The Wareham District Directory - November/December 2014

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We can visit you in the comfort of your own home at a time convenient to you.

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Dear Wareham, Wool & Bere Regis!

We are coming up to that all important, busy time of year, so I hope you are getting ready. I actually bought my first Christmas present a few days ago which is unusually early for me! So now is the time to put the house and garden straight, get the fence fixed, have the lounge and dining rooms repainted, buy new curtains, replace those draughty windows, have a new kitchen fitted, the boiler serviced or even get your shoes repaired!

There are ideas for presents inside too...how about repairing the bike or having a browse around Dolphin Collectables? Why not buy a tropical fish tank? They are fantastic for creating a relaxing environment...though I know he has piranhas too! Skippers can do you an excellent fish and chips to take away and save you the washing up. Kaffs Coffee Pot is excellent for a coffee or lunch while you are out shopping and Norden Farm have all your winter essentials ready for you. There are of course those services that can help you personally as well as many other trades all listed in our index at the back, so do take a look and see who can help you this autumn.

Our local articles this month include Notes form Wareham Town Museum, the Wareham Rotary, Phillip Mills has moved, Ann Montini met Anton Du Beke from Strictly and we want to congratulate Allan Cruse, our very own Wareham Top Rated Independent Financial Adviser!

Nellie has had a few problems, so if you have a bit of a sense of humour and want a smile please have a read.

All good fun. On page 35 is our prize wordsearch which was won in October by Mr M Massey. Well done. Who is going to be the lucky winner this month?

Here’s to a great November and December!

Very best wishes,

Debbie & Stephen Corney Useful Numbers

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Notes from...

WarehamTown Museum

This year we celebrated the museum’s 40th birthday with a conference on Wareham’s heritage and a competition to design a logo for the anniversary year.

In Notes this month we look back to Wareham as it was in the 70s, a time of change in the town, with a selection of photographs from our collection.

The museum is closed now until Easter, but you can visit our website online at www.wtm.org.uk anytime.

Ben Buxton, Assistant Curator & Curator of Collections

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Anton du Beke Ann caught up with Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke in London.

Ann – Which book do you keep returning too?

Ann – You’re busier than ever, but looking forward to the new SCD?

Anton – “Fred Astaire’s autobiography ‘Steps In Time’. He’s a hero of mine, which you may have guessed, and like me, not great looking, but boy he could dance, so who needs looks with that kind of talent.”

Anton – “As ever it’s a great show, super team and this year a big change...”

Ann – Ah yes, no Bruce?

Anton – “Really going to miss him, we all are, but, you know it has evolved, and I think the girls will do a great job to be honest.”

Ann – How did you land the famous job on the show?

Anton – “Basic audition really, got called back, and it just went from there, no one knew just how big it would become though. “ Ann – Who inspired you to dance at first then?

Anton – “The Band Wagon with Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse from 1953. Watching them dance inspired me, Brilliant film, and it just had everything really, and what is more it’s not dated at all.“ Ann – How would you like to be most remembered?

Anton – “I’m a Catholic, so at my end party, it would be in a church, and everyone would come in to ‘If My Friends Could See Me Now’,

by Sammy Davis Jr. I’d like a tomb with a dressing room door, and a sign saying, ‘Do Not Disturb‘ .” (laughing)

Ann – You had your own cooking show ‘Step up to the Plate‘ any more shows like Bake Off maybe?

Anton – “I loved doing that show, and it was a huge success, but as yet my cooking skills are best left as a presenter, and I would not rule out ‘Bake Off ’ as it’s such a great format, but can I bake?”

Ann – Your golden rules for dancing?

Anton – “Well I don’t drink, I eat lightly, and above all else blooming enjoy it, or else what is the point?“ Ann – Many people thought you should have replaced Sir Bruce... thoughts?

Anton – “Oh that is so nice, and yes I would have loved the job, but who knows what the future holds, I mean I think the girls will do a terrific job. And for me I just can’t wait to see the new series take off once again.“

Ann – You danced with super model Jerry Hall. Good fun?

Anton – “She was great fun, and super fit too, with a wonderful grace that models have... its odd you see, because you honestly never know who you are going to get, and that is half the fun really.“

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Ann and Anton at Westminster Live Studios in London • Photo: Maycon Pictures

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Preparing for Winter Winter is a particularly busy period for our hospitals, as our services come under increasing pressure while we support you with those health issues that worsen during colder months. We rely on you to use services wisely, in particular our Emergency Department (ED), so we can concentrate on those who really need immediate care. By going to the right place, it also means that you will receive treatment more quickly and in the most appropriate way and environment for your symptoms.

Our ED is incredibly busy, seeing on average 234 patients a day and should only be used for lifethreatening emergencies. If you are not sure if it’s an emergency call 111 for advice.

Feeling under the weather?

We are also supporting the NHS winter campaign, ‘Feeling under the weather?’

The campaign urges those who are over 60 (and those who look after an older friend, neighbour or relative) to seek early advice from their pharmacist for minor illnesses this winter.

If you’re over 60 a minor illness can get worse quickly. The campaign encourages people feeling under the weather with a bad cough, trouble breathing, a cold or sore throat, to pop down to their local pharmacy for quick health advice.

