Roundabout East Dorset Villages October 2017 by Sue West

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n page 6 in this issue we have a brand new historical feature article called “Ferndown before the Bulldozers” which I hope those of you who think of Ferndown as a town will find fascinating. Like me, many of you have probably never realised that Ferndown was of course originally just a small village with gravel roads, a scattering of shops and certainly no traffic lights! Each article will give us a fascinating glimpse of a village in transition during the past 60 years. This issue’s article tells us about Ferndown’s 1st lady Firefighter and the Fire Engine that caught fire! Ooops! Unfortunately this issue sees the last in our stories of rescued cats since we have published all of Patricia’s current stories. “Viewed From

with best wishes,

My Window” encompassed all the ups and downs and highs and lows of caring for stray cats and will be missed by many of our readers who are animal lovers out there - my husband for one! Patricia’s book is still available though so look for the details on page 16. Maybe we’ll be treated to an occasional feature in the future as I believe another cat has recently arrived! October 29th sees the clocks go back so a good idea to get out in the country before then! For local events and activities check out our What’s On pages 22 and 24 or our website. 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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Business features All About Me: The Courage To Be Yourself

Local events and features Community News 23,25,28 New Series: Ferndown before the Bulldozers 6 Clubs & Societies 14,15 Viewed From My Window: Rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 16 What’s On Locally 22,24 The Blashford Bulletin 26

Feature articles Mike’s Motors: Citroen’s New C3 - Flair has Flair Book Reviews: Autumn Entertainment Gardening: Gardeners In Glass Houses Travel: Reims Technology: High Tech Horrors Beauty: Shiny New Things

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

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Ferndown before the Bulldozers Less than 60 years ago Ferndown was just a village, with gravel roads, a scattering of shops and not even a set of traffic lights. Then the bulldozers arrived and much of Ferndown’s history disappeared forever. Part autobiography and part history, these articles are a fascinating glimpse of a village in transition.

Ferndown’s first Woman Firefighter

ith such a dire shortage of manpower during and just after the war, it might have been expected that anyone offering their services as a firefighter would have been welcomed with open arms. But this was far from the experience of Joyce Wareham, who lived in Ferndown. Joyce badly wanted to join the retained firemen, mainly local shopkeepers who would shut up shop and race to any emergency. Joyce, whose parents ran a fish and chip shop not more than a couple of hundred yards from the fire station, argued that she could get there and change into uniform as quickly as any of the men. She admits to being a tomboy, and managed to get a small foot in the fire-service door when she was taken on as a telephonist in 1941. She was based in the “new” fire station which had been converted from a Methodist chapel when it suffered a big loss of congregation and was sold to the local council for £1,250. She worked six-hour shifts for 1s 6d (7½ pence) a shift. But her ambition was to be a real firefighter. She said: “In those days

Joyce seated - bottom row - right

women were never allowed to ride on the appliances. Then just after the war I was told by Station-officer Chick that I could remain with the brigade and attend at the station for fire calls and drills, though without pay. But the men generously gave me sixpence (2½p) each from their 10 shillings (50p) turnout money.” Eventually, after quite a battle to be allowed to take her place on the fire-engine, Joyce became the first female firefighter in Dorset. She remained in the service for 30 years. “I loved the job,” she said. Many fires around Ferndown were heathland blazes, and in 1953 one of them resulted in a few red faces at the station. Flames had raced through the crackling pine trees gorse and heather, and suddenly they enveloped the parked fire appliance which was completely destroyed. “For Whom the Bell Tolled” declared the story in the following day’s Daily Mirror. An embarrassing moment, but Ferndown’s firefighters were far from incompetent, and in the same year won the Dorset Fire Service major pump drill competition. The book is available from Brian Davis, 31 Whinhams Way, Billericay CM12 0HD, price £13.99 + £2 p&p.

