Roundabout Verwood & Three Legged Cross August 2018 by Sue West

ROUNDABOUT VERWOOD AND THREE LEGGED CROSS

Your FREE community magazine linking Local People, Local Businesses & Local Life

BLASHFORD BULLETIN Page 14 LOCAL CLUBS & SOCIETIES Pages 20 & 21

PAST & PRESENT Romford Mill WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON LISTINGS Pages 26 - 28

August / September 2018 - Issue 161/162 www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

Classic cars like these will be on show at the Verwood Rustic Fayre. August 27th Bank Holiday Monday

LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY Page 46

Cinnamon

Award winning 5* Restaurant

Indian & Bengali Cuisine Indian Restaurant & Takeaway

WEDNESDAY BANQUET NIGHT 4 Course Meal - £14.95 per person • Any starter • • Any Main • • Any Rice or Nan • • Coffee or Vanilla Ice Cream • (Eat in only) Seafood - Extra £4

Tel: 01202 820666/ 01202 820620 The Nursery, Crossroads, Verwood Rd, Woodlands, BH21 8LN. Lunch: 12 - 2pm, Evening: 5 - 11pm. Free Home Delivery T & C Applies

www.cinnamonloungeverwood.co.uk To advertise call 01425 485194 info@roundaboutmags.co.uk www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

IF YOU DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T NEED MY SERVICES, YOU ALMOST CERTAINLY KNOW SOMEBODY WHO DOES!

......SEE US ONLINE AT......www.roundaboutmags.co.uk.......SEE US ONLINE AT........ 4

Welcome T

August / September 2018

Contents

Dear Readers,

his year the 25th Verwood Rustic Fayre is on Monday August 27th and is always a lot of fun with lots to see and do for everyone. It’s one of my favourite local days out on a bike too. I follow the pleasant leafy Castleman Trailway from home before following signs to Moors Valley Country Park, stopping for the obligatory coffee of course! Then continue through the park to arrive at the Rustic Fayre via Potterne Park. An excellent traffic-free route with no queues and very green! Our cover photo taken at a recent Fayre is of a quirky little blue 1960s Messerschmitt three wheeled bubble car. These were produced when the popularity of motor bikes was waning and enabled those with only a motor bike

with best wishes,

licence to keep warm and dry in a tiny and economical car! Some of these had a max speed of 90mph - a very scary thought if you have ever sat in one! In this issue page 10 tells us about another very quirky and surprisingly long established and ancient British tradition of well-dressing or well-flowering! I have never heard of it I must admit and had to google it to find out more after reading the article! Seems it’s big in the Midlands though - very much like our local scarecrow competitions. Of course there are many more local events happening all round us during August and September - check out our What’s On pages 26 & 28 for more details. Hopefully the sunshine lasts just a bit longer during the school holidays!

Sue West

Editor

Business features All About Me: Choosing To Be Yourself Complete Sweep: Be Chimney Fire Aware

22 9

Local events and features Community News 8,21,24 Past & Present: The Timber Mills - part 1 6 The Blashford Bulletin 14 Clubs & Societies 20,21 What’s On Locally 26,28

Feature articles Quirky Britain: Celebrating the well-dressed well Mike’s Motors: Grow your own Cactus by Citroen Book Reviews: Inspire Your Wanderlust Gardening: Lethal Leatherjackets Travel: Luxembourg Health: Men, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Beauty: Staying Safe In The Sun Special: Taxman Highlights Latest Bogus Scams

10 16 18 30 32 36 40 43

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

38,47 27 42 44 46

Puzzles

ROUNDABOUT MAGS Next copy deadline... 13th Sept 2018...for ALL Oct / Nov 2018 editions of: Roundabout Verwood & Three Legged Cross Roundabout Ringwood & Surrounding Villages Roundabout East Dorset Villages

See page 38 for Distribution and Advertising Details

Pictograms Quiz Word Wheel Sudoku General Knowledge Crossword Puzzle Solutions

12 12 12 12 34 38

MEMBER

To Advertise call 01425 485194

or e-mail info@roundaboutmags.co.uk

www.reversepark.co.uk PARKING SENSORS WITH AUDIBLE WARNING FITTED. Rear Set Colour Coded: £150 Front Set Colour Coded: £175 Both Front and Rear Sensors: £265 Fitted at your home or work place.

•Carpet •Vinyl •Wood Flooring Elegance, Unit 5, John Brown’s Garden Centre, Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, BH21 6RD

T: 01202 829662

Email: inspiration@flooringelegance.co.uk Web: www.flooringelegance.co.uk

e im ty t e Lif rran Wa

REAR PARKING SENSORS WITH LIFETIME WARRANTY Parking sensors gauge the proximity of objects and give out audible/visible warning as you drive closer to them. This alleviates the need to look over your shoulder making parking safer, easier and pain free.

Mention ROUNDABOUT MAGS and get

£10 DISCOUNT!

01489 449020

Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

ROUNDABOUT

ROUNDABOUT VERWOOD RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE

PAST and PRESENT

The Timber Mills - part 1 - Romford Mill Romford Mill 1980s approx

ames Thorne came to live at Romford Mill, in the late 1870’s and on the 1881 census described himself as a Farmer and Miller. He started by collecting wheat from miles around, grinding it and returning the flour. On a small way he was also engaged in hurdle making, timber felling and saw milling and in 1891 was described as a Timber Merchant and Farmer. Towards the end of the century he also became an Agricultural Contractor, starting his own threshing business. The first machines were horse-drawn and powered with a windlass-like affair to drive the thresher. His son Robert took over shortly before his father died in 1910 by which time the threshing tackle and machines were drawn and powered by steam engines. The engines had names such as “King of the Forest and “Greyhound” and always guaranteed an audience wherever they went. In 1914 Robert purchased a new engine “The Romford Express” and after a two day journey from Basingstoke created a great amount of excitement upon its arrival. One of its main jobs was to draw 20 ton loads to and from Southampton which was begun early one day to return the next.

At this time the yard at Romford Mill was a very busy area with an engineering workshop, wheelwright, and blacksmith as well as a sawmill. The original watermill was still working as a grist mill, preparing cattle feed for local farmers. There were fifteen steam engines each towing its own set of tackle comprising a threshing machine, elevator and caravan with a straw trusser at the rear.. The heyday was in the 1930s but after that came a steady decline finally coming to an end in the 1960s after the invention of the combine harvester. Today the yard appears very quiet indeed and the old watermill fortunately still looks very picturesque. July 2018

To advertise call 01425 485194 info@roundaboutmags.co.uk www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

Patios & Driveways

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

in Sandstone, Limestone Patios- Specialising and Concrete paving slabs Tarmac Brickwork & Repointing Gravel & Shingle Repairs & Maintenance

References and viewing of previous work available

Call Mark in Verwood on

01202 855051 07932 722075 All work carried out by proprietor

Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

‘The Local Market’ supporting Julias House The Local Market has been raising funds for Julia’s House Childrens Hospice for the last 4 years. Sadly we are finding it more difficult to find knitters willing to make baby clothes and toys for us to sell to raise funds. We also need gifts for our Tombola such as unwanted gift items and tins or packets of food (still in date please).

‘The Local Market’ 10am - 12.30pm Barrington Centre, Ferndown 1st Saturday of each month . & Verwood Memorial Hall 2nd Saturday (not August). Gift of items can be brought to the Markets or contact Sylvia on 01725 517427 to arrange collection of larger donations.

These king us loo olly io c li de bit wo es a t u (b !) cak er g n ti s ta of oth ts lo d an items knitted bought e b n a c here!

Hillside Community First School News

upils of Hillside Community First School in Verwood had a brilliant Arts Week recently on an outside theme, inspired by the artist Henri Matisse’s picture “Through the Window”. This supported the hard work of the PTA improving the enriching environments around the school. The Reception Year used materials to weave through a fence outside their room and also painted Friendship Stops to be used at playtimes, whilst Year 1 children created wind chimes out of terracotta plant pots and painted bird boxes. Year 2 built Peace Poles and decorated the posts along the patio. The picnic benches near the Year 3 classrooms

The finished mural were painted in bright colours by the pupils, who also made a bottle top mural! Year 4 created some fun sign posts for the school’s Woodland Walk, turned wooden spoons into garden gnomes and improved a view by painting people on the fence panels outside their classroom. The school was also extremely lucky to have an artist, Chloe Dowsett, support them with their Arts Week. Chloe combined the children’s ideas to create two final mural plans. All of the children voted and the winning heathland design was painted on the wall next to the patio, ably assisted by groups of KS2 pupils. An amazing result!

To advertise call 01425 485194 info@roundaboutmags.co.uk www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

Be Chimney Fire AWARE

tatistics show that there are approximately 7000 chimney fires reported each year and the majority of these are preventable. Chimney fires are caused when soot and tar deposits build up and reach a sufficient level that they are vulnerable to ignite. The heat from the fire warms the tar and soot deposits, these then release combustible particles which then ignite once the desired temperature is achieved and the fire then rapidly migrates up the chimney and into the roof space. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS of a Chimney Fire:  A loud roaring noise.  Larger quantities of smoke leaving the chimney.  Sparks and flames leaving the chimney.  Smoke in adjoining rooms / loft space.

IF your fire doesn’t light, roar, burn or draw air as well as it used to, then this indicates that it needs professionally sweeping. A clean chimney helps prevent the risk of fires and any structural damage to your property. Having your chimney regularly swept will prevent the build up of soot and tar and clear other obstructions such as birds, bees or wasps nests, together with fallen leaves and other debris. In the opinion of a current full time serving Fireman, “Chimneys often fall into that “out of sight, out of mind” category. But they are a hidden danger if they are not professionally maintained. Remember - these fires and gases are deadly and it is imperative that we ensure your lives are safe.” Complete Sweep recommend routine maintenance at least once a year by a professional certified chimney sweep.

