Dorset View July 2022

Ferndown Fete on the Field: fundraising brothers Fred (6) and Jack (12)

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Volume 19 • Issue 12 • July 2022

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Dear Readers!

There’s a saying about buses – you wait ages for one and then two come along at once.

The past month has felt like that somewhat. With event after event cancelled over the past two years due to the pandemic, this year, organisers have been determined to come back bigger and better.

What a month it’s been! Janine, Marilyn and I have been out and about trying to cover as many events as we can – it has been a joy and privilege to capture the moments as people emerge from sad and stressful times and rediscover the pleasures of socialising and celebrating together.

The Queen’s Jubilee weekend was an opportunity for communities to come together – either whole towns or villages, or smaller family and street parties. You’ll find our coverage on pages 26 to 28.

Tens of thousands of people turned out for Wimborne Folk Festival’s 40th anniversary – pictures are on page 22.

Delicious food was the order of the day at the Christchurch Food Festival (page 24) and the Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival (page 31).

Ferndown’s popular Fete on the Field also returned – see page 8 for our report.

With so many events in our area over the past few weeks, and so many more planned, sadly, we are not able to fit everything in the magazine – however, there are many more photos on our website and social media, as listed opposite, so please do go and have a look there too. We’d also love to see any photos you have, if you’d like to share what you’ve been up to.

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Model Buildings weekend Do you love 1950s building toys? Then his hands-on weekend on 23 and 24 July at Wimborne Model Town is for you. Lott’s Bricks, Bayko and Minibrix – popular in households across the country before the appearance of Lego – will be available for visitors to try. Jack Gritton from Cobnut 3D will also be demonstrating the process of model making with 3D printers. Cobnut has been producing the miniature models for the model of The Model Town, by developing 1/100th scale diorama, which is now on view.

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Memoirs of Brian Heath

Some years ago, editor Janine Pulford visited jazz enthusiast Brian Heath from Colehill to cover his remarkable experiences as a WW2 Wellington pilot whilst wearing his ‘lucky scarf’.

Last September, Brian sadly passed away. His partner Margaret got in touch with Dorset View to say that during lockdown he had written his memoir and completed it before he died.

Margaret said: “Brian did see a copy of his book whilst in a nursing home and was so thrilled. There are so many people who knew Brian, but don’t know about his book.

It is such an interesting story told with humour.”

Cats Can Fly – The Extraordinary Life Story of a World War Two Pilot is available from Gullivers Bookshop in Wimborne for £10. All profits go to Julia’s House. At the age of 98, Brian vividly recorded his life story including a unique first-hand account of Coastal Command in the final stage of the Battle of the Atlantic.

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Studland seagrass meadows to be mapped Researchers from Southampton University will be undertaking a project to assess the extent and health of the seagrass beds in the Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone this summer.

Underwater meadows form a habitat for diverse fish species including sea bass, sea bream, and the iconic spiny seahorse. They play a vital role in supporting the ecosystem and may also play an important role in reducing the impact of coastal erosion within the bay.

The team of researchers will include experts from the Schools of Ocean and Earth Science, Geography and Environmental Science and the In Situ and Remote Intelligent Sensing (IRIS) Centre of Excellence.

They will work with organisations from the Studland Bay Marine Partnership, including the National Trust and supported by the Dorset Coast Forum (DCF) as part of the Southampton Geospatial Initiative and Southampton Marine & Maritime Institute Research Collaboration Stimulus Fund.

Studland Bay Marine Partnership involves conservation organisations, boat users and local community groups working together to help protect seagrass meadows by installing ‘eco-moorings’ within Studland Bay. These are designed to reduce boat anchor damage to the seagrasses. So far 10 ecomoorings have been placed and there are plans to install 100.

The scientists and engineers will conduct a series of surveys using monitoring technologies, such as camera-equipped robotic submersibles and autonomous boats to map the seagrasses and monitor their recovery from past anchor damage.

By building a comprehensive picture of the bay, the scientists will be able to better advise on the implementation of nature-based solutions at Studland and identify safe, un-vegetated access routes for vessels.

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East Dorset charity says people are being trapped in debt CAP’s East Dorset Debt Centre, based in Hope Church in Ferndown, says the cost of living crisis is crushing those on low incomes.

Pam Ansell, East Dorset’s Debt Centre manager, said: “We know that everyone’s feeling the impact of the cost of living crisis right now, but if you’re already on a low income, the strain is relentless – plus there’s the added anxiety over future rises in living costs.”

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CAP has been offering free debt-help, along with emotional and practical support, to people across East Dorset and the surrounding area over the past eight years.

Pam said: “People fall into debt for a variety of reasons.

They may have been made redundant, left a job to care for a family member, suffered from a long term illness themselves, or experienced a relationship breakdown – which cuts many households’ incomes in half.”

A CAP report released in June exposes the growing impact that the cost of living crisis is having on low income households in East Dorset, trapping them into debt. CAP’s To The Edge report reveals that: • New CAP clients in the South West have a peak debt of over £15,680.

• Without free debt help, it would take on average 29 years for a South West household to repay their debts.

Pam said: “This report shows the reality of the situation for many people. The cost of living crisis is leaving many families on unsustainable budgets, with little or nothing left over after covering their basic living costs. People are aware that they could suddenly be plunged into large amounts of debt, and they’re scared.

“The detrimental impact that these kinds of debts have are significant. CAP’s report shows that, unsurprisingly, 71 per cent more people are suffering from depression compared to last year, and those experiencing anxiety or panic attacks have risen by 80 per cent. Most concerningly,

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the number of people who tell us they’ve attempted or considered suicide, as a way out of their debt, has risen by almost 30 per cent from last year. This is heart breaking and doesn’t have to be the case – help is available.”

Peter was supported supported through CAP and Hope Church.

He said: “Pam came to my home to talk with me, which immediately set me at ease as I was suffering from agoraphobia at the time. The support CAP provided has made such a difference. If I had carried on as before, I probably wouldn’t be here now. I couldn’t see a way out. These people will not judge you; they’re just there to help you.”

Pam urges people in the East Dorset and Ringwood area to seek help.

She said: “If you need help to break free from debt, contact debt-help charities like CAP on freephone 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org today.

Discover more about Christians Against Poverty through their social media channels.”

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plits s r e n in w w ie V t e s r Do

£500

between seven Wimborne businesses

Congratulations to the winner of the £500 Dorset View shopping voucher competition in the May issue.

The delighted father-of-two, Kevin Metcalfe from Wimborne, said: “This was the first time I’d entered a local competition.”

To the delight of Wimborne retailers, Kevin decided to share his £500 vouchers with seven of the businesses that supported the competition. He chose to spend £50 at each of the following: Fair Ground, Eight Arch Brewing, The Caravan Shop, Allendale Centre, Cricketers Arms and Salamander Cookshop, with the big spend of £200 going to Bartletts of Wimborne.

There was quite a buzz at Bartletts when Ben Pulford, Dorset View’s managing director presented the prize to Kevin.

Sarah Wise, from Fair Ground, said: “It was good to say ‘hello’ as the presentation brought many businesses together.”

Carl Filer, from the Cricketers, said: “It was great getting involved with the local community.”

And David Crossley, from Salamander, said: “The competition is a fantastic idea that gets

L-R Nate MacKenzie, events manager people spending at more businesses and Allendale Centre; Ben Pulford, managing spreading the cash around the town.” director Pulford Publicity; Kevin Metcalfe; Winner, Kevin, who works with children Jo Gleason, Bartletts; Sarah Wise, Fair and young people at St John’s Church, Ground; Carl Filer, Cricketers Arms; Andy couldn’t stop smiling and said he and Poulton, Salamander his wife, Rita, had already booked an appointment at Bartletts.

Jo Gleason from Bartletts added: “The competition has created an amazing community spirit and brought the businesses together. It’s handy we do the school uniform that Kevin’s family needs and we look forward to seeing them in August.”

