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November 2019 Volume 17 Issue 4

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Volume 17 • Issue 4 • November 2019

Hello Readers!

This has been a difficult magazine to produce for a variety of reasons. My poor Mum had two falls in five days and ended up with cracked ribs. The pain immobilised her and she had to be swiftly taken into a care home at a moment’s notice. In the whirlwind that followed, I realised I had probably taken a double dose of my arthritis medication as eight pills were missing. It wasn’t until the middle of the night that panic set in. I put the torch on and scoured the leaflet to find out if ‘overdosing’ could cause a problem and things got darker when I read it could be fatal. My expletives and torchlight meanderings woke my husband, who had just managed to fall asleep in agony as he had raging toothache. We were not sure whose problem was the worst as by the time he was fully awake, I had read on and found that my ‘double’ dose was below the fatal threshold. This didn’t prevent my specialist taking the extra precaution of getting my blood tested twice in quick succession and telling me not to take the next dose. Nick meanwhile developed an abscess in his mouth and now has to attend an MRI scan. It’s not often things go so badly wrong all at the same time, but hopefully the worst is over. Mum is definitely looking brighter. Please enjoy this issue. I am still not sure how it got finished, but kudos to a great team at mags4dorset for helping to get the job done.

Janine Pulford Editor

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Shane Watson, Lesley Shand branch manager, Nick Douch, Ian Girling and Jonathan Stretch, director

10 years for Giving serious assault business a helping Shand The chief executive of Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry has hailed the investment and innovation made by a growing family business.

Ian Girling had a tour of the new Lesley Shand funeral directors’ branch in Corfe Mullen that has combined tradition and modernity. Part of the Douch Family Funeral Directors group, the new facility replaced an old inadequate building. Mr Girling said, “I went to visit the site when it was under construction and had no roof on so it was wonderful to see it completed and in use. It has a service chapel where families can hold funeral services, and which also has modern audio-visual technology. “I was amazed to learn how it allows loved ones to access a chapel of rest at any time by entering a code. “The group really does respond to the needs of its clients and that was very clear.” Nick Douch, managing director of the group that has eight branches in the county, said, “We have identified trends within the sector and utilised technology to enable us to provide what clients want.”

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A man has been jailed for 10 years following a serious assault in Bournemouth. Jesley Nicholas Barrett, aged 28, of Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on 2 October after admitting a charge of wounding with intent at an address in Wimborne Road. The offence occurred on 28 July when a smashed wine bottle was used to stab the victim – another man in his 20s – who was taken to hospital and treated for puncture wounds and a severe laceration. Barrett was arrested at the Wimborne Road address.

Dangerous driver jailed

A disqualified driver who failed to stop for police officers in Bournemouth has been jailed. Connor James Bartlett-Clark, aged 26 of Ashley Road, Bournemouth, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on 27 September after admitting charges of dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified. He was given a 12-month prison sentence and was disqualified from driving for two years. The offence took place on 4 June 2018.

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Order early for a flavoursome free-range turkey from Webbs Butchers in West Moors. The Station Road butchers, which will be celebrating its 10th Christmas trading in the village this year, has its own smallholding in Blandford where bronze turkeys range freely until they reach maturity at 20 weeks. As well as its own birds, the West Moors butchers will also be selling the popular Chilcott turkeys from family-run Glebe Farm, Owermoigne, Dorchester, which specialises in rearing top quality bronze turkeys. Your Christmas table won’t be complete without other tasty treats and at Webbs Butchers you will also find Great Taste award-winning dry cured smoked back bacon and dry cured back bacon. Webbs is one of a handful of butchers that traditionally cures and smokes its own bacon. Its award-winning cranberry sauce, marmalades, jams, chutneys and sausages will also be available in the shop. And in special celebration of their 10th Christmas trading in West Moors, Alex and Lou have planned some extra special Christmas cards. They will hand them out to everyone who shops with them from 20 December as an extra boost to help beat the January blues. Prize details will be listed on Facebook during the lead up to Christmas.

Council tax payment delay for care leavers Dorset Council's Cabinet has agreed that young people who have spent time in foster or residential care, will be exempt from paying council tax until the age of 25 if they live alone, or given a 25% discount if they live with someone else. Dorset Council is responsible for 225 care leavers aged between 18 and 25 in its role as corporate parent. It's estimated that 104 live in Dorset and are likely to qualify for a council tax exemption or discount, which would cost the council around £46,500 per year. The exemption for care leavers will apply from April 2020.

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Library news Last chance to put People living in the Corfe forward your views Mullen area who love to read but find it difficult to get to the library can take advantage of the free Home Library Service provided by the Royal Voluntary Service volunteers. Interested? Contact Maria Jacobson, RVS manager Dorset Home Library Service on 07786 635154.

If you would like to put forward your views on the Sandbanks Neighbourhood Plan you have until 4 November to do so. The application and relevant information can be viewed at the Civic Centre in Poole, Canford

Have your say

Cliffs Library and online at www.poole.gov.uk/ SandbanksConsultation Consultation responses can be made to planning.poole@ bcpcouncil.gov.uk or by post to Nick Perrins, Growth & Infrastructure, BCP Council, Civic Centre, Poole, BH15 2RU.

Christchurch Town Council is seeking the views of residents, visitors and those who work in the area. The residents’ survey follows-up on the town council’s promise to find out the wishes and views of its residents to help shape its future strategic plan. Questions about parks and open spaces, tourism and the economy are included. Cllr Colin Bungey

said the survey “will be a fantastic tool to sound out our community.” It is available online at www.surveymonkey. co.uk/r/christchurch-tcgov-uk and hard-copies are available at Christchurch Library with returns being posted to the Old Town Hall in Christchurch, 30 High Street, BH23 3EA. The survey is expected to run until the 9 December.

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Charity of the Year

News in Brief

John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation

Bingo might tempt you! Here at the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) we are constantly overwhelmed by the support we receive. We are extremely grateful for every penny that is donated, as without it we wouldn’t be able to continue the work we do. Since 2008, the JTYAF has been providing local young people with the opportunities that they deserve, helping them achieve their potential and their ambitions in life. Almost 2,000 young individuals have been awarded JTYAF bursaries and scholarships and the charity has supported numerous groups and whole school projects. Our supporters take on all manner of crazy challenges and Paul Hartley is no exception. He recently completed a Half Iron Man, a huge physical challenge, which was obviously recognised by his friends and family

as he raised an incredible £1,392 in sponsorship. We can’t thank Paul enough and were touched to hear his reasons for choosing the JTYAF as his recipient charity. “I first came across the JTYAF when they offered my son a grant for an electric trike, which has allowed him the same independence that other children his age have. When I realised that the JTYAF ensure every penny goes to worthy causes and is run by volunteers, I wanted to give back. Before I started preparing nine months ago, the last race I participated in was sports day 35 years ago and I had never run more than three miles let alone an endurance triathlon. It quickly became apparent that I had bitten off more than I could chew and there was no guarantee that I would be able to make it. The half Iron Man is the toughest thing I have ever done and

Paul completing his challenge

knowing that there was over £1,000 riding on it helped get me through and made completing it all the more satisfying. I hope I have made John proud.” An Iron Man isn’t on everyone’s bucket list but if you would like to help JTYAF, maybe Christmas Bingo would tempt you. Eyes down on Tuesday 3 December at the Cumberland Hotel. Tickets cost £12 for the books and include dinner with a filled jacket potato. Purchase from www.jtyaf.org or call Pete on 07792 121645 for more details.

Fraud warning: Dorset residents are being targeted by fraudsters claiming to be from the Metropolitan Police Fraud Squad. The police advise not to engage in conversation with anyone you suspect to be a fraudster. Put the phone down, wait a few minutes and then call Action Fraud to make a report, on 0300 123 2040. ‘Good’ report for Force: Following annual reviews of police effectiveness, efficiency, legitimacy and leadership (PEEL), Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has graded Dorset Police as ‘good’ overall in all areas inspected. The report also acknowledged that the Force has a good charge rate, in line with, or above, other forces in England and Wales. For the 12 months to 30 September 2018, the proportion of recorded offences given a charge or summons outcome was 9.6%, compared to an England and Wales rate of 8.3%.

Linda Thornton JTYAF

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Walk for people with memory problems 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 started on 22 October and will take place every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 10.30am. 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. 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 their own pace. If you would like more information about the ‘Tuesday Strolls’, visit the Red House Museum’s website or find the museum on Facebook. 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-museumand-gardens

Mr C Beale who won the Claud Cowdry silver salver and best dahlia exhibit

Plenty of winners at horticultural show

Visitors were welcomed to Wimborne Horticultural Society’s 72nd Autumn Flower Show, held at the Allendale Centre, with an array of colourful dahlias and chrysanthemums. There were some good exhibits in the fruit and vegetable classes together with entries in cookery, jams, floral art and photography. Early visitors were keen to buy from the well-stocked plant stall and the winner of the cake raffle was given a decorated cake in the shape of an allotment. Mr C Beale and Mr R Marks won cups and certificates in the dahlia and chrysanthemum classes. Mrs N Head won the Rodway Cup for roses; Mrs S Hamlett, the Morgan Cup; best exhibit in the floral art was won by Mr J Astley; Mr Bill Howarth gained five cups and Mrs Ruth Howard won the most points in floral art classes. Annual winners at all shows were John and Margaret Gillingham. The Fuchsia’s Society Blue Rosette was won by Mrs Lewis, and Mr Wigley won the best photograph.

