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I am delighted to deliver your February issue of The Wareham Directory. With times as they are and lots of things to worry about, I am hoping we can bring you some light relief. Good, positive reading, puzzles and pages of interest, as well of course as our wonderful trades and services. We are all here for you. If there is anything else you would like to read about, or any trade you cannot find inside please give me a call or send an email. It is as vital as ever that we provide you with information that you enjoy receiving and find useful.

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I would like to add articles about “Locals in Lockdown”! Why not send me an email, or pop the data in the post? What have you been doing whilst we have not been able to get out and about as usual? Have you tried something new? Taken up a new hobby? You may well have ideas that will inspire others, so why not tell me all about it? I would love to hear from you, so please don’t be shy… and get in touch!

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Wareham Rotary

Many thanks to nearly 200 volunteers who cane forward to help with the COVID Vaccination Programme at Wareham Hospital.

Let’s hope that 2021 is a better year for us all.

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QUIRKY

Did you know...

BY MICA BALE

Although this year may not be shaping up as many of us may have hoped, Dorset continues to shine as the wonderful county it is. From a village saved from devastation to the UK’s oldest blueberry farm, to celebrate the county, here are another five interesting facts to showcase Dorset at its finest and most interesting.

For property contact details and visitor information please visit the National Trust website at www.nationaltrust.org.uk Photo credit: ©National Trust Images/Tony Gill Immortalised by the Lawrence of Arabia stories, did you know that T.E Lawrence especially enjoyed the lush and quintessential countryside of Dorset? Tragically the soldier, diplomat, archeologist and author died in the county following a motorcycle accident. However Thomas Edward Lawrence’s mark will forever be left on Dorset as Clouds Hill, his idyllic cottage, was his very favourite place to relax. Now taken care of by the National Trust, the cottage is open to the public and remains almost completely untouched since the great man himself left it.

Did you know that the Weymouth Royal National Lifeboat Institution has been in existence for more than one hundred and fifty years after it was opened in the latter 1860s? As one of the busiest stations in the country, the need for a lifeboat was realised in the 19th century by the then Earl of Strafford who personally donated funds to be able to build a station. Other lifeboats from nearby Portland had serviced the town’s coast however it was not until the early months of 1869 that Weymouth’s station was to be completed and opened.

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Dorset is home to the oldest blueberry farm in all of the UK? The Trehane Blueberry Farm dates back to the 1950s following an initiative offering a free handful of seeds to any gardener who was willing to give blueberries a try. Not only was David Trehane willing and able to grow blueberries in Dorset’s soil but he was able to see the potential for a business. Remarkably, as his blueberry farm is an organic pick your own, the blueberries available to harvest today were actually planted as far back as 1965!

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Did you know that it was thought that it was in Dorset that the Black Plague first entered the UK? Within months the plague had taken hold of the entire country and decimated whole parishes and manors. It was in the August of 1348 that a ship from France carrying the plague landed in Dorset, bringing with it more than a cargo of fine goods. As infection rates reached unprecedented heights, among the badly impacted areas was the Isle of Portland as well as Poole whose communities suffered considerably.

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Arguably one of the prettiest villages in the county and certainly a favourite with Thomas Hardy, Evershot very nearly descended to the ranks of one of Britain's many forgotten settlements. Boasting a history that dates back millenia and has played an interesting role in Dorset’s economic heritage, one day in the late summer of 1865, a fire nearly ravaged all of Evershot after hot ashes were not properly extinguished and quickly engulfed the nearby carpenter’s home. A total of eighteen houses were burnt down and yet, in a fitting way, Evershot’s near destruction also forged a way ahead, with the community rallying around those made homeless.

Did you know...

Dorset is home to the oldest blueberry farm in all of the UK? The Trehane Blueberry Farm dates back to the 1950s following an initiative offering a free handful of seeds to any gardener who was willing to give blueberries a try. Not only was David Trehane willing and able to grow blueberries in Dorset’s soil but he was able to see the potential for a business. Remarkably, as his blueberry farm is an organic pick your own, the blueberries available to harvest today were actually planted as far back as 1965!