On handing over the vouchers, Ben said: “Another happy winner. It was a pleasure to present Kevin with his vouchers and wonderful that so many of the winning businesses attended for the photo. We are grateful for all the support we get from local businesses. As a community focused company, we our proud to be able to put money back into the communties and businesses locally.”

Answers: 1 Eight Arch Brewing, 2 Reeves & Gallagher, 3 Salamander, 4 Bartletts, 5 Vetsmiths

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Fern-tastic fun day out Mayor with events manager Marilyn Aldred

The Fete on the Field on 18 June, organised by the Ferndown and Parley Rotary Club, was a resounding success.

Mayor of Ferndown, Councillor Lawrence Wilson, who opened the event told Dorset View: “It’s great to see so many people here today and good to get the community together. I’d like to thank everyone involved with organising the event. Without the volunteers this wouldn’t have happened.”

A mix of entertainment included Verwood Concert Brass, Krazy Kev, dancing displays, a car show, birds of prey from Liberty’s in Ringwood, a dog show, BMX competitions, a raffle for a wheelbarrow of alcohol, and a live broadcast by Forest FM. Organising chairman, Rotarian Bill Dinwoodie, said all Rotary members had worked since January to prepare the event He added: “Every ha’penny we make goes to local charities. It’s all part of us giving back to the community.”

A 5k and 10k run took place the next day.

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Flying high: BMX competitor

Manual horse drawn fire engine

Fred and Jack pictured on the front cover, have helped with Cancer Research fundraising since they were babies. They also want readers to know about the Relay for Life at Chapelgate on 16 and 17 July.

O’Leary Academy of Irish dancers

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Plastic Free Ferndown needs volunteers Are you passionate about your environment?

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New Forest and Hampshire County Show is back The New Forest & Hampshire County Show is set to return this July.

The show will be held at The Showground, New Park Farm, Brockenhurst from 26-28 July and organisers are hoping visitors will ‘get involved’, as there will be interactive activities alongside the usual variety of show sections and attractions.

The event, run by the New Forest Agricultural Show Society charity and founded in 1920, will focus on activities for all the family, including baking at the Fun Kitchen, a dog show, floral art, crafting and Forest school activities.

There will be over 3,000 animals and 400 shopping stands. Main ring entertainment

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includes the Atkinson Action Horses fearless team of stunt riders, the pony club mounted games, heavy horse musical drive and the grand parade of livestock.

For children, the Family Fun Area is the place to be, with circus workshops, Crazy M the clown and party time with Rufus the New Forest Show mascot. Or they can find out about farming in the New Forest at the NFU Mutual Farming Experience Zone and visit local Young Farmer groups.

Tickets are now on sale and there is a ticket discount at www.newforestshow.co.uk

If so, Plastic Free Ferndown needs you. This small committee is dedicated to educating local businesses and groups about reducing their use of single-use plastics and enrolling them as Plastic Free Champions. Plastic Free Ferndown also organises and attends events to highlight the problems caused by single-use plastic and suggests more eco-friendly alternatives.

Since the Covid pandemic and lockdowns, the Ferndown committee has re-grouped and is inviting new members to join and help take the cause forwards. The committee adheres to rules laid down by the marine conservation charity Surfers Against Sewage. To find out more call Ben or Louis Pulford on 01202 870270 or email ben@dorsetview.co.uk

Bees are welcome in Wimborne Wilding Wimborne are not only wild but positively buzzing with excitement as the town has just been awarded Bee Friendly Town status by the Bee Friendly Trust.

Wilding Wimborne are a community group that has been working to increase the pollinators in Wimborne, helping to reverse devastating insect decline. They’ve been involved in making and installing bee homes at various locations around the town.

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A spokesman said: “Local organisations and business have given their support and there are many people to thank for making this achievement possible: those who cut bamboo and made bee homes; guerrilla gardeners who planted primroses; the BID for funding the Bee Trail leaflet.”

Wimborne was one of six towns awarded Bee Friendly status, the others being Alresford, Arundel, Kenilworth, Leek and Tring.

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Pulford Publicity’s Cause of the Year

BALLOONS

By Roy Beal, CJC

Floating gracefully across a clear sky, whisked along by a summer breeze is an almost romantic notion to be as free as a bird and explore the skies.

The first hot air balloon flight, in 1783, by the Montgolfier brothers relied on cotton canvas and paper. Modern hot air balloons are far safer, with nylon being first used in 1960.

Humans have loved balloons for centuries. The early Aztecs made them from pigs’ bladders. In our time the party balloon is a popular choice for any celebration.

In 1824, Michael Faraday invented the rubber balloon.

A year later, Thomas Hancock invented the latex rubber party balloon.

People of all ages love these celebratory must-haves, which come in many variations and can contain glitter and things to make them rattle and sparkle. They can be absolutely horrendous when released into the natural world.

Metallic-looking discs were found during a 2020 beach clean on the Jurassic Coast, alongside the remains of the balloon and party paraphernalia.

The balloon had burst, spreading discs onto the beach and they were hard to spot.

There may still be some around now, possibly in the sea too.

The lack of forethought by the manufacturer amounts to negligence – filling a balloon with shiny things was, realistically, only going to end one way. Who knows how many birds or animals ingested some of it. This is just one single example though.

Balloon remains are often found in the environment and something needs to be done to stop this happening.

As with all plastics, they never completely breakdown and disappear. The strings and ribbons can cause animal and bird entanglement and small pieces of balloon can be ingested, causing blocked airways.

It would be easy to say that we should ban balloons for the sake of the environment, but that isn’t necessarily the answer.

Chinese lanterns, balloons released ‘in memory of’, disposable latex gloves and even latex condoms – they all have an effect on nature.

Could they be made from a different product – one that does break down naturally without causing harm? Whatever the answer, the first thing we need to do is educate. We have to show why these party accessories are a problem for nature and we have to ensure people take more care and thought about their actions when using them and disposing of them afterwards.

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law spot by Harold G Walker Solicitors Signing contracts when buying a property

By Nikki Shorto | Licensed Conveyancer

‘I’ve signed my contract – have I bought the property now?’

The contract is not enforceable until exchange has occurred, where your conveyancer will complete the details including the completion date. Often the contract is signed in advance, together with other necessary forms which confirm to your conveyancer a) how you would like to hold the property; b) the Land Registry TR1 form to transfer ownership on completion; and c) a checklist to confirm that you have understood any relevant covenants or restrictions affecting the property you want to buy. The contract looks, and is, quite formal, but your signing of it in advance simply means that when all parties are ready, your conveyancer won’t have to ask you in last minute to sign up.

You will know when exchange happens because your conveyancer will first ask you for your authority to proceed. Once they have this, they will alert the other

parties in the chain, including the estate agent, so that word can get to everyone, and they can set about getting their clients’ authority too.

When everyone is ready, a chain of phone calls occurs in order from the bottom of the chain (ie, the initial buyer starting it off) to the top of the chain (the person with nothing to sell or no onward purchase).

Each set of conveyancers agrees the contract details and terms with their counterpart, and the contract is dated.

Once the whole chain has exchanged, everyone is legally tied in to proceed with their purchases. It is then a great time to book in your removal firm.

The completion date is the day when the purchase funds are transferred to the seller.

Your conveyancer will keep you updated on progress and advise when you can collect the keys to your new home.

Law Spot is for information only and does not constitute legal advice.

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Three jailed for burglaries

Three men have been jailed for burglary offences at homes in Poole and Ferndown.

The Poole men – James Wall, 44, James Flynn, 44, and Samuel Oliver Smith, 35 all appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court to be sentenced on 10 June 2022.

Wall was jailed for a total of three years and two months in relation to two charges of burglary. Flynn was jailed for three years and eight months for an offence of burglary and Smith was sentenced to two years in prison for one charge of burglary.

The offences were carried out in 2021.

County lines drug dealer charged

A 49-year-old man arrested in Poole has been charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, possession of a bladed article in a public place and obstructing a police officer.