What we are doing to help We are already working with our health and social care partners to develop a plan that maintains essential services through the busy winter: • our Ambulatory Emergency Care Clinic (AEC) will extend its hours and will be supported by additional nurse practitioners • we will be opening additional beds, and recruitment of extra staff is already underway • we have supported funding for additional doctors, pharmacists, discharge key workers and therapists to help our patients get back home quicker You vs Flu Many of you will already have had your flu jab and we are also encouraging our staff to be vaccinated against the flu virus in order to protect you further if you come into one of our hospitals.

We have launched our ‘You vs Flu’ initiative which has already seen more than 2,000 members of our staff given the free immunisation.

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Consultant for Elderly Care, Divya Tiwari, says: “I get my flu jab regularly every year as I am in constant contact with patients and more prone to getting the virus. It is vital we all get vaccinated.”

Here are our top 10 tips for keeping safe and well this winter: 1. Stay warm – ensure your heating is working and have your boiler serviced before cold weather.

The temperature in your main living room should be between 18-21 degrees (65-70F) and the rest of the house should be a minimum of 16 degrees (61F) 2. Eat well - have at least one hot meal a day 3. Wear layers – remember to wrap up 4. Keep active - move about in your home every couple of hours to maintain your body temperature 5. Have your winter flu jab – to reduce the risk of you getting a serious bout of flu 6. Be careful - don’t go out in icy weather, or when it is dark and you can’t see so well 7. Stay safe - if you live alone, consider getting a bleep alarm that you can press if you need help 8. Be prepared – keep your cupboards stocked with long-life foods ensuring you have plenty to eat in case you are unable to get out 9. Ensure you have plenty of your prescribed medications 10. Ask for help and advice: from Care Direct (Social Services): 01202 454979, Age UK: 01202 530530 or Help and Care: 0300 1113303

Further winter health advice can be found at www.nhs.uk/asap

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The Wareham Rotary Club raise over £37,000 from their annual Bike Ride!

The Rotary Club of Wareham organised their annual Rotary Dorset Bike Ride in aid Cancer Research UK on 7th September and raised in excess of £37,000. The majority of the money will go to Cancer Research UK with approximately £2500 going to the Ovarian Cancer Charity and £3000 going to Rotary’s local charities and good causes.

This year was the 3rd Rotary Dorset Bike Ride in aid of Cancer Research UK which has grown in popularity each year from 350 riders in the first year, 480 last year and 660 riders this year.

There were rides for all levels with 100, 75, 50, 30, 20 and 10 mile routes. The feedback from those that took part was excellent and everybody thought the event was very well organised with great routes through country lanes, excellent marshalling and free refreshment stops and a great venue for the start and finish.

The club would like to thank all those that took part, especially those that raised sponsorship for their ride. They would also like to thanks the Friends of Rotary and the Rotary Clubs of Dorchester, Bridport and Swanage & Purbeck who helped marshal and run the event.

A special thanks to the local companies that supported the event including Cyclexperience, The Westover Group, Springfield Country Hotel, The Dorset Golf and Country Club, Humphries Kirk Solicitors, Corbens Estate Agent, Sainsbury of Wareham, Tesco of Dorchester, Waitrose of

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Bridport, Morrison’s of Bridport, Dorset Cereals and Longthorns Farm and Campsite who provided such an excellent venue for the event.

Next year’s event is to be held on Sunday 6th September – something to add to your diary.

If you would like a reminder about the event nearer the time, you can request one at: www.dorset-bike-ride.co.uk

Christmas Carol Collection 1st to 5th December Every year The Wareham Rotary Club decorate a truck with Angels, Lights and Christmas images and with loud speakers sounding out lively Carols announcing the countdown to Christmas.

We plan to drive the streets of Northmoor on 1st and 2nd December, Wareham on 3rd and Wool 4th and 5th December, with our own Father Christmas in tow to meet the children, wide eyed with amazement and wonder.

On Thursday 4th we park outside the Red Lion in Wareham from 9am-1pm and hope we bring joy and gladness to the shoppers with the wonderful Christmas Carols.

We are collecting money for our much needed worthwhile causes and wishing everyone the happiest of Christmases, so we knock on every household and hope we get an answer.

What is Rotary and how to join?

Wareham Rotary is an organisation of men and women who give up their time helping the local community, raising funds for charities and local good causes. Not only is a great way of helping others, but it is also a great way of making friends and having a great time. If you would like to know more, or if you would like to join please check out their website at www.warehamrotary.co.uk or call David King on 01929 471087.

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Wareham financial adviser excels at helping locals to manage money Wareham based adviser, Allan Cruse has been recognised as a Top Rated Independent Financial Adviser. Being Top Rated signifies that Allan from Strategic Solutions is in the top 0.5% of advisers in the whole of the UK making Allan a great resource for local residents to have on the doorstep.

Comments Allan: “Being a Top Rated adviser means a great deal and I’d like to thank all the people locally who helped me to achieve it. So many people in Dorset would be better off if they sought advice on their finances but often people don’t know who to trust with their hard earned cash. I’m thrilled every time I help somebody to achieve their goals and it’s great to know that my clients are happy too.”

