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Viva Poole Contents

Restaurant Review; Fishy Fishy: Page 6Naturopathy; Page 8Jurassic Jaunts; Tyneham Village, South Circular Route Page 9A Peek Into The Past; October 1066: Page 10Tom Scott; Memories of Old Poole; Page 12Garden View; Gentians: Page 14Kids Page: Page 16Sudoku & Quick Crossword: Page 17Movie Review; Brighton Rock: Page 18The Youth of Today; Page 22Julie Says; The Big ?; Page 24Book Review; The Shack: Page 25Your Poole Your Say; Page 26Bruce Grant-Braham; Bottling It: Page 27What's On In Poole; Pages 28 & 29Halloween; The Perfect Costume: Page 30Puzzle Solutions & Useful Tel Numbers: Page 31

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Fishy Fishy (The Plaice On The Quay)Restaurant Review

Fishy Fishy, The Plaice On The QuayFew have made a success of beingon the Dolphin Quays complex witha number of 'eateries' closing down... one after just a few days trading.

So would Fishy Fishy, the brand newfish restaurant survive? Well, myselfand a colleague went along on a Mondayevening to eat, drink and then review our meal.

Televisions X Factor presenter Dermot O'Leary and two of hisbusiness partners have already opened one Fishy Fishy restaurantwhich is in Brighton where the new Poole restaurant at 18 DolphinQuays, The Quay, Poole follows in it's successful footsteps.

It's not until you go inside Fishy Fishy that you get the full impact ofwhat it has to offer. Decoratively it's a real eye opener with credit tothe designers as the 'Wow factor' comes into play.

With an old world nautical feel throughout and a nice music playlist ofvarious artists in the background the scene was set as we were

seated on the table with the best viewof the Quayside.

Co owner Paul greeted us and had alittle chat before we ordered after wewere introduced to Michael, our waiter.

It was 6.30 in the evening and it wasgetting busier by the minute. Mycolleague spends most days on thePoole Quay and informed me thatevery time she walked past therestaurant, it was always crammedwith customers ... a good sign that it'sgoing to thrive just like Brightonbranch is doing.

Main Entrance

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We ordered olives, wine and abeer for me together withprawns and smoked platter(traditionally oak-smokedsalmon, smoked trout andsmoked mackerel) for starters.The main course order waslemon sole for both of us. Oneneeds to also choose a sideorder or two as the fish arriveson it's own. We had newpotatoes and buttered greenbeans with mixed salad.

The service throughout our meal was second to none from our fresh-facedwaiter who was very confident, friendly and always seemed to know whatwas going on around him and acting quickly and efficiently at all times. Youmay say that that is what one should expect but I eat in restaurants aroundPoole all the time and many of them fall short with their customer service.Fishy Fishy have got it spot on ... we were both very impressed withMichael and the other staff that night.

My prawns were delicious and set me up nicely for the main fish dish whichjust fell off the bone and was a treat for my taste buds. I rarely eat fishwhen I'm out and about so I enjoyed this extra special occasion immensely.The wine, Tourain Sauvignon, Domaine Troitignon, 2008, was the best I'veever tasted where my colleague agreed. It was that good, we orderedsome more. This affected the young lady more than me, I must say.

Finally, our dessert (which Ienvisaged us having to strugglethrough as we were a little full)was lemon and lime sorbet withbiscuit and was delicious.Washing it all down with therest of my beer and some tablewater, the evening was verypleasant and relaxing. Wechatted to the waiter and withPaul once more before leavingto discuss our experience.Highly recommended.Review by Mike & Nicky

Sat Outside - Eat On The Water’s Edge

Harbour View From Fishy Fishy

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2 options here a 2 ½ mile walk with on reasonable ascent and descent, or a 4 milewalk with an additional steep ascent on the 2nd part. Again, fantastic views alongthe coast in both directions.

Tyneham Village, South Circular RouteHow to get there: - Grid Reference; 882803. Turn right for Kimmeridge/Creechoff the Wareham Bypass. Follow the road for about 3 miles; proceed up the hillalong the edge of the wooded area until you reach the top of the ridge. Follow theroad for about ¼ mile to a sharp left-hand bend. Here you want to branch rightfor 1/3 mile and then take a left turn down to Tyneham village.