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Did you know that it was thought that it was in Dorset that the Black Plague first entered the UK? Within months the plague had taken hold of the entire country and decimated whole parishes and manors. It was in the August of 1348 that a ship from France carrying the plague landed in Dorset, bringing with it more than a cargo of fine goods. As infection rates reached unprecedented heights, among the badly impacted areas was the Isle of Portland as well as Poole whose communities suffered considerably.

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Arguably one of the prettiest villages in the county and certainly a favourite with Thomas Hardy, Evershot very nearly descended to the ranks of one of Britain's many forgotten settlements. Boasting a history that dates back millenia and has played an interesting role in Dorset’s economic heritage, one day in the late summer of 1865, a fire nearly ravaged all of Evershot after hot ashes were not properly extinguished and quickly engulfed the nearby carpenter’s home. A total of eighteen houses were burnt down and yet, in a fitting way, Evershot’s near destruction also forged a way ahead, with the community rallying around those made homeless.

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Talking about Wildlife...

Birds of a feather...

At about 4pm on a cold winter’s day, the sky may come alive with the shape of birds flocking together, with the sudden deafening sound of chitter chatter filling the air. One of wildlife’s most spectacular sights is approaching – a swooping and swirling murmuration of starlings.

It may surprise you to know that starlings are actually becoming a less common sight in the UK, so seeing a flock of them is a wonderful thing.

Other winter visitors flocking include birds from Eastern Europe and even species from the far northern regions, such as redwings and fieldfares from Scandinavia.

So, why do birds flock? Well, why not!

Birds can move easily and quickly, so they make the most of an annual trip to the UK, with an abundance of food, and a warmer climate to enjoy.

Flocks of birds are also essential for their survival this time of year, as their main advantage is literally their

Starlings in flight

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safety in numbers and they can distract predators with the sheer size of the group, making it hard for them to focus on just one bird when there’s so many, so close together. Large groups of birds can also stay warm, and hunt together, increasing their chances of survival.

Dorset Wildlife Trust nature reserves are an excellent place to witness these special wildlife sights this winter, but you are also likely to see some activity in your own garden, by leaving out water and food for birds. Winter is a hard time of year to find food, so they need all the help they can get!

Find out more about DWT reserves at: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ reserves and share your photos and videos with us at: www.facebook.com/ dorsetwildlife or www.twitter.com/ dorsetwildlife.

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Notes from...

WarehamTown Museum “On Monday morning Mrs Jung and Miss Farwell and 43 children were absent owing to influenza. Infants’ Dept: head and 31 scholars absent...

Telegram received authorising closure from 14 to 26 October”

These extracts are from records of Wareham Council School during the last global pandemic, the so-called Spanish Flu, of 1918-19. About half the children on the school roll had the flu, and the 2-week closure was extended to 4 weeks. The school was in West Street, in a former chapel. It later became Wareham Infants School and closed in about 1974. The site was then redeveloped as Churchwood Court, but the facade of the building was saved.

Like now, schools were closed and gatherings of large numbers of people were discouraged, but overall the government response was limited.

The country was ill-prepared for a pandemic: it was at war with Germany, and all national effort was directed towards that. Even school children were involved in the war effort: the Wareham pupils regularly spent time in the autumn picking blackberries to be made into jam.

The flu was a bird flu-like virus. It came to be called Spanish flu simply because Spain, being neutral in the war, did not censor the press and so the flu was reported freely. It reached Europe from the USA in the spring of 1918, and was rapidly spread by troop movements. A 18

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second, more deadly wave, developed in the autumn. About five percent of patients developed pneumonia-like symptoms, and in some cases the skin turned blue or even black before death.

There were no effective treatments.

In the UK, 228,000 people died of the flu, the majority in the 20-40 age group.

