Roundabout East Dorset Villages August 2015 by Sue West

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T he Blashford Bulletin Things to look out for in the coming months at the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ibsley. Black Arches Female by Bob Chapman

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s August arrives, the trees at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve are laden with leaves. As the grass in the meadow begins to die back, some flowers including heather, fleabane and hemp agrimony are only just beginning to come out whilst blackberries and other berries will be ripening – there will be plenty of food around for our insects, birds and mammals. On a sunny day make the most of the summer and search for butterflies, including comma, green-veined white, painted lady, gatekeeper, peacock, red admiral and brimstone. Dragonflies and damselflies abound, with southern and migrant hawkers patrolling their feeding grounds and gatherings of common blue damselflies creating a dazzling haze over the edges of Ivy Lake. The light trap will be attracting a plethora of moths, for example angle shades, black arches and red underwing, especially if the nights are cloudy and warm. For your own glimpse of these and other creatures of the night, including bats, join us for a walk on the wild side on Friday 21st August from 8.15pm until 9.45pm as we head out onto the reserve after dusk. Please

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telephone 01425 472760 to book your place. For our birds, August is a time to either moult and grow new feathers after the wear and tear suffered during the breeding season, or think about moving on. If you look to the skies, you may catch a glimpse of an osprey flying over en-route to Africa, along with other migrants. As September approaches swallows, martins and swifts will all begin to head towards their African wintering grounds and you may catch them feeding up over Ibsley Water in preparation for their long journey. Often the adults leave before the chicks, leaving them unsupervised to find their own way south. As some birds leave, others are beginning to arrive including the great white egret who spends the autumn and winter with us after a spring and summer in France. Duck numbers too begin to build up, with mallard, teal, wigeon, gadwall, tufted duck and shoveler all beginning to appear. It can be quite difficult at this time of year to tell who’s who, as they too will have moulted and the

usually more distinctive drakes will have opted for a drab plumage, not too dissimilar to the females. Known as ‘eclipse plummage’, this period lasts about a month to six weeks: as they grow their new feathers they are temporarily flightless, so it pays to be inconspicuous! The ducks are often joined by returning black headed gulls, who are now losing their chocolate brown, rather than black, hoods. As summer turns, watch out for this year’s fledglings including the kingfisher, as they leave the nest for good and begin to disperse through the reserve. Now is the best time to catch a glimpse of one, with Goosander hide and the Ivy Lake hides all good spots to sit and wait for their brilliant blue flash. The Blashford Lakes Project is a partnership between 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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Welcome A Dear Readers, re you a Twitcher, Birder or just a Watcher and have you ever spotted a Kingfisher like the one in the beautiful painting on our front cover? I’ve only ever seen one despite regular walks along the River Avon near my home. It was just a quick flash of electric blue darting past me but somehow I knew instantly it was a kingfisher! The cover picture is just a tiny part of the main painting viewable on the artist’s website (see page 12). The kingfisher’s camouflage in the painting is so good it reminds me of a ‘Where’s Wally’ picture! Although my bird book says it is about six and a half inches total length - it’s long beak means that it’s quite a small bird and much smaller than I had envisaged. Much like Stonehenge I suppose and Tom Cruise perhaps! Now is the best time of year

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August / September 2015

Contents to see the brilliant blue-green plumage of these little birds from one of the hides at Blashford Lakes. (page 2) To find out if you’re a twitcher, birder, or watcher read our hobbies article on page 32! I’m not sure if I’m any of these really since they all seem so dedicated! Maybe I’m just a spotter! You’ll find all sorts of other events around the East Dorset area on our What’s On pages 22 & 24 and on our website. And when you need a job done to help local businesses, look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ on page 38 to save yourself time, fuel and most importantly - money! Don’t forget if you would like more members in your club or society, and/or would like us to publish your news, articles or future events, then simply e-mail the details to: info@roundaboutmags.co.uk.

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Local events and features Community News 11,12,31,33,37 The Blashford Bulletin 2 Portrait of a Local Artist: Tanya Lock 12 Clubs & Societies 14,15 Viewed From My Window: Rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 16 What’s On Locally 22,24

Feature articles Beauty: Look Younger for Longer 6 Mike’s Motors: Motoring Mutterings 8 Mike’s Motors: DS 3 26 Tech Feature: Tech It With You 28 Hobbies: Are you Birding, Twitching or Watching? 32

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Across 1. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 17. 18. 20. 21. 22.