Allan achieved Top Rated status as a result of having over 15 positive client reviews on VouchedFor.co.uk, the independent website which helps people to find a trusted Independent Financial Adviser, Mortgage Adviser or Solicitor. VouchedFor.co.uk is free and easy to use. Visitors search for advisers based on location and services provided. Advisers are then listed based on client reviews giving those seeking advice confidence the adviser can be trusted.

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Continues Allan: “I’m really excited about being Top Rated. As well as the feel good factor I’m also getting a raft of free marketing to promote my business from VouchedFor. It’s great to be recognised for all of my hard work and I can’t thank my clients enough.”

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JEM’S HAT-TRICK OF AWARDS Dorset Under 17 cricketer Jem Warner picked up a hat-trick of awards at the annual county presentation ceremony on Friday.

17-year-old leg-spinner Warner won the three trophies after being chosen as LV= U17 Player of the Year, DCB Youth Bowler of the Year and DCB Youth Player of the Year.

Warner topped the county bowling tables for the season and in the match against the Isle of Wight returned the stunning figures of seven wickets for just one run, a feat matched only by the West Indian fast bowler Curtly Ambrose.

The Dorset U17 manager Tim Hill said: “Jem had an outstanding season and helped the team to win its group of the Under 17 County Championship”.

Over the winter months Warner, who also plays for Premier League team Swanage, has been selected to train with the Academy at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.

Three hundred players and guests turned out for the awards event, which was held at the Goldsands Stadium in Bournemouth.

The presentations were made by Lewis McManus - a former Dorset youth cricketer - who now plays for Hampshire and England Under 19

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Kaffs Coffee Pot Open for morning coffee, light lunch and afternoon tea, including Dorset Cream Teas

All home made cakes, freshly made sandwiches and paninis to order, to eat in or take away Light lunches all freshly prepared, jacket potatoes, home made soup and chunky bread or something from the daily specials board Need a finger buffet for a party or event? Give Val a call for details

Tel: 07979 494038 2 Greens Barn, Wareham

(Through the archway in South Street)

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Volunteer with the Great Heath Team The Great Heath Project is an ambitious and exciting new partnership venture led Dorset Wildlife Trust. The award of a £2.7 million grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund and £2 million of public donations has enabled the successful purchase of 1500 acres of land around East Dorset.

The essence of the project is to create a living landscape in an urban area, linking up habitats from the newly purchased land with existing reserves and green spaces (parks and gardens), for the benefit of a huge range of rare and common species.

At present the majority of the work we do (with the incredible help of our volunteer groups) is invasive species removal, such as Rhododendron, silver birch, pine and overgrown gorse. The removal of these species is essential to preserve the sensitive heather and other heath flora consequently stopping its succession to woodland. This in turn enhances the habitat for heathland wildlife such as the Dartford warbler, which toughs out the whole year here, and the elusive smooth snake, which should be tucked up in hibernation by now.

One of the main aims of The Great Heath Project is to involve, inspire and enthuse the local community to care for their local nature reserves; so was born The Great Heath Volunteer Work Party! This exciting new weekly volunteer team is located across the Great Heath Project area and committed to conserving and restoring our new reserves – e.g. Happy Bottom, Upton Heath, Arrowsmith Coppice… and more. The Great Heath team work

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on these reserves on a weekly rotation, a detailed time table is on the website. So, lots of work to get stuck into with the occasional jacket potato to be eaten!!

Come along every Wednesday 10am – 4pm and get involved with The Great Heath volunteer work party and make a difference to help protect your local wildlife, have fun and get active!

For more information call Sally Wright at the Urban Wildlife Centre on 01202 692033.

Check out our website for many more Great Heath events! www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/tgh

By Sally Wright

The Great Heath Living Landscape is a partnership project involving Dorset Wildlife Trust, the Erica Trust, Poole Harbour Commissioners, Borough of Poole, Dorset County Council Countryside Service and Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust. The project is supported by Bournemouth Borough Council.

Christchurch Borough Council, East Dorset District Council and Natural England.

Lynne Thorne & Nicola Browning volunteering on a local heath

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Open wide... and relax!

The O lab Poole is a warm and friendly practice offering the latest in dental treatment and therapy. Dr GP Visser is our General Dentist Practitioner and has over 20 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in the industry. He is supported by a team consisting of 2 hygienists Jacky and Tash, our Myodynamics expert Eva and nurses Helen, Ellie, Chloe and Sarah, who all strive to provide high quality dental care in a friendly atmosphere. Situated in a modern business park on the A35 between Poole & Bere Regis, we have excellent transport links via bus and train.

We are the proud owners of a colourful, fresh practice with a large reception and waiting area.

Our premises are all on one level, allowing excellent access with modern facilities and specialist treatment rooms. You will be

welcomed into the practice by our experienced reception staff and with the help of the whole team they ensure that your visit is a relaxed and anxiety-free experience.

We offer a wide range of dental cosmetic and treatment services at realistic prices.

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Feel off balance?

Suffer from jaw pain?

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you achieve a restful night’s sleep!

Our services range from fixing snoring issues, teeth grinding problems and replacing missing teeth with dental implants, to the hugely popular tooth whitening.

