Roundabout East Dorset Villages February 2015 by Sue West

EAST DORSET VILLAGES T BE WEEN WIMBORNE & VERWOOD

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Moors Valley helps make memories.

s more and more families become reliant on technology for their entertainment Rangers at Moors Valley Country Park in East Dorset are using the same resources to encourage them to put aside their tablets and mobiles and go outside to make memories. ‘Safety’ is just one of the reasons often quoted for staying inside for family fun, along with the ‘stress’ of organising an outing and the ‘high cost’ of a day out. In fact, according to a recent poll for Britax, whilst nearly two thirds of the 2,000 parents polled recognise that outdoor fun is important in terms of building family memories, around one third don’t believe that taking their children outside is fun any more. Matt Reeks, Community and Open Spaces Manager at Christchurch and East Dorset District Council said, “The last two decades have seen childhood move indoors with many children unable to explore the unknown, have real instead of virtual adventures, and connect with their environment. “Concerns over child safety are understandable but a big part of outdoor play is all about learning to take calculated risks. If we take away that element of learning, as well as the opportunity to interact with the natural world, we risk raising a generation unable to meet challenges, care for our environment – or simply enjoy the wonders of the woods.” Rangers at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, based in East Dorset, see at first hand the enjoyment experienced by the Park’s many visitors. They wanted to find a way to extend

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that enjoyment beyond the borders of the Park and encourage everyone to spend more time with their family outside. Their answer was to bring back the fun to outdoor play with a series of safe, stress-free activities many of which cost nothing to do and can be enjoyed in any back garden. Every Friday a new, family-friendly activity is being posted on Twitter, Facebook and the Moors Valley website. The idea is that families can check it out in advance in time for some fun family time outside that coming weekend. Activities include simple games, activities and crafts and while some are seasonal, most can be enjoyed all year round, and the vast majority do not involve any complicated equipment or preparation. “Countryside Interpretation Ranger, Katie Davies said, “Our Family Fun Fridays are our way of helping families to get together outside, have fun and improve their wellbeing at the same time. We will be posting a new activity sheet every week for 12 months and ideas so far include snail racing, meeting a tree, making a leaf boat, den building and even creating smelly cocktails. It’s all about interacting with the environment and having fun at the same time. Whilst we are selecting one activity every week, they will build into a family-friendly resource and at the end of the year provide a choice of 52 fun ways to make memories outdoors with the family.” For more information on the Park go to: www.moors-valley.co.uk. Alternatively check out the next Family Fun Friday posting on Facebook, or twitter at @moorsvalley.

Running for Poppies

wo local runners from Ferndown, Carolyn Pearson and Julie Messer, have donated all their sponsorship monies to the 2014 Poppy Appeal. Both Carolyn who ran in the Great North Run in Newcastle in August and Julie, who did the Great South Run in Portsmouth in October, finished their races despite extremes of weather. A burning hot, sunny day in Newcastle and a freezing gale off the Solent in Portsmouth. Carolyn, whose sponsorship was matched by her employer, Lloyds Bank, presented a cheque to Ferndown Royal British Legion President, David Andrews and Julie’s cheque was accepted by Branch Chairman Grant Parrott in the Ferndown Garden of Remembrance, together raising almost £1000 for the Poppy Appeal.

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Welcome M Dear Readers, ost of the gardeners out there may have recognised this issue’s cover which is a beautiful painting of allium flowers by Wimborne artist Chris Wilmshurst. It reminded me of the pot of alliums that I was given a few years back the flowers looked to me like a beautiful pink firework display with lots of pretty pink stars bursting out of central stems! Like many of you no doubt this time of year is a bit like a voyage of discovery in the garden with all sorts of bulbs and perennials appearing which had almost been forgotten about - daffodils being my favourite! What appeared to be empty pots suddenly bursting into life. Blashford Bulletin on page 26 tells us about all sorts of other spring comings and goings and courtship activities which can be seen at the

with best wishes,

February / March 2015

Contents lakes. And on the subject of courtship don’t forget Valentine’s Day of course - we have book reviews on page 6 describing what may happen after you have been together for a while! Plus we have community news as well as all the usual articles inside - Viewed From My Window, Mikes Motors, Beauty Tips, etc. 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. So when you need a job done or want to treat yourself or a loved one at this time of year AND help local businesses, look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ on page 38 and save yourself time, fuel and most importantly - money!

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Local events and features Community News 2,23,32,35 Portrait of a Dorset Artist: Chris Wilmshurst 12 Clubs & Societies 14,15 Viewed From My Window: rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 16 What’s On Locally 22,24 The Blashford Bulletin 26

Feature articles Book Reviews: Coupling 6 Motoring Mutterings 8 Health: Fighting the Flu and Combating Colds 20 Beauty: Hot Hair Tips 28 Beer of the Month 32

Information Advertising 30,38 Local Theatres, Concerts & the Arts 18 Useful Local Information 34 Useful Telephone Numbers 36 Local Business Directory 38

