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Dear Readers, arch winds and April showers bring forth May flowers - so the poem goes and last night I think we had the first two all in one go what with storm Katie passing through! What an amazing mixed bag of weather we have had over Easter this year! Good Friday was absolutely beautiful if you recall and no doubt like us, many of you were out enjoying the sunshine and balmy temperatures. We were quite tempted to commission the bbq - except it needed cleaning! Although my husband seems to have been bitten quite badly with the spring cleaning and gardening bug this year for some reason and is madly cutting things down in the garden and putting things up with seemingly never-ending trips to our local recycling site! Although of course you
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Contents might want to call in the experts for some of those jobs that require a certain amount of skill that your other half thinks he has! When you need these kind of jobs done AND help local businesses, look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ on page 42 to save yourself time, fuel and money - not to mention the stress of course! 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. Finally why not have a look in our What’s On pages 26 & 28 and website for many local events to visit from April to June once all those Spring jobs are complete - one way or another!
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Local events and features Community News 8,21,27,35 The Blashford Bulletin 10 Portrait of a Local Artist: Tim Burns 14 Viewed From My Window: rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 24 Clubs & Societies 20,21 What’s On Locally 26,28
Feature articles Book Reviews: Older, But Not Always Wiser Mike’s Motors: A car for all reasons Travel: Vienna - Schönbrunn Palace Tech Feature: Gadgets for The Indoor Gardener Hobbies: Joining A Choir Motoring Mutterings: Autonomous or connected cars? Finance: Don’t be Taken In By The Pension Scammers
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Older, But Not Always Wiser The main characters of these books may be in their twilight years, but they certainly aren’t content to sit back and spend their pensions on Werther’s Originals and bingo nights. With amateur sleuths, explosive experts and adventurers amongst them, they’ll keep you reading well past a sensible bedtime. Elizabeth is Missing – Emma Healey 82-year old Maud is determined to solve the mystery of where her best friend Elizabeth has disappeared to. While she’s at it, she’d also like to figure out what happened to her sister, who went missing more than 60 years ago. The problem is that Elizabeth has been getting a bit forgetful lately, and the clues keep getting muddled in her head. With twists and turns aplenty, you’ll be left guessing until the end. Definitely a ‘just one more chapter and then I’ll go to sleep’ kind of book. The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper – Phaedra Patrick Arthur Pepper likes the quiet life, but that all changes when he discovers a charm bracelet hidden away in his late wife’s things. Arthur’s cross-country quest to discover the meaning of each of the charms sees him uncovering a side to his wife he never knew existed. But will his new found knowledge help him come to terms with her death, or forever taint his memories of her? A thoroughly enjoyable read, with great characters and a page-turning storyline, this is Phaedra Patrick’s debut novel, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see her on the bestseller lists very soon.
The Extra Ordinary Life of Frank Derrick, Age 81 – J.B. Morrison Being run over by a milk float wasn’t on Frank’s to-do list for the day, and he sure as heck isn’t going to let some interfering home-help try to baby him. Nope, he’s quite content on his own, with his cat Bill, his DVDs and a series of cold callers trying to sell him things he doesn’t need. But home-help Kelly Christmas proves rather more likeable than he expected, and he starts to realise that life can indeed begin again at 81. With his biting sense of humour, Frank will keep you laughing all the way through this immensely entertaining book. George’s Grand Tour – Caroline Vermalle When George tells people he’s going to do the Tour de France, some are rather concerned. He is, after all, 83. However, George has a slightly less taxing plan in mind; he’s going to do the Tour by car, with a friend. Agreeing to check in with his granddaughter, Adele, by text along the route, he sets off across the country. In the end, the journey may prove as life-changing for Adele as it is for George, as she starts to really appreciate the man who, until now, has just been a name on her birthday cards. The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry – Rachel Joyce Staid, reliable Harold lives with his wife Maureen in Devon. When Harold receives a letter
from an old friend, Queenie, telling him she’s terminally ill, he pens a short reply and sets off to the post box. But his walk to the end of the road turns into a somewhat longer trip, as he decides to deliver the letter in person, and on foot. As he travels the long road north, both Harold and Maureen are given the time to look back on their long marriage, and figure out whether it can be saved. Beautifully written, and at times extremely poignant, this book is highly recommended. The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared – Jonas Jonasson Allan has just about had enough of his care home, with its condescending manager, rubbish food and endless rules. So on his 100th birthday he makes his escape, in his slippers. After stealing a suitcase full of money, Allan begins a dash across country, picking up new friends as he goes (including an elephant called Sonya). As we learn of his extraordinary life, it becomes clear that there’s rather more to this centenarian than meets the eye, including a passion for explosives…
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New attractions at award winning Country Park.
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ast Dorset’s award-winning country park is introducing some unusual new attractions this spring. Moors Valley Country Park and Forest is already home to a miniature steam railway, Go Ape, tree top trail, golf and miles of trails and cycle routes. Now the Park is adding archery and hawk walks to its busy event programme. Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience, archery sessions begin on 28 March and then run on various dates until the end of August. You can book one hour slots at 9.30am, 10.30am and 4pm or just turn up between noon and 4pm on the same dates to try your hand with 10 arrows for £3.50. Go to the Moors Valley website for more information and booking. Hawk Walks is another new arrival at Moors Valley. On this intimate falconry experience you‘ll be able to enjoy the thrill of walking with free-flying Harris hawks (Parabuteo unicinctus), learning about these extraordinary birds and the ancient art of falconry as you recall the hawk to your fist. Led by a full-time falconer
with over 30 year’s experience this is a unique opportunity to spend time with these astonishing birds which can fly at speeds of up to 50 miles an hour. To book call Hawks in the Forest on 07954 522843. Moors Valley is also adding to its Season Ticket options this Easter to help more people who regularly visit the Park save money. The Park already offers three types of season ticket for visitors coming at ‘all hours’, those who are ‘early risers and late-comers’ or who like to visit during ’quiet times’. Within these three categories people can then opt for a season ticket which applies to either one car or two cars registered at the same address, which go to the Park at the same time. From Easter, the Park is extending this option so that two cars registered at the same address can visit the Park under the same season ticket provided only one is at Moors Valley at any point in time.
“Many of our visitors are regulars coming daily to walk dogs, enjoy family time after school, or attend activity programmes,” said Team Leader Clare Gronow. “With the addition of this new option we have tried to structure our Season Tickets to ensure there is an option for everyone, ensuring that the wide range of attractions and facilities at Moors Valley represent even greater value for money”. Season Tickets cost from £25 to £71 for a whole year and ticket holders also benefit from discounts at the Park and other attractions and shops in the area. For more information and details of all events go to www.moors-valley. co.uk or call 01425 470721.
