Dorset Spotlight - January February 2023 - Issue No. 6

IN THIS ISSUE

"What a few months it has been in the world of sport seeing the Formula 1 calendar end, and British drivers Russell, Hamilton and Norris all finish in the top 10. Football fever took over the run-up to Christmas. We watched our England squad power through to the quarter-final stages of the World Cup in Qatar. In Dorset, another incredible fight night happened at the BIC in December. Our very own Chris Billam-Smith stopped Armend Xhojhaj with a right hook in the fifth round - now 'The Gentleman' has his sights firmly set on winning the world title this summer at the AFC Bournemouth football stadium. Exciting times are ahead!

As we enter 2023, I wanted to thank everyone who has supported Dorset Spotlight over its first year. We have and will continue to support all Dorset athletes, from those at the start of their sporting careers to top-level stars. If you are new to Dorset Spotlight, check out the website www.dorsetspotlight.co.uk where you can find all our previous issues, and get in touch if you have a story to tell.

In this issue, we had the pleasure of chatting with Team GB Bobsleigh competitor Rebecca Hannibal and British Strongman Kane Francis. The Excite Rally Raid team talk about their ambitions for their all-female crew to compete at the world-famous Dakar Rally. Professional ten-pin bowler Verity Crawley chats with us about her successful career and recent accolade, and Liz Ferioli-Brown talks about becoming the Wako European Kickboxing Champion.

And if all that isn't enough, we celebrate our fantastic fundraisers in our charity section and share with you upcoming charitable events run by our amazing local charities

So, here it is! Enjoy our new issue.

Dawn P.s don't forget to subscribe through the website www.dorsetspotlight.co.uk and follow us on Instagram @dorset spotlight. Always grateful for your support.

WELCOME TO DORSET SPOTLIGHT

"IT NEVER GETS EASIER, YOU JUST GET BETTER."

FEATURE TEAM GB - BOBSLEIGH REBECCA HANNIBAL

Bobsleigh is a thrilling sport and not for the fainthearted.

So, what is bobsleigh? Teams of one, two or four push a sled quickly down an ice track with banked curves, then powered by gravity; the pilot steers the team through tricky turns, reaching speeds of up to 150kmh. The team that crosses the finish line with the fastest time wins.

The high-speed nature of the sport and the dramatic crashes makes it a gripping and exhilarating event to watch.

We chat to GB Bobsleigh athlete Rebecca Hannibal, 20, from Bournemouth, about what it takes to be part of the Great Britain Bobsleigh team.

DS: Hi Becks, it is not every day you hear of someone being on a bobsleigh team. Tell us how you got into this exciting winter sport?

BECKS: "I got into the sport in 2019 when the British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association offered Talent ID sessions for the Youth Winter Olympic Games 2020. Although I had no previous bobsleigh experience, being a regional-level athlete, I had already achieved some of the standards they were looking for, allowing me to go for a trial."

DS: Tell us about your event and the bobsleigh you compete in?

BECKS: "Recently, women have had another bobsleigh discipline added to the circuits and Olympics Previously women could only participate in 2-man bobsleigh - now they also have the option of monobob. My position in the sled is the driver, so I am eligible to compete in both disciplines. As the driver, I am in control of the sled from the top of the track to the bottom; by using a steering mechanism called D-rings, you pull towards you to change the direction of the runners underneath the sled."

DS: Bobsleigh athletes need to be fast, powerful, and dynamic. Tell us about the type of training you do to maintain peak performance?

BECKS: "Training involves a mixture of maximum velocity and acceleration sprint work with heavy power and strength weight training. This combination, along with technical sessions at the push track in Bath, allows us athletes, to be strong enough to push a 170 kg sled, but also quick enough to keep up with it as it rolls down an ice track. Driver-specific training also involves memorising every track to know the corners and how to navigate them safely and quickly To do this, we tend to watch POVs from other athletes/coaches and look at diagrams to learn the lengths of corners and the expected pressures we will feel in them "

BS: Bobsleigh is up there with F1 for its dramatic high-speed crashes. What clothing do you wear to protect yourself from crashing on the ice?

