREE Estimates 01202 821881 07973 753245 Fully Insured
Brian James Roofing Specialists in EPDM single ply flat roofing systems 40+ years proven life expectancy Just call us on:
01202 896750 07976 514297 60 Elmhurst Road West Moors Ferndown BH22 0DG www.brianjamesroofing.com
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Your Local MOT Station Cars — 4x4s — Light Commercial • • • • • • • • •
MOT by appt — free re-test within 10 working days All damaged or replaced parts retained for inspection Full air conditioning diagnostics and servicing Fully Qualified Technician with Bosch training Diagnostics Engine Management, ABS, SRS Brakes, Exhausts, Clutches, Batteries Only Quality Oils & Lubricants used Servicing & repairs to all makes Family run business
Tel: Unit 8 & 9, Kingfisher Park Three Cross Road, West Moors 01202 877881
AMH Plumbing, Heating & Bathrooms Ltd Call: Adam Moss-Holland
AIPHE RP
• Bathroom Suites Supplied and Fitted • Shower upgrade / Power showers Fitted • New Plumbing Installations and Maintenance • Any other general plumbing jobs undertaken • Reliable, friendly and local • No Call out charge / Competitive rates Local plumber with 14 years experience. Fully qualified and registered with the Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineers.
Call Adam on: 01202
868779 or 07771 735082
71 Moorlands Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JN
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Special Branch Tree Surgery and Gardens Tree work - Hedge Cutting Garden maintenance & Clearance - Turfing Soft landscaping Fully Qualified Fully Insured Friendly Local Service Free Quotations Contact Alex or Marc on
Tel: 01202 291159 Mob: 07922 921538
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Inspection & Testing Remote Lighting Consumer Unit Upgrades Certificates Issued Rewires (Full or Part) Part P - 17th Edition C & G Qualified • Free Estimates • Extra Points • • • • • •
All Domestic & Commercial Works Covered.
t : 01202 870002 m : 07950524397 w: www.holmes-electrical.com e: info@holmes-electrical.com
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C S Ray Plumbing & Heating City & Guilds Qualified — ACS Approved Storage tank and cylinder installation Heating system power flush cleansing Radiators/pumps/controls replaced All plumbing work undertaken Gas cookers & hobs installed Complete bathroom installation Central heating installation Gas boiler replacements
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30 Years Experience Free written estimates All work guaranteed and insured
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01202 871921 07803 566722 23 Oakhurst Road, West Moors, BH22 0DW
For all your building and roofing needs • • • • •
Extensions Conversions Carpentry Roofing General Maintenance
Registered by
B A Bailey & Son Builders & Roofing Contractors Established for over 35 years
T: 01202 875523 M: 07836 296966
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Approved Pilkington Installer
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Re-roofing Soffits, Gutters, UPVC Leadwork Flat roofing Roof repairs Small building works
All work guaranteed
Telephone: 01202 518631 Mobile: 07802 366529
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New: • UPVC Windows & Doors • Conservatories • Porches • Composite doors
Replacement: • Handles & Hinges • Double Glazed Units • Single Glaze • Adjust & Repair UPVC Doors
5% discount with every new PVCu installation All windows A or B rated as standard and supplied with certificates of conformity
Free glass upgrade to include argon gas filled units
Tel: 01202 824475 Mob: 07808 167949 Email: info@ampmglazing.co.uk Web: www.ampmglazing.co.uk
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Professional Carpet Cleaning Fully qualified and trained to the highest standards, we provide an honest, friendly and efficient service to both the domestic and commercial sectors. We also offer a full cleaning service for: End of tenancy New builds Offices/Pubs Driveway/Patios Fully insured, reasonable rates, no VAT For a free, no obligation estimate call Les on:
Tel: Mob:
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01202 872130 07719 617246
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Suppliers and Installers of fine floorcoverings Established Over 30 years
All types of flooring available:Carpet, Vinyl Laminate & Timber
Expert Installation Call for free advice
Tel: 01202 890300 Fax: 01202 877785
Email: info@carpetworkshop.com
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Free Home & Site Surveys Domestic Commerical
FREE PARKING 94 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7RE
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FOCUS DECOR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING & DECORATING GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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Prompt and reliable service Free quotations and advice Fully Insured Large and small jobs welcome Sensible prices Established over 10 years
WEST MOORS: 01202 855016 MOBILE: 07798 680040
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Everything You Will Need!
