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September 2018 Volume 16 Issue 2

4DORSET Volume 16 • Issue 2 • September 2018 Dear Readers

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I am writing this a few days before the launch of Plastic Free Ferndown and we had high hopes for a good turnout. All three directors at mags4dorset are community leaders for the Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) campaign and sit on an 8-strong steering committee. The committee are passionate about the cause and donated a budget for the free barbecue supplied and cooked by the Flying Teapot in the hope of raising funds for SAS. Another community leader, Tony Brown of Y-Not Finance, sponsored our t-shirts; the police community office donated Biobags to help get our message across and Colten Care organised a stand, to let residents know what they are doing to reduce single use plastic at their care homes. PramaLIFE must be thanked for letting us use the Barrington forecourt and electricity. The Barrington is aiming to become the first plastic-free community building in the town, so it was appropriate for us to be there. We were really looking forward to the event. Did you make it? If so, did you take away some great ideas to cut your use of single use plastic? As well as including our campaign for a much better world to live in, this magazine is packed with news, events, a wedding feature and an exclusive interview with the founder of Footlight Performance Academy. Do enjoy.

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District Governor visit Wimborne Rotarians were pleased to have a visit from the district governor, Allan Smith, of Rotary Wessex District 1110, accompanied by assistant governor, Debbie Dunford. Allan outlined for club members, his hopes for his year in office.

Chris Mogg, Wimborne Rotary president with Allan Smith (R) and Debbie Dunford

Bermuda meets Bournemouth Four horticultural students from Bermuda arrived in Bournemouth recently to train with the Bournemouth Parks Department. Troy Watson, Shalae Johnston, Kacy Greene and Leric Lightbourn travelled with their tutor, Roger Parris, for a placement sponsored by the Bermuda Garden Club charity. They were also guests of Bournemouth In Bloom. During their time in the town, they worked with council gardeners in the public parks, as well as visiting Colegrave National Bedding Supplies in Banbury. The four Bermudian students have been awarded scholarships in Horticultural Learning Skills after completing a skills development programme that trains young people in horticulture and landscaping. The course was also designed to create life skills and career opportunities. In a letter to the chairman of Bournemouth In Bloom, the Governor of

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Bermuda, John Rankin, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The visit to Bournemouth will be a further opportunity for these young people to learn and develop their skills. I am confident that they will represent Bermuda well, while they are in Bournemouth, and would like to take this opportunity to thank Bournemouth In Bloom for making them welcome.â&#x20AC;?

Students from Bermuda visit Bournemouth for horticultural work placement

Vote for Bournemouth

Ferndown mourns death of mayor Councillor Steve Lugg, the Mayor of Ferndown died on 20 July after a brief illness. He was aged 54.

Bournemouth has been nominated for the Best UK Seaside Town in the prestigious 2018 British Travel Awards (BTAs). The winners will be determined by the consumer, who has until 30 September to cast their vote, with the successful companies announced at the BTA Gala Awards Dinner, being held in London on 28 November 2018. Vote for Bournemouth at www.britishtravelawards.com

The Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Steve Lugg

Steve will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 25 years, Cathy; their five children and five grandchildren. A town councillor since 2008, Steve was elected as the 36th mayor of Ferndown in May. He had been deputy mayor three times. He was also a district councillor from 2011, becoming chairman of East Dorset District Council in 2015/16, and was elected to Dorset County Council in 2016. Born on 29 May 1964, Steve grew up in Sherborne before joining the Household Cavalry. After leaving the army at 40, his first job was with Bournemouth Social Services. In 2005, he became chief executive of the Hampshire Association of Local Councils. He was also a member of the Royal Household as a Yeoman of the Guard, of the Queen’s Bodyguard. Fully involved in the local community, Steve was a great advocate for Ferndown. He had been a school governor at Ferndown Upper School, a trustee at the Barrington Centre, and, until his death, president of the Ferndown Royal British Legion. Steve also had a great passion for live music and founded Live: Ferndown, which showcased the best local music talent. His funeral was held at St Mary’s Church, Ferndown on 17 August. Donations can be made to Macmillan Caring Locally or the Royal British Legion Ferndown c/o AE Jolliffe & Son, 17 Victoria Road, Ferndown.

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LAW SPOT By Harold G Walker Solicitors Mrs Owens – the wife who is not allowed a divorce A recent Judgment in the UK Supreme Court has refused to allow Mrs Tini Owens the right to divorce her husband. Mr & Mrs Owens had been married for about 37 years, when Mrs Owens left her husband in 2015. She wanted to move on with her life and divorce her husband as soon as possible. Therefore, she started the divorce process, based on her husband’s ‘behaviour’. However, Mr Owens refused to accept that he had done anything so wrong that his wife should be allowed to divorce him. This meant that a Family Court judge had to consider what both Mr & Mrs Owens’ had to say about what had happened during their marriage. The original family court judge decided that Mr Owens behaviour was not so bad that Mrs Owens should be allowed to divorce him! That original judge’s

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decision was considered in the ‘Court of Appeal’ and then the ‘Supreme Court’, but neither of those courts felt that the current law allowed them to overturn the original judge’s decision. Mr Owens refuses to give his consent to divorce, which means that Mrs Owens must now wait until 2020, when she can re-start the divorce process based on the fact that she will have lived separately from her husband for five years, which does not require her husband’s consent. Whilst the case concerning Mrs Owens is very rare, it does highlight one of several current legal problems when getting divorced in England and Wales. To discuss your options on divorce and related financial and children matters, a free 30 minutes consultation is available with one of our family lawyers.

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WARNING TO THOSE HIRING INFLATABLE SLIDES The public health manager at Purbeck District Council is advising anyone hiring an inflatable to see evidence of its annual inspection, along with a detailed risk assessment for its operation. This follows the sentencing of an operator of an inflatable slide, which broke loose during the Swanage Carnival in 2016, injuring nine children. Many who had witnessed the slide being lifted by the wind and flipping on to its side had tried to hold it in place whilst children were being brought out from under it. The children were treated by first aiders and paramedic crews. Ralph Guyan, of Highcliffe pleaded

guilty to two Health and Safety charges brought by the council at Poole Magistrates Court on 9 July. On 2 August, he was sentenced to 10 weeks in respect of each charge, suspended for 12 months. He was also ordered to do 250 hours unpaid community work, and costs of £1,000 were awarded to Purbeck District Council. Guyan is also required to pay a victim surcharge of £150.

Officers from Purbeck District Council offer the following guidance to operators and those hiring inflatable play equipment to ensure they provide a safe and enjoyable environment: • • • •

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All inflatables should meet BS:EN 14960 and there should be a label on it proving its compliance. The label should specify when the inflatable was made, how many users can use it safely and the minimum height of users. The inflatable should have a user manual providing details about the number of anchorage points and how to ensure it is secured appropriately. When outside, operators must be aware of the weather: BS EN 14960 recommends that the maximum wind speed in which inflatable play equipment should be used outdoors is 38 km/h (Force 5). The best way to measure this is with an anemometer. The inflatable must be tested every year by a competent person to make sure it is safe for use. A new unit should have an ‘initial test’ at the point of manufacture to confirm it complies with BS EN 14960.

Time is running out for your AONB views The Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) stretches across almost half the county. Local people are being asked to pitch in their views about what they think is special about this nationally important landscape and what needs to be done to keep it so. The question comes from the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership, which is reviewing the five-year Management Plan for the area. Tom Munro, Dorset AONB team manager said, “It’s an important time for us to step back and think about what the priorities for the landscape are over the next five years. We’re asking local people to take a step back too and think about what they think is special about the landscape and what urgently needs doing to pass it onto our next generations in good shape.” The Dorset AONB isn’t just one fine landscape, but a collection of great landscapes. You can travel from one side

of the AONB to the other and experience heaths, downs, valleys and vales – each with different views, wildlife, walks and ways of working. The new plan records how special the landscapes are now but it also looks ahead to the opportunities that such a rich landscape holds for people in the future. Share your views with the Dorset AONB team and you could win one of three Dorset Food & Drink hampers worth £50. Either fill out a 5-10 minute questionnaire or, if you want to give a longer response to the draft Management Plan itself, download a form. Both can be found at www.dorsetaonb.org.uk

Colmer’s Hill Sunset by James Loveridge, winner of the Dorset AONB photo competition

Comments are welcomed up to Wednesday 3 October 2018. The Plan can be found at libraries and council offices, on the Dorset AONB website www.dorsetaonb. org.uk or by request from the AONB Partnership on 01305 228246.

Man shot by police in Bournemouth The police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, is investigating the circumstances of an incident in Bournemouth that involved a man being shot by police. It happened on 7 August at 8.26pm when armed officers stopped a vehicle containing three people along Castle Lane West in Bournemouth. This was in relation to an ongoing investigation into a reported serious assault in Wimborne Road on 2 August. During the incident, police discharged a firearm. One man from the vehicle sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was taken to hospital for treatment. A second man from the vehicle – a 36-year-old - was arrested by officers at the scene. A woman was also in the vehicle. Neither suffered any injuries. The arrested man was charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.

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charity of the year

Forest Holme Hospice chair, Stephen Kirkham, and charity manager, Anne Currie, with Michael Tomlinson (centre).

Charityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit to Westminster promotes improving access to palliative and hospice care The chair and charity manager from Forest Holme Hospice recently attended a session of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hospice and Palliative Care at Westminster. Forest Holme Hospice Charity had initially submitted written feedback to the group on the question of how to improve access to palliative and hospice care. The charity believes that the proper commissioning of palliative and end of life care by NHS England would assist in greater equity and access to good care for individuals and their families, both locally and nationally. They were hosted before the meeting by Michael Tomlinson MP (Mid Dorset & North Poole). He was very interested to hear about the work of Forest Holme in his

own constituency and also the challenges facing hospices in providing good care to a growing number of individuals and their families in Dorset each year. Forest Holme provides end of life care and support to more than 1,000 people each year with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck. For more information visit www. forestholmehospice.org.uk

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In the Frame Located in Highcliffe, In the Frame offers a variety of services but above all, the company takes great pride in customer service and quality of work produced and sent out. The business opened in October 2008 and since then has not stopped growing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is due to our amazing customers who have supported us from the very beginning. We are so very grateful for this as without you we would not be the successful business we are now,â&#x20AC;? said Karen Fountaine. On Saturday 13 October, everyone at In the Frame is inviting you to join them at 362 Lymington Road, Highcliffe in the celebration of their 10 year anniversary!

