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As I sit at my desk, one of my most favourite smells is wafting through the window – petrichor. Throughout my childhood – and, indeed, most of my adult life too – I was unaware that this particular scent had a name, so termed it ‘new rain There’ssmell’.something about certain smells that can transport you to di erent places in time, and this smell does exactly that for me. Another smell that does the same is the heady scent of honeysuckle. Both take me back to the long, lazy days of childhood summer holidays. I was lucky to live in a close with many other children, so there was always company for games, water fights or simply sitting around having a chat. The summer holidays have again been a time to pause, with plenty of carefree moments – ones that I hope my own children will look back and treasure in years to come. With the academic year about to start, there will be new opportunities and challenges for our young people. You can find out what is on o er in the education feature on pages 23 to 25 of this issue. And as the nights start to draw in, you may find yourself hankering for a bit of sea and sun. Why not enter the competition to win tickets to see the Ocean Film Festival at the Regent Centre on page 30? And for now, I hope you enjoy the rest of the summer.

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Dorset has experienced a rise in crime, but statistics show that it is the seventh safest area in the country. Data released by the O ce for National Statistics shows that overall crime rose by 8.2 per cent in Dorset during the 12 months to 31 March 2022, which was almost half the national average rise of 15.9 per cent. A rise in crime was inevitable due to the national lockdowns imposed on the country the previous year, and more normal comparisons between crime recorded in Dorset last year and the same time period before the pandemic show that overall crime has fallen by 5.8 per cent – from 54,016 crimes in 2019/20 to 50,890 crimes last year.

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Over the last year the force has seen an improved picture in relation to reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB), with a 13.4 per cent reduction, or 2,950 fewer like-for-like incidents.

Stan, who lives at Wickmeads care home in Tuckton, was joined by family and friends for further celebrations in the home’s garden. seventh safest area in the country

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Chief Constable Scott Chilton said: “The reduction in these o ences is a testament to the work our o cers have carried out to identify o enders, secure positive outcomes, work with local and business communities to prevent o ences from occurring in the ﬁrst place and working to prevent anti-social behaviour.

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“I acknowledge that we do face some challenges in other areas, such as sexual o ences, which have increased in line with national averages. While this is concerning, we recognise this is in part due to the increased conﬁdence of victims choosing to report matters to us, as well as the reporting of many historical crimes. We are committed to reducing and preventing sexual o ences, including rape, and are working closely with our partners to improve the journey for victims and increase positive outcomes. We encourage victims to come forward and report o ences so we can support them and safeguard them from future harm.”

Former professional footballer Stan recently enjoyed a VIP visit to AFC Bournemouth to celebrate his 100th birthday. He was treated to a guided tour at the Vitality Stadium with assistant club secretary and club historian, Neil Vacher. Stan played professional football in the 1940s and 1950s for clubs including Brockenhurst FC and Sway FC and both clubs sent their best wishes and gifts to mark his special day, including a picture of Stan and his Sway FC teammates winning the cup in 1947/48.

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Jane added: “Rumour has it that instead of launching the garden with a bottle of champagne as is the tradition with ships, the garden is to be launched through means of a pumpkin. Rest assured, the pumpkin will not be damaged in the process.” Everyone is welcome to attend. The garden is to be found adjacent to Redcotts recreation ground and is always open on a Wednesday morning, Friday afternoon and Sunday afternoon.

Spokesman Jane Benson said: “A flower bed runs along the fence and the sunflowers, grown by Beaucroft students, look delightful amongst the cornflowers, rudbeckia and verbena and have drawn many compliments from those passing by. So it’s fair to say the garden is on its way; however, it is yet to be made o cial but that is soon to be put right.”

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On Sunday 11 September from 3 to 4.30pm the Mayor of Wimborne Cllr Carol Butter, is to o cially open the garden.

Wimborne Community Garden ﬂourishes despite heat

Beans, tomatoes, potatoes, beetroot, sweetcorn, red onions, herbs, courgettes and lettuces have been delivered to a foodbank.

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We may have all been struggling with our gardens during the recent hot dry spell but over in the Wimborne Community Garden they have been having huge success. It was started on 7 May in association with Beaucroft College with the intention of transforming part of a playing ﬁeld into a vegetable and ﬂower garden. The garden has blossomed with the vegetable beds producing beans, tomatoes, potatoes, beetroot, sweetcorn, red onions, herbs, courgettes and lettuces which have been shared with the Food Bank and Community Kitchen, neighbours and volunteers.

The di erent rooms lend themselves to a variety of activities. All are ﬂexible, with the option to be used for formal or informal gatherings. The Longham Room is used for town council meetings, but is available for hire outside of those times. Rachel said: “My hope is that the whole centre can be in use most of the time, with activities catering for the whole community. I’m open to ideas about how that can be achieved.”

The Barrington Centre in Ferndown has seen substantial changes over the years, and is entering a new phase as its recent refurbishment nears completion and a new centre manager has been appointed.

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Rachel said: “It was brilliant, a really fun day. We had a steady stream of people coming through and trying out workshops like line dancing and toddler sessions. People I spoke to were keen to know my plans and very supportive of my ambitions for the centre.”

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Rachel said: “As a small team, we are not able to organise lots of events ourselves, but what we can do is work with external groups who can provide the variety we want.”

First opened in 1984, the centre was quickly established as a venue hosting a wide range of events, clubs and organisations appealing to the whole of the Ferndown community. Now the centre has reopened following the building works and lockdown closures, new manager, Rachel, is determined the centre’s future will honour that tradition. Rachel is well positioned to fulﬁl her ambitions for the centre, hailing from a hospitality background, with experience in events management and marketing. She said: “I love my new job so far. It covers everything I loved about my old career, but with the extra community aspect. “I’ve quickly realised that running a community centre comes with its challenges, especially when you are catering for such a wide demographic. I’m determined that there will be something for everyone at the centre, from babies and toddlers to retired people and everyone in between.”

Rachel’s ﬁrst event was a fun day, which was held on 14 August. The idea was to bring community organisations and groups together, but also to encourage people back to the centre, and to get feedback about how people would like to see it used.

So what are those ambitions? Already, regular events including comedy nights and open mic sessions have been scheduled, and there will also be a pantomime involving well-known faces alongside local children.

Away from the high proﬁle events, Rachel is developing relationships with community groups and organisations that use or want to use the centre for their meetings and activities. With six spaces of varying sizes available for hire, most can be catered for. Rachel said: “We o er discounted prices to community groups, as we hope that many will make the Barrington their base.”

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A spokesman said that the removal of the ‘duty to cooperate’ with neighbouring authorities means Dorset Council does not now need to make up for a shortfall of homes from the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area.

Campaigners welcome Dorset’s Local Plan delay

Dorset CPRE and Dorset Deserves Better Campaign are both pleased that decision on the Local Plan won’t be made until 2026.

