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Volume 37, Issue 1

VERWOOD RINGWOOD FORDINGBRIDGE WEST MOORS WIMBORNE ASHLEY HEATH ST IVES, ALDERHOLT

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COUNCIL SEATS CUT IN EAST DORSET

East Dorset faces losing seven of its district councillors following a review of boundaries

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he council is currently represented by 36 councillors which will reduce to 29 at the next district elections due to take place in May 2015. This follows a 12-week public consultation on The Local Government Boundary Commission for England’s draft proposals and draws new boundaries

for each council ward across the district.

The Commission’s final recommendations propose that those councillors should represent seven single-member, five two-member and four three-member wards across the district. To see how the changes affect your ward see page 5.

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hristmas is fast approaching and I have loved getting into the swing of things with this issue. Exciting events are filtering through from the North Pole (where else) and I hear that Father Christmas is going to be busy rushing here there and everywhere before the big day arrives. In Ringwood, poor old Rudolph is searching for a new home. Maybe you could help find him one.

On a more serious note, the new parish boundary changes within the district have been finalised. To find out what that means to you, turn to page 5.

Remembrance Day as it occurred, was something we couldn’t cover before we went to print, so my new assistant Liz Turner brought together a variety of news items prior to the event.

I am sure people will recognise Liz as she has been a reporter in the area for many years and she will be more than happy to catch up with old friends, so get in touch with your news stories.

How are you finding Russell Grant’s horoscopes? One sceptic in our office now asks to see them in advance. They’ve been particularly accurate in his case!

Ever thought of having an electric car? They are upcoming in the marketplace. Check out pages 34 and 35. A free charging point installed at your house (whether you have an electric car or not) is well worth thinking about. And what better than a brand new Nissan Leaf to plug into it?

Only a few weeks left before Christmas. Exciting.

Until next month,

Janine Editor

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Free ‘Drop-In’ Legal Clinic in West Moors Nicola Lowe from Harold G Walker Solicitors is running a free drop-in legal clinic at the Local Epicentre in West Moors on the first Wednesday of each month from 10am to noon.

The clinic is intended to help answer questions on a wide range of legal issues be it family law, property matters, wills, probate, litigation etc. Nicola is very approachable and is looking forward to meeting with lots of local people over the next few months.

Pop in for a coffee and a chat with Nicola about any legal matters that may be concerning you. No appointment is necessary.

This initiative will run alongside Harold G Walker’s new LawSpot, which has given members of the public the opportunity to submit questions via email with a view to receiving an answer through a regular column in numerous free local publications.

Nicola Lowe, managing partner, said, “The recent expansion of our branch offices means that we are very much at the heart of the community when it comes to providing good legal advice. The drop-in legal clinic at the Local Epicentre is just one more way that we at Harold G Walker can give the public access to our expertise in a way that may not normally be possible. I’m looking forward to answering what I hope will be a variety of questions over a good cup of coffee.”

The Local Epicentre can be found at 137 Station Road, West Moors.

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Ferndown Stroke Club AGM 2013 Ferndown Stroke Club recently held its AGM. The committee reported on a very successful year of fundraising, including being selected as ‘Sainsbury’s Ferndown Charity of the Year’.

The chairman Peter Pavier told members how these funds would enable the club to put on more activities including trips to local places of interest

and enabling the provision of specialist transport for members.

The club is a community group affiliated to the Stroke Association and aims to provide members with a place to meet and relax with other stroke survivors as well as providing

education and information on strokes and life after a stroke.

It meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Ferndown Guide Hall (by St Mary’s Church) from 10.30am to 12.30pm. New members are always welcome.

Oh the lovely Quarterjack For generations, the Quarterjack has stood high on the Minster’s west tower, resplendent in his 18th century grenadier’s uniform giving a human dimension to the quarter-hourly chimes. Without the need of any trendy ‘make-over’ to update him, he has provided a ready-made brand image freely adapted and re-invented by the town’s community for a wide variety of local initiatives.

In the latest of these, the Quarterjack features on a signboard in Cook Row directing pedestrians through a short-cut

to West Street. Here he re-appears pointing out the location of its shops, outside one of which his toy-soldier version stands sentry, whilst a papier-mâché bust adorns a window display in another. With numerous other examples around the town, Wimborne Minster has the makings of a town trail based solely on the little hero.

Exploring how he has become so embedded in the every day life of the town will be the subject of a small pop-up photographic exhibition planned for West Street early in 2014.

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New ward boundaries for East Dorset District Council have been influenced by residents

n response to the views submitted during the 12 week consultation, the Local Government Boundary Commission has made changes to the draft recommendations it put forward in April.

Max Caller, Chairman of the Commission, said: “We are extremely grateful to the people of East Dorset who took the time and effort to send us their views. The Commission considered every piece of evidence it received before finalising these recommendations.

“Across the district, we have sought to balance the views expressed to us by local people with the criteria we must apply when we are deciding on new electoral arrangements. As such, we believe these recommendations deliver electoral equality for voters as well as reflecting the identities of communities across East Dorset.”

Parish boundaries have been used as the building blocks for defining the new 29 District PARISH seats.

Alderholt will be covered by one seat BOUNDARIES combining the current North and South parish HAVE BEEN USED wards.

Colehill will continue to be divided into two AS THE BUILDING wards with three representatives in total and BLOCKS FOR will also include those electors in Stapehill who on the western side of the Canford Bottom DEFINING live roundabout and those from the Wimborne THE NEW 29 Minster Cranfield area.

The remainder of Wimborne Minster will be DISTRICT SEATS represented by two councillors.

Corfe Mullen will have three representatives for the whole area as this will no longer be warded meaning the loss of one seat.

The current Crane ward will have an additional 500 electors included from the north western edge of Verwood and the addition of the parishes of Chalbury and Horton West.

In the Verwood and Crane area, the Commission proposes to move away from its original recommendations so that the Albion Way area is included in the Verwood West ward and not in Crane ward as previously proposed. The current Crane ward will have an additional 500 electors included from the north western edge of Verwood and the addition of the parishes of Chalbury and Horton West.

The remainder of Verwood is split East and West with each area being represented by two councillors.

Ferndown drops from seven representatives to five being divided between single seats for Ameysford and Hampreston and Longham and three representing Ferndown Central.

Parley will continue to be represented by two councillors but with additional electors from the neighbouring Ferndown boundary.

Handley Vale has the additional parishes of Hinton Martell and Hinton Parva included.

St Leonards and St Ives will no longer be warded and will also include Three Legged Cross representing three seats.

The existing Stour ward has the addition of the Pamphill South area added represented by one councillor.

West Moors will include Holt and will continue to be represented by three members. This replicates the current County Division.

The Commission also proposes to rename Heath and Moors ward as West Moors and Holt.

The proposed new arrangements must now be implemented by Parliament. A draft order – the legal document which brings into force the recommendations – will be laid in Parliament in the coming months. The draft Order provides for the new electoral arrangements to come into force at the council elections in 2015.

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THE OSBORNE CENTRE DEAR READERS,

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y name is Kay Bundy and I’m the Centre and Fundraising Co-ordinator for the Bournemouth and District Branch of the MS Society’s Osborne Centre at West Parley.

As you can imagine our centre is expensive to run, so fundraising is a vital part of our activities.

We hold three annual fayres and arrange quiz nights at the centre. Our members and supporters do various sponsored events including skydives, marathons, cycle rides, walking from Exeter to Poole, head shaves and much more. If you feel brave and would like to raise funds for us please get in touch!

Street collections are a big part of our fundraising. We are very grateful to the local stores allowing us to collect. A big thank you also to the collectors who give up their time to help. We are always looking for more collectors so if you are interested, please get in touch.

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I can’t believe it will soon be Christmas - a very busy time at our centre.

After the buzz dies down after our Christmas Fayre on 16 November, we will take members Christmas shopping in Poole. This is always a popular outing and usually involves five buses.

During our last week at the centre before Christmas, our chef provides a fantastic Christmas lunch. Father Christmas appears with presents and we arrange entertainment in the afternoon for anyone still awake.

We’d like to say a big “thank you” to all our supporters and fundraisers who have helped us this year.

Kay Bundy Centre and Fundraising Co-ordinator Bournemouth and District Branch, MS Society The Osborne Centre Church Road West Parley Dorset Tel: 01202 570300 www.ms-bournemouth.co.uk

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Intrepid street collectors, Sarah Walters and her daughter © Kay Browning

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We will remember them

Mrs Pat Birch, the chairman of the Ferndown branch of the Royal British Legion launched this year’s poppy appeal on Friday 25 October at the Garden of Remembrance.

Legion members, town and district councillors, representatives of the fire service and police and ex servicemen and women gathered to watch deputy mayor Councillor Steve Lugg buy the first poppy from Diane Ridge, who organises the appeal in Ferndown.

