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April 2019 Volume 16 Issue 9
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Warm welcome for Easter!
In no way diminishing Easter, which is the most important festival of the Christian church, it is also an exciting time with tourist attractions opening for a long season and community diaries filling up with plans for forthcoming events. In our circulation area, there are so many things to look forward to, so no-one should feel that there isn’t enough to do – for all ages. Over the Easter weekend there are numerous Easter egg hunts, and of course on Good Friday there is the chance to walk from Wimborne Minster church to Pamphill to find the buns growing on trees! This month, the Furlong in Ringwood will host a spring craft and activities day on 13 April with the re-launch of the town centre market on 24 April. Discover Wimborne will see a month’s worth of entertainment and offers for all. We have many theatres in the area including the Regent in Christchurch offering entertainment with the Layard Theatre at Canford School staging productions periodically. And this is not to mention the thriving local community centres and village halls. This magazine and Viewpoint are the go-to source of information on what is happening in your area – so do keep us informed. New out this month is Allendale Magazine, a publication forged from a business partnership between the Allendale Centre in Wimborne and Pulford Publicity. It will be packed with even more information to keep you up to date with what is going on. See page 4. Meanwhile, we hope all our readers and advertisers have a very happy and fun filled Easter.
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Businesses boost cancer charity Broadstone Chamber of Trade & Commerce’s latest annual quiz raised £690 for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF). The event, led by Martin Layton of MSL Designs Group Ltd, with William Gardiner and Lynette Conroy of Cargo Lounge saw the War Memorial Hall packed. Meryl Ponsford, a trustee of Dorset Cancer Care Foundation said, “It was one of the best events I have been to in ages. Everyone who attended or supported the quiz in some way can be sure that their donation will go straight into our High Five Appeal, which seeks to raise £250,000 in the next year for the many families which need our help.” For more details of the High Five Appeal visit: www.dccf.co.uk or telephone: 07593 890879.
Vinyl Survivalists venue change As the Priest’s House Museum is undergoing a major development, Vinyl Survivalists have had to find a new venue. They will be meeting in the Community Learning and Resource Centre in King Street, Wimborne. The next session is on 13 April, 7-11pm. Licensed bar and refreshments. Hosted by DJ Dapper Dan & The Maccassaman, entry is £3.
FIB will not bloom this year The Ferndown in Bloom Committee will not be holding any competitions in 2019. Instead, they will take time to consider whether the annual event should be continued in 2020 and if so, in what form. Despite finding new sponsors last year to join the longterm sponsor Haskins, the number of entries was disappointing. Any suggestions or offers of help will be much appreciated. For further information please contact Linda Voisey on 01202 861508 or email ferndowninbloom@ymail.com
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Another prestigious contract for Pulford Publicity Pulford Publicity is delighted to announce the launch of a new quarterly magazine in partnership with the Wimborne & District Community Association. Pictured is Louis Pulford, the creative director of Pulford Publicity, signing the contract to produce the Allendale magazine, with Tanya
Cripps, Allendale Centre manager The new size of the publication will make it stand out from the crowd, and with the Allendale Centre supplying the content, it will focus on the centre and local people.
New sensory room for refuge The Mayor of Poole has been shining a light on a new ‘healing’ sensory room for domestic violence survivors at Poole Refuge. Councillor Sean Gabriel officially opened the £9,000 facility, which has been funded by the Poole Refuge Helping Hands charity. Helping Hands was started by refuge supporters Karen and Kevin
Mayor Sean Gabriel and Helping Hands president Maureen Sida cut the ribbon to open the sensory room.
Norton just a year ago and has already raised over £11,000.
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Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Loss of Mental Capacity and Deputyship Orders Dementia is now one of the top five underlying causes of death and one in three people who die after the age of 65 have dementia. Nearly two thirds of people with dementia are women, and dementia is a leading cause of death among women – higher than heart attack of stroke. 1 in 3 who die over the age of 65 have dementia. (Dorset Dementia Partnership 2016). Should your loved one suffer from Dementia or lack mental capacity, it is very likely you will need to take control of their finances, their health needs and welfare generally. Hopefully, they have already appointed you as their Attorney using a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). But what if they haven’t got an LPA? If no attorney has been appointed, you can make an application to the Court to become a Deputy. A Deputy is someone appointed by the Court of Protection to make decisions on behalf of a person who lacks the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. Whilst it is likely that the court will approve your appointment as a Deputy for Property & Financial affairs, it is not a certainty. However, Health & Welfare Deputyships are rarely granted.
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Mayor to officially open local publisher’s office Dana House, the home of Pulford Publicity, BrightBox Designs and mags4dorset (that brings you 4Dorset and Viewpoint magazines), will be officially opened on 9 April by the Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Jean Read, in the presence of Dorset Chamber’s CEO Ian Girling.
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Ben and Louis Pulford have recently welcomed a new tenant, Eazy Garden Ltd, into their newly refurbished property in Ferndown (see page 14). Tom Clark from Eazy Garden will also be at the opening ceremony to celebrate his new office. The event will be between 5.30pm and 7pm – all welcome. An Asianstyle buffet will be prepared by award winning chef Sarah Ali Choudhury.
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Gold medals for Canford swimmers Canford School pupils Robbie Hemmings, 14, and Conor Cherrington, 13, achieved a high level of success at the recent Dorset Counties swimming championships. Robbie was crowned Junior Champion in 14 events and in the Seniors (Open) he gained silvers
in the 400m freestyle and 400m individual medley and bronze medals in the 100m and 200m
backstroke, the 100m fly and the 100m individual medley.  Representing Poole Swimming Club, which has Canford as its training centre, he gained two new club records in the 400m and 800m freestyle events. Meanwhile Conor entered 18 events and achieved 18 personal bests, including the gold Junior medal for 200m breaststroke and bronze Junior medals for both 100m breaststroke and backstroke. Conor was swimming for Swim Bournemouth Club, which
also bases its training at Canford. Junior awards are presented to the fastest 15 year old and under for each event, and the Seniors Open age group involves competing against older National swimmers within the county. Both boys are nationally ranked swimmers. Robbie is in the top 10 rankings for his age group in multiple events including fifth in the country in the 800m freestyle and 200m backstroke and 6th in the 50m and 100m backstroke. Meanwhile Conor is consistently ranked among the top 25 swimmers nationally in his age group for most events, with some stand out performances
Robbie and Conor with a few of their trophies
at the moment in 200m breaststroke and 100m backstroke where he is ranked No1 in the country, for his age. He is also ranked second in the country for 200m breaststroke in the combined 13/14 year olds and is hoping to qualify for nationals for the first time in this age group.
College sees growth in apprenticeships Bournemouth & Poole College has celebrated another successful year of apprenticeships with its highest ever number of people looking to earn while they learn. The college has seen stronger growth than the national figures for apprenticeship starts with a 14 per cent increase in the number of people aged 16 – 18 starting apprenticeships, against a two per cent drop nationally. Alongside this, numbers of apprentices trained by the college have hit an all-time high of nearly 2,000 people.
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John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation
JTYAF news and fundraising events you can enjoy Here at the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation it’s a very busy time. By the time you read this article we’ll have presented the JTYAF bursaries and scholarships to more than 40 students at Ferndown Upper School. The 10 Air Cadets selected for the JTYAF funded Ghana expedition will also have been received their awards. The Air Cadet Junior Leaders Expedition to Ghana is a 3-week community-based project and will continue the work of the 2017 and 2018 expeditions, completing the building of the John Thornton Presby Junior High School. This project has provided children aged 5 to 18 in the small village of Obom, with access to reliable and modern education. The difference that this work has made to the rural community is extraordinary and will have a lasting impact for many years to come. Without your help none of this would be possible so we’re also busy organising and planning our fundraising events. On Tuesday 16 April we have the return of our popular Curry Night at the Cinnamon Lounge in Verwood. Tickets are £20 per
person which includes a £5 donation to the Foundation. Our biggest event this year will be our Charity Football Match at Wimborne Town FC on 6 May. AFC Bournemouth Legends are taking on an Armed Forces XI and the game will feature some of the true greats from AFC Bournemouth’s recent history (including Eddie Howe, Steve Fletcher and Matt Holland). We are expecting a great spectacle and a really entertaining match! For tickets and more information about the events above please visit our website at www.jtyaf.org Every ticket purchased will directly support young people from the local area. Linda Thornton JTYAF
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HOME SWEET HOME The rules around buying or selling a home often change, and protecting your family and property is increasingly important. Paul Reynolds, Partner in Residential Conveyancing at Dutton Gregory Solicitors, deciphers some of the most common questions asked.
so, you can be responsible for repair or maintenance of a boundary. If no information is found, other rules may apply.
What is Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)?
I’m worried about my property being targeted by fraudsters. How can I protect against this?
This is tax payable to HMRC when you buy a property. The amount depends on whether you have owned a property before (if not you may qualify to claim first time buyer relief) and whether the property is your only/your main home. If you own a second property, a 3% surcharge may be payable. We advise reading the HMRC guidelines online, or call a solicitor to find out more. How do I know which boundary I own/am responsible for? First, check or ask a solicitor to check the title deeds, which tells us about the “T” and “H” marks. “T” marks show that the boundary would be your responsibility, “H” marks mean party boundary. Next, we check whether any covenants (promises) have been imposed – if
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Some properties are more vulnerable to fraud than others, such as properties that are empty or tenanted. The Land Registry have a monitoring service (online), which offers more information. You can also apply for a restriction to be noted on your title deed, preventing the Land Registry from registering a sale or mortgage of the property, unless a conveyancer or solicitor certified that the application was made by you.
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BCP Council sets its budget When the BCP council - the new unitary authority which will cover Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole comes into operation on 1 April, residents in Poole and Bournemouth will see an increase in council tax, whilst there will be a reduction for Christchurch residents. In setting the budget at the final meeting of the BCP Shadow Authority, it was agreed there should be a 2.99 per cent increase for Poole, taking a Band D property to £1,441.53; a 2.4 per cent increase for Bournemouth, taking a Band D property to £1,473.40 and a reduction for Christchurch, taking a Band D to £1,598.30. The meeting also agreed an extra £10million for social care. Leader of the Shadow Authority, Councillor Janet Walton said, “The amount of work that has led to the setting of the first ever BCP Council budget cannot be underestimated. This budget will allow the new BCP Council to provide almost 400,000 residents with the services they need and expect, whilst investing in the things that will help our area achieve greater prosperity in the future, improve the quality of life of our residents and attract both public and private sector investment to our thriving city region.” Councillor John Beesley, deputy chairman of the Shadow Executive and chairman of the Finance Task and Finish Group which undertook the detailed budget work said, “Let’s not forget that the creation of this new council was our strategic response to the financial challenges we face – funding reductions alongside the increasing demand for, and rising cost of our core services, especially those supporting the most vulnerable in our community. Despite these challenges, we have managed to continue to protect services as much as possible, particularly those for residents who need Council support the most, whilst also investing an estimated £235m into the capital programme for regeneration, and improving assets and infrastructure over the next three years.” The meeting also agreed a constitution for the new council, noting that this is likely to be reviewed by BCP Council upon its inception after the local elections on 2 May.
Christchurch expresses condolences The Mayor of Christchurch, Councillor Lesley Dedman, led a sincere message of condolence from the council on 15 March to the borough’s twinned town in New Zealand, following the mosque shootings. At least 50 people died. Christchurch in Dorset has been twinned with Christchurch, New Zealand since 1975 and the two places share a strong history. Cllr Lesley Dedman said, “The borough of Christchurch is deeply saddened by the mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand. We share a strong affinity with Christchurch, New Zealand, despite the miles that divide our twinned towns. “Personally, I would also like to offer support to Lianne Dalziel, the current mayor. This is a very dark time for the City of Christchurch and her message to ensure that this dreadful attack unites, and doesn’t divide us, is echoed in her twinned town in the UK.” Sincere and heartfelt condolences are being sent, by councillors and officers, to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives. As a mark of respect, the flag of Christchurch, New Zealand was flown at half-mast outside the civic offices.
Redundancy payments alone at district councils could cost £756,291 Senior officer posts will reduce from 23 to just seven when the new unitary Dorset Council comes into being on 1 April, replacing East Dorset, North Dorset, Purbeck, West Dorset and Weymouth and Portland district councils. The Appointments & Dismissals Committee of the Shadow Dorset Council was meeting before 4Dorset went to press to discuss redundancy proposals for nine senior officers. If approved the cost of the collective contractual redundancy payments will be £756,291. In addition, the pension ‘strain’ payment in line with scheme rules will be £1,086,506. This is the contribution Dorset Council would make to the pension fund. The authority says the total annual saving from removing nine posts (including national insurance and employer contributions to pensions) will be £1,072,096 and this would be a repeating saving each year. This means the proposed redundancies would pay for themselves in 20 months.
