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June 2017 Volume 14 Issue 11

Broadstone Christchurch Colehill | Ferndown Merley | West Parley Wimborne Ashley Heath | Bournemouth Canford Heath | Kinson Poole | Ringwood | St Ives Three Legged Cross Verwood | West Moors

The Prince of Wales takes a walk on the wild side

£100 Stewarts Garden Centre vouchers

ISSN 2397-723X (print) ISSN 2397-7248 (online)

‘Broadway Showtunes’ at Bournemouth Pavilion

‘Made in Dagenham’ the musical at the Regent Tickets to Beaulieu

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REVIEWED

Bournemouth chefs

Des Burke Andy Chu and

SIZZLE in the People’s Kitchen

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LOGISTICS Ian Lory Alexandra O’Neill

Are you superstitious?

I have to hold my hand up and admit I am. I won’t walk under a ladder, open an umbrella indoors or cross someone on the stairs and as for the number 13 – I avoid it like the plague.

When I opened a new document to write this editorial, the document number was 13 so I closed it straight away and opened a new one, which conveniently renumbered itself to 14.

You may feel this is extreme behaviour, but when we have problems with our magazine, it is invariably page 13 that causes it. There have been occasions when we have had to reset this awkward page two or three times before going to print.

On the plus side of superstitions, I did once find a field in which there were a number of four leaf clovers and I took them home and pressed them.

We still have one framed with our company’s certificate of incorporation and as we are still here nearly 15 years later, it must be working its magic.

Inside this issue you’ll find a tasty review of The 29029 Restaurant in Broadstone plus details of an upcoming fun day in the same area. For those who love a challenge there’s an armful of competitions, but if you’re anything like me, do remember to dig out your lucky horseshoe before entering.

Until next month…

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Janine Pulford Editor

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Wimborne Folk Festival will be awash with colour 9-11 June

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Christchurch welcomes

THE RIFLES

Photos by Tom Scrase

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It was a proud day for Christchurch on 22 April when The Rifles exercised the Freedom of the Borough with ‘swords drawn, drums beating and bands playing’.

In her message of welcome, the Mayor (2016/17), Cllr Trish Jamieson said, “The Grant of Freedom of a city is a singular honour and granted in recognition of service to the community.

“Through a long relationship with the Devon and Dorset Regiment, a Forming Regiment of The Rifles, who were Granted Freedom of the Borough on 9 July 1980, this privilege was extended to The Rifles

on 29 April 2008.

“The honour recognises close links and allows the regiment to parade through our streets with bands playing.

“In 2008 operational deployments did not permit this to happen and the Freedom Scroll and Silver Bugle, the Rifles totem, were exchanged formally in a small ceremony between the Mayor and Lieutenant Colonel Edwards The Rifles County Colonel for Dorset.”

This year was different.

The mayor and Brigadier Maconochie inspected the parade before The Rifles exercised their Freedom of the Borough in full order for the first time.

Former manager of Bournemouth’s Cherry Tree Nursery dies after long illness Jessica Davies, aged 65, the former nursery manager of Cherry Tree Nursery in Northbourne died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of the morning on 2 May after a long battle with cancer.

Cherry Tree Nursery is a charity based on providing meaningful occupation in a supportive environment, aiming to restore well-being to people with mental illness.

It was the mags4dorset charity of the year in 2016 and Janine Pulford, editor of 4Dorset and Viewpoint, paid tribute to Jess saying, “I will always remember Jess as a selfless and dedicated person who devoted all her energy to Cherry Tree Nursery in a caring manner. I had known Jess for about 17 years and found her a kind and genuine person. She never wanted the limelight and always put others before herself. She will be sorely missed.”

Jess had been nursery manager at Cherry Tree for 25 years until her retirement due to illness.

Another tribute written by a Cherry Tree Nursery volunteer, EF, said, On behalf of everyone at Cherry

Tree Nursery, it is with deep heartfelt sorrow and regret that we convey to all who knew Jessica Davies, that she died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of 2 May. This is a time of sorrow but also a celebration of her life.

Jess touched the hearts of so many people. She truly was a unique human being, warm, passionate and caring. Jess’s work in South America was very important to her, right until the end. Many of us are so grateful that Jess came into our lives. She was so compassionate, always thinking of others, and lived her life giving constantly.

I always thought of Jess as compassion in action, she taught by example.

Everyone at Cherry Tree

Nursery will remember Jess with great affection and carry her in our hearts forever. She knew the true meaning of life, which is contributing to the happiness of others, and her actions spoke louder than words. Thank you Jess for your generosity of spirit.

Jessica’s funeral was held on 26 May at Hinton Park Woodland Burial Ground, New Milton.

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LAW SPOT

By Dee Woodcock, Employment Lawyer, Harold G Walker Solicitors

Q. When does an employee need an employment solicitor?

A. Most employees tend to contact an employment solicitor when their relationship with their employer has gone awry, or their employment has come to an end.

Whilst this may seem the most logical time for an employee to contact a solicitor, employees would often be better served if they approached a solicitor for advice when matters started to go wrong, rather than when they may have passed a point of no return.

