The Wareham District Directory - February/March 2015

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In this issue: Win a meal for two in The Kings Arms at Stoborough Dorset Wildlife Trust: Wildlife is counting on you!

Local Business Directory Wareham Volunteer of the Year 2014 Adventures of Nellie

Photo: Julian Sawyer www.purbeckfootprints.co.uk

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Dear Wareham, Wool & Bere Regis!

The Wareham Welcome...

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So here we are in February 2015! We seem to be doing well as far as the weather is concerned. I wonder if we will get away with a relatively mild winter, or will that snow from America arrive much to the children’s delight? I do remember an April, not so long ago when we had quite a lot of snow, then last year I think was quite sunny in April, so who knows? Whatever it will be we will manage I am sure.

Nellie took us to the Wareham Forest for a Geocache this month. What fun we had finding all the clues Published by: and using the GPS to guide us along our way. If you Stephen & Debbie Corney haven’t tried this before and like walking we highly and Martin Budden recommend it. You can see “The Adventures of Nellie”, at Purbeck Publications the Purbeck Publications Campervan, on pages 26 and 27. If you have any suggestions as to places she could Telephone: 01929 408080 take us in the next few months, so that we can write about it, please let me know. Once the weather gets Email: info@warehamdistrictdirectory.co.uk a bit warmer again, she will take us camping!

Following my New Year’s Resolution to sort the house Copy deadline for the out we have started to throw those unwanted items March 2015 edition: away. I have to say there is a lot to do! Here in The 20th February 2015 Wareham District Directory are professionals and local Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this companies who can help you. Please use their services publication is accurate, the publisher and do mention the Directory when making any calls cannot accept any liability to any party and inquiries. I love to know that the advertisers are to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, hearing from you. accident or any other cause.

Purbeck Publications does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

There is also our monthly prize wordsearch. The lucky winner last month was Mr R Saunders. Well done and we hope you have a great meal at The Kings Arms!

Wishing you a great month.

All the best,

Debbie & Stephen Corney Useful Numbers

Local Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Wareham Library

101 08457 708090 0800 111999 01929 556146

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Train Enquires Wilts & Dorset Bus Wessex Water Emerg.

Purbeck Distict Council

08457 484950 01983 827005 0845 600 4600 01929 556561

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Every Thursday 5-7pm at Community Hall, Keysworth Drive, Sandford Serving on ALL makes - at home or work Door - to - Door MOTs  Timing Belt Changes, VW Specialist  Quality Parts Used  Professional Computer Diagnostics 20 Years Experience Fully Qualified

Winter Specials (Dec & Jan): Medium Cod + Chips & Mushy Peas £3.50!

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WAREHAM’S VOLUNTEER At a Reception to mark the achievements of Wareham’s voluntary organisations, the Mayor of Wareham, Councillor Mrs Carol Turner, presented Wareham Town Council’s ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award to Mr Stephen Welsh of Northmoor Way, Wareham.The Mayor testified to Mr Welsh’s passion and professionalism and personal modesty while carrying out his voluntary duties willingly and happily, even though he has had to cope with personal adversity.

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Listing Mr Welsh’s activities over many years, the Mayor mentioned the following voluntary activities: t Acting as Parade Marshall in Wareham for the Town Council’s annual Civic Service Parade and for the Royal British Legion in the town’s annual remembrance Sunday Parade. This he does with great skill, immaculate military bearing and pride and his role of organising a large number of people and getting them into shape for the parades is much needed and appreciated. t Membership of the Royal British Legion Committee (Wareham Branch) for many years and is also a Trustee of the building. t Coaching the ‘minis’ junior players at Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club on Sunday mornings throughout the season. t Together with his wife Caren, who is a Beaver leader, he has also been involved with Scouts and Beavers in Wareham since their marriage. t He is a regular visitor to Stoborough First School where he is involved in listening to the children read, accompanying them on their school trips and helping to supervise them with the staff.

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t Membership of the Wareham Court Leet for many years and carries out the essential role of ‘Ale Taster’.