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First budget agreed for the new Dorset Council By Marilyn Barber There will be a reduction is the number of councillors and staff redundancies together with increased funding for a number of services when the new Dorset Council replaces the six county, district and borough councils on the first of this month (April 2019). Councillors backed the first budget of the new unitary authority at a meeting of the Shadow Dorset Council held on 20 February. Officers and councillors from across
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the county, district and borough councils have been working together over the last year to bring the finances for six councils into one new organisation, with one budget of £295m. A reduction in the number of councillors from 204 to 82 will deliver £400,000 in savings. There will also be a reduction in the number of senior officer roles where there is duplication and overlap across central services such as
finance, HR and IT, achieving savings of over £5m. Dorset County Council said consultation with just over 200 employees across the Dorset Area councils started on 21 January and would last for 90 days. During this consultation, options are to be presented to those who are ‘potentially at risk’. However there will be new positions in the new council with 95 roles available in this tranche. There will also be
other re-employment opportunities and voluntary redundancy. The authority added it had not reached the stage of compulsory redundancies yet and it would be wrong to put any figure on it. If unchanged, there would be a reduction of 117 posts. The new Dorset Council will have approximately 6,000 employees, excluding teachers. Additional savings have been made on insurance, audit fees and other activities where the council will only have to pay for one organisation rather than six. There will be additional funding to include £5.8m for the care and education of children; £900,000 to increase the number of foster carers; £1.372m for rubbish collection, recycling and street cleaning services delivered by Dorset Waste Partnership; £1.5m for social care services for vulnerable disabled and elderly adults and £150,000 towards tackling homelessness. Local services in different areas of Dorset such as car parks and leisure centres will continue to be provided unchanged, at the same prices. However, services which are standardised and provided county-wide, such as Planning, Building Control, Local Searches and Licensing, will have aligned fees so everyone pays the same amount for the same service. From 1 April, all residents in the new Dorset Council area will pay a standard council tax rate, with East Dorset faring pretty well. Previously, council tax rates varied across the district and borough councils. The average ‘Band D’ rate for Dorset Council will be £1,629.75. For the average Band D property, East Dorset will see an increase of £4.75 a year; North Dorset an increase of £96.45 a year; Purbeck an increase of £35.55 a year; West Dorset an increase of £78.66 a year; Weymouth and Portland a reduction of £77.67 a year although Weymouth residents will also see a new Weymouth Town Council charge. These figures do not include charges for town or parish councils, Police or Fire & Rescue Services. Councillor Tony Ferrari, Lead Member for Finance for the Shadow Dorset Council, said, “Replacing six county, district and borough councils with one new unitary council has enabled us to make significant savings and efficiencies by removing duplication across the old councils. The money saved has been reinvested so Dorset Council will continue to deliver all services previously provided by the district, borough and county councils.”
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Community Chest opens to provide grants Local organisations are invited to apply for grants from the Hall and Woodhouse Community Chest. Now in its 18th year, the Blandford-based brewer has again pledged £50,000, which will be shared amongst local charities from across its southern trading area. Voluntary groups can now apply online for grants of between £300 and £3,000 to help them achieve their aims. Grants could be awarded for new equipment, training, transport or running costs and can be made towards youth services, the elderly, less able, conservation, arts or any other projects that enhance the local community. The launch of this year’s Community Chest was held at The Grasshopper in Parkstone, which recently underwent a £1.8million refurbishment. Key councillors and
distinguished members of the community attended the launch. Mark Woodhouse, chairman of Hall & Woodhouse, said, “Since we set up the Community Chest in 2002, we are proud to have awarded more than £500,000 to 741 voluntary organisations. It’s great to support local voluntary organisations as no company can survive without the help and support of its local community and the Community Chest is our opportunity to support those who support us. We are constantly impressed by what great things voluntary organisations can achieve with modest
amounts of money. We look forward to another successful year of grant giving in 2019.” Applicants have until Friday, 31 May to submit their grant request. More information and application forms can be downloaded at www. hall-woodhouse.co.uk/ communitychest and then emailed to communitychest@ hall-woodhouse.co.uk for consideration. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of September and cheques will be presented to the successful organisations at an awards evening in October.
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Eazy move for Ferndown company A local company offering a range of horticultural services has seen such a massive demand in business over the last nine months that it has had to relocate to new premises. Eazy Garden, founded by Tom Clark in 2013, has recently moved into spacious accommodation on the first floor of Dana House in Spinneys Lane, Ferndown. Tom had previously worked out of an office at home with his wife and co-director Gemma. He said, “I started as a one man band, but when the business really took off last year, it became impractical to work from home. I had to take on an assistant, more team leaders and team members to cope with the additional work.” He also found it increasingly difficult to draw the divide line between work and home life. The new office, he says has plenty of scope for further expansion especially as new contracts are taking his business further afield. “The demand for grounds maintenance and soft landscaping around flats, social housing, office spaces and industrial units has exploded,” he said. As well as serving the local community, the company now also covers as far afield as Southampton, Warminster and Salisbury.
Join gardening club Spring is almost here, so why not join West Parley Gardening Club. The next meeting is at 7.30pm on Tuesday 30 April at the West Parley Memorial Hall. Bob Ayres will present ‘The Hidden Gardens of London’. Visitors welcome at £2. Refreshments will be available. For further details please contact Malcolm Plascott 01202 950521. Email plascott@ outlook.com
Members of Wimborne Women in Business had the chance to showcase what female entrepreneurs can offer the town at an event held at the Allendale Centre recently. More information on wimbornewomeninbusiness.co.uk/. Pictured are just some of the members. Photo by Marilyn Barber
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Police impersonator: arrest made
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Officers investigating reports of a man impersonating a police officer in Bournemouth have made an arrest Dorset Police received a report from a woman in Wellington Road on 6 March that a suspicious man had attended her address claiming to be a police officer. He wanted to search her home. The man was not in uniform. She asked to see the man’s ID but he allegedly did not show her. It is reported the woman let
him into a communal area but then told him she was calling police, at which point he left. On 7 March officers were told that a man had stolen a uniform from the ambulance station in Portchester Road in Bournemouth. A 17-year-old boy from Bournemouth was arrested on suspicion of impersonating a police constable and theft and has been released under investigation.
Easter with Wimborne Methodists Wimborne Methodist Church is holding a children’s Easter celebration on Monday 15 April from 2 – 4pm. Children (012 years), together with parents, grandparents and carers, will be preparing for Easter with a fun afternoon. They will be able to watch a video of part of the Easter Story, to sing songs and to take part in lots of activities after which they can enjoy tea. Other events during Holy Week at the church include Maundy Thursday Holy Communion at 6 pm, Good Friday Service at 9am and a morning service of celebration for Easter Sunday at 9.30am. Everyone is very welcome.
Christchurch Harbour trots replaced The trot moorings at Christchurch Harbour will be replaced this spring. Christchurch Borough Council is funding the £30,000 project to replace the trot mooring ground chain, which is situated in the south-eastern area of the harbour. RM Marine Limited were awarded the contract and work began last month (March). The work is not expected
to cause disruption to waterusers, and weather permitting, RM Marine Limited is confident that the works will be completed in six weeks. Ben Feeney, community and recreation officer, Christchurch and East Dorset Councils, said, “This is great news for harbour users, as it means that these popular moorings will continue to be available.
“The old trot moorings ground chain, which was originally laid in the 1970s, has come to the end of its lifespan. This project will ensure the council’s 63 trot moorings continue to be available for licence holders in the future. “Previous trot mooring holders will take priority when renewing licences and we hope to reopen applications later this month.”
Prolific offender jailed A prolific offender has been jailed for theft and fraud offences after being identified on CCTV in Bournemouth and Casterbridge Road, Ferndown. Jake Anthony Sweatland, aged 24, of Charminster Road, Bournemouth has been jailed for 12 weeks after admitting two theft offences and four counts of fraud by false representation. He was sentenced at Poole Magistrates Court on 22 February. Sweatland was identified on CCTV at the Bear Cross Service Station on Ringwood Road using a bank card on 1 February, which had been stolen from a car parked on Coleman Road in Bournemouth that night. The car had been broken into and a wallet containing cash and two bank cards had been taken. Unauthorised withdrawals were made at the service station between 2.32am and 2.37am. At around 12pm on 4 February, a man discovered his vehicle, which had been parked on
the driveway of his home address in Casterbridge Road in Ferndown had been broken into with loose change taken. He checked his home CCTV system, which showed a man, later identified by officers as Sweatland, forcing entry to the vehicle the previous night at around 10.25pm. When officers attended Sweatland’s address on 21 February to make an arrest they found a debit card in the name of a Bournemouth woman, which had been reported missing on 21 January. An unsuccessful attempt had been made to use it at Premier Food and Wine in Charminster Road on 20 February. Again, Sweatland was identified as the man who attempted to use the card through CCTV from the store. Police Constable Matt Williamson, of Bournemouth police, said, “Jake Sweatland is a prolific offender and I am pleased that through our investigations we were able to identify him as the man responsible for these offences so he could be brought before the court.”
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How about a night at The House of Lords? By Sarah Ali Choudhury
I did a double take when I received two invitations from The House of Lords. Not only were they at the same venue, but both of the events would be held at the Cholmondeley Room and Terrace. “Hang on a minute,” I said to my dad on the phone as I couldn’t contain my excitement. “They are both on the same day and OMG, they’re back to back.” I checked the dates and times and sure enough, I would only need to make one trip to London for two highly prestigious events. I was selected as one of the top 100 female entrepreneurs by f:Entrepreneur and the invite was to celebrate those who made it to the #ialso List. We all attended the afternoon tea at The House of Lords hosted by Lord Young of Graffham. Lord Young is a British Conservative politician and businessman who fosters enterprise, ambition and entrepreneurship in young minds. Michelle Ovens, the CEO of f:Entrepreneur and director of Small Business Saturday organised the event, which was designed to highlight, celebrate and promote incredible female
entrepreneurs. The Asian Curry Awards was the second invitation and from CEO Yawar Khan. Lord Sheikh, a British politician who was formerly an insurance broker and underwriter sits on the Conservative benches
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in the House of Lords. He was the honoured guest along with High Commissioners Manisha Gunasekera (Sri Lanka) and Saida Muna Tasneem (Bangladesh), who I recently had the pleasure of personally meeting in her office. BBC newsreader and television presenter Samantha Simmonds hosted the event. Speeches by the likes of Graham Corfield, the managing director of Just Eat had our full concentration and the delightful three course meal was followed by a small red box with the symbolic logo of the
Gate of Thrones, contained two very cute truffles. The sight of London from the Terrace felt like another world. The day came and went like a flash, although the staff must have been sick of the sight of me. I doubt I will ever have such an opportunity of spending a day at The House of Lords again, so when one of the porters suggested staying the night and they’d ensure breakfast was arranged seeing as I’d been there the whole day, it didn’t seem like a bad suggestion!
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Plants Direct, Woodlands Nurseries For over 30 years, Plants Direct, Woodlands Nurseries have been supplying a huge range of trees, shrubs, roses, architectural plants, perennials, herbs and seasonal plants, specialising in specimen trees, native and ornamental varieties, from light standards 1.8cm to ex-heavy standards at 5-6 metre tall. Domestic and commercial landscaping services are available from design to installation. Seasonal bedding, spring and autumn bulbs are available in season. The team of experienced staff are happy to help and inform customers with selections of nursery stock they require. Advice is also given on all aspects of garden projects from preparation of ground, planting, feeding and aftercare of all your plants. Plants Direct, Woodlands Nurseries carry a selection of terracotta, glazed and lightweight fibre pots in varying sizes and styles, from traditional to contemporary, to suit all types of garden design. They have a well-stocked sundries shop, offering a good selection of flower and vegetable seeds, onion sets and seed potatoes in season.
Looking forward to Spring 2019 As we move into spring Plants Direct are now growing and stocking a wide selection of summer bedding and patio plants. 1000s of plants and varieties available in a huge range of colours to suit every garden all your containers and baskets Lobelias, geraniums, nemesias, petunias, surfinias, petunias, impatiens and 100s more varieties in stock, ready now. Leaf & Bean Coffee Shop Open Daily 10am-4.00pm for snacks and light refreshments. Plants Direct, Woodland Nurseries can be found in Poole Road, Lytchett Matravers. Telephone: 01258 857163 Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news please mention 4DORSET Magazine when you contact our advertisers
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Christchurch Food Festival The 2019 Christchurch Food Festival will take place on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May.
To give you a flavour of the event, the festival, which is a not-for-profit organisation, grows each year offering new and exciting experiences. It evokes a sense of community pride and attracts over 70,000 visitors who experience a culinary adventure. During the market weekend, the High Street is transformed with stalls brimming with local delicacies. And down on the picturesque riverside setting of Christchurch Quay, the experience continues with free-to-view cookery demonstrations, a beer festival, fabulous cocktails, Kids Kitchen, excellent entertainment and Dorset Food & Drink trademark marquees, as well as dozens of stalls selling delicious food to eat there or take home and create exciting recipes.
