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Community News 6,9,16,21The Blashford Bulletin 4Viewed From My Window: rescued cat stories by Local Author, Patricia Oliver 12Clubs & Societies 14What’s On locally 20,22Portrait of a Dorset Artist: Brian Freelander 21

General Knowledge Crossword 10Hidato 10Pictograms 10Wordsearch 25Puzzle Solutions 27

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Gardening: Home Grown Herbs 6Mike’s Motors: RCZ = Radical, Cosseting, Zingy 8Health: Feeling the Itch 15Interiors: Using Neutral Colours 18Book Reviews: Seeing Double 23Beauty: Eat Yourself Beautiful 24Helpful Hints for Hedgehogs 31

A full moon, the hottest day of the year and a future new King arrives - it all must mean some-

thing! Any ideas? Despite this our best wishes go to both families. Two days after the birth and so far we have only had a glimpse with the proud parents, seen his first regal wave and now we just need a name - which will no doubt create an avalanche of ‘must have’ souvenirs. I just didn’t realise just how much interest the Royal family and particularly the Royal baby have generated throughout the globe! Pretty scary for William and Kate! At least it has given us some-thing else to talk about other than the recent hot spell! With babies in mind, this issue’s ‘Portrait of a Dorset Artist’ on page 21 tells us about an artist who spent two years as a baby in Poole and numer-

ous childhood holidays there and despite living in London he felt that Dorset was more like his home - and so it was - once he moved here permanently in 2005! Our cover picture is also part of one of Brian’s paintings. Plus we have all the usual articles about cats, cars, com-munity news, quizzes and crosswords etc! If you would like more mem-bers in your club or society, and/or would like us to publish your news, articles or future events, then simply e-mail the details to [email protected]. All our current magazines can be viewed online at:www.roundaboutmags.co.uk. Remember - in future when you need a job done or want to treat yourself AND help local businesses, look in here first in the ‘Local Business Directory’ and save yourself time, fuel and most importantly at the moment - money!

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

Hampshire & Isle of WightWildlife TrustProtecting wildlife. Inspiring people.

You never know quite what you might see at Blashford Lakes during late summer; but you

are sure to see something! The summer’s fledglings boost bird numbers on the re-serve and a few migrants will start moving through includ-ing many waders.

The green sandpiper is one of the waders that you are likely to see with a few choosing to stay with us for winter. It is the best time of year to spot a kingfisher as there are more

birds about to see and they often pick a favourite perch to practice their adult life skills. Osprey are a lucky spot as they begin to fly south back to Africa and sometimes ju-veniles choose to stop off for a couple of weeks for a spot of fishing. Numbers of hirund-ines are likely to rise as they gather together to feed before they head off on their journey south so look out for large number of martins, swallows and swifts flying over the lakes. It is at this time of year that the great white egret will

return from its summer holi-days in France too!

There is nothing quite like camping in the great out-doors to get back to your wild side! This summer we will be running a special family event setting up camp for the day at Blashford Lakes, building shelters, lighting camp fires and cooking over the open fire. The Wild in the Woods day on 17th August is a bril-liant way to reconnect with nature and learn some new skills together as a family, please note booking is essen-tial so please phone to book your place. If this doesn’t sound like your ideal day out but you know your children would love it then why not book them on to one of our ‘Dangerous Days Out’ in the summer holidays! Camping is great for all ages and even our toddler group, the Wildlife Tots will be having a half day of camping fun during their September session.

The long warm summer eve-nings are the perfect time for a spot of bat watching. Why not book on to our Night Watch on 20th September for the opportunity to listen in to their secret world. We will be going for a short walk using bat detectors to pick up the high pitch clicking sounds they use to navigate their way round in the dark. We are currently running some bat surveys to learn more about the species we have on the reserve.

The Blashford Lakes Project is a partnership between Sembcorp 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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Home Grown Herbsby Pippa Greenwood

There’s a really reliable, easy, low-cost and low-effort way to add some zing to your meals;

home-grown herbs. Many herbs are simple to raise from seed and if you start sowing now you should be able to have a plentiful supply of fresh, tasty herbs to add to salads, sandwiches, stews and stir-fries for months to come. All you need to is a sunny window sill or balcony, or a well-drained, sunny spot in your garden.

First, find some good quality multi-purpose compost, your chosen herb seeds and some pots. Good-quality compost is well worth the little bit extra you need to pay. The style of pot is up to you – you may want to choose a classic Mediterranean one, or perhaps a good-looking plastic planter for longevity and light-weight characteristics. Remember that plenty of drainage is essential, and that the smaller herbs do not need a deep root run, so there’s no need for a very tall planter or pot. It’s best to grow each type of herb in its own individual pot, so buy a selection of pots with a minimum diameter of 8cm.

Once you have your pot to hand, put a broken flower pot

or other drainage material in the base and then fill with good quality compost to within 1cm of the rim of the pot and firm it down, not too aggressively, but enough to ensure that there’s no subsidence later on. With large seeds such as coriander, position the seeds evenly on the compost surface. Sprinkle smaller seed thinly. The seeds need to be covered with compost so use your finger or a dibber to gently press the seed in to the very surface of the compost and then drizzle more compost on top to the depth stated on the packet of seed. Water the compost thoroughly either from above using a watering can with rose attached, or by standing the pot in a saucer of water for a few minutes until the compost surface is just moist.

The seeds generally germinate quite quickly and often within just a week or two you’ll have lots of tiny herbs. Once the herbs are up and growing strongly you can start to harvest them. Use sharp scissors or a sharp knife to cut off what you need; this way you’ll minimise damage to the growing plants and so help to keep them cropping for longer. As long as you keep the pots adequately watered, ideally by

watering from the base, they should last for several weeks or months but make sure that the compost is not too wet or else your herb pots won’t last long. If you find that you’re not eating them fast enough, store some for later use. Ice cubes give you a really great fresh-herb taste off-season. Just half fill ice-cube tray sections with water. Add chopped fresh herbs to each section and top up with water. Label the tray as they can be difficult to identify. You can then simply pop them whole into stews and casseroles as and when you need them.

Top herbs that grow well from seed:

There are lots of herbs which do very well in pots when sown from seed. Some of my favourites include Italian or Genovese basil, lemon basil, chervil, Coriander ‘Cilantro’ for leaves, flat-leaved parsley, Ainse, Thai basil, chervil, chives, fennel, garlic chives.

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Neil Winkley, Chairman of Bournemouth Gilbert & Sul-livan Society, volunteered to sit in the stocks at the recent Broadstone Fair to promote the Society’s autumn production of The Yeomen of the Guard. It

is perhaps the most serious of all Gilbert & Sullivan operas, and Neil’s stunt fitted well with its theme of punishment and its slightly sinister overtones. Yet Gilbert’s satire and punning one-liners abound, and many believe that it is Sullivan’s finest score. The Yeomen of the Guard is at Lighthouse, Poole, from Wednesday 23rd to Saturday 26th October at 7.30 (with matinées at 2.30 and 7.30 on Thursday and Saturday).

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Frankfurt Motor Show 2007. The motoring press gath-ered in force to look at new innovation, stand by stand.

Peugeot revealed their unique RCZ Concept Car to much adula-tion, everybody’s attention. This concept was intended to show-case their ability to design a radi-cally sporty style with a proven economical chassis. Feedback enabled a somewhat surprised Peugeot to decide to put the car into production, maintaining almost every detail of the show concept. Three years after series production commenced, minor frontal changes and equipment upgrades are keeping the atten-tion of everybody interested in cars.

