Winter 2011 - Broadstone Residents' Association

Winter 2012 Edition 

THE BROADSTONE RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MAGAZINE 

DO1 

THING 

Scout Community Week 

BoB-a-JoB week 

is back 

Find out what is 

happening inside 

Broadstone Youth Centre 

Broadstone 

FootBall CluB 

turns 30 this year 

InsIde thIs edItIon: 

. Corfe Hills School makes friends in China 

. Springdale First School techs up for the future 

. Council News 

. Neighbourhood Watch News 

14-20 MAY 

. Delph House follow-up article 

. Trade and Professional Directory 

. Broadstone nature report 

. Broadstone Puzzler 

. Plus much much more... 

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BRINGING yOu lOCAl NEwS AND EvENTS TO yOuR DOOR

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first words, editors notes 

Firstly, we would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to all those 

who contribute to the magazine. It is very evident that 

many in Broadstone are keen to be involved in their 

community and are loyal, supporting the local shops, 

helping friends and neighbours and caring for the 

environment around them. You will see in this 

edition that Broadstone shops offer a wide 

variety of goods and this will hopefully inspire more 

of us to shop locally. 

Thanks also to all of you who entered the 

previous Broadstone Puzzler competition (the 

answers are on page 44). The winner was 

David Williams. The prize offered this time is a 

Broadstone Discount Card; to find out more about 

this card go to page 23. 

The Delph House article in the summer 

edition of ‘BH18’ inspired one Broadstone 

resident to contact us; go to page 15 to read 

all about his memories of his father’s time 

working for the Putnam family. We would 

encourage more of you to contact us and 

would be only too pleased to hear from you 

with articles, photos or information about 

local events. 

David Williams receiving his prize, a bottle of 

Grants Whiskey 

Read on through and you’ll find an update 

on what the Scouts have been doing including 

a reinvention of the old ‘Bob-A-Job’ week, 

nature and environmental articles, both of which 

may inspire you to get involved and more news on 

Broadstone F.C. We hope you enjoy! 

Magazine Editor & Deputy Editor 

YoUR CoMMUnItY needs YoU! 

The Broadstone Residents Association 

desperately needs at least two Area Wardens 

and four or five Road Wardens to cover various 

sections of Broadstone. 

To be an Area Warden is certainly not an 

arduous task and requires somebody 

(preferably an existing Road Warden) to 

oversee a group of Road Wardens ensuring, 

amongst other things, that they know when and 

where to collect their bundles of magazines for 

distribution. 

A Road Warden is responsible for his/her 

allotted group of houses, simply taking an 

hour or two PER YEAR to deliver two sets of 

magzines and one newsletter, including the 

collection of subscriptions once a year. 

Not an onerous requirement, surely - a great 

way to get to know your neighbours and to take 

some exercise too! 

PLEASE ring me on 696445 for further 

information. 

Cherry Lorberg, Chief Warden 

DISCLAIMER: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, 

neither the publisher nor its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party for loss or 

damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from any cause. The Broadstone Residents Association does not 

officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. No part of this publication may be 

reproduced, stored in any retrievable systems or transmitted in any form without prior permission of the Publisher. 

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Corfe Hills School 

China - electronic pen pal scheme 2012 

In January 2012 the Corfe Hills Pyramid will begin 

to work with 500 students from Guiyang City in SW 

China on an electronic pen pal scheme. Children in 

China now learn English from the age of 3 and many 

families recognise this as possibly the most important 

aspect of their child’s education. 

CC English School in Guixhou province has 21 

branches with over 20,000 students enrolled to learn 

English. Principal Sissy Yang is driving forward the 

electronic pen pal scheme to give as many of her 

students as possible the chance to correspond with a 

student of similar age In the UK. We have agreed to 

help her achieve her aim. 

This is a picture of Sissy Yang with a student who 

wishes to have a pen pal with our Pyramid. The best 

500 applications will be selected and forwarded to us 

for sharing out across the Pyramid. The students can 

be seen here placing their applications in a specially 

made post box in the CC English School Guiyang 

City branch. 

It is hoped that our students across the pyramid will 

respond enthusiastically to the chance to develop a 

friendship with a student in China. The enthusiasm in 

China is overwhelming. 

Additionally, plans are now reaching finalisation for 10 

Corfe Hills students to spend a year in China teaching 

English at CC English School in Guiyang when they 

have completed their A Level courses this summer. 

BROADSTONE 

ART SOCIETY 

BRoAdstone ARt soCIetY would like to let the residents of 

Broadstone know that although we are no longer meeting at the 

Community and Arts Centre in dunyeats Road we continue to have regular 

meetings. We would like to thank the community for all their support, 

both in the past and currently. 

We hope you all found our Autumn exhibition held at the Youth Centre 

in Broadstone, interesting and inspiring. We enjoyed the challenge 

of staging an exhibition in new surroundings and our thanks are due 

to the Youth Centre for accommodating us. 



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When you are shopping in Broadstone are there 

things you think you won’t be able to buy here? Think 

again! 

Broadstone shops carry a lot of things we wouldn’t 

normally expect from them. Where would you go, for 

example, to buy Ginger Beer, a purse, de-ionized 

water for your iron, WD40, a snow shovel, extra strong 

thread? All these things and more can be bought on 

the Broadway in shops, which might surprise you. 

Did you know that Oakley Butchers sells Ginger 

Beer? Shoes on the Broadway sell more than just 

shoes and boots, you can also buy socks and even 

wallets and purses there. Certain parcels can be sent 

and collected from McColls, but of course our friendly 

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an upholstery job my first thought was Through The 

Window where they have a section of haberdashery, 

but they didn’t stock it and told me I would find it at 

the Broadstone Cobblers near the roundabout. Longs 

fish and chip shop will serve you wine with your meal 

if you go into the restaurant and sit down. Village 

Veg sell an assortment of items other than veg, as 

the weather dictates, from snow shovels to WD40. 

De-ionized water for your steam iron …? Any ideas..? 

That’s it - Motor World. 

All these little items along with the things we expect 

- pet food, coffee, banks, food, carpets, sandwiches, 

flowers [Broadstone Florist even sell you wine and 

chocolates with your flowers if you wish]; I think we 

need to applaud Broadstone for its varied, useful, 

shops and do this by using them instead of driving 

off elsewhere. 

With the Broadstone in Bloom ladies looking after the 

flower beds and the Chamber of Trade lighting us 

up over Christmas we have a wonderful community 

feeling to our shopping centre and we must use it so 

it doesn’t die like other small towns. 

If you have any other unexpected ‘finds’ whilst 

shopping here let us know, we will publish another list 

some time if there are enough. 

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FOOTBALL news 

Broadstone FootBall CluB 

turns 30 this year 

happy Birthday! 

This year it’s our 30th birthday and what 

a year its going to be for the club. We 

are continuing to build on the strong 

foundations laid down by our founders back 

in 1982 including, of course, Geoff Hare who 

served as player and then Chairman for 25 

years! 

Although this is the start of a new calendar 

year it is in fact the start of the second 

half of the season for many of our teams 

and some are even about to play their last 

two or three games. I am delighted to 

report that many of our teams have done 

extremely well so far and some are 

definitely heading towards the top of their 

leagues and promotion. 

As a community club however, our ethos 

is ‘football for all’ and its been very 

encouraging to hear from the managers of 

Local football club rivals Broadstone Football 

Club and Corfe Mullen United raised over £2500 

for the Julia’s House Charity. 

The money was raised early in 2011 in the 

year when the respective Mums’ teams and the 

Managers/Coaches’ teams clashed in the annual 

derby matches and Barclays Bank with their 

charity support scheme boosted the funds 

further. 

the next match will take place 

on 14th April 2012 

at Broadstone Recreation Ground 

and all are welcome to come and support 

their favourite team and help raise even more! 

ROADSTONE B 

OOTBALL 

FCLUB 

FOUNDED 1982 

the teams that are yet to enjoy the success 

they will undoubtedly achieve about how well 

their teams are bonding, how high their spirits 

are in both matches and in training and most 

importantly how much FUN they are all 

having. 

It’s been my pleasure to watch a number of 

matches and despite the slightly cool winter 

weather I do hope some of you will go and 

enjoy some too. It’s amazing to see the skill 

and determination of all the players from the 

under 8s to the over 30s! 

On behalf of everyone connected to the 

club I’d like to wish you all a happy, healthy 

and less financially austere new year and I 

look forward to reporting about the end of 

season positions and successes in the 

various cup competitions in the next edition. 

Tony Fisher, Chairman 

Picture above: Annette Brooke, President of 

Broadstone Football Club and local MP, was 

delighted to hand over the cheque to Sue Miles 

from Julia’s House and stated how delighted she 

was that the two clubs had raised so much for 

such a worthwhile cause.

Broadstone - Neighbourhood Watch - 

Chairman’s Report 

Extremely low crime figures for Broadstone are 

being reported by our police colleagues and even the milk 

bottle thefts have been resolved. 

We owe a great debt to our police team, Community 

Support Officer Pauline Guest, PC Joe Cooper and 

Sgt Andy Jenkins. 

Joe Cooper has suffered with health problems for 

some time and is no longer able to carry out front line 

duties. Joe has tremendous experience and knowledge 

of all things Broadstone and has been a great asset, 

she will be very much missed on the Broadway. 

Broadstone now has a new PC - his name is Dave 

Street and if you see him in the village, please say 

hello and make him feel welcome. 

BrOAdsTOne 

neighBOurhOOd wATch 

Broadstone Watch continues to grow and over 3000 

households belong; however, we are always 

looking for new members and, if you do not belong 

ask yourself why. There are great advantages, some 

insurance companies even offer a discount on home 

insurance. 

Visit our web-site on; www.broadstonewatch.org.uk 

The Police run a Ringmaster System, which 

warns members of immediate concerns in the 

neighbourhood, and all members are encouraged to 

join the scheme. 

Residents can join the Watch or sign up for Ringmaster 

by calling in to Broadstone library on the last Saturday 

of every month where members of our local police 

team and Watch committee hold a ‘surgery’. They 

would be very pleased to see you. 

Roy Godfrey, Chairman 

AGM: Thursday 24th May 2012, 7:30pm at St. John’s Church Hall 

Co-ordinator’s Meeting: (not yet decided) 

surgery at the Library: Last Saturday of every month, 10.30 – 11.30am 

January 28th - February 25th - March 31st - April 28th - May 26th - June 30th 

July 28th - August 25th - September 29th - October 27th - November 24th 

Remembrance Sunday, 2011 

Sid Cross who is 99 years old followed by Pat Talbot. 

Sid suffered poor health early last year but 

recovered enough to stand outside Tesco for 

2 hours selling poppies. 

John Sayers representing the 

Broadstone Residents Association 

and Roy Godfrey, Chairman of Broadstone 

Neighbourhood Watch. 



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Delph House 

The article in the Residents’ Association Magazine, 

Summer 2011, referring to Delph House, brought 

back many memories. I lived in the cottage 

below the tower, adjacent to the stables, from the 

extremely cold winter of 1946, when Dad, W. Hewitt, 

known as Bill Hewitt, was appointed Head Gardener by 

Mr Putnam, to oversee the reinstatement of the gardens at 

Delph House following the war years. I left Delph House 

in 1955 when I married Kathleen; today we both live in 

Broadstone. 

When we moved to Delph House Dad had previously 

been Head Gardener for many years on large estates 

for titled aristocrats, but many changes were taking 

place following the unsettled period of the war years. 

