Roundabout East Dorset Villages December 2013 by Sue West

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Contents

Dear Readers,

he front cover of this issue of your Roundabout Magazine features the Dorset Artist Colin Willey working in the beautiful East Dorset countryside in what must be below zero temperatures! Such dedication - a good job he works in oils otherwise he would need antifreeze in his water! Read all about Colin on page 16. English winters are comparatively warm of course for many of our feathered friends who choose to spend winter here at Blashford Lakes - up to seven thousand at a time! Find the article on page 24. Time to turn up the thermostat now with a selection of cool gadgets to keep you warm on page 6, or simply just dream about the sun on a Caribbean trip to Grenada page 18. (Not to be confused with Granada in Spain of course, unlike the

with best wishes,

unfortunate lady who recently took a trip to Granada in Spain and somehow ended up on a plane to the Caribbean!) 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. All our current magazines can be viewed online at: www.roundaboutmags.co.uk. Remember - in future when you need a job done or want to treat yourself AND help local businesses, look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ and save yourself time, fuel and most importantly at the moment - money! Finally I would like to wish all my readers and advertisers the very warmest of festive greetings for this Christmas and for the New Year.

Sue West

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Business features Local Dorset Hospitals

Local events and features Community News 4,15,23 Viewed From My Window: rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 12 Clubs & Societies 14 Portrait of a Dorset Artist: Colin Willey 16 What’s On Locally 20,22 The Blashford Bulletin 24

Feature articles Tech Review: The Heat Is On Mike’s Motors: Chameleon on Wheels Travel: Colourful Grenada

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Information Useful Local Information Advertising Useful Telephone Numbers Christmas Postal Dates Local Business Directory Local Theatres, Concerts & the Arts

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Puzzles Hidato Pictograms Robots Quiz Word Ladder Wordﬁt Puzzle Solutions

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Stick Man Trail brings Moors Valley Country Park and Forest to life this winter

ans of the popular children’s character Stick Man can enjoy their own Stick Man adventures by following a new activity trail at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest from October half-term until January next year. Created by Julia Donaldson, who also wrote The Gruffalo, Stick Man lives, perhaps not surprisingly, in a tree with his wife and three children. Forestry Commission England has teamed up with the popular children’s character to create a special adventure trail to encourage children and families to get out into the forest. The Moors Valley trail is one of thirteen that Forestry Commission England has created around the country where children can engage in imaginative play and find out more about forests and the importance of wood and trees to their daily lives. Families can have fun and learn about Stick Man’s forest home by following the special Stick Man trail, complete with activities for all ages. The trail winds through the Park and into the Forest with 10 activity boards to help chil-

dren and adults make their own Stick Man to take home, identify tree patterns and shapes, build a twig tower and explore the sights and sounds around them. Emma Reeks, Education Ranger at Moors Valley, said, “Stick Man is a delightful character and has a huge national following built around Julia Donaldson’s engaging story and the copyright © Axel Scheffler, 2008. charming illustrations Illustration Reproduced with the permission of Alison Books. An imprint of Scholastic Ltd. of Axel Scheffler. In the Green All rights reserved story, Stick Man goes for a jog only to find that the world is an eventful place for a stick. Along the way he encounters a dog that wants to play with him, a swan that makes him part of her nest and a boy that uses him as a snowman’s arm. Of course, like all the best stories, this one has a happy ending when Stick Man eventually returns home, with a little help from Santa Claus!” “We estimate that around 5000 children followed Moors Valley’s Gruffalo Trail during the year it was open. I’m sure that Stick Man will be just as popular and will inspire children to use the forest as their playground and create their own stories, while learning vital skills to help in their development.” The Stick Man trail is open from Saturday 26 October to Friday 31 January 2014 and trail cards cost £2 each. Free Stick Man activity sheets can be downloaded from the Forestry Commission website at www.forestry.gov.uk/stickman.

The Griffin has flown from Wimborne Model Town

much cherished original photograph that used to hang in the reception area of the old Griffin Hotel, adjacent to Wimborne Station, has disappeared from its perch in the railway room at Wimborne Model Town. Development Manager, Greg Hoar, comments “the donated picture dates from 1929 and shows the licensees of the time with their horse drawn transport. Clearly of local historical importance, Wimborne Model Town wishes its safe return as soon as possible.” The charity can be contacted on 01202 881924 with any information.