The operation to tackle suspected county lines drug dealers was carried out by officers from the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Neighbourhood Enforcement Team (NET) working in partnership with officers from the Metropolitan Police.

Funding available to deter antisocial behaviour

Dorset-based community groups are invited to apply for funding from the Op Relentless Community Fund.

It was set up last year to help and support Dorset-based community groups and charities with initiatives and projects aimed at tackling ASB (antisocial behaviour).

Applications for funding from £100 to £5,000 are now open for local projects and initiatives that reduce ASB and/or increase the public feeling of safety in areas disproportionately affected by ASB. To apply for funding go to https://www.dorset.pcc.police.uk/ working-in-partnership/operation-relentless-community-fund-asb/

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Host of Ukraine mum says ‘we’re like sisters’ Mum of two, Nikki who sponsored a Ukrainian mother and her son fleeing war has described the experience as ‘like having a new extended family’.

Nikki signed up for the Homes for Ukraine scheme in the BCP Council area when it launched and was paired with Kateryna, a mother of a nine-year-old boy, who is the same age as Nikki’s son.

Kateryna has witnessed Russian bombs falling and was forced to shelter her son and six-monthold nephew in a bathtub for a week. Her husband is still fighting with the Ukraine Armed Forces.

In April, Nikki and her husband drove to France to pick up Kateryna and her son in an emotional meet up, after the traumatic journey out of Ukraine finally ended.

Nikki said: “It’s something that I felt I had to do. Knowing that children were there suffering and missing their childhood – it broke my heart.

“When we finally met, we were crying tears of joy and sadness. Now we’re like sisters. My son and daughter have gained a new brother.”

Since then Kateryna’s son has started at the same school as Nikki’s and the women have celebrated Ukrainian Mother’s Day and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee together.

Kateryna, who is now a cook in a restaurant working five days a week, said: “I didn’t believe it was true when the war started. Then I saw a rocket and very big explosion, it was very scary, and my

son cried.

“I have a sister; she has a six-month-old baby.

The baby and my son slept in the bathroom for one week before we left. We have many emotions – they’re not good.

“Now I am here I am very happy, because my son has a new family. Every day I say: ‘thank you God for this family and for England’, because now my son has a good friend and I have a new sister.”

If you live in the BCP Council area, and can help with accommodation, job offers or other support, email resettlement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or visit bcpcouncil.gov.uk/helpforukraine

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Are you having a giraffe?

In May, 177 Dorset residents took on the Litter Free Dorset Challenge and collected a whopping 34,000 pieces of litter weighing 1,200kg (the equivalent weight of a giraffe).

The litter was removed from Dorset’s streets, greenspaces and beaches.

The joint project run

by Litter Free Dorset and Preventing Plastic Pollution project, encouraged individuals across the county to get outdoors, have some fun and litter pick their local areas at times that suited them over the course of the month.

Over 70 per cent of the litter was plastic. The most common types identified were cigarette butts and plastic wrappers used for sweets, crisps and snacks. Making up the top five were drinks cans and bottles plus unidentifiable plastic pieces, highlighting the issue that plastics break down into smaller fragments when exposed to the elements.

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SPOTLIGHT on INSURANCE

5 HOME SECURITY TIPS WHEN ON HOLIDAY With the return of travel normality across the globe you might be planning a holiday. The last thing you want to worry about is that your home might be insecure.

Follow these 5 top tips to gain peace of mind:

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1. Ensure everything is locked and secure This may seem obvious but we’ve all experienced that moment where we’re convinced we’ve left a window or door unlocked. Create a checklist in advance, add items such as ‘check each window’ and ‘lock the garden gate’ and spend 15 minutes checking items off.

Include your outbuildings and make sure any tools which burglars can use to force their way into your home are also locked away.

If you keep a spare key hidden in a secret location then remove it.

Wimborne Model Town is looking to recruit additional voluntary help to assist with visitor admissions and shop sales this summer. Contact: nick@wimborne-modeltown. com or 01202 881924 for more information.

2. Give the illusion your home is occupied A trusted friend, neighbour or family member is a valuable asset when it comes to making your home look occupied, to put mail out of view, keep the lawn mowed, or even to park their car in your driveway.

Cancel any regular deliveries, and consider investing in Royal Mail’s Keepsafe service so your mail doesn’t pile up on your doormat advertising your absence.

Alternatively, you might consider a home sitter.

St Mary’s Church Ferndown has achieved the Eco Church Bronze Award from a Christian charity.

Rocha UK (ARUK) works for the protection and restoration of the natural world and is committed to equipping Christians and churches in the UK to care for the environment.

The bronze award is achieved by churches that can demonstrate that they are caring for the environment through five key areas: worship and teaching, buildings, land, community engagement and lifestyle.

3. Don’t advertise the fact you’re away It can be tempting to share your holiday snaps instantly online with family and friends but it is safer to do this when you’re back home.

Photos shared on social media can soon end up in the wrong hands.

Expressing your excitement about a forthcoming trip will also notify people about when your home will be empty. And make sure your children understand this too.

Other giveaways are • Leaving your car fully packed with suitcases on the driveway overnight • Leaving your curtains permanently drawn while away • Writing your home address on your luggage labels • Leaving an answer phone message which tells people you’re on holiday 4. Invest in home security There is a range of gadgets and technology designed for home security which will act as a deterrent to burglars, such as Timer switches, smart home assistants, burglar alarms, CCTV cameras and security lighting.

5. Get the right insurance Despite taking every precaution to secure your home while on holiday, falling victim to crime is unfortunately always a risk.

This might be the first time you have gone away for over a year, so check you still have insurance in place with sufficient cover for the full cost of replacing the things you own. And check this covers sheds or outbuildings and the value of items stored in them.

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Eco award for church

New community app for Boscombe

Boscombe residents are to be able to become more informed about local facilities following the launch of a new community app – myboscombe.azurewebsites.net/App/ – which can be accessed as a website or a phone app.

Funded through the digital sector of the Bournemouth Towns Fund, MyBoscombe enables users to connect directly with their local place, through promoting support organisations, community groups, independent shops, restaurants and travel operators. It also provides details about local jobs, social groups, volunteering opportunities and information on places to visit, as well as details about local services available from the council and its agencies.

MyBoscombe can be used via any device with internet access without the need to subscribe or download anything.

Although supported by website desktops, users with smart phones or tablets can add the web app to their home screens so it can function similarly to a traditional app.

£1.8 million upgrade for BIC The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) is to get a makeover including an upgrade to digital services.

Owners BCP Council are to spend £1.8 million to refresh customer areas within the venue as well as to install new hightech equipment, lighting, screens and audio technology.

Operated by BH Live, the BIC is one of the largest venues in south of England, playing host to party political conferences and welcoming the biggest names in show business.

Works will be planned around events to minimise disruption and the venue will remain open throughout.

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SPOTLIGHT on Equity Release

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LIGHT on POT& LETTINGS SSALES ARE ALL ESTATE AGENTS THE SAME?

As an estate agent of 16 years now, I do come across the common misconception that often gets mentioned either in passing, or on appointments when providing advice on a value.

There has, for many decades, been bad press around agents, with the assumption that they charge highly and do nothing for their money, and many are ‘typical sales people’ and ‘scallywags’. I can confirm there are still some like this, however, we are not all the same.

A day in the life of an estate agent is varied and, at times, tasking. Not only do we list a property on property portals, but we are also essentially a counsellor to a seller or a buyer throughout what might be a very stressful time. We become a sounding board, we provide good and bad news, we try to handle all types of personalities and situations – which may include death, divorce or debt – with a positive hat and a smile on our face (although sometimes a head on the desk after the call too!).

In addition, we are ‘marketers’. A good and innovative estate agent will have a positive mix of modern and traditional methods. So, we present a home to its best with photography and floorplans. We promote this via social media, on the phone to clients, and match people who may not have initially thought of viewing. We are the go-between for many industries: surveyors, energy assessors, trades and solicitors. We need to have an amazing attention to detail and memory to recall each person and situation to manage each effectively.