NEED YOUR CHIMNEY CLEANING? WHY NOT GIVE IT THE...

www. COMPLETESWEEP.co.uk PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SWEEP SERVICES READ OUR 5 STAR REVIEWS ON YELL.COM

CALL TODAY:

07595 349540

OFFICE: 01722 780910

Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

Celebrating the welldressed well by Kate McLelland

Quirky Britain

f you happen to visit the Midlands region between May and September, you might be in for a big surprise. During this time intriguing temporary structures can appear almost overnight, creating a riot of colour in the middle of an ordinary town or village street. These structures can be anything up to twelve foot tall and the complex artwork at the centre will be created from natural materials such as flowers, mosses, leaves, twigs, seeds, beans and small pine cones. If you’re new to the area you might imagine that these objects have been randomly placed as part of a local art festival, but look a little closer and you’ll realise that each display has been carefully positioned so it frames a well or freshwater spring. So what exactly is going on? Welcome to the world of welldressing (also known as ‘wellflowering’), a thriving tradition that predates the time when historical records began. According to the website welldressing.com over a hundred villages and towns in Britain still take part annually,

creating artworks to celebrate their local fresh water source. The history of welldressing It’s likely that the custom began as a pagan ritual, designed to pay tribute to the spirit that guarded the natural spring. The early Church, disapproving of such heathen traditions, reinterpreted the rites as a Christian thanksgiving ceremony. The practice remained popular until the reign of Henry VIII, when Chancellor Thomas Cromwell issued instructions for welldressing equipment to be destroyed: presumably because ‘idolatrous’ images – forbidden by Henry’s reformed church – were being used. That must have come as a blow to rural communities like Tissington in Derbyshire. Sir Richard Fitzherbert, the ninth baronet of Tissington Hall, claims that during natural disasters the wells provided a lifeline for the people. He explains: “In times of drought they never dried up, so everyone lived from the water, and in times of plague, the village cut itself off from the outside world and had a safe, reliable water source for survival.”

A race against time The process starts when the wooden boards on which the designs will be mounted are soaked in a local river or pond for several days. Clay is then smoothed onto the wet wooden frame, ready for the design to be added. Creating the artwork can take up to a week, so after the design has been etched into the wet clay, everyone needs to work quickly to make sure the display goes up in time. There is huge competition between villages to create the best display and that competitive spirit has now been channelled into an official event. Last year the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show started a competition to recognise the artistic flair of the nation’s well-dressers and for two years running these displays have enjoyed pride of place in RHS Chatsworth’s community area. So, if you happen to visit the Midlands over the summer, look out for these spectacular boards. Nowadays the concept of ‘well-dressing’ may seem a little archaic, but these remarkable displays stand as a tribute to the skill, patience and local pride of the volunteers who work so hard to create them.

To advertise call 01425 485194 info@roundaboutmags.co.uk www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

We also repair all types of UPVC windows and doors.

We supply 5% Discount with this ad & install quote: RM777 NEW UPVC Doors,Windows & Conservatories.

Covering Verwood, Ringwood & Fordingbridge areas. 01202 824475

For more details see www.ampmglazing.co.uk

Plastics Window Federation

Call us on Freephone 08000 351898

(Verwood based) or email: info@ampmglazing.co.uk

We can help with all your Tree and Hedge maintenance. Fully Insured Please call if you need advice, or for a no obligation quote.

01725 518103 / 07899 761014

PROPERTY SURVEYS & VALUATIONS  Experienced  Thorough  Approachable

Dorset: 01202 979414 Hants: 023 8066 3451 www.mosessurvey.com Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

Roundabout Coffee Time

Solution page 38

4 words PIECE PIECE PIECE

3 words

UNORHO 5 words

WORDWHEEL Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must be of three letters or more, all must contain the central letter and letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one word that uses all of the letters in the wheel.

QUIZ FLYING

LOUDUMBONGE

Solution page 38

PICTOGRAMS

Solution page 38

Pictograms

SUDOKU

Puzzle Page

A P

T S

E C

TARGET Excellent: 57 or more words Good: 50 words Fair: 40 words

1. What were the first names of the Wright brothers, who are generally regarded as having invented the world’s first successful aeroplane? 2. What three consecutive letters in the alphabet give the name of the flag carrier airline of the Netherlands? 3. What was the intended destination in the 1982 film Airplane 2: The Sequel? 4. On a plane he nicknamed Glamorous Glennis, who was the first pilot confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight? 5. What is the air traffic control call sign held by any United States Air Force aircraft carrying the US Vice President, but not the US President? 6. In 1927, Charles Lindbergh made the first nonstop trans-Atlantic flight on a plane called the Spirit of St. Louis. In which city did he take-off and in which city did he land? 7. Making its only flight on November 2nd 1947, what was the two-word rhyming nickname of the Hughes H-4 Hercules, which was the largest flying boat ever built and has the largest wingspan of any aircraft in history? 8. If you flew due east from Edinburgh airport, what would be the first country you would fly over after leaving Scotland? 9. Is the airline Cathay Pacific the flag carrier ofâ€¦ of : a) Hong Kong; b) Singapore; or c) Malaysia? 10. In which 1960s film does the title character fly to a fictional European region called Vulgaria?

Solution page 38

To advertise call 01425 485194 info@roundaboutmags.co.uk www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

T he Blashford Bulletin Things to look out for in the coming months at the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ibsley. Teal

Ian Cameron-Reid

Commas

Bob Chapman

Kingfisher

Ian Cameron-Reid

Clifden Non-pareil Bob Chapman

Red Admiral Bob Chapman

e find ourselves in the last throws of summer with autumn just around the corner and life is busy on the reserve. The fruits of summer are evident particularly on the brambles as the blackberries ripen; there is plenty of food for all the birds, reptiles, mammals and insects. On sunny days search for colourful butterflies as they wing from flower to flower; see comma, painted lady, peacock, red admiral and brimstone to name just a few. Now is a great time to be wowed by the dazzling display of dragon and damsel flies as they whizz past, patrolling their feeding grounds. Why not join Reserves Officer Bob Chapman on a summer wildlife walk on Wednesday 1st August from 1.30pm until 3.30pm in search of some of these delightful insects. Please telephone 01425 472760 to book your place. For some of the birds August is a time to moult, freshening up and growing new feathers after the wear and tear

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. www.hiwwt.org.uk

of the breeding season. For others it will be time to move on. As we get into September, the swallows and martins will be heading off to their African wintering grounds. Before they leave they prepare for their long journey by gathering in their hundreds to feed up over Ibsley Water. They create an amazing and memorable spectacle as they demonstrate their remarkable, acrobatic flying skills. It is not just birds leaving though, duck numbers including mallard, teal, wigeon, gadwall, tufted duck and shoveler are all beginning to build up. Now is also a great time to get a view of, or if you’re lucky an impressive photograph of a kingfisher. The fledglings will be dispersing across the reserve now and certainly last year there were regular sightings and photo opportunities, particularly from Goosander Hide. Often all you get is a flash of shining blue as they dart along the water’s edge, but ours seemed happy to sit and pose for a while.

The light trap will be attracting a wonderful variety of moths, for example pink barred sallow, feathered gothic and if we’re lucky Clifden nonpareil or the blue underwing, especially if the nights are cloudy and warm. For your own glimpse of these and other creatures of the night, including bats, join the Education Officer for a family night walk on Friday 14th September from 7pm until 8.30pm and head out onto the reserve after dusk. Please telephone to book your place. The Blashford Lakes Project is a partnership between Bournemouth Water, New Forest District Council and Wessex Water. The reserve is managed by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, a charity that aims to protect local wildlife and inspire people. For information on upcoming events visit our website: www.hiwwt.org.uk or phone: 01425 472760. For up-to-date wildlife information visit our blog: blashfordlakes.wordpress.com.

EVANS ABOVE

TREE CARE

All aspects of tree surgery carried out including:

• Stump grinding • Hedge trimming • Re-planting • Site clearance • Wimborne based company covering most of Dorset and Hampshire. Fully insured and NPTC qualified.

01258 840044 / 07763 018101

evans-above@hotmail.co.uk

www.evansabovetreecare.co.uk

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

www.brianskitchens.co.uk

Un b of ea fe ta rs bl ! e



BLINDS

FREE measure and FREE ﬁtting NEVER BEATEN ON QUALITY OR PRICE

Where reputation matters

blindwise

Call David on: 01202 826584 www.blindwise.com Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

itroen’s first C4 Cactus was a brave attempt to make an ‘affordable’ medium hatch to compete with Renault’s bargainbasement Dacia brand - itself quite successful in capturing the bottom end of the market. While the first Cactus was very original in looks and style, failed attempts to make the car price-competitive were typified by short cuts in the design. Maybe Citroen lost sight of the fact that they are a traditional car manufacturer operating in a high quality - and high cost - manufacturing environment. The result was a car which was interesting but not significantly cheaper than mainstream Citroen offerings. In 2018 the series 2 which while having an exterior design retaining the Cactus signature, has become more up-market and smarter without any significant price increase, now starting at £19k. It has adopted the new Citroen ‘chunky’ nose and ditched the previously standard roof rails while the airbumps so prominent in the series 1 have been toned down

neatly. Driver and passenger comfort is prime through each trim level with super-comfortable seats and a new hydraulic cushion suspension to give this car a ‘big-car’ feel. Many safety aids are included even in basic trim. It has become even more eco-friendly on all levels, yet is a much more satisfying driver’s car. And so to my test car. The base model called ‘Feel’ was supplied in a fetching metallic blue with two-tone grey cloth interior, powered by a 100bhp diesel with 5-speed gearbox. This power unit is absurdly economical - over 60mpg whatever you throw at it and capable of much more - and is well below permitted NOx and CO2 levels. But then Groupe Peugeot has always been at the forefront of clean air technology so this excellent performance was to be expected. Other tackle thrown in included all the normal safety gear plus auto safety braking, sat-nav, DAB radio, the obligatory bluetooth, tyre pressure sensing and a rear parking camera with aural warnings. On the road? A very quiet and pleasant ride at any speed, the cushioning seats and suspension going unnoticed until be-

coming aware of the irregular pitter-patter of the tyres as they explored all the potholes our wonderful local councils could dig up. On several occasions it was reminiscent of the 1960’s Hydrolastic Austin 1300 and 1800, so smooth was the ride. This suspension out-performs many much larger cars - alone a ‘tour-de-force’, thank you Citroen! The handling and roadholding were also excellent with full marks to the electric steering for being ultra-light at parking speeds, but diminishing to lots of ‘feel’ as the speed elevated. Despite the eco credentials, the engine was lusty without burning tarmac, yet personally I felt it could use a sixth speed to aid eco-cruising still further, a fitment on more expensive variants. As regards space, this really is a trump card. Lots of room in the front, with those seats far back there was still a Ryanair level of seating in the back - up to 2 hours endurance if somebody is available to unfold you afterwards. The ‘piece de resistance’ was a surprisingly huge boot capable of taking 2 suitcases up to 28” tall with room on top and around for smaller bags, the odd violin, laptop cases, emergency kits and all that jazz. So a very likeable car, ecofriendly and capable of travelling across Europe with peeps and baggage - yes, we did it!

