The West Moors Directory - July 2013

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We’re here to help Situated in the heart of the Ferndown community, Fairlawn provides quality residential care, including dementia care, in a home-fromhome atmosphere.

Whether you’re looking for a new home or a short respite stay, we offer a warm welcome, comfort, security and peace of mind.

To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the Fairlawn manager, Gina Smith

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The West Moors Directory Edition 99

Published by: Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Publications

Telephone: 01202 894397

Email: info@westmoorsdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for the August 2013 edition: 25th July 2013 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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Dear Neighbours!

This time of year we start to see the season of summer fayres and fetes. Hopefully the weather will be kind and perhaps not quite so “British”, to give these wonderful events the best possible attendance.

Although we do always try and enjoy them, in true British Style, whatever the weather! On that note our son’s school recently held both their sports day and summer fayre. Stephen has to admit that his neck is a little sunburnt after a glorious afternoon on the school field watching the displays of country dancing, karate and even a field gun that is going on a sponsored ‘pull’ later in the year. Hayden was very proud that his ‘red team’ won at the sports day… And he was chosen to help collect the overall trophy! That is his last year at the school, so one to be remembered. We love those pleasant memories, don’t we. I bet you have some of your own. Maybe you would even like to tell us about one of them and email a photo to go with your story?

Again this month’s edition of The West Moors Directory keeps our local trades and business people in touch with local residents. There are plumbers, tree surgeons, mechanics and electricians. Perhaps you feel you need your hearing checked, or you can take a look at more environmentally friendly energy solutions, or maybe you would like help to relax?

Don’t forget that you will also find information about local events, such as what is coming up around Bournemouth over the summer and there is a concert at the memorial hall. If you have any events coming up later, then do let us know!

Very Best Wishes,

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 West Moors Library

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Talking about Wildlife...

Beside the seaside Dorset Wildlife Trust is very excited to take part in the Wildlife Trust’s annual celebration of our fantastic coast, with National Marine Week 2013.

Events are taking place all over the country, and this is a chance for anyone, of any age to get involved with what lies above, beneath and in Dorset’s iconic seas.

squirts and crabs. Our seashore detectives events on Tuesday 6th August (12.30-2pm) and Thursday 8th August (1.30-3pm) gives kids (and big kids!) the chance to search for signs of creatures from the deep along the seashore and use our amazing underwater camera to see sea creatures living in their natural habitat.

National Marine Week begins on the 27th July and there are lots of opportunities for you to experience the UK’s sea animals and plants for yourself. Many of us forget that beneath the waves there is a rich marine world, bursting with colour and life. Fish, lobsters, limpets and anemones all thrive in our local waters – and, in the summer months, dolphins hunt close to our shores.

If you’re crab-mad, and fancy a day with us at Kimmeridge, there will be an opportunity for families to attend the ‘Crafty Crabs’ event at 12.30 on Wednesday 7th August, where children can create crazy crustaceans. If you then want to learn about how to catch and care for crabs without harm to other rockpool animals, we will show you how – the eco-friendly way! Our ‘Ecofriendly Crabbing’ event starts in the afternoon, at 3pm.

Did you know that dolphins only rest half of their brain at a time whilst the other half stays alert and watches out for predators? For the chance to capture a glimpse of these majestic creatures, come and join us at Durlston Castle in Swanage on Sunday 28th July at 10.30am, as DWT takes part in the National Whale and Dolphin watch for just £3pp. We have teamed up with Durlston Country Park to learn, record and report information about dolphins. – Bring binoculars if you have them!

If you’ve ever wanted to see what’s beneath the surface whilst staying dry, our clear-bottomed Kayak Safari at Kimmeridge is for you.

We also have goggle-viewers to help you explore the seafloor and literally give you an insight into the habitats under the sea. Let our experts guide you on a safari of the sea! Each 2 hour session includes a guided safari for £25pp per session on various dates throughout July and August. Booking is essential.

For those who prefer to keep their feet on land, the Fine Foundation Centre at Chesil Beach has numerous species to uncover, including anemones, sea

For more booking information and event details at the Fine Foundation Marine Centre at Kimmeridge, or to book, please phone 01929 481044.

For more booking information and event details at the Fine Foundation Marine Centre at Chesil Beach, please phone 01305 20619.

