The Allendale Magazine - Spring 2019 by Dorset View

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Brian Heath still dancing at 96 Meet the new BID manager Thomas Hardy in Wimborne Out and about in town

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A dream realised Long time been planned and now finally seen, The Allendale Centre’s new magazine Is in your hands and it’s packed full of facts About regular groups, entertainment acts, Classes and markets and dances and more; Something for all when they come through the door; Browse at your leisure, enjoy what you see, Of the centre and wider community; Discover so much of our thriving scene, In the Allendale Centre’s new magazine!

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Welcome!

Contents Features 4 6 The oldest swinger in town 95-year old Brian Heath passes on his dancing shoes

The Hardys in Wimborne Malcolm Angel ponders on the time Thomas Hardy lived in Wimborne

13 Meet our cover photographer Darren Lovell

In and around Wimborne 8 14 Wimborne War on Waste and Wimborne Win on Waste

An introduction to Simon Thomas, new Wimborne BID manager

22 Allen Valley Milk’s Cow of the Quarter

Wimborne Guitars

Gardening Corner

The Wimborne Treasures

What’s on 17 19

Folk Festival

WDCA Lunch and Film Clubs

Events @the Allendale

Children’s events @the Allendale

Craft fairs @the Allendale

Sporting fixtures

Hello and welcome to The Allendale Magazine. This is the first issue of our new magazine so we are all very excited! We aim to produce this magazine on a quarterly basis and jam pack it full of articles that will be of interest to you. We would value your feedback so please do let us know what you think and ideas of anything you would like to see included. I would like to say a few thank-yous – to all the local businesses that have advertised with us in this magazine, making it viable for production, to all those who contributed articles and ideas, to Tanya (Centre Manager) and Karen (CRO) for all their work in pulling it together and to Pulford Publicity for working with us on this project. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you briefly to the Trustees of the Wimborne & District Community Association (WDCA), the registered charity that manages the Allendale. You will get to learn more about us with each issue of the magazine! The board consists of a Chairperson – that’s me, Ronnie Habgood, Vice Chair – Ian Simpson, seven Trustees – Sue Cook, Steve Charters, Bob Habgood, David Morgan, David Phellps and Alan Reade and two Committee Members – Marlene Shapland (Secretary) and James Winter. We are very proud of all that has been achieved at the Allendale over the past five years. The centre is extremely busy on a daily basis and offers a wide variety of activities and facilities to an extremely broad section of the community, from the very young to the not so young! Somewhere to meet like-minded people, old friends, new friends and friends to be. Somewhere to take up a new activity or hobby, or to become better at an existing one. A place to sit, have a drink and watch all that’s going on or to celebrate that birthday, anniversary or just a party! Whatever you’re looking to do – look in at the Allendale Centre. You may be surprised. We do hope you enjoy reading this magazine and hopefully get to learn something new from it. So – sit down, feet up, coffee in hand and read on…………...

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The oldest swinger in town Life has come full circle for Brian Heath of the Strictly Tea Dance held monthly at the Allendale Centre.

rian, who is now 96, first started playing in a band at the young age of 11 when he joined his father’s semiprofessional jazz group, Heath’s Dance Band. He took it over in 1938 at the age of 16, organising and publicising his own dances. Brian says, “In my teens, I thought it would be marvellous to make a living giving people a happy time. But then the war started and everything changed.” As another of Brian’s ambitions was to learn to fly, he decided to sign up with the RAF and train as a pilot. And while it was a dream fulfilled, at times Brian found himself in very hairy situations. He described one incident when, on a practice bombing trip, the port engine started streaming oil. He switched off that engine and turned the plane back, but found the remaining engine was not powerful enough to sustain flight. Calling in and being given permission for an emergency landing, he came to the realisation that the port engine also drove the landing gear and flaps. A belly landing was the only option. Brian managed the landing, only to be given a piece of the mind of the WRAF who had overheard the whole thing (including a few choice expletives) via the radio. It was a fortuitous meeting though, as that

lady subsequently became Brian’s wife. Once the war ended, Brian was posted to India, but left the RAF as he had since become a father. Health issues for his son, plus a desire to be with and support his family, meant that it was time to return home. Sadly, only half of Brian’s band returned from the war, which put paid to his ideas of making music for a living. Instead, he joined a company that demanded long hours and continual study to upskill, so music had to be put on the back burner. Tragedy followed when Brian’s wife, Emma, was seriously injured in a car crash. In addition to providing for his family, Brian was also the primary carer for Emma. His whole adult life had been about providing the care and support she needed, so when Emma passed away in 2007, he found himself in the doldrums. At that point, a friend suggested he go along to the Strictly Tea Dance at the Allendale. It turned out to be a whole new start for Brian. Not only did he pull out his old instruments and begin to play again, he also decided he would learn to dance at 86, never having had the opportunity before. He met his new partner Margaret and felt he had the opportunity to start afresh.

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Jazz musicians are often known as ‘cats’. Cats are known to have nine lives – I think I’ve used eight of mine and I’m looking forward to living out my last one with music back in my life.

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The dances reignited Brian’s old passion for entertainment and soon he and Margaret were running the tea dances. Brian is very proud to have been involved, especially with such an excellent live band. He says there have been many special memories, but maybe none more so

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than the day he danced with the lovely Peggy, then 105 years old! At the time, there was a combined 200 years on the dance floor. Although Brian has now handed over the reins to the band leader, Ian Thorpe, he looks forward to more years of enjoying the dances. He says, “Coming to the Allendale has completely turned my life around. It was the best thing I have ever done. “Jazz musicians are often known as ‘cats’. Cats are known to have nine lives – I think I’ve used eight of mine and I’m looking forward to living out my last one with music back in my life.”

