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How are your New Year’s resolutions going? I made three: to lose weight; plan for retirement; and make one vegan meal a week. The first has been a bit of a fail, the second is definitely in the planning stages, and the third, well, so far, so good. Russell assisted by loaning me his easy vegan recipe book, Ben helped by getting me a magazine to enlighten me on veganism, and I fulfilled my resolve and made a vegan cottage pie, which was very tasty. How smug was I, as I took my starring role in Veganuary, alongside the likes of Meat Loaf – who as we all know, will do anything for love, but apparently not rebrand his name to Nut Roast. Anyway, I have decided that for me, one-meal-aweek all year is better than committing to a month of veganism. It seemed do-able until I got distracted by a new buzzword. Have you heard it? Well let me enlighten you: it’s Seaganism. This fabulous word has appeared in the Macmillan Dictionary and is described as a vegan diet that includes sustainable (= using methods which do not harm the environment) fish and seafood. So, if I find my once a week vegan meal a little too difficult to stick to, I shall juggle it with a seagan recipe and throw in some sustainably reared fish. There again, all the TV programmes I have watched about ‘sustainably’ reared fish seem to reveal how harmful they are for the environment. Ah well. I hope your resolutions are going better than mine. Until next time,

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Search for relatives of Second World War Auxiliary Unit In May 2019, 4Dorset ran an article detailing the uncovering of a poignant piece of Ferndown’s history. Volunteers from the Coleshill Auxiliary Research Team (CART) had set about exploring a Second World War bunker on Poor Common Nature Reserve, following its re-discovery by local man Adam Dunn. An excavation was carried out by 15-20 volunteers. Sadly, due to its current state, it is not possible to restore the bunker. However, a section has been left exposed so

visitors can see a small part of what lies beneath the ground. Dorset Council would like to trace any relatives of any of the men from the WWII Ferndown Auxiliary Unit and invite them to an official opening ceremony. The WWII group were members of the Home Guard and practised their drills at the Belle Vue Bunker on Poor Common behind the Angel Inn. The ceremony

will also be attended by representatives from the Royal British Legion and other local organisations and historians. The names of the men in the Ferndown Auxiliary Unit were: Sergeant John Geoffrey Tice, garage owner; Corporal Alfred Cecil Talbot – carpenter; Private Eric Alfred May, sales rep and auxiliary fire service officer; Private William Harry Feltham, baker; Private Percy Lloyd Blic, architect’s assistant and Private Douglas Gabe, engineer and local Scout leader. If you are related to any of the men from the Ferndown Auxiliary Unit, please contact the Coast and Greenspace Team on 0790 0137881.

Sketch of what the bunker may have looked like

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Council sets out plans for the New Year BCP Council’s Cabinet team has highlighted the council’s focus for the next 12 months. Leader, Vikki Slade, said, “2020 will be the first full year of BCP Council and of our administration. We promised to put people first, and to put the wellbeing of residents and the environment at the heart of what we do. I look forward to using technology to help us give better, quicker service to more people so we can dedicate our resources to those who need it most.” She added, “I am determined that this council will do all it can to eliminate hunger; that’s why we

have committed to fund a community food coordinator so we can target hidden hunger, connect people with services available to them in their communities, and work with our public health colleagues to help people make healthier choices.” Deputy leader and Cabinet member (Regeneration & Culture), Cllr Mark Howell said, “We will work with partners to set out new visions for Poole town centre and Boscombe.” Cllr Sandra Moore, (Children and Families), recognised the need to enhance the council’s

‘Early Help’ offer to tackle emerging problems for children and their families, which will help improve their lives. BCP Council is very keen to progress a new Local Plan for the area. Cllr Andy Hadley, (Transport and Infrastructure) said, “I look forward to getting significant investment underway on improved bus, walking and cycling routes via Transformation Cities funding, subject to government approval, including enabling a step change in protected segregated cycleways on main routes. It’s really

BCP Council Cabinet team at Highcliffe Castle. Photo by Cllr Mark Howell

important that we help residents to respond to the climate and ecological emergency as encouraging active travel gives all sorts of benefits in terms of reducing congestion, improving air quality, reducing social isolation, improving health of the individual and supporting local shopping.” Cllr Felicity Rice, (Environment and Climate Emergency), said, “Our environment has been undervalued by our

economic system over the last few decades and we have ended up with an imbalance. The plastic crisis is one example, where we want to lead change. Recent reports have shown that microplastics are now found in rain as it falls, in air that we breathe, and in seafood that we eat. As the 12th largest authority in the UK, we are all part of a system and we all have the collective chance to change it.”

Teenagers sentenced for stealing Beryl Bikes Three Poole teenagers who admitted taking Beryl Bikes without consent, received sentences at Poole Magistrates’ Court on 7 January 2020. The separate offences occurred on 12 September, 17 October and 20 November 2019. A 15-year-old boy was

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sentenced to a threemonth referral order and made to pay costs of £40 and a victim surcharge of £21. A 16-year-old boy received a two-month extension to an existing referral order as well as being made to pay costs of £40 and victim

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surcharge of £21. And a 13-year-old boy received a three-month extension to an existing referral order and was made to pay costs of £60 and a victim surcharge of £21. The Beryl Bikes scheme sees bikes made available at locations

across Bournemouth and Poole that can be used by those who have registered with the company and pay a fee. Philip Ellis, CEO of Beryl, said, “We support the use of referral orders and we are open to participating by having youth offenders work with

our mechanics to collect and fix damaged bikes. “This will not only help to support the local community and those who are using our Beryl Bikes as intended but also provide valuable insights and hopefully new skills to the young people.”

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Winter marine deaths Since 7 November, a number of dead dolphins and porpoises have been washed up on Dorset’s beaches. Higher numbers are often recorded at this time of year with stronger winds and larger waves more likely to wash

carcasses ashore. The strandings have been either Common Dolphins or Harbour Porpoises but a rare White-beaked Dolphin, measuring over 9 feet, was recently discovered at Hallelujah Bay on Portland. The cause of death is

unknown. Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) encourages anyone who finds a marine mammal washed up, to report it as soon as possible by calling 01305 264620 or emailing kimmeridge@ dorsetwildlifetrust.org. uk. Include a photograph if you can, but don’t touch the animal as it can carry diseases. Recent strong winds have also brought in a number of Portuguese man o’war. They can sting even when dead.

Portuguese man o’ war © Julie Hatcher

Common dolphin washed up © Sarah Hodgson

Bedroom Farce

Ferndown Drama, Barrington Theatre 22 January Review by Marilyn Barber There were no sweet dreams for the four couples involved in this farce, with plenty of falling out both mentally and physically. However with some excellent choreographed moves, this play by Alan Ayckburn gave the audience plenty of laughout-loud moments. The first characters in a stage set with three double beds were Ernest (Mike Andrews) and Delia, (Jenny Sibley) who were getting ready for a night out. Comfortable in their parts, they gelled well with their petty little squabbles. They were concerned about the marriage of their son Trevor – not without cause. Trevor and Susannah had been invited to a party given by Malcolm and Kate, played with confidence by John Sivewright and

Kristy Dixon. Steve Hawker always gets under the skin of his characters and his portrayal of Trevor – who had no idea why he upset everyone – was spot on. It was a direct contrast to Susannah, which gave Dawn Hollington – one of the best character actresses on the local am-dram scene – the chance to go overboard with her neuroticism. This was only Peter Gutteridge’s second show with the theatre group, but they must hang on to him, as his portrayal of Nick was hilarious. Nikki Wilson did justice to the part of his wife Jan, despite joining the cast as a last minute replacement. Directed by John Sivewright, this was another triumph for this talented drama group.

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£1.9m funding boost for country park Upton Country Park has been awarded £1.9m of National Lottery funding.

L-R Mike Yeomans, president (Friends of Upton CP); Cllr Vikki Slade, leader, BCPC; Cllr Lewis Allison and Roger Brewer, team leader, Upton CP

Cllr Lewis Allison, Cabinet member for Tourism and Leisure, BCP Council said, “We are extremely excited about the opportunities this funding presents to Upton Country Park, ensuring not just its survival but superb natural new features for future generations to enjoy. “The opportunities for local people and visitors to learn about this historically important estate are incredible and I look forward immensely to seeing work begin on the new Welcome Centre and Volunteer Facility.” The project will also reinstate historical pathways and open up views down to the shoreline and across Holes Bay Nature Park that have been lost over time.

Join the Toad Patrol The Ringwood and Poulner Toad Patrol is looking for new volunteers to help migrating toads travel safely to their breeding grounds at the Blashford Lakes. The creatures have to cross the dangerous Gorley Road in Poulner. Last year, the group celebrated a record as they saved over 2,200 toads from an untimely death, up from 1,000 the year before. The group’s founder and coordinator, Teresa Baker from Ringwood, said, “Due to the very mild weather the toads have started early this year. Motorists often don’t realise that the toads are

there, so many get killed. Our patrol aims to ensure as many as possible reach the lakes safely and sustain the population for the future. “We have a committed core team of volunteers but we are always looking for more people to help carry out this important conservation work. If there are people out there who have a couple of evening hours per week to spare, and wanted to join our patrol, we would be delighted.” Please get in touch with Teresa Baker on 01425 478891.

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Spring is in the air!

After a very long, wet, winter season, finally spring has begun to break through with the first snowdrops, spring crocus and daffodils brightening our days. The gardens are beginning to reawaken with bursting buds on camellia, magnolia, forsythia and clumps of winter flowering Erica and bulbs. It’s now time to prepare your seed sowing both indoors and out for flowers and vegetables. There is still plenty of time to plant hedging and bare root trees and potted shrubs and fruit and perennial for the year ahead. Spring pruning of trees and shrubs can now be done to encourage new growth and flowering. Top dressing borders and pots and beds with compost and fertilisers will encourage strong healthy growth and flowering of all your garden plants. It’s now time to plan your garden for the new season here at Woodlands Nursery. You will find a huge range of trees, shrubs, perennials and garden plants for the new year ahead. New for 2020, Woodlands is opening a specialist aquatic pond centre for all your pond needs. Pond plants, fish and all feeds and pumps and sundries.

