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Contents
Dear Readers,
t all started when I sent my husband off to locate and photograph the site of the old Three Legged Cross railway bridge for Past & Present on page 6. For some reason he now thinks that this issue is a Steam Engine special - since we have an article about Coupling on page 28 (A Valentine flavour book review!) and an article about Feeding the Flames on page 8 - about romance in middle age (Definitely not about stoking the old boiler dear!). Even our Beauty article on page 24 about Hot Hair Tips had him wistfully reminiscing about his firing and driving experience on the Watercress Line! And they say romance is dead! Amazingly we have been publishing your Roundabout magazine for 10 years now
with best wishes,
and seen it change over the years from a small black and white mag to today’s bulging full colour edition which goes from strength to strength now with a genuine door to door circulatiion of 20,000 which includes our other 2 sister magazines. So a big thanks to all our readers and advertisers - we must be doing something right! See our What’s On pages 30 & 32 and website for many local events from February to April 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!
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Local events and features Community News 10,12,36,48 Past & Present: Railway Bridge, Three Legged Cross 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: Chris Wilmshurst 44
Feature articles Five Tips to Feed The Flame 8 Mike’s Motors: Motoring Mutterings 20 Beauty: Hot Hair Tips 24 Health: Fighting the Flu and Combating Colds 26 Book Reviews: Coupling 28 Working From Home: Is It For You? 34 Finance: The Pros and Cons of Equity Release 42 Gardening: Preparing for Warmer Weather 46
Information Advertising Local Theatres, Concerts & the Arts Useful Local Information Useful Telephone Numbers Local Business Directory
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PAST and PRESENT Railway Bridge, Three Legged Cross
Early 1900’s looking south
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he old photo above was taken from the Railway bridge on the Horton Road, since demolished and looking south.
The Horton Road rose sharply to cross over the single track railway line running towards West Moors. Those travelling north to the junction from West Moors had no vision whatsoever of any traffic coming over the hill from the left of the road.
February 2015 looking south
Driving past this spot today, it’s difficult to believe that the landscape has changed so much. Looking south, the same view from the same viewpoint since the bridge has long gone, is obviously impossible and it is very difficult to see any evidence that a railway was once here especially since the view is blocked by a fence and high hedge. But there is slightly more evidence to see across the road looking north. The track of the old line is still visible albeit pretty overgrown and clearly ran lower than the road. There is also a distinctive Southern Region reinforced concrete fence post to be seen, many thousands of which were manufactured at the Southern Railway’s Exmouth concrete works together with all manner of other railway structures.
February 2015 looking north February 2015 Railway evidence.
Copyright © Jill Coulthard. Extract from “Verwood Village to Town”
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Five tips to Feed T he Flame
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sk any longestablished, middleaged couple how they keep romance alive, and there’s a good chance they will laugh out loud.
It’s not surprising. All those shared experiences of childrearing, family crises, career ups-and-downs and house moves can leave you with a “joined-at-the hip” feeling that’s a million miles away from the attraction to an exotic “other” you felt when you first fell in love. The number of people aged sixty years and over heading off to the divorce courts (aptly dubbed “Silver Splitters”) has risen by forty five per cent over the last decade and one of the main reasons for this dramatic statistic is that people are now living longer and seeking more from their relationships. So what is the secret when it comes to keeping love alive? Here are five key tips to keep your relationship fresh: 1.Challenge yourself and your partner Trying out new pastimes and hobbies or travelling to new places can be great ways to revive a tired relationship, but the key word here is “new”: it’s important to move out of your comfort zone. You’ll be surprised how quickly the spark returns when you do something unexpected or face a challenge together. 2.Hug more, praise more
Have you both fallen out of the habit of touching, hugging and smiling? Giving the odd kiss or word of encouragement? It may be difficult to start hugging and kissing your partner if you don’t usually behave in that way, but
begin by looking for small opportunities to offer praise and physical reassurance and gradually build up from there. With luck – and given enough time - your partner will respond in the same way. If not, then have an honest discussion about why physical contact is important to you. 3.Don’t create your own stereotypes You’re not “mum” and “dad” to each other. Avoid the trap of falling into cosy stereotypes that prevent you from expressing your individuality. Remember that friends and family may also be reluctant to see you change, so gently assert yourself if you’re feeling
by Kate McLelland under pressure to conform to their expectations. 4.Eavesdrop on your own conversations Listen to yourself as you talk with your partner and make a mental note of any negative conversational habits. Some couples constantly put each other down, while others know each others’ thoughts so well they tend to finish each others’ sentences. Neither approach is particularly helpful if you want to refresh your relationship, so if you’re not happy with what you hear, start working out ways to improve your communication. 5.Don’t be afraid of nostalgia There’s no shame in indulging in a little nostalgia. Revisit the music you first listened to together, look at old photographs and go to places that were once important to you both. Enjoy your shared history and think back to the spark that made it all happen. You’ll need courage and honesty to break down habits that have built up over years. It may take time for the process to work, but it will be worth it in the end. If you can tap into some of the excitement of your youth by discovering new interests and rediscovering old pleasures, there’s every chance you’ll relight a flame that will keep you warm for many years to come.
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that enjoyment beyond the borders of the Park and encourage everyone to spend more time with their family outside. Their answer was to bring back the fun to outdoor play with a series of safe, stress-free activities many of which cost nothing to do and can be enjoyed in any back garden. Every Friday a new, family-friendly activity is being posted on Twitter, Facebook and the Moors Valley website. The idea is that families can check it out in advance in time for some fun family time outside that coming weekend. Activities include simple games, activities and crafts and while some are seasonal, most can be enjoyed all year round, and the vast majority do not involve any complicated equipment or preparation. “Countryside Interpretation Ranger, Katie Davies said, “Our Family Fun Fridays are our way of helping families to get together outside, have fun and improve their wellbeing at the same time. We will be posting a new activity sheet every week for 12 months and ideas so far include snail racing, meeting a tree, making a leaf boat, den building and even creating smelly cocktails. It’s all about interacting with the environment and having fun at the same time. Whilst we are selecting one activity every week, they will build into a family-friendly resource and at the end of the year provide a choice of 52 fun ways to make memories outdoors with the family.” For more information on the Park go to: www.moors-valley.co.uk. Alternatively check out the next Family Fun Friday posting on Facebook, or twitter at @moorsvalley.
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ACTIVE GAMES FOR ALL Update
ver the past year members of Active Games For All (AGFA) have canvassed Trustees of the Verwood Memorial Recreation Ground and sent repeated requests to be allowed to install seats and rubber matting in the Recreation Ground with their remaining funds. Their request was finally granted at an Extraordinary Meeting of the Trustees on 17th June and two seats are now in situ allowing parents and guardians to sit and watch whilst their children play in the multi-use games area. On this occasion it was little ones with their trikes and scooters taking advantage of the tarmac whilst their older (but young) siblings were having Rossgarth football training on the grassed area.