Employees who are proactive and actively seek advice to understand the situation they are in, will be better equipped to properly navigate and try to manage the situation at hand. ‘Grasping the nettle’ at the beginning is ultimately not as painful in the long run.

Taking advice early helps with both the employee’s mental, as well as physical preparation of addressing a disciplinary, a redundancy situation, or initiating a grievance. It helps the employee to more proactively and constructively deal with the situation, which in turn can also help to reduce the level of some of the stress and

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worry that they will be experiencing during that time.

Equally employees should also look to use a solicitor when they may be negotiating terms or proposed changes to their employment, a bonus, or benefits scheme.

Employment solicitors can advise on, and check the benefits of, any proposed terms or changes to them and suggest additional terms or improvements not initially considered.

In essence then, an employee, at any time of doubt or decision about their employment, should seek the advice of an employment solicitor.

Three charged with the murder of Guy Hedger in East Dorset Dorset Police has charged three men with the murder of 61-yearold Guy Hedger.

In a crime that shocked the local community, Guy Hedger was killed in the early hours of the morning on Sunday 30 April in his home in Castlewood in Ringwood. The post-mortem examination found the business executive died as a consequence of gunshot wounds.

Jason Baccus, 41, and Scott Keeping, 44, both of Verney Close in Bournemouth and Kevin Downton, 40, from Winterborne Stickland were charged on 5 May with murder and aggravated burglary. They appeared at Winchester Crown Court via a video link on 9 May and are due to enter pleas on 26 July.

A 40-year-old woman, also arrested in relation to this case, has been released under investigation, as has a 45-year-old Poole man. A further arrest has been made.

Detective Superintendent Kevin Connolly said that following a fast moving and thorough investigation, it would be entirely inappropriate for Dorset Police to comment further ahead of the trial. “It is vital that the justice system is allowed to follow its course,” he said.

John Montague, Senior District Crown Prosecutor from the CPS, added that with criminal proceedings now active the men have a right to a fair trial. “It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings,” he said.

HRH The Prince of Wales takes a walk on the

wild side

“We were delighted to show The Prince of Wales the improvements and changes we’ve made since his last visit to the nature reserve, nearly 30 years ago.

“We are proud to run a traditional farm, grazed by cows and sheep, without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilisers to encourage good quality

grassland, supporting a diverse abundance of wildflowers. The nature reserve and centre are both core parts of the local community and contribute greatly to helping DWT achieve its aims to spread the conservation message, and help people learn about how engaging with wildlife can improve their lives.”

Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) was honoured to welcome The Prince of Wales, who is patron of the Wildlife Trusts, to its Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve on 8 May to visit the Coronation Meadow, Lady’s Mead, and celebrate the 30th anniversary of its acquisition.

Lady’s Mead was selected as a Coronation Meadow to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation in 2013, in a project led

by The Prince of Wales to address the reported loss of 97% of the UK’s wildflower meadows since WW2. Seeds from Lady’s Mead have been

used to create and restore meadows across West Dorset, to help secure the UK’s wildflower heritage for the next 60 years.

The Prince of Wales last visited in 1988, one year after the purchase of the 327 acre reserve, when he generously donated funding from the Duke

of Cornwall’s Benevolent Fund to repair fencing and gates. The Kingcombe Centre was established shortly after the purchase and runs a variety of courses and events, with accommodation and tearooms for visitors.

Dr Simon Cripps, DWT chief executive said,

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colourful

Wimborne hosts Town Criers Championship Southern England Town Criers Championship took place on 1 May in Wimborne Square.

Dorset, Devon, East Sussex and Wilshire were represented by criers who proudly proclaimed the many virtues of their respective home towns. There were 13 criers and 8 consorts who competed for the coveted title of Champion Town Crier of Southern England.

The spectacle, consisting of two rounds of ‘crying’, attracted quite a crowd, who enjoyed the first round of the competition in the morning. Each crier had to deliver 100-125 words, which had to include three mentions of “oyez” at the beginning, and end with the loyal announcement of “God Save the Queen.”

The judges, drawn from local people included Cllr Sue Cook, the Mayor of Wimborne; and Cllr David Shortell, Chairman of East Dorset District Council and his wife Elizabeth; Cllr John and Ann Burden; and Katrina Lawton from the Arts University of Bournemouth.

The competition was extremely tight

and the overall Champion Town Crier was Alistair Chisholm of Dorchester, with the runner up – John Collingwood of Bridport, and third place – David Retter of Honiton. The prizes for Best Dressed competitors were equally contested and under the expert eye of Katrina Lawton, the fine detail and efforts were judged as follows: Best Dressed Crier – Peter White of Seaford, Best Dressed Consort – Kassa Retter of Honiton and Best Dressed Couple – Kevin and Melanie Knapp of Sturminster Newton.

A new award for the competition was initiated this year by Mayor Cllr Sue Cook and called the Town Mayor’s Award, which was given to Chris Brown for his efforts in organising the proceedings. This award will continue at future events.

The colourful and vocal group enjoyed the day and it was noted by criers from afar how suitable the location of the refurbished town plaza was, and more importantly, how the townsfolk really appreciated the event and stayed engaged throughout the competition.