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Creating history out of history The Wimborne History Festival on 21 and 22 July 2018 marked two moments in time: the centenary of the end of the First World War and 100 years since women gained the vote. The free event took place around the town and was supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, local district, town and parish councils and Wimborne BID. Displays included the only airworthy Bristol Scout WW1 bi-plane in the world, which was on the Square, and a trench warfare exhibition. There was also a Suffragette march. Ten silent soldiers could be seen over the weekend. They represented 10 Wimborne men who had fought and died

in the war. Played by actors, they walked silently through the streets. When stopped by visitors they gave out a card detailing their name, age, rank, place and date when they died. Directed by State of Play Arts team, the Silent Soldiers were poignant and thought provoking reminders of those who gave their lives for their country. Tom Scrase was out and about with his camera to record this historical occasion for 4Dorset. Photos by Tom Scrase

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Wimborne in Bloom results announced Following judging in July, the triumphant Wimborne in Bloom 2018 prize-winners in first place are: • •

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Best Shop with a window display to interpret ‘Wimborne transport through the ages’ – Friends of Victoria Hospital Charity Shop. Best Overall Outside Display – business premises (hotel, guest house, public house or restaurant) within a town boundary – The Green Man. Best Overall Outside Display, Country district – The Stocks Inn. Best Overall Outside Display (not entered in a or b) – Nicholas O’Hara Best Garden open to the public with entrance fee – Wimborne Model Town. Best Church, churchyard or memorial garden – The Minster Churchyard Best school grounds or gardens – St John’s First School. Best front garden (annual, perennial or mixed) – 9 Pye Lane Best front garden (first-time entry) – 20 Bankes Road. Best back garden – 7 Bourne Court Best communal garden or group of houses – Pye Lane group of houses. Private dwelling, best hanging basket – 41 Grove Road. Private dwelling, best overall display (hanging baskets) – 41 Grove Road. Best allotment – Plot 36A Leaze site. Best display surrounding a town sign – The Tree Stump, Station Road.

Influential Woman of the Year, Sarah Ali Choudhury Sarah Ali Choudhury, the award-winning Indian food columnist and TV chef from Dorset, was named Influential Woman of the Year at the Venus Awards national finals at Audleys Wood Hotel. This follows on from her win in the Dorset awards back in November 2017. The Venus Awards applauds and rewards working women to celebrate their achievements. Sarah is not only a figurehead for women in business but is also the youngest Asian woman to run her own restaurant at the age of just 20.

Kevin Humphries, transport planner at DCC (left) with Jonathan Dixon from Sustrans and children from Mudeford School

A new bike shelter for Mudeford Junior School Children at Mudeford Junior School in Christchurch can now park their bikes securely thanks to a new shelter from Dorset County Council. The old shelter only takes 30 bikes, and the new shelter will help to encourage even more children to cycle to school. Dorset County Council has been working with Sustrans, a UK sustainable transport charity, for many years to encourage children to choose bicycles for the school run. As well as investing in the new cycle shelter, the children have also been given bike lessons to help them stay safe on the road. Head teacher, Mark Partridge said, “It has been extremely pleasing to see so many of our children choose the healthy and fun option of cycling to school. We regularly have over two thirds of our children coming to school on bikes.”

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A school where your children will shine

ina Thompson, teacher and Principal of Footlight Performance Academy, started her career as a professional dancer with the Night and Day Ballet Company in Belgium, where she spent a year travelling and performing. She is also very experienced in musical theatre, working with many famous people like Jimmy Tarbuck, Lional Blair and Russ Abbott. Coming from humble beginnings, Nina started dancing at 11 years of age and told me, “the rest was history. I didn’t ever want to do anything else.” Her passion for dance fuelled the Footlight Performance Academy, which Nina established 31 years ago when she settled in Wimborne. It came about because a friend of hers was struggling to find a good dance teacher for her three daughters, and from small beginnings, it has grown into a renowned school. As well as the original school in Wimborne, Nina has established various satellite branches in Corfe Mullen, Bearwood and Colehill and has really worked hard to make dance classes accessible and accommodating, saying, “I wanted to bring the dance to the children instead of the children to the dance.” Nina emphasises the importance of adapting when it comes to running a business. She said, “With changing times come changing expectations. With so many opportunities for children today, it is really important to us that we are offering what the children are looking for and what they enjoy.”

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The academy has taken this on board, offering a variety of classes including ballet, performance and theatre classes, tap and modern and acrobatics arts dance class. The academy is also dedicated to preparing the children to a professional level. Nina said, “Children nowadays really have to be a ‘triple threat,’ meaning they need to have studied lots of disciplines. In order to get into professional companies, they must be able to act, sing, do ballet, tap and modern.” All of these are offered by the academy. In fact, Nina herself, over the years, has trained 15 pupils who have gone on to become successful professional performers, with a pupil performing in shows on cruise ships, another who joined the Royal Ballet and another who has just been cast as Annette in the Bill Kenwight UK tour of Saturday Night Fever. Footlight also has some highly qualified teachers, two of whom Nina has trained herself, including dance teacher and manager of the academy, Leanne Dade. Nina has trained a number of pupils who have come back to teach at the academy and many of the professional performers she has trained, have come back to give workshops and share their knowledge with the students at Footlight Performance Academy. Nina said, “It is really good job satisfaction to see the pupils you’ve trained come back to teach and be creative and innovative.” The school offers classes in RAD Ballet, ISTD Tap and Modern (two of the biggest examination boards for dance), LAMDA

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Drama, Singing and DDMIX for adults. Something that stands out about the business is Nina’s passion, not only for dance but also for the children, and the awareness of their wellbeing and mental health. She completed a course in child psychology, anatomy and teaching methodology at Chichester University and also studied another course in child psychology at the Royal Ballet School, Covent Garden. In a business such as this, Nina emphasised that not only teaching but also understanding of mental health is essential in order for the children to perform to their full potentials. She said, “Understanding mental health and how the children’s minds work means we can really help them to achieve in a way that works for them. If they’re happy learning, that’s when they will learn at their best. Mental health is paramount when teaching.” In this tough industry, understanding the psychology of a student is also very important in order to teach them coping strategies for the disappointment that performing auditions can deliver. The academy is dedicated to its students, not only in teaching the performing arts but also in supporting them psychologically. As well as offering after school and weekend classes, Footlight Performance Academy has been offering baby classes for the last two years. Fabulous Feet helps teach babies coordination and basic movement skills. A fitness class for mums will be combined with this existing baby class and will start on 10 September.

Nina Thompson with Darcey Bussell

Even with 31 years of teaching behind her, Nina remains as passionate as ever about what she does. She says she loves the job because she can be “creative” but particularly because it allows her to see the children “shine onstage. “I love to interact with the students – they keep me young,” she added. “They’re so vibrant and I never want to stop working with them. “They’ll have to nail the coffin down before I give up!” She laughed. Footlight Performance Academy cares about its students and is committed to training them to a serious, professional level, as well as making sure everyone who trains there has a lot of fun. Principal, Nina Thompson, is the dance teacher and mentor that every aspiring young performer needs.

Footlight Performance Academy students

Following the huge success of producing the Tivoli Panto for the past nine years, Nina and her husband, Ron, have been asked to produce a brand new Christmas show for the new Minster Theatre at the Allendale Centre from 15 December until Christmas Eve. ‘The Best Ever Christmas Show Ever’ will be a fabulous, fun show about Father Christmas, his cheeky elves, unicorns and you might even find a few Minions. It will be a wonderful affordable adventure for all the family. Any budding performers who would like to appear alongside the professional cast, can get an application form from Leanne_ footlight@icloud.com

Dorset funeral group finds summit to do A group of staff and friends from Douch Family Funeral Directors stepped up to a mountainous charity challenge and scaled Snowdon. The 3,500ft peak was reached in 90-degree heat after a three-hour climb and raised more than £1,500 for Dorset Mind, the mental health charity. Ten of them went up and

11 descended. Wendy Percey had taken the train to the top but made the four-hour walk down. Emma Regan who organised the 8km ascent said, “We chose a very hot day which was incredibly tiring, but it allowed us to see Snowdon at its best. “The views were astonishing and we were lucky because some people

see very little from the mountain. “Everyone found it hard and some were overcoming personal challenges and fear of heights but we all made it. Coming down was even harder but there was much elation when we arrived at the bottom. Importantly though, we raised money for Dorset Mind, which is our charity of the year.”

The group before they took on Snowdon for charity

Some of the best green spaces in the nation Avon Heath Country Park near Ringwood; Hardy’s Birthplace, Thorncombe Woods near Dorchester; Milldown and Stour meadows near Blandford have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best green spaces in UK. These four parks are among a record-breaking 1,883 UK parks that have received this year’s prestigious Green Flag Award. This national award is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent visitor facilities. Cllr Daryl Turner, Dorset County Council’s cabinet member for Natural and Built Environment said, “We know that thousands of residents and visitors to Dorset value our quality green spaces, and this award celebrates the dedication that goes into maintaining them to such a high standard.” In Christchurch, the quay has, for the seventh year running, been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme. Cllr Lesley Dedman, Mayor of Christchurch, said, “I’m pleased to see that Christchurch Quay has once again been recognised in this prestigious award issued by Keep Britain Tidy. Green spaces really matter to residents and it is so important that these areas are maintained and protected for future generations.” She added that the “flag represents the hard work and dedication of our officers and volunteers.” Christchurch Quay’s green flag is now proudly displayed on the flagpole at the Quomps Splash Park. Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news

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health & care NHSRF’s 40th Anniversary The local Bournemouth and Christchurch branch of the NHS Retirement Fellowship marked its 40th birthday at its July monthly meeting. The ceremony was conducted jointly by the then chairman, Hilary Tice and David Moss, the chairman of the Royal Bournemouth Hospital Trust.

Mike ‘Deadley’ Dedman

Mike punches above his age A fearsome Freemason climbed into the boxing ring for the first ever time and raised hundreds of pounds for Cancer Research – aged 63.

Mike ‘Deadley’ Dedman won his bout by way of technical knockout in the third round against a much younger opponent at the Bournemouth International Centre. ‘Deadley’ Dedman, who belongs to Meyrick Lodge in Bournemouth and also plays for New Milton Rugby Club, works in the security business. He said, “I wanted to raise some money for Cancer Research and saw the opportunity to take

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part in a white collar boxing event. “It required a great deal of training, which I really enjoyed. I had no idea how I would get on but wanted to put on a good show. “I got well-hit in the second round but carried on and was delighted to get the win. I’d also like to thank everyone for being so generous. “I am going to carry on training and I might do another fundraiser next year – possibly wing walking!”

Royal Bournemouth Hospital Open Day This year’s open day at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital site will be on 15 September from 10am-3pm. There will be something there for everyone – from blood pressure checks, eye tests and respiratory checks to tours of theatres and children’s activities. Anyone interested in working, volunteering, or completing work experience at RBCH can find out more at the volunteer and recruitment stands. The event is free to attend and parking at the RBH site will be free all day.

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health & care Immersive Virtual Dementia Tour DCR hits milestone Representatives from Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital learnt first-hand how it might feel to live with dementia, when they took part in a Virtual Dementia Tour at Great Oaks, part of Encore Care Homes. Encore is the first care group in Dorset to offer this fully-immersive experience to care and health professionals, providing them with an inside look into what it might be like, and how it might feel to live with dementia. Training is also offered on ways to support someone with the condition.

