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July 2019 Volume 16 Issue 12

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Volume 16 • Issue 12 • July 2019

Hello Readers!

As I write, my husband is sailing around the Greek islands while I am soaking up the rain in Ferndown.

But he doesn’t get all the fun. While he was away, I had the privilege of pulling this 4Dorset together. I am sure you are questioning my sanity by now because you don’t think that sounds half as good as a holiday in Greece. But I can guarantee it is. Even though I have edited magazines for the last 21 years, it still doesn’t feel like a job. The work is exciting and rewarding because I love writing so much, and it never ceases to amaze me how versatile words are. I also feel privileged to be working with Marilyn Barber who has that same insatiable desire to write and edit and you will see from this issue, that she has covered a lot of ground this month.

So much so, that I did snatch a break. Nick and I went somewhere stunning and relaxing. It was hot and sunny and we came very close to gorillas. Were we in the depths of the African jungle? I hear you ask. Angola, Rwanda or the Congo? The answer is “no.” We were in Jersey, courtesy of Condor Ferries, and had an incredible time. And yes, you’ve guessed. It was a working holiday, but I loved every minute. You must read my article in next month’s issue to find out just how close I came to some remarkable endangered species, (including the rare twoholidays-in-one-month homo sapiens).

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Actress takes two plays in her stride Interview By Marilyn Barber It must be hard enough to rehearse one play for a three-day run, but imagine having to get your head around a second production to be staged less than two weeks later.

That is the task facing Julia Savill, who is appearing in A Bunch of Amateurs at the Tivoli Theatre from 25-27 July and Love from a Stranger from 8-10 August. But as a professional, and a member of Dramatic Productions, the Wimborne theatre’s rep, it is

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something she takes in her stride.

“My ambition was always to become an actress but it was frowned upon when I was young,” she said.

Having attended secretarial college, Julia got a glimpse of the world she wanted to be part of, when she went to work with a top agent in London.

At the age of 22 she joined Cambridge Arts Theatre. “I was just a jack of all trades, but it enabled me to work in all areas of the theatre,” she said.

Following a three-year course at a drama school in Manchester, Julia secured an Equity Card and moved to Bristol where she shared a flat with Julie T Wallace who starred in the BBC dramatisation of The Life and Loves of a She-Devil. Whilst there, she worked for HTV. Julia then moved to Australia, where she joined a theatre company and worked in TV as well as at a ticket agency. She met her husband Howard Stringer – Savill is her stage name – and they came back to England to get married, settling in Wimborne and subsequently having a son, Bernie.

Julia became involved with the Tivoli not long after it re-opened joining the Theatre West repertory company.

Most actors and actresses need to have a second career – and today

Julia Savill will be at the Tivoli Theatre

she runs cookery classes at her home.

Julia joined Dramatic Production eight years ago.

Learning lines has never been too much of a problem. “I have done it all my life, and I think I have a slightly photographic memory,” she said, adding that like all actors, before she goes on stage she does have a fear of forgetting her lines. “Professional productions have no prompt, so it is up to the others on stage to help an actor if he or she ‘dries'.”

The other play in the Dramatic Productions run is Rising Damp from 1-3 August.

Tickets for all three productions are available from the Tivoli Theatre on 01202 885566. www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk

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Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service The trustees of Colehill & Wimborne Youth & Community Centre Ltd, a group of volunteers based at The Reef Youth & Community Centre in Colehill, are recipients of the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK - the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

David Torring, chairman of trustees, said, “We are delighted and honoured that our group’s work to raise funds and build a new youth and community centre has been recognised. It is down to the hard work of all our trustees and volunteers and to the wider community that we have been able to achieve our goal. We must also pay tribute to local parish, town, district and county councils and the many charitable organisations who believed in our project and gave us vital financial support.”

Representatives from the charity attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace in May. They will receive the award from Angus Campbell, Lord Lieutenant of Dorset, later this summer.

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Funding now available for local parks Open air leisure areas in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch are to have money spent on them.

BCP Council has won a place on a new multi-million-pound initiative to create a pioneering approach to the future management of its parks and open spaces.

The Council has been chosen by the National Trust and The National Lottery Heritage Fund as one of eight places across the UK – out of over 80 that applied – to take part in its ground-breaking Future Parks programme to receive a share of more than £6m of funding. There will also be £5m worth of advice and support from some of the country’s leading experts in conservation, fundraising, volunteering and green space management.

In the first project of its kind in the UK, Future Parks is designed to help councils find sustainable ways to manage and fund parks and open spaces across entire towns and cities.

BCP Council, working alongside the Bournemouth Parks Foundation, submitted its plan to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Trust to help develop a new open space – or green infrastructure – strategy for the area. Alongside this, a business plan will be created.

The partnership has been selected for its innovative approach to parks and open spaces, with the project looking to widen the charitable partnership to help bring more funds to parks across the area.

The project will also test a landscape scale approach to managing the spaces along the Stour Valley corridor.

Cathi Farrier, Manager, Bournemouth Parks Foundation commented, “This two-year project will put our parks and open spaces on the best possible path for the future.”

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Dancing under the bunting Wimborne Folk Festival is always a riot of colour and music, but this year it was even more cheerful following the installation of over 1,000 metres of reusable bunting throughout the town, containing 4,000 handmade flags.

Despite mixed weather, the Folk Festival, held over the weekend of 8 and 9 June, attracted thousands of visitors to Wimborne Minster.

Photographs by Tom Scrase.

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The Friday Market is back!

Ferndown Market is back for the first time since 2016 following lengthy negotiations to get it established in Penny’s Walk.

The green and white gazebos appeared on 28 June, and will be back every Friday, offering a brand new shopping experience in the town.

Southern Market Traders (SMT) have worked with the landlord (Tesco) and superior landlord of Penny’s Walk to bring the market stalls into the precinct.

Marie Shanley from SMT said, “The Chamber of Commerce has been extremely important. They asked us to deliver a street market filled with the nicest characters and the highest quality products and want us to bring the market atmosphere to Ferndown every Friday.”

The venture is all about community, offering local traders and some of the independent high street shopkeepers the opportunity to bring their wares to boost their businesses. This will give the local customers and people from the

surrounding towns and villages a reason to come into town for a great new place to shop, to meet old friends and make new ones.

Next time you visit, you might find the finest delicatessen products with a full range of meats and cheeses, both local, international and rare breed. There should be produce in abundance with fresh fruit, vegetables, plants and flowers; fashion for ladies, gentlemen and children with high quality accessories like handbags and scarves. And for good measure there will be a classy smattering of gifts, crafts and artwork.

Some stallholders rotate, so each week you should find different characters to brighten your visit.

As for refreshments,

Penny’s Café will offer its usual range of meals, warming snacks, and beverages. So – you can make a great day of it – meet friends, browse the market, enjoy lunch, pick up a bargain or two and stock up your larder with the freshest, tastiest produce on offer.

If you have any questions or would like to bring your product to the street trading experience and join in the fun in Penny’s Walk, please call Marie on 07515 797878 or Dawn Poad on 07585 123583.

After each market, a donation will be made by SMT to the landlord, who will decide which local good cause should receive the contribution, making the event a real community experience.

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Do you suffer from COPD? A COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) support group meets at the Ferndown Day Centre, opposite Tesco in Penny’s Walk, on the first Thursday of each month at 1.30-3.30pm.

The next meeting will be on 4 July when the Tesco pharmacist will speak of inhalers, how to use them and the different types. There is also regular exercise to help manage your condition at Ferndown Leisure Centre.

To find out more about the exercise class contact Jo on 01202 877468 or email joannesinclair@pfpleisure. org.

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Duke of Gloucester spends the day in Dorset The Duke of Gloucester was welcomed to Dorset on 30 May. His first stop was to Highcliffe Castle to open the newly restored East Wing, and later in the day he was in Dorchester.

The East Wing has been derelict and inaccessible for over 50 years, following two fires in the 1960s, and has now been transformed thanks to a significant grant from

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The National Lottery Heritage Fund and funding from The Country Houses Foundation, The Pilgrim Trust and The Wolfson Foundation.

The Duke of Gloucester was accompanied

by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset, Angus Campbell. The High Sheriff of Dorset, Mr Philip Warr, Cllr David Flagg, chairman of BCP

Council and Graham Farrant, chief executive of BCP Council welcomed the Duke back to Highcliffe Castle, following his previous visit in 2001 when the restored West Wing was officially opened.

HRH was taken on a tour of the newly refurbished wing by Kate Ingham, the castle’s manager and Judith Plumley, head of community and leisure, BCP Council. He met long-standing volunteers on some of the castle’s visitor routes including the Fire Gallery, showing how the castle survived the fires, and the Owners Gallery, detailing the history of the castle tenants including Harry Gordon Selfridge.

At the end of the tour, the Duke met the project team and unveiled a plaque commemorating the opening of the East Wing.

As part of the visit, he also visited the newly rebuilt zigzag path leading from the Castle to Highcliffe beach.