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Winner of the wheelchair race was Monica Hardy who lives in Stoneleigh care home
Pancake Race 2019
He did it again! For the fourth year in succession, Philip Goyner was crowned the Wimborne Minster pancake champion, just beating the minster rector the Rev Andrew Rowland. Philip was presented with a prize by Marilyn Barber from new sponsors to the event, MAGS4DORSET, plus the John Loader Memorial Trophy by Kathy and Martyn Curtler. James Perry won the toddlers race and was presented with £5 on behalf of the organisers by the Mayor of Wimborne Minster, Cllr Mrs Kelly Webb. Winner of the wheelchair race was Monica Hardy, a former matron at Wimborne Hospital who was celebrating her 90th birthday. She was pushed along by owner of Stoneleigh care home Helen Edbrooke. The mayor presented them with a large sack of wild bird food, which had been donated by the Wimborne Pet Centre. Making their first appearance at the event were 30 pupils from Castle Court School who were joined by five pupils from Wimborne First School. The eventual winner after several heats was Archie Milward from Wimborne First School who received £20 for his school. The middle school age range was represented by six pupils from Allenboun with the eventual winner being Daisy. The school received £20 for their funds. Pupils from Beaucroft Foundation School competed in the upper school race with their winner being Connor Read who received £20 for the school. The races were started by town crier Chris Brown and 4Dorset news editor Marilyn Barber presents the magazine’s prize to Philip Goymer. He also his deputy Mel Gudger received the John Loader memorial cup. Also pictured are the Mayor of Wimborne, Kelly Webb, A collection in aid of Minster funds raised £114. Chris Brown and Mellvin Gudger from Wimborne Militia and two PCSOs
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Medication to Meditation By Martin Baum
People with MS can be a desperate bunch when seeking ways to manage their symptoms and I am no exception, but not without reason. I am prescribed an alarming consumption of Gabapentin to the tune of 3,400mgs a day. Just let that settle in for a moment because that is a scary amount of pill popping. But as it helps to alleviate excruciating discomfort of trying to cope with what I can only call MS-related Parkinson’s, it’s necessary. The sensitivity of my nerve ends meant that for the past 18 years I couldn’t sit or lay down without reaction or discomfort. The medication works, kind of, in one way or another, which is not the same as saying “Hey, it works!”. I put up with it because some relief is better than nothing. But after nearly 20 years it gets old. Then there are those nightly toilet breaks, which only compound a truly miserable MS Room 101 existence. On the other hand, it’s not as though I haven’t tried something other than traditional medicine. In my time I have turned to all sorts of alternative medicines and practices. The fact is nothing worked; that was, specifically, until the last week of October. That was when, thanks to my wife who urged me to try, I started to meditate. For a while I’ve even been wanting to increase my dosage of Gabapentin to the maximum of 3,600mgs a day but then where do I go after that? So for me, or maybe her, it was the latest act of a desperate man to try something. Anything. Yet as I write, after such a short time since I began meditating, and although I can’t say I’m fixed or cured, it feels like something extraordinary has happened to make me believe I could be on my way. I still can’t say why or how focusing my mind has resulted in a calming of my MS-related symptoms, but it appears to
have done just that. I meditate once or twice a day. I close my eyes, I inhale and exhale – it’s all about controlled breathing – and concentrate on positivity, rest and relaxation. Without question, something has connected with me in a way that nothing else has including, the ultimate miracle, a less active bladder at night and a body that no longer feels like it’s suffering from Parkinson’s symptoms. Well, at least, not as acutely, and every little helps. After only a couple of months of daily meditation maybe the relief I get is psychosomatic. Perhaps it’s nothing more than a placebo effect of meditating to the candle smell of freshly cut roses or even just wishful thinking on my part. Yet waking every morning feeling more optimistic about the day ahead convinces me that it’s not. MS Awareness Week 2019 is 22-28 April and the following month will be World MS Day on 30 May.
First Happy Café opens in Dorset By Gerry Clarke, World Happiness TV There is growing interest in Happiness and Wellbeing in this country. World Happiness Day was celebrated on 20 March giving us the opportunity to discover what action we can take to achieve more happiness in our lives. For the past 10 weeks I have been attending an Action for Happiness Course on Exploring What Matters and I recently reported on the 10 Keys to Happier Living. I have now joined a new group to launch Dorset’s first Happy Café at Compton Acres, an attractive garden open to the public. We aim to create a safe, friendly and positive atmosphere to discuss a variety of issues relating to happiness and explore a number of the GREAT DREAM topics: Giving (Do things for others): Why is it important? What can you do to help others? How could you do more Random Acts of kindness? Relating (Connect with people): Who matters most to you? What do you do to extend your relationships? Can we care too much about relationships? Exercising (Take care of your body): How do you stay active and healthy? What stops you from taking exercise? How can you overcome the obstacles? Awareness (Live life mindfully): Are you savouring life to the full? When do you stop to take notice? Do you practice mindfulness? What will you do to become more aware? Trying out (Keep learning new things): What new things have you tried recently? What stops you from doing this? What can help you do learn and try new things? Direction (Have goals to look forward to): What are your most important goals? What are you doing to achieve them? What more can you do? Resilience (Find ways to bounce back): How do you bounce back in tough times? Is coping with failure the key to success? How can we be kinder to ourselves? Emotions (Look for what’s good): What are you feeling good about? Are you a glass half empty or glass half full person? How can you take a more positive approach?
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Acceptance (Be comfortable with who you are): Are you comfortable with the real you? Do you compare yourself with others? How does social media contribute? Meaning (Be part of something bigger): What gives your life meaning and purpose - your job, relationships, religion, community or good causes? Do you give these priority? If you would like to learn more about happiness, come along and join the Happy Café at Compton Acres, Canford Cliffs Rd, Poole BH13 7ES. The first meeting is Monday 1 April at 11am, but by the time you read this, that date may have passed (not intended as an April Fool’s joke). If so give Gerry a ring on 07710 611123
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400 men tested for prostate cancer Wimborne Rotary, in conjunction with the Dorset Branch of the Prostate Cancer Support Organisation (PCaSO), recently offered men free PSA testing for Prostate Cancer at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne, with a target of testing 360 men during the Saturday morning session. Organisers were pleased with the initial response with more than 320 men making appointments ahead of the day. But on the day additional numbers turned up resulting in nearly 400 tests being conducted. With no national screening process in place the testing sessions organised by PCaSO enable men aged 45 to 80 to take advantage of a free test. Organiser Rotarian Mike White said, “We were almost overwhelmed by the numbers turning up but PCaSO are well rehearsed in the testing process and managed to accommodate everyone who came along. “It goes to show how men are becoming more aware of the importance of being tested,” he added. Gemma Douglas, a trainee nursing associate at St Mary’s maternity hospital in Poole has been named the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Maternity Support Worker of the Year for 2019. She is pictured with Jillian Ireland, left, a professional midwifery advocate at the hospital, who was shortlisted for the supervisor/professional midwifery advocate award.
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Boutique owner’s High Five fashion shows Irenè Whittle has held two ‘Fashion & Fizz’ shows at her namesake boutique in Station Approach, Broadstone, raising £1,000 for the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) in honour of her husband Bill, who died of cancer last February. DCCF has launched a High Five Appeal and is asking people to donate a fiver or more to help it realise a target of £25,000 in 12 months. Irenè said, “Bill received extraordinary care during his final months and I know he would have been very pleased to know that the money we raised in his honour will be going to help other Dorset families who are affected by cancer.” Meryl Ponsford, a trustee of DCCF said, “I had the great pleasure of attending the event and was bowled over by the kindness and support shown by Irenè’s customers. “Irenè’s donation will make a real impact on our High Five Appeal, which has already topped £80,000 in just three months.” For more info on DCCF and High Five visit www.dccf.co.uk
Irenè Whittle (right) with DCCF trustee Meryl Ponsford.
Secret Garden Party celebrates hospice anniversary Forest Holme Hospice in Poole has announced details of the biggest ball in the charity’s history to mark its 25th Anniversary. The Secret Garden Party will be taking place during Hospice Awareness Month in the beautiful surroundings of the Walled Garden at Upton Country Park on 8 June. Tickets will include food, wine and entertainment. Since opening its doors in 1994, Forest Holme Hospice has provided individually tailored quality care and support to around 1,000 adults each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck, with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness. Paul Tucker, fundraising manager at Forest Holme, said, “Due to it being a special year we wanted to put on a unique event to not only mark the anniversary but also to raise vital funds so that we can continue to be here for future patients and their families during the most difficult time of their lives.” Over the years, supporters have helped the hospice to care for around 20,000 adults and their families and the charity has grown to meet the increasing demand for the hospice services. Tickets are £85 per person (£850 table of 10). Book on 01202 670644 or email fundraising@forestholmehospice. org.uk
Club members cycle to raise awareness of health condition
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man who has been an integral part of Wimborne RFC coaching, set up for the past 15 years, is on a mission to make people aware that they can have a jab, which will prevent them from suffering the cancer he is enduring. At the start of the season, Trevor ‘Smax’ Smith was diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer (throat cancer) from a virus. A spokesman from the club said, “The cancer Smax contracted is preventable. At present in Britain, only young women are offered the HPV vaccine, which protects them against cervical cancer. Boys are not given the vaccine, even though the virus is known to cause cancers of the head and neck in men in later life. Health officials have argued that administering the vaccine to boys is not cost-effective. However, figures being compiled by doctors are expected to show that the prevalence in men of oropharyngeal cancer has soared. Rates are now extremely close to overtaking those of cervical cancer.” Smax said, “I urge the rugby boys to get an inoculation to prevent this cancer.” To raise awareness and funds for Macmillan, Smax’s son Curly Smith and Wimborne rugby stalwart Dave Oddie took on an arduous challenge recently. They set out on bikes from Leigh Park to visit all the rugby clubs where the Wimborne RFC Colts team are playing this season. They covered more than 450 miles over a three-day period. All the clubs on the route had Macmillan donation pots and the club are still trying to raise a little more, to smash £10,000. There is a JustGiving page as Smax’s treatment continues. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ wimborne-rfc-macmillan-charity-cycleride
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Take the Plunge this spring at Ferndown Leisure Centre Swimming is for everyone regardless of age, weight or physical activity levels. The benefits include losing weight and improving body shape as well as increasing fitness levels. Water activity offers more benefit than a similar land based activity and is gentler on your body too. Did you know that 30 minutes of swimming at a steady pace burns 200 calories? The swim team at Ferndown Leisure Centre says, “Everyone can swim, and if you are interested in learning how, we can help. “All of our lessons are taught by fully qualified, friendly teachers who focus on the fundamentals of swimming in a positive encouraging way.”
Lessons on offer are: • Adult & Baby • Pre-school • School age children • Aquatic Skills eg competitive swimming, rookie lifesaving • Adult • Private • Masters coached swimming and coached swim fitness Ferndown Leisure Centre also offers: • Aqua Fit – a total body workout using the water as resistance. Work at your own level and get results. • Aqua Jog – instructor led for those who wish to use the positive benefits of water to gain a highly effective
workout that has low or no impact on the joints. • Aqua Circuits – An exciting mix of exercises resulting in a full body workout in the water. • Aqua Knockout – combining a mix of boxing, martial arts, combat, and kick boxing. Building various techniques modified for the water to improve strength and stabilisation and flexibility. Ferndown Leisure Centre has a swim membership to run alongside the premium and gym membership, aimed at customers who prefer to use the pool.
Swim membership includes: swimming in public sessions, coached swim fitness and coached Masters. To find out more contact Ferndown Leisure Centre.
What makes you happy? By Lorraine Maher of Bluebird Care Ferndown Happiness is the emotion we feel when we see someone we care for, we achieve a goal, feel content or satisfied in our lives. It’s also the thing we want most for the people we love. That’s why it matters so much. But it isn’t easy to maintain a healthy, positive emotional state. Anger, worry, and hostility increase the risk of developing heart disease, as people react to these feelings they also experience raised blood pressure, which is not good for our health. Happiness is a positive
emotion that has been linked with better health, longer life, and greater wellbeing. Happy people tend to eat healthier diets, with higher intakes of fruit, vegetables and whole grains. Being happy also improves sleeping habits, which is important for concentration, productivity, performance and maintaining a healthy weight. Feeling happy may help keep your immune system strong, which will help you fight off the common cold and chest infections and also protect
the heart by reducing blood pressure. There is evidence that happiness is contagious, happier people help others around them to become happier too. Recognise what makes you happy and put time into your routine to ensure you do the things you love. The main question to ask yourself is: Are you living a happy life? If not, why not? There is always a way to ensure a positive outcome even if a little or a lot of support is needed to help achieve it. You deserve a happy life.
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New Macmillan Unit appeal receives donation of £110,600 The appeal to build a new, specialist palliative care unit in Christchurch has received its biggest, single donation yet £110,600 from The League of Friends of the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The League of Friends closed in December 2018 after an illustrious fundraising career spanning 64 years. The charity raised more than £8m in that time, most recently funding an £80,000 piece of equipment for the Urology department. But despite having a membership of over 120 people, most were well over retirement age and the charity was no longer able to sustain itself. Its final act was to donate its remaining funds to the Macmillan Caring Locally Brick by Brick appeal which aims to replace the outdated, 44-year-old Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital with a state-of-the-art, specialist palliative care unit. Lin Sharp, capital appeal director for Macmillan Caring Locally said, “The League of Friends has supported Macmillan
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Caring Locally over many years making several significant donations. When we heard what the group was planning to donate on this occasion, it left us speechless and then very emotional. “We have already raised £5m towards building the new unit but we still need to raise a further £6m. This donation will not just enable us to lay bricks, it will also create a whole room at the unit. The ‘quiet room’ in the new unit will be funded and a commemorative plaque will mark its astonishing legacy. We cannot thank the League of Friends enough.” The Macmillan Unit (no relation to the national charity) was built in 1974 and while the NHS funds some core services, a significant proportion of its funding comes from the Macmillan Caring Locally charity.
From the left Barry Wilson (community & events fundraiser) Jen Rotchell (senior trust & corporate fundraiser) Lin Sharp (capital appeal director) Neal Williams (trust secretary – Macmillan Caring Locally) Rosie Havers, Peter Graham, Doreen Graham, Clive Fawn (League of Friends)
Rosie Havers, the chairman of the League of Friends of the Royal Bournemouth Hospital said, “We have tremendous respect and admiration for the Macmillan Unit and it gives us a great deal of satisfaction to know that our
remaining funds will be used in the creation of this outstanding facility.”
