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T he Blashford Bulletin Things to look out for in the coming months at the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ibsley. Grass Snake
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ith spring just around the corner, the nature reserve is full of activity with winter visitors feeding up in preparation for their departure whilst breeding residents gather nesting materials and get ready for a flurry of courtship. Lapwing will begin to display over Ibsley Water, their brilliant ‘peewit’ calls being instantly recognizable along with their wavering flip-floppy flight pattern. However the best courtship display to look out for is that of the elegant great crested grebe. In their elaborate display, both birds mirror the dance of the other, rising up out of the water and shaking their heads before offering up gifts of weed. The bittern should still be around until the end of March, with the reed beds in front of Ivy North hide being the best place to watch for this secretive bird as it moves silently through the water in search of fish. It is also worth keeping
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a watchful eye on the skies as osprey will be migrating through around this time too. Last Autumn a juvenile osprey spent the best part of a month at Blashford Lakes, visiting the new perch in Ibsley Water and occasionally heading to the western shore to bathe. Hopefully another will be tempted on its return journey up to Scotland. On the approach to the Woodland hide look out for patches of wild daffodils as they start to bloom; they can be found here and in areas of the woodland along the banks of the Dockens Water, along with celandine and primrose. As the temperature slowly rises, the welcoming rays of sunshine are enjoyed by the first butterflies of the year; these include brimstone, comma and peacock. Reptiles will also be tempted out by the warmth of the sun and it is a good time of year to spot adders and grass snakes alongside the edge of the paths as they are still quite slow and sluggish after the
long cold winter. If you want to find out more about the wildlife at Blashford Lakes then why not join us for one of our two bird watching walks; Blashford Birds and Beer is a guided walk starting at the Alice Lisle pub on either Friday 26th February or Wednesday 9th March whilst 50 Bird Challenge is our annual challenge to spot 50 different species of bird on either Monday 8th or Wednesday 24th February. Please telephone to book your place. 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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Dear Readers, ou may have received your copy of this issue around Valentine’s Day and conveniently many of this issue’s articles are also on a similar theme of love - but not all in the same way and not all the same sort of love! Firstly we have an obvious connection with book reviews on page 6. Although one of them features Elsie who keeps a pet alligator called Albert in her bath! Yes, it’s still a love story - of sorts! Animal lovers can find the Blashford Bulletin on page 2 and we have an article for those who love to travel on page 20. And all those cat lovers out there (my husband being one!) will enjoy the 3rd instalment of Billly the very sad three legged cat in Viewed from my Window on page 16. Hopefully he’s over the worst.
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February / March 2016
Contents And if you have lots of love and a forever home on offer then turn to page 35 for our Waggy tails article! Mike’s Motors is for car lovers on page 26 and for those of motorists who love a grumble (again my husband being one!) - Mike’s mutterings can be found on page 8! There’s an article entitled ‘Computer Love’ on page 28 and even beer lovers can become ‘Lovestruck’ on page 37! See our What’s On pages 22 & 24 and website for many other local events all around the East Dorset area in February and March. So when you need a job done or want to treat yourself or a loved one at this time of year AND help local businesses, look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ on page 38 and save yourself time, fuel and most importantly - money!
Sue West
Local events and features Community News 23,25,35 The Blashford Bulletin 2 Portrait of a Local Artist: Alan Langford 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 Book Reviews: Just Another Way To Say “I Love You” 6 Mike’s Motors: Motoring Mutterings 8 Travel: Tibet 20 Mike’s Motors: Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing 26 Tech Feature: Computer Love 28 Hobbies: Ten Tips To Bring Your Treasures Back To Life 31 Health: Raynaud’s Phenomenon 32 Beer of the Month 37
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Get ready to download a Barry White compilation. Whether it’s the rush of first love, a slow-burning romance, or the everlasting bond between friends, love is definitely in the air. Calling Me – Louise Bay If you’re looking for a good old fashioned romance, with just a hint of erotica, then you need to add this trilogy to your wish list. It’s an age-old friends to lovers story, but with plenty of twists and steamy scenes to keep you reading. Ashleigh and Luke have been friends since childhood, but when Ashleigh’s unrequited love is finally reciprocated, will she be brave enough to risk everything? Can this new relationship survive, or is Luke just on the rebound? A good fun, easy read in the style of Fifty Shades of Grey.
Carrying Albert Home – Homer Hickman
This Raging Light – Estelle Laure Ah, first love – that raw, all consuming fire that is impossible to ignore. 17 year old Lucille’s mum has walked out, leaving Lucille to bring up her little sister and pay the bills. As if that wasn’t enough to cope with, she’s falling for her best friend’s brother, who is already very much taken. Beautifully written, almost poetic at times, This Raging Light follows Lucille as she stumbles into adulthood. While it’s aimed at the young adult market, don’t let that put you off; you don’t have to be a teenager to immerse yourself in Lucille’s story.
Dear Cathy ... Love, Mary – Catherine Conlon and Mary Phelan It’s 1983 and best friends Cathy and Mary are just starting their adult lives. When one leaves Ireland to work as an au pair in France, the letters start flying back and forth. The vibrancy and hope of youth shines through the pages. At times poignant, but mainly rather funny, Dear Cathy ... Love, Mary is as much a celebration of friendship as it is a coming of age story.
Elsie leaves her childhood sweetheart and West Virginian home town in the 1930s, for a life of adventure in Orlando. A whirlwind romance and painful breakup later, and she returns home to marry Homer (the author’s father). The Albert of the title is Elsie’s pet alligator, who lives in their bath, and serves as a daily reminder of the life she could have been living in Florida. When Homer and Elsie decide to take Albert back to Florida, their trip certainly provides the adventure that Elsie craves, but will it bring her and Homer together, or pull them even further apart?
