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Dear Readers,
his issue seems to be aimed at all you animal lovers out there! Starting off with the cover which features our resident nuthatch pair which have decided that our bluetit nesting box is far too good to waste on bluetits. They have raised 2 broods so far over the past 2 years! Our photo shows one of the youngsters just about to fledge and enjoying a last minute snack before leaving home. Mum & dad are definitely in the locality this year so we look forward to another brood. Snakes, some early butterflies and of course birds can all be spotted at Blashford early spring - see page 40. The sad tale of Stanley the local Verwood rabbit is on Page 44. Kindly sent in by Verwood resident Mike West. No
with best wishes,
doubt Stanley will be missed by many! Strange pussy cat behaviour is explained on page 24 and even our canine friends don’t miss out with an ad for dog grooming and an article on Woofabilty! Exotic lemurs can be spotted in Madagascar which is featured in our travel article page 42 and even our motoring journalist Mike Wattam gets in on the act by writing about a lion on page 18 - although that’s the Peugeot Lion of course! Page 16 features spring cleaning so if you need some professional help, don’t forget to look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ on page 50 and save yourself time, fuel and most importantly - money!
Sue West
Editor
Business features All About Me: Boundaries and Armour Greenspace UK: What a Difference a Day Makes Verwood Massage and Sugaring
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Local events and features Community News 10,24,32,44 Past & Present: East Farm, Romford 6 Clubs & Societies 20,21 What’s On Locally 28,30 The Blashford Bulletin 40
Feature articles Technology: Don’t Have Mad March Hair Quirky Britain: A Wrose by any other name… Special: The Great British Spring Clean Mike’s Motors: Hatchback Shoot-Out Book Reviews: March Medley Pets: Four Strange Cat Behaviours Explained Health: How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep Travel: Madagascar ‘The Eighth Continent’
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Information Advertising Local Theatres, Concerts & the Arts Useful Local Information Useful Telephone Numbers Local Business Directory
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ast Farm, Romford lies to the north of the Verwood to Cranborne Road, just inside Edmondsham parish. In the 1830s to 1850s it was farmed by Robert Standfield, first father then of the son of the same name who continued until his death in 1857. The tenancy then passed to George Ingram whose sister Jane married William Standfield of Verwood Farm. Another sister, Anne Ingram, was later to marry Richard Standfield and yet another sister Elizabeth Ingram had married Henry Andrews of Sandalholme Pottery. Henry was first cousin to George Ingram’s second wife, Leah Bailey of the Moor Lodge Pottery. That these families were so close knit is borne out by the fact that George and
Leah can be found buried next to William and Jane in Verwood Churchyard. George Ingram’s father Aaron worked at Verwood farm but George never aspired to being a farmer. So by 1891 Frank Standfield, one of William Standfield’s sons, was farming East Farm assisted by George and Leah’s son George James. By 1901 George James was working as a carter in the brickyard and by this date East Farm had passed to Frederick J. Luscombe who kept racehorses there in the early twentieth century. In 1911 Charles and Mary Reeks moved with their family from Sutton Holmes and in later years two of their sons, Tony and Bertie worked the land. On their retirement in 1972 the Frouds of West Farm, just across the road, took over the farm tenancy and the February 2018 Waterfield family came to live in the house. 60 odd years later the view has changed somewhat after probable re-alignment of Station Road after removal of the railway and 60 years of tree and hedge growth but the distant trees, hedge lines and pylons are much the same.
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What about the hair you do want? The same pseudoscience that infests beauty products is in hair care too, with lots of big and cleversounding nonsense trying to convince us that a hairdryer is more than just a hairdryer. Sometimes a hairdryer is all you need. The biggest name in high-tech hairdryer technology is Dyson, whose unlovely (is it just us? It looks like, well, a Dyson) but very effective Supersonic costs £299. It’s very powerful, very quiet and stays cool to the touch, although we can’t help thinking we’re basically holding a hand dryer next to our heads. More modest technologies can make a big difference too. Straighteners with adjustable temperatures can help prevent too much frizz, especially with hair you’ve coloured, and straightening brushes such as BaByliss’s £50 2440BDU put the heat inside the hairbrush to great effect. The same firm has embraced the other big trend in haircare: straighteners that also style. The Smooth
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o mark the final year of the World War One centenary, The Royal British Legion is inviting the public to take part in a movement to say ‘Thank You’ to the First World War generation who served, sacrificed and changed our world. The charity is calling on the nation to remember not only the 1.2 million British and Commonwealth Armed Forces who lost their lives, but also those - military and civilian - who played their part on the home front and those who returned to build a better life for the benefit of generations to come. During the last 100 days of the centenary from 8th of August to 11th of November, the Legion is inviting the British public from all cultures and faiths, community groups, schools, companies and sports clubs to join the move-
ment to express their gratitude to those who gave themselves to the war and its aftermath, and rebuilt a better nation from its darkest hour. The Legion’s Director General, Charles Byrne, said: “The end of the First World War centenary is a chance for each of us to say thank you in our own ways and in our own words not only to those who gave their lives, but those who returned, those who worked in the factories and on the land, and those who pioneered advances in medicine, technology and the arts in response to the experience of the war. Whilst the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended the fighting 100 years ago marks a poignant time of reflection, it is also a time to look forward to the future with the promise to make it a better place. Everyone living in Britain today has a reason to say ‘Thank You’ to this special generation.” The Legion is asking the nation to plan their ‘Thank You’ activity to take place from the 8th of August onwards, while the first day of daylight savings – itself an outcome of the First World War – will be a focus for ‘Thank You’ activity on Sunday October 28th. For updates on the ‘Thank You’ movement, please visit rbl.org.uk/thankyou
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A Wrose by any other name … by Kate McLelland
If British towns and villages lived up to their names, you could visit Coat or Matching Tye to buy a new outfit then pop along to Fryup to satisfy your Greedy Gut, before heading to the pub to Guzzle Down a pint of Beer.
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ou may think these are all places invented by the late Sir Terry Pratchett, but in fact the names mentioned here belong to real villages in Devon, Essex, Norfolk, Somerset and Yorkshire. The UK’s roads are littered with signposts pointing out destinations that sound funny, rude or – let’s face it – utterly weird. But if you’ve ever wondered why the original residents chose to burden their home town or village with such a name, the answer is, they probably didn’t. Since the name first appeared hundreds or even thousands of years ago, it will have undergone a gradual transformation, being mispronounced or added to by each new group of settlers. Location, Location, Location Our place names originally combined different pieces of information, including the geographical characteristics of the land, residents’ names
or occupations and the religion they followed. The Anglo Saxons were practical in their approach to naming, describing geographical features or the size or type of settlement a traveller could expect to find. The Dorset village of Scratchy Bottom (voted second in a 2012 poll to discover Britain’s worst place name) refers to a hollow place in the landscape where the soil is rough, while the modern city name Birmingham is made up of three different elements: the given name Beorma, the word ‘inga’ (meaning family or tribe) and ‘ham’, meaning homestead. The Normans, who invaded in 1066, were known to rename places to suit their own tastes. For example a village in Essex known as Fulepet (‘foul pit’ in Anglo Saxon) was renamed as Beaumont (‘fair hill’), while Beaulieu (‘fine place’) in Hampshire was given its name by a Norman French landowner who loved the local landscape. Gods and saints Our town and village names also reflect the country’s religious history, acknowledging the worship of pagan gods and goddesses as well as Christian saints. The war god Woden is reflected in the name Wednesfield (West Midlands) and Wodnesfeld
(Essex), while Thursley in Sussex was originally a sacred spot for the worship of the god Thunor (the name means ‘Thunor’s Grove’). Throughout the UK you’ll also find ancient villages linked to church names. This often occurs when a settlement becomes large enough to warrant the development of a second church. The village is then divided by its church name, for example, Chalfont St Giles and Chalfont St Peter. If you live in an oddly-named place you’ll probably have learned to put up with outsiders poking fun, but for some the teasing can get a little too much. In 2012 the town of Staines – much derided by Sacha BaronCohen’s comic invention Ali G – voted to change its name to ‘Staines-upon-Thames’ in an effort to improve its image. So why don’t residents of our more oddly titled towns and villages do the same? We can only conclude that they love their quirky designations and don’t want to alter them. After all, these colourful names provide an insight into the earliest origins of our cities, towns and villages and it would be a sad day for all of us if they disappeared. Anyone fancy a trip to Great Snoring?
