Roundabout Verwood October 2014 by Sue West

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October / November 2014

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Dear Readers,

t’s nearly the end of September and I fear the end of this year’s beautiful Indian Summer is upon us. How do I know? Simple - the BBQ has been cleaned and wheeled into the garage and my husband’s shorts, socks and sandals have now been relegated to the back of the wardrobe - where they belong in my opinion! So this issue’s cover features a delicious looking seasonal Autumn Pudding which is simply a summer pudding made using autumn fruits. One of my favourites - easy to make and pretty spectacular served with lashings of cream. Autumn is a great time for a good walk in the local countryside too. We have an article on page 10 about a pretty rare dragonfly which is now establishing itself in Moors Valley and The Blashford Bulletin on page

with best wishes,

14 describes some of the many wonderfully named fungi that seem to appear as if by magic. And what is better after a brisk Autumnal walk than a hearty pub meal - we have a review of the recently refurbished Albion in Station Road on pages 26 and 27. Patricia Oliver who writes our ‘Viewed from...’ articles (page 16) seems to be acquiring more and more cats these days so no end of endearing stories for all those cat lovers out there! See our What’s On pages 28 & 30 and website for many local events in October and November and when you need a job done or want to treat yourself AND help local businesses, look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ page 50 and save yourself time, fuel and most importantly - money!

Sue West

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Business features Restaurant Review The Albion in Verwood

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Local events and features Community News 10,31,32,44,45 Past & Present: Thatch Cottage, Three Legged Cross 6 The Blashford Bulletin 14 Viewed From My Window: rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 16 Clubs & Societies 20,21 What’s On Locally 28,30 Portrait of a Dorset Artist: Paul Matthews 42

Feature articles Book Reviews: Funny Girls Mike’s Motors: Purple Reign Interiors: Planning for Building Work Health: Tea and Coffee Life Cycle: Bradley Wiggins I’m not.

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essie Steele, née Orman outside her home in Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross. Bessie usually wore a man’s cap and one of her occupations was to light the fires at the Congregational Chapel further down the Ringwood Road. Bessie was the greatgranddaughter of Joseph and Keturah Orman who headed the Orman clan in Three Legged Cross. Their son Stephen, born 1810 and Bessie’s Uncle, rented Birch Tree farm. (See April/May issue for Birch Tree Farm Past & Present or on line at www.roundaboutmags.co.uk and go to: articles/news.) Bessie was born in 1876, married to Fred Steele in 1912 and died in 1962

aged 86. Fred was a broommaker and had his thatched workshop behind the house. Both house and workshop remain today as picturesque dwellings and has for some years now become the ‘Thatch Cottage’ B & B. Today’s setting has changed somewhat from the original photo and is much more open so the cottage can be seen in all its glory from Ringwood Road. The cottage itself has changed a fair amount which isn’t unusual with these dwellings over the decades, but despite the extensions, the fancy thatch and lack of chimney it is still recognisable from the size and position of the windows either side of the porch. September 2014

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Funny Girls Bonkers: My Life in Laughs - Jennifer Saunders We couldn’t talk about Dawn French and then not include Jennifer Saunders’ memoir, Bonkers. A self-confessed procrastinator, Saunders seems to be under the impression it’s a bit of a miracle she’s achieved anything. There’s never been a life plan she says, more a sort of stumbling from one thing to the next, but it seems to be working for her. The book follows her haphazard working life alongside fellow ‘bluffer’ French and is full of their adventures together as well as those had whilst working on her own series such as Absolutely Fabulous. Then of course, there is her battle with cancer; again, not something she had planned for. She doesn’t shy away from talking about the tough times and it seems that laughter really could be the best medicine. How to be a Woman - Caitlin Moran Moran’s definitive guide to being female will tell every Miss, Mrs and Ms everything we’re supposed to be doing as we totter through life in toe-crushing heels , as well as raising all the questions we’re not supposed to ask, such as ‘do we really need to wax?’ and ‘should a sense of broodiness be in-built?’ It’s a laugh out loud book that will make you feel better about your old lady chin whiskers and your inability to get on a trampoline post kids. Billed as being ‘part

