Roundabout Verwood February 2013 by Sue West

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Welcome T Dear Readers, his winter is the fifty years anniversary of the big freeze of 1963 when we had snow lying around for three months. Back then no doubt, some of you (like my husband!) will recall such delights as scraping the frost off the inside of your bedroom windows! Fortunately the recent snow hasn’t lasted that long but it did look very pretty for a few days. Despite being out at 7.30am with the children in the road to create a giant snowman the novelty soon wore off! Fortunately the snow melted much quicker than it did 50 years ago and our garden is now drying out. So my husband has stopped pacing round the house and has been able to disappear outside to poke about in the garden, wash cars, tinker in his shed and go off for long cycle rides around the Forest - thank goodness!

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February / March 2013

Contents Maybe I will get this mag off to the printers in time after all! Our cover photo which was taken in March last year in Verwood churchyard reminds us just how beautiful this time of year can be. It’s also one of the best times to visit Blashford Lakes when the wildfowl are at their peak. (page 10). Hedgehogs appear from their hibernation about now too, so keep an eye out for them and any garden hazards that they might encounter. (Page 34) We have an article about Bella who becomes Henry in Viewed from my Window! (page 36) together with all the usual favourites. Finally, please remember that if you need a repair or a job done look in our ‘Local Trades Directory’ and save yourself time, fuel and most importantly at the moment - money!

Sue West

Editor

Business features Verwood Business

Local events and features Community News 19,21,27,29,31 Past & Present: Lake Road, Newtown 6 Horse and Dog Owners-BEWARE 8 The Blashford Bulletin 10 Clubs & Societies 20,21 Goodbye to the Leisure Centre 22 What’s On Locally 26,28 Viewed From My Window: rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 36

Feature articles Get Motivated! 4 Chasing The Light! 14 Mike’s Motors: V60 ticks all the boxes 16 Book Reviews: Secret & Lies 18 Interiors: Revamp It Up 24 Life Begins: Time to talk about residential care 30 Travel: Tunis 32 Helpful Hints for Hedgehogs 34 Beat The Bills 40 Inventions: Matches 41 Does Your Body Language Send The Right Message? 43

Information Advertising 13,35,38,48 Local Theatres, Concerts & the Arts 9 Useful Local Information 42 Useful Telephone Numbers 44 Local Trades Directory 46

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Get Motivated! We can all feel de-motivated at times, so if January has passed you by without starting any of those New Year resolutions, turn February into the month you take some positive steps to regain control.

rying to achieve all that you want in the coming year may feel like an impossible task and it can lead to feeling totally demotivated. Motivation is key to our creativity, productivity and happiness. When we are motivated we feel like we can take on any challenge, meet any deadline and work through any problem to achieve our goal, whether that’s personal satisfaction or public recognition for a job well done. But once de-motivation sets in, then even the smallest task can seem insurmountable.

Set small goals

If you’ve given yourself a big goal this year, such as losing a large amount of weight or changing jobs, break it into small, short term goals. Give yourself weekly targets – losing 5lbs or re-writing your CV - and then congratulate yourself on achieving them. By doing this you are building up positive ‘credits’ in your mind, keeping you going for the following week.

Be inspired

Richard Branson has had a few business failures which he’s written about in his autobiographies. But these set-backs didn’t stop him he just tried again. It can be

really uplifting to read about other people’s successes. There are also a lot of self-help and business books available which can help you to think about what you do and don’t want. A good one to start with is the international best-seller, Who Moved My Cheese? (Dr Spencer Johnson, Vermilion)

Stay focused

Don’t give yourself too many goals to aim for at once. Focus on one, work out how best to achieve it (in small steps, if needed) and work your way through it before starting on your next goal. Diffusing your energy by trying to change too many things at once will just mean you are less likely to keep up your motivation. So prioritise, write yourself a list and start with number one.

Talk about it

A great motivator is other people. If you tell people that you’re going to start writing that novel this month or apply for the local half marathon, you’re much more likely to do it. Talk to friends, family and work colleagues - their gentle nudges or encouragement will help to keep you on track. Putting up little post-it notes to remind yourself of your goals and why you want to achieve them will help keep you

motivated and on track, too.

Reward yourself

For every achievement, however big or small, reward yourself - you deserve it.

Reject negative thoughts

How many times do you find yourself saying ‘I can’t do it’, ‘it won’t happen’, or ‘it’s too hard’? Negative thoughts can really bring you down, so give yourself a buzz word or mantra to repeat immediately when a negative thought pops into your head. ‘I’m doing it.’

Look at the positive

Starting to exercise, cutting down on unhealthy food, changing jobs, starting your own business. None of these are easy. Accept that there will be set-backs and bad days or bad weeks. But keep looking at the positives - what did you manage to achieve this week, or how are you going to do better next week? So plan ahead, have lots of small goals to help you reach your big goal, accept there will be set-backs and look at how other people have done what you would like to do..... And keep going - you’re doing great!

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Late 1800’s

he creation of “Newtown” in Verwood was a late 19th century “building boom” with large plots carved out of the North Common, south of Black Hill and stretching across to Potterne on both sides of what is now Newtown Road. The line of present Newtown Lane had long been encroached but land on the other side developed into Lake Road. Again, as was the Verwood custom, spacious grounds were allotted to each property. With the development of the local brick industry came a change of building materials from the traditional cob although such cottages were built in this material and style well into the twentieth century.

Today’s photograph is pretty accurate as can be seen from the cottage on the far left in both pictures (albeit hidden in today’s!) and the slightly uphill curve of the road. To take a photo from exactly the same location today would not only be impractical but no doubt impossible, since it would probably involve standing inside a neighbouring property! Today after over 100 years Lake Road has changed virtually beyond recognition from the original photo, with no hint of the view of the hills beyond. But incredibly, I was amazed at how many of the original properties still stand and are still recognisable. The cottage on the far left of the sepia photo identified by its windows now hides behind a eucalyptus tree but looks pretty original today with a smart coat of white paint and even retaining the attractive porch. (As shown in the inset photo far left)

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e are so lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the country – an ideal area for horse and dog lovers. However, it is a combination that has recently proved fatal for a couple of very unlucky owners recently. Both horses and dogs (and cats of course) need to be wormed regularly, both for their own health and that of others around them. There are various wormers available for all species, but the active ingredient in horse wormers is often Ivermectin. There are also Ivermectin-based products for dogs and cats, but the dosages are obviously a lot lower. When one of our clients recently brought in one of her dogs who was suffering from an acute onset of shaking and fitting, the first thought was that it could be poisoning from slug bait, but there was no evidence of her having been exposed to any. The vet, Vaughn Stoman, had immediately sedated the dog, put her on intravenous fluids and treated her symptomatically, whilst trying to get to the bottom of the cause. Her owner mentioned toxic mushrooms growing locally, but this didn’t seem to be indicated either.