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T he Blashford Bulletin Things to look out for in the coming months at the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ibsley. Town Hall Clock
Cuckoo
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pring has certainly arrived, and Blashford Lakes has sprung to life. Leaves have been breaking bud and their brilliant fresh green colour is now filling the woodlands, along with the flowering ground ivy, bluebells and violets and carpets of yellow primroses. You may still have time to catch another spring flower, Town Hall Clock, but you have to look closely to appreciate why it is so special: each flower head is made up of five flowers displayed like the faces of clocks on a clock tower, hence the name. It is also known as Moschatel. If you listen carefully, you may be lucky to hear the first cuckoo of the year, along with a crescendo of song from the reserve’s migrant visitors, including garden, reed and willow warblers and reed buntings. Join staff on Sunday 10th April on a ‘Cuckoos, martins and much more’ walk in search of the first Spring migrants and possibly a few of the last Winter stragglers. Swallows, swifts and
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. www.hiwwt.org.uk
martins will have made their impressive journeys back to our shores, displaying acrobatically over the surface of the lakes as they feed, whilst on the shore waders including little ringed plover, lapwing and dunlin will be showing as they too go in search of food. Birds will be actively locating nesting sites and building nests across the reserve, creating ingenious and cunningly disguised nests in branches or bushes, or taking advantage of one of the many nest boxes found on the site. Hopefully the sand martins will be investigating the sand martin wall outside Goosander Hide. To tune in to the calls of our birds at the peak of their Spring activity and learn to recognise some of their more distinctive songs, you can join reserve staff on a Spring Birds walk on Sunday 8th May. For both walks please telephone to book your place. With the warmer weather the insect world will be alive and buzzing, and the dipping
Swallow
D. Hawkins
pond behind the Education Centre is a great place to sit and watch for newly emerging dragonflies such as downy emerald and emperor. Damselfly species such as beautiful demoiselle, common blue, azure and blue tailed will also be on the wing. Join us on Saturday 7th May for a family river dip exploring the fish and other wildlife of the Dockens Water, wellington boots essential! Please telephone to book your place. The Blashford Lakes Project is a partnership between Sembcorp Bournemouth Water, New Forest District Council and Wessex Water. The reserve is managed by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, a charity that aims to protect local wildlife and inspire people. For information on upcoming events visit our website: www. hiwwt.org.uk or phone: 01425 472760. For up-to-date wildlife information visit our blog: blashfordlakes.wordpress.com.
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Roundabout Coffee Time General Knowledge Crossword
7. Unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties (7,6) 8. Selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas (8) 9. River which flows through Bristol (4) 10. Russian artificial satellite, the first to orbit the Earth (7) 12. Text of a song (5) 14. Capital of Bolivia (2,3) 16. Sidney ___, star of the 1967 film To Sir, with Love (7) 19. Basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music (4) 20. Water ice on a wooden stick (8) 22. Window screen made of horizontal strips that overlap when closed (8,5)
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Hidato
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Greyfriars Bobby (1961)
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The 51st State (2001)
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Portrait of a Local Artist Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Kimmeridge are all beautiful locations that have frequently inspired Tim Burns, who can often be found painting in-situ. Tim has always been interested in art, having painted since his school days. “But during some periods I directed my energy exclusively on drawing, I have also worked in clay quite extensively,” he reveals. In 1973 he took his Foundation Course at Medway College of Design. This sufficiently wetted his creative appetite driving him to take an art degree at West Surrey College of Art and Design in Farnham (now University of the Creative Arts). Now living in Hampshire, Tim first exhibited in 1977 at the New Ashgate Gallery in Farnham. One year later one of his paintings was exhibited in the Royal Academy Summer Show. “I then enjoyed my first one man show,” he recalls. “During the intervening years I taught art whilst maintaining my own work and exhibiting throughout that period. I retired from teaching in 2013 in order to work full time on my painting.” Since taking early retirement from teaching in 2013, Alton based Tim has been working mostly on marine landscape and related still-life subjects often bringing both elements together in one painting. “My work reflects the world around me, whether it be the places I visit, the contents of my fruit bowl, my ceramics collection or bits and pieces from the beach or garden,” he explains. “Each painting reflects an aspect of my world and many of them have their own story to tell. Whatever the subject of my work, be it on canvas, paper or driftwood each painting is another step on a journey. The subjects are traditional but I am picking my own path and the paintings document the course that I travel: literally and creatively.” Tim regularly exhibits his work and he is a member of Creative Coverage. www.timburns.co.uk
‘Part of: Seaside Still LIfe with Ali’s Bowl’ by Tim Burns.
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Mike's Motors
By Mike Wattam
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hoosing your ideal car is not easy. Do you go for your aspirations, or would it be more realistic to buy a mundane car you can easily and cheaply get serviced just around the corner? The more information available, the more difficult a rational choice becomes. I should know, being asked frequently what my ideal car would be - no sensible reply from this hack as my mood, aspirations and need of the moment change. At least until now. I think I have the answer - not just for myself, but also for SWMBO*. Volvo has been building cars with leading-edge safety, for many years. Their first modern car was the 1950’s Amazon, it oozed ‘macho-tank’ and it was. Take an involuntary excursion off-road and it was the scenery that got dented, not the car. Fast-forward through many ownership changes which Volvo endured throughout, to the present enlightened but arms-length investment by Geely of China. At last Volvo is able to flex skill and innovation without undue hindrance. Over the years, Volvo has struggled with oscillating brand identity, varying between ‘safe tank’ to ‘road racer’ to ‘capacious hold-all’. It has never been viewed as an alternative to the so-called ‘premium’ car makers. Volvo need to stamp an indelible new brand identity. Here is the new XC90, a wholly new luxury 4x4 limousine, full of Swedish design values.
It looks large but is only a few centimetres wider and longer than the ‘old’ XC90, while being noticeably lower. The large grille means business, while the exquisite external styling conveys an air of great thought and classiness in that typically Swedish, understated elegant way. Open the door to be greeted by a similarly top-notch crafted interior, blissfully absent of tasteless ‘bling’. Plenty of space is evident. Even the obligatory wood inlay on the fascia is a great lump of Scandi-wood and not a veneer stuck to recycled plastic. And it has seven adult seats as standard. And a standard auto gearbox. And a large vertical touchscreen controlling all major vehicle functions. And so many accident prevention aids, you would need a tree-full of sticks to be able to shake at them all. Things like active cruise, pedestrian detection, accident mitigation, autonomous car following, auto-park, lane-keeping. I could go on but recommend you spend a day on their website to explore all the standard and optional safety features. Sit in the most comfortable car seats imaginable, yet options hype them up even more - how about a massage, or bigger bolsters? The standard sound is great, but be thrilled by the optional British Bowers and Wilkins hi-fi which does the standard DAB radio justice. My car had the base engine, a
A car for all reasons.
2-litre diesel which was quiet starting up and without intrusion during use. What, only 2 litres? Yes, Volvo have decided that to minimise emissions, small highly turbocharged engines with massive torque are the way forward, and they have succeeded. This car is comparatively light, has great torque throughout the rev range, with a very smooth 8-speed auto transmission very carefully matched to the engine, giving good performance with excellent economy. Handling and road-holding
were top-drawer, standard Sport mode brings sharper power delivery and stiffened suspension, while optional air suspension gives a compliant and quiet ride. Overall test mpg was 42 including sprints to Dover and across half of Europe, using high speeds where permitted. In touring mode, 50mpg was achievable. Priced from £46,250, it’s a bargain compared against ANY similar Rangie. Specifications alternatives are sufficient to build a unique car choosing from diesel, petrol or hybrid, 2 trim levels and a shed-load of options. Will it fit my garage? I don’t care, as I’ll always be out in mine. I might even sleep in it.