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head to generate a winner. Walking up to this car in the ‘Flair’ variant is visually striking with a new chunky shape featuring a stubby high bonnet, a contrasting roof colour and practical black extensions around the wheel arches, front, back and the ‘airbump’ panels let into the doors to offer side parking protection. Together with a superbly glossy white paint, a black roof and large alloy wheels, it looks a million dollars - the wide range of personalisation options help give this car a very special ‘look’. Open any door to be impressed by a funky interior displaying echoes of exterior colours, ‘mood’ lighting and a very generous helping of technology including instruments, 7” touch-screen and more personal technology connections than you can possibly imagine or use! So far, so good. My car came with the excellent light-turbo 1.5 litre ‘blue’ diesel featuring stop-start (with braking energy re-capture) and a 5-speed manual transmission. This gives crisp performance in this purposefully light car without setting the world on fire, while ensuring exhaust emissions less than 100mg and in line with Euro 6b. Just a word about emissions - current diesel engines complying with this latest standard have emissions equal to current petrol engines, so the mass hysteria which has been

generated about ‘dirty diesels’ certainly does not apply to this car - or indeed any other Euro 6b diesel car. We also need to be reminded that diesel fuel consumption is much less than petrol engines - this car was determined to exceed 56mpg at all times and that compares very favourably with petrol cars which use 30-50% more fuel. A big saving in your pocket, and for the environment. To drive, a very characterful car although I thought it could have easily used a 6th gear for the motorway - or their excellent automatic gearbox. Handling was excellent with a lot of electric assistance at walking speeds, while on the motorway being ‘idled’ to save fuel/emissions and to give a very direct, sporty steering feel. Thankfully this directness and control came without the horrid stiff ‘boy racer’ suspension which afflicts many of its competitors, also partly due to very comfortable and supportive bucket seats. On the safety front, this car had a whole host of safety features that are legally mandatory, plus speed limit warning, sign-reading, lane departure warning, coffee break alert, non-adaptive cruise control and emergency brake assist. Yes, I would be delighted to have one of these cars in my garage, although I suspect the huge choice of colour schemes on offer could lead to argument. I should be so lucky!

Mike's Motors

e may struggle to visualise the former Citroen C3, a car which struck a decidedly middle-of-theroad stance as an inexpensive small-medium hatchback with 5 doors, somewhere between a Fiesta and Focus in size, but offering class-leading space and economy. However, the rounded and ambiguous styling endeared it only to those who needed practicality and did not wish to be recognised. That having been said, as a used car buy the pricing, running costs and value are hard to beat. The old C3 would make a sound proposition for new drivers. So, to the new Citroen C3 which replaces it. How to describe it? Something funky, interesting, stand-out individual. This car is entirely new, much more radically styled and aggressive looking. It comes in a huge range of colour combinations and interiors - plus of course the wide range of peppy and economical power trains for which the Peugeot group is well known. Yes, Citroen have totally re-thought the C3 and turned the design on its

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How to Stop Time – Matt Haig Tom Hazard looks like he’s 40, but he’s been alive for centuries. People notice when you age so slowly, so Tom has to change his identity every eight years – a new name, new job, new friends. Falling in love isn’t an option and it’s best not to get too attached to anyone, as they’ll only die. But Tom craves an ordinary life. Beautifully written, this book is begging to be devoured in one sitting. Home Fire – Kamila Shamsie After years of raising her younger siblings, Isma is free to live her own life and to start a career in America. Back in the UK, her sister, Aneeka, is struggling in a society that sees her hijab as a threat. Enter Eamonn, the son of a well-known London politician, who will have a lasting effect on both women. This reimagining of Sophocles’ Antigone covers some pretty big issues, from religion,

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EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N

DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB

Talks, functions, outings and special events held throughout the year in Verwood, West Moors and Ferndown. Contact Membership Secretary: Janet Matthews 01202 855001

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

STAPEHILL OVER 60’S CLUB

THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING

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

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

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

Meet at the Village Hall. Mondays 8—10.30pm.. All levels, ages & sexes welcome. Contact Geoff Green 01202 825386

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.

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

HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)

EAST DORSET BUDDHIST GROUP

Meets in Memorial Hall, Colehill, every month to hear first-class speakers. Non-members welcome Contact Barbara 01202 882590 for dates and details.

COLEHILL MUSICAL & DRAMA CLUB

.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.

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 900821 Co.MaD meet to rehearse most weeks on Tuesday evenings at 8.30 in the Memorial Hall Contact 01202 887659

CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS 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. Meets in Cranborne Village Hall on the Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome Contact Chris Bright 01725 Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 887786 517584 or e-mail clhs@mypostoffice.co.uk 1st

COLEHILL FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB

This Club meets on the 3rd Monday of the Month at Colehill Memorial Hall, at 7.30 pm. Contact the Chair, Anne Clark, on 01202 575951

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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

PLANT HERITAGE EAST DORSET GROUP

Based in the grounds of Cranborne Middle School in E Dorset. We shoot - working to save plant varieties. Meets in Colehill Memorial Hall monthly Sept to June to hear well-known speakers.. Visitors welon Sunday mornings, Tuesday & Thursday evenings in the summer come. Details from Pam on 01202 883352. months also shoot indoors in the winter. For info. www.dorsetarchery.co.uk

