Dear Readers!
The eagle-eyed among you may have spotted a different face in the picture to the right and a new name below this editorial.
That’s right, Dorset View (and Viewpoint Magazine) has a new editor.
My name is Luke and it’s a pleasure to meet you. I’ve been a journalist since 2015, working for several publications, and am now proud to be writing for and serving the Dorset community.
I must admit, I am not a Dorset native, but my wife is. I’ve been visiting the county regularly since 2010, and we moved here permanently in 2020. I want to thank Janine Pulford and her family for giving me this opportunity, and I hope to do them proud. And please don’t fret, readers, as Janine will still be closely involved with the magazine. She has asked to share these words with you all: I said my last editorial was coming shortly and this is it.
As I say farewell, I would like to thank you all for your support over the last 21 years (26 if you count every Viewpoint year) and you may well have known me the whole time.
I shall miss you without doubt, but retirement, fiction writing and the British summer beckon.
Our new editor, Luke, has plenty of experience and has made this changeover seamless. In Luke’s hands, Dorset View can only get better. Have a great future together, Janine
Please do reach out with your news, letters and any thoughts or requests you have for the magazine. It has been a privilege building this first issue for you all.
Luke Graham
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Trauma Teddy Courage commemorates D-Day in Ferndown
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Bournemouth Asda workers hold protest
Angry Asda workers gathered outside the Bournemouth branch of the supermarket chain on Wednesday 12 June to protest falling standards and cuts to working hours.
The trade union GMB claims that hundreds took part in the demonstration against Asda’s owners, TDR Capital, and accused the private equity firm of slashing hours to reduce the supermarket’s £3.8bn debt.
According to GMB, approximately 16,500 hours – nearly five per cent of store hours – have been cut from Bournemouth Asda during the past two years, leading to health and safety issues, dirty
stores and declining standards.
Nadine Houghton, GMB’s national officer, said: “Hundreds of people gathered at Asda Bournemouth to show their anger at the daylight robbery of a much-loved British institution.
“Asda workers are forced to do more work with less hours, while store standards slip. It’s completely unacceptable and something has got to give.”
An Asda spokesperson said: “Since acquiring Asda three years ago, the shareholders have invested £3.8bn to grow the business organically and via strategic acquisitions.”
TDR Capital declined to comment.
Ferndown racer receives £1,000 grant
A 13-year-old downhill mountain bike racer from Ferndown has been awarded a £1,000 grant from Dorset Community Foundation.
Reed Darley is already in the UK’s top 10 among his age group and has set his sights on representing his country in World Cup races.
The grant will help to pay for a new specialist downhill racing bike, as well as travel, entry fees, clothing and equipment.
New opening hours for libraries across Dorset
Opening hours changed at Dorset Libraries from 1 July following a recent consultation.
People said they wanted standard hours so that customers know when a library is open, and more opening hours
throughout the week, including Saturdays, lunchtimes and evenings for those who work.
To find out more about the new opening hours visit: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/newlibrary-opening-hours.
Downhill mountain bike racer Reed Darley
Volunteer celebrates silver service
A milestone achievement has been celebrated by one of the volunteers at Wimborne’s Victoria Hospital.
Margaret Pope has provided support at the hospital for the past 25 years and currently assists in the Radiology Department.
Debbie Jones, lead radiographer said: “She is a pleasure to work with and truly an inspiration.”
Margaret said: “It has been a real pleasure to have worked with so many past and present dedicated staff members and also to have met and helped so many lovely patients over the years and I would recommend volunteering to anyone.”
The Friends of Victoria Hospital, the charity which fundraises and provides support to the hospital, has also seen a change in a key role. Peter Cadogan, the treasurer of almost 20 years’
service, has stepped down and been succeeded by local financial expert Jenny Leeder.
Trustee of the Friends Cllr Jeff Hart, the new mayor of Wimborne, has selected the Friends as one of his nominated charities.
The AGM of the Friends of Victoria Hospital will be held at 7pm on Thursday 18 July at Wimborne Community Centre.
Margaret Pope with flowers
22 Dorset groups share £725,000 funding
STARS Dorset, whose appeal for knitters to make Trauma Teddies has been featured in Dorset View and Viewpoint Magazine over the past few months, is one of the local organisations which has been awarded funds by Dorset Community Foundation.
Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS Dorset) in Dorchester and Poole, is to receive £79,000 over two years to fund an administrator to run a series of support groups for people who have experienced sexual violence or domestic abuse.
The groups will include workshops covering grounding techniques, anxiety management, anchors and trauma response as well as creative sessions. Empowerment groups will look at building on skills and positive thoughts to raise self-esteem,
self-confidence and how to establish a self-care practice as part of every day.
In total £725,000 has been split between 22 groups.
Other recipients include Options Wellbeing Trust in Bournemouth, which has been awarded £59,000 over two years to launch a peer support network for people with eating disorders.
Access Dorset has been awarded £60,000 over two years to run its activity sessions for people with both physical and mental disabilities at The Bridge community centre in Bournemouth.
Wild and Free Therapy in Boscombe has been awarded £4,300 over a year to run beach and sea activities for parents and carers of children with disabilities.