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Roundabout Coffee Time Sudoku
Number Sudoku (hard): Each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the numbers 1 through 9 exactly once. This can be done by applying logic, you do not have to guess.
Wordwheel
Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must be of three letters or more, all must contain the central letter and letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one word that uses all of the letters in the wheel.
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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N
Over 65 talks, functions, outings and special events held throughout the year in Verwood, West Moors and Ferndown. Contact Membership Secretary: Janet Matthews 01202 855001
WIMBORNE & BLANDFORD DECORATIVE FINE ARTS SOCIETY Meets on the third Monday of the month for its
monthly lecture at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne, starting at 2.15pm. Visitors welcome. Contact: Christine Maguire 01202 697977
WIMBORNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WIMBORNE LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB
HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)
THREE LEGGED CROSS WHIST CLUB
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 Meets in Memorial Hall, Colehill, every month to hear first-class speakers. Non-members welcome Contact Barbara 01202 882590 for dates and details.
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 This club meets on Wednesday afternoons and play commences at 2.00pm. Contact – Diana Baker 01202 821459
COLEHILL EVENING WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE
VERWOOD & THREE-LEGGED CROSS TWINNING ASSOC.
PLANT HERITAGE EAST DORSET GROUP
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (excluding August at Colehill Memorial Hall, Cannon Hill Road 7.30p.m. Contact the Secretary on 01202 883810 Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from October to March from 7.30 to 10pm Contact: Terry Bright 01202 822959
COLEHILL UNDER FIVES GROUP
It meets at the Colehill Memorial Hall on Wednesday mornings between 9.45 and 11.45 am (term time only). Contact Shelagh Fuller (Secretary) 01202 842919
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.
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 - 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
VERWOOD ORGAN & KEYBOARD SOCIETY
CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB
DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB
THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING
Monthly concert by top artistes usually last Wednesday 7.30pm at the Hub; non-members £7. Secretary: Janetta Lakin 01202 822936. Outdoor and indoor activities: braais, boat cruise, walks, barn dance, darts, South African dinners. Camaraderie! fun! Contact Phillipa 01202-740265
CRANBORNE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHOIR Meet Cranborne C of E First School on Thursdays at 7.30pm. Contact: Leader Jeremy Avis: 07812 136032
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
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 .
COLEHILL MUSICAL & DRAMA CLUB
Co.MaD meet to rehearse most weeks on Tuesday evenings at 8.30 in the Memorial Hall Contact 01202 887659
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
The friendly ‘friendlies’ club. Experienced and novice players most welcome. You’ll always get a game. Contact Steve Clapton for more details 01202 826685 Meet at the Village Hall. Mondays 8—10.30pm.. All levels, ages & sexes welcome. Contact Geoff Green 01202 825386
ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS
Forest School club for children 4-8 years of age at Edmondsham Forest School, between Verwood and Cranborne. Woodland walks, camp fires, nature crafts etc. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807
WIMBORNE CAMERA CLUB
We meet on Monday evenings - 7.30-9.30 pm from September to April, at St Michael's Church Centre,Colehill. We also run workshops, competitions and illustrated talks. Contact Carol Wiles on 01202 510844
THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.
Based in the grounds of Cranborne Middle School in E Dorset. We shoot on Sunday mornings, Tuesday & Thursday evenings in the summer months also shoot indoors in the winter. For info. www.dorsetarchery.co.uk
EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS
Traditional and contemporary folk dances from around the world. No partners needed. Meeting on 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month from 7:30 – 9:45 in Edmondsham Village Hall. Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick on 01725 517807.
THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION
Meet at Three Legged Cross Village Hall Friday afternoons 2pm-5pm Friday evenings 7pm-9.30pm Contact: Peter Turnham 01202 823440
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
EAST DORSET WRITING GROUP
ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH CHOIR
THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS
We meet at St Michael's Church, Colehill Lane, Colehill The sessions will take place on Fridays monthly from 1 – 4pm at St Michael’s Centre, Colehill, Wimborne. Free parking and disabled access. on Fridays at 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Contact Jenny Wright on 01425 473963. Contact Cilla Sparks on 07759 835728
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VERWOOD PANTOMIME SOCIETY
Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch The Branch holds regular social The Society hold rehearsals in September for a show at the Hub, functions. Contact Mrs Denise Pugh 01202 824549 Verwood in January. Members also meet throughout the year for various social events. Contact: Sue Gardiner 01202 825731 or www.verwoodpantomimesociety.co.uk BROADSTONE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND A totally amateur band offering its members fun and challenges playing WIMBORNE ART CLUB within a large wind band and raising money for local charities. Contact Damon Corio, Conductor, on 07759 837404, Local artists who meet twice a month in St Catherine's Church Hall, www.broadstone-community-concert-band.co.uk Wimborne. Meetings start at 7.30pm prompt. Non-members welcome for £3 per meeting. Info: 01202 892064, www.wimborneartclub.org.uk
WIMBORNE BOWLS CLUB
All abilities accepted, coaching can be provided for the novice or to improve your game. We have good facilities & a great social calendar. Contact Bob Hillbourne 01202 887913
DORSET STITCHERS
Meets every other Thursday at the Methodist Church Hall, Verwood. £2 per evening includes refreshments. Contact Marilyn Fisher 01202 814212.
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
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
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he scheme – which works with POPP (Partnership of Older Peoples Programme) offer older people help to get small or one off jobs done when they do not have support from relatives or friends. It is also offering a befriending service to elderly people who may have become isolated and lonely. Contact will be made using a local number which is available 24/7 (01202 834034) and then a volunteer will be made available between
the hours of Monday-Friday 9-5pm. The types of things that could be done include: Changing a light bulb, changing batteries, taking small items to a tip, small sewing jobs, posting or reading a letter and befriending. A small donation will be requested for jobs but not befriending in order to keep the scheme operational. If you are interested in volunteering then please call Nikki on 07921195772 during working hours or email: helpfulneighboursandfriends@gmail.com.