An average sales transaction will take 12 weeks, so we are in constant contact with sellers and buyers, usually for up to six months, and all of this is on a no sale no fee basis. There is never a guarantee that we get paid.

We offer advice free of charge – not many industries I can think of offer this. We form relationships over years of contact at times, and it may or may not lead to business. It’s just what we do.

That said, we get to have a very pleasurable job too. It is varied, it is interesting and we get to visit many wonderful homes and have the privilege of being trusted with the sale of what could be the biggest financial transaction in anyone’s life.

How to Choose an Agent After years of being in the industry and taking the plunge to run my own business, I did this partly because I can see that there are very different types of agents. My advice to anyone considering a sale is to speak with several different ‘types’ – perhaps the one who has sold the most near you, the traditional, the corporate, and then the independent and more bespoke.

Most importantly go with how you feel when you speak and meet them – do you trust them, and would they be the one selling your home?

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Art Exhibition comes to St. Peter’s Church, Bournemouth Pictures for The Beehive, the art exhibition raising funds for our Splash Appeal, is visiting St. Peter’s Church in Bournemouth as part of a tour to showcase drawings of the people supported at our day care activities and therapy centre, The Beehive.

The first showing of this exhibition in September 2021 was accompanied by an auction of donated work by acclaimed artists including Antony Gormley, Maggi Hambling, and Paula Rego. The event raised over £100,000 towards The Splash Appeal which aims to raise over £1million to build a much-needed state-of-the-art therapy pool for the adult’s supported by the charity, who currently do not have the access they need to hydrotherapy.

The Beehive provides a base for 50 adults with conditions including Cerebral Palsy, epilepsy, chromosomal disorders, undiagnosed syndromes and profound and multiple learning disabilities, to enjoy life enriching activities and muchneeded therapy. It is an amazing facility, truly enriching lives.

However, we can’t provide the high level of therapy needed by ever growing numbers of adults with disabilities. We are able to offer hydrotherapy to children at our specialist school, but have no facilities to continue this when they become adults, even though they need and deserve it just as much.

Henrietta Young, artist and curator of the exhibition, commented: “It was a great privilege to get to know and make friends with the people at The Beehive, and the whole business of drawing and being drawn was an extraordinary experience for everyone involved in the project. We hope that people viewing the resulting work will come away with a better understanding of disability.”

The exhibition will be open to the public at St. Peter’s Church in Bournemouth Town Centre from Sunday July 10 to Wednesday July 13 between 10am and 5pm daily.

Helen Mortimer, development manager at Diverse Abilities, added: “Henrietta’s passion to raise the visibility of those with disabilities through art is remarkable. It is very exciting to display these portraits for people to see locally, raising awareness in Dorset and beyond, and hopefully funds towards the desperately needed hydrotherapy pool.”

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Guide launched to create dementia-friendly community A free guide to support people whose loved ones have been diagnosed with dementia has been launched by two Dorset care homes to mark Dementia Action Week.

A survey of 2,000 adults carried out by Care UK found that 35 per cent of British adults have many questions about dementia – but do not know how to get the answers.

Called ‘Let’s talk about dementia’, the guide has been developed by experts from Care UK and follows an easyto-read Q&A format.

It is aimed at those caring for people with dementia and is filled with answers to the questions care home teams across the country have been asked by relatives or members of the community – from identifying the signs of the condition, and interacting with a person living with dementia, to everyday questions regarding diet changes and sleep patterns.

Sensitive issues such as behaviour changes, including swearing and loss of

inhibitions are also addressed.

Home manager at The Potteries, Zita Turner, said: “Dementia remains a largely misunderstood condition, meaning a diagnosis is often a worrying and uncertain time for those involved. We designed our guide with this in mind, ensuring it provides answers to all the real-life questions we’ve been asked over the years.

“We’d like to encourage local people to download a copy of the guide or reach out to us directly if they need any support, so together we can create a more dementiafriendly community.”

To pick up your free copy of the guide, contact Robin Hill, customer relations manager at Ferndown Manor on robin. hill@careuk.com or call 01202 070799, or Caroline Hearne, customer relations manager at The Potteries, at caroline. hearne@careuk.com or call 01202 069835.

You can also download a digital copy here: careuk. com/letstalkdementia

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Beach gym for Bournemouth Proposals for a free outdoor fitness park on Bournemouth Beach have been rubber-stamped.

The proposed Miami-style fitness park will include a dip bench, shaped benches, pull-up bars, a rope climber and push-up bars, among other equipment.

People of all abilities will be able to use the park, which will be built at the bottom of Toft Steps, between Bournemouth and Boscombe piers.

It is hoped that construction work will start towards the end of July and the build will be limited to several weeks with minimal interruption to nearby parking on Undercliff Drive.

Pedestrians will have room to walk past the outdoor gym, once it is in place. The tender for the project was awarded to Kompan in January 2022, and the design aims to be durable and easy to maintain. Park users will be able to download a Kompan fitness app for free to get general workout programmes while using the fitness equipment.

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Carer companions sought

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University Hospitals Dorset is looking to recruit carer companion volunteers to support those looking after others when their loved one goes into hospital.

By Heart Research UK

It is estimated that seven per cent of the population looks after a loved one in the UK, acting as an ‘informal carer’. When their cared for person is admitted to hospital, the informal carer’s role can often continue during their admission.

Laura Northeast, head of patient experience, said: “We want to ensure informal carers of our patients are fully supported while in our hospitals and offer them advice about the help that is available as an informal carer when they return home with their loved one.”

The ward-based role will

include: maintaining regular contact with a patient and their carer on a 1:1 basis; providing a listening ear; companionship; assistance at mealtimes and signposting.

Carer companions will be required to shadow staff from the Carer Support Service to understand the role and how the service operates, and will receive ongoing support from the service. No previous skills or experience are required, however the role may suit someone who has been a carer or has had experience of looking after someone. Carer companions will be provided with a uniform and the role will be based in the Royal Bournemouth and Poole hospitals.

Laura said: “We are looking for someone who is compassionate, empathetic, tactful and diplomatic.

There may be emotional or distressing conversations with informal carers at times, so this is a challenging but very rewarding role.”

Stress can indirectly affect our heart by reducing motivation to eat well and exercise. Feeling stressed can also increase the likelihood that we will use negative coping strategies such as increasing the amount of alcohol we drink.

Stress occurs when we feel that we are unable to cope with the demands placed on us. We can address stress by assessing and changing our demands, and by changing our relationship to the things that cause us stress. Here are some top tips for helping to manage your stress: Keep moving Regular exercise has been shown to positively influence our ability to manage stress and reduce symptoms of some mental health conditions.

Take time to recharge Managing our energy levels throughout the day by taking moments to re-charge can help us to better deal with the demands placed on us. This could be taking regular breaks from work, relaxing through meditation, or even a short powernap.

Challenge your thoughts The way we think about our demands will influence how stressed we feel. You can ask yourself questions such as, “How would I advise a friend in my situation?” to help re-frame what is going on in your life.

Break it down When we have lots to do, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. When this happens, it can be useful to break down your tasks and plan how you will tackle a situation.

Seek support It is okay to ask for help. It can help to share stressors with a friend or contact a mental health professional via your GP or another service such as Samaritans.

If you are interested and would like to find out more, please contact Voluntary Services on 0300 019 4161 or email proudto. volunteeer@uhd.nhs.uk.

The importance of personal space

By Bluebird Care We all need our own space. Most of us growing up either had our own rooms or wished we did. That need does not go away as we age. Unfortunately, for residents or customers of services having their own space and privacy is difficult, and that is something aids can help with.

Personal space is an approximate area surrounding an individual in which other people should not physically violate in order for them to feel comfortable and secure. It is the zone around individuals which they regard as psychologically theirs.

The amount of personal space required differs from person to person. Lifestyle or events which have happened in different people’s lives may also affect their personal space.

