Roundabout Verwood December 2014 by Sue West

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Contents

Dear Readers,

his year’s Indian Summer seemed to last right through September until its final fling right at the end of October, which was I believe, the warmest Halloween on record. And then the wet weather appeared like it always seems to, right on cue for the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run a couple of days later on the 1st Sunday in November! All those poor drivers in open top cars getting soaked on the way down to Brighton! Although nothing compared to the trenches 100 years ago no doubt. On page 26 we have a fascinating article about the Christmas Truce on the front line in 1914 when opposing armies stopped fighting, swapped gifts and even played football in Nomansland so rumour has it. Then went back to battle a few days later. Very strange.

with best wishes,

To bring us back to the 21st century and on a lighter note, we have some updated proverbs amusingly reworked to suit the digital age on page 36. Yule find the last posting Christmas dates on page 53 and a recipe for a traditional Italian Christmas treat page 34 which looks too good to bake only at Christmas! See our What’s On pages 30 & 32 and website for many local events in December and January and when you need a job done or want to treat yourself or a loved one at this time of year AND help local businesses, look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ on page 54 and save yourself time, fuel and most importantly - money! Finally I would like to wish all my readers and advertisers old and new the very warmest of festive greetings for this Christmas and for the New Year.

Sue West

Editor

Business features Clarity Hearing Solutions

Local events and features Community News 10,12,36,46,48 Past & Present: The Albion, Station Road 6 The Blashford Bulletin 16 Viewed From My Window: rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 18 Clubs & Societies 22,23 What’s On Locally 30,32 Portrait of a Dorset Artist: Sean Curley 44

Feature articles Book Reviews: A Gift for You at Christmas Mike’s Motors: PHEV - An Electric Shock Beauty: Professional Make-Up Secrets Travel: Luang Prabang The Christmas Truce Recipe: Panforte de Siena Proverbs for the 21st Century Finance: Three Easy Ways to Save Money This Winter

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

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Early 1900’s

he Albion was originally built as the Station Inn in the 1860’s and shown in the photo above in its later form as the Albion Hotel with a heart shaped decoration of white Ebblake brick to the wall facing the railway. To the left are the stables whilst a row of fire buckets hang on the station fence. The Albion was positioned at about a forty five degree angle from the railway line which isn’t that apparent from the old

picture above so in the present photo the old railway bridge which carried the diverted road has been included to illustrate this. More articles on the station can be found on our website: www.roundaboutmags.co.uk and go to articles/news - Verwood Past and Present. The arch is now in the pub garden and makes an excellent all weather area and it is hard to believe that the railway ever ran so close to the pub.

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A Gift for You at Christmas

We’ve got Christmas all wrapped up this year, with a set of books designed to have every aspect of the holiday covered. If all else fails though, there’s always the option of packing it all in and doing a runner…and we’ve thought of that as well. He always appears to be in more than one place at once. It’s a bit ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ for modern times, and goes to prove that as we suspected, time really could be the greatest gift of all.

THE TREE: ‘The Giving Tree’ by Shel Silverstein What better kind of spruce this festive season than ‘The Giving Tree’. Loved by children and adults alike, this is a story about a little boy who grows up under the branches of a tree, and continues to take and take throughout his years into adulthood. If you don’t cry when you read this then quite frankly, you must have a heart of stone. It’s such a simple and touching story about our capacity to love and it’s perfect for some fireside snuggling up with whoever you have staying with you this Christmas.

THE GIFT:: ‘The Gift’ by Cecelia Ahern If you ever thought there weren’t enough hours in the day then meet Lou Suffern, a man who constantly needs to be two places at once and who is struggling to keep up. He finds it impossible to really ‘be’ in the present, whether it’s at work or at home with his family. One day he meets a homeless man called Gabe and, taking pity on him, sorts him out with a job in the post room. But there’s something not quite right about Gabe.

THE FOOD: ‘Great British Bake Off: Christmas’ by Lizzie Kamenetzky ‘Stuff your face with plates of blinis, fah-lah-lah-lah lah’ or however it goes! Christmas simply can’t go wrong with Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry helping you along your merry way. There are master class recipes as well as contributions from all four previous winners and other memorable contestants. It’s packed with plenty of inspiration without causing you too much perspiration whilst slaving over a hot stove. It could be a present to yourself…or whoever you’ve talked into doing the cooking.

THE WEATHER: ‘Let it Snow’ by John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle Here are three touching and romantic stories that all stem from one incident, as a young girl decides to ditch the stranded train she was travelling on and heads out into the blizzard. The tales then take place over the following few days as the residents of Gracetown struggle to cope with the Christmas Eve storm. Written by some of today’s best-

selling authors they are like three perfectly wrapped little stocking fillers.