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Vienna F
Schönbrunn Palace
rom a modest hunting lodge to a breath-taking palace and now a museum, Schönbrunn ranks among Austria’s top attractions, claiming seven million visitors a year. Restored, extended and embellished over time on the edge of Vienna, it survived a
more. Much of what we see today is the legacy of MariaTheresa, the 18th century empress and only female ruler in the Habsburg dynasty. So Schönbrunn enjoyed a golden age as palace and gardens were remodelled for the pleasure of the empress and her court. Most impressive is
turbulent past to become the favourite summer residence of Austrian emperors for almost three centuries. Named ‘beautiful fountain’ after an artesian well, it will soon celebrate 20 years as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its ‘remarkable Baroque ensemble and synthesis of the arts’.
the dazzling Hall of Mirrors where, they say, six year old Mozart performed for the empress before ‘springing onto her lap and kissing her heartily’. The Blue Chinese Salon with its rice paper hangings, the Porcelain Room and the Millions Room decorated with Indo-Persian miniatures are also due to Maria-Theresa, reflecting her love for all things exotic. A day would barely suffice to do justice to every room opened to the public, but of special note are the Walnut Room, used as an audience hall by Emperor Franz Joseph, his wife Sisi’s apartments where a secret staircase allowed her to escape from the pressures of the Court, the
Beyond the wrought iron gates, the elegant façade, painted ‘Schönbrunn yellow’, rises across a vast courtyard where horse-drawn carriages invite visitors to explore the grounds in style. But first of all, the palace beckons with over 1,000 rooms filled with chandeliers and gold, paintings, tapestries, imperial portraits, Rococo furniture and
By Solange Hando
43 metre long Great Gallery which hosted banquets and balls, the Hall of Ceremonies and its monumental paintings, the Chapel and the Napoleon Room where the French Emperor stayed when he occupied Vienna. Beyond this palatial treasurefilled interior, the Habsburgs displayed their wealth and power in extensive grounds, from the botanical garden and Europe’s oldest zoological park to the orangerie, the palm house and the English and French gardens, the latter by a disciple of Le Nôtre who designed Versailles. Nature reserve, pristine gardens and recreation area all in one, the figures speak for themselves: 25 km of trees along the avenues, 30 km of hedges, 300,000 plants and 20 hectares of lawns mowed up to 21 times in season. Entry to the gardens is free and locals and visitors alike come to relax, gazing in wonder at the blazing colours of superb flower beds, listening to the cool gurgling of Neptune’s fountain or rambling through dark mysterious woods. There’s a manicured maze, a set of 18th century follies named ‘Roman ruin’, 32 neo-classical sculptures and a triumphal arch, or gloriette, on the hill top with panoramic views over palace and garden and the city beyond. It’s no wonder this is acclaimed as the best preserved Baroque garden in the world. The Austrian Empire came to an end after the first Word War but with its palace and gardens, Schönbrunn remains for all to enjoy and an enduring magnet for television and film crews, as seen in James Bond ‘The Living Daylight’ or the legendary Sisi trilogy.
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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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Caught on Camera: final part - Billy’s rehabilitation.
t the end of three weeks, Billy started moving about more readily and was getting used to balancing on his three legs, we even saw him exploring the house, probably looking for the exit, but we have to keep him in the house and we had yet to fully befriend him. His meows were now heard frequently, letting us know when his food bowls were empty; he eats a lot and does not have to ask twice. He does not like to be stroked, but I ignore his protestations, close his mouth and rub him under his chin, then stroke him gently over his head and down to his tail. He has threatened to bite but I know that he would not bite the hand that feeds him so I approach with confidence and will not succumb to threats. He very soon started to lick my hand when offered. A very happy Billy. He will be my ‘Billyboy’ you wait and see! Billy spends the day at the top of the stairs, but every evening, he manages to get down the stairs to greet the other cats when they come in for the night, he wants to be part of their family and follows them around, talking all the time in his own special way. Six weeks after Billy’s amputation and he was a totally different cat. He gets around relatively easily and now joins me on the settee, he enjoys a cuddle and a stroke, he allows me to pick him up as long as I do not hold him for too long and he loves to be with the other cats in the family. When food is served, if you are not quick enough he will balance on his hind legs and reach up with his one front leg to try and reach the plate of food, meowing very
loudly as if to say, “hurry up I’m starving!” With such a hot summer the year we took Billy in (2014), we needed to have the doors open, but we did not want Billy to go outside, so we constructed secondary mesh doors to front, back and patio doors to solve the problem. This gave us and Billy plenty of fresh air and he was happy to sit by the mesh door to watch the activities of the birds, badgers and the deer outside and of course enjoy the fresh air. His journey from being feral and free, through accident and suffering, amputation and depression, to house-cat, lap-cat, placid, contented and just a happy ‘pussy-cat’, has been achieved in less than two months through patience and the giving of love and attention to a poor little cat who had never experienced such things before, and in return he gives all he has to give, his love and gratitude, shown by his purring and contentment. He is now safe, comfortable and at peace in his own little world. What more could anyone ask for? I told you he would be my ‘Billy-boy’ and he is! The full story and many more are in the book “Viewed From My Window” by Patricia Oliver price £12.50 + £2.50 p&p. For more details, contact Patricia on 01202 826244. All proceeds go towards the Veterinary and Welfare needs of the 16 feral cats currently in her care.
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Acupuncture is not all about needles!
eople are fascinated when I discuss the benefits of acupuncture and want to try it for themselves, but then comes the familiar phrase … “I don’t like needles.” This fear is the number one reason that people don’t try acupuncture, and miss out on the countless benefits. Here are five things to remember:
1. Acupuncture needles are tiny Acupuncture needles are solid and hair thin, and most people barely feel them go into the skin. I joke with patients that if my needles were like medical needles I would have gone out of business years ago! Acupuncture needles are so fine that they bend when touched. Up to forty acupuncture needles can fit into the barrel of a hypodermic needle! 2. Children do it I have treated babies, and regularly treat children and teenagers. If they can do it, so can you!
3. Don’t call them needles I leave the name ‘needle’ to the medical profession and chose different names for the tools of my trade. 4. You are in control During your treatment you call the shots and can choose what feels best for you. I am always in the room to give you the reassurance you need. 5. It’s not all about needles Acupuncturists have many tools including cupping, heat application and massage. I aim to help people to feel comfortable with choosing acupuncture to improve their health, so why not give it a try! Jo Phillips BSc(Hons), BA(Hons), LicAc, MBAcC. Acupuncturist Fordingbridge Chiropractic Clinic, 01425 652951 Neal’s Yard Remedies, Salisbury, 01722 340736
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APRIL - MAY 2016
Until 4 Jun
Mon-Sat 10am- 4.30pm
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Local Entertainment Centres Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23For Home and Country: An exhibition celebrating 100 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. years of the Women's Institute.Normal admission charge. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk
Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Mon - Sat 10am Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23Dress to Impress: A costume exhibition exploring outfits 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. Until 23 Dec 4.30pm (from 1 Nov, for special occasions. Normal admission charge. 10am - 3.30pm) 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Plant Fair featuring specialist nurseries and nationally Gardens, Hampreston, Wimborne renowned expert growers. Free admission to plant fair, Knoll Sat 23 Apr 10am - 4pm BH21 7ND. www.knollgardens.co.uk normal admission to vist the garden Until 2 Jul
Mon to Sat 10am 4.30pm
Sat 23 Apr
Doors 7pm, curtain up 7.30pm.
Tue 26 Apr
7.30pm
Wed 27 Apr 7.30pm. Sat 30 Apr
10am - 4pm
Scenes of Wimborne and East Dorset: Art exhibition of works by W.J. Hawker. Normal admission charge.