Information:-There is a £3 charge here which goes towards the upkeep of thevillage and surrounding area. Free toilets are available. The village,which includes a church, ruins from the 2nd World War and a re-constructed school, as it was in World War II, is well worth a visit.

Walk details:-From the car park, proceed along the track in the opposite directionto the way you entered the village. The toilets are on the left afterabout 100 metres, at the 90 degree bend at the end of this track.

Go straight ahead, over the stile or cattle grid and follow the path up to Gadd Cliff(1/2 mile). This offers extensive views to both east and west. Go over the stile, turnright for 50 metres, then right again, looking west towards Wobarrow and Mupebays.

Descend into Wobarrow Bay, with views of Wobarrow Tout to your left, and yourchoice of how to proceed is made here. Either turn right up the gravel track andhead back to the car park or you can continue on the 2nd section by turning leftdown the track towards the beach, then right after about 50 metres. This will leadyou to the climb you see ahead of you which takes you up the edge of FlowersBarrow fort (1/3 mile).

At the top, staying inside the yellow posts, turn right and follow the path beyond theTrig point until you come to a junction in the path (1 ¼ miles). With a choice ofstraight on, or sharp right, turn sharp right and follow the track down to Tynehamvillage (2/3 mile).

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A Demolition Shadow OverThe Dorset Iron Foundry

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Last issue we mentioned that the Poole park lake was very weedy and smelly,however something is being done about it.

The growth is almost certainly due to a combination of the hot weather, sunshine, watertemperature and nutrient levels in the water.

The vegetation decomposes and it is this decomposition process that is releasing an odour.

The growth is typical of many water bodies elsewhere in the country this summer andHoles Bay is also badly affected.

Neither the blanket or the tasselweed are harmful but weekly water tests are being carriedout that confirm that there is no blue-green algae in the lake which is toxic.

The weed cannot just be treated or raked out as chemical treatments used in previous yearsto control the weed are not now available.

Considering the size of the lake the removal of many tons of water sodden weed, itsstorage and disposal would be extremely impractical and costly. As the tasselweed isrooted in the lake bottom the weed would need to be cut.

The cutting and releasing of weed into Poole Harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest isnot a feasible option. Additionally, the sluice gate channel may block due to weed foulingand becoming caught within the metal bar screen at the Harbour-side Park outlet.

So what action will the council take? They have been performing regular monitoring ofthe water quality throughout the summer and continuedcommunication with groups affected by the weed.

The council have also been continuing links with otherexperts nationally to see what actions may have beensuccessful elsewhere. Periodic lake flushing is alsoperformed when feasible.

They will investigate a future programme of works tomanage weed levels.

Poole Park Smells

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Looking Back At Old PooleThe Memories Of Tom Scott A Light Touch

Memories of Old Poole

Possibly Poole Park

Here’s another story of how well I was looked after as an apprentice at Bolson’sshipyard.

I was asked to work overtime one evening to finish a project. I didn’t mind, but by the time Ileft work for home it was dark and miserable with rain. Even though I had no lights I decidedto cycle home to Harbour Road, on the Hamworthy side of the bridge from Number 2 yard atWest Quay Road, it wasn’t far. As I rode someone came right across my path also on a bikebut this one had lights glowing. It was a policeman lads like me knew well, PC Frazier.

Standing in the rain he took down all the particulars of the offence. Then, when he was goneI cycled the rest of the way home! Eventually I received a summons to the court but beforeI went, the chief draughtsman at Bolson’s, Mr Wilson, called me into his office. I was worriedthat I might be in even more trouble but Mr Wilson offered some advice for the hearing. He

told me to say that I was working on a very importantjob, earning dollars for our country to pay back the wardebt we owed to America. He reckoned that themagistrates would be impressed and let me off “Scott-free”.

Well it didn’t work out like that. In court I stood in thedock not saying a word while PC Frazier read out theevidence (I think he became a Sergeant soon after that).There were three magistrates on the bench, the mainone being Miss Lewellin, who asked why I had decided

to ride my bike without lights. I replied that it had been rainingat the time so I took a chance. The magistrates had a

pow-wow and reached a decision. Miss Lewellin delivered the verdict “You took a chanceand you got caught, I fine you ten shillings for no front light and ten shilling for no rear light”.That was harsh seeing as my wages were only nineteen shillings and four pence a week,but I was ready for it and paid up there and then.