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The Heat Is On Cool gadgets to keep you warm this winter

very year, heating our homes becomes ever more expensive, and as a result we do all kinds of things to cut our bills: we make sure our homes are properly insulated, turn the thermostat down a notch and do our best to save energy. But no matter what kind of heating system you have, there’s a very good chance you’re heating your entire home rather than the room you’re using. Wouldn’t it be great if you could heat just the bit you’re in - and do it quickly so you don’t have to sit shivering? That’s the thinking behind Dyson’s fan heaters, which use the firm’s “air multiplier” technology to send a steady stream of hot air without the buffeting you get from normal fan heaters. They aren’t cheap - expect to pay £249 for a heater, or £349 for one that can cool air in the summer but they’re safe, effective and extremely efficient. If you’d rather not spend quite so much on a heater, halogen heaters are worth considering: instead of heating the air, they heat whatever you point them at - and they do so instantly, which is a real boon if you’ve just come home from a typically cold November day. Prices start at around £15 for

a basic model, and you can also buy models designed for heating outside areas. For larger rooms, it’s worth looking for heaters that can rotate: that enables them to heat a wider area than immobile heaters can reach. Make sure they have anti-tilt shut-offs too, so that they automatically switch themselves off if they’re accidentally toppled. The cheapest heaters around are fan heaters, which as the name suggests use a fan to blow air over a heating element. According to the Energy Saving Trust they aren’t less efficient than other kinds of heating, but the less powerful the fan the longer it’ll take them to heat a room: we wouldn’t recommend trying to heat a high-ceilinged room with an £8 fan heater from the local supermarket. If you spend a lot of time using a computer you’ll know that your fingers are often the first things to feel the cold. Technology has the answer to that too: V8 Tools’ heated computer keyboard is exactly what it sounds like, although for the time being you’ll need to import one from the US. Avoid USB-powered heating devices: products such as USB-powered Monkey Hand Warmers are novelty gifts, not

practical products. If you often suffer from frozen feet there’s a gadget for that too: the AccuLux foot warming mat, a flexible heating mat that’s designed to make your tootsies toasty. Expect to pay £39.99. Humans aren’t the only creatures to benefit from heating pads: they’re available for pets too. A quick search on eBay uncovers all kinds of electric pad heaters for dog and cat beds, with prices as low as £19.99. If you’d rather not leave anything electrical near your pets, microwaveable heat pads do much the same job for slightly less money. While you’re microwaving things for your pets, why not warm up some pads for yourself? You can try a pair of microwaveable slippers, a microwaveable hand warmer or a microwaveable neck wrap, and if you’re suffering from sports injuries or arthritis you might find they help ease your symptoms too. Alternatively you might like to try the Heat In A Click Muscle Warm Pad, which quickly heats up to 54 degrees celsius and lasts for 20 minutes to two hours depending on the size of pad you buy.

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Chameleon on wheels

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otoring hacks haven’t been kind to Peugeot in the ‘hot hatch’ department since their positive experiences of the old 205GTi - probably the most highly respected hot hatch of its day and certainly well ahead of the equivalent VW Golf – was superseded by the 206. The 205GTi had been liked even with smaller engines, and with the 1.9 litre petrol engine in GTi guise was capable both of excellent performance ‘on paper’ and in real-life conditions – simply the best. Today very few survive. Write-offs were common as the handling didn’t really match the very powerful engine which wasn’t in itself particularly reliable, and that old rust problem which doesn’t afflict half-decent modern cars saw off a lot of cars too. A small band of dedicated enthusiasts keep the last 205GTi’s on the road. Then Peugeot built the 206GTi and more recently the 207GTi, both capable cars but with less powerful engines and lacklustre trim - losing the plot versus the original 205GTi by using run-of-the-mill engines and even offered the car in 5-door form, sacrilege! The last of the 207GTi’s in 200bhp form were unsung heros - but being devoid of advertising support nobody new or cared about them. Albeit rare, these can today be enjoyed as used car bargains. With the new 208 series Peugeot have produced a delightful,

powerful, compact successor. Be impressed by the purposeful appearance on huge wheels, complemented by a discrete roof spoiler. Open the door to be greeted by styling detail everywhere from the superb bucket seats to the facia with all modcons built in including a fantastic DAB radio, bluetooth, USB, sat-nav, climate control and all kinds of ‘big car’ creature comforts too extensive to list. In the driver’s seat, the most outstanding feature is the low, adjustable small steering wheel and the accessibility of all driving and en-

tertainment controls. The huge touch-sensitive sat-nav screen also controls the sound system, trip computer and all vehicle settings. The main instruments are seen clearly above the wheel in a perfect position to observe while still concentrating on the road. Interior space is surprisingly large both in the front and in the back, but very tall drivers can cause problems for the rear seat passenger – but then I’m not planning to chauffeur 4 large Americans around! But how does it drive? Superbly. Fire up and it shouts power,

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Roundabout Coffee Time Robots Fun Quiz - Robots 1 Sonny 2 ED 209 3 Johnny Five 4 Gigolo Joe

Word Ladder

Change one letter at a time (but not the position of any letter) to make a new word - and move from the word at the top of the ladder to the word at the bottom, using the exact number of rungs provided.