Our personal space protects us from potential aggression, and, ultimately, it helps protect us from stress. For those of us more able, we will remove ourselves from an uncomfortable feeling, but those unable to remove themselves will need support.

We also feel safer with those closest to us rather than a stranger.

So next time you meet with someone, just be mindful about your and their personal space.

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Breeding history made by birds of prey in Poole Harbour The first ospreys to breed successfully in southern England for 200 years are at a secret site in Poole Harbour.

Following a conservation effort to reintroduce the fisheating birds of prey, a pair of ospreys have laid eggs in a large, man-made nest and two chicks have hatched.

Pale white and mocha mottled, two precious eggs have been laid in a large, man-made nest.

BCP Council chief executive Graham Farrant is an avid birdwatcher and this is his story. He writes: The osprey is perfectly adapted to its fish-eating habits, combining aching rarity with a striking appearance.

It well and truly takes its perch firmly amongst the royalty of the avian world.

The osprey, previously extinct in the UK, was once so rare that, in the 1950s, its then sole UK breeding site in Loch Garten, Scotland, was protected round the clock

by guards to deter thieves from stealing its eggs.

Move forward nearly 70 years and, thanks to the fantastic efforts of conservationists such as local heroes Birds of Poole Harbour and partners the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation, the osprey is now firmly on the comeback trail.

This year’s successful pair, snappily known as CJ7 and 022, met last spring having made their migration back to Poole Harbour after wintering in West Africa.

They spent the summer of 2021 pair-bonding and establishing nesting territories – behaviour which tantalised observers as it revealed that the birds were keen on breeding here in the future.

Both birds left Poole Harbour in early September 2021 and those involved in the project kept everything crossed for their safe return this spring.

They both returned in early April, and, having spent the whole of last summer

together, their instincts to breed kicked in and the pair settled on a nest. Three eggs were produced in total and the breath of everyone involved in the project was collectively held.

Then just a few days ago, history was made.

Paul Morton from the Birds of Poole Harbour said: “Words don’t even begin to describe what this means to us, and of course osprey conservation in Western Europe.

“We started our licence application in 2015, and the actual reintroduction in 2017, and the prospect of actually

having wild hatched chicks in a nest always felt so far away.

“But here we are, with an official birthday of 1 June 2022, and we now have the first wild osprey chicks for Southern Britain in 200 years, right here in Poole Harbour.

“Now these birds are back, and successfully breeding, we hope that they can continue to build in strength as a population here on the south coast and be enjoyed by generations to come. It’s been a huge team effort getting to this point, and everyone within the project is ecstatic and the public response has been just superb.”

Lynwood Vets launches campaign to protect our pets

By Lynwood Vets This summer, Lynwood Vets are offering to fully restart vaccinations in pet cats and dogs for the same price as a booster. Over the last few years, the rates of vaccination in pets has dropped, leaving many at risk of deadly diseases like dog parvovirus and distemper, or cat flu and enteritis.

Cats and dogs tend to be out and about more in the summer and, with the risks of disease outbreaks increasing, now it is more important than ever to get your furry companion protected. If you are planning a holiday, it is also important to remember that many kennels and catteries insist on pets being vaccinated, as do some pet insurance policies.

Vaccinations are a safe and effective way to boost your pet’s immune system to help prevent these diseases. But over time, the level of immunity wanes. If your pets have not been vaccinated or their vaccinations have lapsed, they will need a starter course.

Lynwood Vets are offering this at a reduced price throughout the summer.

Joining the Pet Health Plan is a great way to spread the cost of vaccinations as well as routine flea and worm treatments, saving on average 30 per cent on the cost of preventative healthcare treatments.

It is only natural for some to feel hesitant about vaccinations, and understandable that some owners have reservations. If you have any questions at all, get in touch with your vet for a chat about your concerns.

Let’s work together to keep your pets happy and healthy.

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Wimborne’s Tree Trail continues Readers may have noticed that more trees have been springing up in the town of Wimborne.

To celebrate the Queen’s jubilee, the new plantings are part of the Tree Canopy Initiative in 2022. Within easy access of the centre of the town, they allow for the options of short walks, cycles or short drives.

The latest one to be planted was a Styrax hemsleyanus (Snowbell) at the junction of St John’s Hill and Cranfield Avenue and wielding the spade was the chairman of Wimborne Town Council’s Recreation & Leisure Committee, Cllr Shane Bartlett.

To locate the other trees and to find out all about them see https:// wimbornehistorytrail.uk/treetrail.html Eventually 10 trees will have been planted.

Cllr Shane Bartlett Photo by Marilyn Barber

Food bank fun day Wimborne Food Bank has held its first family fun day – and it was a huge success.

Taking place on the Wimborne Rugby Club pitch, it was attended by 250 children and adults.

The pitch was abuzz with activity as families enjoyed playing large outdoor games and face painting, food, ice cream and competitions. Children’s entertainer Krazy Kev captivated the children with his antics. The Creature Teachers brought lots of creepy crawlies for children to see close-up including reptiles and barn owls.

Wimborne Food Bank supports, on average, 30 local families a week with food as well as offering financial and money debt advice. It also helps fund essential home appliances such as fridges and cookers.

The next event is on Sunday 28 August on Wimborne Rugby Club Pitch and is free for families supported by the food bank. For more information on upcoming events and how to support Wimborne Food Bank please follow their Facebook and Instagram page.

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Thousands enjoy Wimborne Minster Folk Festival

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Report and photos by Marilyn Barber Tens of thousands of people enjoyed what many described as ‘the best folk festival ever’ in Wimborne over the weekend of 10-12 June.

Organisers were determined that the 40th event would be a record-breaker in every sense of the word – and it lived up to expectations. There was dancing in the streets and at the Model Town with a parade snaking through the town on the Saturday afternoon.

People of all ages enjoyed music sessions on the stages in the Square, in Willow

Walk and in the Allendale Centre car park, as well as at numerous pubs in the town.

There were also concerts in the Allendale Centre and the Methodist church.

After an absence of two years, the delight to see the return of this festival that puts the town on the map was palpable. Its future is secured.

Huge credit must go to the Wimborne Minster Folk Festival committee under the chairmanship of Brian Harries.

Brian Harries, right with musician Paul Thomas

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The itchy issue of fleas Fleas are often considered to be a seasonal nuisance, irritating for your pet as well as being annoying for you if you get nipped by one and have an infestation at home.

But they’re a more serious problem than this and are now a year-long threat that can cause your pet distress as well as spreading disease.

Centrally heated homes are the perfect year-round breeding ground for fleas that are attracted to the warm environment, so they aren’t just a spring and summer issue. Eggs can lay dormant in pet beds, carpets, rugs and upholstery for months before finding a host. Much of the lifecycle of the flea takes place in the animal’s environment, not on the animal itself.

Protecting your pet and your family requires this lifecycle to be broken by year round protection and ideally by using a treatment that renders the eggs unable to hatch. This way, any that do transfer to the environment don’t start the cycle all over again.

Heavy infestations may lead to iron deficiency, anaemia and even death in particularly young animals.

Reactive and one-off treatments are insufficient in preventing the spread of disease and do nothing to prevent the initial attack or break the lifecycle.

A regular monthly treatment with an integrated product which not only kills any fleas that attack your pet, but also stops the development of eggs, and therefore breaks the life-cycle is recommended.

This approach will stop any initial infestation and protect your home, your pet and your family throughout the year.

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Report and photos by Karen Wyatt-Epapara The first Christchurch Food Festival since 2019 was held over the four days of the jubilee weekend.

Thousands of people took advantage of the glorious weather and gathered on The Quomps to sample a huge array of locally produced artisan food and drink, plus sample the wares of street food traders. As well as live entertainment over two stages, visitors were treated to cookery demonstrations from top national and local chefs, including Sam and Shauna from Hang Fire, Dhruv Baker, a former Masterchef winner, and James Golding from The Pig Hotel.

Other entertainment included the ever-popular Sheep Show – a surprisingly amusing highlight of the event – live bands, dancers and singers and a DJ playing toe-tapping tunes.