By Mike Wattam

Grow your own CACTUS by Citroen

Mike's Motors

DLH MOTs & Repairs Servicing & Repairs Brakes & Clutches Tyres & Exhausts Air Conditioning Breakdown/Recovery Diagnostics

Valid until 20th December 2018

Cars & Commercials Family Run . rs r fo over 30 Yea rsonal

y Pe For a Qualit Service call

70 827.c4 01w2w0.d2lhca rs o.uk

w Close, Unit 27, Libertystr ial Park, du In ge rid lsb Woo BH21 6SY s, os Cr ed gg Le Three

M.O.T CENTRE Old Barn Farm Road

Cars, Campers, Mini Buses, Vans & Trucks

Ringwood Road

DLH

(Up to 3500Kgs)

Horseboxes.

Covering Verwood, Ringwood, Ferndown & East Dorset Villages.

£39

MOT with this voucher on all class 4 cars

Photocopies not accepted.

The Mortgage Directory Securing the roof over your head

 Purchasing your first property, Buy to Let or moving home?  Need a mortgage?  Are you happy with your home, but not your interest rate?  Need a better mortgage that works for you? At The Mortgage Directory we have over 40 years of experience and offer impartial, whole of market advice. We are a family run, local business based in The New Forest. We provide expert, independent advice that is easily understood and matched to your needs and requirements. We can provide you with access to experienced conveyancing solicitors and a range of mortgage lenders offering a wide range of products.

Contact Phil or Portia today on 01425 404041, or if you work unsociable hours you can contact us online at www.themortgagedirectory.co.uk and we can contact you up until 10pm Monday to Friday, or daytimes during weekends. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Authorised and regulated by The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Reg.No. 304225

Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

Inspire Your Wanderlust Thinking about booking a last-minute holiday? These books should help to inspire your wanderlust. (Or just transport you to distant climes while you’re lounging in your garden.) old Cherokee girl in tow. First published 30 years ago, The Bean Trees beautifully evokes the landscape and spirit of 1980s Southwestern America.

Book Reviews

The Road to Little Dribbling – Bill Bryson In The Road to Little Dribbling, Bill Bryson sets out to explore Britain once again – 20 years after his bestselling Notes from a Small Island. Not only is it highly entertaining, but The Road to Little Dribbling is packed full of facts and wry observations. You’ll veer from rolling your eyes at Bryson’s ‘grumpy-old-man-ishness’ to vigorously nodding your head, to snorting with laughter, to booking a train ticket to explore a corner of this island you haven’t yet stumbled upon. The Bean Trees – Barbara Kingsolver Determined to avoid ending up like her Kentucky classmates – pregnant and married before she’s 18, Taylor buys a beaten up old car and a tank of petrol, and heads west. By the time her car breaks down in Arizona, she has a three-year-

Adventures of a Young Naturalist – Sir David Attenborough In 1954, David Attenborough began his exploration of the world, seeking out rare animals for London Zoo and sharing his experiences with a captive TV audience back at home. Adventures of a Young Naturalist charts his adventures across Guyana, Indonesia and Paraguay, from coming face-to-face with Komodo dragons and giant armadillos to befriending a young male orangutan. Numerous photographs help to bring the tales to life. The Earth From The Air – Yann Arthus-Bertrand It’s been almost 20 years since Yann Arthus-Bertrand first set out to capture aerial photography of some of the most remote places on Earth. The result – The Earth From the Air – went on to sell more than 3 million copies. A new edition was released last year, which includes 100 stunning new photographs and commentary from the likes of Jane Goodall and Matthieu Ricard. Breathtaking.

The Art of Travel – Alain de Botton Alain de Botton explores the reasons why we travel and discusses how we can make the most of our experiences. He covers everything from holiday romances to hotel mini-bars. It’s a book about taking pleasure in our surroundings (however mundane) and taking the time to look, really look, at the world around us.

Wanderlust: A Book Club Sampler from Simon & Schuster This travel-inspired sampler is only available as a free Kindle ebook. It includes excerpts from several novels, including An Atlas of Impossible Longing by Anuradha Roy, The Distant Hours by Kate Morton and The Hundred Foot Journey by Richard Morais. Also included are the authors’ favourite travel-related memories and notes and tips for book clubs. Perfect for dipping into on a summer’s evening, Wanderlust may help you to find your next book and your next holiday destination.

To advertise call 01425 485194 info@roundaboutmags.co.uk www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

M Jackson Plumbing & Heating

INSTALLATION SERVICING REPAIR Gas safe registered engineer Specialising in……. BOILE • Boiler servicing SERVI R • Boiler changes CING • System and controls upgrades from • Unvented hot water cylinders +VAT in servic cludes • Fault finding e cert ifi cate • Landlords records • Power flushing using magna cleanse

£55

Also all plumbing works undertaken from new hot water cylinders......... to leaky taps

Worcester Bosch Accredited installer now offering up to 10 years warranty on selected products. Local authority approved contractor. Verwood based covering East Dorset, West Hampshire, Bournemouth and Poole. Free no obligation quotes available on request.

Contact: Mike Jackson 01202 828095 / 07947 625294 email: Mikeverwood@gmail.com

Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

203981

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

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

CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB

VERWOOD & THREE-LEGGED CROSS TWINNING ASSOC.

VERWOOD EVENING W.I.

DORSET STITCHERS

VERWOOD ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY.

CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

VERWOOD SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB

VERWOOD METHODIST CHURCH WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

VERWOOD BOWLING CLUB

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

The 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 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 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 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 Norman Pearce on 01202 823162

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

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP DINING CLUB

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

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 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

VERWOOD & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Meet in Verwood Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on 1st Thursday of each month. Contact: Leigh Craig 01202 821666

THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING

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

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 Philip Gould 01202 813277 or Ron Collins 01202 822013

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.

VERWOOD LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB

Meets at CRANE VALLEY GOLF CLUB on 2nd Monday each month at 12 noon for lunch and speaker. Membership enquiries 01202 826913.

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

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: David Allen on 01202 823541

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

We rehearse Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the St Michael’s Church. Contact Sue Longstaff 07808 958772 or sumlon@hotmail.co.uk 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-0818

LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES VERWOOD FLOWER CLUB

THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.

RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB

BETHEL CHAPEL

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 Jean Andrews 01202 820413 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 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

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

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 40, Ringwood Road, Verwood. 10.30 am Coffee + guest speaker and singing.1st Wednesday in the month except August. Contact Joyce 01202 825202

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

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.

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.

ITALIAN LANGUAGE CAFÉ

ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch holds regular social functions. Contact: David Townsend 01202 821954. e: davaltown@talktalk.net

VERWOOD & DISTRICT RAMBLING CLUB

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

We meet Thursdays from 3 to 4pm on the top floor of Boston Teaparty VERWOOD MEMORIAL HALL Cafe, the Furlong, Ringwood. A friendly group who try to converse in 2 halls for hire Tel: 01202 828943 (answer phone) or Italian over a cup of coffee - not a lesson, just a fun way of trying to www.verwoodmemorialhall.co.uk Bookings now being taken for 2019 practise our language skills.Just turn up or contact Bobbie 07903184545 V-0618

Spotlight on Verwood Choral Society: 30 Years of Music.

uring the summer of 1988, several choirs from different churches and groups met to sing for a joint event. This proved to be so enjoyable, that it was decided that we needed a Society in Verwood that could get together and make music. Following an advertisement in a local magazine and by word of mouth, it was agreed the first meeting would be in the lounge of Montrose Sheltered Housing (as it was then), on a Monday in September and we waited to see what would emerge. To our surprise, 52 singers turned up – 8 bases and 8 tenors, as well as a good number of both sopranos and altos - Verwood Choral Society was born! Ann Mayo, our Musical Director, has been leading the choir for the whole of its 30 year existence. In this time we have had some fluctuation in numbers, but always managed to keep going and,

currently, there are about 40 members. We have raised over £20,000.00 for both local and national charities and a special 30th Anniversary concert took place in June at Verwood Methodist Church, featuring music sung in previous years. This concert raised around £575.00 for the Multiple Sclerosis Day Centre in West Parley. We all enjoy singing together and our aim is to encourage others to join us and bring enjoyment to those who support our concerts, whilst raising money for good causes. We are taking a break now until 24th September when rehearsals will start for the Christmas concert, which will be held on 1st December. New singers are always welcome especially tenors and basses. Rehearsals take place at St Michael’s Church, Verwood, on Mondays from 7.30 - 9.00pm. For more information. Please contact the Chairperson on 01202 829212.

Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

Choosing To Be Yourself

By Christina Smith

Do you ever feel guilty that you have done something that will upset your parents or your family?

Remember, if you keep on doing what you always do, you will keep on getting what you get!

Do you feel smothered by your parents even as an adult?

If you wish to explore self-differentiation, counselling may help you to find a way to break free from the family rules and make the choice to be yourself. www.allaboutme.email.

Do you live a double life with your family or perhaps you feel like a kid again when you go home? For a lot of us this is a common experience and these feelings happen frequently. Your family may expect certain things from you, or for you to behave in a certain way with them. In fact, most families require these rules. These family rules may be explicitly or implicitly implied, but either way they still have influence on you. The real growth or real maturing progress requires finding our own sense of self or self-differentiation. In other words, we become ourselves as we grow up with our own sense of boundaries, without the need to over please our family or behave in an overly responsible way. All families have a benefit for us doing what we do, and they would prefer that it stays that way. Healthy families allow more freedom and more sense of self for individuals. For more dysfunctional families it becomes more important to maintain that sense of enmeshment and confusion. This emotional intimidation usually occurs from one generation to another. Even over worrying about you may be an enmeshment state which makes you feel pressured to conform. The threat of emotional distance can be very painful for those who want to mature and find themselves. Family threats of emotional, physical, spiritual or financial abandonment are only a few ways this intimidation occurs.

Inner Child therapy is available at: www.allaboutme.email

All About Me

Counselling with Christina Smith Specialising in Emotional Problems and Abandonment / Attachment Issues.

