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T he Blashford Bulletin Blashford Lakes celebrates its 20th birthday
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rom industrial gravel pits to much-loved wildlife haven in just two decades. Looking out onto Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trusts Ibsley Lake as birds gather in their thousands to come in to roost, it’s difficult to think of the 150 hectare reserve being anything other than the wildliferich freshwater, woodland and grassland habitats it is today. However the site’s history is just as rich as its modern biodiversity – from farmland to World War II airbase and motor racing track to gravel pits in less than 50 years. With the support of New Forest District Council and the reserves landowners, Wessex Water and Bournemouth Water, ambitious plans to turn the site into a wildlife haven took shape. It was in the summer of 1996 that the reserve and the site’s education centre was opened by botanist Professor David Bellamy and local
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dignitaries. At the heart of the new Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve was creating a sanctuary for wildlife from an old industrial site, where people of all ages could come to be thrilled by nature. In the twenty years since the reserve opened, and with the support of the Trust’s supporters, volunteers, and partners, it’s completely unrecognisable. Where there were once barren pits, there are now a series of lakes which form the mainstay of the reserve’s attraction to visitors. The birdlife that reside in and around the lakes year round, as well as pass through on migration, are famous not just in hardened birdwatching circles, but among all nature-lovers. In the winter up to 5,000 wildfowl flock to the lakes, with sometimes up to three times that number in gull species and otters, although rarely seen, are seen, and known to be resident throughout the year. What sets the reserve apart
from other wild spaces is how accessible and engaging it is. Wildlife sightings are all but guaranteed. This year marks the reserve’s twentieth birthday. This summer hundreds of visitors, new and old, helped us celebrate by exploring the nature reserve with pond and river dipping, bug hunting, moth marvelling and bird watching. The autumn marks the beginning of the main bird watching interest on the reserve when any number of wildfowl and gulls feed and roost on the lakes and when the woodlands start to fill with overwintering finches like siskin and redpoll. Join us for a guided walk or simply come along to enjoy the wildlife at your own pace any time from 9am-4.30pm daily. For more information telephone 01425 472760 or email blashfordlakes@hiwwt. org.uk and for up-to-date wildlife information visit our blog: blashfordlakes.wordpress.com
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Welcome I Dear Readers, n this issue page 2 tells us that twenty years ago Blashford Lakes had been a nature reserve for about a month and during the previous fifty years had been farmland, an important WW2 airbase, a motor racing circuit and a gravel extraction pit. My husband tells me that it was even once a film star! This was because the 1942 black & white film ‘The First of the Few’ was filmed there! It starred David Niven and Leslie Howard as the famous Spitfire designer R J Mitchell. In an obscure way the Blashford re-incarnation links us to our Moors Valley Railway feature on page 23! The very first locomotive to run on this railway back in 1986 called Sapper and still running 30 years later, also had a previous life at Tucktonia in Christchurch
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Contents which was a pleasure park built in the 1970’s and closed in 1986. Startrek also celebrates its 50 year anniversary since it was first shown on NBC in America (page 6) and it was also 350 years ago this year that almost eighty three per cent of London was destroyed in The Great Fire of London (page 28). In addition to all these anniversary articles we still have lots of our regulars: Mike’s Motors, Viewed From My Window, Book Reviews, Home & Interiors and many more. Finally, if you would like more members in your club or society, and/or would like us to publish your news, articles or future events, then simply e-mail the details to: info@roundaboutmags.co.uk.
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Local events and features Community News 15,23,31,33 The Blashford Bulletin 2 Portrait of a Local Artist: Chris Wood 12 Clubs & Societies 14,15 Viewed From My Window: Rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 16 What’s On Locally 22,24
Feature articles History: What Happened 50 Years Ago? 6 Motoring Mutterings: Auto Brexit 8 Home & Interiors: Art Deco Style 20 Mike’s Motors: New Galaxy Discovered 26 Special Feature: The Great Fire of London 28 Finance: What Benefits Are You Entitled To in Later Life? 32 Book Reviews: Coming of Age 37
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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t’s a constant source of amazement to me how close one of the most valuable franchises in TV history came to fizzling out. But Star Trek – first shown on NBC on 8th September 1966 and cancelled after only three seasons – only just escaped that fate and its creator, Gene Roddenberry, ruined his health and nearly went bankrupt fighting for its survival. After war service as a bomber pilot Roddenberry became an airline pilot, but quit after a serious air-crash and joined the Los Angeles Police public information office instead. He started writing TV scripts after acting as consultant on a courtroom drama series, and in 1956 he quit the police to go full-time, working mainly on cop shows and westerns. He was fired from a series about a Mississippi paddle-steamer for insisting that there ought to be at least one black cast member, a stance on racism that became a hallmark of his, but apart from that incident his career quickly blossomed and he soon started producing as well as writing. His first successful pitch for a series of his own led to NBC commissioning The Lieutenant, a drama set in a US Marine Corps training camp. Guest roles in its 29 episodes went to many actors later to join
Star Trek, including Leonard Nimoy and Nichelle Nichols – although her episode was never aired because its themes of racism and sexual violence were considered too controversial. The Lieutenant was eventually cancelled, and Roddenberry revived an earlier idea for a series about a round-the-world voyage in an airship crewed by multi-ethnic adventurers. The revived idea put the crew aboard a starship, though – an unusual twist at the time since although science fiction writing was in its heyday, the reputation of sci-fi on film had been so tarnished by the B-movies of the 1950s that there was very little of it about. Nonetheless, NBC financed a pilot which was tested at the end of 1964 – and flopped. But CBS was working on Lost In Space, so NBC decided to keep plugging away at sci-fi and financed a second pilot, Where No Man Has Gone Before. This time the test audiences were more receptive, and in May 1966 the first proper episode, The Man Trap, went into production. Five days before it went out, Roddenberry hosted a screening of Where No Man Has Gone Before at the World Science Fiction Convention and got a standing ovation. But ratings didn’t live up to expectations and Star Trek
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looked set to be cancelled after the first season. Roddenberry therefore enlisted the help of the leading sci-fi writers of the day including Isaac Asimov to write to NBC urging a second season. NBC was persuaded, and Asimov also suggested a few improvements. Even this didn’t help: a third season was made after 1,000 fans marched on the studio, but it was shifted to a worse timeslot. Ratings fell again and the show was cancelled. Roddenberry took it hard. He worked desperately to revive the franchise, but to no avail – a cartoon version was made in 1973, but achieved little. Meanwhile Roddenberry had turned to drink and drugs, and a divorce left him penniless. He produced several TV pilots which were never commissioned and scraped a thin living appearing at sci-fi conventions. However, more and more foreign TV stations were buying the original series and it was slowly developing worldwide cult status. The release of Star Wars in 1977 made sci-fi popular, and a second series, Phase II, was considered. The script developed into Star Trek: The Movie, which was a huge hit; Roddenberry was taken on again to write Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan; and the franchise snowballed from there. Unfortunately the drink and drugs had taken their toll on Roddenberry. He worked on Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1987, had a stroke in 1989, and died in 1991. The franchise he created currently runs to 13 films and six TV treatments; so far it’s made $4 BILLION.