Death of Honorary Freeman of the Borough Judy Jamieson MBE Christchurch Borough Council has paid tribute to Honorary Freeman of the Borough Judy Jamieson MBE, wife of Cllr Colin Jamieson, who passed away on the evening of 26 April.

Judy was awarded Freeman of the Borough in November 2016 for her tireless work in the community, having served on Burton Parish Council since 1987.

David McIntosh, Chief Executive and Town Clerk of Christchurch Borough Council, said, “We would like to extend our sympathies to Judy’s family at this sad time.

“Judy was passionate about the borough, in particular Burton, and worked tirelessly for the area. She was well respected by all who knew her and her work in organising the annual veterans’ parade and Christmas lighting brought the whole community together.”

Around 20 Wimborne Gardens to be opened in aid of Wimborne in Bloom In celebration of Wimborne in Bloom’s 25th anniversary year, around 20 gardens in and around the town of Wimborne Minster are to be opened on Sunday 25 June from 11am to 5pm to raise funds for Wimborne in Bloom. Entry costs £6 at the first garden visited. Start at any garden and go round in any order –­ they are well signposted throughout the town.

The event is being held all day and visitors can see some wonderful gardens at the same time as raising money to support this year’s ‘In Bloom’ campaign.

The town has once again entered the Regional South and South East in Bloom competition and will be judged in the Small Town category on the morning of 5 July. The gardens will be well signed and teas will be available at some venues. Leaflets are available in the Tourist Information Centre and other venues. More details are available on the Wimborne in Bloom website: www. wimborneinbloom.org.uk or for further information please telephone 01202 880131.

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Peter Wood with some of the fruit and veg plants

COM P

ETITIO

“Your own home-grown food seems to taste nicer,” says Peter Wood, Stewarts Garden Centre’s plant area manager at Broomhill, Wimborne. Whether grown in the garden, allotment or in window boxes, fruit and veg are simple to plant and nurture until the ripe produce can be added to the next meal.

“It’s one of the greatest ways of motivating kids to enjoy gardening and eat healthily. Salad plants can also be grown with a great range of herbs,” adds Peter. “Our plant team can offer great advice on composts and planting tips to get started.”

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Grow your own fruit and veg

Enter online at www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer to mags4dorset Stewarts Comp, 1st Floor King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Closing date: 21 June 2017. The first correct entry drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd or Stewarts Garden Centre are not permitted to enter. The editor’s decision is final. Stewarts terms and conditions apply.

mags4dorset and Stewarts Garden Centre are offering a prize of £100 worth of Stewarts Garden Centre gift vouchers to get you growing.

Answer this question for your chance to win the prize: in which town is Stewarts Broomhill garden centre located?

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Their team of stylists and colour technicians give their top tips on all the latest hair trends for the spring/ summer season, “A popular trend this year is big and curly hair… the bigger and curlier the better!

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FERNDOWN

news

In Bloom ‘asks a busy person’ Ferndown elects

Linda Voisey

Ferndown in Bloom has a new competition organiser.

Linda Voisey, an active retiree who has previously entered Ferndown in Bloom could argue she doesn’t have time to be a competition organiser, but supporting the community is important to her.

She already organises neighbourhood watch and until not very long ago, she ran the Princess of Wales’ fan club.

Linda says, “Being the main judge for this year’s competition should be enjoyable, especially as I love being outside and gardening.”

Her favourite TV gardener is Pippa Greenwood and she likes Alan Titchmarsh for his humour. Stourhead is Linda’s favourite public garden. She says, “I like structure but not necessarily formal structure.”

If you have an attractive front garden and would like to enter Ferndown in Bloom, you will be supporting Ferndown as a beautiful place in which to live. Entry forms can be collected from Haskins, the event’s main sponsor, and other places in June.

Please encourage others to enter as well.

Ferndown in Bloom has a reduced committee this year, so the competition has been scaled down.

The committee wishes to thank Jean Read, Lyn Ovens and Jane Glover who have all worked hard over the last few years and have now stepped down.

Enquiries from new potential members always welcome. Contact Shirley Thompson on 01425 480631 or email ferndowninbloom@ ymail.com

NEW MAYOR Ferndown’s new mayor was unanimously elected at the town council’s annual meeting on 16 May Councillor Mrs Cathy Lugg takes over for 2017/18 from Councillor Mike Parkes.

She gave him a warm vote of thanks before saying, “It is a great honour to serve the community of Ferndown for the next year and I will endeavour to represent the town of Ferndown and its people to the best of my abilities.

“I am very much looking forward to meeting as many community groups as I can.

“It is an exciting time for the town with a number of key projects being implemented such as the redevelopment of King George V Recreation Ground and to take forward the proposals to re-open the town’s youth centre.

“My key priorities will be to make Ferndown a socially inclusive and caring community, and environmentally a cleaner place to live.”

Cllr Cathy Lugg has been a town councillor for 10 years and is also an East Dorset district councillor. A keen reader,

she has worked for Ferndown Library for the past 20 years, where she leads the rhyme-time sessions for under threes.