Reamba Productions proudly present The Robbie Show The Allendale Community Centre, HanBand -Tribute to Robbie Williams. A sensational two-hour ham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset. show, including a live band. Hits include 'Let Me Enter- BH21 1AS. www.theallendale.org. tain You', 'ROCK DJ', 'Candy' 'Come Undone' and many 01202 887247. This is a night not to be more. Bar available throughout the evening. missed! Tickets just £12 Kingston Lacy's Paintings: A talk by Helen Lange on the Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23story of one of the National Trust's important art collec- 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. tions. £6 (tickets available from Wimborne Tourist Infor- 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk mation Centre or on 01202 886116). Booking essential.
Mark Thompson plays his Yamaha EL90 keyboard, Ver- The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the wood Keyboard Society; £5 members, £7 visitors door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 Mick Loader Recreation Ground, Cranborne Bowling Club (the friendly 'friendlies' club) Penny's Lane, Cranborne, BH21 5QE Open Day. Experienced and novice bowlers are welContact Steve Clapton 01202 826685 come. You'll always get a game. for information
Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club present the Spring The Allendale Community Centre, Han'16 Quiz. In aid of Lions Charities. Competition is for teams of (up to) 6 players. Entry £6 per player to include ham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset. Sat 30 Apr 7.30pm BH21 1AS. www.theallendale.org. refreshment & a bottle of wine on each table. Bar will also be open To enter a team contact Lion Ron Neave 01202 887247 01202 873551 or lions.org.uk/wimborne-ferndown The bands of Verwood Concert Brass presents their The Hub, Brock Way, Verwood, Dorset Spring concert at The Hub, Verwood. This will be a Music BH31 7QE. Tel 01202 828740. Tickets Sat 30 Apr 7:30pm - 10pm from the Movies themed concert so you will be in for a £10 (Under 19s £6) available from The real treat of some fantastic tunes. Hub box office. Artist Workshop. Inspired by the portraits of John Crax- Lecture Hall, The Salisbury Museum. ton, join us for a drawing workshop led by artist Nicholas The King's House, 65 The Close, SalisBeer.The workshop will focus on drawing from life, and bury, Wiltshire. SP1 2EN. 01722 Thu 5 May 10am - 4pm the opportunity to learn drawing and portraiture tech332151. www.salisburymuseum.org.uk niques from an expert. Artists of all abilities are welcome. Booking essential. £24 Members, £26 Please see our website for the suggested kit list. Non-Members Family River Dip Bring your wellies for a splash in the To book please contact Jim or Tracy on Dockens Water river and discover the fish and other wild- 01425 472760 or Blashford10.30am - 11.30am life that lives there. We’ll supply the nets and expertise Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the BlashSat 7 May for fantastic family freshwater fun! Suggested donation ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham £4. Booking essential. Children must be with an adult. Drove, BH24 3PJ. Sorry no dogs. Wimborne Horticultural Society present "Brownsea IsMain Hall,Allendale Community Centre, Mon 9 May 7.30pm land" by a National Trust Speaker Hanham Road, Wimborne BH21 1AS East Dorset Antiquarian Society (EDAS) present “Druce Meet 7.15pm for Farm Roman Villa - paving the way ... the rise and fall of St. Catherine’s Church Hall, Lewens Wed 11 May 7.30pm a unique Roman residence”. Lilian Ladle gives an update Lane, Wimborne BH21 1LE. on Dorset’s latest Roman villa. Visitors welcome. Museums at Night. Calling all wannabe Normans! This is your chance to storm the Salisbury Museum. Knights and The Salisbury Museum. The King's House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, WiltLadies, Kings and Queens are all invited (or you can shire. SP1 2EN. 01722 332151. dress up in a Norman outfit from our own dressing up Fri 13 May 4.30pm – 7.30pm cupboard). Enjoy living history performances, follow the www.salisburymuseum.org.uk No booking required. Normal admission Norman trail, listen to tales from our storyteller or get your face painted. The King’s House Cafe will be open charges apply for teatime treats and hot and cold light suppers. The People of Bronze Age Wessex - Living Landscape: Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23Join archaeologist Dr Wendelin Morrison and discover the people of Bronze Age Wessex through the archae- 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. Sat 14 May 9.30am - 4pm ology of death and burial practices and mortuary monu- 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk ments. £25 (tickets available from Wimborne Tourist In- Booking essential formation Centre or on 01202 886116). . Quiz Night, Inner Wheel Club of Ferndown. Proceeds to West Moors Memorial Hall, Station the Food Bank, The Heal Project and other local charities Road, West Moors, 01202 875446 or Sat 14 May 7pm for 7.30pm supported by the IW Assn. Ploughman’s Supper and 01202 889465 dessert. Bar, raffle. Tickets £10. Book by 26 April, Mick Loader Recreation Ground, The 2nd of Cranborne Bowling Club's (the friendly Penny's Lane, Cranborne, BH21 5QE 'friendlies' club) Open Days. Experienced and novice Sun 15 May 10am - 4pm Contact Steve Clapton 01202 826685 bowlers are welcome. You'll always get a game. for information *New Larger Venue* Verwood Traditional Jazz Club pre- St Leonards Hotel. 185 Ringwood Rd, 8pm - 10.30pm. sent "Bob Reynolds New Society Jazz Band". Jazz in St Leonards, Nr Ringwood. BH24 2NP. Thu 19 May Doors Open 7pm the New Orleans & Traditional Style. Meals from 6pm in Contact Janet 01202 873725 or Geoff the restaurant, or from 7pm in the function Room. 07798721405
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Lions and The Great Daffodil Appeal
ince 2013 Lions clubs throughout the UK have teamed up with the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal to raise funds to support people with terminal illness, and their families.
Members of Wimborne and Ferndown club have again recently helped in the fund raising, contributing £308 to the appeal. Picture shows Lions Godwin Micallef and Barry Duxbury showing that fund raising can indeed make you smile.
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Inner Wheel Charity Quiz Night
he Inner Wheel Club of Ferndown is holding a Charity Quiz Night on Saturday 14 May at West Moors Memorial Hall (7pm for 7.30 prompt start). The ticket price of £10 includes a ploughman’s supper, dessert and a bar will be available. All proceeds will go to the Food Bank and The Heal Project, both locally based and
to other local charities supported by the Inner Wheel Association. Tables for 8 people will be set up; bring your own team, or join one on the night. For further information and to apply for tickets for this popular event (over £800 raised last year), please ring 01202 875446 or 01202 889465 by Tuesday April 26th.
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MAY - JUNE 2016…. Continued 21 May - 3 Sep
Sat 21 May
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for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres A British Museum Touring Exhibition. Writing for Eternity: The Salisbury Museum. The King's Decoding Ancient Egypt. This exhibition tells the story of House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, Wilt10am - 5pm (Mon - 4000 years of writing in Ancient Egypt featuring a fantas- shire. SP1 2EN. 01722 332151. Sat) tic range of hieroglyph and cursive writing on a wide www.salisburymuseum.org.uk range of materials. It is an interactive and family friendly Normal admission charges apply. Tickexhibition designed to help decode Ancient Egypt. ets available on-line The Broadstone Community Concert Band and The Leaf Poole Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Rd, Charity Choir. Community music at its highest level. The Poole BH15 1UG. Tickets from fifty strong band, led by Damon Corio, will perform a 7.30pm or 01202 wide range of music by composers including Gershwin, www.lighthousepoole.co.uk Tickets £5. Proceeds will go to Coates, Sousa and Cole Porter. The Leaf Charity Choir 280000. LEAF. will be singing some of their latest numbers.
