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PAST & PRESENT The Crossroads, Verwood
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Cranborne is known as the ‘friendly friendlies club’. They don’t play in leagues but have sufficient friendlies to play one or two matches most weeks. Their first one is on Wednesday 17th April at home to Wimborne. If you were to join you would be almost certain of getting a game. There is no pressure; you can play as little or as often as you like and first time members pay a reduced membership fee for their first year. The club enjoys an active social programme with events most months throughout the year. You don’t have to live in Cranborne since many of their members come from the surrounding towns and villages and they would love to meet you. Why not contact : Steve Clapton: 01202 826685 or stephen-clapton@sky.com for further information or check out their website cranbornebc.wixsite.com/bowls
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Dear Readers,
fter last year’s freezing ‘Beast from the East’, this year - despite a few short cold snaps seems to have consisted entirely of Wet and Windy from the West! Especially during March - just one storm after another. But when you consider the old English saying that “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” it’s not entirely unexpected! Hopefully this is true and the weather dries up soon as we hope to be out on our bicycles soon preparing for a cycling holiday in Scotland later on this year! Now the clocks have gone forward and we have longer evenings spring seems to arrive all of a sudden. Definitely time to do all those spring jobs which you have forgotten about over the winter! Like lawn treatments, carpet cleaning, re-decorating, patio washing,
with best wishes,
window cleaning, etc and we have lots of local trades in our local business directory on page 46 to help give you a flying start. If you are a fan of fresh air motoring we have a very timely article on page 16 giving you a selection of budget soft top cars that might be of interest. Although maybe not ideal if like me you suffer from hay fever! I know I have just missed it but on page 40 we have a very useful technology article warning us not to be April fooled with one of the many sneaky internet scams that you may or may not be aware of. All too easy to click on an attachment and then the damage is done. Just stop and think for a few seconds before you open it to be on the safe side. Maybe check with a text or a phone call first to be completely sure it’s genuine.
Sue West
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Local events and features Community News 18,22 Past & Present: The Crossroads, Verwood 6 The Blashford Bulletin 14 Clubs & Societies 20,21 What’s On Locally 26,28
Feature articles Quirky Britain: A pint, a pie and a piece of local history Motoring: The Best Convertibles for under £2000 Beauty: Spring is in the Air Finance: Open Banking Life Begins: We’ve retired and my partner’s driving me crazy! Book Reviews: Scribe to Screen Technology: Don’t be an April Fool Travel: Lisbon
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Information Advertising Local Theatres, Concerts & the Arts Useful Local Information Useful Telephone Numbers Local Business Directory
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PAST and PRESENT The Crossroads, Verwood
Early 1900s
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he old photo above shows a viewlooking north where a cart travels south from Edmondsham Road into Manor Road at the turn of the century. The solitary building served as the main village hall for many years. The land bottom right known as “Ferretts Green” contained a mud pit for the Crossroads Potteries. March 2019
Ferretts Green was nicely landscaped early on in the 21st century with seating, toilets and a new development including new retail outlets which has created more of a focal point to this part of Verwood. The increasingly busy crossroads road layout was also revised around this time and cannot now be “crossed” north/south which was very controversial at the time. All the roads still exist but Edmondsham Road is now blocked off at the Ringwood Road end. Manor Road is now a single lane one way northwards with a left turn only onto Ringwood Road. The location of the recent photo was taken around 100 years after the old photo and is totally unrecognisable from the original rural scene.
Copyright © Jill Coulthard. Extract from “Verwood Village to Town”. Available from Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre.
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A pint, a pie and a piece of local history
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s you stand at the bar, ordering a pint of Old Peculier and a steak pie, it’s unlikely you will be thinking about the name of your local pub. But once you’ve emptied your ale glass and polished off the pie, you may find time to consider how your particular hostelry got its name.
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A time before signs Pub signs were originally created for people who could not read or write, so a strong visual image was always essential when it came to attracting customers. The history trail begins in ancient Rome. A taberna (a name which gave us the word ‘tavern’) was a small shop that sold wine, and owners traditionally used vine leaves as a trading sign. From 43 AD onwards, when the Roman culture spread to Britain, landlords who couldn’t lay their hands on vine leaves, resorted to using any local greenery that would do the job. Holly was plentiful – and usefully evergreen – so bushes were uprooted and hung outside instead hence
The Holly Bush, The Bush or The Bull and Bush. By 1393, however, it became compulsory for inns to put up a sign that would identify them to the official Ale Taster (surely the most in-demand job of the medieval era). Animal crackers Heraldry has also played a role in the naming of pubs: it was a common practice for inns to adopt the animals or symbols displayed on the crests of high-ranking aristocrats, often because these people were important local landowners. There are over 600 Red Lion pubs in the UK. Other heraldic animal names include The Blue Boar (from the badge of the Earls of Oxford) and The Black Griffin (from the coat of arms of an aristocratic Cardiff family) and The Bear and Ragged Staff (from the crest of the earls of Warwick), but pubs called The Black Horse are thought to be named after highwayman Dick Turpin’s legendary ride from London to York on his horse, Black Bess.
Holy orders Alcohol and religion don’t sit well together, so it’s surprising to discover that some pub names are based on biblical references or religious iconography. St Paul’s epistle to the Hebrews describes faith as a “steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope” (hence The Hope and Anchor), The Lamb and Flag harks back to the Crusades (when the Lamb of God was shown carrying the English flag of St George) and The Crossed Keys is the emblem of St Peter, who holds the keys to heaven. There are so many more naming traditions to explore, including sporting names, hunting names, literary names and trade-related names: each one providing a fascinating insight into the way we used to live. So next time you pass a pub sign swinging gently in the breeze, think of it less as a painted board and more as an intriguing window into history. By Kate McClelland
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T he Blashford Bulletin Things to look out for in the coming months at the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ibsley.
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pring is in full swing, heralded by the departure of our overwintering flocks of geese and ducks and the arrival of migrants back to our shores such as swallows, swifts and martins. If you spend a bit of time watching the surface of the lakes you can catch them displaying acrobatically overhead as they feed. On the edge of Ibsley Water waders including lapwing, oystercatcher, little ringed plover and common sandpiper will be showing as they search for food. In the woodland now a brilliant fresh green, listen out as birds like chiffchaff, blackcap and goldcrest use their song to stake their claim to their feeding territories. The birds on the reserve are busily mating, building nests and rearing their young. If they have a good breeding season, Tern Hide will be the place to visit for a glimpse of a lapwing or oystercatcher chick as they move along the shoreline in search of worms and insects.
