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SUBU back anti noise campaign Georgia Trodd FRIDAY, 15th January 2016
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@georgiatrodd PRESIDENT of Bournemouth’s student union has revealed that SUBU will be spearheading a New Year campaign aimed at encouraging students not to be a nuisance to residents living in Bournemouth. Chloe Schendel-Wilson said: “There are plans for student ambassadors to complete a workshop to make people aware of the consequences. “We want students to be more respectful in their local area.” A recent survey taken by The Rock found that 86% of BU students choose to go out every Wednesday and 56% students go out every Friday. The survey also found that a further 56% of student don’t try to keep the noise down when walking to and from their place of residence during a night in Bournemouth town centre. Bournemouth resident Beverley Hart, 58, has spoken out about noisy students, saying: “Students fail to think of residents living in the local area when they head out.” She said: “I feel that something needs to be done in order to control the excessive noise levels during these mid-week student events.” With students facing a fine of up to £5000 for their noisey behaviour, SUBU are making a push for quieter streets. The President of SUBU said: “Students should integrate with the local community more, this way students may consider the affects they have when they are noisy.” She added: “Noise on nights out is inevitable, but students aren’t in an all-student town and this needs to be taken on board by some.” To find out more visit subu.org.uk.
The results of the survey completed by BU students
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Students have their say on noisy nights out “
I never think about how noisy I’m being and I don’t think many students do, but that’s mainly because we’re in a student-based area and high levels of noise are to be expected.” - Sam, 18
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I don’t see many police around. I think if there were more police around, people might behave more respectfully and keep noise to a minimum.” - Shanice, 19
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I think a compulsory talk at Bournemouth University might get the message across. Students just don’t think about other residents that might have work early the next day.”
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Bournemouth: a clubbing Mecca
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Bowie’s poignant Black Star legacy Emily Cox DEPUTY EDITOR @TheDreamingLily DAVID Bowie’s new album will be listened to with an added sense of “richness and depth” following the rock star’s tragic death. That’s the view of BU’s Doctor Sam Goodman, who spoke about the Starman on Wave FM after Bowie’s death on Sunday. Bowie, who lived in New York but was born in Brixton, passed away at the age of 69 after an on going battle with liver cancer. He had celebrated his birthday just two days before, coinciding with the release of his latest album, Black Star. Dr. Goodman said Bowie’s parting album was so in character for the Thin White Duke: “It is a tremendously classy and a very Bowie thing to do to release what is essentially a farewell album without any fanfare or publicity.” He added: “Now with his death, new work will now be listened to with an added sense of richness and depth.” The Black Star album marks the Starman singer’s 25th release in his 53 year legacy. Bowie’s Bournemouth connection - p12
David Bowie, who has died following an 18-month battle with cancer.
Students’ spiking concerns Tamara Hough
BOURNEMOUTH University students have expressed concerns over spiking. In an online survey conducted by The Rock, it was revealed that 64% of students think more should be done to prevent spiking incidents from happening. Abbey Fletcher, who is in her fist year at Bournemouth University, said: ‘‘A friend went out and it was clear she had had her drink spiked. “She said a boy bought her and her friend a drink and the whole night they were blackout drunk.” Abbey’s story is not uncommon, as 80% of those who took the survey know someone who has fallen victim to the crime. Spiking a drink means that alcohol or another drug has been added to it without the person’s knowledge. Despite only 32% of respondents admitted to have been spiked, 88% agreed that the majority of these incidents go unreported. People are often targeted by spikers for various reasons,
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Spiking FAQ’s How many people on average are victims of drink spiking in Bournemouth? In a survey conducted of Bournemouth University students, 32% claimed that they had a strong belief that they had been spiked with 80% admitting to having known someone who was spiked.
What are the most common drugs used to spike drinks? The three most commonly used ones are GHB (Gammahydroxybutrate), Ketamine and Rohypnol.
What effects should you look out for if you think you have been spiked? It is hard to tell if your drink has been spiked as there is rarely a difference in the taste or smell of a drink once it has been interfered with. GHB and Ketamine will take effect after 15 to 30 minutes and can be the result of lowered inhibitions, nausea, vomiting, loss of memory and unconsciousness.
What precautions should you take to prevent being spiked? The survey was taken by BU students including theft, sexual assualt or even as a practical joke. A first year student, who wishes to remain anonymous, was a victim of spiking in her own flat. She said: “I didn’t think anything like this would happen with
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someone I knew.” The symptoms of spiking can include feeling dizzy, faint, ill or sleepy, as well as passing out. Students are calling for bars and clubs to train staff to recognise the signs of drink spiking.
Make sure to never leave your drink or let others handle it for you without your supervision. It is often assumed that because the bartender is the only one to come into contact with the alcohol that it is safe to drink but it can be the case that the bartender is working with someone to target individuals.
If you have been spiked what do you do? It is important you seek the help of someone you trust so you can receive immediate medical treatment. If you need urgent help call 999.
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Strike halts hospital operations Editorial Team Editor-in-Chief Hannah Kane Deputy Editor Emily Cox News Editor Rosie Crass Chief Reporter Luke Hastings Opinions Editor Corrie Smith Deputy Opinions Editor Luke Baldock Features Editor Charlotte Andrews Deputy Features Editor Bekhi Vals Moragas Sports Editor Liam Grace Deputy SE Mat Jelf Online Editor Chloe Desave
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Hannah Kane EDITOR IN CHIEF @hannahkanee_ PATIENTS at Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals were affected by strikes by junior doctors, leaving many operations and appointments rescheduled. The protest came after the British Medical Association’s discussions with the government collapsed after concerns over long working hours led to the 24hour nationwide walkout. Speaking at the protest was junior doctor, Joshua Goan. He said: “We haven’t come to medical school, trained for five years, and worked up to ten years as a junior doctor to strike. “We are meant to be inside treating patients. This isn’t something that’s part of our work ethic but we’ve tried every other means available.” After spending the morning outside the Royal Bournemouth, Dr. Goan and his fellow protestors joined others in Southampton as part of a Wessex
wide protest. Around 100 picket lines were put in place across England for the strike on Tuesday, with a large concentration in and around London. Doctors were urged to return to the negotiating table by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, who described their strike as “wholly unnecessary” and “very disappointing. Thousands of junior doctors took part in the strike across England. The Health Secretary said “nearly 40% of junior doctors” turned up to work, although it later emerged the figure included those working in urgent and emergency care, who have been asked not to strike by the (BMA). Mr Hunt said the union should hold fresh talks with the Government about “how to improve patient safety”. He said: “The right thing to do is to sit round the table and talk to the Government about how we improve patient safety and patient care, not these very unnecessary strikes. This is a wholly unnecessary dispute. A spokesman for the BMA said the 40% working was unsurprising.
Junior doctors demonstrate outside Parliament on Tuesday
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What’s YOUR view on Jeremy? LABOUR leader Jeremy Corbyn insists he is “happy” with his shadow cabinet reshuffle - but is that your view? Jeremy Corbyn said the reshuffle had bought greater diversity to his front bench. One of the casualties was Pat McFadden, who Corbyn claimed had “distorted” his views on terrorism and the Paris attacks. But there are still those within the party who disagree with his views, with one of the key debates centering on Corbyn’s opposition to renewing the Trident nuclear missile programme. So what is your view on Corbyn - four months after the veteran left-winger was elected in a landslide victory? A recent YouGov poll suggests Corbyn is failing to convince his own party supporters that he is doing well at the helm. Is that a view you share? The Bournemouth Rock is conducting a survey to find out what students at Bournemouth University really think of the Labour leader. We want to find out who you would vote for if there was an election tomorrow.
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Strip clubs at risk of being moved Daniel Bennett @dan_benn3tt
Councillors are considering a ‘sex industrial estate’
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LAP dancing clubs in Bournemouth town centre could be moved to a separate location or could be banned altogether after councillors met to review Bournemouth’s sexual entertainment policy. The new ideas put forward in the licensing board meeting would hit any business licensed to provide strip shows, lap, pole and table dancing and would ban any new sexual entertainment venues from opening in the town centre. At the meeting it was suggested that strip clubs could move out of the town to an industrial estate location. Councillor Andrew Morgan, Chairman of the licensing board, said: “If the council were to decide that lap dancing clubs are not appropriate in the town centre I think that would all be part of trying to emphasise that we want Bournemouth to be a family friendly resort and we’re asking the question of whether it’s appropriate to have
venues of that nature right in the town centre.” Cllr Morgan also asked council officers in the meeting to examine relevant case law before the new ideas are put out for public consultation. He insisted that a decision would be taken “on the basis of considering the locality and how the borough is shaping up” as opposed to being taken on a moral basis. Cllr Anne Ray, speaking meeting, said: “It seems to me we have an ideal opportunity to actually look at the policy in line with how the town is changing.” She also spoke of the issues of gender equality and sexual exploitation in relation to the issue of lap dancing clubs. The possible changes would have a big effect on sexual entertainment venues in the town centre.Since the council held the meeting Bournemouth based club, Wiggle have proposed an application to erect outdoor seating just metres from the pavement. They have also applied for new VIP booths inside the club.The new proposal, if accepted, will allow Wiggle’s customers to consume alcohol until 11pm.
Students prepare for Bear Grylls challenge Daisy Ainsworth A GROUP of brave Bournemouth University students have signed up for a charity survival challenge inspired by a Bear Grylls-style adventure. On a small remote island off the UK coast, 14 students will be tested to their limit by fending for themselves in the wilderness whilst a trained group of ex-Marines coordinate their challenges. Emily King, the community events co-ordinator of the university’s RAG team, said: “Participants will be tested mentally, physically and psychologically.
