Roundabout Verwood April 2015 by Sue West

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Dear Readers,

he front cover on this issue links two of my favourite local places to visit. The photo on the cover is a small section of a beautifully atmospheric heathery sunrise photograph taken in the New Forest and is one of many in the British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition which can be viewed at Moors Valley Country Park the other of my favourite local places to visit. See page 46. A great location to take the grandchildren around the adventure and obstacle courses, our neice on bikes around the challenging ‘Through the forest’ ride, my husband on the steam train rides of course and me to the coffee shop! Portrait of a Dorset Artist on page 44, features another of my favourite local

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places - Corfe on the Isle of Purbeck - painted by an artist who intended to move from London to his childhood home in Devon but only got as far as Swanage! I wonder how many people have done that?! Our new feature from Mike Wattam - Mike’s Mutterings is on page 36. Why is it that all motoring correspondents seem to be so cynical?! A certain Mr. J. Clarkson is a classic example - can we expect to see our Mike on TV soon then? Who knows! See our What’s On pages 30 & 32 and website for many local events from April to June. When you need a job done AND to help local businesses, look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ on page 54 and save yourself time, fuel and most importantly - money!

Sue West

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Business features Moses Rutland: Setting Standards Higher

Local events and features Community News 10,12,31,34,46,48 Past & Present: Dewlands Way, Verwood 6 The Blashford Bulletin 16 Viewed From My Window: rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 18 Clubs & Societies 22,23 What’s On Locally 30,32 Portrait of a Dorset Artist: Alan Morris 44

Feature articles Ne’er cast a clout…. Mike’s Motors: Jaguar F-type Grand Tourer Beauty: Wrinkle Removal Health: Don’t Suffer in Silence Home & Interiors: Romantic Style Motoring Mutterings Travel: Greece - Thessalonika

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

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he old photo above of Dewlands Way is taken looking north west up the hill towards the village from the site of the present “Bridleways”. The long low building behind the oak tree was once the Shearing’s pottery, This road which was originally just a rough track and cut right across Dewlands Common, is now lined with houses, surfaced and even now on a bus route! Despite the old photo being taken around 100 years ago, the two other dwellings which can just be

seen on opposite sides of the road still exist today and are quite recognisable - shown in the two smaller photos below. Although of course they are fairly well hidden now with 100 years of tree and shrub growth. Surprisingly, the path across the common which crosses the road still exists a few hundred yards up the hill, but it is now only an alleyway between the houses and sadly the little stream that ran alongside and the bridge have all disappeared into the mists of time.

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Ne’er cast a clout …

by Kate McLelland

A reliable sign of good weather?

here were times during last winter when our normally temperate UK climate appeared to have undergone a complete change of character, creating storms and floods of almost biblical size and intensity. It’s at times like these we begin to understand the impact the weather must have had on our ancestors, for whom the difference between a good winter and a bad one was literally a matter of life and death. The only real evidence we have of their personal struggles with wind, rain and snow now exists in the form of a few, doggerel rhymes. To the modern ear these rhymes can seem childish and trite, but the fact that they have survived so long, passed on by word of mouth, gives us an indication of their importance to our forebears. Following the UK’s recent experiences of extreme weather events, it may be time to rub away the dust of antiquity and see if this ancient weather lore still has something useful to teach us. With its sprinkling of quaint, archaic words, “Ne’er cast a clout till May is out” is probably one of the most famous old adages about weather. The word “clout” means “item of clothing” so the rhyme warns us about the variable nature of

spring weather. If the month of May has always seemed quite late in the year to be finally packing away your winter wardrobe, then you’ll be glad to know that there’s some controversy surrounding the reference. Certain historians believe that the “May” in question is the may tree, or hawthorn, which actually begins to flower in April, so the meaning becomes: “Don’t shed any winter layers until the may tree blossoms.” Before the days of Met Office forecasts, farmers, fishermen and anyone else who depended upon the weather for their livelihoods would glean information from the natural environment. The maxim “Red sky at night/ Shepherd’s delight/Red sky in the morning/Shepherd’s warning” even wins a cautious endorsement from the Met Office. It’s true that a red sky can be an indicator of rain or dry weather, depending on the time of the day it occurs and the direction of the prevailing weather.

Such a sky appears when high pressure arriving from the west traps dust and small particles in the atmosphere. Blue light is scattered from the spectrum and red light remains to give t h e sky its distinctive appearance, indicating a dry, pleasant day to follow. A red sky in the morning simply means that this high pressure system has passed, most likely making way for wet and windy weather to come. There is, however, a lot less sanction amongst meteorologists for beliefs such as the St Swithin’s Day lore, which says that if it rains on 15th July it will continue to rain for 40 days and 40 nights. You’ll be reassured to know that there has been no occurrence of rainfall for such a prolonged period of time since records began. While we can reject long term forecasts linked to certain days in the calendar as pure superstition, it turns out that there may be more than a grain of truth in ancient lore relating to hourly or daily forecasts. When the weather’s raw power can be so intimidating, it’s good to know that our ancestors’ comforting old rhymes can still keep us in tune with nature.

