Roundabout East Dorset Villages June 2014 by Sue West

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he Ferndown Rotary Charity run turned out to be a mainly family affair. Brother and sister Robert (10) and Lilly (8) Jones from Hale School in Fordingbridge were first to break the finishing tape in the 2.5km race for children up to 12. Youngsters Martha (11) and Atticus (13) Pawson showed a clean pair of heels to the rest of the field to lead the ladies and gents home in the 5km race. In the 10km race Matthew Brown from Littledown Harriers got a lightning start and quickly left the field trailing to eventually break the finishing tape in record time. Not far behind, Lynn Hutchins from Wimborne AC paced herself beautifully to comfortably take the top slot in the ladies race.

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Ladies & Gents 2.5km Winners of the 2.5km race, Lilly and Robert Jones, pictured right with Ferndown Rotary president Chris Marshall. Lady & Gent 5km Martha and Atticus Pawson led the field home in the 5km race. Gents 10km 1st Matthew Brown, 2nd Mike Greenwood, 3rd Denis Merciere

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Dear Readers,

or some reason the letter ‘D’ seems to be quite significant for this issue starting with an article on page 6 giving you a bit of an insight into D-Day which had it’s 70th Anniversary on June 6th. Some of you may still be lucky enough to have your Dads around who were there in 1944 so I hope you will spoil them rotten on Dad’s Day on June 15th! A Display of the paintings of this issue’s Dorset Artist Terry Whitworth on page 12 can be viewed at the Riverside Restaurant, West Bay from June 7th - July 27th. David Tennant has spent a lot of time here whilst filming the recent TV thriller Broadchurch. ‘Dual of the Titans’ is the title of this issue’s motoring article where Mike Wattam compares two 4x4 leviathans - on page 8.

with best wishes,

And finally Bobbie Dawson, our local seasoned traveller writes about a recent trip to Andalusia, Southern Spain which is where my ‘D’ theme completely falls apart! Although judging from the long term weather forecast for June you’ll all be Dodging the showers! 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 also be viewed online at: www.roundaboutmags.co.uk. Remember - in future when you need a job done or want to treat someone AND help local businesses, look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ and save yourself time, fuel and most importantly - money!

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Business features Dorset Massage Therapy Tuscany Blinds Good To Be Me Verwood Business

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Local events and features Community News 2,16,23,29,33 Portrait of a Dorset Artist: Terry Whitworth 12 Clubs & Societies 14 Viewed From My Window: rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 16 What’s On Locally 20,22 The Blashford Bulletin 24

Feature articles Special Feature: D-Day 1944 Mike’s Motors: Duel of the Titans XC90 VS SHOGUN Travel: The Alluring Charms of Andalusia, Southern Spain Finance: Spend Now, Save Later

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D-Day 1944: Democracy 1 - Tyranny 0

n 6th June we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the victory of democracy over tyranny. And while most of the coverage of this great day will rightly focus on the unflinching selflessness of the 50,000 Allied soldiers, it’s worth sparing a moment to contemplate why democracy won. The young men confronting the Third Reich on D-Day may not have known it, but the soldiers opposing them had already been fatally undermined. A leadership that was corrupt, incompetent, divided, toadying and alternately swollen with pride and prostrated by fear, had made so many idiotic decisions over the past two years that no heroism on the part of its troops could redeem it. And at the heart of all the double-dealing, betrayal, and rottenness stood Adolf Hitler.

After the invasion of Russia, Hitler more or less retreated to his Eastern HQ, surrounded by a small cadre of placemen, yes-men, courtiers and cronies who told him only what they thought he wanted to hear. He governed via a maze of

overlapping bureaucracies fighting for his favour. And despite his remoteness he insisted on making even the smallest tactical decisions himself. This chaos effectively crippled the Germans defending Normandy. They had almost no armoured support. Rommel, the commander on the ground, knew that tanks couldn’t move from rear to front because of Allied air-power, and wanted the armour right at the water’s edge. To the commander of Panzer Group West, Geyr von Shweppenburg, this was heresy. Hitler’s compromise was that the armour should be divided between them, but that von Schweppenburg couldn’t move without Hitler’s express orders – which, of course, came too late. Then there were the mythical divisions in Kent and Sussex that appeared to threaten the Pas de Calais. Their existence was conjured up by Allied deception specialists, and 15 German d i v i s i o n s remained north of the Seine to meet them. But these divisions had been fabricated by German army intelligence as part of a plot to discredit Himmler’s rival intelligence agency. There should have been a fleet of war-winning jet fighters overhead, for the Germans had been ahead of the Allies in the technology. But Hitler