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“They should expect the unexpected”. Those taking part will be split into teams of two and face challenges such as building a shelter, making a fire, creating meals and battling the unforeseen weather. The groups will then battle against each other in a bid to become the ultimate survivor. On why RAG chose a Bear Grylls style event, Emily said: “Survival skills are a really useful area for people to challenge themselves, reach new limits and see how well they can survive when taken out of their usual environment.” The project, called Rare Island, will take place from May 6th, for a gruelling 48 hours. Each participant has set up their own fundraising page, and will take part in various fundraising events over the next few months, with all proceeds donated to Children with Cancer UK. All the money raised will go towards supporting those affected by childhood cancer. This includes research into prevention and treatment, setting up and running children’s respite centres as well as support groups and days out for the families affected. One participant is Games Programming student, Elliot Phelps, who is excited for the survival mission.
Rare Island is inspired by Channel 4’s The Island with Bear Grylls He said: “On a personal level taking part in this event was a must because it’s not often that an opportunity as interesting as this arises.” He added: “I’ve never taken part in anything like this before and I am really looking forward to the event and the name-raising of this fantastic charity.”
Elliot told The Rock how he was preparing for the event. “I suppose for the event itself I’m making plenty of notes while watching Bear Grylls.” Elliot has been overwhelmed with the fundraising support he has already received since signing up to the survival-style challenge. He said: “I’ve been fortunate
LWP KOMMUNIKACIO enough to have received some really generous donations and look forward to more events like these in the future. Emily added: “The money we raiwse will make a huge difference to the charity.” To make a donation and support the charity visit: www. childrenwithcancer.org.uk
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Dorset green energy ‘not enough’ Madeline Marlow
FRIENDS of the Earth West Dorset have called on the county to devote more attention to solar energy. Scott Morrison, from Friends of the Earth, claimed that: “Dorset and Somerset are both way behind in terms of renewable commitment, and they talked about doing much more than they are doing. It’s just not enough.” Renewable sources of energy, such as wind, solar and tidal reduce greenhouse gas emissions, acting as alternatives to fossil fuels. The EU mandatory target for 2020 aspires to generate 20% of total energy consumption from renewable energy sources. Currently, Dorset’s total demand is 3.45%, aiming to generate 7.5% from renewables by 2020. Mr. Morrison said: “100% renewable energy is possible, not just for the UK but for the world, and we should be devoting our human energy into making this happen as quickly as possible.”
There are many outstanding applications for Dorset, one of them being Rampisham Down Solar Farm. The current controversy in Dorchester has evolved around the application by British Solar Renewables to build a solar farm on the legally protected wildlife site. The proposal will cover 40.5ha of the site, and is located eight miles north west of Dorchester. Although British Solar Renewables insists that the solar panels will not harm the environment, Dorset Wildlife Trust says differently. Sally Welbourn, the Communications Officer at the Trust, said: “We don’t want to see a decline in any wildlife in Dorset. “This is why we are fighting to save this site.” With this call for more renewable energy, West Dorset District Council has begun to endorse the application.” In August 2013 Rampisham Down was named a Site of Special Scientific Interest STEINSKY However, the area has not been discussed by the council since last of the idea of it being used for solar.” is enough electricity to meet the British Solar Renewables deems January’s planning meeting. The proporsal involves the annual average needs of 5,800 UK that they have established a Jill Haynes, a local councillor, said: establishment of around 119,280 homes. management plan that will allow the “We have a brownfield site here that photovoltaic panels mounted on Having lived in Dorset all her life, plans to go ahead. we really do need to do something steel frames fixed by short driven Ms. Haynes believes this is a sensible The solar farm will cover about. piles. solution. approximately 56% of the 71.98ha “It’s not suitable to go back into The solar farm will have the “Why are we waiting?” she said. site, meaning 44% of the site will be agriculture and I thoroughly approve capability to generate 24MW, which “Lets get on with it.” left undeveloped.
Inter faith group calls for compulsory Islam lessons Bournemouth’s religions in numbers
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A DORSET project is pushing for Islam to be a compulsory part of the Religious Education curriculum in Poole and Bournemouth schools. As the current Religious Education syllabus for the local area is being reviewed, Faith Links, an inter faith project for Bournemouth and Poole, believes it is essential that local schools properly educate their students about the religion. It is mandatory that Christianity is taught to every age group, but it is currently only a suggestion that Islam is taught in local schools, despite it being the second largest practiced religion in the town. Plans to make it an essential part of the curriculum is becoming a great interest to the Muslim community in Dorset. Lynda Ford-Horne, chairman of Faith Links, a group funded by Poole Connects, Dorset Fire Service and Bournemouth Borough Council, said these calls for change reflects the need for Islam to be taught properly. Ms Forde-Horne said: “The media is so accessible to young people.
THE 2011 Census provides the most up to date statistics for the religious distribution in Bournemouth. This is reviewed every ten years and provides data to represent the changing makeup of society. From 2001 to 2011 there was a 14% drop in the number of people who classed themselves as Christians, leaving a total of 57%. The number of people who regarded themselves as being of no religion had risen from 18% to 30% by 2011.
Less than 1% of Bournemouth’s population class themselves as Muslim “I think they need to be properly educated, so when a child reads something that is Islamophobic they know it has nothing to do with the true religion.” Some of these views have developed after a large rise in attacks on Muslims in Britain, including 115 Islamophobic attacks in the week following the terror attacks in Paris. Religious Education (RE) is the only subject taught in this country that does not have a syllabus
determined by a national body. This means that local authorities write and review their curriculum every five years, enabling them to reflect the makeup of the community. The potential changes to the curriculum are also supported by the Islamic Centre and Central Mosque situated in St Stephens Road, Bournemouth. Faith Links meets six times a year with representatives from several different religions to
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discuss local issues and problems faced by religious groups in the area, including Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, Judaism and Bahá’i. Through the group, Ms FordHorne believes that religious communities have been able to become more socially interactive. “We don’t want to be tolerated, we want to be respected,” she said. For more information on Faith Links, visit their website: www.faithlinks.org.uk
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Dorset has best eating disorder treatment
HOW does the number of hospital admitted eating disorder sufferers in Dorset compare to the rest of the country? According to statistics from the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC), the NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) had 49 ‘finished admission episodes’ (FAEs) for patients with a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder in 2012 and 2013, making it the fifth highest in the UK. In the 2015 HSCIC report, the number of FAEs in Wessex and Dorset was 177, making the area move to third highest out of 25 other areas.
Tiina Karppi @tiinakarppi DORSET’S eating disorder facilities have been praised as some of the leading centres in the UK. Ruth Storey, the Senior Support Worker for eating disorder charity Restored in Bournemouth, said: “I’m aware that Dorset has probably one of the best eating disorder facilities in the country. “We’ve got Kimmeridge Court locally and us as a charity, whereas an awful lot of times in other parts of the country there is nothing. “People have to travel down here to actually have that support.” In September 2015, it was reported that Dorset has one Up to 30 million people in the UK suffer from an eating disorder of the highest rates of eating disorder admissions in the Ruth said: “I know that with get better.” country. the NHS’s budgets they have In some cases these people “Maybe it’s more had to cut a lot of the beds they have not received any medical documented down here provide. help due to not fitting into certain because we have got the “Locally, I think they only have criteria, as well as the facilities facilities”, she said. six inpatient beds – and here just not being there. HSCIC, who collected the they take people from all over Ruth added: “Especially for data, states that patients’ home the country. The large majority binge eating disorders, as much addresses do not necessarily of people who come to us are in as it’s recognised in the NHS, reflect where they were treated. a point where they really want to there is no funding to help them.
What you need to know about eating disorders
Do I have an eating disorder? The most common eating disorders are Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, BED (Binge Eating Disorder) and EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified). To help identifying people with possible eating issues, this five-point questionnaire is used by NHS doctors:
CHRISTY MCKENNA “They can’t access help.” Restored provides services such as group sessions and mentoring for anyone struggling with disordered eating habits. They also run PSHE lessons in schools and colleges. She said: “With eating disorders, a lot of prevention is an early recognition.”
• Do you make yourself sick because you feel uncomfortably full? • Do you worry you have lost control over how much you eat? • Have you recently lost more than one stone in a three-month period? • Do you believe yourself to be fat when others say you are too thin? • Would you say food dominates your life? If you answer ‘yes’ to two or more of the questions above, you may suffer from an eating disorder and should seek help. For more information or help on suffering from eating disorders, visit www.b-eat.co.uk, or call 0345 634 1414.
Vinyl shop proves a hit with the stars Dan Bennett DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR @dan_benn3tt
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earlier in 2015 . The album now proudly hangs on the wall. Chris opened the vinyl shop in Boscombe’s Royal Arcade with his brother-in-law Richard Smith in 2011. Bands who visit the store are asked to sign the upstairs wall and Rose Red Records have now built up an impressive display of signatures. Chris Rose said: “The first year we had Adam Ant come in and buy loads of records and CD’s. “The last band we had in were Del Amitri and the singer signed our wall for us.” With vinyl sales set to hit a 20 year high, Chris Rose hopes his shop will continue to receive this kind of attention for some time yet.