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Motoring mutterings
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s we weather the aftershock of the Brexit vote and adjust our budgets to fit the new reality which appears to be emerging, I think it is time to consider what are likely to be the short and medium term effects of the Brexit vote upon motoring. Ah, fuel. We have already seen a major fall in the value of the pound. This should have adversely affected prices at the fuel pump but by a stroke of luck the barrel price of crude oil collapsed almost simultaneously, cancelling out the movement in Sterling. Thus, fuel pump prices have only risen slightly but will now be highly vulnerable to oil prices climbing again - yet hopefully Sterling will strengthen to balance off any rise in crude prices. Fuel is a major component of cost in much we do as a trading nation. We therefore remain vulnerable to the added costs which road fuel price increases can bring to virtually everything, including leisure motoring. Let us not forget the impact upon industry and electricity generation. All car makers are concerned about their short and medium term prospects in the UK, particularly those European car makers who have invested in UK manufacturing. Prior to Brexit, there were dire warnings from many car manufacturers and while it is clearly premature to spot any clear trend, note that RenaultNissan have just announced they will not make any further investment in the UK until they know more about our future trading relationship with the EU. Meanwhile Jaguar-LandRover has opened a Brussels office to maintain an EU presence and halted a plan to build a plant in Slovakia pending the
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Portrait of a Local Artist “I love the isolation of Portland and its rugged, elemental, wind swept scenery.” So says artist Chris Wood who “spent a wonderful week on a stone carving course in Tout Quarry”. “We carved locally sourced Portland Oolitic Limestone, which was formed 145 million years ago. By day we worked in the quarry, standing at our ‘bankers’ (slabs of stone about the size of a table) on which our embryo sculptures took shape. We used a nylon mallet with a wooden handle, which absorbed the shock that is transferred to your wrist when you tap the end of the gouge. By the end of the day amateurs like me certainly knew how hard they had been working! Portland stone is relatively soft and you don’t have to beat the living daylights out of it to chip away small pieces of the surface. Little and often is the way to do it - keeping up a steady rhythm. In conclusion, the process was somewhat noisy, dusty and exhausting - but well worth the effort. I stayed in a former 19th century lighthouse, which was converted into an RSPB bird sanctuary and hostel that housed about a dozen people. The evening banter over a few beers was an interesting mix of sculpture, art and bird watching.” He adds: “As a marine artist the waterside at Weymouth cannot fail to be an inspiration with its collection of brightly coloured fishing boats with their marker buoys and flags fluttering in the breeze. The light in Weymouth and Portland is spectacular and whilst I now prefer to work in oils you can only really do the scenery justice by using watercolour, which offers fresh and crisp tints.” Chris Wood’s work can be seen in Jack House Gallery, 121 High Street, Old Portsmouth and Atelier Gallery, 86 Castle Road, Southsea. www.chriswoodartist.com Part of:‘2 HR’ by Chris Wood.
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EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N
Over 65 talks, functions, outings and special events held throughout the year in Verwood, West Moors and Ferndown. Contact Membership Secretary: Janet Matthews 01202 855001
WIMBORNE & BLANDFORD DECORATIVE FINE ARTS SOCIETY Meets on the third Monday of the month for its
monthly lecture at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne, starting at 2.15pm. Visitors welcome. Contact: Christine Maguire 01202 697977
WIMBORNE ART CLUB
COLEHILL FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB
HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)
THREE LEGGED CROSS WHIST CLUB
Local artists who meet twice a month in St Catherine's Church Hall, This Club meets on the 3rd Monday of the Month at Colehill Memorial Wimborne. Meetings start at 7.30pm prompt. Non-members welcome for Hall, at 7.30 pm. Contact the Chair, Anne Clark, on 01202 575951 £3 per meeting. Info: 01202 892064, www.wimborneartclub.org.uk Meets in Memorial Hall, Colehill, every month to hear first-class speakers. Non-members welcome Contact Barbara 01202 882590 for dates and details.
COLEHILL EVENING WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (excluding August at Colehill Memorial Hall, Cannon Hill Road 7.30p.m. Contact the Secretary on 01202 883810
WIMBORNE LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB
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
COLEHILL UNDER FIVES GROUP
It meets at the Colehill Memorial Hall on Wednesday mornings between 9.15 and 11.30 am (term time only). Contact Line Sales (Chairman) 07778582525
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.
This club meets on Wednesday afternoons and play commences at 2.00pm. Contact – Diana Baker 01202 821459
VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE
Welcomes retired and semi retired people to take part in our groups and classes of social and educational interest. Contact: Brian Hawkins on 01202 829924
PLANT HERITAGE EAST DORSET GROUP
- working to save plant varieties. Meets in Colehill Memorial Hall monthly Sept to June to hear well-known speakers.. Visitors welcome. Details from Pam on 01202 883352.
THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS
.Oddfellows is one of the oldest and friendliest societies in the world. For further details contact Flo Munro 01202 820965, Loyal Acorn Lodge. The Oddfellows - making friends, helping people.
WESSEX SINGERS
This a choir of about 40 singers that meet regularly in St James' Church, Holt, and St Michael's and All Angels Church, Colehill. Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 887786
CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB
The friendly ‘friendlies’ club. Experienced and novice players most welcome. You’ll always get a game. Contact Steve Clapton for more details 01202 826685
EAST DORSET ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY (EDAS)
WIMBORNE EVENING TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD
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ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS
We are a friendly group and welcome new members and visitors. We Monthly talks Sept to May at St. Catherine’s Church Hall,Wimborne plus meet every second Tuesday of the month (excluding August) at 7:30 walks & field archaeology opportunities during summer months. Contact pm in The Hilda Coles Learning Centre, Priest’s House Museum, Ian Richardson 01202 252397, www.dorset-archaeology.org.uk Wimborne. Please contact the secretary for details on 01202 887198 Meets every other Thursday 7- 9pm at the Methodist Church Hall, £2 per evening includes refreshments. Contact Wendy Robinson 01202 825805.
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
STAPEHILL OVER 60’S CLUB
Meetings are held once a month on the first Thursday of each month at 2.30pm at Colehill Methodist Church, Lonnen Road, Colehill Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 900821
THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING
Meet at the Village Hall. Mondays 8—10.30pm.. All levels, ages & sexes welcome. Contact Geoff Green 01202 825386
1st WIMBORNE GIRLS’ BRIGADE
Girls aged 4-18 years meet at Wimborne Baptist Church every Monday during term time, from 6:00pm. New members always welcome. http://wimborne.gb.net Contact: Jazz Adams on 07977246912
THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS
Meet at Three Legged Cross Village Hall Friday afternoons 2pm-5pm Friday evenings 7pm-9.30pm Contact: Peter Turnham 01202 823440
EAST DORSET WRITING GROUP
Forest School club for children 4-8 years of age at Edmondsham Forest School, between Verwood and Cranborne. Woodland walks, camp fires, nature crafts etc. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807
WIMBORNE CAMERA CLUB
We meet on Monday evenings - 7.30-9.30 pm from September to April, at St Michael's Church Centre,Colehill. We also run workshops, competitions and illustrated talks. Contact Carol Wiles on 01202 510844
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Based in the grounds of Cranborne Middle School in E Dorset. We shoot on Sunday mornings, Tuesday & Thursday evenings in the summer months also shoot indoors in the winter. For info. www.dorsetarchery.co.uk
EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS
Traditional and contemporary folk dances from around the world. No partners needed. Meeting on 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month from 7:30 – 9:45 in Edmondsham Village Hall. Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick on 01725 517807.
THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION
Want to try woodturning? Come and join us at St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall Braeside Road St Leonards Ringwood BH24 2PH 1st Wednesday each month 7.15pm-9.30pm. for more details Contact: Alex Wells Secretary on 07759663151 or just come along
ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH CHOIR
The sessions will take place on Fridays monthly from 1 – 4pm at St We meet at St Michael's Church, Colehill Lane, Colehill Michael’s Centre, Colehill, Wimborne. Free parking and disabled access. on Fridays at 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Contact Cilla Sparks on 07759 835728 Contact Jenny Wright on 01425 473963.
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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION
MUSIC FOR THE MIND
CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
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Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch The Branch holds regular social At the United Reformed Church, Verwood. 4th Monday of the Month at functions. Contact Mrs Denise Pugh 01202 824549 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 . BROADSTONE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND A totally amateur band offering its members fun and challenges playing COLEHILL MUSICAL & DRAMA CLUB within a large wind band and raising money for local charities. Contact Damon Corio, Conductor, on 07759 837404, Co.MaD meet to rehearse most weeks on Tuesday evenings at 8.30 in www.broadstone-community-concert-band.co.uk the Memorial Hall Contact 01202 887659 Meets in Cranborne Village Hall on the 1st Tuesday of each month at The Group meets for meditation & discussion at St Michael's Church 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome Contact Chris Bright 01725 Centre, Colehill on 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month 10.30 am to 12.30 517584 or e-mail clhs@mypostoffice.co.uk pm. Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 900821 All abilities accepted, coaching can be provided for the novice or to improve your game. We have good facilities & a great social calendar. Contact Bob Hillbourne 01202 887913
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Viewed From My W indow A small selection of short stories written by Patricia Oliver from Horton near Wimborne, describing the ups and downs of caring for feral cats over the years with photos by J Santana-Martin.
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Bobby Part 1
bandoned and uncared for, this little cat was begging for food and came every night at dusk in the hope of finding someone to feed him. He was lucky, and found the food he so desperately needed, eating as much as four packets of food mixed with biscuits every night.
This continued for a few weeks when a large lump was noticed on his back. This lump became bigger and after two weeks it was weeping. This cat needed Veterinary care but with no owner to care for him this was a problem. Feeding a feral or abandoned cat was one thing, taking on full responsibility including Veterinary care was quite another. A telephone call to me and I could see no option but that I should take this cat in, and take him to the Vet for treatment. This was not achieved without incident as picking him up to place him into a cage left me with several deep lacerations from his sharp claws, but then with the aid of a blanket wrapped around him I did manage to get him into the cage. Feral cats are not aggressive, but are defensive with new experiences and being handled was obviously something he was not used to. The Vet confirmed that it was a large, deep and old abscess which needed to be lanced under anaesthetic, the cat was also found to have an infestation of ear-mites, so treatment was given for these and for the usual fleas and worms. A long acting antibiotic was administered and later I collected him from the Vet and paid the £100 bill for his treatment. I could not see an animal suffer and surely I could find room for one more? On his return from the Vet, food was provided but he refused all food at first, which is normal after anaesthetic, he just wanted to be left
alone. We left him in peace to recover and he settled down. We decided to give him the name of ‘Bobby’ and hoped that he would in time be a companion to Billy who was still confined to the house after his amputation. Bobby did not seem to want to go onto the cat bed provided so after a couple of days this was exchanged for the pyramid style bed or ‘cave’ as we call it, and he quickly took possession. Like all feral, timid cats he needed somewhere to hide! Barely a week had passed and all we had heard so far from Bobby was growling and hissing, he had forgotten how to meow and he probably had never had an occasion to purr, but suddenly, after a lot of patient attention, stroking and rubbing, he finally stopped growling and started to meow for attention and food. He would come out of his little cave when he saw me, he was now standing up and we touched noses, he rubbed his cheek against my cheek and I rubbed him around his head and neck and also his tummy, he lifted his leg to make sure I could reach! He was so happy and I was not allowed to stop. Bobby was recovering from his abscess which had started to heal and he obviously felt a lot better. The full story and many more are in the book “Viewed From My Window” by Patricia Oliver price £15.00 + £2.50 p&p. For more details, contact Patricia on 01202 826244. Any proceeds go towards the Veterinary and Welfare needs of the 16 feral cats currently in her care.
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Home & Interiors Art Deco Style By Katherine Sorrell
DECADENT DECO Art Deco never goes out of fashion – and, according to a recent survey, it’s the nation’s favourite design style. We take a look at the history of this glamorous, good-looking movement.