THE FAMILY: ‘A Proper Family Christmas’ by Chrissie Manby Whenever someone tells you this is what they want, they mean the nostalgic Christmas card, cookie cutter image. They don’t mean the arguments, tears and recriminations that usually go hand in hand with the festive season. This is the story of two clashing families, brought together by the need to help the Buchanan’s seriously ill daughter, Izzy. The matriarch, Annabel, was adopted and so needs to find her own biological parents to see if Izzy can be saved. It sounds like a tear-jerker but it’s a warm and fuzzy one for Christmas.

THE ESCAPE PLAN: ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ by Elizabeth Gilbert If all else fails and you really can’t stand your in-laws, or even your husband for any amount of time past Boxing Day, then why not just escape from it all? At 3am, Elizabeth’s seemingly perfect life is keeping her up and making her depressed. So, she ups sticks and heads off in pursuit of happiness. Her travels take her to Italy, India and then on to Bali, finding food for her soul and her belly along the way. It’s the perfect antidote to all that forced happiness and fun.

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Massive selection of Christmas lights, Tinsel & Cards from £1. Gift Bags - all sizes. Lots of Pressies and Stocking Fillers. 2015 Diaries & Calendars. Wild Bird Food, Feeders & Boxes. Bags of logs £5 each or 5 for £20. Storage Boxes - huge selection. From £1 each. Dog Treats, Toys, Beds and Engraved Discs. All your DIY and Gardening needs. Large selection of Tools, Electrical, Paint, Fillers, etc. Doormats from £1, Rugs from £3.50. Carpet Edging Service, £2 per M Any size Rug made.

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Verwood Concert Brass with Cup for winning the South West Brass Band Association Annual Championship and Bowl special award of highest place First Section Band.

erwood Concert Brass earned themselves a fantastic result at the 68th Annual Championships of the South West Brass Band Association held on Saturday 1st November. Not only did they win the special award for the highest placed First Section Band but also won the contest outright. The band travelled the 100 miles down to the Riviera Centre in Torquay to take part in the ‘Open Section’ of the contest which is for Championship Section and First Section Bands to compete in. It was an ‘Own Choice’ event meaning each band could choose a test piece to play. Verwood’s test piece choice was ‘Spectrum’ by Gilbert Vintner. Spectrum, meaning ‘a band of colours’ was most apt as the band put in a very colourful performance finding favour with the contest adjudicators and audience alike. The band had a long wait before competing, having been drawn last to play but on the upside this meant there was less time for the nerve jangling wait for the results. But no matter how long the wait may have been, the result

was worth waiting for. Band chairman and cornet player, Helen Dunnings said “This is a great achievement for the band. We have been putting in some consistently good contest performances but in the past have just missed out on winning some silverware. Coming away with the winning cup and special award for highest placed First Section Band has given us all a real boost and is great recognition for everyone’s hard work and efforts.” Verwood Concert Brass’ next contest will be one closer to home; the Wessex Brass Band Association Winter Contest taking place on 29th November at the Life Centre, Bournemouth. Band chairman Helen Dunnings and Band Master Mike Dunnings with the winning cup.

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Country Park recognised with prestigious Tour Award

taff at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest near Ringwood are celebrating after the Park received a Silver Award in the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year category at the 2014 Dorset Tourism Awards. The Gold Award went to Bovington Tank Museum at a gala presentation ceremony at the Tank Museum on 16 October. This is the first time that Moors Valley has entered a tourism awards scheme of this type and the staff were genuinely delighted that

their hard work throughout the year had been formally recognised. As well as a visitor centre, restaurant, trails and picnic areas, Moors Valley runs a full programme of activities and events. The Park is also home to the Moors Valley Railway, 18-hole golf course, and Go Ape Tree Top Adventure and Junior Tree Top Adventure. It is the third most-visited country park in the UK with around 800,000 people using its facilities every year.

Katie Davies, Countryside Ranger, Information and Interpretation, with Moors Valley Team Leader, Clare Gronow with their Silver Award Trophy at Bovington Tank Museum

s Ken the oldest railway guard in the country? Ken Clay, a volunteer guard on the Moors Valley Railway, is probably the oldest railway guard in the country. Ken, who crewed Lancaster bombers in WW2, will celebrate his 90th birthday on 26 October. He lives in Ferndown. The steam railway at Moors Valley is the south’s longest fully signalled narrow-gauge railway, with 17 steam engines and two diesels. Ken has been helping the railway’s many visitors and keeping a watchful eye on all the trains there for over 20 years, since he retired from the local Electricity Board. Jim Haylock, the Railway’s owner says that Ken has no intention of putting away his peaked cap any time soon. “Ken is part of the Park,” said Jim. “I believe his father reached the ripe old age of 97, so we hope he’ll still be here with us to celebrate his 100th birthday.” The Moors Valley Railway is now open at weekends and Dorset school holidays from 10.45am – 4.30pm. For more information go to www.moors-valley.co.uk or call 01425 471415.