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Verwood Concert Brass joins the top ﬂight

Band Master, Mike Dunnings and Conductor, Kevin Smith with the 3rd place banner.

erwood Concert Brass will become a Championship Section band after yet another fantastic performance at the West of England Brass Band Association Regional Finals. Band Master, Mike Dunnings said “This is like a dream come true, earning promotion to the highest level, and is an historic way to start the band’s 151st year. But unlike a dream this has actually involved a lot of dedication and support from everyone involved with Verwood Concert Brass to make this happen. It is amazing to think that back in 2006 the band was in the 4th Section but has continually improved and developed to earn the right to be in the top flight. The journey has been a great experience and also a lot of fun too”. For those unfamiliar with brass banding the country is split into eight regions and in each

region there are leagues, like in football, with the top section being the Championship Section and then Sections one down to four. Every March regional contests are held presenting an opportunity for bands to win prizes and very importantly get promoted to a higher section or indeed relegated to a lower section. Over the weekend of the 14th and 15th March around 80 brass bands, which means over 2,000 musicians, from Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire descended on Torquay to battle it out in the West of England Regional Finals. Verwood Concert Brass was up against 14 other bands in the 1st Section and was picked out of the hat to be the 2nd band to play the very challenging set test piece of music, ‘A London Overture’ by Philip Sparke. When the results were announced a great cheer went up from the band and its supporters when Verwood was awarded 3rd place! Mike Dunnings explained why even coming 3rd meant so much. ”Promotion isn’t about being a one hit wonder. It’s about being consistently good over a period of three years. Our 3rd from this year was added to our 4th from last year’s contest and our 3rd from the year before that, giving us a total of only 10 points – the lower the better. That’s a very low score and was 3 clear points clear of our nearest rival and that’s what earned us our welldeserved promotion from the 1st Section to the Championship Section. We are really looking forward to the challenge that will present”. The next opportunity to see the now even more highly acclaimed Verwood Concert Brass band will be on Saturday 18th April at The Hub, Verwood and will be featuring guest soloist, Chris Avison, principal trumpet of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

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1. Beasts of burden to evaluate endlessly (5) 4. Insect in sap hideout (5) 7. Fish sounding shy (3) 8. Final letter in some games (5) 9. Turn brown in the sun and get out for a dance (5) 10. Number that’s there somehow (5) 12. Periods belonging to you and me, we hear (5) 14. Conscious of a weak turn (5) 17. Scottish ﬂower moving onwards (5) 20. Casts off garden structures (5) 21. Mountain system in the Arabian Desert (5) 22. Run round a vessel (3) 23. A seer somehow to rub out (5) 24. Miss Katona’s Irish county (5)

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Viewed From My W indow A small selection of short stories written by Patricia Oliver from Horton near Wimborne, describing the ups and downs of caring for feral cats over the years with photos by J Santana-Martin.

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epper, the stray cat I had taken in during May 2013, went missing two months later. I had her photo and my details posted onto the Cats’ Protection website and an unexpected telephone call, six months later, brought with it great news. Pepper had been found! She was only three quarters of a mile away and perhaps a little thinner that she was when she left us, but otherwise fit and healthy. It was about two months after she left us, that I had a telephone call from her original owners who had reared her from a kitten and for more than 10 years. It would seem that they had moved house and it was soon after this that the cat went missing. They knew she did have a determination to go ‘walk-about’ every so often and search as you may she would not show herself if she did not wish to be found. Generally she always returned after a few weeks, but a new home, a new area and this time she had not returned. The owners then had another move and this time they moved to a house four doors away from the family that had found Pepper and brought her to me, so in the course of a conversation this unusual co-incidence came to light and they were then able to contact me only to find she had left home once again. They had lost her in November 2012 so she had spent the winter out in the cold, wet, frost and even snowy weather as she was not picked up again until May the following year, six months later, when she was found begging for food. Both families who found the cat had her checked for a micro-chip, which she didn’t have, but fortunately the second family did not give up but searched the Cats’ Protection website where they matched her photo. I was thrilled to collect her and thanked them very much for the trouble they took to reu-

nite her with me. I then fed Pepper copious amounts of food which she devoured in record time after which she made her way to her favourite place, my bedroom! I telephoned her original owners who were also thrilled to hear the news. They were not able to come and collect her until the following day, so Pepper and I spent the night together, although she was annoyed at being moved off my pillow onto the other side of the bed and growled and hissed at me. Her original owner arrived the next day to collect her, he could not believe how big she was. It seems the children called her ‘Woo’ and of course he was thrilled to have her back 14 months after he lost her. I made him promise that he would get the cat micro-chipped especially as she is a confirmed wanderer. I pointed out to him she had been checked twice for a chip and if she had had one, he would have got her back a lot sooner. A Happy Ending is always the best outcome, so never give up hope of finding a lost cat. Always micro-chip a wondering cat or dog. First check the local roads for casualties, telephone the council to see if they have collected a dead animal from the road, prepare a ‘flyer’ with the photograph of your pet and your contact details, distribute to local Vets, RSPCA, and Cats’ Protection for inclusion on their websites. No casualty found means you may one day have your reunion. Never Give Up Hope! 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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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION

VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB

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SENIOR FRIENDSHIP DINING CLUB

Meet in the Verwood Area on first Wednesday of the month. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Contact : Trevor Pogson, Chairman on 07825 093832 or Ann Hilton, Secretary on 01202 823212 This friendship/bereavement group meets every Wednesday 2.30-4.30pm in the Community Rooms at Lake Road Surgery. Contact founder: Soozi Cooper 01725 517272

VERWOOD EVENING TG

We meet at The Methodist Church Hall, Vicarage Rd, Verwood at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of the month. For information please contact: Carol Weaver 01202 822201

VERWOOD EVENING W.I.

Meets in the United Reformed Church Hall, Manor Road, on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm except August when we have our summer break. Contact our President 01202 814355

VERWOOD ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY.

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 For over 50’s singles seeking to expand their social horizons. Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm at The Hideaway, Moorlands Road, Verwood, BH31 7PD. Enjoy a variety of social activities & eating venues. New members welcome. Contact Jane 07929 868356

CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Meets in Cranborne Village Hall on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome Contact Chris Bright 01725 517584 or e-mail clhs@mypostoffice.co.uk

VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE

Welcomes retired and semi retired people to take part in our groups and classes of social and educational interest. Contact: Brian Hawkins on 01202 829924

DORSET STITCHERS

We meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. in the URC Hall Manor Road. Contact. Liz Green 01202 824980 or Janet Stride on 01725 517434

Meets every other Thursday at the Methodist Church Hall, £2 per evening includes refreshments. Contact Marilyn Fisher 01202 814212.