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Review of restaurant summer lunch menu It was a glorious Monday afternoon in June and the restaurant was busy.

Tuscan seafood stew

Hungry or thirsty?

The Pear at Parley beckons Review by Janine Pulford Standing at the end of a magnificent tree-lined lane in West Parley is a pub with far-reaching views.

The Pear at Parley’s restaurant is regularly fully booked so Dorset View was looking forward to reviewing the summer lunch menu.

Over the last four years, The Pear’s owners have built a strong reputation for excellent dining in a relaxed atmosphere, and just when you think this experience can’t get any better – it does.

The outdoor Kitchen Garden is now open for the summer and booking is not required. Simply turn up Thursday to Saturday, 12.30-6.30pm, choose your spot outside and dine off the dedicated Stonebake Kitchen’s menu.

Owner, chef Mark Miller, said: “Our Stonebake Kitchen takes al fresco dining to a whole new level.

Nestled in our impressive five-acre garden, customers can enjoy beautiful natural surroundings while feasting on a variety of delicious dishes including mouthwatering flatbreads, salads and house specialities including sumptuous Tuscan seafood stew.”

We sat on the verandah and drank in the view as well as an elderflower pressé for me and a lemonade and lime for Nick.

My twice-baked cheese soufflé with sea salt croutes was a satisfying starter. Delectably cheesy, its outer crust hid an irresistible fluffy inner feast. Crispy croutes added texture.

Nick’s heritage tomato and mozzarella salad, rocket pesto and sea salt was tantalisingly refreshing and he soon cleared his plate.

With food cooked fresh to order, there was a wait for the mains. It gave my expanding waistline time to recover ready for… beer battered fish and chips. I asked for the glutenfree option and what a delicious batter it was, with a light and crunchy texture. The cod was beautifully cooked and the chunky chips were crisp and filling. Meanwhile Nick was savouring chef’s tortellini with goat’s cheese, pesto and truffle oil. Waxing lyrical about the flavours, he thoroughly enjoyed his meal leaving not a scrap behind.

To finish, we shared a glazed lemon tart with raspberry sorbet. This perfectly balanced dessert made a heavenly end to a superb lunch. Service was provided by Cristina and Harry with plenty of smiles.

To dine in the main restaurant, the stables or in the unique woodland dining huts - seven days a week – please book in advance.

The bar is open from 11am (11.30am Sunday) and the Kitchen Garden does not need to be booked.

Visit thepearatparley.com to see the full menus. With vegan, vegetarian and glutenfree options on offer, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

And once you’ve visited, you’ll find The Pear at Parley beckons you back time and again.

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Glazed lemon tart with raspberry sorbet.

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e le bi Ju um tin la P ’s en ue Q he T g tin Celebra It was a busy extended weekend (2-5 June) with street parties galore, picnics, lighting of beacons, entertainment and events as the public marked the Queen’s 70-year reign.

Beacons Beacons were lit at 9.45pm throughout the UK and Commonwealth to mark the Platinum Jubilee on 2 June.

Hundreds of people joined the parade from Wimborne Square to the cemetery led by Dorset Youth Marching Band for the lighting of the beacon by the fire service. Dignitaries included the mayor of Wimborne and local MP Michael Tomlinson. Wimborne Militia fired a 21-gun salute.

Ferndown’s beacon drew a huge crowd. Many people gathered at St Mary’s Church for a service followed by the lighting of the beacon, which was carried out by the town’s mayor, Cllr Lawrence Wilson.

Not all beacon lightings were as formal – Gussage Down’s beacon was lit on private farmland with spectators ferried there on tractor trailers.

Community events Towns and villages across the region held community events to celebrate the jubilee.

The celebrations in Colehill got off to a lively start on 2 June and the town crier made a Royal Proclamation at 3pm.

Ferndown celebrated with its Party in the Park.

There was children’s entertainment, and stalls in the afternoon, and the celebrations continued into the evening with live music and a fireworks display.

Ringwood concluded its jubilee celebrations on 5 June with a Party in the Park at Carvers Recreation Ground. A huge crowd gathered to enjoy the entertainment. Junior schools took part in the Ringwood and Fordingbridge Jubilee Challenge Cup. In Sturminster Marshall, the village celebrated the opening of its Platinum Jubilee Trail with a treasure hunt for children and families.

Holt celebrated with a picnic on the Village Green – about 500 people turned out for the event.

In Bournemouth, there was entertainment on the Pavilion terrace throughout the weekend, while Poole brought the entertainment to Falkland Square with a big screen showing the events in London, and live music.

Poole Seafood Festival took place on Poole Quay with street food from around the world.

Wimborne beacon procession

Beacon on Gussage Down

21-gun salute, Wimborne A Colehill crown

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Feeling patriotic in Ringwood

Cream teas in Ringwood

Sturminster Marshall Jubilee proclamation

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Holt Green © Bruc e Grant-Braham

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High Howe Gardens, Bearwood

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St Barnabas Church community lunch

Arthritis Care Club

John Hanrahan with Jubilee trifle

Care South celebrations

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Street parties Hundreds of street parties took place throughout the area. There was one in High Howe Gardens, Bearwood and not far away, a community lunch was in full swing at St Barnabas Church.

Wimborne’s Platinum Jubilee street party on 5 June saw a brilliant turnout. The town centre was packed with people enjoying their picnics and there was some splendid musical entertainment.

In Ferndown, residents were treated to a ‘royal’ drop-in organised by the local Arthritis Care Club. There was a ticketed party at the Barrington. At a street party in Wollaton Road, John Hanrahan helped produce some tempting food including the Platinum Jubilee Pudding.

Care homes across the area held their own street parties, either in their gardens or communal lounges. Pegasus Court in Bournemouth celebrated with afternoon tea, a quiz and raffle, while residents at Lilliput House in Poole were treated to a dancing display by students from AK Academy of Dance.

Among the local Dorset care homes were those belonging to the not-for-profit charity, Care South. Talbot View care home hosted celebrations at local farm community café, Slades. At St Ives House near Ringwood everyone had a taste of Her Majesty’s select ingredients. Elizabeth House in Poole hosted a garden party with Poole’s deputy mayor, Julie Bagwell and actor and director, Sasha Paul. All other Dorset-based Care South care homes took part in the royal celebrations with afternoon teas, garden parties and live entertainment.

From start to finish, the Jubilee celebrations and events were well-attended and brought out the strong community spirit in the Dorset View area, as well as everywhere else around the country.

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Secrets of the Stour to be revealed The River Stour has secrets – and these are about to be revealed.

Wimborne Community Theatre and Millstream Theatre is staging ‘Secrets of the Stour’ set on the banks of this pretty river in a hidden part of Wimborne.

Crossing the meadows from Julian’s Bridge the audience will join two young characters on a quest, meeting a series of colourful characters during the journey who can open portals and allow glimpses into the secret world of the river – providing they can guess the riddles and meet the challenges.

Featuring drama, dance, live music, singing, puppets and sound installations, this unusual promenade performance takes place at 7.30pm each evening from Wednesday 6 to Saturday 9 July. Tickets are available on Eventbrite (http:// tinyurl.com/4483rkmm

or search Wimborne Community Theatre).

The specially created performance has been developed by members of Wimborne Community Theatre and is directed by Tony Horitz, in collaboration with artistic director Joe Hancock of Burn the Curtain Theatre, and Millstream Theatre artistic director Tam Gilbert, with music composed by Karen Wimhurst and sound artist Adrian Newton.

For further information on the performances visit: www.wimborne communitytheatre.co.uk

The launch of Poole Goes Vintage

Poole Goes Vintage comes to the Quay

Featuring vintage traders and live music playing the sounds of the 1940s, 1960s and everything in between, the event on 9 and 10 July is a must for locals and visitors alike.

