Roundabout East Dorset Villages June 2016 by Sue West

EAST DORSET VILLAGES T BE WEEN WIMBORNE & VERWOOD

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- including your recordings Google have bet on home from your Sky box to any other automation as one of the room in the house, or to your next big things, so they’re phone or tablet when you’re encouraging firms to make far from home. even more smart devices although inevitably, Apple and Google’s systems aren’t compatible with one another so you need to pick sides. That’ll change in the British Gas Hive smart thermostat; longer term, because it’s in There’s a catch, of course. nobody’s interest to have rival, Because this is all brand incompatible systems for such new technology, it’s quite basics as light switches and expensive - so if you fancy a heating controls, but at the Bluetooth-enabled DeLonghi moment it’s really important coffee machine that you can to check compatibility - so for command from the sofa, it’ll example if you want to control cost £1,500. Even relatively smart home technology via an simple devices can be Apple iPhone or Apple Watch, expensive, so for example you should look for devices smart plugs for remotely that support Apple’s HomeKit. turning things on and off cost If you don’t, you could end around £40, while a starter kit up in a situation where you of three Philips Hue bulbs and need a different app for each a hub will set you back £149. smart home product you buy, Upgrading from Sky+HD to which is hardly making things Sky Q costs from £99 to £249 simple. and then comes in at £56 per If you’re wondering what’s month. As ever, being first on so smart about smart home the block with new technology technology, the answer is doesn’t come cheap - so that by connecting different maybe the really smart homes things together you can make will wait until the technology interesting things happen. For gets cheaper before taking example, Philips’ Hue bulbs the plunge. work with Apple’s Siri voice recognition, so you can say DeLonghi Prima “Hey Siri! Set scene to movie!” Donna Elite Wi-Fi and the lights will change. coffee machine Nest learns your Sky Q system; habits to work out the best times and temperatures for heating your home, and can talk to your phone, see that you’re heading home cameras that you can use to from work and make sure the monitor your house. house is nice and toasty for your arrival. Sky’s latest Sky And that’s just the tip of the Q system can send video iceberg. Both Apple and

n the 1930s, magazines predicted a really exciting thing called the smart home - a home where everything was automated and easy to control. It’s taken its time to turn up, but smart home technology is finally here. From your boiler to your light bulbs, there’s an app for almost everything. Most smart home technology is designed to connect to your Wi-Fi network, either directly or via a little box called a hub. Once it’s connected you can then control it from your phone. There are smart thermostats, such as Google’s Nest and British Gas’s Hive, that can automate your heating and even turn the heater up Philips Hue smart bulbs; and down when you’re away from home. There are smart bulbs, such as Philips’ Hue, that can completely change the colour of your room with a single tap of your phone’s screen. There are smart baby monitors such as BabyPing that stream video of your (hopefully!) sleeping child to your phone, and there is a whole selection of smart

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Welcome J Dear Readers, une 19th is Fathers day this year - I’m sure you’ll be reminded many times when out shopping! We have reviews of a few very suitable books on page 6, but as an excellent alternative why not take him along to The Gardens of Cranborne Open Weekend which just happens to be the weekend of June 18/19th! See page 27 for details. We often pop into the Garden Centre at Cranborne Manor for coffee which is inside the old walled gardens, but it will be great to inspect the rest of the gardens at the Manor. There are over 20 gardens open, including grand formal gardens, cottage gardens and even ancient allotments which have been cultivated since the late 19th century. Coincidentally my husband

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June / July 2016

Contents has just spent a very hot Sunday afternoon helping our daughter with her very first foray into allotmenteering (or whatever people who dig allotments are called!). Since his parents had one and he also had one in his twenties - I think this is a job I should definitely leave to the expert! Of course he may not be an expert at everything (Although he might think he is!) so if you do need to call in an expert then look in our ‘Local Business Directory’ on page 42 to save yourself time, fuel and money - not to mention the stress of course! Finally, if you would like more members in your club or society, and/or would like us to publish your news, articles or future events, then simply e-mail the details to: info@roundaboutmags.co.uk.

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Local events and features Community News 8,27,29,35,41 The Blashford Bulletin 10 Portrait of a Local Artist: Rachel Fenner 14 Clubs & Societies 20,21 Viewed From My Window: rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 24 What’s On Locally 26,28

Feature articles Tech Feature: Phone home Book Reviews: Books for Dad Mike’s Motors: A Tale of Twin Tests Home & interiors: Outdoor Living World Blood Donor Day Mike’s Motors: Motoring Mutterings Travel: Croatia- The Plitvice Lakes History: What Happened….50 Years Ago?

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Books for Dad Struggling for inspiration this Father’s Day? Forget gift vouchers and gardening tools, books are the way to go. Whether Dad likes escaping into a thriller, getting creative with the kids, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, there’s sure to be something in our selection to keep him happy. Conspiracy – Iain Gale Bernard Cornwell fans will thank you for introducing them to Iain Gale’s series about a maverick soldier in the Peninsular War. James Keane certainly gets himself in enough scrapes and mishaps to keep the reader entertained. Wellresearched, gritty and colourful, the series brings a period of military history to life. The latest novel, Conspiracy, sees Keane ordered by Wellington to work undercover in Paris – a dangerous task indeed in such a turbulent political landscape. 50 Evening Adventures – Tim, Kerry, Ella and Amy Meek Another great resource for tackling the ‘I’m bored’ mantra, 50 Evening Adventures provides a plethora of ideas for making the most of evenings as a family. There are suggestions for places to go, things to do and meals to cook outside. Former teachers Tim and Kerry Meek are currently travelling around Europe in a caravan with their daughters. They’re used to packing lightly, so most of the suggestions don’t need any special equipment, and can

be carried out for free, or very cheaply. The Hairy Bikers Blood, Sweat and Tyres: The Autobiography – Dave Myers and Si King If Dad enjoys an autobiography, this is the perfect book to wrap up for him this Father’s Day. The duo didn’t have the easiest childhoods; Si was bullied about his weight, while Dave had to grow up quickly as a carer for his mother. But a love of good food and entertaining brought them together and made them household names. Warm, honest and laugh-out -loud funny, it’s a great testament to what true friends can do when they put their minds to it. Poor Boy Road – James L. Weaver Fast-paced and gripping from the first page, Poor Boy Road is a good bet for fans of action thrillers. Jake Caldwell is a mob-enforcer who’s looking for a way out. When he’s called back to his childhood town to help care for his dying, abusive father, his boss hands him one last job – kill a local drug dealer. But can he do it? Great characters, believable dialogue and plenty of action combine to make this a real page-turner. The Den Book – Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield Packed with creative inspiration, The Den Book is full of ideas to encourage Dad to get outside and have fun with the kids (or