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Coupling Coupling Roses are red and violets are blue, most poems rhyme… but they say marriage is the end of romance, so this one doesn’t. We’ve put together a collection of books for the big V-Day celebrations that focus on what happens after you and your love have been together for a while. Is there really such a thing as ‘happily ever after’? Or is this the beginning of the end? A Spot of Bother - Mark Haddon The secrets, hopes and disappointments of our ordinary lives come into question in Haddon’s great novel about one family and the couples within it. George and Jean have been married for decades, but their daughter Katie, divorced, is now getting remarried, to someone who has ‘strangler’s hands’, according to her brother. Jean’s trying to keep her affair under wraps and George has discovered a strange lump or lesion and decides he’s definitely on his last legs. It’s all a bit of a pickle really and a highly amusing game of who’ll end up with whom. Couples John Updike It’s a bit naughty, this one. But it’s a classic, so you can’t be frowned upon for reading it! It focuses on the promiscuous lives of ten couples living in a small Massachusetts town during the 1960s and reading it is like stepping back into the decade of free love and experimentation. It’s full of historic references and mixes fact and fiction incredibly well. The group of married, fairly well-off thirty-something year old couples are taking full advantage of new methods of contraception and more liberal attitudes. Updike’s novel questions whether it’s a new utopian society, or whether they’re actually in a hell

of their own making. Us - David Nicholls Women marry men thinking they can change them; men marry women hoping they’ll never change. Douglas would be quite happy to grow old and die together, but for Connie, that sentiment means their relationship is already dead in the water. She announces she’s going to pack her bags and leave him, but is persuaded by Douglas to make one final trip together. He’s got a master plan to reignite the spark and is pinning everything on this one holiday. Sounds like a fool-proof plan… The Children Act - Ian McEwan High Court Judge Fiona May presides over family cases, whilst her own home life is crumbling about her. Her husband’s asked her if they can have an open marriage and it doesn’t go down all that well. When he leaves, she is left questioning her own belief system and what it means to be dignified and respectable. On the work front she’s tackling the case of a teenage boy whose parents won’t permit a medical procedure that could save his life, because of their religious beliefs. She’s struggling to get a grip while her world falls apart around her and it’s truly compelling writing as she battles in the courtroom and on the home front. Juliet, Naked Nick Hornby When you’ve been around the block and back again, several thousand times, perhaps it’s time to move on. Annie’s been playing it safe and settling for Duncan and now she’s getting restless

for some of that dramatic love she’s always dreamed of; the kind that sweeps you off your feet. The only trouble is she’s more likely to end up blown off her feet in the windswept Northern town of Gooleness. Does the excitement she craves lie with the American rock star who emails her… or does she need to look elsewhere? The Rosie Project - Graeme Simsion Ok, so here’s a last one that’s been thrown in because we think it’s absolutely marvellous and because it features 39 year old Don Tillman’s ‘Wife Project’: the most scientific approach to finding a missus that you’re ever likely to come across. If you thought eHarmony asked a lot of questions, wait until you fill in Don’s questionnaire. He’s tall, dark and handsome, but he also seems to have undiagnosed Asperger’s Syndrome. This professor of genetics hasn’t found his ‘other half’ and so devises a series of questions designed to filter out the undesirables. Enter Rosie. She’s everything he’s not looking for, and yet she might just be perfect for him. You will fall in love with the frustrating character that is Don Tillman and you’ll be rooting for the old ball and chain to be secured by the end of the novel. Proof there really is someone out there for everyone.

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Roundabout Coffee Time General Knowledge Crossword

1. Mouldable synthetic substance (7) 5. Act that incriminates someone on a false charge (3-2) 8. The first letter of a word (7) 9. Flexible twig of a willow tree (5) 10. Legally binding command (5) 11. Fragments left over after a fire (7) 12. Kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted (6) 14. Daily news publications (6) 17. Framework that supports climbing plants (7) 19. Framework of a military unit (5) 22. Semi-solid lumps of coagulated liquid (5) 23. Any domain of knowledge accumulated by systematic study (7) 24. Small short-necked dabbling river ducks (5) 25. Painted structures of a stage set (7)

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1. Integer that cannot be factored into other integers (5) 2. Defence plea of being elsewhere (5) 3. Prickly plant (7) 4. Type of cloth (6) 5. Bounded, as if by an oath (5) 6. Ancient Greek or Roman warship (7) 7. Muscular weakness caused by nerve damage (7)

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Portrait of a Dorset Artist “A large portion of my artwork is inspired by views of Dorset,” reveals Chris Wilmshurst from Wimborne, who has lived in the county for the last nine years.

‘Beech Avenue with Cow Parsley’ by Chris Wilmshurst

“I have painted the famous Beech Avenue to the north-west of Wimborne many times, also the town and river running through it. Moving further afield I enjoy painting views of the Blackmore Vale and the New Forest, and plan to paint views of the Purbecks and the Jurassic Coast. I moved here for work reasons but also because it is such a beautiful county and I was keen to bring up my children at a gentler pace of life than I was experiencing before.” Chris’s work mainly comprises of landscapes and townscapes – views of her local area or other places visited. She is concerned with colour, shape and pattern (and, more recently, texture). When viewing her collection of work people always comment on the enormous variety of materials, techniques and styles used. “I like to try out different ways of playing with the paint and other media to obtain the effects I want,” she explains. “I never know how a painting is going to end up – they often take on a life of their own. I really enjoy the semi-abstract, but I always try to ensure it is underpinned by good drawing and perspective.” She will sometimes become obsessed with a particular theme, such as the famous avenue of beech trees to the north of Wimborne where she lives. Chris gained an honours degree in Fine Art at Leeds University but considers herself mainly selftaught. She went on to train as an art teacher and now spends half her week teaching art classes for adults at different venues in East Dorset. The other half is spent painting! Chris will be exhibiting her work in a Creative Coverage exhibition at Houghton Lodge and Gardens in Stockbridge, Hampshire in May 2015. http://www.minigalleryworld.com/chris_wilmshurst

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he annual delivery of Christmas food parcels to local people has been made again by Wimborne and Ferndown Lions club. Club members filled bags with about 25 food items from bulk supplies purchased from Morrisons of Verwood. The bags were delivered to people most in need who have been notified to the Lions from local Social

Services, CABs and GPs etc. This year the Club was ably assisted by Verwood’s new Mayor, Mrs Pat Morrow, who took an active part in the bagfilling process. We would like to thank the Mayor for her support and also thank the Verwood Scouts for the use of their hall for the parcel assembly. Pictured with the Mayor is Lion President Ken Taylor.