JAMES Morrison is the latest famous musician to visit a quirky vinyl shop in Boscombe. Popular Boscombe vinyl shop, Rose Red Records has been attracting the attention of famous bands and solo artists who have given them signed albums and even signed their showcase autograph wall. Successful solo artist James Morrison is the latest to have contributed to Rose Red Records, supplying the Boscombe shop with a signed programme just last month to frame and hang up on the wall. Co-owner Chris Rose, 32, said: “Because the O2 Academy is so close, quite often if a band playing there are into their vinyl they’ll come in and browse and we always get them to sign something. “We usually keep them for the shop.” Other artists to contribute to Rose Red Records include former Smiths guitarist and now solo artist Johnny Marr, who gave a signed copy of the WIKI Smiths album, The World Won’t Listen Famous visitors (left to right): Johnny Marr’s signed album and the signature wall
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Uber set to arrive in Bournemouth Alona Hood
MOBILE taxi app Uber have confirmed plans of expanding their business to Bournemouth in the near future. A spokesperson for Uber stated: “Plan’s for Bournemouth are definitely on the agenda. “Uber is expanding extremely fast.” Uber is a tracked taxi service run by an app where all stages of the booking are completed. Each Uber taxi has a tracked GPS that you can see through the app in order to ensure your safety. This is also good news for the student-dominated town of Bournemouth as Uber rates are generally lower than local taxi’s. Before expanding to a new location the spokesperson said: “Uber calculates the local average taxi fare and aims to beat it”. First founded in 2009, Uber has since become a worldwide sensation
and currently operates in 58 countries and 300 cities worldwide and is worth an estimated $62.5 billion. After downloading the app, customers are prompted to add a card onto their profiles and the money is taken out of there after each journey. Uber provides customers with the choice of different taxi options including an everyday car, an SUV and for the fancier residents of Bournemouth, the opportunity to ride in a luxury car such as a Mercedes. Customers are then able to select where they wish to be picked up from before an estimate fare can be calculated based on where you want to travel. Chloe, a Bournemouth University student says: “This is good news, I use Uber all the time when I’m back home in London and it’s a quality service. “I’ll definitely be using it once it comes to Bournemouth.” Since recently arriving in Portsmouth it seems that Uber is taking an interest in expanding in the South Coast area and it’s arrival in Bournemouth is set to be welcomed. Uber was first founded in San Francisco
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Dorset Council will “struggle” to find £7.4 m Luke Hastings CHIEF REPORTER
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DORSET County Council will “struggle” to find an extra £7.4 million needed to balance their books for the upcoming financial year but Bournemouth Cllr Mike Greene claims they are “confident” they can do it. Central Government has hugely cut the funding given to local councils, leaving Dorset County Council needing to find savings of £7.4 million from the previous year. Next week the cabinet will hear that 2016 will place more difficult financial demands on the council. Currently, Dorset County Council is in the process of setting its budget for the next financial year (2016/17) by the February 11 deadline and more cuts are expected. Central Government published its Spending Review and Autumn Statement in November, saying that the Revenue Support Grant which helps to fund local authorities would be phased out over the next four years. However, the council found out on December 17 that they could be losing almost half of their grant rather than the third it was expecting.
Bournemouth Borough Council will also be affected by the cuts Now there will be another £7.4 million of savings - adding to the £13 million which had already been planned. Cllr Greene said: “It gets more difficult year on year. Once again there has been a cut from central Government. “It means we have to do the same amount if not more, with less.
“It will be a struggle as it will be for local councils up and down the country. “Since 2007 Bournemouth have a terrific track record of balancing the books and I would be confident that in 2016/17 we will be able to do the same.
GRAFFITY “I think it’s a constant battle within all councils at the moment to see what savings are available. “I think we will find savings right the way across the council. “Every month, every week we (the cabinet) are looking at savings and trying to make sure we are as efficient as possible.”
TV show looking for Bournemouth couples POPULAR TV show Don’t Tell the Bride is looking for couples in Bournemouth and Poole for its new series. The show is moving from its current BBC Three home to Sky One and will see grooms have an even bigger budget to spend on their big days. Each episode follows a different bride who leaves the planning of her special day to the groom. They are given three weeks and a set budget to plan an entire wedding from scratch as a surprise for the bride who is completely unaware of their plans. Up until now the grooms have been limited to a £12,000 budget, but this will be increased to £14,000 for the new series. The show’s producers, Renegade Pictures, are keen to cast more Bournemouth and Poole couples for the new series. To request an application form, email dttb@applyfortheshow.com or contact the producers via their facbook page: www.facebook.com/ donttellthebrideuk
Choir set for big things in 2016 VARIOUS musicians from Bournemouth University have joined together to perform Felix Mendelssohn’s choral oratorio “Elijah” at St. Ambrose Church in Westbourne. After two years of planning and eight weeks of rehearsing the three musical groups - consisting of approximately 140 members performed 49 songs together and were conducted by Ian Davis, who has been involved with Bournemouth University’s Music Department over the past seven years, and has been conducting for 25 years. Though the BU Choir, Chamber Choir and Orchestra are three different music groups they perform together four times a year as Mr. Davis believes it is important for the musicians to perform in the general community away from the university to showcase their talent. The Bournemouth University Music Department is ready to accept new musicians. Several musical events are due to take place during 2016, such as the university’s choir and orchestra performance of Mozart’s “Vesperae Solennes de Confessore K.339”, scheduled for Saturday 12th March at St. Ambrose Church. More information about upcoming music events for 2016 can be found on the Bournemouth University website’s music page at www.bournemouth. ac.uk/music.
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The final breath for lads’ mags Silva Chege
The fast cars, explosions, gross out humour and of course the topless babes were all the bread and butter of the lad culture explosion of the mid-90s. The original purveyors of magazine smut were the likes of FHM and Zoo who were more than happy to cater to this super charged machoism. In their heyday they were the ubiquitous name on every twenty somethings lips and were able to garner a peak circulation of 700,000 copies for FHM in the early 2000s and 260,000 copies for Zoo in 2004. From a combined reach of one million readers 10 years ago, today FHM’s circulation has fallen to less than 67,000 and with Zoo on a mere 24,000 as well. To put that into perspective, both FHM and Zoo would struggle to give an issue to every person in Jersey or the Seychelles. Don’t forget the lads’ mags predilection for female nudity was before the online pornography really took off and was usually most men’s only chance of seeing a women’s breasts without getting a girlfriend. However it was this very same smut and shameless female objectification that inevitably raised a lot of red flags in the media and feminist movement. Thus judgement day for ‘lads’ mags’ had long been prophesised, so with the recent
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announcement of closure of FHM following on from the demise of Zoo in October, it seems the barrage of bare flesh and skimpy bikini’s has finally come to an end. A win for feminism and the end of female sexual objectification right? Ideally I would love to believe that but while feminist campaigns did have some kind of impact, unfortunately on the list of factors it would struggle to make it in the top three. The reasons for the demise of lad mags ultimately came down to their being part of a dying medium and the easy accessibility of porn. Internet porn, probably the greatest invention to teenage boys and needy adults everywhere. The main selling point of lads’ mags was the appeal of glossy pages of naked women and details of their not so discreet sexual escapades. But the internet can do naked so much more X-rated and instead of just details you can see the sexual escapades played out in glorious HD. Even the behemoth of ‘nudy mags’ Playboy, had to concede defeat to the sheer might of the internet and announce in 2014 the discontinuing of its full frontal nudity in its magazines. It opted for culture, entertainment and health articles thus leaving the barrage of trash and titillation to the internet who can do it so much better. It would be great to truly believe that lads’ mags are a thing of the past because sexism is no longer existent in our society. But that would be wishful thinking and
complete naivety. Despite society still moving at a slow pace when it comes to sexism, even that was a bit too fast for the likes of FHM and Zoo who completely lost all connection with its readership and allowed themselves to become part of the problem instead of its solution.
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Despite not being completely for the reasons I would have liked, it’s still a relief to say good riddance to FHM and other similar ‘jazz’ mags. I hope that we as a society, understand the corrosive nature of sexism and continue to eradicate it in all its various forms. Although, I fear it’s here to stay.
As someone who doesn’t drink, it was with a nonchalant reaction to which I read the news that there has been a stampede of restrictions
imposed upon those that choose to. For them, their indulgence has been heavily cut in the recommended guidelines with their drinking habit having been eroded to no more than seven units, with no discrepency between males and females. Whilst the new guidelines proved
KIMERY DAVIS restricting in their infancy perhaps more alarming was the fact that they have been merely proposed as recommendations by medical experts. Apparently, pregnant women should resist the urge to drink entirely throughout the course of pregnancy, as well as
recommendations that there is no safe limit for drivers. Surely these are obvious anyway. Anyone who drinks whilst pregnant and therefore, willing to potentially harm their unborn child, will not listen to these guidleines. There is plenty of information about the effects that this can have on a child already in the public domain and yet we still have women who do so, the same goes for drink drivers. We must not forget though that everything is fine in moderation. When consumed within moderate levels, alcohol can create a fun and frivolous atmosphere. Indeed, it is merely a catalyst for ensuring fun for all. That is of course, apart from the morning after, with the usual pouding heads and urge to vomit. The hardest thing to stomach with the new recommendations, however, is whether the new guidelines prove so restricting that they will actually be taken with the right level of seriousness. It seems unlikely that unless the recommended new restrictions were translated into statute law, anyone will take heed and pay attention. These are, for now, merely recommendations and everyone knows how they usually go.