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cancelled work on a feasible jet because a crony, Willi Messerschmidt, persuaded him to favour the Komet rocketplane instead. As a result the Me262 didn’t appear until far too late. The occasions on which Hitler accepted bad advice that chimed with his preconceptions and fantasies and ignored sound advice that didn’t, are too numerous to relate; but they cost the Germans dear on D-Day, and they probably cost Germany the war. And here’s the contrast between tyranny and democracy. Churchill wasn’t short of bad ideas himself, trying to stop Nazi bombers by dropping parachute mines on them being one. And the Allied leaders argued bitterly. But Churchill and Roosevelt surrounded themselves with strong, capable advisers who weren’t afraid to argue their corners. Dowding, in charge of Fighter Command, threatened to resign in May 1940 when Churchill proposed to send more fighter squadrons to prop up the French. And Churchill bowed to his superior judgement! The Allies made mistakes. But the reason that the 159,000 troops who landed in Normandy broke through with fewer than 5,000 killed was that their leaders weren’t driven by fear of a despot; but laid rational plans based on professional expertise and sound intelligence; and represented a society that could bury its differences and make sacrifices in defence of shared values. On D-Day, democracy proved to be strong and tyranny weak.

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Duel of the TITANS XC90 vs Shogun

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he market for big SUV’s (sports-utility vehicles) is multi-facetted – ranging from Chelsea Tractors to Mud-Pluggers, with a wide array of models from almost every car manufacturer. Choices include used and even a new car for very small money, to routinely over a hundred grand of “somebody else’s” money. All with one similarity – sheer size majoring on height with a promise to go where no man in green wellies dares walk. Choose a ‘brand name’ or buy simply on price, this alternative world awaits you.

The XC90 stands above you, all recognisable Volvo curves, grille and pleasantness. The ‘R-design’ package brings lots of creature comforts such as leather and more electrics than a block of flats, while the outside gleams chrome including the multi-exhaust pipes. Impressive. Volvo have the knack of making their cars ‘fit’ from the moment you take the driving seat, they are fun to drive and in my case they heightened those sensations with their ‘Polestar’ package which drags in a few more sturdy cart-horses and tightens up the driving dynamics even more. Amazingly, the smallish 2.4 litre diesel pulls this heavy car along very smartly indeed, quietly and fuel-efficiently. In sensible motorway driving 45mpg is the norm, while spirited driving can bring this down to 25mpg. An electric drive selector giving front wheels only mode contributes to this versatility. With seven seats, a whole family can relax, and a whole box of Meccanostyle goodies such as winch, hound-guard and tow-bar open up wilderness capability.

Two established cars are tested here, both definitely in their ‘mature’ years and thus each with an established used car market - demanding respect from their users. The Dorchester-visiting Volvo XC90 shines, the Mitsubishi Shogun/ Pajero muscles it everywhere. Both cars halve the price of the iconic Range Rover new, and are very much more able than their Asian price-matching counterparts. The Volvo, smart yet very capable on the huntin’ and shootin’ circuit. The Mitsubishi daring mountains to try The even taller Shogun into best it, while confident in the timidates. In black, with lots of poshest company. guards, spats and panel trims it looks curvy but unbreakable

and sinister. Jump into the workman-like cabin to find a wide array of driving aids including a mechanical drive selector, a whacky bit of pseudo-wood trim and sculpted sumptuously comfortable leather seats. The signature conveyed is ‘confidence and engineering skill’. Like the Volvo (and all Mitsubishi’s) everything falls to hand and you feel comfortable and at home immediately. Road fuel consumption struggles to better 35mpg in 2 wheel drive - while cross-country yields less than 25 mpg, but so enjoyably. For such a large car, the Volvo drives like a hatchback. Using my test cross-country route a consistent 60 was possible while you could sense the suspension working very hard. Despite using only a front-torear diff lock and pure ‘road’ tyres it romped up my 1 in 3 test hill and I can only put this down to very sophisticated suspension and selective wheel antispin electronics keeping every wheel working well. The Shogun shone. Holes in the road were ignored, drop the nearside off the road at speed to avoid Mr Novice Nissan Man without any hesitation, knowing Shogun can-do. It laughed at my 1-in-3 test hill and calmly strode up a much steeper loose slope. No wonder the Emergency Services use these cars all the time! There is no winner. Both were delightful and capable alternatives. You don’t have to spend huge money to get such enjoyment – look at used cars. But will they go in the car-port?

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The alluring charms of Andalusia, Southern Spain.

