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whether as a convertible or closed coupe, powered by a new advanced 3-litre V6 or the inherited bulging-muscle V8 from the XK8, between them giving petrol power outputs from 340 to 550bhp, hardly politically correct. But does the F-Type advance the Jaguar breed? Emphatically yes. The immediate impression upon sighting this car is of rather aggressive yet pretty lines, beautifully carried through using classic Jaguar visual signatures and displaying a thoughtful thoroughness in design detail. It is one of those cars which is colour-sensitive and can look alternately massive or mundane even though the footprint is no bigger than a Mondeo. The closed coupe is definitely more pleasing to the eye than the softtop –at least in the raised position. Inside the car, every detail is finely crafted whether seat design and materials, through to the extensive range of driving aids and entertainment. But to drive? Simply, brilliant! From the first moment you start up, the message is coming across “drive me” loud and clear, courtesy of exhausts which are tuned for listening pleasure. You can tootle along the high street at less than 20mph with ease and using a delicate dab of the accelerator,

be gone with merely an interesting burble. Play the ‘urban cowboy’ thing with this car and the auto box facilitates the howl of banshees let loose, which will scare even ‘spotty yoofs’ in their go-faster Hondas. Out of the speed limit you can follow Mr Picasso all day, but how much more satisfying to blast past in a milli-second to savour the delights of the open road. So it’s a hot-rod even in its most lowly form, yet the primary feature is an addictive level of accomplishment and panache. This is a car you won’t want to get out of, mile after mile. A dash to the south of France looks perfectly feasible in one day with only one motorway petrol stop, while moderate cruising speeds give up to 30mpg - amazing. So, this is the ultimate car for the long haul too. The only real fault I could find is the rear spoiler which when ‘up’ obstructs rearward vision – no good for fleeing the Rozzers, Arthur! Specifications are many, with the options list taking the price to stratospheric levels. For usability I would opt for the least powerful coupe, complete with configurable suspension pack and a panoramic glass roof. With these the list price exceeds £53,000 - but you can specify it up to very close to the ton. I want one now, please……….

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rthur Daley popularised the image of dodgy used car dealers running around in old ‘Jags’. In the real world, Jaguar had a strange reputation – an enthusiast’s car giving a truly rewarding drive, yet somehow rather traditional and with high maintenance needs. Jaguar had grown from making side-cars in the 1930’s through the brilliant pre-war SS100 and post-war XK120 sports cars to the iconic ‘E-Type’ and onward to modern saloons. At grass-roots level, consistent profitability was Jaguars Achilles Heel. In recent time an uncomfortable series of ‘mergers’ ensued, firstly with British Leyland which did little to change their fortunes, then at the turn of the century sold into the Ford empire. At that time, Ford was cash-rich and invested heavily in Jaguar design, manufacturing and reliability. Just when it all seemed to be coming together, Ford needed to generate operating cash and the result was the sale of Jaguar to the Indian conglomerate of Tata Industries. Tata ownership has brought enthusiasm and the investment to enable Jaguar to realise its dreams including that vital profitability. Jaguars latest outstanding achievement is the new F-type

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Welcome M Dear Readers, y husband is a keen wildlife fan and has very kindly fixed a bird nesting box complete with a nestcam to the house just above my office. Recently we had Mr & Mrs Blue Tit inspecting it and now have tenants - but surprisingly in the form of Mr and Mrs Nuthatch! All very exciting except we have discovered that they plaster mud around the hole so it is a perfect fit for them and nobody else! This involves weeks of mud application resulting in a vigorous tapping off and on for most of the day which I can hear very nicely in my office and is rather tiresome as you can imagine! But I suppose we must feel honoured and hopefully it won’t last much longer! Portrait of a Dorset Artist on page 12 features one of my favourite local locations - Corfe on the Isle of Purbeck - painted by an artist who intended to move

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Contents from London to his childhood home in Devon but only got as far as Swanage! I wonder how many people have done that?! Our new feature from Mike Wattam - Mike’s Mutterings is on page 8. Why is it that all motoring correspondents seem to be so cynical?! A certain Mr. J. Clarkson is a classic example - can we expect to see our Mike on TV soon then? Who knows! See our What’s On pages 22 & 24 and website for many local events from April to June. When you need a job done AND to help local businesses, look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ on page 38 to save yourself time, fuel and most importantly - money! If you would like more members in your club or society, and/or would like us to publish your news, articles or future events, then simply e-mail the details to: info@roundaboutmags.co.uk.