Visually the body design is highly individual, bold and aggressive, instantly recognisable and ad-mired on the street by passers-by. The wide and low stance with a short bonnet and long shapely tail are strong visual identifiers, as is the sweeping ‘double-bubble’ cabin roof outlined with contrasting roof edge arches and fulsome rear wheel arches sporting very large, distinctive wheels. Overall it is an unusual wind-cheating shape to instantly love - or loathe.

Inside, a 2 + 2 (occasional) seat layout is showed off with impres-sive design, materials and detail-

ing while retaining the Peugeot family DNA. Mechanically it bor-rows from the excellent 308 se-ries the engines, transmissions and running gear featuring small petrol and diesel engines yield-ing leading-edge economy and high performance.

My car combined the top ‘GT’ specification with the class-leading 2-litre diesel producing 163bhp and driving a conven-tional 6-speed close-ratio gear-box. Opening the door I was treated to the upmarket smell of supple leather, electri-cally adjustable heated seats and a very classy-looking leather-trimmed facia with a vast array of instruments, controls and a large-screen sat-nav. Having adjusted the seat and wheel to suit my comfort, the small leather-trimmed steering wheel was thankfully free of an-noying buttons, all the im-portant controls being on handy stalks behind the wheel. This car is very well equipped and supremely comfortable.

Fire it up and a distant, very pleasant deep throb endures. The steering is quick and pre-cise, the gearchange short and feels precision-machined, it even has a ‘real’ handbrake. Placing the car accurately is not so easy

with a wide track and plenty of bodywork to be seen – particu-larly the rear wings which loom prominently in the door mirrors. This is a car in which it would be easy to scuff the wheels on kerbstones. Acceleration is excellent at any speed and in any gear with huge torque from the powerful 2-litre die-

sel - liberal use of the loud pedal brings an interesting ‘bark’ from the exhaust, a surprise with a diesel but very pleasant. Brakes are extremely powerful and fade-free with switchable stability con-trol. This car is light with a low centre of gravity and very grippy large tyres so it is very easy to cover ground securely and very rapidly. The diesel has faultless town behaviour, although the high gearing demands 3rd or 4th gear. Naturally the suspension is biased towards ‘sporty’ without being painful.

This is a loveable car with its looks, superb driving qualities and fuel consumption during my test ranging between 48 and 59 mpg on any journey – an incred-ible achievement considering what is on offer. Its only obvious competitor is the rather ageing and dull Audi TT, otherwise it’s cars such as the VW Golf, Ford Focus ST, the ugly BMW ‘1’ or a small and inadequate Mercedes – cars simply not in the same class. There is also a choice of 1.6 petrol engines ranging from an adequate 120bhp to a storm-ing 260bhp turbo, with opportuni-ties to customise your car exter-nally including decals, wheels and colour schemes. A brilliant car!

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Rangers at Moors Valley Country Park are cam-paigning for people to back their ‘Dig for

Deano’ campaign and build a wildlife pond to help native dragonflies. Moors Valley is one of the best places in the country to see dragonflies. An impressive 27 of the 50 recorded species in the UK, have been spotted at the Park which also boasts a dragonfly as its logo. Spending most of the year as nymphs in Moors Valley’s two rivers and five ponds the drag-onflies are a wonderful sight in summer as they come above water to mate and lay eggs. All dragonflies need water to complete their life cycle and their numbers are suffering as a result of losses of wetland habitats. Over the past 100 years it has been estimated that one million ponds have been filled in. By digging a pond you can replace a habi-

tat that has been lost. Countryside Interpreta-tion Ranger Katie Dav-ies says, “We are asking people to help by digging a garden pond and creat-ing their own dragonfly

habitat. We’ve called the campaign ‘Dig for Deano’ after one of the characters in our children’s club – ‘Nuts about Nature’. He is an Em-peror Dragonfly and in real life would typically spend two or more years in a pond before taking to the wing as a colourful, aerobatic in-sect, reaching speeds of up to 18 miles an hour! “Looking after our wildlife is very important to us here at Moors Valley and as we celebrate our 25th birthday we are also looking to the future. Encouraging people to dig new wildlife ponds will not only help our drag-onflies like Deano to replen-ish their numbers. It will also support other species that need water to flourish and thrive.” To help divert dragonfly dis-aster Moors Valley Rangers have brought together a host of helpful resources on their website to get you started. A

step-by-step guide to putting in a pond, practical informa-tion from the British Dragonfly Society and lots of other es-sential details can be found at www.moors-valley.co.uk/dig-fordeano

For more information contact the Moors Valley Rangers on 01425 470721 or go to www.moors-valley.co.uk <http://www.moors-valley.co.uk>

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12. Name of the submarine in Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea (8)

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Take part in The big ask and help shape your local NHS.

Health organisations across Dorset have come together to ask you to take part in The big ask - a unique survey which will help shape NHS services in the future.

We are asking for your views on a whole range of NHS services, from your local GP and out of hours’ services to community, mental health and hospital services. The survey will look into how well informed you are about the various services available locally, how you choose your health care and what services you use the most. It will also ask how you think the NHS can provide information in the most effective way. Most importantly, it will seek your opinions on the NHS in Dorset – what you value the most and what can be improved.

Announcing the launch of the project, Dr Forbes Watson, Chair of the NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group says: “It’s called The big ask for a reason. We are not justasking you for tick box responses. This is an in-depth analysis of your views.

Everyone has a view on the NHS but The big ask is whether you are prepared to provide us with some really thought provoking responses that will help shape services in the future.”

“More than 750,000 people live in the region. This survey will ensure that patients and the public are at the heart of any decisions we make about the future of the NHS in the county. It will ensure we fully understand how people use our services and what they think our priorities should be.”

It includes the major hospitals in Bournemouth, Christch-urch, Dorchester and Poole working together with the newly-formed Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group, which represents the county’s 101

GP practices, and Dorset HealthCare, which provides community health services across a wide range of locations.To ensure the exercise is independent it is being carried out by Bournemouth University’s Market Research Group. More than 12,000 people will be sent the survey but anyone can take part.

“An ageing population, new treatments and rising expectations all require the NHS to continue to adapt and develop, but limited taxpayer funding makes the challenge

greater each year,” continues Dr Watson. “Ensuring that NHS care remains of the high-est quality, accessible and up to date means we need to establish our priorities and make some careful decisions over the next couple of years.

That is why this survey is so important and we want as many people as possible to have their say,” he adds.

Please take part in The big ask. You can complete the survey online at www.bourne-mouth.ac.uk/thebigask or if you would like a paper copy please contact Ehren Milner at the Market Research Group on 01202 961379 or [email protected] The survey will close on 9th September and the feed-back will be published in the autumn.

“This is the fi rst time ever that NHS organisations across the county have worked together on an exercise of this scale.”

“It will seek options on the NHS in Dorset - asking people what they value the most and what can be improved”

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I wonder how many stray, abandoned or feral cats and kittens try to attract attention from the nearest home in the hope of being taken in or at least beg a free meal? Perhaps it is

because we sit in the dark and have lights on outside the window that we see them when they come to us. A male cat we now call Mr Tom ap-peared from behind a large flower pot on the patio in front of the big window and seemed in some dis-tress, very thin and with pleading eyes. He did not have to ask again, we were soon out there with a plate of food which was devoured in double quick time. He would not stay close whilst we were there, but came back as soon as we had left. One bowl of food was not enough, he needed more and it took four bowls of food before he was satisfied.