Barbara Streisand may have been the ‘Funny Girl’ of the silver screen, but some of these ladies have been making audiences laugh their Bridget Jones-style big pants off for years. We’ve put together a selection of books by funny women, for funny women, or just women in general… or men who want to talk about problems with hair in unwanted places, and how to walk in high heels. memoir, part rant’ this is a laughoutloud-funny book that will reassure the ‘fairer sex’ and educate the male population, provided the blokes can get past the chapters on puberty. Bossypants Tina Fey Hollywood star Tina Fey has a unique ability to make us feel like she could be our best friend. In fact, she wouldn’t look out of place sat at your kitchen table, looking frazzled, glass of white wine in hand, telling you about her adventures into planning her daughter’s Peter Pan-themed birthday party. Bossypants follows Tina’s rise to fame from jobbing stand-up comic, to writing sketches for Saturday Night Live. The woman whose Sarah Palin impersonation is more well- known than, well, Sarah Palin is funny, often painfully candid and incredibly self-deprecating, and you can’t help but love her for that. She gives the impression of being a woman on the edge; juggling an amazing career with her family life, and dropping a few balls along the way. Dear Fatty - Dawn French National treasure Dawn French has had an amazing career as a funny girl and this memoir is written as a series of letters to people who have influenced her life. Dear Fatty is a fantastic blend of honesty, poignancy and controversy, just like the comedy actress herself. As one half of the nation’s best-loved

female comedy duo, French and Saunders, she and her partner in crime redefined the roles of women in entertainment. With their sideways look at life that started with performances in Comic Strip they’ve sent up pretty much everyone in their hugely successful TV series. French tackles everything, from her career to her father’s death, and not forgetting a nation’s obsession with her size. A brilliant read. I Hate Everyone…Starting With Me Joan Rivers The queen of controversy and the heeled assassin of the red carpet, no one is safe from the acidtongued Joan Rivers, including it seems, herself. The New York Times bestseller is a no holds barred rant about everything that gets on Joan’s nerves; nothing is sacred, especially not ugly children. Rivers has made a career out of making fun of people and this is a pretty hilarious rant. You might want to read it in small doses though, or face seeing the world through very jaded glasses That’s Another Story: The Autobiography - Julie Walters Beloved British star of both stage and screen, Julie Walters is as well remembered for belting out Abba’s classics as she is for her turn as Mrs Overall in Acorn Antiques. In her autobiography she chronicles her Irish Catholic upbringing in 1950s Birmingham, to her convent school, and her short-lived career as a nurse, before she turned to acting. West End performances, Oscar nominations and those Harry Potter films then followed over the next few decades. The book reads just as you would expect it be like to have a chat and a cuppa with Walters: open, friendly, entertaining and moving.

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rare dragonfly is now thought to have bred successfully at Moors Valley Country Park near Ringwood. First recorded in Britain in 1996, the Lesser Emperor (Anax parthenope) is one of several species of dragonfly to have come over from Europe in the last 20 years to set up home in Britain. Two confirmed sightings have been recorded at the Park in the last month. Dragonflies can spend up to four years of their lives as underwater nymphs before emerging for a few short weeks as they mate and entertain us with their stunning aerial acrobatics. In southern parts of the continent, the Lesser Emperor has a two year life cycle. Further north this may be extended to 3 years. As one was last seen at Moors Valley in 2011 it is thought that the current sightings are the offspring of a small mass migration three years ago. Keith Powrie has been recording dragonflies at the Park for the last 12 years, “Moors Valley is one of the best sites in the country to spot dragonflies,” he said. “There are 45 species in the UK and 28 have been recorded at the Park

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

utumn is a colourful time of year in our forests with their beautiful ceilings of golden leaves and their carpets of fungus spreading over the woodland floor. A few to look out for on your visit to the reserve include the popular fly agarics, sulphur tufts, shaggy ink caps and the more Fly Agaric subtle but aptly named candle snuff fungus on the tops of logs. On the water there are increasing numbers of ducks including gadwall, pochard, tufted duck, teal, shoveler, wigeon and golden eye. On the shore Sulphur Tufts look out for black tailed godwit, green s a n d p i p e r, lapwing and perched up on branches you may be lucky enough to see a kingShaggy Ink Caps fisher watching out for their dinner in the water below. As we enter the busy bird season at Blashford Lakes you Candle Snuff may be considering investing in some new binoculars to enhance your bird watching experience. Why not join ‘In Focus’, optics and binocular