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Local events and features Community News 11,12,23,32 Portrait of a Dorset Artist: Alan Morris 12 Clubs & Societies 14,15 Viewed From My Window: rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 16 What’s On Locally 22,24 The Blashford Bulletin 26

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signed to ease traffic flow at an (imagined) reduced investment cost over putting in the new lanes we really need. The key features will be; • What we call the ‘hard shoulder’ will become the new ‘lane 1’ to improve traffic volume during peak periods. The key to all improving driving • Strategically placed gantries skills also exists in book format. will measure traffic speed and flow lane-by-lane, and adjust Originally prepared by police the speed limit ‘dynamically’ to drivers, ‘Roadcraft’ is develfacilitate smooth flow. oped in each successive edition by guest experts and avail- • Enhanced gantry displays will show drivers more detailed able from the usual suspects

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Portrait of a Dorset Artist Alan Morris relocated from London to Swanage almost a decade ago and ﬁnds the rugged Dorset landscape inspires his paintings. “I love the sea and the cliffs,” he says, adding that the intention was to move back to Devon where he grew up but he and his wife moved to Swanage instead. The only gripe Alan has is that he would prefer the harbour to be more of a working one like Weymouth or West Bay. Living in Swanage provides him with access to the South West Coast Path. “For a few years I have been walking it,” he reveals. “I have walked from Sandbanks to Zennor in Cornwall which is 391 miles. I haven’t walked it in one go but a bit at a time and my wife tends to collect me at the end of a stretch after visiting museums.” Alan has painted most of his life and studied A-level art at school in Staines. He strives to capture atmospheric landscapes and seascapes with a real sense of place and is particularly interested in the effects of contre jour. “I am inspired by maritime and coastal subjects, particularly by the diverse landscapes of the Isle of Purbeck and those of South West England,” says Alan, who has exhibited in open exhibitions in London and Dorset. His paintings are in private collections in England, Scotland and Eire. He grew up in Devon just a few miles from the sea and now lives and works in Purbeck. Alan has spent his life being fascinated by the light and atmosphere of just being near the sea. “I got a place on a graphic design course but my dad didn’t let me go. I ended up as a quality manager for a plastics company and from there fell into IT looking after systems and networks.” He usually exhibits as part of Purbeck Art Weeks in May. http://www.creativecoverage.co.uk/artists-page/ item/387-alan-morris

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N

COLEHILL EVENING WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

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WIMBORNE LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB

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EAST DORSET ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY (EDAS)

Over 65 talks, functions, outings and special events held throughout the year in Verwood, West Moors and Ferndown. Contact Membership Secretary: Janet Matthews 01202 855001 The Society hold rehearsals in September for a show at the Hub, Verwood in January. Members also meet throughout the year for various social events. Contact: Sue Gardiner 01202 825731 Welcomes retired and semi retired people to take part in our groups and classes of social and educational interest. Contact: Brian Hawkins on 01202 829924 Meets in Memorial Hall, Colehill, every month to hear first-class speakers. Non-members welcome Contact Barbara 01202 882590 for dates and details. Meet Cranborne C of E First School on Thursdays at 7.30pm. Contact: Leader Jeremy Avis: 07812 136032

THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION

Meet in the Verwood Area on first Wednesday of the month. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Contact : Trevor Pogson, Chairman on 07825 093832 or Ann Hilton, Secretary on 01202 823212

WESSEX GUILD OF BOOKBINDERS:

Based just outside Wimborne: amateur group meeting Tuesday & Thursday: courses available. Full bindery facilities: contact Phil on pmw111@hotmail.co.uk web site www.wessexguildofbookbinders.co.uk

THREE LEGGED CROSS WHIST CLUB

This club meets on Wednesday afternoons and play commences at 2.00pm. Contact – Diana Baker 01202 821459

DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB

Outdoor and indoor activities: braais, boat cruise, walks, barn dance, darts, South African dinners. Camaraderie! fun! Contact Phillipa 01202-740265

VERWOOD ORGAN & KEYBOARD SOCIETY

Monthly concert by top artistes usually last Wednesday 7.30pm at the Hub; non-members £7. Secretary: Janetta Lakin 01202 822936.