The Life and Loves of Lena Gaunt – Tracy Farr Octogenarian Lena Gaunt reflects on her life as an experimental musician, wild child and lover. Her first love was the cello, but then came the theremin – an electronic instrument that would see her rise to almost celebrity status. And then came Beatrix… As Lena starts to recount her life for a documentary, she finds her memories resurfacing and the walls she’s built up around her starting to crumble away. Fifty-Two Ways to Love Your Body – Kimber Simpkins In a culture where ‘You’ve lost weight’ is the ultimate compliment and magazines tear celebrities apart for gaining a few pounds or wrinkles, it’s no surprise that women often struggle to love and appreciate the body they have. If you’re fed up of avoiding mirrors and jumping on every dieting bandwagon going, you need this book. Follow one chapter each week, dip in and out as you need, or read it cover to cover - it’s really up to you. There are no lectures, no criticisms, just simple steps to help you regain an appreciation for your body.
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ast time we overviewed the various forms of car propulsion including electric car power, and defended the popularity of the diesel engine for private car users. Since then many press articles have been written, hopefully all well-meaning but with inadequate knowledge and inevitably this can result in sensational misinformation. We now also have the shambles of our government contradicting itself - not an unusual occurrence you might say! New car taxation and benefits are based upon Carbon Dioxide emissions, effectively pushing motorists toward diesel power, yet our government is actively trying to persuade us that diesel car emissions are the major polluter. So, what might their policy be?
British standard was introduced in 1975. Prior to that, the sky was the limit! Amazingly, the current furore over diesel has affected new diesel car sales by only 5pc, similarly the price of used diesels, demonstrating that the consumer still inherently believes in diesel.
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Portrait of a Local Artist Alan Langford was born in Bournemouth in 1952 when the town was still part of Hampshire. His father’s family lived in the Bournemouth and Poole area and Alan remained there until he was five years old. “I then emigrated with my parents and siblings, to Australia,” he recalls. “But my father was homesick and so three years later we returned to the UK. And from a rented bungalow in Elizabeth, near Adelaide, South Australia with a television we then had to live in a small caravan on a campsite in Blackfield moving on to Dibden in the New Forest. I love the new Forest and am also fond of depicting the landscapes of Dartmoor, Wiltshire and Dorset. I am inspired by the literature of Dorset’s favourite son, Thomas Hardy.” Since 1979 Alan has been a professional artist but has always enjoyed drawing since childhood. He was voted a full member of the Society of Equestrian Artists (SEA) in 2008. Five years later his distinctive work was included in the Nags to Thoroughbreds exhibition at Southampton Art Gallery. “A career highlight was seeing my painting ‘High Spirits’ hung alongside that of Sir Alfred Munnings and Lucy Kemp Welch which I greatly admire. I would only recommend becoming an artist to the tenacious and gifted,” he says. “My advice to someone wishing to become an artist is to draw, draw and draw some more.” Alan’s work can be seen in the Creative Coverage exhibition at Gallery 4, Salisbury Library from March to April 2016. From April 1, 2016 Alan’s exhibition Horses in Landscape takes place at Godshill. At some point in 2016 his work will feature in the SEA exhibition and together with his wife Janet he will participate in a mixed plein air exhibition in the autumn. Alan’s book Welgora, which means horse fair in Romani, is published by Little Knoll Press priced £17.99. www.alanlangford.co.uk
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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 TRAD JAZZ CLUB
VERWOOD & THREE-LEGGED CROSS TWINNING ASSOC.
EAST DORSET ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY (EDAS)
COLEHILL UNDER FIVES GROUP
THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS
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 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.
The Hideaway, Moorlands Road, Verwood, BH31 7PD on 3rd Thursday of the month. Good Food & Bar. Gigs from 8-11pm. (Doors open from 7pm). No membership required. Contact Geoff 07798 721405 Monthly talks Sept to May at St. Catherine’s Church Hall,Wimborne plus walks & field archaeology opportunities during summer months. Contact Helen Brickell 01202 602753, www.dorset-archaeology.org.uk .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
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Based in the grounds of Cranborne Middle School in E Dorset. We shoot on Sunday mornings, Tuesday & Thursday evenings in the summer months also shoot indoors in the winter. For info. www.dorsetarchery.co.uk
EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS
Traditional and contemporary folk dances from around the world. No partners needed. Meeting on 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month from 7:30 – 9:45 in Edmondsham Village Hall. Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick on 01725 517807.
THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION
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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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
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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
COLEHILL FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB
DORSET STITCHERS
STAPEHILL OVER 60’S CLUB
Meets every other Thursday at the Methodist Church Hall, Verwood. £2 per evening includes refreshments. Contact Marilyn Fisher 01202 814212.
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 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.
Caught on Camera part 3 - Billy’s depression.