His nightly visits con-tinued and armed with a plate of food we tried to stroke him. It took some time before he allowed such privi-leges, but gradually you could see the weight was returning on him and he seemed very eager and waited patiently for us to come out with his large dinner. He only came once a day and always after dark.

Christmas Eve in this particular year, he just disappeared and we did not see him again un-til April. Where he had been we had no idea. Maybe he belonged to someone and went back home, but he was now thinner than we had seen him before and we felt we had to get him to the Vet for a check up. He had been neutered, so maybe he had belonged to someone else, but now he was in a bad way and he needed our help.

He had great difficulty with his breathing and eating and the Vet gave him suitable medication and then we kept him in the large cage we use for this purpose, but when his health returned we let him go. He was not a cuddly cat, he needed his freedom, but he decided he would not go far and with many boxes to sleep in and

other facilities availa-ble on the patio, such as a little conservatory where the outdoor cats can soak up the sun, he has chosen to remain with us.

Mr Tom soon made friends with another feral cat we call Jas-per and they became inseparable, always together on a bench, in a box, walking to-gether, cuddling and sleeping together or just resting side by side. It was lovely to see them. Unfortunately it was not long before his breathing problems returned, so back to the Vet and Mr Tom had to undergo a washout of his sinuses which removed a lot of mucus and puss from

infected and swollen tissues, but after treat-ment, and a recommendation from the Vet that he should be kept in, he is now part of the family living in the house.

The full story and many more are in the book “Viewed From My Window” by Patricia Ol-iver price £10 + £1.75 p&p. For more details, contact Patricia on 01202 826244. All proceeds go towards the Veterinary and Welfare needs of the 16 feral cats currently in her care.

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he should be kept in, he is now part of the family

The full story and many more are in the book “Viewed From My Window” by Patricia Ol-iver price £10 + £1.75 p&p. For more details, contact Patricia on 01202 826244. All proceeds go towards the Veterinary and Welfare needs of the 16 feral cats

Mr Tom

other facilities availa-ble on the patio, such as a little conservatory as a little conservatory where the outdoor cats can soak up the sun, he has chosen to remain with us.

Mr Tom soon made friends with another feral cat we call Jas-per and they became inseparable, always together on a bench, in a box, walking to-gether, cuddling and sleeping together or just resting side by side. It was lovely to see them.

Unfortunately it was not long before his breathing problems returned, so back to the Vet and Mr Tom had to undergo a washout of his sinuses which removed a lot of mucus and puss from

Handsome Mr Tom

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LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES THE DORSET WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION Meet in the Verwood Area on first Wednesday of the month. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Contact : Trevor Pogson, Chairman on 07825 093832 or Ann Hilton, Secretary on 01202 823212

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

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 EVENING W.I. Meets in the United Reformed Church Hall, Manor Road, on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm except August when we have our summer break. Contact our President 01202 824781

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

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

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 ROTARY CLUB Meet each Tuesday evening at Crane Valley Golf Club. We welcome new members. Contact our secretary: Trevor Buck on 01202 821387 VERWOOD FRIENDSHIP CLUB meets on the first Thursday of the month from 2.00 – 4.00pm at Meadow Court, Newtown Lane, Verwood. All our members, whilst elderly are full of fun and friendship. Contact: Neil Best 01202 814059

VERWOOD 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 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 inc coffee or tea £4.50. Ring for a lift. To Book call: Jean 01202 825533 or Lin 07906 303212

THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS Meet at Three Legged Cross Village Hall Friday afternoons 2pm-5pm Friday evenings 7pm-9.30pm Contact: Peter Turnham 01202 823440

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

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

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

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.

VERWOOD TRAD JAZZ CLUB The Hideaway, Moorlands Road, Verwood, BH31 7PD on 3rd Thursday of the month. Good Food & Bar. Gigs from 8-11pm. (Doors open from 7pm). No membership required. Contact Geoff 07798 721405

OVER 50’S SINGLES FRIENDSHIP CLUB Is for like minded people to meet together and make new friends and are looking for new members. The club meets every third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at The Hideaway, Moorlands Road,Verwood, BH31 7PD Contact Jane on 07929 868356

CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB The friendly ‘friendlies’ club. Experienced and novice players most welcome. You’ll always get a game. Contact Steve Clapton for more details 01202 826685

VERWOOD 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

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 church-goer. 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

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 STROKE CLUB Are you a stroke survivor or a carer, then join our group at the Community Room, Lake Road Surgery, Verwood from 10am to 12 noon every last Wednesday of the month. Contact 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

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, outings and visits to the theatre. Contact Jean Honey 01202 827339.

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.

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.

RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB Greyfriars Community Centre, 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. New members & visitors welcome Membership and programme details 01425 471348

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

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With the British summer finally here it’s not just us embracing the warmer weather

- as we peel our winter layers off and take our arms and legs out of hibernation, summer bugs will also make their untimely appearance.Over the past couple of years wet and warm summers have resulted in an explosion in mosquito and flea populations, which can only mean one thing – bites and more bites. You’d like to think you would take it as a compliment that insects think you’re tasty enough to feast on, but it’s not much fun when you’re left with burning, red, swollen and itchy marks - not to mention the pain from stinging nettles after balmy walks in the countryside and picnics in the park. On-the-spot treatments There are some simple ways you can help relieve any discomfort if you’ve been bitten or stung: wash the area with soap and water, use a cold compress or an ice pack (a bag of frozen peas will do the trick) and try not to scratch to prevent infection.You can also use a spray or cream that contains local anaesthetic, antihistamine or mild hydrocortisone to prevent itching and swelling, or take an antihistamine tablet (check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or

worried about drowsiness or allergies to medication). Alternative remedies • For stinging nettle rashes

rub the affected area with dock leaves for some instant relief – they are normally found growing near nettles.

• Homeopathy is often used

to treat bites and stings. For example, Apis and Ledum can help reducing swelling and relieve aching pains.

• Essential oils such as Tea Tree Oil and Lavender Oil (dabbed on neat) can be a useful addition to your first aid kit and provide on-the-spot relief as well as helping reduce the risk of infection. You can also add any of the following oils to a bite and sting lotion or cream: Burdock, Plaintain, Echinacea, Feverfew, Nettle, Yellow Doc and St John’s Wort. Some oils can be used as a preventative by putting them in a lotion or water spray and applying to the skin. For example, Lavender, Rosemary, Tea Tree or Citronella.

Always seek medical advice if you have wheezing, difficulty breathing or swallowing, excess swelling around the bite or sting, or flu-like symptoms that appear to become worse rather than better. If you’ve previously had a severe reaction you will

normally be offered an adrenaline pen or be referred to an allergy clinic for further investigations. Preventing stings and bites How can you prevent yourself from being stung in the first place?

1. Use an insect repellent at times when you’re more likely to be stung

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2. Keep an eye on your drinks to make sure that wasps or bees haven’t sneaked inside for a cheeky sip– they particularly like sweet drinks.

3. Try not to panic when you see an insect that may sting – if you wave your arms around you are far more likely to be stung. Stand up slowly, walk away and it will usually buzz off.

4. Use mosquito nets if you’re camping outdoors or put thin netting or door beads over doors to prevent insects from coming inside.

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Beside the sea-side with Dorset Wildlife Trust

Dorset Wildlife Trust is very excited to take part in the Wildlife Trust’s annual celebra-

tion of our fantastic coast, with National Marine Week 2013. Events are taking place all over the country, and this is a chance for anyone, of any age to get involved with what lies above, beneath and in Dor-set’s iconic seas.