For more information about all our events, visit dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events.

Locally found starfish Photo: Peter Tin

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Take part in The big ask and help shape your local NHS Health organisations across Dorset have come together to ask you to take part in The big ask - a unique survey which will help shape NHS services in the future.

We are asking for your views on a whole range of NHS services, from your local GP and out of hours’ services to community, mental health and hospital services. The survey will look into how well informed you are about the various services available locally, how you choose your health care and what services you use the most. It will also ask how you think the NHS can provide information in the most effective way. Most importantly, it will seek your opinions on the NHS in Dorset – what you value the most and what can be improved.

Announcing the launch of the project, Dr Forbes Watson, Chair of the NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group says: “It’s called The big ask for a reason. We are not just asking you for tick box responses. This is an in-depth analysis of your views. Everyone has a view on the NHS but The big ask is whether you are prepared to provide us with some really thought provoking responses that will help shape services in the future.

“More than 750,000 people live in the region.

This survey will ensure that patients and the public are at the heart of any decisions we make about the future of the NHS in the county. It will ensure we fully understand how people use our services and what they think our priorities should be.”

This is the first time that NHS organisations

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across the county have worked together on an exercise of this scale. It includes the major hospitals in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Dorc hester and Po o l e wo r k i n g together with the Dr Forbes Watson newly-formed Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group, which represents the county’s 101 GP practices, and Dorset HealthCare, which provides community health ser vices across a wide range of locations.

To ensure the exercise is independent it is being carried out by Bournemouth University’s Market Research Group. More than 12,000 people will be sent the survey but anyone can take part.

“An ageing population, new treatments and rising expectations all require the NHS to continue to adapt and develop, but limited taxpayer funding makes the challenge greater each year,” continues Dr Watson. “Ensuring that NHS care remains of the highest quality, accessible and up to date means we need to establish our priorities and make some careful decisions over the next couple of years.

“That is why this survey is so important and we want as many people as possible to have their say,” he adds.

Please take part in The big ask. You can complete the survey online at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ thebigask or if you would like a paper copy please contact Ehren Milner at the Market Research Group on 01202 961379 or emilner@ bournemouth.ac.uk . The survey will close on 9th September and the feedback will be published in the autumn.

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Royal interest in Young Environmentalist Challenge contest A COMPETITION for budding young environmentalists, which was backed by Sembcorp Bournemouth Water (SBW), Eco Sustainable Solutions and the Ferndown Haskins Garden Centre, has attracted royal attention.

HRH Prince Charles has expressed an interest in the Young Environmentalist Challenge Competition and has asked the organisers, the Rotary Club of Ferndown, to send him a copy of the winning entries.

More than 125 entries were received from pupils aged from five to 15 years at Ferndown’s three schools.

They included over 100 designs for a sustainable wildlife garden as well as 20 essays and Powerpoint presentations on a wide variety of environmental issues, from wildlife conservation and coastal erosion to litter and vandalism.

Speaking at the prizegiving ceremony, attended by more than 80 people at the Cobham Social Club in Merley, organiser Gerry Clarke praised the hard work, dedication and commitment of the young people entering the competition.

“The standards of entry were remarkably high,” he said.

‘In fact, so successful has the competition been, next year we aim to roll it out to even more schools in Dorset and Hampshire,’ he closed.

Simon Morris, General Manager at Ferndown’s Haskins Garden Centre, said that he was pleased to have been able to support the competition by providing prizes including garden tools, gloves, and vouchers.

The winners were: Knoll Gardens Foundation Prize for Best Garden Design: Best First School pupil: Sophie Doswell, aged 8.

Best Middle School pupil: Zoe Bingham, aged 11.

Best Upper School student: Holly Turner, aged 17.

4-9 age category (Ferndown First School) First: Sophie Doswell, aged 8.

Second: Will Boote, aged 7.

Third: Lottie Woodings, aged 6.

9-13 age category (Ferndown Middle School): First: Zoe Bingham, aged 11.

Second: Rebecca Mills, aged 11.

Third: Will Andrews, aged 10.

13-18 age category (Ferndown Upper School): First: Michaela Sibsey, aged 14.

Second: Mollie Campbell, aged 15.

Third: James Arthur, aged 14.