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The Hardys in Wimborne By Malcolm Angel

In the later years of last century, a pleasant but run-down house ‘came on the market’ in lovely tree-lined Avenue Road. Just another sale board I thought - until I learned from the selling agent that it had once been the home of Thomas and Emma Hardy.

ow, although I knew the Hardys had once lived in town, I realised that I had paid little attention to the story and knew not where the house was. My interest was now aroused. Indeed, I had thought that it would be long gone – but here it was! I stood by on the opposite pavement and gazed across at this piece of local history. Undoubtedly, it was sad, in need of repair with its ancient paint peeling and gutters sagging but it did have what an agent would call ‘character’. More than that, it oozed an unmistakable authenticity - a look you just can’t fake - and appeared, to my eyes at least, little changed from when the Victorian builders had packed up their tools and walked away. I subsequently learned that may well have been the case! Rumour had it that the last owner was the daughter of the couple who took the house after the Hardys’ tenure in 1883 – and the property including gardens and outbuildings were still as Hardy had left them. And how lucky Thomas and Emma were to find and rent such a pleasant house –just round the corner from the railway station – waiting to greet these refugees after their flight back to Dorset from ‘The Wheel and the Beast’, the term Hardy used to describe London where the pair had previously lived. Sadly - and I say this for the Hardys’ sake - they only stayed in Wimborne for two years, 1881 – 1883. But why on earth did they not stay? It is historically believed that they enjoyed their life in the town. Hardy wrote prolifically and made friends here while Emma, unkindly thought of as eccentric by some, is said to have often been seen in town, pigtails catching in the wind, upon her tricycle. It was during the Hardys time here that the churchyard around the Minster was first leveled (the grassy area, with no raised memorials, that we see today and known as the Minster Green is a later development). It was in response to the Victorian leveling work followed by the reportedly random redistribution of the tombstones, that Hardy is believed to have written one of his few humorous poems. The following two verses of the poem The Leveled Churchyard show a humorous side of Hardy not normally found in his work.

Where we are huddled none can trace, And if our names remain, They have some path or porch or place Where we have never lain! Here’s not a modest maiden elf But dreads the final trumpet, Lest half of her should rise herself, And half some sturdy strumpet! Another poem that bears out my belief that Hardy had a fondness for the time he spent in our beautiful town details his poignant and nostalgic recollection, in later life, of the young lime trees which lined the road outside of his old house Llanherne. They are great trees, no doubt, by now That were so thin in bough That row of limes When we housed there, I’m loth to reckon when, The world has turned so many times, So many, since then.

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Recycling rubbish for good causes Wimborne Win on Waste is a group collecting rubbish that cannot otherwise be recycled, selling it and donating the proceeds to charitable organisations.

n addition to monthly collections at Wimborne Library, there are collecting bins at the Allendale. Local schools have got involved too. 2018 was a very successful year for Wimborne Win on Waste. Over 300 carrier bags of rubbish were salvaged in that year, and more than 500 in total since the group was established, raising vital funds for good local causes. Already, 2019 looks set to far exceed that amount. Wimborne Win on Waste is in danger of becoming a victim of its own success as all donations

need to be sorted to ensure the items collected are exactly what the charities need, which can be very time consuming. While it may seem that similar items can be recycled, this is not always the case. Recycling in this way is sponsored by manufacturers. This means that the sponsor is paying towards the recycling and so even if an item or wrapper is made of the same material it does not always mean that it can be accepted for charity. The group is asking that everyone drops off only what is asked

for. At this point in time, they cannot take: chocolate or sweet wrappers, popcorn or rice cake packets or any other plastic wrappers other than those stated, pill blister packs or any plastic tops apart from milk bottle tops. Information about what is suitable can be found by the recycling bins. Wimborne Win on Waste is supported by Ideas2action. Collections at the library are usually the first weekend of each month.

WWoW inspires Wimborne to be plastic-free Wimborne War on Waste (WWoW) has developed a reputation for leading the local community in plastic free initiatives.

otably, in September 2018, Wimborne Minster became the 32nd ‘Plastic Free Community’ in the UK, with the aim of inspiring people to rethink and reduce their use of single use plastics such as disposable coffee cups, straws and bags. Since May 2018, the group has worked with and supported 13 ‘Plastic Free Champion’ businesses; over 30 ‘Plastic Free Allies’ such as schools, churches, community spaces and groups; and delivered workshops to over 500 young people in local Brownies, Rainbows, Beavers, Cubs and Scout groups. Through events, talks, displays, litter picks, films and public

engagement, WWoW encourages everyone to make simple swaps and small changes - cutting consumption and choosing alternatives to single use plastics. Currently, WWoW is working with the Mayor and community to create plastic free bunting for the town. There is a ‘Straw Amnesty’ box in the library, where unwanted plastic straws can be recycled. A litter pick is planned for 19 May, meeting in Redcotts Park at 11am, and the group will be at various local craft and community events at the Allendale Centre. As Sir David Attenborough says: ‘avoiding waste is the one thing we can all do to help save the planet’.

For support or to get involved please email: wimbornewaronwaste@gmail.com or follow WWoW on social media.

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A community centre fit for the 21st Century It’s been a busy few years for the Allendale Centre as the WDCA have worked with a number of different organisations to bring the centre up to date and fit for the 21st century requirements of a community centre. With thanks to two Big Lottery Funding grants, the Minster Theatre has had an almost complete overhaul to allow fantastic shows, film screenings and live music events to be hosted here. EDDC invested in the Quarter Jack Suite with a full refurbishment and the creation of much needed storage areas in the main rooms. This summer will see the next instalment of works at the Allendale Centre – a final legacy of EDDC. This time a lot of the changes may not

be so obvious but will make a huge difference behind the scenes and will help secure the Allendale’s future as a viable community centre. The work will include replacement of all electrical wiring and new lighting throughout. The gridded ceiling in the Minster Hall will be replaced and the wooden floor will see a refresh. The drainage and plumbing are being reviewed for possible replacement, along with the boilers and heating systems. While it is a large project to be undertaken, it is an absolute necessity in a 45-year

old building that has been – and continues to be - so well utilised by the community. Due to the scale of the works there will be some disruption to the Allendale Centre’s opening over the summer months, beginning in July. However, we will continue to maintain and accommodate the activities, services and events currently booked in. Full details of the closure dates, along with updates on the work schedules, will be published on our facebook page - @theallendale - and also on our website www. theallendale.org as soon as they are confirmed. Any groups, organisations or events affected by the closures are being contacted and discussions are underway for alternative arrangements to be made where necessary. It’s a tough life being a building at the heart of the community but with thanks to the commitment and investment from the WDCA, Big Lottery Funding and East Dorset District Council, particularly over recent years, the Allendale Centre should be fit to withstand a few more weddings, christenings, birthday parties, concerts, markets, shows, craft fairs, meetings, exercise classes, conferences, discos and anything else that the 21st century can throw at it.

