Gillingham & Shaftesbury Guide February 2017

ISSUE: FEBRUARY 2017 

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WELCOME 

GILLINGHAM & SHAFTESBURY GUIDE 

Welcome to our February 2017 Issue. 

This month of February we have chances to invest in yourself. 

We have both job and development opportunities throughout 

the magazine for you to consider. It’s not too late to start those 

resolutions with Fitness, Leisure and Dance opportunities still 

welcoming you to their doors. If you are looking to shed some weight 

look at Slimming World on page 11, they have sessions to suit many 

venues and times. 

It is not just personal resolutions that we make at this time of the year, traditionally people work on their 

homes and gardens in spring. Take a look at the handy men, and home improvement adverts to see 

who you need to help with your plans, and wander round the garden centre for ideas. 

Gents, the 14th February brings with it romance and a chance to spoil the lady in your life. You could 

earnmanybrowniepointsbyconsideringavoucherforaspecialtreatmentorpopintoourfloristsfor 

a bouquet to put a smile on your loved one’s face. Grab a daytime coffee together if an evening meal 

isdifficulttogetawayfor. 

Thanks to Nic Dixon for his owl watching over us from this month’s front cover. Copy date for the March 

issue will be 10 February. 

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Fish 

Shellfish 

Wheat 

Soy 

If you have an allergy or intolerance to one 

type of food, you may well be allergic to 

other types in the same food group. 

Diagnosis 

Wondering whether that dicky tummy or 

rash could be down to something you’ve 

eaten? Read on… 

What’s the difference between food allergy 

and food intolerance? 

A food allergy affects the immune system. 

Symptoms usually appear within a few 

minutes of eating the offending food, and 

can include a skin rash, upset stomach 

(eg vomiting), stomach pains and 

wheezing. The most severe allergic 

reaction is anaphylaxis, which can affect 

breathing and send the body into shock. 

Without treatment, anaphylaxis can be lifethreatening, 

which is why it’s so important 

for people with a known allergy to carry an 

EpiPen if they’ve been prescribed one, 

and to teach colleagues, friends and 

family members how to use it. 

Food intolerances are more common than 

food allergies. Symptoms include irritable 

bowel syndrome, bloating, stomach 

upsets, eczema, migraines and even 

arthritis. The immune system isn’t affected 

and symptoms might not appear for a 

couple of hours, which can make it harder 

to work out what type of food is causing 

the problem. 

While you can be allergic or intolerant to 

any type of food, there are eight common 

culprits: 

Peanuts 

Tree nuts 

Eggs 

Milk 

You’ll need to see your GP if you suspect 

you have an allergy or intolerance, so that 

they can rule out any other causes for 

your symptoms. They’ll then likely refer 

you to a specialist for tests. Food allergies 

can often be diagnosed with blood or skin 

reaction tests. Intolerances are more 

difficult to diagnose. You may be asked to 

follow an ‘elimination and challenge’ diet, if 

necessary, to try to determine what foods 

you’re intolerant to. You’ll be asked to cut 

out certain types of food for a period of 

time, then reintroduce them gradually. 

Treatment 

If you’re allergic or intolerant to a type of 

food, you’ll need to avoid it completely. Of 

course, that’s easier said than done. 

Ingredients such as milk powder and egg 

white are often used in products you 

wouldn’t expect to find them in. And 

restaurants aren’t always as vigilant as 

they should be about cross-contamination. 

So you might be prescribed steroids, 

antihistamines, or an epinephrine 

autoinjector (EpiPen) if you have an 

allergy. You may also be referred to a 

dietician, to make sure you’re still getting 

all the nutrition your body needs. 

The website www.allergyuk.org has a 

wealth of information about allergies and 

intolerances. If you don’t have access to 

the internet, try the helpline on 01322 

619898. 

