Viewpoint October 2023

Mid October 2023 Volume 47, Issue 12 Ukrainians from across Dorset were welcomed to the Blandford Town Museum where they staged a Unity Fest supporting Ukrainian Relief.

The event was organised by TheWeyUA and the museum, and included Ukrainian crafts, music, dance and food, together with a raffle, children’s activities and museum tours.

Officially opened by the mayor of Blandford, Cllr Hugo Mieville, it raised over £700 for three Ukrainian charities. Unity Fest organisers are pictured with the mayor (right), and his consort and wife Yvonne (left), in front of their Ukrainian victory flag.

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VIEWPOINT Volume 47 • Issue 12 • October 2023 VIEWPOINT

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A recent holiday in Jordan made me appreciate the environmental work going on in our local communities.

The country boasts the most impressive archaeological sites including Jerash and Petra but very sadly it is not tackling its litter problem of biblical proportions.

Outside of the cities, the roads are lined with plastic bottles and bags, broken glass, building rubble, old chairs and used tyres.

I spotted camels walking in the desert amongst piles of rubbish and, not to make light of things, I wouldn’t have been surprised to have seen one of them languishing on an old mattress.

So, step forward for accolades, the many litter pickers in Dorset and Hampshire towns and villages who give up their time to collect bags of rubbish. Plus, there are dog walkers who collect litter every day.

Organisations such as Wimborne War on Waste and Litter Free Dorset work tirelessly to bring home their environmental message and from 14-21 October people will be able to enjoy Wimborne Green Festival.

Our excellent tour guide who lives in Amman, the capital of Jordan, acknowledged the problem and was clearly embarrassed by it as he is so proud of what this politically stable Middle Eastern country has to offer tourists. He recognised that there is no quick solution.

However, on a positive note, the Dead Sea, which is bordered

by Jordan to the east and the West Bank and Israel to the west is completely litter free and to float in this salt lake is quite an experience. And yes, I did it.

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Talk about money New student officers for Dorset A cohort of 55 student police officers – the largest intake in Dorset Police’s history – have completed their classroom-based training.

The student officers were recruited as part of the national Uplift programme and began training in March this year. With their initial training finished, the group came together at an end of course ceremony in Poole in September, joined by family and friends. They will continue their training on Dorset streets alongside a tutor.

Chief Constable Amanda Pearson said: “These new recruits will mean there are more officers serving the people and communities of Dorset and they are all eager to get out into our communities and make a difference. I would like to wish them well in this next phase of their training.”

As part of the government’s Police Uplift Programme, Dorset Police recruited 174 new police officers in addition to the normal annual officer recruitment required to replace officers who resign, retire or leave the force.

The force is recruiting for more police officers. To find out more, visit: www.recruitment.dorset.police.uk

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Christians Against Poverty (CAP) – which has a centre at Hope Church in Ferndown – is keen to highlight Talk Money week which runs from 6 to 10 November.

It highlights five reasons why it’s worth talking about money with your partner, children, friends and wider family.

1. Speaking about a problem can help to lift a weight off your mind.

2. Keeping money troubles secret from someone you share financial responsibilities with can be damaging to your relationship.

3. Discussing money worries can help you find out where there is free help available in your local community. If you’re struggling, visit moneyhelper. org.uk or see capuk.org to find out more about the face-to-face services CAP offers.

4. Regular conversations about money can help you stay focused on your financial goals.

5. Speaking with your children or other young people in your family about money can help teach them practical money management skills that they will inevitably use when they’re older.

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Security products at Barrington Centre Dorset Police would like to remind readers that a range of personal, domestic and bicycle security products at very competitive prices are available at the Ferndown Watch Community Office in the Barrington Centre which is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 12.30pm.

Products include: signal blocker pouches for electronic car keys and mobile phones; remote control PIR sensor shed/garage alarms; bike/ scooter alarms; cycle D locks; bike cable locks; weatherproof padlocks; all batteries from AAA to D type; personal panic alarms with torch; wall mounted robust key safe; food waste compostable bags; doggy poo bags in dispenser and secure internal door handles.

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Another major brand leaves Ferndown Ferndown has experienced another blow as local residents discovered KFC on Ringwood Road has been closed.

A sign saying ‘Sorry, we are now closed’ was placed in the window, and fans of takeaway chicken were hoping this was simply a temporary state of affairs. However, a spokesperson for the restaurant chain confirmed the closure in a reported statement, stating a review of its portfolio has resulted in the Ferndown branch being closed.

A subsequent search on the KFC website confirmed the closure, with the Castlepoint restaurant listed as the nearest one available.

The closure of the restaurant follows the loss of the Wetherspoons pub The Nightjar despite local outcry, and the adjacent Wilko after the company went into administration.

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Widower inspires at litter pick

George Sted

Volunteers at the most recent litter pick in West Moors were joined by an inspirational man.

George Sted, who is 87, took part despite having very sadly lost his wife less than a week before. He said he found solace in the event and had even made some new friends, adding that he believed it was important to “be proactive, be part of it, be kind.”

George was joined by 22 other volunteers who braved a particularly wet day, covering streets from one end of the town to the other and collecting 30 bags of rubbish in two hours. Items including petrol cans, fencing and even a bath were reported.

The next litter pick will take place on Saturday 11 November. Anyone wishing to take part should meet at the council offices at 9.45am.

DIY volunteers needed Waggy Tails is looking for volunteers to help with DIY and grounds maintenance at the charity’s new property near Ashley Heath.

People with knowledge of building, gardening and arboriculture, as well as pond maintenance would be welcome.

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As well, the charity is in need of equipment, so if you’re having a clear out, please consider donating any unwanted tools or garden items.

To contact Waggy Tails, call 01202 875000 or visit www.waggytails.org.uk.