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Jailed for storing explosive material Kevin Yates, 60, from Colehill was sentenced to four years in prison at Bournemouth Crown Court on 7 October after being found guilty of having an explosive substance, contrary to section 4(1) of the Explosive Substances Act 1883, and possessing a regulated substance Kevin Yates without a licence under the Poisons Act 1972. Yates called the NHS 111 service on 12 February to ask for help with regards to his mental health. He told the paramedic who called him back that he was not happy with his thought processes and was dabbling in chemicals and armaments. The paramedics then contacted Dorset Police. Officers attended Yates’ home in Hayes Close, and he informed them of the items at the address, including basic household chemical items, a detonator fuse, air rifles, shotgun cartridges, a crossbow and arrows and knives. A cordon was set up on Hayes Lane, and nearby properties were evacuated. The Army’s bomb disposal team found items that could be used for making bombs. Detective Inspector Wayne Seymour, of Bournemouth CID, said, “Kevin Yates stored a large number of items at his home that were not illegal to possess, but if mixed together could have put himself and other members of public at risk of serious harm or death.” He thanked residents who were affected, particularly those who were temporarily evacuated.

Burgler stole to pay off drug debt A burglar who broke into the Bournemouth home of a woman in her 80s has been jailed for three years and four months. Andrew Thompson, 40 and of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on 26 September after pleading guilty to burglary. He was seen by the victim exiting her study when she got up to use the bathroom at 6.15am on 21 August. Thompson left a trail of clues behind including his jumper, fingerprints and DNA on a smashed wine bottle. He was also seen on CCTV at the time one of the victim’s bankcards was used at McDonalds in Boscombe shortly after the burglary. When arrested on 22 August, the rucksack he was wearing contained handwritten notes, which contained the victim's passwords for her Kindle and other log in details. The victim was shown the notes and confirmed they were hers. In court Thompson said he committed the offence to pay for a drug debt.

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94-year-old duped by drainage engineer A drainage engineer from Bournemouth has been prosecuted and ordered to pay over £9,000 after he misled a 94-year-old woman about work done at her West Parley home. On 18 September, at Poole Magistrates’ Court, Brendon James White, 26, of Cheriton Avenue, pleaded guilty to two offences under the Consumer Protection From Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 of misleading a consumer while carrying

out drainage work at their property. He entered his guilty plea just before the start of a two-day trial. The court heard how one evening, in May 2018, Brendon White called, uninvited, at the woman’s home and offered to carry out a free CCTV inspection of the drains. During the inspection he told her that a drain was blocked. After clearing it he went on to state there were a large amount of roots growing into in the drainage system, there were displaced joints, and that the drains required lining. She paid £3,435 on her bankcard while Mr White carried on with the drain lining work. The woman’s daughter was later concerned and contacted Dorset Council Trading Standards who arranged for an expert to examine the drains. He found that there was no evidence of any work having been required, and that roots were highly unlikely to have grown into the drains in any event. He valued the work that may have been required at only £172. In sentencing, the Magistrates stated that the work had been unnecessary and excessive and that Mr White had taken advantage of the victim due to her age and vulnerability. Brendon White was fined £2,970 and ordered to pay £3,000 towards prosecution costs, compensation to the consumer of £3,262.44 and a £170 victim surcharge. If you are concerned that you or someone you know has been a victim of a similar crime or want to report something to trading standards, then call the Citizens Advice consumer service, by telephoning 03454 04 05 06 or visiting www. citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer.

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Stone Age man tells tales An eight-foot wooden sculpture of a Stone Age man at Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve is now telling stories about the era in exchange for a £1 donation. The donations will help support Bournemouth’s parks and open spaces for future generations and are collected via the independent charity Bournemouth Parks Foundation.

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Initial green switch costs more

n response to the climate emergency declared in the summer, all council buildings across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are now powered on 100 per cent renewable electricity. In addition, BCP Council plans to switch the electricity supply of all streetlights in Poole to green electricity bringing this into line with the renewable

energy supply already in place for streetlights in Bournemouth and Christchurch. This will mean that from April 2020 all streetlights across the conurbation will be powered using 100 per cent green electricity. By switching to green renewable electricity, BCP Council’s carbon footprint will reduce by 5,944 tonnes CO2e, which is equivalent to the carbon dioxide produced by the electricity

used in 1,930 households across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. An additional 1,258 tonnes CO2e will also be reduced in April 2020 when Poole’s streetlights will be powered by green energy. The electricity procured will be supplied by energy company Npower and will be generated from wind and hydro sources. The initial cost of the electricity will be an additional £10.5k per year.

A hive of activity at annual garden survey Knoll Gardens’ annual Garden Wildlife Survey proved a hive of activity this year with a 20% increase in the number of species found in the Wimborne garden since the last survey in 2018. Now in its fifth year, the survey provides a snapshot of life in the garden, with experts and volunteers coming together to create an ongoing record of its resident and visiting creatures, and an annual health check on their numbers. This year 120 species were recorded over a 24-hour period, 20 more than in 2018, mainly due to an increase in the number of moths. Alongside a huge range of insects, other recordings included six species of bat, a juvenile grass snake, and badgers and foxes captured on a newly installed trail cam.

Talking about books

To celebrate National Libraries Week (7-13 October) two local authors attended a coffee morning on 8 October at Ferndown Library. Pamela Fudge, author of 17 novels talked about her books and editor of 4Dorset, Janine Pulford, who has five titles, chatted about her work to local people whilst enjoying refreshments.

Author Pamela Fudge (far right)

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Good forecast for switch on Photos by Tom Scrase (2017)

Come rain or shine, the BBC South Today reporter and weather presenter Sarah Farmer is due to switch the lights on in Ferndown along with the Mayor Cllr Mrs Julie Robinson, on Saturday 30 November, so mark the date in your diary now. The event is forecast to take place in Penny’s Walk with a Christmas Market, live music, stalls selling seasonal items and the Barrington Centre offering usual catering delights with some Christmas specials. Santa will arrive at 1pm and there will be the opportunity to be photographed with him and receive a goody bag for a modest fee. There will be live entertainment and children’s rides all afternoon. The big switch on will take place at 5pm when the wonderful Christmas tree in Victoria Road and Penny’s Walk will light up. Organised by Ferndown and Parley Rotary CIO, Ferndown Chamber of Commerce and Ferndown Town

Council, entrance is free and any profits will go to charity. The event would not be possible without the support of Hearnes Estate Agents, the town council, Xerocad, Pulford Publicity and mags4dorset. It’s a great way to start your Christmas and in addition there will be another exciting event taking place at the light switch on this year:

Plastic Free Ferndown

will be celebrating the town’s new ‘Plastic Free’ status awarded by marine charity Surfers Against Sewage. Come along and make the party happen. Guess the number of lids in a bottle and you could win a hamper of plastic free goodies. There will be a plastic free stall with items for sale and activities for the children. Adults may even find a free glass of bubbly and slice of festive cake to keep them out of mischief while the children are busy, so look out for Plastic Free Ferndown at the Barrington Centre.

Programmes of the day's events will be available at shops in Ferndown.

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Sarah Farmer did the honours in 2017

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law spot Why is it important for someone to make a Will?

At the opening of Nile Court

by Gaynor Cooke, Head of Wills and Probate, Harold G Walker Solicitors

New affordable homes for Poole

GAYNOR COOKE

It’s incredibly important for everyone to make a Will. If you die without one then you risk the chance of your estate and assets not being passed on to your loved ones or the people you wish to benefit. It is also a stressful time when you have recently been bereaved. Making a Will can take some of that stress away for the people you leave behind, and avoid any complicated legal battles or even family disputes. What should people think about when making a Will? There are various questions a solicitor will need to go through when making a Will, which will address a number of matters. However, it can be helpful, prior to a

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consultation, to think about • Who you’ll choose as Executors of your Will. These people will be responsible for carrying out the wishes you make in your Will. • If you have children under 18, who will look after them when you die? • Whether you wish to leave a cash or specific legacy (which is a specific amount of money or item) to a particular person or charity.

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How you would like to divide your estate between your beneficiaries, eg whether they are children, and/or grandchildren and if in percentages or equally. Who you would like to benefit if something happened to all of your immediate family - being your spouse, children and yourself – for example, in a common accident. Your funeral arrangements.

A total of 46 much-needed affordable homes have been built in the centre of Poole. Sovereign Housing Association met with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole councillors, developers Drew Smith, and Boyle and Summers Architects to celebrate their partnership working, and the opening of Nile Court at Holes Bay Road, where residents have already starting moving in. BCP Council provided the land, Homes England invested grant funding, and local contractor Drew Smith Limited helped deliver the scheme through many complex challenges. Working on a small pocket of land between the bay and the railway, the nine-storey building boasts sea views, and provides quality affordable homes within walking distance of the railway station and Poole’s main shopping centre. Nile Court has 20 two-bed homes and 10 onebed homes for affordable rent, and there are 15 two-bed homes and one one-bed home for shared ownership. Councillor Kieron Wilson, Cabinet Member for Housing, said, “We are committed to delivering more good quality affordable housing for local people across the BCP Council area.”

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Christmas in Christchurch TV presenter at Christmas Festival BUSINESS | COMMUNITY | UNITY / real people, real news, local advertising.

By Marilyn Barber

Christchurch Christmas Festival this year will showcase a full day of exciting events from 10am-11pm on Saturday 23 November, and will include a visit by special guest, TV presenter Fred Dinenage. There will be a Christmas market and kiddies zone from 10-8pm. The bustling High Street and Saxon Square will be full of street traders offering seasonal fare including crafts, clothing and charity stalls. There will be a family funfair featuring inflatables, train rides, the tea cup and much more. Come and see the real reindeer in

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Saxon Square from 2pm-8pm. From 2pm-4pm, 20 to 1 Big Band will be playing in Saxon Square. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go hungry and thirsty either as there will be street food, mulled wine, sweets and treats and the Alpine Bar. The Icicle Queen will also be putting in an appearance and there will be choirs and bands.

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The parade Father Christmas, his elves and naughty reindeer will set off from Priory Gates, followed by a children’s candle lit procession at 4.30pm. They will head down Church Street into the High Street, past the Christmas tree and

Mayor’s Parlour to the end of the High Street. The parade will enter the rear of Saxon Square, go past the Travelodge Hotel and into the main square. Father Christmas’s sleigh will park by his grotto under the Mayor’s Parlour.