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Pintail flying

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

s the winter progresses, the lakes are continuing to fill up with ducks and the numbers will tend to peak now in December. Even if you are a beginner to bird watching there is nothing quite like sitting in a bird hide and watching ducks peacefully feeding on the lake with the occasional squabble. As a duck watcher you can start to sort out the different species by observing how they feed.

The pintail, a duck with a long neck and as the Wigeon n a m e by Bob Chapman suggests a long tail too, is a dabbling duck. It feeds by dabbling its beak in the water sifting Tufted duck drake out plants and insects. Another dabbler is the wigeon which feeds on aquatic Goosander drakes plants and it can also be seen out of the water grazing the grass on the banks. As you sit in the hides listen out for the wigeonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distinctive whistle which carries well across the lake. The shoveler also dabbles but in a much more entertaining way! They use their huge

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

Jason and the Mouse!

ll cats enjoy hunting, searching patiently turned towards Jason, sat back on his hind legs through the long grass, peering under and raised and clenched his front paws into a pieces of rotting wood and any hidey- boxer’s fighting pose, as if to say, “back off or hole they can find. They will wait for I’ll punch you on the nose!” It was the funniest what seems hours looking at you as you pass sight you could imagine. for you to raise the wood and expose the creaJason turned his head ture or creatures hiding to look the other way, underneath, then they pretending to ignore pounce so quickly on him. The mouse thinktheir prize. Cats are aling his threat had ways catching rodents worked, continued to especially shrews and run away but Jason’s mice, and they will also nose was again right catch a young rabbit. behind him. The little They do not always eat mouse stopped and the shrews but enjoy once again he turned to teasing and chasing Jason, sat on his back them until they stop runlegs and reared up into ning, having expired his boxer’s fighting and from the torment. I have threatening pose with Playing is such caught many shrews eshis little paws, one in hard work pecially those brought front of the other. Jason in as presents and have and the mouse touched released them, the only thanks I get from the noses, perhaps this was a truce? Confident now creature is a nasty bite. A big mouse is always that he had rebuffed his opponent, the mouse a tasty meal and if they plan to eat the mouse, continued on his journey of escape, but Jason, then they will hide as they know I will try and undeterred and savouring the moment, was altake it from them to release back into the field ways a fraction behind him. garden. Rabbits on the other-hand are always for eating and the cat will growl at you if you try This was a great game and of course Jason and rescue this meal! They eat practically eve- was not in the least intimidated by such a little rything including the bones, the teeth and the posturing mouse, however, Jason let the mouse fur. I have rescued many and when released I think he had given up the chase, then sudalways tell them “I cannot save you a second denly, grabbed the mouse and threw him into time!” They have even brought in the occasional the air and in another direction. The chase then mole having sat for an age on top of a mole hill in resumed, and continued for some time. It was anticipation. The mole is then found trying to dig great fun for all, the cat, the mouse and the aufuriously into the floor tiles, so I pick them up and dience! It was so amazing. You just could not place them somewhere where they are welcome make it up! I just wish I had to dig their tunnels. taken a photograph. The other day, Jason caught a mouse, quite a large mouse as these creatures go, and this time brought it to the patio in front of the big window. There he let it go. It had large round ‘Mickey Mouse’ ears and a little fat body. The mouse tried to play dead but was nudged by Jason who knew full well that this strategy was just a ruse, it was supposed to run, which it then did, but Jason was close behind him and nosing up to his tail, so the mouse stopped and

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we knew there was even more to come. With typical thoughtfulness, the PHEV arrived, a variant of the Outlander using a petrol-electric hybrid power train which can be re-charged very cheaply off your domestic power socket. Not exactly ground-breaking? Think again.

complex, and needs a re-think. The diesel Outlander has a third row of seats, but with typical thoughtfulness on the PHEV the traction batteries are under-floor where the 3rd row seats should have been, preserving the loadcarrying volume but limiting us to 5 passengers.

The innovation is not so much the design as in its application. Outlander PHEV can do 25-45 miles on electricity alone without use of the petrol engine, or if run solely on the petrol engine will better 35mpg. Used in ‘normal’ mode the laboratory-proven economy is 148mpg with emissions of only 45grammes. It can be recharged at home for approximately half the cost of electricity generated within the car. Impossible, but true and represents a killer financial proposition for fleet users and others seeking to almost eliminate taxation, BIK and so on.

On the road, acceleration is dynamic at all speeds in ‘normal’ mode. The engine cuts in and out as required seamlessly - you don’t hear it at all. For the nerds among us, there are a number of large buttons at our fingertips which modify the power modes so you can for instance run in battery-only or engine-only mode, use the engine for charging only, and so on. Remarkable flexibility when you need it – or simply if you want to interfere with ‘normal’ mode.