Successful show for gardening club Wimborne Gardening Club (formerly Wimborne Horticultural Society) held its first Autumn Show in the Allendale Centre, Wimborne, on 9 September.

There were more than 100 entries across 32 classes which included vegetables, fruit, flowers, cookery, floral art and photography.

Novice exhibitors took part alongside seasoned members who have taken part for years.

Trophies were presented to the winners of nine sections and each first prize winner received a £10 voucher kindly donated by Stewarts Nurseries. There was a brisk trade on the plant sales table and a raffle raised over £180. Entrance was free but donations brought in over £60.

The club meets at the Allendale Centre on the first Monday of the month (second Monday where there is a clash with a bank holiday) at 7.30pm. For details, see www. wimbornegardeningclub.co.uk.

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Family tribute to teenager The family of a young woman who very sadly died in a road traffic collision in East Dorset have paid tribute to their loved one saying her smile would light up a room.

Laionie Kennard, from Verwood, was a passenger in a blue BMW 1 Series that reportedly left the carriageway just after 9.30pm on 16 September on Hurn Road, between Ringwood and Matchams. The vehicle sustained extensive damage and 18-year-old Laionie was pronounced dead at the scene.

In their tribute, her family said: “Laionie was our princess. She was the most kind, caring daughter and sister we could ever of wished for.

“Her smile would light up a room, and she was loved by so many. I cannot explain in words just how much she is going to be missed.

“We would like to thank everyone for their kind and generous donations at this unbelievably hard time, our girl will have the send off she deserves. We will love you forever the brightest star in the sky, our Laionie.”

Laionie Kennard a kind, caring daughter and sister

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Having raised a few freerange bronze turkeys for family members each year, Fordingbridge’s HG Witt & Son have increased this year’s flock to stock their High Street shop, D Price Butchers, for Christmas.

There will be 50 turkeys available that are being raised on the family farm. They have been at the farm since they were a few days old and are currently running around freely in the field outside the

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farmhouse. In addition, they are sourcing a further 50 turkeys for the shop from a family-run business in Sturminster Newton.

All will be plucked by hand.

Bronze turkeys are named for the tone of their feathers. They are a slower growing breed and have a richer and more game-like flavour than white turkeys.

To reserve your turkey, pop into the shop or call 01425 652228.

Wimborne Community Centre’s Tuesday welcome Wimborne Community Centre, which is based in King Street Car Park, has started a new initiative which it hopes will make Tuesdays rather special.

The Community Lounge and Kitchen is open every Tuesday from 10am-3pm where people can create food together.

Everyone attending can choose whether to join in or not, and there will be a café run in a three-tier system.

You can eat or take away the food for free, pay for your food or donate a little.

Katie Randall, a volunteer at the centre, said: “Apart from making lunch, we hope that people will use the space to suit themselves without structure, so we are giving them the space but they help each other, hopefully fostering a positive community atmosphere.

“There are lots of things to do but we are

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not actually arranging or organising activities.

“For example they may just chat and have a cuppa or they may teach each other to play chess or our community puzzle is very popular. We have a table of goods for purchase/donation.”

Katie added that they hope to have a community fridge in the near future for donations of food to anyone that needs it.

She said: “We will offer a lot and take little. It is for everyone, including well behaved dogs.”

Wimborne Community centre has volunteering opportunities and appreciates donations of food that can be used for lunches.

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Ex-councillor dies Della Jones, who fought hard for Dorset residents and causes for over 45 years, has died aged 91.

Della became a member of North Dorset District Council on local government reorganisation in 1974 and served until her retirement in 2011, latterly as its chairman.

She was a member of Dorset County Council for 21 years.

She received the MBE in 1987 for her services to tourism and the community and was a trustee and director of the Blandford Information Centre from 2006 to 2016.

A Dorset patron of Cancer Research UK since 1962, she was awarded the Flame of Hope Honorary Fellowship in 2013.

Her legacy includes the Della Jones Mile, which has been held annually at The Blandford School and was launched by her as a school governor 45 years ago.

Della’s husband, David, died in 2018. The couple had been married for 65 years.

Della died on 5 September.

She is survived by two daughters and their families.

NEWS IN BRIEF Digital roadshow visits Wimborne – to mark the 10th birthday of Dorset Council’s volunteer digital champion service, a road show is visiting four towns in the county including Wimborne. It will be at the Allendale Centre on Friday 20 October from 10am to 12.30pm and people will be able to book an appointment with their nearest volunteer digital champion. Anyone who cannot attend can find out where their nearest volunteer digital champion service is by calling the Digital Hotline on 01305 221048.

Pianist needed – The Fayrewood Singers of Verwood are looking for a new pianist for rehearsals and concerts from January. They rehearse on Tuesdays at 2pm at the Verwood Hub. They sing a variety of music in 2/3 parts, occasionally more, and perform two concerts a year at the Verwood Methodist Church. Please ring Margaret on 01425 475232 or Linda on 01202 280491.

New facilities for Fordingbridge school – New Forest District Council has granted permission for the provision of new sports changing rooms, staff offices, equipment stores, an activity room and associated parking at The Burgate School in Fordingbridge.

Ringwood grants – Ringwood Town Council’s policy and finance committee has awarded £250 to Ringwood Rotary Club to go towards Christmas Eve festivities in Market Place, and £2,000 to Ringwood Junior School PTA to improve the school’s wildlife pond and surrounding area.

Presenting the Della Jones Mile Trophy in 2017

Ringwood proposal – an application to extend the roof to accommodate two new flats, the change of use of part of existing first floor and second floor from office to residential use and to extend the existing building at 1 to 3 Strides Lane, Ringwood to accommodate one home with parking court and landscaping has been submitted to New Forest District Council.