Prevention is our key philosophy at the O lab Poole. It is far better to strive towards excellent prevention, rather than treat the results of gum and tooth disease.

All our patients are screened carefully for gum disease and will

be referred onto our hygienists if required.

Why not contact us to find out more? – November is mouth cancer awareness month so take a moment to make an appointment for a free mouth cancer check, a new patient examination, or just take the first steps to achieving the smile you have always wanted. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

1 The Axium Centre, Dorchester Road, Lytchett Minster, Poole, BH16 6FE

Tel: 01202 601 007 Email: poole@the-olab.com Web: the-olab.com

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Naturally good...

This is similar to the classic cauliflower cheese but has the added kick of wholegrain mustard which pairs really well with the mature cheddar cheese.

The recipe uses a small amount of corn starch/corn flour to thicken the sauce rather than using a traditional roux, this reduces the carbohydrate levels while still making a smooth creamy sauce.

MUSTARD & CHEDDAR BROCCOLI BAKE Ingredients for 4 servings: 1 large head of broccoli 4oz (120ml) heavy cream (double cream) 3 oz (85 g) mature cheddar cheese (extra sharp cheddar cheese) 3 tbsp parmesan cheese (shredded) 1 tsp wholegrain mustard 1 tsp corn starch (corn flour) dissolved in 1 tbsp water Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method: Preheat the oven to 200°c

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florets. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and add the broccoli. Cook for approximately 3 minutes to slightly soften the broccoli, but not cook it through. Drain and rinse under cold running water to cool. Set to one side while you make the cheese sauce.

To make the sauce, place the cream and mustard into a saucepan on a medium low heat, heat the mixture and once it comes to a simmer add the cheddar cheese and stir through until melted. While stirring add the corn starch mixture and continue to cook for a further minute or so until the sauce thickens, add salt and pepper to taste.

Make sure that the broccoli is well drained - pat the broccoli dry with paper towels to remove any excess water. Place the broccoli into a baking dish and spoon over the cheese sauce; make sure the broccoli is well covered.

Sprinkle over the parmesan cheese and a pinch of paprika if you wish. Place into the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.

Ryan Turner, real food and low-carb chef - www.thefoodbible.com

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Community News

Beautiful Poole Pottery Poole on the lovely south coast of Dorset is famous for many things and none more than its Poole Pottery.

Many people ask me and are under the wrong impression that Poole do not produce pottery any more. The pottery has had a lot of changes in recent years, moving production from Poole 2uay to Sopers Lane and then to Stoke on Trent, the home of pottery. Most of these changes were due to financial problems and different owners hoping to make their mark and fortune. They are now owned by the Denby pottery group,and production of table/ giftware is at Stoke, whilst high end studio pottery is still made at Poole Quay, employing UXP potters and UISFF paintresses doing work of exceptional quality.

There is a Poole Pottery Collectors Club of which * am the Treasurer.

If you would like to join, the annual subscription is ÂŁ27 for that you get access to our website, which is full of information and photos UXP club magazines a handmade and decorated piece of pottery invite to annual local gala day, with chance to listen to and meet celebrity guest speaker, some form of pottery related activity informal bi-monthly get together of members CVU best of all JT B 15% discount on Poole Pottery Studio Items.

Sue Smith is our secretary and will gladly sort out your membership by ringing her on 0845 463 2209 or email infoppcc@btinternet.com "lternatively forms are available at the Pottery.

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The Adventures of Nellie The Purbeck Publications Camper Van Only those with a sense of humour are invited to read... Poor Nellie has had a rough time of it this last month. Old girls need attention as the body does start to feel the signs of old age and ‘parts’ begin to slow you down and cause you trouble. We all know what that is like don’t we! It started with a blow out tyre going to see a friend in Swanage. What a let down. We were all fine, but Nellie’s laddered stocking needed a man to sort her out. Her rather large posterior with long skirts to cover it up just wouldn’t let our jack go beneath. Who can blame her!

The RAC man was fantastic and came to the rescue. Nellie smiled, in a relieved sort of way, once he got her back on her feet with a temporary new high wheel to

Nellie’s undercarriage gets an inspection

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How do we get that under there?? get her on the road again. The owners and staff at The Halfway Inn were such a welcome sight for me and Hayden who had a nice cup of tea and packet of crisps while we were waiting. Not a bad place to break down actually!

As if that wasn’t enough. Just a few days before her MOT Nellie developed what I can only describe as rheumatoid arthritis.

She was in pain, juddering as we were going along, she was just not happy at all. She stalled a couple of times, out of breath and panting. Hopeful as we were, we thought she would make it to the MOT. Not the case. The very day of the MOT Stephen and Hayden were in Ferndown delivering the magazines to our distributors. Nellie was working hard.

Approaching the traffic lights at a busy crossing Nellie collapsed in complete exhaustion. Oh no, heart failure! It wasn’t a good place to stop and drivers were flashing at Nellie, hooting their horns.

Not only was she ill, beat with overwork, but now people were telling her off too.