BECKS: "Although there is no required safety clothing to protect us, many athletes will wear a burns vest. We put this on under our training/race suits so that if we experience a crash, the vest will minimise the contact between our skin and the ice, which can cause severe burns "

BS: You must be fearless to compete in this sport. Has there been a time when crashing has knocked your confidence, and what did you do to regain it?

BECKS: "Luckily, I have yet to experience a crash! Although I have witnessed many. The advice I would give is if medically cleared to, either in that session or the next day, go back to the top and go down again. The worst thing you can do is create a mental block and panic when steering - so sliding again quickly after, any fears are left behind, and confidence regains relatively quickly "

DS: So, what’s next… do you have any competition coming up?

BECKS: "I am representing Great Britain this season by going to IBSF (International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation) run camps where athletes from all nations train together and learn new tracks in a safe and supportive environment. The first is in January, at Lake Placid in New York, USA. The second is in March, at La Plagne, France. Providing I test well amongst the British athletes at the summer annual testing events; I hope to compete in the Europa Cup next season "

Follow Becks bobsleigh journey on Instagram @becks.hannibal and if you would like to support Beck financially, please check out her GoFundMe me page https://gofund.me/1cf73eeb

"choose to

shine!"

BRITISH STRONGMAN COMPETITOR

KANE FRANCIS

POWERLIFTER CHAMPION TO BRITISH STRONGMAN COMPETITOR

Kane Francis's story shows that anyone at any stage of their life can pick up a sport and have success

Kane was into football and rugby growing up and played both sports until he was 13, after which he stopped playing sports altogether.

It wasn't until he was 25 years old and 11.5 stones that he decided to join his local gym in Weymouth - a moment that changed his life - he started lifting weights.

After six months of training, Kane was now 16 stone and entering powerlifting competitions. He had tremendous success and won British, European and World titles. But this January, he decided to change course and give Strongman competitions a go.

Now 30 years old, Kane's achievements in Strongman competitions are going from strength to strength - an invitation, with ten days' notice, to compete at the Strongman Champions League saw Kane finish in an impressive 5th place. He also placed 5th in Bosnia, 3rd in Romania and 2nd in Gibraltar, allowing him to compete in the World Finals in Turkey in November.

His determination and hard work paid off, securing a place on the podium and a fantastic 3rd-place trophy.

So, what is next for the 22 5-stone weight slinger? We chat with Kane about his exciting year of strongman competitions and find out what is next for the powerhouse.

DS: Hi Kane, take us back to the moment you joined the gym at 25; what did you love about lifting weights that made you decide to try powerlifting?

KANE: "A good friend from school kept dragging me down the gym and trained me as I had no idea what I was doing. Being 6'1" and around 12 stone, I quickly began to gain weight, and my strength began to increase rapidly along with the amount of weight I could lift in the gym It was the same friend that pushed me into training for powerliftinga local powerlifting coach trained at my gym, so I got on board with him, and the rest is history "

S: You had tremendous success in powerlifting, winning British, European, and World titles - why did you decide to transition to strongman?

KANE: "I decided to transition to strongman as it felt like the right time to move on from powerlifting to a bigger challenge There are also many more events to train in and areas I can improve my overall skill/strength as an athlete "

DS: With so many events in strongman competitions, are you training a lot more than when you were a powerlifter?

KANE: "The number of days I train has not changed, but due to my new training style, my programming and recovery had to be altered, to make sure I keep myself in one piece."

DS: Tell us about your diet and how often you eat in a day? You must consume some serious calories!

KANE: "Diet is a huge part of my training. I work closely with a

He has been a huge pillar in building the foundations I need to be competing at the level I am at currently. Meals can vary from 5-7 a day depending on the stage or phase of training we are in - calories can be upwards of 5000cals to 7000cals "

Nutritionist called Ellis Vines (Grow like Vines).

S: Strongman competitions are exciting for the audience to watch, as it's not every day you will see someone lift a car or pull a truck. Tell us a bit about your experience with these events.