Best Ever Christmas Show is back

Christmas may be a long way off and you are probably just thinking about booking your summer holidays, but Christmas starts early at Ron Martin Productions and they love it. Jingle bells are in the air and the tinsel is sparkling which can only mean one thing – the Best Ever Christmas Show is back! The hugely successful ‘Best Ever Christmas Show’ at the Minster Theatre, Allendale Centre, last year was hailed by all as exactly that, with fantastic feedback and reviews all round. Returning this Christmas with even more glitz, glamour, fun, buckets of laughter, audience participation and colourful costumes, the Best Ever Christmas Show will bring to life a new heart-warming story about Father Christmas, Jack Frost, naughty gnomes and mischievous elves. All this and the kids get free ice creams as well. “After ten years of producing successful Christmas pantomimes, it feels more like pleasure than work,” says

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Ron Martin. “We can’t wait to share our new ‘Best Ever Christmas Show’ with Wimborne.” It’s never too early to book. Tickets available now from www.theallendale .org/boxoffice or the reception at the Allendale.

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Local man captures the essence of Wimborne

Cover photographer Darren Lovell is a familiar face often seen, camera(s) in hand, at local events producing photos and films for the people of Wimborne to reflect upon for years to come. While Darren runs his photography business, Darren Lovell Photography, his work around Wimborne is done for love. Many locals will be familiar with his short films posted on social media depicting Wimborne in all its glory, or striking images such as the Wimborne Town Militia firing muskets on the Minster Green at Christmas. Each image, each film, tells a story, a little part of what it is like to live in Wimborne. A lifelong Wimborne resident, Darren is aiming to seek out new projects and work with others on collaborative ideas. As a product of local schools such as Allenbourn and Queen Elizabeth’s, he intends to work with ‘grass roots’ photographers to realise their ambitions and learn to improve their standard of photography, whilst he starts to branch out into film production. Darren established his photography business in 2011 with the aim of capturing beautiful, meaningful images for both private and commercial clients. Now an experienced wedding, commercial and portrait photographer, his clients range from local to international and he is proud to have won multiple awards for his wedding photography in recent years. Darren says, “I love my job. And if I can continue to make people happy through the work I produce and can do that without them feeling scrutinised, I’ll draw an awful lot of happiness from it.” The photos we keep are often our most cherished memories and an investment for future reflection. What better way to remember the past than to look through gorgeous images that resonate with the viewer? For more information visit www.darrenlovellphotography.co.uk

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A new manager for Wimborne BID While Simon Thomas may be new to the Wimborne BID manager role, he is certainly no stranger to the BID itself. In May 2018, Simon was elected as a director of the BID, working on the marketing and advertising project areas. He worked alongside the departing BID manager, Tammy Sleet, to publicise events happening in the town and in the development of the new Wimborne Hub website. Originally from Southampton, Simon moved to Wimborne three and a half years ago to be with his fiancée, the landlady of The Oddfellows. He fell in love with the town and immediately wanted to play his part. With a varied background in retail, and in larger business organisations such as Siemens and British American Tobacco, Simon felt his knowledge base could be useful to the town and the role of BID manager in particular. Simon says, “My first few weeks in the role have been busy and challenging, but I’m loving it! I’m looking forward to spending a lot of my time out and about, talking with our levy payers to find out what they want and need and how we can encourage more people to use the town. I’m open to new ideas and am looking forward to really getting down to business.”

Wimborne Town Council News Following the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and annual Town Council meeting, councillors are looking forward to working more closely with Wimborne’s residents. Town Mayor Cllr Mrs Kelly Webb said, “We want to increase our engagement with residents so that we can be sure we’re representing their views. There is still some confusion as to what responsibilities we have compared to other tier authorities, but hopefully this will be simplified with LGR. We would encourage people from all parts of the town to get involved – ask questions and raise concerns.” Coming up is the Mayor’s Civic Service, where community groups will be celebrated at a special event that will feature just some

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of the very many volunteer led organisations in Wimborne Minster. Guest speakers will include Rev Rowland from the Minster, with musical entertainment from the Wimborne Orchestra and footage from around the town courtesy of Wimborne Movie Makers. Mrs Webb said, “This year’s service will be slightly different as I really want to give the charities and organisations pride of place so that we can truly celebrate some of our wonderful volunteers”. The event is being held in the Allendale Centre on Sunday 28th April at 2pm. Tickets are free of charge but are limited and available on a first come first served basis from the Town Hall. Following that, Town Council elections will be held on Thursday 2 May.

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Folk Festival Activities @ the Allendale Friday 7th June Ceilidh

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Minster Hall - 8pm to 11pm Tickets £8 from www.wimbornefolk.co.uk Join in with our opening Ceilidh lead by the Stomping Boondocks who bring a unique take to the traditional music and dancing. Also featuring Stroud Morris & Maenads

Quarter Jack Suite - Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm show Tickets £10 adults £8 concessions from www.theallendale.org An unmissable opportunity to see and hear nostalgic, funny and uplifting stories in this original folk-drama drawing from the notebooks of writer Thomas Hardy.

Saturday 8th June Kids Drop-in Folk crafts Quarter Jack Suite - 10am – 2pm Tickets £5 per child from www. theallendale.org Come and have a go at some crafting activities – all materials included. Please note: children remain the responsibility of parents at all times

North West Dance Workshop Minster Hall - 4pm to 5pm FREE event Learn North West Morris from the genuine item – Rumworth Morris from Wigan, Lancashire.