The Verwood Memorial Recreation Ground is really buzzing on a Saturday morning between 9am and 10am and is a real tribute to Rossgarth Youth Football Club’s development of youth football in Verwood. AGFA have also purchased rubber matting that will be installed around the five fitness items once the ground has been levelled. At the AGM in November, it was proposed and agreed that the organisation would hold the small amount of remaining funds which the Trustees have agreed can be spent on two additional seats when the playground is extended. As this is to be at some time in the next two years, it was agreed that AGFA would provide final accounts at that time and close the organisation.
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Roundabout Coffee Time General Knowledge Crossword
1. Mouldable synthetic substance (7) 5. Act that incriminates someone on a false charge (3-2) 8. The first letter of a word (7) 9. Flexible twig of a willow tree (5) 10. Legally binding command (5) 11. Fragments left over after a fire (7) 12. Kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted (6) 14. Daily news publications (6) 17. Framework that supports climbing plants (7) 19. Framework of a military unit (5) 22. Semi-solid lumps of coagulated liquid (5) 23. Any domain of knowledge accumulated by systematic study (7) 24. Small short-necked dabbling river ducks (5) 25. Painted structures of a stage set (7)
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T he Blashford Bulletin Things to look out for in the coming months at the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ibsley.
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s the winter draws to a close with the promise of spring just around the corner the nature reserve is busy with winter visitors feeding up before they leave whilst our breeding residents start to get ready for a flurry of courtship and nest building. The bittern should still be around until the end of March and osprey will be migrating through around this time too. The first of the sand martins will be arriving any day now, luckily the volunteers have prepared the sand martin wall so that it is all ready for Bittern them. The woodpeckers have been drumming regularly and the recently arrived male chiffchaff are taking the opportunity to carve out their summer territories by declaring their ownership and availability to passing females, in song on the paths near the woodland hide. Another welcome sight and sound of spring is that of the lapwings t h a t have started Lapwing to disp l a y o v e r Ibsley Water. Listen out for their brilliant ‘peewit‘ calls and flip floppy flight pattern as you approach Tern Hide. The best courtship display to watch out for though is that of the great crested grebe
which mirror each other’s dance and offer up gifts of weed to one another. It’s also that time of year when amphibians are disporting themselves in any available small bodies of water. It is amazing that they are inspired to such ‘passion’ when the prevailing temperature has many of us reaching for the thermal underwear. Even so watch out for mixed ‘flocks’ of common toad and common frog spawning in some of the wet areas close to the Woodland Hide. On the ground the leaves of many plants are pushing through the soil, including lots of wild arum. Arum is a fairly common and widespread plant with a distinctive flower spike pushing up inside a cup-like leafy structure. Arum flower & berries
It has many alternative old country names including ‘cuckoo pint’ and ‘lords and ladies’. It is, perhaps, better known from the stage once the bright red berries have formed in the autumn. The first flowers of the year are also starting to appear in groups along the river bank including patches of wild daffodil, primrose and celandine. The welcoming rays of sunshine are enjoyed by the first butterflies of the year; these include brimstone, comma
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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.
Our New Kitten. couple of cosy beds then left her to it. I slept on the settee that night just in case the other cats took a dislike to her and made an attack, but all was quiet and the kitten did not make a move until about 5.30am when she decided to try once again to find the exit. One hiss from Tammy and she ran back upstairs.
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ost and alone, no Mum to cuddle up to, no food, no home. A poor little kitten fending for itself amongst the bins of the burger bar on a local industrial estate was spotted by an animal lover who decided to help. Food was put out for the kitten and an attempt to catch it was instigated. It took more than two weeks for this cunning little kitten to succumb to the catching cage but at last she was caught. I had already agreed to take in the kitten and finally she arrived. Feisty and panicky she was transferred into a large cage all ready and waiting. She did not like this at all and explored every nook and cranny looking for an escape which she very quickly did when I was attending to her. The cage door was barely open and I tried to fill the space with my body, thinking she would not pass me, but she was having none of this and literally flew past me and ran into the lounge hiding under the settee. There was no way we would be able to catch her now, so we let her settle down. She did come out and ran around the room desperate to find an escape route. She finally settled down at the top of the stairs on the landing, so I put out food and water and a litter tray for her and a
It was now day two and still she had not eaten, but I decided that trying to catch her would be a frightening experience for her and a waste of our time, so she would have to make her own move to settle down and make friends with the other cats. I thought this may take many days but that afternoon she decided to come a little nearer, and in view, which was a promising sign and we started to hear a lot of meows. In the end I think her escape from the big cage has turned out to be the best thing for her, she has integrated more quickly than we had anticipated. On day five, she did allow a stroke which she enjoyed and she started purring, and then she finally decided that if Pee-Wee enjoys sitting on a lap, then perhaps she would try it as well. Just a short visit, but progress indeed. She loves to play with a fluffy toy dancing around on the end of a piece of string and a woolly mouse she can throw and chase. Such a beautiful and appealing little face, it is so good to have another kitten and watch her antics. We are so pleased we took her in because being a feral kitten the RSPCA would have had her put to sleep and that would have been such a waste of life for such an adorable little kitten. We shall call her ‘Tinker’! The full story and many more are in the book “Viewed From My Window” by Patricia Oliver price £12.50 + £2.50 p&p. For more details, contact Patricia on 01202 826244. All proceeds go towards the Veterinary and Welfare needs of the 16 feral cats currently in her care.
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Motoring mutterings • Your responsibility to advise the DVLA of the new keeper on sale important time for • The new keeper MUST that winter car check register their ownership imto avoid unexpected mediately problems. Just the simple • Impossible to buy/sell things such under-bonnet level without the valid registration checks, exterior lights fully document functioning and clean. The • S.O.R.N. if in force, conmost important causes of winter tinues until a new licence is breakdowns are sick batteries obtained and bad tyres – very unwise to • Keeping a car without skimp upon these as the oneither a licence or SORN is an cost of failure of either can be offence catastrophic. Will the battery • Das Polizei can now issue start the car on very cold morn- summary fines (PCN’s) – how ings? Is there at least 3mm of nice! tread on all tyres, and is the ‘spare’ in good working order? Just to be really nice to us, Das Polizei und DVLA vehicles Items which may be considare supposed to be able to ered accessories but which I check us instantaneously from believe to be essential to carry equipment they carry in their on any winter journey should vehicles. Do we believe this? include; • Warning triangle, • Strong torch with fresh batteries, here has been a big • High-visibility jacket(s) promotional ‘push’ in • Replacement bulbs for main the last few winters to external lights. persuade us “the gullible • Membership of a breakdown consumer” that we need a secInsurance ‘club’ ond set of tyres especially for • Personally I add thermal Winter. This is not such a daft blankets, food and drink idea, properly manufactured ‘winter’ tyres have a very soft Or, you could just stay at home rubber mix for low temperature - or order a taxi? road grip, and a closer tread designed to grab and hold snow – this actually improves grip, believe it or not! They are he Road Fund Licence also quite good in rain and on disc for your windscreen ice – they should improve the has been phased out, apparently to help stamp out forgeries and enabling the issue of ‘technical infringement’ fines much more easily – be warned, Big Brother is watching.