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the exhibition has been seen by hundreds of children and families whilst it’s been on tour in Ferndown Middle School; Wimborne First School; Verwood First School; Hampreston First School; and Ferndown First School. Pamela Melia, a teacher at Ferndown Middle School, said “It was amazing! The exhibition turned into this beautiful swan! I’m very proud of the children’s work.” Copies of the book are available from DEED. Please contact Louise Boston-Mammah at DEED, tel: 01202 875411 or email: education@deed.org.uk DEED is a global education centre based in West Moors Middle School. Registered charity number 1072827 Louisa Adjoa Parker is a published poet, researcher and writer. Recent publications include, Blinking in the Light and Salt-sweat and Tears by Cinnamon Press

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The World of East Dorset Book Launch at St James’ First School, Gaunts Common on 24 November 2015. A pupil from Wimborne First School collects her own copy from Louisa Adjoa Parker.

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Portrait of a Local Artist Award winning artist and sculptor Rachel Fenner has been visiting the Purbecks since she was a student. “I ﬁnd the landscape very inspiring,” says Rachel, who has continually revisited the area for more than 50 years. She had always had a desire to become an artist since childhood, which ultimately led her to study at the Royal College of Art from where she graduated from in 1966. “I did a two year Foundation Diploma followed by a National Diploma in Design at Wimbledon School of Art,” explains Rachel. “I then won a place at the Royal College of Art to study for four years on the postgraduate ARCA course.” On leaving Rachel became a full-time professional artist, which was quite a feat for a woman at that time when like in many areas of life, art was male dominated. Career highlights include winning the prestigious Sainsbury Award in 1966, having her first solo show in London in 1976, then being appointed as the City Sculptor for Portsmouth in 1979, and being commissioned for the Jubilee sculpture in Winchester in 2003. Born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, Rachel now lives in Hampshire. She retired from public art in 2004 to focus on painting and now works almost entirely as a painter. Her paintings follow the Modernist tradition of English Romantic Abstraction and are largely inspired by the coastal landscapes of Pembrokeshire and Dorset. She has regularly exhibited her paintings in London since 1992. “These landscape paintings draw upon the physicality of landscape rather than simply being paintings of landscapes,” says Rachel. “In this sense they have become abstract and have assimilated the language of the geometrical forms that underpin much of my environmental sculpture.” www.rachelfenner.co.uk

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eugeot very kindly gave me two of their very popular 208 medium hatchback series to test, back-to-back. At first sight they could have been twins, except they had two distinctly different personalities. The first was a technically interesting car, the smart and chic 208 Puretech GT-Line with 1.2 litre petrol automatic power. The second was the almost mindlessly fast and very extrovert 208GTi by Peugeot Sport. My instant feeling was ‘the Tortoise and the Hare’. But was this justified in practice? Let’s remind ourselves about the Peugeot 208. It’s now a common sight on our roads, known for its commodious passenger and luggage space, and most of all for superb economy and emissions from a wide range of cutting-edge petrol and diesel engines. Late in 2015 the 208 received a refresh in which the high trim and specification level of the GTi was made available to selected other models as the “GT-Line”, adding much of the GTi exterior badging and grille, plus a slightly firmer suspension giving the car a more sporty and confident feel on the road 208 GT-Line Cockpit

without particularly losing that superb Peugeot ride quality. The GTi version gained extra equipment - and in the case of the new Peugeot Sport variant a lower, much harder ride with enormous wheels, bigger brakes and glue-like tyres. First the Puretech. Here was a car with a very small 3 cylinder petrol turbo engine married to an automatic gearbox – maybe a recipe for the most sluggish car in the West? Inside and out very nicely trimmed with the GTLine sporty image including a lot of leather, lovely sports seats and a lot of electronic aids. All premium car stuff, very nice. However, fire it up and the engine note is muted yet purposeful, with enough power aided by the auto ‘box to give excellent performance for motorways. Interestingly, fuel consumption stays just over 40mpg whatever task you throw at it and with a light touch, 50 is feasible. What is most impressive is the comfort, the ease of driving in all road conditions and especially in urban traffic jams where it also excelled. The standard cruise control, DAB radio and Bluetooth help make light of our hideous motorway system. I really liked this car for its sophisticated good looks, excellent specification and what it could do on the road. In my view, a car capable of serving all family needs.

Now to the 208 GTi by Peugeot Sport. Immediately striking with a matt black paint finish except for the rear quarter which was finished in bright red gloss. Inside, looking great with lots of equipment and extra-large Recaro-style seats bearing the Peugeot Sport logo. Fire it up, and a deep fruity exhaust burbles away in the background. Drive away and there is an impression of immediacy and tautness in everything,

208 GTi P-Sport front that super-hard suspension enables you to feel every undulation on the average British road, while despite a sophisticated Torsen diff a lot of correction is required to keep it on the straight and narrow. My test-piece of flat tarmac however revealed huge levels of grip and massive cornering speeds without needing to fight the steering. However, my overall impression is that this car is made for the race track - and is too much hard work on normal roads. The colour scheme seemed to attract every teenage cowboy driver to ‘have a go’ and while I found it most interesting and challenging to drive, it just doesn’t have any place in my garage.