New mayor for Wimborne
Cllr Jeff Hart, who was elected to Wimborne Town Council in July 2022, is the new mayor of Wimborne Minster. He moved to the town from London in 1987 to take advantage of the excellent schools and was appointed as a school inspector for the then Dorset County Council. He is married with three children, and lives in New Borough Road.
Jeff is the chairman of Wimborne Community Theatre and has participated in their productions for over 20 years. He is also the chairman of governors at a local secondary school and has a strong interest in the local schools in the town.
During the year, he will be raising money for Planet Wimborne and Friends of Victoria Hospital.
The deputy mayor is Cllr Simon Wheeler, who lives in Corfe Mullen and runs Wimborne’s town band The Quarterjacks.
Wild and Free Therapy has been awarded £4,300
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Celebrations short-lived for local residents in West Moors
Residents living near to land off Blackfield Lane in West Moors, who recently fought against a planning application for the development of a 60-bed care home and new church, are having their lives blighted by the smell, noise and dumping of cars on the site of ‘national’ ecological importance.
A local resident, who did not wish to be named, said: “The area is now being occupied illegally within 10 metres of SSSI land, in breach of The Dorset Heathlands Planning Framework 20202025, on land of such high ecological value as to qualify as a County Wildlife Site and it should be considered as at least of County Importance.”
The site, which can only be used for ‘agricultural’ purposes is now being lived on, used for ‘equestrian’ activity, has dumped cars, a
shipping container and two static caravans.
The resident added: “The smell and noise throughout the day is terrible. The people living on the field are living there illegally, do not have planning permission for their activities and are destroying the land. Many local residents notified Planning Enforcement last year but are frustrated by the lack of action believing that Planning Enforcement expected planning permission to be granted and the problem would go away.”
A Dorset Council spokesperson said: “We have a planning enforcement investigation regarding Land off Blackfield Lane, West Moors. This is into an alleged material change of use of agricultural land to a residential use without planning permission.”
Wimborne marks D-Day
Report and photos by Marilyn Barber newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk
A full programme of events ensured that the people of Wimborne and the surrounding areas were able to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day with not just pageantry but with respect.
The day started off with Chris Brown, Wimborne Minster’s town crier and town mayor’s serjant delivering a special ‘cry’ at 8am on the Minster Green.
During the day, Wimborne Community Theatre appeared at five different venues around the town to perform a short piece of theatre telling a local D-Day story.
On Willow Walk there were stands from 280 NATO Signal Squadron, The Royal Air Force Association, WimborneValognes Twinning Association and the Royal British Legion.
At 3.50pm there was another
‘cry’ from the town crier, followed by performances from St James’ First School and St Michael’s First School choirs. Other entertainment included the Land Girls, Just Sing Choir, music from the 50s and 60s and the Quarterjacks marching band.
Wimborne Minster Church hosted a special service conducted by the rector The Rev Canon Andrew Rowland, which included a recording of a speech made by Dwight D Eisenhower, supreme commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force.
The day finished with a parade from Willow Walk to Wimborne Cemetery, where the Wimborne Militia fired a cannon salute, and the fire service lit the beacon. Adding to the atmosphere, a total of 31 war graves were illuminated.
The Beacon
The Wimborne Community Theatre performed at five venues
The town crier Chris Brown
The Quarterjacks of Wimborne
The Mayor and Mayoress
Wimborne Militia
Ferndown pays its respects
Report and photos by Luke Graham luke@dorsetview.co.uk
Ferndown Town Council hosted a series of D-Day commemorations. On the day, the community participated in the nationwide peal of bells and commemorative service at St Mary’s Church. In the evening, Bournemouth Youth Marching Band performed a concert to a packed room at The Barrington Centre. The band and the Lone Piper then led a poignant twilight parade through Pennys Walk.
After the parade, there was a poppy explosion and the lighting of Ferndown’s Lamp of
Peace. Ferndown’s town mayor, Cllr Terry Cordery, lit the national beacon.
Liz Bishopp, town clerk for Ferndown Town Council, said: “The parade was one of the largest seen in Ferndown in many years. The substantial turnout to honour both past and present service members underscored the deep respect and gratitude for the sacrifices made for our peace.
“It was a privilege for Ferndown Town Council to lead the community in this tribute on D-Day.”
The Mayor lights beacon
Bournemouth Youth Marching Band
Poppy wreaths laid by Ferndown’s community Buglers played the Last Post
The Lone Piper
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By Rob Price, Associate, Family Law Solicitors
Specific considerations in brief
This area of law is about overall fairness, for which meeting your respective financial needs is likely to be a key issue, so that you can both move on with your lives after divorce. However, the family law requires consideration of a number of factors, to be found in Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, examples of which include:
Standard of living
The standard of living enjoyed during your time together as a married couple, so that you may seek to maintain that standard of living if possible.
Future
earning capacity
Can you grow into your career and/or retrain, or is there very little left which inevitably leaves limited growth?
Contributions
Contributions to the marriage in different ways, such as assets accumulated or lost prospects, perhaps as a result of giving up work to ensure support for children.
Co-habiting
A period of cohabitation prior to marriage should be included when considering the overall length of your relationship.
Disability
Disability is bound to be considered, to gauge potential limits on future earning capacity, and the need for treatment or ongoing care.