By Kate Duggan 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We cover Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Blandford, Fovant, 

Dinton Tisbury, Blandford, and surrounding areas. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Club / Group Date Venue Contact / Info 

Ballroom and Latin Classes Thursday Buckhorn Western Hall From 14 th January 01963 31904 or sandijb42@yahoo.co.uk 

Blackmore Vale Bonsai Group Second Friday Silver Band Hall Bleke Street 

Shaftesbury 

7.30pm - Geoff 01747 853475 m5eay.geoff@btinternet.com 

http://blackmorevalebonsaigroup.co.uk 

Body Rhythm Classes Weekly Quaker Meeting House S’bury 01963 31904 or sandijb42@yahoo.co.uk 

County Market Every Friday Gillingham Methodist Church dorsetcountrymarkets.co.uk/market/gillingham 8.30 – 11.30am 

Craft Market Last Sat (not Dec) Methodist Hall 10 – 3pm www.gillinghamartsandcrafts.co.uk 01747 825161 

Farmers Market Fri 1 March Red Lion Car Park 8am – 2pm 

Fast feet football Every Saturday East Stour Rec Ground 10 -11am Reception – yr 6 07971958486 

GANG – Gillingham Action for 

Nature Group 

Various Various Elisabeth Nelson 01747-825380 elisabeth-36@live.com 

Work parties/outings, all nature lovers welcome, any age 

Gillingham Bowling Club Details from Secretary Bowling Club, School Lane, Gill Contact Mr Ron Wing (sec) 01747 822651 

Gillingham Country Dancing Every Monday Gillingham Methodist Hall £2.50 from 7.30 – 9.15pm 01747 822329 / 824590 

Gillingham Cribbage League Every Tuesday Various 8.30pm Sept-Apr Pauline 0196334210 paulineninnim@btinternet.com 

Gillingham Flower Club 1 st Tuesday Gillingham Town Hall 7.30 contact Jan on 01747 824874 

Gillingham Folk Dancing Every Monday Gillingham Methodist Hall 7.30 -9.15 £3 beginners welcome info 01747 822329/824590 

Gillingham Gardening Society 2 nd Wednesday Royal British Legion Hall 2.30 limited parking 01747 823966 

Gillingham Inner Wheel 3 rd Wednesday Various 10.30am contact secretary Esther Hussey 01747 824882 

Gillingham Ladies Probus 2 nd Thursday Royal British Legion Hall 10 am – 12 Isabell 01747 835299 or Carol 01747 825424 

Gillingham Singers Every Monday Gillingham School Hall (Sept – July) 7pm Carole 01747 825826 

Gillingham Trotters Running Every Tuesday Fitness by Design 7pm www.gillinghamtrotters.talktalk.net 

Gillingham Walkers Every Monday Barn Surgery 1 hr comfortable walks 2.30pm 

Gillingham Wheelers Every Sat/Sun Wheels / Café Rimini 9am Beginners – Sat Experienced - Sun 

Gillingham Youth Football Every Saturday Kingston Magna playing fields Call Chris on 07900564386 Aged 5-11 

Gillingham Singers Every Mon Gillingham School Hall 7.15 (Sept–Jul) Carole 01747 825826 www.gillinghamsingers.org 

Hipp Bones Sat first Youth & Comunity Centre 10 -12 01747 822267 

Hipp Bones Sat third Youth & Community Centre 10 -12 01747 822267 

History Society Wed third Town Hall http://www.gillinghammuseum.co.uk/ 

Job club Every Friday Town Hall 07544921671 10 am – 1pm 

Knit and Natter Every Thursday Wyke Primary School 7 -9pm call Cate on 01747 821473 

Lip Reading Sessions Every Tuesday Gillingham Town Hall 2-4pm sheila.t@hotmail.co.uk Call/text: 07760-731406 

Lions Meeting Wed second Gillingham Town Hall Gillingham, Mere & Shaftesbury Lions Janet 0845 8337521 

Lions Meeting Wed fourth Gillingham Town Hall Gillingham, Mere & Shaftesbury Lions Janet 0845 8337521 

LGBT – North Dorset 2 nd Monday Buffalo Gillingham Contact Roger on 01747 822848 

Marnhull & Gillingham 

Badminton Club 

Every Mon, Tues and 

Thurs 

Riversmeet 

Mon Pay and Play, Tues Club night , Thurs advanced 

http://www.mgbc.org.uk/index.html 

Mash it Up Football Every Monday Gillingham School Astro 5.30 – 6.30 12 – 16 boys and girls football 07971 417284 

Mash it Up Football Every Thursday Shaftesbury School Astro 3.15 – 4.30 12 – 16 boys and girls football 07971 417284 