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Robocop

A.I. Artificial Intelligence

Short Circuit

Forbidden Planet

The Day The Earth Stood Still

I, Robot

Transformers

Logan’s Run

WALL-E

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Starting at 1 and ﬁnishing at 34, track your way from one hexagon to another (touching) hexagon, placing consecutive numbers into the empty shapes as you go. Some numbers are already given.

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Choosing from the list below, can you work out which films the robots above appear in?

D O W N Christmas Christmas Pictograms Pictograms 2 words 25th 25th 25th 25th

December December December December

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Technology matters

n 2012, the government set out a vision for the future of the NHS, promising a ‘paperless’ health service by 2018 and a greater choice of digital channels that offer patients increased choice in the way they access healthcare and manage their health records. Locally, Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (RBCH) are already taking signiﬁcant steps towards embracing these challenges and achieving a paperless future. A new digital x-ray viewing system was launched successfully earlier this year across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals, and a new electronic document management system (EDMS) is set to be introduced in 2014. The new EDMS system will cut out the need for paper records to be transferred between local hospitals, meaning improved security of information and, crucially, fewer delays for patients.

Dr Rupert Page is a consultant neurologist at Poole Hospital, and explains the difference that improved IT will make: “Our focus is providing high quality, safe clinical care. The key to this is current and complete information wherever that care is being provided. Effective IT support is crucial to meet the increasingly varied ways in which we need to deliver this care and ensure quality. Clinicians are engaged at the heart of the strategy that we are evolving, which we hope will eventually become a beacon for how clinical IT ought to be delivered.”

The three hospitals are also making increased use of digital platforms to support patients and staff. New apps have been launched to benefit orthopaedic patients and people with diabetes, and Poole Hospital recently relaunched its website with a new section that allows patients to provide important feedback on their care. Peter Gill, joint director of informatics across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals, explains more: “By developing our IT systems and adopting new technologies, we can significantly improve our patients’ experience.” “Technology can give patients greater power over their own healthcare and provide staff with the tools they need to provide a more efficient and seamless service.”

“We are already working towards achieving paperless patient journeys through the development and implementation of linked clinical computer systems. We are also committed to increasing our use of digital channels to reduce the effort patients and carers have to make when accessing healthcare and give them more control over their own care options.” In fact, IT already plays an integral part in most patients’ care, and the hospitals’ new informatics strategy includes more than 25 projects set to benefit patients and staff over the next five years. Some will take place behind the scenes, such as improvements to computer rooms, server management and networks.

Other changes, such as a new service desk system and the roll out of an electronic system used to record patients’ clinical observations, will bring more noticeable benefits. The new observations monitoring system, known as VitalPAC, is operated using a handheld device, similar to an iPhone, allowing nursing staff to record or “track” observations, such as blood pressure or heart rate. If a patient’s condition deteriorates, an appropriate member of staff will automatically be alerted.

Sarah Allaway, a senior nurse leading on the clinical implementation of the VitalPAC system at RBCH, says: “We’ve seen how technology has made a huge difference to our patients and the quality of their care. With VitalPAC, changes in patients’ conditions can be monitored much more closely, helping us to respond quickly to those who need it. Patient safety and the quality of their care is the most important part of what we do and it’s fantastic that we’re able to take advantage of modern technology to keep improving the service we provide.”

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.

‘T he T hree Mouseketeers’

‘Mr & Mrs Oscar, Jasper and D’Companion Mr Tom

ur two sets of operations and feral cats Mr were both taken & Mrs Oscar into the house, Mr (one set) and & Mrs Oscar felt Mr Tom and Jasper (secabandoned by ond set), decided at the their friends. The end of last summer that only option was they would team up and to finally make become a foursome. We the decision that then always seemed they too would to refer to the group as move in and be‘The Three Mouseketcome house cats. eers and D’Companion They were not Mr Tom’. It was wonderinvited, they just ful to see them all as moved in. constant companions ‘The Three Mousketeers’. Cute but not cuddly! and such close friends. They have now None of our other cats all reverted to behave formed such strong bonds although they ing kittens and spend a lot of time playing with balls and stuffed toys especially if they have a all get on quite well together. tinkling bell attached to them. Just as enjoyable These four would stroll around the patio together as hunting I am sure and it does give them a with their tails intertwined, they could not have lot of pleasure. However being feral cats, they got closer if they tried. After their little tour, they are more active at night than in the day, so it is would find a place in the vineyard or perhaps quite disturbing when you are trying to sleep. the vegetable garden and sleep or sunbathe to- When they do wish to sleep it is a problem as gether, and every evening we would see them they all want to sleep together, they have tried all cuddled up for the night on the swinging set- every combination and sleeping position, but tee. But our soft hearts were getting the better of the beds provided are just not big enough for all us and we worried about them all being outside four of them, even two side by side is still not the during the winter, so a lovely heated, insulated, answer. It is like the story of Goldilocks and the carpeted, warm and cosy cottage complete with three bears in reverse, but they have now found my bed and at every chance they sneak into the duvet was made for them and they moved in. bedroom and cuddle up together on the duvet, Now they were getting the idea that warm and there is plenty of room for all and they thoroughly cosy was indeed a much better option, but object when I want my bed back! thought they would go one better and they collectively decided to explore our house, after all, The full story and many more Mr & Mrs Oscar’s two kittens had moved in, so are in the book “Viewed From it may well be worth a try. We would then fre- My Window” by Patricia Olquently come across them wandering through iver price £10 + £1.75 p&p. the house and they even got as far as the bed- For more details, contact rooms, all together as always, considering their Patricia on 01202 826244. options, but when caught in the act they would All proceeds go towards make a hasty retreat with such a guilty look on the Veterinary and Welfare needs of the 16 feral cats their little faces. We just had to laugh. currently in her care. However, after Mr Tom and Jasper had their