The tour replicates some of the symptoms of mid-range dementia, so participants’ vision and hearing is affected. It is run by Training 2 Care and owned by the non-profit company Second Wind Dreams. The tour is recognised to be the closest way a healthy brain is able to experience the effects of dementia. If you are interested in future Virtual Dementia Tour sessions please call 01202 476960 or visit www.greatoaksbournemouth.co.uk

More than 100 health and social care professionals have signed up to the Dorset Care Record (DCR), marking a milestone for the project which aims to create a comprehensive record for every resident having treatment in the county. Information can be shared through the system among health and care professionals including up to date contact details and care needs, tests results, referrals and discharge information. The DCR will be rolled out over the next couple of years and will include a people portal, enabling residents to check and add to their individual record. - advertisement feature -

What is Companionship? By Lorraine Maher, Bluebird Care Manager, Ferndown

As we grow older, we can find ourselves becoming more and more isolated as we leave the working world and our colleagues behind. Companionship; defined as comradery, friendship and togetherness, is a solution to this solitude. Carers act as companions in various ways, whether it is sharing a cup of tea, browsing through old photographs, visiting a favourite garden centre or going out shopping. Spending time and talking with a caring person can help ease anxieties and enable connections and relationships to develop. This will allow you to remain as part of your local community and keep in touch with the outside world. Bluebird Care in Ferndown provides this regularly and the many companionship experiences include going to the beach for fish and chips, having afternoon tea in the New Forest, enjoying classical theatre and much more. Companionship enables people to carry on with their hobbies and allows them to experience new ventures.

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Suitable for all – swimming is suitable for people of any weight, physical ability or age and from babies upwards, so there are no barriers to taking part and it’s never too late to learn. 2. Helps you get healthy – regular swimming improves health and wellbeing as it helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of chronic illnesses like heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It is also a great way to burn calories. 3. Stress busting – swimming boosts endorphin levels and makes you feel relaxed and calm, which can help lower stress and anxiety and lift your mood. 4. Family fun – family members can swim with each other, go at their own pace, or share fun activities in the pool. 5. Great way to get fit – the motions used for swimming, like crawls and scissor kicks, help to exercise muscles that normally get missed out in the gym. Swimming also develops core muscles as you balance in the water, and makes you more flexible. 6. You can learn something new – whether you swim like a dolphin or haven’t been to the pool since school, you can learn something new in the centre’s pool, with swimming lessons, personal instructor-led sessions, and classes like Aqua Fit, Aqua Jog and Aqua Knockout. 7. You might save a life – both children and adults are safer in the water when they are able to swim, and could help to save someone else from drowning. 8. You can challenge yourself – if you love to set yourself fitness targets, then the pool is the perfect place. You can time yourself on laps, learn new strokes, or monitor your progress by using the revolutionary SWIMTAG technology. 9. Sports performance increases – if you already go to the gym, play rugby or run, then adding swim sessions to your fitness regime can enhance your performance. Not only will swimming help build muscles and core strength, but raised oxygen levels will help with endurance, and low impact motions keep you active on recovery days. 10. Swimming expands your horizons – it opens up a new world of possibilities for holidays and day trips. Think sunny snorkelling holidays, surfing on the British coast, or going for a boat ride and swimming on a sparkling lake. 1.

If you fancy improving your health, mood and fitness, visit the swim facilities at Ferndown Leisure Centre.

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Shaving challenges for charity

Dani loses her hair for a good cause

Dani Bevis (centre) celebrating her charity head shave

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In memory of her great-nan, Compton Acres Café & Tearooms team member, Dani Bevis, has shaved her head to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. She said, “Dementia can be devastating for families. For our family, it was our great-nan. We watched a clever, strong, witty and funny woman deteriorate into someone we didn’t know any more. To help others facing similar situations, I decided to shave my hair, which anyone at Compton Acres will tell you is my greatest vanity, for Alzheimer’s Research UK. “I would like to thank the team at Compton Acres and everyone who came out on the day to support me.’’ She has raised £417 so far and has a Just Giving page for donations.

No hedge clippers permitted!

Paul Hilliam (front 4th left) with some of the Stewarts ‘Brave Shave’ team.

Since being diagnosed with head and neck cancer in 2013, Paul Hilliam, the manager of Stewarts Christchurch Garden Centre has undergone major surgeries, radio and chemotherapy. In July this

year, he was able to confirm that he is “all clear.” Paul has received great care and support from Macmillan Cancer Support. After announcing his all-clear news to his team, he asked for volunteers to take part in the Macmillan Brave the Shave fundraising initiative. “I have been delighted that so far 21 of our team, including two of the female members, have signed up to have their heads shaved at the centre on 25 September,” said Paul. Despite their enthusiasm to use gardening shears and hedge clippers to complete the job, the rules and commonsense required by health and safety will be applied on the day with the help of Blades of Highcliffe. The shave will be a public event at the Christchurch centre. MD Martin Stewart said, “I have offered Paul my congratulations on his great news and I am both proud and inspired by the goodwill that the team is showing in their support for this initiative to fund this vital charity.”

Key planning charging schedule reaches next stage A charge on new development for Poole has been submitted to the Planning Inspector for examination in public. This proposed charge is set to replace an existing charge that has been in operation in Poole since 2013.

The draft Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule, sets out the level of fees to be charged on all new developments in Poole. CIL is a locally-set planning charge on development to help pay for Poole’s infrastructure, such as education, transport, health and community facilities and plays a key role in delivering sustainable growth in the borough. Julian McLaughlin, head of growth and infrastructure, Borough of Poole, said, “The council’s first CIL Charging Schedule was adopted in 2013 and since then there have been changes in market conditions and the level of growth required for Poole in the future. We carried out a public consultation last year and the feedback has helped shape the charging schedule. We are now at the stage where the draft charging schedule can be submitted for independent inspection.”

The proposed CIL charge is: • Zone A: £200 per sqm (for the North Poole, Lilliput / Branksome Park, Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs) •

Zone B (i): £60 per sqm (Poole town centre – excluding the Twin Sails Regeneration Area)

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Zone B (ii): £0 for the Twin Sails Regeneration Area

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Zone C: £100 per sqm across Central Poole

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£200 per sqm for retail development outside of centres and neighbourhood parades

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£100 per sqm for retirement / assisted living housing in the Zone A area only

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All other development, the proposed rate is £0 per sqm

Unless otherwise stated, the above charges relate to new residential developments, subject to certain criteria. It is anticipated that the Planning Inspector will arrange for an Examination in Public to be held in Autumn 2018. If the Planning Inspector subsequently recommends significant changes to the charging schedule then a further public consultation will be held. It is envisaged that the CIL Charging Schedule could be adopted towards the end of the year.

Christchurch Borough Council agree not to appeal Judicial Review Christchurch Borough Council has agreed not to submit an appeal to the Court of Appeal following the refusal of its judicial review application. Cllr David Flagg, Leader of the Council, Christchurch Borough Council, said, “Having been refused leave to appeal by the judge, it was important that the advice of counsel and officers was considered when deciding the best way forward. In light of the decision, we feel that the best way for us to proceed is to focus our work on getting the best for our residents as we move towards local government reorganisation on 1 April 2019. “Whilst we are of course extremely disappointed with the decision of the judge, the council has fought to represent the wishes of our residents throughout this process. “Having pursued every avenue available to us we must now accept that the council will be abolished next year. We apologise that we were not successful in keeping Christchurch independent and thank all the residents who supported us in our attempts.”

Amended speed limits on A338 support £20m improvement works Speed limits are being changed on the A338 Wessex Way and B3073 (Christchurch Road/Hurn Road) to support over £20m major improvements.

This is to support preparation works ahead of Dorset County Council’s Blackwater/A338 improvements which are programmed to start this autumn as part of the BIG Programme, funded through Dorset LEP secured growth deal funding, to drive economic growth. As part of the overall A338 investment, a permanent 50mph speed limit was put in place on the southbound and northbound carriageways of the A338 Spur Road from 10 August 2018. This covers a section of A388 from 120 metres north of its northbound on/ southbound off slip roads at the junction with the B3073 southwards, for a distance of 1.4km to the Dorset County Council and Bournemouth Borough Council boundary. Two lanes were open to all traffic during the daytime during August to accommodate the school summer period. This permanent speed reduction from 70mph to 50mph will help make it safer and easier to enter and exit the A338 at Blackwater junction. By bringing the speed limit in early, it also enabled Dorset County Council to carry out vegetation clearance away from the main highway. From the start of September (after the school holidays), the 40mph temporary restriction will be in operation when working on the carriageway to enable: • the creation of an extra southbound lane on the section of the A338 between Blackwater Junction and Cooper Dean roundabout • improvements to the on slip onto the A338 southbound from the B3073 at Blackwater East Junction • pier protection works to the B3073 bridge and widening of the bridge over the River Stour to accommodate an additional lane The lower speed limits are necessary to ensure work can be carried out safely. These works are part of an ongoing planned programme of works providing improvements to the whole of the A338/B3073 intersection and follow on from the major reconstruction of the A338 in 2016.

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education NEWS Around the harbour with Chris Packham

Avonbourne girls explore STEM with RNLI

All aboard with Chris Packham

Eight lucky Eco council reps/KS2 children from Parley First School had the pleasure and the privilege of joining Chris Packham, Paul Morton (Birds of Poole Harbour) and both of their teams on a special boat trip for the last leg of the UK National BioBlitz Tour. Miss Roche and teaching assistant Miss Bingham accompanied the children and said, “Our children absolutely loved surveying the birds in Poole Harbour and also took home the very important message about needing to take action now to save our wildlife.”

Four Avonbourne College students were given a fascinating insight into the world of engineering, thanks to an inspirational careers day hosted by the RNLI. Organised to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, the year 7 and 8 students got to meet the RNLI female

engineers who are helping to make life-saving kit and learned about the RNLI’s current STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Maths) challenges. Jason Holbrook, principal of Avonbourne College, said, “I would like to say a huge thank you to the RNLI for providing this fantastic

opportunity for our students. “We place great emphasis on STEM subjects here and actively encourage our girls to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and maths.” Engineering is at the very heart of the work undertaken by the RNLI.

Middle School’s first art exhibition By Gill Hall

Ferndown Middle School recently held their first art exhibition in order to celebrate the hard work and commitment shown by pupils throughout the year. The exhibition was a great success, with a vast range of art from year 5-8 pupils. It was a unique opportunity for everyone to see how talented Ferndown Middle School pupils are and the school was privileged to have the presence of visitors from the wider community including Gino and Leo from Bournemouth University, who commended the ‘vast variety of talented and wellfinished art pieces.’

QE students at Abbey Road recording studio.

QE jazz orchestra records at Abbey Road Studios The young musicians, who make up the 31-piece jazz orchestra at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne, recently recorded at the famous Beatles’ studio in North London. The band, led by QE’s head of music, Steve Glover, booked in for a 10-hour recording session. “For all of us this is a dream come true. For any musician, recording at Abbey Road is the ultimate experience – and thanks to the amazing generosity of a band members’ supportive parents we’ve actually pulled it off,” said Steve Glover. Assisted by head of community music, Ben Jose, Steve and the band recorded 10 tracks, which once mixed, will be produced as an album in time for their next gig this autumn. Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news

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New state-of-theart school building At Wimborne First School, we have high expectations and standards so children can reach their full potential. As Head Teacher, I am proud to walk through the corridors to the sounds of children talking about their learning, group discussions, debates, questioning each other and laughter. There is an awe and wonder in the atmosphere and a real buzz about their learning. Children at our school are happy, enthusiastic learners who engage fully in our creative curriculum. Our open-ended questions mean the “children have a chance to discover, explore and challenge their thinking skills,” Ofsted 2015 stated. We are a thriving and happy school with a lot to offer: highly trained teachers who are dedicated to every child’s development, an excellent maths and phonics programme, high quality resources, fun, laughter and a real sense of belonging. Together, we are a school community where everyone involved is part of the jigsaw. From September 2019, we will be relocating to a brand new state-of-the-art school building just up the road from our current school. The plans are available on the Dorsetforyou website and from September we will have a dedicated page on our website keeping the school community updated on the build progress. We are very excited about our new school and the opportunities it will bring. Mrs Hartley Head Teacher If you would like to see more, please come and visit our school.