Peter Bowyer, chairman of the trustees of Dorset CPRE, said: “We call on the council to listen to our communities and stand up for the priorities and concerns that local people clearly expressed in consultation on the ﬁrst draft Local Plan. We look forward to joining with local communities and councils, and with the Dorset Deserves Better partnership, in a positive and constructive discussion with the council about the Local Plan that Dorset wants and needs.”

Giles Watts of the Dorset Deserves Better Campaign said: “We welcome Dorset Council’s announcement which supports many of the issues we have been asking for. We applaud the council’s decision to listen to the concerns of local people and change direction in a way which we believe will be very positive for the future of Dorset. Nevertheless, we still have some concerns over the lack of emphasis on brownfield developments first and the impact of new greenfield developments on infrastructure and the natural environment. We believe that rewriting the Local Plan is a huge opportunity for the council to progress a radically di erent and exciting vision of the future based on renewable energy, green jobs, care for the natural environment and, ultimately, supporting the needs of the people of Dorset. We hope that Dorset Council will now work with us to help create and deliver this new vision for our future.”

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Dorset CPRE has welcomed Dorset Council’s decision to delay the Local Plan until 2026. The countryside charity, which had been highly critical of the draft plan, says that the council should use the time to consult and work openly with communities on a Local Plan that responds to local people’s concerns, priorities and needs.

The campaign to stop the sale of disposable barbecues gained momentum, with a number of supermarkets and retailers removing them from sale.

• They are single use and non-recyclable. They are unsustainable as they contain charcoal, often from unsustainable sources, contributing to deforestation

As the hot weather continued, Litter Free Dorset has called on all retailers to remove completely disposable BBQs fromInsale.theperiod from 1 May to 31 July this year, 79 heathland ﬁres were attended by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, up from 41 ﬁres during the same period in 2021 – an increase of 93 per cent.

Litter Free Dorset is asking people to opt for picnics instead of BBQs but, if they do decide to BBQ, to use a reusable BBQ in a safe, designated location only and follow the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service BBQ guidance.

Ban on disposable BBQ campaign hots up law spot by Harold G Walker Solicitors Family Law and children

8 | DORSET VIEW September 2022 /dorsetview.news @Dorset_View @dorset_view “I want to see my son. His mother has told the court that I have abused her in the past, and that is untrue. What is going to happen?” It is important for the court to get the right perspective of these allegations in the interests of justice and fair process. Therefore, a judge in court will decide whether to convene a ‘fact-finding’ hearing to consider allegations of abuse in detail. To make that decision, a judge is likely to consider: • Whether fact-finding is necessary or whether other evidence su ces • Whether fact-finding is proportionate • The nature of the allegations and the extent to which those allegations are likely to be relevant to the making of a child arrangements order

• They pose a considerable safety risk to beach users, often being left under sand and causing serious injury

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Dorset Council’s disposable BBQ and campfire policy is already in place to ban disposable BBQs and the lighting of campfires at Dorset Council country parks and land that is at high risk of fire, and their website has seen a recent upsurge in support for its joint campaigns on this issue.

Litter Free Dorset states that disposable BBQs should be banned because:

• That the purpose of a fact-ﬁnding is to allow assessment of the future risk to the child and the impact of any abuse on the child Ultimately, a judge will need to determine whether understanding what has (and has not) happened in the past, will help to decide what should happen now and in the future. From the outset, just how much credence is given by a judge in court to any allegation depends on the motive and credibility behind the allegations. These may need to be carefully determined in a fact-ﬁnding hearing when you will also have the chance to tell your side of the story.

By Rob Price – Family Law Solicitor, HGW Solicitors Law Spot is for information only and does not constitute legal advice. Abuse allegations in applications for child contact

• They can be disposed of irresponsibly which can result in wildﬁre, with devastating environmental, social and economic impact

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The Jurassic Coast is a 95mile wonder of the natural world and is the only place on earth where there is evidence from all three periods of the Mesozoic era in one place.

The reddish cli colour we see today is thanks to the land’s iron content, which has since oxidised (rusted). The sandstone is soft and coastal erosion has created some fabulous features, such as the stacks visible at Ladram Bay. The Jurassic era rock strata is blue-grey in colour and has the most exciting fossils found along the Jurassic Coast. At Charmouth and Chapmans Pool, fossils are easily found with a gentle stroll at low tide. The undercli s between Seaton and Lyme Regis also show a wonderful selection of fossils, as well as a fascinating view of some spectacular geology from this time. Sealife was in abundance during this period, the climate perfect for the evolution of predators such as ichthyosaurs and ammonites – the symbol for this World Heritage Site. We also have this period to thank for the advent of appearedHarryofSeatoncliyears.period,weproduction,petroleum-basedakafossilfuels.Afterabout56millionyears,enteredtheCretaceouswhichlasted79millionInthisera,thechalksweseearoundBeer,andattheotherendtheJurassicCoastatOldRockswereformed.BeesandotherinsectsduringCretaceous

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times. Plant and tree life started to spread. The chalk cli s were formed from a type of algae that was rife in the Cretaceous seas called Coccoliths. This period ended with mass extinction events, possibly from asteroid impacts and volcanic activity. Another school of thought believes it was a gradual shift in climate and sea levels. Throughout these periods, the land moved, thus creating today’s coastline. At a great ‘fault’ at Seaton Hole, one can see a transition between the Triassic and Cretaceous. The Jurassic period appears to be missing here, although just a mile or so to the east, it reappears. Our planet is forever changing. Humans have only been here for a very short time – the earliest Homo Sapien remains have only been dated to 200,000 years old, whereas the Jurassic Coast is up to 252 million years old. When you consider how much we have achieved, and destroyed, in the relatively short time we’ve existed, it’s still obvious that we are just the merest speck of dust on the planetary clock. Humbling isn’t it?

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The vividly coloured sandstone cli s predominantly found between Exmouth and Lyme Regis come from the Triassic period. It’s unusual to ﬁnd any fossils along this stretch of coast, but if you are fortunate to stumble upon one, it’s likely to be between 201 and 252 million years old!

The BSIP will be refreshed annually, and the council is launching a survey to seek further input from the public on their priorities for better bus services. It will also be collecting the views of local businesses, tourism and health service providers, and town and parish councils as well as local transport action groups and other stakeholders.

The survey can be completed until 11 September at survey.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/bus-www.

Bournemouth’s Yellow Buses entered administration at the start of August, and with no possible buyer, its last buses ran on 4 August. In order to fill the gaps in service, Morebus has put on additional routes, replicating the lost Yellow Buses routes. To sta them, it ran a recruitment event aimed at redundant Yellow Buses drivers who were inducted and able to start work within days. Morebus managing director, Andrew Wickham said: “I can reassure local people and visitors to the area that Morebus is now ready to step in, to ensure bus users can still get to where they need to go. We have moved additional vehicles to the area, in order to provide the service needed – including 15 brand new Euro 6, low emissions, buses that Morebus and Bournemouth University have invested in. “These were delivered ahead of schedule, and are ready for the road – so that our current fleet can be used to fill the gaps left by Yellow Buses.”

