The Local Eye - Issue 170 - December 2019

The DECEMBER

Local EyeIssue 2019

170 Advertising For Local Businesses, Trades
and Community Information...

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Bournemouth and District Concert Band

Should you want some oomph in your life, you could do worse than attend a performance of the
Bournemouth and District Concert Band. Their autumn concert took place on Saturday 12th
October at St Thomas’s Church, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth.

The fifty-strong ensemble of brass, woodwind and percussion performed a selection of pieces
which were drawn from across four centuries. J S Bach’s Toccata, albeit a brassy, beat-dominated
arrangement, delivered a finale to a programme which began with a powerful theme from a modern
popular video game, Civilisation vi. A foot-tapping selection from the Beatles contrasted with a gentle
traditional Welsh folk tune. Saxophone, flute and clarinet solos stood out from the full ensemble.

Despite the wet weather a sizeable audience of a hundred plus filled the church and was
most appreciative. Many could clap-along in time to the music. The evening was, after all, a return
invitation, courtesy of the hospitable Rev Simon Evans and his team of refreshment providers. But
was there a thematic hint of irreverent forthcoming Hallowe’en with references to the Underworld,
Ghosts, Beasts and Phantoms?

Sixteen items created a whirlwind of moods and emotions. Powerful, stirring, vigorous, jaunty,
bouncy numbers contrasted with plaintive, mournful, reflective compositions. A kaleidoscope of
images occupied the brain. One minute you were in the warmth of a Parisian nightclub experiencing
the lacy vivacity of the cancan. The next you were transported to a bleak Scottish mountain gathering
flowers in memory of a deceased child. If that wasn’t sufficient you were suddenly plunged beneath
the waves to hear a submarine’s echo sounders or the throb of a ship’s piston engines.

Dramatic effects added to the atmosphere. A young actor prefaced ‘Phantom of the Opera’ and
a female member produced a primeval scream at the right moment. Hearing, later, several of the
players sing ‘Eternal Father’ was particularly poignant.

Founded thirty years ago as a school and community band, the group has evolved into an
almost semi-professional band under their new, inspirational conductor, Simon Nicholls, who has
brought extra polish and more subtle nuances to the musicianship.

During its life-time, the BDCB has played many venues,
indoors and out, ranging from large concert halls to sectional group busking
for charity in shopping malls. They’ve also raised and rattled the roofs of
countless churches, schools, bandstands and parish halls.

So, next time, you want musical diversity or excitement, be it
one of the perkier classics, a favourite film theme, a West End show-stopper,
or a plentiful helping of Abba, tune in to the
BDCB’s website http://www.bournemouthanddistrictconcertband.co.uk/ to
find details of their future appearances. New players are always welcome.

Jump off a bridge in Paris? I would be in Seine!
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As a little girl climbed onto Santa’s lap, Santa asked the usual, “And what would
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Welcome to the December issue of e Local Eye

Another year flown by, 2020 here we come!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the
businesses who have supported this magazine during
the last year, and indeed for many of them, all the years

before this one too.

Of course e Local Eye would not have continued
without the additional support of you, the readers,

so another big thank you to you all.

I wish you all a Very Happy Christmas and
a Healthy & Propserous New Year.

Chris
01202 255485 / 08000 430485

07801 474788
[email protected]
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Bournemouth Electric Bowls Club

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not to be held responsible for any errors, loss or damage to copy in printing. The Local Eye does not officially endorse any advertising material
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Sex Discrimination, Consumer Credit, Copyright etc. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or
transmitted in any form - electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise - without the prior permission of the publisher. The use
of this publication for canvassing, direct marketing or any other activity apart from sourcing local goods and services, is strictly prohibited.

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AH Parfiit Chiropdy provides professional foot treatments for all the family

Chiropody / podiatry is the assessment, diagnosis
and treatment of the foot, ankle and lower leg
conditions, and there is no difference between a
chiropodist or a podiatrist. Chiropody is the old term
for treatment by a foot health professional but the
term podiatry is becoming increasingly used as it is
a common term, used all over the world,
for treatment by a foot health professional.

The team at AH Parfitt Chiropodry are registered with the Health Care
Professions Council and are members of the Society of Chiropodists and
Podiatrists, with extended scope of practice for ‘Foot Mobilisation’ and local
anaesthetic to carry out nail surgery.