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N

COLEHILL EVENING WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

VERWOOD PANTOMIME SOCIETY

WIMBORNE LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB

VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE

THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING

HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)

WIMBORNE & BLANDFORD DECORATIVE FINE ARTS SOCIETY Meets on the third Monday of the month for its

CRANBORNE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHOIR

EAST DORSET ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY (EDAS)

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

THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION

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

WESSEX GUILD OF BOOKBINDERS:

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

THREE LEGGED CROSS WHIST CLUB

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

DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB

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

VERWOOD ORGAN & KEYBOARD SOCIETY

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

COLEHILL UNDER FIVES GROUP

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

MUSIC FOR THE MIND

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

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

1st WIMBORNE GIRLS’ BRIGADE

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

THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS

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

EAST DORSET WRITING GROUP

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

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

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

THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS

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

WESSEX SINGERS

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

CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB

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

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

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

ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS

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

WIMBORNE CAMERA CLUB

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

BROADSTONE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND

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

EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS

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

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

ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH CHOIR The sessions will take place on Fridays monthly from 1 – 4pm at St Michael’s Centre, Colehill, Wimborne. Free parking and disabled access. We meet at St Michael's Church, Colehill Lane, Colehill on Fridays at 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Contact Cilla Sparks on 07759 835728 Contact Jenny Wright on 01425 473963. FREE OF CHARGE BUT PLEASE NOTE:For inclusion on the Club Pages, copy must be submitted as an email and/or as an attached MS Word or Works doc. Due to the popularity of these pages publication is currently on a rotational basis. There is now a nominal charge of £36 inc vat per year IF you want to ensure your club details appear in EVERY edition of this magazine. EDV-0215

LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

EAST DORSET BUDDHIST GROUP

VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB

CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

COLEHILL MUSICAL & DRAMA CLUB

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

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

Meets in Cranborne Village Hall on the 1st Tuesday of each month at Co.MaD meet to rehearse most weeks on Tuesday evenings at 8.30 in 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome Contact Chris Bright 01725 the Memorial Hall Contact 01202 887659 517584 or e-mail clhs@mypostoffice.co.uk

COLEHILL FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB

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

DORSET STITCHERS

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

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

RINGWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR, “SING FOR JOY”

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.

Our New Kitten. couple of cosy beds then left her to it. I slept on the settee that night just in case the other cats took a dislike to her and made an attack, but all was quiet and the kitten did not make a move until about 5.30am when she decided to try once again to find the exit. One hiss from Tammy and she ran back upstairs.

ost and alone, no Mum to cuddle up to, no food, no home. A poor little kitten fending for itself amongst the bins of the burger bar on a local industrial estate was spotted by an animal lover who decided to help. Food was put out for the kitten and an attempt to catch it was instigated. It took more than two weeks for this cunning little kitten to succumb to the catching cage but at last she was caught. I had already agreed to take in the kitten and finally she arrived. Feisty and panicky she was transferred into a large cage all ready and waiting. She did not like this at all and explored every nook and cranny looking for an escape which she very quickly did when I was attending to her. The cage door was barely open and I tried to fill the space with my body, thinking she would not pass me, but she was having none of this and literally flew past me and ran into the lounge hiding under the settee. There was no way we would be able to catch her now, so we let her settle down. She did come out and ran around the room desperate to find an escape route. She finally settled down at the top of the stairs on the landing, so I put out food and water and a litter tray for her and a

It was now day two and still she had not eaten, but I decided that trying to catch her would be a frightening experience for her and a waste of our time, so she would have to make her own move to settle down and make friends with the other cats. I thought this may take many days but that afternoon she decided to come a little nearer, and in view, which was a promising sign and we started to hear a lot of meows. In the end I think her escape from the big cage has turned out to be the best thing for her, she has integrated more quickly than we had anticipated. On day five, she did allow a stroke which she enjoyed and she started purring, and then she finally decided that if Pee-Wee enjoys sitting on a lap, then perhaps she would try it as well. Just a short visit, but progress indeed. She loves to play with a fluffy toy dancing around on the end of a piece of string and a woolly mouse she can throw and chase. Such a beautiful and appealing little face, it is so good to have another kitten and watch her antics. We are so pleased we took her in because being a feral kitten the RSPCA would have had her put to sleep and that would have been such a waste of life for such an adorable little kitten. We shall call her ‘Tinker’! The full story and many more are in the book “Viewed From My Window” by Patricia Oliver price £12.50 + £2.50 p&p. For more details, contact Patricia on 01202 826244. All proceeds go towards the Veterinary and Welfare needs of the 16 feral cats currently in her care.