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Hospital to Dorset’s oldest mark formation resident dies at 110 Report by Nicci Brown of the Friends Tribute has been paid L-R in front of the new bench are mayor of Blandford Hugo Mieville and the sons of Michael Le Bas – Philip, Tim and Chris

Memorial bench Report and photo by Nicci Brown Family, friends and colleagues of the late Dr Michael Le Bas gathered in the Victorian Garden of the Blandford Town Museum recently to witness the unveiling of a memorial bench for the man who had contributed a vast amount of research into the history of the town.

In 2019, Dr Le Bas was made a Freeman of the town in recognition of his work, and Blandford Town Council commissioned the bench for the site in the garden of the museum to which he was a curator and researcher for many years.

Mayor Cllr Hugo Mieville cut the ribbon during the ceremony attended by Michael’s three sons and other family members.

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The Friends of Blandford Community Hospital are to celebrate their first 75 years as one of the first League of Hospital Friends to be formed in the country following the formation of the National Health Service in July 1948.

On Saturday 11 November, a 75th anniversary dinner and dance will be held in the Crown Hotel, Blandford, for which tickets at are now on sale from the Friends’ office.

The hospital was originally founded in 1889 as a small five-bed establishment in a converted house in Salisbury Street and it relocated two years later to the purpose-built cottage hospital on the present site in Milldown Road, which has since been replaced with a modern and well-equipped community hospital.

The original Blandford Cottage Hospital provided by the Portman family

to Dorset’s oldest resident, Annie (Nan) Dennett, who has died at the age of 110.

An announcement

by Blandford Forum Town Council recorded: “Nan will be sorely Nan Dennett missed in Blandford, but remembered with great affection by everyone she knew.”

Lancashire-born, and one of ten children, Nan worked in a cotton mill, in service, and in a Lancaster hospital until moving to Dorset with her late husband Ivor whom she met while serving with the WRVS during World War II. His family lived in Charlton Marshall, and she worked there at Clayesmore School prior to its relocation, in a number of Blandford stores, and again at Clayesmore in Iwerne Minster.

Nan retired at 74 to take care of her husband until his death a few years later and, at the age of 80, she became a volunteer with Help the Aged at Blandford where she worked for two afternoons a week for 14 years.

She continued to live independently with the support of her two daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Verwood Rotary Club

By Louisa Hiscock

I am delighted to share our Rustic Fayre on Bank Holiday Monday raised just over £13,500.

This was higher than last year, despite increasing costs to put on the fayre. We now have the enjoyable task of dividing this up to support local charities, organisations and activities across our community. If you have a local club or charity you would like to nominate for a possible donation, please contact us on secretary@ verwoodrotary.org.uk.

It was great to see all the planning come together for a fantastic afternoon out for all the family. Mayor Toni Coombs and club president Andy Maw opened the fayre and numbers attending were higher than ever. We would like to give a big thank

Mayor Toni Coombs (centre), President Andy Maw (far right) and new member Gordon Bell (far left)

you to all our sponsors and volunteers – we really could not organise such a big community event without your support every year.

We are now already looking forward to next year’s fayre and will be celebrating the 30th year of Verwood Rotary Club organising this event put the date in your diary for August Bank Holiday Monday and we will see you there.

At club meetings we have recently welcomed new member Gordon Bell and are keen to recruit more.

Do get in touch and find out more about all we do on enquiries@verwoodrotary. org.uk or via out website.

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In 1983, Mike Borowski started Wessex Chemical Factors when he had a young family, a few years’ sales experience and a lot of knowledge about chemicals. Over the years, the company has grown, and now includes Wessex Manufacturing Ltd, the company’s UK-based factory where its products are produced.

There is now a second generation of Borowskis. Hannah and Ben, Mike’s children, run the company which employs 14 people across the head office in Wimborne, and the manufacturing site in Daventry.

Wessex Chemical Factors is a traditional yet progressive business with family and customers at its heart. The company has survived and thrived through some very tough business climates though its innovative approach and excellent customer service. In fact, it has been such a busy year that they have had to postpone official 40th anniversary celebrations until next year, when they look forward to celebrating with their families, customers, distributors and suppliers, with some exciting things planned.

A lot of the product innovations are customer-driven; sometimes it’s a specific problem that needs solving, or an existing product customers need the company to make more effective, cheaper, more environmentally friendly, the list goes on.

So, if you have a question or a problem and you think Wessex Chemical Solutions might have the answer, then get in touch.

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Column by Fordingbridge Museum is sponsored by Adrian Dowding

Coade stone

– a secret recipe rediscovered

By Julian Hewitt, Fordingbridge Museum If you have visited Weymouth, you may have seen the impressive statue of George III on the seafront.

You probably assumed it was carved from natural stone.

In fact, it is made from artificial Coade stone, which is used in statues, garden ornaments, monuments and architectural decoration at many historic sites in the country.

Eleanor Coade was born in Exeter and became a London linen seller in the 1760s. She bought a Lambeth-based artificial stone business in 1769. Although she did not invent artificial stone, she perfected the formula to produce consistent, affordable, good quality products. Her order book soon included George III and the leading aristocrats and architects of the day.

Coade stone was weatherproof and cheap to reproduce once a mould had been made. A skilled sculptor would make a model in clay and from this a plaster mould would be made. After extracting the mixture from the mould the sculptor would complete the fine detail.

The recipe for the mixture

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that was pressed into the mould was kept secret by Mrs Coade and was only rediscovered in the 1990s.

Ball clay from Dorset or Devon was mixed with crushed flint, quartz, soda lime glass and grog, the latter being crushed potsherds.

Different proportions of grog were used depending on the strength and the detailing required. The mixture would be ‘fortified’ by kneading before being fired at a temperature of 1,100 degrees centigrade for four days. It was easily moulded into complex shapes.