Cathy loves children, dogs, walking, baking and knitting.

Cllr Cathy Lugg announced that her charity for her mayoral year will be the Ferndown Wheel Park based at King George V Recreation Ground. She will be hosting a number of civic and charitable events to raise money for the project.

Her deputy, also elected on the night, is her husband Cllr Steve Lugg.

Know your blood pressure A free Know Your Blood Pressure session was held by Ferndown Rotary Club at the Barrington Theatre on Saturday 22 April in aid of Stroke Awareness Day. Over 50 people took advantage of the test, three were advised to make an appointment to see their doctor.

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Congratulations to Alma Pulford 105!

Alma with three of her great grandchildren

Anyone who knows the Pulfords (the mags4dorset bunch) will know a wonderful lady called Alma. She reached the astonishing age of 105 on 19 May and celebrated with a family party.

Not many months before her birthday, Alma had ended up in hospital after a fall and a short time later she was admitted to a Bournemouth nursing home.

Incredibly, after just a few weeks, she discharged herself and returned home – initially with carers, but it wasn’t much longer before Alma’s independence shone through again. She is now almost fully independent although she is never short of visitors; they frequently stayover, as her family, including children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, is large and supportive.

Everyone at mags4dorset wishes Alma, who is an avid reader of 4Dorset and Viewpoint, a very happy birthday.

Alma is Nick’s mother, Ben and Louis’ nannan, and Janine’s mother-in-law.

Unexpected landing on Minster Green

In the shadow of the Minster, a Cessna 150 aircraft landed in Wimborne on 13 May. It formed part of the Mission Aviation Fellowship Focus Weekend (MAF), the latest charity to be supported by the Minster.

A coffee morning was held in Church House and raised £120 for MAF funds while the plane aired its wings.

MAF, a voluntary organisation founded 71 years ago, has 140 aircraft, the majority of which are 6 to 10-seaters, unlike the 2-seater on the Minster Green. Based in 30 countries and operating in 40, MAF is a worldwide operation costing £50m a year to run.

Flying onto desert and jungle airstrips,

lakes and rivers, tracks and roads MAF’s light aircraft and their mission pilots go the extra mile to provide a lifeline.

Working in partnership with hundreds of Christian and relief organisations MAF enables practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to be delivered to many of the most remote and inaccessible communities on the planet. MAF enables thousands of aid, relief and mission projects in really remote places, because that is where some of the greatest human needs are to be found.

The aircraft arrived by road without its wings and was assembled on the green, in case you were wondering.

Mini Steam on the Quay

Highcliffe zigzag path to remain closed until 2018

Along with thousands of visitors, photographer Tom Scrase popped down to Poole Quay on 13 May to see 30 working steam vehicles in a mini exhibition. Donations went to the Round Table Children’s Wishes charity. Tom captured this Stanley steam car in all her glory.

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Hopes to reopen the Highcliffe zigzag path temporarily over the summer season have been dashed as recent surveys have shown that the cliff, which was closed for public safety in March, is not secure enough for a temporary solution to work successfully. Instead a full rebuild will be carried out starting this autumn.

The council has set aside funds of £350,000 and was also recently awarded approximately £280,000 towards the rebuild as part of the Dorset Coastal Community Bid although until the work is tendered the actual cost will not be known. Specialist design work for the rebuild, which must have disabled access, is ongoing. Because of the value of the works, a full tendering process must take place once the final design is approved, and it is likely that building works will commence in the autumn. The building work will take up to six months, depending on the weather, meaning

the zigzag path could reopen in time for Easter 2018.

Matti Raudsepp, strategic director, Christchurch and East Dorset Councils, said, “…We understand the closure has impacted on local residents and visitors but the safety of the public has to be our priority. The recent period of dry weather has further exacerbated issues in the area, and recent cliff falls locally demonstrate why it is essential we do not reopen the zigzag path until we are confident that it is safe. We would like to thank people for their patience while the path remains closed.”

The council is looking at ways to better secure the closure of the footpath to ensure people do not try to use the zigzag while it is closed. It is also looking at options to improve the signage for the public to alternative routes and to provide information about the closure at the start of other routes, which end at the castle.

George Dicks

Handbag thief jailed for robbery A man who robbed a woman on a street in Bournemouth has been jailed for five years.

Steven Leonard George Dicks, 39, of Moore Avenue in Bournemouth, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on 5 May after pleading guilty to robbery.

At around 7.15pm on 6 October 2016 a local woman in her 60s was travelling on the 5a bus from Bournemouth town centre when Dicks reportedly started talking to her. When she got off the bus at a stop on Fernheath Road, Dicks began to follow her. He approached the woman from behind and tried to grab her handbag and pull it away before grabbing her arm and throwing her to the ground.

He took the handbag, which contained a purse, keys and a pair of glasses, and ran off.

The victim sustained a cut to her forehead that required stitches and bruising to her eye and cheekbone. She also had grazing and bruising to her leg.

The handbag was later recovered by police and only had the victim’s glasses left inside.

Dicks was arrested the next day.