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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

VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE

VERWOOD PANTOMIME SOCIETY

DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB

CRANBORNE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHOIR

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

EAST DORSET BUDDHIST GROUP

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

VERWOOD ORGAN & KEYBOARD SOCIETY

We meet monthly, usually the last Wednesday in the month, at the Hub, Verwood at 7.30pm. Admission £5 for Non members. Secretary: Janetta Lakin 01202 822936

STAPEHILL OVER 60’S CLUB

Meetings are held once a month on the first Thursday of each month at 2.30pm at Colehill Methodist Church, Lonnen Road, Colehill Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 887786

COLEHILL FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB

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.

COLEHILL MUSICAL & DRAMA CLUB

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

WIMBORNE BOWLS CLUB

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

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

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 Meet Cranborne C of E First School on Thursdays at 7.30pm. Contact: Leader Jeremy Avis: 07812 136032

DORSET STITCHERS

Meets every other Thursday at the Methodist Church Hall, Verwood. £2 per evening includes refreshments. Contact Marilyn Fisher 01202 814212.

VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB

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

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

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

ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS

Forest School club for children 4-8 years of age at Edmondsham Forest Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch The Branch holds regular social School, between Verwood and Cranborne. Woodland walks, camp fires, functions. Contact Mrs Denise Pugh 01202 824549 nature crafts etc. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807

OVER 50’S SINGLES CLUB

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We are looking for new members as well as existing members. The club meets every third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at The Swans, Morrison’s Car Park,Verwood, Contact Sue on 07889668313. 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

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

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 At the United Reformed Church, Verwood. 4th Monday in the Month at 10.30am. Singing meeting for people with memory problems. Aim is to give carer & cared for quality time together. FREE. Call Carolyn Polden on 01725 517272 for more details.

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.

RINGWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR, “SING FOR JOY”

THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS

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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ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH CHOIR

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

We meet at St Michael's Church, Lonnen Road, Colehill The sessions will take place on Fridays monthly from 1 – 4pm at St Michael’s Centre, Colehill, Wimborne. Free parking and disabled access. on Fridays at 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Contact Jenny Wright on 01425 473963. Contact Cilla Sparks on 07759 835728

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tanic garden. Beginning in the 1960s the plant collection was labelled and catalogued on a combination of card index and computer. “The role should appeal to someone who has a passion for plants, is methodical, has the skills to look after the computer database and can spare us at least two hours each week.” Information can also be found on the foundation website www.knollgardensfoundation.org or by calling 01202 873931 or emailing: foundation@knollgardens.co.uk

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he Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr John Lewis has presented a plaque to Neil Lucas, the owner of Knoll Gardens, in recognition of the help he has provided to the Town Council over many years. Cllr Lewis presented the plaque during his Civic Day visit to the show gardens, in the company of nearly 30 dignitaries from across the whole of Dorset. During a tour of the four-acre show gardens the visiting party admired the stunning autumn colour, marvelled at the ‘champion’ eucalyptus tree, and learned a little of Neil’s low impact style of gardening. Neil Lucas is a best-selling author and member of the RHS Council; he also holds ten consecutive Chelsea Gold Medals. Knoll Gardens and its adjacent nursery are open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm.

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Colin’s paintings follow in the tradition of Constable and Turner. “I love the freshness of the outdoor studies Constable painted,” says Colin. “It’s easy to forget that what Constable was doing was new and innovative and largely unappreciated in his own lifetime. Like Constable I often paint close to my home and in the places that have an emotional significance to me. I’ve lived and painted in the county for 15 years now and feel very much at home here.” Colin also feels a connection with Dorset landscape painter Frederick Whitehead. “I like this link with the past and the idea that all those years ago he was travelling around Dorset painting similar views to the ones I’m painting now.” The beaches at Charmouth, Portland and Studland capture Colin’s attention because of the light where he’ll often paint big dramatic skies and billowing clouds. Most recently Lulworth Cove has provided a great source for much inspiration. He’s drawn to a particular part of the Cove called Stair Hole, which Whitehead also painted (his example hangs in Dorset County Museum, Dorchester).