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imborne and Ferndown Lions Club staged their inaugural Family Cycle event on Sunday 28th June. This was considered a great success despite the weather, with over fifty riders joining in. The ride (not a race) started at the Barley Mow Inn at Colehill and took riders fifteen miles through the quiet Dorset lanes north of Wimborne to finish back at the Inn. Families, leisure cyclists and others (including a pink rabbit!) all took part. The event concluded with a grand prize

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Portrait of a Local Artist Says Tanya Lock, who regularly walks along the river at Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, to look at the local bird life. Here she spotted a Moorhen busy feeding her young. It was such a lovely scene that Tanya decided to paint it. Once the painting was finished she entered it into the world renowned Birds in Art exhibition in the USA. Not only was it selected for the 2014 exhibition but Tanya’s painting was chosen to be one of the few to go on the US tour. “So between now and 2016 a small snippet of Wiltshire will be viewed in different states of America including: California, Texas, New York, Oklanhoma,” says Tanya. “The best part about this tour for me is that the painting is going to Oklahoma. When I painted this I was listening to the audio book of ‘The Grapes of Wrath’, a sad story about a family from Oklahoma. In the end the family gets caught in a flood and the baby dies. At this point I started to cry because the same thing happened to this little Moorhen family from Bradford-on-Avon. The day after I saw this happy little scene they were washed away in one of the summer floods of 2012 - so it’s a very sad painting.” Tanya has painted many scenes she has spotted along the river and a number of these have either won sections or been commended in the BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year competitions, or made it to the finals of the David Shepherd Wildlife artist of the year and exhibited in The Mall Galleries, London. Tanya was one of the finalists in the recent International Artist global competition with her painting of a Manatee. www.tanyalock.com

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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 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 Welcomes retired and semi retired people to take part in our groups and classes of social and educational interest. Contact: Brian Hawkins on 01202 829924 Meets in Memorial Hall, Colehill, every month to hear first-class speakers. Non-members welcome Contact Barbara 01202 882590 for dates and details. Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from October to March from 7.30 to 10pm Contact: Terry Bright 01202 822959

THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION

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

RINGWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR, “SING FOR JOY”

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

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WESSEX SINGERS

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CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

This club meets on Wednesday afternoons and play commences at 2.00pm. Contact – Diana Baker 01202 821459 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 Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch The Branch holds regular social functions. Contact Mrs Denise Pugh 01202 824549

ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS

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

WIMBORNE CAMERA CLUB

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

BROADSTONE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND

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

EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS

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

THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.

THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS

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

EAST DORSET WRITING GROUP

ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH CHOIR

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

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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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES EAST DORSET BUDDHIST GROUP

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

CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

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

WIMBORNE ART CLUB Meets in Cranborne Village Hall on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome Contact Chris Bright 01725 Local artists who meet twice a month in St Catherine's Church Hall, Wimborne. Meetings start at 7.30pm prompt. Non-members welcome 517584 or e-mail clhs@mypostoffice.co.uk 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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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.

Do Cats Grieve?

e know how devastated we can all be over the loss of a much loved pet, be it cat or dog, and for children even a goldfish or guinea pig will be an experience they have to learn to deal with. We pour our heart and soul into their care and feel their loss terribly. With so many losses over the years we have had to come to terms with the fact that they cannot live forever however much care we give them and our little graveyard is now full and we have had to start another one. We recently lost our Mr Tom to the road. He had started to wander off on his own away from his friends, for what reason I do not know. He had also become rather deaf and it took patience to attract his attention, even for food. We were very saddened to lose him and especially as this was the first time it was known to us that he had gone outside the gates. Why had he done this? He had so many fields to wander through, why go to the road? The thought Mr Tom that he may not have been aware of the traffic as he was so hard of hearing made it especially traumatic. Since coming to us in a desperate state of need, he had made friends with Jasper, and when Mr Oscar and Sophie (Mrs Oscar) joined them, they made a foursome, a united team, a pussy-cat version of ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ spending their days wandering through the field garden, hunting, lazing in the sun, just being together. Sadly Sophie had to be put to sleep when we found she had cancer of the tongue, but at that time Mr Oscar had his two other friends to comfort him and they cuddled up together which helped them all come to terms with their loss.

This time it was different. The loss of Mr Tom had been felt by Mr Oscar and Jasper as a big loss and we saw them searching and searching for their friend. They looked tired and forlorn, they showed their grief, they were really lost without him. Somehow it has made such a difference to them that even they no longer spend as much time together. Jasper desperately needed someone to cuddle up to as he did with his dear friend Mr Tom, but Mr Oscar was so sad he just wanted to be left alone. Fortunately Freda has tried to pal up with Jasper and we have found them sleeping together, but she is young and likes to live an active life in the daytime and is not the lounging around type, so during the day Jasper tries to find Mr Oscar so that he can be somewhere near him, if not as yet allowed too close. Cats do have feelings, they will grieve for their friend so help them through their grief with love and attention and perhaps find them another companion to help fill the gap. We were just coming to terms with the loss of Boy George and Mr Tom when Pee-Wee was also lost in a tragic accident. Three in a row! There is nothing we can do but concentrate on the living and give them all the love and care we can. 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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10am - 4.30pm(Mon Sally's Summer Sun Activities: Self directed craft activito Sat) ties. Normal admission charge.