Wareham has benefited enormously from Mr Welsh’s voluntary work. With his commitment to duty, his expertise and professionalism he supports many vital functions. He has had to overcome personal adversity which he has achieved without seeking any praise or recognition.

As an ex-Army serviceman he was injured on active duty and was invalided out of the Forces and it is to his credit that he has adapted to civilian life and become an active member of the Wareham community.

Mr Welsh has been nominated as Wareham’s representative for Purbeck District Council’s Volunteers of the Year Award, to be held on 4th March when a scroll will be presented to each parish and town council’s nominee.

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We will quote our fees in advance and stick to them.

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We oer all types of Will Writing Services along with Power of Attorney, IHT Advice, Care Cost planning and Financial Planning Advice.

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. . . s r a t S e h t s t e e m i Ann Montin

This month’s stars are

Vincent & Flavia Strictly Come Dancing (SCD) favourites, Vincent and Flavia, are back with their best show yet in “Dance till Dawn”. After a sellout run in London’s West End, it’s now on tour!

Ann - What is the show about?

Flavia - “Glamour murder, comedy, and of course super dancing?”

Ann - Now tell me, do you both audition the dancers for your own shows?

Vincent - “We do, but it’s easy as everyone wants to do their best, and that way we end up with the best dancers.”

Ann - The costumes are all wonderful too did you have a hand in selecting them?

Flavia - “Well I want glamour all the time, and every time I and Vincent do a scene, I want the wow factor from dance, and then the costumes.”

Ann - Do you miss appearing on SCD? Both - “Of course. We did it for over ten years, but while we miss it, and owe it so much, we also felt we had done all we could with it.”

embrace your inner dancer, and you will be fine.”

Ann - Who are your dancing idols?

Flavia - “Fred and Ginger, Ann Margaret, Cyd Charisse, Ann Miller, so many but then they were multi-talented too, which is a gift.“ Ann - How about movies?

Vincent -“We both love those kind of movies, and think the time is ripe for them to come back, but it’s all about the right timing, but for sure that would be a dream for us both really.”

Ann - Tell me why we should all come along to see Dance Till Dawn?

Both - “It’s the most high energy, glamorised, fun loving show touring the UK right now, and we want to see all our fans!“ Ann - Finally will we ever see you return to SCD? Both - “Never rule it out, I mean we both still love and adore the show, and have many friends still on it, so yes hopefully one day.”

Ann - What about Sir Bruce quitting the show?

Both - “We loved him, and he was so kind and supportive really, I think he is vastly underrated as a performer, as he can do so much and really is a brilliant dancer also.”

Ann - Truthfully can you teach anyone to dance, or are there cases that you just give up on?

Both - “No everyone can do something, but its allowing yourself to go, and let go,

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Ann with Vincent and Flavia backstage at the Aldwych Theatre in London

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Celebrating the best of British wildlife photography...

The annual highly-acclaimed British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) exhibition opens at Moors Valley Country Park near Ringwood on 21st March. It features the best of thousands of stunning entries celebrating the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.

Amongst a host of striking images this year’s category winners include a shag resting, a puffin in the jaws of an otter, a gannet breeding colony, Scottish woodland, and a telephone box being reclaimed by nature. Locally, Hampshire-based Alex Mustard won two of the competition’s 16 categories with his images of blue sharks off the Cornish coast, while Wiltshire-based Nick Upton won the Documentary Series category with his collection of hazel dormice pictures from a survey day in Somerset. Unusually, central London was the location for Lee Acaster’s winning shot, of a Greylag Goose against a dramatic city skyline.

Mark Ward, editor-in-chief at the RSPB’s Nature’s Home magazine, and one of the eleven competition judges said, “The winning photograph shows a familiar bird in a familiar setting, but the visual impact is extraordinary.

“The stormy, brooding backdrop sets a dramatic scene, while the orange and pink from the bird bring vibrancy to the monochromatic cityscape”.

Wildlife photographer, TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham is a keen supported of BWPA and has also exhibited his images at Moors Valley.