Former sailor Charles Grant, aged 93, was one of the first in Ferndown to buy his poppy which was pinned on by Pat Birch. Charles is a veteran of the Atlantic and the Malta convoys. He joined the Royal Navy in 1936 and acknowledges that he was one of the lucky ones as he went through the whole of the Second World War without a scratch.

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owns and communities throughout the area gathered on Sunday 10 November to remember those who lost their lives in the service of their country defending freedom and justice.

The message was the same everywhere – we are grateful for your sacrifice and are determined that you will never be forgotten.

Poppies were proudly worn, a reminder of the horrors of the First World

War and Flanders Fields.

But it was not just the victims of that war who were remembered as those serving in more recent conflicts including Afghanistan were in everyone’s mind.

As John McCrae puts it in ‘In Flanders Field’, all those who’ve died in conflicts are “Loved and were loved”.

Armistice Day itself, 11 November was also marked with communities holding two minutes’ silence at 11am.

Poppy sales in the run up to Remembrance Sunday raise money to support the Armed Forces and their families. Last year the national Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal raised £35m and local people this year have been as keen as ever to wear their poppy with pride.

126 Petroleum Squadron on Parade

Proud soldiers in Verwood in 2012

It was the last time that the 126 Petroleum Squadron were taking part in the parade and service in Verwood as it is being disbanded. The soldiers of the 126 are from all over the UK and it has trained at the School of Petroleum, based in West Moors, for the last 25 years. Although the school will remain to train future Petroleum Operators the 126 will not be involved. The Squadron has had a proud Operational history and been deployed in Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Iraq and Afghanistan as well as providing support for Op OLYMPICS last year. It has been proud to be part of the parade and the Mayor thanked the Squadron for its support.

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Ben bowled over by success Ben Weeks may be only 12 years old but he’s already shown that he’s man enough to wear the carpet slippers.

He is a member of Verwood Short Mat Bowling Club’s junior section and although he only started playing in January has already made his debut for the club appearing alongside experienced adults.

Ben helped the Verwood Potters team to a resounding win on 27 October playing against Highcliffe Castle, in the Dorset SMBA League Division 4. The end result was a 38 to 24 shot win, giving the Potters another six point win in their first two matches.

Verwood SMBC is part of the County initiative to encourage youngsters to take up the sport and this match proved you do not have to be old to play.

Now other Verwood residents are being challenged to try the sport. The Short Mat Bowling Club meets in Verwood Youth Centre on the Emmanuel School Campus on Thursday afternoon and Friday evening. The junior section, sponsored by Verwood Ford, for 10-18 year olds meets on Saturday morning.

The Club will provide bowls, all those interested need to bring is carpet slippers to be allowed to play on the mats.

For further information go to www.shortmatverwood. co.uk or telephone 01202 814588/826568.

Dorset wildlife revealed

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Verwood Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild members were treated to a fascinating and very amusing talk and slide show

by Brian Pettit, entitled ‘Wildlife on My Doorstep’.

Just back from taking wildlife photographs in Zimbabwe, he was able to show members that there is plenty of interest to see on their doorstep.

With numerous species of lizard living on the cliffs at Bournemouth and Southbourne, a resurgence of butterflies in gardens, insects and birds in the New Forest and red squirrels on Brownsea Island, Dorset is home to a healthy variety of wildlife.

Long service awards were presented to members who have been with the TG for 10 years and over, and the competition for the best wildlife photograph was won

by Yvonne Barrell. Members were delighted to have raised £1,000 for Salisbury Women’s Refuge.

A soup and pud lunch was also popular with members.

A coffee, mince pie and stollen morning featuring a silent auction will take place in December.

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Aztecs enthral Allenbourn

Cllr Steve Rippon-Swaine, Mayor of Ringwood, presenting Rory Fitzgerald, the council’s finance manager with an engraved town council paperweight

Allenbourn Middle School had a visit from the Aztecs when education specialists Mexicolore arrived to teach Year 6 about gods, numbers, rituals and customs.

The atmosphere was extraordinary, created by music, lights, a huge array of artefacts and the skill of founder Ian Mursell and his granddaughter Joanna.

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Cross channel Variety Remembrance finance manager “When we appointed Rory Fitzgerald to the post of finance manager earlier this year, we knew that he was an accomplished open water swimmer, but didn’t know how accomplished,” said Cllr Steve Rippon-Swaine, Mayor of Ringwood.

“I was therefore exceedingly pleased to congratulate him at our council meeting on 25 September on his outstanding and, indeed unusual, accomplishment of swimming the English Channel from Dover to Calais only two days earlier. Rory can be rightly proud of his achievement.”

British actor and film producer, Michael Medwin OBE was the surprise celebrity who attended a remembrance ceremony at a packed Barrington Theatre in Ferndown on 3 November.

Variety Remembrance was produced and directed by Warren Brown as a ‘salute’ to those who have served their country.

It was also an opportunity for Ferndown to celebrate its wealth of talent and to recognise its oldest resident.

Peggy Hovell, 102, was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Michael Medwin.

He said he felt humbled and

Peggy Hovell and Michael Med win

honoured to present the flowers.

Dignitaries and members of the public who had gathered for the event enjoyed readings, prayers and hymns as well as processions, dancing and songs.

Winston Churchill lookalike, Derek Herbert, gave the famous ‘Battle of Britain’ speech and Warren Brown performed a moving song he’d written for the occasion called ‘My Best Friend.’

Deputy Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Steve Lugg thanked the audience and everyone behind the scenes. He paid tribute to

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Warren Brown, “It couldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for this guy,” he said, adding that he was so proud of Ferndown, “We’ve had a renaissance this year. With the pram race, the Voice and now this Variety Remembrance.

We are a growing and positive community.”

The event raised money for Help for Heroes, the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and the Jon Egging Trust.

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Crime CUT F in Verwood Troublemakers in Verwood have been targetted by police leading to a significant drop in crime and anti-social behaviour

ollowing a spike in low-level crime and anti-social behaviour in the town centre and the Potterne area in June, the police launched Operation Keeper.

Together with East Dorset District Council, the force agreed to the use of dispersal powers under Section 30 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003, which allows officers to remove anyone behaving inappropriately from the area.

They can also take home anyone who is aged under 16 and is found acting antisocially in a public place in the town between 9pm and 6am.

PC Andy Robertson, of Verwood Safer Neighbourhood Team, says: “Total recorded crime in Verwood halved from 58 reports in July, to 27 in August.

“We also saw a dramatic fall in the number of reported incidents of antisocial behaviour in the hot spot areas of the recreation ground and Potterne Park between July and September.”

He explained: “The purpose of this operation is not to make Verwood a youthfree zone but to take action against those who continue to cause problems. Since the operation started we have seen an increase in the use of facilities at the recreation ground and Potterne Park by local youths who have told us they now feel more comfortable in

these areas because the police are dealing with the individuals who have previously made the areas intimidating and uninviting.

“The feedback we have received from the public has been excellent.”

He added: “Our operation continues to be specifically targeted at a handful of individuals who regularly behave in a way which is either criminal or anti-social. We have been careful to be proportionate and fair but make no apologies for being firm and decisive with certain people.”

Police officers are continuing to issue Section 27 notices under the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 to individuals causing problems in the evening. This notice orders the person to leave a particular area and not return for up to 48 hours.

The ongoing Operation Keeper also involves increased patrols from Safer Neighbourhood Teams and the Enhanced Policing Team from Bournemouth.

Sergeant Nikki Loftus says: “We will not tolerate anti-social behaviour. The Verwood and Potterne community deserve better.”

Thieves go to egg-streme lengths for Halloween When Verwood butcher Billy Andrews was the victim of a smash and grab raid in the middle of the night, he might have expected the thieves to be looking for sirloin steak, legs of lamb or even cash.

What he didn’t expect to find was that they had just taken 10 boxes of eggs.

In the run up to Halloween, shops were refusing to sell eggs to youngsters fearing they might use them to cause mischief.

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However Billy had left the eggs on show and the thieves smashed the glass in his door before stealing them.

The eggs were worth £10 but the window will cost £500 to replace.

The intruders were disturbed and thankfully six charity boxes on the counter were left untouched.

Anyone with information should contact the police on 101.

Verwood Christmas Extravaganza business community unity The event is co-ordinated by Verwood Council and town clerk Val Bright said: “We have a wonderful group of volunteers who put the lights up and we are very grateful to them for doing this. The Rotary Club always manage to persuade Father Christmas to come along.

“The Ferrett Green Extravaganza is a lovely community event for all the family with the entertainment continuing until 8pm.”