Sadly, despite our best efforts, she died overnight. Her owner was obviously distraught, and we all wanted to understand what had happened. It wasn’t until the next day, when talking to Vaughn again about what could have led to this, that the owner remembered that earlier that day she had been worming her horse in the field, with her dogs at her side. As many of you will know from experience, worming any animal can be a messy business, but with

us with the task of giving them regularly, but unfortunately, the strength of the ivermection in horse wormer is far higher than in similar products for dogs, and is indeed at a potentially fatal level. We subsequently printed out a warning regarding the dangers of horse wormers for dogs to be displayed at local stables etc., and have since heard of several more cases of a similar nature, some, but not all, with a happier outcome and some of which have only now been identified retrospectively. There is no “reversing agent” for this form of poisoning, so treatment has to be supportive and symptomatic, and if successful, can take days, or even weeks.

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

uring February and March the wildfowl numbers are at their peak at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve. The lakes are nationally important for their Coot population which often totals over 1,800 individuals; more than 1% of the total UK population. The site is also internationally important for its 500+ Gadwall population; which is greater than 1% of the West European population.

ter with beaks full of weed. The male goldeneye will be out flinging their heads around too. Their courtship ritual involves the male tossing their heads back so the bill faces backwards and then stretching their necks with the bill pointing skywards.

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This time of year may also be the best opportunity to get a good view of bittern. Their numbers tend to be at their highest and the reduced cover provided by the reed bed means there are less places for them to hide!

There are a few other spring firsts to keep an eye out for too. There are a couple of patches of snowdrops around the site. These snowdrops may well have been planted during WW2, Male Brambling when several patches around the airfield, that used to With the arrival of spring love is occupy the space where Ibsley in the air and birds are all start- water is now, were tended as ing to look their finest. Bram- small gardens by off-duty RAF bling and redpoll seen from the men. There are also a few arwoodland hide will be getting eas of wild daffodils along the ready to head north and their Dockenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Water; this stretch of plumage will be beginning to woodland has remained the look rather smart. The male least disturbed throughout the bramblings are rather hand- various historic uses of the some with their dramatic or- site. Also look out for scarlet ange and black markings and elf cup, a striking red fungus the male redpoll will have a pink glow about them. The lakes have transformed into a spectacular arena as the task of courtship commences. Watch out for great crested grebes as they woo each other with their weed dance. Their elaborate display involves shaking their heads, dipping their necks, and rising out of the wa-

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Chasing the Light! A brief encounter with the Aurora Borealis

n early December, we packed our suitcases with all manner of warm clothing and thermal underwear, in preparation for our trip to the stretch of Norwegian coastline within the Arctic Circle. First of all our party of six took a flight to Tromso, before embarking on a boat that would ferry us to the most northerly town, Kirkenes, close to the Russian border. Some might question our decision to visit this country in the biting cold winter when there is little or no daylight, but we had a clear mission in mind, we were hoping to see the Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights in common parlance. We were literally chasing the Light!!! We were not undertaking our voyage on some grandiose cruise ship. We were actually on one of the passenger and car ferries that deliver post to all the outlying communities strung along the coastline. However, these days the ferries are predominantly used by tourists, enjoying the Land of the Midnight Sun in the summer months and Chasing the Light in the winter. In reality, the ferries do act like mini cruise ships, with spacious cabins, a full restaurant and cafeteria service, a lounge and bar, library and lecture room with the opportunity to watch short informative films and listen to some live music! You can learn about the Sami peoples that inhabit the Northern regions with their reindeer herds and how in the 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there was a government initiative to discourage them using their own language. Now however they are proud of their own language and cultural heritage and have their own governing body. There is also the possibility of going on short excursions or stretching your legs at one of the many ports of call. It is strange initially, finding yourself walking around in the dark in the daytime and can deceive you into thinking it is getting near bedtime!! There is a clear sense of camaraderie on the boat as everyone is of one mind -they want to see the lights. You can be sitting in the restaurant eating your evening meal when an announcement is made that the Northern Lights can be seen out on deck. Suddenly there is a mad rush to put on as many layers as possible to cope with chilling winds and a mass exodus to get a good view. The poor waitresses are left patiently standing until their guests reappear at the table.

Or an announcement might be made in the early hours, and bleary eyed passengers start excitedly emerging from their cabins, cameras in tow, in the hope of capturing a lasting image of the lights. Clearly the Lights have a mind of their own and there is no guarantee of seeing them in all their splendour every night. On our first night, they appeared rather like a grey yellowish mass in the sky and were fairly non-descript and frankly rather disappointing. However on the next two occasions we saw a large bright mass hovering above the boat, with hints of green and pink and striations of light shimmering and moving like curtains in the sky. Apparently on a scale of one to ten, these displays were fairly low down but they were still an amazing vision to see,

which is indelibly fixed in my mind. Interestingly, photographs show the green light more than the naked eye could see at this time. Some people do manage to have a spectacular colourful light show, lasting for several hours; but none of us felt cheated ,we were happy with the light we had chased! It is the kind of holiday I would certainly consider doing again. It is an experience of wonderment for young and old alike and the boats are fully equipped to take on board disabled passengers too. I would thoroughly recommend this voyage of a lifetime...... Enjoy the Chase!!!!

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ipe, sensible shoes and tweeds, this person just had to be the archetypical Volvo Estate owner. You know the kind of car, large inside and out, body designed by a small child without much imagination, but most importantly very safe on the road. This safety aspect has always been Volvo’s big selling platform and their customer individual. Enter modern Volvo. Over the years they evolved into very sporty machines in response to changing public tastes, and the bodywork became more pleasing to the eye, in a refined and understated way. Then, as far Eastern car makers entered Europe and copied our car designs – often very poorly but at a low price - Volvo pushed up-market where their many superior qualities are appreciated by the discerning motorist. This largely led to the demise of their smallest cars such as the 340 and 440 series. Now Volvo with their latest model offerings including the S60 and V60 take the brand into a new dimension of luxury, quality and

sportiness. The tested V60 D2 looks superficially like a mid-size saloon, but includes a load area accessed by hatch which puts it into the ‘Sport-wagon’ category. This car immediately impresses with it’s contemporary styling

and detailing, while retaining the signature Volvo ‘look’ grille. Inside there is plenty of space and an air of pure luxury and quality, much as to be seen in Jaguars. While the driver’s environment looks beautifully styled yet minimalistic, the ‘start’ button fires up a whole array of driving and parking aids all around the dash including bluetooth pairing, very impressive. Plenty of space to adjust the comfortable and very supportive drivers seat just how you want, to suit all body sizes. All done without compromising space in the back and while you can get more rear legroom in some larger cars, the V60 is more than adequate for large people expecting in long distance motoring. There are plenty of storage spaces – for instance a rear centre armrest with built-in cup-holders and oddment tray – large enough to become an office desk for all the communications media we all now seem to find indispensable. The boot has 3 hidden compartments for

