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ou can’t help but be impressed by the determination of D Day Pic of the month veterans in returning to the beaches of Normandy to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the invasion.

Dorset played a key role in the preparations for D Day with troops stationed all over the county.

In 1944 most of the 156,000 troops set sail from ports along the Dorset and Hampshire coast. Those retracing their steps have been lost for words and fighting back tears as they remembered comrades who never made it up the beaches. Proud of their country, these ex-servicemen need no encouragement to sing the National Anthem. A younger generation has been leaving the country and heading to the beaches of Brazil this month. Rather sad isn’t it that England footballers have had to be told to show their pride by singing the National Anthem after being called up to represent their country? If they’d been born 70 years ago their goal at this time would have been simply to stay alive.

Liz Turner, Assistant Editor

A Halifax bomber crew at Tarrant Rushton airfield on D Day (Andrew Wright Collection)

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If you want to find out more about the charity, Judy will be delighted to meet you at Verwood Rustic Fayre or the couple can be contacted on 01202 823317

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ome names are recognised the world over: Manchester United for example - whatever people feel about the team.

However in one area of The Gambia, the name that means most to many families is Verwood.

Hundreds of poor children have been able to go to school because of a charity which is based in Verwood and has received overwhelming support from residents.

The Don McMath Foundation started in 2001 and is named after Verwood resident Mick McMath’s brother.

Don was a teacher in Sussex until his death in 1991 and his wife Anne set up the charity after going on holiday to The Gambia.

Mick explained: “Anne noticed there were a lot of children on the streets every day because their parents could not afford to send them to school. She started sponsoring a couple of children at a local school and friends joined in. This grew until we decided that we should open a school ourselves and help many children instead of just a few.

“As far as we are aware, it is the first and only completely free school in The Gambia. We provide the schooling, books, equipment and uniform.”

The Gambia is the smallest country in Africa and one of the poorest. Nearly half of the 1.5 million population are refugees and only 40% of over 15 year olds can read and write.

When the school opened in January 2003 there was just one class of 30 children. Now with the help of parents, three schools for 340 pupils have been built – a nursery, primary and an upper basic school. Children can stay until they are 17 and take their School Leaving Certificates, the equivalent of GCSEs. This is no mean feat when you consider that the children who go to the school are from nine tribes, speaking nine languages but not English. One of the first tasks is to teach them English.

Mick added: “They are some of the proudest school children in the world and nearly all of them are sponsored. It costs £60 a year for each child to attend school and only the very poorest of children whose parents cannot pay fees can go.”

More than half the pupils are sponsored by people in Verwood explaining why the town means so much to the children.

Mick explained: “Verwood Rotary support eight children, the Monmouth Ash and St Michael’s church parishioners also help as do many of our friends in the town.

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“Pupils at Verwood and Hillside first schools and Orchard Day Nursery, help the children in The Gambia as do Cubs, Beavers and Brownies. Schools outside Verwood such as Broadstone Middle and Ringwood School also back the charity.”

There are sponsors from all over the country and even Europe but it is the local community that makes the biggest contribution.

Anne, who lives in Bexhill frequently visits Verwood as well as The Gambia. She was awarded a British Empire Medal in the New Year’s Honours list for services to education in The Gambia Mick added: “What Anne has done is remarkable and the honour is an acknowledgement of all that she has achieved. However without the support of people in Verwood her achievements would have been far less.

It would have been a smaller school and fewer childen would have been helped. Verwood has been instrumental in that success.

“It is really a Verwood charity and people should be proud of what their support means to these children.”

Judy and Mick carry out all the administration for the charity from their home in Manor Road where they also hold a popular garden party every year. An impressive 97% of the money raised goes to The Gambia.

They fly out at least once a year, paying for their own flights and take photos of all the children at the beginning of the school year.

It’s not wonder that they say it sometimes feels like a full time job.

“It is really a Verwood charity and people should be proud of what their support means to these children.”

Anne, Judy and Mick with achievement cups donated to the school by a sponsor

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wonderful opportunity for Three Legged Cross – that’s the verdict on a £13,000 annual windfall that has come with the new Homeland Solar Farm.

The 12.8MW solar farm, off Ringwood Road, is now fully operational providing electricity for the grid.

To celebrate, an opening party is being held on Friday 27 June when the new Community Benefit Fund will be launched. The £13,000, provided by the operator of the site, is to be spent on anything that benefits 3X. Verwood Town Councillor Jane Russell, who is treasurer of the 3LX community fund said: “It is fantastic to have this money to spend on the village. It will make a huge different to 3LX now and in the future.

“If we get this right, we could use it as seed money for community infrastructure not in the sense of roads and buildings but as a way of improving the quality of life of local people by providing environments or socialising opportunities which would be available now and beyond the lifetime of the solar farm.”

The fund will be paid annually for the 25 years the solar farm is operating.

Jane and the other six members of the community fund group will be at the party to provide information about the grants and hand out application forms.

She said: “The first money will be allocated at a meeting on 24 July and we expect to make grants twice a year.

“We have already received a number of applications or requests for application forms and are looking forward to being able to grant aid a number of beneficial projects.”

The party which takes place between 5-9pm – at the site next to Ashley Heath car boot sale – will also include a ribbon cutting with the mayor and music from Verwood Concert Brass. There will be solar farm and ecology tours and a bouncy castle and face painting.

Other measures to help the community will encourage biodiversity on the site including the planting of new wildflower meadows.

A green future panels at Homeland Solar Farm

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“If we get this right, we could use it as seed money for community infrastructure”

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Green Cottage RDA Knowing the rider is important All riders coming to Green Cottage RDA have different needs. These may be physical or behavioural and some riders have a combination of both.

Those with cerebral palsy have varying symptoms, some have difficulties with balance or muscle control. Riding a horse helps normalise muscle tone, and tight muscles in arms and legs begin to relax.

There are riders with hearing impairments and the volunteers who regularly support them gain an impressive vocabulary of sign language.

Learning disabilities can range from mild to severe. Some of our riders have Down’s Syndrome and they usually have excellent

sitting balance, but may need extra help in following instructions.

The autistic spectrum stretches from Asperger’s syndrome to a profound introversion with language problems and an intolerance to any change in routine. The rhythmic movement of the horse may be reassuring, but too much change too quickly can be distressing for these riders.

All our group instructors together with the volunteers have to become familiar with the conditions they are likely to meet and the instructors are able to ask our county instructors and county physiotherapist for advice.

To find out more about Green Cottage RDA call Jane Dowding on 0845 2415357.

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By Liz Turner

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e all do it at some stage or another – get muddled, confused, forget things and in my case lose my car keys. For me it’s simply that I’m normally trying to do too much or have become distracted.

But for over 13,000 people living in Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole is it a problem and the first signs of dementia.

Dementia is nothing new – we all know elderly people who get confused but it is now estimated that more than 20 million people in Britain have a relative or close friend with dementia.

Alzheimer’s was first diagnosed in the early 1900s and as people are living longer it is an increasing problem. By 2021, it is anticipated a million people will have a dementia diagnosis. It’s no wonder that the government and health experts are

raising awareness of the condition.

The Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Awareness Week from 18-24 May aimed to give people chance to find out more, open up and to talk to the Alzheimer’s Society.

The UK hosted a G8 summit on dementia in London last December and the first World Dementia Council held its inaugural meeting in April.

It aims to ‘stimulate innovation, development and commercialisation

of life enhancing drugs, treatments and care for people with dementia, or at risk of dementia, within a generation’. But help is already here.

The Alzheimer’s Society was founded in 1979 and has been working with the Department of Health and the government to create new strategies for providing care and support for those with dementia and their families.

Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain and can affect anyone at any age.

But it needn’t be a crisis. The Alzheimer’s Society, nationally and in Dorset, is determined to make it easier to live with dementia and carry on a normal if different life.

The sooner you know what you’re dealing with, the sooner you can get on with your life and feel in control again.

What is dementia?

The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease or a series of strokes.

It is often wrongly dismissed as an inevitable consequence of getting older, meaning many people do not seek help but it can affect anyone at any age. It is important to seek help early as dementia is a progressive condition, which means the symptoms will gradually get worse.

A diagnosis of dementia can leave family and friends worried about knowing what to do - having taken that step to find out, what do you do next?

Help

This is where the Alzheimer’s Society in Dorset, which is based in Alderney in Poole, comes in to its own. A team of 12 offer a variety of services for people with dementia and their carers, family members or friends. Four Dementia Support Workers are available to give personalised information and support through home visits, phone calls and informal meetings.

They can help plan further care, advise about setting up a Power of Attorney, help to understand the finances and allowances available.

Memory Cafés and Singing for the Brain

There are 12 Memory Cafés in Dorset - an ideal place for people to meet others over tea and cake, and with optional activities and talks. Singing for the Brain® is a fun, stimulating and social activity for people in the early to moderate stages of dementia and their carers. Coffee mornings and peer support groups are held in local cafés as an opportunity to meet and chat to others in a similar position.