Our family, Dad and Mum, (Mary Hewitt), also myself, 

Bob Hewitt, were looking forward to happier post 

war times. My brother Dick was still serving in the 

Devonshire Regiment’s Intelligence Group, interrogating 

the Japanese prisoners. Dick returned to the family 

at Delph House Cottage in 1948. It is pleasant 

to remember the times we spent at Delph House and 

the community spirit achieved from Mr ‘Jimmy’ 

Putman and Mrs Violet Putman and all the staff employed 

on the Estate. While you record much of the detail 

regarding the Estate, it is the tight knit community spirit I 

remember, probably due to the thankfulness that the war 

was now at an end. 

Photo - Bob Hewitt, age 

20 years, by the peach and 

nectarine greenhouse, Delph 

House, 1951 

The gardens, including 

the greenhouses were in 

a poor state but under the 

directions of the Putnams, 

Dad and his gardeners 

set about restoring the 

kitchen and pleasure 

gardens to what would be 

expected on this a 

family home. The 

greenhouses were being repaired and painted by 

Charlie White, the Broadstone builder, after all 

remedials: the carnation greenhouse staging at Delph 

House for visual impact of blossoms and fragrance was 

unsurpassed. 

Mum was a very experienced cook, having met Dad 

on a large Estate where he was Head Gardener. Nora 

Streeter, the cook at Delph House, and Mum struck up an 

immediate friendship and helped each other over the years. 

When Nora retired to the cottages at Bryanston, Blandford, 

their friendship continued until Norah’s death. 

Living on an Estate, community spirit appeared to 

prevail. Myself having been born on a Viscount’s 

Estate, was aware of the close community 

friendships, for example, my first introduction to 

attending a local football match shortly after 

arriving at Delph House was going to AFC 

Bournemouth on the bus with the Butler. Now as a season 

ticket holder 65 years later this direct relationship is not 

overlooked. 

As a teenager living on the Estate certain disciplines 

had to be met. Dad and Mum instilled in me the 

discipline of living on Country Estates. Community 

spirit from Delph House was extended to the 

Broadstone village, where I worked for a fairly short 

period; Dad was a member of the Conservative Club 

and Mum attended Whist Drives. It was through 

involvement in village affairs including the 

Broadstone Horticultural Society that the James 

Putnam Cup was presented; today at the 2011 show 

schedule, this cup is presented to a Horticultural 

Society Member whose whole family obtain the 

highest number of points. 

I remain a Member of this Society, and in memory of my 

parents take part in the Broadstone shows: also during 

the Poole in Bloom Competition in 2010 my garden was 

dedicated to my father – as ‘The Timeless Garden’ it was 

awarded The Best Overall Poole In Bloom Winner. 

Photo - Bob Hewitt’s ‘The Timeless Garden’ 

Was it by chance, or the memory of Dad often saying to 

me over many years of successful horticulture, “There is 

no such thing as green fingers, it is what to do and when 

to do it.” These words have given me satisfaction and 

success in my chosen hobby. 

Sadly Poole in Bloom is no more. The Borough of Poole 

decided 2010 was to be the last year for the competition 

and would not receive any support in the future. 

When Mum and Dad retired they moved to 72 York 

Road. From here Dad continued to work for the 

Putnam family, looking after the Bournemouth Times 

Newspaper printing works’ extensive gardens in 

Branksome until shortly before he died in 1972 aged 84 

years; Mum died in 1997 aged 96 years. 

Bob Hewitt 


Firstly we would like to introduce a new member to 

our team, PC 2563 Dave Street. Dave has been 

working with us for almost a year on a temporary 

basis having patrolled Poole North on response 

duties prior to this, so he knows the area and issues 

well. 

Crime and Anti-social behaviour statistics 

We are pleased to report that crime figures for 

December 2011 are extremely low. Only 12 crimes 

were reported compared to 25 for the same period in 

2010. Anti-social behaviour figures have followed a 

similar vein with just 9 incidents reported compared to 

23 for the previous year. 

This is a result of both active patrolling in areas where 

incidents have been reported as well as listening to 

our residents’ issues and concentrating on those 

priorities in particular. 

There were 2 attempted dwelling burglaries 

reported, one in Stonecrop Close and the other in 

Corfe Way. On both occasions entry was attempted 

at the rear of the premises. 

There were 2 non-dwelling burglaries; one a garage 

in Ridgeway where padlocks were cut and a lawn 

mower and carpet cleaner were stolen, the other 

was in Clarendon Road where a security light was 

deactivated and entry gained to the garage via a 

window and various items stolen. 

Please check your building’s security both inside and 

out, houses and outbuildings and should you want 

any advice please call us and we can arrange to do a 

Crime Prevention visit for you. 

There were no thefts of or from vehicles this month, 

which is reassuring. 

There were 4 other thefts reported. The most 

interesting one being theft of milk. This was the 

first milk theft since our Operation in November. 

However, 3 females in their late teens were 

detained, one will receive a caution and the other two 

restorative reprimands. 

Four other crimes were reported, two being criminal 


Broadstone & MerleY 

saFer neighBourhood teaM 

January 2012 Report 

damage and the others being domestic related. 

As always, we will continue to do our utmost to 

ensure that crime and anti-social behaviour remain 

low in the Broadstone area. Please help us to help 

you by reporting any incidents you see or hear. 

This can be done by contacting us on the new 101 

number or 999 in an emergency. 

For non-crime community concerns, your Safer 

Neighbourhood Team can be contacted directly – 

contact details below. 

safer neighbourhood team Priorities 

The previous priorities from the public meeting on 

23rd November were: 

1. Cycling on the pavement in the Broadway, 

Broadstone/Cycling without lights during the hours of 

darkness 

2. Targeting rogue traders (those committing criminal 

trading standards offences) 

The majority of all votes received were again “No 

issues”. However, the new priorities will be in effect 

from 1st February. 

Broadstone & Merley safer 

neighbourhood team access 

Public surgeries: 10.30am – 11.30am, 25th February, 

31st March and 28th April at Broadstone library. 

Public drop-in: 6.00pm, 21st March and 1.00pm, 

22nd May at The Junction Café, Broadstone 

e-mail the team: b&m.snt@dorset.pnn.police.uk 

Phone the team: 07876 391 332

Tel: 01202 693386 ❆ 24 Hour Call Out ❆ 

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Ice, snow and Grit 

Part time Lighting 

Following successful trials in Branksome, 

Hamworthy, Merley and Bearwood, Poole Council 

plan to extend Part Time Lighting to other areas 

of the town. In selected roads streetlights will be 

turned off from midnight to 6am. 

Switching off the lights will provide an estimated 

yearly saving of £14,800 and a carbon reduction of 

83 tonnes. 

A number of suitable roads/streets in Broadstone 

have been proposed and discussions are taking 

place with Council Officers, local Police and 

Councilors to agree which roads might be suitable. 

Once confirmed and approved by the police all 


cOunciL news 

This time last year we had endured a month of heavy 

snow and ice, residents had problems getting to work 

or keeping hospital appointments and the council had 

used up half of its winter supply of salt grit. 

This year the council has two new grit lorries able 

to carry more than twice as much grit as existing 

vehicles, extra grit bins and a full stock of salt grit. 

At the time of writing long range forecasts are 

predicting mild weather well into January, but in 

the event of snow and ice the council is far better 

prepared than last year. Main roads and bus routes 

will be gritted, however, the council have never 

gritted side roads and pavements and will not be 

doing so this year. 

Last year there were problems with buses; the 

number 4 was unable to cross Broadstone Way and 

had difficulties on Hillbourne Road and the top of York 

Road. The number 32 had problems on Whitchurch 

Avenue and there were problems on Lower Blandford 

Road and West Way. The Highway Maintenance 

Department is aware of the problems and will ensure 

that these areas are gritted this winter if it becomes 

necessary. 

I had a meeting with the manager of the Highways 

Maintenance department to discuss the above 

and the fact that there are a number of side roads 

in Broadstone with steep slopes. Last winter a 

number of public-spirited residents agreed to store 

some bags of grit and work with their neighbours to 

spread the grit on their roads. 

We have a list of these residents and it has been 

agreed that in the event of severe weather it may be 

possible to distribute some bags of grit as last winter, 

however, this will very much be subject to resources 

and grit being available. I will contact these residents 

individually if necessary. 

Last winter bags of grit cost about £7 per bag, this 

year bags are available in supermarkets at £3.99. 

Clearing Ice and Snow from Pavements Yourself 

There is no law stopping residents from clearing 

snow and ice on the pavement outside their homes 

or from public spaces. It is unlikely that anyone 

would be sued or held legally responsible for any 

injuries on the path if you have cleared it carefully. 

Residents should follow the snow code when 

clearing snow and ice safely. 

Residents with concerns are advised to check official 

advice on these matters on the Directgov web site, 

which provides legal advice and tips on clearing snow 

and ice safely and effectively. 

Roy Godfrey 

residents in streets affected by the scheme will be 

written to well in advance to give them adequate 

notice. 

The final list of areas confirmed and residential 

consultation letters were posted to residents in 

potentially affected roads and sent out on the week 

commencing January 3rd. Responses from residents 

must be received by week ending January 27th. 

The final list of roads will be presented to the 

Transport Advisory Group committee in February 

and their findings passed to the Cabinet meeting 

in March for final approval. Installation works for 

conversion of lights to part night lighting in agreed areas to 

commence in April. 

Roy Godfrey

Proposed traveller sites in dorset 

Independent consultants Bakers Associates have 

reviewed land within the Borough of Poole and have 

identified 23 sites that have been subject to detailed 

assessment. One of the proposed sites is at Lodge 

Hill, Canford Heath Road, Poole. 

The consultants claim that the site is suitable for 15 

pitches, residential or transit. The previous facility has 

moved, there is significant tree cover, which should 

be protected. The site has good access to services. 

Residents who may wish to make comments 

regarding the proposed site can do so by 

completing a response form from Broadstone 

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Library, which also provides more detailed 

information. Residents who may wish to make 

comment on line can also do so at: 

www.boroughofpoole.com/gypsyandtravellersconsultation 

or: www.dorsetforyou.com/travellerpitches 

Please note that the Dorset Councils will only 

consider comments by respondents who provide 

their names and contact addresses. Inappropriate, 

offensive or racist comments will not be acceptable 

and in extreme cases may be referred to the police. 

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FEBRUARY. 

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We are ideally situated in the heart of Broadstone, for the 

times you can’t accommodate your family or friends. 

Four Star Silver Award Rating 

Weston cottage offers you the assurance of high 

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• Each room has en suite shower facilities of a high 

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• Freeview flat screen television with integrated DVD 

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• Plus all the usual facilities are available. 

• Free Wi-Fi internet connection. 

Fully comprehensive healthy breakfast,which is 

predominantly organic. 

• Toiletries are supplied by Neal’s Yard Organics in 

keeping with our organic ethos. 

Holistic retreats are also held at Weston 

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The Cheeky Lil Discount card is an idea 

devised by the team behind Caesar’s Bistro and 

Network BH. 

The Cheeky Lil’ Discount Card is a local 

discount card available to all (and only) 

the residents of the Broadstone and Corfe 

Mullen communities. It has been devised to help 

support the local community whether it is local 

residents, local businesses or local services. 

During tough economic times it is essential that 

local residents support their local communities 

and in return Local Businesses give something 

back to the local residents to encourage them to 

spend here with us in our businesses and use our 

services. 

