The Young Lit Fix

Published by Pan Macmillan RRP £8.99

Recommended by Antonia Squire for ages 14+

TREY, JB and Ramon all attend The Promise Academy for boys, and while they may chafe against the extreme discipline instilled by Principal Moore in The Moore Method, they all know this is their one chance for university and escaping the fate of the gang culture many of their friends and families are caught up in.

It’s hard though: silence in the corridors, perfect uniforms, no talking back, no individuality at all. When things get hard at home, sometimes school is the only place to act out, which lands the three boys in detention. And that is when the three of them hear gunshots and discover Principal Moore has been murdered.

With no alibis, the boys become the prime suspects in the crime and are suspended from school. With gossip and innuendo rife, it is only by working together, with a couple of trusted friends, that they can even begin to prove their innocence. Because they are innocent, aren’t they?

A fantastic thriller, full of intrigue, I cannot recommend The Promise Boys highly enough. Just brilliant.

10% off for Marshwood Vale readers at The Bookshop on South Street, Bridport. 01308 422964 www.dorsetbooks.com

National Trust warns 2022’s weather will become the new ‘norm’

A number of wildfires on National Trust land, particularly in the South West, devastated areas of Zennor Head in Cornwall, Bolberry Down in south Devon, Baggy Point in north Devon and Studland in Dorset.

These important coastal habitats were left scorched with the fire destroying the homes of the silver blue butterfly, rare sand lizards and smooth snakes at Studland, while at Baggy Point the recent rains have created large gullies, washing soil and ash down the slopes, impacting the land’s ability to regenerate.

The lack of rainfall was devastating for the breeding of some rare species such as the natterjack toads, it disorientated species such as bats, and affected the breeding season of many species of butterflies and birds. Pollinators were also impacted due to the shorter flowering season caused by the drought.

With a round up of the weather pattern for the past year, the National Trust has warned that last year’s tumultuous weather is set to become the new ‘norm’ causing a range of impacts for nature if steps aren’t taken to tackle the climate and nature crises.

A warm January followed by back-to-back tree-toppling storms in February, a dry spring, a summer of record breaking temperatures and a prolonged heatwave causing severe drought, ending with December’s cold snap, has given UK wildlife a bumpy and difficult year with many species and habitats struggling to cope.

A new record high UK temperature of 40.3 degrees Celsius was recorded at Coningsby, Lincolnshire, on July 19 during the heatwave, helping make this the joint hottest summer on record.

The drought conditions also caused particular issues for National Trust gardens—with lawns drying up and plants in summer borders going over earlier than normal. Tenant farmers struggled in some areas with a lack of grass for livestock and the heat stunting the growth of arable crops. It also contributed to the ‘false’ autumn seen by much of the country with early leaf drop.

In contrast, much of the UK experienced a mast year for some nuts and berries—but this is thought to be partly due to the stress to trees caused by the drought conditions.

The mild autumn and the arrival of rain has also resulted in a good showing of many varieties of fungi, with some gardens seeing signs of spring with rhododendrons and delphiniums blooming due to the warm temperatures.

For information and to donate to the National Trust’s work visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/everyone-needs-nature-appeal

Situations Vacant

from floor to allow use of various mobility aids. Dual motor control for head and foot. Weight limit 28 stone. Bed length is 6 feet 6 inches. £850. Telephone 01935 824029

For Sale

plus carry handle. Capacity 32 Litres. £16. Telephone 01935 824029 collection required 07980 508093

Local (Ryall) elderly woman needs extra help with tidying-up, cooking, company, 1hr (approx) 5x/wk evenings/afternoons. Terms negotiable, noexperience necessary, just reliable and friendly. Contact Toby 07929802754

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One-to-one hands-on tuition. Ben 07497 477817

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Feb 23

New Sherborne, model Hampton 3 foot adjustable electric bed, including new Silentnight luxury Miracoil mattress. Chrome plated legs which give a 9.5cm clearance

New Truma high pressure propane pigtail for motorhome or caravan. POL connector one end, M20 x 1.5mm left hand thread other end. £10. Telephone 01935 824029

Antique gold plated leaf brooch with attractive cutout work. Length 5.5cm, width 3.5cm. Brooch is new condition and unworn £20. Telephone 01935 824029

New white fermentation bin, complete with bubbler grommet lid for air-lock,

Denby hand painted Glyn Colledge Stoneware pottery graduated pot. Denby stoneware stamped on base of pot. Height 15cm, Diameter 18cm. This beautiful has never been in use. £20. Telephone 01935 824029

Motorised Curtain Track with remote control. Track extends to 2.5 meters. Open and shut curtains from your chair! £50.00 Tel 01308 897278

5ft Bed - Moonraker Hamilton Mattress, matching Divan pale gold 4 drawers, beige suede headboard £100 Great condition guest bed,

Mens Jack Pyke, waterproof camouflage jacket, with hood. Large. As new. £30 01308455627

Mens Hyde Park Premium Grade Leather Jacket. Large. Unwanted Gift. Not worn. Dark Brown £50. 01308455627. Kawai Digital Piano CN290. Multi functions, lovely sound. As new cond, stool inc. £750. 01308 456039

Kings and Queens of England - about 22 hardback volumes of series edited by Antonia Frazer free to good home, collect from Uplyme. Also runs of geological journals. 01297 445447.