Persistently unhappy? People Pleaser? Angry? Depressed? Feeling guilty? Low self esteem? Anxious all the time? Painful divorce? Can’t cope? Relationship breakdown? Don’t know who you really are? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) combined with Emotional Therapy and Separation Therapy can offer a fast-working therapy, which can help you and your family............ All enquiries and appointments are in the strictest conﬁdence.

Tel: Christina 01202 885550 Email: allaboutmeme0@gmail.com www.allaboutme.email

To advertise call 01425 485194 info@roundaboutmags.co.uk www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

Wardrobes

Storage solutions designed with you in mind.

Lounge and Media Units Angled Units Home Offices Storage Solutions for every room

Made in our Dorset workshop | 25 year guarantee | Family run business

Call us on 01202 823231 to book your free, no-obligation design consultation

www.customcreations.furniture Design inspired by you. Showroom open hours: Mon - Fri: 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5.30pm | Sat: 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm | Sun: By appointment Unit 1, Enterprise Park, Blackmoor Road, Ebblake Industrial Estate, Verwood, BH31 6YS

Hidden history uncovered at The Salisbury Museum

he Salisbury Museum is pleased to announce that in partnership with the British Museum, a major new exhibition will open on 13 October 2018. ‘Hoards: A Hidden History of Ancient Britain’ will run until 5 January 2019 and aims to reveal some of the fascinating stories behind the headlines of buried treasure, with displays of hoards from across the British Isles. The exhibition traces the story of hoarding from Bronze weapons discovered in the river Thames and the first Iron Age coin hoards, through to hoards buried after the collapse of Roman rule in Britain and in more recent times. It will showcase recent discoveries of hoards reported by finders and archaeologists through the Treasure Act and brings together objects from the British Museum and Salisbury Museum, including the spectacular Ipswich Iron Age gold torcs and new prehistoric and Roman finds from Wessex. The displays will explore the reasons why ancient people have placed precious objects underwater and in the ground since the Bronze Age. They may have been accidentally lost or stolen, discarded as worthless, saved for recycling, hidden for safekeeping, or offered up to the gods. Prehistoric communities deposited hoards as part of rituals to honour gods or ancestors, and to demonstrate power and wealth, while Roman coin hoards have traditionally been viewed as being hidden for safekeeping from external threats. The large number of coin

hoards dating to the later Roman period could suggest that this period was one of political instability and economic insecurity. However, the archaeological evidence may point to different explanations for the burial of these hoards and the careful study of these finds has revealed a wealth of information about the past. Adrian Green, Director of Salisbury Museum said, ‘Many of the incredible finds in this exhibition were reported through the Portable Antiquities Scheme. This national scheme is run by the British Museum to encourage the recording of archaeological objects found by members of the public. The information recorded about finds from the Wiltshire area has transformed our knowledge of the past and helped to make exhibitions like this possible.’

The Mortgage Directory Securing the roof over your head

 Found the perfect home but not sold your own?  Been let down by a buyer?  Want to move for health reasons?  We provide short term lending! At The Mortgage Directory we have over 40 years of experience and offer impartial, whole of market advice. We are a family run, local business based in The New Forest.

Contact Phil or Portia today on 01425 404041, or if you work unsociable hours you can contact us online at www.themortgagedirectory.co.uk. Authorised and regulated by The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Reg.No. 304225

To advertise call 01425 485194 info@roundaboutmags.co.uk www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

real people well-rounded advice brighter outlooks

Get in touch with our Ringwood team for a free initial chat 2 Christchurch Road Ringwood

01425 610 100 www.frettens.co.uk

Show this advert for a

10% discount

on your first invoice from us RAV10 Terms & conditions apply: www.frettens.co.uk/RingwoodOffer

Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

26 Date

Time

Event

WHAT’S ON

AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2018

Throughout 2018: Every 9.30am-10.30am 3rd Monday of the month

Place

*See P.27 for contact details of many

Out of hours walks: Join our regular group of walkers for a peaceful out of hours walk around the Kingston Lacy parkland. Donations welcome. Sorry no dogs allowed.

Local Entertainment Centres Kingston Lacy: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy Walks take place each month - please see website for dates and 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). Museum opening Henry Lamb: Out of the Shadows. A ravishing reapMain Exhibition Galleries. The Salisbury hours: 10am – 5pm praisal of the work of artist Henry Lamb. Henry Lamb Museum, The Kings House, 65 The Until 30 Sep (Mon - Sat) 12 Noon was one of the leading British figurative painters of the Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EN. – 5pm Sun(from 27 first part of the twentieth century. No booking required. www.salisburymuseum.org.uk May – 30 Sep) Normal admission charges apply £8 Adults, £4 Children Summer holiday fun: This summer discover the how the women of the house enjoyed the summer holidays with Kingston Lacy: their children and families. This is part of Kingston Lacy's www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy Until 2 Sep 10am - 6pm 'Beyond the Portrait' portraying four key women in the history of the estate. Wild Days Out holiday events for 5-8 and 7-12 year olds at Blashford Lakes. Please visit shop.hiwwt.org.uk for On-line booking: shop.hiwwt.org.uk Furdates, details and to book. Different days will feature dif- ther information from Jim Day or Tracy ferent themed activities to include building a coracle as a Standish at Blashford10am - 3pm team to test on the Dockens Water, testing your cooking Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk Meet at the BlashAugust skills over the campfire, embarking on a bioblitz in search ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham of the greatest number of bugs, birds and beasties or experimenting with primitive pioneering inspired by an- Drove, BH24 3PJ. cient warfare! Admission £18 per child. Art Exhibition - ‘Land & Sea in Oils’ by Andy Blake. Well The Hub, Brock Way, Verwood, DorKnown New Milton Artist. All Original Oil Paintings - Lo- set ,BH31 7QE Until 16 Aug cal & Coastal. Every Thu

9.30-11am

Edmondsham Forest School, Edmondsham House, BH21 5RE, between Cranborne and Verwood. 01725 517807. www.elvesfairieswoodlandnursery.co.uk Forest School, Edmond“Starlight Adventure”. Spend two days in the woods and Edmondsham 16 - 18 Aug House, BH21 5RE, between end with an overnight camp. Tents provided. Campfire sham Finish at 10am - 4pm & Verwood. 01725 517807. cooking, den building, nature crafts etc. £90, includes all Cranborne 10am on 18 www.elvesmeals, snacks and drinks. Age 8 – 11 Aug fairieswoodlandnursery.co.uk Swing Unlimited - Night At The Movies A spectacular concert featuring music from magical mov- The Hub, Brock Way, Verwood, Dorset 8pm ies including Harry Potter, Lord of The Rings and various BH31 7QE. Tel 01202 828740 Fri 17 Aug Disney Productions. Plus classic songs from legendary artists Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many more... The Crick Crack Club present Fairytales for Grownups. The Earthouse. The Ancient Technology 'The Fate We bring Ourselves' - Ben Haggarty will be Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne, unleashing his versions of some well-known and lessBH21 5RP. 7pm (starts 7.30pm) known Greek Myths. If the weather holds out, then this Dorset, www.crickcrackclub.com/ Sat 18 Aug Site Opens 6pm August's event at the Earthouse will be perfect for an earthousecranborne. On-Line Booking: almighty picnic! Hold on to you (sun) hats - this one is www.ticketsource.co.uk Box Office: going to be epic! £11 adults. £6 children 16+ (booking 01202 888 992 (office hours) fees apply) Wild Wander A Wild Day Out. Explore the more "exotic" On-line booking: shop.hiwwt.org.uk Furand further flung reaches of the nature reserve on a day ther information from Jim Day or Tracy Tue 21 Aug long wander in search of wildlife and wild play opportuni- Standish at Blashford(7-12 YRS) 10am - 3pm ties! Wellies or sandals suitable for wearing in the river, a Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk Meet at the BlashThur 23 Aug lightweight backpack and a booking all essential! ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham (5-8 YRS) Admission £18 Drove, BH24 3PJ. 50th Great Dorset Steam Fair is an annual show featurTarrant Hinton, Blandford Forum, Doring steam-powered vehicles and machinery. There will 23 - 27 Aug All Day be 500 full size steam engines to celebrate the 50 years set, DT11 8HX. www.gdsf.co.uk of the fair. It now covers 600 acres and runs for five days. Young Naturalists Get outside, learn new skills and improve your wildlife knowledge whilst having fun! Specifi- To book please contact Jim or Tracy on cally for 13 to 17 year olds, our Young Naturalists group 01425 472760 or Blashfordmeets monthly and activities will include practical conser- Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the BlashSun 26 Aug 10am - 2.30pm ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham vation tasks along with opportunities for bushcraft and surveying. Please dress to be outside and bring a packed Drove, BH24 3PJ. lunch. Sorry no dogs. Suggested donation £4 per person. Verwood Rotary Club's - Silver (25th) Rustic Fayre. Clas- Potterne Park, Verwood - organised by 12 noon (Gates sic cars, steam display, stalls, arena etc. www.rotaryMon 27 Aug Open) Verwood Rotary. ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=245753&ClubID=1659 14, 15 Aug

8.30am – 4.15pm

Wed 29 Aug 7.30pm Mon 3 Sep

10am-12noon

“Adventure in the Woods”. Forest School days for children. Spend the day in the woods, cooking on fires, creating beautiful nature crafts, picnicking, den building etc. £30 per day (sibling discount), lunch and snacks incl. 3-8 year olds.

"Verwood in Tune" concert with Paul Carman, Bohm Overture keyboard Act Your Age is Forest Forge Theatre's lively weekly adult drama group. Using games and theatre skills the group is inspired, uplifted and challenged to create and devise theatre…followed by a cuppa! For ages 55+.

Hub theatre Brockway, Verwood BH31 7QE contact 01202 828740

Forest Forge Theatre, Ringwood, BH24 1SF. hello@forestforgetheatre.co.uk 01425 470188.

Please note: Events & times might change - Confirm details before travelling For a more comprehensive list or to submit details of your events go to www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

►

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/barringtontheatre or Box office 01202 894858

Dorset County Show 1st September 2018, £47 The Dorset County Show is the major event in Dorset's calendar… Whether its cows or coats, horses or ham baguettes, cars or corn, fun fairs or fancy food - it is entertainment galore all weekend. Don't miss it!