In a cruel twist of fate, many young men who had survived the horrors of the war succumbed. In the churchyard of Lady St Mary there are graves of soldiers who died while at Wareham Camp on Worgret Road, and some of those who died after the armistice were victims of the flu.

You can find out more about Wareham during the war in Wareham Museum.

We hope that the museum will be able to open sometime this year! In the meantime, follow us on Facebook and visit our website www.wtm.org.uk for information on our displays, and a video introducing you to the museum.

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Famous Words

Do you know who uttered these famous words?

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In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.

If life were predictable it would cease to be life and be without avor.

You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated.

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Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.

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Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.

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Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.

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Property Protection Trusts PPTs are by far one of the most common types of trusts included in wills.

survivor to live in their share of the property for life or a specified period of time.

The PPT is designed to take the deceased’s share in the home and give someone else (usually your spouse) a life interest in the property which will give them the protection of living in the property for the remainder of their lifetime or earlier if the trust specifies i.e. until remarriage. It also ensures that if the survivor requires long term care, at least half the property is preserved for the benefit of their beneficiaries who are normally the deceased’s children.

So, what is the point of a PPT?

These types of trusts are generally used for married couples or civil partners to ensure the share of the home will ultimately pass to your children at the end of the trust period whilst still ensuring the interests of the surviving spouse are protected.

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The main reason for a PPT is the protection it provides for the beneficiaries i.e. your children, to ensure they are protected and ultimately receive a share of the home.

If the share of the home is simply gifted to your partner directly, this could cause a number of issues – the main one being that the whole value of the house could be assessed towards payment of care fees.

Another is sideways disinheritance i.e. the surviving partner remarries and the house passes to their new spouse under the Will. A PPT will enable the partner to stay in the home and will avoid the risk of the partner potentially disinheriting your children.

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Modern Magazines Camper Van We sneaked out! Well, this was just before the third Lockdown when we were still permitted to go out for a drive.

Daichi loves the beach so we decided to go a little further afield and go for a spin.

Well not quite a spin, but Daichi certainly was excited. In fact, if you see him in his bright red shorts and surfboard, with his dancing dolphin you will see just how much he loves the beach! A huge smile and an optimistic outlook, that is our Daichi. So, to Weymouth we went. It was a crisp, bright day with a bracing wind that will not beat us Brits. No! We will go out and enjoy ourselves. We will smile whilst clenching our teeth and standing like iced figurines, pretending all is fine and we ARE having a great time. I have to say that wind really was biting and for a split second I nearly turned around and ran back into Daichi’s warm and cosy interior. I resisted and took my life in my own hands.

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Daichi with his bright red shorts! has been popular here for the last 100 years. In truth, Weymouth has possibly the finest sand on earth! Amazing. I learned that a Weymouth sand sculpture would last until the end of time if it was kept in a vibration-proof glass case.

Astounding! Not only that but if you make a sandcastle using a liquid chalk base and a powder colour finish, it could last up to two years on the beach… providing a dog did not play with it of course.

Daichi had planned a Treasure Trail for us and for this one we had to find the missing mermaid. Seriously? Fictional of course, but it gives a purpose to finding all those clues and discovering new and sometimes hidden features of our history and architecture.

George III made Gloucester Lodge, here on the seafront, his summer holiday residence and visited fourteen times between 1789 and 1805. Apparently, he even went into the sea in his bathing machine! Gloucester Street reflects this history with its stone heads, representing the King’s staff, proudly placed at the entrance of the houses. A good clue to

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find indeed and one I would never have seen or even known about without these educational and entertaining trails. If you have children that complain about walking, these are a crafty find.

This particular trail took us through some of the town and then back onto the Esplanade where in the very near distance, in the bay, were four huge Ocean Liners bobbing up and down.

A reminder of the times we are in and the limitations of travel, holidays and restrictions. Not to be beaten Stephen, myself and Hayden marched forth to discover yet more clues and try and recover this poor missing mermaid who must be quite distraught by now. After all we were taking our time, chatting away, photographs galore and had even had a coffee! I would not rely on us if you were in dire straits and in desperate need of being saved!