There are many ailments and conditions that can be successfully treated by a
qualified chiropodist, these include: Aching and/or tired feet, Musckuloskeletal
problems, Biomechanical abnormalities of the foot and ankle, Flat feet and
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The Bourne Academy is 27th Best in the World!

The Bourne Academy is delighted to announce that it’s Greenpower team, entered
the Greenpower International Finals at Silverstone on 17 October. The Bourne
Academy is ranked the 27th best performing School internationally in the scratch
built F24 competition.

The Academy took two cars to the finals, the F24 scratch built car called ‘Bourne
Bobcat’ and ‘Bourne Boxer.’ This international final is the furthest the team

has ever got in these national championships
and a proud testament to the efforts of the team
where Engineering is one of the Academy’s official
specialisms.

The team had a fantastic day and came home with
the special 20th anniversary international ‘Best
Mascot in the World’ Award, for ‘Derek’ the Bobcat.
TED Technician Mark Binstead, who runs the Greenpower Club at the Academy,
says ‘2019 has been an amazing year for The Bourne Academy’s Greenpower Team
with both the scratch-built “Bourne Bobcat” and kit-car “Bourne Boxer” making
it to the 20th anniversary International Finals at Silverstone Motor Circuit. The
students demonstrated an incredible team spirit and both cars put in record-
breaking performances. Everyone had fantastic day which was topped off by
“Derek the Bobcat” being crowned International Greenpower mascot of the year!’

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Greenpower Education Trust, a UK
based charity inspiring young people to excel in STEM subjects and careers in
engineering. The Bourne Academy entered its first
Greenpower event in 2012 with the support of the
Canford team, the Academy’s sponsor school. Canford
School bought the first kit car, ‘Bourne Bullet’, for The
Bourne Academy, kick-starting a fantastic opportunity
for students.

Back in May, the team also came home with an award
for the ‘Best Presented Team’! Local company,
Kingren Groundworks Limited, has proudly sponsored
The Bourne Academy’s Greenpower team, enabling them to purchase branded
safety helmets, gloves and racing/pit suits in Academy colours.

Taking part in Greenpower has been an excellent experience for the aspiring
engineering students, who attend a Greenpower Club weekly to work on the
Academy’s Greenpower car and help fund the works.

Not only has the recent success attracted further private donations from parents,
but another local school has donated two additional chassis for the Academy to
develop and use to expand the team.

For further information, please contact:
Miss Gemma Holden, Marketing and Communications Coordinator,

The Bourne Academy, Hadow Road, Bournemouth. BH10 5HS
Tel: 01202 528554 / [email protected]

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Expert Advice with a Friendly Face

FAMILY LAW - CO-HABITATION - Common Pitfalls

Since the 23 July 2019, for the first time in our History the United Kingdom has had a Prime Minister
who is co-habiting in Downing Street.

Although he is the first he will undoubtedly not be the last. Cohabitation has been increasingly common
for several decades and a majority of couples co-habit before they marry. However, surprisingly few
people are aware of the difference in legal status between a married couple and a couple who are co-
habiting.

Married couples who split up deal with their finances under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. It is a
detailed piece of legislation which sets out some very wide ranging powers for the Court and gives them
the ability to look at the entire situation in order to try and determine what a fair outcome would be.

No such equivalent legislation covers couples who co-habit and many individuals assume that after
they have co-habited for a certain length of time, that they then become a common law husband or wife
and that this gives them some legal protection. This is completely untrue. Whether you have been co-
habiting for 6 weeks or 25 years makes little if any difference to the legal position.

Generally speaking, couples who co-habit and have assets in their own sole name are able to retain
those assets, this can result in appalling unfairness. For example, if a couple have been married for 25
years and have 2 children but the house is and always has been in the one partner’s name, the other
partner will have no automatic right to claim against that property. Certain circumstances may give
rights to a claim, but this is far from guaranteed and as a result, the poorer partner is generally in a very
vulnerable position.

It is possible to makes claims in respect of certain assets and where young children are involved, the
Children Act gives a route to make a claim to ensure that the children are taken care of and of course
it would be possible to claim for maintenance for the children from the Child Maintenance Service,
however even here the priority is simply making sure that the children’s needs are met and there is no
requirement of the Court to consider wider issues than that.