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‘New to You’ shop hits sales of £100,000 An eco-shop in Cabot Lane Poole, which sells reclaimed items dropped off at BCP Council household recycling centres, is celebrating after raising a staggering £100,000. After costs, all money raised from the sale of items such as furniture, ornaments, toys and sporting equipment goes towards the running of frontline council services. Council leader Vikki Slade said, “I have been really inspired by the work of the staff and volunteers at ‘New To You’. This project has removed tonnes of items that have some value from landfill and raised an incredible £100,000 to support our council services. We are also able to use the project to provide furniture and equipment for vulnerable people like the homeless,

care leavers and prison leavers at no cost to the council and I want to thank the volunteers who give their time and the many residents who have purchased items. I would encourage everyone to visit – it’s a real treasure trove.” All goods given to the shop have been rescued from recycling centres. Reusing items is even more environmentally friendly than recycling.

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The shop, located next to the Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club, is open most Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. If you have any items you think are suitable for reuse please take them to the Nuffield recycling centre in Poole or Millhams Community Recycling Centre in Bournemouth. Please advise a member of staff that your item is suitable for reuse.

Vikki Slade with staff and volunteers

The CAB can help you deal with debt In 2019, the busiest day of the year for people seeking help from the Citizens Advice for debt concerns was 29 January (2,776) and in 2017 and 2018, it was 31 January. Citizens Advice can offer free and independent advice and support to help you deal with your debts and get back on your feet after the Christmas period. East Dorset Citizens Advice is sharing its six top tips to help to get finances in order.

and housing, and taking these away from your income. Any money you have spare can be put towards your debts. 4. You might have to contact priority creditors quickly in urgent situations, such as if you are about to be evicted. Tell them you’re seeking debt advice so you can find a way forward. You could try to pay them something if you can afford to.

5. If you have any money left after paying priority debts, consider getting a free debt-management plan. You’ll make one monthly payment to the plan provider, who will handle paying your creditors. Or contact your creditors and offer them what you can afford to pay. 6. If you’ve got little or no money spare to pay your priority debts seek advice from the CAB straight away on 0344 245 1291.

1. Make a list of those to whom you owe money and add up how much you need to pay each month. If you don’t have your most recent statements, contact your creditor to find out what you owe. 2. Your rent or mortgage, energy and council tax are called priority debts as there can be serious consequences if you don’t pay them. These should always be paid first. Separate these and work out how much you owe. 3. Create a budget by adding up your essential living costs, such as food Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news please mention 4DORSET Magazine when you contact our advertisers

Local man raises thousands for church

Diverse Abilities raised more than £10,000 from donations to its tree-cycling initiative. 67 volunteers took part covering 22 postcodes in 33 vans. In excess of 1,000 trees were collected across Bournemouth, Poole and East Dorset. Pictured are volunteers from Stewarts collecting Christmas trees

The congregation and clergy of St John’s Church in Broadstone are transforming the Victorian building into an open and welcoming space for the whole community. As one contribution to the costs of the transformation project, keen local photographer Mike Webber has been providing slide shows for local organisations. In 2019 well over £2,000 was raised, and over £11,000 since the shows started. Mike Webber said, “I enjoy taking photos and offering slide shows seemed like a good way of raising a few pounds for the church. The shows have proved far more popular

Mike with one of his garden pictures

than I anticipated with 50 being given this year alone, many of them being repeat bookings from groups I’ve gone to in recent years. “The shows all reflect my interests - Dorset landmarks,

overseas travel, gardening and steam railways.” A full list of the shows can be found on the St John’s church website, www. stjohnschurchbroadstone. org.uk/

Pancake race crêpes up Do you think you could win the Wimborne Minster pancake race this year? mags4dorset is once again one of the sponsors for the event that takes place on Shrove Tuesday, 25 February. The winner of the adult race – over 18s – will become the Minster Pancake Champion 2020 receiving a prize from mags4dorset, in addition to the John Loader Memorial Cup, presented by Martyn and Kathy Curtler. The venue is as always,

outside the main north porch entrance to the Minster and the first race will commence at 11am as the pancake bell is tolled. Competitors will be required to run round the Minster tossing their pancakes at the four corners of the church. Competitors should report to the north porch by 10.30am to enrol, complete with frying pan and ready cooked pancake. Anyone can enter. There will also be races for the under 18s.

Depending on the number of entries these will be spilt into three age ranges 4-9, 9-13 and 13-18. Likewise there will be races for preschools and toddlers and those using wheelchairs. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each category. So get yourself into training and pick up an entry form from the Minster or the Parish Office in Church House, (next to the Minster) or just turn up in the day and have some fun.

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which was established by its director, Gary Morgans, in May 2009. A new year brings the opportunity to take stock and get around to

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Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week By Marilyn Barber

The 13th annual National Apprenticeship Week takes place this year from 3 to 7 February. Co-ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service, the theme this year is ‘Look Beyond’ to celebrate the diversity and value that apprenticeships bring to employers, apprentices and communities across England. Throughout the 13 years, National Apprenticeship Week has brought together apprenticeship supporters from across the country, with MPs, ambassadors, apprentices, training providers and top employers involved in recognising the value and importance of apprenticeships. Apprenticeships in England can be traced back to the medieval craft guilds in the Middle Ages, originating from the

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custom of upper class parents sending children away to live with host families. The first national apprenticeship system of training was introduced in 1563 by the Statute of Artificers, which included conditions that could be likened to apprenticeship minimum standards today. In the early 1900s it is estimated that there were over 340,000 apprentices and by the 1960s a third of boys were leaving school to become apprentices. However, there was a subsequent decline in apprenticeships until a new scheme ‘Modern Apprenticeships’ was rolled out in the 1990s. Keith Smith, director, Apprenticeships Group, ESFA said, ”With National Apprenticeship Week now

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going into its thirteenth year, everyone behind and involved in it must also ‘Look Beyond’ and consider how and where we talk about apprenticeships, to ensure that we reach all corners and communities of the country with this important message. “Our ‘asks’ for the apprenticeship community this year will all reflect that ambition and we will share these ‘asks’ in due course. For now, I would like the many, many apprenticeship supporters – from ambassadors and apprentices to training providers and top employers – to get involved and start planning how they can help celebrate apprenticeships, during National Apprenticeship Week 2020.”

Superior raised £35,000 during 2019 for Julia’s House children’s hospices. The manufacturing company, which is based on the Ferndown Industrial Estate, has supported the charity since 2008 and has raised more than £147,000 to date. The Superior team are pictured after completing three laps of inflatable obstacles at the New Forest Water Park last summer. - Advertisement Feature -

Superior seals offers apprenticeships Superior is a manufacturer of o-rings and special mouldings, supplying globally to various industries. Superior has its own on-site, companyrun Academy, offering apprenticeships to students from as young as 16. The Academy was established in 2012 to ensure the skills base it requires can be found in the next workforce. Sustainability is the key for future competitiveness

and Superior invests in its local community through partnerships with schools and colleges, aiming to get students interested in STEM. Superior offers six apprenticeships every year. Renowned for its engineering and material science apprenticeships, it also offers apprenticeships in manufacturing, accounts, IT, maintenance and sales from intermediate, advanced to higher and degree level.

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Steve Brown’s weight loss story

Nicki Edwards (known locally as The Cambridge Lady) and her husband, Alex, are independent consultants for The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan. They operate from their home in Spetisbury, and from their weight loss centre inside Huttons Hair and Beauty in Ferndown. Between them they have helped many people achieve their weight loss goals, some with life changing consequences. Here is the story of one such client, keen sailor and family man, Steve Brown: “At the age of 34, I had a young family, ran my own business and enjoyed dinghy racing as a hobby. Life was good until I started to get pains down my arm. My doctor gave me tablets for possible angina but severe headaches made me reluctant to take them. “Then, during a regatta weekend, I fell into the water and suffered a heart attack whilst trying to get back into the boat. I was rushed to hospital where it was discovered that I had hereditary high cholesterol, which caused a blockage in my heart. “The stress from running my business continued to affect my health. I needed ongoing treatment and had two more heart attacks. Eventually, I reluctantly sold my business. “Reaching my 60s, weight crept on and became harder to lose. Medication made me constantly tired and caused swelling in my legs. I had a complete hip replacement and a pacemaker. I then had a chance to sail in a World Championship event, but there was a crew weight restriction. “A friend had lost an amazing amount of weight using The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan, and reversed the onset of

diabetes. She explained how the meal replacements provide 100% of your required vitamins and nutrients and I felt it was straightforward to follow and the right way to approach losing weight. “I arranged an appointment with Nicki Edwards ‘The Cambridge Lady’ and she asked all about my medical history, medication and health problems. Nicki consulted the Cambridge medical team to ensure it was okay to follow the plan without adverse effects. She also notified my doctor. This thoroughness gave me the confidence that this would work. “In my first week I lost an incredible 11lbs! What more encouragement did I need? I found the meal replacements ideal with an additional family meal every day. After six weeks I had lost 2st 4lbs and couldn’t believe how much healthier I felt. “My legs no longer swell as much, and during sailing events I get less angina pain and feel more agile. Also, significantly, I am taking less medication and am no longer classified as obese. “I really hadn’t appreciated the benefits I would feel from losing more than two stone. I’m now in the process of trying to qualify for the World Sailing event, which will take place this year, so have every intention of staying on track and maintaining my loss with Nicki’s continued support. “I have three wonderful daughters who are pursuing successful careers. They also need to be regularly checked for high cholesterol, but I am so pleased to be around to support them.” Nicki and Alex can be contacted on 07966 967711 or by email at one2oneAlexandNicki@ btconnect.com

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Shockwave Therapy – a nonsurgical solution for foot pain

Merriefield Podiatry are now offering Extra-corporeal Radial Shockwave Treatment (ECRSW) for the treatment of heel pain and plantar fasciitis which has failed to respond to other therapies. It is a fast, non-invasive treatment (no needles or cutting of the skin) with minimal side effects. Shockwaves were initially used as a non-invasive treatment for kidney stones. By the early 1990s Shockwave Therapy was found to be effective in treating calcification of tendons. ECRSW involves mechanical shockwaves being passed through the skin via a probe using ultrasound gel to a painful area of the foot or ankle. These mechanical shockwaves are lowenergy sound waves, which work by increasing blood flow to the injured area, decreasing localised pain speeding up your body’s healing process by increasing cellular activity. Four to six treatments at weekly intervals are normally required. ECRSW is also effective for Achilles pain, shin splints, tennis elbow, shoulder, knee and hip pain. For further information, please contact Merriefield Podiatry on 01202 855872