Moulds could be kept and reused making the production process quicker and cheaper than employing a skilled sculptor to carve natural stone.

When Mrs Coade died in 1821, the business was bought by her factory manager William Croggan for £4,000, but without her leadership Croggan went bankrupt in 1833. Production ended in the 1840s.

Mrs Coade was a courtesy title for she never married. A modest woman and devoted Baptist, she left no images of herself. She died in her home in Camberwell Grove,

A key stone made of Coade stone on an arch at Croome Court in Worcestershire

London and was buried in an unmarked grave in a nonconformist burial ground.

A self-made wealthy woman in a society dominated by men, Mrs Coade was a generous philanthropist. She left money to the Baptists and to several married women on the assurance that the money was legally theirs and theirs alone.

She was given the lease of a house in Lyme Regis called Belmont in 1785 by her uncle. This is a beautiful 18th century house decorated with Coade stone. It was later

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lived in by the author John Fowles and is now holiday apartments administered by the Landmark Trust.

Interestingly, a local company based in Wilton still produces items made of Coade stone. Classical sculptures as well as contemporary pieces are produced by a team of highly skilled artists using the original recipe and techniques. It is excellent that the Eleanor spirit and artistry is now continued locally.

The next time you drive along the long park wall of Charborough House near Wimborne look out for the stag and the lion statues that decorate the gates.

These are made from Coade stone. Perhaps like me you may become an obsessive Coade stone spotter.

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Photos by Trevor Pogson, Ringwood Came

Ringwood Carnival once again thrilled large crowds with its afternoon children’s procession and illuminated evening procession.

Included were floats and walking entries from locals schools, community groups and businesses, accompanied by the Carnival Court, which included ambassador James, princesses Lucy Knight and Mia Marcinek and town mayor Gareth DeBoos. The Best of Show trophy was awarded to Katie’s Crew.

And in a first for Ringwood Carnival, the Red Arrows flew over the town prior to the start of the afternoon parade.

Street entertainers, music, live entertainment, arts and crafts, a funfair and fireworks, and a miniature railway also entertained the crowds in venues across the town.

Safety fears for Poulner open space

By Marilyn Barber | newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk Works are to take place to re-shape the pond at Poulner Lakes Open Space to naturalise the site and monitor the performance over the winter period.

Earlier this year, a circular path was completed – funded by New Forest District Council and managed by Hampshire County Council – to improve accessibility to the site.

After the path was opened for use, it became apparent that the surface wasn’t draining in the manner intended. Officers were contacted and informed that ‘minor works’ would be carried out to remedy this situation.

However, it came as a surprise to Ringwood Town Council when, in July, contractors visited the site and created a fenced enclosure containing a bunded retention pond.

Officers met with colleagues from HCC and NFDC to protest at the scale of the works which involved the removal of saplings that had been planted on site. Surplus soil and other material had been left on site.

The council’s Recreation, Leisure and Open Spaces committee were told the depth of water likely to accumulate in the pond and the duration of its accumulation were unknown at present. It was pointed out that an unfenced body of standing water in a public open space would be a safety hazard – hence the fence.

No formal risk assessment has been carried out and officers are concerned that no Ringwood Town Council staff have experience of managing the relevant risks since there is no similar feature elsewhere on RTC land. Officers cannot say whether or for how long the fence will need to be maintained or what further measures might prove necessary.

Therefore, a scheme to reduce the size and visual impact of the pond was devised.

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Working out your heart

By Heart Research UK Did you know that your heart is a muscular organ and beats about 100,000 times a day? This varies depending on your level of fitness, but the bottom line is it has a big job to do. Although the cardiac muscle isn’t under voluntary control, it still requires working out.

What exercise?

A great way to work out your heart is through heart-pumping aerobic exercise – basically anything that gets your heart pumping faster. Activities that fall into this type of workout include brisk walking, running, cycling, swimming, playing tennis and fitness classes such as boxercise or Zumba.

Resistance training contributes to a healthy heart, including working out with free weights or on weight machines.

How much?

Doctors recommend a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate intensity, aerobic exercise per week. This could be 30 minutes a day, five days a week, or maybe some longer sessions on fewer days. In addition to aerobic exercise, aim for two sessions of resistance training per week. If you don’t already exercise, start small, and gradually work up to the recommended amount.

The benefits Regular exercise has the potential to lower our blood pressure and heart rate which reduces the risk of heart diseases. It can also reduce the risk of developing other conditions such as type 2 diabetes. A combination of aerobic exercise and resistance training can contribute to healthy cholesterol levels. Moving more is one of the best things you can do for your heart health.

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to lose weight and improve their health and fitness in a relaxed, friendly environment.

They also have some excellent classes available to members, so why not pop in or call 01202 855321 to book your free guest visit.

Moors Manor care home in St Leonards recently hosted an intergenerational playgroup for residents and members of

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the local nursery. During the session, which took place on 13 September, pre-schoolers from The Little Learners Nursery were invited to enjoy music, games and activities with residents at the home.

The toddlers also enjoyed a singalong with residents to their favourite songs such as The Wheels On The Bus, Baa Baa Black Sheep and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

Jenna May, general manager at Moors Manor, said: “We invited the nursery to the home as a way to start building the relationships between the residents and the children.

The residents at our home had a lot of fun on the day, and love our young visitors.”

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Never give up on giving up Good things start to happen when you stop smoking.

Every time you smoke a cigarette, your body is being flooded with thousands of poisonous chemicals including arsenic and formaldehyde. At least 70 of the chemicals in tobacco smoke cause cancer.

It’s a frightening thought. The bottom line is, there is no safe level of smoking – quitting completely is the only way you can protect yourself from these risks.