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Cameo Roles Cameo Roles 1 Die Another Day 2 Men In Black II 3 Monty Python's Life Of Brian 4 Moulin Rouge

5 Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves 6 Shaun Of The Dead 7 The Blues Brothers

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TARGET Excellent: 60 or more words Good: 48 words Fair: 40 words

8 The Hangover 9 Wayne's World

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Choosing from the list on the right, can you match the famous people to the films they made brief appearances in? Alice Cooper

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our throat is sore, you can’t breathe through your nose and the only thing you want to do is watch TV all day under a duvet. But is it a cold or the flu? A cold: • Symptoms come on gradually • You feel worse on days 1 - 2, and usually better in a week • It doesn’t often cause a temperature or it’s brief and mild (not above 38°C) • Your nose tends to be painful, irritated and red • You will feel unwell, but not overwhelmingly tired • Sometimes you may also suffer from eye irritation, ear pressure or earache, mild headache and mild muscle pain. The flu: • Symptoms come on very rapidly • You usually feel worse after 2 or 3 days in, but improve after 5 or 6 days • You may have a temperature of 38°C or above, which comes on suddenly and can make you sweat, or give you ‘the chills’ • Your cough tends to be dry and chesty • Headaches are very common; muscles and joints may ache badly • You may develop diarrhoea • You may have difficulty sleeping, although you feel very tired. Both are highly contagious infections caused by viruses and there are only two ways to combat them, avoiding contact and boosting your immune system.

Avoiding Contact Think how many surfaces you touch; door handles, stair rails, taps, keypads when we enter our PIN. Now consider how many people have touched them before you. • Clean high-contact surfaces regularly and thoroughly • Clean your hands regularly and thoroughly, especially after touching your nose or mouth • Don’t share cutlery or cups • Cold and flu sufferers need their own hand towel or disposable paper towels • Use tissues; throwing them away immediately prevents virus-laden droplets escaping into the air. Boosting your immune system If you have a medical condition which can make flu more serious, or are over 65, pregnant or a carer, you should be offered the flu vaccine every autumn. There are also many foods and supplements that claim to help. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid):There is no evidence that it prevents colds; but a regular daily dose may reduce how long your infection lasts and its severity. Zinc: Zinc appears to lessen symptoms and speed up recovery, if taken from the start. Sources: wheat germ, eggs, seafood. Garlic: Only one study has shown it prevents a cold or flu; once you’re infected, there’s no proof garlic helps. Leave for 20 minutes after peeling

and chopping to activate its immune boosting enzymes. Echinacea: A variety of preparations have been trialled with differing results. Some trials show that Echinacea takers are 30% less likely to develop a cold but there’s little evidence it helps once you’re ill. Glutathione and bioflavonoid: These help to maintain a healthy immune system, although there’s no cold or flu fighting evidence yet. Glutathione sources: watermelon, broccoli, cabbage. Bioflavonoid sources: cherries, green peppers, red onions. Selenium: Low levels of selenium have been linked to developing more severe flu, so maintain healthy levels. Sources: fish, nuts, mushrooms. Saline (salt water): Saline drops and sprays can reduce congestion and remove virus and bacteria particles. Do I need to see my GP? Usually, over the counter painkillers and decongestants plus plenty of rest and fluids will be all you need. But do see your GP if: • Symptoms last more than a week, or become much worse: very high temperature, severe headache, shortness of breath, coughing up blood or chest pain • You develop symptoms not typical of flu, such as a rash • You have a medical condition that is making your flu worse.

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FEBRUARY - MARCH 2015

1 - 28 Feb 1 - 31 Mar

10.30am - 4pm

11,18,19 Feb 8.45am – 4.15pm

Snowdrops at Kingston Lacy. Come & see the carpets of white at Kingston Lacy as the snowdrops emerge.Free event-normal admission charges apply “Adventure in the Woods” - Whole days spent in the woods, camp fire cooking, nature crafts, den building, woodland walks and picnics etc. For children from 3 – 9 years of age. £25 per day including lunch, snacks and drinks. Sibling discount available. Half-term fun. Enjoy the outdoors and get closer to nature this spring with a variety of 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ themed activities. Booking Not Needed. Free event (normal admission charges apply)

14 - 22 Feb

10.30am - 4pm

14 - 21 Feb

Spring Surprise Activities: Self directed craft ac10 - 3pm (Mon - Sat) Sally's tivities. Normal admission charge.

Place

*See P.18 for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres

Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EA 01202 883402 Edmondsham Forest School, between Cranborne and Verwood. BH21 5RE. Contact Kirsteen Freer on 01725 517807 to book a place. Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EA. 01202 883402 (line 8)

Wed 18 Feb 12noon & 2.30pm

Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk The Hub, Verwood* Adult £4, Child £2

Wed 18 Feb 5pm & 8pm

The Hub, Verwood*

FILM: The Nut Job ( U) - Animated adventure comedy. FILM: Into the Storm (12a). Starring Richard Armitage and Sarah Wayne Callies. Tickets Adult £4, Child £2. Doors open 7pm for Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present - The Sunset entry & meals. Music Cafe Stompers. Exciting traditional jazz in the style of starts 8pm-10.30pm. the New Orleans pioneers. Supporters £10, Visitors £11