The most common asset is of course the family home. Often 1 party will have contributed more than
the other and even here, if no specific steps are taken, a jointly owned property which one partner has
contributed considerably more than the other will not necessarily be split the way the parties imagine, or
in line with the contributions they have made.

The reality is that the only way to achieve certainty is to take proper advice at an early stage and to
ensure particularly where property is concerned, that both parties have the same understanding of what
will happen and then make sure that this is properly recorded in a legal binding document, upon which
both parties have taken proper advice.

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NHS Retirement Fellowship
Bournemouth & Christchurch Branch

We meet on the second Monday of every month,
from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the

United Reformed Church Hall, Ropley Road, Iford BH7 6RU

We have a varied programme of speakers to satisfy most
interests and also organise outings, weekly bowls,
monthly walks, monthly pub lunch, annual lunch,

plus the chance to join in National and Regional Events.

Available to ALL retired NHS staff.
Spouses and Partners welcome.
Come and meet us at our next meeting, you may meet some old
friends and colleagues and enjoy the afternoon.

There are similar branches in Poole, Ringwood and the New
Forest.

We have a welfare officer who keeps in touch with any member
who is unwell.

For more information please contact
Margaret Taylor (Chair) on 07784 796003

or go to www.nhsrf.org.uk

It is late December and the County court judge is in a good mood. He asks
the defendant: “What are you accused of?” The defendant replies “I am accused

of having done my Christmas shopping too early!” The judges says
“But that’s not a crime.” “Well, it was before the store opened...
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Never catch snowflakes with your tongue until all the birds have gone
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Bournemouth U3A has 1100 members and runs over 130 interest groups for retired and semi-retired residents in all
areas of Bournemouth, Boscombe and Southbourne.
35 of our interest groups are located in the Moordown Community Centre, Coronation Avenue, Bournemouth BH9 1TW.
At the date of going to press the following groups still had vacancies:

Cards & Games Bridge for Improvers- Fridays 2.00-4.00 pm
History Chess – Improvers Fridays 12.10-1.40 pm
Languages The BBC Sound Archives- Tuesdays 2.00-3.30 pm
Music & Singing Wellington in the Peninsular- Wednesday 11.00-12.30 pm
German Continuation- Mondays 11.00-12.30 pm
Academic Recorder Ensemble- Tuesdays 10.00-11.30 am, Recorders for Improvers- Tuesdays 12.00-13.30
Music – Little and Large- Monday 2.00-3.30 pm
A Musical Game of Two Halves- Tuesdays 2.30-4.00 pm
French Music in the 20th Century- Friday 2.00-3.30 pm
Enjoying Opera-Tuesdays 10.30-12.00 am
Opera DVDs on TV-Wednesday 2.30-4.00 pm
From Ur to Jerusalem/The Oldest Stories ever told- Tuesdays 10.15-11.45 am Alternate weeks
The Evolution of the Abrahamic Religions- Thursdays 2.00-3.30 pm
Renaissance- Dawn of the World- Wednesdays 10.30-12.00 am
Philosophy for Today: Life, the Universe and Everything- Thursdays 10.30-12.00 am
A Look at Science- Thursday 10.15-11.45 am
Geology-How the Planet works-Thursdays 10.00-1130 am Spring Term: Life and Time

Another 15 groups are located in Westbourne at the library and 42 in the Friends Meeting House, Boscombe.
Bournemouth U3A restarts week commencing 6th January and ends 22nd June 2020.

We are always looking for people to lead groups for Art, Cards and other Games, Crafts and Hobbies, Exercise (particularly
T’ai Chi and Yoga) in all areas of Bournemouth, Boscombe and Southbourne. The most popular groups which are over-
subscribed are mainly the less academic ones although new leaders for any subject old or new are always welcomed. Groups
can be run in a variety of locations including leaders’ homes.
Membership of the U3A costs £48 per year which now entitles you to join any number of groups. This works out at less

than 40p per session.

Are you or do you know someone who could lead an interest group, either by starting a second one of an existing
group or for an entirely new subject?
(To run a group, the Member's annual subscription fee would not apply) All group leaders are unpaid volunteers, but a

price cannot be put on what they gain from the fun and friendship that they find in their groups.