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Free disability advice day The Diverse Abilities Advice Team is inviting local people dealing with disability, to the ‘Here to Help’ day on 18 February at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne from 10-4pm. The event will allow people with a disability, their families and carers, to access advice on issues including help with benefit form filling, disability benefits and LPAs. A free will writing clinic will also be running. For further information visit: www.diverseabilities.org.uk/advice/ or call 0300 330 5514 between 9.30am and 1.30pm, Monday to Friday. - Advertisement Feature -

Dave’s story “I’m in my late fifties with a desk job and I guess a few too unhealthy habits had set in. I’ve become less active these past few years. I’ve put on some weight and have become lethargic. “My workplace was promoting the benefits of joining LiveWell Dorset. LiveWell visited our offices to offer free Health MOTs; measuring my BMI, weight, blood pressure and lung age. “I was a bit taken aback when my lung age indicated I had the lungs of a 70-year-old! “Scott, from LiveWell discussed my assessment

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and options to turn that around. He let me know of an 8-week fitness programme taking place through AFCB Community Sports Trust, so I gave it a shot. “There’s no pressure in here, it’s very friendly. The other lads were friendly, from all walks of life – we all had the common goal of improving our fitness. There’s no judgement or embarrassment, just lots of fun and encouragement! The coaches put us through it! I’m feeling the benefits. “Along with a few other members of the group I’ve joined AFCB Community

Sports Trust’s weekly walking football group on Monday evenings which keeps me scoring fitness goals! “My wife is pleased I’m doing more regular fitness. Like a lot of people, we work all week, get home in the evening, have a glass of wine and a few snacks that we shouldn’t! This has certainly helped my fitness and it’s made me want to improve my diet too.” Provided by your council, LiveWell Dorset offer free advice and coaching for any adult resident in Dorset. Take your next step to LiveWell.

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Record raised for hospice tree A Tree of Remembrance in the Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole in 2019 raised £7,500 for Poole-based charity, Forest Holme Hospice, nearly double the amount it took in 2018.

February is said to be the month of love, so begin by loving yourself first. At Alchemy Health Clinic, patients range from new born babies to octogenarian seniors. The clinic offers a NATURAL hands-on approach to give pain relief, better joint mobility and delayed joint degeneration. Physical Activity: Chiropractic care can help keep your body in balance, offering increased strength, flexibility, higher performance, quick recovery and healing, preventing future injuries. Mothers to be: greatly benefit from chiropractic as it provides pain relief during pregnancy, gives a balanced body and can reduce the time in labour. Treatment after giving birth rebalances a mother’s body helping her deal with a new life. The little one will benefit from being checked too! Children: According to the International Chiropractic Paediatric Association, parents noticed children having regular chiropractic care benefitted from better sleep, improved behaviour and a stronger immune system. Children grow and develop rapidly, encountering countless falls and tumbles and they don’t always complain about pain. Regular chiropractic care offers you the benefits of developing your body free from nerve interference, so you heal, move better and continue to enjoy life!

Jennifer raises over £5,000 in son’s memory Jennifer McDermott from Bournemouth has raised more than £5,000 for Poole Hospital’s children’s unit in memory of her son. Fundraising for Alfie began after he died from asthma last summer at the age of seven. A group of parents at his school raised money for a memorial bench. As there was money left over, Jennifer decided that the extra cash would go towards supporting treatment for future

patients with respiratory problems. When asked how best to spend the money, the children’s unit decided on a FeNO machine to be used by asthmatic patients in children’s outpatient services. Out of the £5,000 raised, £1,200 was made from the sponsorship of two of Jennifer’s family friends who completed a half marathon in Bournemouth Marathon Festival in October 2018

and one of Alfie’s friends Mia, 7, also ran one kilometre to raise money. “I just want to say thank you to anyone that has helped make this a reality,” said Jennifer. Alfie’s appeal is no longer accepting donations but if you would like to donate to Poole Hospital Charity to help fund provisions above and beyond what the NHS can offer, visit www. poolehospitalcharity. co.uk/

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Space to Swim at Ferndown Leisure Learning to swim is an essential life skill. Lessons at Ferndown Leisure Centre are taught by qualified friendly teachers who focus on the fundamentals of swimming in a positive, encouraging way. They follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework. Everybody can swim if they want to. The centre will help you to become the swimmer you would like to be. If you swim and are confident in the water, you can enjoy an activity throughout life that will be invaluable in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Swimming opens up many opportunities, whether on holiday or being able to have fun with the family, especially within the area we live surrounded by water. Free swimming is available for all children on swimming lessons so that they can come swimming with you at other times to develop their confidence. If you are interested in learning or improving your swimming give Ferndown Leisure Centre a call as they can probably accommodate you straight into their lesson programme without going on a waiting list. For more information call the Swim Team at Ferndown Leisure Centre on 01202 877468 or visit www.ferndownleisurecentre.co.uk Looking for organised activities with qualified instructors to do during February half term? Then pick up a programme from the Leisure Centre or visit www.ferndownleisurecentre.co.uk Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news please mention 4DORSET Magazine when you contact our advertisers

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Local runner funds hospital photo system UK’s first National New father Ashley Rogers (NICU). As well as helping from his family’s business Happiness and Wellbeing has helped to fund a new to reassure them of their KC Transport to make the messaging service so that child’s wellbeing, when purchase of this equipment Conference parents of new born babies babies are discharged from possible.Ashley said, can keep in touch. vCreate allows neonatal staff to record and upload photos and video diaries, which parents can then access when they are away from the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

the unit the materials can be downloaded by the parent as a record of their child’s journey. Ashley, whose son Archie spent eight weeks on the Unit in 2018, ran the Southampton marathon last year raising nearly £4,000 for the service with a further £2,000 donated

“Having a baby in hospital is one of the hardest things any parent has to go through, as you are unable to be with them 24/7. I spent every minute I could with Archie but sometimes it’s not possible to be there all the time especially if you have a cold or are away from home.”

Having practised 10 keys to a happier life over the last 12 months, Gerry Clarke from Poole has decided to launch the UK’s first National Happiness and Wellbeing conference in Dorset. The three-day event will be held at Bournemouth University from 17 to 19 April. The HAPPY People-Places-Planet event is free and is aimed at members of the public as well as professional people working in the healthcare, education, social care, public service and local government sectors. Gerry said, “The idea behind the conference is to showcase examples of actions and interventions that can increase happiness and improve mental health and wellbeing in our local community and in the workplace. It will also highlight why the new BCP region is the happiest place to live in the UK.” For more details visit www.world-happiness-project.com/conference - Advertisement Feature -

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Don’t be afraid to ask for help By Richard Smith

Reaching out for help is okay. It can be a daunting feeling knowing that you are not as able as you used to be. We all try to do what we can and sometimes don’t like to ask for help when perhaps we need it. Asking for help can be surprisingly hard, even when it’s only for something minor. Doing so is an admission that you aren’t perfect, which can lead to feelings of weakness or inadequacy. Sometimes coming to realise you’re on your own and wanting to do something can be a frightening experience, not knowing where or who to start with. Reaching out is the step to take once you accept the need or would like support. It can be really difficult to swallow your pride and accept that you can’t solve this problem on your own. Everyone has different needs but there will be a service out there that will suit you. Don’t feel you have to do this process on your own, ask friends and family for their thoughts and support to access services. Professionals within the care industry are likely to come out and visit to ensure the service they provide is what you’re seeking. This is where your likes, dislikes and preferences can be noted. When your care professional comes around, they will gain an understanding about how you would like to be supported and cared for. No one comes into your home to take away your independence, the service is to promote your independence and lend that helping hand or provide company and support through daily tasks which will have positive effects on your health and well-being. Being isolated and feeling trapped in your home is not a good quality of life, which is why Bluebird Care’s professionals choose the career they do. There are services to support domestic and shopping tasks, personal care, preparing meals, overnight care and enabling you to attend social events and access into the community. So there are professionals who are able to support when you begin to find little tasks becoming more difficult. Your care package is about enabling you to continue living in your own home. And we all know there is no place like home. Richard Smith is Care Manager of Bluebird Care (Ferndown), email CMferndown@bluebirdcare.co.uk, phone 01202 977200

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Treat yourself at Tandem Hair Fancy a new hairstyle for Valentine’s Day? Tandem Hair offers a superb range of quality services and products for ladies, gents and children, all delivered by a professional and friendly team giving you a fantastic salon experience. For fashionable cuts, colours, perms, hair up, straightening and hair care products call Sue and her team or visit Tandem Hair’s Facebook page for cut and colour images. Find the salon at 177B New Road with parking right outside the shop. Tel 01202 577681.

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Green light for hospital development plans By Marilyn Barber

It’s official. Poole Hospital will become the major planned care hospital for east Dorset, and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital the major emergency care hospital.

att Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, accepted the advice from the Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) - an independent expert on NHS service change – for the landmark change to NHS services, which has been vociferously opposed since the merger of the trusts was first proposed in 2011. Two years later the then Competition Commission rejected that plan. Subsequently Dorset’s Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) announced proposals for Bournemouth to become the main emergency hospital for east Dorset, and Poole the major planned care site. Opposition came from Defend Dorset NHS who brought a judicial review against the proposals, but The Court of Appeal upheld a decision by the High Court to give support to the plans, part of a Clinical Services Review (CSR) led by NHS Dorset CCG.