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illy’s stitches were still not dissolved even after two weeks, but he started to come out of his ‘cave’ and move around more, although still in his cage, so I carried his bed, Billy inside, onto the settee and placed him beside me. All evening I stroked him whilst he was still in his bed and he did not object. In fact, if I stopped stroking him, he looked at me to ask for more. I thought this is progress indeed! The next day, we decided that he needed to exercise and try and walk on his three legs, so we moved his cage to the floor of the sitting-room, and opened the door. He now had a lovely view of the outside world through the big window and he could come out if he felt like it. He did not move until about 11 o’clock that evening when at last he made his first tentative efforts to walk on three legs. I thought my heart would break when I saw the difficulty he was in. I was so upset and the guilt I felt over the loss of the leg was overwhelming! He struggled and you could see that every step he took was a considerable effort for him, he was close to the floor almost crouching trying to balance and drag himself along, but somehow he managed to get back to the dining room and he found a hiding place, out of sight. I managed to find him, picked him up without any problems at all, cuddled him, holding him close, he did not have any strength left to argue, I placed him back into his bed, which he reclaimed. The next morning he was at the top of the stairs where we had other beds. How he managed to climb the stairs I do not know, but he did. I tried to stroke him but now he did not want to be stroked. He did not eat anything that night nor the following day. Depression had set in.... he struggled on three legs.....he was so upset! During the day he managed to get down the stairs and he had hidden himself behind the
wood-burning stove. I could not get him out and he wanted to be left alone. He did not eat so we just had to leave him. Next day he came out of hiding and we put up a barrier to stop him getting back behind the stove. Yet another day passed, depression continued, we worried about how we could help him. Fresh food was again put out for him, and finally he was eating. That evening, we heard a very loud “Me..OOOOO..W!” Panic from the other cats, all eyes went to the top of the stairs. Blackie and Chloe were horrified and became very territorial, got ready to mount an attack, Jason was his cowardly self, so took a step back and left it to the girls to do the dirty work! Henry did not quite know what to do, if it went to a chase, he was ready! Tammy just looked on, at 17, she just spared a glance at the commotion, then went back to sleep. Billy was calling for more food, quickly sorted! We heard him crunching and munching, he was really hungry, after which he started to groom himself and to lick his lips. He had not tried to groom himself since he had lost his leg. He was taking an interest in the other cats down below. We were so relieved to see and hear him and to know that the awful depression had passed. We could now look forward to his further rehabilitation. 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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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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Tibet On the world’s highest railway By Solange Hando
View from the train window, first sign of life on the plateau
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he Qinghai Express offers neither nostalgia nor five star luxury but it is the highest railway in the world, with stunning views of the Tibetan plateau. There are a number of departure points in China, including the tourist hot spot of Xian where the Express sets off for Lhasa on a 34 hour breathtaking journey. Figures are staggering: a total of 681 bridges, 1,966 culverts plus countless tunnels, most amazing Fenghuoshan, at over 4,900 metres, the highest in the world on permafrost. The Tangulla pass marks the highest point along the line, 5,072 metres. But how do you breathe at such high altitude? No problem, the train is pressurised, just like an aircraft cabin, with individual oxygen outlets if you need a little extra. That means windows don’t open and on the rare stops along the route, you are only allowed out for a few minutes. Add an on-board clinic, and you can sit back and relax. The journey begins through China, past mountains and gorges looming in the mist and ghost-like villages popping straight out of the earth. There are tunnels and the occasional landslide,
cleared in minutes, and before you know it, it’s time for lunch: mysterious delicacies from the trolley or fully-blown chopstick treats from the dining car, with à la carte, waiter service and wine from the Great Wall of China. By late afternoon, the altitude reads 2,961 metres, in Mandarin, Tibetan and English. The first snowcapped mountains appear in the distance and there are salt lakes and prayer flags which begin to feel like Tibet. Later, when everyone is asleep, cocooned in duvets, the train will pass the Kulun mountains where, hopefully, the earthquake monitors have done their job. Dawn brings a thick layer of snow across the plateau where Himalayan antelopes and black hairy yaks look as frozen as the landscape. At the Tibetan border, a guard stands to attention but there’s no welcome sign and the train does not stop. Later, the snow recedes to reveal mineral-rich slopes, red, ochre and gold glistening above frozen rivers. Wild geese fly overhead, nomad tents flap in the wind and glinting electric pylons march across the wilderness on their way to Lhasa. Sometimes a dust storm sweeps across the land while dummy policemen keep watch
along a road, deserted but for a single car approaching a Buddhist gate. Here, on the Tibetan plateau, the railroad has been built on permafrost, and in the most vulnerable spots the track is carried on long curving viaducts high above the ground. At night, temperatures can drop to -30°C but inside the train, no one would know. Breakfast, lunch, endless cups of tea, bags of raisins and crisps which pop like balloons, munching and drinking eventually give way to playing cards or walking up and down the corridors to chat or take pictures. There are few westerners about but plenty of locals, amused, intrigued, always friendly. There’s time to doze, read and gaze at the view. Suddenly, a flutter of excitement passes through the train. There are willows and poplars along the river, green patches of land and, at last, the majestic triplearched bridge which hails the entrance to Lhasa, Tibet’s capital. Back in Xian, the train set off at 6.44 on Wednesday; it is now Thursday, 16.44. On the roof of the world, the Qinghai Express is on time.