The Coffee Club meets regularly at different location in the Bournemouth area the next being at The Westbourne
Hotel, 45 Poole Road, BH4 9DN at 10.30 am on Tuesday 28th January followed by one at Beales Department Store
(5th Floor Restaurant) at 10.30 am on Tuesday 18th February so why not come along and meet and chat with some
of Bournemouth U3A’s very friendly members you will be made very welcome.

For more information please contact:
BOURNEMOUTH U3A, c/o St James Institute, 33a Stourfield Road, Bournemouth BH5 2AR.
By phone: 01202 420700 on weekdays between 10.00 – 12.00 am.
By email: [email protected] Website: www.bournemouthu3a.org.uk

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22 Travel Feature -

Christmas Markets in Europe
By Mags Addison

I’m sure you’ve seen the many adverts in the press lately for weekend
trips to Christmas Markets around the UK. But did you know you can
take a short break visiting the many enchanting Christmas Markets
around Europe – that won’t cost much more, and doesn’t take a lot of
effort to get there. We can hop across the channel so easily these days.
These weekends offer the chance of a quick Pre-Christmas shopping trip
ideal for doing some last minute gift buying, while enjoying the seasonal
atmosphere in some of the loveliest cities across Europe. Historical places
like: Prague. Brussels. Cologne. Vienna. Budapest. Zurich.
The choice is huge.

The history of these Christmas Markets go back centuries in some parts of Europe, and are visited every
year by thousands of people, so it’s no wonder British tour operators have now realized this, and offer a
wide variety of enticing short trips for one, two and three nights.
But it’s not all about the shopping and searching for bargains, it’s also about going back to traditional
ways, enjoying the festive atmosphere, and having really good short break experience while combining a
little sightseeing before Christmas.

All these delightful cities are transformed leading up to Christmas with their unique and traditional
Christmas Markets. They come alive with festive lights, warm glows, and colourful stalls that sell local
handmade goods, candles, wooden decorations, glassware, crafts, and seasonal treats. Each country is
different, and so are the local goods on offer. Imagine sipping a glass of hot mulled wine under a giant
Christmas tree, while you browse the stalls for unusual gifts, and traditional crafts. Try the local delicacies
as you wander around soaking up the atmosphere, and savouring the delicious aromas of spices that hang
in the cold winter air. Try delicious gingerbread, baked apple, hot chestnuts, and other specialty delights.

Prices include return travel and a couple of nights in a hotel, usually with bed and breakfast. Most
markets start towards the end of November, and continue up until Christmas. These short breaks are ideal
for everyone, couples, families, and groups of friends. They are also perfect venues for social and work
club trips and are easy to organise. Singles groups, too, find them popular, and are much more fun than
travelling alone.
So, if you are fed up with doing the usual thing in the lead up to
Christmas, then be sure not to miss these great value festive breaks
that are flooded with good cheer. Come home with a few gifts, and
plenty of happy memories of a winter break that was a seasonal
delight.
Merry Christmas!

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atmosphere and soul soothing Italian cuisine, you’ll feel

right at home at Da Vito Ristorante Italiano, making it the

perfect place for a family meal.

Start off with an antipasti like
the calamari fritti before moving

on to the main affair.

We recommend the Tortelli Cinghiale...
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Derek J.Rolls

Independent Estate Agents & Valuers

Is there any point putting my home on the market before Christmas,

or should I wait until the New Year?

As a general rule, there is nothing to be gained by waiting before putting your home on
the market. Assuming that you are looking to sell in order to buy somewhere else, the
swings and roundabouts principle always applies – whatever the state of the market.

That said, Christmas is the one real exception. Quite frankly, there is no point rushing
to market too close to the start of the festive season. At that time, just about everybody
has other things on their minds than looking at properties – properties which, with even
the best will in the world, they won’t be able to move into before the New Year.

However…far from just sitting on your hands until the turkey carcass finally bites the
dust, you can always turn this enforced lull to your advantage by putting everything in
place, so that you can hit the ground running immediately the festive season is over.

The key thing, of course, is to do your research, select your estate agent carefully and
instruct them. Most agents are going to have quite a lot of time to spare over the two or
three weeks leading up to Christmas, so your chosen firm should be perfectly able to
get everything ready for a New Year marketing blitz – from commissioning your Energy
Performance Certificate, taking good-quality photographs and preparing marketing
materials, to advising you on any little things you can do to improve the buyer-appeal
of your home.