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he Roaring Twenties – think jazz, flappers, slick automobiles, the talkies and skyscrapers: it was all about glamour, drama and modernity. Consumerism had arrived, and the timing was right for a new style. Also known as Art Moderne, Jazz Moderne or simply Deco, Art Deco style was rooted in the world of pre-First World War leading French design, but only became widely recognised after the 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes. French designers were combining classical features and rare, luxury materials with exciting new influences such as contemporary art, the exotic Ballets Russes and a fascination with all things Egyptian, as well as the art and artefacts of Japan, Africa, native America, Mexico and the Middle East. Early Art Deco furniture was exclusive and luxurious,
made from costly materials such as hardwoods, lacquer, mother of pearl, shark skin, tortoiseshell and leather, and frequently featured extravagant veneering and inlaid decoration. However, as the style spread, designers employed the latest technologies and less expensive materials, such as stainless steel, chrome and Bakelite plastic. In the States it became known as Streamlining, and its curvy lines were the must-have look for new buildings, with a fine example being the 102-storey Empire State Building, completed in 1931. In terms of furniture, the Art Deco look was low and upright in design, featuring geometric outlines with rounded corners, and often the shell, fan or sunburst shapes that are key to this style. The coffee table and the cocktail cabinet had recently been invented. Fitted kitchens became increasingly widespread, while the Art Deco bathroom featured solid yet elegant shapes and glamorous looks, with plenty of chrome and bevelled-edge mirror. To decorate walls, botanicals or geometrics were frequent motifs, while upmarket homes might have lacquer or wood panelling, mirror tiles or even
trompe l’oeil murals. This was the era of parquet flooring, perhaps with the addition of a zebra skin or a boldly abstract rug. High-end soft furnishings were sumptuous and costly, with silk and velvet desirable. However, as the look filtered down, cotton, chenille and moquette gained in popularity, often featuring graphic patterns in bold colours or monochrome. The arrival of electric light and the widespread use of electric fittings resulted in striking design and the use of ground-breaking materials such as aluminium, plywood, tubular steel, plastic or pressed glass; typical styles included pendant lights made from marbled glass and hung from chains, ziggurat, shell or fan-shaped wall lights, and column-based table lamps boasting Art Deco motifs. Accessories and ornaments were key, from Clarice Cliff’s ceramics to Bakelite radios, cocktail shakers and silver dressing table sets. Over time Art Deco design became less sophisticated and more mass-produced and, especially in 1930s Britain, more utilitarian and suburban. Though still ground-breaking, it was commercialised to the point of kitsch. House builders included rounded bay windows, doorways with stepped surrounds and garden gates with sunrise motifs. Brightly coloured zigzags, chevrons, exotic animals and stylised flowers were added to furnishings, accessories and homeware – and thus a luxurious look originally available only to the few became an everyday style found in ordinary homes. Image - Artworks Art Deco bathroom, Original Style, 01392 473000; www.originalstyle.com
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Local Entertainment Centres Mon - Sat 10am Somme: An exhibition by Martin Barry marking the cen- Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. Until 11 Nov 4.30pm (from 1 Nov tenary of the Battle of the Somme. Normal admission 10am - 3.30pm) charge. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk ‘Constable in Context: Salisbury Cathedral from the The Salisbury Museum, The Kings 10am -5pm (Mon - Meadows in perspective’. This exhibition aims to put 65 The Close, Salisbury, WiltSat & Bank Holi- Constable’s painting in its historical and artistic context. It House, shire, SP1 2EN. Normal admission Until 25 Mar days) 12 feature an array of paintings and images of Salisbury charges apply. All museum tickets are 2017 noon - 5pm Sun (22 will Cathedral from the 17th to the 21st centuries by a variety valid for 1 year. £8 Adults, £4 Children. May - 30 Oct) of artists. No booking required. www.salisburymuseum.org.uk Lace in Dorset - its history, manufacture and use: Liz Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23Pass, who has been making lace for nearly 40 years, 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 7.30pm gives an illustrated talk on the history of lace in Europe, 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk. Tue 18 Oct its manufacture in Dorset towns and its use on furnish- Tickets from Wimborne Tourist Informaings and clothing. Tickets £6 tion Centre or on 01202 886116. Rockbourne Fair. Make a start on your Christmas shopping & raise money for The Stars Appeal which funds Wed 10am-5pm, care and equipment to benefit all wards and depart- Salisbury Racecourse. Thu 10am-7.30pm, extra 19 -21 Oct ments in Salisbury District Hospital. Free Parking. Wed/ www.rockbournefair.org.uk Fri 10am-3.30pm Fri Adult £5 Thu £5 (£3 after 4pm on Thursday). Child FREE Students (12+) £1.50 Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present Dave MoorSt Leonards Hotel. 185 Ringwood Rd, Music 7.30pm wood's 'Rascals of Rhythm'. They provide a refreshing St Leonards, Nr Ringwood. BH24 2NP. Thu 20 Oct 10pm. Doors Open visit to the era of Swing & Carefree Jazz. Meals all day in Contact Janet 01202 873725 or Geoff 6.30pm the restaurant, or from 7pm in the function Room. 07798721405 Autumn colour walks with the head gardener Kingston Lacy BH21 4EA Office 21, 28 Oct 11am (including lunch) 01202 883402 Verwood Saturday Craft & Table Top Sale. Everybody is Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood welcome. Handmade Crafts, Jewellery, Wool Work, Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. To Book a Bronze Figurines, Greeting Cards, Wood Work, Dog Table - visit www.4-web.org/VTTS/ Sat 22 Oct 9.30am - 1pm Coats and Beds, Ladies Handbags, Kids Bags, Scarves, Booking.html. Tea and Coffee, Cakes Sat 19 Nov Purses and Wallets. More than 20 Tables of products to and Hot Snacks Served throughout the see - Friendly and Welcoming morning. Free Entry Panda Fairs. Stamp, Postcard & Postal History Fair. Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Sat 22 Oct 10am -4pm Admission free. www.theallendale.org. 01202 887247 Road, Wimborne Minster. Wimborne Minster Green, the High Wimborne Food Festival Street and surrounding roads Dorset Sat 22 Oct 10am - 4 pm BH21 1HT Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2310am - 4.30pm Sally's Holiday Activities: Self directed craft activities. 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 22 - 29 Oct (Mon - Sat) Normal admission charge. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Sun 23 Oct
10am - 4.30pm
Central Southern Gauge 0 Group Annual '0' Gauge Model Railway Exhibition. A fun packed day of trade stands, our test tracks, scenic layouts and Bring and Buy. Adults £4 , accompanied children free.
Mon 24 Oct
2.30pm
East Dorset NT Assoc - Talk by Dr Ken Collins & Jenny Mallinson on 'The Mary Rose'. All welcome
Mon 24 Oct
7.30pm
25, 26 Oct (3-8 yrs) 27 Oct (8-11 yrs)
8.30am - 4.15pm
Wed 26 Oct 7.30pm. 26 -29 Oct
7.45pm
Thu 27 Oct
10am - 3pm
Thu 27 Oct
5pm - 7pm
Sat 29 Oct
9.30am - 4pm
29 - 30 Oct 26-27 Nov
10am - 4pm
Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster. www.theallendale.org. www.csg0g.org
West Moors Memorial Hall, Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HZ. More info Janet Matthews 01202 855001 Sir Chris Bonington, Britain's best known mountaineer, City Hall, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, will present his “Life & Times”, covering his sixty years Wiltshire, SP2 7TU. spent in the mountains (he is renowned for having made www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk or 01722 many first ascents in the Alps and all the greater ranges 434434. Tickets £19 + £2 (Website) & of the world). £19( Box Office) Edmondsham Forest School, Edmond"Adventure in the Woods" Forest School days for chilhouse, Edmondsham, (between dren. A full day in the woods, camp fire cooking, nature sham and verwood, BH215RF. crafts, den building, picnics etc. £30 per day (includes all Cranborne Contact Kirsteen on 01725 517807 or food), 10% discount for a sibling. email elvesandfairies@live.co.uk Ryan Edwards plays his Yamaha keyboard, Verwood The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the Keyboard Society; £5 members, £7 visitors door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 Theatre, Penny's Walk, FernFerndown Drama present Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre' , Barrington down, BH22 9TH. 01202 894858 adapted by Charles Vance. £8.50 www.barringtoncentre.co.uk Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23Family Explorers: Fun art and craft activities for all the 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. family. £2.50 (annual ticket not valid). 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk
Bat Walk. Enjoy a dusk stroll around the gardens with Knoll Gardens, Wimborne BH21 7ND. Dorset Wildlife Trust looking for bats as part of Wild Book online www.knollgardens.co.uk or About Gardens Week. £5 per adult, £3 per child, proceeds will be split between DWT and the Knoll Gardens call 01202 873931 Foundation. Booking essential as limited numbers. Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Verwood Arts and Craft Society Annual Exhibition and Road Verwood. Further information from Stalls of Local Craft People Ann Aitken 01202 893659 History at Work Weekend to showcase the inner workings of Experimental Archaeology. A chance to see our Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham volunteers and staff demonstrating their individual skills Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP and expertise in a wide range of crafts and activities that www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk. genuinely contribute to the construction and maintenance 01725 517618 of the site. Adult £6, Child £3 (U4s free)
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Moors Valley Railway Celebrates 30 years of steam.