The prizes included Kindle Fire mini tablets, books and vouchers with the overall winner, Michaela Sibsey, receiving a fully paid exchange trip to Dublin.

The Rotary Club of Ferndown is twinned with Dublin North Rotary Club and Jack Kinane, Past President of the Dublin North Rotary Club, was among the guests at the prizegiving ceremony.

In addition to the main prizes winners of the 9-13 age range were presented with a SBW ‘goody bag’ by Richard Stanbrook, SBW’s Director of Retail and Corporate Services, who highlighted the need to reduce water use in order to avoid over abstraction from source rivers.

He also pointed out how people in the UK only used 50 litres per day at the turn of the century but this had increased to 150 which was having an impact on the country’s carbon footprint.

Other sponsors of the competition included Knoll Gardens, Golden Acres. Chapelwood Wildlife Suppliers, CJ Wildbird Food and Lush.

Winning ways: Prize winners in the Young Environmentalist of the Year competition pictured with organisers and sponsors. Picture: Barrie Taylor

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GUIDE Runner Beans

It’s not too late to plant runner beans. My Grandfather always put them in on Whit Sunday, never before, probably because the plants don’t like frost.

For the cost of a packet of seeds you’ll get a continuous crop of lovely fresh runners for a month or so, and they freeze really well.

Push a bean into a small pot of multipurpose compost and keep it moist.

Within a couple of weeks they should start to grow and when you have some sturdy plants with 2 or 3 pairs of leaves they can be planted out in the garden or in deep troughs. If you have a vegetable patch or enough room, construct a wigwam of tall canes (about 6-8 feet) or a row of crossed

canes or even netting for them to grow up.

They can be added to flower beds to give a bit of height as long as they have something to climb up. Next to each cane, dig a hole with a trowel - add some garden compost if you have some or even a layer of newspaper (to hold the moisture) and carefully transplant the bean plants without disturbing the roots too much.

Water well and keep them moist in dry spells, especially when the flower buds appear and the pods are beginning to set.

Happy harvesting - and don’t forget to leave some pods on the plants to dry out and provide you with a fresh new batch of seeds for next year!

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   

                              

     

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 

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               

 

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  

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  

 

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Free Family Fun in Bournemouth this Summer!

Cashed-strapped families need look no further - Bournemouth’s seven miles of golden sands will provide the perfect backdrop to one of the UK’s biggest programmes of FREE family events this summer. From traditional candle lighting and carnivals to firework displays and the UK’s biggest aviation spectacular, the UK’s best beach destination* has it all this summer.

The Kids Fun Festival will run every day from the 29th July to the 25th August, between 11am and 5pm. This vibrant event is guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained with FREE kid’s shows in the award-winning Lower Gardens. With plenty of activities, including art workshops, magicians, jesters, puppet workshops, comedy, magic, party games and lots more.

Bournemouth Carnival Week takes place from the 29th July to the 4th August. This event offers the opportunity to enter sand castle competitions, watch dance performances on the Pier Approach or enjoy band performances in the Lower Gardens.

The famously enchanting Candlelight Nights will be returning to magically illuminate the Lower Gardens from the 31st July and the 7th, 14th and 21st August. One of Bournemouth’s oldest traditions, the candles will be lit at dusk - a charming custom the whole family can take part in.

The fantastic Friday Family Fiesta offers families the perfect combination of entertainment for a fun-packed Friday evening. This action-packed event runs every Friday from the 26th July to the 23rd August. It includes circus workshops and shows, fire performances, stilt walkers and much more. Spectacular firework displays will be returning to the Pier once again ending the evening with a bang! These dramatically dynamic displays can be seen from East and West of the Pier every Friday night from 10pm.

But this biggest show-stopper of all is the Bournemouth Air Festival, the largest FREE event of its kind in the UK, running from the 29th August to the 1st September. The impressive aviation spectacular is packed with top-notch entertainment including thrilling aerial performances, naval beach assaults, live music and superb seafront trading.

Event organisers are also delighted that the RAF Aerobatic Team the Red Arrows will make a return to the Bournemouth Air Festival, with displays across three days (Thursday, Friday and Saturday). The fun will also continue into the evening with Night Air entertainments, which includes live music from a seafront stage, street entertainers, fireworks and dusk air displays.

Please visit our website (www.bournemouth. co.uk) for more information, including a list of some of the best hotels, restaurants and entertainment Bournemouth has to offer.