Tiverton Canal Cruise

Longleat Sky Safari

14th September 2018, £42.50 Enjoy a horse drawn Canal cruise along the beautiful Tiverton Canal, a ploughman’s lunch onboard and a visit to Bickleigh Mill, Devon’s most exciting rural shopping centre housed in an 18th century working water mill.

16th September 2018, £40 The skies above Longleat will be filled with the spectacular sight of dozens of hot air balloons as part of their ‘Sky Safari’ extravaganza. Includes entrance to Longleat.

The Barrington Theatre, Pennys Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH PramaLIFE Charity no 1172716

LOCAL CENTRES for THEATRE, CINEMA, CONCERTS and the ARTS VERWOOD 01202 828740 www.thehubverwood.co.uk

THE HUB BARRINGTON THEATRE TIVOLI THEATRE LAYARD THEATRE LIGHTHOUSE REGENT CENTRE ODEON UCI

Pennys Walk, FERNDOWN 01202 894858 www.barringtoncentre.co.uk 19 – 27 West Borough, WIMBORNE 01202 885566 www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk Canford School, Canford Magna WIMBORNE 01202 847525 www.canford.com Kingland Road, POOLE 08700 668701 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk High Street, CHRISTCHURCH 01202 499199 www.regentcentre.co.uk Salisbury 0871 2244007 www.odeon.co.uk BOURNEMOUTH 0871 2244007 TOWER PARK, POOLE 0870 0102030

THE MAYFLOWER BIC PAVILION SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE VERWOOD HEATHLAND HERITAGE CENTRE WALFORD MILL CRAFT CENTRE

Commercial Road, SOUTHAMPTON 023 8071 1811 www.the-mayflower.com Westover Road, BOURNEMOUTH West Promenade, www.bic.co.uk Malthouse Lane, SALISBURY 01722 320333, www.salisburyplayhouse.com Ringwood Road, VERWOOD www.heritage.verwood.org Stone Lane, WIMBORNE 01202 841400, www.walfordmillcrafts.co.uk

Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

WHAT’S ON – CONT’D

28 Date

Time

Event

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2018 …. Continued

Place

* See P.27

for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Contact 01202 820413

Tue 4 Sep

7.30.pm

Verwood Flower Club invite you to come and enjoy a floral demonstration by Graham King entitled "Experimental" Entry for visitors £3

11 Sep - 6 Nov

9.45am - 10.30am

Couch to 5K. This fun and friendly 9 week course of run- Moors Valley Country Park and Forest. ning is aimed at new runners. Our run leader will gradu- Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringally build your fitness, speed and endurance each week. wood, Dorset, BH24 2ET. Booking essential. Cost: £9

Meet 7.15pm for Wed 12 Sep 7.30pm Wed 12 Sep 7.30pm

Thu 13 Sep

2pm - 4.30pm

Fri 14 Sep

Doors open 7pm Music 8pm -11pm

East Dorset Antiquarian Society (EDAS) lecture: Blick St. Catherine’s Church Hall, Lewens Mead Mesolithic site - key to the Stonehenge land- Lane, Wimborne BH21 1LE. www.dorset scape? Find out more with David Jacques, University of -archaeology.org.uk Buckingham. Visitors welcome. Theatre, Penny's Walk, FernEast Dorset NT Association - Illustrated talk presented Barrington BH22 9TH. All welcome. Informaby Bill Coombes, education outreach officer for NASA, down, tion Janet Matthews 01202 855001, on 'The International Space Station' www.ednta.org. Ornamental Grass Masterclass - spend some time with Knoll Gardens, Hampreston, Wimborne Knoll's owner Neil Lucas as he shares the knowledge 7ND. 01202 873931. and enthusiasm that make him the UK's leading authority BH21 www.knollgardens.co.uk on ornamental grasses. £35 booking essential. SALISBURY JAZZ CLUB presents Savannah Jazz Band The Stockman’s Lounge, Auction Cen(from Yorkshire). Presenting live jazz for listening & tre, Netherhampton Road (A3094, Salisdancing since 1979. BAR – COFFEE – DANCING – bury, Wilts. SP2 8RH RAFFLE – LARGE CAR PARK

2pm (Afternoon procession) 7.15pm Ringwood Carnival. Festival of fun for all the family with Ringwood town centre. (Evening procesafternoon & torchlight processions www.ringwoodcarnival.org sion) 9.30pm Fireworks Verwood Horticultural Society Autumn show. All welVerwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood come to enter. Free to enter. Entry to see the show 50p. Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Sat 15 Sep 2.30pm-4pm Society handbook containing the classes to enter avail- 01202 822289 able from website under programme & handbook Website: www.verwoodhs.co.uk. Swing Unlimited - The Verwood Hub welcomes back The Hub, Brock Way, Verwood, Dorset Swing Unlimited for a night of live Dance Music. Fully BH31 7QE. Call 01202 828740 Sat 15 Sep 7pm licensed bar will be open all night long. for Tickets £12.50 Brass on the Grass' with Verwood Town Band. Cream Verwood Recreation Ground / Memorial Teas available to purchase . FREE concert. Held outHall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 Sun 16 Sep 3pm - 5pm doors if weather is nice so bring your deckchairs but if 7AA. not it will be held inside the Verwood Memorial Hall Open Day for S&DFH Society. Family & House History speakers Dr Nick Barratt 'Behind closed doors' and Gill Queen Elizabeth's School, Wimborne Minster, BH21 4DT. 01202 772327. Blanchard 'Tracing the History of Your House'. Also a Sat 22 Sep 10am - 4pm number of various exhibitors and EDFH volunteers help- www.wdfhs.org desk to give advice/assistance with research. Apple Day 2018 - Get hands-on with the harvest and Technology Centre, Damerham enjoy the bounty of Nature…See the medieval fruit press Ancient Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP in action - bring along your apples and turn them into (next to Cranborne Middle School) Sun 23 Sep 10am - 4pm juice! Lend a hand in gathering the crops for winter, have Adults £5, Children £2.50, Under 4's a go at threshing wheat and turning it into flour, Watch free traditional demonstrations. Hub theatre Brockway, Verwood BH31 "Verwood in Tune" concert with David Last, Roland Wed 26 Sep 7.30pm 7QE contact 01202 828740 AT350C keyboard Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Verwood Flower Club invite you to come and enjoy a Tue 2 Oct 7.30pm. floral demonstration by Carol Stables entitled "Wedding Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Contact 01202 820413. Wonders". Entry for visitors £3. Verwood Horticultural Society invite everyone to a talk by Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Thu 4 Oct 7.30pm Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Ben Turner on Mediterranean gardening at home and www.verwoodhs.co.uk. 01202 822289 abroad. Entry £3 for non members. £1 for members. Barrington Theatre, Penny's Walk, FernEast Dorset NT Association - Colin van Geffen presents down, BH22 9TH. Info Janet Matthews Wed 10 Oct 7.30pm a talk on 'Lawrence, before & after Arabia. All welcome 01202 855001, www.ednta.org. Wimborne Minster Green, the High Wimborne Food & Drink Festival Sat 13 Oct 10am - 4 pm www.dorsetfoodanddrink.org/event/wimborne-minster- Street and surrounding roads Dorset BH21 1HT. food-drink-festival-2018 Brass Band Concert - 'Armistice 100 - Music That Won The Hub Verwood, Brockway, Verwood BH31 7QE. 01202 828740. Adults £10, The War'. Verwood Concert Brass are performing this Sat 13 Oct 7:30pm - 10pm concert which will be packed full of fantastic and varied U19's £6 . Tickets from The Verwood Hub box office music in recognition of the end of World War 1. . Sat 15 Sep

17 - 19 Oct

Rockbourne Fair. Make a start on your Christmas shopWed 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-7pm, Fri ping & raise money for The Stars Appeal which funds extra care and equipment to benefit all wards and de10am-3.30pm partments. in Salisbury District Hospital.

Sun 21 Oct

10am - 6pm

◄

Central Southern Gauge O Group - Annual O Gauge Model Railway Show. Layouts, Test Tack, Demonstrators, Traders. Bring & Buy. Plenty of (payable) parking, excellent food and refreshments available. Adults £4, accompanied children free.

Salisbury Racecourse. Free Parking www.rockbournefair.org.uk. . Wed/Fri Adult £5 Thu £5 (£3 after 4pm on Thursday). Child FREE Students (12+) £1.50 Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1AS. Contact: csg0g.org

Please note: Events & times might change - Confirm details before travelling For a more comprehensive list or to submit details of your events go to www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

FAMILY MATTERS

We can help you with your: Divorce, separation or civil partnership dissolution. Family financial agreements and orders. Child arrangements for contact and residence.

Forest Edge and Meesons Solicitors Providing Solutions to Your Problems FREE no-obligation initial meeting at Ringwood or Fordingbridge.

01425 484420 enquiries@fe-legal.co.uk www.fe-legal.co.uk

Same Day Tree & Garden

Services

All kinds of Trees Felled, Topped & Pruned      

Lawns Laid Lawn Mowing Service Fencing Block Paving General Maintenance All Garden Work

     

Stump Grinding Hedges Trimmed / Pruning Garden & Rubbish Clearance Patios & Drives Jet Washed Gravel Driveways General Building

FULLY INSURED For a Free Quotation or Advice, call Shane on

01202 923070 / 07795 182524 Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

Lethal Leatherjackets by Pippa Greenwood

Gardening

addy-longlegs or crane-flies are starting to hatch out now as adults, but it is their young – known as leatherjackets – that really cause grief in gardens. If your lawn has yellowing patches on it or you’ve noticed it being ripped up in the last few weeks, chances are leatherjackets are to blame and it is likely that the problem will get a lot worse. Leatherjackets feed on grass roots (and can also cause problems in flowerbeds and vegetable plots) and this may cause the plants they attack to be weakened and even die back; worst of all, these juicy larvae are tasty snacks for animals such as crows, rooks, magpies, badgers or foxes. So if there are leatherjackets in your garden, these animals will search them out, ripping up your lawn or excavating beds and borders in the process. Lawns are usually worst affected and can be quickly devastated.

What is the best way to check if you have them? Early in the evening, water a couple of the yellowed patches thoroughly and do the same with a ripped-up patch. Next, cover these areas in black polythene weighed down with a couple of bricks or similar. A double layer of black bin liners or an opened-out plastic compost bag will work well. Next morning, lift the polythene and you’ll see the pests on the soil or lawn surface.

nematode ‘Nemasys Leatherjacket Killer’. It is quick and easy to apply – I just use a watering can and water it onto the affected area shortly after I’ve seen the first daddy-longlegs and when soil conditions are right – usually late August to late October. As long as you keep the area moist for about three or four weeks, it works a treat – and is even safe if you have a dog, pet rabbit or other pets (or kids!) who use the lawn.