The Duke of Gloucester said, “When I first came here to visit with English Heritage the place was an absolute wreck yet clearly full of historical interest. Not only that, but it was a very large wreck and I thought how on earth are we going to solve the problem of this building which would likely disappear and become housing, or would we be able to make something of it. And luckily there were a lot of people who wanted to make something of it, the council and indeed volunteers who wanted Highcliffe Castle to remain ‘high on its cliff’ and as a place which would intrigue people who came to visit.”

The Duke then went on to Dorchester to unveil a plaque to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the opening of Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum. He also visited Dorset County Museum and Rowan House.

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Charity of the Year John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation Here at the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation we’re really grateful for this opportunity to bring you up to date with our news. Huge thanks to mags4dorset for their support.

Our most recent event was a fabulous day’s fly fishing at Holbury Lakes. Thanks must go to Holbury Lakes for hosting us and to Paul Hooker who organised the event as a fundraiser for the Foundation. A great day was had by all and £350 was raised in the process!

We’ve also been busy with awards, with almost £64,000 already sent out this year to over 170 youngsters. Since last month we have provided funding for the purchase of 10 Exam Reader Pens to Ferndown Upper School. These pens promote independence for students with special educational needs who are unable to read texts themselves.

They no longer rely upon a teaching assistant to read their work for them, so this

support will have an immediate impact on their learning.

We were also delighted to fund an alternative learning opportunity for a little girl who is facing many challenges in her life. Horserenity, provides help for children and adults with their challenges, giving them space and time outdoors with horses.

This therapeutic teaching approach is aimed at improving academic and social achievement in mainstream school.

The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation encourages and assists local young people by providing opportunities which promote personal development and achievement, helping them to reach their full potential.

For more information about the JTYAF, the work we do and our forthcoming events, please visit www.jtyaf.org

A small ceremony took place beside the War Memorial on the Minster Green at Wimborne to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Town crier Chris Brown delivered a cry. Denis Bowater, who served in the 185th Infantry Brigade and who landed on Sword Beach on 6 June 1944, laid a wreath with David Keig the Wimborne Poppy Appeal organiser who laid a second wreath on behalf of the other veteran Nigel Cresswell when unable to attend because of ill health.

Those attending included the town Mayor Cllr Shane Bartlett, the Deputy Mayor Mrs Kelly Webb and David Hoyle RBL Remembrance co-ordinator.

Linda Thornton Secretary, JTYAF

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law spot

Follow the dolphin code of conduct

Boundary dispute?

What you need to know to keep within the law

by Hugh Storry Deans, Litigation Solicitor, Harold G Walker Solicitors

As we all venture out into our gardens once again, we discover the damage caused by the winter storms to boundary fences, trees and hedges. It is time to carry out repairs and restoration works but in doing so, be mindful of where your boundaries are. You may need access to neighbouring property.

Insurance policies may not respond in all cases and damage caused by falling trees, fences or walls will lie with the owners to effect repairs and to restore boundaries. If you are tempted to remove a damaged or overgrown hedge, care must be taken that reinstatement is in the correct position. It may not have been planted originally on the true boundary.

It is a common misconception that the manner of construction such as the position of post or arris rails indicates ownership but that is not the law. In the absence of any other evidence, presumptions regarding the boundary can sometimes be made from the facing of fencing or the situation of hedges and ditches. Plans attached to a conveyance may have measurements, a description of the boundary or ‘T’ marks showing who owns a boundary feature or the liability to

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Hugh Storry Deans maintain and repair it. The filed plan for a property at the Land Registry indicates general boundaries only and cannot be relied on for its accuracy.

Ordnance Survey plans or plans in deeds, which are based on the Ordnance Survey, can also create difficulties.

These plans tend to mark features such as hedges and fences rather than legal boundaries. The 1:2500 scale of the Ordnance Survey plans means features drawn on them may be out by as much as 2 metres. The grant of planning permission is not conclusive as to the location of a boundary. The local planning authority is only concerned with public planning issues, not private law rights.

It is possible to obtain planning permission over land which you do not own and the grant of permission does not have any bearing on the ownership of the land in question. What may have started out as a well-intentioned spring clean-up, could lead to misunderstandings or difficulties with adjoining owners. Early discussions and sensitivity are essential to avoid misunderstandings and disputes.

For further information please contact a member of the Dispute Resolution team.

Recent sightings of dolphins off the Dorset coast has prompted Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) to warn water users to avoid distressing them.

A young, possibly male, solitary bottlenose dolphin, has been sighted on a few occasions and DWT has received reports of jet skis and boats approaching and circling the dolphin near Swanage.

Some dolphins approach boats, bow-riding, and breaching out of the water repeatedly, but watercraft should keep back and avoid surrounding them to prevent risk of collision or prop injury. If a dolphin approaches, it is recommended to maintain a slow and steady course. Do not make sudden or erratic movements.

Emma Rance, DWT’s marine conservation officer said, “Every dolphin I have had the pleasure of seeing in Dorset is a marvel and I would love every person to share that experience.” However, she says that we should all be mindful that these mammals are highly sensitive and a wrong move in a boat can have catastrophic consequences. She urges everyone to familiarise themselves with the Code of Conduct at www. dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/dorsetdolphins.

Dolphins and jet skis in Poole Bay. Photo by Peter Tinsley

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Plastic Free Ferndown makes headway Teetering on gaining plastic free status for their town, the Plastic Free Ferndown (PFF) committee and volunteers attended the Fete on the Field on King George V Playing Field on 22 June. A report will follow in Viewpoint as 4Dorset had gone to print before the event.

The PFF stall, donated by the Fete on the Field committee, was to raise awareness for the Surfers Against Sewage campaign, of which Plastic Free Ferndown is a part, and to highlight ways in which residents can continue to reduce their use of single use plastic. There was also an interactive game to encourage youngsters to determine what single use plastic is.

Already Plastic Free Ferndown has 13 Plastic Free Champions, the latest recipients are AE Jolliffe, The Bay Tree (Natural Life Wholefoods), and the New Forest Tree of Life. To become a champion, businesses have to swap out their use of single use plastic in at least three ways.

They can eliminate the items all together, or replace them with products that are less harmful to the environment.

You can find out more about becoming a Plastic Free Champion by calling

AE Jolliffe: L-R Debbie Brown, Vince White, Gary Eckhardt, Adrian Read

01202 870270 and talking to one of your community leaders: Janine, Ben or Louis Pulford.

Plastic Free Ferndown is also pleased to confirm it is being supported by The Recycle Store in Ferndown, whose director Max Bateman has joined Plastic Free Ferndown as a committee member.

Litter Free Dorset is also supporting the campaign by donating a dozen litter picks and hoops to enable Plastic Free Ferndown to carry out litter picks in the town and to give a grant for high vis vests. If anyone would like to volunteer to take part in the next litter pick, please get in touch.

Debbie Brooke and Liz Chissell, Bay Tree

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Hot, hot, hotter…

Despite a damp start to the 2019 Christchurch Cheese and Chilli Festival on Saturday 8 June, by sunny Sunday the crowds were out in force. With a host of stalls to browse, food and drink, family entertainment and an unusual and highly popular human size table football, there was plenty for everyone to do. The highlight of the day had to be the chilli eating competition and on Sunday this was won by James, who made a quick exit after being presented with his bottle of champagne. Organiser Simon Stewart of 33rd Management has built the festival over the course of the last few years and now holds further cheese and chilli festivals around the south of England.

Chilli eating contestants at the ready

The next one is in Swindon on 6 and 7 July, with Guildford on 20 and 21 July. For details visit www.cheeseandchillifestival.com

Not for the faint hearted

Crowds enjoy the sunshine

Human size football

James wins the chilli-off

Defending our shores with a pike One of the most evocative items from the wartime Home Guard has gone on display at the Bovington Tank Museum– a pike.

The homemade weapon was issued to eccentric First World War veteran Percy Hobart, who would go on to have a major impact in the success of D-Day 75 years ago on 6 June.

The pike was made from a piece of scaffolding with a 1913 Remington bayonet welded to it.

It was the type of Heath Robinson approach to defending our country that helped inspire the hit TV comedy Dad’s Army.

Hobart, aged 55, had been a Major General in command of the Mobile Division in North Africa in the early stages of the Second World War. But he was sacked by his superior ‘Jumbo’ Wilson for being ‘unconventional’ in his ideas and a prickly character to boot.

He joined the Chipping Camden Local Defence Volunteers - the precursor to the Home Guard - and was promoted to corporal.

Friends such as Basil Liddell Hart wrote in the press arguing that it was a waste of such a talented trainer of men - a message that Winston Churchill was made aware of.

Churchill intervened, asking Hobart to dinner at Chequers after which the bespectacled soldier received an invitation to the War Office.

He asked if he should attend in his corporal’s uniform, but after a flurry of exchanges the uniform of a major general was suggested as more appropriate.

Hobart was given command of the 11th Armoured Division and later the 79th Armoured Division.