Conduct
Spousal misconduct in a marriage when determining financial settlement is rarely considered regardless of any ‘moral code’. However, recklessly frittering money away or addictions adversely affecting asset values might be financially measurable.
Financial disclosure
You must each fully and frankly disclose your financial circumstances to the other. It follows that if your spouse decides to ignore this or fabricate the true value of assets, they should be held accountable. Do call us for a free no obligation consultation with one of our family law experts to discuss your own circumstances.
Law Spot is for information only and does not constitute legal advice.
Police increase patrols in Dorset
To counteract anti-social behaviour during the summer months, neighbourhood policing officers from across Dorset will provide an improved visible presence.
The ‘100 days of summer’ campaign is seeing officers on dedicated foot patrols at key locations and times for 100 days.
Police constables and police community support officers are now visible in areas of Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth every day.
Assistant chief constable Mark Callaghan said: “We have listened to concerns of the community regarding anti-social behaviour and have worked hard to reduce this over the past few years, seeing a reduction of 22 per cent over the summer months in reported ASB between 2021 and 2023.”
Members of the public can keep up with results of patrols by searching for the hashtag #100DaysOfSummer.
Medieval grave slabs rescued from Studland Bay
Two grave slabs that were lost at sea nearly 800 years ago have been recovered by maritime archaeologists from Bournemouth University.
It took the team of divers and archaeologists two hours
to resurface the stones from a depth of seven metres during the operation on 4 June in Studland Bay.
The slabs, carved from Purbeck marble, were cargo on a ship that sank off the Dorset
coast during the 1200s. The ‘Mortar Wreck’ is England’s oldest surviving shipwreck.
One of the slabs remains intact and preserved, and measures 1.5m long and weighs an estimated 70kg. The other, larger slab had broken into two pieces, with a combined length of two metres and a weight of around 200kg.
Researchers believe the slabs, which feature carvings of Christian crosses, were intended to be coffin lids or crypt monuments for highranking members of the clergy.
Tom Cousins, a maritime archaeologist at Bournemouth University, said: “The wreck went down in the height of the Purbeck stone industry and the grave slabs we have here were a very popular monument for bishops and archbishops across all the cathedrals and monasteries in England at the time.”
The Bournemouth team will conserve the slabs until they can be put on public display in the new Shipwreck Gallery when Poole Museum reopens next year.
Free theatre trial sessions
Does your child love to dance? Sing? Have a passion for the arts? Want to make some friends? Or just want to grow in confidence?
Razzamataz Theatre Schools in Bournemouth is holding FREE trial sessions throughout September for young people aged 4 to 18.
When founder and director of Razzamataz, Denise Hutton-Gosney, appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2006, Duncan Bannatyne was quick to spot the huge potential of the parttime theatre school and offered the full investment. There are now nearly 50 schools up and down the country and Amber Jones, principal of Razzamataz in Bournemouth, is delighted to be delivering Razzamataz’s unique blend of performing arts to local children.
At Razzamataz, children are taught a mix of commercial and musical theatre, so they get to
experience the very best that the performing arts industry has to offer. As well as classes run by a team of experienced performing arts teachers, Razzamataz also prides itself on equipping young people with the life skills needed for adulthood such as public speaking, organisation and time management.
Here are some quotes from parents of existing students:
“We are so glad that we are part of the Razzamataz Bournemouth family. Every single child is included, no matter what sort of background they are from!” said a Juniors class parent.
“My daughter calls Razzamataz her happy place!” said an Inters class parent.
To book your child’s FREE taster session at Razzamataz Bournemouth, or to find out more, please contact Principal Amber on 07821856704 or email bournemouth@ razzamataz.co.uk.
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Tom Cousins with the artefacts
Charity of the Year
Charity fire walk raises over £13,000
Brave souls raised over £13,000 for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care in a fire walk fundraiser which took place on Friday 17 May in Ashley Cross Green, Poole.
Among the 44 people who walked barefoot over the red-hot coals were members of the public, company teams and even a hospice patient.
Hospice patient, Brian, who is registered blind said: “I’ve never done a fire walk before so I was curious as it’s something different. People often say to me, ‘you can’t do things like that because you’re blind,’ but I like to do challenges.
“I was so happy to be able to do this for Lewis-Manning as they’ve helped me so much and brought so much enjoyment to my life. It’s brilliant to be able to give something back as a thank you for their invaluable support. I’ve raised over £300.”
Area fundraiser, India Turner, said: “Wow, what an evening it was. Huge respect for everyone who took part. There was a real celebratory, community feel
to the event with everyone encouraging and supporting each other.
“We were incredibly lucky with the sunny evening, and we had a great turnout of spectators too. Lots of the fire walkers had brought along their friends and family. It was my first event working for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and I was blown away by the level of support and camaraderie with everyone in such high spirits.
“The hospice retail shop which overlooks the Green stayed open until 9pm too, adding to the buzz of the evening and showcasing our sustainable shopping offering.”
The fire walk was sponsored by Katie Fox Estate Agents, Le Bateau and Howdens with additional support from several other businesses.
Ferndown man receives 382 birthday cards
A care home resident received 382 cards for his 102nd birthday thanks to the efforts of children from schools in Ferndown.