The authority submitted a Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) to the government and, although a bid for funding was unsuccessful, there will be future funding opportunities which the council will apply for to deliver the plan.

Initially, a temporary, emergency timetable has been launched, with plans to increase service levels as soon as possible.

Morebus steps into Yellow gap Have your say on bus services

Dorset Council is keen to see improved bus services across the county.

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Diverse Abilities is recruiting for roles including child support workers, night support workers, and night lead supports.

Everyone over the age of 16 can have the ﬁrst booster dose three months after the primary course. The additional boost after the ﬁrst booster is available for everyone aged over 75 before 1 July 2022, residents in a care home for elderly adults and those over 12 who are Thereimmunosuppressed.isanetwork of vaccination centres and hubs in Dorset. You can book via the National Booking System or by calling 119 and there are also walk-ins available at some locations. Some sites are bookable through a local booking service, and you may be contacted directly by them if there is one near to you. Dorset

Residents urged to get jabs

With Covid-19 still spreading locally, people are being encouraged to make sure they’ve had the jabs to which they are entitled.

Lily’s Place is a short break children’s home, fully equipped to provide overnight respite care for up to four children and young people with complex physical and/or learning di culties, as well as daytime stays at weekends, during the school holidays, and visits after Lawfordschool.Lodge is a respite home that caters for 18 to 25-yearolds who have profound disabilities and complex medical needs.

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If you think you’ve got what it takes and would love to make a di erence to children and families in the local area, visit diverseabilities.org.uk/careers to ﬁnd out more about the roles available.

Everyone age 18 and over is entitled to the two-dose course, with a gap of eight weeks between the doses; also those aged ﬁve to 17 in an at risk group. For others aged ﬁve to 17, the gap between doses is 12 weeks.

“We’re looking for a selection of new faces to join our amazing sta working together to meet the needs of the young people we support. No two days are ever the same. It’s really rewarding and, as well as working hard, there’s always lots of fun to be had,” said Claire Stacey, Children’s Team manager.

The service has increased in popularity over recent years and, as a result, there is a long waiting list for families waiting to use its services at Lily’s Place, Lawford Lodge, and in the community.

Career opportunities in the Children’s Team at Diverse Abilities Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, is growing its Children’s Team due to an increase in demand for respite services.

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The roles will be based in one of the charity’s two respite homes for children and young people, located in Poole, as well as within the Shapes domiciliary care service which provides support in the child’s home in locations across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.

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Lewis Manning Hospice Care is to receive £3,000 from Care South as it is one of the beneﬁciaries of the residential care provider’s Chairman’s 2020 Fund. The fund was set up with the aim of supporting ‘Care South’s Friends’ and has been established with the aim of beneﬁting Care South employees, volunteers and community groups that provide a community service to the residential care homes, care at home o ces, clients and/or residents.

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Simon Bird, Care South’s chief executive, said: “We are delighted to be able to support such an important local charity in Lewis-Manning Hospice Care with a number of initiatives across all our care homes. One of the upcoming initiatives that we get involved in is Afternoon Tea Week, which takes place in August and, last year, our homes raised just under £600 for the charity. The two charities have worked closely together for some time now and the award made from the Chairman’s 2020 Fund is a further way of supporting LewisManning Hospice Care.” CEO at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, Clare Gallie, said: “We are so thankful to Care South for this incredible donation and for the continuous support that we generously receive from Care South. Our partnership with the care homes and entire organisation is going from strength to strength which is fantastic to be part of. They share the same values as Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and this collaborative partnership is so important to us so that we can continue helping more people and their loved ones in our community.”

“Misty has always been there for me through everything and I’m so pleased that she’s had the recognition she deserves,” said Coral. ”When I was a teenager and unable to walk, I felt invisible to everyone except Misty. She never gave up on me; she was cheering me on at every step I took with those crutches.

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Community begins with you By Bluebird Care We all love that word ‘opportunity’. It is a word that inspires hope, as well as something we can wish upon to make our lives better. Days pass by and before you know it weeks and months have passed. We are very good at and often look back at what we have achieved and completed and then think, well, actually I should have… Having missed out on opportunities, we plan the same goal next week or next year. Taking opportunities when they come along and planning ahead will support positive feeling about the past because you will have experienced something new, something di erent or something more. We all think about opportunities, but aren’t necessarily ready to take the risks by ourselves. There are services out there in the community to support your ambitions and help you take opportunities. For example, daily visits can include support to visit the seaside, local attractions or even to the local library or clubs in your area. You don’t have to do it alone.

A tortoiseshell cat, Misty, from Poole has won the Most Caring Cat category in the National Cat Awards 2022 organised by the charity Cats Protection. Misty was chosen by husband-and-wife judges, ex-England goalkeeper David Seaman MBE and former Dancing on Ice star Frankie Seaman who said they found it hard to choose a winner from the three shortlisted cats. The 13-year-old moggy scooped the award in recognition of how she helped Coral Jones cope after she was diagnosed at the age of 14 with costochondritis. The illness left Coral bedridden, causing muscle wastage, which led to her being unable to walk for two years. Having missed large chunks of school, Coral, now 22, still su ers from post-traumatic stress disorder following the ordeal. She collected Misty’s trophy and prize package at the awards ceremony at London’s Savoy Hotel on 4 August.

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“I wouldn’t have coped without her, and I hope people will see her story and realise how caring, patient and supportive cats are, particularly when it comes to physical and mental health. “I’m bursting with pride for Misty and so grateful to have her in my life. She’s my guardian angel.” Misty narrowly missed out on being named National Cat of the Year, which went to Jasper and Willow, a pair of rescue cats who provide comfort at a hospice in Haywards Heath, Sussex. Cats Protection’s organiser of the awards, Cat Jarvis, said Misty and Coral’s story is truly heart-warming: “From staying by Coral’s side when she was unable to walk to helping her through trauma attacks, Misty has been a constant support and shows how devoted, loyal and caring cats can be.”

If you ﬁnd the thought of going to a gym rather daunting but don’t fancy paying high prices for personal training, then Ferndown Fitness in Pennys Walk is the place for you. A club with a di erence that o ers personalised exercise programmes and as much help and guidance as you need from approachable, knowledgeable sta . No posers or show-o s, just people who want to lose weight and improve their health and ﬁtness in a relaxed, friendly environment. Ferndown Fitness has a great deal on this September so why not pop in or call 01202 855321 to book your free guest visit.

So the next time someone o ers you the opportunity to attend a social event stop and think. Your usual answer is ‘no’, but what if this time you say ‘yes’. This time, go forth with the intention to learn, to experience, to enjoy.