Kane: "As I am new to Strongman, I still come across events I have not done before, but a big part of being a Strongman is adaptability. Pulling trucks and lifting cars are not something I can train daily, as restrictions with equipment do not allow it, but there are always ways to try and replicate particular movements. For example, I can't pull a truck whenever I feel like it, but things like sled drags in a harness or sled pulls with a rope are a couple of examples of how I can breakdown the event and train positions and muscle that would have a good carry over to the event "

DS: The pinnacle for any strongman competitor is to compete at the World’s Strongest Man competition - designed to push the strongmen to their absolute limits, challenging not only their physical strength, but also their agility and mental toughness. What are your future goals?

Kane: "Right now, I am in an off season, so my goal is to work on conditioning and building strength, ready for next year's season to begin

My short-term goal is to become England's Strongest Man 2023, as I just missed out on the title in 2022. My long-term goals are to earn a spot in the giants live organisation and compete at the World’s Strongest Man one day."

KANE FRANCIS

"great things never came from comfort zones"

EXCITE RALLY RAID

After the success of their debut season in 2021, the Excite Rally Raid allfemale off-road team were crowned 2021 British Cross Country Champions in their T2 class.

The Dorchester-based team consists of part-time volunteers working tirelessly toward being the first all-female British team to finish the world-famous Dakar Rally The Dakar Rally is hailed as the world’s biggest and toughest motor rally in desert conditions - founded by the French Adventurer Thierry Sabine and formally known as the Paris-Dakar Rally.

The Excite Rally Raid Team

The management team is headed by Team Principal and sometime driver John Hardy and Commercial Director Dean Faulkner

Jasmine Philpott is the team’s lead driver, ably assisted by her co-drivers Claire Williams and Paula Brimblecombe. The car, a Mitsubishi Pajero T2, running on a 3.2DiD diesel engine, is closely monitored and maintained by their dedicated crew of mechanics.

The team are motivated to achieve more success in 2023, moving into the FIA European BAJA series. They will use 2023 and 2024 as a time to learn and gain more experience before heading for the Dakar Rally itself.

Dorset Spotlight had the pleasure of chatting with Commercial Director Dean Faulkner about the team’s success and the highs and lows of competing in motorsport.

DS: Hi Dean, Congratulations on Excite Rally Raid’s success at the 2021 British Cross-Country Championships (BXCC). What did it mean to the team to win the championship in your debut year?

DEAN: "That success in our very first season was a real boost to our aims and ambitions We never expected that level of success when we started the season, but with everyone working hard together, it was a fantastic achievement "

DS: How has the 2022 season gone?

DEAN: "Unfortunately, the BXCC as a championship didn’t run this year, so it has been a slightly disjointed season, with the team having to put together its own series of races and events rather than running in one championship However, we have been on the podium again in every event this season That has kept the racing impetus going and enabled us to maintain a profile in the off-road world and work on some non-racing aspects of the team."

DS: Give us an insight into your all-female driving team.

DEAN: "The all-female crew was born out of a desire to take a rally raid team to the Dakar Rally However in the UK the focus is very much on circuit racing – F1, British Touring Cars, Porsche Cup etc

It was clear that no-one was going to take much notice of a traditional male crew going to the Dakar Rally. When we floated that idea a few years ago, it barely raised an eyebrow. But an all-British, allfemale crew, that is a different matter. Whilst a handful of all-female crews have competed at Dakar, there has never been one from the UK. So this is a completely unique team and project.

The girls, like us as a team, are learning as they go Their background is really stage rallying and some cross country club events They haven’t had the opportunity to get much, if any true off-road experience But this is a project that has certainly generated a lot of interest, as you’ll see by all the media coverage we have had. And we are taking the girls and the team on an adventurous and ambitious journey."

DS: Driving at top speed across challenging terrains must be physically demanding. What type of training do your drivers do to keep fit?