security purposes but overall is not particularly large. However split-folding seat backs and built-in luggage nets still permit high flexibility in load-carrying. But to drive? My car had pushbutton starting, when the superb Peugeot-derived 1.6 litre diesel bursts into life, all the electronic

gismos initialise, and you are off. My car, being the D2 was optimised for economy and thus had very high gearing, a six-speed gearbox and a dash display which seemed to constantly advise to change up or down a gear or two. A seamless automatic stop-start cut fuel consumption in traffic. All this helped a rather heavy car to an average 45mpg driven hard, while gentle driving brought me very easily into the mid-50s. Performance was perfectly adequate with strong acceleration which will satisfy most needs very well. At high cruising speeds the car remains extremely quiet. Road-holding, handling and suspension comfort were impeccable – as experienced in any modern Volvo. My car had many options including beautiful quality leather seats, rear parking camera, lane departure warning, blind spot camera and front sideways

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Lady Chatterley’s Lover D.H.Lawrence Long before Desperate Housewives, people were having affairs with their gardeners. Constance Chatterley’s husband lies paralysed after a war injury and as she struggles with both the emotional and physical neglect, her head is turned by one Oliver Mellors. And boy, must he be good. The novel tackles the relationship between the upper and working classes as well as the battle between the body and mind. For a book written in the 1920s, it’s pretty explicit, making it a favourite of students forced to read Lawrence the world over. Getting Rid of Matthew Jane Fallon No one ever leaves their wife for their mistress. Do they? What happens when the excitement and thrill of a fling turn up on your doorstep and you’re instantly plunged into domesticity? The answer is simple: start operation Getting Rid Of Matthew. This involves making yourself as undesirable as possible. There are unexpected twists and turns for Helen who really needs to learn to be careful what she wishes for.

It’s February and the world is set to go into romance overload. But what about those relationships Hallmark doesn’t make a card for: the mistresses, the bits on the side and the forbidden loves? We’ve put together a selection of both classic and contemporary scandals so you can live vicariously through them… unless you have something you want to come clean about?

Notes on a Scandal Zoë Heller Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. When Sheba the new comprehensive school art teacher embarks on an affair with an underage boy, she has only sixty-something year old fellow teacher Barbara to confide in. Barbara relishes the close friendship that has been established between the two of them, but it takes a sinister turn when she discovers the truth about the boy. Madame Bovary Gustave Flaubert Doctor’s wife, Emma Bovary leads an increasingly scandalous and yet, in her eyes, eternally boring life as she tries to escape the confines of her provincial existence. Trapped in a dull marriage and dreaming of passion, excitement and fulfilment, she finds that real life never fails to fall short of her great expectations. The book caused absolute outrage when it was first published, though there was no shortage of women claiming to be Madame Bovary. Gustave always maintained he based the character on himself…but there were obviously a LOT of bored French housewives in the nineteenth century.

The Bride Stripped Bare Nikki Gemmell This is the story of an awakening of epic proportions. Why work in shades of grey when you can live your own life by your own rules in glorious Technicolor? A husband reveals a secret on his honeymoon, giving his wife the strength and the freedom to finally go after what she wants and desires...in the form of an inexperienced suitor. The Post Birthday World Lionel Shriver Affairs are usually referred to as ‘ill-fated’ and invariably it all ends in tears. Here’s a novel that starts with a kiss, or not, and then runs in two parallel stories. It’s the thinking man/woman’s Sliding Doors. Irina McGovern could lean in and kiss the rough around the edges, snookerplaying Ramsay, or she could choose not to and to remain faithful to her straight-laced partner, Lawrence. If we could see the repercussions of our actions, would we take that chance and steal a moment with someone? The book is about human relationships and how we’re all flawed. So basically, it’s damned if you do and…you get the picture.

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Good news for over-60s and disabled bus users in East Dorset

eople over 60 and disabled people who travel on buses in East Dorset can continue to travel for free all day following a decision by East Dorset District Council’s Resources Committee. The Committee unanimously approved the renewal of all-day travel for the over-60s and the disabled using concessionary bus passes until at least October 2016. Although the national scheme limits concessionary bus travel to start after 9.30am, East Dorset residents have been allowed to also travel before 9.30am with their bus passes. This arrangement was due to expire in April this year but councillors were keen to keep the pre-9.30am, all-day validity of the pass and voted to retain it. The cost of the all-day scheme is estimated at approximately £36,000 per year but dropping it would have meant paying £27,000 for replace-

ment bus passes. The net cost of continuing is therefore only £9,000 for 2013/14. Resources Committee Chairman, Alex Clarke, commented: “I am very pleased with the decision as it enables the over-60s and disabled people to use the bus services to the full. It is particularly important in supporting our residents in more rural areas where there may be little choice of buses and pre-9.30am may be the only practical option. “These are challenging times financially for local councils but with the efficiencies we have made through partnership working, particularly with Christchurch, we are able to fund this travel which adds significantly to the quality of life in East Dorset.” The recommendations from the Resources Committee will be received for ratification by the meeting of the Full Council which is being held on 25 February 2013.

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Local Clubs and Societies

THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION

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

VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB

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

OVER 50’S SINGLES CLUB

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

Is for like minded people to meet together and make new friends and are looking for new members as well as existing members. The club meets every third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at The Swans, Morrison’s Car Park,Verwood, Contact Sue on 07889668313.

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CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

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 824781

VERWOOD ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY.

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

VERWOOD SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB

(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

RINGWOOD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY

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

VERWOOD ROTARY CLUB

Meet each Tuesday evening 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 ORGAN & KEYBOARD SOCIETY We meet monthly, usually the last Wednesday in the month, at the Hub at 7.30pm. Admission £5 for Non members. Secretary: Janetta Lakin 01202 822936

THREE LEGGED CROSS WHIST CLUB

This club meets on Wednesday afternoons and play commences at 2.00pm. Contact – Enid Coates - 01202 827096

VERWOOD METHODIST LUNCH CLUB

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

HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)

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

DORSET STITCHERS

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

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

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

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

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 STROKE CLUB

Are you a stroke survivor or a carer, then join our group at the Community Room, Lake Road Surgery, Verwood from 10am to 12 noon every last Wednesday of the month. Contact Diane Collins 01202 822013 or Bryan Jaffrey 01202 829854

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

THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS

VERWOOD BOWLING CLUB

CRANE ATHLETIC INVESTMENT CLUB

VERWOOD & THREE-LEGGED CROSS TWINNING ASSOC.