The Discount card can help keep your 

spending low and there is a great variety of 

discounts including: Caesar’s Bistro, JL Morris 

Insurance, Pets and Petals, The Beauty Lounge 

and many, many more. 

It is very easy for Businesses to join and there is 

no cost to the business. It is also very easy for 

residents to obtain. The cards cost just £10.00 for 

an annual membership and can be bought on line 

at www.cheekylilevents.co.uk discount or from 

Caesar’s Bistro. 

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at claire@cheekylilevents.co.uk 

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The Body Shop At Home, Don Tibbs Accounting, JL Morris (Insurance Brokers) 

Wessex Trophies, Broadstone Players, Broadstone Health Foods and Homebrew Shop 

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send your completed Broadstone Puzzler to the editor 

(for postal address see BRA Executive Committee Directory Pg 64) 

no later than 30th April 2012. 

for more information 

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ACRoss 

1. What is the name of the charismatic co- founder of Apple inc, who recently died at the age of 56? 

(5,4) 

2. Islamabad is the capital of which country? (8) 

4. Which bowed stringed instrument is between a violin and a cello? (4) 

6. The London Borough noted for its maritime history and where the Prime Meridian is located. (9) 

10. Which Italian Renaissance polymath created the Vetruvian Man? (8,2,5) 

11. Irish actor who played Qui-Gon Jinn in ‘Star Wars’ and also the voice of Aslan in ‘The Chronicles of 

Narnia’ (4,6) 

13. The marmalade sandwich loving Paddington Bear came from which country? (4) 

16. What is the capital of Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in west Africa? (11) 

17. In which George Orwell novel was Room 101, the torture chamber where prisoners were 

subjected to their own worst fears, first introduced? (8,6,4) 

18. BBC Radio 1 was launched as a direct response to the popular offshore pirate radio 

stations, especially Radio ........ (8) 

20. Conkers are the seeds of which tree? (5,8) 

21. Which is the largest of the three woodpeckers that breed in Britain? (5) 

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1. What is the name of the longest river in the United Kingdom? (6) 

2. The popular cult movie ‘Withnail and I’ starred which of the McGann brothers? (4) 

3. The island of Madagascar is located in which ocean? (6) 

5. What is the official name of the festival popularly known as the Festival of Lights, celebrated by 

many, including Hindus? (6) 

7. Who wrote the enormously popular children’s picture book, ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar?’ (4,5) 

8. An example of Araucaria Araucana, the national tree of Chile, is located near Budgens in 

Broadstone; what is it? (6,6,4) 

9. Which English Romantic painter painted ‘The Hay Wain’? (4,9) 

10. Famous singer and actress daughter of Judy Garland. (4,8) 

12. Who created and was the principal writer of the popular TV series, Downton Abbey? (6,8) 

14. Who wrote ‘Howards End’, ‘A Room With a View’ and ‘A Passage to India’? (1,1,7) 

15. Who wrote the song, ‘All Along the Watchtower?’ (3,5) 

19. The pen name of the Belgian comic writer who created ‘The Adventures of Tintin’ (5) 

Include your name, postal address or email address and telephone number with your puzzle. All 

correct puzzles received will be entered into a draw and the winner contacted 7 days thereafter. The winner’s 

name will be revealed to all members of the Broadstone Residents’ Association in the Summer 2012 

edition along with the correct answers. Restrictions to entering this competition: - no persons under the age 

of 18 may enter; no members of the BRA executive Committee and non Broadstone residents may enter. 



by Louise Pritchard 

After the Christmas festivities, I enjoy something a 

little less rich. Humous is a delicious dip and goes 

just as well with roasted chips or crisps as it does with 

freshly sliced raw vegetables, such as carrots, celery 

or peppers. 

Ingredients 

1 tin of chick peas 

1 pinch of dried chillis 

1 tsp ground or whole cumin seeds 

salt and pepper 

2 cloves of garlic, chopped 

1 1/2 tbsp tahini 

5 - 6 tbsp olive oil 

lemon/lime juice to taste (I use the juice of 2 limes) 

chopped fresh herbs, e.g. basil, coriander 

First, grind the dried chillis and cumin in a pestle and 

mortar. Place the chick peas, chillis and cumin, salt, 

the barbers lounge 

The barbers lounge situated in the heart of Broadstone 

established in 2006. It is the leading salon in the area offering 

traditional barbering and modern styling for all. 

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Thursday: 8:30am - 7pm 

Friday: 8:30am - 6pm 

Saturday: 8am - 4pm 

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Flavoured Humous 

pepper, chopped garlic, tahini, olive oil, lemon or lime 

juice and fresh (or dried) herbs into a blender or food 

processor. Blend until the humous is as smooth as 

you like. Taste and adjust seasoning and herbs as 

necessary. 

I enjoy humous when it is not so smooth and the chick 

peas, though partly blended, are still visible. In our 

home we like spice and so are likely to put in more 

than one pinch of dried chillis. When blending, you 

may choose to add only 4 tablespoons of oil to start 

with and depending on how it looks, add a couple 

more spoons as you see fit. Use extra virgin olive oil 

or a flavoured olive oil, such as chilli infused, for extra 

flavour. 

This is great as a dip or as a side to a Moroccan style 

dish, such as a tagine meal with cous cous. Certainly 

this gives a taste of the Middle East. 

Do you have a recipe that you love and would like to share with your neighbours. Please 

email editor@broadstoneresidents.org.uk or post a letter to the editor, address on page 64

Brand new medical facility for you in Broadstone. 

You will be delighted to know there is a new medical facility in Broadstone. 

This is a purpose built hydrotherapy pool, which has been added as an extension to 

Broadstone Physiotherapy. 

Hydrotherapy is a medically recognised and well known treatment for pain and 

rehabilitation. 

Nearly all large NHS Hospitals have an in-house Hydrotherapy Pool. 

Many Private Hospitals will also have a pool – locally the Nuffield Hospital in Bournemouth 

does but the BMI Harbour Hospital in Poole does not. 

The Broadstone Physiotherapy pool has been designed to be sterilised using Ultra violet 

light so no chlorine smell or skin irritation and is warmed to 35 C (like a warm bath) by 

modern heat exchange technology. 

There is full wheelchair and disabled access and personal shower & changing facilities. 

Hydrotherapy is an effective and comfortable form of treatment. The warmth of the 

water gently eases pain and the natural buoyancy makes movement easier. 

So working with your physiotherapist on a one to one basis you will be able to increase 

your mobility and strengthen weakened muscles. 

Hydrotherapy will really help if you: 

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Or an old stiff joint that has been replaced 

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Need help with your Pain management 

Your first appointment will include an assessment to establish how we can help you. 

The pool has easy access and you do not need to be able to swim. 

We strongly recommend that you check with your own doctor to confirm that 

hydrotherapy would be suitable and appropriate for you. 

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enjoy moving freely again

With new charges for Green Bins in our area 

I thought a few tips on how to have a bonfire 

but not to annoy your neighbours might be 

useful. 

Firstly, choose a day when there is as little 

wind as possible, although a light breeze can 

help the fire burn. Make sure your garden 

rubbish is dry. If it is damp then the chances 

are that it would compost anyway, so this 

should not be burnt. Damp waste will also 

cause the smoke which people hate. If you 

have dry garden waste it is worth saving it up 

until there is a large pile. Sticks and dry grass 

burn very quickly if used to start the fire. 

So, make a pile of smaller twigs and dry 

matter leaving a gap underneath to put in 

several sheets of twisted up newspaper. 

Make sure if there is any wind you light the 

fire on the side where the wind is blowing 

from, it should be possible to use only one 

match. 

Keep a close eye on what is burning to start 

with, and make sure that the fire is drawn 

Calling all Broadstone residents... we need your 

help. Do you have something that you would like 

to share with your fellow residents, such as stories, 

poetry, gardening tips, recipes, book reviews or 

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upwards to burn with as little smoke as 

possible. As long as the waste is dry and the 

fire gets hot quickly it should be possible to 

keep the fire burning hot enough to cause 

very little smoke. Once the bed of the fire is 

glowing then it is time to put on some of the 

damper things, but only in small amounts, 

allowing them to dry out quickly in the heat 

and burn away. When all the combustible 

material is used up the fire should be raked 

into the centre of the heap to contain the 

area. It is a good idea not to leave the fire 

unchecked as some burning bits can fall off 

and spread the fire if it is not attended. 

My best bonfires are those which burn with 

very little smoke, burn very quickly and leave a 

glowing pyramid of ash which is still hot the 

next day. When all is cold the remains can be 

put in the compost to add to the mixture. 

As a safety precaution I always have either 

the hose or a bucket or two of water handy in 

case the fire should get out of hand. 

We suggest that residents check their local 

bye-laws before having a fire. 

“stay safe - and enjoy your fire.” 

Jill Floyd 

MAteRIAL 

WAnted 

Summer edition of ‘BH18’. If you love to write 

articles or take photos this could be a great 

opportunity for you to share this with the 

community. If so, please email the editor at 

editor@broadstoneresidents.co.uk. Further contact 

details for the editor can be found in the BRA 

Executive Committee Directory (Pg 64).

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Broadstone Recreation Ground has seen its first 

Redwings (Turdus iliacus) of the year; they arrived 

two weeks ago and wasted no time getting stuck into 

the holly berries, and they are still here. My wife and 

I witnessed a dozen of these winter visitors on the 

9th of January in the same tree, and in the hedgerow 

of hawthorn trees that separate the football pitches 

Fieldfares have been busy eating the berries. Tawny 

Owls (Strix aluco) are still vocal at night and in the 

early hours, a magpie (Pica pica) has started to build 

a nest in one of the birch trees; this bird starts nest 

building earlier every year. 

We visited Dunyeats Hill Reserve to check if the 

pond had frog spawn in it. I know it’s early but I 

have found it here in late January. Overhead a 

buzzard kept us company searching the heath for 

prey. While we were surveying the bog area that 

lies close to the pond we accidently flushed a snipe 

(Gallinago gallinago) and a woodcock (Scolopax 

rusticola) that were busy feeding, but we never saw 

one Dartford warbler (Sylvia undata) or Stonechat 

(Saxicola torquata). There was no sign of life on 

any of the ants nests (Formica rufa) including 

(Formica sanguine) but four feet underground they 

would be active. I have found some of these nests 

active on the 22nd of January; if the sun is out warming 

the soil these tiny invertebrates will make their way 

to the surface and gather en masse on the top of 

their nest, which is known as the solarium, absorbing 

the sun’s heat into their bodies which they then 

take back into the nest where it is released. On the 

botanical side I found many one year old plants of 

the Marsh thistle (Circium palustre), which is good 

news for the Goldfinches and Linnets (Carduelis 

cannabina) that I have seen here in the summer 

feeding on the seed heads of the older thistles. Also, 

turkey tail fungi still decorates many old tree stumps, 

and tiny colourful lichens e.g. (Cladonia floerkeana) 

and (Cladonia coccifera) easily recognised by their 

grey, erect podetia and conspicuous red hymenial 

discs growing in the acid soil here on the heath. 

I went into Pocket Park to check if there was any activity 

in the pond yet e.g. frogs in amplexus; this is when 


by Keith Clements 

Parks, Nature Reserves and Heathland 

nATure ’ s 

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the male grasps the female in his loving embrace 

to fertilize the eggs as they are laid, they can stay 

in this position for days. I have found them here in 

January in the past but that was a few years ago. 

