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BLASHFORD BULLETIN We look to the skies in late summer.
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MOTORING MUTTERINGS Do we need Automated Cars? Yes and no!
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T he Blashford Bulletin Things to look out for in the coming months at the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ibsley. Southern Hawker
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s summer begins to turn, it’s time to look to the skies over Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve in search of passing migrants. Birds like osprey will be making their way back to Africa whilst our hirundines will be gathering to feed over Ibsley Water before they too head south. A good time to look for this feeding frenzy of swallows, swifts and martins is just after rain, which seems to bring the insects down over the water with the birds not far behind. As some birds leave others are starting to arrive. The great white egret is likely to return any day now from its holidays in France to spend the autumn and winter with us. Duck numbers are also starting to build up with representatives of several species including gadwall, tufted duck, wigeon, mallard and shoveler out on the water. As usual at this time of year it can be quite difficult to sort many of them out as the usually distinctive drakes have moulted into a somewhat drab ‘eclipse’ plumage, similar to
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the females. This is thought to be a survival mechanism, making them less conspicuous whilst they moult their flight feathers. Late summer is a great time to be keeping a watchful eye out for this year’s fledglings. Kingfisher in particular will be starting to disperse themselves throughout the reserve, giving you the best chance of seeing one; either a flash of bright blue or if you are lucky enough they may choose to settle on one of the many perches outside the front of Goosander or the Ivy Lake hides. On a sunny day make the most of the summer and search for butterflies, including brimstone, peacock, red admiral, small white, large white, green-veined white, silverwashed fritillary, painted lady, gatekeeper, small tortoiseshell and comma. Dragonflies and damselflies will also be out, with southern and migrant hawkers patrolling their feeding grounds and gatherings of common blue damselflies creating a dazzling
haze over the edges of Ivy Lake. The light trap will be attracting a wonderful variety of moths, for example angle shades, black arches and red underwing, especially if the nights are cloudy and warm. For your own glimpse of these and other creatures of the night, including bats, join us for a Walk on the Wild Side on Wednesday 31st August from 8pm until 9.30pm as we head out onto the reserve after dusk. Please telephone 01425 472760 to book your place. The Blashford Lakes Project is a partnership between Bournemouth Water, New Forest District Council and Wessex Water. The reserve is managed by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, a charity that aims to protect local wildlife and inspire people. For information on upcoming events visit our website: www. hiwwt.org.uk or phone: 01425 472760. For up-to-date wildlife information visit our blog: blashfordlakes.wordpress.com.
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Dear Readers, ike many baby boomers out there, cycling has become one of our favourite leisure activities now our children have flown the nest (hopefully permanently!) In fact a perfect hobby for railway buffs and cycling enthusiasts like my husband who combines the two searching out many of the lines, which were closed in the ‘60s and have now become leisure trails. We are very lucky to have the Castleman Trailway running almost past our door which is a lovely mostly traffic free route from Ringwood through the countryside and into East Dorset where it terminates at Upton Park. Upton House is featured on our front cover. A great location to end a morning’s bike ride. In fact I have just googled
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Contents it and it seems to be a great place for a day out for everyone. It now has over 200 acres of parkland on the shores of Holes bay and all sorts of activities for the children plus the Tea Rooms of course! So whilst the children are amusing themselves on one of the many activities there, a few holiday reads which you might enjoy are reviewed on page 6! If you’ve left your husband at home to sort out one of those longstanding jobs - then our ‘Local Business Directory’ on page 38 might come in very useful to save the day - not to mention the stress of course! Finally, 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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Feature articles Book Reviews: Holiday Reads Motoring Mutterings: Do We Need Automated Cars? Tech Feature: Far From The Madding Crowds Mike’s Motors: What Price for Brand Snobbery? Beauty: To Dye Or Not To Dye? Travel: New Delhi The Life List: Unwritten Rules ?
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Holiday Reads For many of us, the best thing about a holiday is the opportunity to get lost in a book, without feeling guilty about unread emails, dirty dishes or the other 1001 daily chores that rudely interrupt our reading. If you’re looking for a novel to get lost in, we have plenty to recommend.
Magruder’s Curiosity Cabinet – H.P. Wood In 1904, the tavern beneath Magruder’s Curiosity Cabinet has become a haven for the many ‘unusuals’ who call Coney Island their home. There’s Rosalind, who’s as likely to wear a suit as a dress, Zeph, who lost both his legs in a childhood accident, eight year old P-Ray, who never speaks and collects fleas, and any other number of characters. After finding herself alone and penniless, Kitty Hayward finds solace at Magruder’s, but her peace may well be short-lived. Anarchy is in the air, and the plague is sweeping through the streets. These characters will stay with you long after your holiday is over. The Last of Us – Rob Ewing On a remote Scottish island, a pandemic has killed most of the population. There are no adults left. Just five children, trying to survive on the tinned food they find in neighbouring houses. There’s Rona, the narrator, along with little Alex and their leader, Elizabeth, who makes sure they brush their teeth and carry on with their school lessons. And then there’s Calum Ian
and Duncan, who are starting to resent Elizabeth’s authority. A beautiful, heart-wrenching story. Dear Amy – Helen Callaghan When a newspaper agony aunt receives a letter claiming to be from a kidnapped girl, she assumes at first it’s a hoax. After all, Bethany Avery has been missing for years. But then more letters arrive, seemingly with information only the girl could know. Throw into the mix another recent abduction, and you have an enjoyable psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns, a great storyline and appealing characters. Woman on the Edge of Time – Marge Piercy It’s been four decades since the release of this classic feminist dystopian novel, yet the writing still feels just as original and relevant. Wife and mother Connie Ramos has been branded as mentally unstable and now lives alone, ostracised by most of society. She starts escaping to a future, happier time – where equality is accepted as the norm. But Connie is also shown an alternative future, where women are little more than commodities. Which one becomes reality may be down to Connie herself. If you’ve never read it, or worse, were made to analyse it for an English Literature class, now is the time to pick up the 40th anniversary edition.