Fun at the extravaganza

Christmas Cheer at Ferrett Green Extravaganza With children everywhere starting to count the number of sleeps to Christmas, preparations are getting under way in Verwood to welcome Santa to the town

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he crowds will be out on Saturday 14 December when Father Christmas arrives at Ferrett Green ready to meet children in his grotto.

The fun starts at 5pm when he rides into town on a steam engine, giving his reindeer a rest for the day.

The Mayor, Cllr Peter Richardson, and Father Christmas will switch on the lights brightening up the town for the festive season. As well as traditional lights on

Ferrett Green, there will be new blue LEDs on the five trees at the front.

There will be plenty to eat with mince pies and mulled wine provided by the Heathland Heritage Centre and hot dogs, burgers, soup and puddings from 1st Verwood Scouts.

Verwood Concert Brass and Verwood Choral Society will be providing the musical entertainment and there will also be steam engine rides and a roundabout.

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Fab Flameburst fireworks Views wanted on police station V erwood’s Flameburst was a huge success with thousands of people turning up to enjoy the musical entertainment, the funfair and two spectacular firework displays.

Verwood’s Samantha, and a Katie Perry tribute act entertained the crowd in between the fireworks and youngsters made the most of the funfair.

The theme this year was The Dambusters and the bonfire was ignited by an exploding bouncing bomb across a small lake.

Police said the event was very well organised and went off extremely smoothly.

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ost cutting measures mean that Verwood police station may no longer be open to the public.

The enquiry office is currently open one day a week for eight hours but so few people are using it that the police are thinking about closing it for a six month trial from April.

Instead, people wanting police help would have to go to Bournemouth where the office would be open 8am-6pm every day.

Dorset Police has been assessing whether it delivers the most efficient, effective and customer focused service possible within tightening budgetary constraints.

As part of this work it has been identified that, despite the perception of police enquiry offices being a reassuring presence, they are in reality under used.

Verwood enquiry office averaged 3.4 visits per days open totalling 717 visits during 2012. In addition a community survey of 2012/13 revealed that 77% of the public preferred to contact the police by phone with 75% using the non emergency number.

Police now propose to change the service across the county to reflect this position in order to ensure that staff are best placed to deal with the greatest demands. The force also feels this will make the best use of reducing resources to deliver a service that reflects the needs of communities.

The police are asking for readers’ views on the proposed closure to be sent to consultation@dorset.pnn.police.uk by Friday 29 November.

Warm welcome at Verwood breast friends

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ew and pregnant mums are being encouraged to come along to Verwood Breast Friends.

The group is run by mums and supported by Verwood Children’s Centre, midwives and health visitors. As well as giving information and support to pregnant mums and new mums on breast feeding, the group is a great way to make friends.

It covers the areas around Verwood, Ringwood, Alderholt, Three Legged Cross and West Moors and meets every Monday from 9.30-11am at the Hub. Verwood Breast Friends is always looking for ladies of any age to help run the group and support new mums . If you are interested or would like to find out more about the group then please come along or call Julia on 01202 823294 or Verwood Children’s Centre on 01202 827024.

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Verwood Christmas Extravaganza business community unity

Verwood Business discovers Mayor’s vision The recent Verwood Business meeting at Costa Coffee generated great interest when the Mayor of Verwood, Cllr Peter Richardson gave a talk about his role

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he 23rd mayor of the town moved to Verwood in 1972 and has been a town councillor for nine years. His wife and mayoress, Rosemary, is also a councillor and since Peter’s election on 20 May, he said they have attended 44 civic days.

His responsibilities are to represent the town at civic functions, visit clubs, schools and organisations.

Peter told Verwood Business members that one of his visions for the future was to find a location which could be used by businesses to promote themsleves for free.

“I am hoping to find practical, economical, viable and sustainable ways and a place to be some sort of easy reference point for free for the promotion of business within Verwood,” he said.

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just how many people come into the council chamber wanting to find out where specific businesses are or where a particular service offered, actually is.”

He comes from a long line of dignitaries with his great, great, grandfather being the Mayor of Norwich during the 1830s and 40s.

With several charities close to his heart, he has chosen to support three during his term of office: Verwood Stroke Club, Action on Hearing Loss (the new name for the RNID) and Wessex Assisting Dogs.

His talk was well-received by Verwood Business members who meet monthly at Costa Coffee, enjoy breakfast meetings at the Hub and networking dog walks in Verwood. For more details visit www. verwoodbusiness.co.uk

Forest Edge Solicitors Will Help

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hen we are not reading about phone hacking, Wills, or the lack of them, often result in interesting stories about families arguing over what they should have been left. Despite financial affairs becoming inceasingly complicated and family affairs more intricate, we put off making wills. Having just spent six successful days in the High Court arguing over such issues for a client, Forest Edge Solicitors can safely say it is one of the most important things people should do and needs the assistance of a solicitor. It gives peace of mind, allows relatives and dependants to know where they stand and can save money. Forest Edge Solicitors prepare Wills swiftly and efficiently for fixed prices. Please contact them to arrange an appointment to see Fiona Clark 01425 484420 who will be delighted to help you.

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erwood Family Church meets regularly, on Sunday mornings at 10am, in The Hub. Families, singles of all ages and interests are welcome. Our situations are constantly changing; jobs, relationships, health, homes and family. Why wait for something life changing to happen? Drop in and see us. Make it happen instead!

Jenny Porter Singers are looking for a new conductor and pianist he Verwood ladies’ choir has around 30 regular members who meet on Tuesday afternoons. They enjoy singing all types of music, in two and three parts, and are always willing to try something new.

Two concerts are given in Verwood each year and donations

made to local charities. The choir also performs short concerts for local clubs or associations requiring entertainment at meetings.

Present conductor Jenny Porter took over the running of the choir 22 years ago, bringing it up to its current musical standard. However she has decided to retire so she can

travel with her husband. She said: “I have loved conducting the choir and wish it every success in the future.”

The pianst is also retiring and anyone interested in either conducting or accompanying the rehearsals and concerts, or meeting the choir is asked to contact Jenny on 01202 825019.

School helps children at harvest time Remembering their friends in Gambia

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illside Community First School held its Harvest Festival at Verwood Methodist Church.

They prepared songs and poems, as well as a presentation about the Don McMath Foundation, a charity set up by people in Verwood. It helps schools in the Gambia, providing much needed education for children.

Hillside pupils sponsor Esther,

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Muhammed and Fatoumatta. The Rights Respecting Steering Group in the school decided that it would like the collection from the service to go towards the continuing support of these children.

The food brought in by pupils was donated to the Trussell Trust, a charity that supports local families in difficulties.

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Gifts from the Garden

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our garden gives up some beautiful gifts of its own at this time of year - allowing you to bring the outside into the home with foliage and ‘green’ decorations.

By using your garden as a resource you can create some simple, yet beautiful decorative displays for the Christmas festivities. A great use for your winter prunings is to arrange bare or lichen-covered twigs in a tall glass vase and festoon with tea light holders or use lengths of trailing ivy and evergreen foliage twisted into swags for looping along mantelpieces or winding round banisters. Sprigs of aromatic leaves and herbs –

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bay, rosemary, sage, thyme and anything else you can lay your hands on – arranged around a large candle on a deep fluted dish will make a fragrant table centre piece.

In the depths of winter, the quiet charms of plants with strikingly coloured bark come into their own. Textures and stem colours of trees and shrubs attract the eye and brighten the winter gloom. By planting, for example, dogwoods, snake bark maples, willows and white washed brambles, you can create a stunning winter effect in any garden or landscape. Most winter stems are best planted in groups to maximise their impact and in

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National Garden Gift Vouchers can be bought and redeemed at over 2,000 outlets in the UK, with more than 90,000 garden plants and products on offer. Visit www.thevouchergarden.co.uk to see the outlets that sell and accept them. You can become a fan and buy vouchers on facebook www.facebook. com/GardenGiftVouchers or follow on twitter @GardenGiftVouch or via the blog at www.vouchergardenblog.com locations where they can be seen and appreciated.

They perform well in full sun and in deep, moist, loamy soil so try to avoid shallow and chalky soils.

Dogwood and willow shrubs will need pruning each year in March, almost to ground level, to ensure that a fresh crop of the brightest coloured stems are produced in the next winter.

If you can’t source your Christmas greenery from your own garden, take a trip to your local garden centre where you’ll find just about everything you need – Christmas trees, Christmas decorations and gift ideas including the gardener’s dream present – National Garden Gift Vouchers.

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Ringwood Floral Decoration Society

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eryl Eady entertained the club in September with her demonstration entitled ‘A little price to pay’. She talked of various ways in which flower arranging does not have to be an expensive hobby. This can be achieved by using flowers from the garden, and foliage from the hedgerows. Containers can be made from things you already have in the house or shed.