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     

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Sunshine greets the launch of a new free glorious garden guide The owners of specialist nurseries and hidden gardens across east Dorset gathered at Cranborne Garden Centre on 19 June. The occasion was the official launch of a new partnership to promote the area’s strong horticultural traditions. They were joined by local dignitaries, including the Chairman of East Dorset District Council, Cllr.

Malcolm Birr.

The initiative is the idea of Rachel Limb, Tourism Manager, East Dorset who has spearheaded the production of a new leaflet ‘Specialist Nurseries and Hidden Gardens of East Dorset’ and is now promoting the area at both local and national garden shows.

‘Specialist Nurseries and Hidden Gardens of East Dorset’ has been created to encourage visitors to the area to find out where to enjoy walled gardens and historic garden buildings, the best places to buy quality plants, and, of course enjoy delicious local ice creams amid the flowers. It also provides details of local accommodation, including country cottages and an Edwardian country home – all with their own delightful gardens to enjoy.

Speaking at the launch Rachel said, “It is wonderful to look around and see so many passionate plantspeople gathered here today. East Dorset has an incredible horticultural heritage and I hope that by working together we can encourage more people to explore our glorious garden attractions and take home some of the stunning plants grown in our nurseries.

“East Dorset is home to awardwinning growers of roses, camellias, fuchsias, blueberries, azaleas, acers and heathers, as well as the multiple Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winning ornamental grasses of Knoll Gardens. We hope this leaflet will go a little way towards explaining why nurseries have flourished in East Dorset and encourage plant enthusiasts across the country to buy with confidence from our horticultural pioneers.”

Chairman of East Dorset District Council, Cllr Malcolm Birr added, “I think this is a great initiative. It is so important for the District Council to work with local businesses to boost the rural economy.”

The leaflet is now available free of charge from Wimborne Tourist Information Centre, call 01202 886116 for more details. It can also be downloaded at http://news. dorsetforyou.com/2013/06/19/new-freeguide-to-a-glorious-garden/

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Tastes so good...

STRAWBERRY SHERBET

Succulent, fragrant and local. The local strawberry industry from the 1860’s gave rise to jam production and the ‘strawberry specials’ - trains delivering our lovely local produce to London and around the UK. To celebrate our Strawberry Coast here’s a wonderful modern twist on an old fashioned sherbet. As well as being delicious, there are health benefits in these little gems including impressive amounts of Vitamin C and high levels of anti oxidants.

Equipment: Food processor or jug blender.

Ingredients for 4 servings 300g fresh local strawberries A few turns of cracked black pepper 2 or 3 squares of dark grated chocolate, chili flavor optional to decorate.

30ml fresh lemon juice 30g caster sugar 250ml cold refrigerated whole milk Fresh mint for garnish (optional)

Method: Wash and remove any green leaves or stalks from the strawberries. Pop four aside and freeze the rest for 40 minutes to 1 hour until softly frozen. Dice 3 and slice 1 of the 4 strawberries. These are to be added to the finished sherbet. The slices will be used for the topping. Grate the chocolate. Place frozen strawberries in a food processor with sugar and lemon juice. Pulse to chop them initially then run processor until almost a puree. Pour the milk through the feed tube into the mix whilst still processing until the ingredients are ONLY JUST blended. Stir in diced fresh strawberries and a few turns of cracked black pepper before spooning into dessert dishes. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint, slices of strawberry and grated chocolate.

Enjoy immediately!

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BIOGRAPHIES New Audi A3

By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Writer www.carwriteups.co.uk @carwriteups AUDI HAS made a breakthrough in premium compact hatchback quality and capability with the all-new A3.

Redesigned from the ground up following the principles of ‘Audi ultra’ lightweight construction, the German motor tips the scales an impressive 80 kg lighter on average than its forerunner. The same meticulous pursuit of progress is evident in the sophisticated cabin, which genuinely breaks new ground in the class with standards of materials, workmanship and ergonomics that indisputably push the boundaries at this level.