When children at Ferndown Middle School, across the road from Stan Chapman’s King’s Park care home, were told about an appeal for 102 cards for Stan’s 102nd birthday they wanted to help and began creating.
The cards were then delivered to the centenarian along with some from other schools including Ferndown First School and Wimborne St Giles School.
Stan, who was a navigator in the RAF during the war and worked for the Post Office then BT afterwards, has one son, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He said: “I was completely overwhelmed. I was so glad to get them – it was the most cards I’ve ever received for my birthday.”
Headteacher Amber said:
“When we heard about the appeal we really wanted to help and when we told the children they got going at once.
“Stan has become a bit of a celebrity at the school and they really enjoyed making his cards.
“Those who went to visit him enjoyed hearing him talk of his life and said they’d make him cards next year as well.”
Stan with Ferndown Middle School pupils, care home staff and his son and daughter-in-law – and some of his cards
Winner looks forwardto exploring Jersey
Rachel Baynes from Blandford Forum was the lucky winner of the trip to Jersey in the May issue of Dorset View when her entry with the correct answer of St Helier was selected by randomiser.
She was thrilled to hear she’d won and said: “It is an immensely exciting thing to do. I’ve been to Guernsey on the ferry before on day returns, but not to Jersey.”
Rachel enjoys ferry crossings and is looking forward to sailing with Condor Ferries. On arrival she wants to explore the wartime history of the island and is also looking forward to her hotel break at Hotel de France with breakfast included. Her name was picked from over 6,000 entries.
Support makes Wimborne Community Garden possible
By Jane Benson
PULFORD PUBLICITY sponsors WIMBORNE COMMUNITY GARDEN
Once again Wimborne Community Garden has benefitted from yet more amazing generosity from the community; this time it was the Dorset Hardy Plant Society who came to the garden and presented us with a wonderful cheque for £500. We are so very grateful and plan to use it to plant up our new huge bed and the area which has suddenly become available with the
demise of the large ash tree in the wild area. We are so lucky to be able to keep developing the garden and support such as from the Dorset Hardy Plant Society makes it all possible, so huge thanks to them indeed.
We also intend to raise money for the garden ourselves at our forthcoming Fun Day which is to be held on Sunday 14 July, from 12pm to 4pm. We will be holding
our event in the garden and on the adjacent playing field where we will have: plant stalls brimming with colourful pots; a tea and cake stall with seats; a bottle stall filled with lots of goodies; a home produce stall, which will be very exciting; a delicious BBQ; ice creams will be available and much more besides.
We are also going to have games for the youngsters as well as a grand scarecrow competition. This is open to anyone who would like to make a scarecrow, based on the theme of ‘leisure’ (which means it could be
anything: a beekeeper, a dancer, a motorcyclist, or even a gardener).
We would like the scarecrows to be brought to the field on the morning of 14 July, ready to be judged by everyone who attends in the afternoon. We have cooked up a plan so that everyone can vote for their two favourite scarecrows… and then we’ll announce the winner and award prizes.
Please do note the date in your diary — 14 July — and we would love to see you at the garden, ready to have some fun.
The Dorset Hardy Plant Society delivering their £500 donation cheque
Foster carers needed in BCP Council area
Foster carers are urgently needed in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area.
BCP Council only recruits residents, so children are able to stay in the local area and can maintain their friendship groups and stay at the same school. It also ensures that ongoing contact with their family, when appropriate, is easier.
Cllr Richard Burton, portfolio holder for Children and Families said: “Fostering is incredibly rewarding. I have seen first-hand the difference this can make to
the lives of children and young people in our area. There are any number of circumstances which can lead to a child needing foster carers, from a few days to a few weeks. These children are often scared and confused, and our job is to make sure we keep them safe. I am urging people across the BCP area to join our amazing network of foster carers to help provide a stable future for our children and young people.” If you are interested in the opportunity, log onto www.bcpfostering.co.uk.
CAMRA’s £1,000 donation funds new defib in Bournemouth
Samaritans Bournemouth has installed a new, potentially life-saving defibrillator after receiving a cheque for £1,000 from the East Dorset Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
The money was raised as part of Poole Real Ale Festival 2023. The Samaritans group used the donation to purchase the defibrillator, which will be fixed outside the Bournemouth branch in Durrant Road, near Bournemouth Gardens, and will be available to the local community.
Samaritans Branch Director Charlie (whose surname was not disclosed for confidentiality) said: “Recently, one of our volunteers had a significant
heart attack and thankfully he is now recovering well. It has focused our minds though that now would be a good time to make this purchase and it will be a fantastic community asset too, providing reassurance to our branch members and the wider public.”
Celia Chambers, secretary to East Dorset CAMRA, presented the defibrillator to the branch in May after a day of first aid training for 12 Samaritan volunteers.
CAMRA’s Celia Chambers, centre, presents the defib to Samaritans Bournemouth volunteers
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Colten Care’s Poole home Bourne View, residents Joan Blackshaw, right, and Irene Whyment got the chance to sit on the saddles of classic Lambretta motorbikes.
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Tea paw-ty to raise funds for guide dogs
The charity Guide Dogs is promising a ‘paw-some’ time for guests who attend a fundraising event in Charminster, where they will have the chance to meet guide dog puppies.