The plans have also successfully been through independent scrutiny by NHS England Clinical Senate as well as NHS England process and assurance tests. The trusts are planning to merge to become the East Dorset Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Plans include: 1. £147 million investment in acute hospital services, including a new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital; 2. Redevelopment and investment in Poole Hospital to create a new Urgent Treatment Centre and 14 theatres which will help reduce waiting times and prevent cancelled operations for patients requiring planned care; 3. A new purpose built women’s and children’s unit on the eastern side of Dorset, built to modern healthcare standards; 4. More services provided closer to people’s homes;

5. New ways of working for NHS staff that will make best use of their skills and provide better care for local people; 6. Excellent networks of clinical services for stroke, cardiac and cancer services ensuring that everyone gets the same level of care across the county. Tim Goodson, chief officer of NHS Dorset CCG, said, “We are very pleased that we are now able to move forward in the process of securing a significant investment of £147m into local healthcare and proceed with changes that will make a real difference to local people “The plans have passed each stage of independent scrutiny because we have followed the correct process. “The plans were clinically-led and designed and are supported by all the NHS organisations in Dorset because they will bring investment and patient benefits. “The current approach is simply not sustainable, everyone acknowledges this. With this news, we will now be able to focus on delivering the patient benefits that these plans will bring. “We also welcome, and look forward to, the opportunity to work together with all interested parties, and the public, to rapidly progress these proposals for the benefit of our local communities.” “This is great news and moves us a step nearer to delivering very significant

Artist’s impression of the planned redevelopment of the operating theatres at Poole Hospital

benefits for patients,” said Debbie Fleming, joint chief executive of Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. “Our priority now is to continue to work with our staff, patients and partners to take forward our plans so that we can develop the best possible services together.” Defend Dorset NHS is continuing its opposition to the closure of A&E at Poole Hospital. Spokesman Debby Monkhouse said the organisation is pinning its hopes on the establishment of an A&E Local at Poole. Plans for such facilities are being developed by NHS England but the scope

of services involved is yet unclear. “We feel this might be a solution,” she said. “It was mentioned by the IRP but the CCG didn’t refer to it at all, as they don’t want to do it. We know they are setting up an Urgent Care Centre in Poole Hospital, which will be open 24/7, but that will only be like a minor injuries unit.” She added she didn’t see how Bournemouth Hospital would be able to cope with the volume of patients and that it would be a long way to travel for people on the west of the conurbation. Also it would attract more people from west Hampshire. “We are going to try to find out more about A & E Locals and lobby for that,” she concluded.

Artist’s impression of the planned Emergency Department at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, which will also include Critical Care, Maternity and Paediatrics

Five-star reviews for hospital Patients of Wimborne’s Victoria Hospital are very satisfied with the care and treatment they receive. People who have responded through the NHS Choices website have given staff ‘five star’ reviews. The feedback demonstrates that, through every stage of a patient’s journey, the hospital teams go above and beyond what is expected. The Dorset HealthCare-run hospital has put in place a structured process for patients, from when they book an appointment to being discharged.

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All theatre patients have a pre-assessment where they meet a nurse, have a health check and discuss any concerns or expectations. The patient also meets the team that will be undertaking their procedure and looking after them post-operation. Over the last year, staff have provided patients with a sandwich rather than just a biscuit after surgery. Evidence shows this helps recovery and discharge time, allowing the hospital to see more patients and cut down waiting times for new appointments. Following discharge, patients are called the

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next day to see how they are feeling or discuss any concerns they have. This was introduced to help reduce the amount of GP visits post-operation and prevent any problems getting worse. One review on the NHS Choice website said, “All the nurses, the surgeon and anaesthetist were absolutely brilliant - informative, confident and committed to making you feel relaxed and comfortable.” Hospital Matron Jo Clarke said, “The whole team are a credit to the hospital and I am very proud of these fantastic reviews.

The theatre team at Victoria Hospital

“We pride ourselves on providing a variety of great services alongside a high standard of care. We endeavour to

go above and beyond for patients and are very pleased we meet the local community’s expectations.”

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BOURNEMOUTH AND DISTRICT MS COMMUNITY HUB Hi again, it’s us from the Bournemouth and District MS Community Hub. With the seasonal festivities well and truly over, we used the Christmas break time to do some much-needed repairs and maintenance at our lovely centre. Due to a benefactor we were able to have the old floor coverings removed and replaced with some new hardwearing vinyl flooring, which will cope much better with the constant wheelchair movements that occur in any centre such as ours. Also, whilst our members were away, we managed to redecorate the dining room, entrance foyer, the lavatories and several of our offices, which were beginning to look a little tired. So on 6 January we reopened the centre to welcome our members to a new year and all that it will bring. As I mentioned last month, this year will see our existing Bournemouth and district branch break away from the MS Society of Great Britain in order to form a totally new charity, which will be here to serve local people with MS and their families. We will have our own trustees who will oversee a main committee, all operating out of the same building, where we will continue to offer the facilities that are currently available. We will continue to remain autonomous and our fundraising teams will continue to raise much-needed money in order for us to function. We are hopeful that the final transition will take place in March or April of this year but will keep you posted. Our first fundraising event of 2020 is a quiz night to be held on 14 February. On Saturday, 29 February our volunteers and partners are invited to a special lunch in appreciation of the time and support they have given to our members throughout the year. We are looking forward to updating you again next month. Alan Lindsay Life President, MS Hub 01202 570300

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MAGS4DORSET is throwing the spotlight on some notable charities. Read on to find out more.

Trust donates £2 million to good causes Colehill Scout Group is amongst nine local organisations to have received funding from Talbot Village Trust during 2018 and 2019. During those two years, the Trust, the legacy of two sisters who founded Talbot Village in the mid-19th century, has donated nearly £2 million to charitable causes Stephen Hemsil, exe and community projects. cutive committee member These include Shelley of Colehill Scout Group Theatre Trust, £10,000; Dorset Blind Association, £10,000; Poole Methodists, £100,000; Colehill Scout Group, £2,500; Chestnut Nursery £225,000. Russell Lucas-Rowe, trustee at Talbot Village Trust, commented, “Our purpose is to support organisations in our community that are making changes for the better. The causes we have supported benefit many children, young people, adults and elderly people in our area.” Talbot Village Trust meets biannually and is accepting applications for funding. Visit www.talbotvillagetrust. org for more information.

Leonardo Trust funds beds for carers

Chairs which turn into overnight beds to offer carers a good night’s sleep, close to their loved one, are now available on four wards at Poole Hospital. ‘Carers beds’ are a comfortable seat during the day that transform into completely horizontal beds, complete with storage, for use overnight. For Alison Wilby, who cared for her mother until her death last year, overnight hospital stays often meant being apart. She told Karen Uphill, the hospital’s carers support lead, and other nursing staff, that it would be good if there was a way for carers to routinely stay with their loved one while in hospital. Karen contacted Broadstone-based charity the Leonardo Trust, which supports carers, to see if they could help. After hearing about Alison and Pat’s experiences the charity provided funding to buy two of the £800 specialist beds and will fund a further two. Although Alison couldn’t make use of a carer’s bed herself, she says it’s rewarding knowing others will be able to. Donna Blanche, the Leonardo Trust’s charity manager, said, “We hope to be able to purchase more carers beds for hospitals across Dorset.”

Swanage Railway points the way An innovative signalling system – enabling trains to run from the Swanage Railway on the national railway network to Wareham – has won a national award for quality as well as the blend of heritage and modern technology. Dedicated Swanage Railway volunteers won the Abellio Signalling Award at the National Railway Heritage Awards in London with the competition celebrating its 40th anniversary in the presence of HRH, the Princess Royal. The design, installation, testing and commissioning of the trail-blazing signalling system between Norden Gates level crossing and the main line Network Rail station at Wareham was a four-year project that took 3,000 hours of work by a dedicated team of Swanage Railway volunteers between 2011 and 2015. A volunteer for more than 20 years, Mike Walshaw– a retired electrical engineer with the Ministry of Defence Scientific Civil Service – led the signalling project linking the heritage railway with the national railway network. When trains run from the Swanage Railway on to the national railway network at Worgret Junction – or vice versa – they are signalled by the Corfe Castle station signal box, which liaises with the Network Rail signalling centre at Basingstoke in Hampshire. Swanage Railway signalling engineers installed Edwardian key-token signalling equipment at Wareham station, in Corfe Castle signal box as well as in a new signal box built at Norden Gates level crossing, west of Norden station. - Advertiser's Announcement -

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A path to a productive future Aged 14-25 and want to go for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award? Dorset Open Award Centres could be the answer. Achieving an award will start you along the path to a productive, prosperous future by giving you the skills, confidence and an edge over others when you apply for college, university or a job. It’s a fantastic way to demonstrate and evidence so-called ‘soft skills’, such as communication, commitment, leadership and teamwork in practice. Opportunities include going direct to Gold or Silver – enquire at dofe@dorsetcc.gov.uk

Your next role in care could be with Autism Wessex

Home-Start South East Dorset offers support along with practical and emotional advice in the homes of families who are having difficulties managing parenting for a variety of different reasons such as poor mental health, post-natal depression, disability, domestic abuse, bereavement, isolation and multiple births. The charity’s mission is to give children the best possible start in life. Specialist trained volunteers offer a personalised and targeted service which meets the individual needs of parents and their children. The support given is not judgmental, it’s just compassionate, confidential and as individual, as you are. Home-Start South East Dorset needs your help to continue its vital service and is now recruiting for

its fundraising committee and for family volunteers. Please visit the website or talk to the charity to find out more. “Being a parent is tough at the best of times, Home Start South East Dorset looks after parents through their worst times, because childhood can’t wait.” www.homestartsoutheastdorset.org.uk

Autism Wessex has a number of opportunities to support local people in their home setting and in the community. You will play a vital role encouraging their independence and enabling them to lead a fulfilling life. Autism Wessex is a local charity specialised in supporting people with autism. The work is rewarding and varied as every day is different. Although experience in care is preferred, it is not necessary an in-depth induction programme is provided with all the training you will need. As a service that runs 24/7 there are a range of shift options available for full time and part time staff. Autism Wessex offers: • £9 - £9.50 per hour • Paid enhanced DBS when starting • Bespoke training programmes • Flexible working patterns as part of a shift rota • Sleep-ins paid at £45 • Healthcare benefits • Online perks and discounts • Free parking • Up to 33 days paid holiday • Travel expenses paid at 0.45p a mile To apply simply email your CV to recruitment@ autismwessex.org.uk or call 01202 483360 to speak to a member of the team.

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Pictured are some animals being cared for by local charity Waggy Tails Rescue. These adorable dogs and rabbits are seeking forever homes where they will be loved. Could you be a Valentine hero and give one a place in your heart as well as in your home?