Secondhand tools. All trades and crafts. Old and modern. G. Dawson. 01297 23826. www. secondhandtools.co.uk. July 23

Dave buys all types of tools 01935 428975 Jan 23

Coins wanted. Part or full collections purchased for cash. Please phone John on 01460 62109 Apr 23

Wanted - Old Enamel signs, slot machines, advertising, Military items, Interesting Items and collections, 07875 677897 Mar 23

Vintage & antique textiles, linens, costume buttons etc. always sought by Caroline Bushell. Tel. 01404 45901. Aug 23

Restoration

FURNITURE. Antique Restoration and Bespoke Furniture. Furniture large and small carefully restored and new commissions undertaken. City and Guilds qualified. Experienced local family firm. Phil Meadley 01297 560335 Mar 23

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Experienced metal detectorist, looking for detecting buddy, Honiton area of East Devon. Preferably retired who has an interest in local history. Mob. 07591 058862.

Vintage craftsman made solid oak refectory style dining table Beautiful grain; lovely traditional piece of furniture Length 5ft width 2ft - 6ins disassembles for transport £45. Also Pair of vintage

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Ex-display sheds, Stables/field shelters, summerhouses, offices, workshops, agricultural 01935 891195 Mar 23 traditional oak rush seated carver chairs. Very attractive chairs in very good condition £25. Happy to email photos 01935 872217.

Solid pine trundle bed with good quality mattress Very useful - stows away underneath single bed Cot bed sized mattress with

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zipped washable cover Suitable for up to age 7 length 153 cm width 74 cm Only used occasionally for grandchildren’s visits £10 Happy to email photos 01935 872217.

Mothercare Advanced child car seat, 4-11 years and less than 36kg, black/ grey, unused, as new, £30, low price as buyer collects from Uplyme. Call 01297 445447.

Engineers vice 4” jaws £15. Metal cutting guillotine, max cut 5mm thick £18. Exercise bike £25. Tel 01308 427349. Roman blind new unused. Width 40” Drop 52” Plum colour Blackout £35 (New £70). Tel: 07729 111783.

Ladies traditional cycle, 5 speed, make Concept, very good condition, £35.00. 01297 624222. 3 x laurel bushes, 50-cm, 70-cm, 100-cm, £10.00. phone 01297678602.

jersey stamp booklets and prestige stamp books (1969 - 2010) all in mint condition, in album. real price approximately £430.00 £350.00 ono. Jersey definitive stamps (1969 - 2007) all in mint condition in album, also jersey postage dues all in mint condition in album, (1969 - 1982) to include all bulletins with inserts, real price approximately £460.00 £370.00 ono. phone 01305 820878.

Kitchen display dresser, glazed upper doors cupboards draw below. Solid chestnut professionally hand made for previous house. 1.85m wide 2.26m high. Cost in 2003 £3500 for sale now £500. 07966 490429.

Knapsack sprayer for sale, Solo 475 15 litre, tel: 07770720373.

Sherborne Lynton electric rise and recliner armchair with arm caps and treated with Stainguard. Fabric in Kendal Mink . Excellent condition. Suitable for gentleman or tall lady. £300. Buyer must collect. 01297 442686.

Wine Making Equipment, Heat tray for 2 demijohns, syphon, fermentation bucket, 2 wooden wine corkers, 2 x 1gallon demijohn, 1 x 0.5-gallon demijohn fermentation locks, bungs, corks, tubing etc £60, 01297 442793.

Honda 1977 GL 1,000 dummy tank covers, sold as a pair £20.00. Troy auto speccoNY good original condition, brass made exhaust tail pipe whistle £80.00. Epman oil sandwich adapter, new in box, unused, AN8 - will fit in Mazda RX8 - not used £33.00. 1980 Harley Iron head sporster front forks, with triple tree & calipers with 2 front axles, slight marks on the chrome, collection only £280.00. 2 ladies Topshop dresses 1 is strapless 1 is sleeveless Size 16 both for £20 great condition. Oasis size 16 dress, cream, with flowers, hardly worn £10, sleeveless. Zara black/ white above knee dress, lined, size L £10.00. Tel 01308 538345.

Two Lounge Ornamental Lamps heat/bronze bulbs complete with dimmer switches, as new. £10 each. Water heater for home or club. As new, still with box, 3.5 litre. Energy saving. £20. 01308 423620. Fridge Beko 145cm x 54cm x 54cm. £50. 01297 442290.

Quality metal frame, single bedstead and mattress, both in excellent condition. £75. Buyer collects. 01460 76545 (Merriott). Eumig Vintage Cine film, mark-S STD8 sound projector + films £15.

07434 101119 Weymouth. Cycling Ribble 58cm Training/winter bike, 11 speed Shimano 105 equipped, health reason for sale. £295. Dorchester 07719 535094.

Acoustic Guitar, CF Martin & Co. Dreadnought Model D2832, Year 1986. Fine instrument with case £790. Dorchester 07719 535094.

Press for ironing sheets, pillowcases, table cloths, easy press £40.00 ono 01460 4881640.

Television Neon. Colour pink. 19 inch. Connectors Scart, Video VGA HDi. Come + view. £20.00 01404 881640.

Dog crate 23 inch x 35 1/2 inch height x 33 inch. Removable tray sliding locks £20.00 ono 01404 881640.