By Bobbie Dawson

he term Southern Spain conjures up the image of beach holidays in the sun, but the area of Andalusia has a wealth of other gems and delights to offer to the traveller, who is willing to venture further afield from the coast. In just over two hours you can fly direct from Bournemouth to Malaga, then by making use of the excellent train and coach services you are set up for a fascinating itinerary. (Cars and old town don’t mix). Seville is the capital of this region and merits a visit in its own right, but this article focuses on a week exploring the area to the south-east of this city. The tour begins in the elegant town of Cordoba - an hours train ride from Malaga. The narrow, cobbled streets lead to the town’s intriguing cathedral, a former Mosque, with its breathtaking sight of seemingly endless overlapping Moorish columns and arches in hues of red and white. Truly memorable!! There are the pleasant formal gardens of a former royal palace to visit, with orange trees, fountains and cala lilies. A real oasis of calm. A night time stroll over the old bridge with its Roman foundations allow you to enjoy the view

of the floodlit old quarter. So the journey continues to Granada up in the hills. If you are visiting this town out of the high season, remember to pack a warm coat or jacket, as the winds can whip round this attractive town. The highlight, of course, is the famous L’Alhambra, the former royal residence of Arab kings, providing a real feast for the eyes - with its elegant Moorish architecture, graceful columns, arches, mosaics, porticoes and fountains. Perched high up in the hills, it offers commanding views of the town below. Obviously, L’Alhambra is a magnet for crowds and it is advisable to pre-book your entry tickets online well in advance. Next stop on this itinerary is the small picturesque town of Ronda, renowned for its dramatically high 17th Century bridge spanning a deep gorge with steep cliffs either side, on top of which are precariously perched the old and new towns. An amazing feat of engineering!!! Then it is time to return to the bustling city of Malaga. Unlike some of the neighbouring towns, such as Torremolinos with its high rise blocks, Malaga has an air of sophistication and culture. There are a number of small excellent art galleries, including the Picasso museum not surprising, since this was his birthplace. It has an enormous cathedral, which is a mixture of architectural styles - but predominantly Baroque in nature. Interestingly, it is known locally as the Lady with One Arm, as

one of its two towers was never finished and is just a stump. Bizarre indeed!! Its best kept secret has to be the Alcazbar - again a former Arab royal residence with beautiful Moorish architecture - in effect a mini L’Alhambra, but without the crowds. It is a sheer delight to sit in the gardens overlooking the town, enjoying the warm sunshine and tranquil environment. Come to Malaga at Carnival time - the 10 days of celebration before Lent and there is a real treat to behold. In fact a mini Rio - with no end of floats and parades of young and old alike

in fancy dress. A real fusion of colour and excitement. Even some dogs are proudly donned in fancy dress!! And one more must do whilst here, has to be the Tapas - sampling the local fare in bite size portions, washed down with red wine and maybe even watching a display of Flamenco. Perfect!!!!

Portrait of a Dorset Artist Artist Terry Whitworth only visited Dorset once, before deciding he wanted to live here forever. “I moved from East Molesey, Surrey 30 years ago,” he recalls. “I’d been working in central London as a freelance graphic designer and after having two young sons my first wife and I felt we could move somewhere that gave us a better work/life balance. I remembered Dorset as being a very idyllic place so we did a bit of searching and found a cottage near Bridport.” Terry, who trained at Twickenham College of Art & Design, “loves living near the sea”. “Dorset offers great access to beaches and coastal walks,” he says. “The gentle, undulating countryside around where we live in West Dorset is magnificent in all seasons. So much of the county remains ‘un-spoilt’.” The county provides much inspiration for Terry’s paintings. “Some of my best paintings have probably taken less than an hour. Although watercolour and pen and wash have been the medium I’ve worked with for years, I’m painting on a larger scale these days using acrylics. This sort of work can take a lot longer as it changes and evolves.” His two favourite places in Dorset are “Eggardon Hill for the breath-taking views and Lyme Regis for its overall beauty”. During his career, Terry has had regular calendar and publicity commissions from companies including International Paints, British Waterways and English China Clays. His recent paintings, whether watercolour, oil or acrylic, generally combine strong elements of colour, composition and tone. Although Terry works mainly to commission his paintings can be seen in galleries across Dorset and at The Riverside Restaurant at West Bay. Between June 7 and July 27, 2014 his paintings will feature in a Creative Coverage Group Exhibition at Gallery on the Street, 153 The Street, Puttenham, near Guildford, Surrey alongside work by Chris Hall, Vivien Laura Verey and Nicky Exell (glass).