British Audi A3 models have launched with a choice of three specification options – SE, Sport and S line all of which are extraordinarily well appointed. The Sport model, on test here, sits on beefy 17 inch alloy wheels and features the ‘Audi drive select adaptive dynamics system’. This enables you to choose from five modes which prescribe the car’s driving characteristics – Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, Efficiency and Individual. They influence the weighting of the steering, the sensitivity of the accelerator pedal, the shift points of the S-tronic transmission, if fitted, and the parameters used by the optional adaptive cruise control system. Additional Sport features include a revitalizing two-zone climate control, sports seats, sports steering wheel and aluminium detailing inside and out.

On the move, the A3 Sport oil-burner, although perched on firm and athletic springs, is not uncomfortable and it sticks to some of England’s more twisty roads like a limpet. There is plenty of room for you and your passenger in the front, although your friends in the rear seats might find it hard to stretch their legs out. That said, all the seats are supportive and the 2.0-litre 150 TDI lump allows you to accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 8.6 seconds.

But the car doesn’t stop there; where legal the needle will spin way up the dial to 134 mph. The rapid acceleration is made all the more easy to achieve thanks to the all-new A3’s slick six-speed manual gearbox.

Not only is this first-class hatchback’s turbo diesel engine quick, it is also highly fuel efficient. Engine start-stop technology and energy recuperation systems enable the A3 2.0 TDI Sport to achieve up to 68.9 mpg – and this is the selling point. Yes, the Audi is quick, comfortable and stylish – but, more importantly, it will keep you from frequently forking out at the pumps.

FAST FACTS  Max speed: 13 mph  0-62 mph: 8.6 secs  Combined mpg: 68.9  Engine: 1968cc 4 cylinder 16 valve turbo diesel

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Max. torque (lb/ft): 236 at 1750-3000 rpm

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CO2: 106 g/km Price: £22,730 on the road

PROS ‘N’ CONS Quick √ Well appointed √ Economical√ Stylish √ Rear legroom X

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Fletcher Builders “One stop shop for all your building needs”

 Loft Conversions  Extensions  Kitchens & Bathrooms  Planning to completion

Est. 1984

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M: 07802 839631

www.fletcherbuilders.co.uk

33 Moorside Rd, West Moors, BH22 0EH

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AllGlaze DORSET LIMITED

Tel: 01202 488880 Fax: 01202 419665

Website: www.allglazeltd.co.uk Email: allglazeco@ntlworld.com

REPLACEMENT CONSERVATORY ROOFS Is your conservatory........

Too hot in the Summer???

Too cold in the Winter?

Noisy? Leaking?

Not looking good??

BEFORE This conservatory was looking really past its best

We can replace your existing roof with an energy efficient solar controlled, self-cleaning glass or polycarbonate roof.

To fit any style of conservatory

Call 01202 488880

AFTER The new roof gave this conservatory a new lease of life

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                                                                                                                               

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Events for your diary at West Moors Library SUMMER READING CHALLENGE – FROM 6TH JULY UNTIL 7TH SEPTEMBER

This year the theme is the CREEPY HOUSE. Join up for the challenge and read 6 books over the summer, collecting stickers (some scratch and sniff ones) and receive a medal and a certificate when you have read 6 books. A special addition this year is a trading card game for you to play. Also, this year, everyone aged 7-10 years who reads all 6 books will be entered into a prize draw to win a book.

Library gets lively will continue through the summer, on the first and third Thursday morning of the month, at 10.30 to 11.15am.

Knit and Natter will also continue in the summer, on the first Monday of the month at 2.30pm.

20TH JULY – CHRIS CHOPE SURGERY, contact his office for an appointment.

25th JULY – TALA REYES , SPONSORED READATHON. Tala is going to be at the library this week reading thirty books on a sponsored read for the Elephant charity she supports.

3rd AUGUST – COUNCILLOR SURGERY 10 – 11AM 6TH AUGUST – CRAFT ACTIVITY FOR 5-10 YEAR OLDS FROM 3-4PM. Please contact the library to book a place.

15TH AUGUST – FAMILY LEARNING EVENT suitable for 4 – 10 year olds, at 10-11am or 11.15 –

12.15, make a mask of a ghostly character and create a story board. You need to book a place for this.

17th AUGUST – POLICE SURGERY 10 – 11 AM 20TH AUGUST – CRAFT ACTIVITY FOR 5 – 10 YEAR OLDS, you need to book a place on this activity.