DEAN: I think the short answer is lots of gym work. Plus plenty of running and hiking activities. And of course, the more they drive, the fitter they get too

DS: Tell us about the Mitsubishi Pajero T2 and why you use this vehicle to compete.

DEAN: "Our Pajero is a production specification car (T2 Class in rallying terms) slightly modified for off-road rally raid competition. It runs a 3.2l Diesel engine, is a left-hand drive, which to some might be strange, but the car is built for international-level events like the European Baja Series Indeed its last European was in the Polish Baja in 2019, where it came well placed in its class.

And whilst some may see this as a gas-guzzling monster (which we acknowledge), we partner with an organisation called Carbon Positive Motorsport - to offset our emissions and to overcompensate for them The climate and environment is, as it should be, very much at the forefront of our minds, and we have taken actions to alleviate the effects of our racing."

DS: Motor racing is renowned for being an expensive sport to participate in - which is why many teams seek sponsorship and partnership opportunities. Tell us about your current sponsors and how other companies can get involved and be part of the Excite Rally Raid journey.

DEAN: "You are absolutely right, any type of motorsport is expensive to take part in and Rally Raid being an extreme sport means we have to be prepared for more than our fair share of expenses. We are, however, fortunate to have a great line up of sponsor partners. Three are world leaders in their field – Maxxis Tyres, Duckhams Oils and EBC Brakes. And we have some other tier two partners also. The great thing about all of them is that they want to come on this journey to the Dakar Rally with us and believe 100% in what we are doing

But for all ours partners, the relationship is about more than just a logo on a car, race suit or team wear. It is about us helping them to build relationships with their customers and potential customers That might mean generating social media content, customer or employee experience days, product launch or hospitality options too Different things work for different companies and our view has always been that these are true partnerships where both the company and the team benefit from the relationship

If anyone is interested in working with us or finding out more, please contact us via the details below We don’t have “standard” partnership packages but we will work with anyone who wants to get involved to see what they want to achieve from the relationship and tailor that partnership specifically to them. We are already, as you might expect, planning 2023 and beyond, so don’t leave it too late."

DS: What will it mean to the Excite Rally Raid team when you reach your goal of entering the first UK all-female team into the Dakar Rally?

DEAN: "I think it will be a significant achievement, not just for the team but off-road and rally raid racing in the UK The British public, as I said, are pretty much circuit racing focused (F1, BTCC, Porsche Cup etc.) So rally raid is not high up on the list of priorities in the UK motorsport world. Just getting to Daker will hopefully raise the profile of the sport here. And it would be a big boost for women in motorsport and women in sport generally.

And the story doesn’t have to stop there Yes, taking part in the Dakar Rally is a great achievement, it is a big ask just to finish the race

But there is, if the funding is in place, the opportunity to go back and drive to win! Maybe the ladies class, maybe a high ranking in the overall event But certainly a more competitive drive having had the experience already."

Follow the Excite Rally Raid team on Instagram @exciterallyraid, and check out their website: www.dakarrallyteam.co.uk - For sponsorship and partnership opportunities - please contact Dean, at dean@dakarrallyteam.co.uk or phone 07841 974376.

Follow the 2023 Dakar Rally - https://www.dakar.com/en/

Tom Yum

Serves 10

Mocha Truffles

#GETDORSETHEALTHY

What you need to do:

What you will need:

100g of dark chocolate, 7080% 80ml of full-fat coconut milk

2 tbsp. coconut sugar

2 tbsp. instant coffee

2 tbsp almond butter pinch sea salt

2 tbsp. cocoa powder, for dusting

Place the chocolate in a bowl and heat in a microwave just until it starts to melt In a small pot, heat the coconut milk, along with the instant coffee and sugar just until it’s coming to the boil. Next, whisk in the almond butter with a pinch of sea salt, and stir until smooth

Pour the hot coconut milk mixture into the bowl with the chocolate and stir it very gently and slowly until well combined.

Fix a layer of clingfilm right over the top of the mixture, to prevent a skin forming and chill in the fridge for about 2 hours, until firm.