PC Matthew Bradley, of Bournemouth CID, said, “Steven Dicks targeted his victim in a bid to gain some cash as she walked alone in Bournemouth.

“He subjected her to what was a very frightening ordeal which left the victim feeling scared and vulnerable.

“Dorset Police does not tolerate this behaviour. We will investigate all crimes of this nature thoroughly and ensure that offenders are bought to justice.”

Local volunteers recognised with awards The last event to be held at East Dorset District Council’s Furzehill office before it closed permanently was the spring reception and awards evening hosted by the chairman, Cllr David Shortell, on 27 April. He said he felt privileged to host the event adding, “I believe it to be very important to recognise and acknowledge the hard work and achievements of all our nominees and winners, and celebrate them for what they do in our community.’’

Awards:

The chairman with Grace Hill and Eric Burton (below)

Adult Volunteer of the Year: Eric Burton, Coordinator & Chairman for Wimborne Neighbourcar scheme.

Young Achiever: Grace Hill, member of the House and School Councils at Ferndown Upper School and an elected National Youth Parliament Member.

Best Community Project or Community Group: East Dorset Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Supporting clients with budgets and re-socialising.

Best Business Supporting the Community: Lesley Shand Funeral Service part of FC Douch & Son (Funerals) Ltd, involved with numerous community supporting initiatives and support of a variety of charities Winner of the Young Achievers Award Grace Hill commented, ‘‘I had a lovely evening and am very flattered to receive this award. I was not expecting it at all and could not have achieved this without the support of my family, friends and school. ‘’I think it is great to included recognition for young people at an event like this.’’

Zip along to St Mary’s Church tower Have a thrilling time in Ferndown by taking the zip wire challenge from St Mary’s Church tower in Ferndown on Saturday 8 July. For more details and to book a slot contact Derek Howshall on 01202 892145 or email him at Derek@howshall.com. Funds raised will benefit the local befriending charity.

The Rev’d Canon Vanessa Herrick

Rector of Wimborne Minster appointed Archdeacon of Harlow The rector of Wimborne Minster the Rev’d Canon Vanessa Herrick is to be the next Archdeacon of Harlow.

She said, “I will be sad to leave Wimborne – both the town itself and the people I have grown to know and love, but I am excited to be taking up my appointment at this time of change and development in mission and ministry in the Diocese of Chelmsford.”

Vanessa Herrick has been rector of Wimborne Minster since 2012 and of the Minster and the Northern Villages since 2015.

Vanessa’s last Sunday at Wimborne Minster will be on 30 July. Her installation will take place at Chelmsford Cathedral on 24 September at 3pm.

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in health & fitness

Fitness celebrities announced for FitLiving UK FitLiving UK is a new fitness weekender hitting Bournemouth’s sandy beaches on 9 and 10 September.

There will be two big names in the world of fitness and wellness as part of its line-up; The Biggest Loser and Good Morning Britain’s celebrity trainer, Richard Callender, and international fitness presenter, Lindsay Jay, the woman who bought Zumba to the UK.

The show is looking to demystify fitness and appeal to anyone wanting to try out the latest fitness innovations.

Visitors can expect a wide of range of activities across the weekend with a holistic and wellbeing area, yoga and tough fitness tent directly on the beach and a blogger stage where visitors can meet their favourite fitness influencer.

There will be access to

nutritional chefs, fitness celebrities and professionals.

Ben Coomber, celebrity nutritionist Barbara Cox, and Plantbased Pixie will all be attending.

Many local fitness-inspired businesses will also be there to either instruct, exhibit or sponsor the event.

For more details visit www.fitlivinguk.com

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“Ban” on replacement diets could cost lives The fight against obesity and diabetes could be severely hampered by an effective ban on use of total replacement diets for severe cases, a campaigning MEP has warned.

Julie Girling, Conservative MEP for the South West, spoke out in early May at a highlevel conference at the European Parliament in Brussels, which she co-chaired.

Consumers and suppliers fear that planned EU legislation on the contents of very low-calorie replacement diets could make them uneconomic to produce and market.

Mrs Girling said, “These very low-calorie diets provide a total replacement for people’s nutritional intake – and they work well in helping very obese people lose weight and avoid diabetes.

“But after 30 years of safe use in Europe they could now disappear.

That is a grave concern to people who have effectively had their lives and limbs saved by these products.”

The conference heard from patients who benefited from the diets and from expert clinicians, dieticians and industry representatives.

Mrs Girling concluded, “I think the conference has sent out a strong message that this legislation is ill-considered and could have deeply damaging consequences if it is not reconsidered. It is not putting it too strongly to say this will cost lives.”

Anyone for Petanque?

Petanque is arriving at Ferndown Leisure Centre.

This increasingly popular sport will be starting in Ferndown soon. It is suitable for everyone to play.

If you would like to be contacted with information about taster sessions or courses, please email joannesinclair@pfpleisure.org with your details.

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Brendoncare Clubs for older people are dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation, making a real difference to the lives of older people.

The charity believes that older people live happier and more fulfilled lives if they are able to enjoy the companionship of like-minded people, stay physically and mentally active, and mix with friends.