View to Lyme Bay, West Dorset Acrylic on canvas 18”x18”

‘This was a mutual admiration society!’

t was a mutual admiration society at the end of Steve Hubble’s keyboard concert at the Hub, Verwood in April. Steve declared the Hub’s Merryfield Theatre one of the best venues in the country for keyboard concerts and the audience individually congratulated him on his selection of music and expertise. Dramatic pieces such as “War of the Worlds” and the full selection from “Les Miserables” filled the theatre without being too loud. It was clear he had done a thorough sound test beforehand. Steve’s trademark “Duelling Banjos” was a fitting finale to showcase his keyboard skills. The next Verwood Organ and Keyboard Society concert at the Hub is on Wednesday, 25th June at 7.30pm when Ian House will entertain. Full details of the Society, all concerts and the performers can be found on the Organfax website : www.organfax.co.uk

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N

VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB

VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE

WIMBORNE ART CLUB

EAST DORSET BUDDHIST GROUP

COLEHILL MUSICAL & DRAMA CLUB

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 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 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

CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

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 Local artists who meet twice a month in St Catherine's Church Hall, Wimborne. Meetings start at 7.30pm prompt. Non-members welcome for £3 per meeting. Info: 01202 892064, www.wimborneartclub.org.uk Co.MaD meet to rehearse most weeks on Tuesday evenings at 8.30 in the Memorial Hall Contact 01202 887659

COLEHILL EVENING WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (excluding Meets in Cranborne Village Hall on the 1st Tuesday of each month at August at Colehill Memorial Hall, Cannon Hill Road 7.30p.m. 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome Contact Chris Bright 01725 Contact the Secretary on 01202 883810 517584 or e-mail clhs@mypostoffice.co.uk

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

WIMBORNE BOWLS CLUB

DORSET STITCHERS

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

THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS

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

.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.

HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)

WESSEX SINGERS

THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING

CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB

STAPEHILL OVER 60’S CLUB

COLEHILL FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB

Meets in Memorial Hall, Colehill, every month to hear first-class speakers. Non-members welcome Contact Barbara 01202 882590 for dates and details. Meet at the Village Hall. Mondays 8—10.30pm.. All levels, ages & sexes welcome. Contact Geoff Green 01202 825386 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

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

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

ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS

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

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

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 & 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

WIMBORNE CAMERA CLUB

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

THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.

Based in the grounds of Cranborne Middle School in E Dorset. We shoot on Sunday mornings, Tuesday & Thursday evenings in the summer months also shoot indoors in the winter. For info. www.dorsetarchery.co.uk

EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS

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

MUSIC FOR THE MIND

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.

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, Lonnen Road, 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.

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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.

Holly and Black Beauty

he two little kittens, Holly and Black Beauty have now chosen their paths in life. Blackie is a loving, purring, angel of a house cat. She goes out for play now and again, but home is where her heart is and the other house cats are her friends. She is so happy, she purrs even just walking around the house, and greets everyone with enthusiasm as they come back to the house after a long day of doing pussycat activities outside. However she does insist that whatever is on offer at meals times, she has to be first in the queue and has to taste all the other dishes of food in case anyone else has something better than she was offered. All the cats tolerate her and sometimes when she goes outside it is to follow them and find out what they are doing and to take lessons in catching grasshoppers. You can see her jump with surprise when they jump.

barrel outside or sleep on a bed provided in the heated greenhouse and make her own way in life, although always close at hand in the garden, playing with Blackie in the grass or on top of a pile of gravel, or just generally running around and having fun. Food is put out for her as with all our outside cats, so she is always well fed.

Blackie takes a great interest in the birds that come to the patio for food, but has not been able to get close to them, she also watches the foxes and badgers as they come, but always by this time it would be through the glass of the big window. She is enjoying climbing trees, but has not yet managed to get to the top, as the trees are still quite young and will not tolerate her weight on the branches, but she does her best. Getting back down is the difficult part. She is certainly enjoying her gift of life.

Two years after Holly decided the outdoor life was for her, she suddenly had a change of heart and started appearing at the back door for her food instead of being fed in the greenhouse. As I put the food down for her, she brushed her head against my hand, the first time anyone had touched her since we brought her back from the Vet. She wanted a stroke on her head and then her back and enjoyed it so much she then wanted to be fussed and rubbed all over, even her tummy. She had suddenly realized what a great pleasure it was to be stroked and handled. After a couple of days of this, I decided I would try and pick her up, which I did with no objections from her at all. I carried her into the house and allowed her to explore. She was hesitant at first and was very unsure of herself, so I picked her up and placed her on a bed prepared for her and she settled down. It was not long before she jumped onto my lap. She was home!