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Hampshire-based Geoff Kell’s “Heather Dawn”, taken in the New Forest, was Highly Commended in the Botanical Britain category

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Lee Acaster’s winning shot, of a Greylag Goose

Awards generates an incredible catalogue of splendid, exciting, imaginative and artistic images”, he said. “Proving beyond doubt that we have the richest palette of life to celebrate in our own backyard.”

Moors Valley is one of a handful of locations to host this national touring exhibition. Countryside Ranger, Katie Davies said, “We are really privileged to have this important national exhibition in east Dorset. The BWPA celebrate the best of British wildlife photography, across both professionals and amateurs and with so many stunning photographs on show the exhibition is proof that you don’t have to travel far from home to capture some amazing images.”

The British Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition opens daily in the Visitor Centre at Moors Valley Country Park until 4 May. It is free to view.

Parking charges apply. For more information go to www.moors-valley.co.uk or call the Rangers on 01425 470721.

The 2015 British Wildlife Photography Awards is now open for entries. Details can be found at www.bwpawards.org.

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Barn Owls

With their white, heart-shaped faces and golden feathers, barn owls are considered one of the most beautiful birds in Britain.

These mystical birds are difficult to spot in the wild. Their golden, silver-grey feathers act as camouflage when they are viewed from above. Similarly, their white underparts work as an anti-silhouette strategy, often enabling them to remain undetected from the ground.

Barn owls are formidable hunters. Due to tiny serrations on their flight feathers, they are able to sweep through the air soundlessly; this unnerving ability has earned them the title ‘Ghost Owl.’ They also have exceptional hearing and can pinpoint their prey by the smallest sound. Their diets typically consist of small mammals such as voles and rats.

But there is bad news for barn owls – they are in decline. Once, barn owls were Britain’s most common owl species; however their population has dropped in recent years by up to 70%. 2013 saw their worst breeding season for 30 years. Changes in weather patterns, the long winters, cold springs and wet summers, and decline in rough grassland, which harbours their food, are

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just a few of the reasons Barn Owls are threatened in Dorset.

Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has launched a Barn Owl appeal, and raised over £28,000 to start helping barn owls in Dorset. Part of DWT’s work includes creating barn owl boxes and installing them, visiting landowners to talk about managing land to benefit the barn owl, and visiting schools and local communities to encourage recordings of barn owls, so DWT can monitor their progress.

With just a couple of better breeding seasons, the population should rise again. If you’re interested in taking part in making a barn owl box, we have all the tools and equipment.

Our next box building day is on Saturday 28th March 2015, at DWT’s headquarters, Brooklands Farm, near Dorchester, Dorset.

To book your place on the event phone 01305 264620.

For more information about the project and to make a donation, visit: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/barnowl

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The Kings Arms at Stoborough The Kings Arms in Stoborough, near Wareham! What a friendly, welcoming pub and restaurant. Whether you are a couple, a family of six, elderly or young, the Kings Arms in Wareham caters for everyone. There is a bar for those who would like a drink and a chat and there is ample seating for a really well prepared and presented meal.

The scenery around this rather special 17th Century Pub is quite stunning.

On a warm day it is perfect for sitting outside and enjoying the views over the causeway and the river. Many a time a deer can be spotted. There is a newly laid out garden with a wooden house for children to play, as well as tables for us adults to sit at. On a cooler January day it is warm inside and perfect for a relaxed meal with family or friends. The menu is extensive. From freshly made Kings Arms venison burgers, which Stephen delighted in, to the delicious braised guinea foul in a bacon, mushroom and baby onion gravy that I had. There really is something for everyone. The Kings Arms is ideal for a lite lunchtime snack with well prepared sandwiches,

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Nellie took us to The Kings Arms baguettes and jacket potatoes or a full three course lunch or evening meal.

Stephen, Hayden and myself all had something different and each meal was perfect. As a starter Hayden loved the mushroom soup accompanied by a crusty baguette. I really enjoyed the duck with orange and grapefruit salad and Stephen relished in the haddock, leek and cheddar fishcakes! The service was excellent. The spicy meatballs that Hayden had were actually enjoyed by all three of us, as Hayden hasn’t eaten so much in one go for quite while!