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FEBRUARY – MARCH 2016
Until 7 May
Until 4 Jun Mon 8 Feb Tue 9 Feb
Sat 13 Feb
Sat 13 Feb 13 - 20 Feb
Local Entertainment Centres Exhibition by John Craxton (1922-2009) : ‘A Poetic Eye: A life in art from Cranborne Chase to Crete’, features Salisbury Museum. The King's and drawings over seven decades. This exhibi- The 10am - 5pm (Mon - paintings House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, Wilttion explores Craxton’s creative journey from war-time Sat) SP1 2EN. 01722 332151. entrapment in Dorset and Wiltshire to a liberated life in shire. the light and heat and colour of Greece. No booking re- www.salisburymuseum.org.uk quired. Normal admission charges apply. Mon-Sat 10am-3pm For Home and Country: An exhibition celebrating 100 Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23(From 25 Mar, years of the Women's Institute. Normal admission 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 10am- 4.30pm) charge. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Wimborne Horticultural Society. Violets by Mr Groves Allendale Community Centre, Hanham 2pm from Groves Nursery, Bridport. Plants for Sale Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS Wimborne Minster Pancake Race. The first race will run Wimborne Minster, Wimborne, Dorset at 11.00am as the Pancake Bell is tolled. All competitors 11am – 1pm BH21. 01202 884753 should report to the North Porch by 10.30am to enrol, complete with frying pan and ready cooked pancake. Dorset Wildlife Trust. Poole Harbour bird cruise: Poole Harbour Bird Boats showcase the 2nd largest harbour in the world; Poole harbour, its Islands and the wildlife that Please meet at the boat operator's kiosk 10:30am - 1pm depends on it. These boats are a unique opportunity to on Poole Quay.To book your place see one of the best winter bird spectacles in the UK and phone the National Trust 01202 707744 gain exclusive access to the famous Brownsea Island. Adult £15, Child (under 17) - £7.50. Valley Country Park, Nr RingCome and try the sport of orienteering with the support of Moors wood. Dorset. BH24 2ET. To book your 1.30pm - 3pm members of Wimborne Orienteering Club. place call 01425 480811 or book online £2.50 per person www.moors-valley.co.uk/events Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23Mon - Sat 10am Sally's Holiday Activities: Self directed craft activities. 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 3pm Normal admission charge. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk
Sun 14 Feb
7.30pm – 10pm
16,17 & 18 Feb
8.45am - 4.15pm
Wed 17 Feb 12pm & 2.30pm Wed 17 Feb 5pm & 8pm Thu 18 Feb
10.30am - 12noon
Thu 18 Feb
1.30pm
Thu 18 Feb
8pm - 10.30pm. Doors Open 7pm
Fri 19 Feb
4pm
Fri 19 Feb
7.30pm
Mon 22 Feb 2.30pm
Robert Habermann's Valentine Concert. ‘Special’ Valen- Barrington Centre, Penny's Walk, Ferntine's Day Concert. ‘MY FUNNY VALENTINE’ The Most down, BH22 9TH. 01202 894858. Cherished 20th Century’s Love Songs. £10 p/p www.barringtoncentre.co.uk Edmondsham Forest School, Edmond"Adventure in the Woods" Forest School days for chilHouse, Edmondsham Village, dren from 3-9 years of age. Spend the day exploring the sham Wimborne, Dorset BH21 5RE. Forwoods, campfire cooking, creating beautiful nature crafts Near est School book page, Verity Robetc. £25 per day (sibling discount) incl lunch, snacks and bins 07718face 056539 or email drinks. www.elves-fairieswoodlandnursery.co.uk elvesandfairies@live.co.uk. FILM: Hotel Transylvania 2 (Cert U). Adult £4, U16 £2. FILM: Spectre (Cert 12A). Adult £4, U16 £2. Bird Puppets Create a bird puppet from recycled materials and then head out on a walk to discover dazzling ducks, fab finches, wonderful woodpeckers and much, much more! Children must be accompanied by adults. Sorry no dogs. Suggested donation £4 per person. Angel Heart & Rattlebox Theatre – Freya: A Viking Saga. £5, £18 family. This delightful family show is full of boisterous gods, dunderheaded giants and the music of the fjords. Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present John Maddocks' Jazzmen. Superb New Orleans & Traditional Jazz. Please note this is a New Venue. Light Theatre - The Magic Beanstalk. This brand new show is set in present day Cornwall and features beautiful hand carved puppets, illusion and amazing experiments, all used to re-tell the classic story of Jack and the Giant who lives through the clouds and over the rainbow. Dorset Wildlife Trust : What's New at Hengistbury Head? A talk by Stuart Clarke, Conservation & Countryside Manager at Hengistbury. East Dorset NT Association - Robert Farrington, Visitor Experience Manager for the RSPB, gives an illustrated talk on the nature reserve at Arne
Dorset Wildlife Trust : Upton Heath to Poole Harbour Walk. Walk your way through the Living Landscape of The Great Heath with this guided walk from Upton Heath to the shores of Poole Harbour. Chris Powell plays his Roland Atelier AT900C keyboard, Wed 24 Feb 7.30pm. Verwood Keyboard Society; £5 members, £7 visitors Thu Fri Sat 7.30pm Poole & Parkstone Productions present 'Night Watch' Suspense thriller by Lucille Fletcher.. Thurs – Sat mat 25 - 27th Feb – 10pm Sat matinee 2.30 pm £8, Fri – Sat £10, U16s £6 all performances. Tue 23 Feb
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Fri 26th Feb 11am - 1pm
Blashford Birds and Beer! Join Blashford Lakes staff for a guided walk around the reserve with the added bonus of finishing in time for lunch in the welcoming warmth of the local pub! Suggested donation £4 per person.
The Hub, Verwood* The Hub, Verwood* To book please contact Jim or Tracy on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Sturminster Marshall Memorial Hall. 01202 650213. www.artsreach.co.uk Viking Warfare Workshop! Get hands on with some original Viking artifacts. The Albion Inn, Station Rd, Verwood. BH31 7LB. Meals available from 6pm. Bar Meals or in the restaurant Sixpenny Handley Village Hall. 07751 525200. www.artsreach.co.uk Suitable 5+. £6, £5 u18s, £20 Family Quarterjack Suite, Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Rd, Wimborne, BH21 1AS. West Moors Memorial Hall, Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HZ. All Welcome. More info Janet Matthews 01202 855001 - www.ednta.org 01202 692033 or email blagden@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk. Full details on booking. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Suggested donation £3. The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 Barrington Centre, Penny's Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH. 01202 894858. www.barringtoncentre.co.uk To book please contact Jim or Tracy on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet and park at the Alice Lisle pub, Rockford. Sorry no dogs.
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“Hurrah for Hellibores!”