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Achievement; Determination and Progress, and Character and Resilience. Young people were nominated by their schools, social workers, foster carers and their Virtual School leads. To ﬁnd out more about fostering with Dorset Council see web/fostering/apply-nowfosterwithdorsetcouncil.com/https://www.

Ten ﬁrst and second year midwifery students from Italy have been ﬁnding out about the NHS and maternity services in the UK.

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Sta at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) hosted the group at St Mary’s Maternity Unit in Poole in a visit which was organised by Professor Mauro Barchiesi from the Università Politecnica delle Marche in Hospital site. Their visit also provided the opportunity for UHD sta to discuss the prospect of international recruitment and career opportunities provided by the trust next year.

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CRUMBS, a Bournemouth-based charity that provides training in hospitality and catering, housekeeping, and administration for adults with a range of disabilities, is set to launch a digital skills training programme in October after it set up a state-of-the-art IT suite with help from the Talbot Village Trust. So far, up to 10 people have completed training sessions at CRUMBS via the IT suite to help them gain pre-employment skills and build conﬁdence with independent learning. Jake Perkin has beneﬁtted through using the CRUMBS IT suite. Three years ago, he was living in a homeless hostel for people with drug and alcohol abuse issues. After joining the Shared Lives home and care scheme in 2019 via BCP Council, he was referred to CRUMBS. Jake has not only achieved an industry-endorsed award in administration and IT skills but has become an integral part of the CRUMBS volunteer team. He is using his skills to assist with o ce administration and customer service duties, as well as supporting other individuals to complete training programmes.

Jake said: “The programme at CRUMBS has really helped me to turn my life around. Not only have I been able to gain a qualiﬁcation, but I’ve made some great friends along the way. I’ve become a volunteer at the charity and I’m pleased to be able to put my new skills into practice. I can’t thank everyone enough who supported me to develop new skills that have really beneﬁted me personally.”

People in Dorset who are su ering from long-Covid are invited to take part in a trial organised by researchers at Bournemouth University. The team is looking to recruit people over the age of 18 who are still experiencing symptoms 12 weeks after a positive Covid-19 test. The trial will explore whether personalised advice about their health and lifestyle could help them regain certain day-to-day activities more quickly, compared to existing government guidance.

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Volunteers needed for long-Covid trials

Participants will be asked to attend two faceto-face assessments at a Bournemouth University laboratory over a nine-week period. After the ﬁrst session, they will be allocated into one of two groups and will either receive a personalised health behaviour plan or be advised of the government’s ‘Your Covid recovery’ programme. Those allocated to the personalised health behaviour programme will be asked to keep a diary to record their daily activities and how they are a ected by long-Covid. They will have weekly online sessions with a member of the research team to provide advice on how they could change their behaviours to improve their health. At the end of the trial, participants will carry out a series of tests to measure their physical capacity, muscular function, cognitive function and other symptoms, which will be compared to the results of the ﬁrst assessments.

To ﬁnd out more information and register here, email marmstrong@bournemouth.ac.uk or call 01202 963031.

CRUMBS head of centre Ursula Boardman and Jake Perkin

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Dog owners that use Redcotts Recreation Ground are being asked to make sure they clean up after their dogs following complaints of faeces not being cleaned up.

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www.vetsmiths.co.uk Wimborne Minster Town Council held elections to ﬁll two vacant seats on 28 July 2022. Independent candidates John Morgan, with 583 votes, and Je rey Hart, with 563 votes, were elected. Also standing were Lee Hardy and Simon Cameroo, who received 241 and 35 votes respectively. Eight ballot papers were discounted for being unmarked or voided for uncertainty. The turnout for the election was low at just 14.62%.

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Try to prevent them from licking the area and if you have a buster collar at home, you could put this on them until the vet sees them. Your vet will give a full clinical examination of your pet and provide the necessary treatment. It may be that a light sedation is necessary, or in some cases, a grass seed may have entered the skin and popped out on their own. In these cases, medicine alone may be the solution. Can I prevent this from happening?

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How will I know if my pet has a problem with a grass seed? Some symptoms you may notice include frantic shaking of the head or scratching at the ear. They may continuously lick at a paw, often following a walk in ﬁelds with long grass. Or you may notice a red, raised area of skin that’s tender when touched. Grass seeds can penetrate any area of the body, so excessive attention or worrying at an area warrants further investigation. If you spot any of these signs or suspect your pet may have a problem with a grass seed, you should contact your vet. What can be done?

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A spokesperson from Wimborne Minster Town Council said: “Wimborne Minster Town Council fought to keep the grounds excluded from Dorset Council’s ‘Dog-related Public Spaces Protection Order’ in relation to dogs on a lead and would really hate to see this taken away due to complaints around irresponsible supervision of dogs at the grounds.

Keeping fur trimmed short, especially between the toes will allow you to see if there is anything caught in this area. After each walk, give your dog a good head to toe check over and remove any burrs/seeds caught up in the fur. Be vigilant for the signs above and if in doubt speak to your vet practice for their advice.

This year, vets have seen an increase in the number of dogs su ering with grass seeds problems – probably due to the long hot, dry days. When dry, the sharp, pointy, barbed part of the plant known as the ‘awn’ can often become lodged in the skin, commonly between the toes, in the armpits or down ear canals. This can be incredibly painful and often requires urgent veterinary intervention.

“Please can dog owners that use Redcotts Recreation Ground kindly clear up their dog’s poo and dispose of in the bins located throughout the grounds.“Remember, there is no such thing as a dog poo fairy!”

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An anniversary project – a new miniature Model of the Model Town in 1/100th scale – has been placed behind the Corn Market in the model town’s diorama recalling the position the attraction had in the real town in 1952. Project director and trustee Penri Jones has estimated that in excess of 1,500 volunteer man hours have gone into the mini model town so far and that production and painting of the smaller scale structures is nearing completion.Recalling the commercial origins of the post war tourist destination from 1 August 1952, and its continuing popularity 70 years later, marketing manager Greg Hoar said: “The original site was far from complete when it opened but rapidly become a very popular destination for visitors to the south coast area. We continue to o er a good value fun destination for all the family, only made possible by decades of support and work by our loyal volunteer force.”

Wimborne Model Town marks 70th birthday Image by Tom Scrase

Wilding Wimborne, which has a number of initiatives, has been given funding of £1,500 for projects including creating homes for small mammals. Wilding Wimborne is one of 13 projects to receive a share of £16,000 funding from the Wessex Water Environment Fund. Having persuaded Wimborne Town Council to stop using pesticides, carrying out tree and ﬂower planting and creating a bee trail with 11 bee homes, Wilding Wimborne will now be creating homes for small mammals like hedgehogs and for birds including swifts and house martins.

Celebrations for Wimborne Model Town’s 70th anniversary culminated in a special cry by Wimborne’s town crier, Chris Brown. He marked the day which 70 years before had seen the start of visitors paying to view the then freshly constructed tourist destination.