The day you stop, your body starts clearing itself of toxins and begins to repair itself. Within a few days or weeks, your senses of taste and smell improve, you’ll start to breathe more easily, and have more energy. Your longer-term risks of cancer, lung disease, heart disease and stroke will be significantly reduced. One year on, your risk of heart attack halves compared to a smoker’s.

This month is Stoptober, the perfect time to break free from tobacco. Be part of the nation’s biggest mass quit attempt – but with local support from LiveWell Dorset. Register for a free quit pack and 1-2-1 coaching support.

Choose from a range of options including face-to-face support from your local pharmacy, nicotine gum and patches in the post, a vape starter kit or – new for 2023 – a place at an Allen Carr Easyway stop smoking seminar. LiveWell coaches can help you identify your triggers and support you to overcome them. Coaching sessions take place over the phone at a time that suits you.

GET YOUR FREE QUIT KIT: Call free on 0800 840 1628, visit livewelldorset.co.uk or scan the QR code on the advert.

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Charity of the Year The link between fundraising and wellbeing As the seasons change, so can our mental wellbeing and it is important to look after and care for it. Fundraising can be a great way to improve your wellbeing both physically and mentally. Doing something positive for others can also give you a personal boost.

Knowing that your hard work will help so many people can be a great motivation to complete a challenge or hold an event to raise donations for charity. You’ll also feel a real sense of accomplishment for achieving your goals and helping your local community.

The ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ is a proven method to follow for managing mental health in everyday life, and fundraising can be worked into this.

The five proven steps are

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‘Connect’, ‘Get Active’, ‘Take Notice’, ‘Learn’ and ‘Giving.’

Here’s how fundraising can be incorporated: Connect: fundraise with a family member, friend or a colleague. This can help you raise more money, keep you accountable – and you’ll have more fun along the way.

Get active: why not take part in an organised challenge?

Dorset Mind offers a variety of challenges to suit all abilities – from walking, jogging or running in the Ultra Challenges to the wheelchair category and 1km category for children in the Bournemouth Bay Run. Take notice: whatever you’re training for, from a skydive to a challenge, notice your surroundings and how you feel whilst you’re

doing it. You should find your wellbeing improves.

Learn: fundraising is a skill and whilst you’re setting up your event or challenge, you’ll learn how to do it. We can fully support you during your journey and help you with fundraising ideas.

Give back: if you fundraise for us, you’re helping us make a life-changing difference to local people’s mental health, so thank you.

Dorset Mind has some exciting events coming up, such as our Marathon Walk on the 23 October. We are challenge partners for the

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Jurassic Coast Challenge and the Bournemouth Bay Run in 2024 which provide active ways to fundraise for Dorset Mind.

However, if that is not for you, head to our website – dorsetmind.uk – and see what other ways you can #JoinOurMovement!

There’s more about the ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ here: https://bit. ly/5WaystoWellbeing Find out about upcoming fundraising opportunities here: https://bit.ly/ DMFundraise4Us

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Para swimmer wins gold at school games

By Marilyn Barber | newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk Whilst most of us are comfortably tucked up in our beds at 4.30am, Isabella Haynes is getting up and heading to either Littledown or Canford to put in two hours of swimming practice. She swims six or seven times a week, sometimes in the early mornings and/or after school. And it has certainly paid off.

The 14-year-old QE School pupil went to the ESSA World School Games in Rio de Janeiro where she won a Gold Medal in the 200m freestyle and a silver in the 200m individual medley.

Isabella, whose damaged right leg was amputated after she was born prematurely, also won the special award of Top Feminine Para Athlete.

Her mother Elizabeth said: “We are super proud of her and would like to motivate disabled people to get active and achieve whatever they dream of.”

At the age of three, Isabella started swimming in Ferndown – and she hasn’t stopped since then. Coach Janet Latham said she was sure Isabella would be able to attend a normal swimming club,

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so she joined Swim Bournemouth.

She does the front crawl and initially there was a balance issue as she doesn’t use her prosthetic leg in the pool.

“At first I was like a snake, but fortunately since then I have become stronger on the amputation side. My coaches have been really good,” said Isabella.

Her first national para competition was in Swansea in the winter of 2021 where she made the final. “I just loved the experience,” she said.

This was all the more remarkable as, prior to this, pools had been closed because of Covid and she had to do her training at home via Zoom.

She subsequently competed in Aberdeen and Glasgow, and in Sheffield in March this year, she not only won the 400m front crawl in the Citi Para Swimming World Series, she achieved her personal best.

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has to be remembered that she also has her GCSEs to work towards.

She said: “Training makes me feel really good, relieves stress and afterwards I feel awake and focused.”

Isabella, who went to St John’s First School and Allenbourn School before going to QE, said she had always had support from PE teachers who ensure that she is able to manage sports.

“And Allenbourn even raised some money to help fund my trip to Rio,” she said.

Isabella is hugely committed to her sport and admitted that she has her eyes on the 2028 Paralympics. A remarkable and inspiring teenager.

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‘Outstanding’ More apprentices for Sheiling Dorset Council School The number of people Following a recent Ofsted residential inspection, Sheiling School has been rated Outstanding across all inspection areas.

The school, which provides day and residential placements for children and young people between the ages of 6 and 19 with severe, complex and moderate learning disabilities was praised for its provision, which “contributes to the excellent social, emotional and physical progress that all the children make in this school.”

Head of Residential Services, Heidi Holm Rasmussen, said: “To achieve an outstanding rating as a residential provision is recognition that we are understandably very proud of.

“Our staff are skilled, proactive and dedicated and I am delighted this has been highlighted by the inspection team.”

undertaking an apprenticeship at Dorset Council has increased by 52 per cent from 154 to 232 employees.

The success of the programme can be largely attributed to a wider range of apprenticeship opportunities, and more employees choosing to complete them to upskill themselves further and grow their professional qualifications.