“It wasn’t easy in the early days but I stuck with it and worked hard,” says Colin. “Now I feel very lucky to be able to say that I make a living doing what I love.” www.colinwilley.co.uk

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Local Entertainment Centres "Inspire" Exhibition & Sale. Selling exhibition of mixed contemporary craftwork by a variety of local Walford Mill Crafts, Stone Lane, Wimborne Minster, Dorset. BH21 1NL and national makers, providing an opportunity to find unusual and individual Christmas gifts Christmas Market. A special festive market with Moors Valley Country Park, Horton 11am - 4pm plenty of locally produced crafts and gifts Road,Ashley Heath,BH24 2ET. 01425 1 - 15 Dec for Christmas 470721. www.moors-valley.co.uk Film: SUNSHINE ON LEITH (PG) Based on the sensa7.30pm (2, 3 Dec ) tional stage hit of the same name, featuring music by 2 - 4 Dec Tivoli Theatre*, Wimborne 2.30pm(Matinee 4 pop-folk band The Proclaimers. Adult: £6.50 EveDec) ning/£5.50 Matinee. Child U16: £4.50 All performances Browns Garden Centre. RingThe Ringwood & Burley Band at John Brown’s Gar- John Tue 3 Dec 6.30pm wood Road, Three Legged Cross, den Centre Wimborne Minster, Dorset at Kingston Lacy. Entrance and servants’ - 3pm ( Last Christmas 6 - 8, 13 -15, 11am Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, hall decorated for Christmas. Visit Santa Clause 20 - 22 Dec Admission (Saturdays and Sundays only) and view our special BH21 4EA 01202 883402 (line 8) 2.30pm ) exhibition. Children’s craft activities on offer Edmondsham Forest School, EdAdventure in the Woods. Whole days or 1/2 days spent in the woods, campfire cooking, walks and pic- mondsham, BH21 5RE (between Sat 7 Dec 8.45am - 4.15pm nics, nature crafts etc. For ages 3-8. £25 per day (inc. Verwood and Cranborne). Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807 food) and £20 for siblings. Christmas Reindeer Workshop. A special workshop Moors Valley Country Park, Horton to make wooden reindeer for Christmas. Make your Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset. BH24 Sat 7 Dec 10am - 11am own mini wooden reindeer to take home for yourself 2ET. 01425 470721. or give as a present. £8 per child. 6 years and over www.moors-valley.co.uk with help from an adult. ANCIENT WINTER DAY. Adults £4, Children £2 See The Ancient Technology Centre, Sat 7 Dec 10am - 4pm Damerham Road, Cranborne, Wimthe crafts & skills that thousands of winters have borne, BH21 5RP. 01725 517618 seen before. www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk Shottesford Peelers. An afternoon of handbells play- Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, Sat 7 Dec 2pm - 4pm BH21 4EA 01202 883402 (line 8) ing traditional and seasonal tunes. Horton & Chalbury Village Hall, Horton Road, Horton BH21 7JA. Sat 7 Dec Jubilate Christmas Concert www.hortonandchalburyvillagehall.co .uk. Tickets / booking 01258 840294 Allendale, Hanham Road, WimWimborne and Ferndown Lions Club charity event - The Sun 8 Dec 10am-5pm borne Minster, Dorset BH21 1AS. Craft and Food Fayre at the Allendale. Contact njgodfrey@ntlworld.com Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, Jubilate Singers. Singing songs and carols until Sun 8 Dec 2pm BH21 4EA 01202 883402(line 8) twilight. Santa Special Trains run at the Moors Valley RailMoors Valley Country Park, Horton way. Enjoy a special trip on the Moors Valley Railway 11am, 12noon, 2pm to visit Santa in his station grotto. £12.50 per person Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset. BH24 8 - 15 Dec & 3pm 2ET. Booking essential on 01425 including FREE parking, gift and refreshments. 471415. www.moors-valley.co.uk Booking essential. 1 - 31 Dec