It was all a bit much. (I have given her

29 some counselling since then and she is doing much better.) A very nice man, who is a mechanic himself, stopped to help with another helpful man, and together they were able to push poor Nellie (they must have been pretty strong as Nellie is a whopping great 2 tonnes) into the side street. Lost, forlorn, deflated, Nellie was not going anywhere. “Aaahhh” I hear you all say. Nellie’s alternator, otherwise know as her heart, was broken... As I was not in the van, Hayden called me on the phone to give me the traumatic news, “Nellie has broken down Mum!” He sounded so distraught. We have such an affinity for Nellie, she is part of the family, as you can see! Again the RAC man came to the rescue. (I hope our premium doesn’t go up...) He managed to resuscitate her enough for Stephen to drive her to ‘the car and van hospital’ at Longham Motor Engineers. We have known Ian and his ‘gang’ for a long time and if anyone could bring Nellie back to life, it would be him.

They worked on Nellie all day, put her on the ramp to get to a good look at her under carriage, gave her a pace maker (alias new alternator), a blood tranfusion (diesel fuel conditioner) and a few new light bulbs to make her shine. Let’s face

Hurrah... Nellie is back on the road!

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Nellie having her brakes serviced it what girl doesn’t like a bit of bling and even her name in lights! She also had her brakes cleaned so she can stop easily if she gets over excited and three new high wheels from Bob at Tyres of Ferndown, to really show off her voluptuous figure.

Hayden and I were waiting nervously, wondering if Nellie would make it. Pacing the floor, tense conversations, it was all very stressful. Then Ian called and declared, “Nellie is ok!” She would live for at least another year... she had made it!! We were utterly relieved, exhausted ourselves and totally over the moon.

All I can say after this traumatic experience, is please do not let anything really serious happen in the Corney household!

This month I can happily say... Where will Nellie go next...?

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LEWIS Train Prices Train ticket prices are to logic what reindeer are to scrabble. In other words, they’ve nothing in common. If you want to save money on the train, take the logic book and throw it out of the window. While travelling by train can be cheap, efficient and easy, the pricing system is a mess. So to really hone down the cheapest priced tickets you need to understand and combine first the simple tips, then the bizarre…

Book 12 weeks early for cheaper fares Most people know if you book early you’ll get cheaper advance train tickets. Yet it’s important to understand these are generally sold in tranches, in other words there’s a set number of each type, so the aim is to buy them before they go.

The key time to look is around 12 weeks before you want to travel, as that’s when the timetable is set so most operators launch their advance tickets then or within a couple of weeks giving you maximum choice. So if you know you’ve got something pencilled in you need to travel to, diarise so you can be ready to pounce.

Grab a (discounted) railcard There are more national railcards available than there used to be.

These normally cost £30 (though often there are codes to discount this check on www.mse.me/traindeals) and reduce all fares by a third. Therefore if you’re likely to spend over £90 even on a oneoff trip it’s worth it.

The main cards are…

Family & Friends Railcard. Two people can be named on this, and then a named person and up to three other adults can travel and get 30% off the fare, providing you’re travelling with between one and four kids, who get 60% off.

Two Together Railcard. This one’s relatively new. It gives two named people on the card providing they’re travelling together a third off. If you often travel with different people, you could be named on more than one card to cover the combinations.

Senior Railcard. This gets over 60’s a third off.

16-25 Railcard. Also a third off, though it’s often cheapest to buy the 3 years card (and worth remembering to do it before your 24th birthday to give you maximum time).

Get advance discounts late Never assume that you’re too close to travel to book an advance or discounted fare. Walk on fares are often far costlier than those even booked a day or so in advance. Always check via the rail companies own site. Check via sites like www.redspottedhanky.com, www.takethetrain.co.uk, www.eastcoast.co.uk and www.nationalrail.co.uk.

Singles can beat returns Lots of top deals are only available on one-way fares and cheaper fares are often available for two single tickets, but not the return.

Do a quick search for both options and work out the difference in price before you finalise your booking.

Split tickets, not the journey Now it’s time to really throw the logic book out of the window to

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make some really big savings. Instead of buying tickets for the whole journey, instead bizarrely buying tickets for its constituent parts separately can slash the price – even though you're travelling on exactly the same train, at the same time, possibly in the same seat.

It's perfectly allowed within the National Rail Conditions of Carriage and the only rule is that the train must call at the stations you buy tickets for. I’ve built a tool www.mse.me/ticketysplit that searches for variants for you to see if you can save.

One of the best ever examples I’ve seen of this was on a direct London to Durham return when the cheapest ticket was £301. Yet buying four singles for the same journey: London to York, which was one of the stops, York to Durham, and then in reverse, was £82 for the same train at the same time - possibly even the same seats. However, it’s important to understand that this is an example - the savings vary train by train. Even an hour later the same split may not work, so you need to check each time or use the various web tools available to find your split.

Look for hidden promos Lots of train companies have hidden promotions buried on their websites – which you won’t find if you’re going through a ticket booking website, such as TheTrainline.com or Redspottedhanky.com. For example, at the time of writing East Coast has 10% off some advance online fares and 50% off selected super off-peak tickets to London, while on Southeastern up to four kids can travel for £1 off-peak with an adult. For a full list of hidden promos go to www.mse.me/traindeals.