Meet at Three Legged Cross Village Hall Friday afternoons 2pm-5pm Friday evenings 7pm-9.30pm Contact: Peter Turnham 01202 823440 With a modest level of success we like to keep our investments as diverse as possible and therefore would welcome new members with fresh ideas. Contact: Secretary: Bob Tutton 01202 841871

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

VERWOOD MEMORIAL HALL

2 halls for hire Tel: 01202 828943 (answer phone) Bookings now being taken for 2013 - 2015.There is now availability for regular Friday afternoon & evening bookings.

(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.

Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from October to March from 7.30 to 10pm Contact: Terry Bright 01202 822959

CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB

Would love to have more members. All Welcome. A friendly atmosphere, quite good facilities and an even better reception! 12-4pm. Details from Mary Edge 01202 829217

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 VERWOOD FLOWER CLUB

Meets at the Memorial Hall, Verwood on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. New members & visitors always welcome. For more information contact Rees McKay on 01202 820764

THE JENNY PORTER SINGERS

Annual Spring concert and a Christmas performance and sing for clubs and associations throughout the year. We are 26 ladies who like to sing for our own, and hopefully, other people's pleasure! Contact Mo on 01202 826134 or Sarah on 01202 884248.

THREE LEGGED CROSS W.I.

Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in Three Legged Cross Village Hall, between West Moors & Verwood. Contact Audrey Webb 01202 828572

VERWOOD EVERGREEN CLUB

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

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 BRIDGE CLUB.

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

CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.

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

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

UNITED REFORMED CHURCH,

Manor Road, VERWOOD. COFFEE STOP Every Saturday 10 - 11.30 am. Homemade cakes, scones and second-hand books weekly. Fairtrade stall monthly. Charity events as advertised ALL WELCOME

DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB

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

ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY

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

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 & DISTRICT RAMBLING CLUB

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

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

THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS

MUSIC FOR THE MIND

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

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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.

Spotlight on The Bracken Company of Archers

ver recent months The Bracken Company of Archers, a locally-based target archery club, has received an increased number of enquiries about the sport in general and club membership in particular. This rise in interest is probably due not only to an Olympics effect but also to a raised awareness of the attractions and benefits of so called “minority” sports. Archery is one such sport which can be enjoyed throughout the year by the whole family, regardless of age (Bracken has a very active Junior section) or gender. To cater for the increased demand for introductory courses, the club has recently doubled the number of coaches available to teach beginners so that it can now offer courses through the summer months as well as offering one-toone tuition, arranged to suit the individual be-

ginner’s needs, throughout the year. All the necessary equipment is provided whilst under training and, when the newly qualified archer is ready to purchase their own equipment, advice and guidance is always readily available. Most members choose to shoot recurve bows, on which they will have been trained, but facilities exist for longbow and compound archery as well. Membership of this very friendly and welcoming club is open to anyone aged 8 or over, who has completed a recognised beginners course either at Bracken or elsewhere. If you are at all interested in archery and want further details of courses, membership, club facilities or shooting times, please email: info@dorsetarchery.co.uk or visit Bracken’s website at www.dorsetarchery.co.uk .

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Goodbye to the Leisure Centre

he Verwood Leisure Centre may not be the ideal sports venue in this day and age, but those who championed the cause back in the late 1970s and raised the funds to get it built instead of a village hall as part of the Safeway development in 1981, will see its demolition to make way for a bigger Morrisons store with a tear in the eye. In the late 1970s those who enjoyed their sport in Verwood joined together to form the Verwood Sports Association to raise funds for better facilities. Badminton in the Memorial Hall was a very tight fit with inches from the outside lines to the walls and stage. Tennis was played on two grass courts alongside a bowling green, all of which fitted onto the current bowling green site. Football and cricket were played on the Recreation Ground and junior football on land at the rear of the house on Ringwood Road called “Rossgarth”. With the development of Safeways there was the chance to gain a sports hall, but Wimborne District Council had to be convinced. Leading protagonists were Ken Davenport, Phil Irving and Mike Guy. The Sports Association became VADACSAR (Verwood & District Association of Clubs for Sport and Recreation) who put forward various proposals. The one for a doublesized empty shell was rejected, but one half the size with equipment provided was passed after VADACSAR members hired the blue double-decker Verwood Transport bus to lobby Councillors at their meeting. The Verwood Parish and Wimborne District Councils each agreed to add funds to the Safeway

contribution on condition that VADACSAR raised £15,000 – that was a lot of money in 1980. Members each canvassed a road asking for pledges and later collected up those pledges – there weren’t so many roads here then and a population of about 4,000. Ten people gave £1,000 interest-free loans and the money was raised! The organisation became the Verwood Community Association and they worked tirelessly over the next few years repaying those loans and raising funds to develop Potterne Park and VCA started the Rustic Fayre which is now a major annual event. The Army at Blandford donated a giant pink vehicle parachute which was used to enhance the sports hall for dinner dances, barn dances, ballroom dances, discos, plus other social events such as those organised by the Twinning Association which included an Oompah Band. The Leisure Centre had its own licensed bar until The Three Swans (now The Swans) pub was built and this had provided valuable income for the Centre. A sample dinner menu in 1984 consisted of florida cocktail followed by watercress soup, roast beef with roast potatoes, brussel sprouts and buttered carrots, and then peaches in brandy, coffee and a mint. There was roller skating on Saturday mornings and a roller disco monthly on a Saturday evening, all run by parents and other volunteers. In those days the skates were called “tri-skates”, now known as “in-line”. There were even skate parties when for £10 you could have the hall and skates for everyone for an hour. Happy memories. Angela Daymond

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Revamp It Up Tatty tables, boring bookcases and lacklustre lamps? Improving your furnishings isn’t expensive or difficult if you take the make-do-and-mend approach, says Katherine Sorrell

Sofas and armchairs Worn or grubby upholstery is easy to disguise

in an instant with a blanket, shawl, throw or other large piece of fabric. Unfortunately, the moment you sit down the fabric will start to come untucked so, for a more permanent solution, a new cover is the best option. For those who are handy with a sewing machine, making a simple loose cover will not be too demanding but, even if you have to go to a professional, a new slipcover can transform the proportions and character of your furniture, and is worthwhile if you have a good-quality piece to which you want to add another few years of life. Either way, save money by using cheap canvas on areas you can’t see, or consider a boho-chic patchwork effect combining several different (but co-ordinating) fabrics. For that finishing touch, add cushions made from leftover lengths of fabric, silk scarves, vintage linens or even attractive tea towels.