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he Great British Spring Clean campaign, which is taking place on 2-4th March, has a simple aim: to bring people across the country together to clear up the litter that blights our towns, villages, countryside and beaches. The campaign is organised by Keep Britain Tidy, an independent charity working towards eliminating litter, ending waste by creating sustainable practices, and improving our beaches, parks and streets. PLACES TO BE PROUD OF The goal of the Great British Spring Clean is to inspire 500,000 people to get outdoors, get active and help clear up the rubbish around them, so that they can ‘live and work in places that they can be proud of and prosper in.’ The campaign works with individuals, businesses, organisations and public bodies, and has some bigname supporters including Coca-Cola Great Britain, Lidl, McDonalds, Wrigley, Costa, Iceland, KFC, Greggs, Stagecoach, the RSPCA, the RSPB and the Marine Conservation Society. GET INVOLVED ‘Join our growing army of #LitterHeroes who have had enough of other people’s
The Great British Spring Clean litter and are willing to do something about it,’ urges the campaign’s statement. ‘Together we can make a difference and clean up the environment on our doorstep.’ You can do some litter-picking by yourself or with friends and family, although make sure you stay safe, particularly if you’re litter-picking near roads. If you prefer to join an organised event or group, the campaign page has a handy map of what’s on – and you can also enter your postcode to discover events taking place near you. Visit www.keepbritaintidy.org/ get-involved/support-ourcampaigns/great-britishspring-clean. At Killingbeck in Leeds, for instance, the plan is to clean up the local nature reserve, making ‘the green space on their doorstep’ a nicer, safer place for both people and wildlife. There are also plans to do a litter pick-up in the areas covered by Leeds Health Walks. Meanwhile, Belper claims to be planning its biggest litter-pick ever on the 3rd March, with several sites targeted for clean ups. There are lots of events on the map already – just click on a virtual map pin to see a snippet appear, then click the snippet heading to find out exactly where and when the event is taking place.
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choice of excellent hatchbacks on the market. Not only are these cars cheaper to buy, but running costs are usefully lower and it is generally accepted that driveability is better. In this back-to-back test, we take two medium sized hatchbacks, superficially rather similar in size and performance. The Volvo V40 R-design is rather obviously based upon the Ford Focus platform-skeleton although trying very hard to differentiate itself by using different body panels and interior. A Geminisourced 2-litre petrol engine developing only 122bhp with
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a 6 speed gearbox along with leaving the car - not comforta high level of finish gives the able! The seating position is impression this is a ‘premium’ excellent in the Volvo as it is in car. So far so good. the Peugeot - which also has The Peugeot 308 ‘Allure’ the onus of an unusual and which the Volvo is up against, excellent iCockpit in which the has recently been subtly instruments are mounted high upgraded to the same level and thus easy to read without of appointment and appeartaking eyes off the road. ance as the Volvo, albeit Both cars drive very well the Peugeot is a much more indeed, the Peugeot despite modern design and has been a much smaller engine has a voted multiple ‘Car of the Year’ performance advantage which awards by various Automotive leads to better fuel consumpmedia. The 308 is powVolvo Interior ered by a multi-awardwinning 1.2 litre 3 cylinder petrol engine which does a sterling job in this much lighter car with a 6-speed gearbox - but this needs judicious use to get good performance, although the automatic is even better and thus my own preference. So how would we choose between them? While external dimensions are very similar, the Volvo tion. On test, the Volvo was is noticeably smaller in the edging around 30-35mpg, passenger compartment while the Peugeot managed than the spacious Peugeot, an incredible 40mpg and if and this is echoed in the driven carefully would return luggage compartment which 50mpg - incredible! while also being small in the Now comes the crunch, Peugeot, has a nice squaredwhich to choose? The bottom off shape enabling use of line is the price - the Peugeot all the space. Both cars are being a full £6,000 less than very comfortable inside with the Volvo to purchase and with quality leather upholstery to much lower running and mainthe sporty seats, although rear tenance costs, deals a severe knee-room is a little restricted reality blow to the Volvo. in the Volvo. The V40 has a The final decision then has steeply sloped windscreen to be whether this premium which has resulted in the pricing is worth it to own the drivers door being both very Volvo? low and too close to the drivSo it’s the Peugeot for me. ers head when entering and
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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION
RINGWOOD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY
Want to try woodturning? Come and join us at St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall Braeside Road St Leonards Ringwood BH24 2PH 1st Wednesday each month 7.15pm-9.30pm. for more details Contact: Alex Wells Secretary on 07759663151 or just come along
Indoor meetings throughout the Winter months, 2nd & 4th Thursdays at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood. Visitors & new members welcome.Contact Tony 01202 827294
TILAD “There is a life after a death”
This friendship/bereavement group meets every Wednesday 2.30-4.30pm in the Community Rooms at Lake Road Surgery. Contact founder: Soozi Cooper 01725 517272
For over 50’s singles seeking to expand their social horizons. Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm at St Leonards Hotel, 185 Ringwood Road, St Leonards, Nr Ringwood, BH24 2NP. Enjoy a variety of social activities & eating venues. Contact Maureen 01202 824383
CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB
VERWOOD & THREE-LEGGED CROSS TWINNING ASSOC.
VERWOOD EVENING W.I.
DORSET STITCHERS
VERWOOD ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY.
CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
VERWOOD SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB
VERWOOD METHODIST CHURCH WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
VERWOOD BOWLING CLUB
(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.
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 ROTARY CLUB
VERWOOD & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
VERWOOD FRIENDSHIP CLUB
THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING
The friendly ‘friendlies’ club. Experienced and novice players most welcome. You’ll always get a game. Contact Steve Clapton for more details 01202 826685 Meets in the United Reformed Church Hall, Manor Road, on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm except August when we have our summer break. Contact our President 01202 825165 We meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. in the URC Hall Manor Road. Contact. Liz Green 01202 824980 or Janet Stride on 01725 517434 (Verwood Youth Centre in School Complex, Howe Lane) Short Mat bowls is a scaled down version of indoor bowling seen on television. Thursday 1.30pm – 3pm Friday 7pm – 9.30pm. Contact Mike Poulter 01202 826568 all ages welcome
Meet on first & third Tuesday of each month at Crane Valley Golf Club. We welcome new members. If interested please contact our secretary: David Allen on 01202 823541 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
THE FAYREWOOD SINGERS
We rehearse at the Verwood Hub on Tuesdays at 2pm, singing a wide variety of music and performing two concerts a year. We also perform short concerts for clubs or associations needing some entertainment at meetings or special occasions. Contact Sarah on 01202 884248.