It will also continue its tree-planting howsaid:Co-founderprogramme.LindaBunting“Peopledon’trealiseimportanttreesarefor insects. They probably provide the majority of their food. We are working with the council to plant some smaller trees by the River Stour and we are reintroducing black poplars, which used to be around here, around the rivers and in some of the large estates.” The group is also aiming to work with young people to heighten their awareness through family activities and a photographic competition.

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People in East Dorset are now able to take advantage of Beryl Bikes as they are available in Wimborne, Colehill, West Parley, West Moors and Ferndown. Beryl and Dorset Council are o ering the service through the new Southeast Dorset bike share scheme, which links up with the existing Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) scheme. It is being funded through Southeast Dorset’s Transforming Cities Fund (TCF)1 programme. The new scheme provides 122 bikes and more than 50 bays across the area, and it is hoped that the scheme will inspire even more people to take up sustainable travel, helping to improve air quality and public health. Feedback from users of the BCP scheme shows that over a quarter of journeys in the region have replaced road transport journeys, which equates to over 607 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions saved. Riders can hire a Beryl Bike through the Beryl app, available for download on the App Store for iOS, and the Google Play Store for Android users. The bikes can be picked up and dropped o in marked ‘Beryl Bays’. For more information on the Beryl Bikes scheme, ridershttps://beryl.cc/bikeshare/visit

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Children at six local schools have been involved in a pilot project which teaches them about how their travel choices can inﬂuence how clean our air is and how air pollution could be reduced.

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Pupils at Christchurch Infants, Christchurch Juniors, Winton Primary, Bethany Juniors, Canford Heath Infants and Canford Heath Juniors took part in the pilot, which has included classroom workshops, idling counts and science investigations, poster competitions, art installations, home learning activities and active travel days.

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Kate Salter, Bike It Plus Air Quality O cer from Sustrans said: “We’ve been really impressed by how enthusiastic local school children have been when learning about the air they breathe and the negative impact of engine idling on air quality. Parents have told me that their children have reminded them to switch o their engines and even insisted on walking or cycling more. They’re fascinated by facts such as one minute’s worth of engine idling equating to 150 balloons ﬁlled with carbon dioxide, toxic nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter.”

Kevin Garner, Barclays head of Code Playground, said: “Events like this can equip young people with new digital skills and give schools the opportunity to introduce pupils to the exciting world of coding.”

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Schools and IT specialists that would like to sign up to the Dorset Coding Day can register their interest by emailing dorsetcouncil.gov.ukdigitaldorset@

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The main focus of the campaign – organised by BCP Council, Public Health Dorset (PHD) and walking and cycling charity Sustrans – was to raise awareness of the impact of leaving a car’s engine running when parked (idling), especially outside schools, on the quality of local air.

It is hoped that the campaign will encourage parents and other drivers to switch o their engines when their cars are parked or waiting in tra c, particularly when near to, or outside schools.

A new theatre company is hoping to show young people that Shakespeare is accessible andTherelevant.Extraordinary Theatre Company is joining forces with Brownsea Open Air Theatre to take its production of King Lear on a tour of local venues. Three of the tour venues are local schools –Queen Elizabeth’s School, Bournemouth School for Girls and Lytchett Minster School – where English and Drama students will also be given the chance to take part in workshops designed to give them insight into directing and acting in the tragedy. The tour takes place from 25 October until 18 November. Details and tickets www.kinglearplay.co.ukfrom

The anti-idling campaign is being funded through a £30,000 grant secured by BCP Council through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural A airs.

Dorset’s ﬁrst-ever interactive coding day for children will be held on 15 September through an online event jointly organised by Dorset Council, BCP Council and Barclays Digital Eagles. There will be two sessions, covering computer programming topics in the Key Stage 2 and 3 curriculums. Schools will be able to join in virtually from across the county. IT specialists from local tech companies can also be part of Dorset Coding Day. They are invited to attend a school in-person to talk to the pupils and share their own experiences of using coding in their careers.

Ferndown Upper School celebrated its 50th anniversary on 20 July with an ‘open school’ evening. More than 300 former students, friends and families attended the event, which also included the school’s annual Summer Show, featuring work from Fine Art, Fashion and Textiles, Photography, Product Design, Media and Music students. The school would like to hear from past students. Get in contact by completing the form: r/6LHJPhuLR6forms.ofﬁce.com/

Dr Rebecca Neal, programme leader for BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Bournemouth University said: “We know that all aspects of support for women’s sport is far less established than that for men, and the Lionesses have shown that women and girls have what it takes to excel in sport despite this. “But more needs to be done to support women in sport across the board. At BU we are proud to provide bespoke support to the AFCB women’s team to encourage and develop female athletes both locally and nationally. This also provides an excellent opportunity for our Sport and Exercise Science students to apply their skills.”

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Talbot School head teacher, Kate Curtis, said: “This has been a long-term project and it is great to see it come to fruition. We are delighted to share this beautiful space with our children, families, and the wider community.”arts

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Amber said: “I am super excited to be bringing Razzamataz to Bournemouth. The whole team is passionate about what they do and the structure of the classes allow children to enjoy and learn about the whole spectrum of performing arts in a fun and stimulating environment.”

The school’s launch day will be held on Saturday 10 September 2022 at St Michael’s C of E Primary School, Somerville Road, Bournemouth between 9am and 1pm. To book your free taster session, simply call principal, Amber, on 07821856704 or email securerazzamataz.co.ukbournemouth@toyourchild’splace.

Jade Bradley said: “Its been a real eye opening experience into what aspects of the sport I have strengths and weaknesses in a way that I haven’t been able to test before. A big thank you to the uni and sta involved.”

Children and sta at Talbot Primary School have o cially opened a garden they spent the past year cultivating, inviting neighbours from a care home along for the event. The garden features raised beds enabling all children to take part in gardening activities and the care of plants and flowers. Among the display were an array of vegetables, wild self-seeded flowers and mixed sunflowers. Some of the seeds they have planted were specially gifted to them from the Tower of London Superblooms display, part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

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Pat Tharme, a resident at Bourne View Care Home, said: “The displays were beautiful and it was a joy to visit such a lovely garden and see children so full of happiness.”

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Students and sta from Bournemouth University’s Sport and Exercise Science course have been helping AFC Bournemouth women’s first team prepare for their new season. The BU team worked with AFCB’s lead sports scientist and midfielder Jade Bradley to design an assessment programme which took place in the university’s Human LaboratoryPerformanceandonthe field. In the field-based tests, the sports scientists used light-gates to monitor the players’ speed and test their endurance and agility. Laboratory testing helped to benchmark the players’ fitness and potential risk of injuries ahead of the season. The testing programme will be repeated mid-season.

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Razzamataz Theatre Schools are coming to Bournemouth in September 2022 and they are inviting all young people aged four to18 for a free trial session.