or the last few years Anne and Guy Trehane have been opening their garden, Manor Farm, Hampreston, near Wimborne, for the National Gardens Scheme, at the end of February. It’s a wonderful way to kick off the gardening year and is always a popular event. Apart from masses of snowdrops, they
have a large collection of hellebores, spring flowering shrubs and early bulbs. Even their herbaceous borders look good at this time of year with the promise of things to come. For February 2016 husband and wife team, Dawn and Martin Preston, who have been plantsmen and nurserymen for nearly 25 years, will be there selling a large range of hellebores and other plants. Their nursery, Dorset Perennials, is at Holnest near Sherborne in the heart of Dorset. Hellebores are always an attraction at this time of year for their toughness, adaptability and that invaluable early season colour which lasts so well. Such variety - singles in every shade, picotees, anemone-centred forms and full doubles. The Hardy Plant Society Dorset Group sells plants at all Manor Farm NGS openings, from February to August and refreshments are always available including homemade soups on Sunday 28th February. OPENING DATES & TIMES Saturday, 27th February, 10 am to 1 pm Sunday, 28th February, 12 to 3 pm www.dorsetperennials.co.uk www.hardy-plant.org.uk
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7.30pm
Sat 3 Mar
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Sat 5 Mar
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Sun 6 Mar
2.30 - 4.30pm
Sat 12 Mar
10.30am - noon
Wed 16 Mar 7.30pm
Thu 17 Mar 18 - 19 Mar Fri 18 Mar 19 -20 Mar 25 Mar 2 Jul
8pm - 10.30pm. Doors Open 7pm
for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres Vera Van Heeringen Trio - Proper Brew. Multi instrumenCecil Memorial Hall Cranborne. 01725 talist Vera van Heeringen is strongly influenced by American music and combines these flavours with con- 517883. www.artsreach.co.uk temporary songwriting. £10, £6 u18s, £25 Family A talk by Ian Collins: 'John Craxton: A portrait of the artist The Salisbury Museum. The King's on Cranborne Chase and Crete'. House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltwww.salisburymuseum.org.uk shire. SP1 2EN. 01722 332151. Bootleg Floyd. The authentic 1970's era Pink Floyd Trib- Barrington Centre, Penny's Walk, Fernute Band. £ 8. www.barringtoncentre.co.uk down, BH22 9TH. 01202 894858. Cream Teas. Come and enjoy a delicious cream tea and/ Horton & Chalbury village hall, Horton or indulge in a slice of home made cake. There will be a Road Horton BH21 7JA. All proceeds local produce stall and a pre-worn clothes rail. shared between the Hall the Church. Preparing for Spring - to cut or not to cut? Mini master- Knoll Gardens, Hampreston, Wimborne class with the UK's leading authority on ornamental 7ND Book at grasses to ensure your borders and grasses are ready to BH21 www.knollgardens.co.uk produce the wow factor this summer. £12.00 ImpAct Theatre presents: Breaking the Code - by Hugh Whitemore, directed by Patricia Richardson. The play based on the book 'Alan Turing: The Enigma' by Andrew The Hub, Verwood* Hodges and the source material for the recent film The Imitation Game. Tickets: £12 & £10 Concessions The Albion Inn, Station Rd, Verwood. Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present "Sunset Cafe 7LB. Meals available from 6pm. Stomper".Traditional New Orleans Jazz & Stride Piano BH31 Bar Meals or in the restaurant
Sessions From 7pm Wimborne Cider Festival. Massive selection of ciders, The Main Hall, Allendale Community Fri & Sat & from Great live music, BBQ on the patio, Full Licensed Bar. £6 Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, 12noon on Sat advance £8 on the door BH21 1AS. Chris Brown 01202 886191 Dorset Wildlife Trust : Tracking Dragonflies, Nightjars & Quarterjack Suite, Allendale Community 7.30pm Turtles. A talk by Sarah Levett Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne. PREHISTORY OPEN WEEKEND - variety of hands-on Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham activities and demonstrations of skills for visitors to ex10am - 4pm both Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP perience, including Prehistoric Falconry displays! Food Road, days and refreshments Tickets on the Gate only: £6 adults/£3 www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk. 01725 517618 children (4-16yrs) under 4s free. House Museum & Garden, 23Mon - Sat 10am Scenes of Wimborne and East Dorset: Art exhibition of Priest's 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 4.30pm works by W.J. Hawker. Normal admission charge. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk
Fri 25 Mar
Easter Nature Trail Discover spring wildlife on a self11am - 3pm (Drop in guided family trail. Explore Blashford Lakes and comanytime to start from plete the challenge for a fairtrade chocolate reward! Al11 - 2.30) low 1hour - 1.5hours for the activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sorry no dogs.
25 Mar - 9 Apr
Mon - Sat 10am 4.30pm
Sally's Holiday Activities: Self directed craft activities. Normal admission charge.
Mon - Sat 10am 25 Mar - 2 Jul 4.30pm
Scenes of Wimborne and East Dorset: Art exhibition of works by W.J. Hawker. Normal admission charge.
Tue 29 Mar & 5 Apr
Little Explorers: Art and craft activities, stories and games (age 2+). Admission £1.50.
10am - 12noon
Wed 30 Mar 7.30pm.
Pete Shaw plays his Korg keyboard, Verwood Keyboard Society; £5 members, £7 visitors
Mon 4 Apr
2.30pm
East Dorset NT Association - Matthew Phillips will give a talk on The Seasons through the Eyes of a Gamekeeper
5,6,7 Apr
8.45am - 4.15pm
"Adventure in the Woods" Forest School days for children from 3-9 years of age. Spend the day exploring the woods, campfire cooking, creating beautiful nature crafts etc. £25 per day (sibling discount) incl lunch, snacks and drinks. www.elves-fairieswoodlandnursery.co.uk
Horticultural Society presents a talk on Roses 7.30pm Wimborne by Mr Pocock from Pococks Roses at Romsey
Mon 11 Apr Fri 15 Apr
7.30pm – 10pm
Sat 16 Apr
7:30pm
Thu 21 Apr
8pm - 10.30pm. Doors Open 7pm
Sat 23 Apr
10am - 4pm
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No need to book, please contact Jim or Tracy on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk for further info. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 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 Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 West Moors Memorial Hall, Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HZ. All Welcome. More info Janet Matthews 01202 855001 - www.ednta.org Edmondsham Forest School, Edmondsham House, Edmondsham Village, Near Wimborne, Dorset BH21 5RE. Forest School face book page, Verity Robbins 07718 056539 or email elvesandfairies@live.co.uk. The Main Hall, Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS Barrington Centre, Penny's Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH. 01202 894858. www.barringtoncentre.co.uk Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk. 01725 517618 The Albion Inn, Station Rd, Verwood. BH31 7LB. Meals available from 6pm. Bar Meals or in the restaurant