VERWOOD PANTOMIME SOCIETY
The Society hold rehearsals in September for a show at the Hub, Verwood in January. Members also meet throughout the year for various social events. Contact: Sue Gardiner 01202 825731 or www.verwoodpantomimesociety.co.uk
SENIOR FRIENDSHIP DINING CLUB
Meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month from September to March, 7.30 to 10pm at the Heritage Centre, The Potters Wheel, Manor Way, Verwood, BH31 6HF Contact:- Clive Grove 01202 826449 Meets every other Thursday 7- 9pm at the Methodist Church Hall, £2 per evening includes refreshments. Contact Wendy Robinson 01202 825805.
Meets in Cranborne Village Hall on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome Contact Chris Bright 01725 517584 or e-mail clhs@mypostoffice.co.uk Come and enjoy a social afternoon - you do not have to be a churchgoer. We meet alternate Tuesdays at 2.30pm for talks etc Contacts Valerie Smith 01202 823993 or Anne Hughes 01202 823327
EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS
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: David Kent 01202 822289 Meet at the Village Hall. Mondays 8—10.30pm.. All levels, ages & sexes welcome. Contact Geoff Green 01202 825386
VERWOOD STROKE CLUB
Are you a stroke survivor or a carer, then join our group at the Evangelical Church, Three Legged Cross from 10am to 12 noon every last Wednesday of the month. Contact Joan Lake 01202 813416 or Ron Collins 01202 822013
EAST DORSET NATIONAL TRUST ASSOC’N
Talks, functions, outings and special events held throughout the year in Verwood, West Moors and Ferndown. Contact Membership Secretary: Janet Matthews 01202 855001
VERWOOD AFTERNOON TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD
Meets at the Memorial Hall, Verwood, on the first Thursday of the month at 2pm Visitors and New Members welcome. Various indoor activities, 4th Saturday in the month at 12.30pm at the Methodist Church, Vicarage outings and visits to the theatre. Contact Jean Honey 01202 827339. Road, Verwood. Enjoy a really warm welcome and a tasty 2 course meal inc coffee or tea £4.50. Ring for a lift. To Book call: VERWOOD LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB Jean 01202 825533 or Lin 07906 303212 Meets at CRANE VALLEY GOLF CLUB on 2nd Monday each month at 12 noon for lunch and speaker. Membership enquiries 01202 826913.
VERWOOD METHODIST LUNCH CLUB
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 FRIENDS OF THE BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
RINGWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR, “SING FOR JOY”
Monthly visits by coach (Wednesdays) to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra concerts at Lighthouse Poole from October to May. Call 01202 814743
MUSIC FOR THE MIND
Welcomes retired and semi retired people to take part in our groups and classes of social and educational interest. Contact: David Allen on 01202 823541
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. At the United Reformed Church, Verwood. 4th Monday of the Month at 10.30am excluding August. Singing meeting for people with memory problems. Aim is to give carer & cared for quality time together. FREE. For more information call Gwen Turner on 01202 827800 .
VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE VERWOOD CHORAL SOCIETY
We rehearse Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the St Michael’s Church. Contact Sue Longstaff 07808 958772 or sumlon@hotmail.co.uk
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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES VERWOOD FLOWER CLUB
THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.
RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB
BETHEL CHAPEL
Meets at the Memorial Hall, Verwood on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. New members & visitors always welcome. You don’t have to be a flower arranger to join-just a love of flowers is enough. Contact Jean Andrews 01202 820413 Greyfriars Community Centre, 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. New members & visitors welcome Membership and programme details 01425 471348
VERWOOD EVENING TG
We meet at The Methodist Church Hall, Vicarage Rd, Verwood at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of the month. For information please contact: Carol Weaver 01202 822201
ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS
Forest School club for children 4-8 years of age at Edmondsham Forest School, between Verwood and Cranborne. Woodland walks, camp fires, nature crafts etc. Contact Kirsteen McCormick on 01725 517807
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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 40, Ringwood Road, Verwood. 10.30 am Coffee + guest speaker and singing.1st Wednesday in the month except August. Contact Joyce 01202 825202
VERWOOD PROBUS CLUB
Meets at CRANE VALLEY GOLF CLUB on 3rd Tuesday each month 12 noon – 3.20pm for lunch and speaker. Also coffee morning on 1st Tuesday each month at 10.30am – 11.30am. Membership enquiries: Secretary Mike Reed: 01202 829155
VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB
UNITED REFORMED CHURCH,
St Leonards Hotel, 185 Ringwood Road, St Leonards, Nr Ringwood, BH24 2NP on 3rd Thursday of the month. Good Food & Bar. Music from 7.30-10 pm. (Doors open from 6.30pm). No membership required. Contact Geoff 07798 721405
HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)
Meet at Greyfrairs Community Centre on the 1st Monday evening of the month for illustrated talks in ENGLISH on a variety of Italian topics. Contact : Hazel on 01425 476091
Meets in Memorial Hall, Colehill, every month to hear first-class speakers. Non-members welcome Contact Barbara 01202 882590 for dates and details.
THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS
.Oddfellows is one of the oldest and friendliest societies in the world. For further details contact Flo Munro 01202 820965, Loyal Acorn Lodge. The Oddfellows - making friends, helping people.
**NEW ** KNITTING/CROCHET CLUB **NEW**
I would like to start a daytime knitting/crochet group in my area to include Verwood, Cranborne & Wimborne. Anyone interested, including beginners who would like to learn please contact Margaret Clyde 01258 840128 or margaret.clyde4@btinternet.com
SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS S. Ford Sewing Machines All makes repaired
Free Collection & Delivery Free Estimates 30 years experience Local, friendly service Call Stephen on:
01202 487168 07831 309637 Email: sfordsewing@btinternet.com
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ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY
CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION
Verwood & Three Legged Cross Branch holds regular social functions. Contact: David Townsend 01202 821954. e: davaltown@talktalk.net
VERWOOD & DISTRICT RAMBLING CLUB
Keep fit, have fun & meet new people. We have walks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & alternate Fridays/Saturdays. For more details visit www.verwoodramblers.org.uk or call Martyn Kemp 01202 826403
VERWOOD MEMORIAL HALL
2 halls for hire Tel: 01202 828943 (answer phone) or www.verwoodmemorialhall.co.uk Bookings now being taken for 2019 V-0218
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Obtaining a Grant of Probate. Administrating the Estate. Post death variation of Wills.
Forest Edge and Meesons Solicitors FREE no-obligation initial meeting at Ringwood or Fordingbridge.
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March Medley This collection of recent releases includes modern fairy tales, a psychological thriller and historical fiction at its finest.
Book Reviews
The Toymakers – Robert Dinsdale It’s 1917 and pregnant teenager Cathy Wray seeks sanctuary at a London toy store. She soon discovers that these toys are unlike any she’s ever seen before. There’s a clockwork dog that’s devoted to his master, paper trees that grow from seed, and toy soldiers that wage battles on their own. Cathy learns to call The Emporium home, and the people who own it her family. But then the First World War breaks out, and nothing will ever be quite as magical again. The Toymakers is a must for fans of Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus. The Sacrifice Box – Martin Stewart Five friends make a pact one summer’s day, when they find an old stone box in the woods. Several years later, one of them breaks the rules and dark forces are unleashed, including a killer teddy bear, zombie crows and a demonic puppet. The five must put aside their differences and come together to appease the box before it’s too late. Aimed at teens and young adults, The Sacrifice Box is a winning blend of coming of age drama and supernatural horror.
Happiness For Humans – P.Z. Reizen Romantic comedy meets sci-fi in this enjoyable novel. Aiden’s creators know that he’s an intelligent piece of software, which can read books in under a millisecond, review films and tell jokes. What they don’t know is that Aiden has developed feelings, or that his favourite person is Jen, who helps develop Aiden’s conversational skills. Aiden
is kidnapped after stepping in to rescue her little sister, Emi. Several decades later, we meet Emi in her desperate last attempt to find out what happened to Hana all those years ago. While White Chrysanthemum is, at times, painful to read, it’s impossible to put down and a must-read for lovers of historical fiction.
decides Jen would be happier in a relationship, so sets her up on a date. But Aiden isn’t the only intelligent AI on the loose, and not all of them have such good intentions.