The afternoon tea — which will be held on Tuesday 23 July at Hill Barn Farm, Charminster, from 2pm — is intended to raise funds for the training of guide dogs and increase awareness of volunteering opportunities with the charity.
As well as meeting lots of puppies, attendees will get to see a guide dog in action with the demonstration team and explore a traditional English country garden, which features a sculpture trail.
Guide Dogs raises and trains assistance animals to help people with sight loss live actively and independently. The charity also offers support and services to families and individuals affected by visual impairments.
Claire Rossall, volunteering coordinator for Guide Dogs, said: “Your attendance will support a great cause, so mark your calendars and bring your friends along for a woof-tastic time.”
Tickets for the event cost £15 per person and can be booked online via Eventbrite.
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Dementia play raises £1,000 for charity
A play about dementia has raised £1,000 for Alzheimer’s Society. Still Alice, adapted from Lisa Genova’s award-winning book and film, was recently performed by Wimborne Drama Productions at the Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne.
From the proceeds of programme sales and bucket collections – and with the total raised matched by a donation from the group – Wimborne Drama Productions were able to give £1,000 to Alzheimer’s Society.
Chairman of the group Gary Paine said: “Thanks to the wonderful support of our audiences, Wimborne Drama Productions are delighted to make this donation to Alzheimer’s Society and we hope it will help support those living with Alzheimer’s and help fund vital research.”
Ross Boon, regional fundraiser for the charity, said: “We are extremely grateful to Wimborne Drama Productions for raising £1,000 for Alzheimer’s Society, from the proceeds of Still Alice.
“One in three people born today will develop dementia in their lifetime, and there are currently 900,000 people living with dementia in the UK. Alzheimer’s Society is here for everyone affected by dementia. Call the Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456 or visit alzheimers.org.uk for help and advice.”
The company of Still Alice with Ross Boon from Alzheimer’s Society
Back to Ferndown Middle School for Amber
It’s back to school in more ways than one for Amber Barter as she has become the headteacher of a school she used to attend as a pupil – Ferndown Middle School.
Amber began the role this term after the retirement of her predecessor Gill Allen, who had spent 17 years at the helm.
Ferndown Middle is part of Castleman Academy Trust and has more than 600 pupils from Year 5 to Year 8.
Amber was previously ‘Acting Head of School’ at Broadstone Middle School, another of the Trust’s schools.
She has also worked at Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne and The Bourne Academy, and has spent five years away from the classroom working for Bournemouth Council in an ‘emergency planning’ role.
She said: “It is wonderful to be back at my old school as headteacher. I never imagined I would return in this capacity but I feel so privileged to be doing so.
“I loved my time here and I want students now to feel the same. I am fortunate in that I can build on the foundation left by my predecessor.”
Broadstone pupils raise £13k in fun run
Running certainly has its rewards for a Broadstone school
This year’s Broadstone Middle School fun run raised £13,000 and in the last three years the event has collected more than £33,000 for the school and several charities.
The children taking part are challenged to complete a run of up to 5k. As part of the event, pupils and staff are asked to wear a specific colour to represent the chosen charities.
This year, the youngsters wore yellow, to show support for the Yolanda Moore Foundation (TYMF).
TYMF is a charity set up by Rhonda Moore, the CEO of Castleman Trust that the school belongs to, following the death of her daughter in a hit-andrun incident six years ago.
Some of the money raised will also go to Julia’s House, the local children’s hospice.
Danii Curtis, who organised the run with the PE team, said: “We have more than 650 children at the school and they all ran 1.5K, 3K or 5K on our school’s cross country route, finishing in the middle of our playing field.”
Teachers Duncan McDermot and Danii Curtis with some of the runners © Deep South Media
Amber Barter with students
The weekend that Wimborne went into battle
Photos and report by Marilyn Barber newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk
Wimborne had not seen anything like it in living memory.
During the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, over 600 members of The English Civil War Society staged the Battle for Wimborne. This re-enactment told the story of how the “Wimbornites”, as they were called, hatched a plot that a Roundhead officer in Poole would open the town gates in return for money. On the night the “Wimbornites” set off, the main gates were opened but not the inner ones. They came under heavy attack before being forced to flee with many casualties — they had in fact been betrayed.
Throughout the weekend, there were military parades, demonstrations of military manoeuvres and war drums. There was even a recreation of the riot in The Minster when Lord Shaftesbury ordered musketeers to shoot down the citizens of Wimborne in the Minster Church. Fortunately, the riot was quelled.
Weekend shoppers and visitors were able to meet characters from 17th century civilian life around the town who showed off ancient skills such as hurdle making, leather working, apothecary and candle-making along with playing old-fashioned instruments.
Wimborne resident Stephen Burden, a member of The English Civil War Society for 50 years and now the ECWS Royalist Colonel General of Dorset, said: “The English Civil War Society loves to support towns throughout the country.”
Huge support for Wimborne Minster Folk Festival
Was Wimborne Minster Folk Festival a success? It certainly was, with people who have lived in the town for many years commenting that the crowds attending this year’s event from 7 to 9 June were the largest ever. Numerous Morris dancing troupes performed
at venues across the town and took part in the Saturday parade, whilst 50 bands and singers graced stages in Willow Walk, the Square, at pubs and at the Allendale Centre. There was also Art at Allendale House, workshops, entertainment for children and open-air church services.