The only trouble with them mating early could mean 

a sudden frost will kill the spawn. The frogs that use 

this pond to spawn also have to contend with drought 

because every year the pond dries up and the tadpoles 

perish. The highlight of Pocket Park today was being 

greeted by half a dozen goldfinches (Carduelis 

carduelis); these beautiful red faced birds are always 

a delight to see, usually in small flocks known as a 

charm, the perfect word for the most handsome of 

the finch family. And did you know a group of crows 

is known as a murder? Very fitting as these black 

Corvids are afraid of nothing; I have often seen them 

attacking Buzzards. 

Friday 6th I went to see if there had been any 

activity at a Badger sett that I have been watching in 

Broadstone for several years and found someone 

had tried blocking up the entrance to the sett 

with logs and branches. I spent a good half hour 

clearing the rubbish from the holes; why do people 

do this? It had been done recently over the 

Christmas holidays because I check this sett every 

week so with a bit of luck the Badgers may have 

been sound asleep deep underground. They do 

come out in the winter and forage for food but they 

have been known to occasionally stay underground 

for days. This is the first time in the ten years of 

badger watching that persecution of this beautiful 

animal has happened. Perhaps the person/persons 

that carried out this abominable crime did not get 

what they wanted for Christmas so decided to take 

it out on the Badgers. I know some people may be 

thinking Badgers are a pest, they come into your 

garden and dig up the lawn looking for worms, but 

that’s a small price to pay for living with Badgers, 

for there is no cleaner animal nor one that more 

assiduously keeps itself free from dirt or parasites. To 

watch them come out at dusk to feed and in May to 

see the cubs playing, is a sight you will always 

remember.

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BRoAdstone stRoKe CLUB 

I was pleased to help with organising the Stroke Club 

in 1985 and, in spite of not “wanting to get involved”, 

I am still the organiser/Chairman of the club. We are 

a purely social club and a very happy small group of 

people doing various activities and especially enjoy 

days out and pub lunches! 

When we were two or three years old the members 

felt they wanted and needed a special badge. After 

much discussion the design was agreed. We had 

a member who had a contact with the SAS and I 

wrote to the Commanding Officer asking if he had 

any objection to our using the idea of their motto 

“Who Dares Wins” but changing one word to “Who 

Tries Wins”. I had a charming letter back giving their 

approval. We have a super shield made by an 

ex-Royal Marine. 

We meet every other Friday at the Conservative Club, 

Tudor Road 2pm -4.30pm. Our ages range from late 

60’s to 90’s. We are a friendly group and welcome 

new members and their carers. Please telephone 

first to make sure we are there as we might be out 

on a pub lunch! If you would like more details of our 

activities please phone Kathy McDavid on 694179. 

Cllr Phil Eades 

“Elvis sightEd in BroadstonE!” 

Broadstone was brightened up on Tuesday by a visit 

from the king himself when Elvis switched on the 

Christmas lights. 

Broadstone businesses and residents were out in 

force to light up the night with the official switch on. 

Elvis, in the form of Garry Foley, rocked the crowd 

and provided the countdown to the big switch on as 

well as accompanying the choir in carols. The event, 

which was organised by the Broadstone Chamber 

of Trade, included carols by the Broadstone 

Community and festive refreshments provided by 

local businesses. 

Photos provided by - Imagine Photographic, Broadstone 

“The community spirit in Broadstone is alive and 

well, and the exceptional turnout to see the switch on 

shows this,” said Emma Hamilton Cole, the incoming 

chair of the Broadstone Chamber of Trade. 

“Broadstone is a vibrant and varied shopping area 

and we thank everyone that attended as well as the 

businesses that supported the event.” 

Andrew Plant 


BoB-a-JoB 

WeeK is BaCK! 

How many of you remember Bob-A-Job week (later 

renamed Scout Job Week) from years gone by? 

Bob-A-Job week started in the late 1940s when 

Scouts were given an official card and went round 

knocking on doors, wearing their uniform and 

offering to do small jobs such as sweeping the drive, 

running an errand or doing a bit of gardening in return for 

‘a bob’ towards local scout funds. It was renamed Scout 

Job Week with decimalisation but was finally axed in 

1992 following concerns about youngsters knocking on 

the doors of strangers. 

2012 sees the launch of scout Community Week 

from 14-20th May, a nation-wide initiative by the 

Scout Association that takes the best bits of Bob-a-Job 

Week and offers groups the opportunity to design a 

fund raising project that delivers real benefits locally, 

encouraging groups of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and 

Explorers to ‘do 1 thing’ to have an impact on their 

community. 

The first Scout Community Week trial event last year 

was a great success, with gardening, building bird 

boxes, painting buildings and litter picking just some 

of the projects carried out by the eight Scout groups 

who took part. The event is now going national 

and we, at Broadstone, would like to be part of this 

adventure. However, to do so We need YoUR heLP. 

• do • you do you have have any any ideas ideas of projects/tasks 

of projects/tasks 

we can we can do within do within the local the local community? 

• are • are you you a group, a group, charity charity or organization 

or organization 

that that could could use use our our help help during during the the week? week? 

Just a few suggestions that have come from the national 

Scout website include: 

• Plant a community garden. 

• Adopt a town monument and keep it clean. 

• Plant flowers at the town hall. 

• Paint a mural or clean up a local park. 

• Paint fences or park benches. 

• Make bird feeders for public places. 

• Adopt an acre of a park or a mile of roadside to keep 

clean. 

• Clean up litter along a river or in a park. 

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• Create a habitat for wildlife. 

• Build a nature trail. 

• Create a community treasure hunt in your town 

centre. 

But But What What Would Would you you liKe liKe to to see see your your 

loCal loCal BeaVers, BeaVers, CuBs and CuBs sCouts and sCouts 

doinG For doinG our For CoMMunity? 

our CoMMunity? 

In return for completing a community project, 

members of the community sponsor the young 

people or make a donation to Scout funds. 

BROADSTONE 

All money raised from Scout Community Week 

will go directly back into Scouting, 75% to the 

Broadstone Scout Group and 25% to the 

Development Grants Fund. This is a national Scout 

fund, which provides a financial lifeline to those 

young people and their families in need of additional 

support to take part in Scouting. The fund also 

offers match-funding to help young people take part in 

expeditions and helps families purchase Scout 

uniform. 

One example of the work of the Development Grants 

Board is Cub Scout Charlie who has cerebral palsy 

and sometimes needs a wheelchair. As a member 

of his Scout Gang Show, he needed extra help 

getting to and from rehearsals. Charlie and his family 

successfully applied to the Development Grants 

Board to help with the cost of hiring a taxi to 

transport him to rehearsals each night and ensure he 

didn’t miss out on being in the show. 

At Broadstone Scout Group we are very lucky to 

have our own Scout Hall but that means we also 

have the vast expenses that go with owning our 

own building! So fund raising is an important aspect 

of our group’s work. You might have seen us in the 

“toastrack” running a tombola during the Christmas 

parade. A huge thank you to everyone in the 

community who bought tickets – we raised a 

fantastic £120. 

14-20 MAY 2012 

14-20 MAY 2012 

In partnership with: 

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Would you like one of these Christmas parcels 

under your tree? (Brookdale Beavers) 

We are currently looking to make improvements to 

our hall, for the benefit of our young people, and 

in this regard we would welcome advice from 

members of the community with any relevant 

expertise, including anyone with experience in 

completing grant application forms. If you can 

offer any assistance, please get in touch with me. 

Members of Broadstone Scout Group are no 

strangers to helping, and getting involved in, the 

local community. Last year, Brookdale Beavers did 

a sponsored walk and raised £310 for the Poole 

Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Broadstone 

Scouts held a sponsored raft race at their 

autumn camp and raised £144.50 for Julia’s House 

following a visit to the care home and Springdale Cubs 

visited Delph House in the week before Christmas 

to sing carols to the residents. Our units made a 

fantastic show with their entries in the annual Christmas 

Parade and our Cubs and Scouts took part in 

the Remembrance Day celebrations at the War 

Memorial. 

We hope that you will come with us on this 

exciting journey for 2012, not only in giving us ideas 

for Scout Community Week, but also in supporting 

our fund raising. We hope to be able to set up a 

means of on-line giving in addition to the more 

traditional sponsorship forms. We have a page on 

our website devoted to Scout Community Week 

www.broadstonescouts.org/communityweek 

so that you can follow our plans and we will post 

a short article in the April Residents Association 

Newsletter when I will be able to give you details of our 

final plans for the week. 

If you have any suggestions or comments about 

Scout Community Week, please either email or 

telephone me direct or do so via the enquiry page 

of our group website at www.broadstonescouts. 

org where you will find the GSL contact form in the 

drop-down list. 

Don’t forget that you can also help raise funds for our 

group, at no extra cost to yourselves, by doing your 

on-line shopping, or surfing the net, through our website. 

Breaking News! 

As I am about to send this article to the editors, 

news is just breaking that Scouting is delighted to 

welcome hRh the duchess of Cambridge to its ranks 

of volunteers. She will be volunteering with beaver 

colonies and cub packs close to where she is living, taking 

advantage of the flexible nature of volunteering that 

Scouting now has to offer. Log onto our website for the 

full story and if you wish to follow her example and get 

involved, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Gill McDonald, 

Group Scout Leader, 

Broadstone Scout Group. 

Telephone : 01202 602538 

Email : gsl@broadstonescouts.org 

www.broadstonescouts.org 

“How do we fit this together to make a raft?” 

“The moment of truth - will they float?” 

“Keep paddling!” 

For more action packed photos of Scouts in action, 

visit our gallery section on our website at: 

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Last summer while spending a few days with my 

wife in London we decided to visit our old stomping 

ground, Clapton, Hackney and Stoke Newington to 

see what changes had taken place since the1960s. 

The first real surprise was to find several of the 

wonderful Victorian council houses, where our friends 

had lived were gone, bulldozed into oblivion and 

replaced by grotesque three-storey private flats. 

Modern and clean yes, but architecturally boring, 

lacking the worn steps that led up to two Corinthian 

columns with ornate capitals; they had supported the 

flat porch, which was once the outstanding feature of 

the houses that had stood there for the last hundred 

and fifty years but had since disappeared, very sad. 

They did the same when modernising Euston station 

in 1961 by knocking down the Doric arch that had 

stood at the entrance to the station since 1837 and 

then after demolition decided to dump over 50% of 

the arch into the River Lea. What a horrible resting 

place for such a superb piece of architecture, but we 

are told this is progress and nothing will stand in its 

way; the truth is this was vandalism. They wanted 

to do the same to Gilbert Scott’s masterpiece, St 

Pancras station and they would have done had it 

not have been for John Betjeman’s Campaign for its 

preservation. 

One place we did visit, which I was told had changed 

dramatically for the better and on arrival I could not 

believe what I saw, was Abney Park Cemetery in 

Stoke Newington. This old Victorian burial ground 

which was created in the early Victorian period is 

known as one of the Magnificent Seven, the other 

six being Kensal Green, West Norwood, Highgate, 

Nunhead, Brompton and Tower Hamlets. Abney 

Park is an historic parkland originally laid out in 

the early 18th century by Lady Mary Abney and Dr 

Isaac Watts and the neighbouring Hartop family and 

covered an area of approx 13 acres. In 1840 it 

became a non-denominational garden cemetery 

semi-public park arboretum, covering an area in 

total of 32 acres. I must admit I never took much 

notice of the place whilst passing it every day in 

the early 1960s, going to and from work; it always 

appeared to be closed to the public except for a 

small area that was used on rare occasions for 

burials, its only real patrons being ghosts and spirits 

accompanied by bats and owls. The tombs being 

overgrown with bramble and large sculptured 

memorials of Angels having long been strangled by 

ivy had finally disappeared from sight many years ago. 