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Queen Anne antique chair re-upholstered in mangle cloth, £895, The Old Cinema, 020 8995 4166; www.theoldcinema.co.uk

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Curtains and blinds Nothing dates a room

more than oldfashioned curtains so, if you like their fabric but not their style, check out whether it’s possible to replace either the header tape – change deep gathers or goblets for more up-to-date, simple gathers or pencil pleats – or Silk memento cushions, from £35 each, the hanging method itself: from hooks and rings Re, 01434 634567; www.re-foundobjects.com. to ties, tabs, clips or eyelets. Alternatively, you interesting trim along the bottom or – a tiny but could add a twist to plain curtains by stitching a important detail – swapping a cheap plastic complementary border along the leading edge pull for a good-looking one made from leather, or across the bottom, or adding a trimming glass, raffia, stone or rope. If you need to resuch as ribbon, ric rac or a row of buttons. If start from scratch, remember that inexpensive your curtain pole is out of date, try painting it, fabric makes sumptuous-looking curtains if replacing the finials or substituting the whole used generously, and lined so that they hang thing with a more modern example. Blinds properly. can be instantly improved either by adding an by Katherine Sorrell

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Event

WHAT’S ON

FEBRUARY - MARCH 2013

8 - 28 Feb

9am - 5pm

Exhibition - British Wildlife Photography Awards

Sat 9 Feb

6.30pm

Rain or Shine Theatre Company presents 'The Wind in the Willows'.

Sun 10 Feb 10am - 12noon

Tue 12 Feb

2pm

Wed 13 Feb 7.30pm Thu 14 Feb

7.30pm

Fri 15 Feb

11am - 1pm

Fri 15 Feb

7.30pm

Sat 16 Feb

9am - 12 noon

Sun 17 Feb 12noon - 4pm Tue 19 Feb

7.30pm

Thu 21 Feb

8pm - 11pm

Sat 23 Feb

10am—11.30am

Sat 23 Feb

12.30pm

Sat 23 Feb

7.30pm

Wed 27 Feb 7.30pm

Thu 28 Feb

6-7pm Viewing 7pm Start

Fri 1 Mar

7.30pm

Sat 2 Mar

2.30pm & 7.30pm

2, 3 Mar

11am - 4pm

Sat 9 Mar

10am - 4pm

Sat 9 Mar

10.30am - 4.30pm

Blashford Birds. Join Steve Lankester for a guided walk around Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve’s bird hides to see the wildfowl winter visitors. Suggested donation £3 per person. Booking Essential. Fun Quiz at the Verwood U3A Monthly Meeting. Teams of 4, non-members welcome, spot prizes, card bingo, tea & biscuits, bring & buy book sale. Verwood arts and craft society wood carving talk and demo by Lal Sims entitled "Wood Bits"

Place See P.9 for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET. 01425 470721 The Hub, Verwood* Adult £8, Child £6, Family (2+2) £22 To book call Michelle on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet and park at the Tern Hide, Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ United Reformed church hall, Manor road, Verwood. Jeanette 01202 814008 United Reformed church hall, Manor road, Verwood. Ann Aitken 01202 893659

Valentine's Dinner Dance with Jazz Quartet, 'The Lemon Grove'. £16.50 (inc 3 course meal) Blashford Birds & Beer. Join Blashford Lakes staff for a guided walk around the reserve with the added bonus of finishing in time for lunch in the welcoming warmth of the local pub! Suggested donation £3 per person. Booking Essential. VERWOOD Memorial Hall Quiz - Teams of 6. £5 per person including light refreshments, with proceeds to Active Games For All Tabletop and Craft Sale - A good mix of handcrafted items and bric a brac - There's something different every month for everyone to enjoy. We also make a good cup of coffee! Tables £ 7.00 Booked please in advance Snowdrop Sunday. A magnificent display of snowdrops in the ancient churchyard of St George's Church. Verwood Historical Society present a talk entitled "Life aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia" a talk by chef Mike Crankshaw. Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents - Colin Bryant’s Hot Rhythm Six. Tickets £10 on door from 7pm. Good food, bar and dance floor.

The Hub, Verwood* To book please contact Michelle on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet and park at the Alice Lisle pub. Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Bookings - Lyn Ledger 01202 827188 Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Chris Mudge 07972727536

St George’s Church, Damerham, Fordingbridge Hants Hampshire SP6 3HD St Michael's Parish Centre, Verwood. FREE for members. Charge for NonMembers.Trevor Gilbert 01202 824175 The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Verwood BH31 7PD. Geoff 07798 721 405 Greyfriars activity centre, Ringwood. Twice As Nice, nearly new sale for baby, maternity Entry £1 per adult for buyers, chiland children's goods. www.2asnice.com dren free. Table hire £10 Verwood Methodist Lunch Club, Enjoy a really warm Methodist Church Vicarage Road Verwelcome and a tasty 2 course meal inc coffee or tea wood. Book with Jean 01202 825533 or Lin 07906 303212 £4.50. Ring for a lift. Verwood HUB dance. In The Pink. Swing and jive to The Hub, Verwood* the big band. £10 (Adv) - £12 (door) The Hub, Verwood*. Tickets from Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society presents Robert Janette 01202 822936 or Wolfe. Visitors £5, Members £3. Peter 01202 814976 Memorial Hall, Verwood. We are now taking items for this sale. Entries on day between 1.30 - 4.30 pm. 'Flog it' at Verwood Evening Auctions. General, Bric- If bringing items on the day, helpful if a-Brac, Collectable and Antique. Bring along all your you ring in advance to advise quanunwanted items. 50p per lot, 10% commission, 50p tity, to assist with layout. Auctions door entry. If you wish a valuation on any items, we every Last Thursday of the month. would be pleased to assist (Free of charge). Contact: Jim & Iya Clark 01202-822598 Mob: 07771-510670 Comedy Capers with five superb comics - ages 15+ The Hub, Verwood* £11.50 (inc Plate of Food) The 8th - Verwood Talented Youth Concert. Variety entertainment with Children 4 to 18. Proceeds to Ac- The Hub, Verwood* tive Games for All. Adult £5, U13 £3 Frances Bankes' Ball at Kingston Lacy. Celebrate the Kingston Lacy National Trust House, beginning of the season and re-live the Ball of 1791 Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Dorset. in the Saloon, including dancing by the Ring of BH21 4EA. 01202 883402 Eight.Free event (Normal entry charges apply). The Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne, WimAncient Spring Day borne, Dorset, BH21 5RP. 01725 517618 Cranborne Village Hall, Water Street, Soulful Harmonies Singing Workshop. In advance Cranborne, Wimborne, BH21 5QB. £20, On the door £25 . 01202 885294