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TV presenter at Christmas Festival

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Christmas in Christchurch During the day, children and families can visit Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grotto to post their Christmas wish lists into the Lapland Post Box. There will be a choir recital, followed by a countdown to the lights switch on at 6pm by the Mayor of Christchurch, Lesley Dedman. Special guest will be TV presenter Fred Dinenage. This will take place around the magnificent Christmas tree outside the Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parlour. The entertainment will come to a finale with a live party band playing in the Christchurch marquee from around 7.45pm to 11pm. The Christchurch Christmas Festival is a community-generated event, run by volunteers.

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Christmas in Christchurch Both children's play rugs are machine washable with a non slip backing and available from Christchurch Carpets. Race track £17.99 (100x150cm) and the ABC rug is £16.99 (100x133cm).

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Other festive events on the day Artisan Christmas Fayre

Druitt Hall 10-5pm Locally made food and crafts and a vintage tearoom. Entry is free.

Advent Fayre and Craft Fayre

Christchurch Priory 10am-6.30pm There will be gifts, a raffle, jewellery, books, glass and china, plus competitions, crafts by local crafters, refreshments and entertainment. Tower tours will also be available.

Other events in Christchurch in the run up to Christmas Saturday 16 November Christmas Fair 11.30am

St Catherine’s Hall, Marlow Drive There will be gifts galore, crafts, toys, artwork, Christmas goodies, a raffle and home made cakes.

Christmas Fair 9.30am-3pm

Twynham Church, 99, Barrack Road This will be a great day out with gifts, treasures and treats. There will be quality artisan-made designs, sparkles, decorations, stocking fillers, yummy café food, music, and children’s fun with Father Christmas and the Santa Special train ride.

Sunday 8 December Christchurch 10K race.

Entry details from runbritain.com

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Christmas Spectacular

The Regent Centre will be the go to place for a sparkling family show. In its 8th year the Christmas Spectacular by The Glad Rag Production Company offers dazzling costumes, stunning singing and sensational dance routines. Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news please mention 4DORSET Magazine when you contact our advertisers

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Christmas in Highcliffe Highcliffe festive lights switch on will take place on Lymington Road on Friday 22 November There will be a lantern parade by local schools, Santa’s Grotto and festive market stalls from 6pm. Highcliffe Castle also boasts a number of events. On Sunday 24 November, there is the 15 Mile Festival from 10.30am-4pm. And on 1 December, Quantum Theatre will perform The Snow Queen at 5pm. Michael Whitmore’s delightful adaptation of Hans

Have your say on Action Fraud The Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, Martyn Underhill is concerned about an undercover report, which found evidence that call handlers working for Action Fraud were trained to mislead victims of fraud into thinking their cases would be investigated, when they knew most would never be looked at again. Worse, some managers were reported to have privately mocked people who lost money to fraudsters, calling them ‘morons’ and ‘screwballs’. Mr Underhill said he found this distressing as it is far from the first complaint he has heard about them. He said, “As the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) former lead for fraud, I listened to many heartbreaking stories

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from people who had lost tens of thousands of pounds – their life savings – only to feel ignored by Action Fraud, while officers working in this area expressed their own frustrations. “Clearly, there’s something going badly wrong in the running of this organisation, and to my mind there has been for a long time.” The Action Fraud service is overseen by the City Of London Police, but most of the call handling is outsourced to a private company called Concentrix. Mr Underhill now plans to lobby government for urgent improvements – and he would like your help in doing this. He has created a survey, which can be accessed on www.surveymonkey. co.uk/r/5ZTM6RL

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Christian Andersen’s magical tale conjures up a captivating mix of fantasy, fable and love triumphing over evil in this ever-popular Christmas favourite. Quantum will bring their lively brand of comedy, music and magic to this timeless classic. On 3 December, there is Wreath of Festive Frights. Join resting actor Alfred St John Merrimoon as he regales his audience with more unsettling tales of

seasonal spooks, winter wraiths and Christmastime horrors. Dickens by Candlelight will be presented at 7.30pm in the majestic great hall on 5 December. La Nova Singers will be performing at 7.30pm on Tuesday 17 December. Finally, you can enjoy musical theatre at Christmas songs at the castle on 18 and 19 December. For tickets telephone 01425 278807.

Praised for environmental work Dorset Council has been recognised for its care for the environment and the fight against climate change. The latest Carbon Index for 2017/18 saw the Dorset Waste Partnership return to first place in the list of over 120 English local authorities with 108CO2e – which works out as the equivalent of 108 kilograms of carbon dioxide saved per Dorset resident. In addition the council’s recycling team recently won Best Team of the Year at the national Local Authority Recycling

Advisory Committee (LARAC) Conference Celebration Awards 2019. The award was in recognition of the team’s contribution to raising and maintaining the council’s kerbside recycling rate, which currently stands at 59.7 per cent, and is one of the highest in the country. This has generated savings of over £90,000 in the past year alone. The Dorset Waste Partnership’s enforcement team was also shortlisted for the Best Partnership Award, regarding its work to

combat rural crime, setting up pro-active partnerships with Dorset Police, the DVLA and the community initiative Litter Free Dorset, as well as working with private landowners, the Environment Agency, Keep Britain Tidy, and various housing associations. And finally, Dorset recently featured in the Top 20 local authorities recognised by Friends of the Earth for its performance in mitigating climate change through eco-friendly working and sustainable initiatives.

Council calls for development sites The public are being invited to put forward suggestions for possible development sites in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. A six-week consultation will run until 19 November to identify the issues that need to be addressed as part of BCP Council’s first Local Plan. The Local Plan will set

out the council’s vision for the area, and the policies which will guide its future planning decisions. The Council has a legal requirement to produce and adopt a Local Plan within the next four years to replace the three local plans adopted by the three preceding councils. Local communities,

residents, businesses and organisations are also asked to give feedback on how and when the Council will consult, inform and engage with them on the Local Plan, planning applications and other planning documents. This forms part of the BCP Council’s Statement of Community Involvement.

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Julia's Story Julia was browsing LiveWell Dorset’s Activity Finder when something jumped out at her. She says, “I always knew it was important to keep my body moving but I have a bit of arthritis in my knee and I used that as an excuse. When I saw the idea of walking netball on LiveWell’s Activity Finder, I knew it was definitely something I wanted to try. “The first week I went along, I was introduced to a lovely group of likeminded women. We had a great time, and I was hooked. The activity takes place for an hour every

Tuesday evening and costs just £4.50 a session. We start off with a warm-up and stretches then shoot some hoops, all at walking pace. Finally, we end with a friendly game. Sometimes we choose positions, at other times we’ll pick the bibs pot-luck out of the bag. “It can get quite competitive and very vocal! The community spirit is wonderful. I’ve suddenly found myself with a new group of friends. Life is a lot brighter and my body is feeling the benefits. Now I do other physical things, such as DIY around the

house. I’ve realised that I just lacked confidence, and now I feel a million dollars.” Learn more about LiveWell’s Activity Finder at livewelldorset.co.uk

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Grant applications welcome Cultural, sporting and community organisations are invited to apply for funding from Dorset Council’s Leisure Development Fund - but hurry, as the closing date for applications is 10 November. Grants of up to £5,000 are available from the £70,000 fund. Applications can be made for up to

20 per cent of a project’s cost and the money can be used for one-off or capital projects. More information is available on Dorset Council’s website, or you can contact their leisure department by email: leisurewdwp@dorsetcouncil.gov. uk or call: 01305 252250.

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New breastfeeding room at Dolphin Centre The Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole has opened a new private room in the Eco Hub for mothers to use when breastfeeding their babies. Mothers are free to breastfeed anywhere in the centre, but the breastfeeding room provides privacy and dedicated seating for those who need or want it. The room was initially suggested by customer Lucie Blanch, whose son was born in January. While the centre has lots of seating, she said, these can sometimes be in use by other customers, and may not be suitable for people who prefer to breastfeed in private. John Grinnell, centre manager at the Dolphin Shopping Centre, commented, “We’re always looking for ways to improve the Eco Hub for our customers. We want to make the centre as family-friendly as possible, and the new breastfeeding room is just the latest improvement towards this aim.” The Dolphin Shopping Centre has been awarded the Corporate Social Responsibility Award in the 2019 International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC) Solal Marketing Awards. This is in recognition of the Eco Hub, which is open during the centre’s regular opening hours and is free to use for customers, charities and other organisations and businesses. Email info@dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk for further information or to book the space.

L-R, Tammi Anderson and son Jacob, Ebony Cursley, John Grinnell, Deb Woodward of Families and Babies, Poppy Sheldrake and daughter River

Hospital traffic solution Anyone who has visited the Royal Bournemouth Hospital recently will be only too aware of the traffic congestion in the area, so they will welcome the decision by BCP Council to work with the hospital to find a solution. Following a decision by BCP Council’s Cabinet to build part of the road from the A338 up to the Wessex Fields development site boundary line, councillors have pledged to work with the local community on any future plans for the site, including working with representatives from the NHS to develop new infrastructure and policies that prioritise sustainable travel to and from the hospital. Currently earmarked for employment use, Wessex Fields is located near the A338 and Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Funding via the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership will see part of a road built from the A338 up to the Wessex Fields boundary line, which will enable future jobs to be created in this area.

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A public engagement event on the future use of Wessex Fields is planned for November. A partnership between BCP Council and the NHS will see both parties work together to explore future funding options which could include a controlled access road built that connects the A338 to the hospital site, as well as better cycling and public transport access. Councillor Vikki Slade, leader of BCP Council, said, “We are clear that Wessex Fields represents a good opportunity to create some valuable, high-quality and skilled jobs, whilst also supporting our partners in the NHS in addressing congestion in the area.” Debbie Fleming, chief executive, Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospitals, said, “We recognise patients, visitors and staff are keen for improved access to the hospital, and we believe that working with our Council partners we can reduce congestion in the area, in a way that supports health and the environment.”