Now the entrance to the cemetery had changed, gone 

was the gothic gloominess it once portrayed, it now 

smiled. Someone had been busy cleaning the entrance 

pillars; they were now white, the gates and railings 

VANDALISM to CREATIVITY 

by Keith Clements; Parks, Nature Reserves, Heathlands 

had been painted and there was a sign above the gate 

welcoming people to the visitors’ centre. I went in to 

see what changes had taken place inside and again I 

could not believe my eyes; some of the memorials that 

were once black being covered in years of pollution 

had been cleaned. A beautiful lion that lay on the tomb 

of the Bostock family once cloaked in ivy and lichen, 

now gleamed in the sun and a small head stone with the 

name Aaron Buzacott - Secretary of the Anti-Slavery 

Society (now International) - peeped out between 

shrubs surrounded by forget-me-nots, (Myosotis 

arvensis). The centrepiece has to be the Gothic 

chapel now open for activities. Long gone are the 

once imagined vampires that lived there; only their 

shadows remain. William and Catherine Booth, 

founders of the Salvation Army are buried here. 

This one time neglected cemetery has now become 

a nature reserve/craft centre workshop with regular 

activities including woodcarving and stone carving 

classes. Students have just finished carving, out 

of Portland stone, tree markers with the name and 

life size study of the leaf. These are to be fixed at 

the base of the tree indicated. Green woodwork 

and practical conservation, a wildlife gardening 

club for youngsters, music and poetry, nature trails 

throughout the year including bird, fungi and plant 

recognition and in winter a twig identification 

foray, takes place now; who would have thought of 

something as simple as twig identification. The 

cemetery can also be used for filming and has been; 

Tony Robinson of Time Team and Baldric fame has 

just finished a series about vampires and in the 

summer families are welcome to use the grounds 

for picnics and other events. While we were 

there a local drama group called the Roar 

Theatre were putting on Shakespeare’s “A 

Midsummer Night’s Dream” that evening and for the 

rest of the week and tickets had already sold out. 

Abney Park being transformed into a world of fairies and 

Shakespearean dialect, wonderful stuff; now that’s 

what I call real progress. This all began in 1991 

when a charitable trust was set up to conserve the 

site and make it accessible to the whole community. 

It offers free environmental education, NVQ training, 

heritage skills and volunteer workshops as well as open 

days and guided walks. The park is open every day 

during daylight hours from 9.30am to 4.30pm and the 

visitors centre is normally open Monday to Friday. 

If ever you find yourself in this part of London, 

pay Abney Park a visit. I promise, you will not be 

disappointed. What was once a neglected resting 

place for the dead is now screaming with LIFE. 


Listed below are some of the birds, fungi and 

invertebrates recorded there: - 

Birds recorded - Green Woodpecker, Tawny Owl, 

Fire Crest, Bullfinch, Nuthatch, Sparrow Hawk, 

Stock Dove, House Sparrow, Collared Dove, 

Parakeet, Chaffinch, ChiffChaff, Dunnock, 

Great-Spotted Woodpecker, , Wood Pigeon, Wren, 

Waxwing. 

Fungi recorded - Milky Bonnet, Rootlet Brittlestar, 

Clustering Inkcap, Poplar Field Cap, Artists Bracket, 

Velvet Shank, Yellow Shield. 

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27 28 

36 

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by Keith Clements; Parks, Nature Reserves, Heathlands 

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Skipper, Brimstone, Comma, Common Blue, Holly 

Blue, Large White, Small White, Green Veined White, 

Orange Tip, Peacock, Painted Lady, Red Admiral, 

Small Tortoiseshell. 

Moths recorded - Angle Shades, August Thorn, 

Codling, Dunbar, Early Thorn, Footman, Garden 

Carpet, Heart and Dart, Magpie, Oak Beauty, Red 

Underwing, Snout, Swallowtail, White Ermine, 

Willow Beauty. 

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Broadstone United Reformed Church 

The Church facilities have been enhanced in 

the year: the Church Hall has been redecorated 

and new heating installed, the latter generously 

supported by a grant from the SITA Trust. 

Also new notice and signboards in front of 

the church hopefully reflect a more modern, 

welcoming church. 

Our family Pop-in Days, held at Easter, 

Pentecost, Harvest and Advent, continue 

to be very successful, showing parents and 

children the different aspects of our church life 

through fellowship and fun. These are now also 

complemented by sessions specifically for older 

children, taking place on the second Saturday of 

each month. 

Our Junior Church collecting this year has 

focused on Water Aid’s “Buy a Toilet” scheme 

where for £40 they can install a basic toilet for 

a family... and so far we have raised enough 

money for over 30 of them. We take it for 

granted that every house has one however, for 

many in the developing world this isn’t the case; 

a total of 2.5 billion people in the world live 

without adequate sanitation. This isn’t just an 

inconvenience or embarrassing, it causes major 

problems with hygiene, spread of disease and 

pollution of water sources. 

More recently, our collection of 92 shoeboxes 

for Operation Christmas Child has again 

provided much-needed - and so joyously 

welcomed - presents for poor children around 

the world. 

In October, a small group from Broadstone 

URC travelled to Landau in Germany to join 

other delegates, including those from our 

twin church, Church of the Twelve Apostles, 

Frankenthal (Germany) to both celebrate 

and consider the further development of the 

Twinnings between member churches of the 

United Reformed Church of the UK and the 

Evangelical Church of the Palatinate. 

Having raised over £1,700, the church again 

received the Gold Certificate from the 

organisers of the Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride 

to recognise our excellent and long-standing 

fund-raising commitment to this annual event. 

In 2011, 26 Broadstone URC cyclists - young 

and not so young - cycled an overall 818 miles, 

including 10 ladies doing 10 miles each to 

clock up 100 miles to commemorate the 100th 

Anniversary of Macmillan Cancer Support. 

St John’s Parish Church 

In the summer we started to hold Messy 

Church once a month for young families. The 

Methodist and URC Churches run something 

similar. It does not make the church messy but it 

is a time to be crafty and creative, to celebrate 

Jesus and have a tea party. At the Christmas 

celebration in church, the children helped tell 

the nativity story and starred two Marys and five 

Wise Men. 

This January a new Alpha course begins. It is 

held at the Waterloo Christian Centre, Milne 

Road, and is for anyone investigating the 

Christian faith. 

The main news is that the Reverend Martin 

Fredriksen is to retire and his last services will 

be on Sunday 29th January. He has served the 

Parish wonderfully as Vicar of Broadstone for 

18 years, and in total has been in the Ministry 

for more than 40 years. There are many 

throughout Broadstone and in the Parish who 

will miss him greatly. We wish him and Dianne a 

very happy retirement. 

Broadstone Methodist Church 

As a worshipping community we look forward to 

a new year packed with various services to meet 

all ages, as well as events that would cater for 

those who prefer something different. 

The family film nights are becoming more 

and more popular with a ‘full house’ on 3rd 

December with the film ‘The Polar Express’. 

Many youngsters, mums and dads enjoyed 

tasty mince pies and soft drink afterwards. 

The next film night was on 7th January for ‘Mr 

Poppers Penguins’. 

The very next day we held our regular Café 

Church and heard Prof. Norman Kember 

who was taken hostage in Iraq in 2005 whilst 

on a peacemaking mission. He spoke of his 

involvement with the peace movement and his 

experience whilst in captivity. 

Messy church is another opportunity for 

families to get together; the next is planned 

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Did you see Elvis in Broadstone’s Broadway? Yes, it 

was the man himself and he cleared his diary at the 

request of the BCTC to switch on the Christmas lights 

to mark the beginning of the festive season! 

Outside Budgens, underneath the monkey 

puzzle tree, on a clear and dry early evening, a 

record-breaking crowd enjoyed some of Elvis’ 

greatest hits, and his fans revelled in the free hot 

drinks and food so generously donated by Molly’s, 

Budgens, Greggs, and the Blackwater Stream. 

After his gig, Elvis was pleased to pose for photographs 

with many of his adoring fan club. Luckily, there are 

no reports of ladies of a certain age requiring medical 

attention! 

The Broadstone Chamber has a committee 

specially to arrange this first key highlight 

in the big build up to Christmas and Emma 

Hamilton Cole, Chair of the BCTC, gives her thanks 

to Meryl Ponsford and Maria Primmer (Kestrel), 

Vikki Slade (Molly’s), Martin Latyon (MSL Designs), 

Amanda Bursey (SOS Swim Shop) and Matthew 

Horne (Caesar’s). 

On the following Saturday, you couldn’t move in the 

Broadway. Why? Santa Claus came to town. 

Under the leadership of Stuart Magnus (Newton 

Magnus Accountants), who has now celebrated his 

Silver Jubilee with the Christmas Parade – thank 

you, Stuart! - over 30 local groups and associations 

congregated in Story Lane and processed to the 

Broadway. 

Scouts, Guides, Beavers, Kindergartens, Nurseries, 

the Bournemouth Carnival Queen, Broadstone in 

Bloom and many, many others – and, of course, 

Father Christmas! - they were all there! A magnificent 

turnout! 

The crowds stood three or four deep in the Broadway 

to applaud all of the local groups – and the dashing 

young uniformed firemen, showing off their big red 

engine – who had worked so hard to join in the fun. 

Emma Hamilton Cole welcomed the Mayor of Poole, 

Cllr Graham Wilson, and Mrs Wilson. Bob Williams 

expertly described the scene in his running 

commentary. Volunteers walked up and down the 

crowd filling many buckets with lots of loose change. 

Thank you Broadstone! Our charity this year is the 

Broadstone Stroke Club. 

Broadstone Traders and Broadstone Residents – you 

have done us proud! 

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Membership stands at 80+ but we represent the 

whole business community of Broadstone. 

The national average of empty shops in town 

high streets is in the mid twenties. How many 

empty shops do you see in Broadstone? We no 

longer have a candlestick maker, but we do have 2 

butchers, 2 bakers, and 2 greengrocers. They rely on 

your REGULAR support. 

Did you watch the Christmas Parade? What did you 

think of the Christmas decorations? Did you sing 

along with “Elvis” when he switched on the lights? 

Did you think Broadstone looked festive when we put 

up flags in The Broadway, Moor Road, Story Lane, 

Station Approach and Dunyeats Road? 

All down to us, and particularly to a small band of 

willing volunteers who give of their time freely. 

I repeat – WE NEED YOU - if you can buy it in 

Broadstone, please give our shops a chance. If you 

run a business and are not already a member of 

BCTC – please give John (Membership Secretary) a 

ring on 01202 603569 to discuss joining. 

John Milhofer 



BROADSTONE & DISTRICT 

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS ASSOCIATION 

THE LIBERAL HALL 

14 YORK ROAD, BROADSTONE 

Some Dates Vacant for Hire 

Excellent Central Situation 

HALL HIRE MEMBERSHIP 

Janice MacKay Andy May 

01202 658629 01202 658629 

Annette Brooke MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole 

Holds surgeries every week across the constituency 

BROADSTONE ADVICE SURGERY 

at Broadstone Library 10 am - 12 noon 

on the 1st Saturday of each month. 