VERWOOD SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB

VERWOOD METHODIST CHURCH WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

(Verwood Youth Centre) Short Mat bowls is a scaled down version of indoor bowling seen on television. Thursday 2pm – 5pm Friday 7pm – 10pm. Contact Mike Poulter 01202 826568 all ages welcome

VERWOOD TOWN NETBALL CLUB

Open to all ladies, no matter what your netballing ability is. Come and join a lovely group of ladies who are keeping fit whilst socialising. Training at Emmanuel Middle school 7.30 til 9pm. 07912 444099

VERWOOD ROTARY CLUB

Meet on first & third Tuesday of each month at Crane Valley Golf Club. We welcome new members. Contact our secretary: Trevor Buck on 01202 821387

VERWOOD FRIENDSHIP CLUB

meets on the first Thursday of the month from 2.00 – 4.00pm at Meadow Court, Newtown Lane, Verwood. All our members, whilst elderly are full of fun and friendship. Contact: Neil Best 01202 814059

VERWOOD FRIENDS OF THE BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Monthly visits by coach (Wednesdays) to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and also to concerts at Lighthouse Poole during the winter season. Call 01202 824959

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

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

VERWOOD METHODIST LUNCH CLUB

Come and enjoy a social afternoon - you do not have to be a churchgoer. We meet alternate Tuesdays at 2.30pm for talks etc Contacts Valerie Smith 01202 823993 or Anne Hughes 01202 823327

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.

VERWOOD & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Meet in Verwood Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on 1st Thursday of each month with more details on our website: www.verwoodhs.co.uk Contact: Mr Ron Johnstone 01202 814376

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 on 01725 517807

VERWOOD STROKE CLUB

Are you a stroke survivor or a carer, then join our group at the Evangelical Church, Three Legged Cross from 10am to 12 noon every last Wednesday of the month. Contact Joan Lake 01202 813416 or Ron Collins 01202 822013

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

4th Saturday in the month at 12.30pm at the Methodist Church, Vicarage Road, Verwood. Enjoy a really warm welcome and a tasty 2 course meal VERWOOD AFTERNOON TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD inc coffee or tea £4.50. Ring for a lift. To Book call: Meets at the Memorial Hall, Verwood, on the first Thursday of the month Jean 01202 825533 or Lin 07906 303212 at 2pm Visitors and New Members welcome. Various indoor activities, outings and visits to the theatre. Contact Jean Honey 01202 827339.

THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS

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

VERWOOD PROBUS CLUB

Monthly meetings - 3rd Tuesday at noon in Crane Valley Golf Club for lunch and then a speaker. Membership enquiries welcomed from local retired prof. & business men. Contact: Secretary 01202 822569

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.

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 .

CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB

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

VERWOOD FLOWER CLUB

Meets at the Memorial Hall, Verwood on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. New members & visitors always welcome. You don’t have to be a flower arranger to join-just a love of flowers is enough. Contact Margaret Cannon 01202 824178

VERWOOD BRIDGE CLUB.

We meet on Wednesdays at 6.45PM in The United Reformed Church Hall, Manor Rd.. For further details please contact either 01202 813476 or 01202 821355.

VERWOOD CHORAL SOCIETY

We rehearse Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the St Michael’s Church. Contact Charmaine Crossley 01202 826050

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)

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

VERWOOD BOWLING CLUB

(Moorlands Road) First class facilities aimed to encourage the sport of bowling at all levels. Anyone interested in finding out more please contact Geoff Finn on 01202 824945, or just come along.

DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB

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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

VERWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Meets in the St. Michael & All Angels Parish Centre, Manor Road, Verwood on 3rd Tuesday of each month, Sept. to May (not Dec.) Contact Trevor Gilbert on 01202 824176

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

VERWOOD ORGAN & KEYBOARD SOCIETY

VERWOOD EVERGREEN CLUB

THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING

Meet Every Tuesday at 2pm in The Hub, Verwood. Alternate weeks Whist and Bingo. Occasional Entertainment New Members Welcome Contact Phyl: 01202-824656

CRANE ATHLETIC INVESTMENT CLUB

With a modest level of success we like to keep our investments as diverse as possible and therefore would welcome new members with fresh ideas. Contact: Secretary: Bob Tutton 01202 841871

RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB

Greyfriars Community Centre, 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. New members & visitors welcome Membership and programme details 01425 471348

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

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.

Monthly concert by top artistes usually last Wednesday 7.30pm at the Hub; non-members £7. Secretary: Janetta Lakin 01202 822936 Meet at the Village Hall. Mondays 8—10.30pm.. All levels, ages & sexes welcome. Contact Geoff Green 01202 825386

ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY

Meet at Greyfrairs Community Centre on the 1st Monday evening of the month for illustrated talks in ENGLISH on a variety of Italian topics. Contact : Hazel on 01425 476091

RINGWOOD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Indoor meetings throughout the Winter months, 2nd & 4th Thursdays at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood. Visitors & new members welcome.Contact Tony 01202 827294

VERWOOD & DISTRICT RAMBLING CLUB

Keep fit, have fun & meet new people. We have walks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & alternate Fridays/Saturdays. For more details visit our website or call John Wadge 01202 822874