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New Potterne Park, Verwood 3G sports pitch opened

he new state-of-the-art 3G all-weather at the Emmanuel Middle School for use by the sports pitch, providing a football and school and the public. rugby small-sided match and training faAt the opening, Mike Fry, Chairman of Vercility, has been opened at Potterne Park wood Arts & Leisure Association (VALA) said: “We are very pleased to receive this new facilin Verwood. The facility was opened in dramatic style by ity. It will make a great difference, particularly Bournemouth FC player Matt Tubbs who kicked to the younger players here. It has taken us a while to get here but, a ball at a specially working in conjuncadapted goal, releastion with East Dorset ing black and white District Council and balloons into the air. Verwood Town CounThe pitch is one cil, it’s great to see it of three new facilities all come together.” being provided in VerFollowing the openwood, following sucing ceremony young cessful negotiations players from Rossby the Council to sell garth Youth Football Verwood Leisure CenClub got a chance tre to Morrisons for to try their skills in a an extended supercompetition, shooting market. The sale has penalty kicks at Matt funded a new stateTubbs in goal. The of-the-art 50-station winner was Joe Buss gym extension which who took away a footis now being built at Rear standing L to R: Cllr Lucy Clark, Chairman of EDDC, ball signed by players Verwood Hub and a Clr Spencer Flower, Leader of EDDC, Clr Simon Gibson, Mayor from Bournemouth new sports hall which of Verwood, Matt Tubbs, Bournemouth FC player, Mike Fry, FC. is under construction Chairman of VALA. & Rossgarth Youth Football Club players

Hillside Community First School News

Hillside + Carols = Cupcakes

ey Stage 2 children from Hillside Community First School in Verwood visited Waypoints, the local dementia home, to sing traditional carols and songs from their Christmas production. The children were in fine voice and delighted

the residents, who joined in with their singing of the familiar carols. As a thank you for their efforts the children were rewarded with homebaked cupcakes and squash and given a competition to enter, which they all enjoyed.

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Date

WHAT’S ON – CONT’D Event

MARCH - APRIL 2013…. Continued Sat 9 Mar

7.30pm

Tue 12 Mar

2pm

Place

* See P. 9 for contact details of many

Local Entertainment Centres Murder Mystery, Dinner Dance & Show A Night at the The Hub, Verwood* Oscars. £19.50 - (inc 3 course meal) Guest Speaker Rev Timbrell, well-known for his hu- United Reformed church hall, Manor morous talks at the Verwood U3A Monthly Meeting. Road, Verwood. Jeanette 01202 Non-members welcome 814008 Reformed church hall, Manor Verwood arts and craft society. Work evening with United road, Verwood. Malcolm Fay entitled "Working with Willow" Ann Aitken 01202 893659

Wed 13 Mar 7.30pm

Verwood & District Horticultural Society "Spring Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Flower Show" - Coffee Morning and Plant Sale. Road, BH31 7AA. 01202 814376 Verwood Historical Society present a talk entitled St. Michael's Parish Centre, off Manor "WILDLIFE OF A WORKING FOREST"-an illustrated Road, Verwood. FREE for members. 7.30pm Tue 19 Mar talk on the New Forest by local professional photog- Charge for Non-Members. rapher MIKE READ. Trevor Gilbert 01202 824175 Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents - Martin Bennett’s The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Old Green River Band. Tickets on door from 7pm. Verwood BH31 7PD. Thu 21 Mar 8pm - 11pm Good food, bar and dance floor. Geoff 07798 721 405 Avon Valley Concerts present: Haffner Wind Ensem- The Trinity Centre, Christchurch 7.45pm ble. Including Haydn, Telemann, Theo Musgrave, Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DH. http:// Fri 22 Mar Ravel, John Harbison,Debussy,Berio Opus. www.avonvalleyconcerts.com Tabletop and Craft Sale - A good mix of handcrafted Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood items and bric a brac There's something different Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA.Tables £ Sat 23 Mar 9am - 12noon every month for everyone to enjoy. We also make a 7.00 please book in advance good cup of coffee! Chris Mudge 07972727536 Dorset Boat Jumble & Small Boat Sale. The only boat Canford Park Arena, Magna Road, Sat 23 Mar 10am (gates open) jumble in Dorset. Adult £3.50 Child free. Poole Dorset BH21 3AP. Parking free Verwood Methodist Lunch Club, Enjoy a really warm Methodist Church Vicarage Road Verwelcome and a tasty 2 course meal inc coffee or tea wood. Book with Jean 01202 825533 Sat 23 Mar 12.30pm £4.50. Ring for a lift. or Lin 07906 303212 Hub, Verwood*. Tickets from Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society presents Chris The Janette 01202 822936 or Wed 27 Mar 7.30pm Powell. Visitors £5, Members £3. Peter 01202 814976 Sat 16 Mar

7.30pm

Fri 29 Mar

Anytime between 11am - 3pm

Easter Nature Trail Trail approx. 1 hour. Discover spring wildlife on a family trail and complete the challenge for a fair-trade chocolate reward!

Fri 29 Mar

7.30pm

30 Mar - 1 Apr

10am - 6pm

31 Mar - 1 Apr

11am - 3pm

1, 3, 10, 17, 24 Apr

2pm - 5pm

Bank Holiday Barn Dance with 'Swing your Partner' Band. Adult £6, U16 £4, Family (4) £18 Somerley Craft and Garden Fair. Exhibitions, demonstrations and sales of crafts, art, garden equipment & plants. Refreshments, children's entertainment. Facilities for disabled people. Free parking. Adults £4.50, Seniors £4, children under 14 Free Family Easter Trail & Crafts at Kingston Lacy. Explore the gardens with our exciting Easter trail and find the Eggs in the gardens. Enjoy craft activities in the Study Centre. £4 (per trail and materials) + Normal admission charges apply. Edmondsham House - Open Garden for NGS. Adults £2.50, Children £0.50.

Thu 4 Apr

7.30pm

Verwood & District Horticultural Society "History of the Cottage Garden" a talk by Neil Lovesey.

Fri 5 Apr

7.30pm

Verwood HUB presents - Comedy Capers with five superb comics - ages 15+. £11.50 (inc Plate of Food)

Sat 6 Apr

8.30pm

Verwood HUB presents 80's/90's Club Music Revival The Hub, Verwood* night with DJ Del Story. £6 to include snacks.