So how do you know leatherjackets are to blame? Leatherjackets are greyishbrown, tubular, legless, up to about 4.5cm long and so nearly transparent that you can often see inside them, lunch and all.

So how can you get hold of this? There are two pack sizes available, suitable for standard lawns or those with a very large area to cover but you won’t find them in garden centres as they have a short shelf life. You can, however, find out more and order them from www.pippagreenwood. com/products in the Protect Your Plants section. We’ll send them out by first class post in an insulated envelope for you to show those pesky leatherjackets who’s the boss!

To remove more, repeat this black polythene trick and deposit the pests on the bird table as free and nutritious bird food. For a much quicker, easier and more thorough solution, use the biological control

To advertise call 01425 485194 info@roundaboutmags.co.uk www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

All Tree Care work undertaken. No job too large or too small.     

Pruning. Hedge Cutting. Felling. Planting. Stump Grinding.

20 Years experience, covering Dorset, Hampshire & Wiltshire. NPTC Qualiﬁed & all works carried out to BS 3998

01202 939969 / 07947 788201 admin@soli-treearborist.co.uk

www.soli-treearborist.co.uk

COUNTY APPLIANCE CARE

Repairs & Spares for most makes of Domestic Appliances

For all your Glass & Glazing requirements  Glass Replacement,  Misted up & broken Double Glazed Units replaced  uPVC & Aluminium windows and doors installed  Glass splash backs and shelving  Mirrors supplied and installed  Polycarbonate conservatory roofs replaced with self cleaning glass panels www.rpsglass.co.uk Email: robertpriceandsons@hotmail.co.uk

FREEPHONE: 0800 6121 172 Verwood based

Washing Machines, Dishwashers, Dryers, Cookers & Ovens

BOSCH • NEFF • SIEMENS • HOTPOINT INDESIT • CREDA • ZANUSSI • ELECTROLUX HOOVER • BEKO • WHIRLPOOL

Tel: 01202 814138 (Verwood based)

Fayrewood Trees and Landscapes Ltd Professional Tree Surgery - Qualified and Insured

GARDEN LANDSCAPING

TREE WORK Felling... Pruning... Stump Removal... Hedge Cutting

Turfing... Fencing... Patios... Maintenance... Clearance.

Serving Dorset and New Forest Contact us on

01202 826343 or mobile 07803 040801 www.Fayrewoodtrees.com

Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

Luxembourg By Solange Hando

n this dramatic setting a good place to start is Constitution Square, where above the valley of the Pétrusse the iconic statue of the ‘Golden Lady’ holds out a crown of laurel leaves as a national emblem for pride and peace. Just steps away the mighty Aldolphe bridge towers above the ravine, where the tiny rivulet meanders among flowering trees, pocket-sized allotments, dainty footbridges and deserted trails.

Travel

Wandering through this lush country-like oasis you can hardly believe you are in the city centre, but back on the top the cathedral beckons, a three-spired pilgrimage site in flamboyant Gothic style with a touch of Renaissance, guarding the tombs of the Grand Ducal family. It’s only a stroll to the Parliament House, the Grand Ducal Palace and the bourgeois dwellings and picturesque lanes of the Old Town, listed by Unesco. There are spacious parks and pleasant town squares, most

‘Expect the unexpected,’ they say, and compact as it is, this is a truly surprising city, looping around its natural and manmade wonders on many different levels. Carved by the deep gorges of the Pétrusse and Alzette rivers, it teeters on the edge of precipitous cliffs, spanned by myriad bridges and viaducts. popular the Place d’Armes surrounded by pedestrian shopping lanes. Named after military parades held under the Sun King, the locals call it ‘the city’s living room’, a place to meet friends on a café terrace, relax under the trees, browse the market stalls or dance on festival days. Along Holy Spirit Street, the square by the same name has some stunning views across the lower town, close to Quirinus, the 11th century chapel with a miraculous spring, and the hidden confluence of the Pétrusse and the lovely Alzette which curls around the eastern edge of the city. There, above the Alzette, the Chemin de la Corniche was described by a local writer as ‘the most beautiful balcony in Europe’ lined with some of the finest aristocratic buildings, following the old ramparts all the way to the Bock, the rocky outcrop where history began in 963. Towers, citadel, gates, fortified bridge, casemates with 23 km of tunnels hewn into the cliffs: lords and

masters left their marks over the centuries but today, on the banks of the Alzette, the Lower Grund is the most enticing district with its quiet lanes, half-timbered houses and at the heart of it all the striking Neumünster Abbey, now turned into a cultural centre. There are some delightful walks along the river, all shimmering reflections as weeping willows whisper below the garden terraces and a mini vineyard. But close to the airport, the Kirchberg plateau is a totally different world, a 21st century celebration dedicated to business, finance, European institutions and art in dazzling architectural styles. Top of the list are the Modern Art Museum (MUDAM) and the Philharmonie Concert Hall which claims three auditoriums. Luxembourg is indeed a city of many faces, the enduring capital of the last Grand Duchy in the world, traditional, vibrant and truly unique.

To advertise call 01425 485194 info@roundaboutmags.co.uk www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

ARK FENCING AND TREE WORK  Closeboard Fencing  Chainlink Fencing  Gates  Storm Damage  Residential

 Commercial  Agricultural  Industrial  Tree Surgery  Felling & Pruning

 Hedge Cutting  Stump Grinding  Site Clearance  24 Hour Call Out  Fully Insured

01202 821792 / 07810 876930

Covering Dorset & New Forest.

30 Years Experience.

marktremain@ymail.com

Verwood Builders for all your building requirements NEW BUILD REFURBISHMENT EXTENSIONS LOFT CONVERSIONS CONSERVATORIES ALTERATIONS ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

FREE ADVICE & ESTIMATES

Tel: 01202 814668 / Mob: 07817 127719 168601

UPHOLSTERER Mike Bowers

We come to your home to save you time and money

   

Huge choice of fabrics.  Cushions & curtain making available. Give your furniture a new lease of life.  FREE no obligation quote. FREE collection and delivery service.  ALL modern & antique furniture 29 Years Experience. repaired & recovered. Ringwood, Verwood, Fordingbridge & surrounding villages and the New Forest areas covered

Tel: 01425 655404 / 07904 844287 Workshop at: Unit 12, Ashford Works, Fordingbridge, SP6 1DA

Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

Roundabout Coffee Time

Across

12. 14. 17. 18. 20. 22. 23.

Reels, spools (7) Having the same measure as another (5) Portable bed used when camping (8,3) Soft creamy sweet (5) Fast train that makes a limited number of stops (7) Row of unravelled stitches in a stocking (6) Unborn vertebrate in the later stages of development (6) Author of major works on the history of the Roman Empire (circa 56–120 AD) (7) To hinder or preclude, in law (5) Serving to instruct or enlighten (11) Product derived from cane or beet (5) Outstanding musician (7)

Down 1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 11.

Self-consciously timid (7) Food often named the ‘staff of life’ (5) Piece of equipment or tool (9) Poem of fourteen 10- or 11-syllable lines (6) Outward flow of the tide (3) Soothing ointment (7) Golf course by the sea (5) Leisurely walk by the sea (9)

VERWOOD GLAZING

Supply...ﬁt...or repair PVCu Windows and Doors, Glazed Glass Units.

At Sensible Prices Call Phil for FREE quotation:

13. 15. 16. 17. 19. 21.

Tying up at a wharf (7) Most important person in an organisation (7) Place of religious retreat for Hindus (6) Small, savoury Spanish snacks (5) Oliver ___, Dickens character (5) Cone-bearing evergreen (3)

PLH HEATING SERVICES LTD Installation / Replacement of:

• Gas and Oil Fired Boilers. • Heating and Hot Water Systems. • Maintenance / Service / Repairs. • Landlord Inspection Certification. • Power Flushing. • Un-vented Hot Water Cyinders. • Bathroom Installations.

ALL TYPES OF PLUMBING CARRIED OUT OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE.

01202 822102 07756 203147 Verwood based.

Solution page 38

1. 5. 8. 9. 10.

General Knowledge Crossword

193313

01202 890768 07900 825884 M/14795

To advertise call 01425 485194 info@roundaboutmags.co.uk www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

OLIVER CHIMNEY SWEEP

Chimney Sweeping (ﬁre prevention & emission reduction)

Cowls & Terminals (for advice & replacement of all types)

CCTV Inspections Clean & Professional

(all work is carried out in a clean & professional manner at all times)

0800 0133323/07889 488010 info@oliver-chimney-sweeps.co.uk www.oliver-chimney-sweeps.co.uk

Ringwood Plumbing Supplies

ATING LYING R B E L CE F SUPP RS O S TO LOCAL A E Y 8 1 OOM BATHRUSTOMERS! C

YOUR LOCAL BATHROOM SUPPLIER

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM Unit 2, Endeavour Park, Crow Arch lane, Ringwood, BH24 1SF.

01425 476876

www.ringwoodplumbing.co.uk showroom@ringwoodplumbing.co.uk

Graham Histed

Carpenter/Builder 40 years experience ALL WORK UNDERTAKEN FREE ESTIMATES/ADVICE

Home: 01202 821388 (Answer machine)

Mobile: 07764 585792

Email: g.histed543@btinternet.com

Buy Gold Secure your family’s future wealth.

We sell only the best, carefully selected products including:  Krugerrands  Gold bars from 10g to 1Kg  British Sovereign  British Britannia We ship direct to you or you can store your gold in our high security storage facility in Switzerland. Buying gold with www.mygoldplatform.com is simple and secure. Visit our website or contact Shaun Houghton 07565006141.

Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

Men, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention By Alison Runham

Health

eptember 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds and on the rise worldwide, with nearly 800,000 suicides a year (that’s one every 40 seconds) and around 20 times as many failed attempts. Suicide Risk Factors Men aged 20-29 and 40-49 are most at risk. A clue to why lies in the Movember Foundation’s conclusion that mental health stigmas and men’s reluctance to discuss and seek help for mental health issues are two major reasons why their life expectancy remains lower than women’s. The biggest risk factor for suicide is a previous suicide attempt. Although suicide is often clearly linked to mental disorders and alcohol abuse, many suicides happen impulsively in moments of crisis: a trauma, relationship break-up, financial problems or chronic pain and illness that suddenly overwhelms us. Conflict, disaster, violence, abuse, loss and a sense of isolation are also risk factors and rates are high amongst marginalised groups, e.g. refugees, migrants, prisoners and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people. So how can we help to

prevent suicide, both as individuals and a society? Suicide Prevention • Tackle discrimination, damaging stereotypes and stigmas. Children raised in an environment where people are ridiculed for expressing their sexual orientation or feelings will be scared to express theirs, putting them at higher risk of isolation, depression and suicide. It can be tough to tackle discrimination among family, friends and colleagues, but it’s essential. We must also break down stigmas by treating mental illness as we do physical illness.  Encourage others (especially men) to express their feelings and seek help with mental health issues, and increase awareness of the dangers of alcohol and its misuse. Suicide is preventable, says The British Psychological Society. “Early identification and effective action can get people the care they need.” Depression and alcoholrelated disorders must be identified and treated swiftly. • Pay closer attention to those around us. Many suicide victims reportedly seemed ‘fine’ just days or even hours before ending their lives. We must look out for warning signs

and, on a practical level, remove (as far as possible) the means for attempting suicide from those we fear are at risk. If you are struggling with a crisis or a mental health issue, do get help. It may feel like your pain will never end, but things can get better. In his book Reasons to Stay Alive, depression sufferer and bestselling author Matt Haig reminds us that depression may seem vast, but it’s always smaller than us. “It operates within you; you do not operate within it. It may be a dark cloud passing across the sky, but… you are the sky. “You were there before it. And the cloud can’t exist without the sky, but the sky can exist without the cloud.” Useful Info Samaritans: www.samaritans. org call 116 123, open 24/7 every day Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – for men www.thecalmzone.net 0800 58 58 58 open 5pm midnight every day Matt Haig, Reasons to Stay Alive, Canongate Books. Many people who have suffered depression and/or contemplated suicide credit this book for helping them through crises.

To advertise call 01425 485194 info@roundaboutmags.co.uk www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

IS YOUR CONSERVATORY TOO HOT? 2 FREE PANELS THIS MONTH * Quote Ref RB0818 RB0718

WARMER • COOLER • QUIETER

Earlier that day

Our lightweight insulated panels can make your conservatory: • Cooler in summer • Warmer in winter • Quieter in bad weather • Installed in less than a day • Usable all year round • Ten year guarantee For more information call:

0800 65 25 157 www.greenspaceconservatories.co.uk CONSERVATORY ROOFS

Proud members of

As seen on

Where reputation matters

*Orders placed by end of Aug 18. Applies to orders over 8 panels. Smaller orders receive calculated discount. Not valid for use with any other offer.

Repairs to your Windows and Doors     

Locksmith Double Glazing Repairs Misted Sealed Units Replaced Handles, Hinges and Catflaps Free Estimates

Call Vince on: 07535 023927/ 01202 937538 www.reliablepropertysolutions.co.uk Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

Roundabout Coffee Time Solutions SUDOKU - Page 12

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD - Page 34 Across: 1 Bobbins, 5 Equal, 8 Sleeping bag, 9 Fudge, 10 Express, 12 Ladder, 14 Foetus, 17 Tacitus, 18 Estop, 20 Informative, 22 Sugar, 23 Maestro.

Down: 1 Bashful, 2 Bread, 3 Implement, 4 Sonnet, 5 Ebb, 6 Unguent, 7 Links, 11 Promenade, 13 Docking, 15 Supremo, 16 Ashram, 17 Tapas, 19 Twist, 21 Fir.

PICTOGRAMS - Page 12

1. Pick Up The Pieces 2. Maid Of Honour 3. The Elephant In The Room

WORDWHEEL - Page 12

DESPATCH

Advertising with

1. Orville and Wilbur 2. KLM, 3. The Moon 4. Chuck Yeagar 5. Air Force Two 6. New York City and Paris 7. Spruce Goose 8. Denmark 9. a) Hong Kong 10. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

ROUNDABOUT MAGS

If you own a business and want more customers and business from Verwood, Ringwood, Fordingbridge and surrounding villages then the Roundabout Magazines are the right place to advertise. The magazines are regularly distributed door to door to targetted homes and businesses as well as left at public pickup points around the area, such as Waitrose, Morrisons, Co-operative supermarkets, Leisure Centres, Libraries, Theatres, Estate Agents, Waiting Rooms, Cafés, Pubs, Village Shops etc. (see our Distribution map on Page 4.)

Affordable Prices:

FLYING - Page 12

Our prices start at as little as £2+vat per week and the magazines have a great shelf life, as unlike free newspapers, people do keep this kind of magazine

as a useful reference until the next issue arrives. (We know since many readers actually keep them all!!!)

To Advertise:

Contact us on: 01425 485194 or email: info@roundaboutmags.co.uk so we can help you decide the best way for you to advertise your business. See www.roundaboutmags.co.uk/advertising/ for prices and more information. Published by: Spearhead Media Ltd, 4 Yewtree Gardens, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1NR

The Small Print! All artwork is accepted on the strict condition that permission has been given for use in the publication and must be completed and proofed no later than the copy deadline. All monies must be paid upon presentation of invoice. Not conforming to these guidelines could result in advertisements being withdrawn from being published. We reserve the right not to publish certain adverts.Every effort has been made to ensure that information herein is correct at the time of going to press. We cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in any advertisements or in any editorials nor for any consequences arising from this. We are not to be held responsible for damage or loss of copy or error in printing. It is the advertiser’s responsibility to ensure conformity with the Trade Descriptions Act 1975, Business Advertisements Disclosure Order 1977, Sex Discriminations Act 1975 and the Consumer Credit Act 1974. Roundabout Mags does not ofﬁcially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form, by any means, without the written permission of the publisher.A copy of our full Terms & Conditions is available on request.

To advertise call 01425 485194 info@roundaboutmags.co.uk www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

Come and visit us at Unit 4 - 5, Stag Business Park, Christchurch Road, RINGWOOD, BH24 3AS

www.ringwood electrical.com sales@ringwoodelectrical.com

Light Fittings: Downlights, Lamps. Switches and Sockets. Cable, Flex, SWA. Heating and Cooling. Fuse Boards and Fuses. MCBs, RCDs, RCBO. Fans and Extractors. Lighting: Garden, Indoor, Factory, Office.

Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

Staying Safe In The Sun by Kate Duggan

Don’t know your UVA from your UVB? Worried about a mole? Want to be prepared in case you get sunburnt? This guide is for you…

irst up – the difference between UVA and UVB. Both are types of ultraviolet radiation that can increase your risk of getting skin cancer. UVA rays prematurely age skin, leading to more wrinkles and pigmentation. UVB rays are the ones that actually burn.

If you do forget to slap on the sunscreen, aloe vera can help to soothe sunburnt skin. Not all aloe vera gels are created equally, however. Some contain very little actual aloe vera, so do check the ingredients list. Dr. Organic Aloe Vera Gel is a good choice. It has

Beauty

‘SPF’ is short for sun protection factor. The higher the number, the better the protection. The British Association of Dermatologists recommends choosing a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or over. However, the SPF only relates to UVB rays, not UVA rays. So you’ll need to look for a broad spectrum sunscreen that protects against both types of ultraviolet radiation. You then need to apply it at least 15 minutes before going outside, and reapply it at least every two hours. Weleda’s Edelweiss Sunscreen Facial Lotion protects against both UVA and UVB, has an SPF of 30 and is packed with skin-friendly ingredients, such as organic coconut and jojoba oils. It’s suitable for all skin types and smells rather lovely, with subtle notes of citrus and lavender. Priced at £13.95, the lotion can be bought online from www.weleda.co.uk.

an instant cooling effect, is hypoallergenic and helps to restore hydration. The gel costs £5.59 from Holland & Barrett. Do you suffer from prickly heat, or find you only have to look at the sun to go red? Trilogy’s Very Gentle Calming Serum is worth a try. It’s specially formulated to reduce inflammation and irritation. As the name

suggests, it’s fragrance-free and gentle enough for even sensitive skin. Ingredients include aloe vera, green tea, chamomile, sweet almond oil and evening primrose oil. The serum costs £29.50 from Boots or www.trilogyproducts. co.uk. If you’re worried about a mole or other changes to your skin, it’s always best to book in to see your GP. In the meantime, The British Association of Dermatologists’ ABCD-Easy guide details the main things to look for: • Asymmetry: the two halves of the area may differ in shape. • Border: the edges of the area may be irregular or blurred, and sometimes show notches. • Colour: this may be uneven. Different shades of black, brown and pink may be seen. • Diameter: most melanomas are at least 6mm in diameter. Report any change in size, shape or diameter to your doctor. • Expert: if in doubt, check it out! If your GP is concerned about your skin, make sure you see a Consultant Dermatologist. Your GP can refer you via the NHS. For more information about protecting your skin, check out www.bad.org.uk.

Verwood

Massage and Sugaring  Remedial Massage  Indian Head Massage  Hot Stone Massage  Hopi Ear Candles  Professional Face and Body Sugaring

Eileen Grant NAMMT

01202 813724 / 07703 278 893

Extending or Altering Your Property? Drawings Prepared and Submitted for Local Authority Approval. Call Steve Egford 077390 90070 / 01725 514718 to discuss further. steveegford@aol.com

CHIROPODY

HOME VISITING SERVICE

CORNS...INGROWING NAILS...HARD SKIN...VERRUCAE (treatment by Cryosurgery)

Your ﬁrst step to HEALTHY FEET! Charges: £22 per patient £19 each for 2 or more patients

07967 043939

(female operator) Health Professions Council Registered

Assoc. Chiropodist & Podiatrists / Receipts for HSA Members

The Mortgage Directory Securing the roof over your head

 Want to build your own home?  We provide development finance! At The Mortgage Directory we have over 40 years of experience and offer impartial, whole of market advice. We are a family run, local business based in The New Forest.

Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

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

111

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-6/18

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

Police Stations

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 Summer Holidays: 26(24)July - 31 Aug 18 Autumn Term: 3 Sept - 21 Dec 18 Half Term: 22 - 26 Oct 18 Christmas Holidays: 24 Dec 18 - 4 Jan 19 Spring Term: 7 Jan - 5 April 19 Half Term: 18 - 22 Feb 19 Easter Holidays: 8 - 22 April 19 Summer Term: 23 April - 23 July 19 Half Term: 27 - 31 May 19 UK holidays Summer Bank Holiday: 27 Aug 18 Christmas: 25,26 Dec 18 New Year: 1 Jan 19 Easter: 19 - 22 April 19 May Day: 6 May 19 Spring Bank Holiday: 27 May 19 More useful information overleaf

KCI Accountancy Accounting or Tax for Business and Individuals

Rely on a qualified Chartered Accountant, based in Verwood. Initial FREE Consultation Call 01202 814764 or 07808 632163

www.kciaccountancy.co.uk

ian.keatley@kciaccountancy.co.uk

Taxman highlights latest bogus phone & email scams HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have updated their online examples and guidance on recent bogus phone and email scams targeting elderly and vulnerable people in particular. Their update is worth a read however by all Roundabout readers to find out about websites, emails, letters, text messages and phone calls used by scammers and fraudsters to get your personal information. The examples often have poor English but frequently also have copies of apparently genuine HMRC logos. What are these scams? They are bogus calls or phishing emails which encourage unsuspecting people to provide confidential financial and personal information, such as banking details, in exchange for a promised, but in reality, bogus tax refund. Other messages state that HMRC is filing a lawsuit against them and they must make immediate payment.

HMRC never send notifications of a tax rebate or refund by email, or ask you to disclose personal or payment information by email. Do not open any attachments or click on any links within an email or text message, as they may contain malicious software or direct you to a bogus website. Their guidance has examples of • Tax refund and rebate scams • Phishing email & website examples • Bogus phone calls • Social media scams View their guidance and examples (updated 2 July 2018) at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ phishing-and-bogus-emails-hm-revenueand-customs-examples/phishing-emails-andbogus-contact-hm-revenue-and-customs-examples

Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

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

NSPCC Age Uk Seniorline Alcoholics Anonymous, 24 hours: National Drugs Helpline

0808 800 50 00 01202 530 530 0808 800 65 65 0845 769 75 55 0800 77 66 00

Hospitals

Information

Travel

01202 89 38 38 01202 88 47 38 01202 88 61 16

Helplines

Post Offices

Library

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

VERWOOD 01202 822972 1, Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS 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. Various Monthly Adult Group Sessions Citizens Advice Bureau Drop-in on 1st & 3rd Thursday each month. 10am - 1pm Comprehensive Information Service inc. Public Computer Network, & Photocopier facilities. Home Library Service for housebound residents.

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

Contact the library for more information & times ◄More useful information overleaf

V-04/18

Mini Decorator Tony Wint Painter & Decorator All aspects of decorating covered

07858 360149

ROUNDABOUT MAGS Electrical

Garden Maintenance

Mead Electrical Services

DUNNING A JIFFY

• From plaster patch to total refurb. • All workmanship guaranteed. • Fully Insured. • NO VAT to pay.

01202 854769 07596 853433

www.sspad.co.uk

Home Help

Kate’s Helping Hands

Expert Knowledge of Garden Plants, Pruning & Lawn Care

info.mes6@yahoo.com

01202 821997 07852 858065

07796 356326 01202 822131

Tree Care

Yoga For Backs

Advertising Advertise here with a Mini Ad for as little as

We carry out all electrical works to BS7671. Approved Contractors based in Verwood.

Plasterer

& Decorating

• Cleaning • Gardening • Shopping • Outings •Doctors & Vets Good with animals. Responsible & reliable. Permanent hours. Same Lady each week. Refs available.

Call: 01202 813757 or 07775 429402

Plastering

Your Local Gardener

A Family Business that cares.

tonywint@msn.com Free quotes Verwood and surrounding areas

SMART SOLUTIONS

Ads

WGC

TREE SERVICES

“The Tree Care Professionals”

Tree surgery,Tree felling, Woodland management, Hedge maintenance, Firewood. Fully qualified & insured.

• Fully Insured • Very Reliable

BACK PAIN?

Evidence based YHLB course proven to be more effective in the self management of lower back pain than most other treatments.

Call Will for a FREE quotation or advice 07854 330937 01425 654772

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

VERWOOD 824866 07702 278592 Emergency Breakdown Cover

Dorset Trading Standards

1048

www.yogaforbacks.co.uk www.interbeingyoga.com For more info. contact Jon BWYdip/YHLB Institute

on 01425 480 839

Arch Clinic, Fordingbridge.

£2

+VAT

per week! call 01425 485194

info@roundaboutmags.co.uk

Replacement Boilers. Modernising & Upgrading. Boiler Servicing. Fault Finding Specialist. Gas Fire & Cooker Fitting. Bathroom & Shower Room. Design & Installation. All Domestic Plumbing. Repairs & Alterations. Unvented Hot Water.

Warm Air Central Heating Servicing & Repair. Please mention RouNdabout Mags when responding to adverts

SEE US ONLINE AT...... www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

Local Business Directory Your quick guide to everyone and everything local in your Magazine …

Accountants KCI Accountancy 43 Advertising Roundabout Mags 38,47 Bathrooms/Bedrooms/Kitchens Brian's Kitchens 15 Custom Creations 23 Dream Doors 13 RPS Bathrooms 35 Beauty, Health & Fitness All About Me 22 Body Consultancy 7 Clarity Hearing Solutions 39 Range of Motion 25 Verwood Massage & Sugaring 41 Yoga for Backs 45 Building Services / Home Improvements Graham Histed 35 MC Brickwork 7 Steve Egford Architectural Services 41 The Doors Group 19 Verwood Builders 33 Central Heating & Plumbing M Jackson Plumbing & Heating 19 M. Bullman Gas Heating & Plumbing 45 PLH Heating Services 34 Children's Education & Care (inc. Schools & Nurseries) Talbot Heath School 48 Verwood Day Nursery 29

Chimney Sweep Complete Sweep 9 Oliver Chimney Sweep 35 Chiropody Home Chiropody Visiting 41 Cleaning Services CMH Carpet Cleaning 11 Domestic Services Kate's Helping Hands 45 Electrical Appliance Repairs County Appliance Care 31 Electrical Supplies Ringwood Electrical Ltd 39 Electrician Mead Electrical Services 45 Financial Services My Gold Platform 35 The Mortgage Directory 17,24,41 Flooring 1st For Floors 1 Contakt Carpets 46 Flooring Elegance 5 Garage Services DLH Cars & Commercials 17 Reverse Park 5 Verwood MOT Centre/MMT 48 Garden Services & Supplies ARK Fencing & Tree Work 33 Castell Tree Care 11 Dunning A Jiffy 45 Evans Above Tree Care 15 Fayrewood Trees & Landscapes 31 Greenthumb Lawncare 22 Same Day Tree & Garden Services 29

Soli Tree Arborist 31 Stay Tidy 7 WGC Tree Services 45 Health & Fitness see Beauty, Health & Fitness Painting & Decorating Tony Wint - Painter & Decorator 45 Plastering & Decorating Smart Solutions 45 Plumbing see Central Heating & Plumbing Restaurants/Takeaways/Pubs Cinnamon Lounge Verwood 2 Soft Furnishings Blindwise 15 Solicitors Forest Edge & Meesons Solicitors 29 Frettens Solicitors 25 Legal Eagle Wills Ltd 3 Surveyors Moses Rutland Chartered Surveyors 11 Theatre & Film Barrington Centre 27 Upholstery Mike Bowers Upholstery 33 Windows, Conservatories & Repairs AM PM Glazing 11 Greenspace UK 37 Robert Price & Sons 31 RPS Locks & Glazing 37 Verwood Glazing 34

CONTAKT CARPETS & BLINDS

•Free Gripper and Door Bars •Free Fitting on many ranges •Samples brought to your home •Curtains.....Blinds......Upholstery

Call Dave Pope: 01425 477159 Unit 2, The Granaries, Ringwood, Hants.

www.contaktcarpets.com

To advertise call 01425 485194 info@roundaboutmags.co.uk www.roundaboutmags.co.uk

Local Independent Publishing Company.

Would you like us to raise your business proﬁle in this area? Roundabout Mags offers excellent value advertising.  24,000 Total Circulation each issue giving an estimated 72,000 readers.  Reliable and Monitored Door to Door delivery.  High Quality articles and relevant, useful local information so that readers OPEN, READ, KEEP, and USE our magazines.  Digital online copies at www.roundaboutmags.co.uk.  Comprehensive website, regularly updated to increase search access via Google.  Heavily Discounted rates, FREE advert design and FREE online Business Listing for Regular advertisers.

ROUNDABOUT VERWOOD

Cranborne

AND THREE LEGGED CROSS

Alderholt

Wimborne St Giles

Linwood Woodlands

ROUNDABOUT RINGWOOD AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES

Witchampton

Horton

Three Legged Cross

BETWEEN WIMBORNE & VERWOOD

Colehill

Wimborne

Picket Post

Ringwood

Ashley Heath St Ives Ashley

Holt

ROUNDABOUT EAST DORSET VILLAGES

Ibsley

Verwood

Moor Crichel

Stapehill

Avon Castle

St Leonards

Hampreston

Each Magazine is published 6 times a year in: February, April, June, August, October, December.

To Advertise and to ﬁnd out how we can help you grow your business contact us on

01425 485194 or info@roundaboutmags.co.uk www.roundaboutmags.co.uk/advertising/

M.M.T.

d MOT Cen o o w tre r e V

www.goodgaragescheme.co.uk

ALL CARS & LIGHT COMMERCIALS

La ic st no t ag en Di m st ip te qu E

01202 827319

W e ﬁt no & w ty ba su re la p s. nc ply e ,

Service...Repairs...MOT’s... Repair Technicians...Electronic Diagnosis UNIT 3, No. 9, BESSEMER CLOSE EBBLAKE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, VERWOOD, DORSET BH31 6AZ.

www.verwoodmot.co.uk

Local collection & delivery service (within 3 mile radius)

THINK BIG Open Day, Fri 5th Oct 2018 See our new STEAM HUB under construction. Hear about our new curriculum for the future taught from age 3. • Coding • Design Thinking • Project Management • Digital Design • Ethics • Material Science Come in and talk to us about our big plans for your daughter’s education. A warm welcome awaits.

Talbot Heath

Independent School for Girls aged 3-18