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EAST DORSET ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY (EDAS) Forest School club for children 4-8 years of age at Edmondsham Forest Monthly talks Sept to May at St. Catherine’s Church Hall,Wimborne plus School, between Verwood and Cranborne. Woodland walks, camp fires, walks & field archaeology opportunities during summer months. Contact nature crafts etc. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807 Ian Richardson 01202 252397, www.dorset-archaeology.org.uk VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB

St Leonards Hotel, 185 Ringwood Road, St Leonards, Nr Ringwood, BH24 2NP on 3rd Thursday of the month. Good Food & Bar. Music from 7.30-10pm. (Doors open from 6.30pm). No membership required. Contact Geoff 07798 721405

VOLUNTEERS - THE HEDGE PROJECT

Volunteers Wanted every Wednesday 09.30-15.00 to help maintain Whitesheet Plantation. For more info contact our Team Leader Ranger Kayleigh - 07795 678 300 or k_winch@hotmail.co.uk

VERWOOD PANTOMIME SOCIETY

The Society hold rehearsals in September for a show at the Hub, Verwood in January. Members also meet throughout the year for various social events. Contact: Sue Gardiner 01202 825731 or www.verwoodpantomimesociety.co.uk

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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

WIMBORNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Monthly Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.15pm in the Community Learning & Resource Centre at 41-44 King Street, Wimborne. Visitors Welcome. Contact 01202 887006 or www.wimbornehorticulturalsociety.btck.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.

WIMBORNE EVENING TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD

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

We are a friendly group and welcome new members and visitors. We meet every second Tuesday of the month (excluding August) at 7:30 pm in The Hilda Coles Learning Centre, Priest’s House Museum, Wimborne. Please contact the secretary for details on 01202 887198

EAST DORSET WRITING GROUP

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 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

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: David Allen on 01202 823541

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

DORSET STITCHERS

Meets every other Thursday 7- 9pm at the Methodist Church Hall, £2 per evening includes refreshments. Contact Wendy Robinson 01202 825805.

WIMBORNE BOWLS CLUB

All abilities accepted, coaching can be provided for the novice or to improve your game. We have good facilities & a great social calendar. Contact Elaine Campbell 01202 840545

WIMBORNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month from September to June at 7.30pm in Wimborne Town hall for talks on mainly historical places, people or events in the Wimborne area. Contact: Mrs A Cross 01202 848922

MUSIC FOR THE MIND

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

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

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

RINGWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR, “SING FOR JOY”

Mixed choir, singing harmony songs from around the world-African, gospel, Taize, folk etc. No auditions, beginners as well as experienced singers age 10 upwards. Meet at Greyfriars Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30. Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807

**NEW ** KNITTING/CROCHET CLUB **NEW**

I would like to start a daytime knitting/crochet group in my area to include Verwood, Cranborne & Wimborne. Antone interested, including beginners who would like to learn please contact Margaret Clyde 01258 840128 or margaret.clyde4@btinternet.com

WIMBORNE ART CLUB

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

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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 for mature people (i.e. pensioners) wishing to learn the ukelele. No previous musical experience is necessary. Held at the Beacon Centre, St Mary's Church, Ferndown on Thursdays 2 - 3pm. Contact Pam Roberts 01202 896224 pamroberts203@btinternet.com

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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.

Ginger’s First Run - part 2

decided it was time our newest cat Ginger went out for a walk. Not sure how he would react outside, I picked him up and placed him on the grass. He never moved! He did not know what to do. Was he agoraphobic? Was the grass a reminder of being lost and alone after falling or jumping from the window of the upstairs flat? After a while I brought him back in. I decided that perhaps if he was on a harness it would be easier to encourage him to walk hoping he would enjoy the experience. Another day and suitably harnessed up, he did not want to know, but I persevered and managed to get just a few steps out of him. He lay in the long grass and surveyed the area. Buttercups, grass hoppers and butterflies, it was all new.