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MIND YOUR BACK! It’s a staggering statistic when you consider that back and neck pain affects more than 10 million people in England and Scotland. It’s the second most common cause of absenteeism in the workplace, averaging at 12 days of loss of work per year. And the key factors? These days, it’s not physical work and lifting alone, but most injuries and pain are linked to sedentary lifestyles. Factors that have the greatest impact on our backs are sitting for too long (93%), commuting (88%) and screen time (78%). Worryingly, there is an increase in more children suffering from bad backs linked to carrying heavy rucksacks,

long periods of sitting, using computers, lap tops, mobile phones and untreated sports injuries. So what can we do to protect our backs? Regular exercising, to include cardiovascular eg walking, running, cycling, rowing and swimming. In addition, stretching and core strengthening, eg Pilates and Yoga, which will also increase your body awareness. An hour a day can help reduce back pain by as much as 50%. Can one be too young or too old for chiropractic treatment? No. Patients at Alchemy Health Clinic range from new-born babies to those in their

twilight years. They all find regular chiropractic spinal check-ups and treatment invaluable. Just like we benefit from having regular dental check-ups and our cars serviced, regular chiropractic care can also be invaluable. So why wait any longer? Book your first chiropractic consultation now and experience the benefits.

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Sports for You Exercising and learning a new sport is not only good for your body, but also for your mind. It can help keep you sharp and healthy long into old age.

benefits. Qualified coaches David and Arran will help develop your skills and get a love for the game. You’ll soon see that there is no bad in badminton.

For more information on sports for you, please contact Ferndown Leisure Centre on 01202 877468.

There are significant benefits associated with learning a new sport: • It’s good exercise for your body and mental health • You can relish a challenge • You’ll meet likeminded people • It’s fun! Trampoline Trampolining works all of your muscles as you rebound, developing upper body strength without straining your joints. Sessions at Ferndown Leisure are run by highly qualified coach, Ella, to ensure it's safe and fun so you can enjoy bouncing and learning new skills. Sessions are developed through close links with British Gymnastics. Badminton Badminton is a popular racket sport – mainly because it can be played by anyone who can swing a racket. A game for all ages, badminton is fun and brings along a host of physical and psychological Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news please mention 4DORSET Magazine when you contact our advertisers

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Dorset disability champion to be voice to government A local woman is to work to provide a voice for disabled people. Samantha Everard, CEO of Dorset-based charity SAMEE (Support and Mentoring Enabling Entrepreneurship), has been appointed to work alongside the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Justin Tomlinson MP. Samantha, who founded the multi-award winning SAMEE charity, which is committed to helping enable disabled people to start their own businesses, will take up role of chairman for the government’s new Regional

Stakeholder Network. This voluntary and unpaid position will see her responsible for the whole of the south west region (Dorset, Somerset, Gloucester, Cornwall, Devon and Bristol). Selected as one of nine chairmen in the country, the role is seen as one of the most ambitious and systematic approaches Government has undertaken to bring the voices of disabled people and their organisations into policy development. Samantha Everard, who already champions across the south for disabled people, and is the only accredited Disability Confident Leader in the whole of the south west, said, “At last, we will have the ear of the government and a formal way to feedback what disabled people in our region really need. This role is crucial to give disabled people a voice that is not only loud and clear but is heard loud and clear on a national level.”

Bikes reduce congestion A new bike share scheme for Bournemouth and Poole has been declared a success. Beryl, BCP Council’s bike operator for Bournemouth and Poole, has revealed that the bikes have been collectively cycled over 80,000km, the equivalent of twice around the world in the first three months of the scheme. Since the British urban cycling brand launched its innovative hybrid dockless scheme in June, the fleet of emerald Beryl bikes have also pedalled a carbon offset of 14,487 kg of CO2, according to DEFRA’s carbon conversion factor. Residents and visitors made great use of the 1,000 bikes and 180 Beryl parking bays that were delivered gradually

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Mental health help for farmers What a sad statistic! On average, one farmer a week takes their own life. However, there is lots of help out there for people struggling with mental health, financial hardship or bereavement within rural and farming communities. Below are six agencies that can help. • The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) is a welfare charity which offers financial support for farmers in times of crisis. Helpline: 0808 281 9490 • The Farming Community Network (FCN) is a voluntary organisation and charity that supports farmers and families within the farming community through difficult times. Call: 03000 111 999 • The Addington Fund main aim is to provide homes for farming families living in England and Wales who have to leave the industry, through no fault of their own, and by doing so will lose their home. Also might be able to assist with a grant towards certain business costs in times of emergency, and where hardship prevails. Call: 01926 620135

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throughout the summer. Councillor Andy Hadley, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Transport and Infrastructure at BCP Council said, “Cycling is a sustainable and healthy form of travel, and we hope this success encourages more people to give it a go and enjoy a ride on the increasingly recognisable Beryl Bikes. This is a real boost to our aims to combat the Climate Emergency, to reduce congestion and improve air quality.”

• The Gamekeepers Welfare Trust is a helpline with information and support on a wide variety of issues including health, retirement, redundancy, housing and employment issues but first and foremost as a confidential listening service. Financial grants for gamekeepers, stalkers and ghillies and their families in times of hardship, ill-health and retirement. Educational grants are available for young people. Helpline 0300 123 3088 • The Farm Safety Foundation - Yellow Wellies is a charity working to challenge and change the industry’s risk taking behaviour and to address the poor safety record that farming continues to have. • YANA - You’re Not Alone provides help for those in farming who may be affected by stress and depression. Helpline: 0300 323 0400

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QE joins academy trust Queen Elizabeth’s School has joined the Wimborne Academy Trust (WAT). Since it was formed in 2015, WAT has rapidly grown from its founding seven first and middle schools to 12 nursery, first, middle and now upper schools. CEO of the Trust, Liz West, said, “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Queen Elizabeth’s School to our Trust, cementing what was already an extremely close working relationship.

“More than anything we see this closer unity as providing a valuable service to our local community. “By giving children in the Wimborne area an allthrough education we are also providing continuity – not only for them but also for their parents and families. “QE joining our Trust opens the door for so many exciting opportunities for

all our existing pupils, our future pupils and of course our staff. We can’t wait to begin this journey.” QE’s acting headteacher Katie Boyes joins the senior leadership team at WAT, which with the addition of QE School now serves 5,000 pupils across east Dorset. Katie said, “Threequarters of our students come from Wimborne Academy Trust middle schools and we wanted to

make what was an already strong partnership even more powerful. “It is a perfect coming together as we both share the same vision, which is putting students at the heart of everything we do. “We look forward to

working together with WAT, not only to build on QE’s existing strengths, but to also play our part in enhancing what all the Trust’s schools offer through close collaboration and shared best practices.”

Thomas is cycling sensation Thomas Day, a student at St Edward's School in Poole, clinched the title of National Junior Champion at the RTTC National 10 Mile Cycling Championship. Thomas, who is an established member of the renowned Giant Cycling Club Halo Films, has been cycling competitively since the age of 12. Thomas’s time of 18:46 minutes saw him finish an impressive 10 seconds in front of second place Oliver Knight - averaging a speed of 32mph over the 10-mile course. Thomas said, “I’ve been cycling competitively for a number of years now, but this is definitely my biggest achievement so far– it still feels a bit like a dream.”

Thomas in action

Challenging bullies in the schoolroom

A local school has highlighted the importance of preventing bullying. Ballard School, an independent school in New Milton, held a training session run through The Diana Award. A survey from anti-bullying charity, Ditch the Label, found that 22 per cent of young people aged between 12 and 20 had witnessed bullying, but only 17 per cent had felt confident enough to challenge this behaviour. The school, which provides an education for children aged two to 16, invited The Diana Award Anti-Bullying Ambassador Programme to deliver training sessions for pupils at the school to become ‘Anti-Bullying Ambassadors’. The programme saw Ballard School’s pupils work peer-to-peer to develop skills for tackling bullying, should any issues arise. Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news please mention 4DORSET Magazine when you contact our advertisers

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Boost for life skills learning

hree new recruits will help Dorset skills for life charity, SafeWise, roll out new programmes to wider audiences. Teacher Sue Sharpe has been appointed as programmes manager, and is joined by programme development officer Sarah Jane Woods, and SafeWise Weymouth site supervisor Steve Dewland. In addition to years clocked up in the classroom, Sue, from Wool, has worked in various education roles, including with English National Ballet and English Touring Opera. Programmes development officer Sarah Jane Woods, from Creekmoor, will work with Sue on developing new programmes including older people, and young people leaving home for the first time. Sarah Jane brings a host of contacts and project management skills after working for the NHS, local authorities and other organisations. Sue and Sarah Jane will work across the charity’s centres in Bournemouth and Weymouth, and are joined by Steve Dewland.

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Schools recognised for their road safety education

Sue Sharpe and Sarah Jane Woods test out the beach scenario at SafeWise Bournemouth

The new developments mean that SafeWise now needs more volunteer visitor guides to help schools, groups and other visitors learn essential skills for life in its learning villages in Bournemouth and Weymouth. Call 01202 591330, email volunteer@safewise.org or go to www.safewise.org/volunteer to find out more.

Primary and secondary schools across Dorset have received either a bronze, silver or gold award for their work in partnership with Dorset Road Safe. In the primary schools category, Heathlands Primary School received the gold award, with Christ the King Catholic School receiving the silver award, and Cranborne Church of England Voluntary Aided First School receiving bronze. The gold award in the secondary schools category was awarded to both Poole High School and Twynham School. Silver was awarded to Woodroffe School, and Corfe Hills School took away the bronze award. The awards were held at Kingston Maurward College and attended by the High Sheriff Philip Warr, Dorset Police Assistant Chief Constable Julie Fielding, representatives of the Dorset Road

Safe Partnership as well as schools from across Dorset. Assistant Chief Constable, Julie Fielding, chairman of the Dorset Road Safety Partnership said, “It is really important for us to recognise those schools who are actively engaging in road safety education. “Last year, 16 people were killed and a further 277 were seriously injured on our roads, and while this figure has reduced by 30 per cent since 2012, we must do all we can to protect all road users. “I would like to thank those schools who are actively working with the partnership, and welcome conversations with schools who are looking to improve their education inputs with young people around road safety.” For more information about the road safety education schemes offered by the Dorset Road Safety Partnership, visit www. dorsetroadsafe.org.uk.