Memory cafés are held in Ferndown, Wimborne and Verwood,

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Members of the Alzheimer’s Society Dorset team outside their office in Poole – from left Yvonne Rogers, Debbie Horlock, Alison Adams and Jo Malyon

Christchurch and Westbourne has a Memory Café and Singing for the Brain with coffee mornings in Winton, Kinson and Southbourne.

Information sessions are held at Longham and the Lodge, at Alderney Hospital where The Alzheimer’s Society in Dorset is based.

Dementia Friendly Communities Christchurch, Southbourne, Poole High Street, Broadstone, Wimborne, Corfe Mullen, Verwood and Three Legged Cross, Dorchester and Weymouth are working towards becoming Dementia Friendly Communities. Steering groups are encouraging businesses, shops and community organisations to sign up to the Dementia Action Alliance and show their commitment so enabling people with dementia to continue living independently for as long as possible.

The Alzeihmer’s Society’s Services Manager for Dorset Jo Malyon explained: “People with dementia can live life to the full but it does require a little consideration and understanding from others. They want to use the same shops and services as they have always done but need a bit more time to sort out money, get through supermarket tills and people need to understand this and be patient.

“The odd impatient word can affect someone’s emotions for the whole day and make them lose confidence so they don’t want to go out.”

Dementia Friends

Jo added that individual members of a community can make an enormous difference.

She said: “Dementia Friends is a brilliant initiative which encourages people to understand a bit more about dementia so they can help people live well with dementia.”

Anyone can become a dementia friend. In a session lasting around 45 minutes they will be given helpful tips and ideas to help people support those they know with dementia. The aim is to have 1 million people who can claim to be Dementia Friendly by 2015. This has been promoted on the television with celebrities including Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, Paul O’Grady, Sir Terry Pratchett, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon performing the iconic Beatles track ‘I get by with a little help from my friends.’

To find out more visit www.dementiafriends. org.uk

Dementia will increase. It’s something that will affect everyone directly or indirectly.

The message from the Alzheimer’s Society during awareness week was “don’t brush it under the carpet”. We all need to learn how to live with it. To find out more call Dorset Alzheimer’s Society on 01202 716393 or email dorset@alzheimers.org.uk.

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A year with two rabbits

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Just over a year ago, I rescued two rabbits from the local animal charity Waggy Tails Rescue.

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adopted Frosty first. A young, lively male, but he looked lost on his own.

Rabbits are social animals so I decided to get another and along came Pip. I introduced her to Frosty gradually and they were soon best friends. Waggy Tails was delighted that another bunny had been re-homed.

What I didn’t think through was that if I had two rabbits, it was going to cost me twice as much. I needed a bigger hutch and run, twice as much food, hay, straw and sawdust - the bill alone for fresh food adds up to about £10 a month. I have also become a great weed detective and spare no blushes when I see weeds in friends’ gardens and ask to pick them.

Owning rabbits is delightful. It’s lovely to observe and to sit with them. They are inquisitive and will happily run around the house when it’s too wet to put them in their outdoor run.

Looking after rabbits is a big responsibility though. They need feeding twice a day and cleaning out every week.

Ideally they need space to run and jump, so their run should be as big as possible.

Rabbits take up time and energy, so my advice is: don’t get a rabbit on a whim, but if you really want a rabbit, get two.

Waggy Tails Rescue neuter their rabbits, so there is no chance of ending up with a warren full. Visit www.waggytails. org.uk to see who needs a home.

A village within a church

‘Outstanding’ school with places Witchampton First School, just five miles from the centre of Wimborne, is undersubscribed this year.

A bonus for the parents and children at this Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ school is that they enjoy the benefit of small class sizes – the largest year group has 10 pupils.

“The local community has experienced a lot of changes this year. The sale of the surrounding estate, increasing rents and a lack of employment opportunities has

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meant that many young families have had to leave the area,” explains Anne Duncan, head teacher.

The school serves a small community and doesn’t have any catchment restraints so can accept pupils from the wider area.

For more information about Witchampton First School contact Anne Duncan on 01258 840684.

There is also Little Owls Pre School and Nursery.

In the past, the annual festival at St Mary’s Church in Fordingbridge has included floral carpets, but this year the church is preparing for something completely different.

Called ‘1914 Remembered – Portrait of a Village,’ the four day Patronal Festival will take place on 5-8 July.

Members are busy preparing a large scale model village, which will be erected inside the church. It will include a sweet shop, tea rooms, railway station platform, pub, village church, cottage and more.

This ambitious project, will come together at the end of June, and will be complemented with artefacts and displays in the North Chapel showcasing poppies, trees, leaves, bugs and butterflies made by the Fordingbridge Infant and Junior schools.

There will be stalls, vintage vehicles, country dancing and maypole dancing in the churchyard with music over the weekend.

Admission is free. Delicious refreshments will be available in the church hall during the entire festival.

Old Tyme Music Hall on Saturday 5 July. Tickets £7.50 Further details from Helen Tague on 01425 655462 or the.tagues@ fordingbridge.com

Rotary Club of Ringwood is organizing its third Wish Week. Past wishes include a ride in a red Aston Martin for a very ill seven-year-old and an overgrown hedge being trimmed for a frail 93-year-old.

Wish request forms are available from Millers Antiques, Sheerin & Bettle, Lunns Newsagents, Patterson

Butchers, Ringwood Surplus Store, Gateway Council Offices, Greyfriars and the Trinity Centre, or contact Laurie Dormer on 01425 475440.

The request can come from the person making a wish, or from a friend or relative. Close date is 16 August 2014. Wishes will be granted from September onwards.

Rotary Wish Week 2014

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Nicki Foakes presents the cheque to Roger Bettle

In the 60s, he designed and printed postcard cartoons to be sold in aid of the RNLI. In the 80s, he paddled round the Isle of Wight in an inflatable canoe for the RNLI. He also climbed up Cadair Idris to raise funds for the Wessex Max & Rob Scanner Appeal in Salisbury’s Odstock Hospital. Now Rob Forrester-Addie, along with his son Max, intends to climb Ben Nevis on Father’s Day weekend (14 June) in aid of Ringwood Community First Responders. If you want to sponsor the intrepid duo call 01425 483937.

Comedy night capers

A successful Comedy Night more than doubled the cash collected for Ringwood’s Fanfare for Spring. Said Roger Bettle organiser of Fanfare, “We had a great day but we were only able to raise £463 with our collecting buckets, but thanks to the Comedy Night and to the organisers Nicki Foakes of Ringwood Surplus Stores and Belinda Charlton we ended up with over £1,000.” £250 was given to each charity: Ringwood Young Firefighters, 3rd Ringwood Scouts, Ringwood Guides and Ringwood First Responders.

World War One display

New team shirts for league topping girls Wimborne Rotary Club has funded team shirts and jackets for Merley Cobham Girls’ Youth Football Club. The team has just taken the U14s title in the New Forest Girls’ Football League.

The club has recently formed an under-11s team, if you are interested contact Martin Rendell 07702 309726.

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A World War One display in West Moors Library will include information about those residents from West Moors who were involved in the war. Local school children are participating and Pete Holden has provided much of the research. Details from 01202 873272.

Hot foot it for charity

There will be a charity fire walk outside the Barrington Centre, Ferndown on 4 July at 8pm. It costs £30 to take part and those brave enough to walk on hot coals must attend a briefing session at 7pm. Spectators and guests are welcome. Tickets from stuart.wayment@btinternet. com

Myra’s Wells

Following the report on Myra’s Wells charity last month, we would like to acknowledge that this was written by Hattie Lovegrove and we thank her for her contribution.

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Freda Adams from St Ives celebrated her 100th birthday in style surrounded by her family

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orn in Nottingham, Freda has lived at Foxes Moon Residential Care Home since 2011 where she is described as having a “wonderful and sometimes wicked sense of humour Freda trained as a teacher in Hull and taught in Nottinghamshire until 1974.

She married in 1939 and had a daughter, Jane.

After being widowed in 1941 she brought Jane up alone until she remarried in1958 and gained a step-daughter Dilys, Freda was widowed in 1990 and eventually moved to be near Jane who lives in Verwood.

Staff, friends and residents joined her family on her birthday, 28 May, to toast her health and enjoy a celebratory cake.

Freda with her card from The Queen and from left grand-daughter Jackie Morkham, step-daughter Dilys Huggins, daughter Jane Brown, grandson Jason Brown and granddaughter Kate Nicol.

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The annual fun day in West Moors has moved

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This year it will be held at Sturts Farm, West Moors Road on Sunday, 13 July. It begins at 11am with Mix ‘N’ Mingle balloon modelling and comedy and Krazy Kev’s live magic show with rabbit. A gun dog display team, dog agility and display by Andrea Knowles Dance Academy will be in the main arena and music will be played in the Break Out area including the Relentless Rock Band.