Mother and Toddler Every Monday Baptist Church Hall 1pm – 3pm Term time only 

Mother and toddler Every Wed St Mary the Virgin School 9.45 -11.45am Term time only 

Netball Group Every Friday Riversmeet 7.30pm www.gillinghamnetballclub.co.uk 

North Dorset Business Group 2 nd week Tues/Wed Various Connecting local businesses plt@software-matters.co.uk 

North Dorset Turbos Weekly 4 days Port Regis/St Marys S’bury Chriss Gassman 01258 820202 www.northdorsetturbos.co.uk 

North Dorset Rugby FC Various Slaughtergate Gillingham Mens youth, minis, girls 01747 822748 www.ndrfc.co.uk/ 

Open House Every Tuesday Fathers House Church Shaftesbury 10 – 2pm 

Probus Group Fortnightly Tues Olive Bowl https://www.probus-gillingham-dorset.org.uk 

Probus Group S’bury Monday second Shaftesbury Town Hall 10 for 10.30 852975 Sue 

Quilting Group Every Wednesday Sew Your Own Brickfields 01747 822286 

Rotary Club of Gillingham Every Wed Olive Bowl Peter Platt-Higgins 01747 860809 7 for 7.30pm 

Rubber Bridge Club Every Thursday Bones Youth Centre 2pm - We play for fun Joan Carter 01747 822964 

S’bury Youth Bowling Group Every Saturday Carole Wiles 

Shaftesbuty Community Choir Every Wednesday Shaftesbury 7.30 -9.30 01747 854225 Julia Marcus open to all ages/abilities 

S’bury & Gill Round Table Twice a month Various Ian Davidson 07854 718137 troychocolate@hotmail.com 

Shaston Gardening Ass 1 st Friday Bell Street United Church 7.30pm Karen 01747 850269 www.shastongardenassociation@webeden.co.uk 

Shaftesbury Tennis Club Every Tue/Thurs 7.30 -9.00 S’Bury Tennis Courts www.shaftesburytenniscentre.co.uk 852705/ 07727061077 

S’Bury & District Trefoil Guild Second Tuesday Bell Street United Church Hall, Shaftesbury Christine 01747 853429/ Lesley 01747 853375 

Shaftesbury WI (Morning) Third Monday RBL Hall, Coppice Street 10am Contact number President Mrs Brenda Skaife 01747 851514 

Shaftesbury WI (Evening) Seond Wednesday United Church Hall, Bell St 7pm Contact number President Mrs Lorna Irvine 01747 854949 

Short Mat Bowls Every Tues/Wed Buckhorn Western Hall Val Roberts 01747 825690 or joval1956@hotmail.com 

Short Mat Bowls - S’bury Every Tue/Thur Coppice Street Hall Contact secretary on 01747 855490 

U3A S’Bury & Gillingham First Thursday The Christian Centre Shaftesbury membership@sgu3a.org.uk http://www.sgu3a.org.uk 

WI pm Gillingham Mon RBL Hall 2.15pm contact Barbara 833678 

WI eve Gillingham Thurs first Town Hall 7.30 contact Deborah 825881 

WI Milton Wed second Milton School 7.15pm contact Christine 824655 

Way Forward Group Every Monday Gillingham Football Club Drop in Social Group 10 – 12 £2 

Wyvern Savings and Loans Every Wednesday Community Rooms 12 – 2pm Ethical banking and debt advice afternoon 

Wyvern Savings and Loans Every Thursday Shaftesbury Library 10 am – 12 Ethical banking and debt advice morning 

Wyvern Savings and Loans Every Saturday Community Rooms 10 am – 12 Ethical banking and debt advice morning 

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Make this as a treat for your Valentine. Pop it in 

a pretty box with a big bow and they will be yours 

forever…as long as you don’t eat it all first! 

Gillingham Carpentry Services Ltd 

www.gillinghamcarpentryservices.co.uk 

Preparation time: 15 minutes 

Cooking Time: 20 minutes + chilling 

A cooking thermometer is ideal but if you 

don’t have one use the method below. 

Ingredients 

100g butter 

550g light muscovado sugar /or 

Demerara for a lighter flavour. 