Everything Is Lies – Helen Callaghan Sophia arrives home one day to find her mother dead and her father lying in a pool of blood. The police are convinced it’s a clear case of attempted murder-suicide, and Sophia is the only one who can prove her mother’s innocence. As she delves into her mother’s past, she uncovers tales of a secret cult, and learns more about her family, and herself, than she could ever have imagined. A tense psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns.
White Chrysanthemum – Mary Lynn Bracht Approximately 200,000 young Korean women and girls were enslaved by the Japanese army in the Second World War. Thousands of these ‘comfort women’ died from the abuse they experienced. White Chrysanthemum tells the fictional story of 15 year old Hana, who
The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night – Jen Campbell This collection of modern fairy tales is dark, twisted and beautiful, and range from the macabre to the heartwarming. You’ll read about a mermaid in an aquarium, a boy who suspects his sister has two souls, and a man who uses animal hearts to keep his girlfriend’s love. There are elements of wellknown myths and fairy stories, but this collection is more Brothers Grimm than Disney. Captivating.
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Four Strange Cat Behaviours Explained Cats are amusing and fun to be around, but sometimes their behaviour just seems downright bizarre. If you’ve ever wondered why your cat behaves in a certain way, from kneading its paws to eating plastic bags, we might be able to offer a little insight. Head butts - When your cat bumps its head against you, it means they’re trying to bond and is an expression of affection. They’re also demonstrating trust in you and marking you out as a ‘member of their club’. Staring - Staring is a common trait in cats, if a little unnerving when you’re on the receiving end. They generally stare at their prey before pouncing, but in your case it could be a determined request for food or entertainment. You should also rule out any potential medical reasons if their pupils are constantly dilated - it could be
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the result of an eye or other health issue. Eating plastic - Eating non-food items such as plastic, paper, wool or even electrical cords may be a sign of ‘pica’. This is an eating disorder that can be caused by dietary deficiency, stress, boredom or in some cases an underlying health problem. Kneading - When your cat sits on your knee and starts to knead, it’s a sign of contentment and is usually accompanied by a loud purring. They also have scent glands on the bottom of their paw pads, and may be kneading to leave their scent behind – effectively claiming you as their own. http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/cat-health/catbehavior/6-strange-cat-behaviors-finally-explained http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/10strange-cat-behaviors-explained http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/ articles/994845/25-random-cat-behaviors-finallyexplained/page:2 By Ann Haldon
Verwood Keyboard Soc. becomes “Verwood in Tune”
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ollowing a secret ballot of members, the Verwood Keyboard Society will now come under the auspices of the Verwood Hub who are calling the new venture “Verwood in Tune”.
The Society itself will continue to pay for the entertainers for the next two years and give general support to the Hub staff, but in time The Hub will develop their own style of event. All concerts in 2018 take place at 7.30pm on
the last Wednesday of each month, February to November inclusive with many of the popular players plus some new ones. Chris Powell will be February’s artiste. Tickets, just £8 for an excellent evening of popular music, can be booked by phone (01202 828740) or in person at the Hub at any time. Concert details can be found on the Organfax website under: “Clubs – Verwood in Tune”
Home Library Service Volunteers’ dedication honoured
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our Home Library Service volunteers at Verwood Library were presented with their 5 year Long Service Awards recently: Jan Parish, Anne Clift, Mary Nix and Pat Giddings. Over the last 5 years they have been delivering books and talking books to people in the local area who cannot easily get to the library. The recipients get new, individually chosen reading materials on a regular basis and a visit by a trusted volunteer who they get to know over time. If you would like to find out more, or
if you know somebody who might benefit from this service, please contact Maria Jacobson on 01305 236666 or maria.jacobson@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.
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How To Get A Good Night’s Sleep By Alison Runham
Health
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poor night’s sleep might seem like just an inconvenience. But research has shown that insufficient or poor-quality sleep can contribute to serious health problems, including: • Weight gain and obesity. • Weakened immunity. • Increased risk of diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, heart attack and stroke. • Reduced fertility and libido. • Reduced memory, concentration and reaction times. • Increased risk of depression, anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations and psychotic episodes. This means it’s vital that we all get enough good quality sleep, which usually means at least seven hours. However, it’s not always easy. THE ENEMIES OF SLEEP • Burning the candle at both ends, trying to fit in relaxation and domestic duties. • Sleep disorders: night terrors, sleep walking, sleep talking, sleep paralysis, teeth grinding, restless limb syndrome and sleep apnoea. • Needing the toilet. • Pain e.g. from arthritis. • An uncomfortable mattress or pillow. • Menstruation (pain, heavy bleeding and hormonal changes that affect temperature and production of the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin). • Snoring. • Blue light. • Smoking and alcohol.
• GORD (Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease) or LPR (laryngopharyngeal or ‘silent’ reflux, in which stomach acid can damage airways, causing asthma-like symptoms) TEN TIPS TO HELP YOU SLEEP: 1. Stop snoring. Maintaining a healthy weight can help. Try sleeping on your side, nasal strips, sprays or mandibular adjustment devices. If these don’t work, consult your doctor, as you may be receiving a reduced oxygen supply at night. 2. Don’t go to bed hungry - but don’t eat late. Don’t eat less than two hours before bedtime. If you’re hungry in the evenings, choose something light and easily digestible. Milk can make you feel full and its tryptophan can help sleep, but it’s absorbed poorly (a carbohydrate-rich snack at the same time may help). 3. Stop smoking and eliminate evening alcohol and caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant and both nicotine and alcohol affect our sleep length and quality. All three can contribute to GORD and LPR. 4. Look after your body and its clock. Our bodies need exercise and daylight during the day and a more relaxed, dim environment in the evening to trigger our body clock regulation hormones. 5. Avoid blue light two hours before bedtime. Blue light, produced by modern TVs,
tablets, computers and mobiles, interferes with melatonin production. While blue light filters help, most just reduce, rather than eliminate, blue light. 6. Declutter your brain. Try writing down your worries and to-do lists before bedtime. It can be therapeutic in itself, and relieves the stress of trying to remember everything. 7. Have a night-time routine. Choose relaxing activities like reading in the hour or two before bedtime. Try having a warm (not hot) bath with relaxing aromatherapy oils. 8. Make your bedroom a haven. Avoid using your bedroom as a work space or dumping ground for clutter. Keep your bedroom well ventilated, not too hot or cold, and softly lit. Try blackout blinds - and earplugs if you have noisy housemates or neighbours. Invest in a comfortable, supportive mattress and pillows. 9. Don’t lie there worrying about not sleeping. Instead, get up and do something relaxing, such as reading a magazine or doing a jigsaw, until you feel sleepy. 10. Finally, see your doctor if you have problems with hormonal changes, night time urination, mental health, GORD, LPR or pain – or if these tips don’t work. Your GP can investigate possible causes and recommend helpful treatments and lifestyle changes.
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FEBRUARY—MARCH 2018
Throughout 2018: Every 9.30am-10.30am 3rd Monday of the month Every Thu
9.30-11am
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*See P.29 for contact details of many
Out of hours walks: Join our regular group of walkers for a peaceful out of hours walk around the Kingston Lacy parkland. Donations welcome. Sorry no dogs allowed. Walks take place each month - please see website for dates and details. Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides: Every Thursday, In partnership with Moors Valley Country Park, come and join our fun, friendly and active free cycle rides from 9.30am (please arrive 15 minutes early).