Appointment can be made for any surgery by calling 

Broadstone 693555 or write to: Annette Brooke MP 

14 York Road, Broadstone, BH18 8ET 

Published and promoted by MD&NP Liberal Democrats, Liberal Hall, York Road, Broadstone BH18 8ET

RSPB “Big Bird Watch” & An Ever Growing ICT at 

S Springdale First School 

It’s lovely to have the opportunity, once again to 

share some of the exciting things that have been 

taking place at Springdale First School. 

The school places great emphasis on road safety 

and safe travel and readers may remember that 

last year the school was closely involved with the 

Safezone trial on Springdale Road. The project 

was a great success with reductions in the speed 

at which drivers were travelling. Safezone recently 

won a National Highways Magazine Excellence 

award for the project which had most improved 

safety in a local community. I am delighted that 

the children’s engagement with the project was a 

key factor in Safezone winning the award. 

At the moment the children are excitedly preparing 

for the RSPB “Big Bird Watch.” A group of 

enthusiastic children are taking a lead on this and 

we are very pleased that we have been supported 

by local businesses. 

We are aware that we have lovely grounds 

and that encouraging our children to take an 

interest in the world around them is very valuable. 

As one of the Birdwatch Group said, “We want to get 

children outdoors!” This builds on previous 

work that has been done to encourage the 

children to be environmentally aware. In the 

summer term the school achieve the Bronze level 

Eco-Award reflecting this commitment. 

SInformation and Communication Technology (ICT) 

is an ever growing part of all of our worlds. The 

children are very confident when using all kinds of 

technologies and love showing their families what 

they can do at our regular ICT open afternoons. 

Recently we have been able to extend this to the 

local community with an opportunity for children 

to bring in their relatives and show them how to 

use the internet safely. We’re also pleased to be 

able to offer evening sessions for members of 

the local community who might want to brush up 

word processing skills, make better use of digital 

photography or who want to get more use from the 

internet. Anyone is welcome and our school office 

will be happy to provide details. 

Ruth Leach 

Broadstone War Memorial Hall 

• Tudor Road • 

Large Hall for all floor events, concerts & stage shows 

Ideal venue for Parties 

Separate room also available for smaller groups 

Large Car Park. Access & toilet for disabled. 

All details & hiring: 07543 963377 


Broadstone Youth Centre ‘Projects for Young People (14+) 

November 2011 — April 2012 

Moor Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AZ 

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Volunteering Project – ‘The Apprentice Fundraiser‛ 

Starts: Thursday 3 rd November 2011 (6.45pm – 9.15pm) 

This is a 3 month challenge based on the popular TV programme – ‘The Apprentice‛. 

You will be work in teams and undertake a number of different challenges, including entering 

the Broadstone Christmas Parade on Sat 3 rd Dec, and a charity carboot sale to raise funds for a 

local charity. BUT….you definitely won‛t get fired!!!!!!! 

Counts as the volunteering section of the D of E 

Cost £10.00 

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‘British Redcross Babysitting Course‛ 

Starts: Monday 16 th January 2012 (6.45pm – 9.15pm) 

This is a 3 month course that explores all aspects of looking after other people‛s children, 

including a one day first aid on Monday 13 th February. Counts as the skills section of the D of E 

Cost £25.00 

Charity Fashion Show - Event Management 

Starts: Thursday 23 rd February 2012 (6.45pm – 9.15pm) 

Would you like to raise money for a local charity and have fun whilst undertaking the 

volunteering section of your D of E ???? 

Then why not get involved in organizing a charity fashion show: designing & creating clothes 

from recycled materials, as well as event management, back stage, front of house, publicity etc. 

Counts as the volunteering section for the D of E 

Cost £10.00 

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‘Realcare Baby Project‛ 

Starts: Monday 23 rd April 2012 (6.45pm – 9.15pm) 

Could you cope looking after a real care baby for 3 days??? 

This is a 3 month course that explores all aspects of parenthood, emotional health, healthy 

relationships and lots more. Counts as the skills section of the D of E 

Cost £25.00 

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For more details contact Nikki Mussell on 

01202 697303 / 07720 774555 

n.mussell@poole.gov.uk 


24 HOUR SURVEY & ADVICE 

* Tiling & Slating 

* Flat Roofing 

* UPVC Fascias, Soffits & 

Guttering 

* Insurance & Grant Work 

C & H TRAVEL 

CHAUFFEURING SERVICES 

Professional Service 

Airports & Long Distance Journeys 

Email: CHTRAVEL12@AOL.COM 

Tel: (01202) 601718 

Cards 

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* Leadwork 

* Pointing 

* Full Guaranteed & Insured 

Tel: 01202 694266 

13 Lancaster Drive Broadstone 

1st Class Service 

Professional Drivers 

Quality Cars 

No Local Journeys 

Office Hours 08:30 till 21:00 


did you know? 

Broadstone Youth Centre is the home of the Duke of 

Edinburgh’s Award in Poole. 

This year we have over 100 young people undertaking 

their D of E Award at Broadstone Youth Centre at 

Bronze, Silver & Gold level. 

During the summer months we offer the expedition 

section at all 3 levels of the award; this involves 

young people attending the youth centre on a weekly 

basis for a 3 month period and undertaking their 

practice & qualifying ventures in a variety of local 


POOLE 

areas, including the Purbecks, New Forest, 

Cranborne Chase, Dartmoor & the Brecon Beacons. 

The D of E at Broadstone isn’t just about the 

expedition section; during the course of the year 

we run a number of different projects to support 

young people with the various sections of the award 

(although young people do not have to be doing 

their D of E to participate in any of the projects at 

the youth centre). For example, British Red Cross 

Babysitting Courses, Life Choice Projects, Health 

& Style Courses and our latest project…The 

Apprentice Fundraiser Project, involved young 

people raising money for local charities. One of the 

challenges was for the teams to participate in the 

Broadstone Christmas Parade (you may have seen 

us!). Other challenges included a charity bag packing 

activity at Tesco’s Tower Park, and the next challenge 

will be a Charity Car Boot Sale later in the month. The 

young people have decided that any money raised 

will be going to Julia’s House & Woofability. 

If you would like more information on any projects 

at Broadstone Youth Centre, please contact Nikki 

Mussell, D of E / Volunteering worker on 01202 

697303 or email n.mussell@poole.gov.uk 

Get the law on your side... 

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to deal with all your legal needs. 

Conveyancing 

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BROADSTONE 696895 

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GLUTEN FREE FOODS 

ORGANIC FOODS - SUPPLEMENTS 

12 Dunyeats Road, Broadstone BH18 8AG 

Tel 01202 693935 

Official stockists of: Natures Aid, Lifeplan, Bioforce, Weleda. 

Vitamins & minerals. Aromatherapy oils. A wide selection of vegetarian 

foods, dairy free, dried fruit, cereals, nuts, oils, stem ginger and frozen foods. 

Biodegradable cleaning products. Ecover. 

If we do not have your needs in stock we will do our best to get them for you. 

OPEN ALL DAY - MONDAY TO SATURDAY 

9am - 5pm Derek & Barbara Carter 

www.broadstonehealthfoods.co.uk 

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Broadstone Day Centre 

URC Hall 

Higher Blandford Road 

Tuesdays 10-3 

Contact Ann 

on (01202) 849136 

Age Concern Shop 

Dunyeats Road, Broadstone 

Monday 10-4 

Tuesday 10-1 

Wednesday 10-1 

Thursday 10-1 

Friday 10-4 

Saturday 10-1 

Contact Barrie on (01202) 602256 

BROADSTONE POST OFFICE 

Full Range of Post Office Services 

Post Office Facilities Include: 

• Full on demand Bureau de Change 

• 0% Commission 

• All Major Currencies Stocked 

• Travellers Cheques Available 

• Full Passport Checking / 

Digital Photo Booth 

• Motor Vehicle Licensing 

• Travel Insurance / Home Insurance 

• Bill payments / Copier Services 

• Shop Services: 

• Quality Cards & Stationery 

• New Range of Childrens Toys & Gifts 

• Bargain Books 

Opening Times 

9 - 5.30 Mon - Fri 

9 - 1.00 Saturday 

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Broadstone Post Office 14 Dunyeats Road 

Broadstone BH18 8AG Tel: 693260

YOur LOcAL 

TrAde 

direcTOrY 

ACCoUntAnts & AUdItoRs 

Birkett & Co. Ltd. 

204A Lower Blandford Road, BH18 8DP 657444 

Lambert Mann Limited 

Chartered Accountants, 

33 Corfe Way, BH18 9ND 250900 

newton, Magnus & Co. 

Accountants, 

Arrowsmith Court, Station Approach 697611 

AfteR sChooL & hoLIdAY CARe 

Kids Club 

Broadstone Community and Arts Centre, 

21 Dunyeats Road 600800 

ARChIteCts 

Bradbury Bichard, 40 Corfe Way, 

Broadstone Dorset BH18 9NE 693988 

ARoMAtheRAPIsts 

Vivienne scott A.O.C.reg., M.A.R., 

M.S.S.Ch., M.B.Ch.A., 

26 Upton Way, Broadstone BH18 9LY 697186 

AUCtIoneeRs, estAte AGents, 

sURVeYoRs & VALUeRs 

hillier Wilson 

188 The Broadway 693388 

BARBeRInG 

the Barbers Lounge 

216 Lower Blandford Road, 

Broadstone, BH18 8DT 696464 

BeAUtY sALon 

Glow health & Beauty 

215a Lower Blandford Road, 

Broadstone BH18 8DN 699004 

Bed & BReAKfAst 

honey Lodge 


Immaculate en-suite rooms 

4 Diamond, silver award grading 

Pine Ridge 

2b Lower Golf Links Road 694216 

Four Star, Silver Award winning B&B 

Just for Adults. Four well proportioned and 

equipped en-suite rooms, with Guest 

Lounge & Breakfast room. 

Weston Cottage 

6 Macaulay Road 699638 

Family home, predominately organic. 

En-suite rooms from £55. 

TrAde & PrOFessiOnAL 

direcTOrY 

BLInds & AWnInGs 

Broadview Blinds 

57 Hatchpond Road 679012 

Showrooms also in Christchurch, Ferndown 

& Westbourne 

BUILdInG ContRACtoRs 

P.I. harding 

66 Springdale Avenue 696895 

C.M. Phillips 

20 Renault Drive, Mobile: 604061 

07816 244871 

CARPenteRs & JoIneRs 

A.J. Giles 

39 Insley Crescent, 

Broadstone, BH18 9EA 604027 

Custom Carpentry 

48 Merriefield Avenue 469834 

CARPet & UPhoLsteRY CLeAnInG 

Carpete 

www.carpetecleaning.com 565095 

07941 320177 

CAteRInG 

Molly’s Coffee Shop 

& Sandwich Bar, 


CheMIsts 

Arrowedge Chemists 

188b Lower Blandford Road, 

Broadstone, BH18 8DP 603277 

ChIRoPodIsts 

Vivienne scott M.S.S.Ch., M.B.Ch.A., 

26 Upton Way, Broadstone BH18 9LY (clinic) 697186 

ChURChes 

st. John the Baptist 

Rev. Martin Fredriksen, 

The Vicarage, Macaulay Road 694109 

Services as on Notice Board 

Broadstone Baptist Church 

Rev. Tim Gamston 

45 York Road, BH18 8EW 775305 

Sunday Services 10.30am and 6.30pm 

Weekdays as on Notice Board 

Methodist Church 

Rev. Chris Moreton 

30 York Road, BH18 8ET 693662 

Sunday Services at 10.30am and 6.30pm, 

Junior Church 10.30am Activities announced weekly 


ChURChes continued 

United Reformed Church 

Rev. Caroline Vodden 

21 Kingcup Close 601103 

Service at 10.30am each Sunday, 

and 6.30pm on 2nd & 4th Sundays in the month; Junior 

Church at 10.30am, creche for babies and toddlers 

ChURChes continued... 