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level of grip at crawling speed from virtually nil to barely acceptable – recent tests show a stopping distance of 37 yards on snow from 30mph to zero on Winter tyres, against 46 yards on unworn Summer tyres – distances increase considerably on Summer tyres with less than 3mm tread – be warned! The potential improvement might not seem much but it could easily be enough to avoid an impact. Winter tyres have substantial hidden costs. Ideally you will be putting your winter tyres on (old?) steel wheels and storing them away over the Summer. If you are not up to the heavy work of changing them, a tyre shop will typically charge £5 per wheel for this task – also 4 wheels and tyres do take up a lot of space all year round and various tyre shops will make arrangements for you – at a weekly cost of course! Very cheap ‘winter’ tyres bought on the internet should be avoided – they may well be illegal or not intended for road use at all. Finally, the high end working temperature of Winter tyres is an ambient of around 7 degrees Celsius – above this they tend to wear rapidly and the steering ‘feel’ while quite poor at all times, disappears completely if they overheat. That means no fast motorway work or enthusiastic cornering on these boots! Another alternative is ‘allweather’ tyres, using a soft-ish rubber compound but with a comparatively open tread. They are touted as the best compromise in variable temperature Winter driving. I will be testing a two-wheel-drive car so-equipped over a continental trip this Winter, and will report back – if the snow-drifts don’t get me!
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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION
VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB
TILAD “There is a life after a death”
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
Come and enjoy a social afternoon - you do not have to be a churchgoer. We meet alternate Tuesdays at 2.30pm for talks etc Contacts Valerie Smith 01202 823993 or Anne Hughes 01202 823327
EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS
Traditional and contemporary folk dances from around the world. No partners needed. Meeting on 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month from 7:30 – 9:45 in Edmondsham Village Hall. Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick on 01725 517807.
VERWOOD & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Meet in Verwood Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on 1st Thursday of each month with more details on our website: www.verwoodhs.co.uk Contact: Mr Ron Johnstone 01202 814376
ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS
Forest School club for children 4-8 years of age at Edmondsham Forest School, between Verwood and Cranborne. Woodland walks, camp fires, nature crafts etc. Contact Kirsteen McCormick on 01725 517807
VERWOOD STROKE CLUB
Are you a stroke survivor or a carer, then join our group at the Evangelical Church, Three Legged Cross from 10am to 12 noon every last Wednesday of the month. Contact Joan Lake 01202 813416 or Ron Collins 01202 822013
EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N
Over 65 talks, functions, outings and special events held throughout the year in Verwood, West Moors and Ferndown. Contact Membership Secretary: Janet Matthews 01202 855001
4th Saturday in the month at 12.30pm at the Methodist Church, Vicarage Road, Verwood. Enjoy a really warm welcome and a tasty 2 course meal VERWOOD AFTERNOON TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD inc coffee or tea £4.50. Ring for a lift. To Book call: Meets at the Memorial Hall, Verwood, on the first Thursday of the month Jean 01202 825533 or Lin 07906 303212 at 2pm Visitors and New Members welcome. Various indoor activities, outings and visits to the theatre. Contact Jean Honey 01202 827339.
THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS
Meet at Three Legged Cross Village Hall Friday afternoons 2pm-5pm Friday evenings 7pm-9.30pm Contact: Peter Turnham 01202 823440
VERWOOD PROBUS CLUB
Monthly meetings - 3rd Tuesday at noon in Crane Valley Golf Club for lunch and then a speaker. Membership enquiries welcomed from local retired prof. & business men. Contact: Secretary 01202 822569
RINGWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR, “SING FOR JOY”
Mixed choir, singing harmony songs from around the world-African, gospel, Taize, folk etc. No auditions, beginners as well as experienced singers age 10 upwards. Meet at Greyfriars Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30. Pay as you go. Contact Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807.
MUSIC FOR THE MIND
At the United Reformed Church, Verwood. 4th Monday of the Month at 10.30am excluding August. Singing meeting for people with memory problems. Aim is to give carer & cared for quality time together. FREE. For more information call Gwen Turner on 01202 827800 .
CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB
The friendly ‘friendlies’ club. Experienced and novice players most welcome. You’ll always get a game. Contact Steve Clapton for more details 01202 826685
VERWOOD FLOWER CLUB
Meets at the Memorial Hall, Verwood on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. New members & visitors always welcome. You don’t have to be a flower arranger to join-just a love of flowers is enough. Contact Margaret Cannon 01202 824178
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
CRANE ATHLETIC INVESTMENT CLUB
With a modest level of success we like to keep our investments as diverse as possible and therefore would welcome new members with fresh ideas. Contact: Secretary: Bob Tutton 01202 841871
RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB
Greyfriars Community Centre, 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. New members & visitors welcome Membership and programme details 01425 471348
VERWOOD PANTOMIME SOCIETY
The Society hold rehearsals in September for a show at the Hub, Verwood in January. Members also meet throughout the year for various social events. Contact: Sue Gardiner 01202 825731
THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS
.Oddfellows is one of the oldest and friendliest societies in the world. For further details contact Flo Munro 01202 820965, Loyal Acorn Lodge. The Oddfellows - making friends, helping people.
Monthly concert by top artistes usually last Wednesday 7.30pm at the Hub; non-members £7. Secretary: Janetta Lakin 01202 822936 Meet at the Village Hall. Mondays 8—10.30pm.. All levels, ages & sexes welcome. Contact Geoff Green 01202 825386
ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY
Meet at Greyfrairs Community Centre on the 1st Monday evening of the month for illustrated talks in ENGLISH on a variety of Italian topics. Contact : Hazel on 01425 476091
RINGWOOD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY
Indoor meetings throughout the Winter months, 2nd & 4th Thursdays at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood. Visitors & new members welcome.Contact Tony 01202 827294
VERWOOD & DISTRICT RAMBLING CLUB
Keep fit, have fun & meet new people. We have walks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & alternate Fridays/Saturdays. For more details visit our website or call John Wadge 01202 822874
VERWOOD MEMORIAL HALL
2 halls for hire Tel: 01202 828943 (answer phone) Bookings now being taken for 2017.There is now availability for regular Friday afternoon & evening bookings. V-0215
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Beauty Hot Hair Tips by Helen Taylor
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our hair can have a massive impact on the way you look and feel so find a flattering style to make the most of the good bits and disguise the elements of your face and body you don’t like.