10 opinion Why are we so cash obsessed? Luke Baldock
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Celebrity Bigot Brother Corrie Smith
OPINIONS EDITOR @Corrie_R_Smith
The National Lottery has been hitting headlines for various reasons over the last few weeks. Ever since the Lottery organisation, Camelot, was bought by Canadian conglomerate Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan back in 2010, it was clear that things were going to change. Last year came the news that the price of tickets was to increase. The nation was appalled, of course but no anger could match that of the couple who last week lost out on £35 million after the ticket they bought online was not processed properly. Of course, they were furious and went to the press immediately, setting the trend for current Lottery scandal. The £60 million jackpot, a result of countless rollovers, had people flocking to buy tickets many of which were online. However, the offical Lottery website was unable to handle such strain and many were unable to access it. Add that to Camelot’s spontaneous rule changing - an extra 10 balls to draw from - and the country went into meltdown. There was a bounty of angry Twitter posts calling for boycotts, claims of fixing and cries of a con. It strikes me as a sad state of affairs that in this day and age we have become so entranced by our yield of wealth that we have to seek other ways to make money. The stark and rude realisation highlighted by the whole debacle proves just how obsessed with wealth we as a nation have become and perhaps proves a reminder of the more important things in life such as good family and friends. These are the things that ultimately serve a far better purpose in achieving happiness than £6o million would ever be able to buy. Money cannot buy happiness. Plenty of previous Lotto winners have had problems with drugs or divorce because the gaining of such wealth is too straining on their lives. It is not only the winners of the Lottery that have been affected by greed. Once upon a time, the Lottery funded many charitable causes and events and did not set out to make money for profit. It seems that this has changed dramatically. The fact that so much rule changing and many rollovers were allowed to happen stinks of a power hungry company, intent on selling as many tickets and creating as much profit as possible. The National Lottery is no longer a national cause Perhaps it is in this way that we can be most thankful for the Lottery in reminding us of the rich value of the simple things in life.
McKenzie speaking at the London elections
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It’s Tuesday 5th January at 9pm and a brand new series of the infamous Celebrity Big Brother commences, with a new cast of faded TV stars, tabloid favourites and David Bowie’s ex-wife. However, there was one contestant who stood out for all the wrong reasons. Dressing like a cross between an unsuccessful pimp and Del Boy Trotter we were introduced to Winston McKenzie, former boxer, UKIP candidate and now the English Democrats choice for the London mayoral election. For those who don’t know, he is a rather controversial character, with alleged homophobic tendencies. This was proven in his opening night VT stating that were he to share the house with a homosexual (of which he did), he would have to keep ‘his back to the wall’. That kind of thinking in 2016? In only two days he managed to get a warning for his suggestive and sexual attitude towards the female housemates. He was filmed ogling Nancy Dell’Olio as she undressed in the bedroom. I don’t think that Channel 5 should ever have given him the time of day, let alone pay him £60k for the pleasure. However, what really shocked and enraged me were his
views on adoption by homosexual couples, which he likened to child abuse. Now as someone who has two beautiful cousins, who just so happen to have lesbian mothers, it hit a nerve. People are entitled to their opinions, yes. Heck, I write them. But views like this, which are so out-dated, so wrong and so offensive, should not be broadcast and given airtime. I understand that Big Brother appears to love controversy. This time though, I think it was a step too far. Maybe it was all part of a grand scheme for ratings. Throw in a controversial and bigoted politician, who inevitably will say something shocking, and the show will be in the press and hitting headlines. So in this sense, it was a success. However, if this is the case I am appalled that the producers used such a sensitive topic as bait for viewers. The fact that no other contestant agreed with McKenzie’s views, however, was a revelation. It just goes to show that the vast majority of people would reject such a statement. They definitely made the right choice in unanimously deciding to evict him. Thankfully, he only lasted three days in the house, although it would have been very interesting to see what else he would say. Right now though, I’m thankful he’s off our screens, out of sight and out of mind. Please let’s keep it this way and shift him away from power.
Get rid of Golden Globes Corrie Smith
OPINIONS EDITOR @Corrie_R_Smith The least prestigious awards were back for the 73rd time last week, along with the usual A-List speeches and that very awkward moment between Leonardo DiCaprio and Lady Gaga. The Golden Globes returned with Ricky Gervais hosting for the fourth time, with his offcolour jokes and topical jests. This is an awards show that lacks the prestige of the Oscars or the BAFTAs. I agree with Gary Oldman’s sentiments. He labelled the awards as a ‘TV ratings vehicle, rather than a celebration of art’. This hits the nail on the head. The fact that Gervais was chosen again to host shows that the producers of the ceremony have no interest in the awards themselves, but the viewing figures. It has become common knowledge that Gervais is not the most popular person in Hollywood, but he is undoubtedly a TV sensation. I can’t help but feel there are too many of this type of awards for actors to flaunt their egos off
screen. It is clear that the Golden Globes have no actual idea of the biggest films of the year. They categorised The Martian as a comedy or musical. Yes, because an astronaut who is stranded in outer space is utterly hilarious. If they were genuinely a celebration of the arts, they would at least ensure that films were classified in the correct genre. They might also wish to seek a host who doesn’t introduce a level of hypocrisy. The awards were very positive towards The Danish Girl, the Eddie Remayne film based on the first transgender female in history. However, Gervais made a dig towards Caitlyn Jenner, some how detracting from the film that aimed to target these issues. I must admit that the actors who individually won awards were deserving winners. Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo ‘still no Oscar’ DiCaprio and Matt Damon were all awarded. But at the same time, these are the kind of Hollywood heavyweight who always win awards, so we should not be surprised. I feel like awards like this lose their value when they are one of many. If there was just one awards ceremony, it would be much more valued and more of a spectacle and a celebration. This is just not.
Brie Larson won the Best Actress award
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A network for saving money
Pedlar is a new and exciting app that allows students and workers alike to save money and share their exciting deals for fast cash. Laura Hinds LauraHinds_
A fond farewell to Bowie
13 Dorset’s musical assets
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After the expense of Christmas presents and January sales, this time of the year is not the friendliest on students’ bank accounts. A new bargain hunting startup called Pedlar could be just the website to help your pennies go further as the purse strings are slowly tightened. As someone with experience in the struggles of student living, university graduate and owner of Pedlar Tom Kelsey knows how important it is to save money where you can: “I clocked up seven years as a student and I had to fund it all myself. As I cannot stand baked beans, I had to save money elsewhere.” Since launching during early 2015, Pedlar has focused entirely on showcasing the best bargains available from genuine sources. The deals are discovered by real people, who can then share them on Pedlar to help everyone else out. Tom added that he used to use GroupOn himself but he “wanted to create a fairer alternative”. They’re also rated by those that have used them, cutting down the spending hours finding a legitimate saving. “If a deal has a high rating on Pedlar it’s a pretty good indication that it’s good value.” He believes “it’s a good idea for everyone to have a healthy dose of cynicism about all the offers and deals big companies shout and rave about” and you won’t find any large companies promoting on Pedlar. Whilst it can help you save
money, the service also gives you the chance to make money too. Users can post deals that they have seen online, and reel in the cash every time someone else uses their link. So far Pedlar has a “500-strong army of bargain hunters who (are) making a bit of extra cash.” So, a bit of savvy shopping and you could be on to a winner. It, literally, pays to be observant. Tom adds: “We’re still starting out but once we get up to the popularity of similar websites like Groupon you could easily earn £150 from just one deal!” The main website is www.pedlar. co and keeps things simple by sorting the offers into the most popular that are available now. Particularly useful for gift hunting, as there’s savings to be made while looking for inspiration. There’s also a free app available for those who like to shop on the go and keep track of their bargains. You can find it on both the Apple App Store and Google play. Many of the deals appear to be accessible online, so it is no more effort than any other online shop. For any pizza fans, and let’s be honest who isn’t, the website also features a section specifically dedicated to showing you the most up to date voucher code for your local Domino’s, which you can use without the need to sign up. Supply your postcode and let the calorific goodness appear straight at your doorstep. The business has only been running for a short time, but it is free to use and they are currently offering a free ten pounds to anyone who wants to begin their bargain hunting career. “Whether you want to save money on toilet paper, a PS4 or find out if Topshop are having a big sale, it’s a good one stop shop.”
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A portrait of Bowie as Ziggy Stardust
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Bowie’s Bournemouth impact
Following the death of one of the most influential people in music and the creative arts, The Rock looks back at David Bowie’s life and how he made his mark on Bournemouth during his 53 year career. Emily Cox DEPUTY EDITOR TheDreamingLily
The Thin White Duke to Major Tom, Ziggy Stardust to the authentic David Bowie. The man born Davy Jones in 1947 has been through a variety of personas each one showcasing his brilliance and individuality as not just a groundbreaking musician but also as an experimental artist with intense shock factor. It was in Bournemouth that the late Bowie was born. Of course this is somewhat of an exaggeration as he would have been 18 at the time but the now prestigious Bowie persona was broadcast to
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So sorry to hear of the death of David Bowie at
only 69. A man who really was a giant in the world of music R.I.P. TonyBlackburn
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the press during an interview with the Bournemouth Times during 1965. He then declared he would be dropping his birth name of Davy Jones for something more colourful and eccentric. This allowed Bournemouth to hold the trophy as being the proud bearers of this important news.