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 

Rev. Father Keith Collins 693336 

Masses Saturday 5.30pm, Sunday 10.00am 

Society of Friends 

Meet at 52 Wimborne Road, Poole, Sundays at 11.00am 

Broadstone Christian fellowship 

Sunday morning meeting at Broadstone First School, 

Tudor Rd., 10.30am 

Weekly prayer and fellowship meetings. 

Mr David Snow 696001 

Broadstone Christadelphian ecclesia 

Services: Sunday 11am and 6pm 

Bible Class Wednesday 7.30pm 

CLUBs, soCIetIes & ChARItIes 

Broadstone Access Group 

Co-Chairperson - Mrs Lynne Fisher 

10 Watertower Road BH18 8LL 600285 

Broadstone Age Concern 

Day Centre: Ann Biggs 849136 

Shop: Barry Corbin 602256 

Broadstone Bowling Club 

Hon. Secretary - Gordon Tompsett 255310 

incorporating Broadstone Ladies Bowling Club, 

Wessex Bowling Club, Broadstone Colts Bowling Club 

& Broadstone Short Mat Bowling Club 

Broadstone & Corfe Mullen floral decoration society 

Chairman/sec. - Mrs Jane Newell, 

38 Greensleeves Avenue, BH18 8DU 658959 

Vice Chairman - Mrs Lesley Kemble, 

117 Hillside Rd, C.M BH21 3SD 694932 

Meetings take place on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in 

the Corfe Mullen Village Hall. Visitors are welcome 

Broadstone Branch, Royal British Legion 

President - Mr H.E. Buckell 

hon. sec. - Mr G.H.E.Benstead, 

12 Witchampton Road, BH18 8HZ 463606 

Chairman Women’s Section 

Mrs Rita M. Atterton 693800 

sec. - Mrs V. Wardle 693934 

Broadstone Community and Arts Centre 605504 

Broadstone Community Choir 

Musical director - Mr David Everett 528348 

Chairman - Mr Ian Jolly 622142 

secretary - Mrs Julia Pimley 875229 


TrAde & PrOFessiOnAL direcTOrY continued... 

Broadstone football Club (under 8 to under 18) 

Club secretary. - Karen Cuddy 07526 780834 

23 Sutherland Avenue, Broadstone BH18 9EB 

www.broadstonefc.co.uk 

Broadstone Conservative Club 

Chairman - Mr C. Holloway, 

sec. - Mr S. Johnson 694237 

Broadstone Cricket Club 

President - D. Martin 

109 Clarendon Road, BH18 9HU 695664 

Chairman - Mr J. Stone 

53 Wimborne Road, 

Corfe Mullen BH21 3DS 848147 

Broadstone Evening Townwomen’s Guild 

Chairman - Eileen Thurston 694802 

secretary - Mrs Doreen Knight 696202 

Meetings 4th Tuesday evening, 7.30pm, 

War Memorial Hall 

Broadstone evening W.I. 

President - Mrs Julia Williams 

3 Bognor Road, BH18 9HA 692331 

secretary - Mrs Judy Blunt 

133 Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone BH18 8NT 

judyblunt@mail.com 698445 

Meetings 1st Tuesday every month, 

7.30pm in the War Memorial Hall 

Broadstone (dorset) Golf Club 692595 

Club Manager - David Morgan 

Club Golf Professional - Mathew Wilson 

Broadstone horticultural society 

President - Mr Robin Hill 695873 

Chairman - Mr L. Burden 

secretary - Mrs Sheila Townsend 

12 Whitby Avenue, Broadstone BH18 8HN 690366 

Broadstone Library 

10 Story Lane, Broadstone BH18 5EQ 693504 

Broadstone neighbourhood Watch 

Chairman - Roy Godfrey 

r.godfrey@poole.gov.uk 773516 

Membership & Development Officer - Jeff Davies 603024 

the Broadstone Players 

Amateur drama: sec. - Marion Watson 888193 

Publicity - Max Godfrey 678449 

Productions throughout the year - new members 

always welcome. 

Broadstone Royal British Legion Club Ltd 

steward / Members 692688 

secretary / fax 695250 

Restaurant 659798


CLUBs, soCIetIes & ChARItIes continued 

Broadstone stroke Club 

Contacts - Mrs K. McDavid 694179 

Meetings every Friday 2pm-4.30pm at the 

Conservative Club 

Broadstone supper Club 

President - Mrs Sam Bradley 

29 Fairview Road 694209 

Chairman - Mrs Francesca Morris Cains 640192 

Raising funds over supper for “local” cancer sufferers needs 

Broadstone Committee for Cancer Research UK 

Chairman - Mrs Pamela Bower 

54 Floral Farm, Canford Magna BH21 3AU 

secretary - Mrs B. Cobb 

2b Shore Road, Sandbanks, Poole 

Corfe Mullen Badminton Club 

secretary - Mrs Rosemary Peden 696197 

Play Thursday nights at St Johns Hall or Poole Grammar 

School 

diverse Abilities Plus, supporting children & adults with 

Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities 

Unit C, Acorn Park, Ling Rd, 

Tower Park BH12 4NZ 718266 

dorset family history society 

Research Centre: Stanley House, 

Fleets Lane Poole, BH15 3AJ 785623 

Meetings held at St. John’s Church Centre, Ashley Road, 

Parkstone, BH14 0AA every second Monday of the month 

(not August) 7.30 for 8pm. Telephone for an appointment 

with a volunteer researcher. 

friends of Broadstone nature Reserve 

Chairman, Mr Dave Evans 650155 

Macmillan dorset Bike Ride (Fund Raising Group) 

Peter smith-nicholls 601705 

soroptimist International: Great Britain & Ireland Federation 

A worldwide organisation for women in management, 

business and the professions. Local Branch: SI Poole 

meets 2nd Monday of each month (ex. Aug) at the Salterns 

Harbourside Hotel at 7.30pm (optional supper at 6.30). See 

www.sipoole.org.uk or contact: enquiries@sipoole.org.uk 

Wimborne & Blandford decorative & fine Arts society 

Chairman - Mrs Maggie Watts 625389 

Membership secretary - Mrs Christine Maguire 697977 

Monthly illustrated lectures in the Allendale Centre, 

Wimborne from October to July on 3rd Monday at 

2.15pm. Visitors welcome. 

Wimborne Musical theatre society 

Chairman - Mrs S. Walpole 

33 Westham Close, Canford Heath, Poole 659425 

Secretary/ Publicity Officer 530069 

CoMPLeMentARY MedICIne 

Broadstone Clinic, 11 Dunyeats Road 692493 


CoMPUteR seRVICes - Apple Macintosh TM 

GPM Computer services 

Support for Apple Macintosh TM 884642 

Contact Graham: email: g@gpmcs.co.uk 

website: www.gpmcs.co.uk 

CoMPUteR seRVICes - PC 

Computer Repair services (dorset) 

Unit 4, 13b Moor Road, 

Broadstone BH18 8AZ 699116 

jeremyhayes@btconnect.com 

ConseRVAtIVes 

Broadstone Conservative Association 

Mem. Sec. - Mrs M. Roebuck 

1 Upper Golf Links Road BH18 8BS 693459 

URtAIns & fABRICs 

dAnCInG sChooLs 

Broadstone dance studio 

12 York Road, Broadstone 605080 

Ballroom, Latin, Rock ’n’ Roll, Disco, Sequence 

Macaulay Scottish Country Dancers 698138 

St. John’s Church Hall – Tuesdays 5.30pm 

Wessex school of dancing 

Methodist Church Centre 499528 

Principals: Susan Hill, Linda Attrill 744533 

Ballet, Tap, Modern - from 3 yrs. Friday afternoons 

doMestIC APPLIAnCes RePAIRs 

Aftercare 

23 Roman Road 694328 

dRAMA & sPeeCh 

drama station 

43 Twin Oaks Close, BH18 8JE 694141 

educational & creative drama for 7 year olds & upwards 

eARLY YeARs edUCAtIon/nURseRIes 

Broadstone Christian nursery 

161 Lower Blandford Road 601748 

hoppers Pre-school 

St John’s Church Hall, 650155 

Macaulay Road, BH18 8AR 07950 505539 

edUCAtIonAL CoUnseLLInG 

Broadway early Learning Advisory Centre 

161 Lower Blandford Road 601748 

eLeCtRICAL ContRACtoRs 

R.J. electrical 699029 

eLeCtRICAL ContRACtoRs continued... 

Cornerstone electricians 830476 

www.cornerstoneelectricians.co.uk 




fInAnCIAL MAnAGeMent 

BdM financial Management 

300 West Way BH18 9LF 650341 

fLooR CoVeRInG sPeCIALIsts 

Griffiths & May 

11 & 12 Slader Business Pk, 

Witney Rd, Nuffield Ind.Est. 676990 

fUneRAL dIReCtoRs 

A.H. Griffin 


tapper funeral service 

32-34 Parkstone Road, Poole 673164 

173 The Broadway, Broadstone 694449 

GAs BoILeR seRVICInG 

Mike hall 

38 Wallace Road 693153 

Adrian Lucas 

4 Windlesham Road, Salisbury 731205 

01722 414366 

hALLs to Let 

Broadstone War Memorial hall 07543 963377 

Booking secretary: Val Smith 

secretary: Liz Beeson 690086 

the Liberal hall 

12 York Road. 658629 

Broadstone Community & Arts Centre 

Dunyeats Road 605504 

heALth & fItness 

Reflex Health & Fitness 

Joan Harrison, 280 West Way BH18 9LL 265820 

Pilates technique, Posture Analysis, personal 

training and local classes. 