Back at work I was sent for by Mr Wilson. “Right Scott” he said “Tell me all about it, did youtell them what I told you to say?” “No sir” I replied, I was a bit scared. Then he gave me alecture on how to fight my corner and not give in too easily. “Always make your point andtalk with authority” he said. How on earth he expected a fifteen year old to talk with confidenceover magistrates I don’t know but he grinned and sent me back to work. In those days if youwere an apprentice to a good man he would not only be concerned how you made progressat work, but also about your welfare at home.

At the end of the week Mr Wilson called me into his office again and said “Now look Scottremember what I said and you’ll be a stronger person for it” then he opened his wallet andgave me a one pound note. “Buy some lights for bike; I might need you to work overtimeagain”.

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Gentians have a reputation forbeing tricky little things to growand it isn’t entirely undeserved.They’re a temperamental lot.

They will only grow from fresh seed;they require the gardener to jumpthrough hoops to get them togerminate; they don’t like beingtransplanted; they insist on free-draining but not impoverishedsoil...the list goes on. But thosegorgeous ultra-marine trumpetflowers are so desirable, especiallyat this time of year when notmuch else is flowering.

I’ve had my fair share offailures with autumngentians over the yearsbut still I keep trying togrow them.

Like most of us Ihaven’t the timeto devote toprimping andpreening thetruly diva-ishvarieties: those arebest left to alpinedevotees. I’ve had mostsuccess with Gentian sino-ornata. These form low growingclumps some 15cm / 6inches highand 30cm / 12inches across. In theright conditions they producegorgeous bright blue trumpets withpale green stripes from Septemberto November.

They prefer shade for at least part ofthe day and, I can’t stress this bitenough, there must be no lime inthe soil or they’ll turn up theirpretty blue toes. As I garden in an

area full of limestone I’ve found theonly way I can grow them is in low,dish-shaped containers where theycan spread out a bit. If you’remaking up your own pots useericaceous compost with added gritto promote drainage. An even easierway to grow them is to buy themready-potted. Garden centres willsell them at this time of year.

In spite of their fussiness they arehardy perennials. If you can get

them established they’llproliferate. In the garden

divide them carefully,disturbing the roots

as little aspossible, everythree years in

the spring. Ifyou’re growing

them in pots thenat the start of spring

carefully scrape outsome of the top compost

and redress it withericaceous compost. Keep it

moist and in a partiallyshaded area and the flowers

should return in the autumn.When the pot looks overcrowded

you can try splitting them once theflowering season is over but often itis better just to buy new plants.

The trouble with gentians is thatthey’re addictive.

Grow a few successfully and you’llget greedy for those startling blueflowers and want more. Then you’llstart to think, ‘I wonder if they reallyare that difficult to grow from seed…’and you’re lost.

Garden ViewThis month - Gentians

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It’s been great fun in Poole Park over the past few weeks as anew type of tour has been introduced by way of Segway riding.

You may have seen them while on holiday in the USA being used by theparking lot attendants to getabout the gigantic car parksetc..

Now introduced to the UK forthe first time, Carl Bunter hasbrought them across to Poole asa trial run to see if residentsand visitors would take tothem. By all accounts, they’vebeen very well received whereCarl’s company ‘L of a Segway’operates the Segways forcorporate hire, party hire andevents hire.

I must admit, they’re great funonce you get the hang of it afterthe short training. It’s a littlewobbly at first as the machines arevery sensitive to your bodymovement. As you can see in thepicture above, you can really getabout where one guy was racingalong and explained that they cango up 40% slopes and over roughterrain as well. I reckon that theywill definitely catch on and wherethere will be tours of Upton House,Compton Acres, towns and cities infact, anywhere. It is a very excitingproject.

To book your special eventfeaturing Segways, call Carl on01305 262265

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A remake of John Boulting’s 1947 noir classic? It may sound like sacrilege,but Joffe’s sharply turned entertainment will stand on its own merits.Joffe’s big idea is to update the material to 1964, when mods and rockersbrought their tribal differences to the beach.