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Home & Interiors How to create romantic style at home

ho wouldn’t fall in love with romantic style? Feminine, delicate and ohso pretty, this is a timeless look that will work in all styles of home, from a bijoux city apartment to a grand country pile, says Katherine Sorrell Make your home a haven from everyday worries with a romantic decorating style that takes you worlds away from the busy bustle of modern life. It’s a look that is eternally charming and appealing, pretty as a picture, soft and dreamy and completely irresistible. The first ingredient? Sumptuous fabrics, of course. Think lacey trims around the edges of pillowcases, napkins or cushions, or even entire panels (especially vintage or antique) hung across a window or thrown over a bed. Gorgeous. Sheers are also perfect for this look. Employ organza, chiffon, tulle, georgette and voile in opulent swathes and gathers, and layer them with crisp cottons and linens for interest and appeal. Since how things feel is just as important as

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APRIL - MAY 2015

10 Apr - 31 Oct

All day

Tue 21 Apr

7.30pm

Sat 25 Apr

10am - 1pm

Sat 25 Apr

7pm

26 Apr

2pm

Wed 29 Apr 7.30pm

Event

WHAT’S ON

Local Entertainment Centres New Family Activity trail based on the popular children's Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, character Superworm. Perfect for young children this free Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringsuper-sensory trail offers loads of excitement and a fun wood, Dorset, BH24 2ET. 01425 day out. Special acitivty packs and limited edition mini- 470721 book available in Visitor Centre. Verwood Historical Society present a talk by Dr David St Michael's Parish Centre, Off Manor Reeve on "Law and Disorder in 17th Century Wimborne". Road, Verwood. Trevor Gilbert 01202 Entry £3. 824175 Greyfriars Activities Centre, 44 Christchurch Road BH24 1DW Happy Dogs Table Top Sale Tel 01425 472613 Memorial Hall, Ringwood Flower Demonstration Spring into Summer by Irene Hick- Verwood Road Verwood. 01202 825673 or son. In aid of the Mayors Charities. Community ChristOffices 01202 820880 mas / Riding for the Disabled /Verwood Training Band. Council Tickets: £8.00 Charity Lorry Pull: Put your best team of up to 20 people together and pull pull a lorry across the Hub car park as The Hub, Verwood* quickly as you can to raise money for The Trussell Trust, Team entry is £20 a Foodbank, which helps families in poverty and Refuge, also women and children caught in domestic violence. CONCERT : Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society : John The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the Mann; £7; members £5 door. Enquiries : 01202 822936 Village Church. Tickets from JAZZ`n FLOWERS Concert by Stour Valley Stompers Cranborne Cranborne Village Stores or rosemaryTraditional Jazz Band. Tickets £10 with wine jarvis123@gmail.com. 01725 551242

Fri 1 May

7.30pm

Sat 2 May

10am - 4.30pm

2 - 4 May

11am - 5pm

Sat 2 May

7.30pm

Sun 3 May

10am - 4pm

Tue 5 May

7.30pm.

Sat 9 May

1.30pm

36th Downton Cuckoo Fair. Over 250 craft and other interesting stalls on the greens and in marquees along The Borough. There is lots of fun for the family. Cranborne Flower Festival. Bournemouth Gilbert & Sullivan Operatic Society presents its Spring Concert 'I HAVE A SONG TO SING, OH!' with a delightful mixture of music, ballads, songs and snatches from many of the popular Savoy Operas. DARK AGES Open Day - a chance to take part in a range of activities exploring our Anglo Saxon and Viking heritage, as we focus on rebuilding our Saxon Grubenhaus. Food and drink available. Sorry no dogs or smoking allowed on site. Verwood Flower Club. A demonstration by David Martin entitled "Losing the Plot". New members and visitors always welcome to this very friendly club. Verwood and District Horicultural Society presents their Coffee Morning and Plant Sale.

Wed 13 May 7.30pm

Verwood arts and craft society. Work evening and talk by Allan Sillars on Bees and making candles

Thu 14 May 7.30pm

Verwood & District Horticultural Society present a talk by Mark Ching on "The Thatcher's Tale" Travelling Trends Fashion Show - Tickets Cost £5 available from the Office @ Greyfriars FILM: The Imitation Game (12A ) The incredible true story of unsung war hero Alan Turing. Fanfare for Spring - Ringwood’s International Festival of Street Performance Art with Live Music, Song, Dance, Punch and Judy, Story Telling, Children’s Entertainment and much more. Over 450 performers. Supported by The Rotary Club of Ringwood. All funds raised will go to local charities.

7pm for 7.30pm Thu 14 May show start Wed 15 May 2pm & 7.30pm

Sat 16 May

11am - late afternoon

Place

*See P.13 for contact details of many

Village greens in the picturesque village of Downton situated six miles south of Salisbury Cranborne Village Church, Cranborne, Tivoli Theatre*, Wimborne Adult £12.50, Conc £11, Child(U16) £5 The Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne Dorset BH21 5RP tel. 01725 517618 Tickets available on the gate only: £6 Adults and £3 Children (4-16 years) and free to under 4s. Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Contact Juliet Garrett for details. 01202 820731 Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road Verwood. 01202 814376 United reformed church hall, manor road verwood. further information from Ann Aitken 01202 893659 Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road Verwood. 01202 814376 Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road BH24 1DW - Tel 01425 472613 The Hub, Verwood* Tickets Adult £4, Child £2. Various locations including The Furlong shopping centre, Ringwood BH24 1AT and Ringwood High Street. www.fanfare4spring.co.uk Free access and free parking all day long. St Michael's Parish Centre, Off Manor Road, Verwood. Trevor Gilbert 01202 824175

Tue 19 May 7.30pm

Verwood Historical Society present an illustrated Talk by Phil Holt, "Concorde the Legend". Entry £3.

Doors open 7pm for entry and meals. Thu 21 May Music starts at 8pm through to 10.30pm.

Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present - DART VALLEY STOMPERS. A Very poular band on the Jazz Club cir- The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road. cuits & at the Jazz Festivals. Led by the amazing Jeremy Verwood. Dorset. BH31 7PD. Janet Huggett on various reeds. This band excels for entertain- 01202 873725/ Geoff 07798 721405 ment & musicianship. Supporters £10, Visitors £11

Sat 23 May

10am - 1pm

Bushcraft for Beginners: The Nettle Celebrate national "be nice to nettles week" - find out why stinging nettles are so great for wildlife before harvesting them and lighting the campfire for cooking up a soup and making some string out of these underrated “weeds”. Suggested donation £5 per person.

Sat 23 May

6pm onwards

JAMINAROUND - an eclectic evening of music and storytelling. Gates open 5pm, Music starts at 6pm. Hot food and drinks will be available.

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. Children must be accompanied by adults. Sorry no dogs. The Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne Dorset BH21 5RP tel. 01725 517618. Tickets from www.jaminaround.com

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It’s Fanfare for Spring again - Saturday 16th May Ringwood’s International Festival of Street Performance Art

ast year Fanfare for Spring, Ringwood’s highly successful International Festival of Street Performance Art, filled the Town with music, song, dance, street theatre, jugglers, buskers, bands and a variety of performances and happenings throughout the day. It was such a success another is planned this year on Saturday 16th May 2015. Roger Bettle event coordinator said “The Town was excited by the event last year; so we thought we should repeat it. I am hoping we can expand the idea attracting even more performers and visitors to the Town”. So come and enjoy a family day out in Ringwood and with over 450 performers coming from far and wide you’ll find a surprise around every street corner. Starting at 11.00am and continuing until late afternoon with a final blast from the “In the Pink” Big Band. Free access and free parking all day long. Check out the fanfare4spring website for up to the minute news. www.fanfare4spring.co.uk Contact: Roger Bettle, 63 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DH 01425 489350 gill@bettles.net

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WHAT’S ON – CONT’D Event

MAY - JUNE 2015…. Continued

Place

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for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres Shapwick Country Fair - a traditional country fair and fun Shapwick Village Green Stewards Lane afternoon for all the family with lots of great things to do. Shapwick Dorset. DT11 9JZ Sun 24 May 12noon - 4pm Adults £2, kids go free. Parking (follow the signs) disabled access and facilities Carnival. Great entertainment in the arena all 12noon - early eve- Verwood afternoon plus the funfair going on through the early eve- The Fuzzy Bit off Crane Drive, Verwood Mon 25 May ning ning.Adult £3, Children £1 (free if accompanied by adult) Model Town 01202 881924 Whitsun Family Fun and Laughter Show with magic and Wimborne 16 King Street Wimborne Dorset BH21 Tue 26 May 12 noon & 2pm puppets 1DY. info@wimborne-modeltown.com 26 - 28 May

8.45am - 4.15pm

Tue 26 May (8-12 YRS) 10am - 3pm Wed 27 May (5-7 YRS) Wed 27 May 7.30pm Sat 30 May

9am - 4pm

Sun 31 May 10am - 2.30pm

Edmondsham Forest School, Edmondsham House, Edmondsham Village, Near Wimborne, Dorset BH21 5RE. Verity Robbins 07718 056539 or email elvesandfairies@live.co.uk. www.elvesfairieswoodlandnursery.co.uk For further details and to book (places are limited), please contact Sue Wild in the Woods A 'Wild Day Out!' for 8-12 year olds. Shawyer on 02380 285102. Wild Days Outdoor fun in the woods cooking up wild treats over the Out! are offered in partnership with New campfire and building dens! Admission £16 (includes a Forest District Council and registered voluntary £4 donation to the Wildlife Trust). with Ofsted and take place at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. CONCERT : Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society : The Hub, Verwood* Tickets on the Andrew Nix; £7; members £5 door. Enquiries : 01202 822936 Elizabeth's School, Blandford Rocky Flower Show & Plant Fair. A must-see event for Queen Road, Wimborne, BH21 4DT. Come anybody interested in the diversity of small plants, this early for the plant sales and enjoy our competitive show is full of surprises. It is run by the Al- home-baked cakes, hot and cold drinks pine Garden Society. and light lunches. £2.50, children free "Adventure in the Woods", for children aged 3-6, 5-8, 710, whole days spent in the woods, campfire cooking, exploring nature, forest crafts etc. £25 per day (sibling discount available)incl lunch,snacks and drinks.

Wildlife Rangers Get outside, learn new skills and im- To book please contact Jim or Tracy on prove your wildlife knowledge whilst having fun! Specifi- 01425 472760 or Blashfordcally for 13 to 18 year olds, our Wildlife Rangers group Lakes@hiwwt.orgSun 31 May meets monthly and activities will include practical conser- .uk. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Educavation tasks along with opportunities for bushcraft and tion Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 surveying. Please dress to be outside and bring a 3PJ. Sorry no dogs. packed lunch. Suggested donation £4 per person.

Thu 4 Jun

To book your place please contact Mion 01425 472760 or BlashfordTots: Splish Splash Splosh Outdoor play, ex- chelle 10.30am - 12noon or Wildlife Meet at the Blashploration and discovery for pre-school aged children and Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. 1pm - 2.30pm ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham their parents or carers. Suggested donation £3 per child. Drove, BH24 3PJ. Children must be accompanied by adults. Sorry no dogs. Verwood Flower Club. A demonstration by Angela Norris Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Martin entitled "All Around my House" New members 7.30pm. Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Contact and visitors always welcome to this very friendly club. Juliet Garrett for details. 01202 820731 Contact Juliet Garrett for details. 01202 820731 . Martin's Church, West Moors. 7.30pm RMDS Choir concert 'Out of the Music Box' Tickets £8 St www.rmds.org.uk

Thu 4 Jun

7.30pm

Sat 6 Jun

10am - 11.30am

Sat 6 Jun

3.30pm - 5.30pm

12 - 14 Jun

Sat 13 Jun

10am - 12noon

Sun 14 Jun

10am - 4pm

Vintage Craft Market

Thu 18 Jun

Doors open 7pm for entry and meals. Music starts at 8pm through to 10.30pm.