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Sapper, the 1st Steam Train on 26th July 1986.
eventeen engines in full steam led the 30-year celebrations at Moors Valley Railway on 17 and 18 September as hundreds of people turned out to experience the enduring appeal of the south’s longest, fully signalled, narrow gauge 7¼ inch steam railway. The last 30 years have seen the Moors Valley Railway carry over three million passengers around its mile-long track. The special anniversary gala weekend of steam featured 10 trains, carrying both passengers and freight. It also paid tribute to the railway’s unique history with a photographic timeline, and offered the opportunity to sneak a peek behind the scenes
Sapper 30 years later.
at the work currently underway building and maintaining all the engines and rolling stock. Based at Moors Valley Country Park near Ringwood, the Moors Valley Railway is a family run business that has delighted over 3 million passengers since it opened in 1986. Its special events programme includes the ever-popular Santa Specials which this year run on 10 and 11 and 17 and 18 December. Trains run every weekend, all school holidays and daily from June to mid September. For more information go to: www.moorsvalleyrailway.co.uk or call 01425 471415.
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NOVEMBER—DECEMBER 2016…. Continued Sat 29 Oct
Flameburst 2016 . The ultimate family Firework event. Street Entertainers, Junior Fireworks DisGates open at 6pm Fairground, play, Fireworks, Bonfire
Sun 30 Oct Sun 27 Nov
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1 - 27 Nov
11am - 3pm
Fri 4 Nov
7.30pm - 10pm
Sun 6, 21 Nov
10am - 3pm
Sun 6 Nov
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Wed 9 Nov
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Thu 10 Nov
7.15pm
Thu 10 Nov
7.30pm
Wed 16 Nov 7.30pm
Place
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for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres "The Fuzzy Bit" Verwood, Dorset. BH316QF. www.flameburst.co.uk Tickets will be available locally or on the gate. £4 (U4 Free)
Young Naturalists Get outside, learn new skills and improve your wildlife knowledge whilst having fun! Specifi- To book please contact Jim or Tracy on cally for 13 to 17 year olds, our Young Naturalists group 01425 472760 or Blashfordmeets monthly and activities will include practical conser- Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham vation tasks along with opportunities for bushcraft and Drove, BH24 3PJ. Sorry no dogs. surveying. Please dress to be outside and bring a packed lunch. Suggested donation £4 per person. Kingston Lacy BH21 4EA Office 01202 Conservation undercover 883402 Theatre, Penny's Walk, FernCliff Richard and the Knight’s Shadows. Jimmy Jemain is Barrington down, BH22 9TH. 01202 894858 Cliff Richard. £10 www.barringtoncentre.co.uk Pop-up Café Tea, coffee and cake will be available in the Education Centre, Blashford Lakes, courtesy of 'Walking Picnics'. Planned for the first and third Sundays of the month, November to March. Children must be accompanied by adults. Sorry no dogs. SINATRA SPECTACULAR. In Sinatra's centenary year, join Nathan Jones & his Allstars Big Band for an extravaganza of swing classics. £12 East Dorset Antiquarian Society (EDAS) “The Archaeology of World War I”. Find out more about Operation Nightingale with Richard Osgood. Visitors welcome. Wimborne Horticultural Society Annual General Meeting followed by Dorset through the Year Part 1 by Paul Sturgess
No need to book, please contact Jim or Tracy on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk for further information. Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Barrington Theatre, Penny's Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH. 01202 894858 www.barringtoncentre.co.uk Catherine’s Church Hall, Lewens Lane, Wimborne BH21 1LE.
NEW VENUE COMMUNITY CENTRE 41-44 King Street Wimborne in the MINSTER ROOM Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23The Story of the Victorian Villa: An illustrated talk on the 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. history and contents of Sir Merton and Lady Russell01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk. Cotes’ cliff top Victorian villa. Tickets £6 Tickets from Wimborne Tourist Information Centre or on 01202 886116. Theatre, Ferndown, BH22 East Dorset NT Assoc - AGM Followed by Freda Gibson- Barrington 9TH. More info Janet Matthews 01202 Poole on 'Conservation Under Cover' 855001 - All welcome Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present Dart Valley Stompers. A very popular band on the Jazz Club circuits St Leonards Hotel. 185 Ringwood Rd, St & at the Jazz Festivals. Led by the amazing Jeremy Hug- Leonards, Nr Ringwood. BH24 2NP. Contact Janet 01202 873725 or Geoff gett on various reeds . This band excels for entertainment & musicianship. Meals available all day in the res- 07798721405 taurant, or from 7pm in the function Room.
Thu 17 Nov
Music 7.30pm 10pm. Doors Open 6.30pm
18 - 20 Nov
1pm - 4.30pm (Fri 18 Wimborne Art Club Exhibition and Sale of Art and Craft. Pamphill Parish Hall,nr Wimborne DorNov) & 10am Admission Free.Light Refreshment Available. set BH21 4ED. 01202 892064 or 4.30pm (Sat 19 & Good Parking at Hall. www.wimborneartclub.org.uk. Sun 20 Nov)
Wed 23 Nov 3.30pm - 5pm
25 Nov - 6 Jan
Open daily.
Mon 28 Nov 2.30pm Tue 29 Nov - TBA Thu 1 Dec Wed 30 Nov 7.30pm. Wed 30 Nov 7.30pm
To book please contact Jim or Tracy on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at “Tern Hide”. Parking at the main Blashford Lakes Reserve car park (not the Centre), Ellingham Drove, Ringwood, BH24 3PJ. Sorry no dogs. Salisbury Group of Artists' Winter Exhibition. All commis- Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock sion on sales made will go to the Artcare fund. Free entry Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ. Moors Memorial Hall, Station East Dorset NT Assoc - Talk by Ian Caskie on 'The SS West Road, West Moors, BH22 0HZ. More Great Britain'. All welcome info Janet Matthews 01202 855001 Verwood U3A trip to the Thursford Christmas Spectacu- Thursford, Norfolk. For further informalar, staying at the Knights Hill Hotel, Kings Lynn. Cost tion www.verwoodu3a.org.uk £230 per person. Come into Roost Gulls galore and (hopefully) starlings aplenty as they head to roost. Watch as thousands of birds fly in for the night, either on or near Ibsley Water. Suggested donation £4.
Richard Monks plays his Yamaha D Deck keyboard, Ver- The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the wood Keyboard Society; £5 members, £7 visitors door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 Chris Fogg Projects presents TREE HOUSE performed Allendale Community Centre, Hanham by three actors with live music and illustration. It explores Road, Wimborne Minster. Tickets from the plight of young people trying to get their first foot on www.theallendale.org. Adult £10 & conc that elusive property ladder. (over 60 or U16) £8
10am - 4pm (late night openings Thu, 1 Dec - 1 Jan Fri, Sat, Sun 10am - Christmas at Kingston Lacy 7pm) 2 - 3 Dec
10am - 4pm
Medieval Winter Fayre. Adult £10, Child £5 (U4s free) www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk.