COLEHILL UNDER FIVES GROUP

It meets at the Colehill Memorial Hall on Wednesday mornings between 9.45 and 11.45 am (term time only). Contact Shelagh Fuller (Secretary) 01202 842919

MUSIC FOR THE MIND

At the United Reformed Church, Verwood. 4th Monday of the Month at 10.30am excluding August. Singing meeting for people with memory problems. Aim is to give carer & cared for quality time together. FREE. For more information call Gwen Turner on 01202 827800 .

COLEHILL MUSICAL & DRAMA CLUB

Co.MaD meet to rehearse most weeks on Tuesday evenings at 8.30 in the Memorial Hall Contact 01202 887659

1st WIMBORNE GIRLS’ BRIGADE

Girls aged 4-18 years meet at Wimborne Baptist Church every Monday during term time, from 6:00pm. New members always welcome. http://wimborne.gb.net Contact: Jazz Adams on 07977246912

THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS

Meet at Three Legged Cross Village Hall Friday afternoons 2pm-5pm Friday evenings 7pm-9.30pm Contact: Peter Turnham 01202 823440

EAST DORSET WRITING GROUP

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (excluding August at Colehill Memorial Hall, Cannon Hill Road 7.30p.m. Contact the Secretary on 01202 883810 We meet last Wednesday of each month at Kings Head Hotel, Wimborne with lunch and speaker. Contact: Joy Sparshott, 01202 574056 or email jasetr@gmail.com Meet at the Village Hall. Mondays 8—10.30pm.. All levels, ages & sexes welcome. Contact Geoff Green 01202 825386

monthly lecture at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne, starting at 2.15pm. Visitors welcome. Contact: Christine Maguire 01202 697977

Monthly talks Sept to May at St. Catherine’s Church Hall,Wimborne plus walks & field archaeology opportunities during summer months. Contact Helen Brickell 01202 602753, www.dorset-archaeology.org.uk

THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS

.Oddfellows is one of the oldest and friendliest societies in the world. For further details contact Flo Munro 01202 820965, Loyal Acorn Lodge. The Oddfellows - making friends, helping people.

WESSEX SINGERS

This a choir of about 40 singers that meet regularly in St James' Church, Holt, and St Michael's and All Angels Church, Colehill. Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 887786

CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB

The friendly ‘friendlies’ club. Experienced and novice players most welcome. You’ll always get a game. Contact Steve Clapton for more details 01202 826685

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch The Branch holds regular social functions. Contact Mrs Denise Pugh 01202 824549

ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS

Forest School club for children 4-8 years of age at Edmondsham Forest School, between Verwood and Cranborne. Woodland walks, camp fires, nature crafts etc. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807

WIMBORNE CAMERA CLUB

We meet on Monday evenings - 7.30-9.30 pm from September to April, at St Michael's Church Centre,Colehill. We also run workshops, competitions and illustrated talks. Contact Carol Wiles on 01202 510844

BROADSTONE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND

A totally amateur band offering its members fun and challenges playing within a large wind band and raising money for local charities. Contact Damon Corio, Conductor, on 07759 837404, www.broadstone-community-concert-band.co.uk

EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS

Traditional and contemporary folk dances from around the world. No partners needed. Meeting on 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month from 7:30 – 9:45 in Edmondsham Village Hall. Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick on 01725 517807.