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If the weather is fine the air will begin to come alive with the buzzing of insect wings, with the pond behind the Education Centre the perfect spot to sit quietly and watch newly emerged dragonflies, such as the downy emerald and emperor, and damselflies including the common blue and blue tailed. On Monday 15th April from 10.30am until 12noon you can discover the wonderful depths of the Blashford pond by joining us on a family pond dip. Please telephone 01425 472760 to book your place, suggested donation ÂŁ4 per person. Take a walk along Dockens Water and you will be rewarded with a splash of spring colour courtesy of the bluebells in full bloom along its banks. Other spring flowers to look out for on the nature reserve include ground ivy, violets and primroses. All this makes Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve a wonderful place to enjoy everything spring has to offer! For a
day out with a difference, join us on Friday 31st May from 11am until 3pm as we dine in the woodland and discover the humble stinging nettle. This is our first monthly event for adults excited by wildlife, nature and the outdoors. Harvest the stems and learn how to make nettle string, sweep them for invertebrates and then pick the tender tops for a simple campfire meal prepared and shared with likeminded adults, booking essential via BlashfordLakes@ hiwwt.org.uk or 01425 472760, cost ÂŁ21. The Blashford Lakes Project is a partnership between Bournemouth Water, New Forest District Council and Wessex Water. The reserve is managed by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, a charity that aims to protect local wildlife and inspire people. For more information visit www.hiwwt.org.uk or phone: 01425 472760. For up-to-date wildlife info. visit our blog: blashfordlakes.wordpress.com
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The Best Convertibles for under £2000 By James Baggott budget, make sure that the interior is straight, and listen for strange noises from the costly-to-replace power steering pump. Saab 9-3 The 9-3 convertible is a comfortable and spacious drop-top, and there are plenty of spare parts and components available should you need replacements, despite Saab’s now defunct status.
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ith summer just around the corner, if you want a drop-top to provide that windin-your-hair experience we’ve picked out some of the best convertibles for under £2,000. MG TF Readily available and wellpriced, most MG TF’s come with a peppy 1.8-litre engine and all have a folding cloth roof. It’s still a relatively handsome looking car that seems to have aged well, and we found a number for well under our £2,000 budget. Citroen C3 Pluriel Designed to be five cars in one, the C3 Pluriel wasn’t successful, meaning you can pick up decent used examples and, though they may not have a sports car design, you still get that drop-top experience very cheaply. Most cars get alloy wheels and air conditioning, but make sure the folding roof functions correctly. Mercedes SLK Buying a used Mercedes can mean higher repair costs and pricier parts, so choose carefully – a decent servicing history is essential.
An early 2000s SLK should be well-equipped, with electronically-adjustable seats and cruise control. Toyota MR2 For no-frills, involving motoring, the little MR2 provides exciting performance from a 1.8-litre engine, and its compact size makes it feel nimble on the road. The lack of any real boot does make it impractical but there are plenty of reasonable examples available within budget. Mazda MX-5 The MX-5 is a reliable, cheapto-repair convertible and is a go-to choice for those who want a relatively involving drive coupled with compact dimensions. Rust is an issue, particularly on early models, but a clean example will provide miles of trouble-free motoring. Mini Convertible The ‘new’ Mini has proved to be immensely popular, and the convertible version was snapped up as a result of its cutesy styling and reasonably powerful range of engines. Available well within our £2,000
Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Most Bugs come comprehensively equipped, with air conditioning and alloy wheels just some of the extras you’ll find fitted, and the Beetle is a decent and reliable soft-top. BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) There are many examples of 3 Series convertibles to be found at this budget. Most common are E46 models, which are sturdy and excellent to drive. A variety of engines are available too, with even the top end straight-six models well in this price bracket. Double check the arches as these are prone to rust. In addition, turn the steering lock to lock while travelling at low speed and listen out for any troubling knocking noises. Audi TT Roadster There aren’t many about in this price range, but the Audi TT Roadster is a fine option. Strong build quality, reliable engines and quirky styling mean that this soft-top still looks and feels fresh today. At this price you’ll be looking at a high-mileage example, but providing it’s got a decent service history there’s no reason why these can’t be hassle-free convertibles.
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Join us on Saturday 18th May, from 10.30am to 4.30pm, in the heart of Ringwood. With events taking place throughout the day there will be entertainment for all the family – and even a chance to have a go yourself! There are many venues throughout the town, including the Market Place, Furlong Centre, Friday’s Cross, and Gateway Square. Why not join us for a vibrant and fun day on the streets of Ringwood, with a surprise around every corner?
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Verwood panto audiences give “Hope for Isabel”.
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Flying the flag for Verwood
rior to the raising of the Commonwealth Flag a picture of the four First Schools, Hillside Community First School, Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School, Trinity CE VA First School and Verwood CE First School, with the Mayor of Verwood, Councillor Mrs. Sandra Grove.
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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION
RINGWOOD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY
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
Indoor meetings throughout the Winter months, 2nd & 4th Thursdays at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood. Visitors & new members welcome.Contact Tony 01202 827294
TILAD “There is a life after a death”
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
Soft Ball cricket training for Ladies of all ages and standards, beginners welcome. Emmanuel School Sports Hall. Sundays 6.45-8pm. www.verwoodcricketclub.co.uk or contact ollie.arnold@verwoodcricketclub.co.uk
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THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING
The friendly ‘friendlies’ club. Experienced and novice players most welcome. You’ll always get a game. Contact Steve Clapton for more details 01202 826685 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 825165
VERWOOD ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY.