Holly never did settle as a house cat, always timid and we had never been able to touch her or stroke her and she always moved away when food was placed out for her until we retreated leaving her space to approach her food, so we were not surprised when she made her decision. Chloe tried to make her feel welcome and would often share her bed with her, but once we started letting her out she came back a couple of times, but then preferred to sleep in a hay

The full story and many more are in the book “Viewed From My Window” by Patricia Oliver price £10 + £1.75 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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Sporting Terms Terms Sporting 1 Dormie 2 Eggbeater Kick

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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3 Flea Flicker 4 Gain Line 5 Googly 6 Grapple Tackle 7 Groundstroke 8 Panenka Penalty 9 Side Out

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Rugby Union

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Ice Hockey

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Local Entertainment Centres Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents - Dixiemix Jazz The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Band. This is the support Band for Rod Stewart’s Verwood BH31 7PD. 01202 873725 or Thu 19 Jun Doors open 7pm 2014 tour. Tickets, £10 on the door at 7pm. Meals 07798 721405 available in the restaurant or jazz room. “Adventure in the Woods” for ages 3-8, from 10 Forest School, BH21 or 10 - 4. Half days or whole days spent in the Edmondsham 10am - 12.30pm or 12.30 between Cranborne and Verwoods, nature crafts, campfire cooking, walks, pic- 5RE, Sat 21 Jun 10am - 4pm wood. Contact nics etc. £8 for morning and £20 for the day including 01725 517807. Kirsteen Freer on lunch and snacks. Verwood Concert Brass presents its Coffee Morning Concert. Listen to the Training Band whilst having a Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Sat 21 Jun 10am - 12noon cuppa refreshments. Raffle, Cake, Gifts & 2nd Hand Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Book stall. Tickets on door: £2 (inc drink) Tickets are £20 and £15 (concessions Bournemouth Gilbert & Sullivan Society present available) from the Box Office (0844 'The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan', a Gala Concert. All Sat 21 Jun 7.30pm 8666) or profits to Macmillan Caring Locally at Christchurch. 406 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk. The Hub, Verwood*. Tickets on the Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society present Ian door. Janetta 01202 822936 or Peter Wed 25 Jun 7.30pm House. Members £5, Visitors £7. 01202 814976 Evening

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Sat 28 Jun

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Verwood Carnival. Great entertainment in the arena all afternoon plus the funfair going on through the early evening. Adult £3, Children £1 (free if accompanied by adult)

Sat 28 Jun

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Verwood and District Horicultural Society Summer Flower Show

Sat 5 Jul

10am - 4pm

Sat 5 Jul

10am - 11.30am

Sat 5 Jul

1pm and 6pm

Fri 27 Jun

Sat 5, 26 Jul 9.30am - 1pm Sun 6 Jul

2.30pm - 4.30pm

Sat 12 Jul

10am - 3pm

Sat 12 Jul

10am - 2pm

Sat 12 Jul

12noon

Sat 12 Jul

12noon - 4pm

Sat 12 Jul

1.30pm

Sat 12 Jul

2pm - 3.30pm

Sun 13 Jul

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Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Chairman 01202 814376 “Adventure in the Woods” for ages 3-8, Whole days Edmondsham Forest School, BH21 spent in the woods, nature crafts, campfire cooking, 5RE, between Cranborne and Verwalks, picnics etc. £20 for the day including lunch, wood. Contact Kirsteen Freer on snacks & drinks. 01725 517807. National Moth Night for Families. Family fun discov- To book please contact Jim on 01425 ering the wonderful world of moths as we take part in 472760 or Blashfordthe countries biggest moth event. Suggested dona- Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the tion £2 per person. Children must be accompanied Blashford Lakes Education Centre, by adults. Sorry no dogs. Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Open-air theatre, Private Lives by Noel Coward. Tick- Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, ets in advance for matinee £12 adults, £8 children Dorset, BH21 4EA 01202 883402. under 17, evening tickets £12. Tickets bought on day Tickets 07586-860798/ tickwill cost £2 more. ets@wessex-actors-company.co.uk Saturday Craft Fayre and Table Top Sale. Free enMemorial Hall, Ringwood trance. Crafts, Jewellery, Wool Work, Bronze Figu- Verwood Verwood. Tea, Coffee, Cakes & rines, Greeting Cards, Dog Coats and Beds, Ladies Road Hot Food Served all morning. Handbags, Kids Bags, Scarves, Purses and Wallets. and Chalbury Village Hall. CREAM TEAS with local Produce, Honey and ‘Nearly Horton BH21 7JA ( on Horton to Ringwood New' stall Road in Horton Village) Archaeological Finds Surgery: Have your archaeological finds identified by the county's Finds Liaison Officer. Part of the Festival of British Archaeology. Admission FREE if you bring a find for identification To celebrate Pedal Car weekend, they'll be children's entertainment in The Furlong's courtyard with a "horse" themed pedal car and horse racing dress up for all the kids to enjoy. Horton & Chalbury Fete. Lots of live entertainment this year for the whole family - don’t miss out! A Fete to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Verwood Concert Brass. Loads of activity stalls plus live music not only from the bands of Verwood Concert Brass but also other local entities such as schools,choirs & other bands. Gussage All Saints Village Fete with Spank The Planks dancers/muscians, children's entertainer Jigsaw James, cream teas, stalls, and more... Meet the Bats! Details: East Dorset Bat Rescue will be providing an opportunity to meet some of their bats at a family talk here at the Mill. 2014 British Pedal Car Grand Prix in the centre of Ringwood. Racing continues non-stop until 16.00 hrs. Over fifty hand-made cars will be driven by teams of four, with drivers changing regularly.

Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23-27 High Street, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1HR. 01202 882533 The Furlong Shopping Centre, Ringwood. Free entry and prizes to be won on the day. Horton Village BH21 7JA Adults £1 Children 50p Verwood Recreation Ground Gussage House, Gussage All Saints. www.thisisgussageallsaints.co.uk Entry £2 (under-15s free). No dogs. Walford Mill Crafts, Wimborne, 01202 841400 Centre of Ringwood

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Paws in the Park - Dog Show/Family fun day. Fundraising event in aid of WVS; Arena displays, stalls and stands, a Kids Zone full of children's entertainment, classic cars, archery, laser clay shooting, food, drink and much more. Earth Detectives: Delve into our archaeological past with a dig and family activities. Part of the Festival of British Archaeology. Admission £2 (YAC members FREE) Verwood Concert Brass presents its 150yr Jubilee Celebration Concert. Music from all three bands. Wimborne Art Club. Annual Summer Exhibition and sale of original paintings 2014. Admission free.

Local Entertainment Centres St. Giles Park, Wimborne St. Giles BH21 5NA. 01725 557225. E-mail: info@wvs.org.uk, http://www.pawsinpark.org Adults £5, Children £3 and seniors £4 Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1HR. 01202 882533

The Hub, Verwood*. Tickets on the door.Adults £8, U12 £4. 01202 828740 Church House, High Street Wim21 Jul - 2 10am - 5pm borne. 01202 892064 Aug Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23 Jul - 30 Sally's Summer Sun Activities: Self directed craft 23-27 High Street, Wimborne Minster, Aug (Mon - 10am - 4.30pm activities. Admission charge BH21 1HR. 01202 882533 Sat) “Adventure in the Woods”. Whole days spent in the Edmondsham Forest School, BH21 Wed 23 Jul (Age 5-9 yrs) 8.45am – 4.15pm woods, nature crafts, campfire cooking, walks, pic- 5RE, between Cranborne and Vernics etc. £25 for the day including lunch, snacks & wood.Call Kirsteen Freer on Thu 24 Jul drinks. 01725 517807. (Age 3-7 yrs) Saturday Craft Fayre and Table Top Sale. Free enVerwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood trance. Crafts, Jewellery, Wool Work, Bronze FiguRoad Verwood 9.30am - 1pm Sat 26 Jul rines, Greeting Cards, Dog Coats and Beds, Ladies Tea, Coffee, Cakes & Hot Food Handbags, Kids Bags, Scarves, Purses and Wallets. Served all morning. Vikings Galore Weekend. An interesting mix of reThe Ancient Technology Centre, enactors, market stalls, story telling, Dark Age mu- Damerham Road, Cranborne, Wimsic, Ancient Technology Centre demos and activities borne, Dorset, BH21 5RP. 01725 26 - 27 Jul 10am - 4pm and refreshments, it is the perfect way to spend a 517618 summer’s day! Adults £5.50, Child (4-16) £2.50 www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk Wild in the Woods. Great outdoor family fun learning To book please contact Jim on 01425 basic bushcraft skills - build a shelter, light a fire, 472760 or Blashford10.30am - 3pm bake some bread and take away a souvenir! SugLakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Sat 26 Jul gested donation £7 per person. Children must be Blashford Lakes Education Centre, accompanied by adults. Sorry no dogs. Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. The Showground, New Park, BrockThe New Forest Show. Free parking. Adult £19.50, enhurst, SO42 7QH. 01590 622400 29 - 31 Jul 8.30am - 6.30pm Senior £18.50, 5 - 16 £6, U5 Free info@newforestshow.co.uk The Hub, Verwood*. Tickets on the Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society present Tim door. Janetta 01202 822936 or Wed 30 Jul 7.30pm Flint. Members £5, Visitors £7. Peter 01202 814976 Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2310am - 4pm President's Summer Fete: Adults 50p, Children FREE 27 High Street, Wimborne Minster, Sat 2 Aug BH21 1HR. 01202 882533 100th Anniversary of the start of World war One. ReFrom the King George V Playing membrance Parade with the Royal British Legion Ferndown Branch and Women’s section with repre- Fields to St. Mary’s Church in FernSun 3 Aug 2.30pm sentatives of the Local Councils, organisations and down for a service of Commemoraassociations will march together behind Bugler and tion and wreath laying at 3.00pm. Drums. Bushcraft - ranger style. Join our ranger team for a Meet Pamphill Green. Kingston Lacy day of survival skills where you can learn to build Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EA Tue 5 Aug 10am - 3pm your own shelter, cook on an open fire and look for House, 01202 883402. £5 each wildfire. (no unaccompanied children under 16). “Adventure in the Woods”. Whole days spent in the Edmondsham Forest School, BH21 6, 27 Aug (Age 3-7 yrs) 8.45am – 4.15pm woods, nature crafts, campfire cooking, walks, pic- 5RE, between Cranborne and Vernics etc. £25 for the day including lunch, snacks & wood. Contact Kirsteen Freer on 7, 28 Aug drinks. 01725 517807. (Age 5-9 yrs) Romeo And Juliet: The Lord Chamberlain's Men pre- Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, sent a brand new, action-packed production of the 7.30pm (gates open worlds greatest love story. Bring seating and picnic, Dorset, BH21 4EA 01202 883402. Box Thu 7 Aug 6.15pm) office 0844 249 1895. Adults £16, settle back and be swept up in the romance, the children £10 (plus booking fee). drama and passion. Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Society annually Somerley Park, Near Ringwood All Day presents a local traditional country show and a guar- Hampshire BH24 3PL. Sat 9 Aug anteed family day out. Single £10, Concessions £7. Children Free, Parking Free “Adventure in the Woods”. Whole days spent in the Edmondsham Forest School, BH21 13 Aug (Age 5-9 yrs) 8.45am – 4.15pm woods, nature crafts, campfire cooking, walks, pic- 5RE, between Cranborne and Vernics etc. £25 for the day including lunch, snacks & wood. Contact Kirsteen Freer on Thu 14 Aug drinks. 01725 517807. (Age 3-7 yrs) Adventure under the Stars. An over night camping Edmondsham Forest School, BH21 adventure in the woods, campfire cooking etc. for 8.45am Fri – 11am ages 6 - 9years. £70 per child including all meals, 5RE, between Cranborne and Ver22 -23 Aug Sat snacks and drinks. All children must have attended wood. Contact Kirsteen Freer on 01725 517807. at least one daytime Adventure in the Woods session first. Outdoor Theatre - The Merchant of Venice: The ever Walford Mill Crafts, Wimborne, popular Rain or Shine Theatre Company return to the Tickets from 01202 841400. Seating Fri 22 Aug 7:30pm courtyard to perfom their unique take on a Shake- will be provided. Dress up warmly! spearean Classic. Sat 19 Jul