Sat 3 Dec
6pm (Doors open 5.30pm )
Reamba Productions present Jack and the Beanstalk. Adult £10, Conc £7.50, Family £30
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Kingston Lacy BH21 4EA Office 01202 883402 Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP 01725 517618 Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster. Tickets from www.theallendale.org. 01202 887247
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By Mike Wattam
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New Galaxy Discovered.
ord’s European Galaxy has been around from the early 90’s. Initially an adapted Volkswagen design adapted into the Ford style and using Ford power as far as possible - but unfortunately with the diesels using the ‘Smokey Joe’ VW engine - all were built by Seat in Spain. Then the Series 2 was a carefully thought through Ford design which dominated the large MPV market from 2007 until this year. It has been generally rock-solid and was tailored to suit the taxi and hire-car market where it has given reliable service primarily with the excellent Peugeotbased diesel engines. But everything has its day and Ford decided to update the concept with new looks and technology without sacrificing the excellent qualities the Galaxy has become known for. I am also sure they needed to make the car more attractive to private purchasers seeking luxury, rather than just being a posh taxi. Competition has increased from rival large MPV’s and even those 4x4’s which can be specified with 6/7 seats.
Enter Series 3. Superficially profiling the ‘old’ car in having a short, wedge-shaped snout and a huge passenger compartment, at first glance looking similar but on close examination it can be seen that just about nothing major is carried over from the ‘old’ car. This car doesn’t look strikingly different from a distance but in close-up, quality can be seen to be oozing from this car. Put simply, everything has been upgraded. Step inside and a comprehensive cockpit using the latest electronic displays is seen, large armchair seats embrace, a lot of technology and options are available through the touch-screen display and the general quality has improved to premier division standard - this car can hold its head up in any company and it is safe with it! My car was the ‘Titanium’ model with 7 seats, DAB radio and blue-tooth, safety options including lane departure warning with autonomous correction, autonomous emergency braking and cruise control - but without adaptive speed synchronisation. It cries out for leather seats - standard on the ‘Titanium X’. This suite of goodies was completed by the 180bhp Peugeot-based diesel and a six-speed manual gearbox. This car is engaging to drive over long distance, easy to place on the road, very comfortable and quiet by carrying over the supple ride of its predecessor with newly Audi noise A1 interior muted road - quite an
achievement on our terrible roads. While the engine is very quiet, it didn’t seem to have quite the ‘go’ I had expected, but at only 2,000 miles old it is not yet fully run-in, when it should be snappier. Also the luxury and sophistication added into this new model carries a weight penalty and this was reflected in the fuel consumption of 43mpg on test - again I would expect this to improve when fully run-in - the Series 2 was capable of over 50mpg in average driving. Every device has been thrown at this car to keep exhaust emissions down to petrol engine levels. Definitely no ‘Smokey Joe’! Downsides? At around £35,000, this is not cheap. Yet in my opinion the Titanium X with leather seats, adaptive cruise control and excellent auto gearbox will be the better drive. Don’t forget it is much more economical than a large 4x4. Be warned, pull up at a posh hotel and the concierge may say “Who are you picking up, driver?”, just be ready for that! Would I have it in my driveway? Certainly - it would be my first choice as a capacious school bus, a versatile longdistance load and people carrier, maybe even a chauffeurdrive car.
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The Great Fire Of London by Alison Runham
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eptember marks the 350th anniversary of the fire that destroyed most of London in just five
days. Sunday, 2nd September Just after midnight, an easterly wind rises, blowing down narrow streets crammed with tall, tinderdry timber houses towards Thomas Faynor’s Pudding Lane bakery. It carries sparks from the still-smouldering ovens to a nearby woodpile and soon the nearby Star Inn is aflame. The Great Fire of London has begun. Thomas and his family escaped, but their terrified maid was the first fatality. Many locals fled rather than helping local militia tackle the fire, while some people living further away dismissed the fire as trivial – including the Lord Mayor, Thomas Bloodworth, who refused to allow the demolition of houses to form a firebreak. “Pish, a woman could piss it out,” he declared, returning to his bed. Samuel Pepys, clerk of the Privy Seal, dismissed the warning of “a great fire” at 3am too and returned to bed. But by the time he arose, the fire had reached Fish Street Hill - destroying the Thames waterworks with its machinery that could have pumped water to halt the fire and threatening the river’s warehouses, filled with brandy, butter and other inflammable goods. When told that 300 houses had already
burned down, he went out to investigate. Houses were burning on London Bridge, and from a boat he watched “poor people staying in their houses ... till the very fire touched them, and then, running into boats, or clambering from one pair of stairs, by the waterside, to another.” Horrified, Pepys informed the King, who immediately ordered the destruction of all houses in the fire’s path and sent military help. However, City officials with republican sympathies spurned help at first, delaying establishment of command posts. By the time the King’s brother James, Duke of York, took control, the fire was already out of hand. Monday Pepys abandoned his home in Seething Lane at 4am with his wife. Sightseers and refugees jammed the roads, jeopardising fire-fighting operations, while panic and paranoia erupted from seemingly isolated fires and explosions to create firebreaks. With little information, people suspected foreigners, Catholics or republicans of terrorism. Only an unintentional firebreak on the bridge, created by the big fire of 1632, prevented the fire spreading to the south bank. However, it continued spreading north, reaching the banking heart of the City.
Tuesday Charles II himself joined the fire-fighting effort, creating firebreaks and passing water buckets. The fire continued on, destroying St Paul’s Cathedral and forcing the garrison at the Tower of London to destroy their own houses to protect the gunpowder stores. Pepys made a desperate dash to his house to retrieve his valuable wine and Parmesan cheese, burying them in a friend’s garden for safety. But although Tuesday saw immense destruction, the end was in sight. Wednesday Overnight, the wind dropped and changed direction. This, together with the firebreaks, probably saved the rest of London; the blaze was under control by the evening, although isolated fires burned until Thursday. However, the damage was already done. Less than onesixth of London’s buildings remained and although the Great Fire is renowned for a minimal loss of life (based on recorded deaths of below ten) this is almost certainly undeserved; deaths were probably in the hundreds. The fast-burning tenements were crammed with the poorest Londoners and recent archaeological evidence shows the fire reached 1700°C, which would destroy human remains.
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record turnout of nearly sixty played in the Parley Rotary Charity Golf Day raising more than £1500 to be split between local charities and good causes. Aaron Barker and Don Tibbs scooped the top prize. More than fifteen others left the Crane Valley Golf Club with follow up prizes covering all from nearest the pin to the longest drive. Speaking of the tournament, David Allen, President of Parley Rotary, said: ‘It seems that local golfers feel that ours is now an established annual event in the golfing calendar, so we intend to continue and improve it. We are already looking at venues for next year’s event, again in the first week of September!’
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Rotary funds lifesaving prostate testing for Dorset men
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arley Rotary has presented Jim Davis, chairman of Dorset based Prostate Cancer Support Organisation (PCaSO), with a cheque for more than £1100. The money is to be used not only to provide men from across the county with free PSA (blood) (blood) tests but also to provide free counselling for those whose test indicates a possible cause for concern. On accepting the donation from David Allen, Jim Davis pictured left said: ‘This money will help fund four more of our test sessions. Since we started offering this service three years ago, 3000 men have been tested, of whom 15% were directed to their own doctor for further investigation. Of the 70 men who were subsequently diagnosed with prostate cancer and treated, several would probably not be alive today had they not been tested by PCaSO,’ he closed.