It was later discovered that the name change was brought on by his desire to not be mistaken for the Monkey’s member Davy Jones but his fans will always remember him as David Bowie; one of the most influential members of the music scene since he walked into our lives in 1962. Prior to his David Bowie transformation, Davy Jones and The Lower Thirds burst onto the scene in 1965, gaining a residency on Fridays and Saturdays at The Bournemouth Pavilion throughout the summer. He went on to play a variety of shows in different bands including Davy Jones and The Manish Boys and Davy Jones and The Buzz before breaking off to follow his path as a solo artist. In 1973 Bowie played Boscombe’s Winter Gardens for the pricey sum of £1.10 on his Ziggy Stardusy/Aladdin Sane tour. The BBC documented it in a short film including interviews with Bowie himself, including clips of him methodically applying his distinctive face paint. A post on Facebook shows the warmth people who saw him play felt for him as Linda Anstov says: “Amazing concert, Bowie as Ziggy was spectacular, one of the best artists ever, he will be so sadly missed.” Another attendee Mark Austin also spoke fondly of the show saying: “David Bowie. Ay 25th 1973, Bournemouth Winter Gardens. The first and greatest concert I saw or will ever see.” Jools Carlton, a woman who had
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Shocked to hear about the death of one of our most iconic artists #Bowie AmandaHolden
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the pleasure to meet Bowie during his Ziggy Stardust years also spoke of him with fond memories: “I was introduced to him while working for his promoter on the Ziggy tour. We shared some wild times but he was always charming and very thoughtful. He will live on through his music.” With every era-driven alteration, Bowie changed the momentum of what was going on around him. From discussions of his sexuality to the abrupt retirement of his alter ego Ziggy Stardust in July 1973, Bowie pioneered the glam rock genre alongside artists such as Mark Bolan and Brian Eno. Eno released a statement discussing the death of one of his oldest friends: “David’s death came as a complete surprise, as did nearly everything else about him. I feel a huge gap now.” “His death was no different from his life – a work of art.” These were words surrounded by sorrow from Tony Visconti on his Facebook page, the producer of Bowie’s last album Blackstar. “He made Blackstar for us, his parting gift.” ‘Look up here, I’m in heaven’ sings Bowie, on his last single release Lazarus, ‘look up here, man,
I’m in danger!’ These poignant words give his adoring fans new and old something to hold onto, as the album is almost theatrical, a last momentous gift to the audience who have clung onto his every inspirational word. With Bowie’s death being so prominent, tributes and vigils are being arranged across the country. On Monday evening a street party in Brixton paid homage to Bowie singing his greatest hits into the early hours of the morning. Weymouth pavilion are planning their own tribute concert to raise funds for Cancer Research with acts including The Bowie Experience. Alongside his contribution to music his film career spans across 22 different roles. Twitter user Jason Gault said: “I was insanely inspired by David Bowie whether it was his music or his acting. He was a legend for sure.” His most famous roles included The Man Who Fell to Earth, Labyrinth; in which he played the devilish Goblin King and Zoolander, starring as himself as a judge as part of a fashion show. His fashion, much like his music and alter egos, was eccentric and full of character, turning David Bowie into an inspirational wonderment in the clothing department. During the 2013 exhibition David Bowie is… at London’s Victoria and Albert Gallery, his garments ranging from the Ziggy Stardust days right through to the Thin White Duke were on display, showcasing the diversity of his personas on and off the stage.
Regardless of whether you listened to his music, watched his films or only saw him fleetingly out of the corner of your eye, David Bowie shaped a variety of the artists people listen to today.
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true original. He was wonderfully shameless in his work. MickJagger
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Within the 4.3 million tweets about the loss, celebrities displayed their sadness after the announcement. Infamous for referring to himself as the ‘greatest living rock star,’ Kanye West tweeted his feelings about the loss of Bowie: “David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.” Alongside West, Lorde, Ricky Gervais and Nile Rodgers all made reference to the impact Bowie had on their lives. From the shock factor of Ziggy to the professionalism of Bowie as a separate entity, he created a legacy like no other. With an audience of five to 95 year olds his music and inspiration will live on forever through the influence he has had on some of the most famous of artists. From Bournemouth to London he has left a trail of memories and kept the media on the edge of their seats throughout. In the words of JK Rowling: “I wish he could have stayed on earth longer.”
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How the Thin White Duke conquered the status quo With Bowie’s impressive history, we discuss how his input has pioneered the pathway to change.
Bowie in later years away from his alter-egos
While many of us continue to mourn the loss of a star, it’s obvious the positivity that David Bowie brought to the table. Bowie once said of himself : “I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring” and this is something he stuck to for the entirety of his life. Through recognising the need for a form of progression in rock music he assisted in the revitalisation of the genre, allowing change to be a positive thing in the creation of glam rock. This has assisted in the progression of creativity within music as he influenced current day stars. With his constant reinventions and freshness every time he came on stage Bowie was not afraid of testing the waters with
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new ventures. From the beautiful clothing of Ziggy Stardust to the perfect portrayal of The Goblin King which affected young and old alike, Twitter user Marzilla said of his performance: “David Bowie will always be my Goblin King,” he has influenced far and wide. Bowie has become something of a ‘music chameleon’ changing trends and dircting the current of music even if he was working against the tide. Bowie once said that he “always had a repulsive need to be more than human” allowing him to push barriers and go above and beyond due to his desire to stand out from the crowd. “I am an actor, my whole professional life is an act!” With his genius facade up, Bowie was
Bowie as The Goblin king in Labryinth
able to create something more powerful than many others before him. Described as having the same musical influence as Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson, he was able to take what he was given and run away with the streams of ideas that were seemingly bubbling over in his head. Marilyn Manson said this week how Bowie “Changed my life forever”. While Manson spoke for all of the gothic kids of a teenage generation, Bowie allowed children and teenagers who didn’t feel like they belonged to have a safe place to hibernate. His music and his opinions were accessible for people from all walks of life and allowed eccentric personalities to feel ‘normal’ in a world they felt obscure in. His fashion developments have allowed artists and individuals to push the boundaries on their wardrobes. His infamous appearance on Top of the Pops in 1972 where he donned a metallic jumpsuit and flourecsent red hair allowed pop culture to blossom
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and in turn, he was able to create a fresh look in an otherwise mundane situation, pathing yet another pathway to originality. Not many artists can go from performing in outrageous fashion to joining Bing Cosby on a Christmas track while still maintaining their cool factor. Bowie managed just that with his duet with Cosby performing The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth in 1977 whilst still maintaining an edgy persona. This allowed people who wouldn’t have necessarily heard him to induldge in the pure artistry of Bowie, developing the musical choices many people had access to. Overall Bowie revolutionised the music scene throughout his career. He managed to sway entire generations to enjoy his music, even having his track Space Oddity feature on the 1969 moon landing. Bowie orchestrated his life perfectly. From the invention of Ziggy Stardust to the perfect planning of his final album and music videos, he was able to create a career that left people dying for more. Up until the last moment he was constantly creating in a perfectly systematic way. He kept his private life private, having hidden his illness for 18 months, yet still managed to pass away in an elegant and sophisticated way, keeping David Bowie’s legacy well and truly alive. Nile Rodgers called him the “Picasso of rock and roll,” Lorde said that she “never met a hero of mine and liked it. David was different.” In a world of doom and gloom to leave such a positive impression behind is both impressive and professional, something Bowie had a reputation for being. Bowie sold the message of individuality with vigour and will be sorely missed by many: “I’m just an individual who doesn’t feel that I need to have somebody qualify my work in any particular way. I’m
The many faces of David Bowie
Alongside being the king of glam rock Bowie identified himself as a master of alter egos.
Davy Jones
David Robert Jones was born in London to John and Mary Jones in 1974.
Ziggy Stardust
The bisexual rockstar with a penchant for the perculiar, Bowie’s Ziggy is arguably the most memorable of all of his personas.
Major Tom
The main protagonist in th 1969 single Space Oddity threw Bowie into the mainstream, allowing him to break through and showcase another side to his personality.
Alladin Sane
An extension of Ziggy Stardust. Alladin Sane was a references to his schizophrenic brother’s personality.
Thin White Duke
in the midst of Bowie’s cocaine habit, the lanky, drawn alternative to Bowie was the persona of 1976.
Halloween Jack
The Halloween Jack is a real cool cat and he lives on top of Manhattan Chase. He is a character of the Diamond Dogs era.
David Bowie
Following on from the retirement of Ziggy and the other characters Bowie had to offer, he continued to make music without an alter ego creating two new albums in 2013 and 2015.