The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road. Verwood. Dorset. BH31 7PD. Janet 01202 873725/ Geoff 07798 721405 Michael's Parish Centre, Off Manor Verwood Historical Society present "Thames Watermen" St Road, Verwood. Wed 18 Feb 7.30pm an illustrated talk by Pat Hilbert. Entry £3. Trevor Gilbert 01202 824175 Doors open 7pm for Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present - The Sunset The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road. entry and meals. Cafe Stompers. Exciting traditional jazz in the style of Verwood. Dorset. BH31 7PD. Janet Thu 19 Feb Music from 8pm un- the New Orleans pioneers. Supporters £10, 01202 873725/ Geoff 07798 721405 til10.30pm. Visitors £11 Fish & Chip Supper (Alternatives are available) & Beetle St Michael’s Hall, Colehill, Nr Wimborne, 7pm Drive. Bring your own drinks and glasses. Tickets on sale Dorset. 01202 884079 Fri 20 Feb in the Library at £10. Must be pre-booked. Thu 19 Feb

Mon 23 Feb 2.30pm Wed 25 Feb 7.30pm 27 Feb - 1 Apr Sat 28 Feb

Weekdays: 7am 10pm. Weekends 8.30am - 6.30pm 7.30pm 'til late

1 Mar - 31 May

10.30am - 4pm

Thu 5 Mar

7.30pm

Sun 8 Mar

10am - 4pm

Mon 9 Mar

2pm

Tue 10 Mar

2pm

Wed 11 Mar 7.30pm

Sat 14 Mar

10.30am - 12 noon

Wed 18 Mar 7.30pm

East Dorset NT Association - Maureen Rose will give an West Moors Memorial Hall, Station illustrated talk on the story of her life working as a Royal Road, West Moors, BH22 0HZ - more Couturier info www.ednta.org CONCERT : Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society : Chris The Hub, Verwood Tickets on the door. Powell; £7; members £5 Enquiries : 01202 822936 Pure water colour Exhibition. Free Entry

The Hub, Verwood*

Family Night Out with UK's No 1 Olly Murs tribute act The Hub, Verwood* Tractor trailer rides. Discover Kingston Lacy park, garKingston Lacy House, Wimborne, BH21 dens and estate on an adapted tractor and trailer ride 4EA . Please see our website or Call allowing wheelchair users and those with mobility difficul- 01202 883402 for dates & routes. All ties to enjoy the spring colours. Tickets £4 (per person (carers free)) Verwood & District Horticultural Society present a talk by Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Kelvin Mason on "Vegetable Growing" Road Verwood. 01202 814376 Prehistory Open Day - a chance to take part in a range of The Ancient Technology Centre, Dameractivities exploring our prehistoric past including the Road, Cranborne, BH21 5RP Stone Age, the Bronze Age and the Iron Age, with spe- ham cial focus on completing our Bronze Age structure. Tick- www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk. 517618. Food and drink available ets available on the gate only: £6 Adults and £3 Children 01725 on site. (4-16 years) and free to under 4s. Wimborne Horticultural Society: Annuals & Perennials - Main Hall, The Allendale Community the forgotten beauties. A talk by By Diana Guy. Members Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Min£1 /Non-Members: Welcome £2. ster, Dorset, BH21 1AS. 01202 620582 Verwood United Reform Church, Manor Antiques Valuation. To be confirmed. See website for Road, Verwood. See updated information. Non-members welcome. www.verwoodu3a.org.uk for details. East Dorset NT Association - Don Moxom, Head Warden Barrington Centre, Penny's Walk, Fernof the Chesil Bank & Fleet Lagoon Nature Reserve, will down, BH22 9TH - more information give an illustrated talk on its conservation & importance www.ednta.org as an SSSI Gardens, Hampreston near WimMini- Masterclass - Preparing ornamental grasses for the Knoll BH21 7ND. Book online at spring, led by Knoll Gardens' owner, Neil Lucas a world borne www.knollgardens.co.uk or 01202 authority on grasses. £10. Booking Required. 873931 Verwood Historical Society present "Hengistbury Head" an illustrated talk by Steve Roberts. Entry £3.

Thu 19 Mar

Doors open 7pm for entry and meals. Music from 8pm until 10.30pm.

Sat 21 Mar

1.30pm

Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present - New Orleans Heat. A superb 7 piece band from the East Midlands. Great New Orleans music led by Barry Grummett on Piano. Supporters £10, Visitors £11 Verwood and District Horicultural Society presents their Spring Flower Show. Refreshments available.

Sat 21 Mar

7.30pm

Forest Forge present "Leaves on a Line"

St Michael's Parish Centre, Off Manor Road, Verwood. Trevor Gilbert 01202 824175 The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road. Verwood. Dorset. BH31 7PD. Janet 01202 873725/ Geoff 07798 721405

Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road Verwood. 01202 814376 Sturminster Marshall Memorial Hall. BH21 4BQ. Carol 01258857814 or Ian 01305 269512

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olunteers are being sought for a number of specialist roles with the Knoll Gardens Foundation, the Wimborne-based garden charity. Knoll has championed the naturalistic style of gardening for many years believing it to be of benefit to gardeners and wildlife alike. The garden is owned and run by Neil Lucas, Chelsea Gold Medal winner and RHS council member and senior judge. It is internationally renowned for its ornamental grasses and wildlife-friendly approach to horticulture. The Knoll Gardens Foundation promotes the Knoll ethos to help gardeners across the UK create stunning gardens that also succeed in being friendly to wildlife. The Foundation already benefits from the support of a dedicated team of volunteers but a number of additional people are now needed to fill some key roles as the Foundation grows and develops. These roles include plant cataloguer, fundraisers, garden tour guides, project/event

organisers and clerk to the trustees. Anyone interested in finding out more about the volunteering opportunities at Knoll can visit www.knollgardensfoundation.org or meet Foundation representatives at the New Forest Volunteer Fair at Lyndhurst Community Centre on 31 January 2015. Alternatively you can call the gardens on 01202 873931. Bob Sweet, Chairman of Trustees at the Foundation, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Knoll Gardens already attracts a large number of visitors throughout the year. We need people who can help to make a visit to Knoll a day to remember and who can offer the range of experience that a charity such as the Knoll Gardens Foundation needs. We can promise a warm welcome to everyone joining our dedicated and enthusiastic team and the opportunity to contribute to the development of a truly beautiful garden whilst helping to champion wildlife-friendly gardening throughout the UK.â&#x20AC;?