For Your Face Shape Round faces suit styles that are layered and cut into, that frame the face without making it look rounder. Very thick one length hair won’t be flattering, so if your hair is long keep the length but lose some of the volume. Long faces need a style that helps to shorten the appearance of the face. A textured chin length bob is a good option, so is adding a fringe to your current style. Square faces need to soften their angular features by choosing a style that’s layered and soft to frame their face. Avoid heavy fringes and bobs. Oval and Triangular faces are thought to suit any hairstyle, so enjoy trying out any and every style you fancy.
For Your Body’s Shape Certain hairstyles definitely suit some body shapes more than others. If you carry more weight, then long or short sleek styles are best, because a straighter style works to thin and lengthen the face. Avoid any full styles that add bulk around
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your face. If you are thinner than you’d like to be choose a style that will add volume to your face. You can achieve this by adding layers to your hair, blow-drying your locks to create lift and volume and choosing curly or tousled styles.
Problem Solvers We all have aspects of our face that we’re not so keen on, here’s how to hide them: “I hate my big nose” Choose styles that are voluminous and lifted at the crown, this means that when you’re seen in profile your nose will appear smaller. A centre parting is a definite no-no for you, as it draws attention straight to the nose, so opt for a side parting instead. “My forehead is too big” Disguising a high forehead is easy, all you need is a fringe. Choose whatever kind you like; layered, heavy or wispy. “My ears are big and they stick out” Opt for a style that covers your ears and adds volume around that area, so that your ears are concealed. This can
be achieved with both long and short styles. “I have a weak/receding chin” Don’t go for very short styles, keep the length below your chin and choose layers to frame your face and jaw line.
Turn Back The Clock The right hairstyle - and colour - will instantly make you look younger: Many of us make the mistake of keeping our hair in the same style that we had when we were younger, but as we age our face changes and needs a style that will best flatter it as it is now. That’s why it’s important to try out a new look every few years. Shorter styles tend to be more flattering as we age, and the serve to ‘lift’ our facial features. Long hair looks fabulous when you’re 25, but not so good when you’re 55, because the lengthy tresses tend to drag your face down. Solid, block colours just aren’t flattering as you age, so cover greys and soften and brighten your face with a multitude of lowlights and highlights. You’ll be amazed at the results.
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Fighting the Flu and Combating Colds
By Alison Runham
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our throat is sore, you can’t breathe through your nose and the only thing you want to do is watch TV all day under a duvet. But is it a cold or the flu? A cold: • Symptoms come on gradually • You feel worse on days 1 - 2, and usually better in a week • It doesn’t often cause a temperature or it’s brief and mild (not above 38°C) • Your nose tends to be painful, irritated and red • You will feel unwell, but not overwhelmingly tired • Sometimes you may also suffer from eye irritation, ear pressure or earache, mild headache and mild muscle pain. The flu: • Symptoms come on very rapidly • You usually feel worse after 2 or 3 days in, but improve after 5 or 6 days • You may have a temperature of 38°C or above, which comes on suddenly and can make you sweat, or give you ‘the chills’ • Your cough tends to be dry and chesty • Headaches are very common; muscles and joints may ache badly • You may develop diarrhoea • You may have difficulty sleeping, although you feel very tired. Both are highly contagious infections caused by viruses and there are only two ways to combat them, avoiding contact and boosting your immune system.
Avoiding Contact Think how many surfaces you touch; door handles, stair rails, taps, keypads when we enter our PIN. Now consider how many people have touched them before you. • Clean high-contact surfaces regularly and thoroughly • Clean your hands regularly and thoroughly, especially after touching your nose or mouth • Don’t share cutlery or cups • Cold and flu sufferers need their own hand towel or disposable paper towels • Use tissues; throwing them away immediately prevents virus-laden droplets escaping into the air. Boosting your immune system If you have a medical condition which can make flu more serious, or are over 65, pregnant or a carer, you should be offered the flu vaccine every autumn. There are also many foods and supplements that claim to help. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid):There is no evidence that it prevents colds; but a regular daily dose may reduce how long your infection lasts and its severity. Zinc: Zinc appears to lessen symptoms and speed up recovery, if taken from the start. Sources: wheat germ, eggs, seafood. Garlic: Only one study has shown it prevents a cold or flu; once you’re infected, there’s no proof garlic helps. Leave for 20 minutes after peeling
and chopping to activate its immune boosting enzymes. Echinacea: A variety of preparations have been trialled with differing results. Some trials show that Echinacea takers are 30% less likely to develop a cold but there’s little evidence it helps once you’re ill. Glutathione and bioflavonoid: These help to maintain a healthy immune system, although there’s no cold or flu fighting evidence yet. Glutathione sources: watermelon, broccoli, cabbage. Bioflavonoid sources: cherries, green peppers, red onions. Selenium: Low levels of selenium have been linked to developing more severe flu, so maintain healthy levels. Sources: fish, nuts, mushrooms. Saline (salt water): Saline drops and sprays can reduce congestion and remove virus and bacteria particles. Do I need to see my GP? Usually, over the counter painkillers and decongestants plus plenty of rest and fluids will be all you need. But do see your GP if: • Symptoms last more than a week, or become much worse: very high temperature, severe headache, shortness of breath, coughing up blood or chest pain • You develop symptoms not typical of flu, such as a rash • You have a medical condition that is making your flu worse.
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Coupling Coupling Roses are red and violets are blue, most poems rhyme… but they say marriage is the end of romance, so this one doesn’t. We’ve put together a collection of books for the big V-Day celebrations that focus on what happens after you and your love have been together for a while. Is there really such a thing as ‘happily ever after’? Or is this the beginning of the end? A Spot of Bother - Mark Haddon The secrets, hopes and disappointments of our ordinary lives come into question in Haddon’s great novel about one family and the couples within it. George and Jean have been married for decades, but their daughter Katie, divorced, is now getting remarried, to someone who has ‘strangler’s hands’, according to her brother. Jean’s trying to keep her affair under wraps and George has discovered a strange lump or lesion and decides he’s definitely on his last legs. It’s all a bit of a pickle really and a highly amusing game of who’ll end up with whom. Couples John Updike It’s a bit naughty, this one. But it’s a classic, so you can’t be frowned upon for reading it! It focuses on the promiscuous lives of ten couples living in a small Massachusetts town during the 1960s and reading it is like stepping back into the decade of free love and experimentation. It’s full of historic references and mixes fact and fiction incredibly well. The group of married, fairly well-off thirty-something year old couples are taking full advantage of new methods of contraception and more liberal attitudes. Updike’s novel questions whether it’s a new utopian society, or whether they’re actually in a hell
of their own making. Us - David Nicholls Women marry men thinking they can change them; men marry women hoping they’ll never change. Douglas would be quite happy to grow old and die together, but for Connie, that sentiment means their relationship is already dead in the water. She announces she’s going to pack her bags and leave him, but is persuaded by Douglas to make one final trip together. He’s got a master plan to reignite the spark and is pinning everything on this one holiday. Sounds like a fool-proof plan… The Children Act - Ian McEwan High Court Judge Fiona May presides over family cases, whilst her own home life is crumbling about her. Her husband’s asked her if they can have an open marriage and it doesn’t go down all that well. When he leaves, she is left questioning her own belief system and what it means to be dignified and respectable. On the work front she’s tackling the case of a teenage boy whose parents won’t permit a medical procedure that could save his life, because of their religious beliefs. She’s struggling to get a grip while her world falls apart around her and it’s truly compelling writing as she battles in the courtroom and on the home front. Juliet, Naked Nick Hornby When you’ve been around the block and back again, several thousand times, perhaps it’s time to move on. Annie’s been playing it safe and settling for Duncan and now she’s getting restless
for some of that dramatic love she’s always dreamed of; the kind that sweeps you off your feet. The only trouble is she’s more likely to end up blown off her feet in the windswept Northern town of Gooleness. Does the excitement she craves lie with the American rock star who emails her… or does she need to look elsewhere? The Rosie Project - Graeme Simsion Ok, so here’s a last one that’s been thrown in because we think it’s absolutely marvellous and because it features 39 year old Don Tillman’s ‘Wife Project’: the most scientific approach to finding a missus that you’re ever likely to come across. If you thought eHarmony asked a lot of questions, wait until you fill in Don’s questionnaire. He’s tall, dark and handsome, but he also seems to have undiagnosed Asperger’s Syndrome. This professor of genetics hasn’t found his ‘other half’ and so devises a series of questions designed to filter out the undesirables. Enter Rosie. She’s everything he’s not looking for, and yet she might just be perfect for him. You will fall in love with the frustrating character that is Don Tillman and you’ll be rooting for the old ball and chain to be secured by the end of the novel. Proof there really is someone out there for everyone.