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At the start of 2020 Waggy Tails Rescue, as always, was full of dogs and is still receiving calls for help on a daily basis. These include special dogs like Dolly, who is the longest resident, and dogs like Del and Pixie who have required specialist vet care before being ready to go to their new homes. As well as dogs, Waggy Tails also has rabbits, the occasional bird and other small furries who need help to find new homes. To enable the charity to continue its high standards and level of care, fundraising is as essential as ever.

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Please look out for Waggy Tails’ volunteers in yellow when they are collecting in your local area or supermarket and please also support the charity’s events. Volunteers attend events in the local area throughout the year and will update the Facebook page and website with details nearer the time. Meanwhile here are two important Waggy Tail dates for your diary. Spring Fair at the Barrington Centre, Ferndown on 18 April. Annual Dog Show on 20 June, which this year it will be at Pelhams, Kinson. If you feel you can be of help to one or more of the pets featured on these pages, call Waggy Tails now on 01202 875000.

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Thailand A CORNER OF

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Tempura vegetables

By Janine Pulford

If you’re looking for authentic Thai flavours, a must-visit restaurant is Tiien, which means candle in Thai. The latest eatery in the string of Tiien restaurants has recently opened at 65 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth. Ben and I visited midweek. Having battled through lashing rain to get there, it took us completely by surprise to find the restaurant full and people also eating in the bar area, which was where our table was. Ning welcomed us with prawn crackers and hot chilli sauce. She manages the restaurant and makes working front of house look effortless. The interior has an organic feel with green walls, woven lampshades, polished wood and exposed brickwork. This relaxing setting prepares you for some of the most naturally

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fragrant and delicate flavours from Thailand. A comprehensive menu is clearly presented and there are set menu options, for a minimum of two people. Deep-fried sweetcorn cake and Chicken pad kee mao tempura mixed vegetables, with sweet chilli sauce got us off to a great start. We shared. Crunchy vegetables were delicately coated with light and crispy tempura batter. In contrast, the sweetcorn cakes had density, were crunchy on the outside and the creamy filling contained pieces of corn. We could also dip into cucumber and chilli relish and a thicker peanut sauce. I loved the contrasting flavour of the garnish, which included large sprigs of parsley. Ning thought we might like to try crispy seaweed, and it took our starters to the next level with its umami flavour, salty tang, vibrant green Fish Choo Chee colour and crisp texture. It’s also super healthy being nutrient-rich. What we didn’t finish, we held over for our mains. I chose the wonderfully named Fish Choo Ben ordered a hot Chicken Phad Kee Mao: Chee. The sea bass fillet was deep-fried with a stir-fried rice noodles with chillies, tomatoes, crispy skin and coated in a rich sauce containing onions and basil leaves. It was very spicy and full coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, tamarind juice of flavour pops including peppercorns, red and and chillis. The sublime flavour combination green chillis. The chicken and vegetables added paired well with the generous portion and texture to the soft noodles. delicious white flesh of the perfectly cooked fish We felt comfortably full, so to round off the and I also had a bowl of jasmine rice. evening, we shared vanilla ice cream, knowing

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how sweet and filling some of the Thai desserts can be. This latest Tiien restaurant with its unique flavours has firmly established a corner of Thailand in Bournemouth and has proved its success within weeks of opening. Booking is highly recommended

and essential at weekends. If you like to park right outside a restaurant, this could be an issue. We managed to get a decent spot on Seabourne Road and the short walk didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t phase us. To be honest, I found a bit of exercise was a bonus after a thoroughly good Thai meal.

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what’s on

this month Details were correct at the time of going to print but readers are advised to check before attending events

6 February 4.30pm-6pm

Harry Potter Book Night at Wimborne Library and Ferndown Library. Suitable for ages four to 12. No need to book. Under 8s must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

7-9 February

The Sci-Fi ball at The Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour Hotel, West Quay Road, Southampton in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Details www.scifiball.com

7-9 February 7.30pm

Colehill Music and Drama (Co. Mad) present Puss in Boots at Colehill Memorial Hall. Also 8 February at 2.30pm.

8 February 10-noon Meet the BCP and town councillors at Christchurch Library, 29, High Street.

8 February 2.15pm

Bill Lawes will present ‘A Caribbean Cruise’ to The World Ship Society at Broadstone Community & Arts Centre, 21, Dunyeats Road. Enquiries to 07831 111589 or email: steve@ telecommerce.co.uk.

8 February 3pm

Wimborne Town FC play Beaconsfield Town at the J&Bs Stadium, Cuthbury, Cowgrove Road, Wimborne BH21 4EL

8 February 7pm

Bournemouth Male Voice Choir at The Spire, Poole, raising funds for PramaLife. For free ticket search Eventbrite for Bournemouth Male Voice Choir or call Chris on 01202 208328.

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8-9 February noon-4pm

Snowdrop weekend, St George’s Church, Damerham near Fordingbridge. Tea and cakes, stalls and a warm welcome inside the church. The first snowdrop flowered on 27 December so there should be thousands on view.

10 February 2pm-4pm

Wimborne Horticultural Society at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Talk by Lyn Miles ‘For the Love of Snowdrops’.

10 February 2.15pm

West Moors Horticultural Society AGM with an illustrated talk by Tim Woodland on planting and growing summer bulbs at West Moors Memorial Hall. Details Sue Hamlett on 01202 871536.

11 February 7.30pm

Glorious Gardens of France presented by Rosemary Le Grand to Broadstone Horticultural Society at the War Memorial Hall, Tudor Road. More info 01202 695873 or 01202 697241.

12 February 2pm

Talk by John Smith on the Battle of Britain around Christchurch 1940 to The Friends of The Red House Museum, Christchurch. Tickets £2.50 for Friends and £4.50 for visitors. Call 01202 482860.

13 February 4-6pm

Families for Children information session on adoption at Herringtston Barn, Unit 11, Dorchester. Whether you are in a relationship, single, mixed race, LGBT+ they would love to speak to you. Visit www.familiesforchildren. org.uk or call 01305 250204.

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14 February 7am-9am

17 February 2.15pm

East Dorset Business Network at Dudsbury Golf Club, 64, Christchurch Road, Ferndown. Details from www.edbn.net.

14 February 2.30pm

The Arts Society Wimborne & Blandford. An illustrated Lecture on 'The Shakers' by John Ericson at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Visitors welcome. For information visit www.theartssocietywandb. org.uk.

Cake Concert with BSO musicians as part of Dementia Friendly events. The Spire Methodist Church, Poole High Street, 2.30pm. Cost £5 payable at the door.

17-21 February

15 February 3pm

17-23 February

Wimborne Town FC play Farnborough at the J&Bs Stadium, Cuthbury, Cowgrove Road, Wimborne BH21 4EL.

15 February 12.30pm-2.30pm

Wimborne Repair Café at the Community Learning and Resources Centre in King Street. Wimborne. Email: wimbornerepaircafe@gmail. com to let them know you are coming and which items you plan to bring along.

15-16 February 10am – 5pm

South West Model Show at The Tank Museum, Bovington. Model boats, cars, planes, trains and tanks. Tickets available and the programme at: www.tankmuseum.org/ whats-on/events/model-showspring

16 February 6pm

Royal Motor Yacht Service of the Sea at Church of the Transfiguration, Canford Cliffs.

Pirate Week at Shire Hall, Dorchester. A treasure hunt, parrot spotting and film nights. For more information visit www. shirehalldorset.org or call 01305 261849. Primrose Festival at Stewarts Garden Centres at Broomhill and Christchurch. The centres will be full of colour. Plenty of choice and expert advice on hand.

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The Diverse Abilities Advice Team invites local people dealing with disability, the chance to gain free advice at its ‘Here to Help’ day at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. A free will writing clinic will also be running, including wills with trusts.

18 February 7.30pm Gardening quiz at St Aldhelm’s Church Hall, Poole Road, Branksome.

18 February 8pm

Alan R Bennett will talk about his new book ‘Wimborne Minster: Portrait of a Town’ to Wimborne Civic Society in the Quarterjack room at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Members and non members welcome. £1 for members and £3 for visitors.

18-22 February 7.30pm

Broadstone Players Theatre Company presents Dial M for Murder at the War Memorial Hall, Tudor Road. Saturday matinee 2.15pm. Tickets from: honsec@broadstoneplayers. co.uk.

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Light up Poole, Festival of Digital Art around the town.

20-22 February 7.30pm

Wimborne Drama Productions presents Barefoot in the Park at Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne. Also Saturday matinee 2.30pm. Tickets telephone the Tivoli Box Office on 01202 885566 or at www. TivoliWimborne.co.uk.

20 February 2-4pm

Retired police officer Paul Stickler will present ‘The Green Bicycle Murder’ to Ringwood U3A at Greyfriars Community Centre. For more information see www. ringwoodu3a.org.uk or call Pete on 01425 478077.

21 February 2pm-4pm

Stepping Out Community Tea Dance at Broadstone War Memorial, Tudor Road. All welcome including those living with memory loss and their carers. To book your place as spaces limited phone Lesley Shand on 01202 658833.

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Saints of Sin at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Tickets online from the venue on www. oldfirestation.co.uk/ events/2083-live-saints-of-sin

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Latest 4Dorset competition winners Robo Dash moved house when Lesley White from Ferndown won the hard to answer Spot the Santa competition. Her grandson Cosmo will be in for a big surprise on his birthday. Lesley said she counted the Santas and was about to enter when her husband Ron recounted and found one extra. This prompted Lesley to count again and she found yet another making a final total of nine. She told 4Dorset that she doesn’t often enter competitions, so considered herself very lucky to have won. Nine was the correct answer, and despite over one thousand entries, it

was noticeable that many were wrong ranging from 1-15. Answers: P3 Dorset Waste Partnership, P12 WWPC.co, P13 Footprints Foster Care, P20 Ferndown Leisure Centre, P27 Fair Ground, P35 Regent Centre, P43 mags4dorset house ad, P46 Cars, P47 SDC Self Storage Ltd. Congratulations Lesley collects Robo Dash also to the Regent ticket winners: Joan Adams from December) and Matthew Ferndown won a pair of Price from Christchurch won tickets to see Jack and a pair of tickets to City Girl. the Beanstalk. Answer Answer was 1931 (4Dorset was Dame Trott (4Dorset January). An impressive £8,549.59 was raised for charity via bucket collections at the Aladdin pantomime during its run at the Bournemouth Pavilion. The money will be shared between Variety The Children’s Charity and BH Live. Pictured are the principal characters including Abanazar (Richard Blackwood) and Widow Twankey (David Ball). Photo by Hattie Miles

Back in time with Artsreach This year Dorset-based charity Artsreach celebrates 30 years of bringing professional live performances to rural communities across Dorset. Launched in March 1990, the first season featured just nine events in a handful of rural venues. Now, 30 years later, the new Artsreach spring programme features more than 75 events from over 30 companies and performers

set to visit 50 rural communities and perform in village halls, churches, pubs and other community spaces right across Dorset. Artsreach is organising six professional performances in east Dorset in February and March. Full details and tickets from www.artsreach. co.uk and outlets including libraries, arts centres and tourist information centres.