Local Entertainment Centres
Kingston Lacy: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy Kingston Lacy: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy
10am - 4.30pm (Mon Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23Until 31 Mar - Sat), 10am - 4pm Sound!: Exhibition exploring communication, dialect and 27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR. 2018 (Mon-Sat from 1 Nov music. Normal admission charge. 01202 882533. www.priest-house.co.uk Art, music and archaeology inspire in a major new exhibi- The Salisbury Museum, The Kings tion for 2018, ‘Brian Graham: Towards Music’. The exhi- House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltrepresents a unique interpretation of the evolution shire, SP1 2EN. 10am – 5pm(Mon – bition of music and dance. Art Draw: £25 per ticket to win ‘The www.salisburymuseum.org.uk Until 12 May Sat) Melchester Quartet’ by Brian Graham. The draw will take No booking required. Normal admission place on 20 Mar 2018. Purchase tickets online https:// charges apply £7.50 Adult, £3.60 Child, salisbury.merlintickets.co.uk/product/ARTDRAW18 £18.50 Family. JeThRo. We're very lucky to have the brilliant Cornish comedian Jethro coming to The Hub for an evening of Verwood Hub. 01202 828740 Fri 23 Feb laughter! Jethro Tickets are now on sale! Contact the Verwood Hub to get your ticket! Bournemouth Orchid Fair and Show. Exquisite and inThe Allendale Community Centre, triguing orchids on display. Free advice & orchid clinic. Wimborne BH21 1AS. Village Green Sat 24 Feb 12noon - 4.30pm Free potting demonstrations - bring along your plants for Café open for refreshments. £3.00; chilfree advice. Trade attractions. dren (U 16) enter free with paying adult. Young Naturalists Get outside, learn new skills and im- To book please contact Jim or Tracy on prove your wildlife knowledge whilst having fun! Specifi- 01425 472760 or Blashfordcally for 13 to 17 year olds, our Young Naturalists group Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the BlashSun 25 Feb 10am - 2.30pm meets monthly and activities will include practical conser- ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham vation tasks and opportunities for bushcraft and survey- Drove, BH24 3PJ. Suggested donation ing. Please dress to be outside and bring a packed lunch. £4 per person. Sorry no dogs. Moors Memorial Hall, Station East Dorset NT Association - Janet Seal presents a talk West Road, West Moors, BH22 0HZ. All WelMon 26 Feb 2.30pm on 'East Dorset in Saxon Times'. come. More info 01202 855001. Wed 28 Feb 7.30pm Thu 1 Mar
7.30pm
Fri 2, 9, 16, 11am - 2.30pm 23 Mar 6, 13, 20 Apr
Sat 3 Mar
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5 - 31 Mar
10am to 12noon Mon - Sat. (Wed 10am - 2.30pm)
Tue 6 Mar
7.30 pm.
Thu 8 Mar
7.30pm
Fri 9 Mar
Doors open 7pm Music 8pm - 11pm
"Verwood in Tune" concert with Chris Powell, Roland Atelier keyboard Verwood Horticultural Society welcomes everyone to a talk by the Air Ambulance. Entry £3 non members. £1 for members. Natural Wellbeing Weekly sessions seeking to use the natural environment to promote adult health and wellbeing. Participants can be involved in cooking and sharing an outdoor lunch, bird watching & outdoor craft activities. Booking essential, suggested donation £4. The Mayor of Verwood invites you to a charity Vintage & Recycling Sale. Proceeds to 'DORSET MIND'. Need to clear your attic etc.? Anything in good condition - old, useful or interesting. Table Linens welcome but NO clothes. Art Exhibition by the award winning Danny Byrne, nationally well known local artist.Portraits,Forest scenes & more, amazing talent. info@ringwoodmeetinghouse.org Verwood Flower Club invite you to join us to enjoy a demonstration by Elizabeth Pelley entitled "Inspirations" Entry for visitors £3. Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association Regular Members Meeting. A Talk by Shanna Dymond on "New Forest Wildlife Park" £3 inc refreshments Salisbury Jazz Club presents "New Orleans Jazz Bandits". Large Car Park – Bar – Tea/Coffee – Dancing – Raffle. Last orders for HOT FOOD 8pm. £10 on door
Wed 14 Mar 7.30pm
East Dorset NT Association - Patrick Kempe presents a talk on 'New Year's Day Parade - London'.
Wed 14 Mar 7.30pm
Verwood Arts and Craft Society Talk by Alison Hulme entitled My life-My interesting Journey into Textiles
Thu 15 Mar
Verwood Traditional Jazz Club are pleased to welcome "Matt Palmer's Eagle Jazz Band" A very entertaining 7.30pm - 10pm. with a liking for popular and well-loved tunes. In Doors open 6.30pm. band demand at jazz clubs and festivals throughout the country. Meals can be taken in the restaurant or in the venue.
Sat 17 Mar
10.30am - 12noon
Preparing for Spring, practical mini-masterclass with Neil Lucas, the UK's leading authority on ornamental grasses helps you bring his 'wow factor' to your garden this summer. £15. Book online or phone.
Hub theatre Brockway, Verwood BH31 7QE contact 01202 828740 Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. www.verwoodhs.co.uk. 01202 822289 To book please contact Jim or Tracy on 01425 472760 or BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. Sorry no dogs. Verwood Memorial Hall Verwood. 01202 824473 or Town Council - 01202 820880. Storage available from 23/2/18. Offers of help on Fri 2nd or Sat 3rd March would be greatly appreciated. Ringwood Meeting House Meeting House Lane Ringwood BH24 1EY. 01425 480656 Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. For more info please contact 01202 820413 Verwood Heritage Centre, The Potters Wheel, Manor Rd, Verwood BH31 6HF. 01202 826449 The Stockman's Lounge - Auction Centre, Netherhampton Rd (A3094) – Salisbury. SP2 8RH. Wendy 01672 564241 email lawrence.jazz4us@gmail.com Barrington Centre, Ferndown, BH22 9TH. All welcome. 01202 855001. United Reformed Church Hall, Manor road Verwood. Further information from Ann Aitken 01202 893659 St. Leonards Hotel. 185 Ringwood Road. St. Leonards. BH24 2PE. Near Ringwood (on A31). Hotel restaurant bookings 01425 - 471220. Jazz details, contact Janet 01202 873725 or Geoff 07798 721405. Knoll Gardens, Wimborne BH21 7ND 01202 873931. Book online at www.knollgardens.co.uk or 01202 873931
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The Barrington Theatre
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Tickets available online, over the phone or through our box office! www.barringtoncentre.co.uk
25th Feb - Fightstar Pro Wrestling
On this night a brand new champion will be crowned when four competitors who advanced in November, face off in the semi-final and final matches.
2nd March - Elvis: The Vegas Years
Garry J Foley & Paul Larcombe present.... ELVIS: The VEGAS Years. Two of Europe’s finest Elvis Tribute Artists perform together for the first time.
20th Feb - Jive ‘n’ Kickin’
Jive ‘n’ Kickin’ nights are a real mix of all types of music you can modern jive to, including latin, swing, rock and roll and of course modern chart hits.
24th Feb - The Kast off Kinks
9th March - Viva Neil Diamond
Bob Dury celebrates a legend - “An uncanny resemblance to Neil Diamond’s Voice” - Debbie McGee, BBC Radio
The Kast off Kinks are actual former members of the legendary band ‘The Kinks’, back together playing great music and re-living the good times whilst keeping the songs alive that made The Kinks a household name.