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T he Blashford Bulletin

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

e are in the midst of summer and there are young chicks fledging left, right and centre at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve! On Ivy Lake the tern chicks are taking their first flights and the g r e a t Juvenile Tern c re s t e d grebe chicks with their black a n d w h i t e humbug faces are becoming more independent as they are now too big to catch a ride on their parents’ backs. Ibsley Water shore is busy with a large number of waders including lapwing, oystercatchers and black - tailed godwits and the sand martin wall is still a spectacle with the parents relentlessly flying in and out to feed their hungry youngsters. With the warm weather the insect world is buzzing with life and best viewed on a sunny day. Our volunteers have started a butterfly transect this year, walking along a route every week during the summer season to monitor our butterfly populations. Species recorded so far have included red admiral, large white, small white, meadow brown, Comma s p e c k l e d wood, peacock, comma, small tortoiseshell and brimstone. In the summer the meadow is a brilliant place to just sit and be still. As you blend into your surroundings the insect world carries on around you with grasshoppers chirping, beetles climbing up the grass stems, butterflies fluttering past and

dragonflies hawking over head as they hunt for their dinner. If you want to take a closer look into this marvelous miniature world then why not book on to one of our meadow discovery days on Sat 28th June or Fri 25th July. Our favourite habitat has to be the underwater world at Blashford Lakes and so this year back by popular demand we will be running two pond and river dipping sessions just for adults on

Pond Dipping Sat 7th June and Sat 19th July to discover the weird and wonderful creatures that live in the murky depths of the water! The mixture of wetland, grassland and woodland make Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve a brilliant place for dragonflies and damselflies. Their life cycle requires wetlands for the start of their life and then the open woodland and grassland in which to hunt as an adult. We are often asked how to tell dragonflies and damselflies apart. The main way is to wait until they are sitting still and damselflies will tend to hold their wings over their backs, whereas dragonflies hold them out to the side. Or if you look closely into their eyes and see an insect with two giant footballs for eyes it is likely to be a dragonfly in comparison to a damselfy which looks more like a hammerhead shark with its eyes on each side of its head. Both adaptations help them to have excellent vision for catching their prey on the wing. If you want to learn more then book on to our dragonfly walk on Sunday

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13th July. Back on the ground the toadlets are usually ready to emerge from the lakes at some point in mid-June and in a “normal” summer, if such a thing can be said to happen anymore, the tiny toads reach a point where they are ready to leave the water but dare not risk drying out and dying in the hot weather, so hold on until a spell of wet weather when they will emerge en masse – and some years they really do migrate en masse with thousands of the finger-nail sized youngsters quite literally covering the footpaths, particularly between the centre and Ivy South Hide and elsewhere. Do be on the look out for them over the next couple of weeks – they are small, very well camouflaged and are easily overlooked until the movement of one catches your eye and you realise all of a sudden that you are surrounded!

