A-Z of West Moors

By Charlie Walsham

Once a quiet railway village on the fringe of Ferndown, West Moors has developed into a small community with a lot to offer. With a diverse selection of activities, shops, pubs and services, you can find everything from A-Z.  We have compiled the following, based around the advertisers supporting the feature on pages 16-17 of October Town & Village with a few local facilities added in.

Activities – whether its tennis, bowls, football, skateboarding or a children’s playground, West Moors has it all.

Blue Barbers – fashionable hair cuts in a friendly environment from as little as £5.90.

Churches – you may be surprised to learn that West Moors has four churches. It used to have five, but one was demolished a few years ago.  Those remaining are pretty and worth visiting.

Dental care – for all your dental needs, the Smile Team are happy to help.  They can even smooth away wrinkles – intrigued?  Call in to find out more.

Estate Agents – If you’re looking to buy, sell or rent, Dixon Kelley will help in your quest for a new home.

Fish and Chips – take-away food features highly in the village with Chinese and Chicken as well as good old fish and chips.

Gifts – 3 Wishes has a wide range of gifts, with wrapping paper and decorations to make your present look even more beautiful.

Health – the village looks after its residents well and if you do have to visit the doctor there’s a handy chemist for your prescriptions.

Interesting and impressive – for such a small village, West Moors is interesting and impressive having had it’s shopping area enhanced some years ago.

Justice – have you got a legal problem?  An injury claim for example?  Wetherall Solicitors have the expertise to help you achieve justice.

Karndean Floors – designer floors such as Karndean, as well as Amitco and Marley, are available at Shore Floors.

Lettings – Looking for somewhere to rent? Dixon Kelley might have your dream apartment awaiting.

Memorial Hall – available for hire for most functions and events, with a stage and kitchen facilities.

Nail care – Get your hands and feet looking gorgeous at Profile 2000.

Occasions – celebrate with cards and gifts for every occasion.  3 Wishes have the biggest range on offer in the village.

Pamper time – for beauty therapies, help with slimming, massages, facials, bridal make-up and much more visit Profile 2000.

Quality carpets – Shore Floors has a range of carpets such as Axminster, Brintons and Victoria as well as underlay and a fitting service.

Riverside walks –  pretty scenes along Uddens water, with a footpath for a relaxing walk.

Schools – with two pre-schools, two first schools and a middle school, the younger children of West Moors are well catered for.

Teeth whitening – Get that celebrity look with the Smile Team’s teeth whitening programs.

Up to date hairstyles – The Blue Barbers are fully qualified and can give you the exact style you want.

Variety – There is something for everyone in West Moors including a couple of pubs if you need to stop for a bite or want to quench your thirst.

Wetherall Solicitors – Property conveyancing, wills and probates, personal injury claims, and matrimonial and family law are all under taken here.

X-cellent parking – There is plenty of parking around the village, all of which is free.

Yappy chappies – Waggy Tails Rescue has lots of adorable dogs that need re-homing, check out the Waggy Tails feature on pages 20 and 21 for more details.

Zonked – during your busy time in West Moors, you may need time out to sit and relax.  The benches at the Petwyn near the memorial or outside the library will be just right to watch the world go by.