Outstanding A-level results Ferndown Upper School Congratulations to the students of Ferndown Upper School for gaining the school’s highest ever set of A-level results. 10% of students received the highest of grades, an A* or Distinction* (beating the national average by 2%), 33% received A* or A grades. With 99% of students passing, Ferndown Upper beat the national average by 2%. Two of the many top-performing students were Charlie Wreglesworth-Rendell, who will be reading Engineering at Exeter and Imogen Watkins, who will be studying Law at Bristol.

Imogen Watkins will be studying law

Poole Grammar School A-level results at Poole Grammar School, were once again very strong, with 70.17% of grades at A*/A/B, and with a pass rate of 98.93%. This represents a significant increase in the proportion of higher grades when compared with 2017, and this year, two thirds of entries were in the new reformed A-level courses, which are designed to be harder than the syllabus they replaced. The proportion getting into their first or second choice university offer remains at the high level of recent years. Top students included Herby Bowden, Joseph Mitchell, Robert Munday and Tom Unitt-Jones all with 4A*s.

Two happy students from Poole Grammar

Queen Elizabeth’s Sixth Form Students from Queen Elizabeth’s Sixth Form in Wimborne have excelled in all subject areas and as a result the school has a record year for destinations with over 72% heading off to university. There were excellent results in both the academic and vocational courses and QE is incredibly proud of all of its students. Top students included Thomas Barnes with 1A* and 3As and Jessica Charsley with 2A*s and 1A. Sally Christopher, Joyce Nicholls & Gill Thompson

Farewell to trio of valued members The children and staff of Hillside Community First School in Verwood gave a rousing farewell to three of their most valued members of staff at the end of the school year. Due to the current financial climate of austerity, the three ladies, Mrs Gill Thompson, Mrs Sally Christopher and Mrs Joyce Nicholls, chose voluntary redundancy. Between them, they have worked at the school for 72 years; Mrs Nicholls mostly as a teaching assistant in the reception classes, and both Mrs Christopher and Mrs Thompson have been classroom teaching assistants and educational literacy support assistants. A final assembly was held, where the pupils gave cards and gifts, followed after school by a tea party, attended by staff both past and present.

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Countdown to the big day! By Arabella Watkiss

As soon as you get engaged:

1. Now is a good time to research everything – venues, dresses and honeymoon locations. 2. Go and visit venues and gather ideas. 3. Set a budget. 4. Discuss with your partner your desires for the wedding and listen to theirs. When you both have a similar idea of what the wedding will be like, you can start planning. 5. Discuss dates and check family schedules.

12 months before:

THE MONSTER TASK OF ORGANISING A WEDDING IS BOUND TO GET ANYONE’S HEAD SPINNING. THERE ARE FLOWERS TO SORT, CAKES TO SAMPLE AND VENUES TO EXPLORE. I CAN’T PROMISE IT’S NOT GOING TO BE A STRESSFUL FEW MONTHS AHEAD BUT WITH THIS WEDDING CHECKLIST, YOU’LL BE MORE PREPARED ON YOUR MISSION TO WEDDING HEAVEN.

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Decide on a date! Book a ceremony location and reception venue. Book a photographer and a band. Start planning the guest list. Set a colour scheme or theme. Start to think about the decorations and contact decoration companies. 7. If your venue is not providing chairs and tables, arrange for these.

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Wedding wisdom from local businesses The Wedding Reception with 3-course meal and welcome drink If you’re getting bogged down with wedding plans, this might be just the tonic you need. Packing five-star reviews from its last visit to Poole, The Wedding Reception returns to Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts from 13-15 September at 7.30pm. It’s a mad, immersive comedy from the makers of Faulty Towers The

Dining Experience and sees Kate and Will expecting a small party to celebrate their wedding. But Kate’s mum has other plans – cue uninvited guests, misbehaving family and secrets better left in the closet! This unbeatable theatrical dining experience, which takes place in the Beacon café at Lighthouse, is a sidesplitting, highly improvised

comedy, featuring four actors playing nine characters in a whirlwind two hours full of laughter, love and tears. There’s even a sit-down meal – and maybe some dancing! Join the party at Lighthouse this autumn – it’ll be a rollercoaster ride with more than a few surprises, so book your space now. Tickets, £47 includes a 3-course meal and welcome drink. Call 01202 280000. www. lighthousepoole.co.uk

Abigails – more than hats Abigails and Co is an interesting and wellestablished shop, which has been helping and satisfying customers for 20 years. The owner, Sally, started with hat hire and a few years later added men’s formal wear hire. She regularly visits trade fashion shows to see the latest colours, styles and fabrics and talks to the designers about their personal favourites and fashion predictions for the coming season. Sally used to be a ladies’ hairdresser and puts her knowledge of face shapes to good effect when helping clients to choose a hat for that special occasion.

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weddings 8-9 months before:

1. Book a caterer for the event – this should be done no later than 6 months in advance. 2. Order flowers and a cake – really you should do these as soon as you can, to avoid disappointment. 3. Organise wedding transport. 4. Organise the legalities of the wedding, like registrars or priests.

OBVIOUSLY THE SOONER EVERYTHING IMPORTANT IS DONE THE BETTER, BUT NO MATTER WHAT, YOUR WEDDING WILL BE AMAZING.

4-6 months before:

1. Send out save the dates! 2. Create table plans. 3. Start trying out hair stylists and make-up artists for the big day if you’re not going to do all this yourself. 4. Buy or rent a wedding dress and organise the bridesmaids’ dresses and tuxes for the groom and groomsmen. 5. Book a honeymoon somewhere awesome!

2 months before:

1. Print and send out your invites! 2. Book hair and makeup for the big day. 3. Choose and order the wedding rings.

All that Jazz All that Jazz, in Verwood, will add that finishing touch to your event or wedding, whether it is a small table design of balloons or a full venue dress right down to the last napkin. Not only does the business specialise in venue dressing, but it can also provide a sweet cart for your special day and a mobile bar (more details will be on the website soon). All that Jazz aims to tailor packages to customers and their budgets. If you’re unsure about what you want, Jazz and her team can design mood boards as well as meet with you to pitch ideas. For all your venue dressing needs, email jazz@atjvents.co.uk

Wedding stationery from Xerocad Ideally located in the centre of Ferndown and with 15 years’ experience, all you bride and grooms-to-be can visit Xerocad or call to discuss any wedding stationery requirements you may have. Xerocad can design and print everything from ‘save the date’ cards, invitations, information cards, place cards and table plans to ‘thank you’ cards. Photographs and canvases of your ‘big day’ will make your memories last a lifetime, so why not ask Xerocad for details. RSVP with your stationery requirements to weddings@ xerocad.co.uk or call 01202 897297. Alternatively pop into the shop at 527 Ringwood Road, Ferndown BH22 9AQ.

Sorrels Caterers For over 25 years, Sorrels Caterers have been providing catering and event management services across Dorset and Hampshire. Prior to starting the company, these busy caterers worked at venues in the area including Canford School, Chewton Glen, the Royal Bath Hotel and Bournemouth International Centre, as well as owning their own restaurant in Wimborne for nine years. They pride themselves on offering a friendly and flexible service to suit all types of events and locations. The award winning catering team provides

creative culinary inspiration and has a proven ability to deliver exceptionally high standards of food. Their hospitality deliver team is

experienced in all event types including weddings, whether in a marquee, garden, stately home, hotel or any other venue you choose for your special occasion.

Fab selection at Fab Frocks When it comes to Mother of the Bride and Groom outfits, Fab Frocks Boutique offers the widest choice on the South Coast. From the world’s leading special occasion designers, you will discover everything from dresses with bolero jackets or frock coats through to standalone dresses. The choice of styles, colours and prices means you are sure to find the perfect outfit for that special day. To complete the look, a fantastic range of hats, hatinators and fascinators are available, plus shoes and handbags that can be dyed to match your outfit. Visit www.fabfrocks. co.uk for more details or call 01202 765352. Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news

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Give gulls love, not chips Urban gulls are often misunderstood. So, the RSPB and RSPCA are offering practical advice to address the problems that sometimes occur between urban gulls and people.

Morwenna Alldis, spokesperson for the RSPB South West, said, “Personally I love gulls – I like a bird with a bit of personality and gulls have that in spades. They’re bombastic, cheeky, incredibly adaptable, opportunistic, intelligent, and if there were a prize for ‘bird parent of the year’, protective urban gull parents would win. However, our urban gull is often misunderstood. We need to change the way we behave around gulls and try to live harmoniously alongside them.” The RSPB and RSPCA both cite examples of where relations have broken down. Last summer, the RSPCA appealed for information after a gull was discovered

on an industrial estate in St Austell with a crossbow bolt through its body. This sort of attack is not an isolated incident. Llewelyn Lowen, RSPCA Scientific Officer, explained, “Every year, we receive calls about gulls that have been the victims of abusive attacks. Many have stones thrown at them, others are left homeless after their nests are illegally destroyed, and they may become the target of people taking pot shots at them with airguns. “Gulls and their nests are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and it is illegal to intentionally kill, take or injure wild birds. Action can only be taken against them under licence.” The RSPB says one

of the main issues people have with gulls is linked to the birds nesting behaviour. Morwenna said that although gulls can be noisy during nesting season (May to July), the period is short-lived. She also said that gulls are incredibly protective and proactive parents, and are constantly aware of the need to protect their young from possible harm. “If a gull feels that you’re too close to its youngster, and so a potential threat, it will fly over you at great speed and alarmingly close – rarely making contact the first time. This is a warning – it’s meant to frighten you into backing off. If you encounter an anxious

gull parent protecting their young, the best advice is to walk carrying an unfurled umbrella.” The RSPB say that the second main area of concern for people is the way some of the birds feed, but warn much of the problem is of human origin. Morwenna highlighted that gulls mistake food belonging to humans for their own, since humans have openly fed gulls from their own hands. Morwenna said, “A gull can’t discern between a sausage roll dropped on the floor (free-pickings) and the one you’re unwrapping for lunch in the local park – humans have inadvertently taught gulls that our food is

their food. We must all stop feeding gulls both in inland and seaside towns and in our gardens if we want to recondition their current behaviour.” RSPCA’s Llewelyn Lowen, said, “Unfortunately many see these birds as pests, but all it takes is a little care and understanding to minimise any inconvenience caused by gulls. The RSPCA believes that deterrents and non-lethal methods of control are the best way to reduce gull-related problems. Not feeding the gulls, disposing of rubbish properly, and limiting gulls’ nesting opportunities in urban environments will help to reduce any problems.”