Sat 20 Jun

1.30pm

Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present - MATT PALMERS' MILLENNIUM EAGLE JAZZBAND. A much sought after band from the East Midlands. Led by the youngest Matt on clarinet & Saxes. This band has very experienced musicians who deliver a vast range of tunes. Verwood and District Horicultural Society presents their Summer Flower Show. Refreshments available

Mon 1 Jun

Tue 2 Jun

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Verwood & District Horticultural Society present a talk by Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road Derek Luther on "Friends, Foes and Diseases" Verwood. 01202 814376 Mud Glorious Mud Muddy play and craft activities; painting, face painting, sculpting all round mud fun! Wear old clothes - and maybe bring a change of clothes too! Suggested donation £4 per person. Children must be accompanied by adults. Sorry no dogs. Verwood Concert Brass presents a Cream Tea Concert. Listen to the training Band whilst enjoying a delicious cream tea. Raffle, Cakes, Gifts & 2nd Hand Book stall. Wimborne Minster Folk Festival, promising three days of 'folk, family and fun', with the much-loved mix of dance displays, family activities, workshops and stalls returning to the historic minster town's streets. Summer Wildlife Walk Start with a look through last nights moth catch before a guided walk around the reserve - with records of 25 dragonfly and 30 butterfly species alone, there should be plenty to see! Suggested donation £4 per person. Adults must accompany children.

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. Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road Verwood. Tickets on door: £6 (inc tea) Wimborne town. www.wimbornefolk.co.uk 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. Sorry no dogs. The Furlong shopping centre, Ringwood BH24 1AT The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road. Verwood. Dorset. BH31 7PD. Janet 01202 873725/ Geoff 07798 721405 Supporters £10, Visitors £11 Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road Verwood. 01202 814376

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signed to ease traffic flow at an (imagined) reduced investment cost over putting in the new lanes we really need. The key features will be; • What we call the ‘hard shoulder’ will become the new ‘lane 1’ to improve traffic volume during peak periods. The key to all improving driving • Strategically placed gantries skills also exists in book format. will measure traffic speed and flow lane-by-lane, and adjust Originally prepared by police the speed limit ‘dynamically’ to drivers, ‘Roadcraft’ is develfacilitate smooth flow. oped in each successive edition by guest experts and avail- • Enhanced gantry displays will show drivers more detailed able from the usual suspects

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Greece Thessaloniki By Solange Hando

apital of Greek Macedonia, second only to Athens, this pleasant city by the sea was founded in 315 BC by Cassander who named it after his wife, half-sister of Alexander the Great. Alexander didn’t live long enough to see the new city but among shields and battle scenes, his imposing statue holds pride of place on the waterfront, flying cape, dagger drawn and horse raring to go.

buildings and pavement cafés, the cyclists enjoying the sea breeze, the fishermen and now and then, a galleon preparing to sail with its small cargo of wide-eyed tourists.

Yet the city’s most beloved icon is the nearby ‘White Tower’, a symbol of Greek sovereignty since the 1912 Balkan War and an obligatory stop for visitors, touring on the road train or horse-drawn carriages. Rebuilt under Ottoman rule to strengthen the harbour, long known as the bloody tower, it was painted white, they say, by a prisoner in exchange for his freedom.

On the land side, the city spreads towards the mountains in the distance, straight boulevards, parklands, orange trees, modern sculptures and here and there, a touch of Art Nouveau or Deco for much of Thessaloniki was rebuilt after the great fire of 1917. Meanwhile, high on the slopes, the old town beckons with steep cobbled lanes, brightlypainted Ottoman houses with closed balconies and the sturdy remains of the Byzantine wall draped in crenellations, turrets and gates. Up there, you enjoy a true bird’s eye view of Thessaloniki and by clear weather, you might even see Mount Olympus across the bay.

Today, the tower has turned honey-coloured and there are no prisoners inside, only a museum relating the city’s history and if you climb up the spiral ramp to the top, a superb 360° panorama. First there’s the great sweep of the bay from the bustling commercial harbour to fine sandy beaches, the promenade lined with elegant

But the city wall is only one of fifteen UNESCO sites in Thessaloniki, a town amazingly rich in early Christian and Byzantine monuments. Among them are the Rotunda, St David’s church and the basilica of St Demetrius, the city’s patron saint, all claiming precious mosaics. Converted into mosques at

times, destroyed, rebuilt, the churches still showcase the development of religious art and architecture from the 4th to the 15th century. St Paul is said to have visited the area around AD 50, thus making Thessaloniki one of the first bases for the spread of Christianity. From the Archaeological Museum to vestiges of the Roman arch and palace in the town centre, Thessaloniki is justly proud of its heritage but with its vibrant university and enviable title of European Capital of Youth 2014, it fully embraces the 21st century. Disused warehouses have become restaurants, cinema and photography have their own museums and the International Film Festival draws crowds from afar. Yet, life feels relaxed, lunch al fresco in a shaded lane, mobile stalls selling ice cream or sesame rings, couples strolling in the park or on the waterfront, church bells chiming in the midday sun. At the weekend, city folks head for the nearby lakes to enjoy the water, ramble along the trails or gaze in wonder at great flocks of migrating birds. Alexander the Great would approve and no doubt Cassander would do likewise.