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

A Photography Exhibition by Toni Poland LRPS. This exhibition is a showcase of ‘life through the lens’, and is a The Hub, Verwood* 01202 827376 / variety of landscape, portraiture and animal photography. 07947 002000 Local photographer, Toni Poland, is more widely known email: rovingeyephoto@btinternet.com under her married name of Toni Coombs. New Family Activity trail based on the popular children's Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, character Superworm. Perfect for young children this free Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringsuper-sensory trail offers loads of excitement and a fun wood, Dorset, BH24 2ET. 01425 Until 31 Oct All day day out. Special acitivty packs and limited edition mini- 470721 book available in Visitor Centre. 10am - 4.30pm (Mon Treasured Mementos - Survival of the Smallest and the Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. Until 23 Dec - Sat) 10am - 3pm Finest: A costume exhibition of people's personal (From 2 Nov) treasures. Normal admission charge. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23Tue 11, 18, Little Explorers: Art and craft activities, stories and 10am - 12noon High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 25 Aug, 1 games (age 2+). Admission £1 (annual pass not valid). 27 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Sep Edmondsham Forest School, Edmond" Adventure in the Woods" - Forest School days for chil- sham House, Edmondsham dren from 3-6, 5-8 and 7-10. Spend the day exploring the Near Wimborne,BH21 5RE. Village, Robwoods, cooking over a campfire, creating beautiful nature bins 07718 056539 or email Verity 11, 12 Aug 8.45am - 4.15pm elvesandcrafts etc. More info on Edmondsham Forest School face fairies@live.co.uk. £25 per day (sibling book page or www.elves-fairieswoodlandnursery.co.uk discount) incl lunch, snacks and drinks. Until 18 Sep -

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Wed 19 Aug 11am

20 - 23 Aug

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Sat 22 Aug

7.30pm - 10pm

Wed 26 Aug 10am - 1pm

Wed 26 Aug (8-12yrs) 10am - 3pm Thu 27 Aug (5-7yrs) Wed 26 Aug 7.30pm Wed 26 Aug 7.30pm Thu 27 Aug 8pm - 10.30pm. (A week later Doors open 7pm. than usual)

Sat 29 Aug

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Wimborne Model Town: Summer craft workshop for jun- Wimborne Model Town, 16 King Street, ior visitors. Booking essential on Book on 01202 881924 Wimborne, BH21 1DY. or info@wimborne-modeltown.com STING IN THE TALE, A FESTIVAL OF STORIES pre- The Allendale Community Centre, Hansents The Homing Stone – A storytelling evening with ham Road, Wimborne Minster, BH21 Hugh Lupton. Adult £10 , Conc £8 (Senior Citizens/Under 1AS. 01202 887247. Tickets from 16s) www.stinginthetale.org.uk Model Town, 16 King Street, Wimborne Model Town: Family Fun and Laughter Show Wimborne Wimborne, BH21 1DY. 01202 881924 or with magic and puppets info@wimborne-modeltown.com to book Wimborne Model Town: Summer Craft Workshops mak- Wimborne Model Town, 16 King Street, ing Farmyard Animals - for junior visitors. Please book. Wimborne, H21 1DY. 01202 881924 or info@wimborne-modeltown.com to book Bournemouth Air Festival. The Red Arrows display on all Bournemouth seafront Dorset BH1 4-days, the awesome Typhoon, Tutor, Hawk T2 Role 2BU . Festival site is located between Demo Team, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, SallyB, Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers, inThe Tigers, The Blades, Twister Duo, Tutor and cluding the East Overcliff. the Vulcan. www.bournemouthair.co.uk Summer Serenade Concert by Verwood Concert Brass Wimborne Minster, High at the Wimborne Minster. Come and listen to one of the St., Wimborne BH21 1HT. For tickets best brass bands in the West of England play a wonder- please refer to fully varied selection of music in the visually and accous- www.verwoodconcertbrass.co.uk/events tically fantastic Wimborne Minster. Tickets £10. Memorial Hall, Ringwood U3A Open Day. Opportunities for all for an active retire- Verwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Tel 01202 ment, drop in, refreshments. 820823. www.verwoodu3a.org.uk Wild Play A 'Wild Day Out!' Run wild in the wind, stalk through the woods, squelch in the mud, construct with sticks, splash in the river, or light a campfire… we'll be playing with the elements wherever they take us! Admission £16 (includes a voluntary £4 donation to the Wildlife Trust). Booking essential. Wild Days Out! are offered in partnership with New Forest District Council and registered with Ofsted CONCERT : Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society : Elizabeth Harrison; £7; members £5 Wimborne Model Town: Pirates Ahoy An interactive pirate adventure with Treehouse Theatre with evening illumination of the Model Town and Gardens. Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present Fryer-Huggett All Stars. This is again a special band with the international acclaimed trombone player, Jim Fryer, supported by some of the best musicians in the U.K. Another concert not to be missed!! Supporters £10, Visitors £11 Allendale Centre 40th Party. Family Fun Day. It's our birthday - and you're invited! We're celebrating 40 years of the Allendale Centre, with something for everyone, of every age. Stalls, Free entertainment and free games, Kids' Disco 10am-12pm, Inflatable Fun on the green 10am-5pm, Live Bands 1pm-5pm, Disco & Casino from 7pm Plus, The Children's Weekend in the Square Flame Thrower, Stilt Walkers & Dancers. Duck Race - Annual duck race on the River Allen in aid of Wimborne in Bloom