The Verwood Town Band kick start the 2016 VCB Picnic in the Park concerts. Bring your deckchairs, rugs and Recreation Ground, next to the refreshments along to the Verwood Rec for an entertain- Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Sun 22 May 3pm - 5pm ing and FREE open air brass band concert. The event is Verwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. subject to having good weather so please check www.verwoodconcertbrass.co.uk before setting out. David Ingley plays his Technics GA3 keyboard, Verwood The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the Wed 25 May 7.30pm. Keyboard Society; £5 members, £7 visitors door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 History At Work. We are developing a new series of Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham open weekends at the ATC. These “History at Work” days will focus on authentic tools, methods and materials Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP 28 - 29 May 7:30pm and aim to introduce the public to the many repair, con- www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk. 01725 517618 struction and maintenance tasks currently undertaken out of sight of visitors. Witchampton Open Gardens.12 plus gardens open, free Witchampton Village, Nr Wimborne, 11am - 4.30pm (last car park, music, refreshments, plants for sale, tractor Dorset. BH21 5AW. Contact Annette 29 - 30 May entry) rides, art exhibition and mini beer festival. Entrance £6 Lockwood 01258 841405 further details and to book (places Wild in the Woods A 'Wild Day Out!' for 8-12 year olds. For limited), please contact Sue Tue 31 May Outdoor fun in the woods cooking up wild treats over the are Shawyer on 02380 285102. Blashford (8 - 12 Yrs) campfire and building dens! Places are limited so book- Lakes Education 10am - 3pm Ellingham ing is essential. Wild Days Out! are offered in partnership Drove, BH24 3PJ.Centre, Admission £16 Wed 1 Jun with New Forest District Council and registered with (includes a voluntary £4 donation to the (5 - 7 yrs) Ofsted Wildlife Trust). Discovery Day. Build like an Egyptian! Come and help The Salisbury Museum. The King's build a giant LEGO postcard from Egypt! Find the LEGO House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, Wilt10am – 12.30pm models in the Museum on our Egyptian Expeditionary shire. SP1 2EN. 01722 332151. Tue 31 May and 1.30pm – 4pm Trail or go to our LEGO workshop and build your own www.salisburymuseum.org.uk exclusive mini-Egyptian model. No booking required. (Please note there will be a small charge Entry by £2 donation per person for the LEGO workshop) Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23Family Explorers: Fun art and craft activities for all the 10am - 1pm 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. Thu 2 Jun family. £2.50 (annual pass not valid). 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk We Value Our Volunteers. Free admission all day for Knoll Gardens, Stapehill Road, Hameveryone who volunteers in whatever capacity with proof 10am - 4pm preston Wimborne, BH21 7ND. 01202 Fri 3 Jun of volunteering status, in celebration of National 873931 Volunteers Week. Sat 4 Jun Thu 9 Jun
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Summer Fayre: jewellery , handicrafts, nearly-new All Saints Church , Ringwood Rd Serclothes , cakes, cd's & books, tombola, super grand raf- vice Road, St Leonards & St Ives BH24 fle. Admission 50p (children free). 2NS www.allsaints-online.co.uk 7.30pm (doors open RMDS Choir in Concert . Tickets from rmds.org.uk or at St Mary's Church, Church Road, Fernat 7pm) the door. down BH22 9EU Wimborne Minster Folk Festival, Wimborne Minster Folk town. Festival promises three days of 'folk, family and fun', with From 7.30pm (Fri) the much-loved mix of dance displays, family activities, Wimborne www.wimbornefolk.co.uk. Tourist Infor10am (Sat) 11am mation Centre, Wimborne, BH21 1HR – workshops and stalls returning to the historic minster (Sun) Telephone bookings: 01202 886116 town's streets. Tickets are available on-line & from the Wimborne Tourist Information Centre. Wimborne Horticultural Society present "The Making of Main Hall,Allendale Community Centre, 7.30pm Stewart's Nursery" by Martin Stewart Hanham Road, Wimborne BH21 1AS A talk by Ilona Regulski (Curator of the BM Touring exhi- Lecture Hall, The Salisbury Museum. bition)- Spelling out Ancient Egypt. Through inscriptions The King's House, 65 The Close, SalisPrivate Views 6pm, on sculpture, jewellery, pottery, funerary artefacts and Wiltshire. SP1 2EN. 01722 Talk 7pm manuscripts, the exhibition ‘Writing for Eternity: Decod- bury, www.salisburymuseum.org.uk ing Ancient Egypt’ tells the story of a multi-cultural soci- 332151. Booking advised £10 Members ety in which indigenous and foreign languages coexisted. Illustated talk. Celebrated potter and garden sculptor Knoll Gardens, Stapehill Road, HamJonathan Garrett on 'Container gardening with a twist', preston Wimborne, BH21 7ND. 01202 11am - 12.30pm £10 to include garden admission. Book on 873931. Jonathan's unusual pots will be www.knollgardens.co.uk. on sale throughout the day. The Gardens of Cranborne. 20 village gardens open, Village. For details contact 11am - 5pm Refreshments, Treasure Hunt. Entry £8, children free, no Cranborne 01725 551242 dogs please, no shade in car park. 2pm - 4pm
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BAWDY! with Tim Ralphs, TUUP & Nell Phoenix. Storytelling - let yourself be entertained with a story around an open fire, in a magical venue, purpose-built for just such an evening. Wrap up warm, bring a cushion & wear sensible shoes. £10 adults - Suitable for adults (strictly 16+)
Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk. 01725 517618. Tickets via EDHT on 01202 888992
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Gadgets For The Indoor Gardener You don’t need to get dirty to grow great things
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pring has sprung and it’s gardening season. But not everybody has a garden or access to decent growing space - and even if you do have the space, the recent stormy weather has been enough to keep all but the most determined gardener indoors. Don’t despair, though: there are plenty of gadgets that enable you to grow great things indoors or when you have limited space for green things. There are even tools to design gardens that don’t exist.
(from £6 to £16) are designed for those of us who don’t always remember to water our plants, and do a superb job for very little money. Fancy something a little more high-tech? The Click and Grow (£59.95 from clickandgrow.com) describes Click and Grow Smart Garden.