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Local Entertainment Centres Snowdrops at Kingston Lacy. Come & see the carpets of Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, Dorwhite at Kingston Lacy as the snowdrops emerge.Free set, BH21 4EA 01202 883402 event-normal admission charges apply For further details and to book (places are limited), please contact Sue Legends of the Lakes A 'Wild Day Out!' Join us on a Shawyer on 02380 285102. Wild Days quest to uncover the mysteries and mythical creatures of Out! are offered in partnership with New 10am - 3pm Blashford Lakes. Admission £16 (includes a voluntary £4 Forest District Council and registered donation to the Wildlife Trust). with Ofsted and take place at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Edmondsham Forest School, Edmond“Adventure in the Woods” - Whole days spent in the sham House, Edmondsham Village, woods, camp fire cooking, nature crafts, den building, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 5RE. 8.45am – 4.15pm woodland walks and picnics etc. For children from 3 – 9 Near Verity Robbins 07718 056539 or email years of age. £25 per day including lunch, snacks and elvesandfairies@live.co.uk. www.elvesdrinks. Sibling discount available. fairieswoodlandnursery.co.uk FILM: The Nut Job ( U) - Animated adventure com12noon & 2.30pm The Hub, Verwood* edy.Tickets Adult £4, Child £2 FILM: Into the Storm (12a). Starring Richard Armitage 5pm & 8pm The Hub, Verwood* and Sarah Wayne Callies. Tickets Adult £4, Child £2. St Michael's Parish Centre, Off Manor Verwood Historical Society present "Thames Watermen" 7.30pm Road, Verwood. an illustrated talk by Pat Hilbert. Entry £3. Trevor Gilbert 01202 824175 Doors open 7pm for Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present - The Sunset The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road. entry and meals. Cafe Stompers. Exciting traditional jazz in the style of Verwood. Dorset. BH31 7PD. Janet Music from 8pm un- the New Orleans pioneers. Supporters £10, 01202 873725/ Geoff 07798 721405 til10.30pm. Visitors £11 East Dorset NT Association - Maureen Rose will give an West Moors Memorial Hall, Station 2.30pm illustrated talk on the story of her life working as a Royal Road, West Moors, BH22 0HZ - more Couturier info www.ednta.org CONCERT : Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society : Chris The Hub, Verwood Tickets on the door. 7.30pm Powell; £7; members £5 Enquiries : 01202 822936 Weekdays: 7am Pure water colour Exhibition. Free Entry The Hub, Verwood* 10pm. Weekends 8.30am - 6.30pm 7.30pm 'til late Family Night Out with UK's No 1 Olly Murs tribute act The Hub, Verwood* Tractor trailer rides. Discover Kingston Lacy park, gardens and estate on an adapted tractor and trailer ride allowing wheelchair users and those with mobility difficul- Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, Dor10.30am - 4pm ties to enjoy the spring colours. Please see our website set, BH21 4EA 01202 883402 or telephone for dates and routes. All Tickets £4 (per person (carers free)) Verwood & District Horticultural Society present a talk by Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood 7.30pm Kelvin Mason on "Vegetable Growing" Road Verwood. 01202 814376 Prehistory Open Day - a chance to take part in a range of The Ancient Technology Centre, Dameractivities exploring our prehistoric past including the Stone Age, the Bronze Age and the Iron Age, with spe- ham Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 10am - 4pm cial focus on completing our Bronze Age structure. Tick- 5RP ets available on the gate only: £6 Adults and £3 Children www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk. (4-16 years) and free to under 4s. Food and drink avail- 01725 517618 able on site. Verwood United Reform Church, Manor Antiques Valuation. To be confirmed. See website for Road, Verwood. See 2pm updated information. www.verwoodu3a.org.uk for details. Non-members welcome. Michael's Parish Centre, Off Manor Verwood Historical Society present "Hengistbury Head" St 7.30pm Road, Verwood. an illustrated talk by Steve Roberts. Entry £3. Trevor Gilbert 01202 824175 10.30am - 4pm
Thu 19 Mar
Doors open 7pm for entry and meals. Music from 8pm until 10.30pm.