Buy rail tickets when not travelling by train to get discounts This sneaky trick sounds bizarre but it works. National Rail offers 2for1 discounts on a host of attractions across the UK – you just download and print out a voucher and present it with a train ticket. Attractions include Ascot Racecourse, Alton Towers and Madame Tussauds. For example, if you wanted two tickets to London Zoo, as an adult ticket costs £24, providing the train ticket is less, it’s worth buying one even if you won’t actually go by train (just pop to a station on the way). Though of course it’s an even better saving if you’re actually using it.

Know your train refund rights You may be entitled to money back for delays over 30 minutes, every operator has different rules. Technically the delay or cancellation needs be the operators fault, such as train or signal failures. Yet even when not, such as weather, strikes or maintenance work, some firms will pay out if you claim (as for a claim form when you arrive). More help in www.mse.me/ traindelays.

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This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wordsearch is a little different...

The grid is actually a photgraph of a lovely quilt that we won at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bere Regis Quilt & Flower Festival.

There are 12 Dorset places hidden in the grid in usual wordsearch fashion.

Can you find them?

This month, the prize is a meal for two at the Kings Arms in Stoborough, so please complete this page by 25th November and send to: November Prize Wordsearch Name: ______________________ The Wareham Directory, Address: ______________________ 1 Moorlands Rise, ______________________ West Moors, ______________________ Ferndown, BH22 0JR Telephone: ______________________

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Gardening Tips

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GUIDE

Spring Flowering Bulbs

Many bulbs, such as crocus, daffodils and snowdrops will increase naturally in most sites and with different flowering times there will be a succession of interest.

If planted in your flower beds, the dying foliage will be hidden by growing herbaceous plants and shrubs.

Bulbs are best planted in groups of similar colour and a wonderful show will be created if they are combined with flowers of contrasting colour that bloom at the same time. Try tulips planted with forget-me-nots or wallflowers.

Under trees with no leaves, bulbs will get any available sunlight so will grow happily and give a welcome splash of colour when nothing else has yet woken up. Bulbs can be planted in grass - perhaps in the lawn or a grassy bank - as long as the foliage has time to die down before the first mowing. Grass protects bulbs from mice and squirrels. Try Anemone blanda, chionodoxa, crocus, fritillaria, daffodils (narcissus).

Some bulbs are best lifted each year such as tulips and to make this easier you could try planting them in large pots and sinking them in the ground. After the leaves have died down, lift the bulbs and let them dry out.

Store somewhere cool and dry and replant in October/November for a spring display. If buying new bulbs, plant as soon as possible and before they start growing. For instance, most daffodils will start producing roots by late summer and other bulbs by midautumn. One exception is snowdrops. These are best bought 'in the green' which means the leaves are already growing and they are then planted and left to spread.

Bulbs should always be planted with, at the very least, 2-3 times their own depth of soil above them or even more if the soil is very light. If bulbs become overcrowded, lift them in the dormant season after the foliage has died down. Clean off the soil, leave them to dry then store in paper (not plastic) bags to await replanting.

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The Wareham Scouts and Guides will again deliver local Christmas cards in the Wareham, Northmoor and Stoborough/ Ridge area.

Stamps are 25p each and available from Horsey’s and Farwells in North Street, at the Tourist Information in South Street and at Carey Post Office.

Our special postboxes will be in these 4 locations and at the Scout and Guide Hall.

The last day for posting will be Tuesday 16th December and the cards will be delivered

by Xmas.

Thank you for supporting us in this venture which helps raise useful funds and helps local people deliver cards in the local area.

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Rotary Tree of Light Each year the Rotary Club of Wareham erect a commemorative Christmas Tree, illuminated with hundreds of tiny ’Lights of Remembrance’ in the grounds of Wareham Hospital during December.

The Tree of Light may enhance memories of your loved ones at Christmas-time whilst at the same time raising funds for Wareham Hospital and Macmillan Cancer Support.

With a simple donation you will be able to record the names of those you wish to remember in a Book of Remembrance and also their names will be recorded on our website. You can donate by post by completing the form below or online at www.warehamrotary.co.uk.

A simple Ceremony will be held inside the Wareham Hospital on 12th December at 7pm when the Lights will be switched on. .

Sponsor a light on the Tree of Light Name ………………………………………………………………….

Address………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………….Post Code…..……...……

I wish to sponsor ( ) lights in memory of: 1.

…………………………………………… 2 ……………………………………………..

I wish to donate £…………… to Wareham Hospital & Macmillan Support.

Please treat my total payment as a Gift Aid donation: Yes/No …….…. will be attending the lighting up ceremony on 12th December.

Signature………………………….……. Date…………………...……

A minimum donation of £5 per light is suggested. Cheques made payable to: The Rotary Club of Wareham. Post to Mr Maurice Turner, 7 Bestwall Crescent, Wareham, BH20 4JB

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FAIRTRADE IN INDIA I wonder what pictures come to mind when India is mentioned. Elephants?