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BCS Prep pupils have GRIT GRIT is a powerful word, which calls to mind strength, perseverance, endeavour, determination and resilience in the face of adversity, and is also a useful acronym to use for the four key principles that influence and shape learning at Bournemouth Collegiate School Prep: Growth Mindset, Ready to Learn, Independent and Team Player. BCS Prep encourages pupils to develop a growth mindset vocabulary, a new set of words to think with. Teachers are expected to create a positive learning environment to support ambitious learning and promote strategies and techniques that develop a growth mindset. Parents are asked to review their own mindset and reframe the way they respond and feedback to their child, praising effort and not sheltering them from failure. BCS Prep believes that if pupils are going to make the most of every opportunity, they need to be ready to learn. Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for themselves as learners and come to lessons well prepared and with all the equipment they require. Young learners are supported in their behaviour – focusing on learning and avoiding distractions, which

includes following instructions and showing good listening skills Learning to work with independence and confidence is a key skill. BCS Prep wants the pupils to make choices for themselves; look for self-help strategies and solutions; self-reflect; communicate their own ideas and opinions. Developing the value of interdependence and a strong sense of community, improves skills such as teamwork and leadership, emotional intelligence and a sense of social responsibility. BCS Prep helps pupils to see the value of collaborative work and cooperation. They need to develop empathy and seek to see things from someone else’s perspective. They need to celebrate the achievement of others and learn from their example. They also need to support others and listen to their opinions even if they do not agree.

Dreamcoat in a Day

upils from Dumpton School in Wimborne, in addition to Chafyn Grove, Perrott Hill, Sandroyd and Sunninghill schools performed songs from ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’, after coming together for the first time that morning. Milton Abbey hosted the ‘Dreamcoat in a Day’ project for around 125 talented young singers. Each school learnt one song to perform on their own, with the majority of the show being an ensemble effort, led by soloists from the prep schools and Milton Abbey. During an atmospheric evening performance lasting nearly an hour, parents and guests experienced a full range

of songs – from the energetic to the emotional – making the most of the Abbey’s outstanding acoustics and enjoying the multicoloured decorations. Nikki Budd, director of Music at Milton Abbey School, said, “As national BTEC School of the Year, it was exciting to share our experience in, and passion for, practical learning. “I was so impressed with the standard of performance on the evening, especially considering we only started rehearsing as a group that morning. The younger pupils really should be proud of themselves and I was delighted how well they worked with our music students. I should also thank our band and all the staff who made the event possible.”

Year 2 pupils at BCS

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Christmas day should be enjoyed by every member of the family, so if you’re the one who always cooks the lunch - and you would like a break from it this year – why not shake up your routine and go out to eat on Christmas Day? Just think. You won’t have to fight with the supermarket crowds on Christmas Eve, and you can banish worries about last minute purchases such as the sprouts. However, if you feel

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that Christmas wouldn’t be the same without some cooking, you can always make an extravagant breakfast at home, or put together a light supper later on. So many restaurants

and hotels offer a fantastic festive dining out experience, and nobody says you have to eat a traditional Christmas meal – if your family prefer foreign cuisine, it can make for an equally celebratory occasion. Most people have different preferences when it comes to eating, and families are no exception. When you’re deciding where to go you’ll be spoiled for choice, and you might have to put it to a vote. However once the decision is made, don’t delay as tables will be booked up very quickly. If you’re dining out, you can still indulge your different tastes, as you take your pick from the menu. If you do go for turkey with all the trimmings, you won’t have to worry about timings or spend Christmas morning checking the oven. We think of Christmas as the time the whole family get together, but for logistic reasons that isn’t always possible. So if there are just the two of you, dining out on

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foodie news Christmas Day makes sense on many levels. You will be able to enjoy a party atmosphere as people get together to celebrate this special day. Plus, there’s less chance of it all

going wrong as you’ll be catered for by professionals. And what bliss there’ll be no washing up or loading and unloading the dishwasher. One more thing to consider – if the adults in

your family are struggling to choose a designated driver, you could always arrange a taxi for the trip home. That way, you’ll definitely ensure a peaceful, relaxing Christmas for the whole family.

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Poignant poem in Remembrance Ken Hay, who volunteered for service in 1942 at the age of 17, saw his first action in June 1944 just off the beaches of Normandy, but was captured shortly after by the Nazis. This is his poem, which you can hear him read on the Voices of Liberation site (see adjacent article): We that were left grow old – and now we’ve mostly lived our lives. With sons and daughters, grandkids too, all stemming from our wives. We’ve built careers and bought a house and holidayed many places Acquired our televisions, cars as well; whilst some kicked over traces. When not at work, we’ve watched the team or practiced DIY, Painted the house, constructed things, whatever caught our eye. We’ve served as Councillors, sat on the Bench, or worked in charities Or other interests we acquired to occupy our ease. But, not forgetting comradeship, we joined ex-Service bodies To keep alive the joys we knew when we were merely squaddies. We’ve bought our pints and had our laughs, and fought old battles often But, through the years, we’ve kept in mind those not to be forgotten. To Normandy we’ve gone oft times – that path we took before To meet again those welcoming French whose thanks last evermore. It’s good to shake their hands once more and share in their bonheur, To sit and sup, to sing our songs and drink their vin d’honneur. But never do we question why we journey ‘cross the waves, ‘tis why you’ll find us stood in tears, heads bowed, among the graves. And as we look at those sad stones, we ask the question why Why me that stands about in life – whilst they in death do lie? Sadly they lie in foreign fields, beneath a foreign soil, Their stones record the names and dates they parted from life’s toil. They gave their all, that you and I would live a life of peace But what a sacrifice to make – when such young lives just cease. This one’s number’s close to mine; like me, just eighteen years. This one with wife and family whose death caused bitter tears. That one wore the badge I wore, which still I wear with pride, Whilst there they are, their badge in stone, lying side-by-side. Most of them never knew the thrill of female charms They never cradled baby son or girl in loving arms They never felt a rounded breast or shared a rapturous kiss, Some never loved at all – what happiness they missed. They went to graves, no family there, for home was far away Buried with care, but stranger-borne, no tears shed on that day. The tears came soon – when Mums and Dads received the tragic news And many a parent broke their heart, a cherished son to lose. When e’er I drive through Dorsetshire, or Yorkshire’s friendly dales I think of lads who worked those farms, put final hay in bales, Kissed Mum good-bye, perhaps a girl, hugged Dad and off to war. They did not know, they never feared they’d tramp those fields no more. This is the England that they loved, for which they gave their lives. Entrusting Governments to tend their kids and compensate their wives. But time and time these trusting souls have had that trust betrayed, If they returned to our sad world they’d surely be dismayed. I have no doubt that they would see their deaths an awful waste, “For this we died? You do not jest? It leaves a nasty taste. We gave the lot – lives, wives, and kids – and years of happiness. Why have those that followed on created such a mess? “So here we lie, stilled for all time, under this foreign sod. Some with number and name above – some Known but to God. Keep us in mind whene’er you pray – as we will pray for thee That, at the last trump, we’ll meet again, here in eternity.” When you go home, tell them of us and say, For your tomorrow we gave our today.

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A time to remember Preserving memories of the Second World War To mark the 75-year anniversary of D-Day and the liberation of Europe, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is creating a unique sound archive to capture people’s reflections on the Second World War and CWGC sites of remembrance across Western Europe, the Mediterranean and the Far East. You can add your voice to the project – all you need to do is use your phone to record yourself. Alongside the archive, CWGC has launched a podcast series ‘Legacy of Liberation,’ which explores the key moments of the Second World War conflict, and the historic cemeteries and memorials. You can contribute to Voices of Liberation and listen to the podcast on liberation.cwgc.org.

Music to commemorate D-Day The 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings will be commemorated at the Regent Centre, Christchurch on 10 November at 3pm by the 17-piece Swing Unlimited Big Band. With war-time classics by Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Duke Ellington, the show re-creates the period with images, words and music.

Remembrance parades: Sunday 10 November

Parades and Remembrance Services will take place throughout Dorset on 10 November. Here are the details of three local ones. West Moors: 10.25am Station Road to War Memorial. Service 11am. Ferndown: 2.15pm KGV Pavilion to St Mary’s Church. Service 3pm. Wimborne Minster: RBL car park 2.40pm to the Minster. Service 3pm.

Turing decision is ‘on the money’ The face of war hero Alan Turing will appear on the £50 note in 2021. This has met with the approval of Matt Horan, security director of Poole-based C3IA Solutions, who said that the mathematician, computer scientist and cryptanalyst had been unfairly maligned because of his sexuality. He said that the decision to put Alan Turing on the currency will raise awareness about the importance of what he achieved, especially in World War II.

Service marks largest airborne operation in history Report by Marilyn Barber The town of Wimborne Minster has always risen to the occasion when it comes to commemorating historic milestones and 2 October was no exception. The Mayor of Wimborne, Shane Bartlett, organised a commemoration service to mark Operation Market Garden – one of the largest Allied operations of the Second World War – which took place from 17-24 September 1944. The service was led by Rev Rowland, rector of the Minster church and Rev French, chaplain to Wimborne RBL. Dignitaries including The Lord Lieutenant of Dorset, Angus Campbell; General Sir Geoffrey Howlett, who from 1986-1989 was Commander-in-Chief of Allied Forces in Northern Europe; The High Sheriff of Dorset, Philip Warr and civic leaders from across Dorset. In his homily, Rev French said the operation was 'a heroic feat of arms'. After the service, wreaths were laid by the Mayor of Wimborne, General Sir Geoffrey Howlett and Dorset mayors. There was a retiring collection for Combat Stress.