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
VERWOOD SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB
(Verwood Youth Centre in School Complex, Howe Lane) Short Mat bowls is a scaled down version of indoor bowling seen on television. Thursday 1.30pm – 3pm Friday 7pm – 9.30pm. Contact Margaret Hesketh 01202 824856 all ages welcome
VERWOOD BOWLING CLUB
Moorlands Road, BH31 6PD. Friendly club aimed at local community participation centred on the sport of bowling. Come along to the club, www.verwoodbowlingclub.co.uk or contact Roger Bassett on 01202 376296 or rcb.dcc.123@gmail.com
VERWOOD ROTARY CLUB
Meet on first & third Tuesday of each month at Crane Valley Golf Club. We welcome new members. If interested please contact our secretary: David Allen on 01202 823541
VERWOOD BRIDGE CLUB.
Meet on Wednesdays at 6.45pm inThe United Reformed Church Hall, Manor Rd. For more details please contact Geoff Dyer 01202 949422
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 PANTOMIME SOCIETY
The Society hold rehearsals in September for a show at the Hub, Verwood in January. Members also meet throughout the year for various social events. Contact: Sue Gardiner 01202 825731 or www.verwoodpantomimesociety.co.uk
VERWOOD METHODIST LUNCH CLUB
Lunches now served 1st Wednesday and 4th Saturday every month at 12.30. Warm welcome and tasty home cooked meal £5 Inc tea/coffee. Ring to book or for lift Jean 01202 825533 or Lin 07906 303212.
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
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 .
VERWOOD CHORAL SOCIETY
LADIES CRICKET – VERWOOD
Meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month from September to March, 7.30 to 10pm at the Heritage Centre, The Potters Wheel, Manor Way, Verwood, BH31 6HF Contact:- Clive Grove 01202 826449 Meet at the Village Hall. Mondays 8—10.30pm.. All levels, ages & sexes welcome. Contact Geoff Green 01202 825386
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 METHODIST CHURCH WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP 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. Contact: Leigh Craig 01202 821666
VERWOOD SINGLES
Looking for friendship or romance in East Dorset and surrounding areas? Come join the group! Just search Facebook for 'Verwood Singles' and click join.
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 Brenda Charman 01202 824654
EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N
Talks, functions, outings and special events held throughout the year in Verwood, West Moors and Ferndown. Contact Membership Secretary: Janet Matthews 01202 855001
VERWOOD AFTERNOON TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD
Meets at the Memorial Hall, Verwood, on the first Thursday of the month at 2pm Visitors and New Members welcome. Various indoor activities, outings and visits to the theatre. Contact Jean Honey 01202 827339.
SENIOR FRIENDSHIP DINING CLUB
For over 50’s male & female singles seeking to expand their social horizons. We meet twice a month on a Wed evening to have dinner at various Restaurants in the area. Join us for Dining & Social activities. Contact Maureen 01202 824383 or dawniejones70@gmail.com
VERWOOD FRIENDS OF THE BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Monthly visits by coach (Wednesdays) to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra concerts at Lighthouse Poole from October to May. Call 01202 814743
CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION
Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch holds regular social functions. Contact: David Townsend 01202 821954. e: davaltown@talktalk.net
VERWOOD TOWN NETBALL CLUB
Open to all ladies, no matter what your netballing ability is. Come and We rehearse Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the St Michael’s Church. join a lovely group of ladies who are keeping fit whilst socialising. Contact Sue Longstaff 07808 958772 or sumlon@hotmail.co.uk Training at Emmanuel Middle school 7.30 til 9pm. 07912 444099 FREE OF CHARGE BUT PLEASE NOTE: For inclusion on the Club Pages, copy must be submitted as an email and/or as an attached MS Word doc to info@roundaboutmags.co.uk. Due to the popularity of these pages publication is currently on a rotational basis. There is now a nominal charge of £36 inc vat per year IF you want to ensure your advert appears in EVERY edition of this magazine. V-0419
LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES VERWOOD FLOWER CLUB
THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.
RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB
DORSET STITCHERS
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 Doreen Norton 01202 814419 Greyfriars Community Centre, 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. New members & visitors welcome Membership and programme details 01425 471348
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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
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
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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 Meets every other Thursday 7- 9pm at the Methodist Church Hall, £2 per evening includes refreshments. Contact Wendy Robinson 01202 825805.
VERWOOD PROBUS CLUB
Meets at CRANE VALLEY GOLF CLUB on 3rd Tuesday each month 12 noon – 3.20pm for lunch and speaker. Also coffee morning on 1st Tuesday each month at 10.30am – 11.30am. Membership enquiries: Secretary Mike Reed: 01202 829155
THE FAYREWOOD SINGERS
UNITED REFORMED CHURCH,
We rehearse at the Verwood Hub on Tuesdays at 2pm, singing a wide variety of music and performing two concerts a year. We also perform short concerts for clubs or associations needing some entertainment at meetings or special occasions. Contact Sarah on 01202 884248.
HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)
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
THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS
Welcomes retired and semi retired people to take part in our groups and classes of social and educational interest. Contact: David Allen on 01202 823541
ITALIAN LANGUAGE CAFÉ
Keep fit, have fun & meet new people. We have walks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & alternate Fridays/Saturdays. For more details visit www.verwoodramblers.org.uk or call Martyn Kemp 01202 826403
Manor Road, VERWOOD. COFFEE 4 ALL Saturdays 10 - 11.30 am. Fairtrade coffee and a friendly welcome.Homemade cakes and secondhand books weekly.Fairtrade stall monthly.Charity events as advertised Meets in Memorial Hall, Colehill, every month to hear first-class speakers. Non-members welcome Contact Barbara 01202 882590 for dates and details. .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.