We have had several meals now at The Kings Arms and they have all been of a very high standard. Damian and his team will not disappoint you. The desserts are to die for. I had the Brandy Snap Basket which was just delicious. Hayden had his favourite, the Warm Apple Pie and Custard and Stephen of course had to try the Triple Chocolate Truffle Torte.

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The Kings Arms has an excellent offer during the week from Monday to Thursday, including Friday lunch. For just ÂŁ12.95 there is a choice of meals from

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Hayden and I ready to tuck in! their specials menu, including a starter or dessert. Fantastic value!

There is of course Valentine’s Day coming up and this location could just be the place you are looking for. Mothering Sunday is very popular so we do suggest that you book in advance to avoid disappointment. Mums will love it here!

The Kings Arms also offer vouchers which can be given as presents. These vouchers are valid in all of their four pubs and restaurants: The Kings Arms here in Wareham, The Kings Arms in Longham, The Saxon Arms in Stratton and The Greyhound at Sydling St Nicholas. What a great idea as a gift!

So go on treat yourself. Have a trip to the friendly pub and enjoy some time with those you love while having a very tasty, special meal at The Kings Arms in Stoborough!

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Think Sustainable Energy who are new in Dorset but have over 200 installations in many parts of the UK are announcing their unique offer of installing fully self funding Solar systems in the Dorset area.

This is not to be confused with the “Rent Your Roof” scam.

You own the installation and you receive ALL of the Government Feed-in tariffs which are GUARANTEED by the Government for 20 years. This can amount to many thousands of pounds. This is why the Rent a Roof cowboys think it is so good.

As well as this you should save about 50% on your current energy bills.

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Pecan crusted chicken breast stuffed with roasted butternut squash and goats cheese served with a white wine and pancetta cream sauce

1. Pre heat the oven to 380F/180c.

2. Place the butternut squash onto a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place into the oven to bake until cooked through and starting to turn golden brown; this should take For the stuffed chicken approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

4 chicken breasts 3. Using a small knife, make an incision into the side of each chicken 170g butternut squash (peeled and breast. Move the knife around horizontally inside the breast to create a diced) pocket for the filling. Try to keep the incision no wider than an inch in 1 tbsp freshly chopped thyme length to keep the filling from spilling out when cooking.

100g soft goats cheese 4. Fill each breast with equal amounts of goats cheese and butternut Sea salt and freshly ground black squash by pushing them through the incision. Close the incision with a pepper cocktail skewer. Save some roasted butternut squash to garnish the tops 250g toasted pecans, finely chopped of the chicken breasts when they are cooked.

3 free range eggs, beaten 5. Sprinkle each filled breast with the chopped thyme and season 50ml olive oil generously with sea salt and black pepper.

For the sauce 6. To prepare the pecans take whole pecans and pulse them in a food ¼ white onion (finely diced) 4 slices of pancetta or smoked streaky processor until they resemble course breadcrumbs.

7. Beat the eggs with ¼ tsp of salt (which helps to break down the egg bacon, chopped making it easier to dip the chicken in) and place the chopped pecans into 1 tsp freshly chopped thyme a bowl. Then dip each cutlet into the egg mixture and then the pecans 1 clove garlic, crushed and make sure they are well coated.

180 ml double cream 8. Place the chicken breasts onto a tray drizzled with olive oil and then 120 ml dry white wine drizzle each breast generously with more olive oil and season once more.

4 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated Place into the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.

9. Garnish the escallops with the remaining caramelized onions and freshly chopped parsley, don’t forget to remove the cocktail skewers before serving!

10. To make the sauce start by sautéing the pancetta or bacon until crispy and then add the onions and cook through until softened. At this point add the garlic and thyme and continue to cook for another minute to release the flavors.

11. Add the white wine and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until almost all of the wine has evaporated. Then add the cream, parmesan and seasoning.