It’s a clever conceit that resonates withoutradically altering the thrust of GrahamGreene’s novel (published in 1938). There arepassing references to the pill and capitalpunishment, but most pressingly, there’s theprevailing apprehension that youth is on thebrink of throwing over the last remnants of thepre-war order, and probably the baby alongwith the bathwater.

Sam Riley’s pier-lurking thug Pinkie Brown is aself-loathing sociopath, but also a quick study

who sees opportunity when his boss is murdered by a rival protection racket.Andrea Riseborough is Rose, the none-too bright tea girl whose testimony could putPinky and his mates behind bars.

Recognising a fellow ‘Roman’, Pinky insinuates himself into her life butuncharacteristically hesitates to take it. ‘You’re good, I’m bad – we’re made for eachother,’ he tells her, a line that Greene might have been proud of.

Joffe – whose father, Roland made ‘The Mission’, and whose script for the upcomingAnton Corbijn film ‘The American’ also exercises Catholic themes – appreciates thatthe couple’s mutual attraction is the heart of the matter, and provides enoughinsight into each of them to make it work. In one early scene, Pinky vindictivelypinches her arm, and she gives him permission to carry on if it pleases him. ‘Don’tbe soft,’ he scoffs, but it’s his own emotions he’s afraid of.

With its spivs and shivs and grease-slicked hair, ‘BrightonRock’ feels far more of a period piece than ‘Quadrophenia’ever did. Rather than fight it, Joffe accentuates themelodrama in a heightened rhetorical style that’sunmistakably old school: he signals pivotal moments withbold crane shots and cues another crescendo from MartinPhipps’s orchestral score (neither the mods nor therockers get much of a look in). There is even a cliff-topembrace beside the Seven Sisters – the kind of romanticflourish that would make most contemporary filmmakersblush. Maybe that stuff doesn’t fly with audiences now,but bless Joffe for going for it.

Representing the old guard, a flame-haired Helen Mirrenalmost walks away with it as the indefatigable Ida, but inthe end there is no getting around Riley’s sneering,shabby louse, and Riseborough’s pathetic, blind devotionto him. This is one wretched love story, but it sticks.

Movie Review Brighton Rock (2010)Director: Rowan Joffe

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Stainers is a family-run business in the true sense of the word. Growingand transforming as it has for nearly a century. The secret of their successand longevity rests in exemplary high standards of customer servicethroughout.

The business is now in the hands of brother & sister Jon Stainer & Paula Dack-Stainer who are the fourth generation of the Stainer business family.

The business as it stands now, at 389 Ringwood Rd, Parkstone, is a far cry fromthat which Great Grandfather Tom Stainer started in 1912 as a cobblers repairworkshop on Seaview Road.

There it remained for 20 years, before his son Frank moved it to the site where itstands today.

Part of Frank’s work consisted of visiting all the large houses in the Canford Cliffs& Branksome Park area on his motorbike to collect the shoes of the gentry andtheir servants for repair.

In 1940, even a German bomber aircraft crashing into the workshop and seriouslyinjuring both Frank and his 4 year old son David, couldn’t halt the family business.

With Frank retiring in the 1960’s, David and his wife Margaret swapped homes andtook over the repairing business and began selling shoes in a small way.

1994 saw the closure of the repair side of the business. At this point the SafetyFootwear section was expanded to meet demand, and Stainers is now a wellrespected supplier of Safety Footwear to local industry.

A high standard of customer care is of great importance in Stainers’ ethos.

The fitting of all children’s footwear is carried out only by trained fitters, givingexpert advice.

With their Hush Puppies range having the ability to correctly fit both feetseparately, children are extremely well cared for.

Toughees, a new brand to the UK, is competitively priced and comes with a 6month guarantee for fair wear & tear and has been available at Stainers for the last2 years.

For the older kids a great “back to school” service is available with ranges fromSkechers ,Wrangler, Kickers and Pod .

A FAMILY BUSINESS WITH SOUL

Continued ...

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The Padders brand provides a comfort footwear range for those who need awider fit – PROBLEM FEET ARE NO PROBLEM at Stainers !

Central to their business is their expertise in safety footwear. They supply largeand small corporations alike, such as Poole Hospital NHS Trust, Poole &Bournemouth Borough Council, Recruitment Agencies, Manufacturing Companies,Engineering Companies as well as many construction companies.