If you’re also a keen cook, you’ll like the Indoor Allotment (£24.99, currently on pre-
Indoor Allotment
order at Firebox.com): it’s a miniature herb garden complete with picket fence and storage shed. It includes basil, coriander and oregano along with everything you need to get your herbs growing - and it’s small enough to fit in the corner of a windowsill. If you fancy something a little bit more ambitious, IKEA’s Socker miniature greenhouse is just £12 with an assembled size of 45cm wide, 22cm deep and 35cm high, which is more than enough for all kinds of plants. You can also keep the roof vents partly open to improve air circulation for plants that don’t like it too hot. While you’re in IKEA, it’s worth checking out their selfwatering plant pots too. The Sötcitron and PS Fejö pots
itself as a “smart garden” and uses a NASA-inspired combination of hydroponics and electronics to ensure that your plants get the right combination of water, oxygen and nutrients without you doing anything. It includes a LED lamp for maximum germination, and because it’s LED the running costs are microscopic. The creators suggest growing petunias, tomatoes, chillies, basil or thyme but it should be able to handle anything that isn’t too large. If you’ve got green fingered children, the Chuppon self-watering animal planter (£9.99) should delight them: it’s a ceramic animal with a herb basket on its back and a straw that sips from any glass or mug. There are four animals and four herbs to choose from, although of course you Chuppon self-watering animal planter
can put your own herbs in instead. Even the smartphone has made its presence felt in the world of gardening, and there are lots of apps and devices for indoor and outdoor gardening. One of the cleverest devices is the Parrot Flower Power, a wireless device that sits in your plant pot and monitors the plant’s health, sending alerts to your phone. It’s available for Apple and Android phones, measures sunlight, temperature, fertiliser and moisture, and it currently costs £42. That’s probably a bit
Parrot Flower Power
steep if you’re growing cress, but if you’ve got something exotic or temperamental it could be a very wise investment indeed. There’s another type of digital gardening you can do, and that’s to create a virtual one in your computer - something you can do just for fun, or to plan what you’ll do to a real garden space. There are many garden planning apps to choose from, including My Garden (free from www. gardena.com/uk) and Marshalls Garden Visualiser (free from www.marshalls. co.uk). Happy gardening!
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Hobbies Hallelujah! Why Joining A Choir Is Something To Celebrate by Kate McLelland
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t’s my first session with my local community choir but we’ve spent the past twenty minutes doing physical exercises, learning breathing techniques and attempting tongue twisters. I’m wondering when I will actually get the chance to sing? As if he could read my mind, Graham - the Choir Director - launches into an explanation of why it’s so important to spend time warming up both our bodies and our voices.
At the end of a two-hour session, during which we tackle songs ranging from “All That Jazz” from the musical Chicago to Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”, my new choir buddies and I are all excited and elated. We are already discussing the possibility of taking part in a local festival. Back at home, reflecting on my first ever choral session, it occurred to me that there’s a lot more to joining a choir than just enjoying a good singalong, and this view is backed up by a number of high profile experts in the world of the arts, education and medical science. Professor Graham Welch, Chair of Music Education at the Institute of Education, University of London has extensively studied the developmental and medical
aspects of singing. He claims that the health benefits are both physical and psychological. “Singing has physical benefits because it is an aerobic activity that increases oxygenation in the blood stream and exercises major muscle groups in the upper body, even when sitting.” He believes that singing is also important for mental health: “reducing stress levels through the action of the endocrine system, which is linked to our sense of emotional well-being.” He also believes that there are psychological benefits from the increased sense of community, belonging and shared endeavour that comes from choral singing. Choirs come in all shapes and sizes so it’s important to find one that suits you: ClassiCal ConCert Choirs or Choral soCieties Large choirs that stage several concerts throughout the year, sometimes with an orchestra. They may perform concert works such as Mozart’s Requiem or Handel’s Messiah. ChurCh Choirs Depending on the type of worship practised by the congregation, you could find
yourself singing traditional sacred music, gospel songs or modern hymns that sound more like pop hits. Community Choirs and other singing groups Depending on what’s available in your local area you might find choirs that sing rock and pop, songs from the shows, folk songs or even beatbox and rap. Generally speaking any group that describes itself as a ‘community choir’ is less likely to require you to audition or read music. When looking for a choir to join look in our Clubs & Societies section first. Most choirs are happy to welcome new members so get in touch with the Choir Director to ask about the standard expected of new members. Do you need to audition? Is reading music a requirement? How much does it cost to join and what is the commitment? Being in a choir provides an opportunity to sing songs you love with like-minded people, and to share your love of music with others through performance. If that doesn’t persuade you to join, then the health and wellbeing aspects of choral singing certainly should.
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Motoring mutterings
By Mike Wattam
Autonomous or connected cars?
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he past few years have seen quantum leaps in vehicle technology; alternative power sources, efficiency of power production and use, and in driving automation. At the same time, electronic communication has become the interface enabling every move we make. It is in decision assistance that innovations are being implemented and which will increasingly affect car-buying decisions. So here is an overview:
the semi-autonomous car
sensing into a central control unit addressed through a human interface device, and the car is ready to ‘chauffeur’ you to This is already with us – it is just your destination. It awaits your a question of degree. Volvo has commands. Such cars exist always been in the forefront of and are in public trial right now, safety and accident prevention, for instance 100 Volvo XC90’s their latest car (The XC90 road in Gothenburg. But a number tested elsewhere in this issue) of enablers still need to be in being a prime example of what place, including user confican be achieved. While space dence, legislation and rulings For example things like adaptive on liability. A private system alcruise control, queue assist ready exists at Heathrow airport, including steering control, and where autonomous-connected emergency autonomous braking ‘Pods’ will transport you from the make motorway driving more Pod car park to Terminal 5. tolerable and safe. Headlamps which auto-adjust direction in Automation has been used bends while auto-dipping to in cars for many years. For instance, the invention of the au- give maximum range and also Irrespective of automation, the tomatic gearbox gave engineers avoid dazzling oncoming motor- newest cars can be speciists, act faster than the human the task of deciding what infied with global communicastructions to give to the gearbox thought and subsequent action. tions capability, commonly via Cameras sense obstructions and in what format, so it could closed networks through the – perhaps cross-traffic – and make logical and automatic internet. Data flow could be decisions to give via an intermediary the right gear at the data warehouse right time. Using or direct to other mechanical and cars in the vicinity. hydraulic devices Common informato measure the tion flows would be position of the accontributing to - and celerator pedal, car receiving - traffic speed and engine information and load, the mechavehicle diagnosnism would select tics. If the car an appropriate interface permits, gear. Yet today, the once communicacomputer processtion pathways are ing chip enables the established it is design engineer to feasible to control feed it with a wide the car remotely, range of monitored say by a Police inputs and then helicopter believing prevent the car moving into their tell the chip to enact complex that a bunch of cars are driving path, as well as informing the instructions with which to make the motorway too fast and slowautonomous decisions. Today, driver. ing them to the 25mph limit. No many car processes are autoGeorge Orwell about that! mated. One of the greatest contributors to road safety today, is There are many problems to be electronic ABS which maximises In theory, the autonomous car overcome - not the least of them is here, it doesn’t need driver braking effort without locking implementing common operatcontrols and you only need give the wheels, thus shortening ing system so all participants it a command such as “take me braking distance especially in can talk to each other and be to the Dog and Duck”. Integrate adverse conditions. understood. And of course, all the systems present in semi- overcoming any threats from autonomous cars, add in GPS, ‘hacking’ which has already ‘Sat-Nav’ guidance and traffic resulted in car-jacking.