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HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)

THREE LEGGED CROSS WHIST CLUB

Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month from September to June at 7.30pm in Wimborne Town hall for talks on mainly historical places, people or events in the Wimborne area. Contact: Mrs A Cross 01202 848922 Meets in Memorial Hall, Colehill, every month to hear first-class speakers. Non-members welcome Contact Barbara 01202 882590 for dates and details.

We meet last Wednesday of each month at Kings Head Hotel, Wimborne with lunch and speaker. Contact: Joy Sparshott, 01202 574056 or email jasetr@gmail.com This club meets on Wednesday afternoons and play commences at 2.00pm. Contact – Diana Baker 01202 821459

COLEHILL EVENING WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE

VERWOOD & THREE-LEGGED CROSS TWINNING ASSOC.

PLANT HERITAGE EAST DORSET GROUP

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (excluding August at Colehill Memorial Hall, Cannon Hill Road 7.30p.m. Contact the Secretary on 01202 883810 Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from October to March from 7.30 to 10pm Contact: Terry Bright 01202 822959

COLEHILL UNDER FIVES GROUP

It meets at the Colehill Memorial Hall on Wednesday mornings between 9.45 and 11.45 am (term time only). Contact Shelagh Fuller (Secretary) 01202 842919 .VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB St Leonards Hotel, 185 Ringwood Road, St Leonards, Nr Ringwood, BH24 2NP on 3rd Thursday of the month. Good Food & Bar. Gigs from 8-10.30pm. (Doors open from 7pm). No membership required. Contact Geoff 07798 721405

Welcomes retired and semi retired people to take part in our groups and classes of social and educational interest. Contact: Brian Hawkins on 01202 829924 - working to save plant varieties. Meets in Colehill Memorial Hall monthly Sept to June to hear well-known speakers.. Visitors welcome. Details from Pam on 01202 883352.

THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS

.Oddfellows is one of the oldest and friendliest societies in the world. For further details contact Flo Munro 01202 820965, Loyal Acorn Lodge. The Oddfellows - making friends, helping people.

WESSEX SINGERS

This a choir of about 40 singers that meet regularly in St James' Church, Holt, and St Michael's and All Angels Church, Colehill. Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 887786

VERWOOD ORGAN & KEYBOARD SOCIETY

CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB

DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB

EAST DORSET ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY (EDAS)

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 .

THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING

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

1st WIMBORNE GIRLS’ BRIGADE

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

THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS

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

EAST DORSET WRITING GROUP

The friendly ‘friendlies’ club. Experienced and novice players most welcome. You’ll always get a game. Contact Steve Clapton for more details 01202 826685 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

ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS

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

WIMBORNE CAMERA CLUB

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

THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.

Based in the grounds of Cranborne Middle School in E Dorset. We shoot on Sunday mornings, Tuesday & Thursday evenings in the summer months also shoot indoors in the winter. For info. www.dorsetarchery.co.uk

EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS

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

THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION

Want to try woodturning? Come and join us at St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall Braeside Road St Leonards Ringwood BH24 2PH 1st Wednesday each month 7.15pm-9.30pm. for more details Contact: Alex Wells Secretary on 07759663151 or just come along

ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH CHOIR

The sessions will take place on Fridays monthly from 1 – 4pm at St We meet at St Michael's Church, Colehill Lane, Colehill Michael’s Centre, Colehill, Wimborne. Free parking and disabled access. on Fridays at 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Contact Cilla Sparks on 07759 835728 Contact Jenny Wright on 01425 473963.

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VERWOOD PANTOMIME SOCIETY

Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch The Branch holds regular social The Society hold rehearsals in September for a show at the Hub, functions. Contact Mrs Denise Pugh 01202 824549 Verwood in January. Members also meet throughout the year for various social events. Contact: Sue Gardiner 01202 825731 or www.verwoodpantomimesociety.co.uk BROADSTONE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND A totally amateur band offering its members fun and challenges playing WIMBORNE ART CLUB within a large wind band and raising money for local charities. Contact Damon Corio, Conductor, on 07759 837404, Local artists who meet twice a month in St Catherine's Church Hall, www.broadstone-community-concert-band.co.uk Wimborne. Meetings start at 7.30pm prompt. Non-members welcome for £3 per meeting. Info: 01202 892064, www.wimborneartclub.org.uk

CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

EAST DORSET BUDDHIST GROUP Meets in Cranborne Village Hall on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome Contact Chris Bright 01725 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 517584 or e-mail clhs@mypostoffice.co.uk pm. Contact the organiser via the Parish Clerk on 01202 900821 DORSET STITCHERS

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

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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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onger days mean it’s time to head out to the garden. However large or small your outside space, some careful planning will ensure that it is flexible enough for playing games, entertaining or simply putting your feet up and relaxing, Today’s gardens are more like an outdoor room, used for playing, cooking, socialising and resting; they are multifunctional spaces that look good but also work hard for every member of the family. If your garden is in need of an update, the secret is in the planning - how will you use the space and what do you want from it? Sketch a plan of your garden on graph paper, and gather samples of the materials you intend to use – such as slate, willow or terracotta – to ensure that they co-ordinate. If in doubt, consider consulting a professional, who will undoubtedly come up with practical solutions and inspirational ideas you would never have thought of.