When founder and director of Razzamataz, Hutton-Gosney,Deniseappeared on Dragons’ Den in 2006, Duncan Bannatyne was quick to spot the huge potential of the parttime theatre school and o ered the full investment. There are now almost 40 schools up and down the country and Amber Jones, principal of Razzamataz in Bournemouth is delighted to bring Razzamataz’s unique blend of performing arts to local children.

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Three one act plays and a supper of ﬁsh, sausage or veggie burger – what more could you want from an evening out? And if you come to a matinee of Broadstone Players Theatre Company’s Plays’n’Chips in September you can have a cream tea. This annual event, which gives actors who are new to the Broadstone stage a chance to shine, is a popular event in the theatre group’s calendar. It takes place at the War Memorial Hall, Tudor Road, Broadstone on 9, 10, 16 and 17 September at 7.30pm with the matinee on 10 September at 2.15pm. Tickets from Broadstone News, by email honsec@ broadstoneplayers.co.uk or phoning 01202 678449. There is a licensed bar in the evenings. And if you would like to join the club contact Mar on 01202 678449 or email: honsec@broadsstoneplayers.co.uk

Tea dances People in Broadstone have the chance to dance and meet with others at the next Stepping Out Community Tea Dance at Broadstone War Memorial Hall in Tudor Road on Friday 23 September from 2-4pm. Free tea/co ee and cake is provided at the event, which is sponsored by Douch Family Funeral Director and supported by The Leonardo Trust, who will subsidise any unpaid carers. Tickets are £5 and all are welcome including those living with memory loss and their carers. To book your place and for more information phone Lesley Shand on 01202 658833.

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Inﬁll plan: BCP Council has received an application to sever land at 49 York Road and to erect a new chalet bungalow. New bus route: Broadstone is covered in one of the new routes announced by Morebus. The number 18 runs every hour from Broadstone Broadway to Bournemouth Square, taking a route through Canford Heath, Upper Parkstone, Branksome and Westbourne.

At this time of year, vets see an increased incidence of upset tummies. This can be a result of the wetter and cooler weather favouring the growth of bugs in decaying matter. Dogs love to get their noses into interesting smells, but investigating some of these pungent aromas can get them into trouble. The increased growth of toadstools and fungi presents a serious hazard to some pets, as some fungi are extremely poisonous and can be life endangering. Some dogs will also swallow acorns and conkers, both of which can cause serious gastric upsets. If you are putting antifreeze in your car radiator, be very careful to wipe up any spillages. Antifreeze is extremely toxic to cats, who seem to be attracted to the taste. Ingestion causes acute kidney failure, which is often fatal. Even the darkness itself can be dangerous – with an increasing incidence of cats injured by cars at night, it is recommended to keep them in during the lengthening nights. Extra care should be taken with pets who are scared of ﬁreworks, as the annual Guy Fawkes season kicks o an anxious time for many. Help is available from your vet to support you and your pet during this time.

An elderly member of the Wimborne Minster church congregation, who has been welcoming hedgehogs to her garden for the past couple of years, has been writing a daily diary about their activities.

On one occasion she sni ed my Sheslippers.”saidthat the animals, which are an endangered species, arrive at around 10.15pm.Thelady, who lives close to the centre of Wimborne, and who asked us to protect her identity, has been able to photograph the comings and goings in her pretty garden, thanks to a member of the minster congregation who set up a camera.

“I think I’m very lucky as, when I lived in Merley, I was visited by badgers, a young deer and a fox,” she said. Dorset Wildlife Trust advises feeding hedgehogs on wet cat or dog food, fruits, root vegetables and unsalted nuts.

“I’m so privileged that hedgehogs visit me and I hope that by me telling my story it will inspire others to feed any hedgehogs coming into their gardens.

Hedgehogs are listed as ‘vulnerable to extinction’ and connecting adjacent gardens may help them to survive.TheBritish Hedgehog Preservation Society and People’s Trust for Endangered Species are urging people to connect as many gardens in their area as possible, allowing these creatures to roam in search of food, mates and nesting materials.Thiscan be done by creating a ‘hedgehog highway’, whereby a 13cm or CD case sized square gap is made under garden fences or walls, and means hedgehogs can enter and leave each garden easily. As an extra incentive, the two charities are running a competition to ﬁnd ‘Britain’s Biggest Hedgehog Street’, with prizes including special Hedgehog Highway plaques and a hamper packed with hedgehogthemed goodies. The competition runs until 10 September. For top tips on how to help hedgehogs wherever you live, visit www. hedgehogstreet.org

The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness presents a particular set of risks for pet cats and dogs.

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“I was sitting watching TV one evening in July 2020 when I noticed two hedgehogs walking across the lawn,” she said.

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“I heard a lot of hu ng and grunting and so began their relationship,” she added. The creatures went into hibernation in October, but returned in April 2021.

“I call the female Harley and when she returned she came with a companion which I assumed was one of her litter. I talk to her and she recognises my voice. She certainly isn’t frightened. I stand still and welcome them.

This is a question I am asked almost daily, and my answer is always di erent depending on your circumstances. So there is never a right or wrong answer.

I remember an old saying my boss told me when I was a trainee and we hit a slump after I started in 2006. He said that there will always be the three D’s that will keep the market moving. Death, Debt and Divorce, which I found very negative, however it’s something that has stuck with me till this day. So if you are still struggling to ﬁnd a home I feel things will only improve with supply, and that levelling of prices I personally feel is upon us. If you are intrigued about the value of your home and would like a no obligation and honest chat, give me a call.

East Dorset residents who are looking to sell their vehicle are being warned of a scam targeting second hand cars. Two incidents – one in Ferndown and a second in Alderholt –took place on 11 July. Both involved a pair of men looking to buy a car.In the Ferndown incident, it is believed that the ﬁrst man distracted the seller while the second poured poured oil into the radiator. The owner subsequently discovered that the car had a fault. The two men were very sympathetic and o ered to still buy the vehicle, but for thousands of pounds below the asking price. In the Alderholt incident, the two men took the car for a test drive during which the vehicle showed an electrical fault and black smoke came out of exhaust pipe. However, a neighbour witnessed part of the interaction and had seen one of the men pouring liquid into the bonnet area and came out to inform the sellers. The two men quickly left the area.

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If I am however asked what my personal prediction is for house prices in our area speciﬁcally, I would be very honest with this response, based on a few factors: With the latest – an astonishing sixth interest rate base rise this year – I cannot see the prices continuing to rise or boom as they have been over the last two years. A ordability will be down, cost of living will be up, and we are already seeing an increase in the mortgage lenders and valuers being stricter with their lending upon survey. Demand and desire in the area is always going to remain high here in BH21 and BH18, and the prices are still up some 10-15% in some circumstances on what they were just two years ago. We have seen a big increase in the amount of market appraisal appointments, which would suggest a number of people are making their decisions now on whether to remortgage or make a move. More properties coming to the market will start to give more choice, evening out the supply and demand issue which forced up the prices we have experienced in the last couple of years. So in summary – If you are looking to just sell you may be best to capture the market as it is now. If you are looking to buy and sell you will be in the same market, so time is more on your side, however if a mortgage is required the monthly cost may well see increase again on repayments.