The Jubilee Clock Tower, majestically overlooking the Esplanade, is a celebration of times gone by. It commemorates Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. Erected in 1888 and it became a Grade II listed monument in 1974. It is such a symbol for Weymouth, you know exactly where you are when you see it. It is interesting that areas often have a monument or building which is quintessentially theirs. A pure representation of exactly where you are on this planet of ours. Landmarks.

Stable points of intrigue that speak of earlier times. I wonder what this clock could tell us if it could speak?

Walking along the The Jubilee long, splendid Clock Tower

Spot the stone head! stretch of space with the glorious sand and sea, watching dogs running around and walkers smiling at each other, we see that life is good, harmonious and much calmer than any news would have us believe. Greenhill Gardens at the top of the small hill is a stunning place to gaze into the horizon. Glistening sea, a night sky approaching, the moon appearing.

We finally got all the clues and found the missing mermaid you will be very glad to hear. She is safe. What is funny is that yet again I guessed the correct answer at the beginning of the trail… from a possibility of 25 places! I really think I should do the lottery…

Well, we may have had many troubles this last year and 2021 may not have started as we have wanted it to, but Daichi has hope. He is planning a year of ‘staycations’. Yes, there maybe some delay now, but this will pass and we will all be able to mix together again soon and boy will we appreciate it! Maybe we will leave the computers behind and throw off those shoes and run into the (rather cold) British waters and splash around like never before. Daichi and the Corney family cannot wait! Can you?

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find indeed and one I would never have seen or even known about without these educational and entertaining trails. If you have children that complain about walking, these are a crafty find.

This particular trail took us through some of the town and then back onto the Esplanade where in the very near distance, in the bay, were four huge Ocean Liners bobbing up and down.

A reminder of the times we are in and the limitations of travel, holidays and restrictions. Not to be beaten Stephen, myself and Hayden marched forth to discover yet more clues and try and recover this poor missing mermaid who must be quite distraught by now. After all we were taking our time, chatting away, photographs galore and had even had a coffee! I would not rely on us if you were in dire straits and in desperate need of being saved!

The Jubilee Clock Tower, majestically overlooking the Esplanade, is a celebration of times gone by. It commemorates Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. Erected in 1888 and it became a Grade II listed monument in 1974. It is such a symbol for Weymouth, you know exactly where you are when you see it. It is interesting that areas often have a monument or building which is quintessentially theirs. A pure representation of exactly where you are on this planet of ours. Landmarks.

Stable points of intrigue that speak of earlier times. I wonder what this clock could tell us if it could speak?

Walking along the The Jubilee long, splendid Clock Tower

Spot the stone head! stretch of space with the glorious sand and sea, watching dogs running around and walkers smiling at each other, we see that life is good, harmonious and much calmer than any news would have us believe. Greenhill Gardens at the top of the small hill is a stunning place to gaze into the horizon. Glistening sea, a night sky approaching, the moon appearing.

We finally got all the clues and found the missing mermaid you will be very glad to hear. She is safe. What is funny is that yet again I guessed the correct answer at the beginning of the trail… from a possibility of 25 places! I really think I should do the lottery…

Well, we may have had many troubles this last year and 2021 may not have started as we have wanted it to, but Daichi has hope. He is planning a year of ‘staycations’. Yes, there maybe some delay now, but this will pass and we will all be able to mix together again soon and boy will we appreciate it! Maybe we will leave the computers behind and throw off those shoes and run into the (rather cold) British waters and splash around like never before. Daichi and the Corney family cannot wait! Can you?

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By Jackie Brewster

“How are you getting on with that new fella of yours?” Linda had just popped round for coffee at her best friend Debbie’s house.

“That’s mine,” Linda blushed and snatched the item from Linda. “I’ll hand wash that, don’t want to send the whole load pink.”

“Great thanks,” Debbie said, stuffing a basketload of dirty laundry into the washing machine.