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10.30am - 4pm

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for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres Blashford Lakes Local Crafts Event Visit the Education No need to book, for further information Centre for a selection of locally produced crafts and gifts please contact Tracy on 01425 472760 to see and buy. Craft demonstrations will be taking place or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet throughout the day, along with craft activities for children. at the Blashford Lakes Education CenFree to enter. Bring cash or your cheque book as not all tre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. stallholders will take cards. Children must be accompa- Sorry no dogs. nied by adults. East Dorset NT Association - Andy Thomas returns to give an illustrated talk on 'Unexplained Mysteries and Cover Ups' CONCERT : Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society : Robert Wolfe; £7; members £5 Stargazing at Kingston Lacy. Discover the night sky from the beautiful Badbury Rings. In association with Wessex & Fordingbridge Astronomy Groups. Free, but places limited so booking essential Cadbury Easter Egg Trail. Become an Eggsplorer this Easter and enjoy discovering Kingston Lacy gardens, hunting out the eggs to claim your Cadbury chocolate Egghead prize. All tickets £2.50/trail.

West Moors Memorial Hall, Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HZ - more info www.ednta.org The Hub, Verwood Tickets on the door. Enquiries : 01202 822936 Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EA. Booking Essential 01202 883402 (line 8) Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EA. 01202 883402 (line 8)

Edmondsham Forest School, Edmondsham House, Edmondsham Village, Near Wimborne, Dorset BH21 5RE. 8.45am - 4.15pm Verity Robbins 07718 056539 or email elvesandfairies@live.co.uk. www.elvesfairieswoodlandnursery.co.uk House Museum & Garden, 2310 - 4.30pm (Mon - Buster Bunny's Big Easter Activities: Self directed craft Priest's 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 1 - 11 Apr Sat) activities. Normal admission charge. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk World War Stories: An exhibition commemorat- Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2310 - 4.30pm (Mon - Second ing 70 years since the end of the second world war and 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 1 Apr - 1 Aug Sat) its effects on East Dorset. Normal admission charge. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Verwood & District Horticultural Society present a talk by Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road 7.30pm Sue Campbell on "Queen Victoria's Kitchen Garden at Thu 2 Apr Verwood. 01202 814376 Windsor" "Adventure in the Woods", for children aged 3 -9, whole days spent in the woods, campfire cooking, exploring nature, forest crafts etc. £25 per day (sibling discount available) incl lunch,snacks and drinks.

31 Mar, 1,2 Apr

Tue 7 Apr

7.30pm

Forest Forge present Leaves on a Line Salisbury Playhouse as part of Theatre Fest West

Wed 8 Apr

7.30pm

Verwood arts and craft society Talk by Francis Mason entitled Angora Goats and Mohair

13 Apr - 10 May

10am - 12noon (Wed 10am 2.30pm)

Mon 13 Apr

Wed 15 Apr

Thu 16 Apr

Sat 18 Apr

Michael Blake - Art Exhibition - Michael is a local Artist - Ringwood Meeting House, Meeting covering many themes - Admission 70p including cup of House Lane, Ringwood BH24 1EY. tea or coffee Hall, The Allendale Community Wimborne Horticultural Society: Trick or Treat . A talk by Main 2pm Hanham Road, Wimborne MinRon Taylor. Members £1 /Non-Members: Welcome £2. Centre, ster, Dorset, BH21 1AS. 01202 620582 To book please contact Jim or Tracy on Family Pond Dip Family fun discovering the wonderful 01425 472760 or Blashfordlurking in the weedy depths of the Blashford 10.30am - 12noon wildlife Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashpond. Children must be accompanied by adults. Sorry ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham no dogs. Suggested donation £3 per person. Drove, BH24 3PJ. Verwood Historical Society present "The River Allen" a St Michael's Parish Centre, Off Manor 7.30pm film presentation by Hugh Miles of Dorset Wildlife Trust. Road, Verwood. Entry £3. Trevor Gilbert 01202 824175 Traditional Jazz Club present - Bob Reynold's Doors open 7pm for Verwood The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road. New Society Jazz Band. A return visit by a recently disentry and meals. band from the West Country who are back for Verwood. Dorset. BH31 7PD. Janet Music starts at 8pm covered our 8th Anniversary function after a breath taking perthrough to 10.30pm. formance on their first visit. Supporters £10, Visitors £11 01202 873725/ Geoff 07798 721405 Braeside Bowling Club Open Day. Discover the appeal of Outdoor Bowling at a club with great facilities including Braeside Bowling Club, Braeside Road, 10am - 12noon, 'all weather surface' and varied social events. Bowls St Leonards, Ringwood. BH24 2PG. 12noon - 2pm, 2pm - an and shoes available to borrow. We have a licensed Club- Book with John 01425 476754 or 4pm house and partners can join as social members. Book to Allan 01425 474855 avoid disappointment or just turn up on the day. Storytelling in the Earthouse: Bring a cushion and a blan- The Ancient Technology Centre, Damerket and settle in for an evening of wonderful stories, told ham Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 7:30pm start (gates around an open fire…the performance lasts about 2 open at 6:30pm) hours with an interval for drinks. Tickets available from 5RP East Dorset Heritage Trust on 01202 888992 or online www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk. 01725 517618 via the CrickCrackClub at www.crickcrackclub.com