I felt reassured that at least he would not be running away, so the next day I took off the harness and hoped that would make a difference. I walked away, turned and called him to come. It took a while, but he did take a few steps, then a few more, but soon wanted to go back to the patio. Perseverance was the key and after a few days he was happy to follow me around the field garden and even tried to catch a moth hovering in the grass. Henry had decided to come with us, but then felt he needed a good run, so took off at high speed back to the patio. Ginger was mesmerised and was not quite sure what to do. It took just a moment or two, then he managed to summon up the courage and he also ran, at first slowly, then seemed to put on a spurt and ran as fast as he could across the grass, his long fluffy coat billowing against the wind. You could see the thrill and excitement in his face. He was so pleased with himself. This was obviously the very first time he had had a run in all his life, what a new experience! That was it, now he had to get outside every day and he would walk for a while and then just had to have a good run as fast as his little legs could carry him.

Now he had to be outside as much as possible. During the day he might sit on the grass just under the ‘dickie bird’ tree where we hang all the nuts and seeds and I have seen him jump high enough that he caught hold of the fat ball holder, but fortunately the birds had flown away. In the evening he will sit on the patio and watch the deer and even the badgers coming and going. He does not move and they do not mind him, oblivious to everything except the peanuts put out for them. Ginger is fascinated by everything The grass outdoors, even the wind in is a new his fur. experience for Ginger! From 2am, Ginger would start scratching the door to go out and would continue to do so until we had had enough of it and let him out so we could get back to sleep, but fortunately it did not take too long for him to get into the routine that he has to sleep at night and is not let out until we get up. Now he spends all day outside exploring and he must walk miles. It did not take long before he decided sachets of cat food were very tasty, crunchy biscuits and his favourite meaty sticks and even a try of any other tasty morsels on offer, all go to make up a splendid varied diet.. Ginger has a new home, he is friendly with everyone and he has the freedom he craved, so hopefully no more jumping out of windows! 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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Wimborne Country Market - Locally produced cakes, savouries, jams, chutneys, honey, eggs, meat, vegetables, plants, flowers and craft EXILE: A bold new installation and exhibition that celebrates the contribution of William John Bankes to Kingston Lacy and the impact he had on the house and estate. The installation will take place in certain locations within the house. See website for more details.

Local Entertainment Centres

The Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne BH21 1AS Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4EA. Booking through the website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ kingston-lacy or 0344 249 1895

10am - 4.30pm (Mon Fancy That!: Costume exhibition exploring handicraft for Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. Until 23 Dec to Sat), 10am - 4pm pleasure and employment. Normal admission charge. (from 1 Nov) 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Exclusive Terry Pratchett exhibition - 'Terry Pratchett: His The Salisbury Museum, The Kings World’. The exhibition explores the life of Sir Terry Until 13 Jan 10am – 5pm (Mon - Pratchett & gives a privileged insight into the man who House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, WiltSat) created some of literature’s most enduringly popular fan- shire, SP1 2EN. 2018 tasy worlds and characters. No booking required. Normal www.salisburymuseum.org.uk admission charges apply. Autumn colour walks with the head gardener at Kingston Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, DorLacy. Join the head gardener for an exclusive walk Fri 6, 13, 20, 11am - 1.30pm BH21 4EA. 0344 249 1895 around the garden and parkland taking in the spectacular set, 27 Oct autumn colour and enjoy lunch in the stables restaurant. Tickets £20. Booking essential: Natural Wellbeing Weekly sessions seeking to use the To book please contact Jim or Tracy on Fri 13, 20, 27 natural environment to promote adult health and wellbe- 01425 472760 or BlashfordOct ing. Participants can be involved in cooking and sharing Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the BlashFri 3,10,17, 11am - 2.30pm an outdoor lunch, bird watching and outdoor craft activi- ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham 24 Nov ties. Booking essential, suggested donation £4. Drove, BH24 3PJ. Sorry no dogs. Fri 1,8 Dec Rockbourne Fair. Make a start on your Christmas shop- Salisbury Racecourse. Wed 10am-5pm, ping & raise money for The Stars Appeal which funds www.rockbournefair.org.uk. Wed/Fri 18 - 20 Oct Thu 10am-7.30pm, extra care and equipment to benefit all wards and depart- Adult £5 Thu £5 (£3 after 4pm on ThursFri 10am-3.30pm ments. in Salisbury District Hospital. Free Parking. day). Child FREE Students (12+) £1.50 WDCA Over 50's Lunch Club - 2 courses, £6.00. Tickets The Allendale Centre, Wimborne available from The Allendale Centre reception or from BH21 1AS www.theallendale.org Wimborne Model Town, King Street, Wimborne Food Festival. Free admission Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 1DY Wimborne Model Town, King Street, Halloween Quiz around the Model Town site Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 1DY Celebrating autumn at Kingston Lacy: Join us for some Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorfun over half-term; celebrate the harvest, autumn proBH21 4EA. duce and all the beautiful autumn colour with a series of set, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy hands on activities. See website for more details. Sing Your Heart Out ! workshop with Gilo & Sarah. £25 Cranborne Village Hall, BH21 5QB. (£20 if paid by 14 October) www.joyousisle.com. 01202 885294 West Moors Memorial Hall, Station East Dorset NT Assoc - Talk given by Kathy McNally Road, West Moors, BH22 0HS. Janet 'Cracking Codes and Clever Ciphers''. www.ednta.org Matthews 01202 855001.