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VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE VERWOOD & DISTRICT RAMBLING CLUB
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he Verwood Solar Farm Committee next meets on Thursday, 9th May (an amended date) following the AGM at 6pm in the Town Council Office. Applications need to be received at the Town Council Office or online (preferred) at least 3 weeks before this date
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friend. I’m currently using Manuka Doctor’s Apiclear Daily Defence – a moisturiser, primer and SPF 20 lotion in one. It’s suitable for all skin-types, helps to blur fine lines and wrinkles, and contains hyaluronic acid and manuka honey to lock in moisture. It’s £24.99 from www.manukadoctor.co.uk and Holland & Barrett stores. Trying to cut down on your plastic waste? Bamboo toothbrushes are all the rage right now. If you want to try one, I recommend the Humble Brush (see www.thehumble. co). The handle is made from sustainably grown bamboo, which can be composted when you’ve finished with it (as long as you cut the head off). It’s ergonomically shaped, and the nylon bristles are better for your teeth than other synthetic bristles. As if that
to help keep skin healthy and avoid dry patches. And the citrus, mint and menthol scent is a welcome boost in the mornings. While the shower gel is aimed at men, I find it to be pretty unisex, so have been nicking my partner’s most mornings. See www.men-u.com. I’m a huge fan of Bobbi Brown’s Extra Lip Tints (£25.50 each). They fall somewhere between a lipstick and a gloss, and give lips a subtle, natural colour, while adding moisture. It seems other customers are in agreement, as three new shades were added to the collection back in January. Bare Nude, Bare Raspberry and Bare Blackberry have joined Bare Pink, Bare Melon and Bare Popsicle. I find Bare
wasn’t enough, every brush sold helps to provide children in need with oral care products and support. It’s £4 from Boots, Superdrug, The Co-op, Holland and Barratt and other retailers. Concentrated products are another way to cut down on plastic waste. Men-ü’s Shower Gel is so concentrated that one bottle can last up to six months, which makes the £26.85 price tag a bit more bearable. It contains Pro Vitamin B5 and Vitamin E
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Forest Forge Tots provides an opportunity for parents and carers to meet other families, play alongside their children and explore the arts. These fun sessions encourage confidence, listening skills, communication and most importantly, play.
Local Entertainment Centres Forest Forge Theatre, Endeavour Park, Crow Arch Lane, RIngwood, New Forest, BH24 1SF. admin@forestforgetheatre.co.uk, 01425 470188. Visit www.forestforgetheatre.co.uk for details.
Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides: Every Thursday, In partnership with Moors Valley Country Park, come and Kingston Lacy: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy join our fun, friendly and active free cycle rides from 9.30am (please arrive 15 minutes early). Join Forest Forge Theatre for a two day workshop exForest Forge Theatre, Endeavour Park, ploring costume and make-up, for ages 13 to 18. Attend Crow Arch Lane, RIngwood, New Forboth days or chose one of the days, £30 per day or £50 est, BH24 1SF. 01425 470188. for two. Contact Jo on educaadmin@forestforgetheatre.co.uk, tion@forestforgetheatre.co.uk for details. www.forestforgetheatre.co.uk . Bat Walk, join Jan Freeborn for an evening stroll in search of these elusive night-time visitors as you learn to Knoll Gardens, near Wimborne, BH24 identify their calls and Jan attempts to lure them down for 7ND 01202 873931 a closer look. £6.50 book online at www.knollgardens.co.uk Beginners Guide to close-up and macro photography - Knoll Gardens, near Wimborne, BH24 benefit from 30 years of commercial photography experi- 7ND 01202 873931 ence when you join Dave Peckham to find out how to get £35 book online at the best out of your camera and get hands on with his www.knollgardens.co.uk photography kit. ‘Music For Spring’ to be performed by The Fayrewood Methodist Church. Tickets £6, Singers. A varied selection of music from the choir, plus Verwood include refreshments. Available on guest musician. A donation from the evening’s proceeds to 01202 884248 or at the door. will made to the charity Julia’s House. Verwood Traditional Jazz Club are pleased to welcome the return of "Rogers Marks' Cornish Armada" The band Ringwood Conservative Club, 22 Christplay in the traditional jazz style and have a good diverse church Road, Ringwood. BH24 1DN. and wide repertoire of tunes. Meals can be taken in the Geoff 07798 721405 or 01202 822038. main club room, early from 6pm but please book, 01425 473433, or in the venue. and Chalbury Village Hall, HorCream Teas. Homemade teas in lovely rural setting and Horton ton Rd BH217JA. friendly environment www.hortonandchalburyvillagehall.com "Verwood in Tune" - afternoon of music by Andrew Varley on a Tyros 5TRX keyboard. £8 Honey bees and hives: Join an interactive talk with the Kingston Lacy beekeepers and discover more about the honey bees and hives they look after. £8 per person. Nornal admissions applies. Open Day Verwood Outdoor Bowling Club. Come along for a chat over a cup of tea or coffee, and maybe have a go at bowling on our Green. Club members will be on hand to help. Please wear flat soled shoes for your safety and protection of the green. There is no need to book a time just turn up Heroes & Villains' brass band concert. Let the bands of Verwood Concert Brass conjure up the goodies and the baddies as they perform a wonderful and exciting selection of music from film, stage and TV. Adults:£10, U19's £6 Tickets from The Verwood Hub box office.