Fishbowl – Bradley Somer All of life’s highs and lows are played out in one apartment block by its many inhabitants. There’s ‘the Villain Connor Radley’, ‘the Evil Seductress Faye’, ‘Stoic Jimenez’ and agoraphobic ‘Clare the Shutin’, amongst others. And then there’s Ian – a humble goldfish, who’s about to take a plunge from the twentyseventh floor. In the four seconds it takes him to fall, he’ll discover more about the apartment’s inhabitants than perhaps they even know about themselves. Insightful, original and entertaining. Hitman Anders and the Meaning of It All – Jonas Jonasson After three stints in prison for murder, Hitman Anders decides to go straight. Well, less crooked anyway. An unlikely alliance between the hitman, a lapsed priest and a hotel receptionist see the trio embark on a trek across Sweden, lying, cheating and swindling as they go. A great novel to escape into for fans of dark humour, it’s possibly best suited to villa holidays, or other locations where holidaymakers won’t get annoyed at your snorts of laughter.
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Do we need Automated cars? Well, yes and no!
sometimes completely absent (asleep or texting?) and any human decisions made are t one end of the scale, often illogical or random. that tiresome - and Therefore semi-autonomous time-consuming.- com- cars are equipped to expect mute to work or endthe unexpected, and this in less queuing on the motorways itself costs them. becomes far less of a mindnumbing chore if you can get So, for the time being, these the car to do it for you without new semi-autonomous your own constant inputs, free- cars are able to share road ing up time to Friend-book or networks with ‘crude meTwatter. A few car makers are chanicals’. Clearly despite
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Because of basic incompatability with ‘crude mechanicals’, those hi-tech vehicles will be using priority roads and expressways which allow ‘platooning’, relegating ‘crude mechanicals’ to the slow routes. Here is a scenario for 2030......
My interactive TV tells me that British Rail have today announced the closure of the last branch line for conversion to Expressway. My son calls Uber on his think-phone (a wearable device recently introduced by Banana to read your thoughts and take appropriate action) and a share-minibus arrives to take him to work, free. I go to my Pod and ask to go to my destination. It responds that Expressway entry points have been booked for me, please be patient. After 39 minutes the Pod decides to join the main road, then a further 16 minutes to join the Expressway platoon to Manchester. My pod announces I have a parking space available in 3 hours and I join a holding area to wait. My wife Super-Skypes Driverless Car 2030 me to say her ‘crude mechanical’ car has been confiscated for not having a travel permit already offering comprehenevery effort made by the car for that time. She had only sive ‘queuing services’ on cer- makers to anticipate and moved it out onto the road so tain cars - but as a significant ‘sense’ other vehicles, human she could get into the garage cost-option. Those of us who and other obstacles, there will to break out our emergency want to abrogate responsibilstill be problems arising from food supply. We didn’t need ity for their routine/repetitive this inter-action. But the big that car anyway, the permit motoring decisions and to advantage is that the semicosts at least £500 every time be managed by an infallible autonomous cars will be very to drive it and the old-fashrobot, often need to scour the unlikely to be the cause of ioned road space it uses, is ‘options list’ and stomach con- any forseeable accidents. We pre-booked days in advance. siderable additional costs. need to assume the in-car and Eventually my pod enters the remotely controlled computers car park. I book it for my home At the other end of the scale if seemlessly ‘talk’ to each other journey but it tells me it is fully we run strictly non-automated and do not throw a ‘Microsoft booked until Wednesday, and cars - maybe ‘old bangers’ blue screen of doom’ at us at then I have to share with three will they meld with the increas- an inappropriate moment. women from Accounts who ingly automated traffic? Us are going to different parts of ‘crude mechanicals’ will prob- In a world where fully autonoBristol. Alternatively I can put ably for many years continue mous cars are prevalent -and my journey on a waiting list to be reliant upon considerable this could take many years and accommodation will be human input which to say the the fully autonomous vehicles booked for me appropriately. least is highly variable and will become predominant. Will it happen?
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Portrait of a Local Artist A father’s skill as an artist inspired his son to follow in his footsteps.
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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N
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
WIMBORNE & BLANDFORD DECORATIVE FINE ARTS SOCIETY Meets on the third Monday of the month for its
monthly lecture at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne, starting at 2.15pm. Visitors welcome. Contact: Christine Maguire 01202 697977
WIMBORNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
COLEHILL FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB
HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)
THREE LEGGED CROSS WHIST CLUB
Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month from September to June at 7.30pm in Wimborne Town hall for talks on mainly historical places, people or events in the Wimborne area. Contact: Mrs A Cross 01202 848922 Meets in Memorial Hall, Colehill, every month to hear first-class speakers. Non-members welcome Contact Barbara 01202 882590 for dates and details.
COLEHILL EVENING WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
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
VERWOOD & THREE-LEGGED CROSS TWINNING ASSOC. Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from October to March from 7.30 to 10pm Contact: Terry Bright 01202 822959
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 .VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB St Leonards Hotel, 185 Ringwood Road, St Leonards, Nr Ringwood, BH24 2NP on 3rd Thursday of the month. Good Food & Bar. Music from 7.30-10pm. (Doors open from 6.30pm). No membership required. Contact Geoff 07798 721405
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.