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flattering telephone call about my stories ended with me accepting a new arrival. A cat given the name ‘Pepper’ was a stray that had frequented a workshop begging for food and had then been taken home Bank Holiday weekend as the workshop would be empty and there would be no one there to feed her. The problem was, the family that took her home had a boxer dog who would not tolerate a new arrival especially a ‘C.A.T.’ Everything possible was done to find the owners of this lovely cat, but to no avail, no one claimed her. The boxer dog was a problem and a new home had to be found if she was not to find herself living her life in the garage away from the dog.

and tunnelled back under the duvet. She had no intention of coming out, so a dish of biscuits and water was left in the bedroom for her and a litter tray placed outside the door. We left her to it. We would frequently pay her a visit and attempt to befriend her, but she quickly told you when enough was enough as she started growling. If you took no notice of this warning, then the claws would appear and you had no choice but to back-off!

Pepper - The Bedroom Cat!

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ith an urgent need to cover a large amount of ground in a comparatively short time, most of us would tend to think “big distance, big car” and certainly that combination does have its attractions. But I well remember wrestling a Maserati down to the south of France – simplistically thinking I would enjoy a dream trip in a dream motor, but the reality turned out to be quite different. The combination of poor weather and a very highly strung and noisy car made that trip a trial of endurance. While the frequent stops for oilwells of petrol were pure misery in the Barclaycard department, they did provide welcome breaks from my constant fight with the car. I would happily have jumped into a car which was less powerful, yet more lithe on its wheels. So I studied the current car posing demurely on my driveway, the quaintly-named Peugeot 208XY. This was an attractive, compact super-mini I had already been surprised by. Peugeot had wisely decided to engineer a superluxury version of their nowubiquitous small 208 hatch and I reasoned it had the credentials and all the toys to make a long journey both comfortable and enjoyable. It had the very popular Peugeot 1.6 litre diesel which I already knew from experience is capable of delivering classleading economy and ‘greenness’ with smooth, quiet and strong power delivery.

Now to the toys. The touch-screen at 7” is large and controls all settings including lights and locking functions, a comprehensive trip computer, the highly flexible Climate Control system, fully integrated bluetooth phone, the in-car entertainment and of course the Europe-wide Sat-nav. Suffice to say the latter guided me faultlessly every time including ‘lane’ suggestions – my ‘first’ seamless experience with a built-in Sat-nav. While the Climate Control was highly At first glance the XY simply configurable by the user, eventually I found it operated exudes class. Look closer to perfectly without my interfersee much interesting detailence. I did however think the ing around the bodywork to convenient ‘soft’ and ‘fast’ emphasise this impression. button was a welcome option. Open the door to be greeted The entertainment system was by sumptuous-looking deep possibly the best I’ve ever had and supportive seats which in a car, featuring DAB radio would prove ideal for long distance motoring. The dispo- which somehow managed to capture listenable stations sition of the fascia looks odd at first acquaintance as all the and reproduce excellent primary instruments sit above Hi-Fi sound wherever I went pandering to my the very small steering wheel, particularly ‘jazz’ preferences. There was directly in the line of vision. an incomprehensible array of This innovative layout avoids connectors including USB, having to divert your eyes phone charging and so on, –and your attention - from the what WERE they all for? road to peer through the steerAh, my trip. It confirmed ing wheel, a very welcome that if you need flexibility, feature. A large touch-screen economy and to get there takes pride of place in the quickly, even a small car like centre of the fascia and is the this can give a lovely relaxed hub through which all comfort drive. The diesel purred away and entertainment functions to give 59mpg overall, and in are controlled. Four columnlight-footed mode it was capamounted stalks gave finger-tip ble of over 70mpg, especially control of all major functions. in ‘cruise’. Not to forget the Again, a lot of clever styling superbly comfortable leather and detailing on the fascia and seats, eerie quietness, smooth throughout the car impress. ride, precise handling and all A panoramic glass roof with the toys you could play with. blind gives a welcome air of Yes, this was a delightful car, spaciousness. I’d have one!