Toadlet 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 local wildlife and inspire people. For information on upcoming events visit our website: www.hiwwt.org.uk or phone: 01425 472760. For up-todate wildlife information visit our blog: blashfordlakes.wordpress. com.

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Outgoing East Dorset Chairman raises £7,500 for charities

he outgoing Chairman of East Dorset District Council, Cllr Malcolm Birr raised £7,500 for his two charities during his year of office which is being split equally between Marie Curie Cancer Care and Home-Start South East Dorset. The money has been raised through a variety of activities including a race night, a concert at the Barrington Centre in Ferndown, collections at Sainsburys stores and the raffling of a painting of Wimborne Minster specially provided by local artist, Paul Dolman. Cllr Birr said: “I am delighted that we have been able to raise so much in aid of my two charities.” Cheques were presented to representatives of the two charities at the annual council meeting which marked the end of Cllr Birr’s year of office.

Cllr Malcolm Birr with Marie Curie representatives

East Dorset N.T. Association celebrates 25 years.

ast Dorset NT Association recently held a lunch at Bentleys Restaurant to celebrate the Association’s 25th Anniversary. The event was attended by 123 members who enjoyed a finger buffet and the opportunity to socialise on an informal basis. Angela Cott, the Property Manager of Brownsea Island and Nigel Chalk, the Gardens and Countryside Manager at Kingston Lacy attended as guests of honour and spoke to thank the Association for the financial donations made to the two properties over the years. A number of the original members from1989 were presented with Certificates granting them Life Membership of the Association and three of them were able to be at the lunch to receive their Certificates. For information contact Janet Matthews 01202 855001 or www.ednta.org.

Calling all local businesses.. Verwood Business (Verwood and District Chamber of Trade) brings together like-minded businesses and individuals to share, support and train each other through networking, workshops and business-generating opportunities. Philip Moses, Vice Chair of Verwood Business, says, “I would strongly encourage local businesses to join us at our regular Chamber events. We have a range of networking and social events, breakfast meetings, training seminars and other business support activities.”

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Doctors’ Numbers

Fire Stations

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

Cranborne Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies

The Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road

01202 825353

EMERGENCIES ONLY: Dial 999 and ask for ‘Fire Service’

The Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)

01725 517272

Verwood Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies

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

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 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

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Dorset Dental Helpline

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Emergency care (after hrs)

0845 7010401

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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 Summer Term: 22 April - 22 (23) July 14 Half Term: 26 May - 30 May 14 Summer Holidays: 23(24) July - 29 Aug 14(1 Sept 14) Autumn Term: 1 (2) Sept - 19 Dec 14 Half Term: 27 Oct - 31 Oct 14 Christmas Holidays: 22 Dec 14 - 2 Jan 15 Spring Term: 5 Jan - 22 March 15 (2 April) Half Term: 16 Feb - 20 Feb 15 Easter Holidays: 30 March(3 April)-10(17) April 15 UK holidays Summer Bank Holiday: 25 Aug 14 Christmas: 25 & 26 Dec 14 New Year: 1 Jan 15 Easter: 3 - 6 April 15 May Day: 4 May 15 Spring Bank Holiday: 25 May 15 More useful information overleaf

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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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The Lions, the Choir and the Hospice subsequently held on March 29th in Wimborne Minster, promoted by the Lions and sung by the choir with contributions from the Dorset Youth Wind Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble. The concert was enjoyed by some 160 people who were treated to a range of songs by the mature members of the choir, with piano or unaccompanied, interspersed with some remarkable playing by the young, some very young, members of the Dorset Youth Orchestra. The concert was held to raise funds for the Julia’s House Children’s Hospice in Corfe Mullen and a cheque for £818 was subsequently given to the hospice.

hen the Romsey Male Voice Choir, who are well known in Hampshire, wanted to reach a Dorset audience, they contacted the Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club. A concert was

The picture shows the handover in the hospice garden with David Witt, Ken Taylor, Frank Fortey (seated), David Grey and Ron Neave (RMVC in green, Lions in red) with Rebekah Selby-Davis receiving the cheque.

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