The apprenticeship programme, run in collaboration with specialist providers, marries on-thejob training and theoretical learning, so apprentices can apply their learning in a work-related environment while obtaining a more in-depth background into their chosen sector.

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Wimborne charity carries out 1,000th cataract operation in The Gambia

By Marilyn Barber | newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk

A charity run by a Wimborne couple has just paid for its 1,000th cataract operation for people living in Africa.

Cataracts are Curable, The Gambia Project – run by Violet and Jim Phillips – provides free eye care to the poorest people in The Gambia.

Violet said they are now extending their remit and a small group of eye care specialists are to visit a number of selected outlying villages where there is no eye health care available.

She said: “We soon realised that the very act of examination brought up multiple other eye health related problems, most notably conjunctivitis, which comes in various forms but is always a dreadful thing to deal with.

“Now, prior to conducting a cataract camp, we screen the eye health of all the inhabitants of a given area. The team take along simple, and relatively

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inexpensive, medication that can be used for on-the-spot treatment. It is given free.

“This has been remarkably successful. Not only does the mass screening identify those patients who are ready for surgery and can be put on an operating list for the next cataract camp, but it provides an opportunity for the treatment of nonsurgical conditions.

“People are given the knowledge to help themselves.

Understanding how infections are spread and they can be avoided is critical. Explaining to them that constantly rubbing their irritated eyes can be very damaging. We are told that myopia can result from such abuse; this in turn leads to a child or youngster not being able to see the whiteboard

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at school which can lead to them simply dropping out of school. Glasses for Gambian children are a luxury costing about the same as a 50kg bag of rice, a staple part of the Gambian diet.

“Blindness is a terrible thing; unnecessary blindness is a tragedy. Not only does it take away sight, it deprives an individual of their independence, they can no longer participate in, nor contribute to their community.

They become reliant on others for basics such as meals, visiting the lavatory or their place of worship. They can no longer earn a living or even care for the very young whilst the parents are working on their crops or fishing.”

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The Old Beams Food review by Karen Wyatt-Epapara The last time I visited The Old Beams in Ibsley, it had recently been taken over Peter Cheall and son-in-law Simon Ball.

The pair had lots of plans to rebuild the pub and its reputation for excellent food and great service, and I was keen to see how they were getting on. I was in for a treat.

I went along on the last hot Thursday evening of summer with Luke and, although we were offered a table in the prettily decorated restaurant, we opted to sit in the garden, which was renovated last summer. It was a lovely setting for a rare outing just the two of us – we sat up on the deck, where fairy lights created a cosy atmosphere.

We were met at the door

by Julie, who was more than happy to accommodate our table change request, and were served by Harriet, who was friendly, efficient,

and made some excellent suggestions when we pondered over the menu.

Thursday at The Old Beams is Thai and steak night, so we thought we’d sample the specials. Yada, the chef, hails from Thailand, so all of the Thai meals are authentic and freshly made and I was looking forward to sampling them.

For starters, I chose vegetable spring rolls, which had been made fresh and were served with a salad and sweet chilli dipping sauce.

Luke plumped for scallops with pork belly and pea purée.

Both dishes were beautifully presented and delicious.

Next, I chose a vegetable stir fry – a noodle dish teeming with colourful vegetables and served with a tasty sauce – while Luke decided on a fillet steak with peppercorn sauce.

At Harriet’s suggestion, it was served as a sizzler and

Steak

brought out on a hot skillet, with extra vegetables. It was accompanied by chunky chips, cherry tomatoes and a salad, and was a riot of colour on the plate.

When presented with dessert menu, we couldn’t resist trying some – in fact, I was tempted by so many of the options that we really needed a tasting plate. We chose fairly light options – an Eton mess and crème brûlée – that were a perfect way to finish off the meal.

On other days, there is a choice of the main menu or fine dining menu. Children are catered for, and there is also a carvery option on Sundays. The restaurant is taking bookings both for Christmas parties and Christmas Day meals. Booking is advised as it can get busy.

On weekends, there is often live music and other events.

Scallops

Noodles

Spring rolls

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Events Details were correct at the time of going to print. Send information about your events to newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk

14 October 6.30pm Pulford Publicity’s Charity of the Year Dinner and Auction in aid of Dorset Mind. Tickets £44.50 from www.pulfordpublicity.co.uk 14-21 October Wimborne Green Festival. Details of events at https://planetwimborne. org/wimborne-green-festival 17 October 8pm Wimborne Civic Society meets at the Allendale Centre. Members £2, non-members £5.

18 October 10am-1pm RSPB New Forest Local Group field trip to Hengistbury Head (SZ 162 911). Meet in car park area outside the Hikers Café. https:// group.rspb.org.uk/new forest/ 18 October 7.30pm The Wimborne Valognes Twinning Association presents a variety show at Allendale Centre.

Tickets £5 from the Allendale.

18-21 October Ferndown Drama presents Out of Focus at the Barrington.

Tickets from www.ticketsource. co.uk/ferndown-drama or from the Barrington Box Office.

19-21 October Wimborne Drama production of Rehearsal for Murder at the Tivoli. To book, call 01202 885566 or go to tivoliwimborne.co.uk

around & about 20 October 7.30pm The Banff Mountain Film Festival at the Regent Centre, Christchurch.

21-28 October 10am-4pm and 29 October 10am-noon Broadstone Art Society exhibition at the Youth Centre, Tudor Road, Broadstone.

22 October 7pm Broadstone Music Series presents Music for Autumn at St John’s Church, Macaulay Road, Broadstone. Advanced online booking at www. broadstonemusicseries.info or limited availability on the door.