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Some financial and social benefits of retirement homes Stepping off the property ladder to rent in retirement can bring many financial and social benefits. Increasing numbers of the over 60s are downsizing and renting. People can sell their home and downsize - freeing up capital to invest, gift or spend and move somewhere they’ve always dreamed of living. Girlings Retirement Rentals offers age exclusive retirement apartments to rent in purpose-built developments nationwide, including plenty of availability in the Dorset area. Priory Lodge is a beautiful development in the pretty market town of Christchurch with a ground floor, one bedroom apartment currently available. Assured (lifetime) tenancies give reassurance that people can stay in their homes for as long as they wish. This is often a barrier to people renting – especially if they have been home owners. Assured tenancies offer the same security of tenure as owning their own home. All maintenance costs and service charges are included. Many residents enjoy the social aspect of renting in a specialist retirement development. There are communal lounges
and gardens where residents can meet, and in many developments a calendar of social activities. Dorothy Franklin moved into a Girlings’ apartment in Hedingham Place in Sible Hedingham five years ago and has made many friends including Phil Adams, another resident. Dorothy met Phil in the communal sitting room, and they’ve have become firm friends. Dorothy says, “Since moving into my Girlings’ apartment I’ve been lucky enough to discover this wonderful friendship I never thought I’d find again. Phil and I have led similar lives and like the same things. We cook for each other and another friend of ours. We look after each other here.” Renting may not suit everyone, but it’s growing in popularity and Girlings say they expect more retired people will be jumping off the property ladder in the future and joining ‘Generation Rent’.
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Eco Warriors in action at Ferndown First School Louis Pulford, Max Bateman and Janine Pulford from Plastic Free Ferndown spent the morning at Ferndown First School on 6 March talking to Year 4 about reducing the use of single use plastic and the benefits of recycling and litter picking. Max is also from the
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Recycling Store and by introducing exciting elements to the serious business of litter picking: high vis vests, radios and litter picking tools, he fired the children’s imaginations and took a group of them on a litter pick around the school grounds, which revealed many finds. Children were also inspired to create posters for the Plastic Free Ferndown campaign to send to their MP. Ferndown First School already has eco warriors and offers recycling facilities for the local community. They have bins for crisp packets, baby food pouches, bread bags, pens and felt tips, biscuit wrappers and bottle tops. You can drop them off at the school during normal school hours.
Shocking volume of unnecessary plastic revealed at Ferndown’s Mass Unwrap A shopping trolley was filled with over 150 unwanted single use plastic wrappers in just two hours in Ferndown during a National Mass Unwrap
Only one out of every 15/20 customers had time to stop and unwrap their items. A conservative estimate of the amount of unnecessary single use plastic
Trolly load of plastic wrappers
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Tom and Thomas, Eco leaders
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Plastic Free Ferndown (PFF) was inundated with unwanted plastic as shoppers left the tills. When unwrapping items, customers voiced their concerns about the quantity of unnecessary plastic in supermarkets in general. Sainsbury’s Ferndown fully cooperated with, and offered all their support, to the national mass unwrap organised by Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), and implemented locally by members of PFF on Sunday 10 March. Forest FM came along to record an interview. The overwhelming consensus was that it is time for change, and all the customers PFF spoke to agreed wholeheartedly with the cause. Tim Sansom said, “There is too much plastic on food and we should consider how many years it will take to get rid of it.” As Ben Cannon unwrapped his broccoli he said, “This is a good cause.” Ian Sellar couldn’t get the plastic off his celeriac quick enough, “totally unnecessary,” he said. And Amy Shaw didn’t want to go home and have the job of removing all the unwanted single use plastic bags and wrappers on her shopping to put straight into her own bin. Many other customers said the same whilst unwrapping their goods.
that went out of Sainsbury’s that Sunday (10am-4pm) was more than 5,000 items. PFF community leader, Janine Pulford, said, “Like many people, I enjoy the convenience of shopping in supermarkets, but the quantity of plastic is off the scale and this event proved it. Customers really don’t want to take all this unnecessary packaging home with them. “They don’t want their veg and fruit trussed up in plastic. Supermarkets should be selling loose items and either supplying paper bags, or compostable alternatives where necessary. It will be much better for the environment. We should not be putting convenience before the planet. Instead, we should be thinking about our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. “It is the future generations who are going to have to cope with our waste in the next thousand years, because that’s how long it can take for plastic bags to decompose. Our grotesque plastic footprints already lead into every corner of the Earth. We need to do something now.” Janine thanked Sainsbury’s Ferndown for their support in permitting the event to be carried out inside the store. SAS organised the National Mass Unwrap, which took place throughout the country between 3 and 10 March 2019. Plastic Free Ferndown is part of the nationwide campaign run by Surfers Against Sewage.
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Luke Armstrong from The Flying Teapot hit the ground runnig just 19 Its arrival seemed to herald a time of change along this Ferndown street because since the busy café it appears to have inspired more newcomers to fill the empty shops and bring back them back to These delightful gems are attracting new footfall along Ringwood Road and have joined together Read on to discover these worthwhile offers and how shop owners are proudly bucki Luke and Louise
Flying Teapot – Mexican night Luke Armstrong is a superhero when it comes to food. Born in Australia, he has a wonderful concept of recreating food that he has discovered from all over the world, which is why he has such an exciting menu. “His vegetable soup is a meal in itself,” says Sarah at 4Dorset who rings frequently to find out if it’s on the menu. Using the finest ingredients, some of which he grows himself, the Flying Teapot provides Ringwood Road with exceptional food at affordable prices. Luke said, “Although it seems to be a time of doom and gloom, Ringwood Road is bustling and buzzing. The past 19 months have been great for us as we’ve watched the street have a new breath of life with the new shop openings.” Luke recently launched a supper club in his 32-seater restaurant. His ‘Taste of Asia’ event in February was very successful. The next one to look out for is the Mexican night where there will be a wide selection of authentic South Western Mexican foods to try at a really tempting price. Don’t miss out – enquire now because places are limited.
Ferndown Swim School Officially opened on 10 February, the latest newcomer in Ringwood Road is Ferndown Swim School, run by Pooltimepro. As the name suggests, you will find a fabulous ‘high street’ swimming pool behind this shop front. It may be hard to get your head around there being a swimming pool at 352 Ringwood Road, but director, Gemma Dixon said, “Pools on the high street are very rare and add a whole new dynamic to the typical swim school. We believe we are making life easier for parents, helping them fit swimming into their weekly schedule.” Finding the right pool and teacher is important for children to learn, so you can just pay for one session to see how you get on. The pool is very warm, beautifully clean and perfectly balanced. On site there are great changing and shower facilities, full colour TV of the lesson taking place, for the parents who don’t want to be on poolside. Tea and coffee is readily available too. Ferndown Swim School teaches babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and adults. Call 01202 925310 for more details or email info@ferndownswimschool.co.uk or visit www.ferndownswimschool.co.uk
Pedal Cycles – 10% off “The past year has definitely improved in terms of business with all the recent shop openings. It’s a shame the banks have gone but it hasn’t affected our business. This season is lovely for us as we see an increase in electric bikes and servicing. We did a demo day at the Forest Inn which was hugely successful for us and we plan do one in September and hopefully one prior to that too,” says Steve, the manager of Pedals. Roger added, “the past nine years have been wonderful for us and we are very grateful to our customers. The opening of the swimming pool and Daisy’s is great as they are family orientated businesses too.”
Classic Barbers – special £8 offer! Ivan from Classic Barbers is a newbie in the area. Business was quiet when he started in October last year and it’s great to hear it is now building up. Ivan offers very competitive prices as standard and a discounted rate for walk in pensioners over 65 years old daily between 9 –10am. As a classic barber, Ivan offers a scissor cut rather than using clippers. His 26 years of experience explains his five star reviews on Google. He also sells products that he believes in, especially American Crew, a grooming cream that gives natural moisture and a little shine.
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Pretty Soul – 15% off for new customers Kalvin and Jane from Pretty Soul are delighted that their clientele has grown by at least a quarter and turnover is looking great since they opened Pretty Soul eighteen months ago in Ringwood Road. “It’s great to see lots going on because Ferndown is a fantastic location and an old town between Southampton and Bournemouth,” said Jane. “I’d like to see Ferndown further improve by accommodating for the needs of the younger generation and making it more youth friendly just to enhance the area and give it more vibrancy.”
Victoria Prince Photography – 50% off portrait session fee The award winning photographer, Victoria Prince, specialises in maternity, baby and child portraiture and has been in business for five years. Victoria started from a home studio, then moved to Ferndown as the business grew. She is fully trained in newborn photography. Her aim is to create beautiful, classic, timeless portraits that will be treasured by families for years to come. “Over the past few years I
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have watched the high street blossom as new and exiting businesses have opened. I’m lucky to be part of this diverse mix of local businesses and have developed some great relationships with my business neighbours. I’m pleased to offer 4Dorset readers 50% off a portrait session fee (saving £25) when presenting a copy of this magazine. This is applicable to maternity, newborn, birthday and classic portraits sessions booked before July 2019.
First Plaice - £5 offer
Please see portfolio and full prices on my website and contact me via the contact form for bookings.” www.victoriaprincephotography.co.uk.
Mike and Max
Mike from First Plaice moved from Creekmoor in November and First Plaice is now experiencing a flourishing business with regular clientele. The family-run business has over 20 years of experience in the catering industry and Mike is delighted to offer 4Dorset readers a special discount. The chips at First Plaice are so crisp on the outside and fluffy in the middle that it’s not unusual for one the team at 4Dorset to be found in the queue at lunchtimes.
Dancing Daisy – 10% off! Dancing Daisy opened on Ringwood Road last year. They have been in business for almost 11 years and were previously based on Ferndown Industrial Estate. Specialists in dance clothes and shoes, Dancing Daisy list everything in one place to maximise savings to their customers. They keep overheads low so you can save pounds on ballet leotards, tutus, tap shoes and the whole range of ballet clothes and accessories all year round. Owner, June Rock said, “Our double-fronted shop was empty for a few years and I feel that the area is now rejuvenated. It’s great to be working together and supporting the other local business owners.” Dancing Daisy are proud to be celebrating their first successful year in business on Ringwood Road.
There are many other businesses in Ringwood Road, so why don’t you call by and find out what this cluster of shops has to offer. Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news please mention 4DORSET Magazine when you contact our advertisers
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Mother jailed for life for killing Bethan, 3
Balance for better The Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce celebrated International Women’s Day 2019 on 5 March at Cumberland Hotel
in Bournemouth.
BCTC vice president, Heather Martyn organised the event around ‘Diversity’ and ‘Inclusion’ based on real life experiences and how the term ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ risks becoming another label. The inter-active event clarified what diversity and inclusion really means, both generally and contextually for Bournemouth businesses, to inform and challenge individual perspectives and to contribute to the promotion of Bournemouth businesses, being employers of choice, locally, regionally and nationally. Guest speakers were Tim Petransky, Minaxi Mistry and Mark Pountain CBE. Indian snacks were provided by Sarah Ali Choudhury, as were pancakes to celebrate Shrove Tuesday.
Wimborne Rugby Club to have a new home The last ever meeting of East Dorset District Council’s planning committee ended on a high note with Wimborne Rugby Club receiving permission to relocate to a new site – a prospect that was first mooted some 30 years ago. The full planning application for the erection of a community sports facility comprising a state of the art clubhouse and playing pitches, together with an outline application for 174 new homes on land south of Leigh Road, Wimborne was approved by seven votes to one. 4Dorset was the only magazine to attend this significant meeting, and there will be a full report in the mid April Viewpoint Magazine. Marilyn Barber
Appeal for volunteers Age Concern Ferndown/Verwood urgently requires volunteer drivers for weekly lunch clubs, a mini bus home pick up service and annual outings. Alexander McKibbin, a trustee for Age Concern says, “In particular, Age Concern Ferndown is desperately seeking minibus drivers to collect clients from their homes and transport them to The Barrington Centre in the morning between 8.30am and 10am and the reverse in the afternoon between 2.30pm and 4pm. We need confident drivers with a full driving licence, who can spare us a few hours on Thursdays and who are between the ages of 25 and 75. Appropriate training will also be provided.” For more details contact a.lippitt@ntlworld.com or liz_adey@yahoo.com
If you attended Melverley School in Wimborne, you have the chance to meet up with old friends. A reunion, which may be the last, is being held on Saturday 27 April. For details contact 01202 825774 or 01202 872423. Please respond by 12 April. Pictured are former pupils at a previous reunion.
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National award for hospital volunteer Mandy Preece, a volunteer at the Macmillan Unit based at Christchurch Hospital has received the Volunteer of the Year award at the Unsung Hero Awards, the only national award for non-medical NHS staff and volunteers who go above and beyond the call of duty. She was praised for her services in supporting palliative care patients and creating a unique training programme for volunteers. Mandy has volunteered for the Macmillan Unit since 2011 and has recently been asked to sit on a national Directors of Nursing Panel
to give her input into volunteering within an NHS Trust.
Man sentenced following Bestival death A man has been jailed for eight and a half years for the manslaughter of Louella Fletcher-Michie for failing to get her the vital medical help she needed. Ceon Broughton, 30, from Enfield, London, watched his girlfriend’s condition deteriorate over a six-hour period in an area of restricted woodland off the Bestival site at Lulworth Castle on 10 September 2017. She had taken a class A drug that Broughton has supplied to her at the festival. Convicted unanimously at Winchester Crown Court on 28 February of manslaughter by gross negligence, Broughton was also convicted of supplying the class A drug 2C-P to her. He had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of supplying 2C-P to Louella and another man at Glastonbury in June 2017. 2C-P is a psychedelic and hallucinogenic party drug. Before Louella’s death Broughton made numerous video and audio recordings and took
photos of Louella experiencing an extreme and distressing ‘trip’. Even though he had called her parents at her request, he failed to comply with their repeated requests to seek urgent medical help because he feared breaching a suspended jail sentence. Tragically Louella was just 100 metres away from the edge of the festival site and 400 metres from the on-site hospital and welfare tent. When sentencing, judge Mr Justice Goose labelled Broughton’s actions as “selfish” and said that due to being on a suspended sentence Broughton was more concerned for himself and avoiding being arrested than for saving Louella’s life.