Verwood Hub BH31 7QE
Verwood Flower Club invite you to join us for a demonstration by Christine Evans entitled "From Ice to Fire" Entry for visitors £3. East Dorset Antiquarian Society (EDAS) lecture: Once Upon a Hill. Find out more with Dave Stewart, EDAS member. Visitors welcome. Verwood Arts and Craft Society Talk by Hazel Wilson entitled Undercover Agent
Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. For more information : 01202 814419 St. Catherine’s Church Hall, Lewens Lane, Wimborne BH21 1LE. www.dorset-archaeology.org.uk Further Information From Ann Aitken 01202 893659
Kingston Lacy: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy Verwood Bowling Club, Moorlands Road, Verwood, Dorset BH31 7PD. 01202 376296. Contact Angela Daymond 01202 822549 or Vanessa on 01202 814355 for details. www.verwoodbowlingclub.co.uk The Hub Verwood, Brockway, Verwood BH31 7QE Phone:01202 828740
Forge Theatre, Endeavour Park, Forest Forge Youth Theatre present their production to Forest Arch Lane, RIngwood, New For'Tristan and Yseult', an influential romance story retold in Crow est, BH24 1SF. 01425 470188 numerous variations since the 12th century. See it with admin@forestforgetheatre.co.uk the Forest Forge twist! www.forestforgetheatre.co.uk The Downton Cuckoo Fair is friendly, fun and free to Downton six miles south of Salisbury on enjoy - and 2019 will be our 40th year as the best free edge of the New Forest on the Wiltfamily day out in Wiltshire! We have a wide range of en- the shire/Hampshire border. tertainment during the fair including maypole, Morris & www.cuckoofair.co.uk car parks traditional dancers, street entertainers, Downton Brass available (£5/car) run byAmple orBand, and live music and jazz at The Bull, White Horse ganisations and charities,voluntary with buses Inn and in Memorial Garden. A wide selection of food running a Park and Ride service. and refreshments, along with facilities for the disabled. Cranborne Church Cranborne Dorset Vintage Wedding & Christening Gown Display. Light BH21 5PZ. Enquiries Linda 07919 Refreshments, entry £4. 622756
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Verwood Horticultural Society extends an open invitation 7.30pm to a talk by guest speaker David Ewers about Natural Thu 9 May Wood Craft. Non members £3 entry. Members £1 entry. THE BIG BLIND - A FAIRYTALE FOR GROWN-UPS. Performance storytelling by Dominic Kelly. Music by 7.30pm. (Site opens Bridget Marsden & Leif Ottosson. A boy stands on a at 6pm & Doors lakeshore. Behind him is all he's ever known. Ahead is a Sat 11 May Open at 7pm) chance for love but a much higher chance of death. Advance booking highly recommended - we can't promise there will be tickets on the door. Verwood Traditional Jazz Club are pleased to welcome the Dart Valley Stompers to the club's new venue. ReMusic 7.30pm to peated bookings from jazz clubs and festivals are testaThu 16 May 10pm. Doors open ment to their success. Meals can be taken in the main 6.30pm. club room, early from 6pm but please book, 01425 473433, or in the venue. Ringwood Town Mini-Soccer Tournament and Festi9.30am - 6pm (Sat) val of Football. Refreshments, BBQ & Bar available all weekend & stalls of interest and a photographer. Car 18 -19 May 9.30am -1.30pm (Sun) parking available on both days inclusive of a programme at £2 per car. Fanfare For spring. Ringwood’s International Festival of Street Performance Art with Music, Song, Dance, Street Theatre, Jugglers, Story Tellers. Magicians, Fire Eaters, Sat 18 May 10.30am - 4.30pm Sword Swallowers and the like. Organised by The Rotary Club of Ringwood & The Ringwood Ex Round Tablers Club. Ringwood Town Girls Mini-Soccer Tournament. 5 a side (max squad size of 8) .£35 per team by Mon 1st Sun 19 May 9.30pm - 1.30pm May (£30 if paid before 1st April) cheque payable to Ringwood Town YFC. Pollinator walks: Enjoy a walking tour of the garden with one of the Kingston Lacy rangers, discovering more 10am 11.30 am about different types of pollinators and learning how your Thu 23 May garden can give them a helping hand. £12 per person (includes cream tea). Normal admission applies. 25 May - 2 Jun
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Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. The Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5RP. 01202 888 992 (office hours) www.ticketsource.co.uk . TICKETS: £11 adults. £6 children 12+ (booking fees apply). Ringwood Conservative Club, 22 Christchurch Road, Ringwood. BH24 1DN. Geoff 07798 721405 or 01202 822038. Ringwood Town Football Club. Long Lane, Ringwood, BH24 3BX. www.pitchero.com/clubs/ringwoodtown Various venues around Ringwood town. www.greyfriarsringwood.org.uk/fanfarefor-spring-may-18th-2019 Ringwood Town Football Club. Long Lane, Ringwood, BH24 3BX. www.pitchero.com/clubs/ringwoodtown Kingston Lacy: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy
50 Things this May half term: This half term we're celebrating 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4. Get closer to Kingston Lacy: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy nature and explore the grounds with our family activity booklet. Further details on our website.
Evening Verwood Carnival Funfair. The Fuzzy Bit off Crane Drive, Verwood 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 27 May ning ning.Adult £3, Children £1 (free if accompanied by adult) "Verwood in Tune" - afternoon of music by Chris Powell Verwood Hub BH31 7QE Wed 29 May 2pm on a Roland Atelier keyboard. £8 "Brass on the Grass" Free open-air Brass Band concert Spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon listening to the Ver- Verwood Recreation Ground next to the wood Concert Brass Training Band, whilst enjoying a Memorial Hall, Ringwood 3pm - 5pm cuppa and delicious home-made cakes. Just bring along Verwood Sun 2 Jun Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. your own deckchairs. NOTE: In the event of poor www.verwoodconcertbrass.co.uk weather the event will be cancelled. Please check www.verwoodconcertbrass.co.uk before setting out. Verwood Flower Club invite you to join us for a demon- Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood 7.30.pm stration by Martina Coleman entitled "Anything Goes" Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. For more Tue 4 Jun Entry for visitors £3. information : 01202 814419 Verwood Horticultural Society extends an open invitation Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood 7.30pm to a talk by guest speaker Chris Bird on Interactive Thu 6 Jun Propagation. Non members £3 entry. Members £1 entry. Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Wimborne Minster Folk Festival, Wimborne Minster Festival promises three days of 'folk, family and fun', Various depending Folk town. with the much-loved mix of dance displays, family activi- Wimborne 6 - 9 Jun on which day. ties, workshops and stalls returning to the historic min- www.wimbornefolk.co.uk ster town's streets. We Value our Volunteers - part of National Volunteers Week. Free garden admission to everyone who gives up Knoll Gardens, near Wimborne, BH24 10am - 3pm their valuable time to volunteer in any capacity. Please 7ND 01202 873931 Fri 7 Jun be prepared to show proof of volunteering status on arrival. Verwood Choral Society performing a concert of music Verwood Methodist Church, Vicarage by Andrew Lloyd Webber, featuring music from Phantom Road, VERWOOD, Dorset. BH31 6DR Sat 8 Jun 7pm of the Opera, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Sue Longstaff – 01202 829212, sumDreamcoat and Les Miserables. All profits to charity. lon@hotmail.com Tickets £6 on the door. Indoor Gardening for children - create a miniature bottle garden with Laura Hall. Take you own container, all other Knoll Gardens, near Wimborne, BH24 Sat 15 Jun 11am - noon 7ND 01202 873931 materials provided including fairy dust and dinosaurs! £10, email interiorbotanicals@gmail to book Fri 24 May