In October, committee member Linda Fleming described her life as a florist. She told fascinating tales of how she progressed from training to teaching, owning florist shops and even decorating private homes

A place in the garden for hens?

for Christmas. She has won many prizes at prestigious competitions. Her title was ‘Wedding Arrangements’. She presented hand tied bunches and baskets of flowers suitable for giving to the mothers of the bride and groom. She created a bouquet for the bride with pink and white roses tied with a white ribbon studded with decorative pins and a pedestal arrangement for the wedding venue, along with a cushion of white roses each with a ‘diamond’ at its centre. Three matching arrangements were placed on a decorated table to show how a table at the reception can be designed. She also prepared a decorated candle for each member to take away.

RBL’s October award

If you can offer a handful of Dorset hens a chance to enjoy a free range retirement in your garden, act now.

The British Hen Welfare Trust is about to collect a flock of 1,000 birds and homes are urgently needed.

All the hens were destined for slaughter, but the British Hen Welfare Trust has stepped in to save the day. They will be available from the trust’s rehoming point at Sturminster Newton.

Local co-ordinator for the charity, Jane Cordell, said: “There’s a lot of work involved in ensuring the hens arrive safely in their free range homes, but it is so rewarding to give these lovely creatures a second start in life that nobody minds the hard work.

However, we do want to make sure that every single hen has a home, and we still have a few looking for somewhere to scratch around, and enjoy having free range fun.”

The charity is appealing for anyone who is able to offer a home to contact them by calling 01884 860084.

The Garden of Remembrance at the Ferndown Branch of the Royal British Legion in Church Road has received a special commendation and framed certificate from the award’s panel of the South and South East in Bloom competition.

The pretty Garden of Remembrance was recently replanted and revitalised as a fitting memorial for Ferndown’s Roll of honour.

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Outsmart the outlaw

Poor Old Rudolph There comes a time in one’s life when one has to make big decisions over your favourite pets. This year Father Christmas has one of those big decisions to make. Rudolph is getting very old, and it seems he might not be well enough to accompany him on Christmas Eve in the Ringwood Market Place.

“I am really worried about Rudolph,” exclaimed Santa to me in a letter last week, “He has been looking poorly for some time now, his head is beginning to droop badly, and his skin has become all patchy and his nose has lost its red shine. The trouble is, he has become homeless, and that makes him very, very depressed.” Obviously Santa is feeling emotional over this as I detected a couple of tear drops on the writing paper.

“Rudolph has been my companion here in Ringwood for a great number of years now,” continued Father Christmas “He loves to stand on that Ringwood Brewery lorry on Christmas Eve and watch all the boys and girls and mums and dads bring all their gift parcels for me to deliver to needy children later that night.” And in a text received only yesterday, he explained “Rudolph actually joins in with the singing of the carols too, his favourite is ‘The Holly and the Ivy’ - something to do with ‘the running of the deer’.”

Rudolph has been living in a stable by courtesy of Raymond Brown Ltd for some time, but now that stable has to be re-developed, and Rudolph has nowhere to go. He could be left out to graze on Bickerley, but his health would deteriorate further, and he certainly is not fit enough to return to Lapland.

The Rotary Club of Ringwood would love to hear from anyone who could offer a retirement stable, away from the elements, so he can continue to escort Santa at Christmas in Ringwood.

Actually, a space in someone’s garage would be most helpful.

Finally, “I can assure you all,” said Father Christmas in a recent tweet, “That I will be there in the Market Place on Christmas Eve, with or without Rudolph, I will not let the children down. However I do know the Rotary Club of Ringwood would like some help to organise the event, so if you are interested, please contact Caroline Millman caroline.millman@lineone.net “

Trevor Williams Rotary Club of Ringwood

Were you a member of Ferndown Tennis Club?

If you were a member of Ferndown Tennis Club and have any photographs or memorabilia, would you let us include them in our 50th anniversary celebrations early next April 2014?

Please contact myself or Kay Browning on 01202 572471.

Viv Scott 01202 876260

Once a month elderly people from Christchurch and Ferndown are taken out by volunteer drivers for a little ride before going to volunteer hosts and hostesses homes for afternoon tea on a Sunday afternoon.

We need more reserve drivers who would be willing once or twice a year to help when the regulars aren’t available, and volunteer hosts and hostesses who would be willing to entertain up to six elderly people and two car drivers once or twice a year. A downstairs cloakroom is a must. Please call me if you can help 01202 424482.

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Town centre retail and commercial regeneration.

Problems of town centre traffic flow, and HGV in the town centre, down Ringwood Road.

Need to continue to support built environment standards, verges, signage, vegetation, dog waste, anti-social behaviour etc.

Two hubs required for: a) emergency services, b) council services.

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For the tongue tied and terrified in public

The Dorset Speakers’ Club will help you beat those nerves and achieve confidence in speaking in front of any audience.

Dorset Speakers’ Club meets on the first and third Wednesday each month at the Kinson Community Centre, Bournemouth at 7.30pm.

Further details from 01202 757469.

Eric Pilkington Hon Secretary

Carolyn Dennis

I write as an individual ward councillor for Ferndown Central, at both town and district levels of local government. I write because I see a window of opportunity, and I see the possibility of success. But, it will require imaginative thinking and political bravery from all.

We are at a crossroads.

The Ferndown Town Plan nears completion and includes the voices of 3000 local respondents.

It is probably the largest response to any community consultation ever seen in East Dorset and must be respected and acted upon. To do otherwise would be to break faith with residents and the electorate.

More strategically the Local Plan’s Core Strategy will soon be adopted.

Ferndown town centre is generally recognised as the biggest area of regeneration now required in East Dorset. I quote the biggest problems for residents, and then look to start to find a way forward.

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Roger Long West Moors Home Watch Chairman

Volunteers always required

CALL TO ACTION FOR FERNDOWN

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Christmas is coming and thieves will get fat - if you let them.

This is a time of year beloved by burglars and thieves because most of us will not take even the most elementary precautions to safeguard the presents intended for our friends and relatives.

Don’t leave expensive looking parcels around the Christmas tree in full view of a window so that they can be seen from the road. Make sure your house is secure and the windows and doors locked when you go out.

You can be sure that villains will target your shed (if you have one) because sheds are often out of sight of the house, are rarely alarmed, usually unlocked and might contain hundreds of pounds worth of expensive items.

Simple and inexpensive precautions can be taken to help safeguard the contents of the shed or outhouse by fitting a £10 shed alarm, or a £11 padlock which emits a loud noise if disturbed. Remember, these simple precautions can deter thieves who might be intent on stealing bicycles and other expensive items you may have just purchased as presents.

You can buy these deterrents and other inexpensive security products at the Dorset Police Community Centre in the Barrington Centre at Ferndown. The centre can also offer advice on unusual presents that will not only amuse, but help to secure your possessions and safeguard your person. Most people buy alarms the day after they have been burgled, so outsmart the outlaw and fit deterrent alarms now.

East Dorset Home Watches wish you all a happy, prosperous and above all safe Christmas and New Year.

The town council has its own opportunity to be bold, lead and get involved in areas such as improving the environment across the town, supporting the creation of hubs for residents, and campaigning so that Ferndown residents’ voices are heard.

We have new tools: the ‘Our Place!’ programme and the Sustainable Communities Act. Why shouldn’t the town council act as a gateway for council services in Ferndown, perhaps in the Barrington Centre? Why for example couldn’t the fire station in the centre of town act as an emergency services’ hub?

But here I ask the leaders of our local authorities and other agencies to start working together to give Ferndown Town Centre a credible future, and make it a place for East Dorset residents to access the services, goods and facilities they need – the biggest conurbation in East Dorset, that also acts as a service centre for West Parley, West Moors and surrounding areas.

This may be the last chance for a whole generation to give Ferndown back its heart.

It is time NOW to invest in Ferndown’s future.

We can all find reasons not to act, or we can set an example in working together and show that cost effectiveness and improvement can go hand in hand. We must concentrate on supporting our customers: the public.

Thank you for thinking about what I believe is the most important debate for Ferndown’s future.

Now it is time to call for action.

Councillor S M Lugg Deputy Mayor, Ferndown Town Council

Chair of Environment Committee, FTC Chair Allotments Working Party, FTC Representative to Ferndown Central ‘Partners and Community Together’ Committee Ferndown Central Ward East Dorset District Council District Council Representative Trustee to Ferndown Community Association Representative on EDDC/CBC Joint Scrutiny Panel

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Sunday 1 December 10am-3pm Christmas Food & Craft Market The Furlong Free parking for up to 2 hours The Furlong shopping centre in Ringwood is hosting a luxury Food & Craft Market in its pretty courtyard.