Enter the Outlander, a large 4x4 Crossover. We previously tested the diesel and were Yes, but what’s it really like? A delighted with a car which did walk-round exhibits a somewhat the job quietly and very well, but understated car with an upperclass style, clearly capable of mixing it on the rough, but smart and proud enough to enter the valet-parking lane at the Ritz. Inside, general simplicity and black leather just oozes quality. Only the Sat-nav is clunky and

With typical thoroughness, Mitsubishi tell us that if our journeys are up to 106 miles, the PHEV will be economical and eco-friendly. Above that mileage, choose the less complex diesel. And if you think all this comes at a silly price, think again! Their master-stroke is a tiny purchase premium of about £2,000 over the diesel, truly a bargain. Let this be our secret, and just form an orderly queue behind me please.

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION

VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB

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SENIOR FRIENDSHIP DINING CLUB

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

VERWOOD EVENING TG

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

VERWOOD EVENING W.I.

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

VERWOOD ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY.

The Hideaway, Moorlands Road, Verwood, BH31 7PD on 3rd Thursday of the month. Good Food & Bar. Gigs from 8-11pm. (Doors open from 7pm). No membership required. Contact Geoff 07798 721405 For over 50’s singles seeking to expand their social horizons. Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm at The Hideaway, Moorlands Road, Verwood, BH31 7PD. Enjoy a variety of social activities & eating venues. New members welcome. Contact Jane 07929 868356

CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

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

VERWOOD & THREE-LEGGED CROSS TWINNING ASSOC. 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

DORSET STITCHERS

We meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. in the URC Hall Manor Road. Contact. Corinne Roberts 01202 821416 or Janet Stride on 01725 517434

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

VERWOOD SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB

VERWOOD METHODIST CHURCH WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

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

THE FAYREWOOD SINGERS(formerly Jenny Porter Singers)

We rehearse at the Verwood Hub on Tuesdays at 2pm, singing a variety of music and performing two concerts a year, plus mini-concerts by invitation. Contact Mo on 01202 826134 or Sarah on 01202 884248.

VERWOOD ROTARY CLUB

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

VERWOOD FRIENDSHIP CLUB

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

VERWOOD FRIENDS OF THE BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

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

VERWOOD METHODIST LUNCH CLUB

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EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS

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

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

ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS

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

VERWOOD STROKE CLUB

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

EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N

Over 65 talks, functions, outings and special events held throughout the year in Verwood, West Moors and Ferndown. Contact Membership Secretary: Janet Matthews 01202 855001

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

THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS

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

VERWOOD PROBUS CLUB

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

RINGWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR, “SING FOR JOY”

Mixed choir, singing harmony songs from around the world-African, gospel, Taize, folk etc. No auditions, beginners as well as experienced singers age 10 upwards. Meet at Greyfriars Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30. Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807.

MUSIC FOR THE MIND

At the United Reformed Church, Verwood. 4th Monday in the Month at 10.30am. Singing meeting for people with memory problems. Aim is to give carer & cared for quality time together. FREE. Call Carolyn Polden on 01725 517272 for more details.

VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE

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

VERWOOD FLOWER CLUB

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

BETHEL CHAPEL

40, Ringwood Road, Verwood. 10.30 am Coffee Mornings with Gospel Songs & Testimonies. 1st Wednesday in the month except August. Contact Rosemary: 01202-822655

VERWOOD CHORAL SOCIETY

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

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES UNITED REFORMED CHURCH,

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

VERWOOD BOWLING CLUB

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

DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB

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

VERWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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

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

VERWOOD ORGAN & KEYBOARD SOCIETY

VERWOOD EVERGREEN CLUB

THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING

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

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

VERWOOD BRIDGE CLUB.

ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY

RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB

HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)

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

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.

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

VERWOOD & DISTRICT RAMBLING CLUB

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

VERWOOD MEMORIAL HALL

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n the lush northern hills of Laos, the old city of Luang Prabang is a delightful maze of pristine alleyways festooned in potted plants and bougainvillaea. The fragrance of frangipani lingers under the blue sky, mingling with the aroma of French baguettes and freshly-brewed coffee. Heavy traffic is banned from the historic centre where pedestrians and cyclists wander through the lanes. Time seems to stand still.

bungalows and mansions. Often converted into guest houses, the latter boast stylish verandahs and pastelhued faĂ§ades framed by lofty palm trees. Here and there, a traditional bamboo hut peeps through the greenery while a wooden house on stilts mirrors its amber-coloured walls in a lily pond. Buddhist flags flutter in the breeze and every morning at 6.00, drums beat in the temples to announce the start of the alms procession.