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Becoming a better version of you As the clock ticked over to midnight many people set about making 2016 ‘their year’. From quitting smoking to getting fitter, the UK can be obsessed with New Year resolutions. But how many people truly stick to them? Chloe Desave ONLINE EDITOR @Chloe_Desave
Back to the smell of sweat and feet at the local gym and the miserable faces walking past McDonald’s with the hunger for a greasy Big Mac. Yes it is that time again as we drag ourselves into 2016 hoping for change. The start of January brings hope of turning over a new leaf and reinventing yourself after the large consumption of pigs in blankets and mulled wine that we all stuffed in over Christmas. Every year, we pledge the same old vows to improve ourselves. However according to YouGov, 1 in 3 people fall off the wagon and ditch their new year resolutions by the end of January. It is not as a bad as the 16% of people who believe they will fail in the first week on January. The most popular resolutions to make are health related; either to lose weight, get fit and to start eating more healthily. Four in ten Britons have vowed to lose weight in 2016. This ends up with most of the population turning to yo-yo dieting and a new gym membership. The British Council has started a new campaign to get the country to learn a foreign language as their resolution by using the new hashtag
#LearnALanguage. Since many employers now wish for the candidate to have a foreign language under their belt, the council have said if a person learns one phrase a day, they would be able to have a simple conversation with someone by next year. Last year, YouGov’s survey said that 11% would give up alcohol and this led to over two million people being sober for the whole month. Alcohol Concern hopes that the number will rise this year. Cancer Research have also started their campaign for people who want to give up alcohol to be a part of January’s Drythalon, to stay sober for a whole month. Their website calculates how much money a person would save over the course of the month if they stayed sober for 31 days. Only 5% say they would give up smoking for the new year, there is help from the NHS and Nicorette to help gradually ease out of using cigarettes through nicotine patches and e- cigarettes. There are other campaigns throughout the year to help stop smoking including Stoptober. After conducting a Bournemouth Rock survey on the topic, 81% of students have made a new year’s resolution. Last year, 30% students who made a New Year resolution failed in less than a month to keep it up. After talking to some Bournemouth University students around the campus about their new year plans, students are planning on starting
their health kick now rather than in later life. Engineering student James Harker, from Winton, plans to get fit this year, “it’s always been my resolution to get fit, but I never end up doing it and I get lazy by the end of February. Hopefully this year will be different, so far it’s going well”. In our survey, 44% said they would keep up with their current resolution for a month compared to the 16% who think they can do it for the whole year. Students who also live in Winton, Psychology student Ciara Mockett and Public Relations student Laura Salvada-Boussi, both want to travel more this year “ to
enlighten oneself and discover more cultures”, “Even though we’re both still 19 we want to travel as much as possible before we end up working in 9-5 jobs.” In our survey we asked if there was a point of having a new year’s resolution, 75% replied yes. However, marketing student Grace Harper who lives in Charminster is not planning to make one this year, “To be honest I don’t think there’s a point of them. I end up forgetting about it halfway through the year and then I get angry at myself for not completing it so now I just don’t bother”. Starting a new year with a goal can strive people to do better. Even if it is not for health reasons, their
resolution could be happiness or to have less stress. It could be a small goal that can easily be achieved for example watching less TV or spending less time on social media. According to a poll by StatisticBrain, the ninth most popular new years resolution is to fall in love. There is potential to think that people have lost their way in what the true meaning of love is if they are attempting to force themselves into falling for someone as part of their new years ritual. Having a new year’s resolution can be beneficial to hopefully having a healthier and happier life for years to come. It all depends on how much people want to change.
Setting the clocks to conquer our goals
Many people aim to kick the habit for New Years
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The rise of South Coast musicians
During 2015 Bournemouth’s music scene excelled with the rise of genres and gigs across the town. Jess Cerasale and Connor Tracy discuss these developments. Jess Cerasale Nerve Radio Indie Hour presenter Bars and music venues on the south coast have seen a steady increase in the market for live bands over the last few years. This is said to be due to the increased arrival of students and young people settling in the area. Connor Scanlan, marketing events manager and promoter for The Old Fire Station, the student union nightclub here in Bournemouth said that: “The influx of people and students is helping the music scene. Mr Scanlan added “25-40 year olds in Bournemouth is the fastest growing demographic in the country” The SUBU Summer Ball, a large annual music event, which seven thousand students attend each year is also organized by Mr scanlan. He exclusively revealed he is trying to
organize Jack Garratt as a headline act this year. Jake Adsley, representative for the local alternative bar 60 Million Postcards revealed that he feels Bournemouth has a particularly local music fan base especially for the rock genre. 60 Million Postcards has live music every Thursday, but they are looking to expand to Fridays and even weekends to fill the demand for live acts from their punters. Up and coming artist Séan McGowan from Southampton, has been on the opposing end of the line looking for venues to perform. “In the early days it was pretty difficult to get a show.” He said: “I just played everywhere and anywhere for free. Pubs, clubs, living rooms, anywhere that would have me. Slowly people start to notice that you’re busy and become more interested in what you’re doing.” Since then, Séan Mcgowan has played with national acts such as The Villanovas performing Frank Turner and Billy Bragg.
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Sixty Million Postcards
Connor Tracy Nerve Radio Indie Hour Alternative rock and grime music seem to be thriving in 2015 in Bournemouth. Jake Adsley, a 22 year old bar worker from ‘60 Million Postcards’, says Bournemouth’s music scene is ‘up and coming’ with recent rock and alt-rock bands bringing the largest following. ’60 Million Postcards’ is a small indie music venue which also showcases rock, hip-hop and electronica. Jake says they have a band every Thursday and sometimes on Fridays. He now says the venue are “pushing for more live music on the weekend” to especially cater to a town which “appreciates rock music”. The rapidly rising alt-rock band ‘VANT’ played the venue this November, Jake said it was the “best gig I’ve seen here in a while”. The alt-rock following has also seen growth in other small venues
such as ‘Mr.Kyps’ in Poole, ‘Eden’ in Bournemouth town or ‘The Joiners’ over in Southampton. A contrasting Bournemouth venue is ‘The Old Fire Station’ club which has noticed more urban, grime and garage sounding acts on the club scene this year compared to last. Marketing events manager and promotor, Connor Scanlan, said: “last year house was the dominating genre, this year it’s going more towards grime and base”. The breakthrough of alternative rock acts this year comes has given new life to the genre. In 2014 the future of guitar music seemed bleak as pop, indiefolk, defused R&B and house music dominated the mainstream. However, huge acts like Kasabian and the Arctic Monkeys were present to hold the forefront of rock music. Towards the end of 2014 a surge of hard-working British rock bands reinvented rock music once more heralding new life for the genre. Paul Stokes, Head Editor of Q-Magazine, says: “I don’t really feel rock has been especially resurgent of
late…there has been a focus on it’s more established acts.” Mr.Stokes highlights the consolidation of acts such the Arctic Monkeys whose AM album is probably the first acclaimed album of this decade. He says: “while the genre’s more interesting end has being yielding gems from people like Foals or Tame Impala.” There is now the question of where the next young and exciting rock sound will come from. Mr.Stokes says: “younger fans are looking for the successors to the aforementioned Monkeys: that one band that both defines an era and a scene but also enthuses a whole generation.” This argument points to a reoccurring cycle of new rock acts breaking through and pushing barriers before the legends of recent rock years come back to consolidate their throne. “I think this way there is a perception of rock feeling resurgent at the moment, people in the UK at least are looking at band’s like Catfish & The Bottlemen, Wolf Alice, Pretty Vacant – and are asking “Is this the start of something new?”
Bournemouth boys Brett SmithDaniels, Jamie White, Connor Fox and James McBride are all members of The Villanovas. How would you describe your sound? Blues infused rock music, inspired by the sounds of the 60’s with a modern twist. Who would you compare yourself too? In the industry today, I’d say our sound is closest to something in between The Black Keys or Rival Sons. A lot of people compare our sound to that of Paul Weller’s. We take heavy influence from older bands like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin etc, and I think that can show at times. How did you all meet? We all met at music college over two and a bit years ago now, and we formed half way through our course
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What’s your approach to writing songs? Our main songs normally come as a collaborative, Brett likes to write the lyrics he sings. But the initial idea can come from anyone in the band, and then we can all jump on board. Who are you listening to at the moment? Listening to a lot of Rival Sons and The Beatles. We love listening to some of our mate’s bands like The Magic Gang, Jack Grace and Hester. Where can you see yourselves in a years’ time? Goals for next year would be to have found the right management people and hopefully get on board a few support tours! The Villanovas will be playing The Borderline in London on the 22nd January .
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Silva Cheng Photography showcase flickr.com/137534727N06 I’m second year scriptwriter with ambitions firmly set on working in both fashion and film. In my spare time I love to write scripts and posts on my blog about fashion, film and football. I’m a big reader and currently I’m in love with Gillian Flynn and Nick Hornby. I know they’re terrible right now, but I’m a huge Manchester United fan too. Imagine capturing a beautiful moment and making it last for an eternity. Imagine seeing the world through the eyes of an artist. Photography is a about turning the fleeting, wonderful and unexpected moments in life and immortalising them for the world to see forever. Photography has led me on many adventures of discovery because it always pushes me to go to new places, events and meet wonderfully strange people to afford me the best position to capture magic.
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Animal shots – who didn’t want to be David Attenborough as a kid, traveling the world and seeing beautiful and exotic animals?
Sea Shore
I love seeing the small details in life that people usually miss. I love going to the beach because the crashing of the waves is like listening to a soothing layby and you can just sit down and think.
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Kisses and hugs
I love fashion, fashion is about experimentation, self-expression and reinvention. You can never silence it because it always has something new and important to say about the wearer and the world around it.
Blue abyss This was taken on Bournemouth beach. The spot is one of my favourites.
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MP Tobias Ellwood in talks to expand Vitality Stadium
LOCAL MP Tobias Ellwood has revealed that he wants to expand the Vitality stadium to increase business interest in the local area. Cherries fans have questioned whether the clubs finances should be invested for corporate means but instead call for the money to be spent elsewhere, such as youth development. When asked if he was satisfied with the economic impact of AFC Bournemouth being promoted to the Premier League, the MP for Bournemouth East said: “Now that we have a Premier League team situated here it is a great revenue generator.” AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium is the smallest in the Premier League. “I do think we can go even further by encouraging visitors to in the club and the town. This has a We also spoke to Cherries fan stay longer,” he added. direct correlation with the amount Harry Gover about what he thought “I have been talking with of resources that are being used by the money should be spent on: “Any AFC Bournemouth about the business representatives throughout extra cash the club gets should go feasibility of expanding the the season. into developing young talent,” he stadium slightly to allow for Mr Ellwood said: “It is important said. “If you look at Southampton’s more corporate boxes and seats to to utilise the tourism and retail model they have been able to bring be able to sell more tickets.” sectors, as well as encouraging more through many gifted players who Inevitably the stark rise in businesses to come to Bournemouth have made their way into the first match attendances and television and use our top class conference team. Baily Cargill is one of only a audiences has created interest centres for various business events.” few prospects we have.”