Cricket? The Taj Mahal? Poverty and the work of Mother Teresa? Or maybe the glitzy world of Bollywood with sleek and suave young people beaming down from massive billboards advertising films During a three week visit to the country I saw a very different India from that usually seen by the tourist. I had the privilege to be part of a Fairtrade Tour starting in Dehli, moving on to Moradabad and Varanasi and ending in Kolkata. As well as experiencing the sun rise and set on the River Ganges and visiting various tourist sites, the main purpose of the tour was to see how Fairtrade is working in India.

As a longstanding Fairtrader for Traidcraft, I had a particular interest in seeing how some of the crafts I sell from the catalogue were actually made and the benefit Fairtrade is having on the artisans who make them. Overall we visited four different centres, two larger ones (Tara Projects and Noah’s Ark) and two smaller ones (Manjeen and Shanti Crafts), all of which supply Traidcraft with some of their craft. Tara, based in Dehli and Noah’s Ark in Moradabad oversee many small groups of artisans helping them to develop skills to produce good quality traditional craft work. Working conditions are safe and hygienic and wages fair. Training is given in record keeping and accountability. Many of the workers are women who are thus empowered to break the cycle of poverty in which they had been living and enjoy a better quality of life for themselves and their families. At Tara we saw small groups sitting cross legged on the floor making some really beautiful jewellery while at Noah’s Ark metal work crafts were made.

Here we saw recycled bicycle chains made into photograph frames, metal shaped into spice racks and fire guards ( one of which someone has just ordered from me!) and sets of cutlery which would look elegant

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on any table. In addition to overseeing the craft work, Tara and Noah’s Ark run various social projects like health care programmes and small schools. We visited one small school at which the children were sitting cross legged on the floor, rote learning English and working from Maths books. A far cry from English classrooms!

The smaller centres, Manjeen and Shanti were no less interesting. Manjeen was run by a man and his wife operating in a very poor area of Dehli and yet employing women who made exquisite jewellery and beautiful pashminas and scarves.

Shanti was the only village enterprise we visited, again family run. It specialised in using decorated and shaped goats’ hide to make, for example, small boxes, purses, pencil and spectacle cases. Again many women were employed sitting cross legged on the floor carefully painting the design on to the goat’s hide, using

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This just gives you a taste of what I experienced: there is so much more.

But what struck me the most was that Fairtrade is so much more than giving a fair wage. It is about empowering people who have been born in a poverty trap to move out of that and enable them, through traditional craft work, to regain dignity, self- respect, pride in a job well done and lead a good quality of life, all of which in this country we take for granted.

This may all seem very distant from our way of life but in fact we are a vital part of the process. These people need us to use our wealth to support them by buying the craft they make. Traidcraft publish a catalogue twice a year in the Spring and Autumn and I am currently taking orders for Christmas presents.

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If you would like to look at a catalogue and see more of these crafts then please contact me; Judith Holmes 01929 553025 judith801@btinternet.com or you can visit the Traidcraft stall in the Parish Hall, Wareham from 10am-12noon every Saturday. Tara’s motto is ‘Let’s go strong with Fairtrade for a better world’ which I think sums it all up.

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National Trust in Purbeck Planning permission has been granted for extra parking at Spyway car park in Langton Matravers during peak season.

A temporary overflow area for approximately 20 vehicles was in use this summer but the decision

by Purbeck District Council means the arrangement will be made permanent from next year.

The National Trust applied for permission as a way of answering Langton residents’ concerns about pressure on parking spaces, in part generated by the increased popularity of Dancing Ledge for adventure sports such as coasteering.

The trust is meanwhile working with villagers and other interested parties to look at a comprehensive strategy for alleviating parking congestion in Langton. A working party bringing together residents, the parish council and adventure sports providers aims to identify sites for additional parking.

National Trust area ranger Jonathan Kershaw said a range of options were on the table, initially as part of a five year plan. Longer term solutions were also being considered.

“As a charity, our aim is to protect special places like Dancing Ledge and make them accessible to everyone,” said Jonathan. “However, we recognise there have been issues over parking in the past and we are doing everything we can to avert any negative impact on local people.”

Cattle grazing has returned to a small area of Studland Heath as part of the National Trust’s programme of conservation.

An area has been set aside near Ferry Road, initially for a few weeks, and a temporary electric fence put in place, along with signs to warn the public.

Historical records show that as recently as between the wars the whole of the Studland peninsula was grazed by free roaming cattle in the same way the New Forest is today.

The trust has its own herd of hardy red Devon cattle which graze Godlingston Heath and play a vital role in maintaining it.

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Part of the herd was introduced to a different area of Studland Heath in May before being withdrawn for the peak summer season.

For the past two years, the trust’s Cyril Diver Project has been comparing the natural scene in Studland today with detailed ecological records from the 1930s. As the project moves into its final phase, work is due to start next year on drawing up a 10year conservation strategy for Studland, drawing on the masses of data collected by volunteers.

Future grazing plans will be looked at as part of the process. Grazing is widely used by the trust and other landowners as a way of conserving heathland, which is recognised as an internationally important habitat.

Work to conserve the medieval stonework of Corfe Castle is on schedule and due to be completed before Christmas.

Conservators have been working on the east wall of the outer bailey as part of an ongoing schedule of work to protect the fabric of the castle while preserving its unique visual appeal.