Continue to simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

12. To serve, place each chicken breast onto a serving plate (don’t forget to remove the cocktail skewer) and spoon over the sauce. Top with some of the remaining butternut squash and some roughly chopped pecans and Ryan Turner, real food and low-carb a sprinkle of parsley. chef - www.thefoodbible.com

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Adventures of Nellie

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The Adventures of Nellie The Purbeck Publications Camper Van Geocaching. We love it! ‘Geo’ means the earth and ‘caching’ means a hiding place which is an excellent description for this relatively new ‘sport’. It is a great excuse to go outdoors and find hidden treasure.

At this time of year one’s first reaction to going out for a walk maybe, “You must be joking!” (of course I may well be accusing others of my own reaction…)

Well, Nellie took us to the Purbecks again this month. We drove to the Wareham Forest area to do a geocache named “Sika View” (thanks to LandyRover for placing it!). I guess it is called that due to the spectacular views over the heathland, Wareham town and the Wareham Golf Course. The day was wonderfully bright and sunny and perfect for bracing the cool January air.

I have written about geocaches before, but for those who find this a new idea, just simply go on line and type in “geocache” and there are literally hundreds, if not thousands of walks,

Wonderful views in all directions

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Off we go, GPS in hand... all free, with coordinates to guide you, clues to find and the inevitable treasure at the end. The treasure is simply a box of odds and ends and a list of people who have already done the walk, but boy is it fun trying to find each of the clues and then the finale, the hidden treasure!

For those with children, or even those who don’t, it gives a walk a purpose and an extra interest. Using the clues that you print out and a GPS (or your mobile phone), you find your path by answering questions as you go. Some walks are much longer than others so it can all be worked out before you set off.

We chose this one in the Wareham Forest as we were booked into the Kings Arms in Wareham for a lunchtime meal, to do a restaurant review. As an aside, we highly recommend the 17th Century Pub for a relaxed, excellently prepared meal!

So 10am Saturday and off we set in Nellie. We found the little car park, which was almost full when we arrived, but

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Where is that treasure? managed to squeeze Nellie (surprisingly after all that chocolate and Christmas pudding), into the last available spot. We met Martin, a friend, with his two boys and off we walked. The first clue was a telephone number on a post, that was then used to reset the GPS... and off we went again! There were three clues in total on this walk. We met cyclists, horse riders, dog walkers and those just walking like ourselves. Excitedly Ryan found the treasure… it was covered in camouflage! The boys had to remember the answer to the previous clues to unlock the box. Don’t children just love a challenge! By doing the geocache you forget, from a boys perspective, that you

Time for a well deserved cuppa!

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are out for a walk at all. It is entertaining, there are clues and best of all a mystery box to find. From my viewpoint these geocaches take you to places you wouldn’t otherwise know about, so it is a win - win situation. As the boys are kept ‘busy’ you, as a serious adult, can just walk and enjoy the scenery. We ended the morning with a game of hide and seek which the children, and I include Stephen and Martin in this… just loved!

Running around in the heath and gorse, surrounded by trees, hiding from each other was a great game they could have

Found it! Now what were those clues?? played for hours. I did the counting and made sure ‘the seeker’ didn’t look before the others were well hidden. It is a very important role you know… Of course after all that walking and playing, the morning would not be complete without a comfortable sit in Nellie and a cuppa to freshen us up. Lovely!

If you know of a geocache and want to tell us about it, please let me know.

Nellie may just want to go for a ride…

So, where will Nellie go next?

By Debbie Corney

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National Trust in Purbeck Do you enjoy working with natural materials like stone, wood, wool, clay or even cow horn? If so Corfe Castle needs you.

We are looking for volunteer artisans, including masons, to help us unravel the secrets of medieval life.

If you’ve been inspired by the recent Secrets of the Castle programmes on BBC TV, come and join us. Based on medieval illustrations and documents, we’ve constructed a timber frame Mason’s Lodge in the outer bailey of the castle and need a new team of volunteers to bring it to life.