The net result of all this is that you will be ideally placed to take the fullest possible
advantage of the increase in market activity which invariably follows the Christmas
lull. And don’t forget, the further you are down the road to selling your current home,
the stronger position you’ll be in when it comes to striking a deal on the next one.

Our aim is to do that bit extra to ensure a trouble free
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We would like to take this opportunity to wish
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Independent Estate Agents & Valuers

Local Estate Agents Dealing With
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k Sue’s a winner after losing 9 stone 9 ½ lbs!
A woman is celebrating after losing half her body weight and winning a golden
slimming award.
Sue Jones, from Bournemouth has lost a life-changing 9 st 9 ½ lbs to win
Slimming World’s ‘Club 50’ Award – which has been specially-created this
year to celebrate the company’s 50th birthday – and is awarded to those members who have lost an incredible 50% of their
starting weight.
Sue, who’s gone from 19 stone 4 ½ lbs to 9 stone 9 lbsand went from a size 24 dress size to a size 10, says: “I’ve
been overweight for all my life so I’m really proud and happy to win this award, especially in such a monumental year for
Slimming World. I feel like a new woman since losing weight – in fact, I look so different that people who I haven’t seen for
a while often can’t believe I’m the same person. For me though it’s the change on the inside that’s been the greatest – I’m
happier, healthier and much more confident now.”
The 59-year-old joined the St Luke’s group in Winton, which is run by Charlotte Brazier, in February 2015. Sue says:
“My weight impacted on so many aspects of my life, from struggling to find clothes that I like to fit, to not being able to
do simple everyday tasks without feeling tired and out of breath. Before I lost weight, I hated having my photo taken and
whenever I saw pictures of myself, I didn’t feel like my smile was real – yet now I’m beaming!”
After seeing a banner Sue decided to join her local Slimming World group at St Luke’s Church Hall. She says: “Walking
through those doors was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, I was embarrassed about my size and scared that I might
be the biggest person there. I needn’t have worried though, everyone there was so friendly especially my Consultant
Charlotte and I was so relieved when I found out that my weight was confidential between me and her – I’d had visions of
having to tell everyone how much I weighed!
“Since then I’ve made so many friends at the group and I honestly don’t think I could have done it without their support
each week. They helped me with recipes and tips and if I was ever struggling, they were always there to build me up and
remind me why I’d wanted to lose weight in the first place and how far I’d come since first stepping through the doors. And
it was so rewarding to support other members who needed a boost you.”
Sue followed the club’s Food Optimising eating plan and has swapped rounds of toast with butter for a fabulous cooked
breakfast, lunch used to be a cheese and ham sandwich crisps and chocolate now she fills up on jacket potatoes topped
with chicken or ham with a big helping of salad and rather than grabbing ready made pies from the supermarket for dinner
Sue loves her home-made jerk seasoned chicken and slimming word chips. She says: “People think slimming means going
hungry, eating nothing but salad or obsessively counting every calorie you eat, but it’s not like that at all at Slimming
World. I love food and it’s never once felt like I was on ‘a diet’ – in fact, people are always surprised at how much food I
have on my plate and can’t believe I’m losing weight eating so much without ever feeling hungry.” a. She’s also more
active nowadays and walks for at least 30 minutes each day.
As well as the special Club 50 Award, in June this year Sue also celebrated her second year of maintaining
her 9 stone 9 ½ lb weight loss.
The St Luke’s group meets every Friday at 5.30pm & 7.30pm and also every Saturday at 8.30am & 10.30am at
St Luke’s Church Hall, St Luke’s Road, Winton BH3 7LR. Call Charlotte on 07954 237438 or pop along.

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Mount Pleasant Townswomens Afternoon Guild

We meet in the Bradpole Road Community Centre at 2pm on the 1st Wednesday of every
month for a social afternoon, when we have different activities including a speaker, and

we welcome visitors who we hope may join us and become members of TG.

Our other activities include Trampers & Eaters (when we visit nearby places of interest
and end up with lunch), skittles, a music afternoon (all sorts) and a Social Studies
afternoon when we reminisce and discuss any current subjects of interest.

Charminster Afternoon Townswomens Guild

Trinity URC Hall, Sutton Road
Next meeting > 2pm Tuesday 17th December

CHRISTMAS PARTY!

Come and meet us and make new friends,
and find new interests!