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Finance
Don’t be Taken In By The Pension Scammers By Ann Haldon
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ince new pension regulations were introduced in 2015, conmen have been using the new freedoms to target people approaching retirement. One of the scams involves telling those under the age of 55 that a ‘legal loophole’ allows them access to their full pension, with no requirement to pay tax on the money withdrawn (in reality, a rate of up to 55%). Pension monies are then moved into an alternative scheme run by the fraudsters, with savings either being stolen or severely diminished after extortionate charges are made for the ‘service’. To make matters worse, HM Revenue and Customs has been sending out bills to reclaim tax on the amounts withdrawn, leaving victims of the scam with no pension savings and in large-scale debt in some cases. How can tHe conmen operate so effectively? Although younger people are a clear target for pension scammers, those aged 55 and over are also under threat. With no restrictions on how pension savings can be used, unscrupulous individuals and criminal groups are taking advantage of a lack of regulation within the industry, plus an uncertainty about how best to invest such a large amount of money. Inefficient systems also form part of the problem, enabling conmen to set up these rogue pension schemes. HM Revenue and Customs are not pension regulators, but having introduced a ‘fit and proper
person’ test in 2014, they have at least attempted to control the potential for fraudulent activity. HMRC has the power to deregister or refuse to register a new pension scheme, but some have said they should take more responsibility for what is happening to victims, rather than chasing them for tax payments. project Bloom taskforce A new taskforce has been set up by the government and the National Crime Agency to combat the problem of pension fraud. A ‘perfect storm’ of new pension regulations, lack of awareness about where to reinvest, and the fact that large sums of money are involved, has enabled scammers to get away with too many sophisticated cons. It’s hoped that Project Bloom will bring awareness to the issue, however, and specific advice is offered to anyone concerned about their pension. You need to be wary of: • Anyone offering a ‘free pension review’ or access to your pension pot if you’re under the age of fifty-five • Offers of help to obtain a pension statement, or to provide a tracing service for lost pensions The Pensions Advisory Service provides free advice if you’re worried about potential scams, or to discuss your pension options in general. a sopHisticated approacH One of the problems is that scammers set up
sophisticated systems and procedures that include glossy brochures and polished, well-rehearsed speeches. This makes the entire con appear legitimate unless you’re aware that this type of fraud is taking place. Bringing awareness of what’s happening is key to combating crimes like this, and hopefully Project Bloom will help to prevent more people suffering the devastating loss of their retirement income. watcH out for fake weBsites Fraudsters are even setting up fake websites with names very similar to legitimate bodies offering free advice. They may be able to gain access to your personal information in this way, and then contact you directly via phone or email. It pays to check the web address you’re typing in very carefully, to ensure that the site is legitimate and not part of the fraudsters’ arsenal of tricks. http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/ money/investing-pensions/ pension-liberation-scamvictims-facing-huge-taxbills-11364036908047 http://www.thisismoney. co.uk/money/pensions/ article-3419232/Shouldpension-scam-victims-let-taxbills.html http://www.thisismoney. co.uk/money/pensions/ article-3397828/Three-telltale-signs-duped-pensionfraudsters.html
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USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION
Doctors’ Numbers
Fire Stations
The Cranborne Practice 01202 822825 (Verwood) Lake Road/Newtown Road
Cranborne Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies
The Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road
01202 825353
EMERGENCIES ONLY: Dial 999 and ask for ‘Fire Service’
The Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)
01725 517272
Verwood Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies
Three Legged Cross Surgery 67/71 Church Road, Three Legged Cross
0844 5769435
Wimborne Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies
Dorset Emergency Care
08456001013
EMERGENCIES - 999 and ask for ‘police’
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
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Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall, Moorlands Rd Gordon Simpkin 01202 813805 Monday: 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday: 10am - 3.30pm EDV-04/16
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
School Terms & Holidays
Please Note: School term and holiday dates are usually set over 14 months in advance of the academic year. They are based on a school year of 195 days although individual schools can use 5 of these days for staff training. Parents should contact the individual school to find out when their training days will be. All dates taken from www.dorsetforyou.com and www.hants.gov.uk for Dorset and Hampshire - dates that are in white are where days differ for Hampshire. Term/holiday Summer Term: 11 April - 20 July 16 Half Term: 30 May - 3 June 16 Summer Holidays: 21(23) July - 31 Aug 16 (2 Sept 16) 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 UK holidays May Day: 2 May 16 Spring Bank Holiday: 30 May 16 Summer Bank Holiday: 29 Aug 16 Christmas: 25,26,27 Dec 16 New Year: 1 Jan 17 Easter: 14 & 17 April 17 More useful information overleaf
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999 08000 72 72 82 0800 111 999
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East Dorset District Council
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Dorset County Council Verwood Town Council Wimborne Town Council
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01202 90 08 21
Environment Agency Floodline(warnings & Advice)
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01202 82 28 25 01202 88 61 16
Bournemouth A&E NHS Non Emergency Bournemouth Hospital Christchurch Hospital Poole Hospital
01202 111 01202 01202 01202
National Rail Enquiries National Express Coaches Bournemouth Airport Southampton Airport Traveline (Bus, Coach, Ferry & Rail)
0345 748 0871 781 01202 36 0844 481 0871 200
Salisbury Hospital
01722 33 62 62
AA (Automobile Association)
0800 88 77 66
Southampton Hospital Wimborne Hospital
023 8077 72 22 01202 85 64 10
RAC (Royal Automobile Club) Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries
0333 2000 999 01202 33 84 20
Samaritans
01202 551 999
Childline
0800 11 11
Drinkline National Debtline RSPCA -Ashley Heath Al-anon (10am-10pm) year round Relate-Dorset & South Wilts Community Legal Advice Direct
0300 123 1110 0808 808 40 00 0300 123 07 49 0207 403 0888 01305 26 22 85 0345 345 43 45
NSPCC Age Uk Seniorline Alcoholics Anonymous, 24 hours: National Drugs Helpline
0808 800 50 00 01202 530 530 0808 800 65 65 0845 769 75 55 0800 77 66 00
Hospitals
70 41 69 30 36 26 48 63 61 66 55 11
Information Travel
49 50 81 81 40 00 7777 22 33
Helplines
Post Offices
VERWOOD 01202 829712 11 Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS. Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm WIMBORNE 0845 722 3344 7 High St, Wimborne Dorset, BH21 1HR Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm COLEHILL 01202 889727 1, Smugglers Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2RX Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm CRANBORNE 01725 517210 Cranborne Stores, 1, The Square, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5PR. Mon - Fri 6am – 6pm. Sat 6am – 5pm. Sun 8.30am - 1pm FURZEHILL 01202 883022 1 Smugglers Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4HB Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm THREE LEGGED CROSS 01202 822002 Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RJ Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm WIMBORNE ST GILES 01202 517228 Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5LX Mon – Fri 9am – 1pm HAYES 01202 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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