This Club meets on the 3rd Monday of the Month at Colehill Memorial Hall, at 7.30 pm. Contact the Chair, Anne Clark, on 01202 575951 This club meets on Wednesday afternoons and play commences at 2.00pm. Contact – Diana Baker 01202 821459
VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE
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
PLANT HERITAGE EAST DORSET GROUP
- working to save plant varieties. Meets in Colehill Memorial Hall monthly Sept to June to hear well-known speakers.. Visitors welcome. Details from Pam on 01202 883352.
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
EAST DORSET ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY (EDAS)
WIMBORNE EVENING TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD
CRANBORNE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHOIR
ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS
We are a friendly group and welcome new members and visitors. We Monthly talks Sept to May at St. Catherine’s Church Hall,Wimborne plus meet every second Tuesday of the month (excluding August) at 7:30 walks & field archaeology opportunities during summer months. Contact pm in The Hilda Coles Learning Centre, Priest’s House Museum, Helen Brickell 01202 602753, www.dorset-archaeology.org.uk Wimborne. Please contact the secretary for details on 01202 887198 Meet Cranborne C of E First School on Thursdays at 7.30pm. Contact: Leader Jeremy Avis: 07812 136032
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
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 .
THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING
Meet at the Village Hall. Mondays 8—10.30pm.. All levels, ages & sexes welcome. Contact Geoff Green 01202 825386
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
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
THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.
Based in the grounds of Cranborne Middle School in E Dorset. We shoot on Sunday mornings, Tuesday & Thursday evenings in the summer months also shoot indoors in the winter. For info. www.dorsetarchery.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.
THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION
Want to try woodturning? Come and join us at St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall Braeside Road St Leonards Ringwood BH24 2PH 1st Wednesday each month 7.15pm-9.30pm. for more details Contact: Alex Wells Secretary on 07759663151 or just come along
ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH CHOIR
The sessions will take place on Fridays monthly from 1 – 4pm at St We meet at St Michael's Church, Colehill Lane, Colehill Michael’s Centre, Colehill, Wimborne. Free parking and disabled access. on Fridays at 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Contact Cilla Sparks on 07759 835728 Contact Jenny Wright on 01425 473963.
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CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION
VERWOOD PANTOMIME SOCIETY
CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
EAST DORSET BUDDHIST GROUP
WIMBORNE BOWLS CLUB
RINGWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR, “SING FOR JOY”
Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch The Branch holds regular social The Society hold rehearsals in September for a show at the Hub, functions. Contact Mrs Denise Pugh 01202 824549 Verwood in January. Members also meet throughout the year for various social events. Contact: Sue Gardiner 01202 825731 or www.verwoodpantomimesociety.co.uk BROADSTONE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND A totally amateur band offering its members fun and challenges playing COLEHILL MUSICAL & DRAMA CLUB within a large wind band and raising money for local charities. Contact Damon Corio, Conductor, on 07759 837404, Co.MaD meet to rehearse most weeks on Tuesday evenings at 8.30 in www.broadstone-community-concert-band.co.uk the Memorial Hall Contact 01202 887659 Meets in Cranborne Village Hall on the 1st Tuesday of each month at The Group meets for meditation & discussion at St Michael's Church 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome Contact Chris Bright 01725 Centre, Colehill on 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month 10.30 am to 12.30 517584 or e-mail clhs@mypostoffice.co.uk pm. Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 900821 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
Mixed choir, singing harmony songs from around the world-African, gospel, Taize, folk etc. No auditions, beginners as well as experienced singers age 10 upwards. Meet at Greyfriars Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30. Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807
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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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ooty, the new black cat we eventually managed to catch after being concerned for the appearance of his coat and his weight loss, had his castration which was paid for by the RSPCA. I expected to have a large bill for either dental treatment, antibiotics or blood tests to determine the cause of his weight loss and when the Vet gave him a clean bill of health with nothing further to pay - I was surprised. I took him home and placed him in the large cage we have for the purpose. I was still concerned for his skin condition and decided to give him a good shampoo and try and clean him up a bit. This was a feral cat and I was uncertain as to his reaction to such treatment, but he was as good as gold and did not even flinch. I then gave him a flea and worm treatment, a good brush, a stroke and a cuddle and held him in my arms. He loved every minute of it and certainly did not complain, instead he was purring. We kept him for a few days in the big cage and gave him lots of attention, but then decided he was fit and well, washed and brushed, de-flea’d and wormed, there was really no reason to keep him caged any longer and we let him go. At first we kept an eye on him through the security camera, then he started to come regularly to the back door and even into the kitchen for food and would eat 41/2 packets of food at any one time. He was now very friendly and decided to move into the house with some of the other cats. He is so much at home, playing with toys like a kitten and teasing the other cats. We no longer have to call him in, he is no longer feral, just a house cat that goes out from time to time on a hunting trip or just to walk around. Now I have another lap cat. Tammy used to sit on my lap, but was ousted by Henry, but he has now been ousted