Tucked on a scenic peninsula, Luang Prabang nestles at the confluence of the Mekong, all silvery waters dotted with boats and islands, and the emerald green river Khan, spanned by bouncy bamboo bridges washed away every year during the monsoon. Rustic hotels and quaint al fresco restaurants line the left bank where spirit houses ensure good luck. Across the water, tiny allotments tumble down the steep slopes, crickets sing in the trees and myriad frogs join in the chorus at night.

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In 1995, Luang Prabang was awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO for its natural sites, including the nearby Kuang Si waterfalls and the Buddha caves of Pak Ou, and its finely restored architecture, from gilded temples to colonial

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The Christmas Truce by Alison Runham German soldiers of the 134th Saxon Regiment and British soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment meet in no man’s land, December 26

hristmas Eve 1914. The Western Front. Weeks of rain have ended and mud is becoming ice. Despite calls for a Christmas ceasefire, fighting has continued throughout December, although today it seems half-hearted in many places. Staff Sergeant Clement Barker is in his trench with his comrades. Across No Man’s Land, the Germans are decorating tiny trees sent from home with candles as they sing Stille Nacht (Silent Night). “The trenches were a blaze of Christmas trees,” one Tommy recalled, “and our sentries were regaled for hours with traditional Christmas songs.” In some places, English troops decide that they “ought to retaliate in some way.” “So we sang The First Noël... they all began clapping; and then they struck up another favourite of theirs, O Tannenbaum.” At Barker’s trench, a German soldier appears. “He said that if (we) did not fire, they wouldn’t in the morning,” Barker wrote later. Next morning, Barker’s men cautiously venture out to retrieve and bury their dead. No shots are fired. Soon they’re shaking hands with the Germans and exchanging gifts, and then “a football is kicked out of our trenches, and Germans and English

play football.” Henry Williamson, who later wrote Tarka the Otter, also recalled football matches, but behind German lines; if British and German troops played together, he made no mention of it. However, despite the myths surrounding Truce matches between both sides, some are well-documented in letters. Two soldiers of the 6th Cheshires described a huge, free-for-all match in Wulverghem, Belgium, where No Man’s Land was less damaged by shell fire. Williamson recalled the Germans singing Silent Night, too, before inviting the English closer. His unit suspected a trap. “We crept out... expecting any moment to fall flat with the machine guns opening up. And nothing happened.” Both sides were soon exchanging gifts and greetings, and similar scenes were occurring at many points along the Front. Cigarettes, rations, uniform buttons and even addresses were exchanged. One English trench received a German chocolate cake, together with a ceasefire request and an invitation to an impromptu concert. “Just think,” wrote one soldier to his family, “while you were eating turkey I was talking and shaking hands with the very men I had been trying to kill a few hours before!”

The truce at Williamson’s position held for four days before orders arrived to end fraternisation, while the Germans were warned to expect visits from senior officers; they sent a message across, explaining that they would have to fire their machine guns, but would fire high to avoid hitting anyone. For Barker, peace lasted a little longer too. “Night came and still no shots. Boxing day the same, and has remained so up to now,” he wrote a few days later. But gradually fighting resumed. Captain J.C. Dunn’s account of resuming hostilities is poignant: “I fired three shots in the air and put up a flag with “Merry Christmas” on it, and I climbed on the parapet...[the Germans] put up a sheet with “Thank you” on it, and the German Captain appeared... We both bowed and saluted... he fired two shots in the air, and the War was on again.” Both truces (and football games) had occurred in earlier wars. So what makes the 1914 Christmas Truce especially memorable? Perhaps because in a war that cost over 10 million lives, it was, as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle said, “one human episode amid all the atrocities.”