Panto to raise funds for charity Frenchay After Burns Children’s Club which provides ongoing support to burn injured children and their families from the south west from injury through to adulthood, is to benefit from this year’s panto produced by Co.Mad (Colehill

Music and Drama). Puss in Boots is to be staged at Colehill Memorial Hall on Friday 7 February at 7.30pm, Saturday 8 February at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and Sunday 9 February at 2.30pm. Tickets are available from 01202 886303.

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Rehearsals are every Monday from 7.30pm at St Michael’s and All Angels Church. Altos and tenors required, but all voices welcome. Just turn up or contact Sue Longstaff on 01202 829212, e-mail sumlon@holmail.com. No audition required.

Jack and the Beanstalk Highcliffe Charity Players | Regent Centre 20 January 2020 Review by Janine Pulford The last thing I expected was ghosts dancing in the aisles, but Highcliffe Charity Players know how to keep an audience captivated. This traditional pantomime had a few hilarious boobs (literally), a giant to scare the little ones – and adults if I’m honest – I was glad he got tied up, and a glamorous fairy (Amber Sutton) helping where she could to earn her wings. Silly Sally (ChloeLouisa Hughes) was outstanding and bounded

around the stage to keep things moving along in this age-old story. Jack (Stanley Smith) started rather deflated but once he’d sold the family cow for five beans to wipe his mother’s debts clean and ended up with a beanstalk bringing him riches, and the girl he loves, there was no holding him back. Dame Trott (Stuart Tizzard) brought side-splitting moments and costumes to match. Most beautiful voice went to Jill (Sophie Kerslake) and the villain of the peace, Squire (Pete

Whitaker) brought high drama with his sidekicks Cloak (Matt Morell) and Swagger (Dave Coward) as the audience booed and hissed. Live music added to the entertainment and though strobe lights were not for me, a few bangs and puffs of smoke made a good atmosphere. Interactive from the beginning, this panto finished on a real high note with children on stage, unscripted of course, which left a huge “ah” factor at the end, as did Daisy the cow.

Diamond Gang Show! The only major Gang Show in Dorset and one of only 125 of its kind left in the country, the Christchurch Scouts and Guides present their Gang Show at the Regent Centre on 21 and 22 February 7.15pm, with a Saturday matinee. The Christchurch Scout and Guide Gang show is one of the longest running in Britain, having begun life back in April 1960 at the Priory Church Hall, before moving to the old Town Hall in 1963, Twynham School in 1969 and latterly the Regent Centre in 1998. This will be their 41tst Christchurch Gang Show over the 60-year period. A 78-strong cast from the Christchurch area will produce a non-stop extravaganza of songs, dance routines, sketches, skits, slapstick, and stand-up comedy. Book at the Regent Centre, Christchurch.

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Green Festival will return this year Organisers of Wimborne’s first ever town-wide Green Festival have been reflecting over the success of the event as funds are distributed to two charities. Held last October, the festival set out to celebrate environmental achievements in the town, enable local businesses to raise the profile of ethical products and services, and encourage and equip people to care for the planet more effectively. And with the support of Dorset Council, Wimborne Minster Town Council and Wimborne BID, it did just that.

Thanks to donations from Number 9 and from members of the public who enjoyed the very popular apple pressing and Minster Green Day, the festival was also able to give £1,000 to

Wimborne Food Bank and £250 to Poole Waste Not Want Not. The Wimborne Green Festival will be back this year from 17–24 October.

Cllr Shane Bartlett, Wimborne Mayor, presents a cheque to Sharon Keenan, Wimborne Food Bank coordinator, and volunteers Sue Knight and Marie Fitzwalter

Big band jazz comes to Wimborne Wimborne Rotary is organising a special evening for big band fans with the return of their popular annual ‘Jazz at the Allendale’ charity concert. Performing again will be Swing Unlimited Big Band. Formed 20 years ago and rated by many as Dorset’s premier big band, their playlist includes such greats as Duke Ellington, Count

Basie, Glenn Miller and Jools Holland. Admission is free with tickets available at the door, but these are restricted to a maximum of 300. There will be a retiring collection in aid of Wessex Young Musicians Trust and Rotary charities. Organiser of the concert, Rotarian Darryl Reach said, “Apart from Jazz at the Allendale

providing a top-rate event for the community’s enjoyment, it is also of significant benefit to needy charities, having so far raised more than £12,000 over the years.” The concert will be on Monday 10 February at the Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne. Doors open at 7pm.

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Dementia-friendly stroll around Christchurch People living with Dementia and their carers are invited to take part in a new dementia-friendly heritage health walk at the Red House Museum, Christchurch. These gentle walks take place every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from 10.30am. Christchurch Priory Starting and finishing at the Red House Museum, these short walks are ideal for people who would benefit from a gentle stroll in the company of others. As well as benefiting from the fresh air and exercise, these walks also take in the historic environment of Christchurch, and explore its unique and quirky history. Feedback from one participant has been, ‘I enjoyed the stroll very much, it was very easy to take part in and was an excellent experience. It is very likely I will return.’ Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Friends of the Red House Museum and Colten Care, and the support of fully trained, dementia-friendly volunteers, these walks are available for free, and there is no need to book. Walkers are simply invited to turn up on the day to enjoy a pleasant stroll set at your own pace. If you would like more information about the ‘Tuesday Strolls’, visit the Red House Museum’s website or find them on Facebook. You can also call on 01202 482860. The museum is also keen to hear from anyone interested in joining its team of trained volunteer walk leaders. For more information about this and the dementia-friendly, ‘Still Curious Project’, please visit www.hampshireculture.org.uk/red-house-museum-and-gardens Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news please mention 4DORSET Magazine when you contact our advertisers

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Big Girls Don’t Cry

Saints of Sin headline The Old Fire Station

You can experience the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons recreated by the East Coast Boys and live band at the Regent, Christchurch on 27 March.

Calling all sinners… Hard rock band Saints of Sin, will be playing at The Old Fire Station this month. Lead singer Rui Brito said, “We’re all totally psyched to be doing this gig. Having been playing all over the place last year, it’s really exciting that our first gig of 2020 and our biggest ever headliner is in our hometown of Bournemouth.” In addition to Rui’s powerful vocals, Saints of Sin features Marcus ‘Sparxx’ Jenkins on lead guitar, Ash Jenkins on bass and Josh Rose on drums. The latter

During the 60s and 70s number one hits Sherry (1962), Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry helped propel the Four Seasons and Frankie Valli to super stardom. This internationally acclaimed show revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest. It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsettos, and features his solo hits like Grease, Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, and I’ve Got You Under My Skin. This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/ management companies or similar shows.

Mags4Dorset has teamed up with the Regent in Christchurch to offer two tickets to the production on Friday 27 March a 7.30pm. For a chance to win, all you have to do is answer the following question.

Q. In which year was Sherry a number one hit?

three were at Highcliffe School together. In 2020, the band will be playing some of the biggest music festivals in the area as well as a number of great UK rock festivals like Gravity in Cannock and Hard Rock Hell. They are also in the planning stages of their first gigs in Europe and USA. Doors open at 6.30pm at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth on 21 February. Tickets from: www.oldfirestation.co.uk/ events/2083-live-saintsof-sin

Enter at www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer to the address on page three of this magazine. Closing date is 14 February 2020. The first correct answer drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd or The Regent 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 winner of the competition. The winner will be announced in the magazine and their name and phone number will be passed to the venue or to the promoters for the purpose of allocating the ticket.

Choirs raise cash Three local choirs joined voices raising over £3,510 in just one afternoon for Dorset-based charity Tyler’s Friends. Over 100

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Tyler’s Friends helps parents to afford a funeral or memorial service for their child. Saints of Sin

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Private sector housing under review The private rented sector accounts for 23% of all homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and in some wards the number is 62%, so there will be a number of people who will want to have their say on BCP Council’s licensing proposals. The consultation period for schemes to regulate Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO) and selected private sector properties runs until 6 April. The consultation aims to engage with landlords, residents, businesses and other stakeholders. Further information about the schemes are available at www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/discretionarylicensing and a number of drop-in consultation events have bee planned - see below. If introduced, Discretionary Licensing would provide continuous regulation and an inspection regime to ensure housing standards are maintained, and properties are suitably managed to prevent issues such as anti-social behaviour, crime and deprivation. Cllr Kieron Wilson, Cabinet member for Housing, said, “High density, highly populated areas, where the private rental sector is significant, often results in a transient population and lack of community cohesion. Whilst not the case for all, it can also attract a disproportionate number of people with challenging and chaotic lifestyles leading to further social issues.” If the schemes are approved all qualifying landlords will be required to hold a licence, which is subject to a fee. License fee income can only be used towards the costs of administering the scheme. Following the consultation, a detailed analysis of results, recommendations will go back to Cabinet. Secretary of State approval may be required prior to implementation of a selective licensing scheme, if the combined proposed areas cover more than 20% of the total private rented accommodation across BCP. Some of the drop-in consultation events: • Saturday 8 February, 10am-2pm, Sovereign Centre, Boscombe • Wednesday 12 February, 10am-noon, Hamworthy Library • Saturday 15 February, 10am-noon, Westbourne Library • Thursday 27 February, 10am-2pm, Sovereign Centre, Boscombe • Saturday 29 February, 10am-2pm, Bournemouth Library • Wednesday 11 March, 9am-1pm, Druitt Hall, Christchurch • Thursday 12 March, 2pm-6pm, Poole Central Library • Wednesday 18 March, 5pm-7pm, Bournemouth Library • Monday 23 March, 2pm-4pm, Winton Library, Wimborne Road • Thursday 26 March, 2pm-6pm, Rossmore Library

Stolen items - have you been offered them?