Fri 20 Mar
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Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present - New Orleans Heat. A superb 7 piece band from the East Midlands. Great New Orleans music led by Barry Grummett on Piano. Supporters £10, Visitors £11 Avon Valley Concerts present - The Gould Piano Trio. Tickets £12. Verwood and District Horicultural Society presents their Spring Flower Show. Refreshments available. Contact: 01202 814376 Blashford Lakes Local Crafts Event Visit the Education Centre for a selection of locally produced crafts and gifts to see and buy. Craft demonstrations will be taking place throughout the day, along with craft activities for children. Free to enter. Bring cash or your cheque book as not all stallholders will take cards. Children must be accompanied by adults. East Dorset NT Association - Andy Thomas returns to give an illustrated talk on 'Unexplained Mysteries and Cover Ups'
The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road. Verwood. Dorset. BH31 7PD. Janet 01202 873725/ Geoff 07798 721405 The Trinity Centre, Christchurch Road, Ringwood, Hants BH24 1DH Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road Verwood. 01202 814376 No need to book, for further information please contact Tracy on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Sorry no dogs. West Moors Memorial Hall, Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HZ - more info www.ednta.org
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for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres CONCERT : Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society : The Hub, Verwood Tickets on the door. Robert Wolfe; £7; members £5 Enquiries : 01202 822936 Stargazing at Kingston Lacy. Discover the night sky from Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, Dorthe beautiful Badbury Rings. In association with Wessex set, BH21 4EA. Booking Essential & Fordingbridge Astronomy Groups. Free, but places 01202 883402 (line 8) limited so booking essential Cadbury Easter Egg Trail. Become an Eggsplorer this Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, DorEaster and enjoy discovering Kingston Lacy gardens, set, BH21 4EA. 01202 883402 (line 8) hunting out the eggs to claim your Cadbury chocolate Egghead prize. All tickets £2.50/trail. Wildlife Rangers Get outside, learn new skills and imTo book please contact Jim or Tracy on prove your wildlife knowledge whilst having fun! For 13 to 01425 472760 or Blashford18 year olds. Please dress to be outside and bring a Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashpacked lunch. Suggested donation £3 per person. Sorry ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham no dogs. Drove, BH24 3PJ. "Adventure in the Woods", for children aged 3 -9, whole days spent in the woods, campfire cooking, exploring nature, forest crafts etc. £25 per day (sibling discount available) incl lunch,snacks and drinks.
Edmondsham Forest School, Edmondsham House, Edmondsham Village, Near Wimborne, Dorset BH21 5RE. Verity Robbins 07718 056539 or email elvesandfairies@live.co.uk. www.elvesfairieswoodlandnursery.co.uk
Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2327 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk World War Stories: An exhibition commemorat- Priest's House Museum & Garden, 2310 - 4.30pm (Mon - Second ing 70 years since the end of the second world war and 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 1 Apr - 1 Aug Sat) its effects on East Dorset. Normal admission charge. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Verwood & District Horticultural Society present a talk by Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road 7.30pm Sue Campbell on "Queen Victoria's Kitchen Garden at Verwood. 01202 814376 Thu 2 Apr Windsor" 1 - 11 Apr
10 - 4.30pm (Mon - Buster Bunny's Big Easter Activities: Self directed craft Sat) activities. Normal admission charge.
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Sat 4 Apr
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Wed 8 Apr
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Wed 8 Apr
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No need to book, please contact Jim or Tracy on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk for further information. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Sorry no dogs. Alderholt Village Hall, 1 Station Road, Forest Forge present "Leaves on a Line", Alderholt, SP6 3RB. 07738635675 For further details and to book (places are limited), please contact Sue Eggs-travaganza A 'Wild Day Out!' for 5-7 year olds. Ex- Shawyer on 02380 285102. Wild Days plore nature's playground with an exciting day of wild Out! are offered in partnership with New play and crafts with an Easter theme. Admission £16 Forest District Council and registered (includes a voluntary £4 donation to the Wildlife Trust). with Ofsted and take place at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. United Reformed church hall Manor Verwood arts and craft society Talk by Road, Verwood. Francis Mason entitled Angora Goats and Mohair Ann Aitken 01202 893659 Michael Blake - Art Exhibition - Michael is a local Artist - Ringwood Meeting House, Meeting covering many themes - Admission 70p including cup of House Lane, Ringwood BH24 1EY. tea or coffee Easter Nature Trail Discover spring wildlife on a family trail around Blashford Lakes and complete the challenge for a fairtrade chocolate reward! Turn up anytime between 11am and 3pm. Suggested donation £3 per person. Children must be accompanied by adults.
Verwood Historical Society present "The River Allen" a film presentation by Hugh Miles of Dorset Wildlife Trust. Entry £3. Traditional Jazz Club present - Bob Reynold's Doors open 7pm for Verwood New Society Jazz Band. A return visit by a recently disentry and meals. covered band from the West Country who are back for Music starts at 8pm our 8th Anniversary function after a breath taking perthrough to 10.30pm. formance on their first visit. Supporters £10, Visitors £11 A Day of Yoga "The Ancient Tibetan Rites of Rejuvena10am - 4pm tion"
St Michael's Parish Centre, Off Manor Road, Verwood. Trevor Gilbert 01202 824175 The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road. Verwood. Dorset. BH31 7PD. Janet 01202 873725/ Geoff 07798 721405
Greyfriars, 44 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, Hants. BH24 1D. 01425 472613
Sat 18 Apr
Storytelling in the Earthouse: Bring a cushion and a blan- The Ancient Technology Centre, Damerket and settle in for an evening of wonderful stories, told ham Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 7:30pm start (gates around an open fire…the performance lasts about 2 open at 6:30pm) hours with an interval for drinks. Tickets available from 5RP East Dorset Heritage Trust on 01202 888992 or online www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk. 01725 517618 via the CrickCrackClub at www.crickcrackclub.com
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WorkingFrom Home: Is It For You?
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o a search on Google for the specific term “work from home UK” and it will return around 857 million results. It’s clearly a popular subject and since broadband became widely available in 2004, the growth in this market has been phenomenal. Indeed it is estimated that 2.8 million businesses now operate full time from home; that 1400 people start a business every week; and that home businesses contribute £284 billion to the economy each year.
Seven Key Success Factors
demand in the first place. For your first business you really are better to go into a market where you know money is being spent rather than trying to create the market from scratch.
How will people find out about you? Treat this as a launch and do as much initial marketing as you can find the time for and can afford. Advertising in this magazine (of course!),
Many businesses operate successfully from a spare room; but sadly too many others fail. So before you take the plunge and give up the day job, consider if your business passes these sanity checks. Don’t overestimate the growth All businesses start from £0 revenue, and most from a negative figure by the time they’ve paid their startup costs. You might have a startup fund from redundancy or inheritance, or you might actually need the money straight away. Setting up your own business is hard work so make sure it’s going to return a profit before your personal costs overtake you. Watch your overheads Overheads have to be paid regardless of whether you have any business. If you are paying for stock, leases, loans, equipment rental or staff before you really need to, you can easily find you are working for nothing. Is there a market for what you want to sell? A classic mistake is to think ‘there must be a huge market for this because nobody else does it/makes it’. Possibly, but it’s more likely that there isn’t a
How many customers do you need? There are so many tales of people who start a business, win one big profitable customer who brings in 80% of the revenue month after month, only for it to go horribly wrong when the big customer changes supplier. Far better to have lots of customers on your list. If you have fifty customers, even a loss of five of them won’t seriously impact you. Will your customers buy again? When you get the first few people buying from you, the ideal business model says that sooner or later they’ll want to use you again. For your work from home ’lifestyle’ business, it’s best to have some customers who come back again and again.
notice boards, Google adwords, social media, emailing, networking, the school gates…anything and everything you can think of. Do you have the space? Try not to let your business spill into the general living space. Not only is this encroaching on your family’s home, but it’ll mean you’ll feel you can’t ever get away from work. A spare room is ideal of course, but if not, then a filing cabinet where you can tuck everything away at the end of the day does at least mark out the boundaries. Finally, a word of warning. If you do start your own business, it’s a legal requirement to register with HMRC as self-employed – make it top of your action list.