In a large garden, the ideal layout includes separate areas for dining, relaxing and playing – perhaps with a ‘secret’ children’s area at the far end, including structures such as a swing, trampoline, climbing frame or tepee. A peaceful area away from both the house and the kids is ideal for a hammock or a deck chair – perhaps near some scented flowers or under a tree for shade. And the dining area is best closest to the house, with space nearby for a barbecue or even an outdoor kitchen. Consider changes in levels – they add interest and are easier to deal with than slopes, but avoid lots of steps between the door and the dining table. Flooring is key, too - will you choose stone slabs, gravel, bricks, decking, wood chips or perhaps tiles that complement your kitchen flooring for an inside-outside look? Just like indoors, your choice of garden flooring can signal a change from one area to another. It is also a question of practicality and cost: specify stone slabs for the dining area, for example, and

Finally, furniture. Consider waterproof upholstery, outdoor sofas and all-weather rattan, choosing designs and colourways that link with the whole space. You can even accessorise outdoor sofas with scatter cushions and interior throws or blankets for when it gets chilly. If space is restricted, opt for folding furniture and play equipment that can be put away, or build seating into your hard landscaping – an extra-wide low wall makes a great bench seat and you can even build in hinged storage for cushions. The time is right to start planning your stunning summer garden, and creating more useable space outdoors is far more economical than a new basement or roof conversion – in fact, turning outdoor space into an extra outdoor room may add value to your property. IMAGE - Shrewsbury sixseater set with parasol, £899; contemporary A-frame chimenea with cooking grill, £399; all Dobbies, 0131 561 6406; www.dobbies.com.

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accuracy, with scores of 9.8 or 9.9 out of 10 for tidiness, reliability, timekeeping, courtesy and workmanship. A member of staff will sit down with the customer to plan and design driveways, patios and paths for free and the person who carries out the initial survey will be a member of the team who works on the job and will remain the first point of contact. The galleries on the company’s website show some of their work. A host of surfaces illustrated include Cobbletech paving, which creates a grand entrance for any home, brick and block walls, soakaway systems, edgings for driveways, flower borders and planters, fencing and gates created to the customer’s specification, and steps designed specifically for each home. They also apply their extensive experience as a contractor to a wide range of commercial work of all sizes. Steven says “Our aim is to provide such a high standard of service that customers who have used the company will never again consider going anywhere else nor recommend anyone else.” For more details, or to see examples and testimonials from some of the company’s satisfied customers, visit their website or give them a call.

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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.

Sooty (part1)

he ‘spy-cam’ has proved time and again to be very useful in determining who is coming to dinner in the barn. We already have a black cat we call Blackie, but when she goes into the barn for food, she is always accompanied by Jason, so who was this other black cat who came on its own? Later we would see an occasional glimpse of him at the back door eating from the food bowls left out there for the cats. We called him ‘Sooty’. Looking at the size of him I would estimate him to be about one year old. He was very timid and would run away if he saw us. I set up a trap at the ‘hole-in-wall’ entrance the cats use to come and go to the barn, but try as I might, both times he spotted the danger and ran away. I decided to wait a while before trying again and see if I can improve my technique. Later we saw he had made friends with Blackie and Jason and the three of them would eat together in the large heated greenhouse. Sooty spends a lot of time sitting in a very large pot that houses an olive tree, but always comes hurriedly for food at mealtimes. We just have to call “Come on then, Come on then!” and he is sure to appear along with any other cat within hearing distance. I was soon able to give him a stroke and occasionally a tummy rub and he has even started to purr, which is progress indeed, but I was not as yet able to pick him up. The security camera shows he also comes for food in the barn almost every hour over night, just to check if this food is any different to the offerings before him in the greenhouse, and we cannot help but notice that he has doubled his weight and is now so fat he seems to wobble along. He is certainly making the most of all the biscuits and other food put out for

everyone and it does not look as if he is going anywhere. It was a few months later when I next had the opportunity to catch Sooty. We had been noticing that his coat seemed a bit tatty as if he had a flea allergy and it would appear that he had lost a lot of weight. We definitely needed to catch him and take him to the Vet to see what the problem was and to get him neutered. I was in the barn getting the food ready to put down for the cats when Sooty came in and begged for food. This was easily sorted. I placed a bowl of food down and whilst he was occupied, I closed the door to the barn and to the entrance to the hole in the wall. I had him in the barn at last. Now I had a chance of catching him. Then I noticed a black cat in the car park and thought that Sooty had made his escape. I was quite concerned and could not think how he would have got out of the barn. I nearly removed the catching cage thinking I was too late, but decided to leave it in place. It took all of two days with Sooty hiding in the barn before he tried to make his escape through the hole in the wall and straight into the catching cage. I had him. The full story and many more are in the book “Viewed From My Window” by Patricia Oliver price £15.00 + £2.50 p&p. For more details, contact Patricia on 01202 826244. Any proceeds go towards the Veterinary and Welfare needs of the 16 feral cats currently in her care.

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Local Entertainment Centres Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. Until 2 Jul 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Wimborne Horticultural Society present "The Making of Main Hall,Allendale Community Centre, Mon 13 Jun 7.30pm Stewart's Nursery" by Martin Stewart Hanham Road, Wimborne BH21 1AS Verwood and Three Legged Cross Dementia Friends Crane Valley Golf Club. Verwood, DorTue 14 Jun From 1.30pm - 4pm launch event. Everybody welcome. set BH31 7LH Jimmy Carr: The Best of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits City Hall, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Tour. Tickets are selling very fast ... book soon! £29.50 Wiltshire, SP2 7TU. 01722 434434 OR Tue 14 Jun 8pm Online & £27.50 by phone www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk Colehill Memorial Hall, Wimborne. BH21 £7 to include welcome drink. You Bourne2Sing. 30 strong all male group singing a variety 2LR secure your place by donating £7 to 7.30pm of popular and entertaining songs in aid of Stanley's Hy- can Fri 17 Jun www.justgiving.com/stanleyshydrohouse dro House www.facebook.com/stanleyshydrohouse or text HYDR55£7 to 70070. Don't forget to say it's for Bourne2Sing! Illustated talk. Celebrated potter and garden sculptor Knoll Gardens, Stapehill Road, HamJonathan Garrett on 'Container gardening with a twist', preston Wimborne, BH21 7ND. 01202 Sat 18 Jun 11am - 12.30pm £10 to include garden admission. Book on 873931. Jonathan's unusual pots will be www.knollgardens.co.uk. on sale throughout the day. The Gardens of Cranborne. 20 village gardens open, Village. For details contact Refreshments, Treasure Hunt. Entry £8, children free. No Cranborne 18 - 19 Jun 11am - 5pm 01725 551242 dogs please, no shade in car park. Mon to Sat 10am 4.30pm

Scenes of Wimborne and East Dorset: Art exhibition of works by W.J. Hawker. Normal admission charge.