This unit was instructed to use specialised tanks and train other units ready for D-Day. The tanks were nicknamed ‘Hobart’s Funnies’.

They included tanks designed to clear mines and destroy wire on landing beaches, swimming tanks, flame-throwing tanks, mortar tanks that could destroy concrete bunkers, as well as track-laying and bridge-

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laying tanks.

David Willey, curator of the museum in Bovington, said, “This pike is a wonderful example of the desperate state of Britain in 1940.

“Men like Hobart were expected to defend this island if the Germans had invaded with a bayonet welded to a scaffold pole – and I have no doubt they would have tried to use it.”

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Christchurch and Highcliffe – a brief history over the last 1500 years

By Marilyn Barber Christchurch, which is steeped in history, has so much to offer both visitors and residents.

Previously in Hampshire, it became part of Dorset in 1974 with local government reorganisation. And in April this year, the borough joined forces with Bournemouth and Poole to become part of BCP Council.

Christchurch set up a new town council in April 2019 with its first election on 2 May. With a beautiful harbour, beaches, nature reserves and historically important buildings it is no surprise that Christchurch has become a popular tourist destination.

And if you like some retail therapy you won’t be disappointed with the mix of traditional shops, independent boutiques and well-known high street stores.

Saxon Square shopping precinct was opened in 1982.

The many cafés, bistros and traditional pubs offer a great range of food.

For entertainment you can be sure of a wide variety of films and live productions at the 1930s’ Art Deco Regent Centre at 51, High Street.

There are also plenty of car parks.

The first weekly market took place at the junction of Castle Street and High Street in 1149. Today there is a market every Monday in the High Street, which is then closed to traffic. A food and wine festival is held in May each year.

This year the Christchurch Music Festival will be held on Christchurch Quay on 5, 6 and 7 July. Entry is free.

Christchurch Carnival will take place from 17-18 August. On Saturday 17, there is fun on the Quay from 10am-10pm, with fireworks at 9.30pm.

On the Sunday there is more fun on the Quay from 11am-4pm and a parade, which starts at Two Riversmeet at 1pm and ends at Christchurch Quay. Later in the year, Father Christmas puts in an appearance at a grand festive event and he usually brings his reindeer with him.

Highcliffe, which was a fashionable health and leisure resort in the late Victorian and early Edwardian areas, is today a popular seaside resort with views of the Isle of Wight and its Needles rocks. Its High Street boasts a number of shops, restaurants and cafés and the castle is an imposing

attraction with scenic views and gardens.

An annual Food and Arts Festival is held in June, which this year saw chef and TV personality Rosemary Shrager in the demonstration theatre.

The town also looks forward to a traditional and much-loved event organised by the Rotary Club of Highcliffe on Sea. The Annual Fete will be held on the Recreation Ground, Lymington Road, Highcliffe on 27 July from 10.30am-4.30pm. The aim is to give smaller charities the opportunities to raise funds for their own cause. In addition, the Rotary provides entertainment in the arena, which this year will be Zumba and U3A dancing, Highcliffe and Christchurch Brass Band and ‘an all welcome’ Dog Show – more Scrufts that Crufts – with various classes and prizes kindly donated by Waggy Tails Rescue.

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Highcliffe Castle was host to 'Flog It' in 2015

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Christchurch and Highcliffe over the last 1500 years The history of Christchurch The town has existed since 650 AD when it was known as Twynham from ‘tweon eam’ meaning the settlement between two rivers. Excavations in 1977 in the Bargates area uncovered a pagan

Anglo-Saxon cemetery of the 6th or 7th century containing the graves of 34 warriors of the Saxo-Jutish period.

However with the construction of the priory in 1094, it became known as Christchurch.

During Saxon times the harbour was one of the most important in England, as boats could travel up the River Avon to Salisbury.

There is a local legend which explains why the town was named Christchurch.

Ranulf Flambard, the Dean of Twynham, had intended the church to be built on St Catherine’s Hill, but during the night, all the building materials were mysteriously transported to the site of the present priory.

And then there is the legend of

the miraculous beam. The story has it that a beam was found to be cut too short when it was hoisted into place. However, the following day the carpenters returned and found the beam had been fitted in place. There had been a mysterious carpenter who had worked and eaten alone, but after the beam was fitted he was never seen again. It was believed that Jesus Christ had intervened!

The beam is sited in the Priory’s ambulatory.

The castle, which is now a ruin, is believed to stand on the site of an earlier wooden fort.

The earliest stonework dates back to 1160. A great tower was built around 1300.

The adjacent Constable’s House, which is also now a ruin, was built within the original castle bailey in 1160.

Both the castle and the Constable’s House are Grade 1 listed buildings.

Christchurch Castle

Sculpture in Christchurch Priory in memory of the poet Percy Byshee Shelley

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Christchurch Priory

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BUSINESS | COMMUNITY | UNITY During the reign of Edward II, a leper hospital was established on land given to the Priory’s monks by King Ethelred. The 17th century saw the decline in leprosy and so the hospital’s charter was extended so that all profits could be disposed of to charity. The money came from grants, the renting and leasing of lands and property and from the collection of alms. In 1835, 21 families were provided with 2lb loaves of bread each week.

Christchurch has had its fair share of skirmishes, including battles between the Royalists and Parliamentarians during the civil war and between smugglers and excise men in the 18th century.

The railway came to Christchurch in 1847 although the nearest station was at Holmsley with passengers having to take the rest of the way by omnibus. In 1862, a station was built in the town, close to the current one and was served by a branch line from Ringwood. Christchurch joined the main line in 1883 and a new station was built.

A gas works was built in 1853, but it wasn’t until 1930 that electric took over.

The earliest school in the town was founded in around 1140 but disappeared with the dissolution of the monasteries. A free school was established in St Michael’s Loft in the Priory. It became a grammar school and then a private academy before closing in 1869.

Twynham School was built in 1930 and was the only secondary school until Highcliffe opened in 1963.

Christchurch has a long relationship with the military and the Ministry of Defence. The Barracks were built

by Lord Tregonwell inn 1794 to house troops to defend the south cost from the threat of invasion by Napoleon.

In 1919 the Barracks became the Military Experimental Engineering Establishment where Sir Donald Bailey designed and built his famous bridge. The site became a housing estate and retail park in 1997.

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Christchurch and Highcliffe over the last 1500 years The history of Highcliffe Highcliffe has developed over the last several hundred years from the hamlet of Slop Pond, the Chewton Estate and Chewton Common. It is said that the thatched cottages at Slop Pond were occupied by farm workers and fishermen who engaged in smuggling and poaching.

Lord Stuart de Rothesay built Highcliffe Castle between 1831 and 1835.

Harry Gordon Selfridge, founder of Selfridges and Co rented the castle between 1916 and 1922. He is buried in a simple grave next to his wife and mother in St Mark’s Church, Highcliffe.

The castle suffered devastation from two fires in the 1960s, which left it as a roofless ruin. Today, the renovated exterior is testimony to the skills of craftsmen and women who carried out a huge repair and conservation programme in the 1990s, jointly funded by Christchurch Borough Council, English Heritage and a ÂŁ2.65 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The restored West Wing was opened in 2001 by the Duke of Gloucester and more recently, on 30 May 2019, the Duke attended to officially open the refurbished East Wing. He also visited the newly rebuilt zigzag path leading from the castle to Highcliffe beach.

The castle, now in all its splendour, runs various events throughout the year, both indoors and outdoors.

Classic Cars on the Prom will be held on 28 July, 11am to 4.30pm with entry by donation.

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Hearing loss and mental health Research proves that someone with a hearing impairment can experience a 30% increased decline in brain function when compared with someone who hears normally. But why?

Our hearing system isn’t just how our ears detect a sound but how our brains translate messages received from our ears into what we recognise as speech, music or any other signal we often take for granted.

Simon Cowell of Clarity Hearing Solutions commented, “Identifying hearing loss early and taking action can increase the brain function through stimulation, significantly reducing the speed of cognitive decline.

“The hearing device selected is hugely important, how it is calibrated and how you are rehabilitated, however, is arguably the biggest factor.

“We encourage regular hearing checks and taking action as soon as a loss is discovered.”

Clarity Hearing offer FREE hearing tests at their centres across Dorset. Contact them today to book a test at your local clinic.

Gynaecological charity in line for awards A Dorset charity, which supports women, their families and friends with gynaecological cancer, has been shortlisted for the UK-wide Charity Today Awards 2019.

Go Girls, which is based in Dorchester, but which hopes to have groups in Poole and Bournemouth in the near future, is in the running for Volunteer of the Year for Hilary Maxwell and Fundraiser of the Year. It is one of just four charities from across the UK to have made the category’s final shortlist.

You can follow the awards on Twitter via @CharityAwards or by using the hashtag #charitytodayawards. Winners will be announced on Saturday 7 September. For more information on Go Girls contact 01305 255719, www.gogirlssupport.org.

Top marks for hospital food There should be no complaints about the food at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital as its catering team has scooped several awards at The Hospital Caterer’s Association Wessex Branch Annual Salon Culinaire event.