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Village Green Café chill out zone Minster Hall - 9am – 4pm The ever-popular Village Green Café will be expanding into the Minster Hall for the day creating the biggest, fully licensed cafe in town and a fantastic space to chill out with a coffee or a pint!

Minster Hall - 8pm to 11pm Tickets £8 from www.wimbornefolk. co.uk The Bursledon Village Band head our Saturday night Ceilidh. Also featuring Seven Champions & Camden Clog

Quarter Jack Folk Club Quarter Jack Suite - 5pm – 11pm FREE admission – FREE participation (*Doors open 4.30pm for 15 min. floor spot bookings. No advance booking available) Why not pop along and join us for a great evening of outstanding music covering everything from medieval tunes & lively celtic songs, to slide guitar & gypsy jazz. Featuring performances from Warwick Slade Collective – Simply Symonds – Bob Carter - Damian Clarke - Sheboshka – Garry Smith – Antoine & Owena. Bar and food available.

Sunday 9th June Handmade Wimborne

To Win The Day Quarter Jack Suite - Doors open 2pm for 3pm show Tickets £10 adults £8 concessions from www.theallendale.org A chance to see this acclaimed folk-drama about the Tolpuddle women, by Dorset-based group Time & Tide.

Minster Hall - 10am - 4pm Free Entry www.handmadewimborne.com Handmade WImborne craft fair returns once again to the Allendale celebrating WImborne Artisans, with over 30 stalls featuring local contemporary artists, designers and crafters. One not to be missed!

Allendale Meadow (area in front of the Allendale Centre)

All Day Saturday & Sunday Childrens Activities including: Maypole Dancing …. Punch and Judy ….. Childrens Games plus various stalls

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Golden Oldies Film Club @ the Allendale

Nostalgia: a sentimentality for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. According to research, indulging in a bit of nostalgia increases the mood, heightens positive emotions and enhances self-regard and social connectedness. Music, taste and smell are strong triggers of nostalgia – all sensory experiences that can be found at the Allendale’s Golden Oldies Film Club. The intention is that every person coming along leaves feeling uplifted and pampered. The tables are set with linen tablecloths and pretty, vintage crockery. Guests are served tea and cake to their tables while they relax, sit back and allow the film to take them back to ‘the good old days’. And if you prefer more modern films, look out for Friday night showings – recent events have included Bohemian Rhapsody and The Greatest Showman.

Lunch Club @ the Allendale

For a growing number of people, loneliness is a very real factor that impacts on both their mental and physical well-being. There are currently 3.6 million older people living alone, 2 million of whom are over 75. It is very easy for those people to become isolated, so initiatives such as the Allendale’s lunch club can be a vital lifeline. With the emphasis firmly on great food in great company, everyone is welcome, whether they are coming in a group or on their own. It is a lovely opportunity to get out of the house, enjoy a delicious and balanced meal and meet up with some like-minded people.

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Spring showings 25th April – Gigi 30th May – Carousel 27th June – Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Films start at 1.30pm. Tickets are £5 each, and include tea and cake served to your table. Please book in advance at the Allendale Centre reception or online at www.theallendale.org

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12th April: Cottage pie, followed by Black Forest gateau

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17th May: Cold ham with parsley sauce, followed by brownie

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14th June: Breaded cod with new potatoes, followed by banoffee pie

Tickets are only £6.50 per person per meal and should be booked at least two days in advance either from the Allendale reception or online at www.theallendale.org. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking. Signature Catering can be contacted on 01425 477665. For more information, see www.signaturecateringco.co.uk

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Wobble Room

The Wobble Room? Sounds like somewhere to avoid but believe me, it isn’t! It is, in fact, a ten minute whole body workout available at the Allendale Centre. The Russian space programme originally developed whole body vibration (WBV) to stop or reverse bone and muscle tissue loss which their cosmonauts experienced in space due to a lack of gravity. Within a short time WBV had spread to Europe and America. Madonna was one of the first celebrities to use WBV, joined by may others including Heidi Klum, Courtney Cox and Jessica Alba. Those using the Wobble Room experience many different health benefits. As well as the more noticeable body toning – it’s easy to drop a dress size – it reduces cellulite; increases bone density, flexibility and mobility; and improves pelvic floor muscles, circulation and varicose veins. The increase in circulation also has an energising effect which is particularly good if

you have a sedentary job. Here are some comments from members of The Wobble Room: ‘My monthly walks, particularly on inclines, are now more enjoyable as the pain in my knees has all but disappeared.’ Derek ‘As well as everyone in the Wobble Room being friendly and helpful, my legs no longer hurt when I use the stairs.’ Mary ‘Apart from the feel-good factor, my lymphatic system has improved which has helped my swollen legs and ankles.’ Phil ‘My pelvic floor muscles have improved so radically that I no longer need protection.’ The Wobble Room is open Monday to Saturday and each session is just 10 minutes. No special clothes are necessary, no need to book – just turn up and wobble!

Be Active! Be Healthy! Be Happy! The Allendale’s longest standing exercise class is fighting fit and going strong, thanks to its mix of physical exercise, yoga and movement with a firm focus on fun.

e all know that exercise is an important part of a leading a healthy lifestyle and the numerous benefits of regular exercise are well documented. However, joining a group exercise class is also a great way to get out and meet people and lift your mood too. Those attending the FLexercise class at the centre take part in a lowimpact workout with safe

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and effective exercises and easy to follow dance steps which, combined, work the whole body. Initially established in the 1930s, known then as The Women’s League of Health and Beauty, the system has certainly stood the test of time, and there has been a class running at the Allendale for more than 40 years. One member, says, “I’ve been coming to these classes for about 20 years! There’s been several

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teachers along the way, but it’s always been great fun and a lovely way to meet people while getting some exercise at the same time.”