The festival will showcase a broad range of live music, vintage themed workshops and classic car displays. It will include performances from Rhythm Slicks, Rockin’ The Joint, Little Dave and The Sun Sessions, Retro Rita and DJ Mr D with Retro Grooves spinning the disks at the vinyl booth.

The Vintage Party at Poole Quay Hotel will feature Miss Annie and The Midnight Shift along with Mr D! DJ Dave Norrell.

Attendees can enjoy lessons from Jitterbug Jive, the Bournemouth Lindy Hop club, with a vintage fashion show hosted across both days. The family-friendly event boasts fairground rides, stalls and face painting for children, as well as vintage traders selling vintage clothing, jewellery and gifts. Motor enthusiasts can enjoy the Classic Car Exhibition and Show and Shine Competition with cars managed by South Coast Cruisers.

To find out more information about Poole Goes Vintage, visit the website: www.eventsbystir.co.uk/poole-goes-vintage-2022

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Entertainment Business of the Year Key West Bar & Grill on Bournemouth Pier has won the Café, Pub and Entertainment Business of the Year at the inaugural Bournemouth Business Awards.

Commenting on the awards, marketing manager Sarah Hunter said: “It is wonderful to receive this recognition. After a tough couple of years for the hospitality industry, we are incredibly proud of the great team that we have at Key West and all that we have achieved.

“We have a packed

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programme of events coming up over the summer months and we will be showcasing our award at Key West, for all visitors to see.”

Sixteen awards were presented to a range of businesses, organisations and individuals. Organised by MW Events, the award ceremony was hosted by its managing director, Nigel Reeve.

Jacqui Rock, president of Bournemouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce, presented the winners with their framed certificates.

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Food and arts festival returns to Highcliffe Report and photos by Karen Wyatt-Epapara The Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival made a welcome return on 11 and 12 June, having been cancelled for the previous two years due to the pandemic.

The sun shone, there was plenty of delicious food to sample and artworks to buy, as well as food demonstrations, live music and workshops to entertain festivalgoers.

Highlights from the weekend included demonstrations Celebrity chef Lesley Waters from renowned TV chefs Jean-Christophe Novelli and Lesley Waters, as well as leading chefs from local restaurants and hotels, including Luke Matthews from Chewton Glen and James Golding from the Pig Hotels.

There was plenty to keep visitors entertained at the two stages at opposite ends of the village, featuring music, dance and children’s entertainers. Arts activities included pottery, Fimo workshops and an exhibition by local school children. For a quiet few moments, there was storytelling.

While food producers demonstrated and sold their wares in the High Street, The Little Craft Shack curated a stunning array of arts and crafts on the Green, with stalls by local creatives and makers.

The organisers said: “The organising team is made up of unpaid local residents who want to offer something special for our village.

After two years of cancellations, we were delighted to be back.”

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London Repertory Players return to Tivoli The Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne will see the return of the London Repertory Players who will be presenting five plays in five weeks during the coming months.

Taking Steps by Alan Ayckbourn runs from Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 July, followed by The Small Hours by Francis Durbridge from Wednesday 3 to Saturday 6 August.

Noel Coward’s Fallen Angels will be on stage from Wednesday 10 to

Saturday 13 August, with I have Been Here Before

by JB Priestley delighting audiences from Wednesday 17 to Saturday 20 August.

The final play is the classic Abigail’s Party by Mike Leigh from Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 August.

However before these productions, Project Play is bringing Keeping Up Appearances to the Tivoli from Monday 4 to Friday 8 July.

Tickets from 01202 885566 or tivoliwimborne.co.uk

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Swanage Jazz Festival returns this July with an impressive, wideranging 40-band line up.

The festival runs from 8-10 July in multiple venues in the town. Festivalgoers will be able to see Swanage favourites including The Alan Barnes Octet, Nigel Price with his Wes Reimagined project, Art Themen’s New Directions Quintet and US sax player Greg Abate.

British-Bahrani trumpeter Yazz Ahmed and her quintet will headline the Saturday night and the festival will close with The Simon Spillett Big Band playing Tubby Hayes’ exuberant charts.

Most events are ticketed, however, there is also a free Fringe Festival featuring local bands at venues including the Bandstand and the Grand Hotel.

For details, see www. swanagejazzfestival.co.uk

Out of Order Broadstone Players Theatre Company Broadstone War Memorial Hall, 19 May 2022 Review by Karen Wyatt-Epapara In this farce by Ray Cooney, Richard Willey, a junior minister for the government has plans to spend an illicit evening with one of the secretaries for the opposition, Jane Worthington.

Things go disastrously wrong, starting with the discovery of a ‘body’ trapped in the hotel’s unreliable sash window. Rather than report the finding, and have their affair revealed, Willey instead calls on his parliamentary private secretary George Pigden to help him cover it up. His lies get progressively more outrageous and he sinks further and further into trouble.

Alan Dester kept up the pace as Richard Willey, ably supported by Chris Huggill as George Pigden. The pair bounced off each other as the storyline became ever more farcical, making for a hilarious pairing.

Their manhandling of Martyn Brown as A Body was particularly amusing, especially as it became apparent that the ‘body’ wasn’t actually dead and was, in fact, a private detective hired to uncover the affair between Willey and Jane.

Alyssa Thompson as Jane and Lesley James as Pamela Willey were both accomplished in their roles, Alyssa becoming increasingly panicked as the play went on, in contrast to Lesley’s calm delivery.

Chris Kemp, as Jane’s distraught husband, Ronnie Worthington began a little nervously, but soon warmed to the occasion.

Kelly-Anne Singleton as the Manager, Andrew Murton as the Waiter, Amanda Senitt as the Maid and Cheryl Connor as Gladys each injected moments of humour, dashing on and off the stage at many inopportune moments.

This was a polished production, which had been postponed for two years. The next performances for the company will be in September – Plays’n’Chips – and Nightmare from 22-26 November.

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Events 8-10 July

Swanage Jazz Festival at various venues in the town. Details swanagejazzfestival.co.uk

9 July 12 noon

Westival 2022 at Fryer Field Recreation Ground, Bond Avenue, West Moors. FREE entry fun day.

9 & 10 July 11am-7pm

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British Pedal Car Grand Prix. More than 40 pedal-powered racing cars will tear around Ringwood.

Race begins at 3pm. Route starts and ends in Market Place.

13 July 6.30-9pm

Bournemouth Big Band, Swing and Jazz Club present varied and exciting recorded jazz. Kinson Community Centre. £3. Free parking, accessible room. www. bournemouthjazzclub.org

Poole Goes Vintage on Poole Quay. Get ready to Jive, Jitterbug & Lindy Hop as Poole’s bespoke vintage event returns.

4-25 July 10am-4pm

10 July 7-9pm

15-17 July

Broadstone Music’s Sinfonia Musicians and St Peter’s Choir, Parkstone, will celebrate with popular classical music at St John’s Church, Macaulay Road, Broadstone BH18 8AR. Tickets from: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ broadstone-music-series

10 July 3.30pm

The Mariposa Trust service of remembrance at Wimborne Minster for those affected by the loss of a baby, whether during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy.

Anyone grieving never having children, is also welcome.

Poole Leisure Painters summer exhibition. The Gallery Upstairs, Upton Country Park, BH17 7BJ. 2022 Southern Cathedrals Festival at Salisbury Cathedral featuring choirs from Salisbury, Winchester and Chichester. Tickets from Salisbury Cathedral website.

16 July 10am-2pm

Meet the Romans family activity day at the Museum of East Dorset. 01202 882533.

16 July 11am

Grooves on the Green at Ashley Cross Green. Community festival with food, drink and music. More details on pooletourism.com website.

16 July doors open 5.45 pm

Wuthering Heights Open Air Theatre in the Museum of East Dorset's garden. Bring a chair and a picnic.

Tickets from £12. 01202 882533.

17 July 3pm-5pm

Free ‘Brass on the Grass’ concert

by Verwood Concert Brass Band, subject to good weather at Verwood Recreation Ground

by Verwood Memorial Hall.