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Highcli e Charity Players has been entertaining audiences for more than 50 years – I always expect good things for this talented theatre company and I wasn’t disappointed.

If you were looking for an uplifting, colourful show – you would certainly ﬁnd it with Copacabana. In fact, it brought sunshine into the theatre. With music by Barry Manilow, it follows the story of Stephen, an aspiring songwriter who is trying to compose a hit musical – but his wife Samantha isn’t convinced. His imagination takes him back to 1947 as he creates a story around an ambitious young singer Lola La Mar. Shannon Cook sizzled as Lola, aka Samantha, with her mesmerising and powerful voice, gelling so well with Stephen, aka, Tony (James Doherty-Fox), who gave it his all. As an ex-Copa girl, Georgina Smith was all glamour and pzazz whilst Pete Whitaker injected humour and was almost unrecognisable as the basically honest Copacabana club owner Sam. Alex Cook epitomised the very seedy, salacious Rico, with Jade Morrell eliciting sympathy and admiration in equal measure as Conchita, who he rejected for ‘being too old’.These actors had the support of an impressive cast of singers and dancers with voices that would not be out of place in a West End musical. Accolades must also go to choreographer Dan Murrell and dance captain Naomi Cook.The band, under the direction of Stuart Darling, helped to transport you back to the glamour of nightclubs from the middle of the 20th century.

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REVIEW: Copacabana – Regent Centre, Christchurch, Highcliffe Charity Players, 4 August By Marilyn Barber

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Q. In which country did the Ocean Film Festival originate? The Ocean Film Festival, which originated in Australia, is coming to the Regent Centre, Christchurch, on Thursday 20 October at 7.30pm. It is a cinematic celebration of the planet’s oceans, with inspirational short films from above and beneath the waves. The 2022 film line-up includes a record-breaking SUP expedition around the coast of mainland Britain, big wave surfing in Portugal and diving with tiger sharks.

Dorset View has teamed up with the Ocean Film Festival to o er a pair of tickets to give away to this inspirational night of ocean adventure.

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10 September Ride+Stride for churches. Details Rosaline Jensen 01202 848889.

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16-26 September 10am-4pm Bournemouth Arts Club 101st Annual Exhibition at The Gallery Upstairs, Upton Country Park, Poole, BH17 7BJ. thegalleryupstairs.org.ukwww. 17 September 6.30pm Quingo evening with a chip supper at St Michaels parish centre, Verwood. Tickets from St Michael’s church o ce, closing date for booking Monday 12 Sept. 17 September 10am-4pm Sing in Wimborne Minster to prepare for Harvest Praise at 7pm. Booking essential on 01202 884752. 17 September Ringwood Carnival. Processions 2pm and 7.15pm, ﬁreworks 9.30pm. 19 September 7.30pm Colehill Floral Arrangement Club. Visitors welcome £5. Colehill Village Hall, Cannon Hill Road. Meetings every 3rd Monday. Contact 01202 610902. 20 September 7.30pm Wimborne Civic Society meet at the Allendale Centre. Members £1, visitors £3. 23 September 2-4pm Stepping Out Community Tea Dance at Broadstone War Memorial Hall in Tudor Road. To book phone Lesley Shand on 01202 658833.

Details were correct at the time of going to print. Send information about your events newseditor@dorsetview.co.ukto 1-4 September Bournemouth Air Festival. Day and dusk ﬂying over land and sea. www.bournemouthair.co.uk

2 and 9 September 6-9pm Poole Quay for My Car sponsored by Poole Pirates.

6 September 7.30pm Cranborne Local History Society meet at The Cecil Memorial Hall, Water Street, BH21 5QB. 7 September 2pm Ferndown Probus meet at Dudsbury Golf Club. Contact Alan Stevens 01202 876826, or alan_stevens@talk21.comemail:

10 September 2.30pm World Ships Society Dorset branch meet at The Centre, Ferndown BH22 8XH. Also available on Zoom. Email: info@shipsdorset. org or to ﬁnd out more

14 September Walk into Wellness for carers at Hengistbury Head. Contact Amanda comnatureconnectiondorset@gmail.attobook.

2 September 5.30-7pm Wimborne Community Theatre Canford River Trail Quiz by the River Stour starting at BH21 3AD near the school entrance. £6 per adult. Accompanied children co.ukwww.wimbornecommunitytheatre.free.

14 September The Fireside Theatre, Verwood presents A Pack of Lies at 10, Shirewood Drive. Contact 01202 820689 to book.

14 September 6.30-9pm Bournemouth Big Band, Swing and Jazz Club meet in Kinson Community Centre. £3. Full details www.bournemouthjazzclub.orgfrom

3 September Ringwood Twinning Association, Murder Mystery evening at St Anthony’s Church, Pinehurst Road, West Moors. Tickets from the Gateway or Grants in Ringwood, or phone Jan on 01202 893250. 3 September 10.30am-4pm Bournemouth Vegan Festival at Citygate Centre, 138a, Holdenhurst Road, BH8 8AS. 3-4 September Dorset County Show. Tickets from dorsetcountyshow.co.uk.

2 and 3 10am-12noonSeptember Wimborne u3a open mornings at Corfe Mullen Library on 2 Sept and Wimborne Library on 3 Sept.

5 September 7.30pm Wessex Friends meet at The Cobham Sports & Social Club, Merley. All welcome, for further details email hotmail.co.ukderekabaker@

The Crick Crack Club presents Pandvani108’s new show at the Earthhouse, Cranborne. Tickets from xmvpqmgco.uk/earthousestorytelling/t-https://www.ticketsource.

10 September 7.30pm

2-5 10am-6pm,SeptemberSun 2pm-6pm Flower festival. Wimborne Minster church. Christine Oliver on 01202 888703 for more details.

5 September 10.15am Wimborne Minster WI meeting St Catherine’s Church Hall, Lewens Lane, Wimborne. Call Jill Haywood 01202 888194 for details.

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A limited-edition book of seasonal natureinspired writing and imagery is being o ered for free by the Stepping into Nature project.

Seasons of Stories: Summer is part of a series of books told through story, poetry, traditions and imagery and is designed to prompt memories, conversations, and reﬂections whilst connecting people with nature. Autumn and spring have already been released and winter is currently being created to complete the full cycle of the year. To view the book online or to request a physical copy to be posted go to

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Cyclists wanted Cyclists are invited to join the 10th anniversary Rotary Dorset Bike Ride.

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Wimborne and Ferndown Lions will be holding their Autumn Quiz at the Allendale Centre on Friday 30 September at 7.30pm. Teams of up to six people can enter at £10 per player, to include refreshments. All funds raised will be in aid of Lions’ local charities. To enter a team, email Ron Neave at ronneave@ yahoo.co.uk or call 07722 025789.