Second World War vehicles gathered in Wimborne Square to mark the occasion.

General Sir Geoffrey Howlett © Tom Scrase

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Charlie shines the spotlight on theatre’s success By Marilyn Barber

If you want some good showbiz gossip, Charlie North Lewis, the general manager of the Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne, is the man to speak to, and he has a tale to tell about the legendary Cream drummer, Ginger Baker, who sadly died recently. “Four years ago, when I was offered the chance to book him, Norman Beaker, who has appeared at the theatre with his band on numerous occasions, told me that Ginger could be extremely rude, but not to take it personally.” Charlie went ahead and booked Ginger and his band. “On the day of the concert I was very nervous, particularly when his bass player advised me to ignore Ginger. I saw him back stage in the interval and said ‘hello’, but he just walked past me. However, at the end of the concert I went backstage to thank everyone, and decided I would go into Ginger’s dressing room to thank him too. He was lying on the floor, because he wasn’t very well even back then. To my amazement he said, ‘I enjoyed it, thank you for coming to see me’.” Charlie was then buoyed up with bravado and said it would be good for him to make a return visit to the theatre. Ginger replied that he didn’t think he would be around very much longer, to which Charlie said, ‘you’d better come back quickly then’. “He was a hero of mine, so I was so glad to have that conversation,” Charlie told me. The Tivoli is well known for the calibre of the artists that appear at the theatre. “Performers like coming because of how they are treated,” Charlie said, adding that he has a very good relationship with Jim Davidson. “We giggle backstage as we reminisce,” said Charlie. “Al

Murray’s performances are always a sell out, but he is nothing like his stage persona and is terribly nice.” Charlie, who has been manager at the Tivoli for more than 17 years, said it was a concert by Jack Dee in the early days that changed the programming at the Tivoli. “I was quite restricted back then and was told that it was no good booking live concerts at the beginning of the week. “I booked Jack Dee for a Tuesday evening and it was a sell out, proving that concerts also do well early in the week as well as the weekend.” By the same token he also found that against accepted thought, live shows also do well in July and August. Charlie was delighted when Rolling Stones stars Charlie Watts, and then on a separate occasion Ronnie Wood, appeared at the Tivoli with the Ben Waters band. “I had always hoped to get Status Quo, so am pleased that Francis Rossi is coming to us on 11 March next year. He will be sharing the secrets of his 50-plus years of rock’n’roll.” Films are still very important to the Tivoli, but of course it depends which ones are being produced. “Movies starring Judi Dench always go down well, as well as those that are British with well known actors,” he said. “January and February are peak times for cinema as it is the award season,” he added. Wimborne Drama produces plays at the Tivoli in the spring and autumn, and Charlie had high praise for their professionalism, saying they ‘get better and better’. If you haven’t booked your tickets for this

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year’s panto Dick Whittington, you need to do so pretty soon as they are selling fast. Made-to-Measure Productions, who produced last year’s record-breaking Cinderella, are staging Dick Whittington from Friday 20 December to Sunday 5 January. Charlie acknowledges that the Tivoli will always be competing against the larger local theatres, so people’s expectations are high. “Before Made-to-Measure, Nina Thompson and Ron Martin produced nine pantos and they took us to another level. I will always be grateful to them.” And as for 2020 – Charlie has high expectations that the Tivoli will experience another successful year as its reputation spreads.

Joe Brown, Tivoli, Wimborne Review by Marilyn Barber (1st half) and Janine Pulford (2nd half)

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In a first for this magazine, we have two reviewers for Joe Brown, who is celebrating an incredible 60 years in showbiz. Concertgoers made their way to the Tivoli for another sell-out performance by this talented musician, who started his career in skiffle. With his new backing band, drummer Phil Capaldi, Andy Crowdy on double bass, Steve Simpson on guitar and Tom Leary on violin, Joe Brown burst onto stage, all smiles and with his trademark spiky hair. Starting with Darktown Strutter’s Ball, which charted in 1960, he moved on to the Gordon Lightfoot number Song for a Winter’s Night, followed by his own composition, Blood is Thicker Than Water. “Most skiffle songs are three-chords, but this is one of the few that is four-chords,” he said, as he introduced Freight Train, which was written in the early 20th century and became popular in the 50s and 60s. He paid tribute to Chas and Dave and sang one of their numbers before moving on to That’s What Love Can Do from 1963. An up-tempo blue grass number led by Joe on banjo opened the second half. Other songs included Tickle My Heart and his only No 1 hit A Picture Of You. I’m Henry The Eighth I Am got everyone singing, as did I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight. Tom got the blame for Shove The Pig’s Foot A Little Further Into The Fire – a mad musical juggle, and That’s the Way it Goes with slick slide guitar by Simpson was Joe’s tribute to his great friend George Harrison. My favourite was the Italian Wedding Waltz, Souvenir D’Alvito, which was hauntingly good. And Brown’s finale, I’ll See You In My Dreams, had the audience joining in again. Faultless playing, melodic singing and Cockney humour create the legendary Joe Brown and it’s hardly surprising that the 78-year-old continues to fill auditoriums. He’s a fine musician, equally comfortable playing the guitar, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, fiddle and accordion. Joe Brown clearly loves what he does, and does what he loves.

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

1-2 November 9am-5pm

Verwood Charity Jigsaw Fayre at Verwood Methodist Church. Over 700 completed jigsaws displayed and made up for sale. £1 entrance fee. Supporting Shelter Box.

2 November 9.30am-3.30pm

Arts University Bournemouth open day. Book by emailing opendays@aub. ac.uk or call 01202 363828.

2 November 3pm

AFC Bournemouth play Manchester United at the Vitality Stadium, Kings Park, BH7 7AF.

5 November 5.30pm-8.30pm

Firewalk 2019 in aid of the Wessex Cancer Trust on Sandbanks beach in front of the café on Banks Road. www. wessexcancer.org.uk/Event/ firewalk-2019.

5 November 8pm

Fireworks on Poole Quay, also family entertainment from 5pm. Tickets: adults £5, children £2.50 family (2 Adults 2 Children) £10.

6 November 2.30-4.30pm

Strictly Come Tea Dancing at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Music by the Soggy Biscuit Dance Band. Cost £7.50 per person (£5 for nondancers). More info Ian Thorp on 07939 030875.

6, 13, 20 and 27 November 7pm

Aspects of Spirituality series of talks at Wimborne Minster. Tickets £4 for each talk, or £14 for all four if bought together from Wimborne Parish Office.

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7 November 7.30pm Rosemary Legrand will talk about ‘Spring in Japan’ to Verwood Horticultural Society at the Memorial Hall.

8 November 7.30pm Light up the Prom at Bournemouth Pier Approach. Evening of memories, fireworks and entertainment from Funky Little Choir. Buy a light to dedicate in memory of a loved one from www.BHCharity.org/light-up

9 November 2.15pm

The World Ship Society meeting features ‘The Lizzie’ by Alistair Greener at the Broadstone Community & Arts Centre, 21, Dunyeats Road, Broadstone. Enquires Steve Pink on 07831 222589.

9 November 7-11pm Vinyl Survivalists at the Community Learning and Resource Centre (CLARC) at 41-44, King Street, Wimborne. Licensed bar and refreshments.

9 November 10-3pm Wimborne in Bloom charities fair at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Over 30 stalls. Entry 50p.

9 November 7.30pm 'Bach to Baroque' Bournemouth Bach Choir & Orchestra performs Bach Magnificat; Cantata 29 & Kuhnau Magnificat at Wimborne Minster. Tickets: Square Records 01202 883203.

11 November 7.30pm

Wimborne Horticultural Society AGM and talk on The Hampshire Nature Trust by Mike Read at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne.

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Remembrance Events in your area 9 November 10.50am

Remembrance service West Parley Memorial Hall.

10 November 9am-noon

Charity 5k walk to mark Remembrance Sunday at Bournemouth beach to raise funds for SSAFA.

9.45am

Remembrance service and parade, St Michael’s Church, Verwood.

10 am

Remembrance – All Saints Church,Hampreston.

10.25 am

Remembrance – West Moors parade and service.

10.45 am

Remembrance – All Saints Church, St Ives.

2.30pm

Remembrance parade in Ferndown, starting from KGV Pavilion, followed by service at St Mary’s Church.

12 November 7.30pm

Broadstone Horticultural Society AGM at the War Memorial Hall, Tudor Road, BH18 8AW. For more information tel 01202 695873 or o1202 697241.

14 November 6.30pm-8pm

Salamander Cookshop, Wimborne. A chance to hear about artisan coffee roasting and taste their coffee and meet an expert barista from Sage, makers of some of the best coffee machines for making cafe style coffee at home, plus a chance to taste some of the great bakes from Petit Prince Cafe East Street,Wimborne. Tickets £10 (£15 for 2). For details and to reserve a place www. salamandercookshop. com or email office@ salamandercookshop,com.

14 November 4pm-8pm

2.30pm

Bournemouth & Poole College open event. Free entry. Chat to students, see facilities and get careers advice. Takes place at the college in Meyrick Road, BH1 3JJ.

11 November 10.45am

16 November 10-noon

Rememembrance parade through Wimborne. Service in Wimborne Minster 3pm.

Armistice Day service in the RBL Garden of Remembrance in Church Road, Ferndown.

10.50am

Short Remembrance service at the War Memorial on Wimborne Minster Green, followed by two minutes' silence.

Wimborne in Bloom preChristmas coffee morning at 34 Park Lane, Wimborne. Bring and buy table and raffle.

19 November 7pm

At Ringwood Library – ‘Not all ghosts are humbug!’ A Victorian festive tale. Tickets from the library or by calling 01425 474255.