Brendoncare’s friendship and activity clubs help older people to remain in the community and stay active and independent. Whether it’s a friendship club, activity club or pub club, each one has its own special personality and group of members with weekly subscriptions varying from £1 to £4.

Members enjoy spending time together and can take part in a wide range of activities – from drop-in clubs to kurling clubs; there is something for everyone on weekdays and weekends. Brendoncare’s volunteers play a vital role in ensuring a warm welcome is always waiting for members.

For more information on Brendoncare Clubs, or volunteering opportunities available, please visit www.brendoncare.org.uk/clubs or call 01962 852133 Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news

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Outstanding rating A council service that helps older and vulnerable people in Poole to live independently at home has been rated ‘outstanding’ by the national care watchdog The Care Quality Commission (CQC) described Borough of Poole’s START service as ‘a model for compassionate care’. Inspectors said the service was ‘outstanding in their care for people’ with ‘motivated, innovative and skilled’ staff. People using the service were ‘extremely positive about the care they received’.

START (Short Term Assessment, Reablement and Telecare) provides practical and emotional support to people affected by frailty, disability or illness. The service encourages people to develop the confidence and skills to carry out daily living activities and continue to live at home; especially after an admission to hospital.

In their inspection report,

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the CQC said there was a ‘strong emphasis on people pursuing full, active lives in their own communities’. Inspectors highlighted several examples where staff had gone ‘above and beyond’ to support people using the service, including one staff member who arranged a visit on Christmas Day to check a person was okay and managing to eat a meal.

Inspectors said the START team has worked closely with other health and social care professionals to drive service improvements and formed part of different initiatives aimed at preventing people from being admitted to hospital or supporting people to be discharged safely or more swiftly.

Bournemouth International Growth Programme’s latest transport scheme announced Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership has announced that Chapel Gate roundabout on the B3073 will be the next place to benefit from transport improvements as part of the Bournemouth International Growth (BIG) Programme.

Significant improvements to the existing roundabout will be made at this summer to help relieve congestion to and from Hurn and Parley. Work, which will be delivered by Dorset County Council, includes: • a new dedicated left turn for west bound traffic from Hurn • an extra lane for east bound traffic providing better access to Aviation Business Park • new cycleway and footway links to and from Aviation Business Park.

The work costing £1.5 million is expected to start on 3 July and take four to five months to complete. It is expected most of the work affecting traffic will be carried out during off-peak hours. Go to www.dorsetforyou.com/chapelgate for more information.

This scheme forms part of the £45.2 million secured by Dorset LEP through the Government’s Growth Deal* for the BIG Programme, an ambitious major economic growth plan focused on boosting employment and development around Bournemouth Airport and Wessex Fields. *£45.2 million has been allocated to fund the BIG Programme from the £98.5 million funding secured by Dorset LEP Partnership

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charity of the year

RNLI

‘BEHIND EVERY GREAT MAN THERE’S A GREAT WOMAN’

This expression is very much the case at Poole Lifeboat Station when it comes to Rod and Carole Brown and Jonathan and AnneMarie Clark.

Local sail maker Rod Brown has been involved at the station since 1993 when he started as one of the four DLAs. The DLA (deputy launching authority) is the first point of contact when a 999 request comes in and will decide which lifeboat to launch.

Rod became lifeboat operations manager when the vacancy arose. In this pivotal role, he draws on his experience and network, to ensure there is a trained, competent and confident crew and that

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the boats are safe and ready to launch. He also manages the boathouse and ‘so much more’.

Carole has been the station treasurer and Rod’s PA since 2001, literally picking up the ‘so much more’. She deals with the station’s administration: from answering emails, correspondence and taking minutes to managing the spending, doing the banking and producing annual accounts – all this, as well as working full time.

Another husband and wife team is Jonathan and Anne-Marie Clark.

Jonathan is the longest serving volunteer at Poole with over 34 years service.

“I married the RNLI,” says Anne-Marie who remembers the pagers going off on their wedding day as they left the church – she made sure Jonathan was ‘anchored’ down on that occasion.

Like Carole, she soon realised what a big part the RNLI would play in married life. She said, “The only way it would work was for me to get involved.”

In 1998 just after Jonathan was appointed the 12th and last coxswain of Poole lifeboat, AnneMarie took on the role as station honorary press officer (SHPO), promoting Poole lifeboat with her 35mm camera and fax machine.

In 2001, heavily pregnant with their first child, she recalls being in demand as an incident with X-Boats pinned against the chain ferry unfurled.

One disintegrated as the lifeboats tried to tow it to safety and an elderly lady crewmember disappeared under the ferry. All this was captured by mobile phones and beamed around the world.

“The press fall out was huge and everybody wanted the story,” said Anne-Marie.

Today, the thirst for news is instant. Add in social media and the buzz word ‘marcomm’ and

Carol and Anne-Marie (right)

the SHPO became an LPO – lifeboat press officer.

Anne-Marie is now on her third laptop and second iPad, and Poole lifeboat crew carry state of the art video cameras on their helmets to capture ‘shouts’ as they happen.