First for Dorset

The Southern migrant hawker dragonfly

Southern Migrant Hawker dragonfly © Hamish Murray

Southern Migrant Hawker dragonfly in flight© Ian Ballam

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The first southern migrant hawker dragonflies ever recorded in Dorset have been seen on Dorset Wildlife Trust’s (DWT’s) nature reserve on Lytchett Heath, which is part of the Great Heath Living Landscape project in east Dorset. Three males were first spotted by local birdwatcher, Ian Ballam. Ian said, “Lytchett Bay is my ‘patch’ for birding, but in summer I also record dragonflies. “I was making a quick visit to the DWT reserve at Lytchett Bay on Saturday 21 July and as soon as I arrived at the main ‘dried-up’ pool, I noticed a bright blue small hawker type dragonfly. Then I noticed another exactly the same on an adjacent pool. “They were extremely aggressive to each other, which pointed towards the behaviour of the southern migrant hawker. In the end, I spotted three. I was elated to have found them and even more happy that I managed to identify this tricky species from just flight observations. And after about 90 minutes, one came to rest on some reeds, so I could confirm my ID was correct.”

DWT conservation officer, Hamish Murray said, “This is a great sighting for Dorset.” He explained that the largely Mediterranean species was formerly a very rare visitor to the UK, “but since 2006, sightings have increased, especially in the south-east of England.” He added that it is now considered to be a potential colonist. “The warmer weather we’ve been having may have attracted them to the south coast, as they are used to living in warm conditions found in Europe and Asia,” said Hamish. The southern migrant hawker is also called the blue-eye hawker, on account of its blue eyes. The overall appearance of the male southern migrant hawker is much bluer than the more common migrant hawker If you see a southern migrant hawker in Dorset, please let Dorset Wildlife Trust know. You can tweet @DorsetWildlife, post on dorsetwildlife Facebook page.

wildlife HOW TO MAKE YOUR GARDEN EVERY HEDGEHOG’S DREAM By Arabella Watkiss

riving in West Moors recently, Mum, Dad and I spotted some healthy hedgehogs in the middle of a dark road and didn’t know what to do with them. Because it was so dark and hedgehogs are not car-proof, we were worried about their well-being and so Mum and I gathered them up in a box and took them

home to release in our nearby, and much safer, garden. We put out fresh water and some dogfood (not fish based) and let them roam freely, as they should. We chose to put out food every night for the next few days. Each morning it was gone, but we didn’t see the hedgehogs again so it could well have been a hungry cat or fox that ate the food.

I had never seen a hedgehog in the flesh, though I know that at this time of year, they are vulnerable. Because of the hot weather, they struggle to find food. So, I decided to research how best to prep your garden for hedgehogs and how to care for them. The following tips are sourced from the RSPCA website and also include some of my own research.

INTO THE WILD

A universal piece of advice out there is to keep a section of the garden wild. Not only do leaves, twigs and wild vegetation provide materials for hedgehogs to build their nests with, but unkempt undergrowth and wild grass will also encourage insects and bugs that hedgehogs can feed on.

HEDGEHOG HOUSES

Make a hedgehog house in your garden, as well as leaving a section of your garden ‘au natural.’ You can buy hedgehog houses from various places but the RSPCA also say that a hedgehog house might be as simple as propping a board against a fence or wall. If you want to learn how to build a hedgehog house, visit the website, Hedgehog Street.

ROAMING AROUND

Hedgehogs like to move from garden to garden so try to make small openings in the fences, that allow them to roam. Having said that, do cover drains and holes in the gardens in case they fall down and injure themselves. Make ponds safe. Hedgehogs can swim and will want to in this heat so try and make your pond hedgehog friendly by perhaps installing a sloping edge for them to descend into the pond. As well as getting in, it is important that they can get out of the pond otherwise they might drown.

WHAT TO FEED HEDGEHOGS

This was a big problem when we found the hedgehogs, as there are such a lot of myths online. It was also about 11pm so difficult to buy any dog food, which is the go-to advice. Feed hedgehogs dog and cat food that is not fish based. Crushed dog and cat biscuits are also recommended by the RSPCA. Additionally, you can feed hedgehogs shop-bought insects like mealworms and crickets and they should find insects in the garden to eat as well. Specialist hedgehog food can also be bought at pet shops so if you have regular hedgehog visitors, this is one to consider. Hedgehogs also eat a lot – half their body weight per day, so make sure there is plenty of food out. Make sure to leave a bowl of water in your garden for those hedgehogs that are struggling in the heat and replace it when you need to. The general warning is NEVER give hedgehogs milk.

HEDGEHOG SAFETY FIRST

Don’t put out insect poison or slug pellets that hedgehogs could ingest. Check the grass before mowing the lawn and check bonfires before lighting them. The RSPCA also advises removing any fruit netting so that hedgehogs don’t become entangled in it. Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news

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honeybees THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF POLLINATORS IN THE INSECT WORLD. THE HONEYBEE, HOWEVER, IS UNIQUE IN PROVIDING US WITH HONEY AND IS VITAL TO OUR FOOD CHAIN. IN FACT, ONE-THIRD OF THE FOOD WE EAT WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE TO US WERE IT NOT FOR POLLINATORS. IN THE UK, ABOUT 70 CROPS RELY ON, OR BENEFIT FROM, POLLINATION. THIS MAKES IT EVEN MORE IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE RESEARCH INTO THE BRITISH HONEYBEE AND UNDERSTAND HOW THESE AMAZING POLLINATORS LIVE AND ARE AFFECTED BY THE ENVIRONMENT. How to help the honeybee

The three best ways to provide more pollen

Whatever the size of your garden, or window box, everyone can do their bit to help the honeybee by planting bee-friendly flowers and shrubs. Fruit trees, vegetables and herbs like rosemary, marjoram and thyme are great for the bees, as well as good for humans too.

1. Learn to love weeds Clover, dandelion and ivy are significant sources of food for honeybees; ivy is also an excellent food source for birds. Only mature ivy plants produce flowers and berries, so if you can let yours grow for at least two years, it will become a great food source for nature.

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Avoid cutting back all ivy. It is one of the only sources of pollen for bees in the autumn, when it flowers, so keeping some intact helps the bees stock up on food before the winter.Leave an area of your garden to grow wild flowers such as dandelions and forgetme-nots. They look pretty and are an excellent source of nectar for bees, as well as other pollinators like butterflies. Eat more local honey and enjoy the taste of food that has travelled ‘bee’ miles, not ‘air’ miles. Become an armchair beekeeper – Adopt A Beehive with the BBKA and support environmental and education projects to help the honeybee.

2. Grow single-petal flowers It is usually easier for honeybees to access the nectar and pollen from flowers which have petals in just one row, such as daisies or forget-me-not; or from plants which produce masses of small flowers in clusters, such as herbs like marjoram or oregano. 3. Plant flowers in bright colours Bees have excellent colour perception, but because they see in the ultraviolet spectrum, it causes red and green hues to look similar. By planting white or yellow flowers, you will make them more easily visible for the honeybee to find.

Focus on Fruit

While there are many flowering shrubs and trees, bees are attracted to the flowers of fruit trees belonging to the Rosaceae family, including apples, cherries, peaches and pears, which are referred to as blossoms. Fruit and blossom trees are usually seen as a celebration of winter’s end and a reminder that summer is just around the corner. You may have noticed, spring blossom and fruit trees flowered very late this year – with the prolonged cold and wet weather to blame; this causes problems for honeybees and other pollinators who rely on the flowers as good early sources of pollen. The open, bowl shape of the flowers makes them especially accessible for pollinators. Early spring is an important time for honeybees especially, as they are working hard feeding the brood in the hive which has been developing since mid-January. If you want to give honeybees a helping hand next spring, fruit trees can be grown in small spaces if you don’t have room for an entire orchard. Most fruit trees are grafted onto rootstocks which control their size and vigour, so why not have a go at growing an early blossoming crab apple tree to give the bees a head start?

Adopt a Beehive Adopt a Beehive is a scheme for people who want to learn more about beekeeping and help the honeybee remotely, without getting their hands sticky. Members of the public can adopt a beehive from one of 10 different regions in the UK. It costs £36 to adopt a beehive for one year, and in exchange you receive a welcome box of bee-related goodies and updates throughout the year from your adopted beehive and beekeeper. All the profits from the scheme are ploughed into environmental and education projects to help save the honeybee.

For more information visit: www.bbka.org. uk/adopt-abeehive-info

Bees on the rooftop at The Dolphin Centre, Poole Whilst on the subject of bees, here is a local story about the way the Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole has given a helping hand to bees. In 2015, they created a rooftop garden to address local environmental issues and to make the most of its unused space in an innovative way. It is now home to two beehives, housing thousands of bees and enabling the centre to create its very own ‘Rooftop Honey.’ So far, 57 jars have been produced this year with another 50 becoming available soon. You

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can purchase this honey at the Dolphin’s centre management for £5 a jar with all proceeds going towards Chestnut Nursery, a local charity that provides meaningful work in a supportive and pressure-free environment for adults with severe and enduring mental illness. Last year £278 was raised for Chestnut Nursery through the sale of 115 jars of honey. The Dolphin team invests time and funds into achieving qualifications so that staff can tend to the bees correctly. Last year, Matthew

Spencer, operations manager; Stuart Mabbutt, joint services manager, and Dave Porcas and Pete Stevenson in maintenance, all completed the British Bee Keepers’ Association training. A bee cam has been installed so that shoppers can even enjoy watching the bees in action at the Dolphin Centre’s Eco Hub. Do you know of any other unusual places where there are beehives? Do let the editor know: editorial@mags4dorset.co.uk

Ferndown residents urged to cut consumption of single-use plastic The official launch of Plastic Free Ferndown took place on 18 August, just after 4Dorset went to print and a full report will be in the next issue of the magazine.

Organised by the steering committee it was due to include a barbecue by the Flying Teapot and stallholders promoting options to single use plastic. Donations were invited, with all proceeds going to Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), the award-winning charity spearheading Plastic Free Communities of which Ferndown is a part.

Shout outs: Ferndown Town Council passed a resolution on 23 July to support the Plastic Free Ferndown initiative and to appoint Cllr Peter Lucas as the town council representative on the Steering Group. Barrington Centre: Penny’s Café is now plastic-free and the entire centre is aiming to become the first plastic-free community building in Ferndown. It is hoped to achieve this by the end of September. Thanks go to PramaLIFE for pushing forward the initiative following liaison with Plastic Free Ferndown. Ferndown Upper School’s 15-strong School Council student committee voted to support the campaign following PFF’s visit and has passed three resolutions: to commit to changing how the school serves food in the café (ie review use of containers/plastic forks and knives); removing plastic liners from waste paper bins; collection of plastic lids for the Lush recycling scheme. These small changes will considerably reduce the usage of single-use plastic at the school. Xerocad is now using paper bags rather than plastic where possible and now uses screwed up scrap paper for packing, rather than bubble-wrap. Ferndown Fete on the Field has adopted the PFF cause and it is on the agenda for the next meeting. Harry Worth has confirmed that there will be a small 3p surcharge on the 5k and 10k runs next year to cover the cost of paper cups, rather than plastic ones.

To find out more about the aims of PFF and how you can improve your environment, join the Facebook page or contact a PFF community leader on 01202 870270.