20 November 10.15am

Explore parts of the Regent Centre in Christchurch which are normally off-limits to the general public. Book on 01202 499199.

20 November 10.30am

At Fordingbridge Library, ‘Working in the Shadows’ archive film from 1943, not shared in over 75 years. Free event.

23 November 10am-11pm

Christchurch Christmas Festival and market. Special guest TV presenter Fred Dinenage. Live reindeer in Saxon Square. Santa's grotto. See pages 1619 for more detials.

23 November

Day of activities in Wimborne followed by switching on of the town’s lights at 4.30pm.

23 November 10am – 11.30am

Children’s nearly new sale at Verwood Memorial Hall to raise funds for Verwood First School. £1 entry per adult.

23 November

St Edward’s School Christmas Fair, Dale Valley Road, Poole. The school has harvested honey and wax from its beehives and will be selling candles, lip balm, cookies, cakes and pots of honey at their Christmas Fair.

30 November from 1pm

Ferndown Christmas Market and lights switch on in Ferndown with celebrity BBC reporter and weather presenter Sarah Farmer and the town’s mayor Councillor Julie Robinson. Live music, Christmas specials. The event will also include a Plastic Free Ferndown celebration in, or near the Barrington Centre.

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Christchurch loved Paul Zerdin's Puppet Party Regent Centre, 13 October Review by Janine Pulford If it wasn’t for the flurry of ‘f’ words, I might have thought I was in a holiday camp, but a shredded £10 note and a joke about the ‘baldies’ in the audience went down a storm as Phil Butler did his comedy / magic act in the first half. One guy in the front row must have wished he’d never turned up. In the second half, Zerdin soon had his hand up puppet Sam who looked around the Regent saying ‘you really experience highs and lows. From BGT – now the Regent Centre, WTF went wrong?’ or words to that effect and so their banter continued. Ventriloquism is difficult to master and Zerdin explained it had taken him a couple of years of practise to get good at it, but these days, he said, Botox can be a bit of a quick fix. Roger, his bodyguard with the chiselled Schwarzenegger jaw, dark glasses and an inbuilt desire to take control, was put in his place when Zerdin did the unforgivable and detached his head to prove what a dummy he really was. After peeing over the audience, the Baby provoked shrieks of laughter and there was a mix up when it asked what love juice was. Following Zerdin’s rather

delicate explanation, it turned out the Baby had been watching tennis. I couldn’t warm to the urban fox with street talk “innit”, but 95-year-old Albert on his mobility scooter scooped the limelight. His time on the podium was hilarious and his braces, slippers and fluffy hair made him all the more adorable. In the finale Sam, the Baby and Albert took part in a Mastermind quiz and Zerdin’s unbelievably accurate skills proved what a brilliant ventriloquist he is. In return, the full house gave noisy appreciation.

Baa-rilliant Christmas comes early Farmer to Stewarts Christmas experience! You might think October is too early for Christmas shopping, but there were long queues at Stewarts Christmas preview evening in Christchurch and Wimborne, with the entry fee being donated to Stewarts’ charity of the year, Forest Holme Hospice. There was an opportunity to shop and browse the impressive Christmas displays. Terry Head, Stewarts’ retail director says interest in cut trees had increased by 10% from 2017-2018, and this year he expects to see a further increase. A total of 90% of Stewarts’ cut trees are British grown. Cut trees will be sold in store from 29 November. While you’re there don’t forget to book a visit to Santa and look out for the Stewarts reindeer. Christmas dinner with all the trimmings is now available at the restaurant.

Looking for a truly magical experience for your little VIPs this Christmas? Want to avoid long queues and enjoy a full family day out? If you want free parking, a quality gift for every child and a ‘Farmer Christmas’ who knows how to get the grownups giggling too, then the Farmer Palmer’s Experience is for you! Specifically designed for children aged 0-8 years. You’ll receive the warmest welcome, enjoy a full daily timetable of animal activities, delicious home cooking in the restaurant and a baa-rilliant day out! Father Christmas tickets charged at £7 in addition to normal admission. For more information please visit www. farmerpalmers.co.uk

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One Man Two Guvnors Regent Rep, Regent Centre Review by Marilyn Barber Complete mayhem but in a good way, this play was a huge hit in the West End with James Corden in the lead role. At the Regent, there was some terrific acting from the 13-strong cast, although how they managed not to sustain bruises in their knockabouts was a complete mystery. Written by Richard Bean, the story is in fact an English adaptation of Servant of Two Masters, a 1743 commedia dell’arte or Italian-style comedy. It tells the story of how out-ofwork Francis Henshall becomes separately employed by two men – one a gangster and the other an upper class twit. The fun comes as

Frances, who it has to be said is rather obsessed with food, tries to prevent the two men from meeting. Rob Tuck (Francis) must have been absolutely exhausted after each performance, as he tripped, bounced and slid across the stage, and generally fell about throughout this evening of delightful silliness. And he wasn’t the only one, as several of the actors – both male and female – appeared to risk life and limb. With a large cast it isn’t possible to mention them all, but accolades should also go to Tom Critchell as Stanley Stubbers, the upper class twit, and Geoff Pollard as the East End gangster. I have to admit that at first I wasn’t sure that this play was ‘my thing’ but once I took the plunge and immersed myself in the surreal world of nonsense, I found myself thoroughly enjoying it. Director and producer Victoria Semple should be applauded, for bringing this ambitious production to a local stage.

Heart-warming Christmas spectacular For the eighth year running, the Glad Rag Production Company is bringing its Christmas Spectacular to the Regent Centre in Christchurch. It runs from Wednesday 18 December to Christmas Eve, with performances at 7pm as well as four matinees. Bringing you a fabulous blend of musical numbers, from traditional to pop and everything in between, and with a little help from some adorable elves, the theatre’s professionals will whisk you away to a winter wonderland. Audiences will be treated to spectacular costumes from West End costumier, Sue Simmerling, and magical musical numbers wrapped up in a heart warming festive tale, making this the ultimate Christmas tradition for the entire family to enjoy. This heart warming, Christmas cracker is guaranteed to leave you full of festive cheer. Mags4Dorset has teamed up with the Regent Centre in Christchurch to offer two tickets for Wednesday 18 December at 7pm for the Christmas Spectacular.

For a chance to win, all you have to do is answer the following question: Q. Who provides the costumes for the Christmas Spectacular?

Enter at www.mags4dorset. co.uk or send your answer to the address on page three of this magazine. Closing date is 15 November 2019. 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.

Competition winners announced The winner of two tickets to see Greg Minaar at the Regent Centre, in September 4Dorset, was Pamela Uden, of Broadstone. There were two winners of the competition for family tickets to Beaulieu, which was also featured in September 4Dorset. These were Mrs Joslin of Blackfield, nr Southampton and Paul Adams, Oakdale, Poole.

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Santa’s Grottos get better every year Are your little ones becoming hyperactive in advance of Christmas? They often do as we head up to the festive season. The anticipation of getting a visit from Father Christmas usually starts as soon as festive decorations appear in shop windows. To help take the cork off the bottle, there are many opportunities for children to visit Santa with their ‘wish lists’ including a host of reasonably priced grottos in Dorset and two, at least, have live reindeer. Honeybrook Farm promises a live reindeer experience at Santa’s Christmas Farm and Festive Grotto between 23 November to 24 December. It’s open every day and there is no need to book. Just turn up. You can meet and greet real reindeer, donkeys, llamas and all the farm animals. See the advert for more details. Stewarts will welcome Father Christmas in Christchurch on 23 November at 10.15am and at 1.15pm at Broomhill in Wimborne. He will be accompanied by his elves and a marching band. Once he’s settled into his grotto, you’ll be able to see him and his live reindeer at Stewarts’ special Winter Wonderland until Christmas Eve. At Farmer Palmers you will find a magical experience for your little VIPs. To avoid long queues and enjoy a full family day out with free parking, a quality gift for every child and a ‘Farmer Christmas’, head down to the Farmer Palmer’s Experience.

Specifically designed for children 0-8 years, you will enjoy a full timetable of animal activities and delicious home cooking in the restaurant. Father Christmas tickets are charged at £7 in addition to normal admission. You will also find Santa in his Woodland Grotto at Upton Country Park in Poole where he will be joined by friendly elves, owls and donkeys (his reindeer are staying at home). Also new this year is a covered light tunnel to enjoy. Pre-booking is highly recommended, so see the advert for details. There are other grottos that will really stretch your budget, like flying to Lapland itself. Even staying in this country for a Lapland UK experience in Berkshire is costly with tickets for a family of two adults and three children totting up to over £500. Phew! Another budget busting experience can be found at Center Parcs with its Discover Winter Wonderland experience with Christmas activities from £399. These make Hamleys, one of the world’s famous toy shops in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Lakeside, seem reasonable with tickets from £19.99 to visit Santa. For something a bit different Fortnum and Mason offers Storytelling with Father Christmas sessions, and these cost £25 per child. But whatever suits you, don’t be a rebel without a Claus, take the kids and enjoy your visit to Santa. You snow the drill!

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Broadstone Christmas parade celebrates golden anniversary Photos by CatchBox (2018)

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There has been a Christmas parade in Broadstone every year for the past 50 years, with this popular event in the town’s calendar being held this year on Saturday 7 December. In 1969 the shop owners of Broadstone got together to organise a Christmas parade. It was led by Father Christmas, who arrived on a tractor and trailer accompanied by the local Scouts, Brownies, Guides and other Broadstone organisations. From this small beginning the parade has grown through the years to what it is today. The format hasn’t changed and it has raised thousands of pounds for local charities, as well as bringing the community together to start the Christmas celebrations. All the local groups including play schools, schools, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts will parade in Christmas-themed costumes though the Broadway led by Father Christmas. There will also be marching bands, dance groups and majorettes. The

parade will leave Story Lane at 1.30pm and travel into the Broadway and back up Dunyeats Road. After the parade, Father Christmas will take his place in the grotto in front of the Methodist Church. Children in Broadstone love to receive presents at Christmas, however, they remember those who may not be so lucky. So in a novel twist, Father Christmas receives presents from children to give to the Ted Webster Family Centre in Poole. Over the last 50 years Broadstone residents have donated thousands of presents to less fortunate children, who otherwise may not have any presents at all. The Methodist Church will be showing a free family film after the parade – Arthur Christmas – and there will be homemade mince pies and drinks available throughout the event. A Christmas Market will start at 11am. Event controller Amanda Bursey says, “Broadstone is a great place to live and visit and this 50-year-old tradition shows what a community spirit we have.”