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Local Entertainment Centres Alex's Landscapes. An exhibition of images captured by Moors Valley Country Park , Nr Ringlandscape photographer Alex Wright. Free to view. wood, BH24 2ET. 01425 470721 To book your place please contact MiWildlife Tots: Dress a Tree Celebrate trees by making chelle on 01425 472760 or Blashfordnatural decorations for a special tree at Blashford Lakes 10.30am - 12noon or and more to take away and use to decorate a tree at Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the BlashMon 1 Dec 1pm - 2.30pm Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham home. An activity for pre-school aged children and their ford Drove, BH24 3PJ. Children must be acparents or carers. Suggested donation £3 per child. companied by adults. Sorry no dogs. Moors Valley Country Park, nr RingWinter Wildlife Walk Tues 2 Dec 7.30am - 9am wood BH24 2ET.Book on 01425 470721 FILM: Grace of Monaco (PG). Biography, romance starThe Hub, Verwood* Tickets Adult £4, Wed 3 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm ring Nicole Kidman and Tim Roth. Child £2. Verwood & District Horticultural Society presents a talk Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Wed 3 Dec 7.30pm by Victoria Ennion - "Blackthorn Winter and Other Myths" Road Verwood Vienna Festival Ballet presents: The Nutcracker - one of 7.30pm Tivoli Theatre*, Wimborne Tchaikovsky's world famous classical ballets. Ticket Thu 4 Dec prices: £18.50 & £16.50 (£14 UNDER 16'S) Blashford Buggies! Join us for a buggy walk around For more information please contact Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve. Get outside, get fit and Michelle on 01425 472760 or Blashford10.30am - 12noon discover the wonderful wildlife living on your doorstep! Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the BlashFri 5 Dec The site is dog free with buggy friendly paths. We meet ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham on alternative Friday mornings. Drove, BH24 3PJ Cecil Memorial Hall, Cranborne, BH21 7.30pm Forest Forge in "Stardust" for all the family 5QB. Tickets 01725 517883 or Fri 5 Dec www.forestforge.co.uk Avon Valley Concerts present - Dieci Voices. ProfesThe Trinity Centre, Christchurch Road, 7.30pm sional vocal ensemble, Dieci, are a dynamic and exciting Ringwood, Hants BH24 1DH. Fri 5 Dec group of young singers. Tickets £12 www.avonvalleyconcerts.com ‘Comedy Cafe’ (Cert 15). £5 show only (arrive 8.15pm ), £9.50 show and a plate of food ( arrive7.30pm). The 7.30pm - 11pm Fri 5 Dec food must be booked and paid for BEFORE the end of The Hub, Verwood* Monday prior to the event. Talon Music Ltd present the ‘OFFICIAL UK No. 1’ 8pm TALON - THE BEST OF EAGLES. Now in their seven- Tivoli Theatre*, Wimborne Fri 5 Dec teenth year together. TICKET PRICE £20 10am - 11am & Moors Valley Country Park, nr RingSat 6 Dec 11.30am - 12.30pm Christmas Reindeer Workshop, age 6+ wood BH24 2ET.Book on 01425 470721 Moors Valley Country Park, nr Ring6, 7, 13, 14, 11.30am - 3.30pm Christmas Crafts for Kids wood BH24 2ET 20,21,26 Dec Medieval Winter Day - come and enjoy a medievalAncient Technology Centre, Damerthemed day complete with re-enactors and sword fighting The Road, Cranborne, Wimborne, 10am - 4pm & hands-on activities. BBQ and refreshments available. ham Sat 6 Dec BH21 5RP. 01725 517618 Tickets on the gate only. Adults £5, Child £2.50 (4-16) www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk under 4s free. Jive Night with 'The Bournemouth Rat Pack'. Come dance the night away on our amazing large sprung 7.30pm - late Sat 6 Dec dance floor to the sound of a live band. £10 in advance, The Hub, Verwood* £12 on the door The Counterfeit Stones celebrate their 23rd anniversary 8pm with yet another ‘Sham Rock' experience," Let's Pretend Tivoli Theatre*, Wimborne Sat 6 Dec The Night Together". £20 Moors Valley Country Park, 10am - 1pm Willow Workshop (adults) Tue 9 Dec nr Ringwood BH24 2ET 11am - 12noon, Moors Valley Country Park, nr RingSun 7, 14 12noon - 1pm, 2pm - Santa Specials on Moors Valley Railway wood BH24 2ET Book on 01425 471415 Dec 3pm & 3pm - 4pm 1 - 11 Jan

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uel bills are a major worry for all of us in winter. Prices go up but the need to stay warm remains, and it’s not just heating the house that’s the problem. Skyrocketing costs of petrol and food drain your finances on a weekly basis, but there is a little cheer on the horizon. Below are three ways to help you make ends meet this winter. All are easy to implement, they just take a little thought and planning, so make a start now before the bad winter weather strikes. Reduce energy consumption According to the Energy Saving Trust, savings of around £300 a year can be made using cavity wall and loft insulation in an average semidetached house. At the time of writing, British Gas offers free or subsidised loft and cavity wall insulation to eligible homeowners on mainland Britain. Even small measures make a big difference though, the result being a warmer home and reduced bills: Draught excluders - It’s surprising how much heat is lost through small gaps under doors and around windows – not something you’d always notice day to day. Energy monitors - These monitors let you know how much energy each appliance consumes. Most people quickly change their habits once they see the spikes in energy usage recorded by the