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Sam Allardyce: Howe’s done a fantastic job Lewis Lesbrel SPORTS WRITER
SUNDERLAND manager Sam Allardyce has said he feels Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has done a fantastic job at the club. Howe has come under some media scrutiny this season for sticking to the attacking style of play that saw his side win the Championship last term, but Allardyce feels time will be the defining factor in whether Howe should adapt his style or not. He said: “I’m not telling Eddie what to do, Eddie knows his squad better than me but I’ve always been the man that changes.” “Only time will tell whether he’s right or wrong. If Eddie stays in the Premier League he’s right. If he doesn’t stay in the Premier League, he’s wrong.” Looking ahead to Sunderland’s clash with the Cherries late on in January, Allardyce stressed the importance of that match for the survival of both sides. He said: “It’s a six pointer, no doubt about it. “It will go a long way to determine whether we get out of trouble or Bournemouth get out
Sam Allardyce was appointed manager of the Black Cats in October.
of trouble. “It’s that big a match.” The Black Cats boss revealed that a recent lack of goals may be the downfall for the Cherries in their fight for Premier League survival: “I think if Bournemouth get more goals, as it is with ourselves,
they’ll have a good chance of staying up.” “If you don’t score goals when you create the chances, in the Premier League you pay a heavy price,” he said. When asked whether he feels Eddie Howe will guide Bournemouth to safety, Allardyce
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said: “He’s done a fantastic job. Whether they’ll stay in the Premier League or not will be a difficult task, but obviously up to now he has been a great fit for Bournemouth.” Cherries take on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on the 23rd January.
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Cherries v West Ham: Picture special MATCH FACTS
AFC Bournemouth 1 West Ham 3 Attendance: 11,071 Possession: Cherries 48%, West Ham 52% Shots on target: Cherries 4, West Ham 5 Corners: Cherries 4, West Ham 7 Bookings: Smith (AFCB), Payet (West Ham)
Harry Arter scores his first Premier League goal
West Ham United’s Michaeil Antonio, (left) battles for possession of the ball in the air with AFC Bournemouth’s Adam Smith, (right) PA
Simon Francis reacts to a challenge from West Ham’s Angelo Ogbonna
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Impressive first term for BU varsity teams Matt Jelf
SPORTS WRITER AFTER the Christmas break, the second half of the academic year begins and SportBU are preparing for another term of sporting success. After accomplishing an average win percentage of 56.2% last term and finishing 2015 with a year high weekly win percentage of 79%, there are high expectations of the teams leading into 2016. Even with such a high level of success across the whole of SportBU, a couple of teams have stood out this year. The men’s 1st futsal team and the women’s 1st netball team are both undefeated this year in all Bournemouth University’s netball team are enjoying a successful campaign. @BUNC_ competitions. The men’s futsal team continued the accolade of National Futsal sessions and having a drive to be games, the second half of the their form from the 2014/15 season Champions. best in the country.” season will see more travelling and in which they were unbeaten in The futsal team is also still in the The women’s netball team is also could prove to be trickier than the the league, securing promotion cup this season and are looking to having an unbelievable season so opening six games. from the 1A Western League to the win it after being knocked out in far, winning all six of their league The men’s futsal team play Premiership Western. the quarter-finals last year. games in the Western 2A league the University of South Wales With the men’s futsal team yet to Futsal player Karan Gurung with a goal difference of 158. They on the 7th February, with the lose a game this season, they have said: “The team’s success is due to look to be heavy favourites for women’s netball team taking on secured a spot in the National Playcommitment in the squad with all promotion this season. However, the University of Bath on the 2nd offs in April with a chance to claim players attending early training with five of their wins being home February.
Ladies go into new year on top form Ben Bonsey
DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR @BenBonsey CUP routs and sublime finishes are showing how AFC Bournemouth Ladies could be looking at back to back promotions this year, souring into the heights of Hampshire County Women’s League - Division One. The ladies currently sit second in the Division Two table on 18 points. Having only lost one game all season and with four games in hand of the team above, Bournemouth Sports, AFC Bournemouth look in real contention for another successive title. Paula Taylor, AFCB ladies head coach, said: “Our aims for the rest of the season is the treble, two cups and a league still to play for. But to finish as well as we can.” “We have built a team and a club around a family based environment as we say we are one big family, all our ladies get along and there is no cliques within the team. Team togetherness is vital as we believe
that if you’re all friends off the pitch you will play for each other on the pitch. But commitment it massive as well from our manager, me, a player and coach, secretary’s, supporters and of course the captain and the players.” AFC Bournemouth ladies have also been on a sublime cup run, reaching the semi-finals of the invitational cup. In their most recent win, they racked up a 5-0 result against Horndean, leaving two games in the way to potential cup glory. Taylor went on to say: “I think we are looking for the two cups and the league which is attainable if we stay focus and motivated to reach a certain level I know we can. We did this last year after winning the cup two years in a row and the league. We are just staying focused and not thinking about these yet. We’re just taking game by game as it comes.” With sublime form come sublime strikes. Justine Mosely leads the goal charts with 17 already tallied to her name this season. Emily Trim and Paula Taylor are not far behind on 10 and 11 goals respectively. This
AFC Bournemouth ladies are eyeing up the treble super striking form has lead AFC Bournemouth ladies to be one of the heavyweights in the division, with a staggering goal difference of +23, 14 more than any other team in the league. This upcoming year looks to be another for the successful history books of AFC Bournemouth Ladies and club coach Paula Taylor thinks this year will bring new challenges and more success. “I think personality the New
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Year will bring new challenges and targets for us to focus on. To keep our sponsorship and gain more success under AFC Bournemouth so we can promote women’s football in the area.” If you would like to show support to the AFC Bournemouth Ladies team, or get involved at the club, check them out on Twitter: @ afcb_ladies.
Predicted finish - 1st
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Cherries on course for survival Dan Bennett SPORTS WRITER @Dan_Benn3tt IT’S been a decent first season in the top flight so far for AFC Bournemouth. With 20 games played and 21 points earned, Eddie Howe’s men are currently achieving their target of avoiding relegation as they sit four points above the drop zone. It hasn’t all been enjoyable for Cherries fans this season. Four straight losses in the league over October and November which included a home loss to relegation rivals Newcastle led many to believe that Bournemouth were not capable of avoiding relegation. However, a vast improvement in December which saw Howe’s side pick up three straight victories, including the Cherries two best wins of the season against Chelsea and Manchester United means AFC Bournemouth are currently proving a lot of people wrong. Early injury setbacks to the likes of Callum Wilson, Max Gradel, Tyrone Mings, Tommy Elphick and Christian Atsu gave cause for concern but other players in the squad have stepped up to fill the shoes of the star players that were injured.
Players such as Glenn Murray, who was signed in the summer window and has scored four goals so far this season including the winner away at Chelsea and Junior Stanislas, who looked set to be used as a squad player but has since become one of Bournemouth’s star men are perfect examples of players who have stepped up when needed. Andrew Surman is another player that has impressed and has completed more passes than any other player in the league this season and is a key part of Bournemouth’s passing philosophy. Perhaps one of the most pleasing stats to Cherries supporters is that their side has outran every other team in the league this season, showing just how hard Eddie Howe has got his side to work, something which will be key if Bournemouth are to survive this season. Howe’s side have also completed the most sprints in the league this season with the likes of Matt Ritchie being a key part of the hard work Bournemouth put in. Defensive frailties were a big worry earlier in the season for Eddie Howe as shown in the 5-1 losses to both Manchester City and Tottenham but the Cherries have kept 3 clean sheets in their last six games and conceded only one in two of the last six, meaning big improvements have been made on the defensive side of the game.
Cherries’ win over Chelsea saw them go on a run of three straight wins. The 3-3 draw against Everton at the end of November seemed to give the Cherries a huge boost and they haven’t looked back since, picking up 11 points in the last six. Although they haven’t won in three, Howe can be pleased by what he has seen and Bournemouth appear to be settling in to life in the Premier League. However, with a long way to go the Cherries will need to continue the hard work that has got them to where they are to ensure their stay in the Premier
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League lasts longer than one season. Bournemouth are definitely capable of staying up this season, as they have proven so far. Whilst mid table may be just out of their reach, a finish of 15th or 16th is most likely where they’ll end up come the end of the season as the likes of Newcastle, Sunderland and Villa are all more likely for relegation.
Predicted finish - 15th
This report does not include Tuesday night’s game.