Plastic Free Wimborne street party Surfers Against Sewage Plastic Free Wimborne is holding a Street Party on Saturday 22 September from 12pm4pm. The High Street will be closed for this joyous event to incorporate Wimborne Square, the High Street and the Minster Green. As well as plastic-free celebrations there will be eco groups from across the area and workshops. Music, town trails and some old fashioned games will all help the party along. Everyone is invited to this plastic free celebration.

Want to help save the planet? Start with a reusable coffee cup Residents are being encouraged to think about how they get their hot drinks ‘on the go’ and what’s best for the environment. For instance, did you know that disposable paper coffee cups are difficult to recycle in Dorset? They contain a mix of materials (including plastic) that cannot be separated at facilities in the county, meaning they can’t be recycled at the kerbside or at household recycling centres. Dorset Waste Partnership does, however, provide paper cup and carton recycling banks in some car parks around the county where the paper cups, used by most high

street coffee shops, can be deposited. But these banks cannot take compostable cups – the type that some retailers have switched to, to be environmentally friendly. To be effectively composted, these cups have to be processed differently at facilities that DWP does not have access to. The vegetablebased material requires specific conditions to break down effectively. While home composters can be used, they are not always suitable, so you will have to check with your retailer if they can be placed in your composter. If not, you will have to place the cups in the general rubbish bin! The best solution is to use your own reusable cup.

Many retailers accept a reusable cup when ordering a drink. Some shops even offer a discount or reward scheme for their use. Most modern vending machines also allow for the use of a personal cup or mug.

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Yacht pinned to chain ferry Rupert Barrington welcomed as new manager Rupert Barrington has taken over the reins at the Barrington Centre, which was named over 30 years ago after his grandfather, James Barrington, a prominent local businessman. Rupert comes with a wealth of knowledge having worked at the Jellicoe Theatre at Bournemouth and Poole College for 10 years, and he recently completed a contract at the Regent Theatre in Christchurch. He took up his new post in August and said,

“I’ve got some great ideas that the team at PramaLIFE, who operate the Barrington, have welcomed and I can’t wait to get started.” Rupert also works with his wife Jo, delivering performing arts classes to children. Jo says “We’d love to bring some sessions over to Ferndown. Children can have such positive experiences when learning and doing something they love. I am very proud that Rupert can work

somewhere with his family name above the door. We are all really excited.” Steve Robinson, CEO The Prama Foundation, said, ”‘We are thrilled to welcome Rupert to the PramaLIFE team at the Barrington, we are excited to see the further development of this special community hub.” When asked how he felt about the family connection, Rupert said, “It’s all in the stars,” as if he knew becoming manager was his destiny.

M&Co to stage Fashion Show in aid of Wimborne in Bloom Following last year’s success, M&Co are staging another fashion show in aid of Wimborne in Bloom at their store in Crown Mead, Wimborne. Models will be wearing the new autumn/winter collection and there will be special discounts for items purchased on the evening. It will take place on Friday 28 September at 7pm. Tickets, £6 each to include light refreshments, available from M&Co and also by telephoning 01202 888703.

RNLI crews launched both Poole lifeboats to assist a vessel that had collided with the Sandbanks chain ferry at the entrance of the harbour on 11 August. Tasked by UK Coastguard at 6.25pm, they were swiftly on scene. A 30-foot yacht with two people on board was trapped against the ferry by a fiercely flooding spring tide, which caused the yacht to crash against the side of the ferry. Poole lifeboat, Sgt Bob Martin was first to arrive. It was decided to get the vessel off the chain ferry before any serious damage was done. As the lifeboat manoeuvred close enough to connect a towline, the stricken yacht continued crashing hard against the ferry’s steel hull. With the inshore lifeboat standing by in case it was needed, the lifeboat pulled the yacht clear. The two people on board proceeded under their own power back into Poole Harbour after the lifeboat crew gave them the okay. Volunteer senior helm Jonathan Clark said, “This was a difficult job, in challenging conditions. The spring tide was at its peak. It was a similar scenario that happened in 2001 on the other side of the chain ferry when the yacht disappeared underneath with one person in it. The sea is unpredictable and it’s a notorious bottle neck in the harbour which has caught many experienced seafarers out. Thankfully it was a good outcome.” Paul Glatzel, volunteer lifeboat operations manager commented, “What looks a straightforward rescue was in fact an incredibly challenging and skilful rescue by the helm and crew of the Poole lifeboats. We are delighted that all involved are safe and well.”

Creative 10th Writing COMPETITION The 10th mags4dorset short story competition will be based around a ‘plastic nightmare’. Your entry could be about one person’s experience with plastic, a group catastrophe, the plight of animals (in their viewpoint if you like), or perhaps a story in the viewpoint of plastic itself, having a nightmare over its own existence. If over 100 short stories are received, mags4dorset will donate £100 to the registered charity, Surfers Against Sewage. The competition prizes are bigger than usual to celebrate the contest’s 10th anniversary. The shortlist will be judged by author and short story writer Della Galton.

Amazing Encounter Britain’s sizzling summer has provided a former Weymouth-based marine biologist with the undersea encounter of a lifetime. Jessica Mead was hoping for at least a glimpse of a sleek blue shark when she joined a snorkelling expedition to deep waters more than 10 miles out of Plymouth. Little did she know that she and her fellow adventurers would spend

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almost three hours in the company of two stunning blue sharks that they christened Mabel and Joyce. Jessica, who was project officer for the Community Seagrass Initiative promoting conservation of seagrass beds, and was based for three years at Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park, also managed to capture some stunning photographs.

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Entries must be your own work Entries must be fictional Entries must be inspired by the words ‘plastic nightmare’ Entries must be double-spaced and typewritten Do not use famous people’s names or brands Word length 1,000 words or under FEE: First entry £5. Further entries £3 each. Cheques should be made out to Pulford Publicity Ltd. A title page, with a title, must be included showing your contact details, pen name if used, and word length There must not be any identifying marks on the story itself other than its title and page numbers.

2nd £100 plus publication as above. Copyright remains with the author

Enter online at www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your entry to: Creative Writing Awards, mags4dorset, Dana House, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9BZ Closing date: Tuesday, 30 October 2018 PRIVACY NOTICE: Any personal data sent to Pulford Publicity Limited (mags4dorset) will be used only for the purpose it is intended and it will only be stored for as long as is required to carry out our lawful business. Personal data and stories will then be deleted or you can request deletion by contacting our data control officer. Our privacy policy can be read at www.mags4dorset.co.uk

foodie NEWS More Great Taste from Webb’s Butchers Award-winning Webb’s Butchers in West Moors has just received two more accolades to add to their ever growing list. In the latest Great Taste Awards’, judges selected Webb’s blackcurrant jam, which they said was a superb tasting jam with stunning looks and colour. Waxing lyrical, they added that the flavour both builds and lasts in the mouth and that once bitten, the high fruit content, full of plump fruit with skin, melts, and has just the right sweetness to balance out that lovely

Cranberry and port sauce in the making

currant acidity. Another award-winner was Webb’s cranberry and port sauce, which was praised by the judges for its “great colour with a striking visual appeal. It is glossy and well-set, packed full of fruit. We like the fact the fruits are not cloaked in spices, the port adds a richness; it’s sharp,

sweet and well balanced, it’s clean, sour and well produced.” The judges added that it is a fine condiment to accompany the turkey. You may not be thinking about the turkey in September, but Webb’s say this sauce will pair well with other meats including chicken and duck.

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near you 1-2 September

Outdoor sale of motoring items, International Autojumble, at Beaulieu.

2 September 2-3.30pm

There was an old lady who swallowed a fly show at Verwood Hub by The People’s Theatre Company. Tickets £10 adults, £8.50 children. Book on 01202 828740

5 September 12 noon

Ferndown Probus Club lunch and talk ‘The Roman Army’ at Dudsbury Golf Club. New members are welcome. Contact the secretary on 01202 875757

7 September 10am-5pm

National Garden Scheme open day at Knoll Gardens. Normal admission prices apply, which will be donated to charity.

8 September 2-4pm

Wimborne Horticultural Society autumn show at the Allendale Centre in Wimborne.

8 September

Variety Concert held by Waggy Tails Rescue at Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne. Actively looking for acts. Tickets are also on sale. For more information, telephone 01202 875000

10 September 2.30pm

West Moors Horticultural Society illustrated talk “Exbury Gardens” by Thomas Clarke at West Moors Memorial Hall

10 September 7.30pm Wimborne Horticultural Society meeting and talk by Dudley Higginson, titled ‘Blandford Otters and Wild Wood in Winter’. Venue: Main Hall, Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Members £1, visitors £3.

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

12 September 2pm

Short history of Wimborne Model Town as part of Dorset Architectural heritage week.

12 September 2pm

‘Lords of Christchurch 13311480’ talk by David Eels, a local author and historian at The Red House Museum in Christchurch. This talk is based on David’s research for his recently published book. Friends £2.50, visitors £4.50, to include refreshments. To book, call 01202 482860

13 September 7.30pm

‘Spring Flowers on the Mediterranean’ by Eric Watson at Ferndown & District Horticultural Society, Guide Hall, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown BH22 9BZ. £2 to visit. Membership is £8. Tel 01425 276164

14-16 September

New vehicle festival, Motors by the Sea, in Boscombe. The event will include exciting displays as well as giving local motoring fans a platform from which to showcase their talents and network. There will also be opportunity to gain knowledge from collectors and industry experts. For more information, visit www.bournemouth.co.uk/ motorsbythesea

14-22 September

Inside Out Dorset. Events happening all over Dorset from Poole Quay to Boscombe. Events include a world-class aerial circus, life-size video games, show, ‘Furious Folly’ and much more. For further information, visit the website.

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15 September 10am-3pm

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital Open Day. There will be CPR demonstrations, respiratory checks, tours of theatres and much more. The Teddy Bear clinic and event, ‘How healthy is your lunchbox?’ will return this year as well. www.rbch.nhs.uk/openday2018

15 September 10am-4pm

Plant sale at Cherry Tree Nursery in Northbourne. Proceeds will help the charity provide support for people with mental health issues, in a horticultural environment.

16 September 1.30-4.30pm

Multiple Sclerosis Society craft fayre at the Osborne Centre in West Parley. To reserve a table, telephone Kay on 01202 570300

18 September 9.15am-12.30pm

‘Managing stress and mental health in your business’ workshop hosted by View HR in collaboration with Stress Right and Dorset Mind at The Orchid Hotel in Bournemouth. The ticket price (£25) and all profits will go to mental health charity, Dorset Mind. To book a place, email Vanessa@viewhr.co.uk

20 September 2pm

U3A Ringwood talk by Sam Stewart ‘A Year in Alaska’ at Greyfriars, Ringwood. Visitors welcome.

21 September 7pm

Sunflower ball held by Forest Holme Hospice at Harbour Heights Hotel in Poole. Tickets are £70. For more information, telephone on 01202 670644 or email fundaraising@ forestholmehospice.org.uk

22 September

Mini Steam and Vintage Day at Wimborne Model Town with steam rides, vintage cars and motorbikes, The Land Girls, stalls and more.