Further details from our secretary,
Margaret, on 01202 512543

St Albans Garden Club
St Albans Church Lounge
(jcn Fitzharris Ave / Charminster Road)
Next meeting > 2pm Monday 16th November

CHRISTMAS PARTY!
Further details from Margaret, Tel: 01202 512543

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at our morning group at
Moordown Community Centre, Coronation Avenue.

MOORDOWN & WINTON TOWNSWOMEN GUILD
invite you to join us from 10.00am until 12 noon on the third Tuesday of each month,

We have interesting talks and activities and you will be part of our
National Townswomen’s Guild, which organises outings and group events throughout the year.

Further information from
Tina: 01202 240247 email: [email protected] or Ann: 07971 729816

Throop WI

Monthly on the 1st Friday at 1:45pm
Muscliff Community Centre
Shillingstone Drive BH9 3LR

We would love you to come & join
a very friendly group. For more information, please

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Project Indigo

One boy’s adventure through time and space!

Hi, I’m Tom, a local Doctor Who blogger & I write about my adventures online at...
anadventurethroughtimeandspace.com

Project Indigo is my blog where I travel the world visiting people and places associated with
Doctor Who.

At the end of this summer I took my TARDIS to Frensham
Common near Farnham in Surrey. This was used as a
filming location over 50 years ago for the 1966 Doctor
Who episode ‘The Highlanders’, with Surrey standing in for
Scotland. Sadly I have never seen this episode as it is one
of the Missing Episodes. These are episodes that don’t fully
exist because the original videotape masters are lost or
taped over!

In The Highlanders, The Second Doctor and his companions arrive in Scotland in 1746,
just after the Battle of Culloden, the climax of the Jacobite uprising. There they befriend
a group of Jacobites and are captured by Redcoats to become slaves. This episode sees
the introduction of a new companion, Jamie who eventually appeared in 117 episodes,
more than any other companion to date. Frazer then went on to star as Joe Sugden in
Emmerdale Farm.

Frensham Common consists of over 1000 acres of heathland and the Great Pond and Little
Pond. The Bishop of Winchester, William de Raleigh ordered the ponds’ creation in the 13th
century for fishing purposes. One of the first ever strikes occurred during the building of
the pond because the bondsmen did not want to cart timber and stone for the construction

of a dam. This was resolved when they were paid for the
extra work.
During the Second World War, the ponds were drained
so enemy airmen did not use them as a landmark and a
tank training centre was also installed at the ponds. They
were repaired and refilled after the war. Little Pond was
gifted to the National Trust in 1974 to be a sanctuary
for wildlife and the whole area is now a site of Special
Scientific Interest and an Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty.

As I visited one area, Long Beach, was being cleared following some high-budget filming
that had taken place the night before. The crew were sworn to secrecy but I have an inkling
that it may involve a certain 007! Past productions include The Hound of the Baskervilles,
Carry On Jack, and The Huntsman: Winters War starring Chris Hemsworth. The ponds
also stood in for the River Nile in The Mummy (1999). I had a lovely time at Frensham
Common and I’m looking forward to seeing it on screen again soon to see if my suspicions
are correct!

If you would like to read about my other Doctor Who adventures please check out my blog.
Thanks for reading, goodbye!

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degree of irritation and nowhere else to R
vent it, I said to the attendant, “Even if
I were not married, I would not want to Start at the top
kiss you under such a ghastly mockery & change one
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I see that it’s above the luggage scale, rung making a
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Brain Power

1: While changing a tyre, a motorist accidentally knocked all four wheel nuts into the
sewer grate. Just when the man had lost all hope of retrieving the nuts and continue
on his way, a kid passed by. After hearing the story, the kid suggested a solution, which
enabled the driver to successfully fit a new tyre and drive to the nearest garage without
any more accidents. What was the advice the kid gave to the motorist?

2: This maths test must be done in your head only, don’t write it down.
Take 1000 and add: 40, 1000, 30, 1000, 20, 100 & 10
What is the new total?

3. Cryptically speaking, if you were to make a wager on something making you
laugh, and re-arranged the letters of that answer, where on the south coast might
you be?

4: Which of the following numbers is the odd one out?
166, 428, 326, 129, 500, 339, 224

5: Identify this well known proverb which has been re-written at some length...