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pen banking has heralded something of a revolution in the retail banking industry in the UK. It offers protection if you decide to share personal banking information with authorised third parties, and as a bank customer could offer you access to financial tools and resources that make money management easier. So why has open banking been introduced, and how might it affect you in day-today life? Why introduce open banking? An investigation into the retail banking market by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) revealed insufficient competition between the larger, more established banks and newer entrants. It was found ‘traditional’ banks were not trying sufficiently hard to retain or win customers, whilst new banks were finding growth particularly challenging. The CMA wants the industry as a whole to be more competitive, and also to make better use of advancing technology for the benefit of customers. How does open banking work in practice? When you sign up to a thirdparty provider’s service, they request permission to access your bank account. If
this is provided, your bank is contacted and the instruction processed. The FCA publishes a list of registered providers, with two different types of service being on offer: Account information services This could include budgeting assistance, being able to view all the information from different bank accounts in one place or receiving recommendations for financial products based on an assessment of your spending habits and transactional history. Payment initiation services Payment initiation services allow you to make payments directly from your bank account without having to use MasterCard or Visa as an intermediary. What are the potential benefits of open banking? Open banking can help you find the best deals and most suitable products based on your financial habits and regular payments. It also provides a framework to help you budget and better manage your money. From a security perspective, you won’t be asked to share any login details other than with your bank, and you remain in control of the process from start to finish. You can limit the access for third parties to a defined
period of time and revoke it whenever you wish. Are there any downsides? One potential downside of open banking is the threat that fraudsters could gain access to your bank account information. Security of your data as it’s transferred and used by other firms is a legitimate concern and you would need to contact your bank to find out their policy in this event. The new legislation is designed to offer protection if you are targeted, however. It’s also crucial to ensure third party providers are regulated by the FCA, and you can search the Financial Services Register online or the Open Banking Directory to find out. The main point to remember about open banking is that you don’t have to allow any thirdparty access to your bank account. It’s a system that only works on express permissions but one that could, in theory, help you make the most of your money. www.gov.uk/government/ publications/retail-bankingmarket-investigation-overview blog.yoyowallet.com/openbanking-benefits www.moneysavingexpert.com/ banking/open-banking register.fca.org.uk https://www.openbanking.org.uk/ customers/regulated-providers By Ann Haldon
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GARDEN & HOME MAINTENANCE Gardening, Garden Tidying, Hedge Cutting, Leaf Clearing, Grass Cutting, Driveway & Patio cleaning, Pressure Washing. No job too small!
Call Mark on: 07795 107397 / 01202 821075 email: staytidy@outlook.com
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We’ve retired and my partner’s driving me crazy!
Life Begins
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f you’re approaching retirement age and you live with a partner, you’re probably looking forward to having some ‘quality time’ together to explore new horizons and take part in hobbies you both enjoy. While there’s every chance that your future will be just as fulfilling as you imagine, life as a retired couple doesn’t always provide the kind of rosesround-the-door contentment that the clichés suggest. When the Skipton Building Society undertook research with 660 retired couples, around a quarter of the group admitted that retirement had put their relationship under pressure, while 13% confessed that they “irritate each other beyond belief”. Flashpoints included complaints about time spent on the phone, interference in the kitchen and situations where one partner is frustrated with their other’s lack of ‘get up and go’. Arguments about money and lack of personal space were also a source of tension. When Mhairi and Danny Brandreth retired, they moved from a large family home in the suburbs of Birmingham to a cottage in Wales. While the cottage was perfect for the rural lifestyle they had dreamed of, neither had considered what effect moving to a smaller property might
have on their relationship. “Before we retired, both of us worked quite long hours, and when we got home in the evening we would often end up in different rooms: Danny would watch TV while I caught up with friends online,” says Mhairi. “The first thing that struck us when we moved into the cottage was there was nowhere to escape to!”
Agreeing to spend more time apart could bring you closer Danny picks up the story: “It wasn’t long before we started getting on each others’ nerves. One day, after an argument about something really trivial, we realised that if we didn’t change things, we could be heading for divorce.” The compromise they reached was that they would spend at least one day a week apart, pursuing different interests. Danny and Mhairi discovered that simply drifting into retirement without discussion about how their new life was going to work led to stresses and strains in their relationship. The organisation Relate has the following
advice to couples planning to retire: • Prepare at least five years ahead for retirement and develop your hobbies and interests before you stop working. • Make a list of the things you’d like to do when you have more time on your hands. • Talk to your partner about mutual interests you could develop together. • Follow the lead of someone you know who has coped with changes in a positive way. • Find time to talk to other people about their experiences of retirement. If you’ve retired and are worried about your relationship, or if you plan to retire and feel anxious about the future with your partner, Relate offers a free Live Chat session with a trained counsellor (visit relate.org.uk). Retirement is a big lifestyle change and the process of adjusting can be stressful, but it’s encouraging to know that out of the 660 people quizzed by Skipton Building Society, nine out of ten said their relationship issues didn’t mean a lack of love or commitment and felt confident that they would eventually enjoy a happy retirement together. By Kate McLelland
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Mini Cryptic Crossword
Down 1. Poet put on notice is gutted (5) 2. Knight’s title is about right (3) 3. A chasm described as small (5) 4. Bird carved without its head (5) 5. SOS? Not a good one! (2-3-2) 6. A snake put in danger third (5) 10. Target wearing ripped clothing (7) 12. The first supporter to agree (5) 13. Pairs have success in back street (5)