History at Work Weekend to showcase the inner work- Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham ings of Experimental Archaeology. A chance to see our Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP volunteers and staff demonstrating their skills and exper- www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk. tise in a wide range of crafts & activities that genuinely 01725 517618 contribute to the construction & maintenance of the site. Tess of the D'Urbervilles: Thomas Hardy's tale presented Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23by Sisata. £8.50 (concessions £6.50), booking fee apHigh Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. Sat 25 Jun 6.30pm plies. Booking essential at ticketsource.co.uk or on 0333 27 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk 666 3366. Summer Fete & Craft Fair. Wide range of activities, com- Hinton Martell, Dorset Sun 26 Jun 12.30pm - 4pm petitions, stalls, entertainment, games, food & drink. Fun for all the family! Brett Wales plays his Wersi Louvre keyboard, Verwood The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the Wed 29 Jun 7.30pm. Keyboard Society; £5 members, £7 visitors door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 A gentle walk revealing the secrets of Knoll’s natural Knoll Gardens, Hampreston, Wimborne medicine chest followed by a workshop on herbs you can BH21 7ND. Book on 07968 169064 or 10.30am -1pm Sat 2 Jul use to treat common ailments. Harvest and prepare your email heathcoteherbs@gmail.com own herbal medicines and take home some samples. £35. Booking required. Summer Garden Party. Charity garden party in aid of The Hilda Coles Centre and garden Stanley's Hydro House. There will be crafts, games and (behind the Priest's House Museum), 2pm Sun3 Jul cake all for small additional donations. £1 entry per adult, BH21 1HR. www.justgiving.com/ children free! www.facebook.com/stanleyshydrohouse. stanleyshydrohouse. The Ringwood Brewery British Pedal Car Grand Prix is one day event packed with adrenaline filled races All day.Racing starts a Ringwood town centre. around Ringwood's historical town centre. Two races Sun 10 Jul at 11.15am www.britishpedalcargrandprix.org which last up to 2 hours each. Teams of up to 36 race through the towns roads battling for the podium positions. Verwood Concert Brass Training Band perform a FREE Verwood Recreation Ground, next to the open air Picnic in the Park concert. Bring your deckchairs, rugs and refreshments along to the Verwood Rec Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Sun 10 Jul 3pm - 5pm for an entertaining afternoon of music. Subject to having Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. good weather so check www.verwoodconcertbrass.co.uk Wimborne Horticultural Society present a talk on Main Hall,Allendale Community Centre, Mon 11 Jul 7.30pm "Unusual Plants" by Local Plant Doctor Roger Hirons Hanham Road, Wimborne BH21 1AS Artsreach Event: Son Yambu play authentic Cuban Cecil Memorial Hall, Cranborne * Free songs, the intoxicating fusion of Spanish and African Latin American dance workrhythms that gave rise to salsa. The band features a new pre-show Limited spaces, enquire when generation of Cuban musicians who are all passionate shops. 7.30pm booking Thu 14 Jul about maintaining the traditions of the genre. They give Tickets £10, £8 u18s, £30 family this irresistible music a contemporary edge, bringing their Box Office: 01725 517883 or Cranborne audiences a truly, sensational, authentic Latin music ex- Stores or Garden Centre perience – expect a night of dancing! Tess of the d'Urbervilles - outdoor theatre. Tess returns Pentridge Village Green. http:// home to Trantridge. Presented by SISATA Open Air pentridgedorset.co.uk/event/tessTheatre Group right here in Pentridge village which has a durbervilles-live-trantridge/ Adult: £8.50, 6.30pm - 8.30pm Thu 21 Jul strong connection to Thomas Hardy. This is an open air Child: £6.50, Family: £24.00 event so bring along blankets and cushions as required. Tickets from 0333 6663 366 or Licensed bar & food available to purchase. www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/FIILKF. *New Larger Venue* Verwood Traditional Jazz Club pre- St Leonards Hotel. 185 Ringwood Rd, sent New Orleans Heat, an extremely professional band 8pm - 10.30pm. Leonards, Nr Ringwood. BH24 2NP. based in the style of some famous 1940's bands & has St Thu 21 Jul Doors Open 7pm Contact Janet 01202 873725 or Geoff an exceptional international profile. Meals available all 07798721405 day in the restaurant, or from 7pm in the function Room. Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2310am - 4.30pm (Mon Sally's Holiday Activities: Self directed craft activities. 21 Jul - 1 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. - Sat) Normal admission charge. Sep 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk 25 & 26 Jun 10am - 4pm

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The Gardens of Cranborne Open Weekend

Cranborne Manor Quick facts: More than 20 gardens open Place: Cranborne, Dorset Dates: June 18th & 19th 2016 Time: 11am – 5pm Price: £8 adults; children free; no dogs please

he beautiful and varied Gardens of Cranborne in Dorset will be open for visitors on the weekend of June 18th and 19th. From the famous Cranborne Manor gardens, originally designed by John Tradescant in the 17th century, and the wonderful 18th century Number 10 Castle Street (formerly Cranborne Lodge) through elegant period and modern homes to much-loved cottage gardens, there is something for everyone in this delightful and historic Dorset village. Highlights of the many gardens opening include: Cranborne Manor Gardens: designed by John Tradescant in the early 17th century, the structure follows a pattern of ‘rooms’, delineated by hedges or walls and softened by billowing herbaceous borders. Number 10 Castle Street: this imposing 18th century country house boasts a magnificent formal garden with a series of grass terraces rising gently from the house. Borders are planted with shrubs, old roses and herbaceous plants. Red Lion House: a delightful private garden which is chemical-free and uses the principles of bio-dynamic horticulture. The herbaceous borders, rose, herb and vegetable gardens