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Local Entertainment Centres Opening Gallery Four, Salisbury Library Until 27 Aug Library Hours(Closed Sun) Salisbury Group of Artists Summer Exhibition Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23- 4.30pm Sally's Holiday Activities: Self directed craft activities. 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. Until 1 Sep 10am (Mon - Sat) Normal admission charge. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk A British Museum Touring Exhibition. Writing for Eternity: The Salisbury Museum. The King's Decoding Ancient Egypt. This exhibition tells the story of House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, Wilt- 5pm (Mon - 4000 years of writing in Ancient Egypt featuring a fantas- shire. SP1 2EN. 01722 332151. Until 3 Sep 10am Sat) tic range of hieroglyph and cursive writing on a wide www.salisburymuseum.org.uk range of materials. It is an interactive and family friendly Normal admission charges apply. exhibition designed help decode Ancient Egypt. Tickets available on-line Summer Extravaganza at the Heavy Horse Farm Park & Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park, Rescue Centre. A host of daily activities for the whole Edmondsham Road, nr Verwood. Until 4 Sep 10.30am family! www.dorset-heavy-horse-centre.co.uk 01202 824040 Icons of the North Wessex Downs. An exhibition by Anna The Salisbury Museum. The King's An exhibition of ten contemporary paintings by House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, Wilt10am - 5pm (Mon - Dillon. Anna Dillon, capturing the iconic features of the shire. SP1 2EN. 01722 332151. Sat) & 12noon - 5pm artist Until 1 Oct North Wessex Downs. Anna’s work is semi-abstract; vi- www.salisburymuseum.org.uk (Sun) brant and colourful. No booking required. Normal admis- Small Exhibition Gallery, First Floor sion charges apply. (access by stairs only) Mon - Sat 10am Somme: An exhibition by Martin Barry marking the cen- Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. Until 11 Nov 4.30pm (from 1 Nov, tenary of the Battle of the Somme. Normal admission 10am - 3.30pm) charge. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Mon-Sat 10am House Museum & Garden, 23to Impress: A costume exhibition exploring outfits Priest's 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. Until 23 Dec 4.30pm (from 1 Nov, Dress for special occasions. Normal admission charge. 10am– 3.30pm) 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23Little Explorers: Art and craft activities, stories and Tue 16, 23, 10am - 12noon 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. games (age 2+). £1.50 30 Aug 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Starlight Adventure. Three days spent in the woods, Edmondsham Forest School, Edmondlearning how to live with nature, use tools, light fires, 8.30am - 4.15pm & sham house, Edmondsham, (between tasty food, build dens and finally put up tents to Cranborne and Verwood, BH215RF. 17 -20 Aug 8.30am -11am (20 cook spend a night under the stars. £120 for the full experiAug) Kirsteen on 01725 517807 or ence. These days can be combined with the 3rd and 10th Contact email elvesandfairies@live.co.uk for a 10% discount. Bournemouth seafront BH1 2BU . Bournemouth Air Festival. 18 - 21 Aug www.bournemouth.co.uk Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23Thu 18, 25 10am - 12noon Wild About…: Craft activities for nature lovers. £1.50 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. Aug 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present 'The Pedigree St Leonards Hotel. 185 Ringwood Rd, Music 7.30pm Jazz Band'. This band who are popular throughout the Leonards, Nr Ringwood. BH24 2NP. Thu 18 Aug 10pm. Doors Open country are a revivalist band from the heady days of the St Janet 01202 873725 or Geoff 6.30pm 1950's Trad boom. Meals available all day in the restau- Contact 07798721405 rant, or from 7pm in the function Room. The Earthouse, The Ancient Technology Fairytales for Grown-ups. The ATC & the Crick Crack Damerham Road, Cranborne, Club present 'THE LIBERTY TREE - Robin Hood & other Centre, Dorset, BH21 5RP. English Radicals'. Performance Storytelling by Hugh Lup7.30pm (Doors open www.earthouserobin.brownpapertickets. ton & Nick Hennessey. Adults £10 Child (12+) £5 (plus com 01202 888 992 (office hours) Sat 20 Aug at 7pm) booking fee). You can book on-line or by phone. up warm, bring a cushion & wear (advance booking highly recommended - we can't prom- Wrap sensible shoes (a torch might also be ise there will be tickets on the door) handy)! For further details and to book (places Wild Challenge A 'Wild Day Out!' for 7-12 year olds. are limited), please contact Sue Working with your team navigate your way around the Shawyer on 02380 285102. Offered in reserve to tackle the problems, solve the puzzles and with New Forest District Mon 22 Aug 10am - 3pm triumph in the challenges to receive the clues which will partnership and registered with Ofsted. enable you to riddle out the location of the grand prize! Council Blashford Lakes Education Centre, ElPlaces are limited so booking is essential. lingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Entry £15. For further details and to book (places Wild Play A 'Wild Day Out!' for 5-8 year olds. Run wild in are limited), please contact Sue the wind, stalk through the woods, squelch in the mud, Shawyer on 02380 285102. Offered in construct with sticks, splash in the river, or light a camp- partnership with New Forest District Tue 23 Aug 10am - 3pm fire… we'll be playing with the elements wherever they Council and registered with Ofsted. take us! Places are limited so booking is essential. Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Entry £15. "Adventure in the Woods" Forest School days for chilEdmondsham Forest School, Edmonddren. A full day in the woods, camp fire cooking, nature sham house, Edmondsham, (between 23, 24, 25 crafts, den building, picnics etc. £30 per day (includes all Cranborne and Verwood, BH215RF. Aug (3-8 Yrs) 8.30am - 4.15pm food), 10% discount for a sibling or booking 5 sessions or Contact Kirsteen on 01725 517807 or more. email elvesandfairies@live.co.uk Great Dorset Steam Fair. If you're looking for an excel- Tarrant Hinton, Blandford Forum, Dorlent fun and action packed day out for all the family, you'll set, DT11 8HX 25 - 29 Aug All Day love the Great Dorset Steam Fair. Duck Race - 17th Annual duck race on the River Allen in River Allen, Wimborne 01202 885566 aid of Wimborne in Bloom. The ‘Ducks’ will be starting in Tickets (Ducks) at £1 each will be sold the river at the bottom of Mill Lane, beside the Riverside outside both the Co-Operative Store and Sat 27 Aug 4pm Mews Café & finishing beside the garden at the back of the Waitrose Store on the Rising Sun in East Street. Prizes for 1st £50, 2nd Sat 20, 25 - 27 Aug. £25, 3rd £10 and 4th, 5th & 6th £5 each. Verwood Rotary Club's - Rustic Fayre. "CIRCUS WHIZ" are a new atraction this year; they invite you to try your Potterne Park, Verwood - organised by hand at various traditional skills; juggling, stilt-walking, Verwood Rotary. Vern Harris 01202 Mon 29 Aug 12noon - 5.30pm ribbons, & plate-spinning. Mostly for the youngsters, but 824005 all are invited! Classic cars, steam display, stalls, arena, car boot sale etc. David Thomas plays his Roland Atelier keyboard, Ver- The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the Wed 31 Aug 7.30pm. wood Keyboard Society; £5 members, £7 visitors door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936
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Wimborne St Giles traditional Fête on the village green. Sunday 28th August,12.00 to 4.30 Adults £2.00 (concessions), FREE PARKING
Dog agility displays, Jazz band, BBQ burgers, Preserves and cake stalls, Bric-a Brac, Coconut shy, Skittles, Raffle & Tombola, Village Hall cream teas, Home-made cakes & scones, Duck race subject to river level, and lots more..........