Sat 18 Apr

7.30pm

Sat 25 Apr

10am - 4pm

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Salisbury Playhouse. SP2 7RA. 01722 320117. Kirstie Airlee 01722 345151 United Reformed church hall Manor Road, Verwood. Ann Aitken 01202 893659

Verwood Concert Brass presents a Concert with all three bands. Tickets on door: £8 (U12 £4) Plant Fair featuring the specialist nurseries of East Dorset. Ask the experts and buy from the best of their stock at this one stop gardening event featuring nationally acclaimed local growers of azaleas, blueberries, camellias, heathers and ferns as well as Knoll Gardens' own multiple award-winning grasses. Free admission to plant sales area, normal admission for garden entrance.

The Hub, Verwood* Knoll Gardens, Hampreston near Wimborne BH21 7ND. www.knollgardens.co.uk or 01202 873931

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T he Blashford Bulletin Things to look out for in the coming months at the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ibsley.

s the winter draws to a close with the promise of spring just around the corner the nature reserve is busy with winter visitors feeding up before they leave whilst our breeding residents start to get ready for a flurry of courtship and nest building. The bittern should still be around until the end of March and osprey will be migrating through around this time too. The first of the sand martins will be arriving any day now, luckily the volunteers have prepared the sand martin wall so that it is all ready for Bittern them. The woodpeckers have been drumming regularly and the recently arrived male chiffchaff are taking the opportunity to carve out their summer territories by declaring their ownership and availability to passing females, in song on the paths near the woodland hide. Another welcome sight and sound of spring is that of the lapwings t h a t have started Lapwing to disp l a y o v e r Ibsley Water. Listen out for their brilliant ‘peewit‘ calls and flip floppy flight pattern as you approach Tern Hide. The best courtship display to watch out for though is that of the great crested grebe

which mirror each other’s dance and offer up gifts of weed to one another. It’s also that time of year when amphibians are disporting themselves in any available small bodies of water. It is amazing that they are inspired to such ‘passion’ when the prevailing temperature has many of us reaching for the thermal underwear. Even so watch out for mixed ‘flocks’ of common toad and common frog spawning in some of the wet areas close to the Woodland Hide. On the ground the leaves of many plants are pushing through the soil, including lots of wild arum. Arum is a fairly common and widespread plant with a distinctive flower spike pushing up inside a cup-like leafy structure. Arum flower & berries

It has many alternative old country names including ‘cuckoo pint’ and ‘lords and ladies’. It is, perhaps, better known from the stage once the bright red berries have formed in the autumn. The first flowers of the year are also starting to appear in groups along the river bank including patches of wild daffodil, primrose and celandine. The welcoming rays of sunshine are enjoyed by the first butterflies of the year; these include brimstone, comma

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and peacock. Our reptiles are also out basking in the sun and warming up after a long cold winter. This means that it is a good time of year to spot adders and grass snakes alongside the edge of the paths

Adder as they are still quite slow and sluggish from the winter. If you want to find out more about the wildlife at Blashford Lakes then why not join us for one of our two bird watching walks this month; Blashford Birds and Beer is a guided walk starting at the Alice Lisle pub on Wednesday 4th February and Going for Gold is our annual challenge to spot 50 species of bird on Tuesday 10th February. Please phone to book your place. The Blashford Lakes Project is a partnership between Sembcorp 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 Wild local wildlife and inspire people. dafffodills For information on upcoming events visit our website: www.hiwwt.org.uk or phone: 01425 472760. For upto-date wildlife information visit our blog: blashfordlakes.wordpress. com.

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Problem Solvers We all have aspects of our face that we’re not so keen on, here’s how to hide them: “I hate my big nose” Choose styles that are voluminous and lifted at the crown, this means that when you’re seen in profile your nose will appear smaller. A centre parting is a definite no-no for you, as it draws attention straight to the nose, so opt for a side parting instead. “My forehead is too big” Disguising a high forehead is easy, all you need is a fringe. Choose whatever kind you like; layered, heavy or wispy. “My ears are big and they stick out” Opt for a style that covers your ears and adds volume around that area, so that your ears are concealed. This can

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o you like to read? But find it difficult to get to the library to get new books? We might be able to help. All libraries in East Dorset have a team of dedicated Royal Voluntary Service volunteers who are able to visit on a regular basis, delivering the books you want from the Library to your home, free of charge. Large print books and talking books can also be delivered. This service is funded by Dorset Library Service, and delivered by the Royal Voluntary Service. It is available across Dorset to anyone who cannot easily get to their local library, and can be provided on a temporary basis as well as long term. All Royal Voluntary Service volunteers are DBS checked and receive ongoing training and support. As well as the Home Library Service the Royal Voluntary Service can provide Befriending, help with transport or shopping, and other things you might need – just get in touch with us and find out how we might be able to help. We are also looking for more Home Library Service volunteers to deliver in the Ferndown and West Moors area. If you are interested in either receiving the Home Library Service or becoming a volunteer, please contact Maria Jacobson, Royal Voluntary Service Manager Dorset Home Library Service, on 07786 635154 or 01305 236666, or e-mail Maria.Jacobson@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