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Multi-surface white paint – a decorating boon If you have been putting off decorating your home, this could give you the impetus you need - a major new innovation in white emulsions called V33. V33 Multi-Surface Renovation can be used across multiple surfaces making whole-room renovation straightforward. This ground-breaking new white paint can be used to transform ceilings, plaster, radiators, doors and panelling, window frames plus painted or papered walls in just one application, thanks to its integrated undercoat. It’s said to be ideal for renovating living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms. So now you can redecorate a whole room quickly and easily using the V33 brand. V33 Multi-Surface Renovation can be used to cover at least 20 different surfaces, including bare, varnished and stained wood, plasterboard, copper, concrete, bricks, ceiling tiles, lining paper, polystyrene and MDF. And thanks to its 98 per cent opacity matt finish, it’s ideal for hiding marks or colours.

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irector, Olly Fallon said, “Our range and quality of outdoor living products are second to none which our new showroom now visually demonstrates, and our dedication to growing the business is in full swing. Thanks to Michael Tomlinson MP for opening our new showroom, which really helps to reinforce all our commitment to local employment and UK business.” Nationwide has been supplying a range of high quality home improvement products for the past 30 years. Wellknown originally for its security blinds and the recommendations of John Stalker (ex Deputy Chief Constable of Greater

Manchester Police) who appeared in the ads and TV commercials, the company then went on to develop a comprehensive range of bespoke outdoor living products, many of which were manufactured in its Wareham factory. Nationwide has over 50,000 satisfied customers across the UK, many coming back for the newest innovative products. Since the company’s inception, it now has a complete range of outdoor living products including sun awnings, verandas, glass walls, terrace roofs, sun screens, exterior roof blinds, sun canopies, security shutters and garage doors, along with many exciting new innovations due to be launched in the coming months.

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Add value to your house

Whether we like to admit it or not, we all hope that any modifications we make will add value to our home. Now you might not believe some of these produced by research from TheAdvisory, the UK’s only dedicated independent consumer advice group for home sellers, but they will give you food for thought. Apparently odd door numbers – with the exception of 13 – could increase the value by up to £538. Really! Wimborne and Ringwood home owners are in luck as having a local Waitrose could add £40,000 to the value, whilst an Aldi – there are stores in Bournemouth and Poole add up to £5,000. A local farmers market – Dorset scores here – could add up to £87,000

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in value and a local Ofsted grade 3 school up to £52,000. Off street parking is always a problem in town centres, but if you have a driveway the price of your property could soar to between £20,000 and £50,000! And if your house has a name rather than just a number, as much as five per cent could be added to its value. If there are numerous cafés and restaurants – particularly Michelinstarred ones – property prices could be worth 50 per cent more than the average. The appeal of faster broadband should not be

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underestimated either. A waterfront property can yield a price premium, and if you have the right to cast a fishing line into that water you could see the price of your property rocket to between 10 and 15 per cent. Galleries, museums and arthouse cinemas can add an estimated three to five per cent s they are outward sign of cultured communities.

And the negatives

On the other side of the coin there are factor that negatively affect the value of your home. The impact of Japanese Knotweed is so severe that it may even

make it un-mortgageable. Hauntings or murders which have taken place in your property could also have an effect on sale price. Investigation found that having a McDonald’s nearby can knock as much as 24 per cent off the value off the average property, while a local Primark can knock 23 per cent off average property values. Almost half of 2,000 people polled say they would check crime statistics in neighbourhoods they might live in, while 47 per cent would not buy a home in an area with a high crime rate. Over a third admit they would expect to pay less for a property in a high crime area. While eight per cent of adults have been a

victim of a crime, but don’t report it because they are worried it would devalue their property. Other negatives are nuisance neighbours, a property with poor energy efficiency, close proximity to wind farms, power lines and mobile phone towers, air and noise pollution, excessive traffic and being on a flood plain. Ill thought out ‘improvements’ such as Gothic decorative recesses could also put off potential buyers, and it goes without saying that excessive clutter both in and outside the home is a deterrent to housebuyers. A full report is available visualised on TheAdvisory website www. theadvisory.co.uk/houseprice-added-value/

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Enhanced outdoor living

Garden buildings, often referred to as chalets, are becoming increasingly popular.

here is a huge range available to buy, from log cabins, which can be so substantial that they are almost akin to homes, to garden offices or other workspaces. Before you decide on a building for your garden, you’ll need to check with your local council to see if you need planning permission. Even if permission isn’t required, you will still need to adhere to certain rules – for example, these buildings should be less than a certain height and the area they occupy may have a limit on it. They must also be situated a minimum distance from the boundary of your garden or you can be asked to dismantle them. Most garden chalets are only used during the warmer months, but if you intend to use yours all year around (for example as a writing retreat) employ a qualified electrician to install lighting and electric sockets for heaters and

other equipment, and check for further regulations if you want to install plumbing. You won’t be allowed to live in the cabin unless you have got planning permission and the structure meets building regulations. Once you’ve crossed the planning hurdle, you need to think about what purpose your garden chalet is intended to serve. Is it just for adults to read and lounge in, or will your teenage children want to use it as a den? If so, could their loud music upset the neighbours? You’ll want to make sure your chalet is sound-proofed, with secondary or double glazing, if that might be the case. When purchasing your garden building, you can either pay for the complete service including somebody to set up the chalet and landscape around it, including special planting to enhance your view, or get it delivered in kit form and erect it yourself. This is the

money-saving option, but don’t bite off more than you can chew – even if you are a keen DIY-er. You could perhaps get a few friends round to help with the construction of your building – keep them well fed and watered and you can make a party of it to reward them for their time. Don’t let the lager flow too freely though, unless you don’t mind the risk of ending up with a wonky chalet. Sometimes there is no need to invest in a log cabin for an office because you could convert an existing building, such as a large

shed or a garage, instead. When your garden building or office is finally up and running, have fun furnishing it – but keep it practical. A washable floor will work best, and any rugs will probably need to be regularly cleaned. If you have books in there, remember they might get damp during the winter, unless you’re heating the shed and using it regularly. And now that everything is finished, you can stand back and watch the rest of the family fight over who has first dibs on your new garden building.

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in the home / home is where the heart is .

Tranquil Dawn For any lover of language, never mind home décor, it’s always a pleasure to discover what shade Dulux colour experts have chosen as their Colour of the Year. You can wallow endlessly in the imaginative and evocative names of their paints, such as Chic Shadow and Polished Pebble. Just think, once the only word available for either of these would have been ‘grey’. In 2018, the Colour of the Year was Heart Wood, which was described as ‘a beautiful, warm neutral with a hint of heather’. In 2019, it is Spiced Honey, which is, as you might expect, a ‘warm, orange-brown hue’. And for 2020, the chosen colour has been named as Tranquil Dawn, which, according to Dulux, is ‘inspired by the morning sky, to help give

homes the human touch’. They add that this versatile shade of green symbolises our desire for calm, and ‘can be used to create spaces for care or for play, to find meaning or for creativity.’ Tranquil Dawn reflects a ‘growing desire to understand what it is to be human at a time when advances in technology are making us feel increasingly disconnected from each other’.

Tranquil Dawn, Meaning Palette, Dulux

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motoring / keeping you on the road.

Bike of the Year

The final Dream Machines night of the season at Poole Quay was marked by the hotly contested Bike of the Year competition, sponsored by Coles Miller Solicitors. Open to winners of the Bike of the Night heats during the year, the finale saw 14 of the weekly

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winning riders competing. The winner was voted for by other riders, spectators and fans. 1st place went to Dave Northern, with his 1956 Triumph. Dave won £300, the Midge Holloway Trophy and an ultimate motorcycle care kit courtesy of Muc-Off. In 2nd place was Philip Baker with his Indian Scout, who won £200 and a Muc-Off ultimate motorcycle care kit. Richard Stephens took third place, with his BSA Super Rocket. He won £100 and a race cleaning kit from Muc-Off.

L- R, Richard Stephens, Graham Richardson, BCP tourism liaison manager, Dave Northern, Bronte Cormack and Adrian Cormack, Coles Miller Solicitors and Philip Baker

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Young people targeted by Safe Drive Stay Alive programme Thousands of students from across the Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole areas will experience a hard-hitting road safety presentation over the coming months. Safe Drive Stay Alive, which is coordinated by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service on behalf of the Road Safety Dorset partnership, targets students in Year 11 and above, who will soon be learning to drive and whose friends may already be driving. The presentation uses powerful personal testimony and dramatic video footage to make the audience aware of the tragedy and suffering caused by road traffic collisions. Firefighters, medics, police officers, bereaved parents and people who have been directly involved in road traffic collisions, recount their stories, often in heartbreaking detail. Christine Sharma, road safety manager at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, explained, “The presentation is hard hitting and upsetting, but we make no apology for that. The speakers are real people who have experienced the horror of road traffic collisions, whether as a member of the emergency services, as a victim or as a parent who has lost a child. It is this truthfulness that makes it so successful. We know that the young people who see this roadshow are affected, and we have seen the number of young people killed or seriously injured on our roads decrease since the programme started. We really do make a difference.” More dates are being added to the current programme so, if you would like to book the roadshow for your school, please contact Phil Villain on 07500 815924 or email phil.villain@dwfire.org.uk

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