“He’s coming round for a Valentine’s Day takeaway later, so I’d better get this lot washed, dried and pressed.”

“And did you go and visit him in hospital?” Linda asked casually.

“Crikey, he’s not got you doing his washing already?” Linda spluttered. The basket was full of men’s Hawaiian shirts, white chinos and underwear. It all looked brand new and very expensive. “Can’t he do it himself?”

“He’s just come out of hospital,” Debbie said. “So I offered to help.”

“Why, what’s been wrong with him?”

Linda frowned.

“He told me not to. Didn’t want to worry me.”

“I’ll bet.” Linda regarded her friend. Debbie had a big heart, and deserved to be happy, but some no-good bloke was taking her for a ride.

The doorbell rang and Debbie jumped up to answer it. While she was gone Linda quickly opened the washing machine door, threw in the boob tube and switched the machine on.

Let’s see how this charmer liked having all his designer gear turned pink.

“Would you look at this!” Debbie returned with a bouquet of red roses. “Aren’t they beautiful?”

“He was having a procedure; I didn’t like to ask.”

Debbie mouthed the words, “Men’s business.”

“So what’s all this, then?” Linda said, holding up a pair of Bermuda shorts. “He likes his designer labels doesn’t he?”

“Stunning,” Linda remarked as she watched the washing machine quickly fill up with dark pink water.

“The clothes he had in hospital,” Debbie said.

“Yes, he likes his fashion, spends a lot of money on it.”

Debbie put the flowers on the draining board and opened a small envelope. “It says ‘Sorry I lied about being in hospital.’”

Linda spotted a pair of Lycra swimming trunks.

“Are you telling me he wore those in hospital?”

“I knew it!” Linda slapped the table.

“He said they had the heating turned right up,” Debbie said. “Was like the tropics, he said.”

Linda frowned. She suspected that her friend was being taken for a mug. It sounded more like this new boyfriend had been for a week away in the Mediterranean.

“And whose is this?” She lifted out a shocking pink boob tube.

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Debbie looked up from the card, her eyes sparkling. “It says ‘I have a big surprise for you.’

I have to pack my bags because he’s just bought a villa in Spain and we’re flying out tonight.” She stooped to stop the washing machine. “I’d better change this to a quick wash or it’ll never get done in time.”

“Ah yes,” Linda sipped her coffee sheepishly, “about that.”

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WRITTEN BY KATE EARL

STAR GAZING Welcome to the February Stargazing Page. Highlights this month include Mars continuing to shine high in the south, and the wonderful winter constellations of Taurus the Bull and Orion the Hunter. ***Warm shoes with thick socks, layers of clothes, a hat and a flask of hot tea are recommended during winter viewing!***

Interna onal Space Sta on The ISS will be visible in the early evening between 1st and 7th February, often twice per night before 8pm. From the 19th it is visible in the early morning. To establish exact timings please visit www.heavens-above.com or a similar webpage for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to Bournemouth.

Object of the Month Orion ‘the Hunter’ is probably the most recognized constellation in the night sky and is best placed to view during the winter months. Look for his distinctive ‘belt’ of three stars, the red giant star Betelgeuse marking his left shoulder, blue giant Rigel as his right foot, whilst Bellatrix and Saiph represent the remaining shoulder and foot (see figure). Betelgeuse is an enormous star at the end of its life, and if it were to replace our Sun its surface would extend to Jupiter’s orbit. Put another way, if the Sun were the size of a grapefruit, then Betelgeuse would be the size of a large football stadium. Orion also has a ‘sword’, the middle star of which looks like a fuzzy blob. This object is not a star at all, but is in fact the Orion Nebula, a vast cloud of gas and dust incredibly far away, where new stars are being formed.

Pleiades

Betelgeuse

Bellatrix

Aldebaran

Mars

Planets February 2021 is not a great month to view most of the planets as Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mercury are either hidden by the Sun’s glare, or lie too close to it for safe viewing. Next month’s skies will provide better viewing if you are prepared to rise early!