U2-2. The world's longest running U2 show, with over 20 years in the business and are considered by U2 as the official U2 tribute band. Storytelling - let yourself be entertained with a story around an open fire, in a magical purpose-built venue. Tickets via EDHT on 01202 888992 £10 adults/£5 children - age restrictions may apply. Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present "Chris Pearce's Frenchmen Street Jazz Men". Good uplifting traditional & New Orleans Jazz Plant Fair featuring specialist nurseries and nationally Gardens, Hampreston, Wimborne renowned expert growers. Free admission to plant fair, Knoll BH21 7ND. www.knollgardens.co.uk normal admission to vist the garden
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eahorses off Studland and a butterfly near Lulworth feature in the British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) exhibition at Moors Valley Country Park near Ringwood from 16 January until 28 February. With 16 categories, including a special film category (Wildlife in HD), the Awards showcase the very best of nature photography and raise awareness about biodiversity, British species and their habitats. Filmed in Dorset, the video, ‘The Last Seahorse in Studland?’ carried off top prize in the special Wildlife in HD category. Shot by Andy Jackson and written and narrated by Jackie Daly, their idea to film the life cycle of seahorses off the Dorset coast turned into a plea to help the species after only one seahorse was sighted despite expert assistance. The Dorset coast also features in the competition’s Habitat category with Rich-
ard Bromley Gardner’s stunning image of a Large White butterfly in flight over cliffs looking out to St Oswalds Bay near Lulworth. Poul Christensen, Chair of Natural England, said: “The amazing images that have been captured for the British Wildlife Photography Awards are a great showcase of the wildlife wonders that exist in this country. I’d like to congratulate all of the entrants for the exceptionally high quality of their images extraordinary pictures of our rarest animals sit alongside uniquely beautiful shots of the wildlife on our doorstep”. The British Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition opens daily in the Visitor Centre at Moors Valley Country Park. It is free to view. Parking charges apply. For more information go to www.moors-valley.co.uk or call the Rangers on 01425 470721. The 2016 British Wildlife Photography Awards opens for entries on 1 February. Details can be found at www.bwpawards.org
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Sheep in Wolf’s clothing
towards the small rear hatch, giving an unusual and clearly recognisable ‘look’ to the DS-5. It demonstrates a desire to emulate the still gasp-inducing drop-dead gorgeous and enduring appeal of the classic 1950’s Citroen DS/ID series. To drive, also quirky. This is a fairly large and heavy car, so the rather small but willing diesel has to be worked quite hard to keep up with frenetically fast traffic. Around the lanes and ‘burbs, the suspension is harder and less forgiving than we have come to expect of French cars, conversely this does provide good placement despite somewhat feel-free steering. Elements of the styling seem to infer high performance, but this car simply prefers to be driven sedately. Driven hard, fuel consumption remains around 50mpg, with 60mpg looking possible when driven gently. So, we have a rather unusual and idiosyncratic car both internally and externally, which while able on the motorways, finds its forte’ to be in less arduous conditions where it can even be a fashion accessory, and provides genuine long distance motoring pleasure with good economy. In summary, not a Spitfire and it will never willingly loop-the-loop. In my garage? Personally, I’d rather have a ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’, but that is only my personal choice.
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evocative, but of course in addition to being strictly functional it also provides most of the driving aids and creaturecomforts yesterday’s pilots couldn’t even dream of. Just to remind you, the DS brand has recently been dreamed up by the new Peugeot group CEO and thus DS (the cars formerly branded Citroen) is a prominent member of the Peugeot family. My car was the ‘Exclusive’ trimmed version of the ‘5’, fitted with the willing 1.6 litre diesel and six-speed manual gearbox - probably a well-balanced compromise between respectable performance and leading-edge economy, always a Peugeot group prime selling advantage. Class-leading low exhaust emissions are also a primary focus in the Peugeot group, in contrast to the shenanigans at VW. The quirky style of the interior is echoed externally. A prominent bonnet incorporating deep flutes trimmed in stainless steel is reminiscent of the old Vauxhall Wyvern. This all blends into a steeplyraked windscreen and deeply styled curves lead the tapering bodywork
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ur working environment is pivotal in enabling high performance; no, this isn’t the start of some management manual, but probably the most important component in achieving a safe and rewarding motoring experience. Take for instance the example of the wartime Spitfire pilot, many of whom were teenagers bereft even of car driving experience. Levered into the strictly functional no-frills cockpit and with only a few hours of simulated training, all controls needed to fall naturally to hand and eye. The pilot had to imagine the forward view which the massive Merlin Radial engine obscured, accelerate down the runway, simultaneously learning to calibrate in their minds just how the controls affected the aircraft and finally to lift off whilst optimistically hoping not to crash. All done in a hyper-tense minute or two. Once up in the air, small canopy windows gave forward, upward and sideways views. Fritz approaching from behind or below just couldn’t be seen without taking some fancy manoeuvre. Which brings me to my test DS-5, described as an ‘Executive Hatchback’ by the makers. My lasting impression was of its cockpit, an almost claustrophobic snugness with a proliferation of small windows to front, the front corners, the side and even a pair of aircraft-style glazed panels in the roof, clear instruments and controls ready to hand. Quite
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Computer Love What do you get the gadget fan who has everything?