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

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 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.

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

VERWOOD SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB

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

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

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

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

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

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 Meets at the Memorial Hall, Verwood, on the first Thursday of the month inc coffee or tea £4.50. Ring for a lift. To Book call: at 2pm Visitors and New Members welcome. Various indoor activities, Jean 01202 825533 or Lin 07906 303212 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

VERWOOD UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE

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

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

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

At the United Reformed Church, Verwood. 4th Monday in the Month at VERWOOD CHORAL SOCIETY We rehearse Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the St Michael’s Church. 10.30am. Singing meeting for people with memory problems. Aim is to give carer & cared for quality time together. FREE. Call Carolyn Polden Contact Charmaine Crossley 01202 826050 on 01725 517272 for more details. PLEASE NOTE: For inclusion on the Club Pages, copy must be submitted as an email and/or as an attached MS Word or Works doc. Due to the popularity of these pages publication is currently on a rotational basis. There is now a nominal charge of £36 inc vat per year for 1. new applications and 2. current club advertisers IF you want to ensure your club details appears in EVERY edition of this magazine. V-1014

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

THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS.

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

VERWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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

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

CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB

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

VERWOOD BRIDGE CLUB.

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

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

VERWOOD TOWN NETBALL CLUB

Open to all ladies, no matter what your netballing ability is. Come and join a lovely group of ladies who are keeping fit whilst socialising. Training at Emmanuel Middle school 7.30 til 9pm. 07912 444099

THE LOYAL ACORN BRANCH OF ODDFELLOWS

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

Monthly concert by top artistes usually last Wednesday 7.30pm at the Hub; non-members £7. Secretary: Janetta Lakin 01202 822936 The friendly ‘friendlies’ club. Experienced and novice players most welcome. You’ll always get a game. Contact Steve Clapton for more details 01202 826685

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

HARDY PLANT SOCIETY (Dorset Group)

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

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 2015 - 2016.There is now availability for regular Friday afternoon & evening bookings. V-1014

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Planning for Building Work Thinking of getting the builders in? Forward planning is vital. Our expert Katherine Sorrell has some handy advice Ready, Steady, Go? It may sound obvious, but do you know exactly what work needs doing to your home? Think structure first, then decoration. Are the walls and roof safe and sound? Is the house warm enough in winter? How good is your boiler – have you got hot water whenever you need it? Do your windows stick; do your stairs creak, do your gutters drip or is your plaster crumbling away?

and other equipment. • Who is responsible for clearing the working area in advance, and cleaning up afterwards. • Use of a WC, and a sink to clean tools. • Disposal of rubbish. • Use of power points and outside taps. • Potential aggravation to neighbours (anything from loud building noise to playing a radio).

Aim to get all the boring but necessary repairs and renovations out of the way – you might want to look for tradespeople (from builders to carpenters, electricians to plumbers) in the pages of this magazine – before turning your attention to paint colours, floorings and soft furnishings. Then sort out your budget, agree a programme of work and get ready to make a few cups of tea.

Rules and Regulations Before you start any building work – and especially if it’s a major change such as an extension or conversion – find out whether or not you need to obtain planning permission from your local authority. Go to planningportal. gov.uk/permission for lots of information. If you live in a listed building, National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or a conservation area, you should be especially careful to get the necessary consents – it is a criminal offence to fail to apply for listed building consent when required, for example, so it is always worth checking with your local planning authority. You may also be surprised to find that Building Regulations cover most aspects of work to your home, from the energy efficiency of new windows to

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All change at the Albion! The Albion (originally called The Station Inn) with its attached stables was unusually built inside the station yard in the 1860’s.