Browse produce and gifts from over 16 hand-picked local artisans and producers. Whether you choose to soak up the festive atmosphere by listening to the live bands or simply enjoy a warming spiced cider; you’ll get the festive season off to a great start with this unique selection of handmade gifts and scrumptious ingredients.

Discover everything from delicious jams and jellies, to honey candles, goat meat, hand-carved natural wooden charcuterie boards and award winning cheeses, hampers and gifts.

The shopping centre also offers over 20 stylish stores and cafes and there is complimentary parking in The Furlong car park for up to two hours.

Saturday 7 December – all day Carols in Ringwood Ringwood and Burley Band

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Christmas Concert Ringwood and Burley Band Greyfriars

{ } 7–15 December 9am-4pm daily Greyfriars Community Centre Christchurch Road, Ringwood

Christmas ‘open’ garden. The Greyfriars courtyard will be decorated with fake snow, plants with winter interest and hundreds of decorations.

Entry is free, but donations to Prostate Cancer UK will be appreciated.

Tuesday 24 December Carols in the Market Place from 6pm

Ringwood and Burley Band The Rotary Father Christmas and ‘Rudolph’ should be along to collect presents from the children of Ringwood for redistribution to children’s homes in the area. See page 22 for more details.

For those never forgotten Each year at Co-operative Funeralcare, a memorial tree is set up for friends and relatives who would like to place a message to the loved ones who have passed. If you would like to place a message to your loved ones, please call into Co-op Funeralcare, Ringwood.

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Promise of improvement Last winter, Ringwood Town Council called for action when heavy rainfall led to the sewer being overwhelmed and sewage being discharged into Kingsburys Lane.

Following investigations, Wessex Water have appointed consultants to work on an improvement scheme. It will cost approximately £2m and should be completed by March 2016.

The Mayor, Cllr Steve Rippon-Swaine commented: “I and my fellow council members are very pleased that Wessex Water has acknowledged that there is a problem, and that the company has taken prompt action to investigate and decide that improvements must be made. We look forward to receiving further details of the proposed works, which will bring relief to residents living in the Bickerley area, and particularly Kingsburys Lane.”

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Welcome to Patricia’s Florist

For fresh flowers and gifts, Patricia’s experienced and qualified florists will provide you with a high quality service you can trust. Beautiful floral arrangements for weddings, funerals or birthdays as well as seasonal Christmas wreaths and poinsettias. Patricia’s also provide fruit baskets and chocolates for all occasions, ideal for those who cannot accept floral gifts.

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Maxvapour

e-cigs start up kits and natural liquids to help you stop smoking. Varied flavours and nicotine strengths. e-cigs are accepted in most bars, shops and restaurants, so no more standing outside in the freezing cold. Basic start up kits are as little as £20. Dual kits from £40 if there are two of you.

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House of Colour Day with 50% off Varilux Lenses FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER 9AM-6PM

Kelly Eyecare is holding an exciting Image Open Day at the Ringwood practice. Local House of Colour consultants will also be on hand to give advice on colours and style for spectacle wearers, so you can learn how your best colours, shapes and styles make you look younger, slimmer and fitter in both smart and casual clothes.

Professional dispensing opticians will show you a fantastic collection of frames, including the exclusive William Morris designer range with exciting colours and crystals, the Change Me frames with a multitude of interchangeable sides as well as the complete range of Chloe, Valentino and Michael Kors frames.

Very special bonus: 50% off Varilux lenses on the day.

Kelly Eyecare consider themselves to be the premier local opticians for eye style, and ensure that any spectacles supplied: • Make the most of your vision • Suit your lifestyle • Make you look and feel great During the event, Kelly Eyecare will be happy to conduct a thorough eye examination free of charge, so advance bookings are recommended and if you have a recent spectacle prescription, please bring it with you. To prebook and guarantee your space call 01425 478545.

Drinks and nibbles will be provided!

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Christmas at Simply Beauty 2013

Christmas is all wrapped up at Simply Beauty with a great range of gifts for him and her from Clarins, Crabtree and Evelyn and OPI. And for those slightly harder to please, a Simply Beauty gift voucher is the ideal solution!

Simply Beauty is offering a FREE gift wrapping service on purchases and don’t forget you can collect Clarins for Me points on all your Clarins purchases.

Look out for special Christmas treatment offers by visiting www.simplybeautyringwood.co.uk or ‘like’ Simply Beauty on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

What could be simpler than Christmas at Simply Beauty!

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Ringwood turns Christmas on its head CHRISTMAS EVE IN RINGWOOD IS UNIQUE Instead of Father Christmas giving toys away to children, all the children (and grown ups too) give toys to Father Christmas!

Usually Santa arrives by horse drawn sleigh and is greeted by a crowd of nearly 2000 well-wishers in the Market Place by the newly refurbished Jubilee lamp.

He is then escorted on to the back of a Ringwood Brewery covered float where the lovely Rudolph stands (if he is well enough).

After a brief blessing from the parish vicar, the assembled brass band of either the Salvation Army or the Ringwood & Burley Band give a rendition of seasonal music.

Meanwhile, and this is the exciting and unique part, a huge queue of children (and adults) line up to give their wrapped gift

parcels to Santa, who then stores them for distribution to various local establishments where there are sick and needy children.

Generally the parcels indicate age and sex suitability so as to make distribution easier.

The rest of the event includes community carol singing assisted by the band. This year is no exception, so if you want to take part, arrive around 6pm on 24 December.

The Rotary Club of Ringwood has organised this event for a number of years, and it is supported by Ringwood Town Council.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ASSIST ROTARY, CALL CAROLINE MILLMAN ON 07760 160 906.

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MEESONS SOLICITORS (established over 200 years)

THE PRESENT PARTNERS ARE MERIEL QUAIN AND SUSAN BOWEN WITH IAN TURNER, JAN BRIAN AND KEVIN PRATT (CONSULTANT).

Ready to assist with buying and selling properties, wills probate, elderly client matters, family and litigation problems.

New House, Market Place, Ringwood, BH24 1ER and 22 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge SP6 1AF.

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Ringwood Plumbing Supplies

Ringwood Plumbing Supplies’ bathroom showroom at Endeavour Park is coming up to its 10th year of supplying bathrooms in the local area. Over those years, the company has worked hand-in-hand with its customers to ensure they buy the best products at the most competitive prices to create the perfect finish to their bathroom.

100s of customers have returned year after year to purchase new en-suites, cloakrooms or whole new bathroom suites which in itself is a fantastic advertisement.

Ringwood Plumbing Supplies are not about selling unbranded products that are here today gone tomorrow. Buying your new bathroom is an investment that will increase the value of your property.

That doesn’t mean you have to compromise, it means you buy smarter, better products and get better value.

Price is very important, but quality still matters.

Come into Ringwood Plumbing Supplies’ showroom and see if they can inspire you.

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Students at Ringwood School have excelled themselves by creating an artistic calendar, ‘Ringwood Visions 2014’ in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Ringwood The calendar is just £4.99 and is available from Greyfriars Community Centre and Ringwood School.

Last year’s highly praised calendar raised £2500 for local charities and it is hoped ‘Ringwood Visions 2014’ will raise even more.

A family run business offering a first class design and installation service. A full range of fireplaces together with electric, gas and multi fuel appliances, Gas Safe and HETAS registered. Fireside accessories now in for Christmas.

Informal business networking The next two informal networking evenings of the Ringwood Chamber of Commerce will be at Framptons Wine Bar, 45-50 High Street from 6-8pm. The first is on Friday 29 November and the second is on Friday 20 December.

The meetings are open to all.

Chamber secretary Alison Howell says, “Meeting business contacts through informal social gatherings and events is rapidly becoming the most successful method of networking due to the power of word-of-mouth introductions.

“Please come along as we would love to see as many local businesses attend as possible for some conversation about important local issues and also some fun.”

There is no need to reserve a place - just turn up on the night.

The Fireplace Room

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Ringwood Fabrics

“With Christmas approaching, we have topped up the shop with plenty of festive fabrics, ribbons and gift items.

“We have books, sewing boxes, starter knitting kits, knitting bags, and gift vouchers tailored to your budget. We have fabric for costumes, table decorating, as well as plenty of bits and pieces for craft work.

“Try us first!”

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Oasis Music

If there ever was a guitar shop for the true enthusiast, this is it. There is a range of guitars to suit every pocket together with amplifiers, effects and accessories.

Oasis also specialise in repairs and custom work. Their workshop is on-site and you can actually discuss work with the person who will do it.

With a reputation for quality and service, why buy a guitar anywhere else? 3 West Street, Ringwood, BH24 1DY 01425 478135 www.oasismusic.co.uk

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Landscape Photographs Inspire Visitors

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isitors to Moors Valley Country Park are taking in amazing views from all over the country.