SW View 19 February at 8PM

Mars Mars is still shining brightly in the constellation Aries, and moves into Taurus at the end of the month. Look high in the southwest at 7pm on a clear night and search for a bright, orange-red ‘star’.

Three space missions are due to arrive at Mars this month. NASA’s Perseverance Rover will study and collect rocks that may contain traces of life, storing them until they can be sent back to Earth at a later date. The U.A.E Space Agency’s Hope mission will put a probe in orbit around Mars to study the Martian atmosphere, whilst the China National Space Administration has sent both an orbiter and a rover.

Orion Nebula

Rigel

Saiph

Moon This month’s full moon occurs on 27th February, and is traditionally known by a variety of names, including Storm, Hunger or Snow Moon. Last month’s Objects of the Month, Taurus the Bull and the Pleiades, make a pretty sight with a quarter Moon and Mars on the 19th (see picture).

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lthough we live in a light-polluted area, here in the south we have relatively dark skies and are able to see many of the brighter stars and planets without too much trouble. However, if we can wait for our eyes to adapt to the dark, it can be surprising how many more stars we can see. Dark adaption occurs when all sources of light are blocked out, be it streetlights, car headlights, indoor house lights, and even the Moon. It can take the human eye at least 20 minutes to adapt to dark conditions, but the results are well worth it.

Object of the Month Orion ‘the Hunter’ is probably the most recognized constellation in the night sky and is best placed to view during the winter months. Look for his distinctive ‘belt’ of three stars, the red giant star Betelgeuse marking his left shoulder, blue giant Rigel as his right foot, whilst Bellatrix and Saiph represent the remaining shoulder and foot (see figure). Betelgeuse is an enormous star at the end of its life, and if it were to replace our Sun its surface would extend to Jupiter’s orbit. Put another way, if the Sun were the size of a grapefruit, then Betelgeuse would be the size of a large football stadium. Orion also has a ‘sword’, the middle star of which looks like a fuzzy blob. This object is not a star at all, but is in fact the Orion Nebula, a vast cloud of gas and dust incredibly far away, where new stars are being formed.

Pleiades

Betelgeuse

Bellatrix

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Mars

SW View 19 February at 8PM Orion Nebula

Rigel

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Orion The Hunter

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Although autumn is viewed as the best time for planting, trees, shrubs, climbers or herbaceous plants will have enough time to get established if planted now. Plan a shopping trip to fill garden spaces with colour, shape or perfume.

inches wider than the root ball all round, and fork the base and sides of the hole over thoroughly, especially in clay – where you should prepare the soil with a fork, as this causes less compaction of the soil than using a spade.

Start by digging or forking the soil over and removing pernicious weeds or debris. Measure the available spaces so that the chosen plant does not outgrow its new home too quickly, and make a note of how sunny or shaded the spot is.

If the soil is either heavy clay or extremely light and sandy, dig a bigger hole, gradually incorporating more of the ‘natural’ soil into the compost or planting mix as you near the sides of the hole.

There should be a good selection of shrubs to choose from right now that will provide springtime colour – perhaps a flowering currant with flower trusses in red or pink, a star magnolia, Magnolia stellate, with white or palest pink star-shaped flowers, or, if you have space, an amelanchier, great value because they have tiny, very pretty white flowers with foliage in fiery shades come autumn. On acidic soils or in a good-sized pot of ericaceous compost, camellias perform well and their large flowers in reds, pinks, yellows and white look great. There is also Exochorda macrantha, ‘The Bride’, with delightful arching stems studded with tiny white flowers; the list goes on and on.

Before planting, remove the pot and firmly tease out the roots – soaking the root ball in a bucket of water for an hour or two helps if they are quite congested and is essential for the plant to get properly established. Prune out any really large, woody roots encircling the root ball to release the remainder of the roots.