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The Group meets for meditation & discussion at St Michael's Church Centre, Colehill on 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 887786

The Hideaway, Moorlands Road, Verwood, BH31 7PD on 3rd Thursday of the month. Good Food & Bar. Gigs from 8-11pm. (Doors open from 7pm). No membership required. Contact Geoff 07798 721405

Meets in Cranborne Village Hall on the 1st Tuesday of each month at Local artists who meet twice a month in St Catherine's Church Hall, 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome Contact Chris Bright 01725 Wimborne. Meetings start at 7.30pm prompt. Non-members welcome 517584 or e-mail clhs@mypostoffice.co.uk for £3 per meeting. Info: 01202 892064, www.wimborneartclub.org.uk All abilities accepted, coaching can be provided for the novice or to improve your game. We have good facilities & a great social calendar. Contact Bob Hillbourne 01202 887913 Meets every other Thursday at the Methodist Church Hall, Verwood. £2 per evening includes refreshments. Contact Marilyn Fisher 01202 814212.

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Viewed From My W indow A small selection of short stories written by Patricia Oliver from Horton near Wimborne, describing the ups and downs of caring for feral cats over the years with photos by J Santana-Martin.

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epper, the stray cat I had taken in during May 2013, went missing two months later. I had her photo and my details posted onto the Cats’ Protection website and an unexpected telephone call, six months later, brought with it great news. Pepper had been found! She was only three quarters of a mile away and perhaps a little thinner that she was when she left us, but otherwise fit and healthy. It was about two months after she left us, that I had a telephone call from her original owners who had reared her from a kitten and for more than 10 years. It would seem that they had moved house and it was soon after this that the cat went missing. They knew she did have a determination to go ‘walk-about’ every so often and search as you may she would not show herself if she did not wish to be found. Generally she always returned after a few weeks, but a new home, a new area and this time she had not returned. The owners then had another move and this time they moved to a house four doors away from the family that had found Pepper and brought her to me, so in the course of a conversation this unusual co-incidence came to light and they were then able to contact me only to find she had left home once again. They had lost her in November 2012 so she had spent the winter out in the cold, wet, frost and even snowy weather as she was not picked up again until May the following year, six months later, when she was found begging for food. Both families who found the cat had her checked for a micro-chip, which she didn’t have, but fortunately the second family did not give up but searched the Cats’ Protection website where they matched her photo. I was thrilled to collect her and thanked them very much for the trouble they took to reu-

nite her with me. I then fed Pepper copious amounts of food which she devoured in record time after which she made her way to her favourite place, my bedroom! I telephoned her original owners who were also thrilled to hear the news. They were not able to come and collect her until the following day, so Pepper and I spent the night together, although she was annoyed at being moved off my pillow onto the other side of the bed and growled and hissed at me. Her original owner arrived the next day to collect her, he could not believe how big she was. It seems the children called her ‘Woo’ and of course he was thrilled to have her back 14 months after he lost her. I made him promise that he would get the cat micro-chipped especially as she is a confirmed wanderer. I pointed out to him she had been checked twice for a chip and if she had had one, he would have got her back a lot sooner. A Happy Ending is always the best outcome, so never give up hope of finding a lost cat. Always micro-chip a wondering cat or dog. First check the local roads for casualties, telephone the council to see if they have collected a dead animal from the road, prepare a ‘flyer’ with the photograph of your pet and your contact details, distribute to local Vets, RSPCA, and Cats’ Protection for inclusion on their websites. No casualty found means you may one day have your reunion. Never Give Up Hope! The full story and many more are in the book “Viewed From My Window” by Patricia Oliver price £12.50 + £2.50 p&p. For more details, contact Patricia on 01202 826244. All proceeds go towards the Veterinary and Welfare needs of the 16 feral cats currently in her care.