Ceon Broughton
Paul Thompson, Oak Photography
A woman has been jailed for life for the murder of her three-year-old daughter following the break up of her marriage. Claire Colebourn, aged 36, was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on 18 March and was told she must serve at least 18 years. Bethan was found lying in bed at her home in Whitsbury Road by her grandmother on 19 October 2017. She had been drowned. Following the sentencing, Bethan’s father Michael Colebourn said, “There are no words to describe the past 18 months. The one thing in my life that gave me purpose has gone. “My beautiful daughter has been taken from me in such a cold and callous manner at the very hands of the one other person that should have protected her and kept her safe.” He said throughout the trial, all those who loved Bethan “have had to endure the heartbreak of listening to her last moments. I have also had to suffer endless unfounded allegations and lies made against me with no opportunity to respond.” He added, “Bethan was my world and being her daddy made me so proud. I miss her so much.”
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pets & WILDLIFE
Mango the hitchhiking cat from Bangladesh
Mango settles in
A stowaway cat who miraculously survived a flight from Bangladesh in a suitcase full of mangoes, pineapples and rice is settling into her forever home. The cat – named Mango as it’s thought she survived by eating the food in the suitcase – was adopted by Sarah Lacey and Matt Bonner from Cats Protection’s Ferndown Homing Centre. Sarah, who lives with her partner Matt in Basingstoke, said, “We were amazed when we learned how Mango came to be in the UK. She must have been so frightened – it’s a miracle she survived. “We’re so happy to have been able to give Mango a loving home – she’s brought us so much joy.” Mango came into Cats Protection’s
care after she was discovered in the suitcase when the flight arrived at Heathrow. A fundraising appeal was launched to help pay for the six months’ quarantine. Mango was then transferred to the charity’s Ferndown Homing Centre in Cobham Road. The owner of the suitcase, who travelled to the UK from Bangladesh in May 2018, recognised the kitten as belonging to his maid and said she must have been on two flights – and therefore through several airport luggage systems – before finally arriving in London. Once recovered from her ordeal, Mango became a friendly and playful young cat and has settled in to her new home.
Become involved with National Pet Month Readers are invited to take part in National Pet Month which runs from 1 April to 6 May. A registered charity, the month brings together animal welfare charities, professional bodies, pet businesses, schools, youth groups and pet lovers. It aims are to promote responsible pet ownership, to make people aware of the role of pet care specialists and to raise awareness of the value of working and assistance companion animals. So how can you become involved? You could organise a sponsored walk for your favourite charity or have a pet themed fancy dress day for owners and pets. Or what about asking your boss if you could have a Take Your Pet to Work Day? If you belong to a book club you could pick a pet orientated book for the month. For more ideas log onto www.nationalpetmonth.org.uk
Mango when she first arrived at Heathrow
Meet wonderful, cute, fluffy Becky!
Becky, who is a nine-year-old Bichon Frise, has been one of the most regular visitors at Priory Vet Group in 2019. Sadly Becky was attacked by another dog at the beginning of February and, after recovering from the initial shock, was left with a huge wound on the side of her body. Priory began treatment by flushing the wound with lots of sterile saline to remove debris and clean the area and then sutured the wound to protect the underlying tissues. There was still a large open wound to manage. Becky’s owners are extremely dedicated and have been bringing her in every day or two to have the wound cleaned and redressed by Priory’s lovely nurses. Becky always announces her arrival with lots of excited barking so everyone knows when she’s here for her appointment! Every day the dressing is removed, the wound assessed and flushed with saline then hydrogel is applied to aid healing. A bandage is placed on top to help protect the wound. Over time, with the devoted care from her owners, careful
nursing care and regular visits, Becky’s wound has contracted down and become much more manageable. The pain has gone and she is as active as normal at home. She has gone through all the colours of the rainbow with her bandages, even matching her owners outfit on some days.
Becky
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The Sourdough to die for By Sarah Ali Choudhury Working for Mags4Dorset is definitely the best job I’ve ever had in my life. I get to go out and try things that I would never normally do. One of these was to experience a ‘Learn Sourdough’ class held by Sharon Roberts. Sharon, the queen of sourdough is known for dispelling myths and mystery in plain English when it comes to sourdough, so I couldn’t wait to go along to the ‘Sourdough Extravaganza’ in
Hannah, Sharon and Halima
Wimborne with my two daughters, Hannah and Halima. We arrived at Dorset Homebrew in Wimborne and were guided upstairs. The idea of the class was so we could discover what real sourdough bread is, how supermarkets are getting away with charging a premium for questionable sourdough and why making your own bread is an easy, healthy and delicious option. This was followed by the ‘Sourdough Pizza Extravaganza’: a demonstration and tasting where we watched sensational, authentic sourdough pizzas, step by step which are then baked in a portable oven. We got a fabulous bonus gift to take away - some fresh, raw pizza dough to roll out and create an authentic sourdough pizza at home and a special sourdough recipe. There was a wine tasting too, guided by homebrew expert, Sally Grant. Sharon firmly believes that sourdough is shrouded in magic and mystery. After all, it’s the science of microbiology. She said, “I simply didn’t believe that yeasts were caught from the air to make bread. I had lots of other questions too. There was so much conflicting advice and ‘half baked’ truths. (excuse the pun)! So I went on another journey to discover the answers.” As a result of her research, Sharon wrote ‘Sourdough. Dispelling the Myths and Mystery in Plain English.’ Her popular sourdough classes complement this book. Sharon has been playing with, creating, and cooking food for as long as she can remember. Her earliest memory is being given a piece of raw pastry, rolling it out, filling it with strawberry jam and rolling it up, then, handing it to her mum to put in the oven.
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Sharon was always encouraged to participate in kitchen life. But what was the class really like and what did we actually learn? The question should be what didn’t I learn!? For real sourdough you need just three ingredients. Flour, water and salt. It’s an ancient process dating back to the time of the Pharoahs. You need to make a live culture, teeming with beneficial bacteria which is used to raise a loaf of sourdough. Real artisan breads should be at least three colours between the loaf. When stored in a cotton bag they can last for over a week and they don’t go mouldy but hang on! Who on earth
Sourdough’ event. Sharon’s events are packed with information based on scientific facts. They are highly acclaimed and great fun too and some events are even free! You can find out more at www.learnsourdough.co.uk
Sharon
leaves fresh, home baked, delicious bread for a week anyway? Sourdough loaves should have a ‘burst’ in the middle of the bread as they should be cooked at high temperatures. When bought from supermarkets you wont get the ‘burst’ or the three colours. Sharon said, “The extra refined flour used by supermarkets is whipped up so much in the machines that it’s stripped of nutrients and they have to add dried yeast instead of a live culture.” “What is a live culture?” I hear you ask… To create artisan bread you need a live culture which is created by mixing a quantity of flour with the same amount of warm water. You put this in a jar and leave it in a warm place between 23-26º. You add to this culture over the next five days and its then left for 14 days. It rises and is live and smells similar to mayonnaise. Sharon explained that palm oil is added to industrialised sourdough making it bad for health and heart. She also said the salt content is much higher and the supermarkets do not declare that they use dried yeast There are lots more secrets to perfect your sourdough but you’ll need to pop along to a class to find out more. We absolutely loved the pizza and my teenage girls thought it was so delicious and said they’d never be ordering a pizza from takeaway again! Result! I can honestly say, I have never seen anyone so passionate about the love of real bread. Sharon is an advocate and her expertise is available worldwide. Classes are available on Facebook and at specially selected venues throughout the UK. So, if you love eating good food, enjoy cooking and want to eat healthier, I strongly recommend you get along to a ‘Learn
4 tickets up for grabs for Sourdough Extravaganza 4Dorset has teamed up with a sourdough expert, Sharon Roberts, to give away four places on her Sourdough Extravaganza to be held in Wimborne on 18 May. (Usual cost £21 per person). Founder of Learn Sourdough, Sharon will start with a one-hour talk with tasting. This will be followed by a demonstration and tasting when Sharon will make sensational, authentic sourdough pizzas. Plus! You get a voucher to spend at Bakery Bits and a smart dough scraper, as well as fresh, raw pizza dough to create an authentic sourdough pizza at home. You’ll also get a copy of Sharon’s special sourdough recipe. And there’s more! A wine tasting by homebrew expert Sally Grant. You’ll have the opportunity of tasting wines, which you can make at home. This unique event runs from10am to 1.30pm at Dorset Homebrew, 7 Riverside Park, Station Road, Wimborne, BH21 1QU. Parking is free outside the venue. All you have to do for your chance to win a place on the Sourdough Extravaganza is tell us the name of the sourdough expert who will be running the course. Enter at www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your entry to Sourdough, mags4dorset, Dana House, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9BZ. Closing date is 17 April 2019. The first four correct answers drawn will be the winners. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final. Personal details will be stored securely and will only be processed to determine the winners of the competition. The winners will be announced in the magazine and their details will be passed to Sharon Roberts for the purpose of providing the prize.
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foodie news
Date Night at The Horton Inn By Sarah Ali Choudhury I called my husband, Ramjan, from the office to find out if he was going to be at work that evening because I was planning to have our next date night and it would have been quite nice if he could be there! He was more than happy to join, so this month’s restaurant review was at the Horton Inn on Cranborne Road. The Horton Inn is a traditional 18th century hostelry that stands proudly in the stunning Dorset countryside, with a bar, restaurant and eight letting rooms. After a long drive through undulating and wiggly, semi-rural roads with no street lamps we, arrived at our destination. The large car park was already comfortably filled, and as we walked inside, we were greeted by a table laden with lots of gifts, flowers and alcohol.
portion for starters meant I didn’t feel full before my main arrived. I ordered the classic, traditional fish and chips with peas and salad while Ramjan ordered, you wont believe this… turkey curry with coconut rice and naan bread. ‘Why on earth would he order that?’ I thought. With both of us coming from the Indian catering background, I thought we could have been at an unfair advantage. The menu selection was varied from the likes of steak pie to jacket potatoes and quite reasonably priced. The specials change on a daily basis and it is clear the chefs take pride in their work. My main arrived and it was delicious. I had requested crunchy chips and that’s exactly what I got. The turkey curry arrived and looked similar to a chicken korma. It tasted slightly sweet and creamy too and I could taste the curry flavour. The coconut rice was al dente, as the grain was present.
It had a hint of coconut in the rice, which I thought was very pleasant. The naan bread was surprisingly impressive because it wasn’t made in a tandoori oven yet was still light and fluffy. I could see Ramjan had his eyes on my fish and chips so we ended up swapping. He thoroughly enjoyed what was left of my fish and chips and I finished off the turkey curry. During the course of the meal the vibe of the inn changed as things were hotting up at the bar with the quiz and the music switched from being light and airy to ‘Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire!’ The blackboard with the desserts was brought to us and I chose the chocolate fudge cake with custard and Ramjan had the sticky toffee pudding with ice cream.
Considering he thought he was full, he whooshed it down, way before I could even reach the halfway mark with mine. A grand portion of heavy chocolate fudge had beaten me! As our evening was drawing to an end, the fire was roaring and the room was toasty. Between us we decided the Horton inn is a real family establishment, catering for the needs of children as well as adults. The staff managed us on a very busy night, and the till system had crashed too. The service was outstanding and The Horton Inn lives up to it’s reputation of being a family friendly, traditional pub and hotel. If you are ever in the area, pop in for a drink and a tasty meal, traditional or otherwise.
Tempura prawns
We got there just a few minutes before ‘The world’s biggest pub quiz’ was about to start and the pressies were not for me but were in-fact raffle prizes for helping to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. What a nice thing to do. Our table was reserved, and a good job too, because it was heaving in there but that didn’t stop us from getting fantastic customer service. They even lit the fire for us, which made it so cosy. We ordered the tempura prawns with sweet chilli dip and oven baked tiger prawns in a garlic butter sauce for starters. I was pleased to see the tempura prawns were made in house, lovely and crisp with a light batter. The juicy oven-baked prawns were served in a bowl accompanied with bread and salad. The perfectly sized
Turkey curry and naan bread
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foodie news / most of us are sorry for what we said when we were hungry.
The true cost of overweight children – their lives are in your hands. By Sarah Ali Choudhury We’ve all heard about the ongoing publicity of childhood obesity and how it will cost us all a fortune in the long run, but how true is this? Are we really breeding a new over-sized society of fast food munching children, who eventually become a diabetic statistic? You may have seen Natasha Beatty from Fresh Kitchen Cookery School recently on
BBC South Today we are delighted to interview her on this topic. Q. So Natasha, do we really have an obesity problem or is this just media hype? A. Shockingly, it would appear we have a major issue in England. The stats are in abundance, the figures from the NHS are
scary, who will cover the cost of growing disease and future bariatric operations. School uniforms are being ordered in larger sizes by some of our trusted retailers to meet the growing demand for oversized school clothes. Q. Why do you think we’ve got into this position? A. Some claim laziness is at fault, increased home bills with no money left for food. We have a massive reliance on processed and packaged foods with parents forced to work longer hours, The fact of the matter is, our children are getting larger, FACT, we need to deal with it and fast. Q. You’ve recently appeared on the BBC, tell us about this? A. I also run adult diabetic cooking classes for those living with diabetes, so the BBC crew spent the day with us and our guests to see how they’ve decided to eat themselves healthy! Following an amazingly successful pilot before Christmas, the NHS Trust who I developed the classes with decided to run another two sessions. They are sold out! With people travelling as far as
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Natasha Beatty Buckinghamshire to come along. We’ve other NHS Trusts interested in running this scheme all over England! Q. Natasha, what top tips do you give families who would like to make small changes towards a healthier family life? A. Talking to your child costs nothing. Teach them the pros and cons for fruit, veggies, the benefits of water over squash and show them where milk comes from, explain when you take them to the dentist why you go and the importance of brushing teeth and looking after themselves. Involve your children in preparing the meals at home. Let them chop, grate, slice, spread, touch food, sample it and talk about where veggies and
fruit come from. Turn that TV off, reduce your screen time. Go for walks. In whatever form your family enjoys, it’s a good way to have a chat with the kids, make them sleep nicely, and work up an appetite for some wonderfully healthy food. Get out in the fresh air, kids love it! If it’s cold, just wrap up, rain is not an excuse! Natasha’s advice for us all is: “The simple way to look at this is to eat less, eat well and move more. It’s not hard to do or expensive. It’s not what you do for your children, it’s what you teach them to do for themselves which makes them into fully grown independent people, who are our society for the future. So let’s together and make it a healthy one.”