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for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres To book your place please contact Jim Creatures of the Night Don't be afraid of the dark… set or Tracy on 01425 472760 or Blashfordoff into the gloaming in search of bats, moths, owls and Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the BlashWed 31 Aug 8pm - 9.30pm other creatures of the night! Suggested donation £4, ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham please book. Drove, BH24 3PJ. Children must be accompanied by adults. Sorry no dogs. Gardens, Wimborne BH21 7ND. Herbal medicine for health and vitality. Adult workshop Knoll 10.30am - 1pm Book on 07968 169064 or email Sat 3 Sep with medical herbalist Rachel Heathcote. heathcoteherbs@gmail.com VENUE Minster Room, CommuWimborne Horticultural Society present a talk on "Life & NEW 7.30pm nity & Resource Centre 41-44 King Thu 8 Sep Gardens of Paris" by Martin Catford Street, Wimborne Wimborne Horticultural Society September Show. ALLENDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE, Sat 10 Sep 12noon - 4pm Adults 60p Children U16 free Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS Priests House Museum present “An evening with Phil Quarterjack Suite, Allendale Centre, Harding”: an opportunity to meet the well-known field Wimborne, BH21 1AS. Tickets £10 from Sat 10 Sep 7.30pm - 9pm archaeologist and Time Team star. Wimborne Tourist Information Centre. East Dorset Antiquarian Society (EDAS) present “100 St. Catherine’s Church Hall, Lewens Ways to Die: the diseases and disfigurements of ancient Lane, Wimborne BH21 1LE. Wed 14 Sep 7.15pm for 7.30pm times”.Discover more with Zoe Barras, Visitors welcome. A to Z Archaeology. East Dorset NT Association - Ron Hancock of AssociBarrington Centre, Penny's Walk, Fernated British Ports will present a talk about the history and down, BH22 9TH. All Welcome. More Wed 14 Sep 7.30pm modern developments of Southampton Docks. info 01202 855001 Ornamental Grass Masterclass. All you need to know Knoll Gardens, Wimborne BH21 7ND. Thu 15 Sep 2pm - 4.30pm about grasses and how to use them in a garden setting. Book online www.knollgardens.co.uk or OR 6 Oct £35 call 01202 873931 NO Verwood Traditional Jazz Club tonight due to hotel Thu 15 Sep refurbishment The Salisbury Museum, The Kings in Context: Salisbury Cathedral from the 10am -5pm (Mon - ‘Constable House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, WiltMeadows in perspective’. This exhibition aims to put Sat & Bank HoliSP1 2EN. Constable’s painting in its historical and artistic context. It shire, 17 Sep - 25 days) www.salisburymuseum.org.uk will feature an array of paintings and images of Salisbury Mar 2017 12 noon - 5pm Sun Cathedral from the 17th to the 21st centuries by a variety No booking required. Normal admission (22 May - 30 Oct) charges apply. All museum tickets are of artists. valid for 1 year. £8 Adults, £4 Children Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road Verwood and District Horicultural Society present their Verwood. BH31 7AA . 01202 814376. Sat 17 Sep 1.30pm "AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW" www.verwoodhs.co.uk Ringwood Carnival. Festival of fun for all the family with Ringwood town centre. Sat 17 Sep afternoon & torchlight processions www.ringwoodcarnival.org Verwood Town Band 'Picnic in the Park / Cream Tea' Memorial Hall, Ringwood Concert. An open air concert (if the weather is nice) or in Verwood Verwood, BH31 7AA. the Memorial Hall (if not). The concert is FREE to enter Road, Sun 18 Sep 3pm - 5pm Just bring your own deckchairs and picbut you will be able to buy delicious home made cream nic rugs - assuming it's nice weather! teas and cakes plus hot and cold drinks. Verwood Saturday Craft & Table Top Sale. Everybody is Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood welcome. Handmade Crafts, Jewellery, Wool Work, Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. To Book a Bronze Figurines, Greeting Cards, Wood Work, Dog Table - visit www.4-web.org/VTTS/ Sat 24 Sep 9.30am - 1pm Coats and Beds, Ladies Handbags, Kids Bags, Scarves, Booking.html. Tea and Coffee, Cakes Purses and Wallets. More than 20 Tables of products to and Hot Snacks Served throughout the see - Friendly and Welcoming morning. Free Entry History at Work Weekend to showcase the inner workings of Experimental Archaeology. A chance to see our Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham volunteers and staff demonstrating their individual skills Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP 24 - 25 Sep 10am - 4pm and expertise in a wide range of crafts and activities that www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk. 01725 517618 genuinely contribute to the construction and maintenance of the site. Adult £6, Child £3 (U4s free) East Dorset NT Association - Talk by Eoin McDowell on West Moors Memorial Hall, Station the role of the Offsite Engagement Officer for the Road, West Moors, BH22 0HZ. Mon 26 Sep 2.30pm National Trust. All Welcome More info 01202 855001 Steve Hubble plays his Yamaha Tyros keyboard, VerThe Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the Wed 28 Sep 7.30pm. wood Keyboard Society; £5 members, £7 visitors door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 Autumn colour walks with the head gardener (including Kingston Lacy BH21 4EA Office 01202 7, 8, 21, 28 11am