They also operate a “deliver free” service to all safety footwear CorporateAccount Customers in the BH postcode area. Additionally, a courier service isavailable.

As the business is due to celebrate it’s Centenary in 2012 they have recentlyre-branded as “Technical Footwear Specialists” introducing such brands as:Fitflop, Merrell, & Skechers which provides a high quality, affordable range forthose who choose to wear “Healthy Footwear”.

One of the great advantages of Stainers, apart from the wide selection available,is that you can park free of charge either on their forecourt or in theirdesignated car park at the rear of the premises.

Visiting this shop is easy, customer friendly and above all you get that feeling ofloyalty that can only be achieved through years of service to the local area.

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Hey!

This month I’m going to be talking to youabout poor body image which, of course, is

something the majority of people suffer from.

There are many ways that people express it, either on themselves(self harm, eating disorders e.g. Anorexia, Bulimia, EDNOS) or onothers (e.g. bullying) I myself have been bullied, and have a closefriend who self harmed. There may have been other things thatcontributed to the situation but poor body image was definitely atrigger.

Of course we have the TV show, ‘How to Look Good Naked’ whichtries to promote a healthy body image and this is definitely a helpfor people who don’t like what they see in the mirror. However, if itis severe, I do not think it makes much difference. As much as Ilove Gok, I think it’s hard to change people’s views of themselveswith just one show.

However, it’s not just Gok who wants to promote the idea of lovingyour body, there are a lot of TV shows dedicated to promoting theidea of liking yourselves, but there are also a lot of TV showsshowing a lot of skinny actresses and models, which does not helpyoung men and woman who suffer. Of course, the same is also truefor magazines which airbrush virtually every advert they publish.

Of course, I am talking about the more severe versions of poor bodyimage, there are a lot of healthy men and woman who believethemselves overweight but don’t resort to extreme measures suchas plastic surgery, rather, they realise that a good diet and plenty ofexercise is the answer to staying fit and healthy.

The only thing people need to realise is that drastic measures harmyour body. The only thing you can do is ignore your bad days, andrealise that no one is perfect. You are the way you are and it’s bestto just accept yourself.

I’ll see you next month,

Beth x

The Youth of Today

Beth is a 14 year old school girl. These are Beth’sviews on ‘body image’. If others of a similar agehave any comments or thoughts on any subject,

do send them in to Viva! Poole.

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Tel: 01202 675321 / 07974 106145

Homemade Delights AtLongest Running Sandwich

Bar In Poole

Located at 1 New Street in the heart of OldTown Poole, you will find the Bow Tuck

Sandwich Shop. Established in 1990, it isbelieved to be the longest running

sandwich bar in the area.

Proprietor SteveCreech has beensupplying highquality freshly

filled sandwichesand buffets to thelocal workers andbusinesses sincehe took over theestablishment in

2001.

The large selection of freshly baked localbreads are delivered to the shop still warm,ready to start feeding the early starters from

7am Monday to Friday.

Whether it be a hot sausage & bacon white bapfor breakfast, or a sweet chilli chicken granarybaguette with fresh salad for lunch, there is a

large choice of fillings tosuit every taste.

If you should visitSteve's little shop, do try

a piece of one of hishomemade cakes - the

Dorset apple, lovelymoist carrot cake or

classic chocolate sponge- which are all a joy to

the taste buds.

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It’s that time of year when the magazines tell uswhat we will or should be wearingAutumn/Winter 2010/11. The shops also give usa glimpse to try & tempt us to buy by displaying‘New Season’ rails all neat & new looking, whilstalong side hangs the unappealing remains of thesummer stock.

Yet buying coats & winter woolies is like shutting the door & pulling the curtains on the summer.“Put the barbie away dear we are done for another year”.

As I write this sitting out on my patio with blue sunny skies above, I for one am not ready to packaway my FitFlops just yet!

Of course for readers on the other side of the globe this time of year marks the beginning ofSpring/Summer. Though I cannot honestly say what will be ‘in’ in Oz or stylish in Sri Lanka - Sorry.

Trousers seem to be either tailored or wide leg, so say good bye to the weird carrot & low crotchharem style. Thank goodness!