CLAREMONT CATERING HIRE • Chairs • Tables • China • Cutlery • Glassware • Linen • Hot Cupboards
01202 600036 Birch Copse, Technology Road, Poole, BH17 7FH
www.claremonthire.co.uk
PROFILE 3 L I M I T E D uPVC Windows/Doors Conservatories • Fascias, Soffits & Guttering Systems • We will beat any price of equal quality • Outstanding quality products & workmanship from an outstanding local company • •
Tel: 01202 892482 www.profile3limited.co.uk Fax: 01202 890881 22 Pine Glen Avenue, Ferndown, BH22 9QP
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WAGGY TAILS RESCUE, is a registered charity based in Ferndown. They rescue and re-home dogs that have been abandoned, neglected or otherwise in need of a good home. Special Sam Sam is about 5 years old but has had little input so needs an experienced collie owner. He needs lots of exercise and stimulation, as he likes to be with someone doing something. He would make a good companion for someone who works outside and/or likes to walk. He has not been socialised much so far so a home of his own would be better for him. He is very affectionate but big and bouncy so no young children.
IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT WAGGY TAILS AND CAN’T AFFORD TO DONATE… GIVE YOUR TIME INSTEAD! If you have a few hours to spare – come and join a very friendly team and have lots of fun at the same time as doing something worthwhile. We particularly need help in our three shops, (Parkstone and West Moors) so retail experience and outgoing personality would be appreciated. Lots of different jobs (unpaid) available, so phone us on 01202 875000 and tell us what you are good at!
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West Moors PACT A new PACT Panel has been formed for the Parish of West Moors. What is PACT? It stands for ‘Partners and Communities Together’ and consists of a multi agency organisation to support the Safer Neighbourhood Team (also known as the police), to drive community involvement, and act to tackle any issues that are important to local people. Th e meetin g was h eld u nd er th e Chairmanship of Roger Long who is also the Chairman of West Moors Homewatch. The Panel that has been formed to run PACT consists of representatives from local organisations such as Police, Fire, Ambulance, Local Authorities, Youth, Health and others as appropriate. The
first meeting was an opportunity for the various members to introduce themselves and make known to each other the knowledge and expertise available to deal with any crisis or incident that might occur in West Moors. The Chairman would like to thank the twenty five representatives who attended for contributing to a very successful meeting. Any residents of West Moors who have matters that they consider need to be discussed by the Panel, should contact the Safer Neighbourhood Team at their surgeries or by calling 01202 222222. Pamela Long PACT Panel Publicity Officer
West Moors Parish Council CREATIVE KIDS CHRISTMAS COMPETITION West Moors Parish Council would like to say a big thank you to our local traders who helped to sponsor the Creative Kids Christmas competition 2010. The winning design was drawn by Nimue Mattausch from Oakhurst Community First School. 3 Wishes - Brewer & Brewer - Chris’s Collectables Dixon Kelley - Dorset Pet & Hardware - Jade Peking Lorraine Wright from Marie Curie Cancer Care Elephant & Castle - Nurturing by Nature - Seafoods Jim Selby - Shore Floors - Wessex Harmony Chorus The Co-Operative - West Moors Group Practice
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Talking about wildlife with
Spectacular Starlings Gregarious and widespread, starlings are one of the most common British garden birds. Smaller than blackbirds, their plumage is glossy with iridescent green and purple in the summer, turning darker in the winter, with white speckles. On the ground, they walk with a curious waddle, but their flight is fast and direct, aided by the pointed, triangular wings. The female and the male are almost indistinguishable. Starlings are omnivorous, happy to eat almost anything from a variety of fruits, seeds and insects to worms and kitchen scraps. Assisted by the female, the male builds the grass nest in a cavity of a tree, wall or a building. Normally one brood is produced in April or May, consisting on average of four to seven glossy, pale blue eggs. The fledglings leave the nest at three weeks of age. Autumn sees the arrival of hundreds of thousands of migrants from Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, here to overwinter in large communal flocks consisting of thousands of birds. Returning to their roosts at dusk, starlings provide a spectacular sight in the sky by performing complex aerial acrobatics, known as murmurations. The reason for this behaviour has mystified biologists for centuries, but it is generally believed that by flocking together in this manner, they aim to protect themselves from predators such as hawks and peregrine falcons. Despite their widespread presence in Britain, starling numbers have declined in recent times by about 70 per cent
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and they are now a Red List species of conservation concern. Look out for roosting flocks over reed beds, for example on the edge of Poole Harbour, but other plants will do as a substitute. Last winter a flock roosted in a large clump of bamboo in Corfe Mullen, which was subsequently cut down. If you are lucky enough to have starlings roosting on or near your land, enjoy one of nature’s spectacles while it lasts as the birds will disperse in the spring. Visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ dorset-snowwatch for winter wildlife information, sightings and photos
Spectacular Starling
Photo by Terry Fisher
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Warmfront vouchers accepted
All Vaillant boilers 5yr guarantee and like for like boiler change ÂŁ1300.00
Simple Sudoku Perfect for your coffee break!