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Festive Fun Days for all ages. Choose from a variety Moors Valley Country Park, Horton of Christmas crafts – crackers, table & tree Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET. 01425 decorations, party hats & badges. Items from £1. 470721. www.moors-valley.co.uk No need to book Wimborne Horticultural Society. ’The Spice of Life’ by Ron Taylor traces the history of herbs and spices The Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, and should be an unusual finale to the years lectures. Followed by seasonal fayre, please provide Dorset, BH21 1AS some nibbles. To book call Michelle: 01425 472760 Come in to Roost. Meet Blashford staff in the Tern Hide to watch a dusk spectacle as up to 20,000 gulls, or BlashfordLakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet at the Tern Hide car park, Ellingham 500 geese and 200 goosander come in to roost on Drove, BH24 3PJ Ibsley Water. Willow Workshop. A chance for adults to make their Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset. BH24 own decorations. All materials and tools are provided. The cost of £16 includes FREE parking, light 2ET. Booking essential on 01425 refreshments and a festive treat. Booking essential 470721. www.moors-valley.co.uk Deck the Halls. Adults enjoy a festive walk around the lake to collect natural materials and back to the Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Visitor Centre to make a table decoration, pine cone Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset. BH24 2ET. Booking essential on 01425 swag or wreath to take home. The cost of £16 includes FREE parking, light refreshments and a fes- 470721. www.moors-valley.co.uk tive treat. Booking essential on 01425 470721. East Dorset NT Assoc Talk by Nick Crankshaw 'My The Barrington Centre*, Ferndown. Info from 01202 855001 Life on Royal Yacht Britannia' Hub, Verwood*. Tickets from Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society presents Nicho- The Janette 01202 822936 or Peter 01202 las Martin. Visitors £5, Members £3. 814976 The Hub, Verwood*. - tickets: £4.50 “Sparkle & Shine” Afternoon Tea Dance inc: Tea or Coffee Dance the afternoon away on our huge sprung wooden dance floor. Save the Children Christmas Appeal Day, includes musical and dance entertainment in the morning and the Grand Parade with Santa in the afternoon, carni- Town Centre, WIMBORNE, Dorset. val parade of floats starts at 2.30pm. This is followed BH21 1HR by street entertainment and Santa's Grotto for Children in Wimborne Tourist Information Centre. Edmondsham Forest School, EdAdventure in the Woods. Whole days or 1/2 days spent in the woods, campfire cooking, walks and pic- mondsham, BH21 5RE (between Vernics, nature crafts etc. For ages 3-8. £25 per day (inc. wood and Cranborne). Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807 food) and £20 for siblings.

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We are open everyday including: Christmas Day: 10am - 2pm for drinks only. Boxing Day & New Years Day: 9am - 2pm. All other days: 8.30am - 4pm.

Breakfast served until 2pm everyday except Christmas Day. Lunch served everyday except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. We are just oﬀ the main Wimborne/Cranborne Road, opposite the Woodland Burial ground. We have ample free parking and a large garden for the children to run around and let oﬀ some steam. Dogs welcome. Wheelchair access. Burts Hill, Colehill, Wimborne BH21 7AA

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The Great Pudding Stir. The Museum's Victorian kitchen will be brimming with the smells of Christmas Pudding. Adults £1.50 Children £1.00 Kingston Lacy St Stephen’s church fete. The estate church’s Christmas Fair in the Laundry Courtyard, Sat 14 Dec 1pm - 4pm with home made goods and gifts. Christmas Decoration Workshops. Children 1.30pm – 2.30pm Clay with help from an adult, can design and create their (age 7+) 3pm – Sat 14 Dec own unique decorations. Cost £4 per child at both 4pm (age 8+) workshops Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents - Colin Bryant’s (Tickets from Hot Rhythm Six. Tickets, £10 on the door. Meals Thu 19 Dec 8pm 7pm) available in the restaurant or jazz room. Carols in the Cornmarket. Sing traditional Christmas carols in the atmospheric, candlelit Cornmarket to Fri 20 Dec 6pm - 7pm the accompaniment of a local band Verwood Concert Brass Christmas Concert Sat 21 Dec 7.30pm Sat 14 Dec

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Dancing and music. Dance with the Bourne River Morris, thrill to the Sixpenny Handley Christmas play CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. Table-top sale - gifts, crafts etc. Coffee/tea and cakes/mince pies and soup - and a surprise visitor for the children. Fundraising for Colehill Community Library. The Jive Aces and The Regular Joes- Come dance the night away on our sprung dance floor with one of the best South jive bands in this genre. Moors Valley Charity Run (10K & Fun Run). Autism Wessex will be hosting their most popular seasonal run. Book online via www.autismwessex.org.uk.

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Sun 29 Dec 11am Tue 31 Dec

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Wildlife Tots: Stickman! Follow in the adventures of and “Stick Man” by Julia Donaldson. Wildlife Tots are for Mon 13 Jan 10.30am-12pm 1-2.30pm 2-4 year olds and their parents or carers. Suggested donation £3 per child. Booking Essential. The Loyal Acorn Branch of Oddfellows present Mon 13 Jan 2pm “Packets, Parcels and Post” fun and quiz, buffet teain aid of local charities. Non-members welcome. 7pm for 7.30pm East Dorset NT Assoc Talk by Jeremy Walters Wed 15 Jan start 'Parkstone-on-Sea' pm (Doors Wed 15 Jan 7.30 open)

Film Night. Tickets priced at £5 (in advance only).