Take place at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. For further details and to book (places are limited), please contact Sue Shawyer on 02380 285102. The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 Wimborne Model Town, 16 King Street, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1DY. 01202 881924 info@wimborne-modeltown.com The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road. Verwood. Dorset. BH31 7PD. Janet 01202 873725/ Geoff 07798 721405

The Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1AS. 01202 887247

River Allen, Wimborne 01202 885566

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Wimborne St Giles Church Fête 2015

Wimborne St Giles traditional Fête on the village green. Sunday 30th August,12.00 to 4.30 Adults £2.00 (concessions), FREE PARKING

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Dog agility displays, Jazz band, BBQ burgers, Preserves and cake stalls, Bric-a Brac, Coconut shy, Skittles, Rafﬂe & Tombola, Village Hall cream teas, Home-made cakes & scones, Duck race subject to river level, and lots more..........

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Opening by Lady Shaftesbury at 12 noon - 4.45pm

Mon 31 Aug 12noon - 5pm Tue 1 Sep

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2 - 6 Sep

Wed -Sat 8am 11pm, Sun 8am 3pm

Fri 4 Sep

7.30pm or 8.15pm

Sat 5 Sep

10am

Wed 9 Sep

7.15pm for 7.30pm

Sat 12 Sep

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Sat 12 Sept

10am - 4pm

Mon 14 Sep 7.30pm Wed 16 Sept 7.30pm

Thu 17 Sep

8pm - 10.30pm. Doors open7pm.