Shearling is a word you cannot help but hear in fashion for Autumn/Winter 2010/2011, whether it’sboots, bags or the ever popular aviator style jacket. Along with plenty of faux fur. Ankle boots,especially lace ups seem to be a definite ‘do’ with varying heel heights. So no doubt leggings willstay, but look somewhat better inside a boot than they did full length with flatties.

And animal prints are said to be big news, no this is not the return of leopard or zebra, this is apicture of the actual animal on jumpers, blouses & so on. A bit Bridget Jones for my taste but I’msure if you are young & lovely you will get away with it. Over the age of 20 I would leave it alone oryou may end up looking ‘special’ & I don’t mean in a good way!

50’s style elegance was all over the catwalks with designers Lanvin, Louis Viutton, Marc Jacobs &Nini Ricci all putting their own spin on it. Very feminine, very beautiful. So expect it to filter down tothe high street.

If all this talk of winter is making you scream because you haven’t even had your summer holls yetthen the ‘Fatal’ (interesting name?) from Wolford could be just what you are looking for.

Is it a skirt? Is it a dress? Is it a top?

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Amazingly what starts out as no more than a piece of fabric the size of a belt, stretches, blossoms &folds into various lengths of skirt, dress & or top. The fabric is light weight so presumably driesquickly, another plus if taking it away on holiday.

Available in 12 colours & costs £89, but I believe only goes from X small to medium.

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Book Review

I must confess to starting to read this book some months ago but put it downand only got back to it in recent weeks. I'm so glad I did as it answered anawful lot of questions that I had about life, after a major or tragic eventhappens, and about what the bible says and why.

Mackenzie Allen Philip's youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a familyholiday and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in anabandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later, in the midst of hisgreat sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him backto that shack for a weekend.

Against his better judgement, he arrives at the shack on a wintry afternoon and walksback into his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change Mack's world forever.

In a world where religion seems to grow increasingly irrelevant, The shack wrestles withthe timeless question, 'Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain?' Theanswer Mack gets will astound you and perhaps transform you as much as it did him.

It brought back memories for me and brought back thoughts of tragic events thathappened in the life of other members of my family. I asked the question and so manypeople I discuss religion with, why does God allow so much suffering. The answer is inThe Shack, and when it dawns on you, it'll no doubt stop you reading while your mindcomes to grips with it.

Once I restarted on this book, I couldn't put it down. I'm not a reader of story booksnormally, but I'm glad that I came across this one. Whether you believe this guy's storyor not, it certainly gets the mind going and does start you asking questions throughout.The answers are here, and put in a way that makes it clearer than the bible does on firstreading, that 's for sure.

When I was very young, I found my faith. I lost it again because what happened in mylife was proving to me that God didn't care. Reading The Shack, I understood why I gotto thinking this way and why I shouldn't have. If you have had a tragic event or aserious occurrence in your life which caused you to question God'sexistence, then I urge you to read this book. If you have someone inyour life who you just can't forgive for any reason, read this book.

After you do, you'll want everyone you know to read The Shack.www.theshackbook.com

£7.99 recommend price.Currently on offer on Amazon for £3.98 www.amazon.co.uk

"This book has the potentialto do for our generation what

John Bunyan's Pilgrim'sProgress did for his. It's that

good" - Eugene Peterson

The Shack(where tragedy

confronts eternity)by

Wm Paul Young500,000 copies sold in first

6 months. New York TimesBest Seller.

Review by Malcolm King

Author:Wm Paul Young

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Last month’s column (Sept ‘10) has created a stir amongstreaders regarding the Palm trees along Holes Bay. Hereare two of the replies.

Sir,

Perhaps Salt Water Cockle should get out of his car one morning and take a goodlook at the "awful scrubby bushes" as he calls them on the Holes Bay Road.

I cycle or run along this route every day and marvel at the vast array of wild flowersand bird life.

I've seen a Buzzard enjoying its breakfast in the morning and Kingfishers sat on therocks in the evening.

The flora is home to many species of insect and butterflies which in turn attract othersmall birds.

What would they make of a row of Palm trees? Where would they nest?Maybe Salt Water Cockle would like to introduce Pelicans as well!

If as is suggested there is money available for the planting of trees then they mustsurely be a native species. I'm sure Dorset Wildlife Trust would love to advise and beinvolved.

Personally I'm sad at the way Poole has been ruined by so called "visions" and badplanning and don't even get me started about the new bridge!