There’s a dog show at mid-day until 1pm and Peppa Pig will be putting in an appearance throughout the day. There will also be market stalls, a hog roast, kiddies’ fun fair, go karting, pony rides, from last tractor rides and zorbing. Visit www.

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Swing Unlimited Community Big Band will be opening and closing the fun day.

Invaluable for the summer border Rabbits entertain The Fordingbridge and District Horticultural Society’s May meeting was spent in the delightful company of Nick Gilbert who spoke passionately about the dahlia; a flower brought to this country in 1847 from Mexico.

Love them or hate them, they are one of the most eye-catching border flowers. They need feeding often, grow in most soils and come either as a tuber or rooted cutting. Dig the tubers up after the first couple of frosts, clean off all the soil, let them dry and store them in a polystyrene box with a lid, plant out in the spring.

On 30 June, David Bassil will demonstrate how to present prized fruit and vegetables. 7.30pm Avonway Community Centre.

Ringwood Floral Decoration Society

Mary Holiday Bishop began her floral demonstration by producing a number of toy rabbits - not out of a hat, but from her copious bag. Her first arrangement was Watership Down. Next the story of The Tar Baby. Bambi and Thumper appeared as an orange and yellow design using heukera ‘Delia Dawn’, hosta, looped aspidistra leaves, orange tulips, gerberas and small yellow roses. Alice in Wonderland was followed

by Peter Rabbit, Little Grey Rabbit and finally the White Rabbit. No one was left in any doubt as to the title of Mary’s delightful demonstration.

The next meeting will be on 17 July - a demonstration

by Denise Bright ‘Just for you’. New members welcome. Greyfriars Hall at 2.15pm. Contact Chairman Marjorie Marshall on 01202 871592.

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Haskins Garden Centres is celebrating its 20th anniversary at Longham and by way of marking this milestone has increased its sponsorship of many categories in Ferndown In Bloom. Judging takes place on 6 July and there are over £800 in prizes to be won. The tallest sunflower sponsored by mags4dorset, will be judged in early September. The business category is sponsored by mags4dorset and the prize of a half page business profile in 4Dorset is worth £350. There’s still time to enter. Go to www.haskins. co.uk/ferdowninbloom

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Verwood - connecting with the community Verwood celebrates

new mayor and town councillor Councillor Mrs Pat Morrow has been installed as the 24th Mayor of Verwood, taking over from Councillor Peter Richardson. Her escort will be Councillor Mrs Lucy Clarke and the Deputy Mayor is Councillor Sandra Grove.

Councillor Sarah Manley

Councillor Peter Richardson receiving his Past Mayor’s Badge from Cllr Mrs Morrow

The council has also welcomed new member Sarah Manley, aged 21. She has lived in Verwood all her life and attended Hillside First and Emmanuel Middle Schools before going on to study at QE School in Wimborne. She is a member of Verwood Methodist Church and attended a dance school in Ringwood for 15 years, training in ballet, tap and modern.

She will graudate from the University of London next month with a degree in Arabic with International Relations. Her passions include languages, politics and literature.

Photos by Val Bright

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Tae Kwon Do World Master at Verwood The up and coming World Master of Tae Kwon Do, Master Michael Dew is coming to host a seminar on Self Defence with Stephen Lamberth on 27 June at Emmanuel School, Verwood.

The seminar will be free in recognition of Stephen Lamberth’s milestone of teaching in the area for 20 years.

Participants are being asked to make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Research.

All members are invited from beginner to advanced; it will be a fun event with lots of training tips and advice for all.

Stephen Lamberth said: “I am really looking forward to the seminar and know that the students who have already reserved their spaces are excited about training with a World Master of Tae Kwon Do. I am also proud of the students’ generosity so far regarding donations for Macmillan Cancer Research, a charity close to my heart.”

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Transform your home with shutters Plantation Shutters are ‘the feature that will turn an ordinary room into an elegant and inviting area’.

Shutter Delight is an honest and reliable family business based in Verwood, which supplies and fits a comprehensive range of quality plantation shutters, at very affordable prices. It is an ethical company, with no pushy salesmen and no overpriced quotes.

The website has a photo gallery with ideas and costs of finished fitted products. Book a free survey on the website or contact Charles now, who will give you a quick quote over the phone/email for any shutter project you have in mind.

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One stop travel shop “Bath Travel are part of the UK’s largest independent travel agent offering worldwide holidays, flights, coach breaks, cruises, luxury holidays, city breaks, ski, faraway tours, tailor-made itineraries and last minute bargains in the sun. We’re perfectly placed to offer impartial advice and excellent value for money. Just speak to our friendly experts who are always happy to share their passion and expertise.

“When you book your holiday the Bath Travel way, we will take care of everything, insurance, currency, taxi transfers, car parking, car hire and overnight hotel accommodation – we really are the one stop travel shop!”

Guild’s tales of the riverbank Verwood Afternoon TG, members enjoyed a talk and slides on ‘Stourhead to Stanpit’ given by Ron Taylor at the May meeting.

This included the history of places of interest along the River Stour - Sturminster Newton Mill, the Somerset and Dorset Railway, Blandford, Tuckton where mullet, flounder and bass can be found beneath the bridge and ending up at Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve.

The guild also celebrated winning the Federation Skittles final held in April, with Anne Jennings getting the highest score.

The Easter coffee morning raised £177 for the guild’s charity, Riding For The Disabled.

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Curry house worth a visit

When you need to spice up your food in Verwood the first choice should be Spice of India. The highly recommended restaurant offers guests a sophisticated fine dining experience, tantalising food, served by friendly and charming staff. With a wide selection of your favourite Indian dishes including sizzling or massala Tandori, karai, biriani, balti and curries ranging from mild to hot, along with chef specials, diners are spoilt for choice. There is also a take away and free delivery service if you want to enjoy your meal at home.

Spice of India is open every day from 5.30-11pm, with 11.30pm closing on Friday and Saturday.

Meeting your requirements and exceeding your expectations Curtain Cabin are a well known company based in Verwood with a growing reputation of satisfied customers. With 20 years of experience in the soft furnishings profession and skills to make the process from the design to completion as smooth and satisfying as possible, they strive to provide you with a top quality, value for money and personal service. They specialise in made to measure curtains, blinds, soft furnishings and much more.

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Authentic Italian cusine

Italian restaurant owners Ben and Emily are delighted to welcome customers old and new to the newly opened Al Trullo in Verwood. Having moved from Ringwood earlier this year, the family run restaurant is offering the same authentic Italian dishes which have made them so popular over the last 10 years.

With quality meats supplied from Billy Andrews in Verwood and a selection of wines to complement all dishes, diners can enjoy the Italian atmosphere in the revamped restaurant or soak in the sun on the new decking area. A little taste of Italy in Verwood.

Fitness for all

Active Games For All, the Verwood group who successfully raised funds for fitness equipment and a multiuse games area in the Verwood Memorial Recreation Ground, have now installed two items specifically for wheelchairs users to exercise.

One has pedals to exercise arms and/ or feet and the other has a choice of a push-up lift and a pull-down bar.

Rubber matting means wheelchairs can easily get to the grass from the new footpath.

Local resident Joanna Birley tries out the new equipment with the help of her daughter Meg

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Verwood Business – Businesses helping Businesses

V

erwood Business has a new committee and welcomes the new Chair, Chris Wilkinson of The HR Dept.

“I am really looking forward to building on all the past good work to grow Verwood Business in both membership and attendance at our events. I would encourage any business, large or small, based in and around Verwood to come along to either the breakfast or the evening ‘How to...’ event and witness first-hand the support that is available locally. Membership really will help you grow your business,” he said.

The Verwood Chamber has been active in the area for 45 years, with members from a wide range of businesses in Verwood and the surrounding area.

Verwood Business prides itself on being at centre of the community and commerce, with regular events held for members, an open invitation to guests, and a Chamber Pot scheme to help community events and local charities.

Regular networking events include: Monthly ‘How To…’ Information and Networking Events – currently held at Plane Cuisine, Verwood, on the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30pm. The ‘How To…’ event is a friendly and informal networking opportunity, where members regularly provide a short, FREE presentation, to share their knowledge and experience.

Breakfast Networking Events – these are currently held in the meeting room at The Hub, Verwood, on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30am. They include a hearty breakfast, business referrals and plenty of opportunity for networking.

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Ringwood civic pride

Steve Nash

New town mayor

Ringwood’s new town mayor is Councillor Barbara Woodifield, She was elected at the annual meeting on 28 May and takes over from Cllr Steve Rippon-Swaine.

She thanked all the councillors for the honour bestowed upon her and announced that her chosen mayor’s charity for the year would be the Stable Family Home Trust.

Cllr Michael Thierry was appointed to the position of deputy town mayor.

Mr Sid Slatter receiving the Certificate of Merit from Cllr Rippon-Swaine

Cllr Rippon-Swaine presenting the cheque to Mr Bryant from Ringwood and Fordingbridge Talking News

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As one of his last duties as town mayor, Cllr Rippon-Swaine, presented a Certificate of Merit to Mr Sid Slatter with the citation: ‘This Award is made in recognition of your outstanding contribution to the community of Ringwood through voluntary work with the Royal British Legion over many years’.