FLexercise 50+ Fitness with Tanya takes place on Tuesdays from 10.15am – 11.15am in the Minster Hall. All are welcome, regardless of fitness level.

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Lemon

Drizzle Cake Ingredients • 225g butter • 225g caster sugar • 4 eggs • 225g self-raising flour • 1 unwaxed lemon, zest and juice

Allen Valley Milk’s Cow of the Quarter

• 85g icing sugar

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 170C/150C Fan/Gas 3½. Grease a loaf tin with a little butter and line with baking paper.

Name: Little Red Breed: British Friesian cross Age: 6 Average milk yield per day: 32 litres

2. Tip the remaining butter and caster sugar into a food processor and blend for a few seconds. Add the eggs one at a time, blending after each addition. Add the flour and lemon zest and blend until smooth.

Little Red is one of our smaller cows in the herd at Hound Hill Farm; she often likes to be at the front of the queue to get into the milking parlour.

3. Pour the batter into the lined baking tin, flatten the top with the back of a spoon and bake for 40 minutes.

Springtime on the farm Spring is upon us and the farm has woken from its winter slumber. At the start of spring, the cows were turned out onto fresh, lush meadows after being housed in the warm and dry over winter. All fence lines were checked and the fields fertilised and rolled to encourage grass growth in preparation for the cows’ return. The spring barley was sown in March and this will be harvested late August. Allen Valley Milk can be bought direct from the Allendale Centre. Follow the farm on Facebook at Allen Valley Milk and Instagram @allenvalleymilk.

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4. Stir together the lemon juice and icing sugar. When the cake has cooled a little, poke holes in the top using a skewer or chopstick. Drizzle over the icing. Cool and serve. Lemon drizzle cakes are amongst many of the homemade cakes for sale at Wimborne Country Market every Friday in the Allendale Centre from 9.30am until noon.

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Children’s activities @ the Allendale In addition to the regular children’s activities organised by external groups taking place at the Allendale Centre, the team at the Allendale also put on their own events during the school holidays. Aimed primarily at under 10s, these popular events are the perfect opportunity to entertain young ones for a few hours while they are off school. The centre aims to provide a range of events each holiday including discos, crafts, shows and entertainers, films and fun educational sessions, so there really is something for everyone. Look out for the following events during upcoming holidays and festivals: Weds 10th April: Under 10s disco, 10am Thursday 18th April: Fun Science, 1.30pm / 2.30pm / 3.30pm Tuesday 28th May: Under 10s disco, 1pm Friday 31st May: Mr Merlin, 2pm Saturday 8th June: Folk Festival crafts, 10am-2pm

Children’s events are always advertised first on Facebook and tickets can be bought online from www.theallendale.org or from reception at the centre. Children attending remain the responsibility of their parent or guardian.

Events regularly sell out, book early to avoid disapointment.

Little Otters softplay

Little Otters softplay at the Allendale Centre is an ideal place to entertain babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Designed for under 5s, Little Otters has a large, enclosed ball pool, plenty of mat space to play safely on and lots of soft toys. As the space is intimate, parents are able to play with their children or sit and relax with a drink or food from the Village Green Café while still being able to keep a close eye on their little ones. Little Otters is also a great venue for parties for young children. The set up means the children are entertained while staying safe and there’s no mess to deal with at home once the party has finished. Party hire is available Saturdays and Sundays, with mid-week hire by discussion with the centre management. Party hire in Little Otters for two and a half hours is just £45, plus a £25 refundable cleaning deposit. Little Otters is open to the public from 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday. Entry is just £1.50 per child. Children under 1 are free if accompanied by an older paying sibling.

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A guitar playing journey

e live in an age where things happen quickly. If you want to buy something, you can have it delivered the next day. If you have a credit card, you don’t need to save for something you want, you can have it straight away. And if you can’t wait to see the next instalment of your favourite programme, you can download the box set. Even so, there are some things which aren’t quite as instant – like learning to play guitar. It takes time, effort, dedication and

determination. It’s a bit like a journey on foot. You set out knowing where you want to go, but you can only get there one step at a time. The most rewarding journeys are

often the hardest; climbing up a steep hill is tough going, but the view from the top is wonderful. Our guitar playing journey is like this; you

think you’re never going to master it, but as you progress one step at a time, you eventually find that you’ve got to your destination.

If you want to join us on this rewarding journey, come along to Wimborne Guitars at the Allendale Centre. More information at www.wimborneguitars.co.uk

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Drumming for health and happiness

Two

Once every three weeks, the sound of drumming can be heard emanating from the Allendale Centre.

Oh, to dance and glide like a swan on a lake,

left feet

But with two left feet I think it's a mistake.

The drumming group started organically when Miriam Martin was asked to lead a regular circle, having previously been taught by a drummer from Cameroon. During that time, Miriam learnt many African songs and to play the djembe and dundun drums. Miriam says, “The circle is a way of expression, coming together, forgetting everything else, balancing right and left brain hemispheres, social joining and enjoyment. Laughter is always included.”

Don’t worry; I have an idea my wife said to me

The Shamanican Drum Circle meets every third Wednesday at 7.30pm. Beginners are welcome, no drum needed. For more information, call Miriam 07796196867.

Visit www.dance-away.co.uk or call Carol on 01202 572094 for more information.

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I won’t be long, just you wait and see. She initialled my socks in red, a left and a right And told me to picture that image in sight, Then dance and pretend I was her gallant white knight. I still haven’t the grace of a swan it is true But I do have only one left foot in my shoe. Whether you have two or ten left feet, all are welcome at DanceAway’s friendly, social Ballroom and Latin dance classes held at the Allendale Centre every Monday afternoon from 1.45pm.