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The health benefits of okra Okra, also known as ladies’ fingers, is a heat-loving plant with slightly fuzzy, green pods that contain a rich source of potassium, folic acid, vitamins B and C, calcium, and fibre. It is estimated that eight medium-sized okra pods contain over three grammes of fibre, which can help digestion, cut hunger cravings and keep you fuller for longer. Said to be replete with antioxidants, okra can make excellent antifatigue food and contains glutathione, which is said to protect against a wide range of health problems. It has been suggested that okra may help manage blood sugar in cases of type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. However, okra is not to everyone’s taste because it of its subtle flavour and it can have a slippery texture as the seeds release a sticky, viscous liquid when cooked. This makes the vegetable (technically a fruit), useful for thickening stews. It comes into its own when cooked with spicy ingredients and when used whole, okra makes a tasty side dish. A versatile food it can also be chopped, sliced and fried. When doing this, remove the seeds first and mix with spices and flour. Drain before serving. Okra is available all year round in supermarkets and other stores. When choosing the fresh, ridged pods, look for those that are brightly coloured and
avoid any with brown marks, or that are limp. The bigger ones are tougher (7-10cm length is best). Drinking okra water is a popular new method of using okra. This is done by soaking okra pods in water overnight and drinking the
water the following day. It’s a quick solution to derive the benefits of okra if you aren’t crazy about the taste of it when cooked. Okra is sometimes called bhindi and belongs to the same plant family as cotton and hibiscus.
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around & about / what’s happening in your area.
this month what’s on
Details were correct at the time of going to print but readers are advised to check before attending events
1 April - 4 May Artist Michael Blake has new exhibition at The Meeting House, Ringwood. Original paintings depicting Ringwood past and present, landscapes, animals. 10% of all sales go to this year’s charity, Tiny Tickers. 07880 763045
6 April until 22 April
Easter Egg Hunt Quiz at Wimborne Model Town. Search for clues around the miniature buildings.
8 April 11am-1pm
Do you want to write? Creative Writers Workshop, Corfe Mullen. Interested? First Monday of the month 07890 207695
9,11,16,18 April noon and 2pm
Easter family fun and magic shows at Wimborne Model Town. Also Easter crafts session on 17 April and new for 2019 crazy golf for a small extra charge. Tea room and souvenir shop. Visit www. wimborne-modeltown.com for more details.
10 April 2pm
Friends of the Red House Museum talk at Priory House, Quay Road, Christchurch, BH23 1BU, ‘River Book’ - The Story Behind the Publication by Chris Wood, writer, historian and Mudeford ferry skipper. Tickets £2.50/£4.50 Friends/ visitors. 01202 482860.
10 April 7pm
Canzonetta sings sacred music for Passiontide at The Church of the Sacred Heart, 1 Albert Road, Bournemouth BH1 1BZ.
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11 April 10am-4pm
Try a new hobby or improve your existing skills at Ferndown library whilst meeting members of local hobby groups. Fun for all ages including crafts, model aeroplanes, volunteering information and much more.
13 April. 7.30pm
‘Music For Spring’ is to be performed by The Fayrewood Singers at Verwood Methodist Church. There will be a varied selection of music from the choir, plus a guest musician. A donation from the evening’s proceeds will made to the charity Julia’s House. Tickets £6, inc refreshments. Call 01202 884248 or buy at the door.
14 April
The Legacy of Barcelona Architect Antoni Gaudi: Christoper Le Grand at the Wimborne Art Club which offers great opportunities for its members to learn, develop and enjoy every aspect of painting. Contact Marilyn de ste Croix 07980 580331
14 & 26 April 10am-4pm
Ferndown Bowls Club, Peter Grant Way. Come along and try bowls for free. Please wear flat shoes. For more info please contact Sue Aplin 01202619349
16 April 7.30pm
13 April
Buskers Bash competition will be going on around Wimborne during the day.
Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society presents concert of popular music by Andrew Nix at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne. £6 payable at door. Info: 01202 895254.
13 April 10am4 pm
17 April 10am to noon
Poole Vikings Model Club & IPMS / BMSS Dorset Branches, in association with other regional model clubs. Over 100 tables showing the art and craft of scale model making at Parkstone Grammar School, Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset BH17 7EP. Admission: adults £3.50, child £1.00
14 April 12 noon
Ferndown Memory/Poppy Walk, family friendly, starting at Ferndown RBL, Church Road, BH22 9ET. 1k and 5k. Book on 01202 651800 or turn up on the day, or visit www. fdft.org.uk or visit facebook @ Ferndowndementiafriendlytown.
23 April 2.30pm
For those with memory loss. An Easter ‘Forget Me Not Service’ at Broadstone United Reformed Church, Higher Blandford Road. The Easter story told through hymns and readings, followed with tea and cakes. All welcome, including groups from local nursing homes. Supported by Broadstone Churches Together and the Tuesday Luncheon Club.
24 April 2pm
Andrew Varney will talk of his experiences as ‘A Christchurch Constable’ at the Red House Museum, Priory House, Quay Road, Christchurch, BH23 1BU. His book will also be for sale. Tickets £2.50/£4.50 Friends/visitors. Call 01202 482860 to book.
26 April-24 May 9am-4pm
Information event for anyone considering adopting a child. Learn about becoming an adopter and how Families for Children can support you for life. To book please contact Families for Children on 01305 250204 or email devon@ familiesforchildren.org.uk
Drawn To Paint – a free exhibition of recent drawings and paintings by Wimborne Creatives Group at the Learning & Resource Centre, King Street, Wimborne BH21 1BE (behind Wimborne Minster church and opposite the Model Town).
20 April 11am
27 April 7.30pm
East Cliff Rotary Club’s Easter Quarter Marathon race. Start/ finish at the Urban Reef Restaurant, Boscombe Pier to raise funds for charities. Further details and online application can be found at www.eastcliffrotary.org or contact Peter Jones on 07746 826872.
Fordingbridge Choral Society present’s Puccini’s Messa di Gloria and other Italian favourite choral works at a spring concert at St Mary’s Church, Fordingbridge SP6 1BB. Tickets available from Fordingbridge bookshop at £12 www.fordingbridgechoral. ticketsource.co.uk
Saturday 27 April 7.30pm
Plants, Gardens & Wildlife: Talk and Wildlife Gardeners’ Question Time. The Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Tickets £8 for adults, £5 for children (under 16s), To book visit www. theallendale.org or ring 01202 887247
28 April 10am -4pm
Ferndown Bowls Club Youth Day, Peter Grant Way. 5-18 year olds can come along and try bowls for free. Please wear flat shoes. For more info please contact Sue Aplin 01202 619349
4 May
Versus Arthritis meets at the Day Centre, Ferndown. Entertainment, tea and cake. The club meets on the first Saturday of every month. For details call Pam Bentley 01202 870274.
12 May
The Summer of Love, a celebration of 1967 with 60s music at the Regent Centre, Christchurch. Box office 01202 499199.
29-31 May
The new Fordingbridge Arts and Literature Festival will open with the European premiere of The Ladies Foursome by Canadian playwright Norm Foster. Be prepared for discussions on life, love, men and sex, careers and children over a round of golf. Forres Sandle Manor School. £9 each with £1 going to Hope for Tomorrow, the mobile cancer care unit. Tickets from the Players’ website or Jessica’s in Fordingbridge.
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A chance to win tickets to the Sound of Music at the Regent Centre Bournemouth Musical Theatre Productions return to The Regent Centre, Christchurch for the sixth consecutive year, with this wonderful story, set in Austria, of Fraulein Maria and the Von Trapp family singers. With classic songs such as ‘My Favourite Things’, ‘Climb Every Mountain’, ‘I Am 16 Going On 17’ and ‘Edelweiss’, you won’t want to miss this fabulous production which runs from Wednesday 29 May to Saturday 1 June. Why not come in costume and have the chance to win the best-dressed competition, which will take place at every show. The theatre will also be hosting sing-along performances on the Friday evening and Saturday matinee only. MAGS4DORSET has teamed up with the Regent Centre to offer two tickets to the Sound of Music on Thursday 30 May at 7.30pm. For a chance to win, all you have to do is answer the following question: In which country is the Sound of Music set?
Enter at www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your entry to Sound of Music, mags4dorset, Dana House, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9BZ. Closing date is 17 April 2019. The first correct answer drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd and The Regent Centre, Christchurch are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final. Personal details will be stored securely and will only be processed to determine the winners of the competition. The winner will be announced in the magazine and their name and phone number will be passed to the venue and/ or to the promoters should this be required with respect to the ticket allocation.
Gaslight Wimborne Drama Productions, Tivoli Theatre Review by Marilyn Barber When it comes to unpleasant characters, you would have to go a long way to find one to equal Jack Manningham. Richard Neal must have turned himself inside out to portray this cold, manipulative man who slowly convinces his wife Bella (Tracey Nicholls) that she is going insane. At first appearing to be trying to help and understand her, it was soon clear that in fact he was undermining her with every word and action. Tracey Nicholls never disappoints and took advantage of every opportunity to show her despair as her life appeared to be going in a downward spiral. The term ‘gaslighting’ – which has become familiar recently with the Metoo movement – originated from this play, which is set in Victorian London. Bella is told by Jack that the gaslights dimming in the house are a figment of her imagination, when there is in fact a real reason for them to do so. Chrissie Neal was sensible and measured as Elizabeth the housekeeper, whilst Jemma Cable was suitably flirty and impudent as Nancy the maid. Chris Durham looked thoroughly as home with his portrayal of the kindly, but efficient
Inspector Rough, who reassured Bella that there was nothing wrong with her sanity and that her husband was in fact a cruel killer and a thief. The final scene sealed his fate. Two police officers (Gary Paine and Richard Scotson) arrested Jack
and tied him to a chair, giving Bella the chance to taunt him and to realise that she was now free – and perfectly sane. Directed by Sam Moulton, this was another professional production by this talented drama group who never have any problem filling the theatre.
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Suzi Quatro speaks to 4Dorset ahead of Legends Live 2019 at the BIC By Marilyn Barber American rock and roll singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and actress, Suzi Quatro, who had so many hits including Devil Gate Drive and 48 Crash, is coming to the Bournemouth International Centre on Sunday 14 April. The first female bass player to become a major rock star, Suzi will be appearing with David Essex, Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers and Smokie in the Legends Live arena tour 2019. I put a number of questions to her ahead of this concert, which is sure to be hugely popular, Q. You clearly still enjoy touring and singing your many hits. Do you enjoy it as much as acting? Suzi: I have no need to keep touring, and have not for many years. I tour because I love it, and, of course I love doing my hits. The good thing is I always have new material to add which keeps it fresh. My new single is out now, No Soul No Control, from my new album (due out on 29 March). I wrote most of the songs with my son and it is getting raves reviews, and it is being played all over the world. It is my best album for many, many years. Q. What was your favourite stage role? Suzi: I would say, Tallulah Bankhead, The musical I wrote along with Shirlie Roden from the book by Willie Rushton. I starred as Talullah, which was a real coup for me. Q. Were you surprised when Can the Can got to number 1 in 1973? Suzi: Not really, it was joyous of course, but it sounded like a hit when we were recording it. The hairs on the back of my neck stood up.
Q. You have a powerful raunchy voice – did you cultivate it or does it come naturally? Suzi: Everything about me is one hundred per cent natural – that’s why I am still here. Q. I am sure you sing all your hits in concert. Do you also sing numbers made famous by other singers - or new material? Suzi: I always do at least one or two songs from my current album, also popular tracks from my previous albums. Everyone goes away satisfied. Q. More than 50 years in show business is a very long time, what are your plans for the future? Suzi: It is now 55 years. It is a lifetime. My plans for the future are not to make any plans. I am now Dr Quatro, honorary doctor of music, an award given to me in Cambridge in October 2016. Q. Do you live in England and did you have as many hits in America? Suzi: Yes, have lived here since 1971. I have not had as many single hits in the USA. However, I have had album success, and toured non stop. Also Happy Days made me a household name there. Stumblin’ in, sold one million copies. Q. When you started out who were your musical heroes? Suzi: Elvis, Otis Redding, Jameson Bass, Bob Dylan, and Billie Holliday.