heALth food shoP 

Broadstone health foods & home Brew 

12 Dunyeats Road, Broadstone 693935 

heARInG seRVICes 

heARInG seRVICes 

Wessex hearing Centre 

1 Ashley Road, Parkstone BH14 9BS 722223 

fax 245222 

heAtInG enGIneeRs & PLUMBInG ContRACtoRs 

Alan Winson 

The Cottage, 4 West Way 693386 

hoUse fURnIsheRs 

sturtons & tappers 

20 – 23 East Street Wimborne 883311 

InsURAnCe 

J.L. Morris (Insurance Brokers) Limited 

Manor House 1 Macaulay Road 

Broadstone BH18 8AS info@jlmorris.co.uk 642840 

JeWeLLeRs 

forum Jewellers 

184e The Broadway, BH18 8DP 600350 

KItChens 

A.R.davis, 41 Railway Drive, 

Sturminster Marshall BH21 4DQ 01258 858682 

07837 756589 

Custom Kitchens 

697 Blandford Road Upton Poole BH16 5ET 620497 

LAndsCAPInG, fenCInG & PAVInG 

Clarendon Landscapes & fencing service 

39 Clarendon road 658353 

0771 8586443 

LIBeRAL deMoCRAts 

Broadstone & District Liberal Democrats Association 

Chairman - Bob Williams 698923 

Broadstone, Creekmoor & Canford Heath Branch 

Chairman - Bob Williams 698923 

Merley & Bearwood Branch Liberal Democrats 

Chairman - David Brown, Hon. Sec. - Pip James 571118 

Mid Dorset & North Poole Liberal Democrats 

Chairman – R Mackay 692478 

PAInteRs & deCoRAtoRs 

Broadstone decorators 

6 Fairview Crescent, Broadstone BH18 9AN 696445 

Colin higgins 

6 Ribble Close, BH18 8JT tel/fax: 650075 

Jobsworth 

27 Chetnole Close, Canford Heath BH17 8BD 656869 

07967 660053 

Pet shoPs 

Pets and Petals of Broadstone 

9 Dunyeats Road, Broadstone BH18 8AA 698077 

PhotoGRAPheRs 

fraser Portraits 

206 The Broadway BH18 8DP 692433 

sales@fraserportraits.com 

PhYsIotheRAPY 

Broadstone Physiotherapy, Chartered Physiotherapists 

Story Lane, BH18 8EQ 693199 

PIAno tUneR 

david toone 

31 Anvil Crescent, Broadstone BH18 9DY 696770


PLUMBeRs 

Andrew t. hall 

Broadstone, BH17 7EY 07802 667013 

Alan Winson 

The Cottage, 4 West Way 693386 

Post offICe & stoRes 

14 Dunyeats Rd, BH18 8AG 693260 

9.00-5.30 Monday-Friday, 9.00-1.00 Saturday 

PRInteRs 

the Minster Press 

14 Mill Lane, Wimborne BH21 1LN 882277 

fax 888500 

PRIVAte hIRe - ChAUffeURInG seRVICes 

C & h travel 

13 Lancaster Drive, Broadstone 601718 

07860 392679 

PRoPeRtY MAIntenAnCe 

Vic’ll Fix It! 

Victor Prevost, 3 Holland Way, Br. BH18 9EE 640056 

07725 553277 

RefLexoLoGY 

Vivienne scott MAR MSSCh MBChA, 

26 Upton Way, Broadstone BH18 9LY 697186 

Rest hoMes 

southmead Rest home 

www.southmead.co.uk 694726 

RoofInG 

Poole Roofing 

Blackwater Farm, 1 Blackwater Dr, 

Wimborne BH21 3BH 694266 

soLAR eneRGY 

Green energy Centre 

www.caringforourworld.co.uk 0800 840 1809 

soLICItoRs & CoMMIssIoneRs foR oAths 

Coles Miller 

Arrowsmith Court, 10 Station Approach, 

Broadstone BH18 8AX 694891 

dickinson Manser 


and at 5 Parkstone Road, Poole BH15 2NL 673071 

sPoRts & LeIsURe 

the Junction sports & Leisure Centre 

Station Approach, Broadstone BH18 8AX 777766 

enquiries@thejunctionbroadstone.co.uk 

tRee sURGeons 

Peter hart, Advanced Arborcare 

21a Water Tower Road BH18 8LL 07907 033433 

tRoPhIes 

Wessex trophies 

13H Moor Rd, BH18 8AZ 650444 

contactus@wessextrophies.co.uk 

tV & eLeCtRICAL sUPPLIes 

dacombe & Renaut 

8 West Street Wimborne 882615 

www.dacombeandrenaut.com 

VeteRInARY CentRes 

hillside Veterinary Centre 

116 Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 3LH 698899 

WIndoW CLeAnInG seRVICes 

Rain or shine 07766 565725 

rainorshinewindows@hotmail.co.uk 

WIndoW MAnUfACtUReRs 

seyward Window Co. Ltd. 665723 

Abingdon Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate BH17 0UG 

WoodLAnd BURIALs And sPeCIAL InteRMents 

harbour View 

Randalls Hill Lytchett Minster, Poole BH16 6AN 630111 

FOR MORE 

INFORMATION 

ABOUT BEING 

LISTED IN OUR 

TrAde & PrOFessiOnAL 

direcTOrY 

PLEASE CONTACT 

ROGER JEFFERIES 

on: 01202 692919 

or email: 

treasurer@broadstoneresidents.org.uk 


President: don harris 

4 Corfe Way 9NE 692746 

Vice President: John noyes 

3 Whitby Crescent 8HX 248882 

Chairman (vacant) 

Vice Chairman: Pat talbot 

63 Lower Blandford Road 8NS 463715 

vicechairman@broadstoneresidents.org.uk 

secretary: Carol Reynolds 

68 Dunyeats Road 8AH 693298 

secretary@broadstoneresidents.org.uk 

treasurer: Roger Jefferies 

2 Laurel Drive 8LJ 692919 

treasurer@broadstoneresidents.org.uk 

Planning: Pat talbot 

63 Lower Blandford Road 8NS 463715 

Magazine editor: Craig Pritchard 

Deputy Editor: Louise Pritchard 

2 York Close 8JN 600647 

editor@broadstoneresidents.org.uk 

Advertising: Roger Jefferies 

2 Laurel Drive 8LJ 692919 

advertising@broadstoneresidents.org.uk 

Chief Warden: Cherry Lorberg 

6 Fairview Crescent 9AN 696445 

education (vacant) 

BRA Co-opted Members 

Chamber of trade: Jill Webber 

2b Lower Golf Links Road 8BJ 694216 

jill@pineridgebedandbreakfast.co.uk 

Archivist: Jill floyd 694187 

flossjill@flossjill.force9.co.uk 


BrA executive committee 

Internet: david Anderson 

67 Lytchett Drive 9NP 697376 

Publicity: Rosemary Mitchell 

ramitch354@aol.com 

Area Wardens 

Area (1, 6) - John sayers 

29 Merriefield Avenue 8DA 602235 

Area (2) - VACANT 

Area (3) - Cherry Lorberg 

6 Fairview Crescent 9AN 696445 

Area (4) - frank Wood 

17 Merriefield Drive 8BW 694195 

Area (5) - sally Banford 

43 Higher Blandford Rd 9AD 692090 

Area (7) - Russell saunders 

rs.saunders@sky.com 

Warden’s Rep: derek hawker 

62 Springdale Road 9BY 693684 

hon. solicitor: Andrew Carswell 

4 High Way 9NB 693868 

Invitees 

Cllr Mike Brooke 

138 Lower Blandford Road 8NZ 696523 

Cllr Vikki Slade 

v.slade@poole.gov.uk 

Cllr Roy Godfrey (Assoc. also with Neighbourhood Watch) 

r.godfrey@poole.gov.uk 773516 

Cllr L. Burden 

47 Sopers Lane BH17 7EW 693920 

Cllr Mrs J.J. Butt 

c/o Civic Centre BH15 2RU 650276 

Cllr J. Rampton 265875 

Police Gravel Hill Police Station 

1 Canford Heath Road BH17 7NG 222222

Tue 7th February 

7.30 pm 


7.30 pm 

Tue 14th - Sat 18th 

February - 

7.45 pm 

(doors open ½hr before) 

Sat 18th February 

9 am -1 pm 

Sat 25th February 

10.30 – 11.30 am 


7.30 pm 

Tue 6th March 

7.30 pm 

Tue 13th March 

7.30 pm 

Sat 17th March 

9 am -1 pm 

Wed 21st March 

6 pm 

Tue 27th March 

7.30 pm 

Wed 28th March 

7 – 9.30 pm 

Fri 30th March 

7.00 pm 

Sat 31st March 

10.30 –11.30 am 

whAT’s On in BrOAdsTOne This sPring 

For more information about Broadstone please visit www.broadstoneresidents.org.uk 

“Winning at Chelsea” – talk by Chris Evans - Evening WI, War Memorial 

Hall, Tudor Rd. 

“Roses” - talk by Mr. Stuart Pocock of Pocock Roses - Horticultural Society, 

The Conservative Club, Tudor Rd. 

“Prescription for Murder“ by Norman Robbins, – Broadstone Players 

War Memorial Hall, Tudor Road. 

Tickets from Broadstone News, The Broadway. Tickets: 2 for £10 or £7.50 

each for Tuesday & Wednesday. Thursday’s performance will be in aid of 

Julia’s House & Lewis-Manning hospice - tickets £10 to include a pre-show 

drink & the opportunity to meet and talk with the director & cast after the play 

finishes. Tickets for Friday and Saturday are £7.50 each. 

Dorset Farmers’ Market – Outside Budgens 

Safer Neighbourhood Surgery – with a Neighbourhood Watch Member 

and Police Constable - The Library 

“The Okhle Village Project in Nepal”- talk by Richard Backwell – Evening 

Townswomen’s Guild, War Memorial Hall, Tudor Rd. Visitors are welcome 

and may attend two meetings (£2.00 per meeting) 

“Victim Support, Dorset – its History & Working Practices”- talk by Derek 

Radley - Evening WI, War Memorial Hall, Tudor Rd. 

“Vegetables for the Home Garden” – an illustrated talk by Mr. Ray Broughton 

- Horticultural Society, The Conservative Club, Tudor Rd. 

Dorset Farmers’ Market – Outside Budgens 

Safer Neigbourhood Team Meeting – New Venue: The Junction (Leisure 

Centre), Station Approach – All residents welcome to come along to voice 

their concerns to our local police officers. 

AGM – Evening Townswomen’s Guild, War Memorial Hall, Tudor Rd. 

Visitors are welcome and may attend two meetings (£2.00 per meeting) 

Broadstone, Merley & Bearwood Area Meeting –Venue to be arranged – 

All residents welcome to attend. 

Broadstone In Bloom Open Meeting – The Library. Everyone with ideas/ 

enthusiasm to help brighten up Broadstone welcome! 

Safer Neighbourhood Surgery – with a Neighbourhood Watch Member 

and Police Constable - The Library 

A monthly calendar is published on our two noticeboards, outside the Post Office and Budgens. 

We also maintain an up-to-date calendar of Broadstone events on our website www.broadstoneresidents.org.uk 

If you are involved with any clubs, societies, charities, etc. in Broadstone and wish to avail 

yourself of a bit of free publicity, 

contact The Residents’ Association’s Publicity Officer by email - ramitch354@aol.com. 



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Principals: 

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The Repairs Department 

Jewellery Repairs 

Our fully qualified and experienced Goldsmith 

works on the premises. We are able to offer 

free, no obligation estimates, competitive 

prices and quality, guaranteed work. 

Watch Repairs 

Our local watchmaker is fully qualified and 

able to deal with elite brands such as Omega, 

Rolex and Longines. We offer a one year’s 

written guarantee. 

Re-threading 

Threads can wear after two years so you could 

risk losing the pearls. 

Plate Repairs 

Our Silversmith can restore or repair items and bring them back to life. 

Call in for a free estimate. 

Insurance Valuations 

A quality valuation is prepared by a qualified, registered Valuer, a beautiful 

portfolio with colour digital images. 

Free Ring Clean 

On mentioning ‘Residents’ Association’ 

have one yellow gold ring cleaned and polished 

for Free. Normal Price £9.50 Please allow 24 hours 

Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount 

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You’ll drive a long way....... 

Published by the Broadstone Residents’Association, 

Craig Pritchard, editor, 2 York Close, Broadstone Bh18 8Jn tel: 01202 600647 

email: editor@broadstoneresidents.org.uk Website: www.broadstoneresidents.org.uk 

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