Site manager Ollie Fooks of Sally Strachey Historic Conservation said one of the main challenges had been removing around 30 square metres of ivy.

The work has been carried out under the supervision of an ecologist and care has been taken to work around any wildlife which has made its home there.

Sally Strachey Ltd pioneered the use of traditional lime mortar to conserve historic buildings and most of the work has involved stabilising the original medieval masonry.

Work began on the Plunket tower in the north east corner of the outer bailey and Ollie’s team have been working south along the wall, also looking at sections which fell away when the castle was partially demolished during the English Civil War. They are about to start work on the horseshoe tower followed by the final phase, the main gatehouse.

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Accountants PJC Accounting Services............11 Ward Goodman........................42 Aerials Repairline.................................38 Aquatic Centres OS Aquatics..............................19 Bathrooms C+C Plumbing & Bathrooms.... 16 Purbeck Bathrooms..................25 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds............................. 3 Builders A.D.S. Property Services............29 Brickcraft Construction.............25 J A Construction........................15 Purbeck Home Improvements..... 1 Propoint....................................26 Cafes Cafe Bijou.................................19 Kaffs Coffee Pot........................17 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................28 Ann Montini meets Anton du Beke.... 8 Beginnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide: Spring bulbs....36 Dorset Wildlife Trust.................18 Dorset Youth Cricket.................16 Fairtrade in India......................40 Jurassic Jaunt: East Creech.......32 Martin Lewis: Train prices........34 National Trust in Purbeck.........44 Wareham adviser top of list.....14 Wareham Town Museum......... 6 Wareham Rotary................ 10, 39 Wareham Scout & Guide Post....34 Computer Services AJV Computing.........................45 Purbeck Computer Centre.........23 Dentists The O Lab..................................20 Electricians Electricall..................................45 STB Electrical Supplies..............25 T M Vaine Electrical.................. 7 Events NSPCC Christmas Fair...............45

Farm Shops Norden Farm............................ 2

Motorcycle Repairs & Servicing Woolbridge Motorcycles..........19

Fencing Corbin Fencing..........................42

Painters & Decorators Alchemy....................................26

Financial Services Anglebury Asset Management....48 Rapid Reclaims.........................27 Strategic Solutions - Allan Cruse.... 1 Ward Goodman........................42

Pest Control Terminator Pest........................27

Florists Woolbridge Flowers..................19 Garage Doors Skandoor...................................17 Garage Services Bere Regis MOT Centre.............45 JT Commercials......................... 5 Trickett Welding........................38 Woolbridge Motorcycles..........19 Garden Services David Burgess Garden Design....26 JBM Garden & Property Services....15 Purbeck Arborists.....................23

Plasterers Traditional Plastering...............38 Plumbers C+C Plumbing...........................16 Heatwise............................. 15, 27 Purbeck Plumbing & Heating....23 Property Maintenance A.D.S. Property Services............... 29 JBM Garden & Property Services.... 15 Purbeck Home Improvements..... 1 Simon Hart................................ 3 Pubs & Restaurants The Kings Arms.........................11 Puzzles & Competitions Prize Wordsearch......................35

Gifts Dolphin Collectables.................17

Removals & Storage Pitman Removals & Storage..... 5

Graphic Designers Lizzyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Design............................ 7

Renewable Energy Solutions Nick Good Property Services.....33

Hairdressers Hair Visions...............................30 Philip Mills Hair Design.............12

Residential Care Homes Royal Bay Care Homes..............47 Shoe Repairs John Hagans............................. 5

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Takeaways Skippers Fish & Chips................19

Hospitals Bournemouth & Poole NHS Trusts.... 9

Tree Surgeons Purbeck Arborists.....................23

Independent Financial Advisors Anglebury Asset Management....48

TV Sales & Repairs Repairline.................................38

Kitchens Purbeck Bathrooms & Kitchens....25

Waste Services Philip Trim.................................37

Locksmith & Key Cutting John Hagans............................. 5

Will Writing Allan Cruse................................ 3

Mortgage Advisors Anglebury Asset Management....48

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Our Homes in Dorset

Castle Farm Retirement Home Located in the village of Lychett Matravers, near Poole, Castle Farm reputedly delivers high quality, person centered care in an idyllic, countryside setting.

With a team of friendly and dedicated staff, the Home Manager, Dawn Roessler, is always willing to discuss any questions you may have.

Larks Leas Rest Home

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Found in the Dorset market town of Blandford Forum, Larks Leas is renowned for maintaining a joyful, family atmosphere amongst residents and staff, whilst providing excellent close care.

With a team of friendly and dedicated staff, the Home Manager, Angelique Atack, welcomes all enquiries about you and/or your loved one.

t: 01258 452777 Forest Hill House Nursing Home A beautiful country manor house, set in 15 acres of gardens and woodlands in Corfe Mullen nr Poole, Forest Hill House has been providing care to the surrounding area for over 25 years.

With a team of friendly and dedicated staff, the Home Manager, Stephanie Ireland, is more than happy to accommodate you or your loved in any way they can.

t: 01202 631741

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The loving care and attention Mum received from all the staff was exceptional, and without a doubt, far in excess of anything we could have hoped for...â&#x20AC;?

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