lunch) 883402 Oct East Dorset Antiquarian Society (EDAS) present “Finding Catherine’s Church Hall, Lewens Duropolis: a new type of Iron Age settlement for Dorset. Wed 12 Oct 7.15pm for 7.30pm Dr. Miles Russell from Bournemouth University gives an St. Lane, Wimborne BH21 1LE. update on this exciting project. Visitors welcome. Wimborne Horticultural Society present a talk on The VENUE COMMUNITY CENTRE History and Future of the Cottage Garden by Neil Love- NEW King Street Wimborne in the Thu 13 Oct 7.30pm sey. As this is our Harvest Supper please bring a plate 41-44 MINSTER ROOM of food for a shared supper Autumn 'Proms' Concert presented by Verwood Concert The Hub, Verwood, Brock Way, VerBrass. Come and enjoy all the bands of Verwood Con- wood BH31 7QE. Tickets available from 7:30pm - 10pm Sat 15 Oct cert Brass perform their Autumn concert including a tra- The Hub box office 01202 828740 ditional Proms section. Tickets £10 or £6 for under 19s. Racecourse. Rockbourne Fair. Make a start on your Christmas shop- Salisbury Wed 10am-5pm, www.rockbournefair.org.uk & raise money for The Stars Appeal which funds Thu 10am-7.30pm, ping Wed/Fri Adult £5 Thu £5 (£3 after 4pm 19 -21 Oct extra care and equipment to benefit all wards and deFri 10am-3.30pm Thursday). Child FREE Students partments. in Salisbury District Hospital. Free Parking. on (12+) £1.50 Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present Dave MoorSt Leonards Hotel. 185 Ringwood Rd, St Music 7.30pm 'Rascals of Rhythm'. A refreshing visit to the era Leonards, Nr Ringwood. BH24 2NP. Thu 20 Oct 10pm. Doors Open wood's of Swing & Carefree Jazz. Meals available all day in the Contact Janet 01202 873725 or Geoff 6.30pm restaurant, or from 7pm in the function Room. 07798721405 Kingston Lacy BH21 4EA Celebrating Autumn 22 - 31 Oct 10am - 6pm Office 01202 883402 Wimborne Minster Green, High Street 10am - 4 pm Wimborne Food Festival Sat 22 Oct and surrounding roads BH21 1HT
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hat makes a ‘premium’ small car? A question many car makers are asking themselves as pressure grows for swingeing reductions in exhaust emissions over an impossibly tight time-scale. Gee, this will save the whole world all on its own! Thinking premium, German badges such as Mercedes, BMW and Audi are at the forefront of our minds for some obscure reason, but can they actually hack it? Here is the Audi A1 - a car which won the European car of the year award a few years ago. In this case, a 3-door with diesel 1.6 engine coupled to a 6 speed manual gearbox. Yes, it does have a newer and cleaner iteration of the engine which led Volkswagen into a huge emissions test cheating scandal! On paper it certainly sounds like the right formula for driving enjoyment and ecoenlightenment. In the metal the car seems bigger than it is, with a somewhat intimidating front grille for the rear view mirrors you are following. The paint finish is excellent, as is the panel fit - while the unadventurous styling doesn’t give a particularly balanced look. Open a door and a slight leather smell is noticed, then nicely detailed facia, instruments and driving controls
- a good first impression. Start it up and a strong diesel clatter ensues, subsiding somewhat as it gets hot. However at all times it continued to hammer home that it is just a Volkswagen in rented Versace clobber, Cinderella. I was very surprised to find the hatch would only swallow one medium suitcase, madam’s overnight bag and my trusty laptop - any more involved removing the rear parcel shelf and exposing all to view. Not impressed. Front seat adjustment was through a wide range initially, although I spent most of my driving time in this car continually adjusting the drivers’ seat in a fruitless search for comfort. Access to the rear in this 3-door version is abysmal and then with small seats hardly well packaged, the five-door version giving only slightly easier access. I also kept banging my head on the heavily-sloped ‘A’ post as I got in and out and mused that Mini, Peugeot 208, Vauxhall Adam and even Kia Rio are very much more acceptable both in the boot and
Audi A1 interior
for passengers, yet multiple thousands cheaper. Hardly a tour-de-force, clearly Volkswagen have missed a trick here. To drive, the picture is better. The lusty - although coarse - engine is very capable, the gear-change light and precise, and accurately placing the car on the road is a breeze. All this is rather spoilt by the poor driving position, an annoyingly un-resolved lumpy ride and a multiplicity of controls which are both confusingly situated, and difficult to understand. As the driver becomes more familiar with the car, these traits should be less noticeable. In short, the typical Audi DNA is evident - a well-specified and nicely finished car that remains under-developed, poorly packaged and uninvolving. This car may well suit a nonenthusiast seeking a commuting car and who loves ‘brand snobbery’. I’d suggest forgetting the noisy diesel and adopt the more modern and still economical small petrol turbo ‘three’. Finally, my car decided to play up by randomly resetting itself to metric French, then giving dire warnings about ‘No Oil!’. A call to Audi Assistance proved fruitless and at this point with the assistance of a passing Frenchman we managed to reset the computer and find some oil for the almost empty sump. In short, not on my driveway, thank you!