Sat 19 Sep

1.30pm - 4.30pm

Sat 19 Sep

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Sun 4th Oct

10am - 4pm

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7.30pm

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for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres Wimborne St Giles Traditional Church Fete. Attractions Wimborne St Giles Church (Village) include: Dog Agility, Jazz Band, Clown and children's Green, Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne events, Bricabrac, Preserves, Plants, Bottle Stall, Raffle, Minster, Dorset. BH21 5LZ. Contact Coconut Shy, Skittles and much more... On the Green Martin 01725 551255, 07796178888, refreshments: ice creams; BBQ and Pimms; Delicious wsgfete@btconnect.com . Adult £2 Child home made teas in the Village Hall. & Senior £ 1.50 Free Parking. Verwood Rotary Club's - Rustic Fayre. Fun day for all the family in support of local & Rotary charities. Classic Vehi- Potterne Park, Verwood cles, Stalls, Refreshments, Craft and a Car Boot Sale. Arena events. Wessex Astronomical Society. The Sky's Dark Labyrinth The Allendale Community Centre, Hanby Stuart Clark. We welcome applications for member- ham Road, Wimborne Minster, ship.wessexastro@gmail.com, www.wessex-astro.org.uk BH21 1AS. 01202 887247. Great Dorset Steam Fair. Widely recognised as the lead- Tarrant Hinton, Blandford Forum, Doring event of its type in the world with 2,000 exhibits, 800 set, DT11 8HX. www.gdsf.co.uk trade stalls and over 220 full size steam engines. Comedy Cafe (Cert 15 ) £5.25 show only (arriv 8.15pm ) The Hub, Verwood* * plate of food must £9.75 show and *plate of food ( arrive 7.30pm) be booked and paid for BEFORE the end of Monday prior to the event Dorset Home Crafters Craft Fair. Free Entry. Pick up The Allendale Community Centre, Hanbeautiful home made crafts at this beautifully stocked ham Road, Wimborne Minster, BH21 Craft Fair. www.facebook.com/DorsetHomeCrafters 1AS. 01202 887247. East Dorset Antiquarian Society (EDAS)- Find out about St. Catherine’s Church Hall, Lewens “The Phoenicians: Were they first to circumnavigate Af- Lane, Wimborne BH21 1LE rica and reach the Americas?” with Philip Beale FRGS. Visitors welcome. West Fleet Holiday Farm and Bagwell The HEROES CHALLENGE 2015 sponsored full and Touring Park Chickerell. For more half marathon walk and run. Walk entrance fee £12 Run Farm info and to enter visit entrance fee £26.20 www.hangersheroes.co.uk Plant Fair with the specialist nurseries of East Dorset. Free plant fair, normal admission costs to enter Knoll Gardens, free tours included with admission price. Wimborne Horticultural Society: "Pantenal & Brazil, Izuzu Falls and Rio" by David Daniels. Members £1 /Non -Members: Welcome £2. East Dorset NT Association - An illustrated talk by Rob Rhodes, NT Countryside Manager West Dorset, on 'The Hardy Monument' Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present Martin Bennett's Old Green River Band.The Old Green River Band is recognised today as one of the most exciting bands on the jazz club and festival circuits. Led by Martin, on keyboard, their music could be described as “New Orleans meets RnB.” Gaunts & Holt Women's Institute "Centenary Celebration". Free entry – Cream Teas – Jar & Plant Swap (bring one - take one) – See what we do and have a go! Ringwood Carnival. Festival of fun for all the family with afternoon & torchlight processions Dorset based ImpAct Theatre present Alan Bennett's Untold Stories. The autobiographical double bill, comprising of Bennett’s 2001 memoir ‘Hymn’ and his more recent short play ‘Cocktail Sticks’. Adult £12, Conc £10 East Dorset NT Association - An illustrated talk by Brian Cumming, A Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner and tour guide, on 'The Royal Hospital Chelsea' Cranborne Chase AONB Woodfair. Adult: £10 (£8 advance), Child: £2 (£1.60 advance), Family (2+3): £22 (17.60 advance) OPEN DAY: ANCIENT HARVEST & FOOD DAY - visitors can bring their own apples and pears and press them on our Roman fruit press, plus other food related activities and fun, plus BBQ and refreshments from the Longhouse kitchen. Sorry, no smoking and no dogs are allowed on site. Wimborne Horticultural Society: Harvest Meeting. Please bring food for a shared supper. A Talk on Zimbabwe on the Wild Side by Brian Pettit. Members £1 / Non-Members: Welcome £2. East Dorset NT Association - An illustrated talk by Paul Cook, General Manager, on 'The History of Mottisfont and Mottisfont today'; also Laura Baker, New Forest Ranger on how they manage the countryside. The Verwood Concert Brass Proms Concert. All three bands of VCB will provide a huge variety of fantastic music which will include a proms theme. Panda 2015 Fairs. Stamp, Postcard & Postal History Fair. FREE ADMISSION. Discover a world of stamps, postcards and postal history

Knoll Gardens, Stapehill Road, nr Wimborne BH21 7ND. www.knollgardens.co.uk. 01202 873931 Main Hall, The Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1AS. 01202 620582 Barrington Theatre, Ferndown BH22 9TH - More info 01202 855001

“The Hideaway”, at 17 Moorlands Road. Verwood. BH31 7PD. Supporters £10 and Visitors £11.Contacts Janet 01202 873725, Geoff 07798 721405. Few other bands come close to the true spirit of New Orleans music. Holt Village Hall; contact Jane, 01258 - 841 358 Ringwood town centre. www.ringwoodcarnival.org The Hub, Verwood* West Moors Memorial Hall, Station Road, West Moors, BH11 0HZ - More info 01202 855001 Breamore House Nr. Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2DF. www.woodfair.org.uk The Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne Dorset BH21 5RP tel. 01725 517618. Tickets available on the gate: £6 adults and £3 for children 4-16; free to under 16s. Main Hall, The Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS. 01202 620582 Barrington Theatre, Ferndown BH22 9TH - More info 01202 855001 The Hub, Verwood* 01202 828740 Tickets œ£10 (U19 - œ£6). The Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1AS. 01202 887247

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The motive power was a very quiet and powerful Peugeot 150bhp diesel complying with Euro 6 (no nasty soot emitted) which when mated to a 6-speed gearbox showed some promise to fly while sipping the amber nectar very slowly.