Fri 20 Oct

12noon

Sat 21 Oct

10am - 5pm

21 - 29 Oct

10am - 5pm

21 - 29 Oct

10am - 6pm

Sat 21 Oct

10.30am - 4.30pm

Mon 23 Oct

2.30pm

Tue 24 Oct

10am - 2pm

Family Explorers: Fun activities for all the family. £1.75 (annual ticket not valid).

24, 26 Oct

10am - 5pm

Halloween Family Fun Shows with Mervyn Cole

Wed 25 Oct 10am - 3pm

Autumn Alchemy A 'Wild Day Out!' for 7-12 year olds. Experimental fun as we make the most of the Autumnal changes and the drop in temperature to enjoy a fire - and use it to melt and create with pewter! Booking essential, £16 per child.

Wed 25 Oct 2pm - 4pm

WDCA Under 10's Halloween disco

Wed 25 Oct 7.30pm

Verwood Keyboard Society - Michael Wooldridge entertains on a Roland Atelier Keyboard. Visitors £10.

Thu 26 Oct

10am - 3pm

Autumn Art! A 'Wild Day Out!' for 5-8 year olds. We will be outdoors making the most of the autumn colours, natures harvest, natural materials and the camp fire to create wonderful works of art! Dress for mess! Booking essential, £16 per child.

Fri 27 Oct

2pm - 4pm

WDCA Under 10's Children's Halloween crafts

Fri 27 Oct

5.30pm

Sat 28 Oct

9.30am - 4pm

Sat 28 Oct

3pm

Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Wimborne Model Town, King Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 1DY On-line booking:www.shop.hiwwt.org.uk Further information from Jim Day or Tracy Standish at BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. The Allendale Centre, Wimborne BH21 1AS Hub Theatre, Verwood Contact Janetta Lakin 01202 822936 On-line booking: www.shop.hiwwt.org.uk Further information from Jim Day or Tracy Standish at BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. The Allendale Centre, Wimborne BH21 1AS

Bat Walk - join bat expert Jan Freeborn on this special Knoll Gardens, Stapehill, Wimborne dusk walk as she helps you identify bats in flight before BH21 7ND. www.knollgardens.co.uk attracting them for a closer look with a sonic lure. Normal 01202 873931. Limited numbers so garden admission price which will be divided between the prebooking essential charities concerned. . Verwood Arts and Craft Society Annual Exhibition and Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road VerStalls of Local Craft People. Coffee, Tea and light wood. Further information from Ann Aitlunches will be served. ken 01202 893659 Wimborne Model Town, King Street, Halloween Costume Parade & Activities Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 1DY

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Dorset Landscapes on show at Poole Lighthouse

ome of Dorsetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most prominent contemporary landscape painters feature in a month long exhibition in Poole from the end of October. Poole Lighthouse has collaborated with Creative Coverage, which represents selected professional artists and craftspeople to present an exhibition of Dorset Landscapes in the Top Floor Gallery from October 26 to November 25. The exhibitors are a range of Dorset artists whose work can usually only be found in high street galleries. They include Rob Adams from

Shaftesbury, Judy Tate from Dorchester, Dick Hewitson from Wimborne and Terry Whitworth from Bridport. Sean Curley from Poole has produced two large paintings of Poole Harbour. The exhibition will also include unique glasswork from Peter Smyth and Vanda Zebrak from Sussex. For more info call: 01489-808621. info@creativecoverage.co.uk www.creativecoverage.co.uk

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Flameburst 2016 . The ultimate family Firework event. Street Entertainers, Junior Fireworks DisGates open at 6pm Fairground, play, Fireworks, Bonfire. Tickets available locally or on the gate. £4 (U4 Free) 3pm Ringwood & Burley Band. We will remember Them. John Maddocks Traditional Jazz Band are playing. 7.30pm - 10pm Meals available. Admission £10 on the door. 10am - 4.30pm (Mon Sound!: Exhibition exploring communication, dialect and to Sat), 10am - 4pm music. Normal admission charge. (from 1 Nov)

Tue 31 Oct

7.30pm

Wed 8 Nov

Meet 7.15pm for 7.30pm

Thu 9 Nov

7.15pm

Sat 11 Nov

10am - 3pm.