200g golden syrup 

350ml double cream 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

¼-½ tsp sea salt flakes 

Method 

Line a tin about 23 x 23cm / 9inches x 9 

inches with greaseproof paper. Melt the 

butter, sugar, syrup and cream in a 

medium-sized, high-sided heavy-based 

pan. Keep stirring until the sugar has 

dissolved. 

Bring to a simmer (without stirring) over 

a medium-low heat and cook, stirring 

only occasionally until it reaches 116C, 

stirring more regularly after it reaches 

100C and turning down the heat if it 

begins to catch. 

Take off the heat and beat in the vanilla 

and salt with a wooden spoon, then 

continue beating until the fudge has 

thickened and lost its shine. Add any 

ingredients such as raisins, chopped 

nuts, or chocolate chips at this point. 

Pour into the tin and leave to set. 

Once it’s firmed up a little, after about an 

hour, slice into squares and leave to cool 

completely. Best kept refrigerated. 

If you don’t have a cooking 

thermometer. 

Have a bowl of iced water and a metal 

spoon ready next to the cooker. As the 

mixture begins to simmer beat it more 

regularly then periodically take ¼ -½ tsp 

of the fudge mixture and plunge the 

coated spoon into the bowl of iced water. 

Then (still under the water) use your 

fingers to roll the mixture into a little ball. 

When it forms a soft, pliable ball it’s 

ready to take off the heat and continue 

with the recipe. 

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Join Charlene at The Royal Chase 

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Tuesday 5.30pm 

Tuesday 7.30pm 

Friday 9.30am 

Friday 11.30am 

07857 392682 

Join Charlie at Memorial Hall, 

Wincanton 

Wednesday 10am 

Wednesday 5pm 

Wednesday 7pm 

Methodist Hall, Gillingham 

Tuesday 9.45am 

07827 323646 

01747 823519 

Slimming World 

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Join Sophie at Lecture Hall 

Mere 

Monday 7.30pm 

or Riversmeet Leisure 

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Wednesday 5.30pm 

Wednesday 7.30pm 

07969 371851 

Join Sandra at Hinton Hall 

Tisbury 

Thursday 7.30pm 

07443 864344 

We are welcoming, friendly and 

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Come and join us 

Join Tracey at Or The Corn Exchange, 

Blandford 

Wednesday 9.30am 

Wednesday 11.30am 

Wednesday 7pm 

Or at Methodist Church, Blandford 



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Join Joanne at Scout Hut, 

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Thursday 10am 



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One off, weekly, fortnightly & monthly cleaning services. 

Small chores around the house such as changing bed linen, washing up etc. 

Office and commercial cleaning. 

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Trustworthy and reliable cleaner, fully insured and DBS checked. Call Anthony: 

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Job Vacancy 

Due to the huge success of our toning beds we are looking for more enthusiastic 

and positive ladies who have good people skills to join our excellent team in our 

ladies only club. 

The position would be 20-30 hours per week. 

Good remuneration package with bonuses 

We are looking for enthusiastic people who are committed to their own training. 

Previous retail/service industry experience would be an advantage. This would 

be an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a career change. Full training 

will be given. 

If you think you have what it takes to be a great motivator and role model and 

can work well in a team and wish to be considered for this position, please send 

your CV with hand written letter to Colin Fricker and Keith Flint. 

Address: The Toning Suite, Unit 19, Station Road, Gillingham, Dorset. SP8 4QQ 

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We are a LADIES ONLY Toning table facility in Gillingham, 

Dorset. (Above Fitness by Design) 

Suitable for all ages and abilities our toning beds are a 

very safe and effective way to improve your health and 

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We have a team of female personal trainers who will 

always be there to set up each bed and help you with all 

of your exercises every time you train and give free dietary 

advice. 

Lots of our members in just 6 weeks are already seeing great results. They have dropped a dress 

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Community Christmas Meal 

Christmas day 2016 again saw the culmination of a lot of hard work and incredible generosity of time, patience and 

money from Gillingham and the surrounding community. A large band of helpers served Christmas dinner to guests 

including children at Gillingham Methodist Church Hall. 

Can you solve them? 

Jo Harvey, with the help a team of volunteers, cajoled, coerced and co-ordinated shops, business, services and 

people of Gillingham to donate food, money and time to make Christmas Day a very special event for those who 

may not have enjoyed it. 