The one rule: Fill in all blank cells making sure that each row, column and 3 by 3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9.
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Index of advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Aerials Oakhurst Aerials.................... 15
Financial Services Walker Financial Management ..13
Pond Services The Koi Shop.......................... 32
Bathrooms Lifestyle Bathrooms............... 10
Fitted Furniture Custom World........................17 Select Interiors ....................... 1
Printers UtharaPrint.com ................... 27
Bike Repairs All Bikes TLC .......................... 12 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds ......................... 9 Broadview Blinds................... 15 Builders & Carpenters B A Bailey & Sons .................. 23 Forestdown Construction ...... 25 KW Carpentry........................ 6 Business Opportunities Wessex Aloe .......................... 17 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Cleaning Magic ..................... 26 Everclean............................... 5 Kingfisher’s of West Moors ... 16
Funeral Directors Nicholas O’Hara..................... 6 Garage Doors Ferndown Garage Doors........12 Garage Services Longham Motor Engineers ....10 West Moors Vehicle Repairs ....21 Garden Services Acer Garden Care...................26 Garden Designs......................20 RHV........................................ 9 Special Branch .......................23 Gas Engineers SMR Gas ................................37
Property Maintenance Brilec ..................................... 5 Peter Le Grand ...................... 20 Puzzles Prize Wordsearch .................. 33 Sudoku .................................. 37 Removal Services Bournemouth Removals ........ 25 Roofing Brian James Roofing.............. 20 Complete Roofing Solutions .... 26 Dunkley Roofing .................... 18 J Meechan Roofing................ 13 Rayner Roofing...................... 24 Sewing Machine Repairs S. Ford Sewing Machines....... 14
Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn ........................... 3 Carpet Workshop .................. 28 Shore Floors .......................... 40
Green Energy Solutions Anolis Renewable Energy.......11 Sparking Moggy Solar............30
Catering Equipment Hire Claremont Catering Services... 32
Handyman Peter Haynes..........................12
Solicitors Harold G Walker.................... 39
Chiropodists Debbie Haynes Chiropody ..... 11
Insurance Age Concern .......................... 2
Storage SDC Self Storage.................... 19
Chiropractors West Moors Chiropractic Clinic .. 7
Ironing Services Upstairs Downstairs...............28
Taxis West Moors Radio Cabs ........ 8
Community News & Events Dorset Wildlife Trust ............. 36 Waggy Tails........................... 34 West Moors PACT.................. 35 West Moors Parish Council.... 35
Kitchen Worktops Granite Transformations .......31
TV Sales, Rental & Repair Dacombe & Renaut ............... 7
Memorial Masons Minster Memorials ................17
Waste Services War On Waste....................... 24
Computer Services Computer Troubleshooters.... 9
Painters & Decorators Different Strokes.................... 8 First Cover..............................28 Focus Decor ...........................30
Windows, Doors & Conservatories AM PM Glazing ..................... 24 Profile 3................................. 32 Richard Thomas .................... 23 Select PVCu ........................... 29
Dentists Moorlands Road Dental Practice .... 11 Electricians Agate Electrical ..................... 19 Holmes Electrical................... 22 Smith Electrical Services ........ 14 Total Electrical....................... 6 Events Winter Ice Rink ...................... 5
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Plasterers Alan Godwin ..........................19 Plumbing and Heating AMH Plumbing & Heating .....21 Bournemouth Plumbing Solutions ....18 C M Lovegrove ....................... 8 C S Ray ...................................23 PLH Heating...........................14
Shoes Doris & Daisy......................... 11
Woodburners Cozy Stoves ........................... 18
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