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for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Sat 17 Mar 2.30pm - 4pm www.verwoodhs.co.uk. 01202 822289 Entry to see the show £0.50. The Hub Theatre, Brockway, Verwood BH31 7QE. Tickets from 1) Verwood Day Care Centre Tel: 01202-828345, 2) 7.30pm Fri 23 Mar The Hub Tel: 01202-828740 01202546644 e-mail: sue.t83@icloud.com http://www.tricuro.co.uk Knoll Gardens, Wimborne BH21 7ND Book online at www.knollgardens.co.uk Sat 24 Mar 10.30am - 1pm or 01202 873931 The Ancient Technology Centre. DamerPRE-HISTORY WEEKEND. Adults £10, Children £5, ham Road, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 24, 25 Mar 10am - 4pm U 4's free - Tickets available on the gate on the day. 5RP. 01725 517618 La Nova Singers, the very popular, classical women's Ringwood Meeting House Meeting 7:30pm (Doors/ bar choir in concert. E-mail House Lane Ringwood BH24 1EY. Sat 24 Mar open 7:00pm) info@ringwoodmeetinghouse.org Telephone 01425 480656 "Verwood in Tune" concert with Matthew Bason, keyHub theatre Brockway, Verwood BH31 Wed 28 Mar 7.30pm board, piano and accordion 7QE contact 01202 828740 Wildlife Tots: Eggs-travaganza Outdoor play, explora- To book your place please contact Tracy and discovery for pre-school aged children and their on 01425 472760 or Blashford10.30am-12noon OR tion parents or carers. Suggested donation £4 per child. Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the BlashMon 2 Apr 1pm - 2.30pm Booking essential. Children must be accompanied by ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham adults. Sorry no dogs. Drove, BH24 3PJ. Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Verwood Flower Club invite you to join us to enjoy a Verwood, BH31 7AA. For more 7.30. pm. demonstration by Alison Finch entitled "Toy Stories" En- Road, Tue 3 Apr information please contact 01202 try for visitors £3. 820413 On-line booking:www.shop.hiwwt.org.uk Further information from Jim Day or Wed 4 Apr Wild Easter A 'Wild Day Out!' . Explore nature's playStandish at Blashford(5-8 YRS) 10am - 3pm ground with an exciting day of wild play and crafts with Tracy Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk Meet at the BlashThu 5 Apr an Easter theme. Booking essential, £16 per child. ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham (7-12 YRS) Drove, BH24 3PJ. Verwood Horticultural Society welcomes everyone to a Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood 7.30pm talk by guest speaker Thomas Stone on Roses of Mottis- Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Thu 5 Apr font Abbey Gardens.Entry £3 non members.£1 members www.verwoodhs.co.uk. 01202 822289 Family Pond and River dip Discover the weird and To book your place please contact Jim wonderful denizens of the deep on a family pond and or Tracy on 01425 472760 or Blashfordriver exploration. Catch the wonderful wildlife lurking in Lakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Meet at the Blash10.30am - 12.30pm the weedy depths of the Blashford pond before pulling on ford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Fri 6 Apr your wellies for a splash in the Dockens Water river in Drove, BH24 3PJ. wellies and a change search of fish. We’ll supply the nets and expertise for of socks and shoes a must! Suggested fantastic family freshwater fun. donation £4. Booking essential. Community Centre, 44 Christ1000 Book Sale - Great bargains to be had - Admission Greyfriars 9am - 12pm church Road, Ringwood BH24 1DW. Sat 7 Apr Free. Email: office@greyfriarsringwood.org.uk Office: 01425 472613 Verwood Horticultural Society Spring show. All welcome to enter. Free to enter. Society handbook containing the classes to enter available from www.verwoodhs.co.uk under programme and handbook "Bourne2Sing" Male Voice Choir Concert. A Male Voice Choir Concert showcasing popular songs for easy listening and performed in two segments with Compere and two Solo spots. The concert is to help raise funds for Verwood Day Care Centre. Refreshments available. Licensed bar. £7 per person. Willow Workshop - learn simple weaving skills as you make your own garden plant climber with Tracy Standish. £30 book online or by phone
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Edmondsham House, Edmondsham (between Cranborne and verwood) 8.45 am – 4.15 pm BH21 5RF. Contact Kirsteen Freer on 01725 517807 or email adventures@edmondshamforestschool.co.uk East Dorset Antiquarian Society (EDAS) lecture. "The Bournemouth University (location still to Meet 7.15pm for pick and shovel is the only true discoverer of the past". be decided). Check EDAS web site 7.30pm Find out more with Tim Schadla-Hall, University College, nearer the time. London. Visitors welcome. www.dorset-archaeology.org.uk Reformed Church Hall, Manor Verwood Arts and Craft Society Talk by Ellen Schmidt United 7.30pm road Verwood further information from entitled Traditional Japanese Embroidery Ann Aitken 01202 893659 Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association Regular Members Verwood Heritage Centre, The Potters 7.30pm Meeting. A Talk by Shelly Lozano on "Show Business" Wheel, Manor Rd, Verwood BH31 6HF. 01202 826449 £3 inc refreshments Classical Music Recital: Leading Clarinettist, Emma The Trinity Centre, Christchurch Road, Johnson, with a programme of music by Mozart, Saint- Ringwood BH24 1DH. Tickets : Adults 7.30 pm Saens, Schumann, Bernstein, Stravinsky, P. Read and £15, students £3 under 16s free Gershwin. Verwood Traditional Jazz Club are very pleased to wel- St. Leonards Hotel. 185 Ringwood come the return of "Baby Jools Jazzaholics" on our 11th Road. St. Leonards. BH24 2PE. Near 7.30pm - 10pm. Hotel anniversary. This six piece band in the traditional style is Ringwood (on A31). Doors open 6.30pm. a fabulous combination of the rhythm section with the restaurant bookings 01425 - 471220. Jazz details, contact Janet 01202 very experienced front line. Meals can be taken in the 873725 or Geoff 07798 721405. restaurant or in the venue. Verwood Concert Brass Spring Concert. Book tickets in The Hub, Brock Way, Verwood, Dorset good time for the ever popular concert featuring the Ver- BH31 7QE. Tel 01202 828740. Tickets 7.30pm - 10pm wood Concert Brass Band, Verwood Town Band and from The Hub box office. £10 adults. £6 Verwood Training Band who will entertain you with a under 19's fantastic variety of brilliantly played music. Adventure in the Woods for age 3 - 8 yrs. Whole days spent in the woods taking part in various Forest School activities e.g. nature crafts, woodwork, campfire cooking, woodland walks. £30 including lunch and snacks
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Verwood Town YFC receive new kit from new sponsor
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he children of Verwood Town Youth Football Club Under 14’s team will be playing their football matches in a brand-new kit this year after kindly being handed sponsorship by a local company – Pipeplus (UK) Ltd. Pictured here showing off their new shirts are our players from the Verwood Town Under 14s Team. (From Top Left) Ander Ritchie, Adam Jacobs, Noah Sanyal, Alex Bennett, Dylan Peroni, Jack Buckley, Callum Davies (From Bottom Left) Joshua Hardiman, James Stephenson, James Gosden, Miles Anderson & Toby Regnart.
Stephen Hardiman Director of Pipeplus UK Ltd, said: “We are very proud to be supporting Verwood Town under 14’s this year and would like to wish them all the best for the season ahead.” Glenn Gosden, Verwood Town Under 14’s manager, added: “The Under 14’s team are really thankful to PipePlus for providing us with our new kit and we’re proud to wear it. The lads were very excited to be wearing the new kit for the first match and so far, it seems to have brought us some good luck!” VTYFC – Formerly known as ‘Rossgarth’ recently had a name change, to align the club with local senior side Verwood Town FC. This gives the children a clear pathway to senior football and their possible future football career. VTYFC is a large and well-respected club with over 280 registered players. VTYFC is an FA Charter Standard Club based in Verwood with a heritage in the area for over 50 years. They have trained literally thousands of boys and girls to play football, (from Under 5s to Under 18s) and developed a supportive and friendly club which competes regularly in competitions and leagues in the Dorset area and beyond, with teams in the Dorset Youth, Bournemouth Youth and New Forest Youth Leagues.