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Portrait of a Dorset Artist Alan Morris relocated from London to Swanage almost a decade ago and ﬁnds the rugged Dorset landscape inspires his paintings. “I love the sea and the cliffs,” he says, adding that the intention was to move back to Devon where he grew up but he and his wife moved to Swanage instead. The only gripe Alan has is that he would prefer the harbour to be more of a working one like Weymouth or West Bay. Living in Swanage provides him with access to the South West Coast Path. “For a few years I have been walking it,” he reveals. “I have walked from Sandbanks to Zennor in Cornwall which is 391 miles. I haven’t walked it in one go but a bit at a time and my wife tends to collect me at the end of a stretch after visiting museums.” Alan has painted most of his life and studied A-level art at school in Staines. He strives to capture atmospheric landscapes and seascapes with a real sense of place and is particularly interested in the effects of contre jour. “I am inspired by maritime and coastal subjects, particularly by the diverse landscapes of the Isle of Purbeck and those of South West England,” says Alan, who has exhibited in open exhibitions in London and Dorset. His paintings are in private collections in England, Scotland and Eire. He grew up in Devon just a few miles from the sea and now lives and works in Purbeck. Alan has spent his life being fascinated by the light and atmosphere of just being near the sea. “I got a place on a graphic design course but my dad didn’t let me go. I ended up as a quality manager for a plastics company and from there fell into IT looking after systems and networks.” He usually exhibits as part of Purbeck Art Weeks in May. http://www.creativecoverage.co.uk/artists-page/ item/387-alan-morris

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Celebrating the best of British wildlife photography.

Overall Winner BWPA Awards 2014 and Urban Category Winner; Lee Acaster’s ‘The Tourist’, Greylag Goose, London.

Heather dawn by Geoff Kell taken in the New Forest: Highly commended in the Botanical Britain category.

he highly-acclaimed British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) exhibition opened at Moors Valley Country Park on 21st March and features the best of thousands of stunning entries celebrating the beauty and diversity of British wildlife. Amongst a host of striking images this year’s category winners include a shag resting, a puffin in the jaws of an otter, a gannet breeding colony, Scottish woodland, and a telephone box being reclaimed by nature. Locally, Hampshire-based Alex Mustard won two of the competition’s 16 categories with his images of blue sharks off the Cornish coast, while Wiltshire-based Nick Upton won the Documentary Series category with his collection of hazel dormice pictures from a survey day in Somerset. Unusually, central London was the location for Lee Acaster’s winning shot, of a Greylag Goose against a dramatic city skyline.

Mark Ward, editor-in-chief at the RSPB’s Nature’s Home magazine, and one of the eleven competition judges said, “The winning photograph shows a familiar bird in a familiar setting, but the visual impact is extraordinary. “The stormy, brooding backdrop sets a dramatic scene, while the orange and pink from the bird bring vibrancy to the monochromatic cityscape”. Wildlife photographer, TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham is a keen supported of BWPA and has also exhibited his images at Moors Valley. “Every year the British Wildlife Photography Awards generates an incredible catalogue of splendid, exciting, imaginative and artistic images”, he said. “Proving beyond doubt that we have the richest palette of life to celebrate in our own backyard”. The free British Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition opens daily in the Visitor Centre at Moors Valley Country Park until 4 May. Parking charges apply. For more information go to www.moors-valley.co.uk or call the Rangers on 01425 470721. The 2015 British Wildlife Photography Awards is now open for entries. Details can be found at www.bwpawards.org

Animal Portraits Highly commended. Hungry Vole, Oxfordshire by Jamie Unwin.

Hillside Community First School News

reat fun was had at Hillside Community First School in Verwood when the children raised money for Comic Relief. The School Council, run by elected pupils from each year group, decided to run two events - a Bring & Buy sale of toys and books and a “Fun Run” around the school grounds. Their efforts raised over £400, which will be doubled by a government pledge! As Jonathan put it, “This Red Nose Day has been the best day ever, doing a massive marathon and awesome toy sale!”

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Verwood Youth Band success at the Wessex Youth and Training Festival

he Verwood Youth Band took took part in the Wessex Brass Band Association Youth and Training Band Festival on Saturday 31st January and came away with the Youth Section 1st prize and Royal Emma Graves - principal cornet Marines Cup. Plus the band’s player receiving her award. principal cornet player, Emma Graves, was awarded the Woodfalls Trophy for the best soloist of the day from any section. The Verwood Youth Band was formed only a year ago to help nurture not only the under 19 year old members of Verwood Concert Brass but other young brass and percussion

players in the area. The band under the musical direction of Kevin Smith, were required to played a 20 minute own choice programme which had to include a hymn. The programme they played comprised of ‘Singing in the rain’, ‘Amazing Grace’, the hymn – ‘Blaenwern’, the march – ‘Slaidburn’ and the soloist piece performed by Emma, ‘My love is like a red, red rose’. Emma Graves, winner of the best soloist prize, for the second year running said “It is always special to be awarded a prize as it makes the practicing all the more worthwhile. I was especially pleased to have received the award from Captain Hairsine of the Royal Marines School of Music as my ambition is to join the Royal Marines Band Service when I finish my A levels in 2016”. The Verwood Youth Band would welcome more under 19 brass and percussion players to come and join them. For details please contact Mike Dunnings via email to: m.dunnings@ntlworld.com or phone on 07791 340870.