Mr Slatter said he was delighted to receive this honour.

He had joined the RBL in 1980 and had been chairman for 15 years.

He outlined some of the welfare work of the RBL and said that he felt the award was as much for the Ringwood branch of the RBL as for himself. He also paid tribute to his wife Betty for her support and help.

Cllr Rippon-Swaine also presented a cheque to Ringwood and Fordingbridge Talking News, his chosen charity. A number of events had been held and raised over £1,000 for the charity. In accepting the cheque, the Vice Chairman, Mr Bryant said how much the charity appreciated the support of the town mayor and the town council.

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New clerk lights up town

Forget any preconceptions that council town clerks sit in a stuffy office moving pieces of paper around all day.

When it comes to Ringwood’s new town clerk Steve Nash, he’s as likely to be out and about in the town or shadowing the groundsmen as he is writing memos, dotting Is and crossing Ts. Officially he has ‘overall responsibility for advice to councillors implementing decisions and effective management of the Council’.

Taking over the position from Terry Simpson earlier this year, Steve is well qualified for the responsibilities having just spent three-and-a-half-years as chief executive officer and clerk at Fawley Parish Council, the largest parish council in the New Forest.

Before this he had spent 13 years at Trowbridge Council where as community services’ manager he set up the Active Trowbridge scheme which offers young people apprencticeship schemes in sports’ leadership and training.

However his career started a long way from local government.

He used to be in the army – definitely not as a pen pusher.

He earned his colours for rowing along with canoeing and mountain leader qualifications and also taught skiing.

Steve still loves the outdoor life and used to coach the under 8s rugby in Fawley, something he’d like to do at Ellingham and Ringwood.

He clearly likes to get involved in the community and has embraced Ringwood as his family’s new home.

He said: “I try and get out for a coffee in the town with my wife everyday and have been amazed by the range of cafés – especially the independent ones and also impressed by the quality of the restaurants.

“There is a great range of local and national shops and this all helps to makes Ringwood such a wonderful place.”

One of the first major projects which he is promoting is renewing the Christmas lights.

“The plan is for white lights and I am hoping all the local businesses will help to sponsor these. Just a little from a lot of people would work.”

He’s also guaranteed snow this year in Santa’s grotto and is organising a lantern parade, fairground rides and music and possibly a celebrity switch on of the lights.

“I want to get all the community groups involved in life in the town so there are a lot of joined up events throughout the year. This will hopefully get children involved as well,” he added.

His enthusiasm will certainly help make the future of Ringwood look bright – with or without new lights!

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MONTHLY HOROSCOPES

June 2014 ARIES March 21 - April 20 Resist the urge to berate your partner for a bad decision at the end of the month. If you want to move or buy a new home, make the 27th your target date.

That’s when the New Moon will improve your domestic prospects.

TAURUS April 21 - May 21 The New Moon on the 28th finds you arguing about money. You may not be able to get the salary you deserve, partly because an organisation has an unrealistic view about the work you perform. Stay patient. Your chances for finding a lucrative position will improve as May turns to June.

GEMINI May 22 - June 21 If you’ve been thinking of getting a makeover or updating your wardrobe, the third week of June is ideal.

A better paid job or raise could come your way as the month draws to a close.

There will be an artistic or humanitarian element to your work.

CANCER June 22-July 23 A surge of confidence attracts lots of admiring glances near the 21st.

Stay out of an impulsive authority figure’s way during the third week of June. The New Moon on the 27th inspires you to change your appearance. Adopting a soft, romantic look will ramp up your sex appeal.

LEO July 24- August 23 Don’t betray a colleague’s secret during the second half of June; discretion is critical. You could get a piece of writing published on or around the 19th. Schedule more time to rest and relax during the third week of the month.

The New Moon on the 27th is ideal for a passionate rendezvous.

VIRGO August 24- September 23 Be sure to attend a big party on or around the 27th, when the New Moon puts some influential people in your path. Have a generous supply of business cards on hand. A lover will be especially attentive to your needs as June turns to July.

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LIBRA September 24 - October 23 Your boss will single you out for favourable attention throughout the second half of the month. Developing your creative potential will be fulfilling in the final days of June. Be on the alert for career opportunities on or around the 27th. A high profile job will allow you to rub elbows with several prominent artists.

SCORPIO October 24 - November 22 You could gain admission to an exclusive school or club as June turns to July.

Your chances for getting a scholarship or grant are high, especially if you apply for several. Ask a respected civic leader to write you a letter of recommendation.

SAGITTARIUS November 23 - December 21 A heart to heart talk with a business or romantic partner will prove productive around the 19th. If you’re single, your prospects for finding love are very strong during the third week of June. A close relationship reaches a new level of intimacy in the days surrounding the 27th.

CAPRICORN December 22 - January 20 Think about hiring an agent, manager, or representative during the third week of the month, just to relieve you of work. An authority figure’s unpredictable behaviour on the 25th will make you angry, but nothing you say or do will change their attitude. Schedule a romantic vacation as June turns to July.

AQUARIUS January 21 - February 19 Sensual pleasure will be an ongoing theme throughout the second half of June.

Indulge your physical desires. Resist the urge to tell a pushy expert what you really think of their methods on the 25th. A new job offer will arrive as the month draws to a close.

PISCES February 20- March 20 Communications with family become much easier during the second half of June. This is a good time to broach difficult subjects that have caused arguments in the past. This time around, you’ll make progress. The New Moon on the 27th is perfect for launching a creative project or love affair. Either way, the end of June will be a joyful time.

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Close Date 5 July 2014

£1,000

What are the chances?

The fourth CashUnity prize draw was carried out in Ringwood by the outgoing Mayor of Ringwood, Cllr Steve Rippon-Swaine supported by the New Forest West MP, the Rt Hon Desmond Swayne.

Participating traders from Tulip Crafts, Paper Mountain and Townhouse attended and when the winner was drawn from nearly 700 entries and announced as having entered through Tulip Crafts, the owner Margot Smith was shaking with delight. “Tulip Crafts is new to Ringwood,” she said, “We only opened in December 2013 and joined CashUnity to generate extra interest in the shop. I’m so thrilled that it is one of our customers who has won.”

Desmond Swayne said, “I think this is an excellent initiative to encourage people to support their local town centre,” and the mayor added, “It’s a tremendous scheme, which really pumps the retail and commercial heart of the town and at the same time brings a sizeable reward to the people who put their names in the CashUnity draw.

“Long may it continue. Thanks to mags4dorset for their L-R Margot Smith, Tulip Crafts; Leesa initiative and continued support for the commercial success Agar, Paper Mountain; the Mayor of Ringwood Cllr Steve Rippon -Swaine; New Forest West MP of Ringwood. I am sure the good work also provides equal the Rt Hon Desmond Swayne; Janine Pulford, Director mags4dorset; support to our neighbouring towns and villages.”

Tasha Miles and Sally Waterman,

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Entries must be substantiated by separate receipts. The receipts must show the name of the participating trader, the amount spent as well as the date and the time of purchase. This information is critical. There is no need to send in your receipt, just keep it in a safe place.

Chris Chope

L-R back: Frances, Steve, Anna, Edward, Margot, Ben. Front: Glenn and Martin

ly MP will join the Ju ations CashUnity celebr you can too!

A sparkling event to be attended by Christchurch MP Chris Chope and his wife Christo will be held in West Moors to celebrate the first six months of the great mags4dorset £1,000 monthly giveaway.

“Join us for a glass of ‘bubbly’ in the village at Webb’s Butchers,” says Ben Pulford.

Alex Webb will be hosting a barbecue where you can try his award winning beef burgers. In return he is asking for a donation to be made to Waggy Tails Rescue.

At midday, Chris Chope will draw the £1,000 prize-winner from the June entries and this will be an exciting moment for anyone who has entered.

It’s all taking place in Station Road on Friday, 11 July from 11am so pop along to join the celebrations.

To further celebrate the June draw, participating trader Jayne Oliver from Petals Florist will be kindly donating a bouquet of flowers to be given to the winner when they receive their £1,000 prize money.

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Anyone over 18 who shops in a CashUnity business listed in the following directory and spends £10 or more will be offered the chance to enter our free prize draw.

Each participating trader is listed in the directory in 4Dorset, Viewpoint Magazine and online at www.cashunity. co.uk The directory listing is updated every month and relates to the current specified period.

‘Mrs Happy’ wins £1,000!

Anna Heath is pictured receiving her cheque for £1,000 from Ben Pulford, she was definitely a very happy lady.

She arrived at Tulip Crafts, where she entered the draw, with three of her five children to collect the prize. With her were Frances, Edward (15) and Martin (11). Margot and Steve from Tulip Crafts, and their son Glenn aged nine, were all included in the presentation.