Actually, if there is any money left over, perhaps we could buy Salt Water Cockle aone way ticket to Florida.

Chris Dayman

Dear Salt Water Cockle,

As a Poole person born and bred I could not agree more with how wonderful I thinkthe Holes Bay road would look with palm trees. Why shouldn't we look as stylish asother towns, be it here or abroad? Goodness knows the local council wasted enoughmoney on the dog poop fiasco!

Mrs Blake. Poole.

Salt Water Cockle

Let me know what you think , this is yourtown so have your say. Some of your ideasmay be printed in a future issue or posted onthe Viva Poole web site.Write to Viva! Poole or [email protected]

Your Poole Your Say

Holes Bay - Could It Happen?

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Bottling It!By Bruce Grant-Braham

Chairman of the Poole TourismManagement Board

By the time you read this PooleCouncil and its staff will knowwhat the coalition governmenthas planned for its future. Whatis certain is that what ismasterminded from within theMunicipal Buildings will never bequite the same again.

During the process we were allencouraged to contribute our ideasfor council economies on theTreasury website and thousands did. This makes one start to examine what the Council actually doesand needs to do.

In my case I have to ask why a Council gets involved at all in the recycling of bottles?

This elementary question was triggered as I was doing my bit "for the planet" at the bottle bank. Mymodest glass deposit paled into insignificance when the barman from my local arrived. He was pushinga huge container of bottles the contents of which had been consumed on his licensed premises theprevious night. We shared the same white, brown and green bins which the Council would later collect.

I used to run some big hotel businesses in the 1970s and in those days we placed used bottles back intheir crates which went back to the supplier - usually a brewer - on what would otherwise have beenan empty lorry. We gained a financial credit for each bottle. Bottles were re-used or re-cycled by thesupplier.

Similarly, milk bottles were returned via the milkman on his environmentally friendly electric floatdating from the 1950s. This service was provided both at my businesses and to my domestic doorsteptoo.

So, how come councils have got in on the act and created a huge hierarchy, including door-stepcollections, when we could be returning glass bottles to the supplier who could then deal with theirre-use or disposal?

So imagine taking your bottles back to the supermarket, which could then be returned to distributioncentres and onwards on those huge articulated delivery lorries that must be running empty on theirreturn trips?

Maybe I'm missing something but the logic of Councils getting involved at all in the re-cycling ofbottles escapes me!

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Send in or email your event details to Viva Poole by the 25th of themonth 2 months prior to the event date

Viva Poole | Community Pages | What’s On

Poole and BournemouthBusinesses:Book Monique Munroe to visit your companyto run a lunchtime creative writing session foryour employees.

Writing groups: I have many years’ experienceof running and belonging to writing groups. Ifyou’d like me to come along to run a workshopfor your group, let me know.

General groups: I have worked with groups ofpeople with mental health problems and olderpeople, as well as staff and volunteers working inthe Third Sector. If your group would enjoy acreative writing session, please get in touch.

(Member of Association of Freelance Writers)

Creative Writing Workshop‘Autumn’ Saturday 16 October at

Rossmore Library 10.15am to 1pm

Don’t let your writing go into hibernationthis autumn. Be plentiful with your

words, like mother nature is with her fruitand join us for a workshop on the themeof autumn. Anyone for conkers?! Thesession will consist of fun and practicalexercises. No experience necessary.

Cost: £10 (includes tea/coffee/biscuits).For a booking form please email

Monique:

[email protected] or call0776 6581134. For other writing

sessions in Poole see www.1stwrites.co.uk

October 2010Speedway - Poole Castle CoverPirates, Poole Stadium (mostWednesdays 7.30pm)

OCTOBER FEAST 1st - 31st Oct

This is the South’s only month-long foodfestival. Bournemouth and Poole’srestaurants, pubs and cafes will be offeringspecial £10 & £15 October-Feast menus.

You can try somewhere new to eat or visityour favourite eatery and it won’t costmore than £10/£15 all through October.

Participating venues, so far:

Banana Wharf, Bella Rosa, Corkers, DaVinci’s, Fishy Fishy, Thistle Harbour view,Hot Rocks, Hotel Du Vi, Koh Thai,Patrick’s and Shell Bay.