The Take a View – Landscape Photographer of the Year exhibition is on until 24 November.

Amongst the stunning images are some taken by local photographers and these range from Portland Bill to the Wiltshire countryside.

Graham Hobbs from Poole was the winner of the Network Rail ‘Lines in the Lansdcape’ award. Graham aims to capture the beauty of less well-known places. His winning image features the 8.30 train from Hamworthy speeding through Holes Bay in Poole while a small wrecked boat sits in the foreground.

Graham explained that his shot of Holes Bay required meticulous planning, including checking weather forecasts and train timetables. He also paid tribute to “that little bit of magic that makes it all worthwhile – perfect light.”

The ‘Your View’ category winner was David Baker from Southampton whose photograph captures the magic of misty New Forest pine trees.

David said: “It can take months to really know the area you are shooting in. With trees, the trick then is to make some sense of the chaos in the forest.”

His tip for anyone wanting to try their hand at forest photography is to get out of bed very early.

“It doesn’t matter how good your camera is, or how stunning the location, if you don’t get up early you will miss the best light in which to capture that one special image,” he explained.

As well as Graham and David’s photographs, the exhibition features over 60 winning and commended images chosen from thousands of entries.

Admission to the exhibiton is free although parking charges do apply. For more information call 01425 470721 or visit www.moors-valley.co.uk.

The New Forest, Hampshire by David Baker

The 08.30 from Hamworthy crosses Holes Bay, Poole by Graham Hobbs

Bournemouth Football Legend to Help Raise Funds for Local Charity Local football legend Steve Fletcher will be making a special guest appearance at a sports and entertainment evening in aid of Coping with CHAOS, part of Dorset disability charity Diverse Abilities Plus, on Saturday 23 November at the Horse and Jockey pub in Bournemouth.

Steve will be on hand to sign autographs and answer questions from 8pm until late. The evening will also be full of laughs with local comedian Mike Savage entertaining those who come along to support the charity event.

In addition, guests will have the opportunity to enter an auction and raffle with

signed memorabilia and other great prizes.

The event is supporting Coping with CHAOS, which focuses on supporting the whole family, not just the child with disabilities but also their siblings and parents. It provides play activities and crucial support to over 300 families in the local Dorset community.

The event will be specifically raising funds for special red jumpers for the staff to wear during sessions. The reason behind this is many of the children Coping with CHAOS supports have difficulties that affect their social interaction, communication skills and they suffer from sensory loss.

It is therefore important the children are able to recognise, identify and trust the adults who are supporting them when they are out and about in the community.

The evening event is for over 16s and tickets are £5 per person. They must be purchased in advance from the Horse and Jockey pub, Wimborne Road, Bournemouth BH10 7AA. For further information regarding Coping with CHAOS and Diverse Abilities Plus, please visit www.diverseabilitiesplus. org.uk or call 01202 718266.

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My Greatest Achievement My name is Nick Jackman and I am a Flight Sergeant in the 2515 (Ringwood and Fordingbridge) Squadron in the Air Training Corps. I am 18 and have been an Air Cadet since I was 13, taking part in many activities and gaining numerous qualifications. After completing a solo flight in a glider, I applied for a Powered Flying Scholarship and was incredibly happy when I was offered a two-week course in Dundee this this October.

The scholarship was run by Tayside Aviation, in association with the RAF, and the RAF paid for my expenses as well as the cost of flying.

Each morning a minibus took us to Tayside Aviation’s base at Dundee Airport. We were then briefed on the day’s flying and proceeded to move the aircraft out of the hanger.

If the weather conditions were suitable, we would fly in the Grob 115 D2. If the weather was unsuitable, we studied in our crew room for the solo exam. I completed 12 hours flying during which I flew a 20 minute solo circuit after passing my written exam.

I was very grateful to have been given the opportunity to attend the course. It is my aspiration to become a pilot in the Army Air Corps and I hope that this amazing experience will help contribute to my application.

Nick Jackman

If you have a great achievement you would like to write about, please send it with a photograph to the editor, mags4dorset at tavt@btconnect.com

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Give the Gift of Baking this Christmas while Raising Vital Funds for Charity The Scrumptious Home Baking hardback recipe book features mouth-watering recipes collated by Diverse Abilities Plus, the only charity in Dorset that provides lifetime support to children and adults, and their families, with varying disabilities. It includes recipes from some well known faces including actor and presenter Chris Jarvis, Duncan James from boy-band Blue, and BBC South Today weather presenter, Reham Khan.

The recipe book can be purchased at a special price of £6.95 inc p&p (normally £9.95 plus p&p) online at www.diverseabilitiesplus.org.uk/ bookoffer, directly from Diverse Abilities Plus by calling 01202 718266. Place your order by 9 December to guarantee delivery before Christmas.

My favourite Smoothie Submitted by Duncan James, celebrity TV presenter, West End star and singer 1 banana 1 avocado 6-8 dates (ensure you take out the tiny stone) 1 pint milk or soya milk 1 tablespoon honey A handful of ice 1. Peel, chop and prepare the banana, avocado and dates.

2. Put all ingredients in a blender.

3. Blend it all up and serve.

Duncan says: “A fantastic sweet smoothie that I personally love and is really good for you too. It’s thick, creamy and tastes out of this world!”

The chocolate chip cookies in the photograph are also featured in ‘Scrumptious Home Baking’ and were submitted by Gabrielle and Jake Smith, aged 5 and 15.

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COMING TO TOWN The Christmas lights switch-on in Fordingbridge will coincide with the arrival of a very special visitor.

All the way from the North Pole, Santa will be found in the imposing town hall premises where a lovely grotto will have been set up in his honour. In anticipation of the rush of children wanting to see him, two lively elves will be looking after crowd control.

This traditional community event includes stalls in the high street and late night shopping.

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“At Allenbrook, we appreciate that with so much conflicting information and advice available, it’s not easy to make a decision about which home to choose for a loved one and getting things wrong can be heartbreaking. That’s why we offer a personal approach to making a decision about care. We don’t expect you to simply choose us from a website or a list of care homes, we’d prefer it if you came to meet us in person, see for yourself what we have to offer and let us answer your questions. We hope it’ll be time well spent.”

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FORDINGBRIDGE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

Dr Martin Laking, owner of the award winning Chiropractic Clinic in Fordingbridge has been established for over 20 years and is a Fellow member of the Royal College of Chiropractors (Paediatric) Faculty. He is very experienced at treating back and neck pain, migraine, frozen shoulder and joint pain in general. X-Ray facilities are also available.

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business community unity ENGLISH OAK CHAMPAGNE BLEND ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE, PRODUCED IN LYCHETT MATRAVERS £26.00 FROM THE BARREL & BOTTLE CO

C HARRISON & SON “Due to the popularity of our recent children’s art competition, we will be running a Christmas competition this year starting Monday 18 November. We look forward to seeing you.”

AUTO GLYM POLISHED PERFECTION. IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR EVERYONE, AVAILABLE NOW AT PERKINS MOTOR ACCESSORIES

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RUSSELL GRANT’S MONTHLY HOROSCOPES The popular television personality and presenter, Russell Grant, is back this month with your horoscope for

NOVEMBER 2013 ARIES March 21 - April 20 Take care not to repeat the details of a private conversation around the 24th. You’ll be called upon to share your expertise with a receptive audience as the month draws to an end.

TAURUS April 21 - May 21 A programme of personal improvement pays off around the 17th. Take this opportunity to go on a romantic vacation. Money from an inheritance, refund, or legal settlement lands in your bank account in the final days of the month.

GEMINI May 22 - June 21 Starting on the 15th, you’ll be able to devote all your attention to domestic pursuits. An exciting engagement or wedding announcement reaches you toward the end of November. If you’re the one who is making a romantic commitment, let your friends throw a big party in your honour.

CANCER June 22 - July 23 November adds heat to a romantic relationship.

Launch a health regime in the final days of November.

If you start cutting calories now, you’ll avoid putting on weight that usually comes with the holiday season.

LIBRA September 24 - October 23 Money from an inheritance, refund, or legal settlement will arrive mid-month.

Once November turns into December, you’ll be ready to take a short trip. If you’re in a relationship, ask your amour to choose the destination.

LEO July 24 - August 23 An award, promotion, or raise will be rewarded to you in the second half of November. If you have your own business, go ahead and raise your rates. People will be happy to pay more money for your expertise.

SCORPIO October 24 - November 22 An intriguing email, text, or voice mail sends shivers up your spine. It seems an admirer is intent on seducing you. The turning point arrives on the 17th. An unusual earning opportunity arrives at the end of November.

VIRGO August 24 - September 23 Several people from your past will get in touch.