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eing able to hear is fundamental to our ability to communicate. If we can’t hear, we can’t respond to others nor speak clearly or judge our pitch – try talking to someone with headphones and they’ll shout back at you. But like most of our senses we take our hearing for-granted and only notice it if it starts failing. Most age related hearing loss is not noticeable until later life, but deterioration begins much earlier. You start to lose some of your range as early as in your twenties. Age related hearing loss is much the same as other types of “wear and tear” on the body. Just as hips and knees wear out so does our hearing. Constant exposure to the noisy world we live in gradually wears away at the “nerves” in our ears, reducing their number and the range of sounds that can be picked up. What can you do to protect

yourself? Even if you already have some loss, looking after what’s left is imperative. Be aware of situations and environments that can damage your hearing such as: • Playing loud music through headphones and earphones • Attending loud live music concerts - even some classical concerts • Using simple DIY equipment such as hammers and power tools • Day to day activities such as riding a motorcycle (wind noise – not the engine noise as you might think) or even driving in a car with the window down (some truck and taxi drivers have more pronounced hearing loss in their right ear, nearest the open window) • Recreational activities such as shooting So first off, be aware when there may be damaging levels of noise present and if there is,

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World War Stories: An exhibition commemorat10am - 4.30pm (Mon Second ing 70 years since the end of the second world war and 1 Apr - 1 Aug - Sat) its effects on East Dorset. Normal admission charge. 10 Apr - 31 Oct Sat 11 Apr Mon 13 Apr

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Local Entertainment Centres Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk

New Family Activity trail based on the popular children's Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, character Superworm. Perfect for young children this free Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringsuper-sensory trail offers loads of excitement and a fun wood, Dorset, BH24 2ET. 01425 day out. Special acitivty packs and limited edition mini- 470721 book available in Visitor Centre. 10am-1pm -Viewing 50 - 50 AUCTION SALE Silver, china, pictures, clocks , Cranborne Village Hall 2pm—Sale tools,vintage, textiles jewellery etc. Allendale Community Centre, HanWimborne Horticultural Society: Trick or Treat . A talk by The 7.30pm Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Ron Taylor. Members £1 /Non-Members: Welcome £2. ham BH21 1AS. 01202 620582 All day

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Fri 24 April

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Sat 25 Apr

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Sat 25 Apr

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Sat 25 Apr

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Tue 28 Apr

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Fri 1 May

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Sat 2 May

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Sun 3 May

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Sat 9 May

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Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present - Bob Reynold's New Society Jazz Band. A return visit by a recently discovered band from the West Country who are back for our 8th Anniversary function after a breath taking performance on their first visit. Supporters £10, Visitors £11 Bournemouth Organ Society presents Chris Powell who has firmly established himself as one of the UK’s premier ‘entertainment organists’ as well as a truly international ambassador in the field of electronic and theatre organ music. Members Free Visitors £5 Wimborne & Ferndown Lions present the Spring 2015 Quiz in aid of Lions Charities. Teams up tp 6 players at £6 per player, incl refreshment & a bottle wine on each table. Bar also open. Spring Gift & Craft Fair. Good Quality, Unique, Bespoke Gift & Craft Ideas .. something for everyone. Free Entry. Plant Fair featuring the specialist nurseries of East Dorset. Ask the experts and buy from the best of their stock at this one stop gardening event featuring nationally acclaimed local growers of azaleas, blueberries, camellias, heathers and ferns as well as Knoll Gardens' own multiple award-winning grasses. Ferndown Poppy Sponsored Walk organised by Ferndown Royal British Legion in aid of The Poppy Appeal 2015

The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road. Verwood. Dorset. BH31 7PD. Janet 01202 873725/ Geoff 07798 721405

The Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS. 01202 887247. Harvey Berry 01202 590383 www.bournemouth -organsociety.org.uk The Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1AS. Peter Burnett, 01202 892295 or www.iley.20m.com/Quiz_Allendale Church House, High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HT. Knoll Gardens, Hampreston near Wimborne BH21 7ND. www.knollgardens.co.uk or 01202 873931. Free admission to plant sales area, normal admission for garden entrance. forms on www.rblferndown.org or register on day at start-RBL, Church Rd, Ferndown, BH22 9ET Mick Loader Recreation Ground, Cranborne Bowling Club's First Open Day. Whether Lane, Cranborne, BH21 5QE you are a novice or experienced bowler you will be most Penny's (behind the doctors' surgery). For more welcome at our friendly 'friendlies' club where we play information phone Steve Clapton 01202 mainly friendly matches.Why not give bowls a try? 826685 Wimborne & Ferndown Lions Club in assoc with WimWimborne Royal British Legion borne British Legion: An Evening of Bingo Village Church. Tickets from JAZZ`n FLOWERS Concert by Stour Valley Stompers Cranborne Cranborne Village Stores or rosemaryTraditional Jazz Band. Tickets £10 with wine jarvis123@gmail.com. 01725 551242 Cranborne Flower Festival. Bournemouth Gilbert & Sullivan Operatic Society presents its Spring Concert 'I HAVE A SONG TO SING, OH!' with a delightful mixture of music, ballads, songs and snatches from many of the popular Savoy Operas. DARK AGES Open Day - a chance to take part in a range of activities exploring our Anglo Saxon and Viking heritage, as we focus on rebuilding our Saxon Grubenhaus. Food and drink available. Sorry no dogs or smoking allowed on site. Dorset Home Crafters Craft Fair. Pick up a beautiful handcrafted gift for Fathers Day, special Birthday or just treat yourself to something unique, at this beautifully stocked Craft Fair. Free Entry.

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Tivoli Theatre*, Wimborne Adult £12.50, Conc £11, Child(U16) £5 The Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne Dorset BH21 5RP tel. 01725 517618 Tickets available on the gate only: £6 Adults and £3 Children (4-16 years) and free to under 4s. The Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS. 01202 620582

Loader Recreation Ground, Cranborne Bowling Club's Second Open Day. Whether Mick Lane, Cranborne, BH21 5QE you are a novice or experienced bowler you will be most Penny's (behind the doctors' surgery). For more welcome at our friendly 'friendlies' club where we play information phone Steve Clapton 01202 mainly friendly matches.Why not give bowls a try? 826685 Wimborne Horticultural Society: Shakespeare's Fantas- The Allendale Community Centre, Hantic Garlands. A talk by Gerald Pointing. Members £1 ham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Non-Members: Welcome £2. BH21 1AS. 01202 620582 RSPB Guided Walk - The Voices of Spring . Join the Knoll Gardens, Hampreston near WimRSPB for a guided stroll at Knoll before the gardens BH21 7ND. Book online at open to the general public, to listen to an amazing array borne www.knollgardens.co.uk or 01202 of birds as they greet the new day with their song. £5 873931. To book call the RSPB on (Divided between the Knoll Gardens Foundation and the 01929 556651 RSPB). Booking Essential. The Allendale Multi Media Quiz Night. £15 per team The Allendale Community Centre, HanTeams of 6. Minster Hall. Help raise funds for the Allen- ham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, dale Centre with a fun night. BH21 1AS. 01202 620582

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erndown Royal British Legion is running a sponsored walk for all ages from one to one hundred in and around West Parley and Ferndown with every penny raised going to the Poppy Appeal 2015. Mums, dads, families, teenagers, school teams, pub teams, sports teams and grandma and grandad teams, all are welcome to join us WALK THE WALK to support serving and exservices men and women and their families. It is a fun walk on a safe and stewarded, allpavement route so get sponsored, bring the dog,

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for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres Various locations including The Furlong shopping centre, Ringwood BH24 1AT and Ringwood High Street. www.fanfare4spring.co.uk Free access and free parking all day long. Allendale Community Centre, HanBournemouth Organ Society presents Nicholas Martin. The ham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Members Free Visitors £5 BH21 1AS. 01202 887247. Harvey www.bournemouth-organsociety.org.uk Berry 01202 590383 House Museum & Garden, 23Sally's Marvellous May Activities: Self directed craft ac- Priest's 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. tivities. Normal admission charge. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Ancient Technology Centre, DamerJAMINAROUND - an eclectic evening of music and sto- The ham Road, Cranborne Dorset BH21 rytelling. Gates open 5pm, Music starts at 6pm. 5RP tel. 01725 517618. Tickets from Hot food and drinks will be available. www.jaminaround.com Shapwick Country Fair - a traditional country fair and fun Shapwick Village Green Stewards Lane afternoon for all the family with lots of great things to do. Shapwick Dorset. DT11 9JZ Adults £2, kids go free. Parking (follow the signs) disabled access and facilities Model Town 01202 881924 Whitsun Family Fun and Laughter Show with magic and Wimborne 16 King Street Wimborne Dorset BH21 puppets 1DY. info@wimborne-modeltown.com Fanfare for Spring - Ringwood’s International Festival of Street Performance Art with Live Music, Song, Dance, Punch and Judy, Story Telling, Children’s Entertainment and much more. Over 450 performers. Supported by The Rotary Club of Ringwood. All funds raised will go to local charities.