The team claimed five category wins for plated main courses, second place for celebration cake, and two certificates of merit for meat and vegetarian starters.

Organised by The Hospital Caterer’s Association with the support of Bournemouth and Poole College, over 70 participants took part.

Andy Whittingham, head of catering at RBH, said he was immensely proud of his team.

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Plastic pollution Bournemouth & Poole College screened a film about the effects of plastic pollution on sea turtles as part of its Social Responsibility Day. Rubber Jellyfish was screened in both the Lansdowne campus and the North Road site as part of the event, which was organised by the Bournemouth & Poole College SU.

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A day out at Chessington World of Adventures thrilled 47 young carers from Bournemouth. The trip was organised by Variety The Children’s Charity, with children from Bethany Junior School, Boscombe. The day finished with a stop at McDonald’s, Ferndown. Photo by Hattie Miles

Joining the Queen for tea Emma Cotton, home manager at Care South’s, Alexandra House, has attended HRH the Queen’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.

Emma was nominated by Care South’s chairman, Felicity Irwin, for her contribution to the community through her work as home manager of Alexandra House and other Care South homes.

Accompanied by her husband, Emma joined the Queen for tea, as well Prince Harry, Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, the Duke and Duchess of Kent and the Duke of Gloucestershire.

Emma said, “The afternoon was so very special, and I feel privileged to have been selected to attend on behalf of Care South. It is a memory that I will treasure forever and will never forget.”

Invited guests enjoyed entertainment from the Queen’s royal band along with 27,000 cups of tea, 20,000 sandwiches and 20,000 slices of cakes.

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Healthy sums raised for charities

Gina Barnard, a local performer and dance teacher from GJ Cabarets organised a ‘Loved Ones Lost’ show in February in memory of her father, raising £2,253 for the Alcohol Care and Treatment Service (ACTS) at Poole Hospital. To donate to Poole Hospital Charity visit www.poolehospitalcharity.co.uk. Pictured is Sara Fripp, Poole Hospital Charity fundraising manager with Gina Barnard and Graeme White.

Residents of Colten Care’s dedicated dementia home The Aldbury in Poole have donated £2,218.62 to the Youth Cancer Trust – the proceeds of a whole year’s fundraising events.

These funds will pay for four young cancer patients to holiday in Dorset this summer at Tracy Ann House in Studland Road, Poole.

A donation from Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club has enabled the Neonatal Unit at Poole Hospital to acquire a special ‘warming cot,’ which can control precisely the temperature surrounding a new born baby. The Kanmed Warming System BabyBed is used mainly with premature babies. Pictured at a presentation at the hospital are staff at the neonatal unit flanked by Lions’ president Anne Lippitt, treasurer Frank Fortey and secretary Derick Smith.

Anxious over eye injections?

The prospect of having an injection in your eye can be daunting, so staff at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital have created a film to reassure patients. The injections are used to treat those with macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, and diabetic macular disease.

In the past six months, more than 3,000 eye injections were given at RBH, around 128 every week. However many patients are anxious about having the injections, and some choose not to attend their appointments.

Anne-Marie Lacey, advanced nurse practitioner at RBH, came up with the idea for the seven-minute film.

Margaret Hines, one of the patients who appears in the film, said, “The thought of having a needle inserted in your eye is very daunting but the whole procedure is very quick and is carried out by specially trained staff.”

You can watch the film on the Eye Unit pages of the RBH website.

Almost 300 people and 30 dogs took part in Wessex Cancer Trust’s third ‘Walk for Hope’ in the New Forest.

Together, they’re well on the way to raising £50,000 to help people living with cancer in Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight. A young girl (pictured) walked in memory of her grandfather.

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Tom’s Travels…

Photographer Tom Scrase has attended a number of events recently and would like to share his photographs with readers.

He met with skipper Pip Hare at Poole Harbour Boat Show.

She is preparing to undertake the Vendee Globe round the world single-handed yacht race in 2020. The toughest yacht race on the planet, her ambition is to break the current female record.

Another Poole event was the popular Harry Paye Day on the quay. The Pirates of Poole, CHAPS Canford Heath, Poole Steampunks and Spiderman, and many others joined in the parade. The event took an explosive turn when Wimborne Militia fired their muskets across the harbour.

In Ferndown the D-Day 75th Anniversary Drumhead Service was held in St Mary’s Church, Ferndown.

Christchurch Flower Festival also featured in Tom’s travels as did the stunning Corfe Castle signal box.

Wimborne Militia (Harry Paye Day)

D-Day Drumhead Service Peter at Corfe Castle signal box

Steampunk (Harry Paye Day)

Pip Hare

Christchurch Flower Festival

A few extra photos Also last month, Miss and Mr Dorset 2019 were chosen (Alina Green and Liam Ulla).

Their photos were not taken by Tom. And, in Christchurch our roving reporter Louise van Wingerden photographed the tidy up job after a woman in her 90s reversed a Ford Fiesta at speed across the High Street and through the Mountain Warehouse window. Louise said, “A female pedestrian was injured and treated in hospital, and she has now been discharged.”

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Choosing a veggie option

By Marilyn Barber

Hands up those who remember the Salad Centre in Post Office Road in Bournemouth.

Sadly it closed many years ago, but as a teenager working around the corner at a local daily paper, it was my go-to lunch venue.

However, it was quite some while before the penny dropped that it was a vegetarian restaurant. The food not only looked good, it was full of flavour and colour and I became hooked.

It was a world away from the meat and two veg, and fish on Friday, that I had been brought up on.

Back then, few people chose the vegetarian lifestyle, but in 2019 many of us are following the flexitarian diet. This doesn’t mean you forgo meat, but you cut down, choosing to have vegetarian meals several days a week.

The Vegetarian Society produces some excellent recipes – why not try this one?

Aubergine, Chickpea, Pomegranate and Feta Salad Serves 2, preparation time 15 minutes, cooking time 20 minutes.

315 calories per serving.

Ingredients: 2 large aubergines, cut lengthways into thick slices 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 x 210g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed Pinch of salt Pinch of ground black pepper 80g pomegranate seeds 15g fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped 10g fresh mint, chopped 100g vegetarian feta cheese Method • Heat a griddle pan or large non-stick frying pan over a high heat.

• Place the slices of aubergine on the pan and cook each side for 3 minutes until lightly charred and tender. Once each slice is cooked, place them all in a large bowl and cover with cling film. Leave for 15 minutes.

• Make the dressing by combining the oil and vinegar in a small bowl and whisking.

• Transfer the chickpeas to a large bowl.

• Take each aubergine slice and roughly tear into strips (you can also use kitchen scissors for this) then add to the bowl with the chickpeas.

• Add the dressing to the bowl and combine, adding in salt and pepper. Next, throw in the pomegranate seeds, parsley and mint leaves then lightly toss.

• Divide the aubergine mixture between 2 plates and sprinkle with feta before serving.

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Why outdoor learning is so important in this digital age Kirsty Lester, Sunbeams Day Care

Photographs taken at Muddy Munchkins and Sunbeam Day Care by Jennie Franklin

Since beginning my childcare career in the mid-90s, technology has advanced at an incredible rate. At that time I had a pack-away setting, with a secondhand Atari computer and monitor. It weighed a ton to set up every day but I knew IT was the future and I wanted the children to have some familiarity with it before starting school.

Nowadays, of course, children have access to tablets and smart phones at home and we have interactive computers in every nursery and school, they are surrounded by digital technology everywhere.

So why is it then, as we move deeper into the digital age, that so many nurseries and education facilities are spending increasing amounts of time teaching outside? Forest nurseries, woodland kindergartens and outdoor learning facilities are on the rise and primary schools are offering forest school learning alongside the curriculum.

Well there is a plethora of research available that really investigates this issue, but I believe it’s actually very simple. Although society and technology is constantly changing and advancing, children’s fundamental needs and how they process what they learn is not. It hasn’t changed for thousands of years. Those little humans learn so much by just “doing” and they’ve always learnt that way. Getting it wrong, trying again, repeating it and persevering until they make sense of it, is the only real way for a child to learn anything; in fact many adults also learn better that way too.

Before formal schooling became mandatory, children would be told to “go and play” and it would last all day. When they weren’t playing they were helping adults. That “play” time was when they learnt all the stuff about themselves; their capabilities, spatial awareness, physical development, basic science, being sociable, (I could go on rather extensively here but

you get the picture). The time they spent helping adults was when they also learnt life skills like cooking, housework, building, growing and fixing things.

Right up until the late 70s and early 80s, children’s play space was on the street. It was infinite. Even children from tenements and flats had freedom and outside play space right at their doorstep. Sadly, that is no longer the case. Unless you live in the country or have an extensive garden, you probably have to make special trips to find outside play space for your children.

Now I’m not suggesting we should go back to a time where children never go to school, but our obsession with formal education, especially in the earlier years has blurred the importance of what children learn when they are simply “doing and being”. Parents are working longer and longer hours and children’s learning is being pushed further and further into the education sector, rather than at home. Children’s time to play has diminished significantly, which in turn is affecting their health, wellbeing and ability to learn.