monitor. Lighting - This is one of the easiest areas in which to reduce consumption. Energysaving light bulbs, external light sensors, and switching off lights when not in use all help to keep down costs. Appliances - Freezers work more efficiently when full, as do ovens. Not only that, but you’ll save money buying and cooking food in bulk. Halve grocery bills A little planning goes a long way when it comes to shopping. Pre-prepared menus and shopping lists are easy ways to reduce waste as well as save money. The ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ website has some useful tips in this respect, and offers advice for saving money on food. The main message is buy and cook in bulk. Cooking becomes less of a chore when you can just grab a home-cooked meal out of the freezer several nights a week. Late Sunday afternoon shopping trips are a revelation, when incredible deals can be found in the ‘reduced’ aisle if you time it right. This alone saves a huge amount of money over the course of a year. Cooking from scratch, making your own bread, home brew and wine all save money, and if results are good you can always give away your goodies as Christmas presents. Switch suppliers If you’ve never switched gas and electricity suppliers before, you could be in for a pleasant surprise. The biggest

savings of around 5%-10% can be made when you manage your own account online and pay by direct debit. Suppliers like their customers to pay by direct debit as there’s less likelihood of default. It keeps their credit control costs down, and they earn interest on any overpayments you make during the summer months. To make sure you get the best deal: • Always read your own meter – don’t rely on an estimate from your provider • Don’t assume that dual fuel is always the cheapest way to buy • Use a price comparison website to find the best deals • Avoid pre-payment meters – the choice of tariffs available is very limited Saving money is often about changing your habits. Things like unplugging appliances and turning off lights are simple to do, and can save you hundreds of pounds over the course of a year. http://www.energysavingtrust. org.uk/Insulation/Roof-and-loftinsulation http://www.energysavingtrust. org.uk/Insulation/Cavity-wallinsulation http://www.britishgas.co.uk/ products-and-services/energysaving/home-insulation/freeinsulation.html http://www.energysavingtrust. org.uk/Electricity/Productsand-appliances#computer http://england. lovefoodhatewaste.com/

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Portrait of a Dorset Artist Renowned Dorset artist Sean Curley has lived in the county since he was 14 years old when his family relocated to the area from Southport, Merseyside, after his father’s job as a travel agent brought him here. “It’s a great part of the country,” says Sean, who lives in Poole. “I used to paint West Bay every week; it’s a good little harbour - much better than those in neighbouring counties.” This self taught oil painter has sold a great many paintings in little more than a decade, which has been made possible by working with galleries across the UK, Ireland and even in Portugal. Art lovers are quite prepared to travel to buy Sean’s paintings. “I sold my painting of Poole Harbour to someone in Edinburgh,” he recalls. “The buyer holidays in Dorset and his brother lives here so he sent his brother to buy the painting and he took it back up to Edinburgh for him, which couldn’t have been very easy because it was 4ft x 2.5ft!” His largest painting is an 8ft x 3ft triptych and the smallest measures just 6 inches x 4 inches. His distinctive work includes Poole and Weymouth. But Sean can also be found studying the smallest of flowers through to landscapes. Travel inspires him and he regularly exhibits with award winning Scottish sculptor Philip Jackson. Being a keen guitarist has sometimes complicated Sean’s life. “Both pursuits are creative and they do get in each others way on occasions. I have been offered the chance to play a lot more. I haven’t turned it down but there is a balance to be had. I stopped playing in bands for nine years 15 years ago because my paintings were selling so well that there was not time to do both.” www.seancurleyfineart.co.uk

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Emmanuel School’s 9 hour high speed challenge for Raymond Brown’s managers!

n a high-speed challenge against the clock, 12 managers transformed an entire section of Emmanuel Middle School in Verwood. Without ever having met before, 12 employees from the Raymond Brown Group assembled at 7am at Emmanuel School in Verwood last week. They were left a video by the Headteacher, a drawing by one of the students, and nothing else. Having watched the video and studied the drawing, they launched themselves into a highly ambitious challenge to transform an unsafe ‘out of bounds’ area of the school. The team had no money or resources and had to use their contacts in the industry to obtain the materials, resources and funding they needed to get the job finished. The project involved clearing the entire area which was completely overgrown, demolishing an old building, removing a shed, building a nature garden, putting in a herb garden and renovating a large seating/play area. By 4.30pm that evening, the ribbon was cut by Mayor Pat Morrow of Verwood, and officially

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opened for the students to use. The project forms a vital part of Raymond Brown’s ‘Out of bounds’ before. management development programme, run in conjunction with training company The Reality Business, designed to nurture the company’s next generation of senior managers. Chief executive of Raymond Brown Kelvin White, who put all 12 of the employees up for this challenge, commented: “They were absolutely brilliant yesterday, I am so proud. I would like to thank them for their amazing efforts in delivering this project. It was inspiring to see what can be achieved when a group of people work together as a team. A great start to their management development training.” This video clip, taken by a drone, shows the final touches being put into place: https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=RUXTofhBSd4&feature=youtu.be

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2014 Flameburst goes off with a BANG!

his year’s Flameburst Firework display at Verwood went off with a bang this year – literally. With a ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ theme, the blowing up of the Black Pearl on the mini lake was the climax of the evening. Thousands of children and adults enjoyed both the junior and the large firework display and were entertained with live music in between from the excellent

Madness tribute band – One Step Behind. The weather was kind and the turnout was very good. Youngsters were treated to free ice cream and enjoyed the funfair and entertainers. They also got to meet Captain Jack Sparrow who vowed to scupper those responsible for blowing up his ship. The evening was hosted on stage by local Forest FM presenters Laura Jerome and Richard Buckle.