22 September 10am-4pm

Family and House History open day organised by the SDFH Society and held at Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne. Guest speakers are Dr Nick Barratt, President of the Federation of Family History Societies and Gill Blanchard, professional genealogist and house historian. Admission is free. For more information, telephone on 01202 772327 or visit www.sdfhs.org

22 September 10am-4pm

The Somerset and Dorset Family History Society open day and AGM at QE School, Blandford Road, Wimborne with speakers, stalls and other societies. For further details, telephone Rita Pettet on 01202 772327 or go to www.sdfhs.org

22 September 11am-12.30pm

Mini masterclass, ‘Beginners guide to gardening with grasses’ with Neil Lucas at Knoll Gardens. Tickets £20. Book online at www.knollgardens. co.uk or at the nursery.

22 September 2.30pm Wimborne in Bloom annual prize giving. The event will be held at Allenbourn Middle School.

26 September 7.30pm ‘Verwood In Tune’ concert at The Hub, Verwood with David Last on Roland AT350C keyboard. Tickets are £8 from the Hub. Call on 01202 828740

29 September 12-4.30pm

Bournemouth Orchid Society autumn show at the Allendale Centre in Wimborne. Beautiful orchids on display, with advice clinic, sales, demos and trade stands. Entry £3, children free when accompanied. For further details, call 07712 479056.

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Bournemouth Arts by the Sea festival with more than 50 events, including dance, film, spoken word, visual art and much more.

30 September 10am Great hospice hike at Corfe Castle in Dorset for Forest Holme Hospice. The walk will be guided and will be approximately 7 miles. £10 registration fee.

30 September 10.45am-4pm

Wood Fair at Moors Valley Country Park. See big tractors, harvesters and trucks, watch carver Richard Austin create sculptures and try traditional woodland crafts. No need to book. Suggested donation, £1. Normal car park charges apply.

3 October 12 noon

Ferndown Probus Club lunch and talk, ‘Patagonia’ at Dudsbury Golf Club. New members welcome. Contact the secretary on 01202 875757

6-7 October

Bournemouth Marathon Festival, starting in Kings Park. Entry from £9.

7 October 10.30am-12 noon

Family Fungi Foray with expert, Phil Budd, at Moors Valley Country Park. Booking essential. £4 per person. All ages are welcome. To book, email rangers@moors-valley. co.uk

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The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is back for 2018, bringing a brand-new collection of inspirational oceanthemed films to more than 35 locations across the UK and Ireland in September and October. There will be viewings of films around Dorset, including two held at the Regent Centre in Christchurch on the 9 & 17 October. To find out more, visit www.oceanfilmfestival. co.uk and see below for our competition details.

Ocean Film Festival makes a splash

Calling all ocean lovers! The annual Ocean Film Festival (12A) is sweeping towards Christchurch with a brand new selection of the world’s most amazing ocean films, from both above and below the surface. Brought to you by the team behind the Banff Film Festival UK Tour, this collection of short films celebrates divers, paddlers, surfers and oceanographers that live for the sea’s salt spray. Be wowed at the mind-blowing marine life; exhilarated by the power of the waves, and inspired by the characters who dedicate their lives to answering the call of the ocean.

mags4dorset has teamed up with the Regent Centre to offer a pair of tickets to the Ocean Film Festival on 9 October at 7.30pm. All you have to do is answer this question:

What is the name of the world’s largest ocean? Enter at: www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to: OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL COMPETITION, mags4dorset, Dana House, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9BZ. Closing date is 18 September 2018. The first correct entry 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 data submitted when entering any mags4dorset competitions will be stored securely and will only be processed to determine the winner of the competition, which will be announced in the magazine. mags4dorset will only retain your personal details for as long as is necessary to process the data and for as long as is reasonably required for its lawful business purposes or to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement. Personal data will be treated confidentially and only the winner’s will be shared. For more information please contact Janine Pulford, data protection officer on 01202 870270.

A cry for peace On 11 November ‘A Cry for Peace Around the World’ will take place as town criers throughout the nation and beyond raise their voices in a unified cry to remember the brave men and women in history. Locally Mike Andrews, Ferndown town crier would like to make the cry at 11am on 11 November outside the Barrington Centre, or immediately after the two minutes’ silence. For the nation’s cry, he will proceed to the Royal British Legion Club in Church Road, Ferndown for 7.05pm and join criers throughout the land to make the following announcement: Oyez Oyez Oyez Town Criers raise your voices and together cry with me Remembering those brave men and women in our history The Battle’s Over a Nation’s tribute remembers them one and all Be proud and stand united, don’t let your memories fall Confidence is what we need so that

Competition winners Beaulieu Summer ticket for four: Heather Ellis, Winchester. Answer: Penny Farthing. Pete Waterman at the Regent in Christchurch: Helen Moore, Ferndown. Answer: Mike Stock and Matt Aitken.

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nations trust each other And all the Races of mankind treat each other as a brother Food for every living thing by nature is provided If we could only see it was equally divided The woods and streams, the mountains high, the sea and golden shore Were never ever meant to be the cause of senseless bloody war Or race for powerful armaments and sacrifice of youth But a World of true contentment built on Faith and Trust and Truth Peace to the World God Save The Queen The cry will be a nation’s tribute to commemorate 100 years of remembrance and beacons will be lit. Throughout the world, town criers have been asked to make the cry at 7.05 pm local time so that there will be a rolling ‘cry’ through the time zones as it travels across the globe that evening. God Save The Queen is likely to be altered depending on the country.

Chat over coffee at the Barrington If you fancy a natter with a jolly bunch of ladies and gents, then you’re more than welcome to attend the Friday Coffee Club (a cuppa tea is also available) which takes place every Friday, 9.30am–11.30am at the Barrington Centre in Pennys Walk, Ferndown.

around & ABOUT Beat back-to-school blues at Ringwood Carnival The highlight of Ringwood’s year, the Ringwood Carnival is back this September with colourful processions, street entertainers and live music that the whole family can enjoy. The first carnival was in 1928; how long it has been running is testament to its popularity and success. This festival, full of fun, fireworks and excitement, is the perfect way to help your kids get out of those September back-to-school blues. When? Ringwood Carnival will take place on Saturday 15 September. The processions through the town will be at 2pm and 7.15pm. Entry on the village green is from 12pm. Where? The carnival will take place in locations around Ringwood town. There is also information on the Ringwood Town Council website and the Ringwood Carnival website. What’s on? As well as events and activities, there will be two processions: a children’s procession in the afternoon and an evening illuminated parade. Both will feature wonderful community floats designed and built by local groups. It’s also still possible at this stage to enter a float. It’s free to enter and it will be so much fun to take part. Go to the Ringwood

Carnival website and fill in an application form now. There are cash prizes to be won. As part of the parades, there will be marching bands, steam traction engines, dance groups and feature vehicles. Both processions will be headed by the Carnival Queen Katherine Douglas, her attendants Georgi D’Cruze and Alana Morris, and two princesses Anastasia Harrison and Immy Brooks. They will be seated in a beautiful float drawn by the majestic Sampson Percheron horses. In addition to the magnificent processions, there will be street entertainers, live bands and entertainment, a huge Adlam’s Fun Fair and fireworks at 9.30pm. If you want to have the finest view of the carnival, you can also become a VIP. Anyone can become a VIP for £12 or £20 for a family VIP ticket.

Sounds Like The Seekers Sounds Like The Seekers is a new show that faithfully recreates the magic of 1960s’ super-group, The Seekers. The show’s star, local girl, Samantha, adopts the role of the group’s lead singer, Judith Durham, and has received some good reviews. The Stage newspaper described Samantha’s vocals as “Perfection”. Samantha said, “The Seekers were the first Australian group to achieve major musical success in Britain. I can’t wait to perform their songs to audiences ‘down under’ on my next world tour. “Judith’s vocal style is clear and perfect but overall it is the joy in her voice that never fails to move people,” Samantha enthused. “I’m looking forward to recreating that – I love these songs, they are so happy!” Samantha continued, “Many people have told me how much I sound like Judith Durham.” This new show has been written and produced by Andy Tebbutt-Russell, her manager, and features all of The Seekers’ most popular songs, including their two number ones, The Carnival Is Over and I’ll Never Find Another You. Pete Aves, Owen Jones and Paul Francis will accompany Samantha. These accomplished musicians have played with household names including Petula Clark, Jarvis Cocker, Midge Ure and Paul Weller. The show will be performed at various venues, including Shaftesbury Arts Centre in Shaftesbury on 8 September 2018 and The Plaza in Romsey on 23 July 2019.

JTYAF hospitality day at Bournemouth Air Festival The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) hospitality day, at the Bournemouth Air Festival, will be held on 2 September. The charity is offering a VIP experience at the heart of Bournemouth’s premier event. The Air Festival hospitality marquee is the only hospitality venue, located on the beach directly under the central flight line and provides the perfect setting to watch the action. The VIP package includes: • Exclusive marquee and viewing area • Glass of bubbly on arrival • Two-course lunch • Afternoon cream tea • Access to VIP bar and viewing deck throughout the day • Private toilets There may also be the opportunity to meet passing display teams who pop into the marquee for refreshments. All proceeds from the day will be donated to the JTYAF. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.jtyaf.org/events

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around & ABOUT Jumping for Joy at Broadway Showtunes Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre, 19 July Review by Arabella Watkiss After the first set of songs, I was gobsmacked by the talent of the Big Little Theatre School, whose students are aged from four to 19. The cast opened with a colourful and fun number from Barnum, and built excitement with acrobatics and a variety of creative costumes, as well as impressive singing and dancing. All of the singers, whether they were 19 or eight, sang in tune, with amazing airflow and breath control and impressive phrasing. There were many moments of stunning harmony and some difficult and well-executed partsinging. Although the performers singing Our House were so young, they were equally as talented and professional in their performance and brought

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fun to the stage. They made such a big sound for such little kids. The choreography was also second to none. The numbers that involved the whole company were very visually impressive. Choreography was imaginative and exciting and was professionally carried out with skill, precision and agility by the companies. All the cast were rehearsed and in time with the music and each other. I particularly enjoyed the acrobatics in Join the Circus and the sass involved in the choreography of the Cell Block Tango as well as the switch to the Charleston for Hot Honey Rag. As well as a proficiency in singing and dancing, the acting was authentic and well done. I want to commend

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co-founders of the school, Michelle Guy and Colin Billing, as well as all the directors, supervisors, choreographers, musical directors, producers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; of whom there are too many to mention â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and everyone else who was involved in producing and organising such a wonderful show. Praise must go to the band who tirelessly accompanied the two-and-a-half hour show

with gusto and expertise, as well as the stage design and the sound and technical production without whom there would be no show. I have huge admiration for those who provide support and innovation out of sight, from behind the curtains or from under the stage. All in all, the performance was spectacular and I enjoyed every minute of it.

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Tickets to Beaulieu to enjoy harvest time

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mags4dorset has teamed up with Beaulieu to offer the prize of a family ticket to this New Forest family attraction where you can experience a traditional harvest festivalthemed October half-term (20-28 October).