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Across 1. Gloom praised mistakenly (7) 7. An empty area to bypass (5) 8. Overrun seer really a dancer… (7) 9. …makes bad sarnie without one (5) 11. No love, we hear, for depths (5) 12. Idiot receiving second wind (5) 14. Animal shaking lead just right (5) 16. Acceptable member of a sect? (2,5) 18. Material given back after row (5) 19. Uncommon respect for staff (7)
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PLH HEATING SERVICES LTD Installation / Replacement of:
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Scribe to Screen Don’t miss out on reading the novel of these TV and film adaptions
Book Reviews
Big Little Lies – Liane Moriarty Series two of Big Little Lies is due this June. If you haven’t yet read the book that the first series was based on, now’s the time. It follows three mothers in the run up to a murder investigation. Madeline is fiercely loyal, impetuous and prone to holding a grudge. Celeste is stunningly beautiful but her perfect home life isn’t all it seems. The youngest of the three, Jane, is struggling with a secret from her past. As the three women become closer, a rift grows between the trio and the rest of the kindergarten parents. But is it really big enough to lead to murder? A wry, witty portrayal of modern life. Bird Box – Josh Malerman Malorie is taking the children on a journey down the river. They will all need blindfolds, because even a glimpse at what waits outside could kill them. ‘Boy’ and ‘girl’ have never seen a tree or the sky, but at four years old
they’re trained to listen very, very carefully, because it’s not just monsters that can kill you. This atmospheric thriller was a hit on Netflix and the book is even better. Expect a tense, rollercoaster of a ride. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine – Gail Honeyman Eleanor has an ordinary job, in an ordinary town. But to her colleagues, Eleanor herself is decidedly odd. When she inadvertently helps an acquaintance to rescue an elderly man, Eleanor discovers there may be more to life than just existing. A beautiful book about the importance of human connections. The film is currently in development, starring Reese Witherspoon as Eleanor. The Knife of Never Letting Go – Patrick Ness In Prentisstown it’s never quiet. The thoughts of men and animals crowd you wherever you walk. But then Todd finds a patch of silence, where the thoughts of others can’t penetrate, and discovers that everything
he believes to be true may be a lie. The Knife of Never Letting Go is the first book in a series. The film adaptation, Chaos Walking, hit cinemas last month. The Woman in the Window – A. J. Finn Dr Anna Fox is agoraphobic and lives alone. She spends her days watching films, talking to people online and spying on the neighbours. She also drinks a lot of wine and is rather slapdash with her medications. So when she thinks she’s witnessed a serious crime, how can she make people believe her? And can she really trust her own judgement? A slow-burning thriller. Read it before the film comes out this autumn. Where’d You Go, Bernadette – Maria Semple Renowned architect and eccentric Bernadette has disappeared and it seems it’s up to her 14 year old daughter, Bee, to figure out what happened. Bee’s journey will take her all the way to Antarctica. An amusing read told through emails, letters, phone transcriptions and official reports. The film stars Cate Blanchett and Kristen Wiig.
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Brian’s Kitchens Bedrooms-Bathroom-Studies From design to installation a service you can depend on
The kitchen is the hub of most people's homes whether large or small and together we will make the best use of the space with innovative ideas and designs to give you the kitchen of your dreams
Bathrooms designed, supplied, installed and tiled or supply only. Most popular makes of suites and brassware available. Bedrooms and Studies All custom made to fit each room. Doors available from Vinyl wrap to solid wood many made to measure Please call Brian on 0782 500 42 58 or 01425 654741 for your free home consultation. Email Brianskitchens001@googlemail.com
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Verwood Builders for all your building requirements NEW BUILD REFURBISHMENT EXTENSIONS LOFT CONVERSIONS CONSERVATORIES ALTERATIONS ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING KITCHENS & BATHROOMS
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Luxury Kitchen Showroom in Verwood supplying Range Cookers, Refrigeration appliances and handmade kitchens. Brands Include Sub Zero, Wolf, Lacanche, Bora, Esse, Fisher Paykel, Miele, Bertazzoni, Rangemaster, Quooker, Smeg & many more
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Don’t be an April Fool Beware the tech scams trying to trick you other issue with your account; similarly Apple or Microsoft don’t remotely monitor your computer and contact you if they find problems. If in doubt, phone the company or visit their website by typing its address into your web browser. Sometimes the fraudsters will phone you. They’ll say they’re BT, or Amazon, or Apple, or Microsoft, and their goal is to get you to download and install a program which they say will fix your problems. It won’t: it enables them to take control of your computer and either get your personal details or lock it up until you agree to pay a ransom. These calls are never genuine. Other scams are really old, but they’ve been updated for the digital age. Fraudsters
Technology
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nlike April Fools’ Day, which ends at noon, online trickery goes on all day every day. Some fraud is easily spotted but others can be really convincing. One of the most common kinds of trickery is ‘phishing’, which is when you receive officiallooking emails from what appears to be your bank or a big-name website. The email usually says there’s something wrong with your account: click here to log in and fix it. But the link goes to a sophisticated fake, and if you enter your details the fraudsters can then use your details on the real website. That’s bad enough if it’s just one site, but many people use the same password on lots of different ones. If the fraudsters get your details for one website, they can then get into all the other sites you use. To prevent that from happening
you can do a number of things. Firstly, never use the same password on more than one site and use the password manager built into Apple Macs, iPads and iPhones or use a third-party password manager such as 1Password, LastPass or Dashlane. Secondly, set up two-factor authentication. Sites from Google, Microsoft and other big names enable you to supplement your password so that when anybody tries to log in, a code is sent to your phone. No code, no entry. Thirdly, invest in security software. Look for ‘antiphishing’ in the features list: that means incoming emails are scanned against a list of known offenders. It doesn’t get rid of every fake email but it does filter most. Finally, be suspicious. Your bank will never email you if there’s a security problem or
Fraudsters can take control of your computer misrepresent items on online shopping or auction sites, or they run offers for too-goodto-be-true deals as Facebook adverts – recent ads offered mountain bikes worth more than £500 for less than £50. There were no bikes, of course, and because the fraudsters weren’t in the UK anybody they fooled would find it exceptionally difficult to get their money back. Stick to reputable sites and go with your gut: if it seems too good to be true, it usually is. Images top clockwise- Norton internet security box, Suspicious page warning in Google Chrome, Google page showing 2-step authentication.