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Hillside Community First School News
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erwood rang to the sounds of rejoicing recently as pupils from Hillside First School performed their festive nativities to parents and friends. The younger children presented a traditional story celebrating the birth of Jesus with a lively show entitled, “It’s a Baby!” which told the story from the inn-keeper’s perspective. The older children enjoyed acting out a more unusual Christmas story, based on the song ‘The Twelve days of Christmas’, where a mysterious theft of one of the gold rings had left Mr Partridge and all the other characters from the well-known song stuck in a limbo without Christmas. Parents and friends enjoyed both plays and praised the children’s enthusiastic singing and confidence speaking on stage.
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illside Community First School in Verwood celebrated a Bling Your Ride Day recently. Over 70 bikes and scooters arrived at school decorated ready for the darker winter days. We had lights, tinsel, foil, feathers, reflective materials. This event was supported by Darren Orchard from Sustrans, who awarded prizes. Darren was amazed by the support and effort everyone had made blinging their rides and travelling on them to school, even though it was raining. This was a great event to raise awareness of being seen in the dark.
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Finance The Pros and Cons of Equity Release
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Interest-only: you receive a lump sum and pay the interest on a monthly basis. Interest may be fixed or variable, and the original loan amount is repaid on sale of the house. Fixed repayment: you take a lump sum from the house, but there are no monthly interest payments to make. A repayment sum is calculated by the lender and agreed with you when the loan is taken out. This fixed amount is repaid on death or if you move to a care home. Pros • Unlocks the value in your home • Several choices of how the money is taken • Many lenders offer a ‘no negative equity’ guarantee • You can stay in your own home Cons • May affect your eligibility for benefits • Can be expensive in the long-term (there may be other less expensive options) • They are complex financial products which require professional guidance • Reduced inheritance for your beneficiaries Home Reversion Scheme How it works Home reversion means that you sell all or part of your home to a company, which gives you
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Portrait of a Dorset Artist “A large portion of my artwork is inspired by views of Dorset,” reveals Chris Wilmshurst from Wimborne, who has lived in the county for the last nine years.
‘Beech Avenue with Cow Parsley’ by Chris Wilmshurst
“I have painted the famous Beech Avenue to the north-west of Wimborne many times, also the town and river running through it. Moving further afield I enjoy painting views of the Blackmore Vale and the New Forest, and plan to paint views of the Purbecks and the Jurassic Coast. I moved here for work reasons but also because it is such a beautiful county and I was keen to bring up my children at a gentler pace of life than I was experiencing before.” Chris’s work mainly comprises of landscapes and townscapes – views of her local area or other places visited. She is concerned with colour, shape and pattern (and, more recently, texture). When viewing her collection of work people always comment on the enormous variety of materials, techniques and styles used. “I like to try out different ways of playing with the paint and other media to obtain the effects I want,” she explains. “I never know how a painting is going to end up – they often take on a life of their own. I really enjoy the semi-abstract, but I always try to ensure it is underpinned by good drawing and perspective.” She will sometimes become obsessed with a particular theme, such as the famous avenue of beech trees to the north of Wimborne where she lives. Chris gained an honours degree in Fine Art at Leeds University but considers herself mainly selftaught. She went on to train as an art teacher and now spends half her week teaching art classes for adults at different venues in East Dorset. The other half is spent painting! Chris will be exhibiting her work in a Creative Coverage exhibition at Houghton Lodge and Gardens in Stockbridge, Hampshire in May 2015. http://www.minigalleryworld.com/chris_wilmshurst
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Preparing for Warmer Weather by Pippa Greenwood
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he combination of the poor weather in February and the very fact that gardens tend to be at their least appealing this month, means the chances are yours is receiving nothing much more than a fair helping of neglect at the moment. But spring isn’t far away so get your gardening gloves on for a bit of preparation. Start by clearing up any remaining fallen leaves, broken twigs. Twigs and woody debris are best binned or burned or perhaps even heaped up in the corner of the garden to act as a sheltering spot for wildlife, but fallen leaves, and the top growth of herbaceous perennials, can be added to the compost heap. When it comes to tackling herbaceous or flower borders, don’t make things look too clean and tidy, as you may well cut down on the protection that faded topgrowth can provide. I tend to leave most of the remains of herbaceous plants in place until spring, but the most ugly, straggly or unkempt bits
could certainly be cleared up now. Keep a particular look out for slugs and snails and collect them up while they are snoozing! It is too early in the year to cut your lawn and indeed you should try to keep off it as far as possible, but you can clear twigs and leaves and cut back any weeds which have grown faster than the grass itself. You can use any pots or other containers which have been left around the garden to create spots of colour and interest by clearing them out, using fresh compost and then replanting them. If you choose temporary winter plantings such as winter flowering pansies or pompom winter daisies, then these can simply be removed when it is time to replant with summer bedding. Scrubbing down the outer surfaces of pots and containers will also help to clean them up again, because by now they have invariably accumulated a good helping of algae and soil and can look quite a mess. Check fruit trees for signs of any dead shrivelled fruit still on the branches and cut these
out, as they often harbour brown rot disease and can cause a lot of problems in the future. However these definitely shouldn’t be composted - bin or burn any you find. Use a stiff brush to clear off surface debris from your terrace or patio and then once it is clear, if it still looks in need of a bit of a facelift, use the stiff brush or yard broom to scrub it over thoroughly. Provided freezing weather is not forecast, wash it over with a few buckets of water. A trip to your local garden centre is bound to give you plenty of ideas for what’s looking good this month. Some of my favourites include the small trees or shrubs which have a delicious fragrance during the winter months. These include winter sweet, hamamelis (witch hazel) and sarcococca. You can now buy pots of snowdrop bulbs which are not far from flowering so ‘cheat’ a little and pop a few of these into the ground. Winter flowering heathers and winter flowering pansies can also be used to great effect right now.
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Park Rangers welcome Paula Radcliffe
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orld record holder and three times London Marathon winner, Paula Radcliffe recently found out about the Christchurch & East Dorset Partnership’s Activate Coast & Countryside project whilst enjoying some time out with family and friends at Moors Valley Country Park. The Activate Coast & Countryside project is helping everyone get fit and you don’t have to be a world class athlete to benefit. This year over 1000 local people are expected to take part in activities as varied as running, golf, canoeing, cycling, fishing and Nordic walking. “It was wonderful to welcome Paula Radcliffe to Moors Valley,” said Health and Activities Officer, Jackie O’Connor. “Whilst we are not offering marathon running as part of the Activate programme there are many other ways we can help people improve their fitness, both at the Park and across a range of locations in East Dorset and Christchurch. It’s a great opportunity to try out new activities or pick up the basics of a sport and, as well as individuals, we can also help families enjoy exercising together and support those returning to exercise after injury, illness or general inactivity”. All the courses and activities on offer can be found on the Moors Valley website with a new free guide available before Easter. For more immediate information call 01425 470721, email: activate@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk or go to the facebook page Activate Coast & Countryside.