Sun 7 Apr

8am onwards

Sun 7 Apr

10am - 4pm

9 - 11 Apr

3pm (9 Apr) 2pm (10,11 Apr)

Wed 10 Apr 9am - 4pm 10, 11 Apr

4.30pm, 7.30pm

Fri 12 Apr

10.30am - 12noon

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To book contact Michelle on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hwt.org.uk. Start at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ The Hub, Verwood* Somerley, Near Ringwood Hampshire BH24 3PL Kingston Lacy National Trust House, Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 4EA. 01202 883402 Edmondsham House, Wimborne Dorset BH21 5RE. 01725 517207 Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. For membership ring Ron Johnstone 01202 814376 The Hub, Verwood*

Bournemouth Bay Run in support of The British Bournemouth Pier, Pier Approach, Heart Foundation. 10k, 5k & 1k Family Fun Run along Bournemouth, Dorset. BH2 5AA. Bournemouth's sea front. 01202 451719. http://www.bhf.org.uk Breamore House, Nr. Fordingbridge, Specialist Plant Sale at Breamore House Hampshire. SP6 2DF. 01935 421389 FILM: Hotel Transylvania (PG) - Animation Comedy. The Hub, Verwood* Adult £4, U16 £2 Cranborne Manor Garden - Open Garden for NGS. Cranborne Manor Garden, Cranborne Adults £5, Children £1. Dorset BH21 5PP. 01725 517248 FILM: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (12A). The Hub, Verwood* Adult £4, U16 £2 To book please contact Michelle on 01425 472760 or BlashfordFamily Pond Dip. Family fun discovering the wonder- Lakes@hwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashful wildlife lurking in the weedy depths of the pond. ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ

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Julia’s House is local charity for Bournemouth Marathon Festival

ulia’s House children’s hospice has been picked as one of five affiliated charities for the inaugural Bournemouth Marathon Festival in October 2013. Martin Yelling, husband of one of Julia’s House patrons, long-distance runner Liz Yelling, s u g gested to the e v e n t organisers that the charity should be allowed to apply for special affiliation and the charity is delighted to have been chosen. Linda SchofieldGreen, Corporate and Events Manager at Julia’s House, said: “We are thrilled to have been chosen as one of the five affiliated charities for the first Bournemouth Marathon Festival. As the only local charity we are excited about being included with much larger national charities. We hope that local runners will get behind us and

help us continue our work sup- the charity or they can apply porting poorly children and their for a free Julia’s House place families across the county.” and pledge to raise a minimum amount. One of Julia’s House’s corporate partners, The Bournemouth Barclays, Marathon Festival is brings several events together in one unique Festival of Running: a 5K Speed of Light Race for which runners will each be provided with a luminous LED wristband to light up the pier and p r o m enade as they run at dusk; a Supersonic 10k during which runners will be entertained by local bands along the route s u p p o r t - and two junior races so that all ing the charity’s in- the family can get involved. But volvement in the event and the highlight of the weekend is putting plans in place to will be the establishment of The encourage their employees to Bournemouth Marathon - the take part. ultimate endurance event. Entries are now officially open Runners that wish to take part and runners that would like to and run for Julia’s House can support Julia’s House can do so sign up at www.run-bmf.com in two ways. They can buy their own place and raise money for

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Life Begins

Time to talk about residential care

hen the call came through from his mother’s emergency monitoring service at 11.30pm, Geoffrey Holtby feared the worst. “I had just got into bed when the phone rang to say my mother had pressed her alarm, so I threw a coat over my pyjamas and jumped straight into the car,” Geoff explains. On arrival he found his mum lying in the hallway, dazed but miraculously unhurt, having fallen half way down the stairs. The accident served as a wake up call for Geoff. It was now clear that his mother – aged 88 could no longer manage without support. “My mum resisted the idea of calling in Social Services so I employed a local agency who sent carers to help her dress and wash. It seemed the perfect solution, but I found that she couldn’t always rely on the same people to turn up each day.“ The final straw came when Geoff was away on a business trip and an agency carer failed to show up. Convinced that a long-term solution was needed, he rang his local authority for information. Although the council officer provided a list of residential homes and offered advice on funding his mother’s care, Geoff still felt daunted by the task of choosing the right home. Kristie Chubb, Manager of The Old Rectory residential home in Stalbridge, Dorset, is someone who understands the confusion experienced by families seeking to place an elderly relative into care. “The best source of information is always your own community,” says Kristie. “Reports written for the Care Quality Commission’s inspectors can also be a useful reference, but their

inspectors tend to focus on a few, specific aspects of the home’s operations on each visit, so a single report probably won’t provide the comprehensive overview you need.” Another way to find out about a residential home is to visit in person, but it may be advisable to make a preliminary trip without your relative in order to check on essential factors such as cleanliness, menu choice and room size. Once you have selected a home, the manager will need to run some checks to ensure that they can provide the right care for your relative. “We are legally bound to do a pre-assessment, and that involves obtaining information from the person’s GP in order to make sure we can meet their needs,” says Kristie. “We will do everything we can to accommodate someone who wants to come here, but sometimes a nursing home may be more suitable for a person who is confined to bed or who has a serious mental condition such as Alzheimer’s.” Geoff Holtby finally found three potentially suitable homes, but he still dreaded discussing the move with his mother. When the conversation finally took place, Geoff found his mum had been secretly worrying about her situation and was ready to accept a change. He took her to see the care homes he had selected and then arranged for her to spend a day at her chosen home so she could become familiar with the staff and residents before moving in. Geoff sums up: “The first few days, until mum settled in, were hard for both of us. The main thing we have had to learn is that she is now part of a larger community of vulnerable people. Her life is different now and of course there are a few frustrations, but it’s infinitely better than it was in those last few months at home.” by Claudia Leaf

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t’s that time of year again: days are getting shorter, and what could be better than settling down comfortably with a good book to read … have you thought about the Home Library Service? Not everybody finds it easy to visit their local library to pick up books and talking books. Many people cannot leave their home at all or only with great difficulty. The Home Library Service is for older, frail or disabled people. We can also help if you are recovering from an operation, caring for another person, or have difficulty with transport. Please contact your local library, or call Dorset Library Service on 01305 225000

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AGFA update - almost there!

erwood Rotary have given Active Games For All £1,000 towards the multi-use games area for the Recreation Ground; it’s value is doubled due to Town Council match-funding and means that the project is getting nearer to being a reality. Verwood Pantomime Society are supporting AGFA with their

after-show collections and the proceeds from the Verwood Talented Youth Concert on 2nd March will also be supporting. Chairman of AGFA, Angela Daymond, advises that they are confident that the project can be achieved soon if outstanding grants also come to fruition.

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Tunis Tunis greets you with scenes straight out of the Arabian Nights, plenty of Mediterranean charm and elegant French-style boulevards.