Both Anne-Marie and Carole have been rescued by the lifeboat crew and are mindful that whoever is helped and whatever incident they find themselves in, it can be a stressful time. A person may have experienced anything from shock, intense pain, near death, fear, huge relief, to just feeling stupid.

Whatever the experience, it is important that the rescue report is factual, accurate and reliable with the underlying understanding that the crew are helping someone’s loved one; someone’s son or daughter. The crew never condone, never judge, they are just there to help, whenever people really need them, to save lives at sea.

DIARY DATE

Harry Paye Day 17 June

The crew and swashbuckling ‘Stormy Stan’ will be supporting the buccaneers and Pirates of Poole joining in with the procession and shenanigans on Poole Quay. It’s a fun day and Poole lifeboat fundraisers will be manning a souvenir stall from 10am onwards.

FREE Fern-tastic • Fete on the Field 2017 •

Hot foot it to chilli fest If you like your food hot, don’t miss the Cheese and Chilli Festival at Hurn in Christchurch (BH23 6AD) on 10 and 11 June.

As well as cooking demonstrations by Sarah Ali Choudhury and other guests there will be live music, a beer festival and an amazing stunt show.

Especially for the children you’ll find a craft tent, fun rides, free treasure hunt, and Punch and Judy.

A falconry display,

MAD

day

craft and shopping stalls, taste tent and chilli sauce competition will also keep you entertained.

And not for the faint hearted, this fiery festival will give you the legendary chilli eating competition, which only those with stomachs of iron will enter.

Tickets £5 in advance, £7 on the door. Children free. Seniors £3 in advance, £4 on the door.

Tickets from www. cheeseandchillifestival.com

in West Moors

Go MAD in West Moors on 1 July from 11am until 3pm.

There will be lots going on at this free multi activity day for the family at Fryer Field, off Station Road. Climbing wall, face painting, nail art, novelty dog show, brass band, sizzling sausage van, raffle and much more. Everyone is encouraged to bring a picnic and all proceeds will go towards the development of the Fryer Field facilities. The event has been organised by the parish council and is designed to promote health and fitness while having fun.

A fun–filled day for all the family to raise funds for charities will take place on King George V Playing Fields off Church Road in Ferndown on 24 June from 11am.

Organised by Ferndown Rotary Club the day includes live entertainment, classic and custom cars, aircraft flying displays, a magic show, bouncy castles, fancy dress competition, avenue of stalls, food and a beer tent.

On top of that there will be the popular multi terrain

10k and 5k runs, plus the inaugural John Thornton Obstacle Pram Race. This whacky race is bound to create mayhem and madness and babies (over 16 years old) will have to stay in the pram come what may! Closing date for teams of four plus a baby is 22 June at noon. No entries on the day. Enter online at www.ferdownfotf.org or visit www.jtyaf.org where you will also find the rules.

To participate in either of the runs register at www. ferndown10k.org or call 01202 895923.

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TB: a force to be reckoned with Some of Dorset’s most iconic rural scenes show cattle grazing in the fields. But many local family farms have been facing an uncertain future because of a disease that is still rife across the county, and for which there is no cure: bovine tuberculosis, TB for short.

These farms represent the businesses of people who have devoted their working lives to raising and caring for their animals whilst producing high-quality British beef and milk.

Cattle in Dorset have to be tested for TB every year which is in itself very stressful. If a reactor is found on a farm all the cattle

are placed under movement restrictions. The whole herd has to have two consecutive clear tests, 60 days apart, before the restrictions are lifted. However, if more reactors are found, the process goes on until the cattle test clear.

This period of not being able to operate normally can threaten the existence of a farm. The stress and strain it places on the family and employees can be unbearable.

Over the past few years Dorset has lost many farms because of bovine TB. Transmission to humans is extremely rare and not seen as a problem in this country, mainly due to pasteurisation of dairy products.

The public will, understandably, always be divided over the part played by badgers regarding TB, but scientists are adamant that, although other wildlife may play a part, badgers are the biggest host and threat to cattle. The hope is that one day TB can be eradicated in the UK in cattle, but also in the wildlife population.

Christine Scott

Animal Health Officer If you wish to have any more information on this subject please contact 01305 224475, or visit www. dorsetforyou.com and follow the links to Trading Standards, Animal Health pages.

All the way T from Cyprus Not much is known about Archie other than he was born in Cyprus and is probably about a year old.

When the Dean family from Wimborne went on holiday to the island, they kept bumping into a couple who were walking Archie.

Daughters Jasmine, aged 12, and Daisy, aged 10, fell in love with him, so when they found out Archie was in foster care and needed a new home, the family made a big decision.

“We went on holiday and came home with a dog,” says mum Samantha giving Archie an affectionate cuddle. “He has a lovely temperament.”

What a handsome boy he is.

ASK THE VET Q: Why do I need to insure my dog? Surely, it’s just another money-making exercise by insurance companies?

A: I can’t stress enough how important I think good pet insurance is.

Accidents and illnesses happen at any time.

Some can be sudden; serious but curable, such as a fractured leg. There are also chronic conditions that require a lifetime of medication and checkups, such as diabetes. Both can be expensive.