Verwood Rotary fixes a ‘leaf’.
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utgoing Verwood Rotary president Clive Grove recently visited the children and young peoples hospice Naomi House/Jacks Place. He fixed a ‘leaf’ to the Giving Tree to represent the Verwood Rotary Club donation towards the hospice rebuilding project. Clive is pictured here with fundraising manager Pete Abrahams (on the right) Members of the club were touched by the care and compassion that Naomi House provides to local children with life limiting illnesses.
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Verwood Neighbourhood Watch
erwood, Three Cross & Woodlands Neighbourhood Watch is set to continue after a well-supported EGM produced offers of additional help as Co-Ordinators to pass information on to Contacts over a wider area. It will take a while to reorganise areas to enable Co-ordinators to work in their own locality as much as possible. Verwood’s PCSO Robin Morgan made clear to the meeting how important the Watch is to the community, to the Police Force and particularly to the more vulnerable residents who are not on email. Anyone
can register with Dorset Alert to get a warning notification by email or recorded phone message if they so wish but neighbourhood contacts are vital to look after immediate neighbours. Registering for the Dorset Alert scheme can be done on line or by completing the appropriate form which will be made available in the Town Council Office and the Library. Anyone wishing to be on the committee and help administer the local Watch scheme should contact either the Chairman, Simon Gibson (01202 820822) or Vice Chairman Alan Pearce (01202 828367).
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USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION
Doctors’ Numbers
Fire Stations
The Cranborne Practice 01202 822825 (Verwood) Lake Road/Newtown Road
Cranborne Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies
The Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)
01725 517272
Verwood Fire Station 01305 252600: Non emergencies
Three Legged Cross Surgery 67/71 Church Road, Three Legged Cross
0844 5769435
The Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road
01202 825353
08456001013
Dentists’ Numbers
123 Dental 01202 827786 11, The Old Potteries, Manor Way, Verwood. Forest Lodge Dentist Surgery Vicarage Road, Verwood
01202 827272
Verwood Dental Care 35 Ringwood Road, Verwood
01202 824177
Lakes Dental Practice 01202 823345 Unit 4a, The Old Crossroads, Verwood Fordingbridge Dental Highfield House, Bartons Rd,
01425 652331
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-2/15
Police Stations
EMERGENCIES - 999 and ask for ‘police’
Dr H J L Morris And Partners 01425 653430 The Surgery, 12 Park Lane, Alderholt Dorset Emergency Care
EMERGENCIES ONLY: Dial 999 and ask for ‘Fire Service’
Verwood Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101 or 01202 222222 verwood@dorset.pnn.police.uk
Recycling
VERWOOD RECYCLING 01202 828083 www.newforest.gov.uk Somerley, Verwood Road, Ringwood 1 April - 30 Sept: 8am - 7pm 1 Oct - 28 Feb: 8am - 4pm 1 March - 31 March: 8am - 5pm
Samaritans
1 Durrant Road, Bournemouth, 01202 551999 / 0845 790 9090
Verwood Age Concern
Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall, Moorlands Rd Gordon Simpkin 01202 813805 Monday: 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday: 10am - 3.30pm
School Terms & Holidays
Please Note: School term and holiday dates are usually set over 14 months in advance of the academic year. They are based on a school year of 195 days although individual schools can use 5 of these days for staff training. Parents should contact the individual school to find out when their training days will be. All dates taken from www.dorsetcc.gov.uk and www.hants.gov.uk for Dorset and Hampshire dates that are in white are where days differ for Hampshire. Term/holiday 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 Autumn Term: 1 Sept - 18 Dec 15 Half Term: 26 Oct - 30 Oct 15 Christmas Holidays: 21 Dec 15 - 1 Jan 16 UK holidays 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 Christmas: 25 & 26 Dec 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
01202 222 222 01202 222 222 0800 55 51 11 01202 82 14 14
Local Councils & Agencies
Electricity - Emergency -SSE Emergency Gas - Emergency BT Faultline Water– Sembcorp Brmth
0800 36 59 00 08000 72 72 82 0800 11 19 99 0800 80 01 51 01202 59 00 59 0845 272 08 45 0845 272 08 45 0845 600 36 00 0870 241 46 80
East Dorset District Council Dorset County Council Verwood Town Council Wimborne Town Council Colehill Parish Council Environment Agency Floodline(warnings & Advice)
01202 88 62 01 01305 22 10 00 01202 82 08 80 01202 88 16 55 01202 90 08 21 0800 80 70 60 0845 988 11 88
- Southern Sewerage – Southern (& water)- Wessex National Emergency Citizens Advice Bureau Visitor Information—Wimborne
01202 88 47 38 01202 88 61 16
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)
0845 748 49 50 0870 580 80 80 01202 36 40 00 0870 608 26 08 0800 88 77 66
Southampton Hospital
023 8077 72 22 01202 85 64 10
RAC (Royal Automobile Club)
0800 82 82 82
Wimborne Hospital
Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries
08457 09 08 99
Samaritans Drinkline Careline (Counselling) Carers Line National Debtline RSPCA -Ashley Heath Al-anon (10am-10pm) year round Relate-Dorset & South Wilts
0845 790 90 90 0800 917 82 82 0208 514 11 77 0808 808 77 77 0808 808 40 00 0300 123 07 49 0207 403 0888 01305 26 22 85
Hospitals
Information Travel
Helplines
Post Offices
VERWOOD 01202 829712 11 Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS. Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm CRANBORNE
01725 517210
Cranborne Stores, 1, The Square, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5PR. Mon - Fri 6am – 6pm. Sat 6am – 5pm. Sun 8.30am - 1pm
THREE LEGGED CROSS 01202 822002 Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RJ Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pm
Library
VERWOOD 01202 822972 1, Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS ◄More useful information overleaf
Childline NSPCC National Drugs Helpline Age Concern Seniorline Community Legal Advice Direct Alcoholics Anonymous, 24 hours:
0800 11 11 0808 800 50 00 0800 77 66 00 0800 00 99 66 0808 800 65 65 0845 345 43 45 0845 769 75 55
Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 10 - 1, 2 - 5. Wednesday CLOSED. Fri 10 - 1, 2 - 7. Sat 9 - 1. For younger readers: Rhyme Time, Story Time, Chatterbooks and other activities in the School Holidays. Book Chat Reading Group. 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am. Various Monthly Adult Group Sessions Monthly Surgeries with District Councillors. Citizens Advice Bureau Drop-in on 1st & 3rd Thursday each month. Comprehensive Information Service inc. Public Computer Network, & Photocopier facilities. Home Library Service for housebound residents.
Contact the library for more information & times
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