Even in this age of organised activities and sports clubs, children rarely have the opportunity to really play; unsupervised and with freedom.

How can they learn to assess risk for themselves if we never give them the opportunity? All my best memories from my own childhood involved absolutely no adult supervision at all, and I think I turned out ok…

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for life. With the confidence to question the Why? Where? What? How? They will in turn retain what they learn so much more effectively. When we talk about “school readiness” what could be better than an active, curious learner who wants to know more?

Every child is born with an innate curiosity, energy and zest for life. By encouraging and nurturing that, we are meeting a basic human need and at the same time investing in the future. We may be facing a digital age, we should allow that humanity to flourish, because they may only be “playing” now, but these little explorers are also the scientists, surgeons, farmers and teachers of tomorrow.

There are so many more important things for four year olds to learn, other than writing their name or counting to 20. The Early Years Foundation Stage recognises that. They need to learn about the world around them and where they fit into it. They have to learn to think critically; assess risk, problem solve and most importantly become independent. The more realistic, practical stimuli they have, the stronger their knowledge and confidence will become.

Allowing them to engage with nature and the elements in a space where they can run, climb, make noise, express themselves and explore safely but freely is meeting a fundamental human need and is essential for development and growth. Children’s language develops better outside, and boys in particular thrive when doing practical, physical learning activities. Every area of learning including mathematics and literacy can happen outside.

The opportunity to truly experience the seasons and use all their senses to build, create, make mistakes and get messy means we are nurturing curious, emotionally intelligent, resilient human beings. Even at three and four years old we are giving them the skills and tools they need

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You are invited to Broadstone Fun Day A community event for the whole family is taking place in Broadstone on Sunday 7 July, noon until 4.30pm The Broadstone Fun Day and community picnic - which is now in its eighth year - is hosted

by Broadstone Fields in Trust at the Recreation Ground on Lower Blandford Road, BH18 8NZ. Events include a classic, vintage, sports, supercar, unusual car and bike show and if you would like to bring your cars and bikes along – there's free entry – email: fundaycars@ gmail.com.

There will be a tug of war competition at 1.30pm in the main arena.

Photos by Foxley Photography unless otherwise stated

Dog Show All breeds are welcome to the Dog Show and entry is just £1.50 per class – and there are 15 categories.

They are: Best Puppy, Best Rescue, Best Veteran, Best Pedigree, Prettiest Bitch, Handsome Dog, Waggiest Tail, Best Legs, Most Appealing Eyes, Best Crossbreed, Judges Favourite, Best Child Handler, Best in Show, Best Puppy in Show, Best Veteran in Show. The only stipulation is no bitches in season.

There will be prizes for all first place winners, and rosettes for first to fifth places.

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Donkey Derby

Enter horticultural show If your garden is starting to look rather good, why not consider entering Broadstone Horticultural Society’s summer show, which takes place on Saturday 10 August.

Held in the War Memorial Hall, Tudor Rd, BH18 8AW, it has been taking place for over 100 years. There will be magnificent displays of flowers, fruit and vegetables and also photography, floral art, cookery, craft and classes for children to enter. After inspecting the entries, enjoy a cream tea and home-made cakes. There will be a raffle, tombola and Northbrook Nursery will be selling plants. The show opens at 1pm. If you would like to enter any classes, schedules and further information are available from bhs-show@outlook.com or call 01202 697241.

As well as all the other events at Broadstone Fun Day on 7 July, you will find the exciting Donkey Derby.

The donkeys all have their own personalities, so choose the one you think will win! And don’t worry, they are all well-loved and get plenty of rest in between races. Some have bigger ears than others, but all of them will be listening out for your words of encouragement.

Bouncy castle, stalls, games and BBQ

Little ones can enjoy a bouncy castle and as usual there will be plenty of stalls and games. There will also be a barbecue and a good choice of food and drink.

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3 July

Four-week anxiety management course at Ringwood Library, also 10, 17 and 24 July. To book your place, visit the library, alternatively call 01425 474255 or visit the Hantsweb online shop.

4 July

Evening at Larmer Tree Gardens. Bring a picnic, enjoy strawberries and fizz and hear about the history of the Rushmore Estate and Cranborne Chase. Talk at 7.15pm followed by a tour of the gardens with head gardener Andy Rampton. To book tickets contact Dorset Archives Trust on 01305 228922 or email enquiries@dorsetarchivestrust. org.

5-7 July

Christchurch Music Festival on the Quay. Free entry.

5 July 1.15pm

National Trust Guided Walk to Barford Farm and White Mill (near Wimborne) at 1.30pm.

Meet at Barford Farm Ice Cream car park, BH21 4BY (OS Explorer 118 ST963002) at 1.15pm. Walk includes visit to Barford Farm Ice Cream. Distance: 3.8 miles, time approx. 2.5 hours. Call 01202 883402 for details. Sorry no dogs allowed.

6 July 8am

Plant sale and summer fayre at Cherry Tree Nursery, Northbourne. Raffle with big prizes – draw at 2.30pm musical performances, tombola and stalls. Refreshments include barbecue and Vegan Green Label Kitchen. Runs until 3pm.

6 July noon-5pm

Farmival 2019 at Gullivers Farm, Station Road, West Moors includes Staffie Rescue Dog show, family activities and live bands. Tickets from Gullivers Farm Shop.

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6 July 2.30pm

Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association meets at Pimperne Village Hall, near Blandford (DT11 8UZ). Talk by Dr Viv Newman on Women on the Land in the First World War. Admission £1 + donation. Doors open 2pm. Refreshments available. Contact - Martin Willoughby 01929 553060.

6-7 July 10.30-4pm

Art in the Yard, 12 Avebury Ave, Bournemouth BH10 7ED, admission free.

In support of the Kinson Food Bank and Prostate Cancer UK. Contact Chris on 07807 704905

6 July 7.30pm

Broadstone Choir concert in Broadstone Methodist Church.

Main item Gloria by Vivaldi.

Tickets £12 from www.bcc. webs.com, 01202 848127 or on the door.

7 July noon-4.30pm Broadstone Fun Day and community picnic. Dog show, donkey derby, car and bike show and lots of stalls.

11 July 2pm

Honey bees and hive talk at Kingston Lacy. £8 per person.

Normal admission prices apply.

12 July 6.30pm-7.30pm

Wimborne Town Trail and quiz. Follow the clues to a mystery destination. £6 adults, accompanied children free. Info & tickets 01202 884201.

12 July 7pm

An evening to remember with Jimmy White in aid of Wessex Cancer Trust at 29-31 Bargates, Christchurch. Tickets from www.renesmeevents.co.uk.

12-14 July

Wonky Donk at Halls Farm, Halls Road, Lytchett Matravers.

Garden party atmosphere with live music.

13 July 1pm

Lytchett Minster and Upton Carnival at Upton Recreation Ground.

13 July 7pm

Quiz night Ringwood library. To book you place visit the library, alternatively call 01425 474255 or visit the Hantsweb online shop.

13 July noon-4pm

14 July 9-5pm

Rising Voices Wessex, the Big Sing at Bournemouth School for Girls in Castle Lane West.

Singing ABBA with Gavin Carr and Chris Dowie. £20 for day including lunch or £5 for performance at 4pm. To reserve your place text or call 07500 676083.

Ali Baba ad the Forty Thieves, Kingston Lacy outdoor theatre.

Booking essential on 01202 883402.

20 July 9am - 1pm

27 July 10am

Farmers’ Market in Wimborne Square.

Fordingbridge Festival on the Recreation Ground. 60 stalls, wildlife area, tractor pull, tug-ofwar and demo by Fordingbridge Turks FC.

13-14 July

Coffee morning at Church House, Wimborne in aid of The Minster Fund for Children and Young People. Until noon.

Open day at Dorset Police HQ, DT2 8DZ. Many displays including the firearms unit, safety camera team, dog unit and drone unit.

27 July 11-4pm

20 July 10.30am – 5pm

Shaftesbury Carnival classic car and bike show at Barton Hill Recreation Ground, SP7 8QA. Cars £5 bikes £3.

For information or to book in advance contact Ray on 01747 852922 or email humprieshouse@btinternet.com

21 July noon – 5pm

Pilford Heath Transport and Heritage Show, Pilford Heath Farm, Uddens Drive, BH21 7BD.

Camp Bestival at Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth. Music from Simple Minds, Rick Astley and many more bands.

25 July 7pm

13 July 1.30-5pm

The Grange Choral Society, Music for a Summer’s Evening in Christchurch Priory. Music performed by the choir, conductor Marcio Da Silva and accompanied

by Christopher Dowie on the Priory organ. Tickets - www. christchurchpriory.org. Booking office Tel 01202 485804, option 4.

25-28 July

The Secret Garden at Serles House, 47, Victoria Road, Wimborne, open until 5pm.

Adults £3.50, children free.