Plant your purchases as soon as possible. Dig a good-sized hole for each, making it several

The plant should be planted at the same depth that it was in its pot, with just the roots, and no part of the stem, below ground level. Watering in helps settle the soil around the fine roots, even if it is fairly moist.

Finally, stand back and check the stem is upright. Make a note of the plant’s precise name and details, or remove the label and keep it somewhere safe, so you know how to look after your plant and how big it may grow!

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By Kate Duggan

Whether you’re buying for a lover or a best friend, if you need some inspiration just keep reading…

Torn between flowers and make-up? Why not send both? Little Betty’s Gifts create stunning bouquets using artificial flowers interwoven with cosmetics, such as nail varnishes, eye palettes and lipsticks. The bouquet comes in a personalised hatbox and really does have the wow factor. Other bouquets are also available, including ones with scarves, brooches, candles or baby clothes. I’ve bought four as gifts so far, and expect to buy many more in the future. The bouquets cost from £28 plus postage. Search for Little Betty’s Gifts on www.etsy.com.

Looking for a small gift for an eco-conscious other half? Nuddy bars are plasticfree, vegan and cruelty-free, but they’re also super-moisturising and come in fun packaging.

According to the twenty-eight-year-old founder, she wants to make soap cool again. If you’re buying a Nuddy bar as a Valentine’s gift, go for the Coconut Moisturising Soap Bar, £4.95. It smells delicious, leaves skin soft and strokeable and the box should get your message across – ‘Totally coco-NUTS for your body’. See www.nuddy.co.uk.

Want to save money on top brands? Like supporting charity? Beauty and the Breast (www.beautyandthebreast.co.uk) lets you do both. Sign up as a member (from £5 a month) to save up to 40% on brands such as Beauty Lab, Jessica and Mii. 100% of the profits from each membership goes to Breast Cancer Haven. The Spongellé Flowers make cute gifts. They’re a body wash and skin buffer in one – perfect for travelling (remember that?) Each ‘flower’ costs £10 for members or £12.50 for non-members. Last-minute shopping panic? Just send a digital gift card. It’s valid for a year and can be sent on whatever date you choose. Simples.

Perfume tends to be well received, but is usually rather pricey. If you don’t fancy taking out a loan to buy a decent bottle, or picking up a cheap looking one endorsed by a B-list celebrity, try La Librairie’s Neroli Divine. A 100ml bottle costs just £25 from Boots (www.boots.com), but looks (and most importantly smells) at least three times the price. It’s a fresh, light fragrance with floral jasmine and orange blossom, warmed by vanilla-like tonka beans. Truly divine.

If you’re sending a gift to someone who’s going through a challenging situation, try Not Another Bunch of Flowers (www. notanotherbunchofflowers.com). They have gifts for every occasion, from care packages for people with cancer to ‘thinking of you’ gift sets.

Choose one of the pre-packaged sets or build your own. You’ll find everything from hospital stay essentials and cancer-friendly beanie hats to bath and shower oils, candles, skin balms and motivational chocolate.

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Serves 8 Ready in 1 hour 30 mins, plus cooling INGREDIENTS • 175g unsalted butter, softened • 175g caster sugar • 175g self-raising flour • 3 medium eggs • Grated zest and juice from 1 small orange, plus extra zest to decorate • 75g ground almonds • 125g ready-to-eat dried apricots, chopped • Icing sugar, to dust TIP If the top of the cake starts to overbrown before the end of the cooking time, cover loosely with a piece of foil.

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Get the kettle on and enjoy a slice of this delicious fruity loaf cake.

1. Preheat the oven to 170C / fan 150C / gas mark 3. Grease a 900g (2lb) loaf tin and line the base and two long sides with baking paper.

2. Place the butter, sugar, flour, eggs and the orange rind and juice in a bowl. Beat with an electric whisk until thoroughly combined. Toss together the ground almonds and apricots and fold into the mixture.

3. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and gently level the surface. Bake for 50 minutes - 1 hour 10 minutes until risen and golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely. Serve dusted with icing sugar and decorated with the extra orange zest.

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