Immerse yourself at Beaulieu in autumnal fantasy and folklore with amazing activities and family fun and games. Get in the spirit of the season with harvest festival-themed decorations in the ancestral Montagu family home of Palace House and watch the cook bake traditional soul cakes in the Victorian Kitchen. Younger visitors can join in with arts and crafts activities and have their faces painted with a ghoulish design. Follow the All Hallows trail around the Beaulieu attraction to learn about the origins and folklore of Halloween and All Hallows Day. Then search for the spiders hiding in the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu Abbey and Palace House. Explore the secluded Mill Pond Walk for more magical goings-on, with fairy doors belonging to Beaulieu’s smallest residents, plus tree carvings of mythical beings. Listen to costumed guides as they tell chilling ghost stories from the past, then hop on the Veteran Bus or take a ride on the high-level Monorail to see the sights of Beaulieu. All of the activities are included in a general admission entrance ticket. For more information or to book online, please visit www.beaulieu.co.uk.

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning a family ticket for four (2 adults, 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children) to this top family attraction at Beaulieu is answer the following question: When are the October half-term events at Beaulieu?

Enter at www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to BEAULIEU HALF TERM competition, mags4dorset, Dana House, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown BH22 9BZ. Closing date is 26 September 2018. The first correct entry drawn will be the winner who will be notified by mags4dorset. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd or Beaulieu Enterprises are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final. Personal data submitted when entering any mags4dorset competitions will be stored securely and will only be processed to determine the winner of the competition. mags4dorset will only retain your personal details for as long as is necessary to process the data and for as long as is reasonably required for its lawful business purposes or to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement. Personal data will be treated confidentially and only the winner’s details will be shared with Beaulieu Enterprises. For more information please contact mags4dorset’s data protection officer on 01202 870270.

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Introducing new powerchair team, AFC Bournemouth Warriors

Warriors make newest Cherries team AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust is delighted to introduce the newest Cherries team, AFC Bournemouth Warriors. Merging with local powerchair team, Wessex Warriors FC, AFC Bournemouth will run a powerchair football team for the first time in the 2018/19 season. The team will represent AFC Bournemouth in the Muscular Dystrophy UK National Championship, which will see them play in six fixtures in Nottingham throughout the year, whilst training weekly within Dorset. In addition to this, there will also be a team entered in the South East League, which again will meet regularly throughout the season to play their fixtures. Speaking to afcb.co.uk, Head of Community Steve Cuss commented, “We are delighted to extend our number of teams playing competitive football, with the introduction of the AFC

Bournemouth Powerchair Team. “Wessex Warriors have established themselves and progressed the team and we are delighted to have worked in partnership with them and are very excited about the future of powerchair football and the AFC Bournemouth team.”

If you would like any further information about AFC Bournemouth Warriors, or want to know how to get involved, contact Head of Community, Steve Cuss on steve.cuss@afcb. co.uk or call 07973 893594 or Disability Inclusion Officer Hannah Powis on hannah. powis@afcb.co.uk or call 07393 462166.

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride will shine the spotlight on men’s health in over 650 cities across 95 countries on 30 September. Worldwide, over 120,000 men and women will dress in their finest attire and ride their vintage and classic styled motorcycles, to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and mental health on behalf of official charity partner, The Movember Foundation. Bournemouth and Poole’s distinguished gentlefolk will once again be taking part with over 500 riders donning their cravats, tweaking their moustaches, pressing their tweeds and

polishing their classic and vintage motorcycles to ride for men’s health. The ride will start at Poole Quay and will finish at Bournemouth School where there will be an event to celebrate the completion of the ride. If you ride a vintage or classic styled motorcycle and wish to participate in the Bournemouth Ride, or to make donation to the cause, visit www.gentlemansride. com

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Shine bright like a NEON LIGHT By Arabella Watkiss

This month, I will detail some of my favourite

lamps and lights.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a little obsessed with lighting. I adore fairy lights, candles, light shades and desk lamps. If I could have the Narnia lamppost in my house, I would. Anyway, here are some of my favourite lights to inspire you: 1.

The lamp alarm clock. This clock doubles as a lamp. The alarm works by slowly brightening from no light to a full light, causing you to naturally wake up. It can also be set to gradually dim to nothing at night-time. You can programme the clock to sound a gentle alarm as well.

Adjustable desk lamp. This was my favourite thing in my room at university. I decided not to skimp and bought a copper and grey lamp that cost ÂŁ25 and was beautiful. It was my best purchase of the year.

Edison lamps and lights with filament bulbs can give the house a vintage look with a modern twist.

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Neon lights, lava lamps and constellation lamps that project stars onto the ceiling are all popular with kids and make the room look gorgeous.

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Fairy lights. If you are moving away from home soon, fairy lights are the perfect addition to a room because they make a space more homely. My favourite are waterfall fairy lights, (pictured), which true to their name, hang horizontally from the top of the wall whilst the vertical lights cascade down.

Lastly, when purchasing lamps and lighting, do your research and explore shops and stores because there are some super unusual lamps with quirky and modern designs. I have seen cloud lights made with cotton-wool-like fabric, lamps that play music from internal speakers, cute wall lights and many more.

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A deliciously inspiring event “Join us at the Sydenhams Kitchens & Bathroom Showroom in Bournemouth for a deliciously inspiring event!” On Friday 5 October from 10.30am until 2pm, Neff home economist Adrienne Cleasby will be demonstrating the latest Neff appliances in Sydenhams’ live working kitchen, whilst cooking some delicious delicacies for you to taste. The live working kitchen is filled with the latest Neff appliances including the Slide & Hide Pyrolytic oven, compact oven with microwave, the Flex-Induction Hob and more. “Our last demo day was a huge hit with customers trying some amazing samples of NEFF’s recipes. These included chilli con carne, fresh bread, profiteroles and a perfect pavlova – they were truly scrumptious,” said Chris Carter, Buying and Marketing Director.

With nibbles and Bucks Fizz in hand, take a look around the showroom and see the brand new kitchen and bathroom displays. These include some of the latest trends and designs, which will tick your inspirational boxes and turn your dreams into reality. The team will be on hand to answer any of your questions and looks forward to seeing you there. Plus, on this day only, there will be HUGE discounts on NEFF appliances, so this is not one to miss. The showroom is at 44-45 Ashley Road, Bournemouth. Please check www.sydenhams.co.uk for more information.

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home IMPROVEMENTS HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOUSE TO GO ON THE MARKET If you are looking to put your house on the market, and want to increase saleability, consider the following: Kitchens and bathrooms really sell a house, so think about replacing old kitchen cabinets as well as loose, broken or run down floor tiles. Create a light and neutral colour scheme for the kitchen. Retile bathrooms if necessary, repaint and replace all old, stained or scaly sinks, toilet seats and bathtubs. Adding another

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bathroom or en suite could make your home more appealing, particularly for families. Utility rooms are also popular, so if you have the space and money, think about creating one of these rooms. Have you got energy efficient windows and insulation? These will save buyers money, so they might be inclined to pay a little more for the property if these are installed. However, these are quite an expensive investment and so they will not be suitable for everybody.

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Now on to the painting. To sell a property, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to paint walls in neutral colours, for example, magnolia or cream. A brilliant white can look harsh, whilst bright or dark colours will make the

space look smaller and darker, so avoid these. Vibrant patterns may put buyers off, as they will want to imagine how they will decorate when they live there. In some ways, before selling the house,

DECLUTTER Before showing a house, declutter. Remove excessive ornaments, bric-a-brac, unwanted books, DVDs, CDs, shoes and clothes. Clean everything thoroughly. Remember things that get forgotten like the guttering. Weed the garden and remove mould from any corners of showers or windowsills. Do all repairs as well. Good luck!

itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to make it a blank canvas for the next owners to paint their life and tastes onto. Repainting any faded wood on the outside of the house will also improve its look and therefore saleability.

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Clearance lines from Tiegla Tiles Are you looking to retile your bathroom, kitchen or outdoor patio? Then look no further than Tiegla Tiles, the independent, owner-run and operated tile shop in West Parley. It’s been trading from the site for the last 28 years and has recently dedicated one of its three shops to end-of-lines clearance tiles. Here you will find a huge range of endof-lines at reduced prices. So, come on down to grab a bargain! Altogether, the three Tiegla shops at West Parley contain 17 showrooms and over 1,000 tiles to choose from – there really is something for everyone. The amazing variety includes ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone, hand-painted, metallic, granite, slate and many, many more. Tiegla Tiles stocks sensiblypriced kitchen and bathroom tiles, as well as floor tiles for the house or the outdoor patio, and brick shapes for bathrooms and kitchens. The company prides itself

on expert and friendly advice, and welcomes both trade and residential customers. Free samples are available, free local delivery, and tile fitters can be recommended as well. So for all your tile requirements from a professional and knowledgeable company, with staff who are there to advise you, pop into Tiegla Tiles. It is open 7 days a week with free parking outside. Look out for the new Tiegla Tiles website, which is currently under construction, but will be up and running soon. Tiegla Tiles sponsors the local football team, Bournemouth Poppies, and wishes them well for the coming season. For any tile queries, should you have them, call 01202 594459.

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motoring NEWS Community programme in Dorset reduces road speeds A community programme involving Speed Indicator Devices (SIDS) is helping to cut speeds across the county. There are currently 22 schemes operating across Dorset, with eight more planned this year. The latest village to join the programme is Martinstown. Debbie Wiltshire, Martinstown community SID coordinator, said, “We started to deploy our SID in February this year and it has provided a very effective visual reminder to drivers who are exceeding the speed limit. We received comprehensive training and guidelines to help us to safely manage the deployments ourselves.” When operated for an approved deployment period, results show that vehicle speeds drop when driving past a SID, resulting in a lower 85th percentile (the speed of which 85% of traffic is at or lower). If your community is interested in using SIDs or you want more information about the progamme, email sids@dorsetcc.gov.uk

L to R – Rob Camp (DCC), Debbie Wiltshire and Joe Allen (DCC)

Motors by the Sea A new Boscombe-based festival will take place from 14-16 September. It will celebrate motoring, engineering and cars, giving local motoring fans a platform from which to showcase their talents, network and gain knowledge. Check the website for more details.

Car trader pleads guilty to selling a clocked van A Bournemouth car dealer has been prosecuted and ordered to pay over £5,000 by a court, after he sold a ‘clocked’ van to a Dorchester customer. On 9 August 2018, at Poole Magistrates’ Court, Ian Loder, 61, of Bournemouth pleaded guilty to two offences under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. He had misled a customer about the previous mileage of a VW Transporter Van which he sold from his business at 89 Castle Lane East in Bournemouth. The court ordered Mr Loder to pay the customer £3,500 compensation, fines of £500 and another £1,030 in other costs. In April 2017, the victim was looking to find a van to convert into a camper van. He saw an advert on eBay for one that had supposedly travelled 89,000 miles. No hint of a problem with the mileage was given by the defendant until, at the time the customer paid, he wrote on the invoice “Not Warranted Mileage Incorrect”. No explanation was given for this. The customer thought that it just referred to the fact that at the time of the sale it had travelled 91,000 miles. Later, when things began to go wrong with the vehicle, it came to light that the van had actually travelled more than 243,000 miles. The customer would never have considered buying the van had he known the true mileage. In mitigation, Mr Loder’s legal representative told the court that he had been particularly unwell at the time and as a result he was no longer in business. Richard Herringshaw, principal trading standards officer with Dorset County Council said, “The sale of second hand vehicles is one of the largest areas of concern for trading standards. Businesses need to make sure that they take steps to check that their vehicles are described accurately. “Consumers can contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06 to get advice and complain about a car they have bought from a trader.”

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