Grateful thanks have to go to everyone who helped particularly these businesses, who are listed in no particular 

order and without all of them the day would not have been such a success: 

Chefs George & Arnie SSK Owners Mark & Ash SSK Rob & Tina Setchell of Dorset Chef 

Udder Farm Shop Orchard Park Bianca Ford Epskamp 

Gillingham Methodist Church Flip Ant Broad Robin Stores 

ASDA Coffeeworks Gillingham Co-op 

Stalbridge Linen Clare Davenport Gillingham Co-Op Funeral Care 

3 Rivers Father Christmas Gillingham Arts and Crafts Market 

Gillingham Singers John Kilcourse Jill Ezzard & Julie Hawkins GTC 

Westbury Packaging Gloria Hirst Mole Country Stores 

Anne King 

Guests tucked into a wonderful 3 course meal with soup, turkey with all the trimmings. To finish off there was 

Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake, Pistachio Cake, Christmas pudding, Shortbread, and plenty of juice or tea and coffee 

to wash it all down. They joined in with carols and Father Christmas helped to hand out presents to all. 

Our thanks also go way beyond the list below. Many volunteers popped in with bits on the day or helped decorate 

or clear popping in and out. Others donated presents and food or equipment without which we could not lay on 

the day. We thank all the unnamed helpers who did so much and also huge thanks to : 

Jo Harvey Ruth Blake Ellie Blake Lynn Broom Zoe Chambers Amy Christopher 

Jen Coulson Mike Coulson Pat Elliston Jack Elliston Lorraine Crips Ben Ford Eskamp 

Fran Hill Dan Hill Alex Hill Wendy Higgins Simon Hoskins Sally Muir 

Linda Wilton Alison & Lionel Boyle Liz Byrne Vonnie Rook Luke Campos Martin Ella Savage 

Sarah Junor Margaret Kelly Graham Stride Paul Merry Becki King Chris, 

Rachel Carter Lottie Carter Grace Carter Mark Carter Roger Wiltshire Pam Fawcett, 

Kate Minshaw Jackie Robinson Sandy Humphries 

Volunteer Drivers 

Gloria Hirst Daniel Hunt Joe Weeks Simon Reed Richard Coles John Witcombe 

Special Thanks to the incredible Jo Harvey who led the team to another very successful meal. 

Just because Christmas has been brushed away, the planning for next year’s meal carries on behind the scenes so if 

you would like to be part of this please email gillinghamchristmasmeal@gmail.com and we can update you as 

things progress. 

See our fabulous collage of pictures from the day on page 22. 


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JOB VACANCY 

FULL TIME RECEPTIONIST 

Due to the continuing success of the Club we are currently looking for an 

enthusiastic and friendly person to join our Reception Team. 

The position will be based on a 35 hour week with a good remuneration 

package including bonuses. This is a customer facing role so good people skills 

and basic IT knowledge are essential. 

Previous retail/service industry experience would be an advantage. 

Full training will be given. 

If you think you would suit this position, please send your CV with a hand 

written letter to: 

Colin Fricker 

Fitness By Design, Unit 19, Station Road, Gillingham, Dorset. SP8 4QQ 

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10 Girls' hairstyle or a small cake (3) 

11 Oval form (9) 

12 Sarcasm, incongruity, used to comic 

effect (5) 

14 Objects of attention or attack (7) 

16 17th century Spanish warship (7) 

18 Go into a place (5) 

19 Aboriginal hunting weapon (9) 

20 Type of seabird (3) 

21 Perfect, desirable (5) 

22 Feeling, sentiment (7) 

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2 Unlocked, unsecured (4) 

3 Crisp salad vegetable (6) 

4 Hesitate, waver (6) 

5 Most contented or delighted 

(8) 

6 Curve, twist (4) 

8 Drab bird which sings 

beautifully (11) 

13 Eyewitness, observer (8) 

15 Caressing, soothing (8) 

17 Calmly, smoothly (6) 

18 Festive drink (6) 

19 French creamy cheese (4) 

20 Opposite of alkali (4) 


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Traction Sports, a successful sports engineering consultancy based in 

Shaftesbury are looking for a freelance part time surveyor, or project 

manager to assist them with ongoing sports facility construction projects 

throughout the South of England. 