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What Benefits and Concessions are you entitled to in later life? By Ann Haldon
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s you grow older, you become entitled to certain age-related public benefits and concessions that can help with day-to-day living. The most obvious is the state retirement pension, but what are the other less well-known top-ups and concessions that might be available? Although pension credit is a well-established benefit, not everyone realises they are eligible to claim it, so it’s worth checking whether you’re missing out on this valuable supplement to your state pension. Additionally, there may be local authority concessions available in the area where you live - for adult education or fitness classes, for example. Here are some of the benefits that you might be missing out on, plus a brief guide as to the current eligibility criteria. Pension credit There are two elements to pension credit – Guarantee Credit which guarantees a minimum income of £155.60 if you’re single, and £237.55 for couples. The second element, Savings Credit, is for people who have saved a small amount towards their retirement. Single people and couples could receive up to £13.07 and £14.75 of Savings Credit per week respectively. You may be entitled to one or both elements if you’ve reached state pension age, and are on
a low income. AttendAnce AllowAnce Attendance Allowance is a benefit available to people aged 65 or older, who have care needs at home. You don’t have to receive professional care to be eligible for this benefit, and it’s often the case that a care-provider is a spouse or family member. There are two different rates available, depending on the level of care needed: • Lower rate: £55.10 per week. • Higher rate: £82.30 per week. People who claim the lower rate often need help with washing and dressing, and the higher rate reflects greater care needs during the day and night. cArer’s AllowAnce If you care for someone for 35 hours a week or more, and they are in receipt of certain benefits, you could get Carer’s Allowance at a weekly rate of £62.10. If you’re eligible, you will also automatically receive National Insurance credits. It’s worth noting that Carer’s Allowance can affect other benefits that you and the person you are caring for receive, so you should factor in the possibility that these may reduce or be taken away. winter fuel AllowAnce You can receive between
£100 and £300 from the government to help with your winter heating bills. To qualify for the winter payment this year, you need to have been born before 5th May 1953. Once you’ve claimed, you should receive the payment automatically between November and December in future years. tV licence You can apply for a free TV licence if you are aged 75 and over. The government also offers concessions to older people in residential care, and the cost for a licence in these circumstances is £7.50. Public trAnsPort There are various concessions available for older people using public transport. Both men and women are entitled to a bus pass at the female state pension age, giving free offpeak travel on local buses. PrescriPtions Those aged over 60 are also entitled to free prescriptions and NHS sight tests. You will need to complete the back of your prescription and let the pharmacist know that you’re eligible – you may also need to provide proof of age in this respect. The government website (www.gov.uk) is a good resource for finding out more about these benefits, and you may be able to make a claim for them online.
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imborne and Ferndown Lions have donated £800 to Julia’s House Childrens Hospice. Jacqui Greenhaf, the Community Fundraising Manager said “This will be enough to pay for more than a dozen respite sessions for families whose children have a life limiting condition, allowing parents and siblings some precious time together”. Photo right shows Jacqui with Lions Teresa North (president, centre) and Joan Budden. The Lions also provided a computer app called Prologquo which is an extensive symbol based communication aid for children who cannot speak. The photo shows William in action. Mum Tania said ”this has potentially opened up a new world for a very special little boy”.
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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
West Moors Group Practice 175, Station Road, West Moors, BH22 OHX
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The Old Dispensary Medical Practice 01202 880786 32 East Borough, Wimborne BH21 1PL The Quarter Jack Surgery 01202 843626 Rodways Corner, Wimborne BH21 1AP Walford Mill Medical Practice 01202 886999 Knobcrook Road, Wimborne BH21 1NL
Dentists’ Numbers
123 Dental 01202 827786 11, The Old Potteries, Manor Way, Verwood. Forest Lodge Dentist Surgery Vicarage Road, Verwood
01202 827272
Thomasson Dental Surgery 35 Ringwood Road, Verwood
01202 824177
Lakes Dental Practice 01202 823345 Unit 4a, The Old Crossroads, Verwood Fordingbridge Dental Highfield House, Bartons Rd,
01425 652331
Emergency care (after hrs)
0845 7010401
Wimborne Dental Health Practice 01202 887700 30 East Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1DU Mouth Peace Dental Practice 01202 888000 1 Corn Market, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1JL Dr N D Greenway 01202 888303 Knobcrook Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NL ADP Dental Practice 01202 881338 Jessop House, 28 Mill Lane, Town Centre, Wimborne Minster BH21 1JQ
Samaritans
1 Durrant Road, Bournemouth, 01202 551999 / 0845 790 9090
Verwood Age Concern
Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall, Moorlands Rd Mark Talbot 01202 821786 Monday: 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday: 10am - 3.30pm EDV-09/16
Police Stations
Verwood Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101 verwood@dorset.pnn.police.uk Wimborne Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101
Recycling
VERWOOD RECYCLING 01202 828083 www.newforest.gov.uk Somerley, Verwood Road, Ringwood 1 April - 30 Sept: 9am - 6pm 1 Oct - 28 Feb: 9am - 4pm 1 March - 31 March: 9am - 5pm WIMBORNE RECYCLING 01305 221040 http://www.dorsetforyou.com/recycling Brook Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BH 1 Apr-31 Oct 9am-6pm. 1 Nov-31 Mar 9am-5pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day
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Please Note: School term and holiday dates are usually set over 14 months in advance of the academic year. They are based on a school year of 195 days although individual schools can use 5 of these days for staff training. Parents should contact the individual school to find out when their training days will be. All dates taken from www.dorsetforyou.com and www.hants.gov.uk for Dorset and Hampshire - dates that are in white are where days differ for Hampshire. Term/holiday Autumn Term: 1(5) Sept - 16 Dec 16 Half Term: 24 Oct - 28 Oct 16 Christmas Holidays: 19 Dec 16 - 2 Jan 17 Spring Term: 3 Jan - 7 April 17 Half Term: 13(20) Feb - 17(24) Feb 17 Easter Holidays: 10 - 21 April 17 Summer Term: 24 April - 21(25) July 17 Half Term: 29 May - 2 June 17 Summer Holidays: 24(26)July - 1 Sept 17 UK holidays Christmas: 25,26,27 Dec 16 New Year: 1 Jan 17 Easter: 14 & 17 April 17 May Day: 1 May 17 Spring Bank Holiday: 29 May 17 Summer Bank Holiday: 28 Aug 17 More useful information overleaf
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Local Councils & Agencies
Police, Fire & Ambulance Emergency Electricity - SSE Emergency Gas - Emergency
999 08000 72 72 82 0800 111 999
BT Faultline
0800 800 151
East Dorset District Council
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Water - Bournemouth Water
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Dorset County Council Verwood Town Council Wimborne Town Council
01305 22 10 00 01202 82 08 80 01202 88 16 55
- Southern –leaks Sewerage–Southern-emergency (& water)- Wessex
0800 820 999 0330 303 0368 0345 600 4600
Colehill Parish Council
01202 90 08 21
Environment Agency Floodline(warnings & Advice)
0800 80 70 60 0345 988 11 88
Citizens Advice Bureau - Ferndown - Wimborne Visitor Information—Wimborne
01202 89 38 38 01202 88 47 38 01202 88 61 16
Bournemouth A&E NHS Non Emergency Bournemouth Hospital Christchurch Hospital Poole Hospital Salisbury Hospital Southampton Hospital Wimborne Hospital
01202 70 111 01202 30 01202 48 01202 66 01722 33 023 8077 01202 85
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0345 748 49 50 0871 781 81 81 01202 36 40 00 0844 481 7777 0871 200 22 33 0800 88 77 66 0333 2000 999 01202 33 84 20
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01202 551 999
Childline
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Drinkline National Debtline RSPCA -Ashley Heath Al-anon (10am-10pm) year round Relate-Dorset & South Wilts Community Legal Advice Direct
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NSPCC Age Uk Seniorline Alcoholics Anonymous, 24 hours: National Drugs Helpline
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VERWOOD 01202 829712 11 Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS. Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm WIMBORNE 0845 722 3344 7 High St, Wimborne Dorset, BH21 1HR Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm COLEHILL 01202 889727 1, Smugglers Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2RX Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm CRANBORNE 01725 517210 Cranborne Stores, 1, The Square, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5PR. Mon - Fri 6am – 6pm. Sat 6am – 5pm. Sun 8.30am - 1pm FURZEHILL 01202 883022 1 Smugglers Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4HB Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm THREE LEGGED CROSS 01202 822002 Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RJ Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm WIMBORNE ST GILES 01202 517228 Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5LX Mon – Fri 9am – 1pm HAYES 01202 884991 103, Wimborne Rd West, Stapehill, Wimborne, BH21 2DH. Mon – Sat 6.30am – 10pm. Sun 7am – 10pm. Xmas Day closed.