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an all singing spectacular

CONCERT in support of St. Mary’s Church

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Rockand Choir Wessex Harmony West Moors Memorial Hall 7.30pm Saturday 27th July Tickets £8 Children £4 including refreshments FROM JIM SELBY QUALITY BUTCHERS or telephone 01202 871616 or 01202 890098 or on the door

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The Scarecrows of Bisterne Strike Again Beings with eyes that saw nothing, stared out, and people gathered round them to look curiously on. The 2012 annual scarecrow festival of Bisterne, in Hampshire, had begun. The straw folk took up residence along the highways and byways of the rural communities of Bisterne, Kingston and Sandford that lie on the borders of the New Forest National Park. For two weeks, in good weather and in foul, the scarecrows stood, exhibiting the creative talent of the local community.

The festival was started in 2002, partly for fun but also to raise funds for Bisterne Village Hall, which itself was built in 1840 and originated as the village school. The contest since then has gone from strength to strength.

Who said scarecrows are not important or taken seriously? Indeed, the history of the scarecrow itself goes right back into the mists of time. It is believed that 3,000 years ago Egyptian farmers made scarecrows along the River Nile to protect their crops from flocks of birds. The ancient Greeks also used them for the same reason. The English, however, were somewhat later in their use of the straw folk! It was not until the Great Plague of 1348, which killed

so many, that land owners, unable to find enough young boys to act as ‘bird scarers’, or ‘shooers’, started to stuff sacks with straw and carved faces in turnips or gourds, in order to protect their cops.

Returning to the present day, the scarecrows of 2012 were far from mere sacks of straw with a turnip head! There were a total of twenty three entries, which expressed widely different interests including the Olympics, dragons, gnomes, speed-cops, gamekeepers and the great British summer.

There was plenty for the children to enjoy such as Woody Toy Story, Alice through the looking Glass, Yubba Dubba Doo and Hansel and Gretel.

The dragons, for instance, defiantly made their presence felt. The pair ‘Unicorn Jack and St George’s Dragon’ won both the pairs category as well as the best overall scarecrow. The unicorn stood tall and proud while the dragon itself lay by its side, curled up with its tail wrapped round and its well structured head rested on the ground. ‘Dragon’s Den’, which won second place in the single scarecrow category, was a large bright green

43 dragon with big yellow spots, sitting in its lair. Perchance it was dreaming of times gone by when “a devouring dragon” that lived in near by Burley Beacon “did much mischief upon man and cattel”. At Bisterne in 1459, so the story tells us, one Sir Maurice Berkeley encountered the dragon and together with his two trusty hounds, killed it.

The legend is commemorated by names in the area such as Dragon Lane, Dragon Cottages and Dragon Field.

Further along the road was ‘High Sheriff Hallam’. A tall gentleman scarecrow, dressed in a smart black suit with silver buttons and donning knee length boots. Indeed, the real Giles Marshall Hallam Mills, to give him his full name, is currently serving as the High Sheriff of Hampshire. It is an interesting note that the office itself is over 1,000 years old, having its roots in Saxon times and is the oldest continuous secular office under the crown.

The Olympics was very much present in the contest. Jessica Ennis MBE and current Olympic heptathlon champion was represented. She was dressed in a red, white and blue outfit which was completed by a large gold medal hung around her neck with ‘Jess’ inscribed on it. The union Jack fluttered gently behind her. Standing next to her was Boris Johnson, Mayor of London.

Dressed in a blue shirt and trousers his mayoral chain of office glistened in the sun. The notice beside him read ‘Boris Johnson, in training for Rio 2016’! The Queen herself was only to be seen if you looked up into the tree behind. Reflecting the Olympic Opening Ceremony, she was dressed in a pale

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pink, long sleeved dress. If you looked closely enough you would see that she was sporting a badge declaring “I love 007”. Parachute straps dangled above.

At Lower Kingston, a small, bright multicoloured cottage could be seen on the road side. The inside was fitted out with all the home comforts of a cooker, table, chairs and even pictures on the walls. Outside poor Hansel was locked in a cage and looked very unhappy. At least readers of Brothers Grimm could be comforted by knowing that the story ends happily ever after.

It must have been a sad day, when the festival came to a close, and the roads no longer homed dragons, scarecrow speed-cops or the like. Happily, however, the festival will be held again this year, and will run from August 18th until September1st. If you are in the area, it may well be worth a visit.