Lightly dust a clean surface with cacao powder and roll a spoonful of the chocolate in it. Shape into balls and serve at room temperature. Store in the fridge.

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 2 hours | Kcal: 103 Fats (g): 7 | Carbs (g): 7 | Protein (g) 2

Many of us have experienced that exciting competitive feeling of watching your bowling ball roll down the wooden lane. It's like time stands still for a moment as you wait, in anticipation, to see which way the ball will go. Will you be hanging your head in shame as the ball goes down the gutter, or will you be leaping with joy when you smash down all the pins, scoring a strike?

Professional bowler Verity Crawley has taken bowling to another level. The Bournemouth-born bowler, who now lives in Florida, competes on the Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA) tour in the United States. Her impressive professional career started in 2017, and she has won many accolades over the years, placing her 8th in the World. She was also recently named Female Bowler of the Year at the 2022 BTBA Annual Awards.

We chat with Verity about her life as a professional tenpin bowler and find out what is next for the bowling superstar.

R I T Y C R A W L E Y

DS: Hi Verity, tell us about your early da and what was it about bowling that you

VERITY: "I started bowling when I was five At that time, like any kid, I played various sports As I grew up, bowling and gymnastics were my main sports. But it came to a point - I had to choose one of the sports to focus on and progress Clearly, I chose bowling I loved competing and practising I just loved seeing improvements and working on the game I had pure enjoyment from bowling and always wanted to be at the bowling centre."

DS: When did you first realise you were exceptionally talented at the sport and then decide to compete?

VERITY: "I competed from a young age thanks to the youth bowling club I was part of. At age 11, I was invited to a Team England training academy, and it was there that I realised I was talented, although I'm not sure I truly believed in my abilities Self-confidence has actually been something I have struggled with for a long time, not truly believing in myself until the last couple of years! When I first competed for Team England, age 12, at the World Games in Vienna, it seemed to light a spark in me."

DS: Tell us a bit about your bowling style. Do you bowl left or right-handed?

VERITY: "I'm a right one-handed bowler and always have been. I pride myself in having one of the higher rev rates for a female, although, with some of the phenomenal upcoming youth bowlers, this may soon change!"

DS: You have achieved many accolades in professional bowling - what stands out as a highlight?

VERITY: "Winning my first title in 2021 and having an outstanding season, ranking 3rd. 2020/2021 was a rough year for everyone. I had a lot of setbacks at the beginning of 2021, I missed three of the professional events at the start of the season, and I still had a standout year. I made 6 TV shows, three of them being back to back, and I was genuinely so happy to be competing It is a season I will never forget "

DS: What propelled you to make the leap and move to Florida?

VERITY: "Bowling It was all about bowling I always struggled growing up with knowing what I wanted to do/what I wanted to study I had applied to Universities in the UK; for a degree my heart wasn't in All I was ever sure of was that I wanted to bowl The US allowed me to do just that and earn a degree Why Florida? Because they have the best training centre in the world for bowling, with a University close by that trains at the facility. It wasn't an easy decision as the US is far away. However, I had a lot of support, and I knew I would regret not taking the opportunity."

DS: You have recently been named 2022 Female Bowler of the Year at the British Tenpin Bowling Association Annual Awards - tell us about this award and what it means to you.

VERITY: "This award means a lot, especially when I spend most of my time in the US The award - Best UK Female Bowler from 2019-2022, was voted on by bowlers throughout the UK - it shows that the UK is aware of what I am doing, who I am, and the influence I am having. I am so proud to represent England whilst competing on the PWBA tour. I hope I can inspire people to do what they're passionate about and spread the word about bowling, as not many people know that professional bowling exists - I hope I can change that "

DS: What is next?

VERITY: "My PWBA season starts in May of 2023. So from now until then is all about preparation and getting better and stronger I'll be bowling some European events in January and a men's event in March to prepare for my season "

Check out Verity's website www.veritycrawley.com or follow her on Instagram @veritycrawley

"fight

for your dreams"

LIZ FERIOLI-BROWN

Representing Team-GB the talented 47- year- old came out on top in ‘Light Contact’ in the Master’s Category (Ladies 35 – 55 years old). She also gained Silver in ‘Point Fighting’ in the same category.