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arely three hours from London, Tunis greets you with scenes straight out of the Arabian Nights, plenty of Mediterranean charm and elegant Frenchstyle boulevards. Winters are mild, summers sunny and hot but cooled by sea breezes which sweep across the lakes glistening between the capital and its sandy coastline. Fifteen miles of beaches fringe the upmarket suburbs, dotted with open spaces and clusters of pines and mimosa. You can ride a horse or a camel on the sand, swim, sail, shop for souvenirs and squeeze in a little sightseeing but the ultimate indulgence is joining the locals in a hammam, to be scrubbed lobster red from head to toe, or unwinding in a glamorous spa with the latest beauty treatment or sea water therapy, tailored to your needs. Thalassotherapy is a French legacy but comes at a fraction of the cost across the water. Tunisia has been independent since 1956 but the New Town designed by the French retains its Parisian feel. Named after the country’s first President, the Habib Bourguiba Avenue stretches for a straight scenic mile, a mini Champs-Elysées

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tea and the bubbling of hookah pipes follows you along the way. With its medieval bazar, its secluded mansions and minarets peeping above the rooftops, this Old Town is a World Heritage Site, claiming over 700 monuments. Visitors make their way to the Great Mosque, the Museum of Popular Arts and Tourbet el Bey, the mausoleum of last dynasty. Meanwhile, across the lake, history lovers gather around the ruins of ancient Carthage, scattered like blossom in the wind from the Roman Baths to the remains of the Punic city on Byrsa Hill. For others, the Bardo Museum is the top attraction, with its stunning collection of Roman mosaics and classical statues, but artists prefer to seek inspiration in Sidi Bou Said, a pretty blue and white village with wrought iron balconies as delicate as lace. Up there on a breezy clifftop, little disturbs the peace but birds twittering in the trees. Far below, fishermen cast their nets in the Gulf of Tunis while in the distance the city stretches as far as you can see, familiar and exotic all in one, flourishing at the crossroads of Europe and Africa. by Solange Hando

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Wars - Wars History Quiz 1 Mexican War of Independence 2 English Civil War 3 The Boer War 4 American War of Independence 5 War Of Jenkins' Ear 6 Spanish Civil War 7 French Revolutionary Wars 8 American Civil War 9 Wars Of The Roses

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1810 - 1821

1642 - 1651

1853 - 1856

1739 - 1748

1861 - 1865

1775 - 1783

1899 - 1902

1792 - 1802

1936 - 1939

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inky was f o u n d trapped in some garden netting by some kind teenagers. They didn’t know how long she had been there but they carefully cut her free, contacted BHPS (The British Hedgehog Preservation Society) and brought her to me. I raced Winky to my vet who plied her with antibiotics, painkiller and vitamins. It was three hours before Winky moved, then firmly stroking down her back wearing marigolds I patiently waited for her to uncurl. I held a mirror underneath her and gently used a flat spatula to lift her tummy. I could see a thread of netting by a leg and around her face. It took two

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

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had to look through the field glasses to check on the movement I spied in the distance. It turned out to be another cat, a new ‘kit on the block’. We had not seen this cat before and were curious as to where it may have come from. He or she was very interested in our ‘Kitty’ and followed her everywhere. We knew we had to catch it so that we could at least take care of it or find out who it belonged to.

The cats that live in the barn can gain access during the day through a ‘hole in the wall’ which is sited inside a frame or cage covered in chicken wire, having already gained access to this through an open gate to the cage itself. Eventually Kitty, nervous of all this attention, decided to run away from the new cat into the barn and of course our new visitor followed her. We shut the outer door of the cage and went into the barn. The new cat immediately tried to make good its escape and ran back into the cage, but the gate was shut and we quickly positioned a catching cage the barn side of the ‘hole in the wall’. It did not take long to catch it. Terrified and

obviously not used to humans, we assumed it to have been another feral cat. We put it into our large cage we use for this purpose and plied it with all the comforts that could be bestowed on it, unsure of its gender we thought it was a female and named it accordingly, calling her ‘Bella’. It took about three weeks before she would allow anyone to stroke her, but it had to be with only one hand, never two. That was the condition she imposed upon us. After a visit to the Vet to be neutered our ‘Bella’ returned to us as ‘Henry’! That was why the cat had been so taken with our little Kitty, he had fallen in love with her and they have remained very close friends ever since. He is a beautiful and loving cat, with short stumpy legs and a fat ‘tum’, he comes dutifully when called, running and eager, always ready for those tasty biscuits. He wraps himself around your legs and tries to trip you up, it is his way of giving you a cuddle, but he will rarely allow you to pick him up and give him a cuddle. He believes it is his job to cuddle you, not the other way around. Henry has remained best friends with Kitty and plays with her all day, but he is a bit of a devil as he likes to chase Pee-Wee who screams in terror every time he comes near. He does not hurt her, but loves to hear her scream. One yell of “Henry!!” and he runs away as innocent as you like. Henry has his freedom, but he loves his new home and all his new friends, he is so happy, I am positive I can see him smile. He runs to greet us overjoyed and very excited and we often catch him having a little dance all by himself. He is always on the move so taking a good photo is very difficult. He is such a lovely cat, Dear Henry!

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drawing the stick across rough surfaces. His yard-long sticks were cumbersome however, and he never patented it. A version of Walker’s match was eventually patented by a Samuel Jones, however they also had problems; an initial violent reaction, an unsteady flame and unpleasant smell. In 1830 a French chemist, Charles Sauria, substituted white phosphorous for the antimony in Walker’s mixture. White phosphorous is poisonous and the new matches made people sick with an ailment dubbed “phossy jaw”. In 1855, Swede Johan Lundstrom used red phosphorous instead of white and for many decades Sweden held a worldwide monopoly in the manufacture of safety matches. A Philadelphia lawyer named Joshua Pusey invented the matchbook in 1889 developing small paper matches bound into a pocket sized book. His idea was used by the Mendelssohn Opera Company to advertise their New York opening and suddenly paper matchbooks were everywhere, advertising everything. © Leon F. Jones

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Please Note: School term and holiday dates are usually set over 14 months in advance of the academic year. They are based on a school year of 195 days although individual schools can use 5 of these days for staff training. Parents should contact the individual school to find out when their training days will be. All dates taken from www.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 Spring Term: 7 Jan - 28 March 13 Half Term: 18 Feb - 22 Feb 13 Easter Holidays: 29 March - 12 April 13 Summer Term: 15 April - 24 (23) July 13 Half Term: 27 May - 31 May 13 Summer Holidays: 25(24) July - 30 Aug 13 (2 Sept 13) Autumn Term: 2 (3) Sept - 20 Dec 13 Half Term: 28 Oct - 1 Nov 13 Christmas Holidays: 23 Dec 13 - 3 Jan 14 UK holidays Easter: 29 March - 1 April 13 May Day: 6 May 13 Spring Bank Holiday: 27 May 13 Summer Bank Holiday: 26 Aug 13 Christmas: 25 & 26 Dec 13 New Year: 1 Jan 14 More useful information overleaf

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