National Marine Week begins on the 27th July and there are lots of opportunities for you to experience the UK’s sea ani-mals and plants for yourself. Many of us forget that beneath the waves there is a rich ma-rine world, bursting with colour and life. Fish, lobsters, limpets and anemones all thrive in our local waters – and, in the sum-mer months, dolphins hunt close to our shores.

If you’ve ever wanted to see what’s beneath the surface whilst staying dry, our clear-bottomed Kayak Safari at Kim-meridge is for you. We also have goggle-viewers to help you explore the seafloor and

literally give you an insight into the habitats under the sea. Let our experts guide you on a safari of the sea! Each 2 hour session includes a guided sa-fari for £25pp per session on various dates throughout Au-gust. Booking is essential.

For those who prefer to keep their feet on land, the Fine Foundation Centre at Chesil Beach has numerous species to uncover, including anemo-nes, sea squirts and crabs. Our seashore detectives events on Tuesday 6th August (12.30-2pm) and Thursday 8th August (1.30-3pm) gives kids (and big kids!) the chance to search for signs of creatures from the deep along the sea-shore and use our amazing underwater camera to see sea creatures living in their natural habitat.

If you’re crab-mad, and fancy a day with us at Kimmeridge, there will be an opportunity for families to attend the ‘Crafty Crabs’ event at 12.30 on Wednesday 7th August, where children can create crazy crus-

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Using Neutral ColoursWith an almost infinite range of colours from pure white to earthy tones of grey and beige, neutrals are timelessly fashionable. By Katherine Sorrell

Experts agree that you should always paint walls a neutral colour. Unless a potential buyer shares your exact taste, they will be put off by rooms painted in vibrant colours. But what if you’re building or renovating a home that you plan to stay in? Aren’t neutrals just a little boring?

Only when you get it wrong. A well-planned neutral scheme is good-looking yet understated, harmonious, calm and inviting. Neutrals work well in both old and new houses, small or large spaces and are brilliant at providing cohesion between rooms.

Let’s start with white. Rooms painted pure white can appear bigger and brighter, thanks to the way the colour reflects light around. A clean white wall is a great background for vibrant paintings, for the coloured spines of books, or simply for a jug of flowers. On the other hand, though, white can appear cold, stark and unwelcoming, especially when a room is north- or east-facing and doesn’t have the benefit of direct sunlight. A white with an added touch

of yellow or pink can warm up such a space. White can also look odd in period homes. Slightly muddier off-whites are often a better choice for an old cottage, Georgian terrace or a barn conversion. The lesson is to use pure white with care.

Beyond white, neutrals vary in hue from cream to sand, through beige to stone. How do you choose? The best advice is to eliminate neutrals that you don’t like and those that won’t suit the architecture of your house or colours of your furniture.

Next, paint at least two coats on a large piece of white card, or better still, on several pieces of card, and stick them on every wall around the room. Observe the colours at different times of day and with your lights both on and off.

Having chosen your favourite colour, avoid using it everywhere. Even the nicest neutral can be boring if used indiscriminately. Be careful, however, when combining neutrals: another big mistake is to use different hues that are all of the same tone

(slightly different colours but the same degree of lightness or darkness). The solution to both these problems is to take a colour chart and go up or down (dark to light) within the same colour family, rather than working across from colour to colour. Use darker tones for woodwork, with lighter ones for walls or, if you have features such as cornices and dadoes, you may wish to vary the wall tones with lighter ones above and darker ones below the divisions. You can also use different neutrals to provide a gentle visual link from room to room.

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DateDateDate TimeTimeTime Event Event Event PlacePlacePlace AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2013 * See P.30 for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres

1 - 31 Aug 10am - 4.30pm Mon - Sat

Sally’s Summer Sun Activities - Self directed craft activities.

Priest's House Museum & Garden, 23-27 High Street, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1HR. 01202 882533

1, 6, 15, 20 Aug

10am - 12.30pm & 1pm - 3pm

Nuts about Nature: family event. Become a nature detective and join in the fun as we go in search of our minibeast friends. £2.00 per child, adults free all ages, children must be accompanied

Moors Valley Country Park and For-est, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET. 01425 470721

1 Aug - 9 Sep 10am - 5.30pm

Going Full Circle' The power of the circle is explored through different mediums in unexpected techniques.

Walford Mill Crafts, Stone Lane, Wim-borne 01202 841400. www.walfordmillcrafts.co.uk

Mon 12 Aug 7.30pm Wimborne Horticultural Society. A talk on ’Primula and Auricula’ History & cultivation by Mrs J Harmer.

The Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS

Mon 12 Aug 8pm Alan Pickering's Spirit of New Orleans at the Bourne-mouth Traditional Jazz Club- large dance floor, plenty of free car parking and affordable drinks

Bluebirds Social Club in Longham, BH22 9DP (opposite Haskins garden centre)

15, 20 Aug 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1pm - 3pm

Nuts about Nature: Family event. £2.00 per child, adults free. All ages, children must be accompanied

Moors Valley Country Park and For-est, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringwood, BH24 2ET. 01425 470721

14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 Aug

8.45am - 4.15pm Adventure in the Woods. Whole days spent in the woods, campfire cooking, walks and picnics, nature crafts etc. For ages 3-8. £25 per day (inc. food) and £20 for siblings.

Edmondsham Forest School, Ed-mondsham, BH21 5RE (between Ver-wood and Cranborne). Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807

Wed 14 Aug 10.30am - 12noon Family Pond Dip. Family fun discovering the wonder-ful wildlife lurking in the weedy depths of the Blash-ford pond.Suggested donation £3 per person. Book-ing Essential.

To book please contact Michelle on 01425 472760 or [email protected]. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ

Thu 15 Aug onwards _ The Beatles and Bournemouth Exhibition Beacon Hotel, Bournemouth

Thu 15 Aug 8pm - 11pm. Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents -Dave Moorwood's Rascals of Rhythm. Tickets £8 on door at 7pm Tickets £10 In Advance Only. Numbers Limited. Meals available in the restaurant or Jazz room.

The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Verwood BH31 7PD. Geoff 07798721405 or Derek 01202 820096.

Sat 17 Aug 10am - 4pm The (not so secret) Garden Event-charity day. Plant garden wildlife experts, willow weaving, cream teas and tours.

Knoll Gardens, Hampreston, nr Wim-borne BH21 7ND 01202 873931

Sat 17 Aug From 10.00am EXTREME SPORTS. Stunts over cars, and mountain bikes, BMX and skate board tricks as performed recently in London

Taking place mainly on the Square in Wimborne, Dorset

Sat 17 Aug 10.30am - 3pm Wild in the Woods! Great outdoor family fun learning basic bushcraft skills - build a shelter, light a fire, bake some bread and take away a souvenir! Sug-gested donation £6 per person. Booking Essential.

To book please contact Michelle on 01425 472760 or [email protected]. Meet at the Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ

Sat 17 Aug 7:30pm - 10:30pm STORYTELLING: The Flickering Tongue with Daniel Morden - £10 adults / £5 children (10+ years)

Ancient Technology Centre, Damer-ham Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP BOOKING: EDHT 01202 888992

17 - 18 Aug - Juiced Festival. A wealth of creative and adventur-ous activities to try. Sister-outdoor education centre to the Ancient Technology Centre.