Initial impressions done with and my tick-list looking rather ragged, it was time to press the loud pedal. That worked. Supremely able to amble along following Mr Plod, the loud pedal could easily change the scenery rapidly and excellent brakes meant the hedges you guessed could shortly be your resting place, just slipped by. That is, if you are on a smooth road which of course doesn’t exist in England. Any temptation to rush along was tempered by the thought that the non-compliant tyres and suspension could push your head straight through the roof, given half a chance. Personally, I believe the chunky styling to be unattractive, although I may well be in the minority - this is a popular car so perhaps the styling is considered to be merely gauche. It has no similarity at all with the old Citroen DS/ID series which remains a brilliant style icon in automotive, artistic and fashion circles. In summary then, this was a quick car, given the billiardtable roads. The smallish size and manoeuvrability meant urban travel was this car’s strongest suit. The low starting price, excellent fuel consumption and meagre road tax endow this car with a financially strong argument, and if things like DAB radio are a requirement, then they can be added at extra cost. Would I put one on my drive? There wouldn’t be room behind the infinitely more versatile Peugeot 208GTi.

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Still awake? Well, I duly got a DS-3 to test. This car is very popular among the fashionistas, a small 3-door hatch with somewhat avant-garde styling. Mine was in a pearlescent white with a glossy navy blue roof and very comfy off-black leather sports seats. Huge wheels and rubber-band tyres

conveyed that “looks good, goes fast” aggressive look. A panoramic glass roof allows you to study the raindrops falling on your car. In my car I deemed the accoutrements inadequate. Despite a modern iPad-mimicking screen display, it wasn’t touch sensitive, the radio equipment only did FM while a DAB radio tuner was omitted, tut-tut. Then there was no Sat-nav. It did however have Bluetooth for hands-free mobile phone and other inputs such as iPhone, iPad, iDyson (if you can ever get ANY iDevice to pair with any noniDevice) so in this area it was definitely a ‘work in progress’. Hopefully.

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ou may well be forgiven for not knowing what a ‘DS-3’ is. In the very recent past, the Peugeot group was running ‘in the red’ and as part of a re-funding exercise hired a new chairman, one Carlos Tavares. Pondering the fortunes of both Citroen and Peugeot, he decided that the sporty models in the Citroen range – currently known as DS-3, DS-4 and DS-5 – would have better fortunes as a stand-alone brand, to be known as ‘DS’. The thought is that the Citroen DS of 50 years ago is so iconic, everybody will remember, reminisce and charge out to buy a new DS. I wouldn’t have advised this rebranding silliness myself, just try explaining to your friends that you have a ‘DS’ - sounds like a congenital disease to me but never mind. Will your friends understand, or back off discretely, never to be seen again?

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t’s that time of year again: time to jump in trains, planes or aeroplanes to head for some much needed rest and relaxation. Whether it’s keeping the kids entertained, getting a beach party started or helping you catch up on your reading list, tech will be an essential companion. For most of us, the worst bit of any holiday is all the hanging around - especially if there are children to amuse in the fun-free environs of an airport. We’ve found Apple’s iPad Mini a real godsend in such circumstances, as it can be filled with a mix of games, movies, ebooks and apps to keep children of all ages amused. We’d strongly recommend a set of headphones and a sturdy protective case, though: the only thing louder than some kid’s apps is the noise we make when we see the iPad dropped onto a concrete floor. If you’re travelling with older children, especially in the UK, a portable Wi-Fi hotspot can be really handy -. Three’s MiFi (£29.99) creates a wireless network in your car, on a train, in a caravan or anywhere else the device can get a mobile data signal, and as it’s a pay

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Three offers support in some 138 countries, but check the prices carefully: mobile data in some countries can be very expensive. For your own amusement we can’t praise Amazon’s Kindle ebook reader highly enough: over the years it’s got better and sharper while the price has plummeted. The cheapest one is now just £59 and has a battery that’s likely to last longer than your holiday. If magazines are more your thing, a tablet or laptop running the excellent Readly service (£9.99) per month gives you access to stacks of really good magazines that you can Readly mobile magazine app

download before you travel. And don’t forget audiobooks, such as the extensive selection available for almost any device at Audible.com. You’ll find noise cancelling headphones make air travel much more bearable, even if you don’t listen to anything: they get rid of most extraneous noise, and they’re particularly good on anything with a low background hum. For when you do want noise, though, we’d recommend a portable speaker. There are all kinds of powerful Bluetooth speakers for smartphones and tablets, but we’re quite taken with the £12 X-Mini 2: it’s tiny, delivers decent enough sound for a barbecue and runs for ages without needing new batteries. Pricier

speakers may offer better sound, but they weigh and cost a lot more too.