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very one is welcome at Verwood Library’s Christmas Coffee Morning 10.15 am to 12.30 pm on Thursday 18th December. We will be holding a Christmas Library Gets Lively with seasonal songs and craft for our younger users. There will be the opportunity to find out more about on-line services using ‘Dorset for You’, the county’s website. A Citizens Advice Bureau representative will be able to offer you advice and guidance with any issues that you may be facing and hopefully resolve them before the New Year. Looking for a new hobby or your passion is Family History? Staff will be on hand to guide you through Ancestry.

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Doctors’ Numbers

Fire Stations

The Cranborne Practice 01202 822825 (Verwood) Lake Road/Newtown Road

Cranborne Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies

The Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)

01725 517272

Verwood Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies

Three Legged Cross Surgery 67/71 Church Road, Three Legged Cross

0844 5769435

The Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road

01202 825353

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

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Dentists’ Numbers 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

Dorset Dental Helpline

01202 854443

Emergency care (after hrs)

0845 7010401

Chemists

Lloyds Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 822364 23 Station Road, Verwood. Mon - Fri: 9-6:30, Sat: 9-1, Sun: Closed Lloyds Pharmacy, FORDINGBRIDGE 01425 652300 1 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge Mon - Fri: 9-6, Sat: 9-5.30 Boots, RINGWOOD 01425 474170 11 Southampton Road, Ringwood Mon - Fri: 8:45-5:30, Sat: 9-5:30 Boots, CASTLEPOINT 01202 549971/548139 Castlepoint,Bournemouth. Mon - Fri: 9-8, Sat: 9-7, Sun: 10:30-4:30 Bretts Pharmacy, ASHLEY HEATH 01425 470982 High Street, Ashley Heath. Mon - Fri: 9-5:30, Sat: 9-1 Morrisons (in Store),VERWOOD 01202 826555 Chiltern Drive, Verwood Mon - Fri: 9-1, 2-8, Sat: 9-1, 2-6, Sun: 10-1 Verwood Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 828499 Lake Road Surgery, Lake Road, Verwood. Mon: 7am-11pm, Tue-Fri: 6.30am-11.30pm, Sat: 7am-11pm. www.pharmland.co.uk V-12/14

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Police Stations

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

Recycling

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

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Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall, Moorlands Rd Gordon Simpkin 01202 813805 Monday: 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday: 10am - 3.30pm

School Terms & Holidays

Please Note: School term and holiday dates are usually set over 14 months in advance of the academic year. They are based on a school year of 195 days although individual schools can use 5 of these days for staff training. Parents should contact the individual school to find out when their training days will be. All dates taken from www.dorsetcc.gov.uk and www.hants.gov.uk for Dorset and Hampshire dates that are in white are where days differ for Hampshire. Term/holiday Autumn Term: 1 (2) Sept - 19 Dec 14 Half Term: 27 Oct - 31 Oct 14 Christmas Holidays: 22 Dec 14 - 2 Jan 15 Spring Term: 5 Jan - 27 March 15 (2 April) Half Term: 16 Feb - 20 Feb 15 Easter Holidays: 30 March(3 April)-10(17) April 15 Summer Term: 13 (20) April - 20 (22) July 15 Half Term: 25 May - 29 May 15 Summer Holidays: 21(23) July - 31 Aug 15 UK holidays Christmas: 25 & 26 Dec 14 New Year: 1 Jan 15 Easter: 3 & 6 April 15 May Day: 4 May 15 Spring Bank Holiday: 25 May 15 Summer Bank Holiday: 31 Aug 15 More useful information overleaf

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

Utilities / Emergencies

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Local Councils & Agencies

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

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Bournemouth A&E NHS Direct Bournemouth Hospital Poole Hospital Salisbury Hospital

01202 70 41 67 0845 46 47 01202 30 36 26 01202 66 55 11 01722 33 62 62

Train Times / Enquiries National Express Coaches Bournemouth Airport Traveline (Bus, Coach, Ferry & Rail) AA (Automobile Association)

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Southampton Hospital

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RAC (Royal Automobile Club)

0800 82 82 82

Wimborne Hospital

Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries

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Post Offices

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

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Library

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

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

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

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

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