Report and photos by Marilyn Barber
Events
Details were correct at the time of going to print. Send information about your events to newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk.
I July – 2 August
Memories of the Railway in Ringwood exhibition at Ringwood Meeting House and History Centre.
2 July 10am-3pm
Poole Leisure Painters meet at Lighthouse Poole. Contact secretary 01202 693526.
3 July 2.15pm Lytchett and Upton Floral Club meets at CJ’s, Lytchett Minster church car park BH16 6JE.
4 July 7.30pm
Verwood and District Horticultural Society meets at Verwood Memorial Hall. Details on www.verwoodhorticulturalsociety. co.uk or call Ollie on 07508 577114.
6 July 9.30am-11am
Wimborne War on Waste litter pick starting from Dreamboats at Riverside Park.
6 July 2pm-4pm
Ferndown Arthritis and Friendship Club meets at Ferndown Plus Day Centre. Call for more info 03303 112793.
7 July 12noon-5pm
Free Broadstone Family Fun Day on the recreation ground and football field, including Rock on the Rec.
8 July 7pm-9pm
Bournemouth Ukulele Social Group at The Commodore, Fisherman’s Walk, Southbourne, BH6 3TD.
Free. All abilities welcome.
10 July 6.30pm-9pm
Bournemouth Big Band, Swing and Jazz Club meet downstairs in Kinson Community Centre.
10 July 7.30pm
Canford and Merley WI meets at the Merley Community Centre, Harrier Drive, for a talk on Travels with my Great Aunt by Helen Baggott.
12 July from 6pm
Wimborne Town Trail organised by Wimborne Community Theatre starting at King Street car park BH21 1EA. For bookings ring 01202 884201.
12 July 7pm
Dorset Chamber Choir Summer Serenade at Merley House, BH21 3AA. Tickets from the choir or at the door subject to availability.
12 July 6.30pm–8.30pm
RSPB New Forest Local Group guided Beginner’s Evening event at Keyhaven Marshes, meet at the harbour sea wall (SZ 306 915). Nonmembers £5, members free.
12-14 July 11am
Labyrinth Arts Festival at Manswood. Tickets from fixr.co/ event/labyrinth-arts-festival2024-tickets-959611605.
13 July 11am
Behind the scenes at the Museum of East Dorset. Tickets museumofeastdorset.co.uk/ project/behindthescenes/ 13 July 12noon–4pm Westival, Fryer Field, West Moors. Free to enter fun family event.
13 July 7.30pm
Grange Choral Society concert. For tickets, phone 01202 143870.
15 July 7.30pm
Concert at St Aldhelm's Church, Branksome. Free entry. Details on staldhelmsorchestra.co.uk.
17 July 7pm
Ringwood’s branch of the Hampshire Genealogical Society talk by Neil Mclocklin about the English Civil War in Ringwood Meeting House.
20 July 11am-2pm
MS Centre Dorset Summer Fayre at Church Lane, West Parley, BH22 8TS. Details on 01202 570300.
21 July 1pm
Garden party at Brackenwood, God’s Blessing Lane, Holt, BH21 7DD in aid of Dorset Cancer Centre and Wimborne Scout Group. Contact Fay on 01202 885685.
26-28 July
Poole Harbour Festival at Baiter Park, Poole. Tickets from pooleharbourfestival.com.
26-28 July
Bournemouth Reggae Weekender at Kings Park. Tickets from bournemouthreggaeweekender. co.uk/
26 July – 4 August
Circus Vegas at Branksome Recreation Ground, BH12 2AL. Tickets from 07494 774008 or 07494 774009.
27 July 10am-3pm
Artisan Makers Market at Wimborne Community Centre, King Street Car Park, 41-44 King Street, Wimborne, BH21 1EA.
28 July 11am-4pm
Family fun day at Littledown Park, Bournemouth.
29 July 7.30pm-9.30pm
Fordingbridge Garden Club meets at Avonway Community Centre, 36 Shaftesbury Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1JF.
30 July 7.30pm
West Parley Gardening Club meets at the MS Centre, West Parley. Members’ summer show. Visitors welcome £3. For further details please contact Rod Darch on 01202 896711.
30-31 July and 1 August
New Forest and Hampshire County Show.
Summer fun in Christchurch
Summer is now in full swing in Christchurch, and as usual the local calendar is brimming with exciting events and activities. There really is something for everyone to enjoy.
Christchurch Music Festival
Get ready for the ultimate summer party at Christchurch Music Festival, happening 19 to 21 July.
Loaded with the finest local talent from across Dorset and beyond, with more than 50 acts over the weekend including The Audio Allstars, Groovemeister, Ragwormers, Bomo Swing, Archie Ray, Chris Payn and Old Time Sailors, to name just a few.
All happening across three stages over three days at Christchurch Quay, it’s a music lover’s dream come true. Bring the whole family along for a fun-filled weekend. Enjoy thrilling rides at the fun fair and exciting kids’ entertainment by The Dorset Children’s Foundation.