Leeson House, near Swanage, Dor-set. www.dorsetforyou.com/juiced

19 - 23 Aug & 26 - 30 Aug

9:30am -4:30pm daily

Summer Holiday Club at the Ancient Technology Centre £25 per child per day (7-14 years) Weekly/sibling rates. Breakfast / Teatime clubs available be-fore and after for £2.50 per child.

Ancient Technology Centre, Damer-ham Road, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP tel. 01725 517618

Tue 20 Aug 1pm Workshop, 3.15 Show

Sting In The Tale Storytelling Event. Valise Noire Storytelling Theatre presents ‘The Girl and the Shoes’ Ages 6 years +. (parents must remain on the premises)

The Hub, Verwood* Workshop & Show £5, Workshop £2, Show only £3.50.

Wed 21 Aug 10am - 4pm FIELD OF STORIES: Stories and Crafts, Celebrating 10 Years of the Sting in the Tale Festival - New For-est Storytellers £5 adults / £2 child (under 4's free)


Thu 22 Aug 11am - 12.30pm Spider Walk. Family event. A family walk in search of some of our eight legged friends. £4.50 per child, adults free. All ages, children must be accompanied

Moors Valley Country Park and For-est, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringwood, BH24 2ET. 01425 470721

24 - 25 Aug From 10am CHILDREN’S WEEKEND. Enjoy the FREE fun-filled children’s activities and workshops in Wimborne

Wimborne Square & Willow Walk, Wimborne Dorset

24 - 26 Aug 10am - 6pm Craft & Garden fair in the park. Separate charges to Fair and to Kingston Lacy house and grounds.

Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, BH21 4EA 01202 883402 (line 8)

Sat 24 Aug 4pm Duck Race - Annual duck race on the River Allen in aid of Wimborne in Bloom

River Allen, Mill Lane, Wimborne 01202 888703

Sat 24 Aug 7:30pm -10:30pm STORYTELLING: with Michael O'Leary and Nadia Calipa: a firebird, a wolf and a deep, dark wood - £10 adults / £5 children (8+ years)


Sat 24 Aug 7:30pm William Shakespeare's 'Comedy of Errors' Rain or Shine Theatre return to perform their take on this classic Shakespeare play. Adults £13.50, Conc £11.50, Child £8


Artist Brian Freelander fi rst visited Poole when he was a baby and in 2005 he relocated back to the borough.

Born in Southend, he spent the first two years of his life living with his grandparents in Parkstone Avenue, Poole. “But my nan had a bad heart and she could not continue to

look after me,” recalls Brian, who now lives in Wini-fred Road, Poole.“My uncle adopted me and I moved to Bethnal Green, London.” In 1987 Brian’s career as a designer in the architectural and graphics professions saw him achieve acceptance as a fellow of the Society of Architectural Illustrators. He lived in Hackney and then Romford but all the while there was a longing to return to Poole. “I always used to spend the Easter and summer holidays with my grandparents and loved the free-dom down here; I used to swim in the sea. It was a complete contrast to the drag of London. Poole always felt like home to me.” “My wife and I had kept saying we would make the move but one thing or another prevented us from doing so. Our youngest, a keen footballer, was in Charlton Athletic Youth Academy from the age of nine but when he was released there was nothing holding us back. We’re glad we did it. I love the area; it’s the draw of the harbour, which inspires much of my work.” Brian produces between 15 or 20 paintings a year although this has increased over the last three months because of forthcoming exhibitions. From August, for three months, his work is being exhibited in Barclays House, Poole and then later in the year he is participating in the Creative Coverage group exhibition at Moors Valley Country Park. He is influenced by Edward Seago, Rowland Hilder, JMW Turner and Russell Flint, and Leonardo da Vinci. www.freelanderart.com

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Artist Brian Freelander fi rst visited Poole when he was a baby and in 2005 he relocated back to the borough.

Born in Southend, he spent the first two years of his life living with his grandparents in Parkstone Avenue, Poole. “But my nan had a bad heart and she could not continue to

look after me,” recalls Brian, who now lives in Wini-fred Road, Poole.“My uncle adopted me and I moved to Bethnal Green, London.” In 1987 Brian’s career as a designer in the architectural and graphics professions saw him achieve acceptance as a fellow of the Society of Architectural Illustrators. He lived in Hackney and then Romford but all the while there was a longing to return to Poole. “I always used to spend the Easter and summer holidays with my grandparents and loved the free-dom down here; I used to swim in the sea. It was a complete contrast to the drag of London. Poole always felt like home to me.” “My wife and I had kept saying we would make the move but one thing or another prevented us from doing so. Our youngest, a keen footballer, was in Charlton Athletic Youth Academy from the age of nine but when he was released there was nothing holding us back. We’re glad we did it. I love the area; it’s the draw of the harbour, which inspires much of my work.” Brian produces between 15 or 20 paintings a year although this has increased over the last three months because of forthcoming exhibitions. From August, for three months, his work is being exhibited in Barclays House, Poole and then later in the year he is participating in the Creative Coverage group exhibition at Moors Valley Country Park. He is influenced by Edward Seago, Rowland Hilder, JMW Turner and Russell Flint, and Leonardo da Vinci. www.freelanderart.com

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tionWimborne Art Club Autumn Exhibition and sale of art and crafts at Pamphill Parish Hall nr Wimborne BH21 4ED.Friday 15th November 1pm-4.30. Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th 10am-4.30 pm.Free admission and light refreshments available, good parking at hall.Google: Wimborne Art Club or phone: 01202 892064 for more info


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WHAT’S ON – CONT’D

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DateDateDate TimeTimeTime Event Event Event PlacePlacePlace SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2013…. Continued * See P.30 for contact details of many Local Entertainment Centres

Mon 26 Aug 12noon - 5pm Verwood Rotary Club's - Rustic Fayre. Relate's Rus-tic Bake Off, Classic cars, steam display, stalls, arena, car boot sale etc.

Potterne Park, Verwood - organised by Verwood Rotary. Vern Harris 01202 824005; John Wadge 01202 822874. Entry for bake off on http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=298711&ClubID=1659

Wed 28 Aug 7.30pm Verwood Organ & Keyboard Society presents Mi-chael McAnneny. Visitors £5, Members £3.

The Hub, Verwood*. Tickets -Janette 01202 822936 or Peter 01202 814976

28 Aug - 1 Sep All Day

Great Dorset Steam Fair. Steam engine exhibits, vin-tage vehicles, heavy shire horses & rural crafts. Working rural displays incl. old time steam funfair.

Tarrant Hinton, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8HX. 01258 860361. www.gdsf.co.uk

29 Aug - 1 Sep - Bournemouth Air Festival. Bournemouth seafront Dorset BH1

2BU . www.bournemouthair.co.uk Sat 31 Aug 10.30am-1.30pm Farmers' Market - free entry to park and gardens

until 1.30pm. Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, BH21 4EA 01202 883402 (line 8)

Sat 31 Aug 10.30am - 4pm Romans in Residence - The Ermine Street Guard Re-enactment Society will be paying a visit to the museum.


Sat 31 Aug 7.30pm Samantha Sings The Shows" come along and be en-tertained by Samantha Stevens who will be singing show-tunes from classic stage and screen musicals

The Barrington Centre*, Ferndown. £8 (concessions £7).

Sun 1 Sep 2.30pm - 4.30 pm Cream Tea Horton & Chalbury Village Hall, Hor-ton Road, Horton BH21 7JA

2 - 3 Sep 11am-3.30pm Children's summer holiday activities. Normal admis-sion applies plus £3 for activities.

Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, BH21 4EA 01202 883402 (line 8)

Mon 2,16,23,30 Sep

8pm Alan Pickering's Spirit of New Orleans at the Bourne-mouth Traditional Jazz Club- large dance floor, plenty of free car parking and affordable drinks

Bluebirds Social Club in Longham, BH22 9DP (opposite Haskins garden centre)

Mon 9 Sep 7.30pm Wimborne Horticultural Society. A talk on ’Wildlife of a Working Forest’ - the New Forest by Mike Read.


Wed 11 Sept 7pm for 7.30pm East Dorset NT Association - Talk by Rob Rhodes 'A Postcard from West Dorset' - 01202 855001 The Barrington Centre*, Ferndown.

Fri 13 Sep 6.30pm "Hors Piste" - French Acrobatic troupe Boveridge Park Gardens, Cranborne, Dorset. Sue Shewell 01725 517883

Sat 14 ,21, 28 Sep 5, 12, 19 Oct

10am - 12.30pm Forest School Club - Mornings spent in the woods for children from 5-9 years of age. Nature crafts, walks, den building, campfire cooking etc. £60 for 6 weeks

Edmondsham Forest School, Ed-mondsham, BH21 5RE (between Ver-wood and Cranborne). Kirsteen McCormick 01725 517807

Sat 14 Sep 12noon - 4pm Wimborne Horticultural Society Autumn Show The Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS

Sat 14 Sep 3.30pm Verwood and District Horticultural Society "Autumn Flower Show" Coffee Morning and Plant Sale.

Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA. Chairman 01202 814376

14 - 15 Sept 10am to 4.30pm Tours of the Stores - Free opening of the house, mu-seum and garden. Talk and tour of the new museum stores (booking essential). Part of Dorset Architectural Heritage Week.


14 - 15 Sep 10am - 5.30pm Dorset Street Feast' in collaboration with Tandem Marketing. The courtyard at the Mill will come alive with stalls selling a selection of 'Street Food'. Cook-ery demonstrations and entertainment. Free entry.


Sun 15 Sep 3.30pm Verwood Concert Brass B Band Cream Tea Concert. Tickets £6 inc Cream Tea. 01202 813723

Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA.

Thu 19 Sep 8pm - 11pm. Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents -New Orleans Heat. Tickets £8 on door at 7pm Tickets £10 In Advance Only. Numbers Limited. Meals available in the restaurant or Jazz room.

The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Verwood BH31 7PD. Geoff 07798721405 or Derek 01202 820096.

Sat 21 Sep 9am start Car boot sale. Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne, BH21 4EA 01202 883402 (line 8)

Sat 21 Sep - Ringwood Carnival. Festival of fun for all the family with Afternoon & Torchlight Procession, Fair, Live Bands, Trade Stands, charity/community stalls

Ringwood town centre & The Bicker-ley. www.ringwoodcarnival.org. Free Firework Display

21 - 22 Sep 10am - 4pm daily Roman Open Weekend £5 for adults / £2.50 for chil-dren (4-16 years, with under 4's free) Pay on door


Thu 23 Sep 2pm for 2.30pm East Dorset NT Association - Talk by Carol Kitching 'Influence of the Court on Wilton House

West Moors Memorial Hall, Station Rd - 01202 855001

Sun 6 Oct 2.30pm - 4.30 pm Cream Tea Horton & Chalbury Village Hall, Hor-ton Road, Horton BH21 7JA

Sat 12 Oct 10am - 4pm Ancient Harvest & Apple Day £4 for adults / £2 for children (4-16 years, with under 4's free) Pay on door


Mon 14 Oct 7.30pm Wimborne Horticultural Society. A talk on ’Botanical Autumn Fireworks’ by Mr P Chivers. Harvest meeting so please bring food for a shared supper.


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The GirlsLori LansensRose and Ruby Darlen are conjoined twins who narrate their own story of what it’s like to quite literally grow up, together. Joined at their heads, Rose carries her smaller sister Ruby around on her hip. Set in a small town in Ontario, Canada, the Darlen twins give us a rare glimpse into their lives. Learning about how the two young women cope with the ordinary, while being very much an extraordinary pair makes for an amazing read.

I know This Much is True Wally LambIn an act of protest over war in the Middle East, paranoid schizophrenic Thomas Birdsey cuts off his hand in a public library. As Thomas decides not to reattach his hand, his twin brother, Dominick decides to help him escape the confines of his mental institution. The novel draws emotional parallels between the lives of the two twins and the internal struggles of the one ‘normal’ twin who certainly has more than his fair share of demons to contend with.

Twelfth NightWilliam ShakespeareIt all begins with a shipwreck and Viola, having been washed up on the coastline

of Illyria, believes that her twin brother Sebastian is lost to the tempestuous sea. Viola is rescued by a sea captain, disguises herself as a young man (as you do) and starts working for the Duke, Orsino who thinks he’s in love with Olivia. Viola acts as a go-between to convey the Duke’s love for Olivia, who herself promptly falls in love with the disguised Viola. Meanwhile, Viola falls in love with Orsino. Confused? You should be. It has everything we’ve come to know and love about the Bard: mistaken identity, unrequited love, buffoons and a girl pretending she’s a boy.

Her Fearful SymmetryAudrey Niff eneggerIdentical twins Julie and Valentina live in America but have just inherited a flat near Highgate Cemetery from their mum’s estranged twin sister, Elspeth. In fact, that’s the one stipulation of the will: that their mother is never allowed to cross the threshold of the apartment. The rift has never been explained and the girls are keen to find out why. It’s a strange and intriguing tale centring round not one but two sets of slightly ethereal twins.

Identical Elen HopkinsStanding out when you’re an

identical twin is never going to be easy. 16 year olds Kaeleigh and Raeanne are both desperate for their parents’ attention but their father is a District Court Judge and mother’s running for Congress. So they both play their separate roles: one’s a goody two-shoes and the other’s a real rebel, hell-bent on self-destruction. Daddy’s little girls are growing up a little twisted and these two very different halves are both trying to work out how to be whole again….but not in a saccharine Atomic Kitten-type way.

The Memory Keeper’s Daughter Kim EdwardsIt’s the mid-sixties and, during a freak Kentucky snowstorm, Norah Henry goes into labour. Her doctor husband delivers the healthy baby boy with the aid of a nurse, Caroline Gill. But there’s another little life following quickly behind him, a girl with Down’s syndrome. Dr David Henry tells his wife that she was stillborn and then instructs Caroline to take the baby to a mental institution. Instead, Caroline escapes with the baby and raises her as her own. The two twins grow up, not knowing of the other’s existence, until one night in a blizzard, numerous lives are turned upside down.

In August we celebrate twinning. I’m not talking Swanage with Rudesheim…more Arnie and Danny De Vito. It’s Twins Festival Day on the fourth and we’ve managed to fi nd some fantastic books that feature not one, but two great protagonists.

managed to fi nd some

two great protagonists.

In August we celebrate twinning. I’m not talking Swanage with Rudesheim…more Arnie and Danny De Vito. It’s Twins Festival Day on the fourth and we’ve managed to fi nd some fantastic books that feature not one, but two great protagonists.

Seeing DoubleSeeing DoubleSeeing Double

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You might think that the secret to beautiful skin lies inside an expensive pot of ‘miracle cream’,

but you’d be wrong.

That’s because the key to achieving a young, glowing, healthy complexion is far simpler and much cheaper and it works just as well for your hair and nails too.

It’s all about eating the correct food, getting the right vitamins and nutrients and stocking up on the super foods that are guaranteed to boost your beauty the natural way.