The mother of 6, who’s based in Ringwood, has been kickboxing for approximately 25 years and has been British Champion in her category since 2016, apart from 2019 when she took time out for pregnancy

Liz is the founder of Ringwood Kickboxing Club which she set up in 2019, with classes running throughout the week www ringwoodkickboxing co uk

The thriving club offers classes across all age groups, starting with the 5- 7-year-old ‘Little Ninjas’, through to adults and attracts members from across Dorset and Hampshire.

Liz said, “I’m so happy with my European Gold and Silver medals. It wasn’t an easy journey through the competition, I left each bout knowing that I had been in a fight – the girls were strong and they hit hard. I am incredibly fortunate to have some fantastic coaches and I would like to offer huge thanks to them for believing in me, and for their steer and encouragement in getting me to this point. I’d also like to say thank you to Team GB for some amazing friendships made and the incredible kindness and support shared. I love the feeling of being European Champion!”

Liz Ferioli-Brown has been crowned Wako European Kick Boxing Champion at the recent Championships, held in Turkey.

Courtesy of: Kate Shaw PR

Photo's by: Emily Aston and Tony Anderson from Beyond the Battel Ground Productions

LIZ FERIOLI-BROWN

MAKE 2023 YOUR YEAR & STOP PROCASTINATING!

Our rational mind tells us that <insert task> probably won’t take as long as we think, is often not as difficult as we imagine, and would be a weight off the shoulders; yet still we procrastinate - why?

The old classic is TIME - we are too busy, there is not enough time, or it will take ages, but we always manage to find time to do the things we want to do; It could well be that we ’ re just not excited or enthusiastic about it - it’s BORING!

Maybe we ’ re being LAZY. However, laziness means we ’ re unwilling to exert effort, whereas procrastination means we delay unnecessarily

Perhaps we ’ re easily DISTRACTED, being lured away to do something ‘ more interesting!’ (Shopping, washing, flicking through social media)

Perhaps we ’ re OVERWHELMED, the task feels huge, and we have no idea where to start. We can become ANXIOUS when pushed to do things that make us uncomfortable - human nature sees us use avoidance tactics.

Maybe we ’ re lacking in CONFIDENCE, telling ourselves we aren’t good enough and don’t have the skills

The list goes on!

So what can we do to push through the procrastination?

Firstly, recognise that we ’ re procrastinating!

Ask ourselves why? What negative thing are we telling ourselves? Is it true - what evidence do we have?

What are the implications if we don’t do it?

Find a strategy that works:

Clarity - Have we got all necessary information? Boundaries - Does the task have a defined start and finish, or is there ambiguity over what we ’ re doing?

Prioritise - Break tasks down into smaller tasksWhat is the first thing we have to do to get started, and how long will that take? What next? And so on. Recognise when we ’ re at our sharpest, use that time to do the task. Ask for help.

Visualise having completed the task. Reward ourselves when the task is complete.

Victoria is a local Life and Wellbeing Coach, check out her website www.victoriaarnold.co.uk

hard to beat a person who never gives up."

"it's

DIVERSE ABILITIES

DIVERSE ABILITIES EVENTS

Fantastic Fundraiser's

Stacey Parsons, Kerry Turk, Georgia Cunningham from Diverse Abilities’ Supported Living Team in Poole, raised £779 by completing the Jurassic Coast challenge.

Diverse Abilities hosted their Gala Ball at the Lighthouse, sponsored by Franses Jewellers. With a James Bond theme, guests were entertained with music from Julia Martin as Shirley Bassey and Groovemeister whilst enjoying a three-course meal from Vanilla Catering and Events. More than £70,000 was raised for the charity through ticket sales, auctions, raffles and donations.

Gala Ball – 26th November – Lighthouse, Poole

Emma Payne and Claire Cooper from Poole, raised £2,600 by completing the Jurassic Coast 100km walk.