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To Dye Or Not To Dye? by Kate McLelland
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young fashion icons such as Rihanna and Zayn Malik are now sporting faux grey styles as part of a growing fashion trend.
grey is the neW black If you are female, you may feel under greater pressure to keep up a youthful appearance. While women are often described as being ‘brave’ for going grey, men of the same age are given the flattering label of ‘silver fox’. But this situation may be about to change, as hip,
Why more of us are refusing to dye It’s ironic that as young celebrities and their fans adopt grey hair as a fashion statement, an increasing number of older people are choosing not to use hair colourants. While there is no single cause for this trend, there are several reasons why the number of cheerleaders for being ‘grey and proud’ may be on the rise. Is hair dye harmful? Scare stories about the dangers posed by certain chemicals have continued to surface, despite a major re-think by manufacturers in the 1980s, when research revealed that substances used in hair dye at that time caused cancer in mice. Although no concrete evidence has yet been found to suggest that hair dyes are unsafe for regular personal use, the jury is still out on the risks faced by today’s consumers. Even that tiny seed of doubt may be enough to persuade some people to stop using colourants.
t’s a dilemma faced by most people of ‘a certain age’: let your hair go grey, or reach for the dye bottle?
Why We go grey Our natural hair colour comes from a pigment known as melanin, produced by the hair follicles. As we age the follicles produce less melanin and this means our hair effectively loses its colour. The average person will spot their first grey hair in their 30s and most people will have noticeable grey strands by their 40s. By the age of fifty, fifty per cent of people will have gone grey. The thickness of hair also alters as you age because the size of your hair follicles shrinks, producing smaller hairs. In the same way the oil glands in the human scalp shrink with age, resulting in brittleness and dryness.
We can’t turn back the clock As we age, our skin colour alters, picking up more yellow tones. This means that the hair shade we had in our younger days may not blend with our current skin tone. Combine this with the effects of chemical overload on aging hair and it’s no wonder that many of us decide it’s better to let nature take its course. Role models lead the way These days we’re surrounded by high profile figures sporting grey hairstyles – think of male celebritiess such as Gary Lineker, José Mourinho and George Clooney and female high rollers like Anna Wintour, Meryl Streep and Christine Lagarde. Nowadays we are all living longer, in better health, and it may simply be that the trend towards accepting grey hair shows we are more relaxed about the aging process, living life to the full instead of hiding away. To quote celebrity hairstylist and founder of Twitter’s @ thegreyglammovement, Cynthia Alvarez: “Grey is the new black. The colour has taken on an entirely new life and meaning – today grey is beautiful, sexy, chic, fabulous!”
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Wimborne and Ferndown Lions
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It’s a wet Saturday, let’s get plastered!
ot what you might think, this was what runners felt at the Wimborne and Ferndown Lions’ Muddy Fun Run. This was a run over a 5K obstacle course held at Homelands Farm, Three Legged Cross on the 21st of May. Despite, or maybe because of, the awful weather, the runners really got stuck in, as the pictures show. The feedback says it all. “To all the Lions who provided their time and skills, can I say thank you very much indeed for all your hard work.” “The clear labelling of the course could put some established Obstacle Course Races to shame. I am sure next year the attendance will be significantly higher.” “Great run, thank you to the organisers and volunteers. We had a great time with lots of laughter, really looking forward to the next one.” The event was held to raise funds for the Wessex Cancer Trust and the JTYAF. (John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation) Save the date for the next time –20th May 2017.
New president for the Lions (except when the Cherries are playing!)
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n referendum day at The Albion, Teresa North was confirmed as the Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club President for 2016/17. A keen football supporter, Teresa says Lions’ duties will be suspended suspended when AFC Bournemouth are at home and sometimes when they are away. Photo shows current President Barry Duxbury carefully handing over the insignia of office.
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Lions help for the FURIES!
imborne and Ferndown Lions Club have provided two new sports wheelchairs for the Ferndown Furies wheelchair basketball club. The Furies play at Ferndown Leisure Centre on Friday evenings.
Photo shows Lions (in red) Derick Smith (on left) and Godwin Micallef are shown with some of the Furies ready for action with Furies’ coach Mark Dent on extreme left.
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New President for Ferndown Inner Wheel
t the recent Club meeting, Sue Sismey handed over the role of President to Jenny Lewis. On behalf of the members, Jenny thanked Sue for her leadership and encouragement. During the year, the Club raised £2250 through events and collections which has been distributed to international and national charities, including several based locally: Ringwood Food Bank, The Heal Project, Honeypot House, Portfield School and the Dolphin Trust. Donations were made to flood relief and the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Members also helped with a holiday for those in need of a break.