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t’s easy to get Valentine’s Day wrong: nothing says “I love you” less than uncomfortable pants in the wrong size, some wilting flowers or whatever chocolates were half price in Tesco. But if your soul mate is a gadget fan, it’s very easy to get Valentine’s Day right. One of the problems of buying presents for gadget fans is that they tend to have the big things already, so for example if they fancied an Apple Watch or a Samsung Galaxy S6 they’ve almost certainly bought it for themselves. But that’s an opportunity rather than a problem, because there are stacks of accessories and add-ons that can enhance what they’ve already got. Take the Apple Watch, for example. There’s a huge range of straps including tanned and coloured leather, metal and fun coloured silicone that can completely transform its looks. Apple’s
cases, where there are some fantastic designs to choose from. A woven Ted Baker case for the iPad Mini is £35, while Pipetto.co.uk’s clever Origami cases are around £30. You’ll find all kinds of household names making phone and tablet cases including Radley, Michael Kors and Aspinal of
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London, with prices ranging from around £12.50 for a simple Radley iPhone case to £250 for an Aspinal iPad case. Accessories aren’t just about fashion. If your beloved has a smartphone, tablet or laptop they might appreciate some Bluetooth accessories, such as Bluetooth wireless headphones - around £50 for a set of Jabra Move
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own ones are fairly nice and predictably expensive, but you don’t need to pay quite so much: metal straps from the likes of Hoco (£48) and leather ones from Nomad (around £70) look and feel fantastic, and having multiple straps means the Watch fits with any outfit from ultracasual to seriously formal. It’s a similar story with smartphone and tablet
headphones, rising to around £200 for high-end sets from Bose - or wireless speakers, which are great for streaming music from the likes of Spotify or Apple Music at home, in the garden or on the beach when Summer finally returns. We’re big fans of the Bose Soundlink Mini (£169), but you needn’t
spend that much to get great sound: Sony’s SRS-X2 is around £60, while JBL’s Flip 2 is about £50 and TDK’s TDK trek flex
tough Trek Flex is £55 - £69 depending on your choice of colours. If you’d rather give a more traditional gift, technology can still help: the Lastminute.com, Laterooms.com, Expedia. co.uk, Kayak and SkyScanner apps can all help you find the perfect romantic getaway at the right price, while the 5pm and OpenTable apps make it easy to book a restaurant for a romantic night out - although if you’d rather impress by cooking something spectacular at home, celebrity chef apps from the likes of Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson can give you not just recipes but videos on how to prepare the perfect Valentine dinner. Tech can even help if you don’t currently have someone to share Valentine’s day with: online matchmaking services such as Match.com have smartphone and tablet apps to help you find Miss or Mr Right, while famous apps such as Tinder (for everyone) and Grindr (for gay or bisexual men) use location awareness to help you find potential partners near you. If that sounds a little bit scary, apps such as Hitch enable friends to play matchmaker, limiting the pool of potential suitors to people your friends already know.
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Hobbies
Ten Tips To Bring Your Treasures Back To Life By Kate McLelland
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any years ago in London’s famous Portobello market, I came across a grimy old box made of wood. At first glance it didn’t look like anything special, but on closer inspection I saw that some fine veneer work was visible in places. “Ten quid. A bit of wire wool and some washing up liquid straight out of the bottle, and that’ll come up lovely.” It sounded unlikely, but I paid the stallholder and took the box home, where I nervously began to rub the surface with a steel wool pad. As the dirt melted away I uncovered an intricate inlaid marquetry design, and my grimy box eventually emerged as a beautiful antique that I’ve loved ever since. Although I was successful, I suspect most experts hearing of my method would tear out their hair. Remember these points before starting your own projects: • Some antiques are valued for their patina and certain items – such as old coins – should never be polished. • Check very old items for cracks that may break during cleaning. • If in any doubt, do some research or ask an expert. • Avoid using harsh chemicals
or abrasive cloths. Here are ten tips for restoring your vintage bargains: • To remove general grime from old prints, gently roll a piece of doughy, fresh bread over the surface. • To remove old, rusted-in screws, first clean around screw head edges, heat the screw head with a hot air gun, then the turn screw a little TIGHTER, before undoing (use caution with heat if the object has a varnished or painted finish). • Age marks on porcelain can be removed by soaking overnight in baby bottle sterilizing liquid. • Use Steradent tablets to get rid of water marks in old glass vases. • For a bright shine, polish chrome with baby oil and cotton wool. • To clean a gilded object, use a clean white cotton cloth, cotton balls or Q-tips, and the barest amount of clean, cool water. After you have dampened the cleaning material, remove excess moisture on a dry piece of cloth before you apply it. • Rub undiluted household bleach into dirty hairline cracks in pottery and rinse off, to reduce the crack’s visibility.
• Use half a lemon and salt to clean brass and copper items. Apply, rinse off, dry carefully and clean with impregnated wadding, polishing finally with a soft cloth. • To repair a pottery item, clean the pieces with a mixture of mild dishwashing liquid and warm water and let them dry completely. Apply clear, slow-setting two part epoxy glue and hold the pieces in place with modelling clay so they don’t fall apart whilst drying. • Remove dust and dirty marks on old leather by dipping an artist’s paintbrush in methylated spirits. Use sparingly, working on a small area at a time. Whenever you carry out a restoration project, you should decide whether you want to keep the item or sell it on before you get started. If you want to keep it, you can restore it to your personal taste. If you’re selling, it’s wise to do some research on the current market before you start restoration. Although it may seem strange, some buyers may actually want the rust stains and marks of use that show an item has been handled and loved for many years.
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Health Raynaud’s Phenomenon: It’s Not Just Cold Toes.
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aynaud’s Phenomenon (Raynaud’s Disease or often just ‘Raynaud’s’) isn’t well-known, yet it affects around 20% of adults worldwide, and shouldn’t be ignored. That’s why February is Raynaud’s Awareness Month. WHAT IS RAYNAUD’S PHENOMENON? Raynaud’s is a condition in which blood supply to extremities is interrupted. Attacks are caused by oversensitivity of small blood vessels, and while fingers and toes are most commonly affected, it also affects the ears, nose, lips and nipples. TRIGGERS AND CAUSES: Primary Raynaud’s The causes of Primary Raynaud’s are unclear, although the NHS estimates that 1 in 10 sufferers go on to develop a condition associated with Secondary Raynaud’s. Attacks are usually triggered by cold temperatures, but anxiety, stress, hormones or smoking can also cause blood vessels to spasm and restrict blood flow to your extremities. Secondary Raynaud’s Secondary Raynaud’s is often connected with autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, but also results from other medical conditions (including Hepatitis), illegal drug use, some medicines (including the contraceptive pill and beta-blockers), an
injury, or use of a vibrating tool (‘vibration white finger’). SYMPTOMS Symptoms of Raynaud’s can last a few minutes or a few hours, and may be regular or occasional. Sometimes the condition goes away by itself. • The restriction of blood to extremities can cause them to turn white, then blue, and finally red as blood flow returns to them. • Sometimes there may be pins and needles, numbness, swelling, pain or stiffness. If you have Raynaud’s symptoms, visit your doctor, who can diagnose Raynaud’s and request blood tests to determine the type. It’s important to get Secondary Raynaud’s Phenomenon correctly diagnosed, as in rare cases complications such as gangrene or ulcers arise. WHO GETS RAYNAUD’S? Secondary Raynaud’s can occur in anyone, as it’s associated with other conditions and factors. Primary Raynaud’s is usually mild, can occur at any age and may be hereditary. It is: • More common in females than males • Rare in young children • Common in teenagers (although sometimes disappears in their twenties) • More common in smokers (because smoking damages blood vessels and affects smooth muscle).