So, instead of heading to the nearest beauty counter, take a trip to the supermarket instead and start eating your way to flawless skin, shiny hair and long nails.

Foods that are rich in vitamin C help the production of collagen which strengthens the capillaries that feed your skin. So, start munching your way through plenty of delicious blueberries, strawberries, oranges, kiwi fruits and blackberries.

Omega-3 benefits the skin by boosting hydration, regulating oil production and delaying ageing of the skin. Find it in oily fish, like mackerel, herring, salmon, anchovies, and tuna.

Vitamin E-rich foods are essential for healthy skin. Try snacking on hazel nuts, brazil nuts, walnuts and seeds to get your quota. Avocados are renowned for their beauty benefits; thanks to their high nutritional value, they’re also a good source of vitamin E.

Eating eggs, leafy green vegetables, carrots and liver

as well as drinking milk are good ways to increase levels of vitamin A, which helps the skin to re-build tissue. It’s a key vitamin in the fight against ageing as it can aid in keeping lines, wrinkles and dull skin at bay.

Pumpkin seeds, sardines and oysters keep skin supple and soft because they are rich in zinc, so make sure you include them in your diet too.

Sulphur can be found in garlic and onions and helps the skin stay smooth. Iron is useful for improving skin tone, so try to nibble on sesame seeds and dried apricots throughout the day.

Keep skin completely clear by staying thoroughly hydrated. Most of us foolishly think that cups of tea and coffee count - they don’t. It’s really important to drink eight glasses of water to make a difference to your complexion.

In fact, you should limit your tea and coffee intake, and remember that some fizzy drinks are loaded with caffeine too.

Remove all processed and junk foods which are high in fat, salt, sugars and calories from your diet as much as you can. Apart from being no good for your overall health, poor foods make your complexion appear dull and lifeless. They contain little in the way of protein, vitamins or minerals,

and so add nothing positive to your diet.

Smoking and drinking are one of the biggest factors in losing your youthful look, so quit the cigarettes, and try to keep alcohol consumption to a minimum.

It really doesn’t take long to start reaping the rewards of a healthy change in your diet and lifestyle. Your body will be thanking you for making the changes that result in you looking beautiful. The nutrients, vitamins and minerals that you need for healthy skin, glossy hair and strong nails are essential for the health of the rest of your body too.

You’ll feel fantastic as well as look great!

Eat Yourself Beautiful by Helen TaylorEat Yourself Beautiful

Beauty

Image courtesy of Clinique

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The DroversAward winning Country PubGood food, real ale and a warm welcome in the heart of Dorset.

Lunch served 12.00 - 2.00 Evening Meals 6.00 - 9.00From Baguettes to home made specials, a range of meals cooked in the traditional way using ovens and pans.

Traditional hand carved Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding every Sunday lunchtimeReservations taken: 01258 840084www.drovers-inn.co.ukDorset Country Pub of the year.....Cask Marque Accredited..... Beautiful Beer Gold Winner..........Specialities using local produce.....Kitchen garden and orchardGussage All Saints, Nr Wimborne,Dorset, BH21 5ET

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Find the names related to summer in the grid and the remaining letters will spell out a related phrase

Summer

AntsAugustBarbequeBeachBeesBicycleBlue SkyBoatingBreezeCampingFliesFlowersGolfGrassHatHikingHot

PicnicSunburnSunscreenSunshineSuntanSweatSwimmingU V RaysWasps

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USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATIONDoctors’ NumbersThe Verwood Surgery, 01202 82535315 Station Road

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

The Cranborne Practice 01725 517272 (Cranborne)

Three Legged Cross Surgery 0844 576943567/71 Church Road, Three Legged Cross Dorset Emergency Care 08456001013

The Old Dispensary Medical Practice 01202 88078632 East Borough, Wimborne BH21 1PL The Quarter Jack Surgery 01202 843626Rodways Corner, Wimborne BH21 1AP Walford Mill Medical Practice 01202 886999Knobcrook Road, Wimborne BH21 1NL

Dentists’ NumbersForest Lodge Dentist Surgery 01202 827272 Vicarage Road, Verwood

Thomasson Dental Surgery 01202 824177 35 Ringwood Road, Verwood

Lakes Dental Practice 01202 823345 131 Newtown Road, Verwood

Fordingbridge Dental 01425 652331Highfield House, Bartons Rd,

Dorset Dental Helpline 01202 854443

Emergency care (after hrs) 0845 7010401

Wimborne Dental Health Practice 01202 88770030 East Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1DU

Mouth Peace Dental Practice 01202 8880001 Corn Market, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1JL

Dr N D Greenway 01202 888303Knobcrook Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NL

ADP Dental Practice 01202 881338 Jessop House, 28 Mill Lane, Town Centre, Wimborne Minster BH21 1JQ

Samaritans1 Durrant Road, Bournemouth,01202 551999 / 0845 790 9090

Verwood Age ConcernVerwood Concert Brass Band Hall, Moorlands Rd Mike Daymond 01202 [email protected]: 10am - 3.30pm Wednesday: 10am - 3.30pm

School Terms & HolidaysPlease Note: School term and holiday dates are usually set over 14 months in advance of the aca-demic year. They are based on a school year of 195 days although individual schools can use 5 of these days for staff training. Parents should contact the individual school to find out when their training days will be.All dates taken from www.dorsetcc.gov.uk and www.hants.gov.uk for Dorset and Hampshire - dates that are in white are where days differ for Hampshire.

UK holidaysSummer Bank Holiday: 26 Aug 13Christmas: 25 & 26 Dec 13New Year: 1 Jan 14Easter: 18 - 21 April 14May Day: 5 May 14Spring Bank Holiday: 26 May 14

Fire StationsEMERGENCIES ONLY: Dial 999

Cranborne Fire Station 01725 517200: Non emergencies

Verwood Fire Station01202 823082: Non emergencies

Wimborne Fire Station01202 882633: Non emergencies

Police Stations EMERGENCIES - 999 and ask for ‘police’

Verwood Police StationNon emergencies - 01202 [email protected]

Wimborne Police StationNon emergencies - 01202 882345 or 101

RecyclingVERWOOD RECYCLING 01202 828083 www.newforest.gov.ukSomerley, Verwood Road, Ringwood1 April - 30 Sept: 8am - 7pm1 Oct - 28 Feb: 8am - 4pm1 March - 31 March: 8am - 5pmWIMBORNE RECYCLING 01202 881316http://www.dorsetforyou.com/recyclingBrook Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BH 1 Apr-31 Oct 9am-6pm.1 Nov-31 Mar 9am-5pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day

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Term/holidaySummer Holidays: 25(24) July - 30 Aug 13 (2 Sept 13)Autumn Term: 2 (3) Sept - 20 Dec 13 Half Term: 28 Oct - 1 Nov 13Christmas Holidays: 23 Dec 13 - 3 Jan 14Spring Term: 6 Jan - 4 April 14Half Term: 17 Feb - 21 Feb 14Easter Holidays: 7 - 21 April 14Summer Term: 22 April - 22 (23) July 14Half Term: 26 May - 30 May 14

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USEFUL LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS

Post OfficesVERWOOD 01202 829712 11 Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS. Mon,Tues, Thurs & Fri 9 - 5.30, Wed: 9 -1, Sat 9 - 12.30 WIMBORNE 0845 722 3344 7 High St, Wimborne Dorset, BH21 1HR Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pmCOLEHILL 01202 889727 1, Smugglers Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2RX Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pmCRANBORNE 01725 517221 3 Wimborne Street, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5PP Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am – 5.30pmWed, Sat 9am – 12.30pm. Lunch 1pm – 2pmFURZEHILL 01202 883022 1 Smugglers Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4HB Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pmTHREE LEGGED CROSS 01202 822002 Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RJ Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 12.30pmWIMBORNE ST GILES 01202 517228 Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5LX Mon – Fri 9am – 1pmHAYES 01202 880944 11 Wimborne Rd, West Wimborne, BH21 2DGMon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 1pm

Verwood LibraryVERWOOD 01202 822972 1, Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS Opening times: Mon, Tues, Thurs 10 - 1, 2 - 5.Wednesday CLOSED. Fri 10 - 1, 2 - 7. Sat 9 - 1.