Q. Tell us what it feels like to be on stage in front of a huge audience. Suzi: Like I am home where I belong. It’s a feeling like no other. For ticket availability visit www.bhlivetickets. co.uk
Live: Ferndown Founded by the late Steve Lugg in 2013, Live: Ferndown is being continued in his memory. The former mayor of the town sadly died in 2018, aged 54. Chris ‘Chrissyferkin’ Daines, one of the organisers of the music competition said, “Live: Ferndown was Steve’s idea and was supported by the music industry and technical/venue partners. He was passionate about supporting young people, and loved his community. We have come together to
Contestants from a previous year
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continue the event in his memory.” This year, 11 contestants have progressed into the grand final. It will be held at the Barrington Centre, Ferndown on 12 April. The prizes will include a photo shoot, recording session, cash and more. This year’s winner will open the Potato Pants Festival. Chris confirms that “we will be introducing the ‘Steve Lugg Award for Special Recognition’ to be awarded to one contestant on the night.” Those through to the final are: Kez Hinton, Jack Rideout, Megan Hill, Lauren Perkins, Laura Hicks, Calvin Glen, Hannah Gough, Fleur Lindsay, Tori Allen, Nia Nicholls, Gracie Park Each contestant will perform one song of their choosing on the theatre stage, in front of a live audience, judged by industry judges including Helena Mace and Matt Black. For more information and tickets to the final (only £5) please visit www. liveferndown.co.uk
2016 winner Amie Knight
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Blue Planet II - Live In Concert Bournemouth International Centre, 13 March Review by Janine Pulford Hosted by Anita Rani and performed live by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Matthew Freeman, Blue Planet II – Live In Concert is an unforgettable night out. The exciting visuals sweep you along and immerse you into the lives of a whole range of sea creatures. You will marvel at surfing dolphins, Sally Lightfoot crabs leaping from rock to rock, the beauty above and horror below of the Portuguese Man O’ War, the love of a mother walrus cuddling her baby and the drama of sooty terns snapped out of their reveries by giant trevaleys. The music score by Hans Zimmer, Jacob Shea and David Fleming evokes serenity, drama, horror and tenderness. Seeing puffins hunted down by Arctic skuas that rob them of their fish just wouldn’t be the same without that Jawsesque beat. And the choir adds another layer of wonderful sound. I can’t praise this show enough. It really plunged me into the depths of the ocean, swirled me in surf and lifted me on to ice floes. The children in the audience may have had to turn away at some points, but dazzling ice, tumbling waves and a kaleidoscope of colours simply amaze and delight. Anita Rani introduces each section with interesting facts and looked stunning
in her silver grey, full-length dress. However, the passion of Sir David’s a hard act to follow and I did miss his narration, but he made an appearance on screen. The show was over almost before it began which gives a clue as to how absorbing it was and the applause at the end was deafening. Our ‘blue planet’ is astonishing and the photographers must be applauded for creating such a phenomenal record of how robust nature is, which makes the fragility created by human interference all the more worrying. This is a must-see concert and Rani said that the Bournemouth audience was the best on this tour (well we were the first).
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Funny Money Broadstone Theatre Company, Broadstone Memorial Hall Review by Marilyn Barber You couldn’t make it up! Well in fact prolific playwright Ray Cooney did just that, weaving one of the most intricate plots to make this a really funny farce. This company’s moving production of Journey’s End last November was so well received that it was always going to be a hard one to follow, so it was a good move to go for something so very different. New to the theatre company, Chris Huggall played Henry Perkins who comes home to his wife Jean (Julie Sissons) with a briefcase containing £735,000 in used £50 notes. He had picked up the wrong case on the train. What ensues as he tries to persuade Jean to skip off to Barcelona with the ill gotten gains provides lots of challenges for the cast – and they rise up to them with enthusiasm and skill. Julie Sissons’ performance is something else. A non drinker, she takes to the brandy bottle
with gusto providing much hilarity as she fails to get to grips with her husband’s plans. Into the melee comes dodgy detective Sgt Davenport (Andrew Murton) who accuses Henry in a pub and demands a pay off. And then when Betty and Vic Johnson (Lesley James and Kevin Sissons) – who had been invited to have dinner to celebrate Henry’s birthday arrive – things get even more complicated as they have to assume multiple identities to fool the detective. And – I hope you are following this – a second detective Sgt Slater (Anna Rigby) only adds to further confusion. Calum Hearne, a good character actor, encapsulates the archetypal taxi driver, with more than a dash of humour, with Chris Kemp making an entrance in the last scene as ‘the baddie’. Another triumph for this theatre company.
“The Award is not about me” says Eddie Howe Eddie Howe with the Mayor Cllr Derek Borthwick and the Mayoress Dorothy
After Eddie Howe, AFC Bournemouth manager was awarded Honorary Freedom of the Borough at a special council meeting on 5 March, he said, “I’m very grateful for the award but it’s on behalf of the football club really as a whole, and that includes the supporters. “This award is not about me, it’s not about what I’ve done, it’s about what the club’s done and the team’s done. To do that you need incredible unity behind the scenes and I think we’ve always had that. “Everyone’s always united in times of success and in times of struggle and I think that’s been our key. “We’ve heard stories tonight about how much it’s meant to individuals and families and that’s hugely empowering for me to hear that. It shows the power of what football can do, the identity people have when they assign themselves to a team is a really beautiful thing.”
Council leader Cllr John Beesley had proposed the award detailing why he felt the Cherries’ manager had earned the honour. The proposal was seconded by AFC Bournemouth fan Cllr David Smith. Other members of the council talked of the role Howe has had in promoting the town, and included memories from their time supporting the club. Howe said, “It’s incredible really, it’s been a very emotional night with some really nice words said.” The Freedom of the Borough is the highest award the council can bestow and is awarded to local people who have, in the opinion of the council, undertaken exceptional and widely-recognised services to the borough, with Howe becoming just the 29th person to receive the honour. Howe will, in due course, receive an illuminated scroll to recognise the achievement.
Civic service marks end of an era By Marilyn Barber Civic leaders and representatives of local groups attended the chairman of East Dorset District Council’s civic service of thanksgiving at Wimborne Minster recently. It was all the more poignant as local government reorganisation means that from 1 April the authority will cease to exist as it is joining with other rural authorities to become Dorset Council. Following a welcome by the Rev Andrew Rowland, the rector of Wimborne Minster and the Northern Villages, Councillor Toni Coombs, chairman of EDDC gave a welcome speech. Readings were given by the High Sheriff of Dorset, Mrs Jacqueline Swift and Cllr Barry Goringe vice chairman of EDDC. Prayers were led by Major Gia Salarishvili from Verwood Salavation Army and Nigel Deller from Verwood Methodist Church, with the Bishop of Sherborne, the Rt Rev Karen Gorham delivering the sermon. QE School Harmony Singers and choirs from Emmanuel, Lockyers and West Moors Middle Schools and St James’ CE, St John’s, Wimborne First and Wimborne St Giles First schools provided music.
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Ceremonial handover Cllr Hilary Cox (left) ©Tom Scrase
Cllr Derek Burt, former chairman of EDDC in 1977-79, 2011-12 and 2017-18 gave a potted history of the authority. Cllr Toni Coombs performed the ceremonial handover to Cllr Hilary Cox, chairman of the Shadow Dorset Council. The final piece of music was Fanfare for the Common Man, which was popularised by Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Greg Lake was a Dorset man, who some years ago presented the prizes at the East Dorset community service awards. A collection was taken in aid of the chairman’s two charities for the year, and a ceremonial gun salute by the Wimborne Militia took place on the Minster Green.
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Spring could be the time to update your lounge By Marilyn Barber
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When you’ve lived in a house for some years, it is very easy to get stuck in a rut, reasoning that when you moved in you put the furniture in the best positions and there is no need for a change. But do you really want your home to look as if it is stuck in a time warp? You’ve probably embraced new technology with a smart TV, so maybe it’s time to give the place a new look – starting with the lounge. Readers don’t need to be told that there are a substantial amount of new homes being built across the region, but the 1960s and 1970s also saw housing estates springing up everywhere, and it is these properties that can really benefit from updating. Many local houses, particularly in the Wimborne and Broadstone area have a wall, which is inset with patterned glass, separating the hall from the lounge. Find a builder to replace it with a plain wall – and this isn’t costly – and your lounge takes on a new look. Remodelling the interior of your home can be a good way to add more space and can usually be done without planning permission. You could also find it affords you the opportunity to re-arrange the room. Changing the colour of walls is an obvious way of updating the lounge, with the trending shades for 2019 being creamy hazelnut, muted pastels, soft clay and pale pink. And how long have those pictures been hanging on your walls? Perhaps it’s time to purchase just one new one – most furniture stores have an impressive choice of modern affordable prints. Having new windows installed is also a great way to modernise both the interior and exterior of the house. You can add a porch without planning permission provided no part is taller than three metres, it isn’t within two metres of any boundary adjacent to a highway and that the ground area does not exceed three square metres. None of these needs to be very costly – but can add new life, and possibly increase the value of your home.
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uction houses have recorded some top sales when it comes to chairs, even if they are battered and worn. It was reported in Viewpoint (4Dorset’s sister magazine) that during Lawrences Auctioneers’ Autumn Fine Art sale, a single George III mahogany chair in Chippendale style was sold for £2,920. This February, in the Decorative Arts and Ceramics sale, the best seats in the house were
Ib Koford Larsen £6,100 (pair)
a pair of armchairs, ascribed to the Danish designer Ib Kofod Larsen (b.1921). Despite showing many signs of comfortable wear, they raced to a staggering £6,100. And in Lawrences’ first Fine Art sale of 2019, a pair of George III mahogany hall chairs made £3,660, which seemed a lot, until the bids started again for an aesthetic-style armchair in the manner of Dr Christopher Dresser. Consigned for sale from a Dorset vendor, the chair made a very comfortable £13,400. Neil Grenyer, furniture specialist, said, “Good pieces are durable, dependable, well-designed and quite desirable once more.” He also
explained the phrase ‘boring brown’ may now be replaced with ‘appealingly antique.’ If you have a few old chairs kicking about, take a good look at them, they may be worth more than you think.
George III £3,660 (pair)
Appealingly antique or boring brown? A
Dr Christopher Dresser £13,400
George III Chippendale Style £2,920
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Tenancy Deposit Scheme alert Action Fraud want to alert readers to another scam. Fraudsters are claiming to be landlords of properties offered for rent online. Prior to a viewing, the suspect requests that the individuals pay a deposit and sometimes a month’s rent upfront, claiming this money will be put into the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (protected under government legislation). After the individual pays the money, the suspect sends a bogus email purporting to be from the Tenancy Deposit Scheme confirming they have received their deposit. However, this is not the case as the money was sent directly to an account associated with the suspect and the victim is left out of pocket and without the home they had thought to be putting a deposit on.
What You Need To Do Always make sure you, or a reliable contact, has viewed the property with an agent or landlord before agreeing to rent a property. Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision. Only transfer funds when you’re satisfied a genuine property, safety certificates and valid contract are in place. Only pay for goods or service by bank transfer if you know and trust the person. Payments via bank transfer offer you no protection if you become a victim of fraud. Once you’ve paid your deposit, you can check whether it’s protected by entering your tenancy deposit certificate code on TDS website (www. tenancydepositscheme.com)
Have you been ousted from the bedroom by your pet? Partners up-and-down the UK are being banished from their own beds to make room for their four-legged friend, according to research by bed brand, Sealy UK. The findings show that a whopping 10 per cent of couples regularly sleep apart in separate beds to make room for one or more animal companions – with almost a
fifth admitting to doing this as many as six nights a week. Sealy assessed the slumber habits of 1,000 people in Britain and found that men are the worst offenders, with 11 per cent admitting to regularly relegating their partner to the ‘dog house’ (or another room) to make space for their animal chum and those in the 35-44 age bracket (17%) are most likely to share their bed with a pet.
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Imagine what you could do if you won £100 worth of Stewarts Garden Centre vouchers this spring!
You could make your own colourful hanging baskets
Reds, yellows, oranges, pinks, blues, purples, silvers and whites hanging basket plants come in so many wonderful colours! A combination of upright and trailing plants are guaranteed to make a stunning show in your hanging baskets throughout the summer. Petunias and their smaller cousins Calibrachoa (known also as million bells) are a staple favourite in hanging baskets offering vibrant colour and sweet fragrance. Katherine Hunt, plant buyer for Stewarts Garden Centres at Broomhill, Christchurch and Titchfield, believes that fuchsias are without a doubt one of the most stunning of all the garden flowers and are a particular favourite of bees and butterflies. Fuchsias are available in so many varieties in both upright and trailing forms. “Flowers such as geraniums and begonias make excellent hanging basket plants and are especially popular due to the fact that they need very little watering. Bacopa is becoming more and more popular as a trailing basket plant. These plants produce an abundance of small scented flowers that just keep giving. They are available in white pink and blue.” Foliage plants such as dichondra, nepeta, Helichrysum and ivy complement flowering plants very well and offer even more interest to hanging baskets. Katherine suggests it’s always worthwhile feeding hanging baskets with fertiliser such as Miracle Gro to keep your plants healthy and happy, along with frequent watering. “Stewarts start stocking their hanging basket plants from the beginning of April with the range getting bigger and bigger every week. All of our hanging basket plants are British grown and are lovingly looked after by our staff, who will be happy to help you with any enquiries that you may have,” adds Katherine who says there is more information at www.stewarts.co.uk. For your chance to win £100 worth of Stewarts Garden Centre Gift vouchers answer the following question What plant is also known as million bells?
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Enter at www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your entry to Stewarts £100 competition, mags4dorset, Dana House, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9BZ. Closing date is 17 April 2019. The first correct answer drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd and Stewarts Garden Centre are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final. Personal details will be stored securely and will only be processed to determine the winners of the competition. The winner will be announced in the magazine and their name and phone number will be passed to the venue and/or to the promoters should this be required with respect to the ticket allocation.