He who locks himself into the arms of Morpheus promptly at eventide,
and starts the day before it is officially announced by the rising sun,
excels in physical fitness, increases his economic assets and celebrates with
remarkable efficiency.

6: A man wanted to encrypt his password but he needed to do it in a way so that
he could remember it. His password is 7 characters long. The password consists of
letters and numbers only (no symbols like ! or <). In order to remember it he wrote
down “You force heaven to be empty.” Can you work out what his password is?

7. A hiking group are on a five day expedition.

On the first day they walk one quarter of the total distance.

The next day they cover one quarter of what is left.

The following day they manage two fifths of the remainder.

The fourth day the complete half of the remaining distance.

The group now have 14 miles left, how many miles have they walked?

(To the nearest whole mile will do!) Answers on page 44

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In Summer 2020 I will be travelling to Ecuador with a group of
children from Glenmoor and Winton Academies. Whilst there I
will be volunteering within the local community with projects like;
building reliable water systems and toilet systems that will help
tackle the poor sanitation and lack of water. Building a community
and children’s centre and helping out in the communities organic
and ethnobotanical* garden and tree nursery. (*focus on region’s
plants and their traditional and practical, often medicinal uses)

This amazing opportunity costs £4500, so far I have raised
£2945 through friends, family, selling sites, birthday and
Christmas pennies, a weekly tuck shop at Guides, attending
school fayres, car boots and a ‘Race for Ecuador event’
supported by friends, family and a number of local business
sponsors; Connects Scaffolding, Binnies Café, Soutars Fine
Meats, ALC Jobs, Dolphin Brewery and Oakmedians RFC. At
school we are organising a mufti day, a tuck shop and a stall for
our Christmas Fayre and as a family we are thinking of an event
to host in the New Year.

For me, taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh program, allowed me to realize the impact
that individuals like myself can have on local communities and further afield which in turn
has inspired me to participate in this expedition. I am excited to immerse myself and learn
from a new culture and country. I am passionate about making sure future generations
can enjoy the beautiful places the world has to offer so being given the opportunity to
replant hundreds of trees back into the lungs of the Earth, the Amazon rainforest is truly
remarkable. I also strongly believe all children should have access to education and by
helping to build a community school for one of the most deprived areas of Ecuador I am
humbled to be helping provide opportunities for their children’s futures.

This expedition is also extremely important to me because I feel it will develop me as a
person. I am 100% positive this expedition will build my confidence in all areas. I have a
desire to make friendships with people from all over the world and from many different

walks of life. I also want to improve my knowledge and
understanding of the human impact on our planet and see
what changes we can all make to reduce this. I think this
expedition will provide me with an incredible opportunity
to meet and talk to the local people about their culture and
gain knowledge of the challenges they face day to day.

Thank you for taking the time to read about my reasons
behind wanting to take this trip and the efforts I am making
to fundraise for it.

If you would like to sponsor me or donate to my fundraising I would be very grateful.
Please contact us via my mum at [email protected] or call 07540 285573

The concept is interesting and well formed, but in order to earn better than a ‘C’ the idea
must be feasible. (A Yale professor’s comment on a paper by Fred Smith which proposed an

overnight delivery service. Smith went on to found Federal Express!)
If we can just get young people to do as their fathers did, that is, wear condems.
(Sir Richard Branson)
My imagination refuses to see any sort of submarine doing anything but suffocating its crew.
(H.G.Wells)
Heavier than air flying machines are impossible - (President of the Royal Society in 1895)

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Dolly is a 6 yr old Pug X. She is looking for her forever home and has
these words to say.
Hi. My name is Jolly Dolly Jingles. I am full of character and charm.
I adore my favourite people (usually ladies)and am very affectionate.
I can be a little fussy with men. This makes me sound almost perfect
but being a Pug I can be very stubborn. As far as other dogs I can be
a little temperamental with some so ideally I would like a home on
my own.
I am a lady so need to be careful with my diet.
I am so special I have my own page on facebook where you can see what antics I have been
up to. Dollys diary waggytails pug.
If you are able to offer me or one of my lovely friends a forever home or a foster home please
contact our office on 01202 875000, e-mail: [email protected] or visit our website
www.waggytails.org.uk We also have lots of other dogs looking for their forever homes.
We are coming to the end of our anniversary year. 25 yrs of Waggy tails and we would like to
wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
FOSTERERS URGENTLY NEEDED
Waggy Tails Rescue are in need of more foster homes. If you are at home most of the time,
have a secure garden and experienced with dogs then please give us a ring and discuss
fostering for us. It is a very rewarding experience and enables us to continue helping these
dogs. (no children under 10 in the house please)
Waggy Tails Rescue is a registered charity based in Dorset, we rescue and rehome dogs that
have been abandoned, neglected or otherwise in need of a new home.
We also find homes for other small furries that may be in our care, so to find out more you
can contact us on the number above or send donations or letters to:
For more information, call 01202 875000 or www.waggytails.org.uk