20 July 11am - 4pm

13 July 7.30pm

Annual meeting of Verwood Memorial Hall at the hall.

Vacancies on the committee contact the secretary, Ann Abernethie on 01202 827455 or via email at ann@annabernethie. plus.com.

18 July 2pm

Westival at Fryer Field, Bond Avenue, West Moors. Sounds, skate events, Crazy Kev, activities and entertainment including ferret racing. Stalls and games. 50p suggested donation on entry with proceeds being donated to Amelia’s Rainbow.

Witchampton Village Fete at Brook Cottage. Cream teas, dog show, maypole dancing and Witchampton Ukulele Band.

25 July 7pm

Wareham Carnival parade starts at 1pm on North Street, continuing to recreation ground.

23 July 10am

Wimborne Art Club summer exhibition, Church House, Wimborne. Runs until 3 August

23 July 7.30pm

Concert of popular music

by David Thomas for the Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne. £6 payable at the door. Details: 01202 895254.

RNLI College summer fete at West Quay Road, Poole.

28 July 10-3pm

29 July

One-day jewellery making workshop at Fordingbridge library. To book your place, visit the library, alternatively call 01425 657524 or visit the Hantsweb online shop.

7 August 2.30-4.30pm

Strictly Come Tea Dancing at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne.

Music provided by the Soggy Biscuit Dance Band. Cost £7.50 per person (£5 for nondancers). More info Ian Thorp on 07939 030875.

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Who is the rightful heir?

Christchurch Gilbert & Sullivan Society are to present one of the most popular of all the famous Savoy operas, The Gondoliers, at the Regent in Christchurch from 26 to 28 September at 7.30pm, with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.

Written in 1889, the plot is a sparkling satire on the rise of republicanism in continental Europe, whilst also levelling a gentle critique of the institution of the monarchy. Set in Venice, the shady goings on begin when Casilda, the daughter of the Duke of Plaza-Toro, arrives in the city to meet the heir to the throne of Barataria, who she was betrothed to when they were both infants. However, it transpires that years earlier because the King of Barataria had become a Methodist, the Grand Inquistor had kidnapped the baby prince, in order to protect him from his father’s

wayward religious ideas.

The young prince had been entrusted to a gondolier to bring him up alongside his own son. Unfortunately, the gondolier was drunk at the time and now he can’t remember which of the boys is the rightful heir to the throne.

MAGS4DORSET has teamed up with the Regent Centre in Christchurch to offer two tickets to The Gondoliers for Thursday 26 September at 7.30pm.

For a chance to win all you have to do is answer the following question.

Where is The Gondoliers set?

Enter online at www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answers on a postcard marked The Gondolier, mags4dorset, Dana House, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9BZ. Closing date is 16 August 2019. The first correct answer drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity and 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 winners of the competition.

The winners will be announced in the magazine and their details will be passed to the venue or the promoters for the purpose of allocating the prizes.

Barrington Centre’s time of change Ferndown Town Council has made a “minded to” decision to enter into negotiations to take over the running of the Barrington Centre following an approach from Prama. Prama currently manages the centre having made a significant contribution, along with support from the local community, to save the facility from closure in 2017.

The Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Julie Robinson said, “The Town Council values this building’s importance to the community and will explore all avenues available, working with Prama, for the future of the Barrington Centre.”

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Changes to Regent’s opening times Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council are to start essential structural repair work to the Regent’s south facing auditorium wall from the end of July.

From then, until at least midSeptember, the Christchurch theatre will only be able to show films or hold live events during the working week after 5pm from Monday – Friday.

On Saturday and Sunday, the times of films and shows will revert to the more usual times of 11am, 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

The foyer, coffee bar and box office in the Christchurch Information Centre, will remain open during the daytime on Monday to Friday and at weekends for the period of the repairs.

In late-September the Regent

has films and shows already booked, including Bournemouth Concert Brass who will be performing their Last Night of the Proms concert on Sunday 29 September at 7.30pm.

The annual maintenance period will take place from 7–12 July.

During this period the Regent Centre auditorium, foyer and coffee bar will be closed and there will be no film screenings or live shows. However, the box office in the Christchurch Information Centre will remain open.

From 1– 6 July, a period previously designated to be part of the Regent Annual Maintenance Period to tie in with the Essential Repair Works, the Regent will now be showing a selection of films.

Museum buys piece of Poole Pottery history Poole Museum has added an superb Poole Pottery collection by important piece of Poole Pottery to acquiring what is probably the best its collection. piece available in the market.”

At nearly five feet in height, a jardinière and stand made

by Carter & Co in its pottery on Poole Quay in about 1902 is the largest piece of Poole Pottery to enter the museum collection.

This is an outstanding example of a series of Liberty & Co garden wares designed

by Knox (1864-1933) and made in terracotta by Carter & Co in Poole. Until now Poole Museum has not owned any of these garden wares.

BCP Council Museum and Arts manager, Michael Spender, bought the piece for the museum at an auction at Sotheby’s against strong competition from collectors.

The purchase was funded by donations from visitors to the museum and by a grant from the Arts Council England/V&A Purchase Grant Fund. The new acquisition is now on display in Poole Museum.

Graham Farrant, chief executive BCP Council said, “It Christine Spader, fundraising and membership officer, who looks after is great that we have been able to plug a gap in Poole Museum’s the Poole Museum Foundation with the jardinière and stand

A Field of Stories - A World of Imagination In an era dominated by technology, storytelling reminds us of the power of the mind, a good storyteller can hold an audience in awe, firing the imagination with stories of myth and legend, folk and fable, history and adventure.

Whilst each person’s imagination may conjure a different picture, it is a shared experience that reaches across the generations, bringing families together in discovery and enjoyment.

Sting in the Tale, a festival of stories, celebrates the irresistible pull of a well-crafted story with a 10-day festival for all ages in Wimborne Minster, launching with an entertaining, free, family storytelling, art and craft event “Field of Stories” on Willow Walk in Wimborne on Saturday 27 July.

Through storytelling performances, street theatre and puppet shows, visitors to “Field of Stories” will meet a host of colourful characters from The Gingerbread Man to Epico the Dragon, naughty Japanese Tanuki (badgers) to Highwaymen! Children can make and take home a paper puppet, shadow lantern, Norse mask, clay crocodile or dragon with some great hands on activities, whilst parents enjoy storytelling, theatre and music.

“Field of Stories” marks the start of a packed week of Sting in the Tale storytelling activities and performances for all ages and interests; from the landscape and environment to murder mystery, from interactive fun for toddlers to Avengers’ inspired storytelling for teenagers.

A host of unique venues offering added inspiration, from Wimborne’s gracious Minster to the stunning medieval hall at Canford School, the inspiring Physick Garden to the open skies of Cranborne Chase.

To find out more pick up one of the Festival’s beautifully illustrated brochures, or visit www.stinginthetale.org.uk.

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So much to offer

If you haven’t been to Ferndown Library recently you may be surprised to learn that there is a lot happening – apart from the opportunity to borrow books and DVDs. Membership is free, with no overdue charges on children’s tickets. It is also free to use the computers and Wi-Fi. Weekly activities for children include rhyme time, Lego/ Duplo club, code club and storytime. And, adults can enjoy colouring and crafts, coffee mornings, knit and natter, ‘make a noise’ for the visually impaired, reminiscence, learn my way and digital champions.

Ferndown Library is also launching the summer reading challenge with an event on 13 July and will hold weekly crafting sessions during the summer holidays along with a treasure hunt around Ferndown.

The Treehouse Theatre will be visiting on 29 August – booking is essential, call 01202 874542 or visit the enquiry desk in the library.

Happy 20th birthday to The Layard The Layard Theatre at Canford School, place, helping it to become the warm and has marked its 20th birthday by inviting vibrant venue that it is today. The theatre staff and pupils, both past and present to a has been at the heart of school life for celebratory event. many OCs and has been the location for An installation of lights, costumes, the forging of friendships and memories props and memorabilia, with work from art that endure well in to the future.” scholars was on display with ‘access all areas’ allowing the Canford community to walk around the stage and dressing rooms and up to Jarman Studio. The display included photographs of current teachers performing on stage when they were pupils at the school and an original musical number produced by an all teaching staff cast.

Director of Drama, Laura Blake said, “This was an opportunity to thank all those who have contributed to the legacy of this special Everyone was keen to see photos of past productions

Open your garden for charity Your lovingly attended garden could provide others with pleasure.

Diverse Abilities is looking for the most beautiful gardens in Dorset no matter what the size, or whether it is exotic, charming or formal.

The charity is looking to get gardeners involved to open their gardens this summer to raise funds through entry fees, refreshment stalls or selling plants.

Already signed up is Parterre at Keyneston Mill in Blandford. They will be opening their gardens on 1 July.

To find out more visit www.diverseabilities. org.uk/open-gardens or call Daisy on 01202 718266.

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Summer is here – but is your car ready for it?

By Marilyn Barber For a start - if you haven’t given your car a once-over since the winter, salt and grit may be stuck underneath, in panel gaps and in various other nooks and crannies, so it is a good idea to give it a wash using a high power jet.