Poole Town can be champions this year Michael Cox SPORTS WRITER @MichaelCoxify AFTER securing a second place finish in 2014/15, all in association with Poole Town Football Club will have felt disheartened seeing their side squander two big opportunities to clinch promotion to the National League South. The Dolphins lost their last game of the season, a result which ultimately decided the crowning of champions. Corby Town ran out 2-3 winners on a dismal day where Tom Killick’s side knew a win would mean promotion. A lacklustre performance in the resulting play-off semi-final saw Town’s hopes of promotion put on hold, as they lost 1-0 to St Neots Town. The prospect of a National League position had never been so in reach for this South Coast outfit, but it seems the spirit of Poole Town Football Club has not faltered after being dealt such damning blows last term. Topping the Southern League Premier Division at the half way mark through the 2015/16 season, the Tatnam side have found the
net 53 times in the league this season, winning eight away games and 16 in total; no other team in the division rivals those statistics. September going to October saw the Dolphins go on an 11 game unbeaten run, winning 10 of them including a 5-1 demolition of Dorchester Town away from home. This type of form has given Poole a nine-point cushion at the summit of the table above second placed Chippenham Town, the Wiltshire side proving tough opponents for Poole, taking six points from the two league meetings between the sides. Nevertheless, Poole Town move into the second phase of the term in good shape and are pushing for a first league title in three years. Poole’s biggest win of this year’s campaign came in November, braces from Tom Holmes and Steve Devlin sealed a 0-7 rout of struggling Histon, away from home. In contrast, the club’s biggest win on home soil was recorded back in August, visitors Froome left red faced after Gillespie’s double polished off a comfortable 5-0 triumph. Steve Devlin has been prolific once again for the Dolphins and is their top scorer, hitting the mark 10 times in all competitions, and on track to take the club’s Golden Boot for the fourth season in a row. Devlin hit a personal milestone making his 200th
Steve Devlin is Poole Town’s top scorer this season. appearance at home to Frome Town on Boxing Day, the contest ended 0-0. Centre-midfield partner, Marvin Brooks, has been in fine form himself. The 6’2 powerhouse has proved a nightmare for defences; running from deep to latch on to long balls with a leap second to none, Brooks has found the net six times this season in all competitions, and has been key in the club’s recent success. Tom Holmes deserves a special mention; the youngster joined in August and has been used scarcely in the league, making only sub appearances, but has managed 5 goals in all competitions. Ultimately it seems Poole’s success
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this season will come down to whether they can adopt a ruthless mentality, maintaining their good form over the lesser sides whilst beating the teams in and around them. Failing to pick up points off the top five or six will cost Poole and the Chippenham results will remind this outfit of the hurt of the year before and how important every game is. That being said, as well as having the best attack in the league, the Dolphins boast a defensive record that only three teams can rival. Poole Town have the Southern League Premier Division title firmly in sight.
Predicted finish - 1st
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Dorset’s world champion Scott Mitchell knocked out in BDO Darts quarter-final
Scotty ‘Dog’ Mitchell is a Dorset local and was crowned 2015 BDO world champion before his exit in this year’s tournament.
Danny Lewis SPORTS WRITER @Danny_Lewis95 AFTER winning the BDO World Championships for the first time, Scott Mitchell returned to the current tournament with the expectation and pressure that this achievement brings. However, he has been knocked out of the competition in the quarterfinals after a 5-3 loss to Richard
Veenstra. The reigning champion had made it through the first two rounds of the tournament despite scares in both of those games. He showed in last year’s 7-6 win against Martin Adams in the final that he can handle pressure, but a little too much pressure of being world champion may have impacted his game. In his first round match he defeated Craig Caldwell 3-2 after trailing 2-1 and then booked his place in the quarter-finals after winning 4-3 against Mark McGeeney
with the help of a sudden death leg, after McGeeney missed eight darts to win the match. In the match that saw him exit the competition, neither darters were at their best level and at one point Mitchell found himself 4-1 down. Despite the reigning champion attempting to mount a comeback he eventually lost 5-3. He admitted that: “to try and come back and settle yourself down is difficult,” when coming back as the champion. He said: “you try to forget all
that, you just try to imagine you’re at home and on your practise board back at the house, to try to remove everyone in the room from your head.” He has confessed that he did feel pressure from the first game as he realised that: “Everybody wants to beat the champion and the TV like to hype things up.” Mitchell has showed that he is still enjoying darts at the moment as he calls the game his ‘glorified hobby’ and laughed as he highlighted that: “It’s a bonus that it pays for itself.”
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Iturbe, Afobe, now Grabban Liam Grace SPORTS EDITOR @liamgrace_ CHERRIES have made their third signing of the January window, signing former striker Lewis Grabban from Norwich. The 27-year-old striker arrives from Norwich for a fee believed to be around £6-7 million; just a year and a half after Grabban left the south coast for £3 million. Grabban enjoyed a positive spell with Cherries, scoring 35 goals in 87 appearances wearing the red and black stripes. He played a big role in Bournemouth’s promotion from League One to the Championship, scoring 13 goals. The following season Grabban made an even bigger impact, scoring 22 goals in Bournemouth’s first second tier season in 23 years. He arrived on the south coast on the 31st May 2012 for a fee of £300,000 from Rotherham United. Grabban is Eddie Howe’s third signing of the window following the arrival of Juan Iturbe from AS Roma and Benik Afobe from Wolves. Cherries wasted no time and confirmed the loan signing of Iturbe on the first day of the window, who will stay on the south coast until the end of the season. Howe then has the option to make the transfer permanent,
for a fee believed to be around £16 million. On Iturbe, Howe said: “It’s a new experience for this football club to come in with a high profile transfer. It’s exciting for us to be able to integrate players like Juan into the squad.” “He’s a talented boy and hopefully he’ll do very well for us. We’re trying to make the settling in period as easy as we can for him,” Howe added. Howe then broke Cherries’ record transfer fee by bringing in Benik Afobe from Wolves, for a fee believed to be around £10 million. The young English striker scored an outstanding 32 goals last season in spells with MK Dons in League One and then Wolves in the Championship, after joining the latter in January 2015. Afobe, an Arsenal youth team graduate, had already bagged 10 goals to his name this season before his high profile transfer to the Cherries. On Afobe, Howe said: “He’ll bring strength, power and hopefully goals. We’re excited to see him play for AFC Bournemouth.” Speaking at his first press conference as a Cherries player, Afobe said: “Since I was about six-years-old I’ve always dreamt of playing in the Premier League and the manager here has given me that opportunity.” “I’m looking forward to repaying him by doing well for the team and scoring as many goals as I can.” Afobe then admitted that Howe played a big part in his move to
the south coast: “Eddie spoke to me and told me about the philosophy of the club, how we wants me to play and what he thinks I can improve on,” he said. “He spoke to me and I liked what I heard,” he added. Afobe also believes he can keep Cherries up this season: “I need to work hard and keep improving as a player. I like to think I’ll score a few goals and help this team stay up.”
Cherries have been linked with several other players in this window including winger Ross McCormack from Fulham and central midfielder Jonathan De Guzman of Italian giants Napoli. Howe has also confirmed that he is still in the market for players during the January transfer window: “As with all the speculation, we don’t comment on individual targets but we are trying to
see what we can do,” said the Cherries boss. “We know where we want to recruit but I won’t be disclosing that at this time,” he added. With still much time of the transfer window left, Howe must just bring in a few more high profile players as he looks to ensure Cherries avoid the trap door this season.
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Blandford boy Jake McCarthy eyes Cherries first team debut Daniel Sansom SPORTS WRITER @DanSansom95 AFC Bournemouth academy player Jake McCarthy is well on his way towards fulfilling the career of his dreams. The 19-year-old defender is training hard and aims to be selected for Eddie Howe’s first team squad in the near future. McCarthy, who is from Blandford in North Dorset, first started playing football for his local team Blandford Warriors. He was spotted by Bournemouth at the age of 12 during a summer soccer camp at The Blandford School. “I really impressed one of the coaches with a bit of fancy skill and a goal, and he asked to speak
to me and my mum afterwards,” he said. The youngster was then signed for the academy and he has remained at the club ever since. A change in position and loan moves to AFC Totton and Dorchester Town have all helped McCarthy to progress his career. On the last few years, which has seen him sign his first professional contract, he said: “My game has improved massively with all the support of the coaches and players. I hope it can continue that way.” The academy star has trained with the first team squad before and been on the bench twice, against Exeter and Cardiff. Unfortunately a back injury kept McCarthy sidelined for 5 months, but he is working hard to get the call up again soon. Summer signing Sylvain Distin has pushed the 19-year-old slightly
further down the pecking order at the Vitality Stadium, but when asked about his future first team ambitions, the youngster said: “Hopefully in the foreseeable future I will make my debut.” McCarthy added: “For now I need to keep working hard and when my chance comes, I need to grab it with both hands.” Jordan Lee and Matt Butcher are the most recent Cherries
graduates to break into the first team, featuring in AFC Bournemouth’s 2-1 win over Birmingham City in the FA Cup 3rd Round earlier this month.
Jake McCarthy (right) joined Cherries when he was 12 years old.
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Hammer blow Cherries crash to West Ham despite Harry Arter’s opening goal
Matt Joy reporting from the Vitality Stadium AFC Bournemouth suffered a harsh defeat after two excellent free kicks from Dimitri Payet and Enner Valencia gave West Ham a 3-1 victory. The hosts led through Harry Arter who struck a long range effort that Adrian should have dealt with better, squirming past him and into the visitors net. The rest of the first half was reasonably even, with chances falling to both sides. However, after the half time break, West Ham looked a different side and showed their class. They levelled through a 30-yard free kick from French international Payet, which just snuck under the bar to equalise. Payet wasn’t done there though, as he made a forward run before squaring for Enner Valencia who had the simplest job of converting from close range past Artur Boruc. Bournemouth pressed to find a leveller, with fresh legs coming on the pitch in the form of debutants Juan Iturbe and Lewis Grabban. West Ham defended resolutely though and secured the points with a fine free kick from Valencia to get his second of the game. Elsewhere, a rare win for Aston Villa against Crystal Palace and a late dramatic goal secured a 3-3 draw for Newcastle against Manchester United. Picture special on page 19
Tuesday night’s big match report
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