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Officer Ed Bennett on an early morning Bird Song for Beginners walk on Tuesdays 5th and 12th May. Please telephone to book your place. Swallows, swifts and martins will also have made their impressive journeys back to our shores, displaying acrobatically over the surface of the lakes as they feed, whilst on the shore a few waders including little ringed plover, lapwing and dunlin will be showing as they too go in search of food. As spring moves on the woodland is becoming increasingly more colourful, with carpets of purple dog violets and ground ivy providing splashes of colour, whilst the eagerly awaited bluebells should soon be at their best along the banks of the Dockens Water. With the warmer weather the insect world is alive and buzzing, with the dipping pond behind the Education Centre a great spot to sit and watch for newly emerging dragonflies such as downy emerald and

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Fire Stations

The Cranborne Practice 01202 822825 (Verwood) Lake Road/Newtown Road

Cranborne Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies

The Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road

01202 825353

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Three Legged Cross Surgery 67/71 Church Road, Three Legged Cross

0844 5769435

Wimborne Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies

Dorset Emergency Care

08456001013

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The Old Dispensary Medical Practice 01202 880786 32 East Borough, Wimborne BH21 1PL The Quarter Jack Surgery 01202 843626 Rodways Corner, Wimborne BH21 1AP Walford Mill Medical Practice 01202 886999 Knobcrook Road, Wimborne BH21 1NL

Dentists’ Numbers

123 Dental 01202 827786 11, The Old Potteries, Manor Way, Verwood. Forest Lodge Dentist Surgery Vicarage Road, Verwood

01202 827272

Thomasson Dental Surgery 35 Ringwood Road, Verwood

01202 824177

Lakes Dental Practice 01202 823345 Unit 4a, The Old Crossroads, Verwood Fordingbridge Dental Highfield House, Bartons Rd,

01425 652331

Emergency care (after hrs)

0845 7010401

Wimborne Dental Health Practice 01202 887700 30 East Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1DU Mouth Peace Dental Practice 01202 888000 1 Corn Market, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1JL Dr N D Greenway 01202 888303 Knobcrook Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NL ADP Dental Practice 01202 881338 Jessop House, 28 Mill Lane, Town Centre, Wimborne Minster BH21 1JQ

Samaritans

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Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall, Moorlands Rd Gordon Simpkin 01202 813805 Monday: 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday: 10am - 3.30pm EDV-04/15

Police Stations

Verwood Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101 or 01202 222222 verwood@dorset.pnn.police.uk Wimborne Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101 or 01202 222222

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VERWOOD RECYCLING 01202 828083 www.newforest.gov.uk Somerley, Verwood Road, Ringwood 1 April - 30 Sept: 8am - 7pm 1 Oct - 28 Feb: 8am - 4pm 1 March - 31 March: 8am - 5pm WIMBORNE RECYCLING 01202 881316 http://www.dorsetforyou.com/recycling Brook Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BH 1 Apr-31 Oct 9am-6pm. 1 Nov-31 Mar 9am-5pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day