The lodge will be used by National Trust volunteers and staff as a base for crafts and skills that would have been part of castle life in the middle ages.

We are looking for people with a passion for working with natural materials who would like to join our team taking forward a unique and innovative project here at Corfe Castle.

You’ll be working in the open air among like-minded people in an inspiring and beautiful place. Hours are flexible and we supply t ra i n i n g , s u p p o r t , t e a , biscuits, travel expenses and a warm fire.

Our reconstruction archaeology includes m a k i n g w i n d ow s f r o m leaves of cow horn. These were a feature of Tudor

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town houses.

Apprentices took seven years to complete their time as it was a very skilled job, although little is known about the process today.

Cow horn is boiled to release the core then heated again to be cut, shaved as thinly as possible and cut into ‘leaves’.

The leaves were boiled to soften them, flattened using heavy weights and then slotted into a wooden frame. It is a long, slow progress with many pitfalls and a pretty awful smell!

If you would like to become part of this exciting project please join us in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle at 10.30am on Friday 13 February. Alternatively, contact Pam White on 01929 477062 or pam.white@nationaltrust.org.uk.

We look forward to meeting you.

Jon Bish, Communications Officer Pam White daubing the Mason’s Lodge, Corfe Castle - Photo: NT/Neil Davidson

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Partner with 30 years’ experience strengthens Humphries Kirk solicitors’ team Humphries Kirk solicitors, a firm with seven offices across Dorset and Somerset, has expanded its team by welcoming experienced private client solicitor Ann Corke as a partner of the firm.

Ann read law at Bristol University, trained in London and boasts more than 30 years’ legal experience.

Throughout her career she has focused on acting for families with issues such as succession planning, administration of estates and wills.

She also joins the Humphries Kirk International Network, which includes a worldwide group of legal and business advisers.

Ann is a member of the Law Society’s private client section and of Bournemouth and District Law Society as well as being a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

Ann says: “I am both thrilled and excited to be joining Humphries Kirk and working with local clients in the community as well as those with international interests.”

Ann was previously at Dorset law firm Lester Aldridge for 13 years and prior to that at a Ringwood law firm for 20 years. Ann and her family live in the Isle of Purbeck and she will be based in the firm’s Swanage and Wareham offices.

Simon Cross, senior private client partner and notary public at Humphries Kirk, said: “As well as her legal skills as

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Ann Corke a solicitor, as partner Ann also brings a number of other important attributes to the firm such as her international expertise and extensive knowledge of the local area. She will be an asset to the team and we are delighted to welcome her.”

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Friday 13th - Thursday 19th

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Tuesday 6.00p.m. (ends 8.15p.m.)

With the dissolution of her marriage and the death of her mother, Cheryl Strayed has lost all hope. After years of reckless, destructive behavior, she makes a rash decision. With absolutely no experience, driven only by sheer determination, Cheryl hikes more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, alone.

WILD powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddens, strengthens, and ultimately heals her.

Saturday 14th - Sunday 22nd

SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE (U) 2.15p.m. (ends 4.00p.m.)

When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for! Shaun’s mischief inadvertently leads to The Farmer being taken away from the farm, to the Big City…

Join Shaun, Bitzer and The Flock on their hilarious, action-packed, big screen adventure as they make plans to rescue the missing Farmer. A story about how we sometimes forget to appreciate the things we have in life, and the people who love us. Shaun the Sheep The Movie introduces us to two new Aardman characters; Trumper the animal warden who rules the city’s animal shelter with a rod of iron and Slip, an inner city orphan dog who helps Shaun save the day.

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A MOST VIOLENT YEAR (15)

7.10p.m. (ends 9.35p.m.)

Tuesday 6.00p.m. (ends 8.20p.m.)

A MOST VIOLENT YEAR is a searing crime drama set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically the most dangerous year in the city’s history. From acclaimed writer/director J.C. Chandor, and starring Oscar Isaac (INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS) and Jessica Chastain (ZERO DARK THIRTY), this gripping story plays out within a maze of rampant political and industry corruption plaguing the streets of a city in decay.