The work is entirely flexible, and can be agreed on a project by project basis. 

A consultancy level fee structure is available to the right person, with the 

work being interesting in a rapidly growing sector. 

In the first instance, please express your interest to 

www.tractionsports.co.uk 

david@tractionsports.co.uk 

Thank you. 

Knowing how to go about getting a job can be 

tricky if you have limited experience in the job 

market, but here are five tips which will increase 

your chances of gaining employment. 

Network - Many people find jobs through people 

they know rather than traditional job adverts. Talk 

to family, friends and other people you know and 

ask if they are aware of any vacancies. 

Attract employers - Get potential employers to 

come to you. Post your CV online with various 

agencies and you could save yourself a lot of time 

and effort job hunting. 

Target companies - Look at the organisations 

which might make a good employer and 

concentrate on them. This may mean you only 

look at the big employers in your area or it might 

mean that you look into one sector but nationwide. 

Think positive - We all get a few knock backs 

when looking for work. Don't take it personally if 

you are rejected or don't even get a response. It’s 

probably not because of anything you have done 

wrong. 

Find hidden vacancies - Many jobs are landed 

before they are advertised but you need to act 

quickly. Look into internal recruitment and get 

friends to tune into their own company grapevines. 

It’s a good way of getting your foot in the door 

early. 

Knowing how to find a job is a skill in itself. Once 

you have been successful, the process becomes 

easier next time around. 

By Sarah Davey 

TLW DANCE 

The leading dance school 

in Shaftesbury 

BALLET 

TAP 

STREET JAZZ 

07584340897 

TLWdance@googlemail.com 

www.tlwdance.co.uk 

All aspects of electrical work undertaken 

New Installations & Rewires 

Alterations & Additions 

Consumer unit upgrades 

Fault finding & Repairs 

Mob : 07914 760295 

Tel : 01258 808329 

Email : 

benhannamelectrical@gmail.com 


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Vale diStRibution 

Flyers•leaFlets•brocures 

We can deliver all your marketing material through 

our magazine readers. Reach a potential 12,000 

customers. A monthly service to the following areas: 

Gillingham, Shaftesbury and Motcombe. 

For more information call: 

01747 823699 

gillinghamguide@btinternet.com 

Word Search 

Can you find all of the Valentine-related words hidden in the grid? 

JOB VACANCY 

adore 

affection 

amorous 

balloons 

be mine 

beau 

beloved 

bouquet 

boyfriend 

cards 

cherub 

chocolate 

courting 

crush 

cupid 

darling 

date 

envelope 

February 

flirt 

flowers 

friendship 

gift 

girlfriend 

heart 

heartthrob 

honey 

hugs 

I love you 

kisses 

love 

lovebirds 

pink 

red 

red roses 

romantic 

secret admirer 

sweetheart 

Valentine 

Due to the continued growth of our group personal training we are looking for more staff to join 

our team. 

The position would be 30-40 hours per week. 

 

 

 

 

 

Applicants must be good role models and be committed to their own training. Appropriate 

qualifications would be an advantage to which full training will be given. 

Previous retail/service industry experience would also be an advantage. 

This would be an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a career change. 

Applicants must be highly motivated and with a strong work ethic. They must be good 

communicators and be able to work to a very high standard both individually and as a 

team. 

Good remuneration package with bonuses. 

If you feel that you have what it takes to be a good all round fitness professional please send in 

your CV with a hand written letter to: 

Colin Fricker, Fitness by Design ltd, Unit 19, Station Road, Gillingham, Dorset. SP8 4QQ 


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Rotary Club of Gillingham 

presents 

GRAND CHARITY QUIZ 

with cash prizes 

at The Olive Bowl 

Friday 17th February 2017 at 7 for 7.30pm 

Visitors welcome (£3.00 fee) 

For more details please contact: 

Di 01747 823223 

or Alison 01747 824540 

Dorset Federation W.I. Charity Reg. No. 1041714 

£10 per person (including 1-course meal) 

Tables of up to 6 

To book your table (or an individual place) 

e-mail wendy@dovetree.co.uk or telephone 01747 850821 by 

10th February 

“Lovely Cakes” 

Community 

Saturday 11 February 

10.30am – 2.00pm 

Vicarage School Room, 

Queen Street, Gillingham. 