The win couldn’t have come at a better time for Anna who said, “My washing machine has just broken and my cooker is falling apart.”

Anna works locally and said she’d never won anything before, but Tulip Crafts encouraged her to enter and gave her an entry card after she spent £13.38 on craft items. She submitted her entry on line, so it didn’t even cost her the price of a stamp.

Devised by mags4dorset, CashUnity is a brand new initiative backed by local traders that gives local shoppers the chance every month to win a huge cash prize of £1,000.

Forming part of mags4dorset’s Business Community Unity ethos, it aims to raise footfall in local shops, put money back into the community and promote participating businesses.

Do not lose your receipt. If you do, you cannot win. Each receipt is the Proof of Purchase (POP) and the correct POP will have to be produced by the winner before they can collect their £1,000 prize. The name of trader, date, time and amount must tally. No other POP can be produced in its place. So keep your receipt safe. mags4dorset cannot be held responsible for any lost or missing receipts and the prize will instead be donated to our charity of the year.

Enter CashUnity online at www. cashunity.co.uk or use the postcard supplied at the point of sale.

Full terms and conditions can be found at www.cashunity.co.uk

CashUnity DIRECTORY BOURNEMOUTH CASTLE LANE CLINIC (Chiropractic) 2 Crantock Grove, Castle Lane West, BH8 0HS 01202 300320 backpainuk.info

BROADSTONE & POOLE FORUM JEWELLERS

184E The Broadway, Lower Blandford Road, BH18 8DP 01202 600350 forumjewellers.co.uk

POOLE JOINERY

188 Stanley Green Road, BH15 3AH 01202 661299 poolejoinery.com

Specified Period 1 June 2014 - 30 June 2014 CHRISTCHURCH BEDTIME

254-258 Barrack Road, BH23 2BJ 01202 487117 bedtimechristchurch.co.uk sales@bedtimechristchurch.co.uk

CASTLES HOME HARDWARE 38-44 Bargates, BH23 1QW 01202 484844 castles-homehardware.co.uk

CHRISTCHURCH CARPETS 55-57 Bargates, BH23 1QE 01202 482712 christchurchcarpets.com

CLARITY HEARING

45 High Street, BH23 1AS 01202 478881 clarity-solutions.com

HONORA (Wool shop)

69 High Street, BH23 1AS 01202 486000 woolitwork.co.uk

THINK PRINT

7 High Street, BH23 1AB 01202 473167

STUDIO FIFTY SIX

56 Bargates, BH23 1QL 01202 485020 studiofiftysix.co.uk

THOMAS & LUCIA

34 Bargates, BH23 1QL 01202 479695 thomasandlucia.com

TONY HAIR

The Fountain, 1 High Street, BH23 1AE 01202 486868 tonyhair.co.uk

CRANBORNE CRANBORNE STORES 1 The Square, BH21 5PR 01725 517210 cranborne.co.uk

LA FOSSE AT CRANBORNE London House, The Square, BH21 5PR 01725 517604 la-fosse.com

FERNDOWN BARRINGTON CENTRE Penny’s Walk, BH22 9TH 01202 894858 barringtoncentre.co.uk

CROWNING GLORY

515 Wimborne Road East, BH22 9NH 01202 892968

DOOR TECHNIQUE GARAGE DOORS

217 New Road, BH22 8EF 01202 877223 doortechnique.com

DORSET WATER SOFTENERS

184 Leeson Drive, BH22 9QQ 01202 375565 dorsetwatersofteners.com

FERNDOWN ELECTRICAL SERVICES 125 Victoria Road, BH22 9HU 01202 872869

FERNDOWN FLORIST

101 Victoria Road, BH22 9HU 01202 873271 ferndownflorist.co.uk

FERNDOWN MOT

1 Library Road, BH22 9JP 01202 892323 ferndownmot.co.uk

FERNDOWN PHOTOGRAPHICS

26 Victoria Road, BH22 9HZ 01202 861440 ferndownphotographics.co.uk

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FORUM FRAMERS

FORDINGBRIDGE BOOKSHOP

ST MARTIN’S GALLERY

WESSEX DENTAL

INTERIORS COMPLETE

FORDINGBRIDGE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

TOWNHOUSE HAIRDRESSING

SDC SELF STORAGE LTD

FORDINGBRIDGE POST OFFICE

TULIP CRAFTS

121 Victoria Road, BH22 9HU 01202 890690 forum-framers.co.uk 512 Wimborne Road East, BH22 9NG 01202 890185

LIFESTYLE KITCHENS & BATHROOMS LTD

131 Victoria Road, BH22 9HU 01202 861988 lifestylekitchensandbathrooms.co.uk

MOTABITZ

491 Ringwood Road, BH22 9AG 01202 894888 www.a1motabitz.co.uk

FREEDOM MOBILITY

17 Penny’s Walk, BH22 9TH 01202 874317

SALT & VINEGAR

350 Ringwood Road, BH22 9AT 01202 872397 salt-vinegar.co.uk

SWAN JEWELLERS

55 Victoria Road, BH22 9HU 01202 892990

TRACEY ANNS STORE

61-63 Ameysford Road, BH22 9PY 01202 855589

UNDERWOOD EYECARE 7 Penny’s Walk, BH22 9TH 01202 891955 underwoodeyecare.co.uk

WELL HEELED

33 Victoria Road, BH22 9HT 01202 896333 wellheeledferndown.co.uk

XEROCAD LTD

527 Ringwood Road, BH22 9AQ 01202 897297 xerocad.co.uk

FERNDOWN IND. ESTATE BABY DOOZIES

15 Salisbury Street, SP6 1AB 01425 653725 fordingbridgebooks.co.uk

71 High Street, SP6 1AS 01425 652951 backpainuk.info

51 Salisbury Street, SP6 1AB 01425 653126

GIRLINGS COMPLETE HEARING AID SERVICE

5 Shaftesbury Street, SP6 1JF 01425 655142 girlingshearingaids.co.uk

PERKINS MOTOR ACCESSORIES

67 High Street, SP6 1AS 01425 652228

THE COTTAGE LOAF

51-53 High Street, SP6 1AS 01425 652460 cottageloaf.co.uk

KINSON MIRAGE HAIR

1432 Wimborne Road, BH10 7AS 01202 572778 miragehairandbeauty.co.uk

SPECIALITY CAKES

1528 Wimborne Road, BH11 9AF 01202 788605 cakesindorset.co.uk

QP FURNITURE

1625-1633 Wimborne Road, BH11 9AR 01202 574358 qpfurniture.co.uk

RINGWOOD 47-49 High Street, BH24 1AE 01425 475180 allumandsidaway.co.uk Kings Arms Row, BH24 1BH 01425 470203 bickerleygarage.boschauto.co.uk

CONTAKT CARPETS

Unit 2 The Granaries, BH24 1BZ 01425 477159 contaktcarpets.com

CROW FARM SHOP

112 Cobham Road, BH21 7PQ 01202 877727

Crow, BH24 3EA 01425 473290 crowfarmshop.com

SELECT PVCU

FIELDS JEWELLERS

112-114 Cobham Road, BH21 7PQ 01202 877977 selectpvcu.com

FORDINGBRIDGE ALCOVE NEWSAGENTS

12 Salisbury Street, SP6 1AF 01425 653083

ALL THE COOL STUFF 64 High Street, SP6 1AX 01425 650696 www.allthecoolstuff.co.uk

BRIAN’S KITCHENS

Burnham Road, SP6 1HA 01425 654741 brianskitchens.co.uk

3 High Street, BH24 1AB 01425 471608 fieldsjewellers.co.uk

LAMBERTS OF RINGWOOD 16 Market Place, BH24 1AW 01425 473223 lambertsofringwood.co.uk

LIBERTY’S OWL, RAPTOR & REPTILE CENTRE Crow Lane, BH24 3EA 01425 476487 libertyscentre.co.uk

PAPER MOUNTAIN

2 Meeting House Lane, BH24 1EY 01425 476751 papermountainuk.co.uk

CAXTON DÉCOR

RINGWOOD FABRICS

C HARRISON & SON

ROBERTS FAMILY JEWELLERS

26-30 Salisbury Street, SP6 1AF 01425 652700 caxtondecor.co.uk 23-25 High Street, SP6 1AS 01425 652376

31 High Street, BH24 1AD 01425 472654

THREE CROSS FLOORING ELEGANCE

LEWIS CONCRETE

BICKERLEY GARAGE

KNIGHTS AUTO

W PATTERSON BUTCHERS

PRICE BUTCHERS

CUSTOM WORLD

Unit 4, 13 Cobham Road, BH21 7PE 01202 874207 sandandgravel.uk.com

23 Market Place, BH24 1AN 01425 461434

7 Provost Street, SP6 1AY 01425 653475

ALLUM & SIDAWAY

DORSET SOILS & AGGREGATES LTD

19 High Street, BH24 1AB 01425 473666 townhousehair.co.uk

Unit 5, John Brown’s Garden Centre, Ringwood Road, BH21 6RD 01202 829662 flooringelegance.co.uk