22 October 6pm Bournemouth Symphony Chorus presents John Rutter – Requiem and the world premiere of Three Rossetti Songs at Wimbone Minster church. Tickets from www.bschorus.co.uk 26-28 October Ferndown Phoenix Musical theatre presents Cinderella A Twisted Tale at the Barrington Theatre.

Daytime and evening shows.

Tickets from 01202 894858.

27 October 6pm Comedy night in aid of Diverse Abilities at The Black Cherry in Bournemouth. Tickets from diverseabilities.org.uk/comedy.

28 October 7pm-10pm Quiz organised by St Leonard’s and St Ives HomeWatch in the Village Hall, Braeside Road, BH24 2PH. mariehomewatch@ yahoo.com or 01425 475733.

28 October 10am-3pm Artisan Makers Market at Wimborne Community Centre, 41-44 King Street, Wimborne BH21 1EA. Free admission.

28 October 10.15am West Moors Horicultural Show coffee morning at the Memorial Hall. Contact Sue Hamlett on 01202 871536.

28 October gates open 6pm Flameburst family firework event, Fuzzy Bit, Verwood. BH31 6QF. Entry £5 (cash only) U3s free.

28 October 6pm-9pm Halloween Spooktacular at Angus Wood, St Leonards Avenue, Blandford. Free entry.

28 October 7.30pm A Salute to Trad Jazz with Chris Walker and The Pedigree Jazz Band at Alderholt Village Hall.

Tickets from 01425 655631.

31 October 7.30pm West Parley Gardening Club meets at the MS Centre, Dorset, Church Lane, West Parley BH22 8TS. www.westparleygc.co.uk 1 November 7pm Fireside Theatre (Verwood) play reading at Daphne and John Fairburn’s home.

Book on 01202 820689.

2 November 7.15pm-9.15pm Ferndown & District Historical Society meets at the Barrington Centre on the first Thursday of each month. Contact Andrew Palmer 01202 874407.

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4 November 10am-1pm RSPB New Forest Local Group field trip to Badminston Common (SU 461 021). Meet at the end of Badminston Lane, Fawley. Nonmembers £5, members free.

Tel 01425 652864 https://group. rspb.org.uk/new forest/ 4 November 7pm, 8pm and 9pm Bournemouth Fireworks celebrates its silver jubilee at the Littledown Centre.

8 November 6.30-9pm Bournemouth Big Band, Swing and Jazz Club meets downstairs in Kinson Community Centre. Details www.bournemouthjazzclub.org 8 November 7.30pm East Dorset Antiquarian Society meets at St Catherine’s Church Hall, Wimborne.

8 November 7.30pm-9.30pm RSPB New Forest Local Group, The Isle of Scilly Birds, Lyndhurst Community Centre.

Non-members £5, members £3. Tel 01425 652864 https:// group.rspb.org.uk/new forest/ 11 November 7.30pm Artsreach presents folk duo Basset from Canada at Woodlands Village Hall. Tickets from: www.artsreach.co.uk 11 November 7.30pm Mozart Requiem presented

by Bournemouth Bach Choir in Wimborne Minster Church.

Tickets from www.ticketsource. co.uk/bournemouth-bachchoir and Square Records.

15 November 7.30pm The Banff Mountain Film Festival at the Tivoli Theate, Wimborne.

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Cinderella – a Halloween twist The story of Cinderella is a beautiful fairy tale, but this Halloween, there will be a different story to tell. Magic has fallen into the wrong hands; will Cinderella ever get her prince? If good falls for evil, it could become quite tragic.

Ferndown Phoenix Musical Theatre will be performing ‘Cinderella A Twisted Tale’ at the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown on 26 and 27 October at 7.30pm, 28 October at 10.30am (relaxed performance), 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Book at the Barrington 01202 894858.

Band seeks director

The Ringwood and Burley Band – a brass band based in Ringwood – is seeking a musical director.

The band is non-contesting and attends various local events throughout the year. Rehearsals are held weekly on Friday evenings at 7.30pm. Prior to the rehearsal, there is a teaching session for young learners.

The band would like to hear from interested parties with conducting experience. New players are also welcome. To find out more, call the secretary on 07786 038080 or email cliffbrock99@gmail.com.

Play readings The 17th year of The Fireside Theatre has begun. It aims to promote good theatre by reading quality plays in members’ homes. Some members come to read, but others just sit and listen. New members are always welcome. Contact membership secretary Jenni Brown on 01202 825178.

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Dream birthday weekend The first racing driver to complete a ‘clean sweep’ and lead every lap of the weekend at the Ginetta Junior Championship is Reza Seewooruthun from Poole. He stunned the crowds at Brands Hatch in September by leading every lap of each of the three races. The ‘R Racing’ speedster also secured two poles and the fastest lap over the weekend that also saw him celebrate his 17th birthday. In the 10 years since the formation of the championship, no driver before has achieved this. Reza said: “It was a dream birthday weekend.”

Fordingbridge choir supports Gareth Malone Members of the newly-formed musical theatre choir in Fordingbridge are getting ready to take to the stage alongside internationally acclaimed choir director, Gareth Malone.

Sing-Along-a-Gareth invites the audience to open their lungs and join him in song.

The Fordingbridge Sing Space choir – a musical theatre choir for adults – launched in September under the guidance of choir leader, Olivia Sparkhall.

The Fordingbridge branch is part of a collective of choirs launched in 2020 by Olivia’s colleague, West End coach to the stars, Rachel Lynes. There are now nearly 1,500 members across England.

Along with Fordingbridge, there are 27 other Sing Space choirs, all training hard to support Gareth on his national tour.

If you would like to find out more about Fordingbridge’s musical theatre choir, you can mail olivia@singspacechoir.com or visit https://www.singspacechoir.com/fordingbridge/ Book tickets to see Sing-Along-a-Gareth in the Beck Theatre Hayes on 22 November at: https://becktheatre.org.uk

Aled Jones tour comes to The Barn Aled Jones is hitting the road for a major UK tour, Full Circle, and will be performing at The Barn in Ringwood on 23 March 2024.