Verwood Library
VERWOOD 01202 822972 1, Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS Opening times: Mon, Tues, Thurs 10 - 1, 2 - 5. Wednesday CLOSED. Fri 10 - 1, 2 - 7. Sat 9 - 1.
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Chemists
Lloyds Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 822364 23 Station Road, Verwood. Mon - Fri: 9-6:30, Sat: 9-1, Sun: Closed Boots, CASTLEPOINT 01202 549971/548139 Castlepoint,Bournemouth. Mon - Fri: 9-8, Sat: 9-7, Sun: 10:30-4:30 Boots, FERNDOWN 01202 871841 Tricketts Cross, Ferndown Mon - Fri: 9-7, Sat: 8:30-1, 2-5:30, Sun 10-4 Boots, WIMBORNE 01202 848226 Rodways Corner, Wimborne, BH21 1AP Mon – Fri 8am – 7pm, Sat 8am – 5.30pm Bretts Pharmacy, ASHLEY HEATH 01425 470982 High Street, Ashley Heath. Mon - Fri: 9-5:30, Sat: 9-1 Morrisons (in Store),VERWOOD 01202 826555 Chiltern Drive, Verwood Mon - Fri: 9-1, 2-8, Sat: 9-1, 2-6, Sun: 10-1 Verwood Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 828499 Lake Road Surgery, Lake Road, Verwood, BH31 6EH
Mon: 7am-11pm, Tue-Fri: 6.30am-11.30pm, Sat: 7am-11pm. www.pharmland.co.uk
Colehill Pharmacy, COLEHILL 01202 888001 42 Middlehill Rd, Wimborne BH21 2SE Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm. Sat 9am – 1pm Walford Mill Pharmacy WIMBORNE 01202 840048 Knobcrook Rd, Wimborne BH21 1NL Mon – Fri 9am – 6.30pm (Closed 1pm – 2pm)
Wimborne Library
WIMBORNE 01202 882770 wimbornelibrary@dorsetcc.gov.uk Crown Mead, rear of 55-57 High Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HH Opening times: Mon10am – 6.30pm. Thur 9.30am – 6pm. Tues 9.30am – 1pm Fri 9.30am – 5pm. Wed Closed. Sat 9.30am - 4pm
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The passage to adulthood doesn’t always come easy, and that’s certainly the case in these coming of age tales… secret. Along the way, Amy may well discover she’s stronger and more worthy of love than she ever realised. This enjoyable, easy read won the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller competition last year.
The Smell of Other People’s Houses – Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock Much goes unsaid by the teenagers who live in a small Alaskan community in the 1970s. Ruth can’t talk to her grandmother about where her mother went, or the baby she’s carrying. Alyce can’t tell her dad of her dreams to go to dance school. And Dora can’t speak to the neighbours about how scared she is of her father. Plus there’s Hank, who just wants to keep his brothers safe. But as secrets come out into the open, and connections start revealing themselves, the teenagers may find their own solutions to their problems. A beautiful debut novel about friendship, love and family ties. Amy Snow – Tracy Rees Found as a baby in the snow in Victorian England, Amy’s only friend is Aurelia, the girl who discovered her. Despised by Aurelia’s parents, Amy is cast out when Aurelia dies. But Aurelia has left a treasure hunt for Amy to follow across England, to discover Aurelia’s
Orphans of the Carnival – Carol Birch Twenty one year old Julia is a sensation on the 19th century carnival stage. She’s a talented dancer and singer, but people flock to see her because she’s covered from head to foot in thick, dark hair. Travelling the country with one freak show after another, Julia finds fame, but all she really wants is love and acceptance. In modern day London, Rose may not look particularly dissimilar to anyone else, but she sees the world in a different way. A poignant tale of how society so often struggles to accept those who stand out. All the Pretty Horses – Cormac McCarthy First published in 1992, All the Pretty Horses follows John as he travels from Texas and into Mexico. En route he finds friendship and love, and discovers what it means to be an adult. The last in a long line of Texan ranchers, John manages to get work on a Mexican ranch, breaking in the wild horses. While there, he falls for the rancher’s daughter, Alejandra, but is unfairly imprisoned and barely survives. It’s no surprise this won several awards and
was made into a film. Foxlowe – Eleanor Wasserberg The Foxlowe estate is supposed to be a utopia – a haven from the modern world. New people leave their names and troubles in the outside world. But Green isn’t like the others. She was born at Foxlowe and, together with the other ‘ungrowns’, Blue and Toby, Green can be punished for the smallest infraction. As the cult’s leader, Freya, tries to keep the ‘Bad’ out, the punishments become increasingly cruel. Blue and Toby want to escape, but Foxlowe is all Green has ever known, and her desperation to win Freya’s approval has devastating consequences. This is an unsettling, haunting read that leaves many unanswered questions, but is impossible to put down. Nevernight – Jay Kristoff Set in a city built from the bones of a long-dead god, Nevernight follows the fortunes of 16-year-old Mia. Aided only by her ‘shadow cat’, Mia’s on a quest to become an assassin and wreak revenge on the people who betrayed her family. Think Kill Bill meets Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials, with an extra helping of darkness, sex, violence and poetry added in for good measure.
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