ChemistsLloyds Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 82236423 Station Road, Verwood. Mon - Fri: 9-6:30, Sat: 9-1, Sun: ClosedBoots, CASTLEPOINT 01202 549971/548139Castlepoint,Bournemouth. Mon - Fri: 9-8, Sat: 9-7, Sun: 10:30-4:30 Boots, FERNDOWN 01202 871841Tricketts Cross, FerndownMon - Fri: 9-7, Sat: 8:30-1, 2-5:30, Sun 10-4Boots, WIMBORNE 01202 848226 Rodways Corner, Wimborne, BH21 1AP Mon – Fri 8am – 7pm, Sat 8am – 5.30pmBretts Pharmacy, ASHLEY HEATH 01425 470982High Street, Ashley Heath. Mon - Fri: 9-5:30, Sat: 9-1Morrisons (in Store),VERWOOD 01202 826555 Chiltern Drive, VerwoodMon - Fri: 9-1, 2-8, Sat: 9-1, 2-6, Sun: 10-1Verwood Pharmacy, VERWOOD 01202 828499Lake Road Surgery, Lake Road, Verwood, BH31 6EHMon: 7am-11pm, Tue-Fri: 6.30am-11.30pm,Sat: 7am-11pm. www.pharmland.co.uk Colehill Pharmacy, COLEHILL 01202 88800142 Middlehill Rd, Wimborne BH21 2SEMon – Fri 9am – 6pm. Sat 9am – 5.30pm (Shut 1-2.15pm)Walford Mill Pharmacy WIMBORNE 01202 840048Knobcrook Rd, Wimborne BH21 1NL Mon – Fri 9am – 6.30pm (Closed 1pm – 2pm)

Wimborne LibraryWIMBORNE 01202 [email protected] Mead, rear of 55-57 High Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HH Opening times: Mon10am – 6.30pm. Thur 9.30am – 6pm. Tues 9.30am – 1pm Fri 9.30am – 5pm. Wed Closed. Sat 9.30am - 4pm

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Police / Crime Utilities / Emergencies Verwood Police Station 01202 222 222 Electricity - Emergency 0800 36 59 00 Wimborne Police Station 01202 882 345 -SSE Emergency 08000 72 72 82 Crimestoppers 0800 55 51 11 Gas - Emergency 0800 11 19 99 Verwood & 3 Legged Cross Neighbourhood Watch 01202 82 14 14 BT Faultline 0800 80 01 51

Local Councils & Agencies Water- Brmth & West Hants 01202 590059

East Dorset District Council 01202 88 62 01 Sewerage – Southern 0845 2720845 Dorset County Council 01305 22 10 00 (& water)- Wessex 0845 600 3600 Verwood Town Council 01202 82 08 80 National Emergency 08702 41 46 80 Wimborne Town Council 01202 88 16 55 Information

Environment Agency 0800 80 70 60 Visitor Information—Wimborne 01202 88 61 16 Floodline(warnings & Advice) 0845 988 11 88

Hospitals Travel Bournemouth A&E 01202 70 41 67 Train Times / Enquiries 0845 748 49 50 NHS Direct 0845 46 47 National Express Coaches 0870 580 80 80 Bournemouth Hospital 01202 30 36 26 Bournemouth Airport 01202 36 40 00 Poole Hospital 01202 66 55 11 Traveline (Bus, Coach, Ferry & Rail) 0870 608 26 08 Salisbury Hospital 01722 33 62 62 AA (Automobile Association) 0800 88 77 66

Southampton Hospital 023 8077 72 22 RAC (Royal Automobile Club) 0800 82 82 82

Wimborne Hospital 01202 85 64 10 Wilts & Dorset Bus Enquiries 08457 09 08 99

Helplines Samaritans 0845 790 90 90 Childline 0800 11 11 Drinkline 0800 917 82 82 NSPCC 0808 800 50 00 Careline (Counselling) 0208 514 11 77 National Drugs Helpline 0800 77 66 00 Carers Line 0808 808 77 77 Age Concern 0800 00 99 66

National Debtline 0808 808 40 00 Seniorline 0808 800 65 65 RSPCA -Ashley Heath 0870 010 18 49 Community Legal Advice Direct 0845 345 43 45 Al-anon (10am-10pm) year round 0207 403 0888 Alcoholics Anonymous, 24 hours: 0845 769 75 55 Relate-Dorset & South Wilts 01305 26 22 85

Colehill Parish Council 01202 88 77 86 Citizens Advice Bureau 01202 88 47 38

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During the months of August and Septem-ber our wild hedge-hogs are busy looking

after their young hoglets and trying to eat extra food to start putting on re-serves for winter. Many hedgehogs at this time have a second litter of hoglets and it is often these that become the winter ‘ rescues’. Hedgehogs have two litters a year, perhaps due to low survival rates. Having looked after baby hedgehogs myself I often wonder how any of them make it to adult hood at all with all the hazards around. When born they are around the size of a golf ball, spines in place which emerge two hours after birth, but eyes remain closed for the first eight- nine days. ‘Harriet’ was born in my shed, her mum was rescued from a busy road during broad day light and then gave birth a few days later. Harriet was one of three and sadly she was rejected by her mum. This was evident to see as the other two babies were constantly feeding, getting quite large,

but every time Harriet went near her mum she got pushed away. So I took Harriet on, she was no larger than my thumb. Harriet required a lot of care to get her safely through

the early days, she was syringe fed and also drank from a bottle lid, she was kept warm with heat pads and several blankets. She initially did well gaining weight, but then one morning she didn’t wake. Nature took over at that point and looking back its possible that her mum knew something was wrong which was why she was re-jected and then concentrated on the two ‘healthier’ babies. Survival of the fittest ?... I will never know.

As a hedgehog rehabilitator these situations are emotion-ally hard but sometimes nature does take over despite all the effort and work I put in. To continue to help our

wild hedgehogs, keep an area of your garden ‘wild’, and an opening in your fence so hedge-hogs can roam through gardens. Place some dry cat food in a cat free area such as an upturned washing up bowl with 5x5inch entrance hole for the hedgehogs to gain access. This way they stand a much better chance of finding more food to help

their babies and preparing for winter. If you come across a hedgehog during the day, pick it up and keep it warm with blankets, before getting help.

Hedgehog numbers are still declining, please let’s all work together to save these beauti-ful creatures.

www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk for more information or contact Rachel Begley 07810 004 371 if you find a poorly hedgehog.

wild hedgehogs, keep an area of your garden ‘wild’, and an opening in your fence so hedge-hogs can roam through gardens. Place some dry cat food in a cat free area such as an upturned washing up bowl with 5x5inch entrance hole for the hedgehogs to gain access. This way they stand a much better chance of finding more food to help

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