fter the railway closed in 1964 the road was re-routed through the site of the old demolished station leaving a good sized garden for the pub and the railway arch within the garden - a very handy all weather bbq area! Mary and Neil have been owners of the Albion Inn for the past nine years and recently have had a ‘shall we or shan’t we?’ decision to make! Fortunately they made the right one and decided to renovate their pub so Verwood now has a smart newly refurbished watering hole and eatery which now has been rebranded into simply - ‘The ALBION’ - cleverly embracing the concept of ‘Evolution rather than Revolution.’ The exterior has been transformed by a smart new coat of fashionable grey paint with white woodwork and the modern grey and white colour scheme continues throughout the bars and restaurant which are also complimented by new carpets, furniture and upholstery. The layout is cleverly broken up into three distinct zones - the main dog friendly bar, a beautiful conservatory restaurant and a third comfy lounge area which separates the restaurant from the bustling bar - perfect for a quieter drink or pre-dinner aperitif! We arrived on Friday night for an early dinner at 6.30 and the bar was already buzzing which was a good sign. And when my husband was told that one of the real ales on tap was his current favourite Doombar, he was most impressed. (For all those pubquiz aficionados out there my husband tells me the Doom Bar was a dangerous sand bank at the mouth of the River Camel estuary

where many ships have run aground!) He was also impressed by the railway themed decor and many old railway photos dotted around. Mary & Neil decided to also bring in new management to complete the overhaul - so enter Dave and Donna who both have loads of experience between them including working in other local pubs. Dave has also taken on a new commis chef and a young trainee chef from Poole College so together with the enthusiastic waitresses they make up a very friendly team, (not forgetting Mary of course aka: the human dynamo, who helps out during busy periods!). The conservatory Restaurant can hold up to 60 diners at a time and the pretty garden can hold 100 covers for various large functions such as Weddings, Funerals, Christenings and Christmas Parties etc. Plus the superb childrens play area in the garden is always a hit with families. The menu which changes about every six weeks has also been totally refurbished by Dave the new chef and his team and is now a mix of traditional pub meals, but with lots of modern menu twists. Choices such as the starters which we chose - Carpaccio of Beef Rocket Salad with Parmesan Shavings or the special of Whitebait with Cucumber Salad. The beef was just nicely seared before it was sliced and was just so succulent whereas the whitebait was beautifully crispy. A delicately crisp and refreshing Pinot Grigio was selected to accompany my husband’s whitebait. Again Dave has retained some of the

27 traditional main course pub favourites but mixed it up with some very exotic gastro offerings! My husband chose the Chicken ‘Hanging Kebabs’ which was certainly an unusual and eyecatching way of presenting kebabs. There were Salmon and Prawn, Chicken and Beef Kebabs to choose from which were also accompanied by 3 spicy dips, chips and a salad. I selected the far more exotic and my favourite - Local King Scallops and Tiger Prawns, Samphire Grass and Stir Fried Vegetables. Samphire Grass is another name for Sea Asparagus and is only available in July and August which was fortunate! Hence the need for Dave to change the menu regularly - the specials are changed on a more or less daily basis. Dave sources as much of his ingredients from local suppliers where possible so scallops and seafood from

Christchurch and Poole is about as local to Verwood as he can get! By seven thirty the restaurant was virtually full - good news travels fast we thought. You only have to look at The Albion, Verwood on Trip Advisor to see the recent rave reviews! A good range of home made puddings and a cheeseboard is also on offer - Bailey’s Cheesecake was a special on our visit but the lighter Eton Mess and the Trifle was about all we could manage followed by a fresh coffee and a couple of chocolates to finish. Daily boards outside the pub announce regular menu changes and great value 2 for1 lunchtime offers. The new look Albion has certainly gone down well with the many positive comments in fact I would say it’s definitely a case of ‘full steam ahead!’ for the future.

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Exhibition - Alex's Landscapes. An exhibition of images captured by landscape photographer Alex Wright. Free to view. Tickets available for Verwood Pantomime Societies 30th anniversary production of Aladdin by Bradford 2pm & 6.30 (Sat and Webster. Sat 24 -Sat 31 Jan 2015. Tickets £9 24, 31 Jan) , adults, £7 children, £7 senior citizens Wed only and Mon 20 Oct 7.30pm (28 - 30 family of 4 ticket £25 (to include at least 2 children) Jan) on Sat 24th Jan at 6.30 only. To book tickets call the Verwood Hub box office 01202 828740. Wed 10am-5pm, Rockbourne Fair in aid of Salisbury Hospital Stars 22 - 24 Oct Thu 10am-7.30pm, Appeal. Adults £5, Students (12+) £1.50, Children Fri 10am-3.30pm Free, £3 after 4pm on Thurs. 11 Oct 31 Dec