Beer of the Month

ebruary: dank, gloomy, and utterly surplus to requirements. Couldn’t we abolish it and have 11 months of 33.18 days each (33.27 in leap years)? But no – we’re stuck with it. Don’t fret, though – there’s a beer for everything. February does have one high point: St Valentine’s Day. That’s the day when we prove that we love each other by buying flowers and fizzy wine and stuff like that. But if we really love each other, we prove it with chocolate, and indeed beer. Here are two rich, warming chocolate beers that will drive away the February shivers and help demonstrate our love. The first contains no chocolate. But Fuller’s London Porter (5.4% alcohol) is made of pale, crystal, brown, and chocolate malts and Fuggles hops, which between them produce the overall effect of a very sophisticated dark chocolate. The colour is – well, chocolate, but with amber glints if you hold it up to the light. The nose is somewhat surprising: caramel from the crystal malt, with a slightly acidic green-fruit freshness from the Fuggles. The palate, though, is all chocolate and very rich chocolate at that, but with a balancing bitter tang. The finish has strong overtones of coffee but with more bitterness. Meantime Chocolate Porter (6.5% alcohol), by contrast, does contain chocolate alongside its grist of roasted malts. Pitch black in colour, it has a strong aroma of dark chocolate with a deep, slightly earthy undertone. The palate is similarly complex, with very strong chocolate offset by a delightfully delicate floral note, like parma violets. The finish is more of the same, lingering, and with a moreish bitterness. A masterpiece! By Ted Bruning

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USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION

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

0844 5769435

Wimborne Fire Station 01305 252600: 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: dial 101 or 01202 222222 verwood@dorset.pnn.police.uk

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

Wimborne Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101 or 01202 222222

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

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

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Verwood Age Concern

Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall, Moorlands Rd Gordon Simpkin 01202 813805 Monday: 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday: 10am - 3.30pm EDV-2/15

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

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 Spring Term: 5 Jan - 27 March 15 (2 April) Half Term: 16 Feb - 20 Feb 15 Easter Holidays: 30 March(3 April)-10(17) April 15 Summer Term: 13 (20) April - 20 (22) July 15 Half Term: 25 May - 29 May 15 Summer Holidays: 21(23) July - 31 Aug 15 Autumn Term: 1 Sept - 18 Dec 15 Half Term: 26 Oct - 30 Oct 15 Christmas Holidays: 21 Dec 15 - 1 Jan 16 UK holidays New Year: 1 Jan 15 Easter: 3 & 6 April 15 May Day: 4 May 15 Spring Bank Holiday: 25 May 15 Summer Bank Holiday: 31 Aug 15 Christmas: 25 & 26 Dec 15 More useful information overleaf

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wo thousand people took part in the Great Wessex Dinner this year, raising £228,000. Dinners were hosted across Dorset, Hampshire and the surrounding counties - but the event also went global, with parties being held as far away as Geneva, Portugal and Australia. The Great Wessex Dinner hosts, which included the Earl of Shaftesbury and Charlotte Townshend, invited friends and family to dine with them in return for a donation. There was also a live online auction which contributed £101,000 to the total. A cheque was presented to the benefitting charities, Julia’s House, the Dorset Children’s hospice and Naomi House and Jacksplace, at the home of the Earl of Shaftesbury who hosted a dinner party of his own. He said: “We had a wonderful time at our dinner party; it was a great get-together for friends and family with the fantastic bonus of supporting the children’s hospices. We held it in our Great Dining Room which hadn’t been open for 50 years, so it was a double celebration.” Two families that are supported by the children’s hospices attended the cheque presentation and posed for photos alongside Great Wessex committee members and hosts. Suzanne Fairclough, mother of Hattie Fairclough, 13, who attends both hospices, said: “Both Julia’s House and Naomi House are

invaluable to us; they offer us a complete break which means we can relax and spend time with our three other children. They provide a lifeline.” Di Pestell, from Julia’s House, said: “The Great Wessex dinner has been a fantastic event to be involved with and I feel privileged to have met so many generous people during the journey. Many thanks to everyone involved – the money raised will make a real difference to the families that we support.” Russell Lucas-Rowe, joint Chairman of the Great Wessex Dinner committee, said: “We are delighted that the Great Wessex Dinner has grown so much, both in size and popularity. It just goes to show how keen people are to support our two local children’s hospices and long may this continue. A big thank you to all of the hosts and our sponsors.” Parties ranged from simple kitchen suppers to formal fine dining. Among the meals dished up were themed and locally-sourced menus - and even a novelty dogs’ dinner in which guests’ pets were treated to a spot of silver service, too! Photo above left to right: Russell LucasRowe, Sue Read, Peter Read, Connor Read, Suzanne Fairclough, Hattie Fairclough, Neil Fairclough and the Earl of Shaftesbury, Nicholas Ashley-Cooper.

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Utilities / Emergencies

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Local Councils & Agencies

Electricity - Emergency -SSE Emergency Gas - Emergency BT Faultline Water– Sembcorp Brmth

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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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Southampton Hospital

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RAC (Royal Automobile Club)

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Wimborne Hospital

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Hospitals

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Information Travel

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Post Offices

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

Verwood Library

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

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11 11 800 50 00 77 66 00 00 99 66 800 65 65 345 43 45 769 75 55

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

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

Wimborne Library

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

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