Scarecrows of 2013, we await you.

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Index of advertisers

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

Aerials Oakhurst Aerials.......................27 Appliance Repairs Thompson Group Service..........31 Bathrooms K & B Installations....................15 Beds The Bed Store........................... 3 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Abbey Blinds.............................41 Ashley Blinds............................. 5 Interiors Complete....................21 Block Paving K & S Paving..............................39 MC Brickwork...........................28 Builders & Carpenters Fletcher Builders.......................33 Forestdown Construction..........29 KW Carpentry...........................45 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Magic.........................15 Kingfishers of West Moors........ 7 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.............................. 3 Chimney Sweeps Oliver Chimney Sweep..............21 Chiropodists & Podiatrists Debbie Haynes..........................39 Community News Charity Concert.........................38 Dorset Wildlife Trust................. 8 East Dorset Garden Guide Launched..26 Environmental Challenge Contest...12 Pinehurst Community Church...37 Recipe: Strawberry Sherbet......30 Scarecrows of Bisterne.............42 Summer Events around Bournemouth..20 West Moors Art Society............36 West Moors Flower Group........36 West Moors Hort Soc................40 West Moors Library..................36 Computer Services Computer Troubleshooters.......44 Tec Check..................................18 Dentists Balmoral Lodge Dental Practice....14 Moorlands Road Dental Practice...17 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared.....................15

Electricians H.E. Electrical............................21 Holmes Electrical......................29 Smith Electrical.........................41 Fitted Furniture Custom World...........................13 Select Interiors.......................... 1 Garage Services Coastal Car Sales & Service......45 Longham Motor Engineers.......22 West Moors Vehicle Repairs.....10 Garden Services Douglas Hutchins...................... 6 Garden Designs........................41 Land Girls Garden Service.........17 RHV........................................... 10 Special Branch..........................33 Gas Engineers SMR Gas................................... 5 Hall Hire Barrington Centre.....................29 Health Lilac & Lavender....................... 5 Hearing Aids Clarity Hearing Solutions..........19 Kellear Hearing.........................10 Home Care Burley’s Family Home Care.......28 Hospitals Bournemouth & Poole NHS Trusts...11 Kitchens K & B Installations....................15 Portman Stone..........................27 Select Interiors.......................... 1 Landscaping Supplies The Stone Zone.........................23 Lofts Loft Services..............................23 Meals Delivery Collins Catering Service............31 Memorial Masons Minster Memorials...................15 Opticians EyeStyle Centre.........................47 Oven Cleaning Cleaning Magic.........................15 Painters & Decorators Different Strokes.......................28 Focus Decor..............................41 S & L Ashby...............................27

Plumbing & Heating Services AMH Plumbing & Heating........18 C M Lovegrove.......................... 6 H2OT Heating...........................23 Luxton Plumbing & Heating......17 P L H Heating............................39 Pond Services The Koi Shop.............................45 Property Maintenance John Stevens Property Care......14 The Other Husband..................39 Puzzles & Competitions Prize Wordsearch......................35 Removals Bournemouth Removals...........19 Residential Care Homes Care South - Fairlawn............... 2 Roofing Services Brian James Roofing.................22 J Meechan Roofing...................34 Sewing Machine Repairs S Ford Sewing Machines...........44 Solar Energy Services Nick Good Property Services........7,9 Solicitors Harold G Walker.......................48 Storage SDC Self Storage.......................38 Taxis Broadmead Cars & Taxis........... 9 Tree Surgeons RHV...........................................10 Special Branch..........................33 Upholsterers Custom Covers..........................33 Used Cars Coastal Car Sales & Service......45 Wheelie Bin Cleaning South Coast Wheelie Bin Cleaning...25 Window Repairs Mr Demister............................. 6 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze.....................................34 AM PM Glazing.........................14 Select PVCU..............................24 Worktops Portman Stone..........................27

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The Westmoors Directory

Your Local Team of Specialists Martyn Hudson Nicola Lowe

Hugh Storry Deans

Cath Porter

Broadstone:

01202 692448 Verwood:

01202 823308

Christchurch:

Harold G Walker

01202 482202

hgwalker.co.uk

01202 881454

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The West Moors Directory 1 Moorlands Rise, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JR