On 12 December 2019 a break-in occurred at the Christchurch Emporium in Bridge Street, Christchurch and a large number of unique jewellery items were stolen from a glass display cabinet. If you have seen them for sale or have any information about their whereabouts contact Dorset Police via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk, or on 101, quoting 55190194486. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Make new friends at Tea & Togetherness People who may be feeling lonely this winter are invited to join free monthly gettogethers at eight local care homes. They are among 21 Colten Care homes across the south holding the Tea & Togetherness gatherings as follows: Brook View, Riverside Road, West Moors, BH22 0LQ, second Tuesday of the month. Avon Cliff, 50-52 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3PE, first Thursday of the month from 6 February, Canford Chase, 40 Western Road, Branksome Park, Poole, BH13 6EU, last Friday of the month. The Aldbury, 672-674 Ringwood Road, Parkstone, BH12 4NA, second Thursday of the month from 13 February Amberwood House, 418-424 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AX, third Tuesday of the month. Fernhill, 122 Ringwood Road, Longham, BH22 9AW, fourth Tuesday of the month from 28 February. Bourne View, Langside Avenue, Poole, BH12 5BN, third Thursday of the month. Avon Reach, Farm Lane, Mudeford, Christchurch, BH23 4 AH, first Friday of the month from 7 February For more information, call 01425 460900. All get-togethers start at 2.30pm.

The Bournemouth-Swanage Motor Road and Ferry Company, also known as the Sandbanks Ferry Company, that runs the chain ferry from Sandbanks to Studland, is supporting Forest Holme Hospice in Poole this year. They began their fundraising on Christmas Day by encouraging passengers, who benefited from free travel on this day as a festive goodwill gesture, to make a donation. £1,200 was raised.

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Van offers refuge and support to people on the streets Vulnerable young people, sex workers and others at risk of harm and exploitation on the streets of Bournemouth can now seek help and advice from a new outreach van service. Dorset Working Women’s Project (DWWP), part of NHS Sexual Health Dorset, hits the road in the van three nights a week to provide physical, emotional and sexual health support to those in need. Offering a warm and comfortable environment, the van offers a refuge where visitors can discuss their problems and be signposted to local services which can help. They can also access toiletries, clothing, food and drink, as well as condoms and safe sex information. The service was made possible by Dorset HealthCare and its annual Dragons’ Den staff innovation competition. Staff successfully bid for more than £5,300 to get the idea off the ground.

Celebrity chef, Lesley Waters has become patron of the Christchurch Food Festival Education Trust. The Trust, a registered charity, undertakes work in the community to promote healthy eating by teaching about food, food preparation, cookery and nutrition. She is pictured with Junior Cook winners from three Christchurch Secondary Schools Follow 4DORSET MAGAZINE on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/4Dorsetmagazine

Demolishing County Lines drug operators sentenced

Launch of Curry Queen Podcast Multi award winning Indian food expert, Sarah Ali Choudhury, has teamed up with Podcast Labs and together they bring you the Curry Queen Podcast so you can achieve delicious Indian food in the comfort of your own home. Sarah has a passion for authentic, healthy and easy to create dishes and says, “All you need to do is listen to our Podcast with the ingredients at hand and follow our step-by-step guide. By the end of the podcast you'll have a delicious, mouth-watering dish you can devour.” Get involved, cook at home and send The Curry Queen pictures of your food or videos of you trying it out and give comments and feedback. Register to receive the first episodes and ingredients list straight to your inbox when The Curry Queen Podcast launches. sarahalichoudhury.com/curry-queen-podcast/

Bugsy line Following an investigation into the ‘Bugsy’ drugs line operating in the Bournemouth and Poole areas, Sadiq Mohamed, aged 31 (from Southall), was jailed for six years on 12 December 2019 and Thomas Andrew Francis, aged 52 and of no fixed abode, was sentenced on 20 January 2020 to 18 months, suspended for two years, A third man, 33-year-old Ismail Mouktar, (from Poole), was sentenced on 12 December to eight months in prison, suspended for 15 months. Both Mohamed and Francis were sentenced for conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Mouktar was sentenced for two offences of permitting a premises to be used to supply Class A drugs. All appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court. During the police operation more than 250 wraps of heroin and cocaine were seized – estimated value £57,800. Scouse Porky Line An organised crime group has been sentenced to a total of more than 60 years in prison for their roles in running a county line known as the Scouse Porky Line, which supplied heroin and cocaine from Merseyside to Bournemouth. The following men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine between March 2018 and November 2018, and received jail sentences on 10 January 2020: Thomas Garcia (from St Helens) – 10 years, and will be subject of a Serious Crime Prevention Order for five years upon his release.

Company pays for beach clean following packaging offences A Poole company has paid £7,669 towards a Marine Conservation Society beach cleaning project after it admitted failing to recycle sufficient packaging waste at its headquarters. Muc-Off Ltd, which manufactures car and bike cleaning products, made the Enforcement Undertaking (EU) offer after the Environment Agency found the company had broken packaging waste regulations. “The Marine Conservation Society is an appropriate recipient of this payment because much of the plastics washed up on beaches is packaging derived,” said Tessa Bowering, for the Environment Agency. Muc-Off Ltd saved £5,899.72 by failing to register with a packaging recovery scheme for the years 2012-2016 inclusive. The company admitted two offences under the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations of 2007 including

failing to register and failing to take reasonable steps to recover and recycle waste packaging. These regulations ensure packaging materials such as cardboard, plastics and glass are recycled and do not end up in landfill. Companies with a turnover of £2 million or more and handle over 50 tonnes of packaging per year must ensure a certain percentage is recycled. They do this by registering with a packaging scheme or directly with the Environment Agency and provide evidence its packaging waste has been dealt with correctly. Enforcement Undertakings are voluntary offers from offenders to address the cause and effect of their offending. If accepted, an EU becomes a legally binding agreement between the Environment Agency and the offender and replaces the need for any other civil or criminal sanction, such as prosecution.

James Brown aka Scouse Porky (Liverpool) – 10 years, and will be subject of a Serious Crime Prevention Order for five years upon his release. Stephen McDonald (Bournemouth) – 8 years in custody. Shaun Lewis (Bournemouth) – 7 years and 4 months. The following received their sentences on 13 January: Sean Garcia (Liverpool) – 6 years. David Murphy (Wigan) – 5 years, plus an additional 8 months to run concurrently for possession of a stun gun. Richie McDonald (Poole) – 32 months. Olatunde Ademuyiwa (Bournemouth) – pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine between March 2018 and November 2018. Found guilty at trial last July and sentenced to 8 years. Carl Norton (Bournemouth) – originally pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine between March 2018 and November 2018, but changed his plea to guilty mid-trial. Sentenced to 3.5 years for the drugs conspiracies and 18 months for two burglaries. He also received 6 months for possession of Class A and 6 months for possession of a lock knife – those sentences will run concurrently. Sentencing was deferred for Craig Biddle of no fixed abode. During the operation £25k of cash was seized, £100k worth of heroin and £50k worth of cocaine.

Walkerbot sets the pace for stroke victims Patients living with stroke could in help people living with stroke stay the future be helped to improve active during their recovery, and as their ability to walk. someone whose life has centred Each year over 720 people are on being and staying active, I’m admitted to the Royal Bournemouth delighted to have been asked to Hospital with stroke and 75% of support the Walkerbot campaign. these have lower limb weakness. “Rehabilitation is a vital part of Former AFC Bournemouth recovery and will help people regain player Steve Fletcher joined confidence and independence, Bournemouth Hospital Charity to ultimately improving their quality of launch a campaign to fundraise for life. To be able to access this sort advanced robotics for rehabilitating of technology for free will be lifepatients living with stroke. changing.” The charity needs to raise To support the Walkerbot Appeal £365,000 to buy the aptly named visit BHCharity.org/walkerbot or Walkerbot, which uses a harness call the charity office on 01202 suspended above a treadmill and 705307. robotic limbs to move the patient’s legs in a consistent pattern. This specialist equipment can enable patients to take thousands of steps per session – a vast improvement on the dozens of steps they may take with help from a therapist over the ground. Steve Fletcher said, “It’s Steve Fletcher with hospital team more crucial than ever to

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Eye tests vital for all motorists

Road safety association GEM Motoring Assistant is reminding motorists of all ages to make an appointment for an eyesight test this year. The organisation says our driver eyesight regulatory system is no longer fit for purpose and needs to be updated urgently. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth comments, “You should only drive when you’re sure you can see properly. After all, poor eyesight is linked to more than 3,000 fatal and serious injury collisions every year. We continue to be concerned that there are too many people driving whose eyesight has deteriorated to a dangerous level. This puts their safety at risk, as well

as the safety of others sharing the same road space.” The eyesight test was introduced to the driving test in 1937 and has only been amended in minor ways over the years to reflect changing number plate sizes. It is the only eyesight test drivers are required to undertake until they reach the age of 70. According to GEM, the test is crude and outdated, as it only measures sharpness. It could also

quite easily examine a driver’s field of view, as is done in many US states, to check whether motorists can see and react to what’s happening around them. Neil adds, “So this year we are encouraging drivers to ensure their eyesight goes beyond 20/20. “Asking someone to read a number plate at 67 feet cannot on its own be a measure of their fitness to continue driving. A proper eye test will also measure peripheral awareness, eye coordination, depth perception, ability to focus and colour vision.” GEM believes all drivers should have an eye test every two years. The organisation is also calling for every new driver to produce evidence of a recent eye test when first applying for a licence, and to obtain a mandatory vision test every 10 years in line with licence renewal.