Hillside Community First School News
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hildren, parents and staff of Hillside Community First School in Verwood were proud recently to be awarded the Sustrans School Mark Bronze Award, presented to Headteacher, Mr Jeremy Harrison and Chair of Governors, Mr Ben Mason by Rachel Alcock-Hodgson from Sustrans. Sustrans is a UK charity which aims to make it easier for children and adults to walk, cycle or even scoot. Hillside has been working with the charity to encourage as many of its pupils as possible to ditch the car to school in favour of a more active journey. Throughout the year children have taken
part in various activities, including winning a scooter pod for being one of the schools to bring in the most scooter/bikes in one day. Other activities include 2 bike clubs, run by Mr Harrison and Year 1 teacher Mrs Daw, focusing on ditching the stabilisers for younger children and basic skills for the older children. Year 3 wrote a biking manifesto, whilst the school also had a “Scooter Day”, where children played games, had a piece of bike cake and bike biscuits! The children were fascinated by a visit from the Smoothy Bike, which created great smoothies by using their own pedal power to run a smoothy maker.
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Boundaries and Armour
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ost of us who have been through a relationship breakdown of any sort tend to want to protect ourselves from ever feeling the pain of rejection/abandonment again. In order to protect ourselves we do many different things which we think will make ourselves safe. We may create emotional or physical distance between our loved ones, not being our true selves with a person, doing and being everything for someone, create drama or arguments, be overly self reliant, to choosing people who are emotionally distant and unable to commit to a close and loving relationship. We are in fact wearing our suit of armour. What is the difference between boundaries and armour? Boundaries are on the inside, armour is on the outside. Boundaries are the rules you make yourself, to make you an strong individual, armour is what you cover yourself in to protect yourself. Boundaries are solid, something to rely on and expect to support you. Armour can be anything you like it to be, it can be a suit of medieval armour like a knight would wear, a cloak to wrap yourself up in and hide away, a glass box, a roaring monster, a ring of fire, a cardboard box, whatever is appropriate to you. We believe that the armour of our choosing will do its job of keeping us safe, when in reality it actually means that we do not get what we really want, which is to be heard, accepted and ultimately, loved. In order to love and be loved we need to choose to use our boundaries to keep us strong and safe so that we can lose the armour and be real and transparent in a relationship. Taking off the armour is easier when you have firm boundaries in place and know why you
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T he Blashford Bulletin Things to look out for in the coming months at the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ibsley. Grass Snake
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e have almost seen off the worst of the winter and are daring to let our thoughts drift towards spring. Some days will be crisp, cold and sunny whilst others will be wet and grey and some may even have a hint of warmth to the early spring sunshine. Now is a time of transition at Blashford Lakes Nature reserve. All winter the staff and volunteers have been working hard coppicing willow, cutting and clearing brambles, making dead hedges and generally getting the reserve ready for spring. Once March arrives the larger jobs will have to stop so that we don’t disturb the birds and other wildlife that will soon be setting up home and rearing young. With warmer weather and ever increasing daylight just around the corner now is the last chance to see some of our winter visitors and the first chance to see some new arrivals. The Bittern that has been
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sneaking around the reed beds all winter will surely be moving on soon, so if you haven’t caught a glimpse of this elusive bird yet, you may have one last chance before next winter. Another exciting sight at this time of year are migrating birds that briefly pass through the reserve on their way elsewhere. Look out for the impressive Osprey that sometimes stop in for a quick feed and then carry on their way. The sand martins will also be returning soon and showing off their spectacular flying skills. Last spring and summer they created quite a spectacle zooming about in front of Goosander hide. Birdsong will be filling the air but if you look closer to the ground there will be further signs of spring. The snowdrops and wild daffodils are now pushing their way up through the woodland floor adding a splash of colour. You will also see the first butterflies flitting here and there enjoying the warmer weather;
Adder look out for brimstone and peacock butterflies. You may also be lucky enough to spot an adder or grass snake tentatively venturing out and testing the warmth of the sun. All in all there is plenty to see and enjoy throughout February and March. To explore the reserve’s birdlife with a guide, why not join Education Officer Jim Day for a family bird walk on Saturday 17th March. Booking is essential, please telephone 01425 472760. The Blashford Lakes Project is a partnership between Bournemouth Water, New Forest District Council and Wessex Water. The reserve is managed by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, a charity that aims to protect local wildlife and inspire people. For information on upcoming events visit our website: www.hiwwt.org.uk or phone: 01425 472760. For up-to-date wildlife information visit our blog: blashfordlakes. wordpress.com.
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Madagascar ‘The Eighth Continent’ By Solange Hando
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Ranomafana is a good 10 hour drive south of the capital, the route winding past colourful villages and hills with spectacular views. But one can overnight in Antsirabe, a pretty place bustling with rickshaws and craft shops, then continue the next day. Driving down at dusk in the final stages, it feels almost like the end of the world as the seemingly impenetrable cloud forest rises all around above the Namorona river and waterfall. Morning is the best time to explore the park, when animals are more active. This is where golden bamboo lemurs were first discovered in 1986 and, along the steep trails, nature lovers may be rewarded with wonderful sights as they and other lemurs leap through the trees, playing with their young or swinging from branches. Guides imitate the call to locate them and also point out spiders, frogs, red giraffenecked beetles and tropical birds such as pastel-hued cuckoo rollers or magpie robins. Mossy memorial stones recall ‘ancient people of the forest’ among tall tree and bird’s nest ferns, traveller’s palms, orchids and lobelia. Chameleons can also be spotted, perfectly camouflaged day or night.
East of the capital, the Andasibe-Mantadia national park is an easier option, just a four hour drive with a choice of walking circuits and gentle paths. Palm and dragon trees mingle with eucalyptus, blue tea plants, bird’s nectar, berries and much more. There are birds and butterflies, reptiles, geckos and several species of lemurs, including indris, the largest of them all, whose melancholy ‘singing’ can be heard at dawn. On the nearby river islands, now a sanctuary for rescued lemurs, black and white ruffed lemurs, playful ringtails and lovely diademed sifaka, or ‘dancing lemur’, happily pose for wide-eyed visitors paddling in canoes around the reed beds. Fauna or flora, around 90% of species are found nowhere else on earth and one can barely imagine 14,000 species of plants, many with medicinal properties, 170 species of palms, thousands of orchids, hundreds of birds, fish and over 100 species of lemurs, many endangered or rare. It is the world’s top biodiversity hotspot, ‘the eighth continent’, say some ecologists, and in this impoverished but beautiful ‘red island’, one hopes the goverment will bring greater stability and progress to benefit both the people and their incredible natural world.
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The Demise Of Stanley - 17th December 2017
tanley lived in that piece of land between Church Hill and Margards Lane. He had lived there on and off for some 12 years. When the thicket was cleared two years ago to make way for the new nursery that never did get built, he moved into the garden of a property in Dewlands. When they cleared their garden of shrubs and trees, he moved back. When he was hassled by dog walkers chasing him for fun, he moved further down the road in Dewlands once more but returned to what remained of his thicket, when they too developed their garden. Stanley was just a rabbit. Probably a domestic one judging by his colour and because of how tame he was. He was fed daily by Sheila who adopted him. He would sit there waiting for her every morning and loved digestive biscuits but not expensive ones, he actually preferred Mor-
risons own brand and had one every day. Many others also gave him a differing diet as they observed this feeding ritual and wanted to contribute. The only thing he wouldn’t eat was carrots, evidenced by the number aban-
doned in the field! Stanley had three entrances to his burrow and could see all round to avoid confrontation so managed to evade all canine attempts to catch him. Provided he had the proverbial “level playing field” What he did not see on the 17th December was an enormous peregrine falcon high above him. Stanley got caught, his mutilated remains still warm when Sheila found him. They took him away to give him a suitable final resting place. Many passing walkers may wonder what happened to him in that brief conflict. This may Written by Mike West help them.