If you’re not already in relationship, you may be tempted to rekindle a romance with an ex-lover. Think about making some home improvements as November draws to a close. Building an addition or redecorating your bedroom will be a wonderful use of your time.

SAGITTARIUS November 23 December 21 The results of a fitness regime pay off mid-month.

Don’t be surprised when several admirers try to win your heart.

Cast your lot with the person with an earthy laugh. The month closes on an exciting note, when a creative project gets rave reviews.

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CAPRICORN December 22 - January 20 By the end of November, you should scale back your social life. A little rest and relaxation will help you recharge your batteries, just in time for the festive season.

AQUARIUS January 21 - February 19 Resist the urge to buy your lover’s affection with expensive gifts. You can both be happy living on very little money. A friend will invite you to take a short trip at the end of November - a welcome chance to relax before Christmas gets underway.

PISCES February 20 - March 20 Sign up for a class in the second half of November.

The intellectual stimulation will bring a welcome relief from all the commercialism that comes with the festive season.

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Until 24 November

Take a View – Landscape Photographer of the Year exhibition is on at Moors Valley Country Park.

Free admission. Car parking charges apply.

28 November 2.15pm

National Trust Bournemouth and Poole Association talk on ‘The Influence of the Court on Wilton House’. Home to the Earl of Pembroke since 1544, Carol Kitching gives a fascinating insight into the house’s 500 year history. Hallmark Hotel, Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth. £2 members, £3 guests.

23 November from 9.30am

National Trust East Dorset Association’s Christmas Fair at the Barrington Centre, Ferndown. Cakes, jams, pickles, books, toys, bric-a-brac. All monies raised go to the National Trust.

23 November 10am-12noon

Terry Pratchet’s ‘Discworld’ illustrator, Paul Kidby at Ringwood Library. Come along for a coffee and a chat. Signed prints available.

23 November 7.30pm

Martin Maton, Poole born singer/songwriter, playing piano and guitar will be performing a wide variety of songs ranging from rock to musicals to raise money for Julia’s House, the Dorset Children’s Hospice, at the Barrington Theatre, Ferndown. Tickets £8.00. Tickets mmaton@hotmail.co.uk, on 07923514722 , at Julia’s House shop in Ferndown or on the door.

25 November 8-10.30pm

Alan Pickering’s Spirit of New Orleans perform at Bournemouth Traditional Jazz Club, held at Bluebirds Club, Ham Lane, Longham.

27-30 November 7.30pm and Saturday 2.30pm

‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’, youth group production at the Regent Centre, Christchurch. Tickets £14.50, concessions £13.

29 November 7pm

Award winning ‘Tiger’ film set in central India and short film about the River Allen to be shown by acclaimed film maker Hugh Miles at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Tickets £10 adults, £5 U16s. Book at dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk or ring 01305 264620

29 November 5.45pm

Christmas lights switch-on and late night shopping, Fordingbridge, Hampshire. Santa’s grotto.

30 November 3-6pm

It’s Drive Time in Ferndown. Christmas lights switch on at 5pm by Radio Solent’s Drive Time Presenter Steve Harris. Voice of Ferndown winners sing carols under the clock tower. West End performer Richard Sidaway sings in the Stone Lounge where you can enjoy a free mince pie and a glass of mulled wine from 5pm.

30 November 10am-1pm

Waggy Tails Rescue Christmas Fayre at St John’s Church, Ashley Road, Parkstone. Doggy treats, crafts, cakes and general Christmas gifts.

The Jenny Porter Singers present Christmas Reflections, a peaceful Christmas celebration in music and word, at Verwood Methodist Church.

Admission is free, with a retiring collection. Tea, coffee and hot mince pies available.

Christchurch Christmas Parade with live reindeer. 4.30pm for the lights switch on.

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Broadstone Parade and Christmas market.

7 December 10am-3pm

Hollyberry Fair, Barrington Centre, Ferndown.

Plenty of stalls with great Christmas gifts.

Santa’s grotto. Entrance includes free raffle ticket for super hampers.

7 December 7pm

Verwood Choral Society Christmas Concert, Methodist Church, Vicarage Road, Verwood. An evening of Christmas carols and other festive pieces. Tickets on the door. All profits to the Children’s Society.

8 December 10.30am-12noon

Inaugural Jingle Jog at Bournemouth Pier raising funds for Diverse Abilities Plus. 3k and 6k, plus children’s 1.5k fun run along Bournemouth seafront. Head boppers with bells on and a t-shirt for all who take part, so you jingle while you jog. Entry £10pp + min sponsorship £30.

Children up to 16 years £5 + min sponsorship £15. Children under 6 FREE to be accompanied by parent or guardian participant on 1.5k route.

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14 December 5-8pm

Christmas Extravaganza, Ferrett Green, Verwood. Mulled wine, hot drinks, hot dogs, soup, Santa’s grotto, Verwood concert brass and choral society. Tel: Verwood Town Council 01202 820880.

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The 25th annual Save the Children Parade, Wimborne. Parade of floats with Snow Princess and Father Christmas. Lots going on in the morning with entertainment in the Square.

20 December

Rock bands Slade and Sweet are playing at Lighthouse Poole. Tickets £27.50, £25.50, £21.50. www.lighthousepoole.co.uk or 0844 406 8666.

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oole born singer songwriter Martin Maton is appearing at the Barrington Centre in Ferndown on 23 November.

Playing piano and guitar, he will sing a variety of songs from rock to musicals.

During the evening he will officially release and perform his new single. ‘That’s You’. Inspired by Julia’s House and the work they do, it will be available to buy on the night with all proceeds going to the charity.

Support artist Sammie will sing popular covers and there will be a special appearance by Jessica Brackstone.

Doors open at 7.30pm and tickets are £8 with all profits going to Julia’s House. Purchase in advance from mmaton@ hotmail.co.uk or by phone on 07923 514722. Tickets are also available from the Julia’s House shop in Ferndown or on the door.

Julia’s House is the Dorset charity dedicated to children with life-limiting conditions.

ily fam Festive fun This year there’s even more festive fun at Adventure Wonderland, Dorset’s award winning family theme park, opposite Bournemouth Airport.

Wild Thing, the indoor adventure play centre, will be transformed into a spectacular Winter Wonderland with masses of Christmas decorations, festive fare and everything that makes for a wonderful treat for all the family. Don’t miss the magical Nativity Animal Cuddles Corner and the seasonal pantomime in the Happydrome Theatre. This year it’s ‘Dick Whittington and his Cheshire Cat!’

Book online now to visit Father Christmas with Rudolph and helpful elves, who will be waiting in Santa’s Grotto with fantastic presents for all good children.

The Christmas Season is open 23 and 24 November, 7 December and then every day from 14 to 23 December.

For further details and Father Christmas bookings visit www. adventurewonderland.co.uk or phone 01202 483444

Treasure Island Highcliffe Charity Players (A) Regent Centre 17-25 January

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o ho ho and shiver me timbers!

It’s all aboard for a boatload of fun and frolics. In Bradford and Webster’s hilarious new take, ‘Treasure Island’ meets ‘Robinson Crusoe’. And Crusoe is a suave, James Bond figure with a curvaceous Girl Friday (plus her lovely friends Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).

The Dame, Ma Hawkins, helped by young son Jim, runs The Admiral Benbow Inn and when Jim finds a treasure map in an old chest, the fun begins.

They sail for Treasure Island with Squire Trelawney and his pretty daughter.

Long John Silver and his silly pirates Brass and Knuckles, are after the treasure too (boo!) But good should prevail with the help of the Fairy Godmother.

Another great family panto from the award-winning Highcliffe Charity Players. Fab sets and costumes, dazzling show numbers, slapstick humour and audience participation. (Oh yes you will!)

Guaranteed to send you home on the crest of a wave.

To book call 01202 499199

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The Mayor Cllr John Lewis at Superior Seals

Busy civic day for Mayor Ferndown was showcased during the mayor’s civic day on 9 October.

More than 30 dignitaries from all over Dorset enjoyed a tour of the area starting at the internationally renowned manufacturer, Superior Seals, on the Ferndown Industrial Estate. Currently 18 Dorset apprentices are being trained there, the most recent intake being drawn from five local schools.

The tour moved to Stapehill where Cllr

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John Lewis, the Mayor of Ferndown, presented a plaque to Neil Lucas, owner of Knoll Gardens, acknowledging his support to the town council.

Next stop was Ferndown Golf Club. After a buffet lunch, a plaque was presented to captain Barry Vincent in recognition of the club’s centenary and its contribution to Ferndown life.

A talk on the history of the town was presented by Mike Fenner and the civic

people of Verwood and the surrounding area.

Two new groups in need of members are: the recorder group, for those who can play the recorder or who want to learn to play, and the music group, which aims to help people deepen their appreciation and enjoyment of music.