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Please Note: School term and holiday dates are usually set over 14 months in advance of the academic year. They are based on a school year of 195 days although individual schools can use 5 of these days for staff training. Parents should contact the individual school to find out when their training days will be. All dates taken from www.dorsetcc.gov.uk and www.hants.gov.uk for Dorset and Hampshire dates that are in white are where days differ for Hampshire. Term/holiday Easter Holidays: 30 March(3 April)-10(17) April 15 Summer Term: 13 (20) April - 20 (22) July 15 Half Term: 25 May - 29 May 15 Summer Holidays: 21(23) July - 31 Aug 15 Autumn Term: 1 Sept - 18 Dec 15 Half Term: 26 Oct - 30 Oct 15 Christmas Holidays: 21 Dec 15 - 1 Jan 16 Spring Term: 4 Jan - 24 March 16 Half Term: 15 Feb - 19 Feb 16 UK holidays May Day: 4 May 15 Spring Bank Holiday: 25 May 15 Summer Bank Holiday: 31 Aug 15 Christmas: 25 & 26 Dec 15 New Year: 1 Jan 16 Easter: 25 & 28 March 16 More useful information overleaf

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Southampton Hospital

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RAC (Royal Automobile Club)

0800 82 82 82

Wimborne Hospital

Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries

08457 09 08 99

Samaritans Drinkline Careline (Counselling) Carers Line National Debtline RSPCA -Ashley Heath Al-anon (10am-10pm) year round Relate-Dorset & South Wilts

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Post Offices

VERWOOD 01202 829712 11 Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS. Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm WIMBORNE 0845 722 3344 7 High St, Wimborne Dorset, BH21 1HR Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm COLEHILL 01202 889727 1, Smugglers Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2RX Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm CRANBORNE 01725 517210 Cranborne Stores, 1, The Square, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5PR. Mon - Fri 6am – 6pm. Sat 6am – 5pm. Sun 8.30am - 1pm FURZEHILL 01202 883022 1 Smugglers Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4HB Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm THREE LEGGED CROSS 01202 822002 Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RJ Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm WIMBORNE ST GILES 01202 517228 Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5LX Mon – Fri 9am – 1pm HAYES 01202 880944 11 Wimborne Rd, West Wimborne, BH21 2DG Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 1pm

Verwood Library

VERWOOD 01202 822972 1, Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS Opening times: Mon, Tues, Thurs 10 - 1, 2 - 5. Wednesday CLOSED. Fri 10 - 1, 2 - 7. Sat 9 - 1.

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Chemists

Lloyds Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 822364 23 Station Road, Verwood. Mon - Fri: 9-6:30, Sat: 9-1, Sun: Closed Boots, CASTLEPOINT 01202 549971/548139 Castlepoint,Bournemouth. Mon - Fri: 9-8, Sat: 9-7, Sun: 10:30-4:30 Boots, FERNDOWN 01202 871841 Tricketts Cross, Ferndown Mon - Fri: 9-7, Sat: 8:30-1, 2-5:30, Sun 10-4 Boots, WIMBORNE 01202 848226 Rodways Corner, Wimborne, BH21 1AP Mon – Fri 8am – 7pm, Sat 8am – 5.30pm Bretts Pharmacy, ASHLEY HEATH 01425 470982 High Street, Ashley Heath. Mon - Fri: 9-5:30, Sat: 9-1 Morrisons (in Store),VERWOOD 01202 826555 Chiltern Drive, Verwood Mon - Fri: 9-1, 2-8, Sat: 9-1, 2-6, Sun: 10-1 Verwood Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 828499 Lake Road Surgery, Lake Road, Verwood, BH31 6EH

Mon: 7am-11pm, Tue-Fri: 6.30am-11.30pm, Sat: 7am-11pm. www.pharmland.co.uk

Colehill Pharmacy, COLEHILL 01202 888001 42 Middlehill Rd, Wimborne BH21 2SE Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm. Sat 9am – 5.30pm (Shut 1-2.15pm) Walford Mill Pharmacy WIMBORNE 01202 840048 Knobcrook Rd, Wimborne BH21 1NL Mon – Fri 9am – 6.30pm (Closed 1pm – 2pm)

Wimborne Library

WIMBORNE 01202 882770 wimbornelibrary@dorsetcc.gov.uk Crown Mead, rear of 55-57 High Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HH Opening times: Mon10am – 6.30pm. Thur 9.30am – 6pm. Tues 9.30am – 1pm Fri 9.30am – 5pm. Wed Closed. Sat 9.30am - 4pm

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