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Local Entertainment Centres Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1HR. 01202 882533 Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, BH21 4EA 01202 883402 (line 8) Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset. BH24 2ET. 01425 470721. www.moorsvalley.co.uk The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Verwood BH31 7PD. Geoff 07798721405 or Derek 01202 820096. Cornmarket, Wimborne, BH21 1JL The Hub, Verwood* £8 (U12 - £4) The Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne, Wimborne, BH21 5RP. 01725 517618 www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, BH21 4EA 01202 883402(line 8) Colehill Memorial Hall, Cannon Hill Road, Colehill, Wimborne Dorset BH21 2LS. For details/table bookings contact Val on 01202 884079. The Hub, Verwood* - tickets: £16 (£14 in advance) Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset. BH24 2ET. For event info contact Paul Reade 01202 703597. The Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS. 01202 887247. info@theallendale.org Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EA. ) www.votwo.co.uk for full details. To book please contact Michelle on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ Barrington Centre Ferndown £3.50 per head.Contact:Mrs Flo Munro01202 820965 The Barrington Centre*, Ferndown. Info from 01202 855001 Horton & Chalbury Village Hall, Horton Road, Horton BH21 7JA. www.hortonandchalburyvillagehall.co .uk The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Verwood BH31 7PD. Geoff 07798721405 or Derek 01202 820096. Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, BH21 4EA 01202 883402 (line 8) Memorial Hall, West Moors - for Info call 01202 855001 To book call Michelle: 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet at the Tern Hide car park, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ

Trad Jazz Club presents - Bell Street Jazz 8pm (Tickets from Verwood Band. Tickets, £8 on the door. Meals available in the 7pm) restaurant or jazz room. Sat 25 Jan 6.30pm Stargazing live! At Badbury Rings for 2.30pm East Dorset NT Assoc Talk by Ashley Lawrence 'The Mon 27 Jan 2pm start Siege of Paris 1870-71' Come in to Roost. Meet Blashford staff in the Tern Hide to watch a dusk spectacle as up to 20,000 gulls, Fri 31 Jan 4pm - 5pm 500 geese and 200 goosander come in to roost on Ibsley Water. Suggested donation £3 per person. Booking Essential. The Agency in Concert. A soul covers band consisting of seasoned local musicians ... it doesn't sound Fri 31 Jan 7.30pm Tivoli Theatre*, Wimborne particularly unusual, does it? But the Agency are different, completely different. They are, quite simply, awesome. £10 The Hub, Verwood* Tickets £11.50 Comedy Café—Join us for an evening of laughs with includes a plate of food, £6.50 show Fri 7 Feb 7.30pm only, £5 show & food if you book AT 5 comedians LEAST 2 Mondays BEFORE the event The Loyal Acorn Branch of Oddfellows present Barrington Centre Ferndown, £3.50 “Brass Bands, Bugles and Orchestras” Quiz, free Mon 10 Feb 2pm per head.Contact:Mrs Flo Munromeat raffle, Books stall - in aid of local charities. 01202 820965 Non-members welcome. The Hub, Verwood*. - tickets: £4.50 “Sparkle & Shine” Afternoon Tea Dance Fri 14 Feb 2pm - 4pm inc: Tea or Coffee Dance the afternoon away on our huge sprung wooden dance floor. Priest's Museum & Garden, 23Sally's Roman Activities: Self directed Roman craft - 3.30pm activities. Admission Adult £4.50, Concession £3.50, 27 High House 15 - 22 Feb 10.30am Street, Wimborne Minster, (Mon to Sat) BH21 1HR. 01202 882533 Child FREE ELO EXPERIENCE. A group of experienced and Sat 15 Feb 8pm highly talented guys have come together to re-create Tivoli Theatre*, Wimborne the fab sounds of the Electric Light Orchestra. £19 Thu 16 Jan

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t is now one of the best times to visit Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve. In the heart of winter the waters and woodlands are packed full of birds that have travelled from around the world to spend the winter here with us. During the day water bird numbers can reach up to 7,000 in number!

a spectacular view of one from Ivy North Hide. If January brings in a cold snap then keep a look out for any rarities that might turn up including smew, green winged teal and red-crested pochard.