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Radio Wimborne celebrates 5th anniversary 5 years ago, a group of volunteers, with the help of Wimborne BID, launched Radio Wimborne, a not-for-profit community radio station.

uring that time, the station has become a hive of activity with more and more presenters coming on board and programming that appeals to a broad spectrum of people across the community. Daily live shows range in genre from chat shows and sport to classical and heavy metal music with everything in between. The station prides itself on involving as many people as possible, and has had presenters of all ages from a 16-year old to

some in retirement. It has also worked together with Bournemouth University media students on a number of projects to give them some real-life experience. Director of the station Malcolm Angel says, “It had been a vision of mine for some time to have our own radio station so that we could provide a service to the local community and offer opportunities for local people to get involved. “We’ve been very well supported by local sponsors including the Town Council and this has

enabled us to put on a number of events. We also support others’ events by providing the PA function and roving reporters. “This is going to be an exciting year for the station as Ofcom have invited us to apply for an FM licence which, if successful, will make us accessible to far more people locally who

prefer to listen in their cars and on their radios at home. Our marvellous volunteers are working hard to take Radio Wimborne to the next level.” Based in the Allendale Community Centre, the station plays out 24 hours a day online via www. radiowimborne.co.uk.

The Wimborne Wine Society

The Wimborne Wine Society has been a source of inspiration for local vintners and wine enthusiasts for more than 50 years. Originally focusing on home-made wines, the society has since introduced commercial wines for discussion and education. The society meets every month when there are presentations and tasting themes such as wine from a country or region, or made from a single grape. There are usually tastings of three white and three red wines.

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Speakers are often professionals from the wine industry who offer advice on topics such as how to store wine, at what temperature wine should be tasted and other topics that can inform the choice of what wines to buy for personal consumption. The Wimborne Wine Society meets at the Allendale on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm.

See www.wimbornewinesociety.org or call 01202 826181 for more information.

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Local crafts gaining in popularity Allendale House The iconic Wimborne landmark, Allendale House, has been home to a number of notable local figures and organisations, so it seems appropriate that it is now the home of East Dorset Heritage Trust (EDHT), a long-standing educational charity. Built in 1823, Allendale House was designed by Sir Jeffrey Wyatville as a home for the Castleman family: William Castleman, who was a steward to the Hanham estate, one son, Edward a steward to the Bankes estate and the other, Charles, who brought the railway to Wimborne. The building passed through a number of hands before becoming a school, then the civic centre and finally premises for private businesses before being returned to community use at the turn of the century. Run by a small team of three, Sarah, Ian and Kim, the Trust provides services to the local community as well as inspiring interest in a range of subjects. Classes vary from languages to art history and music appreciation to modern technology. A programme of heritage events is organised throughout the year. These include guided walks, talks on a huge range of thought-provoking subjects and visits to interesting and unusual places. EDHT also manages the Countryside Trailer scheme. This project, based at Moors Valley Country Park, gives people with mobility issues access to open countryside in a purpose-built trailer, pulled by a little tractor. This valuable service is run by volunteers throughout the summer months and brings much pleasure to those who use it.

With the resurgence of people wanting to buy locally as well as finding unique and interesting pieces for themselves or for gifts, Wimborne has seen a huge growth and interest in craft fairs. As the largest venue in Wimborne, the Allendale Centre has become home to a number of fairs with stallholders selling home-made items of excellent quality. The Dorset Team Etsy fair takes place on Saturday 4th May in both the Minster Hall and Quarter Jack Suite. With more than 50 stalls from established craftspeople, this popular fair has much to offer and is sure to attract visitors in their droves. Handmade Wimborne is a more recently established craft fair that has grown so quickly that the organiser has a long waiting list for stalls. With a growing reputation for quality crafts at very reasonable prices, these fairs have become very popular. The next fairs are on Saturday 27th April and Sunday 9th June, with more dates to come. The new kid on the block is really the old kid on the block. Wimborne Country Market, which runs weekly markets on Friday mornings, took its first foray into weekend events in March. Known for its locally made and grown produce and crafts, this is one to look out for later in the year.

For more information, visit www.edht.org or call 01202 888992.

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New hoarding for the Allendale It may have seemed like an old friend, telling stories of events to come over the years, but time was eventually up for the old hoarding outside the Allendale Centre.

t had suffered the wind and rain with only the occasional snowman for company but in return enjoyed shelter from the blossom tree during the bright skies and sunshine. Sadly, it was time to say goodbye and thanks for its many wonderful years of service. But it is not the end for this valuable source of information. Oakwood Gardens are delighted to have donated brand-new banner hoardings at the front of the centre. Owner James Winter says, “As a Wimbornebased company it is important to us to be part of the community and give back where we can. This seemed like a perfect match of equipment that was needed and our

business of building garden structures. “The structures give somewhere for events like the Wimborne Beer festival, farmers markets, under 10s disco and a variety of clubs

and societies at the centre to advertise themselves. We provide fencing and decking solutions, landscape installations and garden structures and pride ourselves on

our service delivery and customer care.” Call 01202 842838 or see oakwoodgardens.co.uk for more information.

Wimborne in Bloom announces 2019 competitions and events

he main objective of Wimborne in Bloom, which was founded in 1992, is to provide floral displays throughout Wimborne year-round in public places for the benefit of residents, workers or visitors to the town. It is an entirely voluntary run charity that, through fundraising events held throughout the year,

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raises over £20,000 to provide the floral displays. Each year competitions are run for art and poetry in the summer. This year’s title is “Sights and Sounds of Wimborne Minster.” They are open to all ages. Wimborne in Bloom’s next major fundraising event is the Open Gardens Day on Sunday 30th June, from 11.00am until 5.00pm.

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A chance to buy quality antiques in Wimborne Grandma’s Attic Fairs have been running quality fairs across Dorset and Hampshire for more than thirty years. Originally started in 1985 by Ken and Valerie Sleeney, the fairs are the perfect place to hunt for quality antiques. Visitors have a wide variety of items to look at and buy including pottery and porcelain, books, postcards, militaria, jewellery, Moorcroft, Poole Pottery, Whitefriars and collectible glass.