Unit 6 35-39 Cobham Road, BH21 7RS 01202 610952 babydooziesltd.com 38 Cobham Road, BH21 7NP 01202 896816 customworldbedrooms.co.uk

Mockbeggar Lane, Ibsley BH24 3PP 01425 489090 stmartinsgallery.co.uk

15 High Street, BH24 1AB 01425 475677

18-20 High Street, BH24 1AF 01425 483838 robertsjewellers.co.uk

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Old Barn Farm Road, Woolsbridge Ind Park, BH21 6SP 01202 821895 lewisconcrete.co.uk

PETALS FLORIST

John Brown’s Garden Centre, Ringwood Road, BH21 6RD 01202 827444 verwoodflorists.co.uk

VERWOOD

1 Park Way, BH22 0HL 01202 893339 wessexdenturestudio.co.uk Collingwood Road, BH21 6QQ 01202 892710 sdcselfstorage.co.uk

WEBB’S BUTCHERS

165 Station Road, BH22 0HT 01202 855817 facebook.com/webbsbutchers

WEST PARLEY TANDEM HAIR

177 New Road, BH22 8ED 01202 577681

TIEGLA TILES

159A New Road, BH22 8EB 01202 594459 tilesdorset.co.uk

WIMBORNE DRUSILLA’S INN

Wigbeth, Horton, BH21 7JH 01258 840297 drusillasinn.co.uk

GILLETT’S SPAR

103 Wimborne Road West, BH21 2ED 01202 882053

GOLDEN HANDS

41B East Street, BH21 1DX 01202 639360

BAILEYS ELECTRICAL

J&B’S LTD

CAFÉ LIFESTYLE

KINETIC MOBILITY

11 Ringwood Road, BH31 7AA 01202 822134 baileyselectrical.co.uk The Hub, Brock Way, BH31 7QE 01202 828740 lifestyleverwood.com

EBBLAKE AUTOCENTRE

Unit 4, Verwood Trading Estate, Blackhill, BH31 6HA 01202 824516 ebblake.co.uk

GILBEY CLEANERS

29 Vicarage Road, BH31 6DR 01202 826176 gilbeycleaners.co.uk

OAKHOUSE FOODS

Unit 3, 11 Black Moor Road, Ebblake Ind Estate, BH31 6AX 01202 814179 oakhousefoods.co.uk

SEASONS COFFEE BARN

Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET 01425 470537 seasonscoffeebarn.co.uk

THE CURTAIN CABIN

Edmondsham Road, BH31 6JT 01202 813533 curtaincabin.co.uk

THE GIFT BOX

Unit 1-4 The Depot, Brook Road, BH21 2BH 01202 886529 jandbs.co.uk 73 Leigh Road, BH21 2AA 01202 886529 kineticmobility.co.uk

PARAMOUNT WINDOW & FASCIA LTD

22-24 Brook Road, BH21 2BH 01202 888825 paramountwindowandfascia.co.uk

SCF HARDWARE

Unit 1 & 2 Brook Road, BH21 2BH 01202 857140 scfhardware.co.uk

WIMBORNE CHIROPODY 36 High Street, BH21 1HT 01202 841751 wimbornechiropody.co.uk

WIMBORNE APPLIANCE SERVICES LTD Unit 9 Riverside Park, Station Road, BH21 1QU 01202 883494

WINTON & MOORDOWN 644 PRINT

7 Station Road, BH31 7PY 01202 821216

644 Wimborne Road, BH9 2EH 01202 635001 644print.com

THE SWANS RESTAURANT

BIG PICTURE ART

Pennine Way, BH31 6UL 01202 825777 marstonstaverns.co.uk/Verwood/ Swans

760-762 Wimborne Road, BH9 2DZ 01202 522771 bigpictureart.co.uk

VERWOOD FORD

BRYANT FURNISHINGS

95-97 Ringwood Road, BH31 7AD 01202 825222 verwoodford.co.uk

WEST MOORS EYESTYLE CENTRE

141-143 Station Road, BH22 0HT 01202 890904 eyestylecentre.co.uk

PROFILE 2000

SLIMMING & BEAUTY

2 Park Way, BH22 0HL 01202 896477 slimmingandbeauty.co.uk

136 Alma Road, BH9 1AL 01202 522063 bryantfurnishing.co.uk

CARLY’S CRAFTS

1A Cardigan Road, BH9 1BJ 01202 512106

CLINIC VISJEUNE

759 Wimborne Road, BH9 2BA 01202 523142 visjeune.co.uk

UP & RUNNING

442 Wimborne Road, BH9 2HB 01202 522666 upandrunning.co.uk/bournemouth

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in & around the area

what’s on

this month Details were correct at the time of going to print but readers are advised to check before attending.

15-21 June

Christchurch Priory Music and Arts Festival, Christchurch. 01202 485804

19 June 8pm

Verwood Traditional Jazz Club presents Dixiemix Jazz Band, The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Verwood.

Doors open 7pm. 01202 873725

20-29 June

Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival. bournemouthfoodanddrink.co.uk

21 June 10am-12noon

Verwood Concert Brass coffee morning concert (training band). Verwood Memorial Hall. 01202 814886

21 June 12 noon

Waggy Tails Rescue Annual Fun Dog Show, West Parley Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground. 01202 875000

21 June 12 noon

Paye Day – pirate based fun and events on Poole Quay. www.piratesofpoole.com

21 June 2.30-4.30pm Talk by Kate Adie, Dorset Archives Trust patron at Hinton St Mary Tithe Barn, ‘Burrowing in the Archives’. Strawberry tea.

Julie Carter enquiries@ dorsetarchivestrust.org

21 June 7.30pm

Bournemouth Gilbert and Sullivan Operatic Society concert, Lighthouse, Poole.

Profits to Macmillan Caring Locally, part of Macmillan Cancer Trust at Christchurch. www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

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21-22 June 10am-5pm Millers Antiques Ltd open weekend, 20% discount all stock, Netherbrook House, 86 Christchurch Road, Ringwood. 01425 472062.

21-22 June 1am-6pm

Cheese and Chilli Festival Christchurch, Chapel Gate, Bournemouth Sports Club, East Parley. Adults £5. 01202 581933

21-28 June

Ferndown Festival 21 June - Pram Race, contact Tony Brown on 07515 493490.

28 June 11am-5pm - Fete on King George V Playing Fields - includes bandstand entertainment, Turndown at Ferndown’s Skatefest 1pm3pm, classic car show, fun run, dog show and raffle for a wheelbarrow of wine.

22 June

of Life Care’ led by Dr Ros Pugh, Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Dr Sean Weaver, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Associate Medical Director.

Christchurch Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Bridge Street. Free but booking essential. 01202 704246 or email ftmembers@ rbch.nhs.uk

27 June 9pm

DWT Upton Heath at dusk, experience the sights and sounds of the emerging nocturnal wildlife. Meet at the end of Beacon Road (BH17 7BQ) off Pinespring Drive/Roman Road, Corfe Mullen. Contact dwtpoole2@hotmail.co.uk

28 June 9.30am-6pm

Christchurch Rowing Regatta, Christchurch Quay, Wick Lane. 01425 282014

Cancer Research UK’s Race for life – women only fundraising event. 5 or 10k, Poole Park. www.cancerresearchuk.org

28 June 12noon-5pm

25 June 7.30pm

Verwood and District Horticultural Society, Summer Flower Show.

Verwood Memorial Hall.

01202 823212

Verwood Organ and Keyboard Society, Ian House, Yamaha Tyros 4 + CVP Clavinova, Verwood Hub. 01202 822936

25 June 2.30pm

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospital community health talk ‘Understanding End

Verwood Carnival, Fuzzy Bit, Crane Drive. 01202 826908

28 June 1.30pm

3 July 10am-12.30pm

Cherry Tree Nursery (Sheltered Work Opportunities Project) open day. Off New Road roundabout, Northbourne.

01202 593537

3 July 7.30pm

Verwood and District Horticultural Society, ‘The World of a Wildlife Photographer’ talk by David Boag. Verwood Memorial Hall. 01202 814376

10 July 7.30pm

Verwood and 3LX Twinning Association meets at Heathland Heritage Centre, Verwood for Talk by Cllr Peter Davidson ‘My Time as Mayor’. Clive Grove 01202 826449

11-31 July open daily

Art exhibition featuring quirky millinery, jewellery and textile art, The Hayloft Gallery 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch.

Admission free. 01202 490280

12 July 12 noon - 13 July noon

British Volleyball Festival, Sandbanks Beach, Poole. www.wessexvolleyball.com

Ferndown Relay for Life, Ferndown Leisure Centre.

Celebrate lives of those surviving cancer and to remember loved ones who have died. 07823 558740

6 July 2pm

12 July 12 noon-4pm

5-6 July

Bournemouth Electric Camera Club presents Michael Freeman at the Hamworthy Club, Canford Magna. 07850335746

Verwood Concert Brass 150th anniversary Jubilee Fete, Verwood Recreation Ground.