Simple preparations will help you to avoid problems associated with hot and dry weather.

Before you set off Before you set off on your journey check your wipers and top up windscreen washer fluid. Dirt on your windscreen can worsen the effect of any glare from the sun.

Check your tyres as high temperatures can aggravate existing damage to rubber. Under-inflated tyres can add to existing problems by increasing friction and heat and causing weak spots to fail, resulting in a blow-out or puncture.

Check your coolant reservoir level regularly and look out for wet or white staining on coolant hoses, which might indicate a leak.

What to take with you If you are about to set off for a staycation this summer, you should take the following items with you: • first aid kit • fire extinguisher • empty fuel can • fully-charged mobile phone and in-car charger • light bulb kit • sun cream • warning triangle • high-visibility kit • engine oil and water for topping up • reflective warning sign Extra tips Make sure you keep the coolant levels topped up. Leaking coolant hoses and broken cooling fans can result in overheating and temperatures high enough to cause severe and expensive engine damage.

Don’t fill the fuel tank to the brim, especially on hot days. As with most liquids, fuel will expand. This could lead to fuel leaking out of the filler neck

of the fuel tank or breather.

Air conditioning does more than just cool the inside of your car. When working properly it helps to filter out pollen, pollutants and any airborne bacteria, greatly improving the quality of air inside your vehicle.

Most vehicle manufacturers recommend that you service or re-gas your car’s air conditioning system every one to two years. However, there are some vehicles with air con units that can go for more than five years without needing to be re-gassed. The best indicator that you need to recharge the refrigerant is when the system begins to cool less than it used to.

Don’t use the air conditioning all the time. Once the air conditioning has cooled the inside of the car, turn it down or off. Don’t start the air conditioning if doors or windows are open.

Happy summer motoring.

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Driving in France, Belgium and Germany

By Marilyn Barber With the uncertainty of Brexit, you might have thought twice about driving in Europe this summer, but as we now know that it won’t happen until 31 October – if then – you might decide to pop across the Channel.

Currently British licence holders can drive in all EU and European Economic Area countries

using their normal licence, without a permit.

However, there are quite a few things you need to know about the countries you wish to visit.

France

Paris, Lyon, Lille, Marseille, Toulouse, Chambery, and Grenoble have recently been added to the growing number of Low Emissions Zones (LEZ) affecting UK-registered vehicles in Europe.

Drivers within the restricted area in one of these cities have to display a vignette (sticker) in their windscreen or they could be fined.

Drivers and riders in France mustn’t use headphones and headsets. As from 1 July the speed limit on single carriageway roads was reduced to 50mph. Drivers must carry an unused breathalyser showing the French certification mark NF. Speed camera detectors are not allowed. Those who use them could be fined up to 1,500 euros, so you must disable these alerts from your satnav.

Belgium

Be aware of speed limits: 12mph in residential areas, 31mph in built-up areas and 55mph in outside built-up areas. For outside built-up areas in the Flanders region, the limit is 43mph. On motorways and dual carriageways the

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maximum is 74mph with a minimum of 43mph.

It’s compulsory to carry a reflective jacket and the driver must wear it as soon as he or she leaves the vehicle following a breakdown or accident where parking is not allowed. A first-aid kit and fire extinguisher are recommended, as Belgianregistered vehicles must carry them.

Although rarely enforced, in some cities in one-way streets, vehicles must park on the carriageway from the first to 15th of the month on the side of the road where buildings have odd numbers, and from 16th until the end of the month on the side with even numbers.

Most roundabouts have signs showing that traffic on the roundabout has priority. If there is no sign, (very few roundabouts) traffic joining from the right has priority. It’s prohibited to use cruise control on congested motorways and some motorways during road works.

A white disc bordered in red, bearing the word ‘Peage’ in black indicates that drivers must stop.

The Dutch word ‘Tol’ sometimes replaces ‘Peage’.

Any stationary vehicle must have its engine switched off, unless absolutely necessary.

A car navigation system with maps indicating the location of fixed speed cameras is permitted but equipment, which actively searches for speed cameras or interferes with police equipment, is prohibited.

Antwerp implements a LEZ, meaning that access for some vehicles is restricted.

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Speed limits are: 31mph in built-up areas, 62mph outside built up areas and 80mph on dual carriageways and motorways.

It’s not compulsory for visiting motorists to carry a warning triangle but it’s recommended, as all drivers must signal their vehicle in case of breakdown. It’s also recommended to carry a first aid kit and a reflective jacket, as they are compulsory in German-registered vehicles. It is recommended that you carry a spare bulb kit.

You must not overtake or pass a school bus

that is approaching a stopping point (indicated by flashing hazard lights) and could be fined for doing so.

If you have a GPS or Satnav system that can show the location of speed cameras then this function must be disabled or the system must not be carried.

Some German cities operate environmental zones in which access to some vehicles is restricted. If you intend driving in one of these restricted areas, you will have to display a plakette (sticker) in your windscreen and will be fined 80 Euros

for not doing so. Restricted areas are indicated by signs ‘Umweltzone’ showing coloured vignettes (plakette) - green, yellow and red.

You can get a plakette from technical inspection centres or approved garages. You will have to present the vehicle registration certificate and pay a fee of 5 to 10 Euros.

Bon voyage!

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Established in 1989, RB Autocare was started by Bob at Creekmoor Service Station, helped by his wife, Margaret, who acts as secretary and does the accounts. Soon after, Terry joined the garage.

They later moved to their current location in Willis Way, Poole and continued to build the business. As it grew, they needed more help and Darren joined the team.

Bob said, “We welcome everyone into the garage and never turn customers away. Some of the original customers are still returning to this day.

“We do our very best to make all old and new customers feel very welcome, and make sure they leave the garage happy and knowing their car is safe to drive.

“In 2018, we saw some big changes at

the garage with Terry retiring and Darren leaving to pursue other opportunities. We wish them all the best for the future.”

Two new team members, Jo and Chloe, have now joined the team. Jo has 14 years experience as a mechanic and has worked at different garages during this time, including Mazda, Mitsubishi and Peugeot.

Chloe is 16 and works at the garage two days a week, attending a college course the other three days. Chloe is hoping to join the team full time later in the year as an apprentice.

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Improving your home for arthritis sufferers

What do you call two people with arthritis?

Joint sufferers.

Sadly more than 20 million people suffer from arthritis, which can make everyday tasks very difficult. Getting down the stairs in the morning or making a cup of tea, can cause a problem for many and the battle to carry on as normal can quickly begin to take its toll.

However, it isn’t all doom and gloom as adjustments to your home can make a huge difference.

Start with small changes, such as storing more frequently used crockery at waist height and moving the things used less frequently to lower cupboards. This will take the strain away from your knees and elbows.

Then, over time, you can begin to introduce more significant changes. If getting up and down the stairs is a problem, maybe think about bringing the bedroom downstairs so it’s more accessible.

There are products available to help with your everyday life. Having a Lazy Susan on the kitchen worktop, or using long-handled tools to pick up items, can help make sure that everything is in reach and your joints aren’t under any strain. You can also buy a set of easy grip cutlery with chunky, soft, easy to grip non slip handles. Opening cans and jars can be near impossible for those with weak hands, but you can buy an adapted device.

Specialised clothes fasteners prove very useful for those who have difficulty getting themselves dressed or undressed.

In your living room, choose a firm chair with a sturdy backrest instead of a sofa and in the office, a chair that is adjustable.

Rugs can be dangerous as they could trip you up. Non-slip tiles or wall-to-wall carpeting is preferable. If you have rugs, make sure the edges are securely hidden under big pieces of furniture so that they don’t become an obstacle to you. Wet tiles are always a slip risk, so any spillages need to be mopped up immediately anywhere in the house.

Make sure your mattress is sturdy, high and provides you with good support at night.

This is definitely something worth spending money on; especially if you consider that you spend at least a third of your life in bed.

A high chair placed next to the bed could help you to get up in the mornings in stages.

Make sure that door and cupboard handles are of the lever-type, rather than knobs that need to be turned.

In the bathroom think about getting lever taps fitted in the basin and shower rather than struggling with those you have to turn. The same applies in the kitchen. It can make life so much easier.

You could adapt your routine. Every form of arthritis affects the joints and causes stiffness, leading to pain and making rest even more crucial. If you are prone to getting tired in the evening, start cooking your main meal at lunchtime so you have to do as a little as possible later on in the day. That way, you won’t be missing a meal and you can still rest.

Buy pre-chopped/prepared fruit and veg, which will help you to maintain a healthy balanced diet and keep a sharp pair of scissors handy because getting into packaging can also be a problem.

Buy smaller sized bottles, which are easier to lift and consider buying a smaller kettle.

The above advice is also invaluable for those with a temporary disability, such as an arm, leg or hip fracture.