Donations for Waggy Tails can be sent to:
Helen’s House, Waggy Tails Rescue, 143 Magna Road, Wimborne. BH21 3AW

“Bourne2Sing” Male Voice Choir
www.bourne2singchoir.uk

The Choir sings at a variety
of local venues for Chari�es
and Good Causes and since

its incep�on on the 4th
February 2013 has raised in

excess of £29,000.
Our ethos is to have fun
from music by singing
tunes that are familiar and
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There is no beating the taste of truly fresh
fruit and veg, especially when it’s yours!

My thoughts for December have been influenced by a visit to RHS Rosemoor flower show where my
wife and I met with the ‘Animal & Plant Health Agency’. As the name suggests the title says it all, they
are a part of DEFRA. The article I am sharing with you is ‘Protecting your Borders’ (Boundaries)
1. Keep your gardening equipment clean.
2. Learn more about pests, diseases and non-native species.
3. Buy plants from responsible nurseries, garden centres and suppliers.
4. Plant small and enjoy watching your garden grow.
5. Check new plants are healthy and free from disease.
6. Dispose of garden & pond waste responsibly – never dump it in the countryside.
7. Prevent invasive non-native plants escaping from your garden and pond.
8. Don’t bring plants and cuttings home from abroad.
9. Clean footwear and wash down cycle tyres between visits to the countryside.
In the Flower garden.
• Cut back this year’s growth on Wisteria to four buds.
• Do not be tempted to cut back your fading Hydrangeas. The new buds will be protected by them. Do
the pruning in the Spring.
• If you have Alpines or a dry bed apply extra grit around the plants.
• Lift and store Dahlia tubers once the leaves turn black from frost.
On the Vegetable Plot.
Time to dig over any empty vegetable areas. Give them a good dressing over with manure or well-
rotted compost and leave it for the worms and bugs to do their job.

If you like gardening and are interested in joining a friendly group of Allotmenteers? Come to North
Bournemouth Allotment Society in Cornelia Road, Wallisdown. The site is open every Saturday and
Sunday morning 10.00 to 12.00 throughout the year, when Teas, Coffee, Savouries and cakes are available.

We have a really good social activity programme should you want to take part.
Well here we are again in January. As I write this in November it is very wet and I am knee deep in Oak
leaves. It has been like this for a week or so and I expect it will continue for a further month.
January is the time to get ready and get started on your annual gardening plan, so here are a list of jobs
too be getting on with. Do wrap up and try to keep dry.
• Recycle your Christmas tree by shredding it for mulch if you can. At this stage I don’t know if our
BCP Council are collecting them but do check before putting yours out with the dustbin.
• If you did not clean your pots before putting them away for winter. Now is the time to get them
cleaned for Spring. A good wash in Jeyes fluid before you use the mixture to sterilise the floor of your
greenhouse usually does the trick.
• If you have not prepared all the vacant plots then you should dig
them over now, covering or digging in compost as you go.
• Have a look at the lawn and brush over any worm casts to distribute
the soil.
• Do check your stored tubers of Dahlias, Begonias and Canna for frost
damage, rot or drying out.
• Now is the time to prune Apples & Pears. As this is a subject on its
own do refer to the books or the internet for detailed advice.
• You can now start forcing Rhubarb if you like it Pink and young. You must have more than one plant
and do not force the same plant every year, they need a rest. We use a Chimney Pot and a terra cotta
saucer for ours. It does the same job but is much cheaper.
• Draw up your 3 year crop rotation plan to avoid repeated plant diseases.
• Check which plots and produce need compost and which do not. Plants such as the Onion and
Brassica families do not like a rich soil.

North Bournemouth Allotment Society, Cornelia Road, BH10 4FG
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