01202 981169

9 July 11am-6pm

Dorset Police Male Voice Choir, St Ambrose Church, Bournemouth. In aid of Dorset Blind Association.

01202 712869

Deans Court, Wimborne, NGS Open Garden. 13 acres partly wild, Saxon fish pond, herb garden, apiary, apple orchard. Lunch and teas.

Admission £4 adults (share to Friends of Victoria Hospital).

01202 849314

12 July 7.30-10pm

13 July 11am-4pm

West Moors Fun Day, Sturts Farm, Three Cross Road. www.westmoorsfunday.co.uk

28-29 June

Folk on the Quay, Poole.

0845 234 5560

29 June 10am-5pm

Classic Cars at Christchurch Quay. 07885 792711

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Adapted from the hit film by its Academy Award-winning screenwriter, Bruce Joel Rubin, the show follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger.

Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death.There are stunning visual effects, magical illusions and an outstanding cast.

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Bringing the National Theatre to the nation

By Liz Turner

Reading four and five star reviews for productions at the National Theatre in London can be inspiring Yet f inding the time to go to see the shows on the South Bank never mind paying for the tickets can leave theatre lovers somewhat disheartened. However National Theatre Live broadcasts have changed the theatre going experience for ever.

More than 2.3 million people around the world have seen a National Theatre Live broadcast. ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Hamlet’ and more recently ‘King Lear’ have drawn in the audiences.

It began as a way of allowing more people see the work of the National Theatre. Broadcasts were initially aimed at UK audiences but now reach a global audience. The production is recorded and broadcast live across the UK and Europe, and while the experience of actually sitting in the theatre can never be replicated, the broadcasts retain something of the feeling of live performance.

There is a real sense of event, as you know you are sharing the experience with audiences all around the world.

National Theatre Live is not about turning a stage play into a film; instead the intent is to faithfully capture the live performance. The use of high definition cameras and the scale of the big screen allow the experience to remain theatrical and the audiences can get closer to the action than you ever can in a theatre. Cameras can take the audience to the heart of the emotion and the nuances of the actors’ performances.

There are also added bonuses. The broadcasts also feature live interviews (usually with members of the creative team) and, sometimes, a pre-show film which offers a look behind the scenes or greater insight into the production.

Another bonus is that there are also screened Encore presentations of the most popular broadcasts giving audiences another chance to see the play.

The National Theatre currently broadcasts 8-10 plays a season, showcasing the diversity of its productions.

Productions coming up at the Regent Centre include Encore showings of ‘Skylight’

by David Hare on Friday 8 August and a live broadcast of Euripides’ powerful tragedy ‘Medea’ on Thursday 4 September.

Congratulations to competition winners Compton Acres: Winner of annual family pass - Mrs Fiona Lake from West Moors; Winner of family day pass - S Pitchell of Ferndown. The answer was 10 acres.

Bournemouth Concert Brass’s Hollywood and Broadway concert at the Regent Centre: two tickets were won by Mrs M Boyd of Christchurch. The answer was Bill Willis.

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Variety at Music and Arts Festival Christchurch Priory’s week-long Music and Arts Festival which starts on 15 June will feature something for everyone.

This is the first festival on this scale staged in the Priory. Hugh Morris, Director of Music at the Priory, was keen to embrace as many musical styles as possible providing an opportunity to try something completely different.

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Evening concerts feature the Scott Brothers, a Chethams School-educated duo who play transcriptions of classical favourites on the organ and piano, the Christchurch Priory Choirs, David Rees-Williams Jazz Trio and the BackBeat Percussion Quartet. On 21 June there is a gala performance of Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ given by the Bournemouth Bach Choir and Orchestra and the Highcliffe Junior Choir. On Wednesday 18 June the Alani String Quartet will be performing favourite chamber music by Mozart, Vivaldi and Dvorak at St George’s Church, Jumpers.

There are also daytime recitals. The Bournemouth Symphony Youth Chorus perform in

celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Friends of Christchurch Priory; Hugh Morris and Phil Gibbs play baroque music in the Great Quire; Michael Broadway hooks up his amazing pianola push-up machine to the Priory’s Yamaha piano; Geoffrey Morgan gives a recital of British organ music on the 4,000-pipe Nicholson organ; and the celebrated young pianist Karim Said returns to the Priory for the third time, joined by the Iris Ensemble (all young international stars) to present a varied programme of music. Stephanie Liney, a Highcliffe resident, will be playing the harp in St John’s Mission Church, Purewell, for the final daytime recital. www.christchurchpriory.org

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Food Processor, Kenwood FP120, black and silver, as new. £15.

Christchurch. 01202 475792

Landex Broadway Scooter, 8mph, only travelled 3 miles, including charger and cover. £595. West Moors. 01202 891581

Shower Waste Pump, Phlexiflow with control unit. 1.7m x 740mm x 85mm walk in shower tray. Ringwood. £85.

01425 470079.

Gardena Lawn Spreader, 20inch. £10.

West Moors. 01202 873449 Shop Rider Cadiz Scooter, black, including charger. £495 ono. West Moors. 01202 891581

David Shepherd Signed Print, ‘The Gordon’ steam train, limited edition 56/200, in frame. 82cm x 54cm. £70 ono.

Verwood. 01202 824854 Folding Wheelchair, deluxe, small wheels, rear wheels inflated. £99.

Broadstone. 01202 692619

Foreign Stamps, over 100, 1st day covers, many aviation. £30 ono.

Ferndown. 01202 875665 Model Railway News, 1949-1960, 39 copies. £15. More available. Ferndown.

01202 891521

Breadmaker. Silvercrest. VGC. £30.

Ringwood. 01425 475121

Two Chairs, convert to single beds, metal action, very comfortable. Excellent condition. £50 each of £80 for both.

Fordingbridge. 01425 655491

Autoglym Shampoo and Cleaners, wheel clean, resin polish, vinyl/rubber care, bird wipes, glass clean, aqua wax, sponge, chamois. New in zipped bag. £40. Ferndown. 01202 861991

Indesit Freestanding Cooker, gas hob, electric fan oven, storage drawer, brushed aluminium. Good condition. £60 ono. Wimborne. 07708 980568

Flymo Turbo Lite 350, electric, 35cm cut width, 2 years old. £90. Alderholt.

01425 653035

Two Seater Settee, BHS Vermont, fawn, cost £484 Dec 2013, unwanted. £300 ono. Verwood. 01202 821934

Camping Table, good quality, white, adjustable legs, 80cm x 60cm. Excellent condition. £20. Verwood. 01202 824854

Hearth Rug, green, wool, 60 x 110cm.

New. £40. Verwood. 01202 826153

Mahogany Georgian Washstand. £100.

Alderholt. 01425 652035

Clothes, three sacks, men’s, ladies’, girls’. Ideal for car boot. £20. Ringwood.

01425 471682

Buggy, lightweight. VGC. £15.

Pushchair, three wheels, sturdy. £20.

Bournemouth. 07905 133384

Flymo 340 Lawnmower, with spare blade. £30. Fordingbridge. 01425 654431

Garden Table, solid teak, 42inch diameter, plus large cream umbrella.

Excellent condition. £55. Verwood.

01202 824854

Bosch Router POF 500A, eight cutters, used once, boxed,Trend books on routing. £40. Ferndown. 01202 861991

Garden Spotlights, Cole and Bright stainless steel, 3 pack with rechargeable batteries. Six sets. £15 a set.

Fordingbridge. 01425 654431

Calor Gas Butane Cylinders, empty. 1 x 15kg - £20. 3 x 7kg - £15 each of 3 for £30. Ringwood. 01425 483158

Bosch Jigsaw PST 700 PAE, blades and circle attachment. £40. Ferndown.

01202 861991 Waldstein Upright Piano and stool.

Showroom condition, regularly tuned, reluctant sale due to move. 142cm width, 54cm depth, 107cm high. £750 ono. Verwood. 01202 824854

Ladder, 20ft, aluminium. £25. Ashley Heath. 01425 461843 Workmate, Black and Decker. £10.

Ashley Heath. 01425 461843 Exercise Bike, Marcy, as new. £30.

Verwood. 01202 822812

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Hedge Trimmer, long reach, electric plus manual. Used twice. £50. West Moors. 01202 873449 Morphy Richards Breadmaker, with instructions. As new. £20. Christchurch.

01202 479466 Bed, 3ft, Comfilax Monarch, two drawer, cost £259 with headboard, cost £59.

Only used few times. £100. Boscombe.

07557 860986 Small Shopping Trolley, used twice. £5. Ferndown. 01202 894203 Kenwood Food Processor, 2 litre with chopping, slicing, shredding blades, 1.2 litre liquidiser. As new. £25. Wimborne.

01202 887458 Fold Up Pushchair, red. VGC. £15.