TREATMENT AND PREVENTION To prevent Raynaud’s attacks, you can: • Stay warm – outdoors, use scarves, gloves, hats, earmuffs, heated hand warmers and pre-warmed clothes and shoes (use a hair dryer, electric blanket or the airing cupboard). Several thin layers are warmer than one thick one. Wear thin socks and gloves under thicker ones and use hand driers to warm your hands. Indoors, try hot water bottles, microwaveable heat packs, hot baths before bed and an electric blanket. • Stop smoking – smoking affects your blood supply and can reduce your temperature. • Eat for warmth – hot drinks and small regular meals, preferably hot, will keep you energetic and warm. Use oven gloves to remove things from the fridge. • Avoid heavy carrier bags – they restrict blood flow to fingers. • Take regular exercise – providing it doesn’t make symptoms worse. • Find ways to relax. Sometimes medication is required if you experience ulcers, intense pain or impaired finger function. In severe cases, sympathectomy procedures using surgery, laser or injection to sever the nerves that cause the blood vessels to spasm may be used, but these vary in permanency and efficacy. Remember: Don’t ignore Raynaud’s symptoms. They could indicate an underlying condition that needs treatment. Support and information: The Raynaud’s and Scleroderma Association http://www.raynauds.org.uk/ Email: info@raynauds.org.uk Telephone: 01270 872776 or 0800 9172494
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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
Verwood Age Concern
Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall, Moorlands Rd Gordon Simpkin 01202 813805 Monday: 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday: 10am - 3.30pm EDV-02/16
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 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 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 UK holidays Easter: 25 & 28 March 16 May Day: 2 May 16 Spring Bank Holiday: 30 May 16 Summer Bank Holiday: 29 Aug 16 Christmas: 25 & 26 Dec 16 New Year: 1 Jan 17 More useful information overleaf
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Can you give Nellie a ‘Forever Home’?
i I’m Nellie an elderly Red Setter looking for a forever home to end my days in. I am 12 years old and have a loving and sweet nature, I love my food and plenty of attention so I would need to be the only dog in the household, I am also well behaved and am no bother, I would really suit an older couple as although I love to go out I do not need the long walks I needed when I was younger. For more information on Nellie or any of the other animals in our care please contact us on 01202 87500, e-mail: admin@waggytails.org.uk or visit our website www.waggytails.org.uk We are well into the New Year now but as always need food for our animals, we will also be raising money at a skittles night on the 25th of February so if you would like to attend please call us on the number below for more information. As Always we will be out and about with our collecting tins so please look out for our yellow tops in Poole. Waggy Tails Rescue is a registered charity based in Dorset; we rescue and rehome dogs that have been abandoned, neglected or otherwise in need of a new home.
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Utilities / Emergencies
Verwood Police Station
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Wimborne Police Station Crimestoppers
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Local Councils & Agencies
Police, Fire & Ambulance Emergency Electricity - SSE Emergency Gas - Emergency
999 08000 72 72 82 0800 111 999
BT Faultline
0800 800 151
East Dorset District Council
01202 79 50 96
Water - Bournemouth Water
01202 59 00 59
Dorset County Council Verwood Town Council Wimborne Town Council
01305 22 10 00 01202 82 08 80 01202 88 16 55
- Southern –leaks Sewerage–Southern-emergency (& water)- Wessex
0800 820 999 0330 303 0368 0345 600 4600
Colehill Parish Council
01202 90 08 21
Environment Agency Floodline(warnings & Advice)
0800 80 70 60 0345 988 11 88
Citizens Advice Bureau Visitor Information—Wimborne
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)
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Salisbury Hospital
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AA (Automobile Association)
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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
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Hospitals
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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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Beer of the Month
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ebruary, of course, is St Valentine’s Day, book-ended by a couple of fortnights in which nothing much happens except that it rains a lot and once every four years an utterly superfluous day appears which nobody wants as their birthday. But if you’re young and in love, the deep mysterious thrill that comes with opening that anonymous card more than makes up for the rest of the month’s dreariness. So here’s a beer for St Valentine’s Day that’s doubly full of love. Lovestruck – yes, it’s the name that makes it a beer for Valentine’s – is a 4.4% alcohol pale ale from the Madness Brewing Company. Its nose is very fresh, with that classic new-mown hay aroma that properly belongs to a good pale ale and an overtone of summer fruits. The mouth feel and flavour are almost as light and spritzy as a prosecco – so right for St Valentine’s! – while the finish has the merest hint of hoppy bitterness. But there’s more to love in Lovestruck than just the label. It’s one of a trio of beers made by West London’s recently-established Portobello Brewery for the nutty boys themselves – and who, even after all these years, doesn’t love Madness? Infra Red from another newly-founded craft brewer, Hardknott of Millom, Cumbria, is a different prospect altogether. At 6.2% alcohol it has a chill-banishing warmth to it, along with a mixed bundle or aromas and flavours of almost baffling complexity. The brewery says it takes its inspiration from America and Belgium but this, being an authentically hoppy, strong India Pale Ale but with a few buckets of crystal malt shovelled in for luck, is a one-off. The appearance is a deep ruby with an oddly straw-coloured foam. The nose is floral but in an old-lady way – parma violets, lavender, garden-centre soap. Then the flavour is intensely, shockingly hoppy but with a hint of fennel/liquorice sweetness, while the finish is very, very long and very, very bitter and carries an intriguing note of... parsnips?! You’ll like this. Not at once, maybe, but you’ll like it. By Ted Bruning
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