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H.G.FROUD & SON Sawmillers Fencing Panels Entrance Gates Joinery Manufacturers Est. 70 Years
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USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION
Doctors’ Numbers
Fire Stations
The Cranborne Practice 01202 822825 (Verwood) Lake Road/Newtown Road
Cranborne Fire Station 01722 691000: Non emergencies
The Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)
01725 517272
Verwood Fire Station 01702 691000: Non emergencies
Three Legged Cross Surgery 67/71 Church Road, Three Legged Cross
01202 811860
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
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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: 9-5:30, 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-03/19
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EMERGENCIES - 999 and ask for ‘police’ Verwood Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101 verwood@dorset.pnn.police.uk
Recycling
VERWOOD RECYCLING 01202 828083 www.hants.gov.uk Somerley, Verwood Road, Ringwood 1 April - 30 Sept: 9am - 6pm 1 Oct - 28 Feb: 9am - 4pm 1 March - 31 March: 9am - 5pm
Samaritans
1 Durrant Road, Bournemouth, 01202 551999 / 0845 790 9090
Verwood Age Concern
Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall, Moorlands Rd Mark Talbot 01202 821786 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.dorsetforyou.com and www.hants.gov.uk for Dorset and Hampshire - dates that are in white are where days differ for Hampshire. Term/holiday Easter Holidays: 8 - 22 April 2019 Summer Term: 23 April - 23 July 2019 Half Term: 27 - 31 May 2019 Summer Holidays: 24 July - 30 Aug 2019(3 Sept 2019) Autumn Term: 2(4) Sept - 20 Dec 2019 Half Term: 28 Oct - 1 Nov 2019 Christmas Holidays: 23 Dec 2019 - 3 Jan 2020 Spring Term: 6 Jan - 3 April 2020 Half Term: 17 - 21 Feb 2020 UK holidays Easter: 19 - 22 April 2019 May Day: 6 May 2019 Spring Bank Holiday: 27 May 2019 Summer Bank Holiday: 26 Aug 2019 Christmas: 25,26 Dec 2019 New Year: 1 Jan 2020 More useful information overleaf
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A nostalgic place where old-fashioned trams rattle on the cobbles
Lisbon S
wept by the Atlantic breeze on the banks of the river Tagus, Lisbon is a lovely city where beyond the tree-lined avenues and elegant squares, the past lingers in myriad nooks and crannies. Old or new, quiet or bustling, the Portuguese capital is full of contrasts and always surprising.
Travel
At the foot of the ‘seven hills’, Baixa, the lower town, is the main commercial hub, rebuilt in neo-classical style by the Marquis of Pombal after the 1755 earthquake. At the heart of it all is the spacious Rossio Square, beautifully paved in wave-like patterns of limestone and basalt. Fountains, flower sellers, cafés and pastry shops, it’s a place to relax and watch the world go by. Restaurants and boutiques line the popular Augusta Street ,while beyond the Triumphal Arch the vast Plaça do Comércio opens out on to the river, spanned by the 25th of April suspension bridge. Inspired by the Golden Gate in San Francisco, the bridge commemorates the peaceful return to democracy
in 1974 when the population muzzled the soldiers’ rifles with carnations. Stylish façades, blue mosaics glinting in the sunshine, churches, museums and gardens: there’s plenty to explore in the centre, but sooner or later visitors come across the intriguing Santa Justa Elevator, a neo-gothic lift embellished with filigree, wood panels and brass fittings. Built in 1902 by an apprentice of Eiffel, it takes you up to the western heights of Bairro Alto overlooking the low town and river. Sleepy in the day, lively at night, this old district loves bohemian life. On the eastern side of town, the traditional Alfama district clambers up the slopes, just like the Kasbah set up long ago by Moorish invaders. Tightly packed houses, steep winding lanes, narrow passageways and hidden squares, it’s a nostalgic place where old-fashioned trams rattle on the cobbles and the melancholy sound of Fado guitars drifts in dark tavernas. Up on the top is Castelo de
Sao Jorge, the citadel built by the Moors then turned into a royal palace. It’s well worth the climb, for up on the battlements one can enjoy the most magnificent panorama over Lisbon and the river Tagus on its way to Belem, where caravels once set off to explore the world. At the mouth of the river, Belem claims some of the finest buildings financed by the golden Age of Discoveries, including two UNESCO sites, the grand Jeronimos Monastery, with its turrets and archways mirrored in a pond, and – also commissioned by Manuel I – the fortified yet delicate Belem Tower lapped by ocean waves. But most dramatic perhaps is the Monument to the Discoveries, built in 1960 and rising 52 metres above a huge mariner’s compass. Shaped like a caravel about to sail, it is flanked by statues of maritime heroes, among them Vasco de Gama, and led on the prow by the great pioneer Henry the Navigator. Solange Hando
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USEFUL LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS Police / Crime
Utilities / Emergencies
Verwood Police Station
101
Wimborne Police Station Crimestoppers
101 0800 55 51 11
Local Councils & Agencies
Police, Fire & Ambulance Emergency Electricity - SSE Emergency Gas - Emergency
999 08000 72 72 82 0800 111 999
BT Faultline
0800 800 151
East Dorset District Council
01202 79 50 96
Water - Bournemouth Water
01202 59 00 59
Dorset County Council Verwood Town Council Wimborne Town Council
01305 22 10 00 01202 82 08 80 01202 88 16 55
- Southern –leaks 0800 820 999 Sewerage–Southern-emergency 0330 303 0368 (& water)- Wessex 0345 600 4600
Colehill Parish Council
01202 90 08 21
Environment Agency Floodline(warnings & Advice)
0800 80 70 60 0345 988 11 88
Citizens Advice Bureau - Ferndown - Wimborne Visitor Information—Wimborne
Bournemouth A&E NHS Non Emergency Bournemouth Hospital Christchurch Hospital Poole Hospital Salisbury Hospital Southampton Hospital Wimborne Hospital
01202 70 41 69 111 01202 30 36 26 01202 48 63 61 01202 66 55 11 01722 33 62 62 023 8077 72 22 01202 85 64 10
National Rail Enquiries 0345 748 49 50 National Express Coaches 0871 781 81 81 Bournemouth Airport 01202 36 40 00 Southampton Airport 0844 481 7777 Traveline (Bus, Coach, Ferry & Rail) 0871 200 22 33 AA (Automobile Association) 0800 88 77 66 RAC (Royal Automobile Club) 0333 2000 999 Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries 01202 33 84 20
Samaritans
01202 551 999
Childline
0800 11 11
Drinkline National Debtline RSPCA -Ashley Heath Al-anon (10am-10pm) year round Relate-Dorset & South Wilts Community Legal Advice Direct
0300 123 1110 0808 808 40 00 0300 123 07 49 0207 403 0888 01302 380 900 0345 345 43 45
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Information
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01202 89 38 38 01202 88 47 38 01202 88 61 16
Helplines
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