The U3A provides life-enhancing and lifechanging opportunities.

Retired and semi-retired people learn together, not for qualifications

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day concluded with an indoor putting competition to raise funds for the mayor’s chosen charity, Langside School.

In conclusion, the mayor said, “For me, there were two words that sum up all three venues we visited – professionalism and enthusiasm. They are all an absolute credit to Ferndown and reflect well on the town as a whole.”

but for the sheer joy of discovery. Members share their skills and life experiences: the learners teach and the teachers learn, and there is no distinction between them.

“Whatever your educational background, experience or former job, we’re confident you’ll find things here to interest you,” says chairman David Cheshire.

To find out more visit www.verwoodu3a.org.uk or ring David on 01202 820823.

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Christmas Spectacular Regent Centre 20–24 December

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anta Claus returns to the North Pole with dazzling dancers, stunning showgirls, sumptuous costumes, sensational singers, dancing Santas and comedy elves in the Christmas Spectacular. It’s a brand new festive feast filled with comedy, dance and music, once again performed by the Glad Rag Production Company. The music blends upbeat dance routines with popular ballads, favourite Christmas Number One’s and Irving Berlin showstoppers, all performed by theatre professionals and the pick of local entertainers.

Running up to Christmas Eve, this Christmas cracker of a family show is bound to fill you with the true spirit of Christmas.

To book call 01202 499199

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FESTIVITIES FOR ALL!

The Christmas festive spirit arrives in Ferndown on 30 November

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he lights switch-on, organised by Ferndown Chamber of Commerce, will take place in Victoria Road with Radio Solent ‘Drive Time’ presenter Steve Harris doing the honours alongside the town mayor or his representative and Dawn Egging from the Jon Egging Trust.* There will be a fabulous new ceiling of lights provided

by Ferndown Town Council in Penny’s Walk, so do join the crowds to witness them coming on for the first time.

The switch-on is at 5pm on 30 November, but the fun begins earlier. From 3pm there will be community and charity stalls to visit, activities and entertainment around the clock tower including carols with the winners of this year’s Voice of Ferndown talent competition.

After the lighting up ceremony, live entertainment will continue in the Stone Lounge from 5.30pm with West End performer Richard Sidaway, plus a free glass of mulled wine and a mince pie.

The following week on 7 December, 10am-3pm, sees

the Hollyberry Fayre at the Barrington Centre. Gifts-a-plenty with many stalls and events on stage to please the crowds. 50p entrance, children under 14 free.

The events on stage start at 10.20am when the Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr John Lewis presents prizes to the poster competition winners from Ferndown Upper School. This is followed by a number of live performances until 1.30pm. Meanwhile there are Zumba demonstrations and Samba Panache outside. *The Jon Egging Trust was set up in honour of Flt Lt Jon Egging, who sadly lost his life on 20 August 2011 after completing an air display in Bournemouth with the worldfamous Red Arrows’ team. The planes were returning to base when the tragedy happened. Dawn is Jon’s mother.

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Batchelor Electrical, a Poole based electrical contractor is now certified under a government-backed initiative to supply and install free* electric vehicle charging units to homes across the South.

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he recent scheme aimed to kick-start the electric vehicle market has released £37m worth of funding nationally for charging points to homes, residential streets, railways stations and public sector car parks and rapid charge-points to facilitate longer journeys.

With a typical electric vehicle capable of running on up to 100 miles for as little as £2, improved battery technology and various new electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids hitting the showrooms including the new BMW i3, Audi A3 e-tron and the Ford Focus Electric, the electric vehicle market is gathering rapid momentum. Furthermore, some manufactures have introduced monthly battery rental for those worried about potential battery performance over time, meaning lower upfront vehicle costs and a lifetime battery warranty and even a vehicle swap scheme for those occasional longer journeys.

“The free charging point funding worth over £1,000 is open to all domestic homeowners with off-street parking regardless if they have an electric vehicle currently or not. The installation is simple, typically taking half a day. It really is getting the public to think about their future requirements and understanding the importance that electric vehicles will have within the UK in the next 2-5 years,” says Stuart Patience, Sales and Marketing Manager.

For those who have solar panels at their home, further savings can be made by charging the vehicle directly from the power generated through the solar panels.

Costs of solar photovoltaic systems have typically fallen by 50% in the last 2 years and many homeowners do not realise that the generous government Feed-inTariff is still available. Today, there are even solar car ports available for those who cannot or do not want to install solar panels on their properties.

Batchelor Electrical has been installing solar photovoltaic technology since 2004 across domestic, commercial and local authority projects and is certified by the MCS and RECC to ensure total peace of mind to all of their customers.

The government funding for electric vehicle charging is strictly limited and Batchelor Electrical is, encouraging all homeowners to take advantage of this offer now, to have the charging infrastructure in place ready for the future. *Subject to site survey - terms and conditions apply

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Mighty Motoring Marvels Stephen Turvil test drives the Jaguar F-TYPE 5.0 V8 S Oops! The Jaguar F-TYPE 5.0 V8 S has been called a “big cat” by enthusiasts.

Wrong. Wrong. Wrong.

Why? Because whereas this term has traditionally – and correctly – described the company’s vehicles it is not adequate here. It is like referring to a man-eating shark as a goldfish.

is how it performs. So, plant the throttle into the sumptuous carpet and g-force pins the driver to his/ her seat and the exhaust roars loud enough to wake the dinosaurs.

So, let us consider this convertible’s staggering credentials.

In contrast, feather the gas and it burbles in the most enticing manner. Now, these characteristics might sound irrelevant to some but they are important. Why? Because whereas family cars are judged on practicality, etc - sports cars are judged on how they fire the motorist’s senses to life. On these terms alone this car is extraordinary.

Power comes from a supercharged petrol engine that propels 495PS thorough eight-speed transmission to the rear wheels. This gearbox enables the motorist to cruise in fully automatic mode or flick between the cogs manually via paddles behind the steering wheel.

The result is 0 to 62mph in 4.3 seconds and 186mph.

Fantastic - but there are countless cars that accelerate like a cheetah chasing its lunch. The F-TYPE’s edge

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The Jaguar F-TYPE 5.0 V8 S has rock-solid handling to complement its performance. As such, it sticks to the road like a possessed leach and has a comfortable ride

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(for a sports car). These strengths complement the beautifully weighted and precise steering. And there is more.

The styling, for starters, is beyond striking thanks to the muscular lines and the electric roof moves into position quickly. Furthermore, when the motorist unlocks the vehicle, its door handles – that sit flush with the bodywork to maximise aerodynamic efficiency – emerge from their housings to provide access. The vents in the centre of the dashboard perform a similar trick. Once inside, the motorist sits low and is cosseted by the high doors and sumptuous interior that incorporates a large, touch screen, display. This controls numerous functions and operates intuitively. The same cannot be said for a large number of modern vehicles.

So, what we have is a fast, thrilling throaty sports car - one of the top dogs in its class. All from £79,985.

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PROPERTY OF THE MONTH

Dixon Kelley estate agents of West Moors have been invited to offer this spacious 4 bedroom chalet bungalow, situated on a large secluded plot in an established road close to the village centre.

The property includes a large lounge, dining room and sun room, kitchen and separate utility room plus an en-suite shower room and bathroom.

Outside there is an exceptional games room/ office plus a double and single garage.

The garden is a particular feature and extends to approx 0.3 acre.

Price £479,950

For more details call Dixon Kelley on 01202 877511

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By Nolan Irving

Q. Our home has literally only been on the market for a week or so, and

we have already had several quite good offers. Does this mean it was

undervalued in the first place?

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The short answer is: not necessarily.

f course, I can understand why you might think so. Which is rather ironic, when you think about it. After all, if someone offers something for sale and is immediately inundated with offers, you would normally expect them to be delighted!

But of course, when it comes to property, everything gets turned on its head.

That said, let’s not lose sight of the fact that the whole point of pitching the asking price at a particular level is to attract buyers - not to drive them away. Nor should we forget the generally accepted fact that properties usually attract most buyer interest during their first couple of weeks on the market. Seen in that context, your

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flurry of offers should start to look rather less suspicious.

A good agent will always know his best buyers, those who are in a position to buy and will therefore arrange for them to view the property as soon as possible.

Taking all this into consideration, I would suggest that your agent has actually done a pretty good job in pitching your asking price at a level that has generated so much interest and several offers that you yourself describe as “quite good.” What’s more, judging by what you say, your agent hasn’t tried to persuade you to accept the first halfway decent offer, either – which also suggests to me that he knows what he is doing.

So, my advice is to forget what might have been, and focus instead on the extremely pleasant fact that you have several people itching to buy your home.

Selling or renting? Then give me a call at Irving and Sons Estate Agents 01202 823333

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