The business is now run by Bournemouth-based antiques dealers Chris Brown and Geoff Fagan. Having also purchased the long-running Winchester River Park Leisure Centre fair, they have continued to expand the brand with more quality fairs and venues across the south coast. In 2019, over 30 fairs are planned across

nine venues. The fairs are steadily growing in popularity with most being fully booked for the year, some with impressive waiting lists. The Winchester Fair, the largest so far this year, saw an impressive 168 stalls and a record-breaking 1,300 people through the door.

The next fair at the Allendale Centre will be held on Easter Monday, 22 April from 9.30am until 4pm. For more information, visit www.grandmasatticfairs.co.uk or call 01202 779564.

Wimborne U3A

Wimborne U3A, part of the University of the Third Age, is a vibrant organisation offering a wide range of volunteerled activities to people no longer in employment who live in Wimborne and the surrounding areas.

he group organises more than 75 activities which are an excellent way to meet people and make new friends. Despite having ‘university’ in the name, there are no exams and the groups are all about enjoyment and fun. Course leaders also arrange outings, such as the recent trip to

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the British Museum by the Ancient History group. About 40 members took advantage of a major exhibition about Ashurbanipal, the greatest king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, having recently been discussing that period of Ancient Near Eastern history. Course leader Mark Healy said, “This was an interesting day and

everyone who went agreed that it was a superb experience.” Of the groups held by Wimborne U3A, one of the most popular is bridge. The bridge group meets at the Allendale Centre on Wednesdays and Thursdays. For more information visit www.wimborneu3a.org.uk or call 01202 880703.

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Wimborne Treasures The Wimborne Treasures are six charming tourist attractions, each with something different to offer visitors to Wimborne. In future issues, we’ll find out more about each of them Priests’ House Museum

The Priests’ House Museum is currently closed as a £1.6m refurbishment project is taking place. Funded by National Lottery and local grants, and donations from companies with connections to Wimborne, the museum has a list of improvements that it is planning to make to its own offering and the Grade II listed building that houses it. These include making the museum more visible, creating a new combined reception, shop and TIC, installing a lift, upgrading exhibition and display spaces, establishing new learning and community programmes and initiating more outreach programmes. The work is due to be completed by spring 2020. In the meantime, the TIC and tearooms remain open.

Walford Mill

Walford Mill has announced big changes to its format. While the popular Millstream Bistro remains open and the crafts people and makers in situ are still working from the centre, the gallery shop has closed. The trustees are keen to stress that the centre is not closing and all workshops and classes are running as normal. Planned exhibitions will also still take place. Those involved in the centre are excited about future possibilities and are looking forward to seeing where the future takes them.

Wimborne Minster

As well as the usual Sunday services and private services that take place at the Minster, the church also serves as a venue for concerts and events. These include: 19th-21st April – Easter services 16th May – Wimborne Literary Festival ‘Minster Tales Mark III’ 8th June – Minster Green Charities’ Fair Full details of all services and events can be found at www. wimborneminster.org.uk or by calling 01202 884753

Wimborne Model Town

Wimborne Model Town and Gardens has now reopened for the summer. As well as being open for a stroll around a piece of Wimborne’s history, there are plenty of events going on over the next few months. There’s plenty to keep the children occupied over the Easter holidays including an Easter egg hunt, shows and crafts and plenty more planned in over the summer. Visit www.wimborne-modeltown.com for more information.

The Tivoli

The Tivoli, originally built in 1936, and reopened in 1993, continues its tradition of hosting a wide variety of films and live stage shows. More details about what is coming up can be found at www. tivoliwimborne.co.uk

Wimborne Market

Emma Ayling, Museum Director, and David Morgan, Chairman of the Priest's House Museum Trust

The latest addition to the Wimborne Treasures, Wimborne Market was first established around 1855 and grew to be one of the largest open and covered stall markets in the south of England by the 1990s. Open Friday to Sunday, visitors will find a range of locally sourced produce including bakery, butchery, fruit and vegetables, cheese and flowers and plants, alongside antiques and collectibles, jewellery, clothing, shoes, bric-a-brac and much more. For more details on opening times, see www.wimbornemarket.co.uk

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Wordsearch Wildlife of the River Allen Hidden in the grid are at least 20 species of wildlife that can be seen along the River Allen between the Allendale Centre and Walford Mill. Can you find them all? Then, why not look out for them along the river? Many are always there, but some you will have to be lucky to see. The Dorset Wildlife Trust, Wimborne Group meetings are held in the Quarter Jack Suite on the third Friday of the month from September to April. For details contact: Pat Fry - 01202 824939 patfry43@gmail.com

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Slam Bidding – Roman Key Card Blackwood When you are interested in bidding a slam, you want to know whether the opponents are holding 2 aces which will mean your slam is doomed (unless you have a void of course). Traditionally we have used the Blackwood convention in order to find out how many Aces you have between you. However, knowing whether you have the King and Queen of trumps may be just as important. In recent years an extension of the Blackwood convention has become popular – Roman Key Card Blackwood (RKCB) which establishes whether you have the 4 Aces and the King of trumps and optionally the Queen of trumps. The King of trumps becomes a “fifth” Ace. So, in response to 4NT the replies are :-

Examples :Opener Resp Opener Resp A98753

KJ42

A98753

J642

Q753

KQ53

KQJ8

765

1 3 1

4NT 5 4NT 5 6 5 Opener Resp Opener Resp

5 = 0 or 3 of the “five” Aces 5 = 1 or 4 of the “five” Aces 5 = 2 of the “five” Aces without the Queen of trumps 5 = 2 of the “five” Aces with the Queen of trumps If you want to know about the Queen of trumps after a 5 or a 5 response, bid the next suit up (not trumps). Sign off with 5 of the trump suit without the Queen. Bid 6 of the trump suit with the Queen (or bid a side suit King). This system is called RKCB 3041. Some people reverse the 5 and 5 responses. This is called RKCB 1430.