Boost to car charging availability Bournemouth-based Drewlec, part of the Drewitt Group, has strengthened its service to include the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. Richard Drewitt, managing director of The

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Drewitt Group, said, “With only 15 publicly available electric charging devices per 100,000 population in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, and 17 publicly available electric charging devices per 100,000 population

in Dorset – figures from Department for Transport – it is evident that steps need to be taken to boost the region’s electric car charging infrastructure to improve access to charging stations for drivers.”

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Making the most of your spare room By Marilyn Barber If your spare room has become a repository for ‘things’ perhaps it would be a good idea to put it to better use this spring. Although it is great to dedicate it as a guest bedroom, it is a bit of a waste if it is only used once or twice a year. Instead of a conventional double or king size bed, you could install what is called a ‘daybed’. This gives a seating area, with a trundle bed that fits under the daybed when it is not in use, and can be slid out and popped up to provide an extra bed. The space you have saved could then be used as a home office, giving you somewhere to store things

like your computer, printer, paperwork and bills that often take over the house. Alternatively, what about creating a relaxing reading area in the space, where you can get lost in a good book, whilst the rest of the family are watching TV in the lounge. All you would need would be a comfy armchair, a good lamp and a bookshelf filled with your favourite editions. It might be a bit of an indulgence, but if you’ve always hankered after having a walk in wardrobe and dressing room, why not make the dream a reality in your spare room. And all you need to achieve this is a dressing table and lots of stylish storage.

Daybed by Brambly Cottage

A games room is another brilliant use of a spare room, and one that the whole family can enjoy. You could install a football table, a darts board, or ping pong table. And – shades of Rod Stewart – how about a model train layout? Undoubtedly all the readers of 4Dorset will have made New Year’s

resolutions to become fit! In that case, why not dedicate the spare room to becoming a home gym? There are lots of different pieces of kit on the market, from treadmills to rowing machines, and from weights to resistance bands. One of the newest

uses for a spare room is a home cinema. At the end of last year, Dacombes of Wimborne held an event to launch their new department which showcases the Dolby Atmos 4K Home Cinema complete with luxury cinema seats – so pop along to see them for ideas.

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An en suite could add value to your home By Marilyn Barber If you have only one bathroom it can deter you from inviting guests to stay overnight in your home, for reasons of privacy if nothing else. However, if you have an en suite shower room in your bedroom, you have your own private facilities and your friends and family can enjoy the use of the bathroom safe in the knowledge they aren’t encroaching on your personal space. You shouldn’t need planning permission to add an en suite unless your home is listed as then you would be altering the internal fabric of the building. However, the project will need to comply with building regulations. The minimum space for an en suite consisting of shower enclosure, basin and toilet would be approximately 2.6 feet x 6 feet. If you’ve got a large bedroom adding an

en suite could be quite straightforward, although it would mean reconfiguring the existing room. The extra walls needed will usually be stud walls constructed with a timber frame with plasterboard over the top. You will need to choose water resistant plasterboard to avoid damp. If space is tight, choose a corner basin, corner shower, or a toilet with an integrated sink. You will need to consider the cost of adding the shower room as well as the relocation of plumbing and wiring. And you do need the services of a plumber. Running waste water away from the toilet, shower and basin to the soil pipe outside can be a stumbling block as waste water needs to run downhill – in a fairly straight line – to the nearest soil stack,

which is normally on the outside of your home. When shopping for a shower enclosure, avoid outward-opening doors. Bi-fold or sliding doors are good for containing water in a right space. You want your en suite to be stylish, so it is good to match the carpet in your bedroom to matching floor tiles. And the good news is that according to Nationwide Building Society, an en suite can add as much as five per cent to your home’s market value.

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Does your home have enough smoke alarms? Make 2020 the year fire safety becomes a priority in your home. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, as part of the Fire Kills campaign, is asking people to make sure they fit smoke alarms on every level of their home and to test them every month. Latest fire statistics reveal that one smoke alarm may not be enough to provide you with the best chance of escaping a fire in the home. Vikki Thomas, safe and well manager from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said, “You should make sure you have at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home, preferably in hallways and landings. And placing smoke detectors near to sleeping areas and in rooms where there are electrical appliances could give you the extra warning you need. “It’s also important to remember that smoke alarms don’t last forever. The power might work, but the detection mechanism deteriorates with time. So,

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whether they are battery operated or wired to the mains, to work at their best they should be replaced every 10 years.” Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service offer these smoke alarm top tips: • Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home. • Fit your smoke alarms in the right place. The ideal position is on the ceiling, in the middle of a room or on a hallway or landing. • Consider fitting additional alarms in other rooms where there are electrical appliances and near sleeping areas. • Don’t put alarms in or near kitchens and bathrooms where smoke or steam can set them off by accident. • Replace your smoke alarms every 10 years.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service are also urging carers and people who keep a close eye on less able relatives to check that these homes have enough smoke alarms and that they are in the right places too. Do not ignore a neighbour’s beeping smoke alarm.

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Gardening jobs for February By Marilyn Barber

Green shoots are pushing their way up through the earth and snowdrops and crocuses are adding a bit of colour – we bet you can’t wait to get out into the garden again! And there are jobs that need to be tackled. We’re lucky in the south of England with its milder temperatures and so you can now plant cool weather vegetables such as spinach, peas, greens, onions, potatoes, lettuce, Swiss chard, beets, carrots and radishes this month. The planting of bare-rooted or root wrapped deciduous trees and shrubs should be completed by the end of February, and if the weather is suitably mild and the soil not too wet, container-grown shrubs can also be planted. We can all be guilty of buying things for the garden on a whim and not doing anything with them, particularly if the weather has been wet and windy, so if you discover an unplanted sack of tulips

or daffodils you can plant them in February and take your chances. And for those of us who can’t wait to start pruning – there is good news. Summer flowering deciduous shrubs such as buddleja davidii, hydrangea paniculata, ceratostigma, lavatera, leycesteria, hardy fuchsias, perovskia and deciduous ceanothus can all be pruned between February and March. Prune wisteria by cutting back the side shoots by two or three buds. Provided the soil is no too wet or frosty, February is a good time to lay new turf. However,

once you have done so, don’t walk on it, leaving it undisturbed for several weeks to allow new roots to establish. If the weather is warm you may need to start to mow – but only when the grass is dry.

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Vegan home décor as pricey as you like! Switching to a vegan diet is a New Year’s resolution you may have made by taking up the Veganuary challenge. But as well as diet, there are other aspects that need to change for your lifestyle to be 100% vegan. Home décor is one of the more forgotten areas, but turning your home vegan doesn’t need to put a dent in your bank account. Going to a well-known local store is likely to be your first option, and they may well be able to supply or source vegan items for you. As increasing numbers of individuals switch to a more animal-friendly way of living, large companies are making changes too.

Bentley Motors will be offering vegan leather in their vehicles. And Wimborne-based luxury brand Alexander Joseph, will be using a vegan leather to create bespoke lampshades for their new, British made, limited-edition cordless lamps. In addition to selling a permanent range or products the business also produces customer commissions and create one-ofa-kind pieces, which showcase traditional craftsmanship. To mark 100 years of Bentley Motor Cars, Alexander Joseph has collaborated with dMark Concepts of

Blandford to create a stunning one-off lamp. Named Mulliner after Bentley’s iconic interior specification, the nickel body of the lamp has been pillowed by hand from a single piece of metal. All the fixtures are also hand made in nickel including the lampshade ring. The lampshade itself is made from the finest vegan leather, hand stitched with the quilted diamond shape synonymous with Bentley

and Mulliner. Alexander Joseph’s managing director, Mark Robinson said, “We wanted to pay tribute to a great British brand, but in a way that recognised modern principals, including the use of ethical materials. Mulliner took five months to create, representing around 900 hours of labour. We are particularly proud to say it is a carbon neutral product.”

Stunning one-off lamp is being offered for sale for circa £23,000. The owner is likely to be a Bentley enthusiast or a super yacht owner. www.alexamderjoseph.co.uk

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Homes plan – Dorset Council has received a reserved matters application by Bloor Homes for 312 properties and public open space on land west of Cranborne Road in Wimborne.

Extra housing and hospital transformation plans

CORRESPONDENCE Quiz for WaterAid

A fundraising WaterAid quiz night with raffle will be held on Friday 7 February at Church House, High Street, Wimborne starting at 7.30pm. Teams of six may book in advance by contacting Pete C on the email or phone number below, but may pay on the door. Bring along your own refreshments. Pete C wateraiddsg@yahoo.co.uk 01202 884176

Cousins reunited?

My name is Jean Smith nee Tansley from Australia, and I live in Organford. I am searching for my cousins Penny and John Tansley and another cousin called Diane who live in the Christchurch area. I’ve kept in touch with them for many years, but have recently lost contact. If anyone can help reunite me with my cousins, please call the editor, Janine Pulford, at mags4dorset on 01202 870270 and mention the word diary. Jean Smith Wareham

For all our communities to flourish it is important that genuine public disquiet is neither ignored nor fostered by bulldozing opinions through our various decision-making mechanisms, including those relating to health and well-being. It seems that Poole Hospital (serving so much of Dorset, not just the conurbation) could lose hundreds of beds as a result of plans to remove maternity services and full (roundthe-clock) accident and emergency services to a proposed and more inaccessible site. Apparently both of the large conurbation hospitals are to act as one widespread hospital by requiring each site to specialise and provide their restricted services to an increased catchment area in a locality that has a congested road network having no ring road offering alternative routes: no wonder there is public disquiet, particularly concerning “Golden Hour” A&E services and all the extra journeys generating increased pollution during a declared climate emergency. It is unclear why the conurbation (attracting so many visitors and expected to have so many other residents in the planned 50,000 extra dwellings) should not have two fully functioning NHS hospitals rather than the equivalent of just one: other city regions do. Planners seem to have not fully appreciated the size and configuration of the coastal conurbation in Dorset – already pushing 500,000 and more than likely to exceed substantially that number plus visitors. If planning is “sound”, why is Bournemouth Hospital also seeking £72,000 in respect of 45 houses being proposed in Poole that, they say, will generate 234 anticipated hospital based interventions. The planned 50,000 extra dwellings would create a Bournemouth hospital demand for about £80 million (ie 50,000/45 x £72,000). Much work is required to allay the public disquiet. Gerald Rigler Chairman Poole & Purbeck Group of Dorset CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England)

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