20 July 7pm

Ringwood branch of Hampshire Genealogical Society, Ringwood Meeting House. A talk on When London planners had designs on Ringwood in the 1950s by Ken Chatfield. All welcome. www.hgsfamilyhistory.com/groups/ringwood

22 July 2pm

Stepping Out Community Tea Dance, Broadstone War Memorial Hall. All welcome including those living with memory loss and their carers.

24 July from 1pm

Garden party Brackenwood, God’s Blessing Lane, Holt BH21 7DD in aid of Dorset Cancer Care and Wimborne Scouts.

Bournemouth & District Concert Band, cream teas, classic British bikes, lake. Wheelchair access, dogs welcome on lead. Contact Fay on 01202 885685.

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24 July 10am to 4pm

RNLI Mudeford Fundraising Crew, Blue Light Day on Mudeford Quay Green. All the emergency services will be there plus search and rescue organisations.

26, 27, 28 July

New Forest & Hampshire County Show. Clay Hill, Brockenhurst.

SO42 7QH. Main ring attractions, police dog display, fly casting, The Sheep Show, Adam’s Axemen, family fun. Food stalls and shopping. newforestshow.co.uk

30 July 11am

Damerham Fair and Horticultural Show. Birds of prey, free children’s games, fun dog show, countryside area, bbq, bar and more. Entry £4, U16s free. Plus evening event ABBA RE-BJORN £12.50.

Damerham Sportsfield SP6 3HQ. www.damerhamfair.co.uk

30 July from midday

Chettle Village Fete – whacky fete with traditional fun including the Alternative Dog Show, Cowpat Bingo, Chettle Derby and art auction. Between Blandford and Salisbury. Enjoy a dose of loopy Chettle humour.

30-31 July

Poole Harbour Festival at Baiter Harbourside One Car Park.

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CORRESPONDENCE To express your opinion or ideas about the community send your letters to letters@dorsetview.co.uk

Are your box trees dying?

At first l thought my box trees were looking whitish, so thought the frost had taken them; then thought too much water, too little water? Then with the help of a friend, I found that the bushes were full of small green caterpillars eating the leaves. These caterpillars will later turn into moths. On looking at the RHS website, (rhs.org.uk), the box bush caterpillar has been around since 2007. Brought in from abroad it is spreading around the country and I can confirm it is now in Ferndown. RHS is taking the problem very seriously so please report the caterpillars if you find them. You can buy sprays which will help either online or from the garden centres. Please if you have box trees check them carefully, then hopefully we can eliminate as much of this problem as we can.

Liz Oddy Email Another helpful website is theenglishgarden. co.uk which explains the difference between box blight and box tree caterpillars. Editor

Serles House sale

12 gardens were open in Witchampton recently and pictured by Katrina Keeling is one with a view of Abbey House.

At the recommendation of a friend, my husband and I visited Serles House and garden in Wimborne. However, we were disappointed to learn that this will be the last time that the public will get an opportunity to see the fantastic house and garden which was created with such love and passion by Ian Willis.

Having spoken to volunteer guides at Serles House and one of the executors of Ian’s estate, we were dismayed to hear that it was left to The Priest’s House Museum/Trust which intends to sell it. This is a travesty of justice. It seems obvious that, in leaving it to the local museum, Ian felt that it would be safely preserved for the future and that people would still be able to see his unique creation and collection of artefacts.

The executor we chatted to felt that Ian would not have left it to the museum if he had thought that this would happen. Although we are not Wimborne residents (we live in Dorchester) I feel so strongly about this and upset about the apparent injustice of the museum’s decision.

Judy Bird Dorchester

NEWS IN BRIEF Choral fundraiser: Wimborne Choral Society raised £750 for the Ukraine Appeal and the DEF, Disasters Emergency Fund, at a concert in The Minster in April.

Foster carer recognition: foster carers from across Dorset were recognised at an awards ceremony held in Weymouth. Anyone who is interested in fostering can find out more from www. fosterwithdorsetcouncil. com or call 01305 225568.

Lily’s Place garden spruced up: volunteers from Nationwide Building Society in Bournemouth visited Lily’s Place, the children’s respite home operated by Diverse Abilities, to help spruce up the garden. The group of nine volunteers spent the day weeding, pruning, maintaining the planters, and giving the fences and gates a fresh lick of paint ready for the summer.

Volunteers needed: Julia’s House, which has a number of shops in Dorset and Wiltshire, is looking for volunteers to help out in Broadstone and Wallisdown. Contact Volunteer@juliashouse. org or pop into their local shop for more information.

Supporting homelessness: Talbot Village Trust has donated £19,700 for vital repair work to the Destiny Life Church in West Howe, supporting vulnerable adults who have experienced homelessness. Working with local charity Faithworks Wessex, the church stores all the elements to provide a starter pack of furniture and household goods for those moving into more secure accommodation. The grant from Talbot Village Trust has funded a new boiler, updated the church’s electrics and made the building watertight once more.

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New van registrations fall again New van registrations have fallen for the fifth consecutive month.

In May, new light commercial vehicle registrations fell to 22,000, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This is more than 25 per cent less than the record number of similar registrations in May 2021. The reduction in registrations has been attributed in part to shortages of key components, which continues to restrict production.

However, electric van registrations are up by 62.7 per cent, with 6,085 units registered in first five months of 2022.

Although the fall is amplified in comparison with last year, the market was still some -21.5 per cent below the pre-pandemic average.

Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “Global supply chain shortages continue to hold back the market following last May’s post-pandemic bounce back. Manufacturers have, however, worked hard to get the latest zero-emission vans to customers, more than doubling their market share. However, this is still an emerging market and everything must be done to encourage drivers to switch to zero emission commercial vehicles if we are to achieve our net zero goals. The industry will tackle the supply chain challenges undermining delivery but we urgently need a van plan to address the paucity of dedicated commercial vehicle infrastructure, as well as incentives to boost the sector’s electric transition.”

Plugging the gap Savvy EV car owners are making extra money from their private charging points, helping them combat the rise in the cost of living, and providing other electric car owners with more opportunity to charge their vehicles.

They are doing this by renting out their driveways when not in use. While this is not a new type of venture, people renting driveways that have a charging point can command up to 14 per cent more than those without, according to YourParkingSpace. co.uk.

As of April 2022, there were around 30,290 publicly available EV charging points available in the UK, equating to just 45 devices per 100,000 of the UK population. This represents a worrying shortage in EV charging infrastructure and is commonly cited as one of the biggest reasons why more motorists are not making the leap to all-electric.

However, the gaps are being plugged by private rentals, with 4,892 electric vehicle private spaces at 1,700 private locations across the UK available through the rental website.

Harrison Woods, CEO at YourParkingSpace.co.uk, commented: “Charge anxiety is one of, if not the biggest, barrier to EV adoption in the UK. Offering EV owners a chance to charge and park on a driveway is a creative way to plug this gap and has no doubt already alleviated many drivers’ concerns.

“By renting out their driveway to EV drivers, not only are homeowners helping to combat the issue of charge anxiety, but are also generating a healthy source of additional income which should go some way towards balancing the books during the cost of living crisis.”

Man sentenced for dangerous driving ​ driver has been sentenced following a collision in Poole that left A a man seriously injured and caused the death of his dog.

Charles Richard Collins, 22, from Poole, was sentenced to 14 months in prison on 10 June 2022 at Bournemouth Crown Court.

He was also disqualified from driving for a period of four years and seven months.

He previously pleaded guilty at Poole Magistrates’ Court on 6 May 2022 to causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving a vehicle while unfit through drugs, driving a motor vehicle when his alcohol level was above the legal limit and criminal damage. The criminal damage offence relates to the death of the dog.

The incident occurred on 29 September 2021 when the vehicle Collins was driving mounted the pavement on Compton Avenue and struck a pedestrian – a man aged in his 60s from Poole – and his dog. The man sustained significant life-changing injuries including a bleed on the brain, serious head injuries, neck fractures and fractured toes. Sadly, his dog died at the scene.

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