are designed to reflect the local environment. There are also a number of modern sculptures. Manor View House: this wonderful lateGeorgian house boasts a beautiful walled garden, with a mass of repeat planting surrounding variegated standard hollies; deep borders are planted with a mixture of shrubs, perennials and roses. The Old Vicarage: a mature garden with views to the church and Cranborne Manor. A natural swimming pond provides a habitat for wild life. Bank House: a typical Edwardian small walled garden with a vine, herbaceous plantings, roses, shrubs and climbing plants. Chase Cottage: featuring a huge mulberry tree, colourful mixed borders and a delightful garden studio displaying textile works. Cranborne Allotments: tilled since the early part of the 19th century, these 24 plots are a wonderful example of local endeavour, perched with views over the rooftops, church spire and rolling fields. The gardens will be open from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June (Number 10 Castle Street open Sunday only). Entry is £8 for adults; children free. There will be an exhibition of art by local artists as well as a wide range of stalls and activities in the village during the weekend, including maypole dancing. Refreshments will be available including ploughman’s lunches and teas in the village hall. The event is being held in aid of church funds.

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Fern Day with specialist wholesaler, Country Garden Plant Sales. All you ever wanted to know about ferns 10am - 2pm plus the chance to buy direct from local wholesale specialist. FREE but booking essential as limited numbers. Book online or at the nursery. Festival of Archaeology. This year the Festival will feature a live demonstration dig at the Museum. ‘Phil’s Dig’ 10am - 5pm (Mon - will be happening over both days, led by well-known arSat) & 12noon - 5pm chaeologist Phil Harding. it will feature leading archae(Sun) ologists, broadcasters and living history groups from across Britain & once again a programme of fascinating and enjoyable talks, show stands and entertainment. The bands of Verwood Concert Brass presents their Summer concert at The Hub, Verwood. As usual the 7:30pm - 10pm bands will play a wonderful range of music spanning so many genres along with some brilliant solo performances. 8.30am - 6.30pm

Tue 26 Jul & 2, 9, 16, 23, 10am - 12noon 30 Aug Wed 27 Jul (5-7 yrs) Fri 29 Jul (8-12 yrs)

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10am - 4pm

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Sat 30 Jul

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Sat 30 Jul

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Wed 3, 10 Aug

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Sun 7 Aug

1pm - 6pm

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The New Forest Show. Free parking. On the gate prices Adult £20, Senior £19, 5 - 16 £7, U5 Free. Discount is available by buying early & on-line. Little Explorers: Art and craft activities, stories and games (age 2+). £1.50

The Salisbury Museum. The King's House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire. SP1 2EN. 01722 332151. www.salisburymuseum.org.uk. Entry by £2 donation per person. Tickets for talks £6 each The Hub, Brock Way, Verwood, Dorset BH31 7QE. Tel 01202 828740. Tickets £10 (Under 19s £6) available from The Hub box office. The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QH. 01590 622400. www.newforestshow.co.uk, info@newforestshow.co.uk Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk

Marine Madness A 'Wild Day Out!' Celebrate National For further details and to book (places Marine Week at Blashford Lakes with lots of fun games are limited), please contact Sue and activities as you learn fishy facts and discover why Shawyer on 02380 285102. Blashford our marine life is so special. Please bring a plain t-shirt to Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham be decorated with some funky fish designs! Wild Days Drove, BH24 3PJ. Booking essential. Out! are offered in partnership with New Forest District Admission £15. Council and registered with Ofsted Dave Smith plays his Roland Atelier keyboard, Verwood The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the Keyboard Society; £5 members, £7 visitors door. Enquiries : Janetta 01202 822936 Dark Ages Weekend. Adult £10, Child £5, U4 Free. Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk. 01725 517618 Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, The Great Dorset Chilli Festival - stalls, cooking Demos, St Dorset. music, spicy street food, icecreams, Beer…. www.greatdorsetchillifestival.co.uk Bounce! Trampoline Bounce Event. Charity Boogie Bounce Xtreme in aid of Stanley's Hydro House . Sessions at 11, 12 and 1. You MUST book your place in advance to secure a trampoline. Sessions are £5. Also facepainting, raffle & cakes for the non bouncers! Damerham Fair and Horticultural Society Show. This year we have the 2nd running of the very popular DAMERHAM DERBY. If you fancy taking part by being an owner or a jockey then go to 'contact us'. CIRCUS SKILLS AND MAGIC TRICKS, in and around the arena. DUCK HERDING with a sheep dog. "Adventure in the Woods" Forest School days for children from 3-8 years of age. A full day in the woods, camp fire cooking, nature crafts, den building, picnics etc. £30 per day (includes all food), 10% discount for a sibling or booking 5 sessions or more. "Adventure in the Woods" Forest School days for children from 8-11 years of age. A full day in the woods, camp fire cooking, nature crafts, den building, picnics etc. £30 per day (includes all food), 10% discount for a sibling or booking 5 sessions or more. Summer Fete: Adults 50p, Children FREE Garden Open Day in aid of Wimborne Hospital & Dorset Cancer Care at Poole Hospital.Cream teas, Bavarian brass band, plant stall, arts & crafts, vintage vehicles. £3 entry Wimborne Horticultural Society present a talk on "Euphorbias and Anemones" by Martin Young Verwood U3A Open Day. If you're looking for an active retirement, look no further. Drop in for a cuppa, a chat, find out what we offer and if you like us, join!

Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Society annually presents a local traditional country show and a guaranteed family day out. Children Free, Parking Free Starlight Adventure. Three days spent in the woods, 8.30am - 4.15pm & learning how to live with nature, use tools, light fires, 8.30am -11am (20 cook tasty food, build dens and finally put up tents to Aug) spend a night under the stars. £120 for the full experience. Combine with the 3rd and 10th for a 10% discount. All Day

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World Blood Donor Day June 14th By Alison Runham

orld Blood Donor Day on 14th June is an annual World Health Organisation event. This year’s campaign celebrates blood donors, highlighting the idea that blood connects us all. It seeks to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donation, inspiring more people to become blood donors.