07905 133384 Three Wheeled Pushchair, navy blue. £25 ono. Bournemouth. 07905 133384 Double Extending Aluminium Ladder, 13 rung with ladder stand-off. £50 ono.

Verwood. 07881600162 Electric Riser Recliner Armchair, Willowbrook Newhampton brown leather, unused and unwanted competition prize. £350. Wimborne.

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Doll’s Rocking Cradle, natural and pink wood with bedding and matching high chair. Suit Baby Annabelle. Well made and in good condition. £25. Ferndown.

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LP Records, large collection in original packets, manly cinema and fairground organs and military bands. Good condition. Offers welcome. Poole. 01202 696129 Podium Pop-Up Scaffold. As new. £80 ono. Christchurch. 01202 471842 Records, box of LPs. £50. Old 78rpms. £20. Bournemouth. 01202 512263 Dropside Cot and Mattress, bought from Boots 1970s, usual wear and tear.

Good condition and very clean. £20.

Lytchett Matravers. 01202 63263 Corner Handwash Basin, Ideal Standard, white. £15. Alderholt. 01425 650282.

Bosch Dishwasher and 5ft Divan Bed in VGC. £125 for both. West Moors.

01202 987024 Upholstery Kit Staple Gun, heavy duty tacker with various staples. £18.

Verwood. 01202 824316 Record Collection, 52 1980s 45rpm singles, with sleeves. Fair condition. £25 ono. Fordingbridge. 07867 813213 Dog Guard, retractable, suitable for VW Passat estate car (1999-2005). £25.

Fordingbridge. 07799 098881 Heavyweight Electric Wheelchair, indoor/outdoor, joystick control, with charger. £150. Verwood. 01202 828389 Electric Lawn Mower, Bosch Rotak 320. £35. Ringwood. 01425 473637 Petrol Lawn Mower, Ibea 420, roller drive. £150ono. Ringwood. 01425 473637

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Mighty Motoring Marvels

By Stephen Turvil • stephenturvil@googlemail.com

DACIA LOGAN MCV ACCESS 1.2 Got a big pile of luggage and small pile of cash?

No problem. Why? Because the Dacia Logan MCV Access 1.2 is the cheapest new estate car in the country and only costs £6,995.

That is remarkable for a spacious, five-door, load-lugger.

Despite its price tag this workhorse has impressive credentials. Most notable is the 573-litre cargo capacity that rises to 1,518-litres once the rear seats are folded flat.

These figures eclipse the Ford Focus Estate that costs from £17,195.

The boot also has mounting points to secure cargo – such as any remaining pile of cash - and is fairly free of intrusions that make loading tricky.

Furthermore, the rear seats spilt sixty/forty rather than simply folding which is not the case with every low cost car.

The Logan MCV has a spacious cabin too.

There is, therefore, plenty of room for four to sit in comfort thanks to the

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respectable head and legroom. Furthermore, unlike some low-end cars this practical mile-muncher also has respectable styling that does not scream “budget”. As such the look is modern and smart.

Quite reasonably, a small pile of cash cannot pay for a perfect car so there are a few compromises. As such its 1.2-litre 75bhp petrol engine propels motorists – and any remaining banknotes in the boot - to 62mph in 14.5 seconds.

That is far from fast.

More power would certainly make life easier while heavily laden on busy roads. On the plus side, this four-cylinder engine averages 48.7mpg, manages 57.7mpg on the extra-urban cycle and hits 37.2mpg in town. Such figures impress for the money.

The Logan MCV also has respectable handling.

Finally, this Access trim has a basic equipment specification to ensure there is little to break and diminish any remaining pile of cash. It therefore lacks electric windows and air-conditioning but has power steering, an electronic stability program and air bags.

Those who want more equipment - or perhaps more power - can purchase the higher-spec Ambiance/Laureate trim.

So, what we have is a simple car with a big boot that is cheap enough not to suck every penny from its buyer’s pile of cash. Great.

motoring Dan Whitby performing at the Wheels Festival in Bournemouth © Kay Browning

Bournemouth’s first Wheels Festival includes historic pier jump Thousands of people descended on Bournemouth over the Bank Holiday weekend to witness the first ever Wheels Festival.

Everything wheel-related imaginable was taking place in the town and along the seafront, from classic cars to monster trucks, unicycle sessions, Formula 1 cars and BMX extreme displays.

The highlight was the jump over Bournemouth Pier by freestyle motocross rider, Dan Whitby from

Norfolk. He celebrated becoming the first ride to raise money for the Round Table person to perform this daredevil stunt Children’s Wish. on Sunday 25 May. It had also been planned to take place the day before, but was called off due to poor weather conditions.

To see the BBC video clip of Dan’s stunt go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/ news/uk-england-dorset-27573049 Organised by Bournemouth Borough Council, the free festival Crowds gathered to see the Formula 1 Benetton Grand Prix car (from the 1990s) was heralded as a great success. It at East Overcliff Drive © Kay Browning ended with a family Bears on Bikes

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Sustained demand across housing market Despite a fourth consecutive monthly fall in new property coming onto the market in April, 26% more chartered surveyors reported increased agreed sales, according to the latest RICS Residential Market Survey.

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he latest figures reveal a constrained property market, which continues to be marred by weak supply and high demand; while respondents across nine UK regions reported declines in new property for sale coming onto the market, the average number of homes sold per surveyor hit 23 – the highest since February 2008.

In the month that also saw new lending regulations brought into effect (the Mortgage Market Review), respondents reported that the average ‘perceived’ Loan to Value (LTV) ratios among first time buyers climbed to 86% and potential new buyer demand remained firm with 20% more chartered surveyors reporting an increase in new enquiries.

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recovery away from the capital, but also increasingly upbeat responses on the likely price trend going forward.

In the North West, 62% more chartered surveyors predict prices over the next three months will rise, rather than fall, and in East Anglia the figure is 57%. By comparison in London, 49% more respondents conveyed similar expectations (down from 61% in March).

In the rental sector, there continues to be modest growth in tenant demand although greater mortgage availability and the ‘Help to Buy’ Scheme have seen the appetite to rent lose some momentum in recent quarters. Even so, the shortage of property also continues to be felt in this area, with new landlord instructions broadly flat and rent prices over the next 12 months expected to increase by around 2%.

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Walk into the hall of fame

When you’re selling your home, your hall can make a big first impression to any prospective purchaser, so don’t overlook its potential when putting your property on the market.

If your hallway is small or dark and the staircase is lacking in light, brighten them up with a shade of white to accentuate the feeling of space. Bigger halls can benefit from pale silvery grey for a cool, fashionable feel. Add a colourful carpet or unusual light and the statement becomes bolder. For a contemporary look, team with mauve or orange.

A focal point such as a stunning picture or large mirror will add that extra wow factor.

Your prospective purchaser will be impressed by your hall of fame. Make sure the rest of your property lives up to a similar standard and you may just find you’re exchanging contracts this summer. There are more ideas on how to make your property look more saleable on page 35.

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ASK THE EXPERT

By Nolan Irving

Q. I am about to put my house on the market.

What should I do to make it look its best in the property photographs?

A. Even if you don’t go for the more exotic options like video clips or virtual tours, buyers these days expect to see a whole array of photographs, illustrating just about every conceivable aspect of a property. But quantity isn’t everything. If the pictures are badly composed, ill-lit, or just plain uninspiring, a lot of buyers will simply switch off and move to the next property.

Of course, from the purely technical point of view, you should be able to rely on your estate agent to take pictures that will show your home to its best advantage. However, you can’t expect them to do all the preparatory work. That’s your job – and we’ve all seen examples of what homes can look like when a camera is pointed at them, if those preparations aren’t made!

The key is tidiness. So… outside, make sure the garden looks well-tended and clear of anything unsightly, like a rubbish bin. If there is off-road parking directly in front of the property, keep it free of vehicles for the duration of the ‘shoot.’

In reception rooms, make sure cushions are plumped up; dining tables either laid for a

formal meal or completely clear; children’s toys or discarded magazines tidied away, etc. Where possible, remove surplus pieces of furniture, ornaments or over-exuberant houseplants, in order to help create a feeling of more space.

As far as possible, try to ensure that your kitchen looks as pristine as it did the day it was installed – apart perhaps from an artfully-arranged bowl of fruit.

Make sure all beds are properly made and no discarded shoes or other items of clothing are lying around Fold bathroom towels neatly on their rails and remove any unsightly collections of shampoo bottles, etc. Loo seats should always be down!

Check that all the lights work. They may

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be needed, since it is sometimes better to photograph a room with the lights on, in order to give a more even illumination and to avoid too great a contrast between light and shade.

And finally, check out the quality of the agent’s photos on similar homes that they are marketing, even the most beautiful and photogenic homes have bad photos because the agent does not have the appropriate photographic training.

So, my advice is simple: ensure your home is presented appropriately and choose an agent that takes good photos! After-all, potential buyers looking on the Internet could make their viewing decisions based on what they see, so ensure your home is looking its best.

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