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Allergy Proof Your Home to Reduce Summer Sneezing While most of us look forward to the long summer months, the hot weather can have an adverse effect on allergy sufferers. As temperatures climb, so too does the number of people suffering with hay fever and the sore throats, watery eyes and runny noses that come with it as our immune systems respond to pollen, pet hair, dust mites and mould. These symptoms are amplified in summer when the warmth, humidity and breezy conditions can lead to a high pollen count, affecting over 13 million people in Britain alone. An additional 80% of those who suffer from asthma also experience hay fever. While medications can be a short-term fix to relieving symptoms, preventive methods such as allergy proofing your home can be much more effective. As we enter the summer months, the team at Just Shutters has created a simple eight-step guide to an allergy-free abode.

Humidify Your Home

Investing in a humidifier could be one of the best decisions you make if you’re an allergy sufferer.

Keeping the home at a happy medium is the

key to reducing allergens as dust and pollen are provoked by dry air while mould thrives in moist air. Setting the humidifier to 50% will help you avoid the worst of the allergens from both environments.

Take Up the Carpets

Carpets can be a magnet for allergens which can be particularly irritant as these are kicked into the air each time the carpet is walked over. The best solution for severe allergy sufferers is to replace carpet with hardwood or linoleum flooring. If you miss the soft, cosy feel of carpet, invest in a rug, which can be easily picked up and washed. And, if removing carpet isn’t an option, ensure carpets are vacuumed weekly and regularly shampooed (with a non-toxic shampoo). If you’re in the process of choosing a carpet and want to keep allergens at bay, opt for low-pile instead of high-pile.

Use Non-toxic Products

Most cleaning products contain a toxic mix of chemicals which can cause irritations, especially carpet cleaners and airfresheners which settle and mix with dust particles.

Switching to green, environmentally friendly cleaning products with plant-based ingredients can significantly reduce the allergen count in your home.

Wash it Away

Porous materials such as bedding, pillows, throws and rugs can be a haven for dust mites. Be sure to wash all these items regularly and on a high temperature, preferably 60 degrees. Drying them in a hot dryer can also help prevent dust mites.

Similarly, children’s stuffed toys can attract dust mites and should be washed at least once a month. If washing is a no-go area, then a quick spin in the dryer will help zap away pesky mites.

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Each time you walk inside the house, you carry pollen, dust and debris in on your shoes which can increase contaminants inside the home considerably. To eliminate this risk as much as possible, get a doormat for outside and inside your front door to make sure shoes are clean before they are removed. Getting into the habit of leaving shoes wiped clean and by the door is an effective way of stopping allergens from spreading through your house.

Get Rid of Mould

Mould spores can float in the air like pollen and trigger allergy symptoms. Mould develops in wet, dirty places such as the back of the sink, cracked tiles and the shower curtain. Take time to inspect the bathroom and kitchen, scrubbing away dirt and sealing any cracks to prevent build up. Installing a ventilation fan in the

bathroom can also help reduce moisture, which contributes to mould growth.

Swap Curtains for Shutters

Heavy dry-clean-only curtains and small-slatted blinds can be the worst culprits for increasing allergies as they are hard to clean and release allergens into the air each time they are opened and closed. Instead, opt for easy-to-clean shutters with large slats, which can be wiped down and cleaned quickly.

Being so easy to clean often means they get cleaned more frequently, preventing particle build up even more. An additional benefit of shutters is that they allow you to air your home without compromise.

Chris Rocker, Founder of the UK’s largest independent shutter company Just Shutters, said, “We have

worked with numerous clients both in private homes and hotels who have come to us to help reduce allergens in their rooms, particularly in bedrooms. Time and time again we have been successful in creating a stylish and allergy-free space for those clients.”

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Healthy Homes Dorset keeps 1,500 homes warm A total of 1,500 Dorset residents have received help to keep their homes warm through a scheme funded by Public Health Dorset in partnership with Dorset Council.

Having a cold home can have a big impact on health and wellbeing, so Healthy Homes Dorset offers a range of free

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services to help Dorset residents keep their homes warm.

Over 1,100 of the people who have received support have a health condition, which is made worse by living in a cold or damp home.

Cllr Graham CarrJones, portfolio holder for housing at Dorset Council, said, “There is plenty of evidence to show that insulating your home and keeping warm can not only improve existing problems, it can also minimise your risk of contracting illnesses. We’re really pleased to have been able to help so many local people with the Healthy Homes Dorset scheme and hope to continue to provide support for many more in the future.”

The scheme offers free, impartial energy advice to all Dorset residents.

This includes practical advice about setting heating controls efficiently, switching energy tariffs and reducing condensation, damp and mould.

For those who have

health conditions, have young children or are aged 65 and over, Healthy Homes Dorset can also install loft and cavity wall insulation and improve existing boilers or heating systems free of charge.

Jon Bird, Healthy Homes Dorset project manager, said, “We’re delighted that 1,500 people have now benefited from the scheme, the majority of which had health conditions which could have been worsened by living in a cold home.

We’d encourage anyone with concerns to get in touch with our advice line to find out more about how Healthy Homes Dorset may be able to help them.”

For more information and to find out if you are eligible, visit healthyhomesdorset.gov. uk or call 0300 003 7023.

Healthy Homes Dorset is funded by Public Health Dorset, managed

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Taken back in time by the D-Day memorial programmes Watching the D-Day memorial services, I was taken back in time to being a small boy living deep in the provinces (Sheffield). We saw little of the hostilities there, until the Luftwaffe paid us two major visits in December 1940.

What we did experience were the shortages of almost everything you can think of and travelling out of town was not encouraged. In many cases there would only be the one train or bus to another town in a day.

I lived in the valley leading up to the Ladybower Dam

near Bamford. At the end was “Shivering Mountain” where, during the war, many a plane came to grief. Little did we realise that the Lancaster activities in the area were preparations for the Dam Busters raid on Germany.

I lived outside the village at a water mill on the bend in the River Derwent. Several times on a clear summer’s night we watched the bomber streams, very high up, using the bend in the river as a navigation point to align them to their target.

Although we collected everything from metal, paper,

bones and rags to cooking fat for the war effort, with the government making it a competition for the school kids, we knew nothing of the invasion preparations and saw next to nothing. As a boy I would have been delighted to have seen the stockpiles of transport and stores, but I suppose they were well hidden. The authorities did bring round to many town and village squares, a shot down German aircraft, usually fencing it off and charging a viewing fee (for the war effort) so we knew who we were fighting. There were also tall thermometer-type indicators set up in local squares to show how the community were doing with their collections towards buying a Spitfire or battleship!

On our home front we relied on the radio. It was our lifeline.

If it failed, we had to take all the valves out to be tested at the local radio/electrical shop and in our case, living way outside the village and with no mains electricity, we had to make sure the batteries were charged for the all important Thursday night ITMA show.

There were other programmes, but this was not to be missed.

Everyone compared the next day on every bit of it.

Back to now, and seeing the veterans who are left: whatever part they played on that day, they were heroes.

They did not have just have eight hours, they had a whole day of hostilities followed by another year of fighting. How any survived the entire war is a miracle, and yet so many have lived through their lives and passed and never spoken about it. True heroes.

Ken Horton West Moors

Ferndown Town Council - political restructuring criticised by elected Independent group The Independent A Voice for Ferndown Residents was formed by existing serving town councillors previous to the May elections because it was rumoured that a group calling themselves “Local" Conservatives were trying to take over the council.

All of the existing councillors were elected: Cllr Paul Hanson Graham, Cllr John Baxter, Cllr Nick Wellstead, Cllr Ian Flay, Cllr Lawrence Wilson, and Cllr Terry Cordery, who was elected as an independent.

Terry has since joined the group because he believes it will have a stronger voice and the residents will not be fairly represented by the "Local" Conservatives.

Prospective candidate Jim Bellamy won the Links ward forcing the "Local" Conservative candidate Julie Robinson (now the mayor) into second place.

Unfortunately due to unforeseen personal circumstances Jim reluctantly had to decline his position on the council.

A by-election will be held on 18 July for the Links ward seat.

The members fears were confirmed when the “local Conservatives” narrowly managed to squeeze their way in.

The council was previously run on a fair democratic committee system. All councillors could contribute to decision-making; all residents were represented.

This was a system that has historically worked for the town council.

Unfortunately the "Local" Conservatives changed the council to a cabinet system in an attempt to railroad the Independents into a position where they are frozen out of decision-making.

This is not what residents voted for.

The Independent councillors believe that councillors are there to represent the town and the residents, not putting party politics before the residents.

Since becoming a political council, the Conservatives have increased their allowances by approximately 165%, scrapped the neighbourhood plan that would give the residents a bigger say on development and Ferndown’s future. What’s next? In fact power, pomp and personal gain, not the residents concerns, appears to be the remit of the “Local" Conservatives.

Interestingly, figures for the elections were: all Independent votes: 4,204; "Local" Conservatives 3,923.

This shows the majority of Ferndown’s voting residents wanted an independent town council to be run by independents who listen and respect the views of residents and put residents before party politics.

To further frustrate the situation, the town clerk has resigned.

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