Why Should You Give Blood? It’s easy to find reasons not to donate, but also easy to assume blood will be available if we need it. However, in the UK we need over 6,000 people to give blood every day to meet our needs; around 67% is used to treat medical conditions, 27% in surgery (including emergencies) and 6% to treat blood loss after childbirth. Who Can Give Blood? If you’re fit, healthy, aged 16 to 66 and weigh over 7 stone 12lbs or 50kg, you should be able to start donating blood.

Men can give blood every 3 months and women, every 4 months. However, some things can affect your eligibility, such as organ transplantation, travel to certain countries and existing medical conditions. You can check your eligibility on the NHS webpage www.blood. co.uk/who-can-give-blood. Preparing To Give Blood You can register online at www.blood.co.uk, by calling 0300 123 2323, or at a blood donation session. To donate, book an appointment or drop in at your next local session. To make your donation as comfortable as possible, ensure that beforehand you: • Eat regularly. • Get a good night’s sleep. • Drink plenty of fluids (but avoid alcohol for 24 hours). • Wear loose, comfortable clothing. • Avoid unusually strenuous exercise. • Know your medical and travel history.

What Happens When You Donate Blood? Pre-booked appointments shouldn’t take over an hour; take a friend or book to distract you if you’re nervous. You’ll be given a drink to keep you hydrated. Your identity and health check details will be confirmed, and your iron levels will be checked by testing blood from your finger. A small cuff is placed on your arm to maintain a light pressure and the donation site will be cleaned with antiseptic before the needle, connected to a blood bag with your unique donor number, is inserted. A special scale constantly measures your donated blood until the 470ml mark is reached, which usually takes 5-10 minutes. You shouldn’t feel any pain. Once the needle is removed, a sterile dressing is applied to your arm. After Your Donation You should keep the pressure roll on for 30 minutes and the dressing on for 6 hours. You’ll be sent to the refreshment area to relax and encouraged to have a snack and at least 2 drinks before you leave. You should avoid having a hot bath and using your donation arm for anything strenuous for the rest of the day. Most people feel fine, but if you feel dizzy, sick, hot or shaky, drink plenty of fluid and lie down until you feel better. If bleeding recurs, sit down, raise your arm and press on the area until it stops. If you become unwell (other than a cold or cold sore) within 2 weeks, or believe there’s a reason your blood shouldn’t be used, you should call 0300 123 2323. Become a Lifesaver! Think of saving a life and you probably imagine rescuing someone from an accident or a fire. But by becoming a blood donor, you could save a life every time you donate. So why not register today?

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By Mike Wattam

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n the last issue we overviewed the current and near horizons for automation in cars. But what cars can you buy today which contain those pieces of automation which you really want - and in many cases need to pay extra for? Some of course have been legislated to be fitted in all cars, while others are on the ‘option’ list for the most recently designed and produced cars. Automating car processes has two main objectives; the first being to enhance both primary and secondary safety, and secondly to give the driver less work to do and thus (hopefully) to release time to look for and avoid problems ahead.

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We have previously mentioned automatic gearboxes and ABS anti-lock braking. We can argue that power steering has been available for many years either as an option or as standard fitment, with some degree of interpreted assistance based upon its interpretation of your input force on the steering wheel. Now, as electric power steering gains popularity it has become normal to read vehicle speed and adjust the degree of assistance from ‘high’ at walking pace, to nil at high speed. Air conditioning has evolved from a simple switch to temperature controlled climate control including pollen filtering, humidity reduction, compensating for the effects of sunlight, and so on. Electronic Stability Programs have been designed to interpret Driving Decision

ways in which the car is deviating from expected handling behaviour, adjusting any severe lack of handling balance by selectively braking one or more wheels and adjusting engine power accordingly.

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Volvo will feature strongly in this discussion, for they have not only led the introduction of new safety technology over many past years, but they are still the undeclared leaders in introducing safety technology to new cars. Volvo recently announced they are working to achieve “no fatal accidents involving Volvo cars by 2020”, a bold statement indeed. It is also a philosophy which history shows they will deliver, and of course the technology can - and probably will be - applied to their autonomous cars. The use of new technology and current enhancements are designed to improve primary and secondary safety. These include Collision Avoidance which monitors vehicles and pedestrians (or other objects) ahead and when it senses a lack of adequate input from the driver, will auto-brake. This is already standard on some vehicles such as Volvo, and has already proved its worth in reducing the number of rear-end shunts which generate many vehicle and human costs. Meanwhile emergency services and the insurance industry have already noted a +30% fall in claims from this enhancement in 2015 and 2016, and requested legislation to make this standard on all new cars.

Volvo meanwhile have developed sensors to look forward, sideways and to the rear to enable even more sophisticated sensing and avoidance action. Their sensors can detect moving metal, humans including those on bicycles, animals and even Moose! Oh, and brick walls! Lane departure warning is becoming more common, and this is now tending to be integrated with auto-warning the driver (rattling the steering wheel!), and in proactive installations enabling dedicated computer capacity to gently manipulate the steering until the car is correctly aligned to the lane markings. This can be further integrated with blind spot information systems so the car will not turn into a place already occupied by another vehicle! While this level of automation might seem over-the-top, it greatly reduces the need to continually concentrate priority upon this aspect of driving in motorway conditions, and thus reduces stress significantly. Conversely, drivers might be inclined to be over-reliant upon these features and for this reason, the best systems will tell the driver they’ve had enough of this by giving notice of termination! More on driver assistance next time.