Sat 28 Oct Sun 29 Oct Sun 29 Oct

Wed 15 Nov 7.30pm

Thu 16 Nov

Music 7.30 to 10pm. Doors open 6.30pm.Meals can be taken in the restaurant or in the venue.

Fri 17 Nov

12noon

Sat 18 Nov

9.15am at the Hub

Sat 18 Nov

10am - 12noon

Sat 25 Nov

10.30am - 4.30pm

Sun 26 Nov, 10am - 3pm

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for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres "The Fuzzy Bit" Verwood, Dorset. BH316QF. www.flameburst.co.uk Barrington Theatre, Ferndown St Leonards Hotel, on the A31 west of Ringwood.Contact: Tony 01202 701295 Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Barrington Centre, Ferndown. email ronneave@yahoo.co.uk to reserve a table.

Wimborne and Ferndown Lions' annual Autumn Quiz. Usual format: teams of up to 6 players. East Dorset Antiquarian Society (EDAS) lecture. Blick Catherine’s Church Hall, Lewens Mead Mesolithic site: key to the Stonehenge landscape? St. Wimborne BH21 1LE. Find out more with Professor David Jaques, University of Lane, www.dorset-archaeology.org.uk Buckingham. Visitors welcome. Learning and Resource Wimborne Horticultural Society - Annual General Meet- Community Centre, Minster Room, King Street, ing followed by "Dorset Curiosities" by Brian Upton Wimborne, BH21 1EB

Wimborne in Bloom’s 25th Anniversary Annual Charities Fair. An opportunity for local charities to have a table and Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimraise money for their own good causes. Tables cost £15 borne. Contact the Chairman Richard Nunn on 01202 888793 to book a table. each. There will be a Hamper Raffle at the event. 50 pence/ person, children free. Barrington Centre, Penny's Walk, FernEast Dorset NT Assoc - AGM followed by talk - Tim down, BH22 9TH. More information Turner, General Manager at Kingston Lacy entitled Janet Matthews 01202 855001 'Rediscovering Kingston Lacy'. All welcome. www.ednta.org The Verwood Jazz Club is very happy to welcome the St. Leonards Hotel. 185 Ringwood Old Hat Jazz Band on their first visit to the club. This Road. St. Leonards. BH24 2PE. Near band features some of the finest young jazz musicians Ringwood (on A31). Hotel London has to offer. They combine the quintessential restaurant bookings 01425 - 471220. sounds of the 20s and 30s with their own very inspiring Jazz details, contact Janet 01202 and clever compositions. 873725 or Geoff 07798 721405. WDCA Over 50's Lunch Club - 2 courses, £6.00. Tickets The Allendale Centre, Wimborne BH21 available from The Allendale Centre reception or from 1AS www.theallendale.org Visit to the Festival of Light at Longleat, for members and Depart from The Hub, Verwood. 01202 friends of Verwood U3A. Depart Longleat at 6pm. Sen- 813558 for details iors £31 per person. Adults £36 per person Wimborne in Bloom’s 25th Anniversary Annual PreChristmas Coffee Morning.In addition to coffee & mince pies there will also be a raffle and a bring and buy stall. Dorset Carols - workshop with Dave Townsend of the Mellstock Band. £35 (£30 if booked and paid by end Oct) Stir-up Sunday at Kingston Lacy: Bring the children and come along to enjoy the Stir-Up Sunday tradition of making a Christmas pudding. Take a turn stirring the pudding mix and make a wish, before taking home your very own mini pudding. £2.50

The home of Anthony and Christine Oliver, 34 Park Lane, Wimborne . All are welcome. Cranborne Village Hall, BH21 5QB. www.joyousisle.com. 01202 885294

The Great Pudding Stir: Stir a bowl of Mrs Beeton’s Christmas pudding mix, make a wish and taste the finished product. The house will be festively decorated. Adult £1.50, Child £1 (annual ticket not valid).

Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk

Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4EA. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy

Moors Memorial Hall, Station East Dorset NT Assoc - Talk given by Roger and Sandra West Road, West Moors, BH22 0HS. Janet Downton - 'Around the World in 80 Hours' Matthews 01202 855001.www.ednta.org Verwood Keyboard Society - Elizabeth Harrison enter- Hub Theatre, Verwood Contact Wed 29 Nov 7.30pm tains on a Roland Atelier Keyboard. Visitors £10. Janetta Lakin 01202 822936 family Christmas at Kingston Lacy: Discover parts of 10am - 4pm (Mon- A house traditionally decorated and explore Christmas Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, DorThu), 10am - 7pm the through the eyes of the Bankes’ children. Take set, BH21 4EA. 1 - 31 Dec (Fri-Sun), Not open portrayed a winter walk through our light display and finish the eve- www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy Christmas day ning with a warming treat from the café or pick up a gift. CHRISTMAS FAYRE jewellery, handicrafts, nearly-new All Saints Church , Ringwood Rd Serclothes, cakes, books, cd's , jigsaws, games, tombola, vice Road, St Leonard & St Ives BH24 2pm - 4pm Sat 2 Dec Christmas hamper and super grand raffle . Adults £1, 2NS www.allsaints-online-co.uk U15's free inc mince pie /tea or coffee Only on Fri, Sat & Father Christmas visits Kingston Lacy: Meet Father Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, DorSun. From 4pm Christmas at Kingston Lacy; tell him your Christmas set, BH21 4EA. 3 - 24 Dec (Fri ), From 11am wishes to add an extra bit of magic to the festive season. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy (Sat & Sun) Bookings open 1 Oct. £5 Booking essential 0344 249 1895 A History of Birds Dr Simon Wills talks about the his- To book please contact Jim or Tracy on torical 'back story' behind many of the most familiar birds 01425 472760 or Blashfordat Blashford. How did our birds acquire their names? Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blash7.30pm - 9.30pm Why did the medieval Church praise the crow, but deTue 5 Dec ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham spise the lapwing? Which feathered assassin was arBH24 3PJ. Children must be acrested for plotting the death of a prime minister? Booking Drove, companied by adults. Sorry no dogs. essential, suggested donation £4 per person. Mon 27 Nov 2.30pm

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Windows wisdom needed at Wimborne Model Town

imborne Model Town is using 3D digital printing in an on - going upgrade programme for its miniature buildings. The 1950s vintage charity attraction is keen to hear from local people with information on the design of the windows in the old Methodist chapel that stood in King Street and was demolished in the 1960s. Model Town Manager Greg Hoar. said “Our volunteer Penri Jones has been working hard transforming the windows in our mini Minster, and now it is the turn of the Methodist Chapel. We would be delighted to see any close up colour images that may exist of the old Chapel,” The Model Town can be contacted by email on: info@wimborne-modeltown.com or 01202 881924.

New ukelele group in Ferndown

Ukelele group has started in Ferndown for mature people (i.e. pensioners) wishing to learn the ukelele. No previous musical experience is necessary. The group is led by Alistair Goudie who is a retired music teacher. Weekly sessions are held at the Beacon

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n the Champagne region, just 45 minutes east of Paris, the colourful city of Reims owes its fame to history and some of the world’s most illustrious vineyards. Here champagne is almost an everyday treat, but on special occasions you might meet the lovely Queen of Champagne draped in a crinoline holding up to 100 glasses, full to the brim. The Romans planted the vines and by the end of the first millennium, the wine had earned its place on royal tables. This was a still white wine made from black grapes but, when bottled, bubbles arising during the second fermentation could cause explosions. Even Dom Pérignon, the local monk who greatly improved it, tried hard to suppress them. Yet as early as 1531, sparkling wine had been successfully produced in Limoux near Carcassonne, and when the problem was eventually solved in Champagne, sparkling wine quickly gained favour. Today, champagne is on the scene wherever you go in this endearing city, even in the cathedral. Almost totally destroyed in WWI, Notre-Dame has been painstakingly rebuilt, including its old stained glass windows, including a panel dedicated

to wine making and Dom Pérignon. Bright contemporary windows by Chagall are a stunning contrast, while the latest addition is a gift from Angela Merkel as a sign of reconciliation. Many of the statues and sculptures are copies of the originals which are kept in the adjoining Palais du Tau, the former archbishop’s palace, alongside royal treasures. Royal? Just walk down the aisle and you will see a plaque marking the spot where Clovis, the first King of the Franks, was baptized by St Rémi on Christmas Day 496, followed by 3,000 of his men. According to legend, the king was anointed with a miraculous oil carried by a dove. The oil was later stored in St Rémi’s Abbey and only brought to the cathedral for coronations, returned to its rightful home after the ceremony in exchange for hostages the monks kept just in case. Altogether 25 French kings were crowned in Reims Cathedral, the last one in 1825. Most notable perhaps was Charles VII, who regained his throne during the Hundred Years War aided by the charismatic Joan of Arc. Charging on horseback, sword drawn, her statue rises dramatically in front of the cathedral.