J.C. Chandor’s third feature examines one immigrant’s determined climb up a morally crooked ladder, where simmering rivalries and unprovoked attacks threaten his business, family, and––above all––his unwavering belief in the righteousness of his own path.

Friday 27th (one night only)

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From the beloved novels by Michael Bond and producer David Heyman (HARRY POTTER), PADDINGTON tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear who travels to the city in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had imagined - until he meets the kindly Brown family who read the label around his neck that says "Please look after this bear. Thank you," and offer him a temporary haven. It looks as though his luck has changed until this rarest of bears catches the eye of a museum taxidermist.

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on your Gardening Tips

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Planning veg for the year ahead Gardening may be the last thing on your mind in the cold weather but this is the perfect time to plan what to grow and where this season.

If you’re new to veggie growing then this is the ideal time to start planning for the year ahead. Think about what space you have available for your crops and plan what you would like to grow and where.

Jobs for January:Plan your crops Protect crops against the cold and from pests such as pigeons Sew lettuces indoors Start rhubarb crowns

It’s easy to get carried away when looking at catalogues or impressive displays of seed packets - but remember that it only makes sense to grow what you are likely to eat! If that still leaves you with a list that exceeds the space available then it may be wise to trim back on crops that take up a lot of space or are easily and cheaply available from local sources (potatoes perhaps?). Think about concentrating on plants that will crop quickly allowing the space to be used again.

Remember also that you can use patio containers and grow bags to add extra growing space.

Once you have your list split your available space into 3 (or 4) areas and then group your crops together by family so that they can be rotated around the areas in a 3 or 4 year cycle.

Group the cabbage family together, then the onion family along with the pea and bean family, and finally potatoes, tomatoes and the carrot family.

This is a great time of year to seriously consider making some raised beds, if you don’t already have them. Make sure that they are not too wide for you to easily reach the middle from either side and that there is sufficient room for easy access all the way around.

The deeper you can make them the better and higher beds will mean less bending when you are planting out seedlings, harvesting or weeding.

If you have large areas of bare soil,

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awaiting planting, then you may like to think about covering them with black plastic, or cardboard, to protect the soil against the harsh January weather.

Crops still growing, such as purple sprouting broccoli, will benefit from protection against hungry pigeons - try covering with wire mesh, fleece, or some homemade bird scarers (try stringing up some old CD’s).

For those who are keen to get sowing, you can try a few lettuces. Start off on a bright, sunny windowsill, thinning down when they are large enough to handle.

Grow on in frost free conditions such as a shed, or polytonal before finishing off under cloches. .If you haven’t already planted shallots then it’s not too late to think about it, but don’t put them in when the ground is too wet or they may rot.

Start saving empty egg boxes ready to chit your seed potatoes before planting. Just pop them into the egg boxes, sprout end up in a cool but frost free place and wait for the shoots to appear. You’ll also find the boxes useful for starting tiny seedlings off in months to come - as they grow they can be planted straight out with no disruption as the box will simply rot down.

And finally, if you have space, you may like to think about starting off some new rhubarb crowns towards the end of January.

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Purbeck Footprints: Introducing Julian Sawyer

I set up Purbeck Footprints a few years ago as a way of sharing the natural beauty and abundant wildlife to be found in this part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site.

The Isle of Purbeck has some of the finest walks and views in the country and it is my privilege to bring them to you through pictures, guided walks and talks. Every season in this spectacular part of Dorset is different and the constantly changing landscape and wildlife offer an inspiring panorama for the photographer.

Feel free to browse through the photographs on my website www.purbeckfootprints.co.uk, or follow Purbeck Footprints on Facebook and Twitter to keep tabs on what I’m up to.