Par plus for Woofability
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eniors at Crane Valley Golf Club returned a fabulous score last year by pitching up with more than £3000 for their captain’s charity – Woofabilty.
Andy Clarke (left), from the locally based charity that trains assistance dogs for children and adults, was on hand at the golf club’s AGM to collect the cheque for £3221.25 from (l-r) senior’s captain Roger Bonfield, Andrew Southway and Angela Bonfield.
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USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION
Doctors’ Numbers
Fire Stations
The Cranborne Practice 01202 822825 (Verwood) Lake Road/Newtown Road
Cranborne Fire Station 01722 691000: Non emergencies
The Cranborne Practice (Cranborne)
01725 517272
Verwood Fire Station 01702 691000: Non emergencies
Three Legged Cross Surgery 67/71 Church Road, Three Legged Cross
01202 811860
The Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road
01202 825353
Dr H J L Morris And Partners 01425 653430 The Surgery, 12 Park Lane, Alderholt Dorset Emergency Care
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Dentists’ Numbers
123 Dental 01202 827786 11, The Old Potteries, Manor Way, Verwood. Forest Lodge Dentist Surgery Vicarage Road, Verwood
01202 827272
Verwood Dental Care 35 Ringwood Road, Verwood
01202 824177
Lakes Dental Practice 01202 823345 Unit 4a, The Old Crossroads, Verwood Fordingbridge Dental Highfield House, Bartons Rd,
01425 652331
Emergency care (after hrs)
0845 7010401
Chemists
Lloyds Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 822364 23 Station Road, Verwood. Mon - Fri: 9-6:30, Sat: 9-1, Sun: Closed Lloyds Pharmacy, FORDINGBRIDGE 01425 652300 1 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge Mon - Fri: 9-6, Sat: 9-5.30 Boots, RINGWOOD 01425 474170 11 Southampton Road, Ringwood Mon - Fri: 9-5:30, Sat: 9-5:30 Boots, CASTLEPOINT 01202 549971/548139 Castlepoint,Bournemouth. Mon - Fri: 9-8, Sat: 9-7, Sun: 10:30-4:30 Bretts Pharmacy, ASHLEY HEATH 01425 470982 High Street, Ashley Heath. Mon - Fri: 9-5:30, Sat: 9-1 Morrisons (in Store),VERWOOD 01202 826555 Chiltern Drive, Verwood Mon - Fri: 9-1, 2-8, Sat: 9-1, 2-6, Sun: 10-1 Verwood Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 828499 Lake Road Surgery, Lake Road, Verwood. Mon: 7am-11pm, Tue-Fri: 6.30am-11.30pm, Sat: 7am-11pm. www.pharmland.co.uk V-2/18
EMERGENCIES ONLY: Dial 999 and ask for ‘Fire Service’
Police Stations
EMERGENCIES - 999 and ask for ‘police’ Verwood Police Station Non emergencies: dial 101 verwood@dorset.pnn.police.uk
Recycling
VERWOOD RECYCLING 01202 828083 www.hants.gov.uk Somerley, Verwood Road, Ringwood 1 April - 30 Sept: 9am - 6pm 1 Oct - 28 Feb: 9am - 4pm 1 March - 31 March: 9am - 5pm
Samaritans
1 Durrant Road, Bournemouth, 01202 551999 / 0845 790 9090
Verwood Age Concern
Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall, Moorlands Rd Mark Talbot 01202 821786 Monday: 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday: 10am - 3.30pm
School Terms & Holidays
Please Note: School term and holiday dates are usually set over 14 months in advance of the academic year. They are based on a school year of 195 days although individual schools can use 5 of these days for staff training. Parents should contact the individual school to find out when their training days will be. All dates taken from www.dorsetforyou.com and www.hants.gov.uk for Dorset and Hampshire - dates that are in white are where days differ for Hampshire. Term/holiday Spring Term: 2(4) Jan - 29 March 18 Half Term: 12 Feb - 16 Feb 18 Easter Holidays: 30 March - 13 April 18 Summer Term: 16 April - 25(23) July 18 Half Term: 28 May - 1 June 18 Summer Holidays: 26(24)July - 31 Aug 18 Autumn Term: 3 Sept - 21 Dec 18 Half Term: 22 - 26 Oct 18 Christmas Holidays: 24 Dec 18 - 4 Jan 19 UK holidays Easter: 30 March - 2 April 18 May Day: 7 May 18 Spring Bank Holiday: 28 May 18 Summer Bank Holiday: 27 Aug 18 Christmas: 25,26 Dec 18 New Year: 1 Jan 19 More useful information overleaf
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USEFUL LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS Police / Crime
Utilities / Emergencies
Verwood Police Station
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Wimborne Police Station Crimestoppers
101 0800 55 51 11
Local Councils & Agencies
Police, Fire & Ambulance Emergency Electricity - SSE Emergency Gas - Emergency
999 08000 72 72 82 0800 111 999
BT Faultline
0800 800 151 01202 59 00 59
East Dorset District Council
01202 79 50 96
Water - Bournemouth Water
Dorset County Council Verwood Town Council Wimborne Town Council
01305 22 10 00 01202 82 08 80 01202 88 16 55
- Southern –leaks 0800 820 999 Sewerage–Southern-emergency 0330 303 0368 (& water)- Wessex 0345 600 4600
Colehill Parish Council
01202 90 08 21
Environment Agency Floodline(warnings & Advice)
0800 80 70 60 0345 988 11 88
Citizens Advice Bureau - Ferndown - Wimborne Visitor Information—Wimborne
Bournemouth A&E NHS Non Emergency Bournemouth Hospital Christchurch Hospital Poole Hospital Salisbury Hospital Southampton Hospital Wimborne Hospital
01202 70 41 69 111 01202 30 36 26 01202 48 63 61 01202 66 55 11 01722 33 62 62 023 8077 72 22 01202 85 64 10
National Rail Enquiries 0345 748 49 50 National Express Coaches 0871 781 81 81 Bournemouth Airport 01202 36 40 00 Southampton Airport 0844 481 7777 Traveline (Bus, Coach, Ferry & Rail) 0871 200 22 33 AA (Automobile Association) 0800 88 77 66 RAC (Royal Automobile Club) 0333 2000 999 Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries 01202 33 84 20
Samaritans
01202 551 999
Childline
0800 11 11
Drinkline National Debtline RSPCA -Ashley Heath Al-anon (10am-10pm) year round Relate-Dorset & South Wilts Community Legal Advice Direct
0300 123 1110 0808 808 40 00 0300 123 07 49 0207 403 0888 01305 26 22 85 0345 345 43 45
NSPCC Age Uk Seniorline Alcoholics Anonymous, 24 hours: National Drugs Helpline
0808 800 50 00 01202 530 530 0808 800 65 65 0845 769 75 55 0800 77 66 00
Hospitals
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Travel
01202 89 38 38 01202 88 47 38 01202 88 61 16
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
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. 10am - 1pm Comprehensive Information Service inc. Public Computer Network, & Photocopier facilities. Home Library Service for housebound residents.
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