More venues will be added by the time youread this event listing. See Viva web sitefor latest updates.

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Viva Poole | Community Pages | What’s On

Halloween Fancy Dress (and no work the next day)

Fancy Dress Halloween Nite - Chequers Inn, Lytchett

Live Music

Friday 29th October @ 9.00pm

+ No Work Next Day!

+ Prize For The ‘Best’ Fancy Dress

The Chequers Inn, High St., Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset BH16 6BJ Tel 01202 622215

Sunday Oct 3rd - Upton Country Park Wedding FairA Wedding Fair with lots of Exhibitor's displaying all your needs for your wedding.

Friday Oct 31st - Poole Literary FestivalWith over 30 acclaimed writers, 50 events including talks, workshops, book signings,discussion panels, candle lit story telling, interactive writing, a Drop in Day for YoungPeople, Murder Mystery fish & chip supper and Performance Poetry at it's best , therereally is something for everyone of all ages to enjoy.

November 2nd - 30th Inner Sanctum Ghost WalksScaplen's Court, 4 High Street, Poole, BH15 1BW, DorsetTake a journey through Poole's past. Every Tuesday and Thursday all year round.

Friday Nov 5th - Fireworks on Poole QuayNovember 5th brings a host of street entertainers plus live music to Poole Quay, leadingup to a fantastic free fireworks display on the water at 8 pm.

Nov 21st Santa On The QuaySanta arrives by RNLI lifeboat and parades through the town to his grotto in the DolphinShopping Centre. Times to follow, see Viva web site for updates.

Nov 25th - 30th Halloween Fun Week - Farmer Palmers,Wareham Road, Organford BH16 6EU

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Viva PooleLast Minute Makeup Completes the

Perfect Halloween CostumeKids want to look their scariest on Halloween, but parents can, and should, be wary of letting their children goout wearing masks that can make it difficult to see approaching cars and other dangerous objects.

Makeup is a safer, and more comfortable option, but many people are under the opinion that it's expensive anddifficult to do.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

You don't need a fancy makeup kit to transform your child's adorable face into a spooky creature or critter thisHalloween. In fact, most households probably already have most of the items you will need to create a"spooktacular" Halloween makeup kit.

Here are a few home-grown makeup tips to complete the perfect costume.

Facial Hair:

Use a wet sponge to apply cake mascara or dark eye shadow to create sideburns, mustaches, and other facialhair. Apply sparingly over the whole face to darken your child's complexion.

Create a bushy moustache or flowing beard from crepe wool (also known as crepe hair) or yarn. Unbraid and frizzit up a bit for best results. You can use a safe mixture of flour and water to apply the 'hair' to your child's skin. Itwill wash off easily at the end of the night.

Making Hair Disappear:

Make new eyebrows for your child by hiding the old ones with multiple applications of a thick paste made fromfacial soap and water. Cover the paste with foundation and draw new shapes wherever you want them.

Go Bald:

If you forgot to pick up a skull cap, the end of an old nylon can create a fairly good effect. Glue on some crepewool or yarn to create a custom wig.

White as a Ghost:

Mix together white chalk with shortening from your kitchen cupboard, and apply to your child's face to give her aghostly complexion.

Frankenstein Neck Bolts:

Paint Styrofoam packing peanuts with a black watercolour paint and stick to your child's neck with a flour andwater mixture for a great neck bolt effect.

Wounds:

Mix lipstick and yellow and green eye shadow to create bruises.

For a festering wound, coat the area of the wound with baking soda, then use a spray bottle to very lightly spraywith vinegar. If let dry, the bubbling sore will stay till washed off.

When the night is over, and it's time for your monsters to return to their less ghoulish selves, baby shampoo willremove the glue and makeup easily and gently.

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Viva Poole Solutions

BT Faultline 0800 800151

Buses 01202 673555

Childline 0800 1111

Citizens Advice 0870 7510937

Council (Poole Borough) 01202 633633

Crimestoppers 0800 555111

Electric (emergency) 0845 708090

Gas (emergency) 0800 111 999

Hospital (Poole) 01202 665511

NHS Direct 0845 4647

Police (non emergency) 01202 222222

Railway Enquiries 0845 7484950

RSPCA 0870 5555999

Samaritans 0845 7909090

Taxi Service 01202 747333

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

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