The event, which will take place on Sunday 9 October, is expected to attract more than 500 riders. It will start and end at Longthorns Campsite, next to Monkey World in Wareham. The challenge has been designed to suit riders of all ages and abilities, with ﬁve routes –from 22 miles to 108 miles – tailored for families and amateurs, to serious cyclists. The event has raised money for a number of charities over the past 10 years, including £300,000 for Cancer Research UK. A discounted entry fee is available by registering in advance online, starting at £35 per rider, increasing to £40 for registrations on the day. Under 16s are free provided they have registered and are accompanied by a paying adult. Sign up by visiting www.dorset-bike-ride.co.uk

This year, Brownsea Open Air Theatre (BOAT) performed Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night on Brownsea Island to sold out audiences of 500 people on each of its eight-night season, from 27 July to 12 August. The play was directed by Brian Woolton, and was the ﬁrst since the start of the pandemic.Thetheatre group was established in 1964 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth, and all cast and crew are volunteers. Over the years, it has raised more than £250,000 in support of the National Trust and Dorset Wildlife on Brownsea Island. It will be back in 2023 with Romeo and Juliet.

Make the most of your heat Once you’ve heated your home, it’s important to keep as much of it in as possible. Check for draughts around doors and windows and plug them where to possible to stop heat escaping. If you have singleglazed windows, you can buy specialist secondary glazing to help keep the warmth in – even a layer of cling ﬁlm will help.

Maintenance Gas and oil boilers should be serviced annually. Not only will this ensure that the system is running e ectively, it will also make sure it is safe to use.

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Energy efﬁcient homes There are ways to make your home more energy e cient, such as improving wall and loft insulation, upgrading your boiler, installing a heat pump or adding solar panels. While this could involve a substantial outlay of funds, people on means-tested beneﬁts may be able to access funding to cover the costs. Look out for government or local authority schemes that o er help.

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Wood burners and open fires Chimneys and wood burners need to be swept at least once a year and the end of summer is a good time to do it. This will ensure your chimney is clear of any debris, such as birds’ nests, and build up from the previous winter’s use. Either could catch fire if not cleared, causing a devastating chimney fire. It is important to remember, when stocking up on fuel for the winter, that wood used in a burner should be seasoned (naturally air dried) or kiln dried, and wood that is treated, painted or laminated is not suitable.

There are two things to consider when planning to heat your home this winter –making sure your equipment is up to the job, and keeping your heating bills at manageable levels wherever possible.

While electric boilers do not require the same level of maintenance, it is still a good idea to have them checked when you can.

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While it may seem counterintuitive to think about heating your home during the autumn and winter months while we are still in summer, the predicted rises in cost of fuel this winter will have brought it to mind earlier than usual for many.

New fire safety regulations

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With services steadily moving online, more people now working from home post-pandemic, and entertainment more likely to require access to the internet, it is little surprise that recent research indicates that a growing proportion of potential home buyers would consider poor connectivity a reason to withdraw from a property purchase.

from BCP Council, ward councillors for Hamworthy and senior sta at Inland Homes, were in attendance to celebrate kick-starting the rejuvenation of the area.

A total of 161 new homes will be available to rent in Poole in the future. As part of BCP Council’s plans to reinvigorate the area, a togetherRegeneration,SarahGrowthholderdeputyplaceceremonyground-breakinghastakenatCarter’sQuay.CllrPhilipBroadhead,leaderandportfolioforDevelopment,andRegenerationandLongthorpe,directorofBCPCouncil,withdignitaries

A recent survey of 1,000 people by Barratt Homes found that just over half of Dorset homebuyers would withdraw from a property purchase if the broadband speed was too slow. Just over half of the respondents – 51 per cent – said slow connection would be a reason to turn their backs on a property. The ﬁgure was higher for retired people, at 67 per cent, and students, at 80 per cent. Good broadband speed was considered essential by 62 per cent of people working from home full time.

New ﬁre safety regulations introduced as a result of the Grenfell Tower inquiry come into force in January 2023.

Carters Quay is anticipated to complete by the end of 2024 and will include 161 one-, twoand three-bed apartments. The homes will be available for private rent through the council’s wholly owned company Seascape Homes and Property Limited.

A new Fire Safety Act came into force in May. It states that those responsible for multi-occupied residential buildings must manage and reduce the risk of fire for the structure and external walls of the building, including cladding, balconies and windows, and also entrance doors to individual flats that open into common parts. Following on from this, the new Fire Safety (England) regulations will come into e ect on 23 January 2023, with di ering requirements depending on the height of the building. Group manager Graham Kewley, head of fire safety delivery, said: “The new Fire Safety Act, and the bringing forward of the new regulations, are important steps in strengthening existing fire safety legislation, and improving fire safety in multioccupied residential buildings.

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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people responsible for any multi-occupied residential buildings to make themselves aware of the new requirements.

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Included is The Palace Court Theatre in Bournemouth, which is to open its doors for a behind the scenes tour as it undergoes a major refurbishment by the Arts University Bournemouth – its new Thereowners.willbeold favourites like Sturminster Newton Mill, The Boat House in Poole, plus several events in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Wimborne.Wimborne’s Allendale House, the home of Dorset Architectural Heritage Week, will open its doors for an open day with railway exhibitions and tours of the house plus four Landmark Trust properties – Belmont, Dunshay Manor, Clavell Tower and Woodsford Castle – will also be open.

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Much missed over the past couple of years, Dorset Architectural Heritage Week is returning from 9 to 18 September.Sixtyproperties are taking part this year, some of which are not normally open to the public, while other familiar buildings will open their doors for special events or to o er behind the scenes tours.

With 1,700 fly tipping cases reported in the BCP Council area in the 10 months to July, and 320 fines issued, the council aims to raise awareness of the responsibility householders and businesses have for waste. As well as dumped rubbish, flytipping also applies to overflowing waste left on the pavement outside properties in residential and urban areas.

Cllr Mark Anderson, portfolio holder for Environment and Place, BCP Council said: “Importantly everyone should be aware that rubbish left outside your property but not on your property is considered ﬂytipping and you are at risk of receiving a ﬁxed-penalty notice.”

Cllr Bobbie Dove, portfolio holder for Safety and Regulatory Services, BCP Council said: “No one wants to live in an area that is littered with rubbish on the streets, which is why enforcement is key. “Where possible, try to reduce, reuse, recycle or compost waste. When you need to dispose of items which might not ﬁt or not be acceptable to include in your normal rubbish, recycling, or garden waste collections bins, please visit any of the three BCP council recycling centres in Bournemouth, Christchurch, or Poole.”

When flytipping is mentioned, most people will automatically think of dumped rubbish in rural areas, but the definition of flytipping is much broader.

The booklet is available in all libraries and Tourist Information Centres across Dorset and tickets for the bookable events are now available from Eventbrite.

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