Come and enjoy time with your friends. 

There will be homemade cake, gluten free cake, 

tea cakes, fresh coffee, tea and hot chocolate, light 

lunches of soup and a roll and freshly made 

sandwiches with a side salad. 

Proceeds to: Hope for Tomorrow 

Hope For Tomorrow is a dedicated charity with a single aim: to bring cancer care close to patients homes. 

Working in partnership with the NHS it provides state-of-the-art Mobile Chemotherapy Units to bring vital 

cancer treatment close to patients reducing travel, waiting times and the stresses and strains of busy hospitals. 

The South Wiltshire mobile unit called “Kayleigh” based at Salisbury Hospital, visits locations across South Wilts, part of 

Hampshire and Dorset including Gillingham. 

. 

“ Lovely Cakes” will be held every second Saturday in the month. 

Make it a date! 

Registered Charity No. 1158272 

SKILLS & LEARNING 

ILM Level 3 Award 

Leadership 

& 

Management 

Training for the 21st Century Manager 

Understanding Leadership 

Understand the Organisation 

and its context 

Leading and Motivating a Team 

12 week course 

5.30 pm - 8.30 pm 

22 February 2017 

The Oakdale Centre, Poole 

£725.00 

Enrolment sessions on 1 and 8 Feb 5.30 pm –7.00 pm 

For further information 

please contact 

01202 262300 

GILLINGHAM COMMUNITY CINEMA 

(GILLINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH HALL, HIGH ST) 

 

7PM, SAT 25 TH FEBRUARY 

TICKETS FROM 07817 379006 


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What’s On……. 

Date Event Venue Contact / Info 

22 Jan – 4 Feb Ali Baba and the 40 

Theives 

Shaftesbury Arts Centre Various performances available – from £12.50 

01747 854321 

Thu 26 Jan Quiz Dolphin Pub Gillingham 8.30 start £1 per person 

Sat 28 Jan Sully Gillingham Community 7pm tickets from 07817 379006 

Cinema 

Sat 28 Jan 

Ronnie Scotts All The Exchange Sturminster 7.30pm Tickets from £17.50 01258 475137 

Stars 

Newton 

Thurs 2 Feb Quiz Dolphin Pub Gillingham 8.30 start £1 per person 

Thurs 2 Feb Why did Constable 

come to Gillingham 

Town Hall Gillingham 7.30pm WI Meeting, with Sam Woodcock £3. 

Call 01747 823223 or 01747 824540 for more info 

Tue 7 Feb NDBG Meet Salisbury A joint meeting night with Wiltshire Rural Club. Contact 

plt@software-matters.co.uk 

Wed 8 Feb Summer Show - Shaftesbury Arts Centre 7.30pm 01747 854321 

Read Through 

The Wind in the Willows Auditions 15 th and 18 th February 


10 – 19 Feb Snowdrop Festival Shaftesbury Arts Centre 

Various venues 

01747 854321 

http://www.shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk 

Fri 10 Feb Victoria Shaftesbury Arts Centre 8.00pm £7 01747 854321 

http://www.shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk 

Sat 11 Feb Lovely Cakes Vicarage Rooms Gillingham 10.30 -2pm 

Sat 11 Feb Platform Concert Coppleridge Tickets from £5 www.skiddle.com 

13 -17 Feb NPLQ Life Guard 

Qualification 

Riversmeet 

£225 8 -5pm daily with assessment on Friday 17 th 5pm – 7pm. 

http://www.riversmeetgillingham.org/ 

Wed 15 Feb Auditions Shaftesbury Arts Centre 7.30pm 01747 854321 

The Wind in the Willows 


Fri 17 Feb Grand Charity Quiz The Olive Bowl £10pp including 1 course meal. Tables of 6 max 

wendy@dovetree.co.uk 01747 850821 

Sat 18 Feb Finding Dory Shaftesbury Arts Centre 2.30pm £5 01747 854321 

http://www.shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk/ 

Sat 18 Feb Auditions Shaftesbury Arts Centre 7.30pm 01747 854321 

The Wind in the Willows 

Sun 19 Feb 

Film Day - Ken 

Loach 

Shaftesbury Arts Centre 01747 854321 


Tues 21 Feb To Kill a Mocking 

Bird 

Shaftesbury Arts Centre £3 2pm 01747 854321 


22 -28 Feb June Ridgeway Shaftesbury Arts Centre Exhibition open daily 01747 854321 