There will be street food with plenty of options to choose from and refreshing drinks from pop-up bars brought to you by venues Thomas Tripp, Bodega and Soho.
An adult weekend ticket costs £20. Children under 12 are free, but entry tickets are still required so don’t forget to book. Buy your tickets and see the full line-up at www. christchurchmusicfestival.co.uk
Stompin’ on the Quomps
An annual jazz event for the whole community to enjoy on Christchurch Quay, Stompin’ on the Quomps is set to return on Saturday 3 August.
After being forced to cancel due to weather conditions in 2023, Christchurch is looking forward to welcoming back the
Stompin’ in 2024. The event is free and features live music with food and drinks stalls to keep audiences fed and watered.
The event organisers are still seeking support to help run the festival and ensure it goes ahead. You can keep updated by following @stompinonthequomps on Facebook or visit www.stompin.org
Christchurch Carnival
Christchurch Carnival is a free family weekend held on 10 and 11 August on Christchurch Quay.
During Saturday, visitors can enjoy street food trucks, Punch and Judy, a kids’ disco, scouting activities, a funfair and live music all afternoon.
Saturday night’s live lineup features Andy Crosbie’s ‘Rocketman: the ultimate tribute to Sir Elton John’, followed by a fireworks display.
On Sunday, visitors will
be able to enjoy the street parade through Christchurch High Street, a dog show on the Quay and the funfair.
The Christchurch Carnival raises funds for local charity partners every year and is organised entirely by volunteers. This year’s charity partners are Hengistbury Head Outdoors, Pink Champagne Breast Cancer Survivors Dragonboat Team and The Listening Ear. Visit www. christchurchcarnival.co.uk for full information or find them online via Facebook @ Christchurchcarnival.
Free Park Yoga
If you need to wind down from all this excitement, there will be free yoga sessions every Sunday until September from 10am to 11am at The Kings Arms Hotel, Christchurch. No need to book, just head along to the green with your yoga mat.
Crowds gather to listen to the band at the Christchurch Music Festival © Kayleigh Clover
Jazz celebration Stompin’ on the Quomps set to return for 2024 © David Burgess Photography
Unwind in the sun with park yoga © Stephen Bennett
The Wedding Singer to be staged at The Regent
Highcliffe Charity Players (HCP), who over the years have donated thousands to good causes, are to stage The Wedding Singer at The Regent, Christchurch from 25 to 27 July.
Performances are at 7.30pm, with a matinee at 2.30pm on the Saturday.
The vibrant, feel-good show, which is set in the 1980s, is based on the 1998 film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.
This year, HCP donated £2,500 to the charity Elsie’s Rose, thanks to a successful raffle held during their pantomime Robin Hood and from proceeds of clothes swaps run by longstanding HCP member, Kate Cheetham. The summer show will also feature a raffle, with all proceeds going to a local cause.
Pete Whitaker, chairman of HCP, said: “Supporting our community through theatre is at the heart of what we do.”
Tickets can be purchased via www. regentcentre.co.uk/ event/80178 or by calling The Regent box office on 01202 400199.
A whole season of fun at Kingston Lacy
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Prepare for a whole festival of fun this summer at Kingston Lacy, with dancing, storytelling, activities and adventures galore from 20 July.
The team are so excited for the summer they have put aside a whole field for families to party, with picnic benches and lots of space for everyone. There are plenty of activities to discover every day: go in the tickle tunnel, pick up a hula hoop or challenge your friends on a bouncy fruits race track. There’s a rolling programme of events throughout the summer holidays, with something different every week. Will you take home a clay tablet with your name in hieroglyphs, create a home for bugs or make a monster finger puppet to frighten your friends? There are storytelling sessions, yoga and dance parties to get you moving and craft activities to inspire your creativity.
Elsewhere at Kingston
Lacy, you’ll find an animal shapes trail, giant snakes and ladders and chess set, and two permanent play areas. Visitors can bring their own food and drink or pick up everything from a much-needed coffee to an essential ice cream at the refreshment trailer or the Stables café, where there are sandwiches, lunches and, of course, scones.
You’ll want to spend the whole day here, so round up friends and family for a summer sunshine play date to remember. There’s something to entertain everyone from the littlest babies to the oldest great-grandparents; there will even be clog dancers, a choir and the outdoor theatre magic of Dr Doolittle.
Check out all the dates and times on the website www. nationaltrust.org.uk/kingstonlacy, then put on your dancing shoes and come on over to join this summer’s best party.
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The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show is not just any agricultural show. This year, expect spectacular camel racing alongside the region’s finest livestock parades. Enjoy two great rural days out with horticulture exhibits, vintage steam engines and cars, heavy horses, plus countryside displays including ferret racing, gun dogs and falconry.
There’s also Shetland pony racing, showjumping, a showcase of Dorset food and drink as well as live music. Whether you’re an animal lover, machine enthusiast or gardener – you won’t want to miss this famous Dorset show on 14 and 15 August. Advance tickets available now. Children up to 15 go free. Free parking. Dogs on leads welcome. www.gillinghamandshaftesburyshow.co.uk Get ready for two fun-packed days
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New scheme launches
The free Embedded Digital Champion training programme aims to help people in Dorset get online. It has relaunched in partnership with Barclays Digital Wings and is open to any organisation in the county which works directly with residents.