Want to try something new for 2014? How about joining us on a guided bird watching walk. Our ‘Birds and Beer’ walks have the added bonus of finishing in time for lunch in the welcoming warmth of the Alice Lisle pub! Or if you would prefer a more leisurely On the water listen out way to for the distinctive whisenjoy the tle of the wigeon and reserve Widgeon teal. Watch out for the then book shoveler as they often on to our feed together in groups, spin- The Woodland Hide looks ‘Come in ning round in circles to draw out over bird feeders that be- to Roost’ up the food which they can come a haven for woodland event as then filter from the water us- birds grabbing an easy meal we sit in ing their sieve like bills. in this cold weather. Unusual the Tern but by no means uncommon Hide and The reserve is internation- sightings include brambling, w a t c h Siskin ally important for its gadwall lesser redpoll, goldfinch, bull- a dusk numbers which make up spectacle more than 1% of the Europewith up to 20,000 gulls, 500 an population and the lakes geese and 200 goosander are nationally coming in to roost on Ibsley important for Water. its coot and shoveler numThe Blashford Lakes Project bers both of is a partnership between which exceed Sembcorp Bournemouth Wa1% of the total ter, New Forest District CounUK populacil and Wessex Water. The tion. reserve is managed by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife S t a l k i n g Trust, a charity that aims to Goldfinch through the protect local wildlife and inreeds is the spire people. For information incredibly well finch, siskin, nuthatch and on upcoming events visit our camouflaged greater spotted woodpecker. website: www.hiwwt.org.uk brown heron - Why not feed your garden or phone: 01425 472760. For the bittern. If birds this winter; you never up-to-date wildlife information you are lucky know who might turn up to visit our blog: blashfordlakes. Bittern you may get enjoy the festive feast! wordpress.com. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Protecting wildlife. Inspiring people.

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Doctors’ Numbers The Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road

01202 825353

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

Fire Stations

EMERGENCIES ONLY: Dial 999 Cranborne Fire Station 01725 517200: Non emergencies

The Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)

01725 517272

Verwood Fire Station 01202 823082: Non emergencies

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

0844 5769435

Wimborne Fire Station 01202 882633: Non emergencies

Dorset Emergency Care

08456001013

Police Stations

EMERGENCIES - 999 and ask for ‘police’

The Old Dispensary Medical Practice 01202 880786 32 East Borough, Wimborne BH21 1PL

Verwood Police Station Non emergencies - 01202 222222 verwood@dorset.pnn.police.uk

The Quarter Jack Surgery 01202 843626 Rodways Corner, Wimborne BH21 1AP

Wimborne Police Station Non emergencies - 01202 882345 or 101

Walford Mill Medical Practice 01202 886999 Knobcrook Road, Wimborne BH21 1NL

Dentists’ Numbers Forest Lodge Dentist Surgery Vicarage Road, Verwood

01202 827272

Thomasson Dental Surgery 35 Ringwood Road, Verwood

01202 824177

Lakes Dental Practice 131 Newtown Road, Verwood

01202 823345

Fordingbridge Dental Highfield House, Bartons Rd,

01425 652331

Dorset Dental Helpline

01202 854443

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 Mike Daymond 01202 822549 mike_daymond@talktalk.net Monday: 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday: 10am - 3.30pm EDV-10/13

Recycling

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

School Terms & Holidays

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 Autumn Term: 2 (3) Sept - 20 Dec 13 Half Term: 28 Oct - 1 Nov 13 Christmas Holidays: 23 Dec 13 - 3 Jan 14 Spring Term: 6 Jan - 4 April 14 Half Term: 17 Feb - 21 Feb 14 Easter Holidays: 7 - 21 April 14 Summer Term: 22 April - 22 (23) July 14 Half Term: 26 May - 30 May 14 Summer Holidays: 23 (24) July - TBC (1 Sept 14) UK holidays Christmas: 25 & 26 Dec 13 New Year: 1 Jan 14 Easter: 18 - 21 April 14 May Day: 5 May 14 Spring Bank Holiday: 26 May 14 Summer Bank Holiday: 25 Aug 14 More useful information overleaf

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Verwood Police Station Wimborne Police Station Crimestoppers Verwood & 3 Legged Cross Neighbourhood Watch

Utilities / Emergencies

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Local Councils & Agencies

Electricity - Emergency -SSE Emergency Gas - Emergency BT Faultline Water- Brmth & West Hants

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East Dorset District Council Dorset County Council Verwood Town Council Wimborne Town Council Colehill Parish Council Environment Agency Floodline(warnings & Advice)

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Sewerage – Southern (& water)- Wessex National Emergency

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Citizens Advice Bureau Visitor Information—Wimborne

01202 88 47 38 01202 88 61 16

Bournemouth A&E NHS Direct Bournemouth Hospital Poole Hospital Salisbury Hospital

01202 70 41 67 0845 46 47 01202 30 36 26 01202 66 55 11 01722 33 62 62

Train Times / Enquiries National Express Coaches Bournemouth Airport Traveline (Bus, Coach, Ferry & Rail) AA (Automobile Association)

Southampton Hospital

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RAC (Royal Automobile Club)

0800 82 82 82

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08457 09 08 99

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Post Offices

VERWOOD 01202 829712 11 Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS. Mon,Tues, Thurs & Fri 9 - 5.30, Wed: 9 -1, Sat 9 - 12.30 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 517221 3 Wimborne Street, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5PP Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am – 5.30pm Wed, Sat 9am – 12.30pm. Lunch 1pm – 2pm 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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