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

Cranborne Fire Station 01722 691000: Non emergencies

The Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road

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West Moors Group Practice 175, Station Road, West Moors, BH22 OHX

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Wimborne Fire Station 01722 691000: Non emergencies

Dorset Emergency Care

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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

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Verwood Age Concern

Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall, Moorlands Rd Mark Talbot 01202 821786 Monday: 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday: 10am - 3.30pm EDV-10/17

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EMERGENCIES - 999 and ask for ‘police’ Verwood Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101 verwood@dorset.pnn.police.uk Wimborne Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101

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VERWOOD RECYCLING 01202 828083 www.hants.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-30 Sept 9am-6pm. 1 Oct-31 Mar 10am-4pm. 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: 4 Sept - 15(21) Dec 17 Half Term: 23 Oct - 27 Oct 17 Christmas Holidays: 18(22) Dec 17 - 1(3) Jan 18 Spring Term: 2(4) Jan - 29 March 18 Half Term: 12 Feb - 16 Feb 18 Easter Holidays: 30 March - 13 April 18 Summer Term: 16 April - 25(23) July 18 Half Term: 28 May - 1 June 18 Summer Holidays: 26(24)July - 31 Aug 18 UK holidays Christmas: 25,26 Dec 17 New Year: 1 Jan 18 Easter: 30 March - 2 April 18 May Day: 7 May 18 Spring Bank Holiday: 28 May 18 Summer Bank Holiday: 27 Aug 18 More useful information overleaf

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ighter, summery shades of lipsticks tend to give way to warmer, deeper hues as the weather gets colder. This autumn, we’ll be seeing two extremes when it comes to lip colours – ‘barely there’ and deep berry shades. Clarins have brought out three new shades of their bestselling Joli Rouge lipstick – Deep Red, Litchi and Guava. Brighter shades can be difficult to carry off, but these three are surprisingly wearable. They’re also formulated with mango oil and other moisturisers, to leave your lips feeling softer and more hydrated. £20, www.clarins.co.uk. Autumn might be just around the corner, but that’s no reason to ditch the sunscreen. As well as helping to reduce the risk of skin cancer, protecting your skin also helps to prevent visible damage, including pigmentation and wrinkles. If time is an issue, you’ll love Origins’ Ginzing SPF40 Energy Boosting Tinted Moisturiser. Suitable for all skin types, it protects, moisturises

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Wimborne Police Station Crimestoppers

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Police, Fire & Ambulance Emergency Electricity - SSE Emergency Gas - Emergency

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East Dorset District Council

01202 79 50 96

Water - Bournemouth Water

01202 59 00 59

Dorset County Council Verwood Town Council Wimborne Town Council

01305 22 10 00 01202 82 08 80 01202 88 16 55

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Colehill Parish Council

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VERWOOD 01202 829712 11 Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS. Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm WIMBORNE 0845 722 3344 7 High St, Wimborne Dorset, BH21 1HR Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm COLEHILL 01202 889727 1, Smugglers Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2RX Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm CRANBORNE 01725 517210 Cranborne Stores, 1, The Square, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5PR. Mon - Fri 6am – 6pm. Sat 6am – 5pm. Sun 8.30am - 1pm FURZEHILL 01202 883022 1 Smugglers Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4HB Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm THREE LEGGED CROSS 01202 822002 Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RJ Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm WIMBORNE ST GILES 01202 517228 Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5LX Mon – Fri 9am – 1pm HAYES 01202 884991 103, Wimborne Rd West, Stapehill, Wimborne, BH21 2DH. Mon – Sat 6.30am – 10pm. Sun 7am – 10pm. Xmas Day closed.

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Lloyds Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 822364 23 Station Road, Verwood. Mon - Fri: 9-6:30, Sat: 9-1, Sun: Closed 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 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)

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.

Colehill Community Library

COLEHILL 01202 886676 ccl.colehill@gmail.com Middlehill Road, Colehill, Wimborne, BH21 2HL Opening times: Mon 2 – 5pm. Tues 9.30am – 1pm & 2 - 5pm. Wed Closed. Thur 2 - 5pm. Fri 2 – 6.30pm. Sat 9.30am - 12.30pm

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