Dorset Council’s programme manager for digital skills and inclusion, Penny Syddall, said: “There are some people who do not feel confident doing things online – and that’s where the embedded digital champions come in.”
Email edc@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk to be invited to a welcome session.
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Craft fair tables
The Wimborne Craft Fair will return to The Allendale Community Centre in Wimborne on Saturday 28 September and just a few tables are still available. Organised by Wimborne Rotary, the event will run from 11am to 4pm. To take part, contact Rotarian Chris Mogg at crmogg@gmail.com.
Charity
golf day
A charity golf day held at Remedy Oak Golf Club recently raised £13,000 for MYTIME Young Carers. A total of 84 people took part across 21 teams. To become involved in next year’s event on 27 June see uniquegroup. co.uk/save-the-date or contact:marketing@ uniquegroup.org.uk.
A splash of colour Bournemouth Town Centre BID has installed a total of 105 flower baskets and 15 pedestals throughout the town centre. The installation and maintenance of the flower baskets is funded solely by Bournemouth Town Centre BID again this year, following the withdrawal of funding by BCP Council last year.
Wartime at the Guild
The recent meeting of Verwood Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild included a talk by Kevin Fyles on the Second World War decoy bunker at Moors Valley Country Park. Situated there to protect RAF Hurn, it is now hidden on the golf course. However, on 3 July 1940, 20 bombs were dropped on Three Legged Cross and on 23 April 1944 Verwood was bombed. For Guild info ring Judi on 01202 053264.
are celebrating their ‘Best
New mayor elected Cllr Rae Frederick has been elected as the new mayor of Ringwood, replacing Cllr Gareth DeBoos. Cllr Philip Day is the new deputy town mayor.
Pickle
New Business of the Year’ certificate collected from the recent Wimborne Business Awards. The business started trading last year in their riverside location at Walford Mill, the town’s Grade II listed arts and crafts venue.
Top tips for sleeping in hot weather
A good night’s sleep is one of the most important things for our health. However, when the weather warms up, a hot bedroom can become a major obstacle to a restful slumber.
Staying cool at night comes down to keeping your environment and body at a comfortable temperature.
While standard fans don’t reduce the temperature of the air, they do create a cooling effect by displacing the warm air that is in contact with your skin, which increases heat
loss through our bodies.
Choose a duvet with a tog rating of between four to eight; or ditch the duvet altogether in favour of a sheet or blanket.
Choose bedding and blankets made from natural fabrics, such as cotton and linen, as these are breathable and keep you cooler while sleeping.
Similarly, consider wearing loose sleepwear made from natural fabrics instead of tight, synthetic clothing.
During the day, it’s best to keep heat out of your bedroom as much as you can to ensure your environment is as cool as possible when you eventually go to bed. Invest in blackout blinds or curtains and keep them shut all day during hot periods.
In the hot summer months, it’s likely to be cooler at night than during the day, so it’s a good idea to leave your
windows open overnight to allow fresh air to flow in.
It may sound counterintuitive, but instead of a cool shower before bed, opt for a warm or hot one. It will help your body cool down more quickly, as you release more body heat through your extremities such as your hands and feet, which helps lower your core body temperature and makes it easier to fall asleep.
It’s always important to stay hydrated, and this is
particularly true when it’s hot, as you are likely to sweat more, which can lead to dehydration. A refrigerated water bottle can be placed in your bed an hour or so before you sleep to help cool down your bedding.
You could also try putting your pillowcase in the freezer for half an hour or so before bed, sealed in a plastic bag to keep it clean. Also, wearing chilled socks may help you feel cooler. These tips are from www.bedkingdom.co.uk
Summer improvements
By Luke Graham | luke@dorsetview.co.uk
With warmer weather approaching, Dorset View’s new editor decided it was time to spruce up his garden.
One of the joys of moving from a flat to a house was gaining access to a garden. We’ve enjoyed personalising it and the kids love playing in it. But in the build-up to summer, my wife and I knew it was time to make some improvements. Here’s what we did: Creating a play space
We wanted to build a fun play area for the children – and to get their toys off the lawn!
We marked out a square area and then, using string tied between two sticks and a heavy spade, cut a straight line through the lawn.
Once the lines were cut, we could dig up the lawn and a shallow amount of topsoil, just an inch or two. The ground around our property is very stoney, so it was hard work.
With the lawn removed, we laid sheets of landscaping fabric, secured with metal hooks, to stop pesky weeds growing through.
We then scattered several bags of bark chippings over the fabric and
spread it out evenly with a broom.
Finally, to keep the bark and lawn separate, we added a wooden border along the edge of the play space.
Repotting the trees
When we moved in, we bought four fruit trees for the garden. Unfortunately, one died last year, and two were not thriving in a shady corner of the garden. It was time to repot them.
We emptied a barrel planter and bought another one online. It’s necessary to drill holes into planters to ensure water drains away.
We removed the two trees from their old, smaller pots, then placed them in the planters and added compost and soil recovered from the play area.
Since repotting the trees and moving them to the end of the garden, they’ve perked up noticeably, and are starting to bear fruit.
What summer improvements are you making at home? Write in to let us know.