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The Hub, Verwood*

Salisbury Racecourse, The Race Plain, Netherhampton, Salisbury, SP2 8PN. www.rockbournefair.org.uk Poole’s Centre for the 7.30pm. Bournemouth Gilbert and Sullivan Operatic Society Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Tickets Wed 22 – (Matinee - 2.30pm presents The Pirates of Penzance. Earlybird £15 un- Arts, from the Box Office, call 0844 406 Sat 25 Oct 23 & 25 Oct) til 31st Sep 2014 8666 or www.lighthousepoole.co.uk. Memorial Hall, Ringwood Verwood Arts and Craft Society Annual Exhibition, Verwood Road Verwood. Further info from Sat 25 Oct 9.30am - 4pm Craft and Gift Fayre Chairman Ann Aitken 01202 893659 2014 . The ultimate family Firework event. "The Fuzzy Bit" Verwood, Dorset. From 5.45pm. Fire- Flameburst Aerobatic display, Fairground, Street Entertainers, BH31 6QF. www.flameburst.co.uk Sat 25 Oct works at 7pm Junior Fireworks Tickets will be available locally. £4 (junior) & 8.45pm Fireworks, BonfireDisplay, Forest FM Live Stage, (U4 Free) Casino Night. Join us for a complimentary bubbly reception before we enter the 'Las Verwood Casino' The Hub, Verwood* Sat 25 Oct From 7.30pm for a night of swanky style and sophistication. £13.50. Over 18s only For further details and to book Boglins and Beasties A 'Wild Day Out' Outdoor play (places are limited), please contact and natural crafts with a halloween wildlife theme! Sue Shawyer on 02380 285102. Wild 27 Oct (Age Wild Days Out! are offered in partnership with New Days Out! are offered in partnership 8-12 yrs) 10am - 3pm Forest District Council and registered with Ofsted. with New Forest District Council and 28 Oct (Age Admission £16 (includes a voluntary £4 donation to registered with Ofsted and take place 5-7 yrs) the Wildlife Trust). BOOKING ESSENTIAL. at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ. East Dorset NT Association -A speaker from the Rus- West Moors Memorial Hall, Station Mon 27 Oct 2pm for 2.30 start sell Coates Museum in Bournemouth will give an il- Rd, West Moors,BH22 0HZ Enquiries lustrated talk on the history of the museum. 01202 855001 - www.ednta.org Adventure in the Woods. Whole days spent in the Edmondsham Forest School, Edwoods. Campfire cooking, nature crafts, woodland mondsham, BH21 5RE (between Ver28, 29, 30 8.45am - 4.15pm walks & picnics, den building etc. For children from 3 wood and Cranborne). Kirsteen Oct - 7 & 5 -9. £25 per day (inc. food) , sibling discount. McCormick 01725 517807 Forest Fun. Head out into the forest to build a den, Moors Valley Country Park and Formake a head dress, create a forest friend & weave a est, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Wed 29 Oct 10.30am - 2.30pm willow wand to take home. No need to book, just fol- Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET. low the signs from the Visitor Centre. Any age, chil- 01425 470721 dren must be accompanied by an adult. £2 per child The Hub, Verwood*. Tickets on the Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society present Ryan door. Janetta 01202 822936 or Peter Wed 29 Oct 7.30pm Edwards. Members £5, Visitors £7. 01202 814976

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Halloween Costume Parade - prizes for all age groups Halloween Story Time from the Witch’s Chair followed by The Dusk Dash – last chance to enjoy the Illuminated Model Town and Gardens this year. Halloween Family Party Night. Dj Del will provide some of his trademark mad-on-stage entertainment;...and lots of fun things for the kids to do..... - pumpkin-carving, face-painting, apple- bobbing plus prizes for fancy dress, including a best 'freaky family' category! Jive Night with 'Joey & the Jivers'. Come dance the night away on our amazing large sprung dance floor to the sound of live band, Joey and the Jivers. Variety Remembrance 2014 - Salute to WW1 Centenary. Variety Performance followed by Remembrance Concert. MINI PROMS, featuring choruses of Land of Hope & Glory, Rule Britannia and The Battle of Britain Speech-Guest celebrity Mr Michael Medwin OBE. Adults £12, U16 £6

Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET. 01425 470721 Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, BH21 4EA 01202 883402 (line 8) Free event (normal admission charges apply) Wimborne Model Town - 01202 881924 Wimborne Model Town - 01202 881924 The Hub, Verwood* Tickets: Adult £3.50, Child £2, Family £10 The Hub, Verwood* £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Tickets costing £12 each are The Hub, Verwood* 8pm now on sale for the highly popular annual comedy Book your place on www.rmds.org.uk fest, but of course the best way to watch is with a table of friends (10 to a table) . East Dorset NT Association - AGM followed by talk Barrington Centre, Penny's Walk, 7pm for 7.30 start given by Mark Harold, Ferndown, BH22 9TH. Contact 01202 NT South West Regional Director 855001 - www.ednta.org THE BEAR SLEEPS the Kalevala, by NICK HENNES- The Earthouse, Damerham Rd, CranSEY Fairytales for Grown-ups. £10 adults / £5 chilDoors open at 7.15 dren 12+ (plus booking fee). One of Dorset's best borne, BH21 5RP. 01202 888 992 or pm 7pm) cash on the door. BOOK ON-LINE: kept secrets, the Earthouse in Cranborne is a 200 www.earthousetrolls.eventbrite.co.uk seat theatre - lit by lamplight and firelight. book please telephone 01489 Hedgerow Baskets. 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hen it was time to look into greener modes of transport Anne was already two wheels ahead of me.”These would be good,” she glanced over from the local paper, which would soon find its way into the woodburner. I immediately felt a sense of foreboding, as if a new batch of chickens were already winging their way to us. But no, it was something else. “Pedelecs,” she said. “That’s the way to go.” I couldn’t see why we needed to cross a boating lake, but I was keen to find out why. Pedelecs, she swiftly educated me, are electrically assisted bicycles - perfect for those short to medium journeys that do not merit the car, and which might otherwise tire me out. Even better, these were used bikes - i.e. recycled - so they came with doubly green credentials. Although why someone would want to recycle an eco bike was beyond me. As is our way, once we’d been inspired action swiftly followed. All it took was a fair chunk of money and a man with a trailer to deliver the

goods, and we were soon the proud owners of a pair of barely used Lafree Giant Twists. Aside from the fact that both bikes look identical (although mine doesn’t have a wicker basket on the front), the Twists soon became a talking point in the village. The downhill journey out is a little like a funfair ride, only with chaffinches and woodpigeons instead of skeletons and ghosts. It’s a different story coming back in, though, and it almost feels like the birds gather in the hedgerows to watch me puffing up the 1 in 4 incline. The neighbours gather too, sometimes, with a now familiar litany of questions. 1. No, the motor doesn’t do all the work for you - only half of it. Less, if you use it on eco mode. 2. Yes, our hill is very steep. That would be why I’m sweating. 3. Yes, the bike is keeping me fit. That’s why my face is red and my legs ache. 4. No, I’d rather not fetch any shopping for you in my dapper and roomy

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alisbury District Hospital’s charity, the Stars Appeal, launched a major new project on Thursday 11th September 2014. The Stars Appeal Breast Cancer Unit Campaign aims to raise £750,000 to provide a much needed dedicated Breast Unit at the hospital. One in eight women will develop Breast Cancer in their lifetime and breast cancers treated in Salisbury have increased by nearly 40% in the last two years. Whilst the Hospital’s specialist breast care team offer excellent care, the number of patients they see is growing fast and now they urgently need a dedicated Breast Unit to provide even better, quicker and more dignified care to the 4,500 local women, and the small number of men, they see each year. Currently, as in many general hospitals in England, there are no dedicated facilities for breast patients. The new Unit will provide the best possible environment for local women. Purpose-built waiting, diagnostic and treatment rooms will be dedicated entirely to breast patients. Counselling rooms will be available to patients who have just received a cancer diagnosis or who need support. Sensitive design and décor will create a calm, light and dignified environment.

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