Julian Sawyer Purbeck Footprints

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8 Travel in a wind-driven boat (4) 9 Tied (5) 10 Flesh from animals (4) 11 Signal with a flag (6) 12 Plentiful (8) 13 Tame (8) 15 The circle of color around a nipple (6) 17 Like a phantom (7) 19 Engraving (7) 22 An obvious truth (6) 24 Planning (8) 26 A large arboreal boa (8) 28 An affront (6) 30 Weight-loss program (4) 31 Submarine (5) 32 A language of Pakistan and India (4)

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1 City in Italy (4) 2 Without fault or blemish (8) 3 Plague (6) 4 Rub (7) 5 A military assistant (8) 6 A tiny amount (6) 7 Sound an alarm (4)

14 Different (5) 16 Cloth made from flax (5) 18 Radiant (8) 20 Characteristic of country life (8) 21 Swordfish (7)

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23 Motivate or prod (6) 25 Machines for lifting heavy objects (6) 27 French for "Black" (4) 29 Ore deposit (4)

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Accountants PJC Accounting Services............14 Ward Goodman........................21 Aquatic Centres OS Aquatics..............................17 Bathrooms C+C Plumbing & Bathrooms.... 10 Purbeck Bathrooms.................. 2 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds............................. 3 Builders A.D.S. Property Services............13 Brickcraft Construction.............23 J A Construction........................ 7 Purbeck Home Improvements..... 1 Propoint....................................21 Urban Structures......................39 Cafes Cafe Bijou.................................17 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................26 Ann Montini meets the Stars: Vincent & Flavia..................... 8 British Wildlife Photography Exhibition at Moors Valley.....12 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Wildlife is counting on you!.................16 National Trust in Purbeck.........28 Naturally Good: Pecan Chicken Breast.............22 On Your Plot: Planning veg.......34 Partner with 30 years’ experience strengthens solicitors’ team....30 Purbeck Footprints...................36 Purbeck U3A.............................14 Rex Cinema...............................32 Upton House Wedding Fair.......14 Wareham Volunteer of the Year 2014 Award......... 6 Computer Services AJV Computing.........................37 Electricians T M Vaine Electrical..................13 Fencing Corbin Fencing..........................23

Financial Services Anglebury Asset Management....32 Strategic Solutions - Allan Cruse.... 9 Ward Goodman........................21 Flooring Services Apply-A-Grip.............................39 Florists Woolbridge Flowers..................17 Funeral Plans Age UK Bournemouth...............31 Garage Doors Skandoor...................................13 Garage Services Bere Regis MOT Centre............. 9 Coombs Auto Repairs............... 5 Woolbridge Motorcycles..........17 Garden Services David Burgess Garden Design....21 JBM Garden Services................10 Gifts Wareham Fairtrade..................37 Graphic Designers Lizzy’s Design............................ 5 Hairdressers Philip Mills Hair Design.............25 Health, Care & Fitness Bournemouth Careline.............29 Fit 4 Life....................................35 Independent Financial Advisors Anglebury Asset Management....32

Pest Control Terminator Pest........................10 Plasterers Traditional Plastering............... 3 Plumbers C+C Plumbing...........................10 Heatwise...................................20 Purbeck Plumbing & Heating....37 Property Maintenance A.D.S. Property Services............... 29 JBM Property Services.................. 10 Purbeck Home Improvements..... 1 Simon Hart................................ 5 Pubs & Restaurants The Kings Arms.........................19 Puzzles & Competitions Prize Wordsearch......................33 Removals & Storage Pitman Removals & Storage..... 2 Renewable Energy Solutions Think GB...................................20 Residential Care Homes Royal Bay Care Homes..............11 Shoe Repairs John Hagans............................. 9 Skip Hire A&D Skips.................................40

Kitchens Purbeck Bathrooms & Kitchens.... 2

Takeaways Moby Micks.............................. 5 Skippers Fish & Chips................17

Locksmith & Key Cutting John Hagans............................. 9

Vets Pet Health Partnership............. 3

Mortgage Advisors Anglebury Asset Management....32

Waste Services Philip Trim................................. 7

Motorcycle Repairs & Servicing Woolbridge Motorcycles..........17 Motorcycling Clothing & Accessories Biker’s Yard...............................15 Painters & Decorators Alchemy....................................29 SDL Decor.................................39

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