What’s on offer at Bournemouth M. S. Society

ultiple Sclerosis is a common disabling neurological condition that affects around 107,000 people in the UK; it is unpredictable & varies widely. MS has no known cause and to date no known cure. The Bournemouth & District Branch of the MS Society is hidden away in West Parley and is open on Mon/Tues/Thurs, it provides a social haven for around 200 people each week. It offers a fully operational physiotherapy gym with qualified physiotherapists, a CAB and Counsellor Service. There is a hairdressing salon, kitchen and dining

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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 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

The Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road

01202 825353

Dr H J L Morris And Partners 01425 653430 The Surgery, 12 Park Lane, Alderholt Dorset Emergency Care

08456001013

Dentists’ Numbers

123 Dental 01202 827786 11, The Old Potteries, Manor Way, Verwood. Forest Lodge Dentist Surgery Vicarage Road, Verwood

01202 827272

Verwood Dental Care 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

Chemists

Lloyds Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 822364 23 Station Road, Verwood. Mon - Fri: 9-6:30, Sat: 9-1, Sun: Closed Lloyds Pharmacy, FORDINGBRIDGE 01425 652300 1 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge Mon - Fri: 9-6, Sat: 9-5.30 Boots, RINGWOOD 01425 474170 11 Southampton Road, Ringwood Mon - Fri: 8:45-5:30, Sat: 9-5:30 Boots, CASTLEPOINT 01202 549971/548139 Castlepoint,Bournemouth. Mon - Fri: 9-8, Sat: 9-7, Sun: 10:30-4:30 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. Mon: 7am-11pm, Tue-Fri: 6.30am-11.30pm, Sat: 7am-11pm. www.pharmland.co.uk V-04/15

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

Police Stations

EMERGENCIES - 999 and ask for ‘police’ Verwood Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101 or 01202 222222 verwood@dorset.pnn.police.uk

Recycling

VERWOOD RECYCLING 01202 828083 www.newforest.gov.uk Somerley, Verwood Road, Ringwood 1 April - 30 Sept: 8am - 7pm 1 Oct - 28 Feb: 8am - 4pm 1 March - 31 March: 8am - 5pm

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

School Terms & Holidays

Please Note: School term and holiday dates are usually set over 14 months in advance of the academic year. They are based on a school year of 195 days although individual schools can use 5 of these days for staff training. Parents should contact the individual school to find out when their training days will be. All dates taken from www.dorsetcc.gov.uk and www.hants.gov.uk for Dorset and Hampshire dates that are in white are where days differ for Hampshire. Term/holiday Easter Holidays: 30 March(3 April)-10(17) April 15 Summer Term: 13 (20) April - 20 (22) July 15 Half Term: 25 May - 29 May 15 Summer Holidays: 21(23) July - 31 Aug 15 Autumn Term: 1 Sept - 18 Dec 15 Half Term: 26 Oct - 30 Oct 15 Christmas Holidays: 21 Dec 15 - 1 Jan 16 Spring Term: 4 Jan - 24 March 16 Half Term: 15 Feb - 19 Feb 16 UK holidays May Day: 4 May 15 Spring Bank Holiday: 25 May 15 Summer Bank Holiday: 31 Aug 15 Christmas: 25 & 26 Dec 15 New Year: 1 Jan 16 Easter: 25 & 28 March 16 More useful information overleaf

Patios & Driveways in Sandstone, Limestone Patios- Specialising and Concrete paving slabs Tarmac Brickwork & Repointing Helps prevent Gravel &to Shingle Repairs & Maintenance Improves strength

References and viewing of previous work available

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01202 855051 07932 722075 Josie Young MHFST 01202 828838 All work carried out by proprietor Member of International Council of Health, Fitness & Sports Therapists.

M.Bullman GAS HEATING & PLUMBING Local Family Business Est 1975. City & Guilds•ACS•Acops•CITB•Water & Gas

VERWOOD 824866 07702 278592 Emergency Breakdown Cover

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USEFUL LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS Police / Crime Verwood Police Station Wimborne Police Station Crimestoppers Verwood & 3 Legged Cross Neighbourhood Watch

Utilities / Emergencies

01202 222 222 01202 222 222 0800 55 51 11 01202 82 14 14

Local Councils & Agencies

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

0800 36 59 00 08000 72 72 82 0800 11 19 99 0800 80 01 51 01202 59 00 59

- Southern Sewerage – Southern (& water)- Wessex National Emergency

0845 272 08 45 0845 272 08 45 0845 600 36 00 0870 241 46 80

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

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

Bournemouth A&E

01202 70 41 67 Train Times / Enquiries National Express Coaches 01202 30 36 26 Bournemouth Airport 01202 66 55 11 Traveline (Bus, Coach, Ferry & Rail) 01722 33 62 62 AA (Automobile Association)

0845 748 49 50 0870 580 80 80 01202 36 40 00 0870 608 26 08 0800 88 77 66

023 8077 72 22 01202 85 64 10

RAC (Royal Automobile Club)

0800 82 82 82

Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries

08457 09 08 99

Hospitals

Bournemouth Hospital Poole Hospital Salisbury Hospital Southampton Hospital Wimborne Hospital

Information Citizens Advice Bureau 01202 88 47 38 Visitor Information—Wimborne 01202 88 61 16

Travel

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

0845 790 90 90 0800 917 82 82 0208 514 11 77 0808 808 77 77 0808 808 40 00 0300 123 07 49 0207 403 0888 01305 26 22 85

Post Offices

VERWOOD 01202 829712 11 Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS. Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm CRANBORNE

01725 517210

Cranborne Stores, 1, The Square, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5PR. Mon - Fri 6am – 6pm. Sat 6am – 5pm. Sun 8.30am - 1pm

THREE LEGGED CROSS 01202 822002 Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RJ Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm

Library

VERWOOD 01202 822972 1, Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS ◄More useful information overleaf

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

0800 11 11 0808 800 50 00 0800 77 66 00 0800 00 99 66 0808 800 65 65 0845 345 43 45 0845 769 75 55

Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 10 - 1, 2 - 5. Wednesday CLOSED. Fri 10 - 1, 2 - 7. Sat 9 - 1. For younger readers: Rhyme Time, Story Time, Chatterbooks and other activities in the School Holidays. Book Chat Reading Group. 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am. Various Monthly Adult Group Sessions Monthly Surgeries with District Councillors. Citizens Advice Bureau Drop-in on 1st & 3rd Thursday each month. Comprehensive Information Service inc. Public Computer Network, & Photocopier facilities. Home Library Service for housebound residents.

Contact the library for more information & times

V-4/15

Verwood Surplus Stores 52, Ringwood Road,

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