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The single best gadget you can take travelling, though, is a smartphone. You don’t need an expensive one to benefit from them: Google’s excellent Translate app breaks down language barriers on the cheapest phones, while Nokia’s HERE maps don’t need a data connection to give you GPS sat-nav when you’re abroad. When you consider all the various things a phone can do - mapping, online banking, flight checking, emergency calling, researching potential destinations, playing music, taking photos, recording video and much, much more - a good smartphone is a must-have travel accessory. If you’re on a tight budget you can pick up a good Android phone such as a Motorola E or G for less than £100. It’s money well spent. Just don’t forget to pack the charger!

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- which includes Christchurch, Bournemouth, Poole, Isle of Purbeck and East Dorset,” he added. The largest donation (£100,000) was awarded to Autism Wessex to provide accommodation for children at Portfield School, whilst the smallest award (£3,300) went to the Bournemouth Youth Marching Band to help them buy eight new marching drums. Other organisations to benefit include Witchampton & Crichel Play Park Association, Langton Scout and Guides and Centrepoint Church. The next meeting of the Trustees takes place in November and applications should be received by 1st October 2015. No scheme is too big or too small for consideration and anyone interested in applying for a grant can find more details on the Trust’s website: www.talbotvillagetrust.com.

The Talbot Village Trust is the legacy of two sisters who founded Talbot Village in the mid 19th century as a reaction to rural poverty. The village provided housing, a school and a church as well as

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Hobbies Are you Birding, Twitching or Watching? By Kate McLelland

n the late 1980s the arrival of a tiny American songbird (blown off course during its annual migration) in Larkfield, Kent, led to a massmobilisation of the nation’s bird lovers. Over the course of several days 2500 “twitchers” crowded into the small Tesco car park that the goldenwinged warbler had chosen as its temporary home. In the 1980s a twitcher (the term for someone who is willing to travel many miles in order to see a rare bird at first hand) would need to rely on radio or TV reports, or home phone calls from fellow enthusiasts, in order to learn about a rare bird’s visit. Now, thanks to mobile communication, the news can be spread within seconds of the first sighting. Just this year 500 people appeared on a Norfolk beach in a matter of hours after a rare citril finch normally only found in alpine areas of Europe – was first observed. Such devotion to searching out rare sightings means that twitchers often find themselves in the media spotlight, but not all bird hobbyists are twitchers. Twitching is just one aspect of a pastime that’s surprisingly broad and diverse, with activities ranging from a single individual recording birds in their local

area (usually defined as a “bird-watcher”) to members of well organised groups who come together to learn everything they can about bird species, including their nesting habits, environmental usage and migration patterns. These serious hobbyists are known as “birders” and some even travel the world, taking part in competitive events. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is the UK’s leading bird charity and it has done much to protect endangered species and promote bird welfare. The society’s “Big Garden Birdwatch”, which started over 36 years ago, has become an important annual event across the country: encouraging householders to contribute to research so the RSPB can record changes in bird populations. You can sign up for the Big Garden Birdwatch by going to the RSPB website (www.rspb.org.uk). Alternatively you may prefer to join one of the society’s local groups (enter a search for “Local Groups” on their website to find an A-Z list). Run by volunteers, these groups provide an opportunity for members to learn more about birds and wildlife and take part in talks, walks and fundraising events.

Birding UK (www.birding.uk.com) also provides information on a range of groups you can join, including “Birding Buddies”, “Bird Photographers”, “Bird Artists” and even “Birding Bikers”. If you’re just getting started as a bird-watcher you’ll find a range of mobile phone apps to help you identify birds and record sightings. Ranging in price from 69p to £12.99, some even provide examples of birdsong to help with identification but care should be taken when playing recorded birdsong in the natural environment, particularly at times when birds are nesting. Whether you’re a simple “bird-watcher” or a dedicated “birder” or “twitcher” you can be confident that you’ve chosen a hobby that will always offer interest, excitement and fresh challenges. As climate change continues to affect the natural environment - altering breeding and migration patterns - it’s good to know that keen observers are continually monitoring the nation’s birds, recording and passing on vital information that will help preserve these precious populations well into the future.

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Parley Rotary says “On yer bike” to Prostate Cancer!

ith Prostate Cancer claiming the lives of up to 30 men each day in the UK, it’s one of the most common male-specific illnesses in the country, and the second biggest killer after lung cancer. So on Father’s Day, Parley Rotary Club got on their bikes to join 20,000 riders from across the UK to take part in the national fundraising effort and biggest cycling event of its kind, the ‘Rotary Ride’. Parley Rotary members plus a 5-man team from Sainsbury’s took 10-minute turns on an

exercise bike outside the store entrance and they have so far received over £1300 with around 20% more to come from sponsorship pledges for Prostate Cancer UK. Their target was £1000 so nearly doubling that is a fantastic achievement. The Rotary Ride was a nationwide event organised by Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland. Prostate cancer affects one in eight men during their lifetime, with over 300,000 men in the UK currently living with the disease. Over 250 events took place across Great Britain and Ireland, including family fun days, enthusiast coastal routes and even static rides at local gyms and sports centres. Peter Stockwell-Jones from Parley Rotary Club explains, “It was a great day out for everyone involved and we’re delighted that so many people came out to help us support the Rotary Ride. Prostate cancer not only affects men, but the families and friends of those with this disease. We’d like to not only thank those who took part but everyone who donated money to help us raise this fantastic sum”