Fans of Aled, the boy treble who captivated the world with his angelic voice, can prepare to hear him as they’ve never heard him before. There will be songs, stories and one or two surprises.

Aled said he was looking forward to seeing his wonderful fans. “Who knows,” he said, “the audience might even get to ask a few questions.”

In demand globally, Aled has performed in the world’s most iconic venues, from London’s Royal Albert Hall to the Sydney Opera House. His recording of Walking in the Air, from the animated film The Snowman, firmly established him as a household name and he has become an integral part of the nation’s festivities.

Tickets from www.thebarnringwood.co.uk

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Overwinter your garden with green manures

By Karen Wyatt-Epapara Over the summer, my garden is usually teeming with vegetables and soft fruits in varying stages of success – this year, I’m overrun with courgettes and squash, while the tomatoes have only just started to go red – but in winter, it is a different story.

With limited space, and while the beds are full, it generally doesn’t occur to me to prepare for winter crops, and I usually find I’ve left it too late for cold weather once the summer plants have been cleared.

Finding myself in the same situation this year, but determined to do something that will benefit my garden for next year’s crop, an internet search has brought up a new concept to me – green manures.

I’m sure seasoned gardeners will be more than familiar with the term and practice, but for hack-and-hope gardeners

like me, this is how it works.

Green manures are fastgrowing plants that are sown either between crops to fill empty space, or to cover a whole section of garden that will not be used for several months, or over winter. The foliage helps prevent weeds from growing and stops soil erosion. Near the end of winter – if that’s when you’re growing them – they are dug back in to return nutrients to the soil and improve the soil structure.

While many types of green manures are best sown during summer – oops, I’m too late for those again! – there are some that can be planted in autumn and are hardy enough to continue to grow throughout winter, provided they are in a sunny spot.

Grazing rye, winter field bean and winter tares are good options.

Either sow the seeds in

rows, or scatter them and rake them into the soil, and then leave the plants to do their thing during the cold months.

As the weather starts to warm up, you’ll need to cut the green manures down. Leave them to wilt and then dig them into the garden, through the top 25 centimetres of soil. It is important to leave the beds for at least a couple of weeks before planting seedlings or sowing seeds as the rotting green matter can hamper plant growth.

Once you’ve waited the two weeks, your garden will be ready for another good summer growing season. Be aware, though, that having green coverage in your garden over winter makes for a welcoming environment for slugs, so some controlling measures may be required to protect your spring seedlings.

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Get your heating ready for winter With cold weather looming, if you haven’t done so already, now is the time to make sure your heating options are safe and functioning for winter.

Gas boilers and appliances These should be checked annually by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer.

The inspection will check that your appliances are working correctly, there is adequate air supply, appliance safety devices are functioning and that gas is burning properly.

You will receive a gas safety certificate on completion, which lasts for a year.

As well as making sure you have heating and hot water during winter, keeping your boiler serviced will substantially reduce your chances of death or serious illness through carbon monoxide poisoning. Placing

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a carbon monoxide detector in your home will provide extra reassurances.

Landlords are legally obliged to perform an annual gas safety check, so if you are in rented accommodation, that will be their responsibility.

Electric boilers Electric boilers are not subject to the same regulations as gas boilers, but annual servicing by a boiler specialist is recommended to keep them working effectively.

A service will check and clean all moving parts and will ensure all electrical connections are tightly fitted and free of corrosion.

Also, if you have a newer electric boiler, regular servicing will likely be a condition of a warranty or guarantee.

Wood burners and open fires If you have a wood burner or

open fire, it is recommended that you have your chimney swept at least once a year.

Autumn is a good time for this, as you’ll be getting rid of any soot and creosote build-up and also taking the opportunity to check for any blockages that may have occurred while the chimney has not been in use.

It is especially important to limit creosote build-up in your chimney as it is highly flammable and is the main cause of chimney fires.

It is a tar-like substance which is a by-product of burning wood or coal.

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Any of these could suggest your radiators need bleeding, or that they might be filled with sludge.

These are jobs you can do yourself, but they can be messy and cause damage if not done correctly. If attempting these, make sure you are fully prepared or, if in doubt, consider calling in a professional to help.

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Wimborne Quakers on the move Wimborne Quaker Meeting has recently moved to Allendale House, from the Allendale Centre next door. They were one of the first groups to meet post-Covid in the Allendale Centre. However, the success of the centre as the town’s hub has made it

less quiet; Quakers enjoy being involved but the stillness and quiet of their meetings for worship is enhanced by a quiet environment.

They now meet on the first and third Sunday each month at 10.30am in the Bankes Room at Allendale

Stevie Champ, who is supported by Diverse Abilities’ Supported Living Service, has always been the Red Arrows’ number one fan. Earlier this year, he received a terminal cancer diagnosis and his support team wanted to make sure the time he has left is as special as possible. This is when the idea was born to try and achieve Stevie’s dream of meeting a Red Arrows pilot at Bournemouth Air Festival. And, in fact, thanks to a lot of planning, he met not one Red Arrows’ pilot, but 11 pilots and officers.

House. A meeting for learning and sharing on the fourth Monday evening of each month has also restarted.

Contact clerk, Richard Bush, on 01202 882697 or assistant clerk, Barbara Winwood on 07787 416619.

Wimborne Town Football Club U13s girls’ team has secured a new home and away kit sponsored by Poole-based developer Wyatt Homes. In the 2022/2023 season, the girls U13s achieved an outstanding feat, securing the ‘Treble’ by becoming League Champions and winning all games except one draw. They also clinched the County Cup and League Cup titles, marking an exceptional season for the club.

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