Fri 24 Feb 80s Night Olive Bowl £8.00 - from 07805 050310 Fancy Dress Optional 

http://www.theolivebowl.co.uk/bookings 

Sat 25 Feb Bridget Jones’s Baby Gillingham Community 7pm tickets from 07817 379006 

Cinema 

Sat 25 Feb Sam Jones Tiffs, Blandford Tickets from £8 www.skiddle.com 


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Accountants 

Ward Goodman 27 

Barber 

The Barber Shop 11 

Beauty Salon / Treatments 

Mole End Design 29 

Full Stop 24 

Hands on Holistic 21 

Blinds 

Sewards Blinds 2 

Broadband Provider 

Mark Hansford 4 

Builder 

Bitsbobs and Oddjobs 13 

Round to it 21 

Viv Trim 9 

Café 

Coffeeworks7 

Orchard Park 19 

Riversmeet25 

Carpets 

Masterfit 7 

Carpentry 

Ray Lee 11 

Catering 

Olive Bowl 4 

Cleaning 

Diamond Shine 12 

Ovenu9 

Communications 


Computer Services 

AJS Computers 36 

Mr Safe Mode 3 

Counselling Services 

The Upside 23 

Full Stop 24 

Dance 

Paris Helen 17 

TLW Dance 27 

Riversmeet25 

Decorator 

Bruce Chown 9 

Delivery 

Vale Distribution 28 

Dieting 

Slimming World 11 

Education 

Beth Sadler 22 

Electrician 

Ben Hannam 27 

Events 

Olive Bowl 4 

Eye Treatments 


Financial Advisor 


Portmore Insurance 23 

Index of advertisers 

Fitness 

Fitness By Design 33 


Toning Suite 15 

TLW Dance 27 

Riversmeet25 

Flooring 

Masterfit 7 

Florist 

Bright Blooms 7 

Over the Moon 13 

Functions 

Olive Bowl 4 

Furniture Supplies 

Suite and Bed Centre 18 

World of Furniture 35 

Gardener 

Jason Hood 9 

Garden Centre 


Graphic Design 

Jennifer Trim 20 

Hairdresser 

The Barbers Shop 11 

Handyman 

Bitsbobs and Oddjobs 13 

Ben Hannam 27 

Round to It 21 

Ray Lee Carpentry 11 

Viv Trim 9 

Heating 

Dave White 21 

DJB20 

John Eggleton 13 

Paul Burton 17 

Hire Services 

Dorset Hire Services 3 

Home Improvements 

Dream Doors 5 

Masterfit 7 


Gillingham Suite & Beds 18 

Ray Lee Carpentry 11 

Round to It 21 


Bruce Chown 9 

Viv Trim 9 

Insurance 

Portmore23 

Italian 

Massimo14 

Kitchens 

Dream Doors 5 

Leisure 

TLW Dance 27 


Fitness by Design 33 

Riversmeet25 

Toning Suite 15 

Nails 


Ovens 

Ovenu9 

Painters 

Bruce Chown 9 

Photographers 

Nic Dixon 29 

Plant Hire 

Dorset Hire Services 2 

Plumber 

Dave White 21 

DJB20 

John Eggleton 13 

Paul Burton 17 

Printers 


Retail 

Gillingham Suite and Beds 18 



Restaurants 


Massimo14 

Services 



AJS36 

Vale Secretarial 24 

Vale Distribution 28 

Slimming 


Tea Rooms / Café 

Coffeeworks7 


Riversmeet25 

Telecoms Engineer 


Therapy 

The Upside 23 

Full Stop 24 

Hands on Holistic 21 

Toner and Ink Supplies 

AJS Computers 36 

Tutoring 

Beth Sadler 22 

Vacancies 

Jobs 14, 23, 26, 29 

Villa 

Turkey9 

Wedding Venue 

Olive Bowl 4 

Wedding Services 

The Barber Shop 11 

Nic Dixon 29 



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Bright Blooms 7 

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