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New Delhi By Solange Hando
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ew Delhi takes you by surprise, an almost European city with all the exotic colours of India but a world away from the hustle and bustle of Old Delhi and much of the country. As a final gift from the British Empire, it’s a pleasant city of tree lined avenues and stunning vistas with elegant buildings, vast open spaces and a fair share of museums and historic sites. In December 1911, the British had announced that India’s capital, then in Calcutta, would return to Delhi, a more central location where a new city would be built, worthy of the Raj. King George V laid the foundation stone but controversy raged for almost two years, plagued by bad omens and a difficult choice of site. Work was finally handed over to top English architect Edwin Lutyens, renowned for his extravagance. Lutyens was seconded by Herbert Baker and though the two men often disagreed, they designed a grand capital in ‘imperial style’, spacious, symmetrical, with a few elements of Indian architecture to pay tribute to local tradition. It took 20 years to complete. In a prime location on Raisana Hill, the President’s
Residence, formerly the Viceroy’s House, rises above the city in near grandiose isolation. Built with 700 million bricks, it claims vast interior courtyards and over 350 rooms, is larger than Versailles, and has a subtle mix of East and West. There are stone elephants and classical columns, Indian bells, a copper dome and a Jaipur column carved with oak leaves and topped with a lotus. Other government venues include Baker’s secretarial buildings and the circular Parliament House, 173 metres around, enclosed by colonnaded verandas. There, independence was hailed by a bugler in 1947 and the new constitution was drafted. From Raisina Hill, the ceremonial Rajpath, or King’s Way, leads through Lutyens’ great plaza to the massive sandstone arch of India gate. Rising 42 metres above the ground, India’s national monument commemorates those who died in the British Indian army and guards the eternal flame. The Rajpath is at the heart of celebrations on Republic Day but with its water features, trees and lawns, it’s always a favourite haunt of tourists and locals. The canopy which sheltered a statue of George V is now
empty, but chipmunks run across the grass, children splash in the boating lake and stalls sell candyfloss, coconuts and ice cream. It’s a great place to stroll in the cool of the evening when India Gate stands all lit up against the darkening sky. Not so far away, the great sweep of Connaught Place showcases a fine Georgian style reminiscent of the Royal Crescent in Bath. Designed by Robert Tor Russell, a lesser known yet prolific architect, it’s the capital’s top commercial hub with three concentric circles of shops opening on colonnaded arcades and roads radiating in every direction, busiest of all the famous Janpath. The area has shopping venues for everyone, from pavement stalls to luxury outlets. There are cotton shirts and pashmina shawls, raw silk and cashmere, carpets, antiques, costume jewellery and tribal craft. The central park hosts cultural events while all around, food stalls and restaurants serve a wide variety of cuisines from India and beyond. After a challenging tour of the ‘real India’, it’s the perfect place to bargain for those last minute souvenirs before heading home.
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Doctors’ Numbers
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
EMERGENCIES ONLY: Dial 999 and ask for ‘Fire Service’
The Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)
01725 517272
Verwood Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies
Three Legged Cross Surgery 67/71 Church Road, Three Legged Cross
01202 811860
Wimborne Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies
Dorset Emergency Care
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EMERGENCIES - 999 and ask for ‘police’
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
1 Durrant Road, Bournemouth, 01202 551999 / 0845 790 9090
Verwood Age Concern
Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall, Moorlands Rd Gordon Simpkin 01202 813805 Monday: 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday: 10am - 3.30pm EDV-07/16
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Verwood Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101 verwood@dorset.pnn.police.uk Wimborne Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101
Recycling
VERWOOD RECYCLING 01202 828083 www.newforest.gov.uk Somerley, Verwood Road, Ringwood 1 April - 30 Sept: 9am - 6pm 1 Oct - 28 Feb: 9am - 4pm 1 March - 31 March: 9am - 5pm WIMBORNE RECYCLING 01305 221040 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.dorsetforyou.com and www.hants.gov.uk for Dorset and Hampshire - dates that are in white are where days differ for Hampshire. Term/holiday Summer Holidays: 21(23) July - 31 Aug 16 (2 Sept 16) Autumn Term: 1(5) Sept - 16 Dec 16 Half Term: 24 Oct - 28 Oct 16 Christmas Holidays: 19 Dec 16 - 2 Jan 17 Spring Term: 3 Jan - 7 April 17 Half Term: 13(20) Feb - 17(24) Feb 17 Easter Holidays: 10 - 21 April 17 Summer Term: 24 April - 21(25) July 17 Half Term: 29 May - 2 June 17 UK holidays Summer Bank Holiday: 29 Aug 16 Christmas: 25,26,27 Dec 16 New Year: 1 Jan 17 Easter: 14 & 17 April 17 May Day: 1 May 17 Spring Bank Holiday: 29 May 17 More useful information overleaf
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Teddy
Nellie
I’m Teddy, a 14 yr old Jack Russell. I’m a bit of a cheeky chappie, very alert and interested in my surroundings. I really love going for walks at a sedate pace and I also love my food. My ideal human companion would be elderly like myself, so that we could grow old together. No other dogs please. My name is Fergus and I’m a Jack Russell. I’m really looking for someone who will love me as much as my last human who sadly passed away. I am now 9 years old so I’m a bit set in my ways. I’m Nellie, a Red Setter and an old lady. I am 10 years old I think but could be a little older I’m not really sure! I have a loving and sweet nature, love to go out for a gentle stroll and a sniff but will also happily plod round the garden. No other dogs please.
Fergus
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East Dorset District Council
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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 884991 103, Wimborne Rd West, Stapehill, Wimborne, BH21 2DH. Mon – Sat 6.30am – 10pm. Sun 7am – 10pm. Xmas Day closed.
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 – 1pm 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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The Life List Unwritten Rules Adult life is complicated. School may have taught us about quadratic equations, Pythagoras, and coping with a broken heart, but there are areas of expertise where we are still in the dark. How long does one keep the box for an electrical appliance or an electronic device? I’m running out of attic space. What’s the optimum number of toys for a pet dog? How many does it really need and is there one I can accidentally stand on without injury? At what age should a man start wearing patterned socks in an unironic way? (I’ve
finally accepted the no ‘socks with sandals’ ruling.) When is the best time to develop an interest in historical TV dramas? Does it usually coincide with the desire to make up a cheeseboard? How old is too old for expecting or receiving Easter eggs? How long should one wait after Christmas before putting unwanted gifts on eBay or donating them to a charity shop 20 miles away? What are the social repercussions of unfriending someone on social media, who you also know in the real world, due to their constant stream of upbeat platitudes? How does one tackle a neighbour’s cat that persists in seeing your prize flowerbeds as a latrine? Are there any guidelines for flatulence in enclosed spaces - a lift, a canal boat, a small car, a pod on the London Eye, etc.? How does one respond to work collections for people you barely know, or who you know too well to want to contribute? By Derek Thompson www.alongthewritelines.blogspot.co.uk
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