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et up in 1949 in northern Croatia, the Plitvice Lakes are the oldest national park in the country and the largest, covering close to 300 square kilometres. There, on the edge of the rugged Dinaric Alps, rocks and water have created a unique landscape protected by UNESCO and one of the most impressive karst formations in the world. Yet just 400 years ago, the whole area was inaccessible, draped in mystery and legends from buried treasures to the kind-hearted Black Queen who gave water to the poor. In the 18th century, it was described in turn as ‘five beautiful lakes in the densest wood’ and ‘the devil’s garden’. But those who come here today know that neither is true: there is no devil in this natural paradise but there are 16 beautiful lakes for all to see. The twelve upper lakes and four lower lakes are all connected, divided by natural limestone barriers shaped by water, wind and plants and creating myriad waterfalls. The highest is the aptly named ‘Large Waterfall’, swollen by the Plitvica river and tumbling down 78 metres into the final section of the lower lakes.

Just a stone’s throw away, the source of the Korana is said to be the most beautiful in karst country, heading through the canyon towards a bucolic village dozing in flower meadows. Meanwhile, footpaths and single-file boardwalks meander from one magical lake to the next, festooned in waterfalls, canyons and caves, and whatever the crowds, little disturbs the peace but the rumbling of cascades and bird song. There are popular viewpoints and secluded corners, steps here and there and for those who want to take it easy, rides on an electric boat across Lake Kozjak or a panoramic train in the upper levels. But nothing beats a leisurely stroll where lush scenery and fresh air quieten mind, body and soul. The lakes beckon, more bewitching the closer you are. Azure, silvery grey, deep blue or emerald green, shimmering in the sun or mirroring a darkening sky, they are for ever changing as light and shade filter through the abundant foliage along the banks. The lower lakes glitter through a rocky canyon, the upper lakes nestle among forested

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VERWOOD RECYCLING 01202 828083 www.newforest.gov.uk Somerley, Verwood Road, Ringwood 1 April - 30 Sept: 9am - 6pm 1 Oct - 28 Feb: 9am - 4pm 1 March - 31 March: 9am - 5pm WIMBORNE RECYCLING 01305 221040 http://www.dorsetforyou.com/recycling Brook Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BH 1 Apr-31 Oct 9am-6pm. 1 Nov-31 Mar 9am-5pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day

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Please Note: School term and holiday dates are usually set over 14 months in advance of the academic year. They are based on a school year of 195 days although individual schools can use 5 of these days for staff training. Parents should contact the individual school to find out when their training days will be. All dates taken from www.dorsetforyou.com and www.hants.gov.uk for Dorset and Hampshire - dates that are in white are where days differ for Hampshire. Term/holiday Summer Term: 11 April - 20 July 16 Half Term: 30 May - 3 June 16 Summer Holidays: 21(23) July - 31 Aug 16 (2 Sept 16) Autumn Term: 1(5) Sept - 16 Dec 16 Half Term: 24 Oct - 28 Oct 16 Christmas Holidays: 19 Dec 16 - 2 Jan 17 Spring Term: 3 Jan - 7 April 17 Half Term: 13(20) Feb - 17(24) Feb 17 Easter Holidays: 10 - 21 April 17 UK holidays May Day: 2 May 16 Spring Bank Holiday: 30 May 16 Summer Bank Holiday: 29 Aug 16 Christmas: 25,26,27 Dec 16 New Year: 1 Jan 17 Easter: 14 & 17 April 17 More useful information overleaf

What happened.......

’ve just found my cheque book. It wasn’t easy because the last time I used it was in July, when I bought a car, and in fact the last time I used it before then was Christmas 2013 when I ran out of ideas for presents and gave my kids cheques instead. Oh, and in my pocket I have £1.56... What does all this have to do with anything? Well, on 29th June 1966, Barclay’s Bank launched Britain’s first credit card (the Barclaycard, since you ask), and money as I and others of my vintage once knew it has been dying ever since.

The credit card and its contemporary, the charge card, were responses to the illusion that cash and money was the same thing. Despite the fact that the Lombards had disproved the idea centuries earlier by providing international credit facilities in which limitless sums could be moved around without anyone so much as sniffing a ducat, people in the post-War age still had to carry cash to cover all their spending. And in post-War America, spending was getting more and more extravagant. One of the luxuries the newlyrich post-War Americans were

...50 years ago? by Ted Bruning starting to spend more and more lavishly on was dining out; and the first charge card, Diner’s Club, enabled them to do just that. If you didn’t customarily carry enough cash to pay for a blow-out for yourself and all your friends – or for yourself and that one special friend – and provided you had a fat enough salary, all you had to do was pay an annual fee and your card would cover the bill at any participating restaurant. It wasn’t credit, though – the balance had to be cleared in full every month. Diner’s Club launched with 200 members and 27 participating restaurants; by the end of the year it had 20,000 members and other high-value retailers were clamouring to be allowed in. Finders Services, launched in Britain in 1951, was a straightforward copy; it was swallowed up by Diners Club in 1962, and in 1963 American Express, another charge card operation, arrived in the UK too. (Barclaycard also had an American connection: it was a franchisee of the Bank of America’s BankAmericard scheme, later rebranded as Visa). At first, Barclaycard and its rivals were similar in operation: since extended credit was illegal in Britain until 1968 you had to clear your Barclaycard every month, just as with Diners Club and American Express.

But it was always intended to be more democratic than the charge cards, which were aimed at the well-off and the prestige trades. It didn’t charge a fee, for a start; there was no salary qualification but there was a credit limit; and given Barclay’s established position in the UK it was accepted by a much, much greater number and variety of retailers. Without going into too much detail, here’s how plastic has fared in those 50 years. 1969: the cheque card arrives. 1972: the Access credit card is a co-operative of several banks. 1987: the debit card is born. 1995: debit card transactions exceed credit card transactions. 1998: debit card transactions exceed cheque transactions. 2004: plastic overtakes cash. One could go on, but you get the picture. Plastic rules. Which raises a question I’m qualified to ask but not answer? What exactly is money? It’s clearly not the pennies like cartwheels I took to the sweetshop as a child. It’s not a fistful of fivers, either: a fiver isn’t really a fiver at all; it’s just a picture of a fiver. Money as a reflection of itself? It’s no more ephemeral a concept than money as a seemingly endless chain of electronic ones and zeroes. And if money doesn’t really exist, why can’t I have more of it?

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