DORSET CANCER CARE FOUNDATION

Fantastic Fundraiser's

North Pole and ocean adventurer Stuart RhysWilliams from Bournemouth, held a fascinating Evening Talk raising £1,778.73 for DCCF. Stuart is pictured with DCCF Founder Eve Went

DCCF EVENTS

On the 4th April at the Bearwood Social Club from 10am-12pm. A relaxed, friendly and welcoming chance to meet our fundraisers, people with cancer who we have helped and to find out more about what we do

Art Deco Black Tie Event

Art Deco Black Tie Event - Bournemouth Pavilion July 22,2023. Tickets cost £85 to include sumptuous three-course dinner and a full evening's entertainment To book or for more details email hello@dccf co uk

The Feel Good Choir raised shoppers’ spirits at the Sovereign Centre in Boscombe just before Christmas raising £169 67

FOREST HOLME HOSPICE

Fantastic Fundraiser's

Zena and Rebekah Brown from Poole organised a Fundraising stall for Forest Holme Hospice at the Wimborne in Bloom Charities Fair at the Allendale Centre and raised £62.30.

Kate Coombs from Lytchett Matravers raised £827 for Forest Holme Hospice by holding her annual Charity Quiz night and has raised nearly £4,500 for the hospice over the past few years

FOREST HOLME EVENTS

Forest Holme Hospice’s popular Charity Quiz at Cobham Sports And Social Club raised £2,097 and saw 26 teams competing with Coles Miller Solicitors scooping the top prize

The fourth 'Comin' Home Baby’ soul night organised by Robin Williams at the Canford Heath Community Centre raised a total of £2,075 and this now takes Robin's total raised through these events over the years to an incredible £8,160 for Forest Holme Hospice

LEWIS MANNING HOSPICE CARE

Fantastic Fundraiser's

https://lewis-manning org uk/fire-walk/

Christmas Wreath Workshops - Wimborne, Poole & Christchurch

The Christmas wreath making workshops certainly got everyone into the Christmas spirit and they looked fabulous.

Thanks to everybody who came along and enjoyed night of festivities and helped to raise over £3,000 for the hospice this Christmas

Candles on the Beach - Swanage

The local community came together on a cold winter’s evening on the 10th December and reflected, remembered and celebrated loved ones

Thanks to Lewis-Manning’s fantastic fundraisers, volunteers, and the amazing Swanage Supporters Group, they raised over £2,500 to ensure that patients and their loved ones across East Dorset and Purbeck, receive the care and support they need and deserve.

MYTIME YOUNG CARERS

The MYTIME Young Carers 2023 Calendar is here!

These calendars have been created with the help of young carers in Dorset Each month has an easy, nutritional recipe that is kind on the wallet during these rising livings costs The recipes are packed full of goodness and tried and tested by young carers themselves

Calendars are £10 each (+£2.50 if you would like delivery). To purchase follow these steps:

• Visit: www.justgiving.com/campaign/MYTIMEcalendars

• Make your payment through JustGiving

• Once you have paid, please email Charlie (charlie@mytimeyoungcarers.org) to organise pick up (Bournemouth) or delivery

"Young carers do so much to support their families That’s why at MYTIME Young Carers, we strive to level the playing field for these amazing young people who work incredibly hard to take care of their families, day in and day out, sometimes at great personal cost. That's why MYTIME worked to ensure that every young carer in Dorset received the recognition and thanks they deserve this Christmas time (Operation Christmas). Each bag included a book, a selection box and a Christmas jumper which they could wear to our enormous online Christmas party held especially for them. This year they received a MYTIME recipe calendar.

We want to say a massive thank you to CMP Printing in Poole for producing these amazing calendars free of charge, which means every single penny you spend goes into funding Operation Christmas.

If you would like to become a member of the MYTIME Hero Sales Force to help us complete our mission of selling 1,000 calendars, then we would love to hear from you!" Charlie - MYTIME

Please email charlie@mytimeyoungcarers.org to join the team