A9753

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A9753

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QJ53

AKJ54

765

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4NT 5 4NT 5 5 5 5

Should you wish to play bridge at Allendale Bridge Club – details at www.bridgewebs.com/allendale Should you wish to learn bridge in Dorset – details at www.bridgewebs.com/dorset Wordsearch solutions: alder, bat, comfrey, crow, daisy, dock, hazel, heron, ivy, kingfisher,mallard, moorhen, oak, otter, robin, swan, thrush, trout, vole, willow

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THIRD XI SATURDAY FIXTURES DORSET FUNERAL PLAN COUNTY DIVISION 4

SECOND XI SATURDAY FIXTURES DORSET FUNERAL PLAN COUNTY DIVISION 2 Date

Opponents

Date Venue

MAY 4 CHARLTON DOWN 11 POOLE TOWN II 19 WITCHAMPTON 25 SHAFTSBURY JUNE 1 CRANBORNE 8 PARLEY II 5 BLANDFORD 22 PUDDLETOWN 29 BEAMINSTER

Time

H 1.30 A 1.30 H 1.30 A 1.30 A 1.30 H 1.30 A 1.30 H 1.30 A 1.30

Home matches played at Wimborne

MAY JUNE

Venue

4 ROYAL CHALLENGER SPORTS H 11 ABBOTSBURY A 18 SWANAGE II H 25 No Match 1 CHALKE VALLEY H 8 BROADSTONE III A 15 MARTINSTOWN II H 22 BRADFORD ABBAS H 29 ASHMORE A

Time 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30

Home matches played at Colehill FIRST XI SATURDAY FIXTURES DORSET FUNERAL PLAN PREMIER DIVISION

FOURTH XI SATURDAY FIXTURES DORSET FUNERAL PLAN COUNTY DIVISION 5 Date

MAY JUNE

Opponents

Venue Time

4 No match 11 MARNHULL II H 18 SYMENE A 25 PORTLAND RT II H 1 WITCHAMPTON II A 8 BERE REGIS II H 15 POOLE TOWN III A 22 BLANDFORD II A 29 SHAFTSBURY II H

1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30

Home matches played at Colehill

Date

Opponents

APR MAY JUN

HTYHE & DIBDEN DORCHESTER SHROTON BROADSTONE BERE REGIS MARTINSTOWN SHERBORNE STALBRIDGE POOLE TOWN CHRISTCHURCH

20 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29

Venue

Time

H A H A H H A H A H

1.00* 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00

Venue

Time

*Friendly fixtures Home matches played at Wimborne SUNDAY CLUB XI FRIENDLY FIXTURES Date

EVENING LEAGUE FIXTURES WIMBORNE EVENING LEAGUE AND CAMPBELL CUP Date

Opponents

Venue

MAY 1 BRANKSOME H 8 POOLE TOWN A 15 No Match 22 LYTCHETT H

Time 6.30 6.30 6.30

CAMPBELL CUP 29 FERNDOWN WAYFARERS JUNE 5 WITCHAMPTON 12 CAMPBELL CUP (QUARTER) 19 CRANBOURNE 26 BOURNEMOUTH

H A TBA H A

6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30

Wimborne Football Club Champion Sports v Wimborne SWCL

April 6, 2019

Beaconsfield vs Wimborne

3:00 pm

April 13, 2019

Team BTC U18â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vs WIMBORNE SW U18S

10:30 am

April 13, 2019

Harrow Borough vs Wimborne

3:00 pm

April 20, 2019

Wimborne vs Swindon Supermarine

3:00 pm

April 22, 2019

Gosport vs Wimborne

3:00 pm

April 27, 2019

Wimborne V Chesham

3:00 pm

April 27, 2019

Wimborne vs Chesham United

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H 2.00 2.30 H* 2.00 2.00 2.30 A 2.00 C 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30

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April 6, 2019

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APRIL 21 BARTLEY 28 HINTON ADMIRAL A MAY 5 WEST MEON 12 HYTHE & DIBDEN A 19 HINTON ADMIRAL H 26 No Match JUNE 2 BURLEY 9 BELT 16 ROCKBOURNE A 23 BOURNEMOUTH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION H 30 BURLEY H

H = Home match played at Wimborne Ground C = Home match played at Colehill Ground *Curry Challenge Cup

Home matches played at Wimborne NB Venues of away matches and any artificial pitches

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10:30 am

April 6 Wimborne v Banbury April 13 Beaconsfield v Wimborne

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Regular Clubs and Activities @ the Allendale

MONDAY Fitsteps Weekly 9am

Play Sportz Weekly 9.30am

DanceAway Weekly 1.45pm

Allendale Bridge Club Weekly 7pm

The Point Wimborne Weekly 7.30pm

The Arts Society Monthly 2.15pm

Wimborne Horticultural Society Monthly 7.30pm

Family History Society Monthly 7.30pm

TUESDAY Play Sportz Weekly 9.30am / 4pm

Allendale Bridge Club Weekly 1.45pm

WEDNESDAY U3A Bridge Weekly 9am (term time only)

Wimborne Guitars Weekly 2pm

THURSDAY Zumba Fitness Weekly 10am

Weight Watchers Weekly 9.15 / 6pm

FRIDAY Wimborne Country Market Weekly 9.30am

Flexercise Weekly 10.15am

Wimborne Civic Society Monthly 7.30pm

Wessex Astronomical Society Monthly 7.30pm

Strictly Come Tea Dancing Monthly 2.30pm

Wimborne Wine Society Monthly 7.30pm

Shamanican Drum Circle Every 3 weeks 7.30pm

Gauge ‘0’ Guild Monthly 7.15pm

Allendale Bridge Club Weekly 7pm

U3A Bridge Weekly 1.45pm

WDCA Golden Oldies Film Club Monthly 1.30pm

Dorset Wildflowers Bi-monthly 7pm

Pilates Weekly 9am / 10am

WDCA Over 50s Lunch Club Monthly 12pm

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SUNDAY

Beit Chesed Monthly 10am

Roller City South Monthly 2pm

Dorset Wildlife Trust Monthly 7.30pm

Tree of Life Church 2nd & 4th weeks 5.30pm

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