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Bathing solutions for the whole family By Marilyn Barber
For some people the height of luxury is to soak in a bath for up to an hour, with a book to read and aromatic candles adding to the ambience. You could even have a television fitted to the wall. However others feel that a bath is just a waste of time, with their preference being a quick shower. So how do you accommodate the diverse needs of the whole family, not to mention house guests? There are so many options. Redesigning your bathroom is the perfect opportunity to completely change its style. Do you want it to be timeless and classic or extravagant and luxurious? Would you prefer a country or town style? If your bathroom is not very large then tall cabinets and vanity units are an excellent choice. Lighting is very important. Adjustable recessed spotlights work well with mirror lighting providing the brightness
you need for daily grooming. Hands up those who remember avocado, pink and chocolate brown baths and basins! Didn’t really work did they? Now however, you can choose from subtle colour combinations including the timeless grey and black. Before you start to plan your new bathroom there are a number of practical things to consider. If inlet pipes for water and waste water already exist, then that will often limit where you can position the washbasin, bath and shower. Sloping ceilings can also lead to restrictions, which will significantly impact the design of the bathroom. When renovating your bathroom, you should also make sure that the products you choose will fit through the door. And don’t forget the adjacent rooms. Installation of the shower and toilet on the outer wall significantly reduces noise transmission. It’s quite a drastic step
but if everyone in the family prefers showers you could have the bath removed and have a wet room installed. This would mean you could have a small modern tiled shower room with marble flooring, a wall-mounted sink, a walk-in shower and a wallmounted toilet. Or perhaps a little less drastic is a walk-in shower enclosure which offers you a large showering area, whilst retaining a separate washbasin and toilet. This can be a boon for people with physical constraints who have found getting in and out of a bath not only difficult but hazardous. And whilst on the subject of mobility, a walkin bath with an entry door that allows you to step in and out of the bath with maximum ease could be just the thing if a member of the household fears slipping or falling. There are also luxury bathing options for walk-in baths that you may not have considered. For instance there is spa therapy whereby thousands of tiny bubbles gently massage away your aches and pains. You can even have a heated seat and backrest! We are lucky in this area to have a number of excellent companies who will do all the work for you, so why not give one of the ones advertising in this magazine a ring. Your dream bathroom could be just a call away. Historical note: The first records of the use of baths dates back as far as 3,000 BC with the earliest surviving bathtub – in Crete dating back to 1700 BC.
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The Curtain Cabin grows The new premises of The Curtain Cabin in Verwood, owned by interior designer Dawn Moses, were officially opened by the town’s mayor, Cllr Sandra Grove on 15 February. The mayor said, “I’ve seen Curtain Cabin progress over the last 12 years from a tiny little shop. It’s lovely to see Dawn’s progress and superb for Verwood. I hope the Curtain Cabin is here for many years to come.” The spacious new premises are in a prime spot, and include a shop and a workroom. There are many items for sale and swathes of materials to choose from including designs from Prestigious, Romo, Casedeco and Iliv. With hundreds of fabrics on display and a vast pattern book range, Dawn, together with her team can help design, select fabric and fit any look for window and room dressings, no matter how unusual the shape, and no job is too small. As well as fabric, there are home accessories, small items of furniture, wall hangings and gifts. Having established a good reputation and undertaken numerous commercial projects, including the latest prestigious Southampton Harbour Hotel, The Curtain Cabin has an emphasis on personal service. Dawn has a dedicated team who take pride in their work and strive for the very best. Despite the shop getting larger, it still has that Aladdin’s cave type feel to it, so why not take a peek
inside this Verwood treasure chest. The full team is Dawn, Rosie, Frances, Julie, Alison, Paula, Steve and Paul, (pictured. One of the fitters is not in the team photo).
Team photo
The Mayor with Dawn
Cutting of the ribbon
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When did you last look at the Highway Code? Nearly one-in-four motorists hasn’t picked up a Highway Code since they first passed their driving test, according to data gathered by Halfords Autocentres. The nationwide servicing and repair chain surveyed over 22,000 drivers: 36% confessed to not reading the rules of the road since passing their driving test, with one-in-five drivers admitting it was over a decade since they picked up the road users’ manual. If you haven’t looked at the Highway Code in a while, then you should get hold of the latest copy published by the DVSA,. Chief driving examiner of the DVSA, Mark Winn told 4Dorset, “DVSA’s priority is to help everyone through a lifetime of safe driving. “The Highway Code is essential
reading for all road users – not just those who are learning to drive. It’s easier than ever to keep up to date with the Highway Code and the rules of the road online. “Making sure all road users keep their skills and knowledge up to date will help to keep Britain’s roads amongst the safest in the world.” You can follow @HighwayCodeGB on Twitter and Facebook. The Official Highway Code can be read at www. gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code and you can take a practise theory test for free at www.gov.uk/take-practicetheory-test
Highway Code give-away 4Dorset has two copies of the official Highway Code to give away All you have to do for your chance to win one is tell us in no more than 30 words why you would like a copy of the Highway Code. Enter online at www.mags4dorset. co.uk by 17 April 2019 or send your reason to Highway Code Competition, 4Dorset, Dana House, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9BZ. The best two entries will each be sent a copy of the Highway Code. The editor’s decision is final.
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PEUGEOT 108 1.2 PURE TECH ALLURE 5dr, white, grey interior, A/C, diamond cut alloy wheels, local car, 4500 miles............................. £7495 HYUNDAI 110SE 5dr hatchback, white, blue/black interior, local car, 11,000 miles.................................................................................. £7495 PEUGEOT 108 TOP 1.2 VTI ALLURE 5dr, purple, grey trim, full sunroof, privacy glass, A/C, E/W, alloys, 19,000 miles................................. £7750 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 1.0 5dr hatchback, white, grey interior, E/W, F.S.H, local car, 16,000 miles.................................................................... £4995 KIA VENGA 1.6 5dr, eco dynamics, silver, grey interior, A/C, electric windows, F.S.H, local car, 40,000 miles.......................................... £5975 HYUNDAI 1X20 BLUE CRDI 5dr hatchback, diesel, grey, matching interior, twin glass roof, alloys, rear parking sensors, F.S.H, 30,000 miles.... £6895 FORD FIESTA 1.2 ZETEC 5dr, white, grey interior, alloys, A/C, E/W, F.S.H, 38,000 miles.................................................................................. £6995 LANDROVER FREELANDER 2.2 TD4 GS 5dr, 4X4, black, grey interior, A/C, alloys, E/W, 19,000 miles.............................................................. £14995 VOLKSWAGON POLO 1.2 MATCH 5dr, nimbas, grey, matching interior, alloys, A/C, E/W, F.S.H, local car, 34,000 miles......................................... £6995 FORD FIESTA 1.2 ZETEC 5dr, black, grey interior, A/C, E/W, alloys, 24,000 miles.................................................................................. £5495 MERCEDES C CLASS CDI BLUE EFFICIENCY SPORT estate, silver, black interior, alloys, roof rails, E/W, 54,000 miles........................... £9995
2009 (58) 2008 (08) 2007 (07) 2007 (56) 2004 (04)
NISSAN QASHQAI TEKNA 2.0 SDR diesel, grey metallic, half leather interior, alloys, full glass sunroof, F.S.H, 54,000 miles.................................. £6495 VOLKSWAGON POLO 1.4 DIESEL TDI BLUE MOTION 5dr, silver, grey interior, alloys, A/C, zero road tax, F.S.H, local car, 59,000 miles................. £4725 VAUXHAUL CORSA 1.4 DESIGN 16V 3dr hatchback, black, half leather interior, alloys, personal plate, F.S.H, 62,000 miles.......................... £3750 TOYOTA AURIS 1.6 TR 5dr hatchback, silver, grey interior, alloys, A/C, local car, 69,000 miles.................................................................... £3495 PEUGEOT 307 S90 Blue with grey trim, high milage, service history, P/X to clear............................................................................................... £1995
AUTOMATICS 2013 (63) 2014 (64) 2001 (Y) 2004 (04) 1995
LANDROVER EVOQUE 2.2 SD4 PRESTIGE diesel, white, black leather, 30,000 miles................................................................................ £24975 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.6i VVT 16V SRI 5dr hatchback, white, grey interior, alloys, A/C, F.S.H, local car, 36,000 miles....................................... £7495 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 KOMPRESSOR CONVERTIBLE, silver, black interior, local car, 89,000 miles.................................................................... £2995 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CONVERTIBLE silver, grey leather interior, black hood, local car, 99,000 miles ................................................................... £3995 ROVER 216 5dr, red metallic, grey interior, sunroof, sevice history, local car, 33,000 miles.................................................................... £1995
We are Wimborne and Districts specialist for buying and supplying low mileage cars. If you have a low mileage car to sell please phone:
Telephone: 01202 840690 • Mobile: 07900 694489 187 Leigh Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2BT • johnbenns1@outlook.com • www.johnbennsmotorcompany.co.uk
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EDITOR Memories of breaking my arm 60 years ago I really enjoy reading the magazine and while I’m very sorry that Marilyn Barber broke her wrist, her article made me smile. I recall an incident that I only recently thought about. It was the morning of my 12th birthday and Mum was preparing for my party. I was roller skating outside the house when a wheel caught in a grating and I toppled over. I knew my right arm was broken and as Mum pulled back my sleeve she shrieked as the arm was in a very strange position. Off to hospital where I had a general anaesthetic (GA) and when I came round I was plastered from hand to shoulder with my arm at right angles. At that time GA was always followed by severe sickness but I remember that didn’t happen and I sat in an armchair while my friends tucked into my birthday tea! Of course I didn’t have to think about make up or tights - ankle socks were the order of the day. I was excused pocket money chores but went to school as normal and I mastered writing with my left hand. English was my best subject especially essays, which were very long and detailed. I was proud when, in assembly the head teacher spoke of how brave I was, which surprised me greatly. I was probably a bit gung ho as I used the plastered arm to play bat and ball with my brother and generally ignored it. Mum had to scrub the plaster before I attended hospital as it got very dirty and was covered with autographs. When the plaster was finally removed, I couldn’t move my fingers due to nerve damage and after electric shock treatment, the enterprising doctor devised a Heath Robinson contraption consisting of bendy wires attached to my fingers with sticky tape and attached to my wrist and the arm was re-plastered. This sight elicited much curiosity among my fellow pupils and the staff. Considering that was in the mid 50s it was ingenious and I regained full use of my digits. Pat Stansby Email
Thank you I just wish to say a huge thanks to you and your team for publishing my article in the February 2019 edition (P27 Help Paul reach his fundraising target). Absolutely brilliant and very much appreciated. I am only sorry my late mother could not see it. She was diagnosed last October with stage four advanced pancreatic cancer and sadly passed away on 20 January 2019. Paul Jenkins Email
Visitors welcome to Colehill Evening WI The speaker in March was Howard Nichols. ‘The Mysterious Life of Walter Henry - A Story of a Local Man’ really intrigued us and defied all our searching on Google – and what a story it was! All I’m going to say is that he was a sailor – to tell you more would spoil everything for anyone who subsequently hears Howard speak. In April is our annual meeting with the election of officers and more business than we would normally have. Visitors are welcome or please email us at colehillwi@aol.com for more information. Yvonne Warner Email
Three appeals against decisions made by East Dorset planners have been refused. An outline proposal to demolish The Paddocks at Dorchester Road, Corfe Mullen in order to build 11 starter homes was dismissed by the Inspector on the grounds that the site – which is in the green belt - would not address affordable housing need in the village. A proposal to extend the property at 69 Ashley Drive South at Ashley
Heath was dismissed as the Inspector considered it would be inappropriate and overly dominant in its location. Stoneleigh House at 2, Rowlands Hill is within the Wimborne Minster Conservation area. The Inspector felt that a proposal to demolish the coach house and outbuilding in order to sever a plot and erect a property would compromise the character and grandeur of the care home.
New look for the Barrington
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erndown’s Barrington Centre is to be extended to provide additional facilities. The recent East Dorset District planning committee agreed to an extension to the front of the building which will provide a new entrance. A further extension to the side of the community centre which is adjacent to Library Road will enable an extension to the kitchen facilities.
The proposal includes the demolition of the public toilets in Penny’s Walk with the facility being relocated to the Barrington Centre. These will be open from 8am to 10pm. Other internal alterations to the Barrington include the existing bar being moved from the rear of the building to the front in the café area and the creation of a new flexible events room in the existing bar area.
News in Brief From 1 April 2018 to date, Dorset Waste Partnership’s Enforcement team has issued 115 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs). This includes 35 for fly-tipping and littering, 66 for failure to produce a Waste Transfer Note and 14 for not providing a Waste Carriers’ Licence. There have been 14 successful prosecutions, with more cases pending. Wimborne Horticultural Society is inviting people to enter its spring show on Saturday 13 April in the Allendale Community Centre. Schedules are available from the Allendale Centre or from 01202 887006. Waste services in Christchurch will continue to be provided by the Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP) from 1 April for a one-year period. BCP Council, the new unitary council serving Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, will develop a new waste management service after that time. The new Fordingbridge Arts and Literature Festival will open with the European premier of The Ladies Foursome by Canadian playwright Norm Foster. Produced by The Fordingbridge Players from 29-31 May at Forres Sandle Manor School, tickets can be obtained from Jessica’s in Fordingbridge or from the Players’ website. The residents at Avon Cliff care home in Christchurch Road, Bournemouth have raised £1,411.90 for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance by making and selling birthday cards and crafts and holding summer, Easter and Christmas fairs. In 2017/18 the air ambulance was mobilised to 1,197 incidents, a 35 per cent rise on the previous year and at a cost of around £3,000 per mission. Providing businesses with the tools to tackle the gender pay gap and promote women in the workplace was the aim of a round table event organised by local executive search recruiter TeamExecutive. It was held at the Poole HQ of Siemens. The guest speaker was Diana Parkes, a leading authority on women in the world of work.
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