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Doctors’ Numbers

Fire Stations

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

Cranborne Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies

The Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road

01202 825353

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

The Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)

01725 517272

Verwood Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies

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

0844 5769435

Wimborne Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies

Dorset Emergency Care

08456001013

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

Verwood Age Concern

Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall, Moorlands Rd Gordon Simpkin 01202 813805 Monday: 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday: 10am - 3.30pm EDV-08/15

Police Stations

Verwood Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101 or 01202 222222 verwood@dorset.pnn.police.uk Wimborne Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101 or 01202 222222

Recycling

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

School Terms & Holidays

Please Note: School term and holiday dates are usually set over 14 months in advance of the academic year. They are based on a school year of 195 days although individual schools can use 5 of these days for staff training. Parents should contact the individual school to find out when their training days will be. All dates taken from www.dorsetcc.gov.uk and www.hants.gov.uk for Dorset and Hampshire dates that are in white are where days differ for Hampshire. Term/holiday Summer Holidays: 21(23) July - 31 Aug 15 Autumn Term: 1 Sept - 18 Dec 15 Half Term: 26 Oct - 30 Oct 15 Christmas Holidays: 21 Dec 15 - 1 Jan 16 Spring Term: 4 Jan - 24 March 16 Half Term: 15 Feb - 19 Feb 16 Easter Holidays: 25 March - 8 April 16 Summer Term: 11 April - 20 July 16 Half Term: 30 May - 3 June 16 UK holidays Summer Bank Holiday: 31 Aug 15 Christmas: 25 & 26 Dec 15 New Year: 1 Jan 16 Easter: 25 & 28 March 16 May Day: 2 May 16 Spring Bank Holiday: 30 May 16 More useful information overleaf

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Utilities / Emergencies

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Local Councils & Agencies

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

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East Dorset District Council Dorset County Council Verwood Town Council Wimborne Town Council Colehill Parish Council Environment Agency Floodline(warnings & Advice)

01202 88 62 01 01305 22 10 00 01202 82 08 80 01202 88 16 55 01202 90 08 21 0800 80 70 60 0845 988 11 88

- Southern Sewerage – Southern (& water)- Wessex National Emergency Citizens Advice Bureau Visitor Information—Wimborne

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Bournemouth A&E

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Hospitals

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Information Travel

Bournemouth Hospital Poole Hospital Salisbury Hospital

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Train Times / Enquiries National Express Coaches Bournemouth Airport Traveline (Bus, Coach, Ferry & Rail) AA (Automobile Association)

Southampton Hospital

023 8077 72 22 01202 85 64 10

RAC (Royal Automobile Club)

0800 82 82 82

Wimborne Hospital

Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries

08457 09 08 99

Samaritans Drinkline Careline (Counselling) Carers Line National Debtline RSPCA -Ashley Heath Al-anon (10am-10pm) year round Relate-Dorset & South Wilts

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Helplines 90 90 82 82 11 77 77 77 40 00 07 49 0888 22 85

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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Childline NSPCC National Drugs Helpline Age Concern Seniorline Community Legal Advice Direct Alcoholics Anonymous, 24 hours:

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Lloyds Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 822364 23 Station Road, Verwood. Mon - Fri: 9-6:30, Sat: 9-1, Sun: Closed Boots, CASTLEPOINT 01202 549971/548139 Castlepoint,Bournemouth. Mon - Fri: 9-8, Sat: 9-7, Sun: 10:30-4:30 Boots, FERNDOWN 01202 871841 Tricketts Cross, Ferndown Mon - Fri: 9-7, Sat: 8:30-1, 2-5:30, Sun 10-4 Boots, WIMBORNE 01202 848226 Rodways Corner, Wimborne, BH21 1AP Mon – Fri 8am – 7pm, Sat 8am – 5.30pm Bretts Pharmacy, ASHLEY HEATH 01425 470982 High Street, Ashley Heath. Mon - Fri: 9-5:30, Sat: 9-1 Morrisons (in Store),VERWOOD 01202 826555 Chiltern Drive, Verwood Mon - Fri: 9-1, 2-8, Sat: 9-1, 2-6, Sun: 10-1 Verwood Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 828499 Lake Road Surgery, Lake Road, Verwood, BH31 6EH

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

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