As owners, we love our pets and want the best for them. The added stress of making decisions regarding our pets’ care based on financial concerns is not something I would wish on anyone. Good pet insurance relieves this worry.

Third party liability is something to be aware of too – who pays if your dog causes an accident Don’t forget to email or injury?

Jade your questions to Insurance policies are not all the same. A be chosen for the cheap introductory premium may sky-rocket if July 2017 issue: you make a claim or you may be hit with wide hello@hillsidevets.co.uk ‘exclusions’ for pre-existing conditions. These factors can render a policy virtually worthless.

However, there are some excellent policies that will give you peace of mind.

With that in mind, here are my three top tips: 1. Insure your pet from the start, before anything goes wrong, and don’t allow the cover to lapse.

2. Beware the time-limited 12-month policy. This means that the insurance company will cover a condition for a year but after that the condition becomes excluded. Examples include long-term conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and arthritis, but also recurrent issues such as allergic skin disease or gastro-enteritis. A ‘Cover for Condition for Life’ policy would have continued to cover these conditions and this is what I would recommend.

3. Swapping insurance companies for a cheaper premium is rarely money-saving as any previous illness or injury can (and probably will) be excluded.

So, ‘Yes’ you should insure your dog (and any other pets for that matter).

Email your pet related questions to hello@hillsidevets.co.uk Jade Douglas BVMS GPCert (Ophthal) MRCVS

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Shand

Giving Corfe a helping The long-standing Corfe Mullen funeral directors Lesley Shand is being brought up to date with the demolition and rebuilding of its premises in Wareham Road.

The business has been helping the bereaved for well over 20 years and is part of Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors that has more than 100 years’ experience.

During the building process the business will continue to operate from premises on the other side of the road in the former cake shop.

Work is due to begin in June and is expected to be completed in January 2018.

The new building will provide larger and better offices for the staff, more space for clients and will have better access.

It will include all the specialist areas required in a modern funeral directors’ business and in addition there will be a reflection room.

Nick Douch, managing director of the funeral group that has eight branches in the county, said: “The work is necessary because of

LOCK UP YOUR

VALUABLES! Dorset Police is warning homeowners and property developers to secure their properties following seven burglaries in April to homes under renovation.

In most cases power tools were taken.

Four offences took place in Bournemouth and Poole and the vast majority happened overnight. The police say that while the number of incidents is low, they serve as a reminder of the importance of securing your home particularly if it is being renovated and not occupied.

Council meetings transfer to new home Pic caption (l-r): Dave Neil, site manager from Greendale Construction, Sean Daly, architect from DMWA, Shane Watson from Lesley Shand, Nick Douch, MD of Douch Family Funeral Directors, Peter Douch, chairman of the Douch group, Rob Hooker, director of Greendale Construction, Jonathan Stretch, director of Douch Family Funeral Directors, Dario Di-Felice, MD of Building Options Ltd

the changing needs and expectations of our clients.

“It will be more welcoming and is part of an on-going programme of improvements across the group.”

Lesley Shand opened the business in 1990 and it later became part of the Douch family group.

Greendale Construction is to carry out the work.

East Dorset District Council meetings have transferred to the Quarter Jack Suite at the Allendale Community Centre following the full closure of Furzehill council offices.

Members and officers hope the new location will see increased attendance by the public. The full list of committee meetings can be found at https://www. dorsetforyou.gov.uk/committees The EDDC offices are at Allenview House, Hanham Road, Wimborne.

Open from 8.45am- 5.15pm on MondayThursday, and 8.45am-4.45pm on Friday.

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Would you like to eat in one of the restaurants advertising on these two pages?

If so, why not enter this mags4dorset competition and see if you can win.

All you have to do is to pair the restaurants with the following location clues: A. At the Dudsbury Hotel, West Parley B. Next door to Debenhams, Bournemouth C. In Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth D. In Fordingbridge E. Inside the Christchurch Harbour Hotel F. On East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth G. In Bournemouth and Broadstone H. In Castle Street, Christchurch Enter at www.mags4dorset.co.uk stating where you would like to spend your £60 voucher if you win. Closing date is 20 June 2017. The first correct answer drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd and the restaurants on these two pages are not permitted to enter. The editor’s decision is final. Entries can also be sent to the office (address is on page 3). The voucher will be valid for 30 days from the date of the draw.

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Journey to heights

dizzy

with The 29029 Restaurant Review by Janine Pulford

Its reputation had gone before it, because within a few weeks of opening, this contemporary Indian and Nepalese restaurant, a sister to the one in Wareham was fully booked at weekends. Owner Madhav said he was pleased that the Broadstone community had welcomed The 29029, (the height of Mount Everest), with such enthusiasm.

Seating over 60, the restaurant was almost half full by 7.30pm on the Tuesday we visited, and the babble of happy chatter was welcoming.

The next treat for the Pulford senses was the menu with many fresh and exciting dishes from India and Nepal.

It was time for something different. Even the poppadums were in unusual shapes and the sauces vibrant with a new twist: mango with roasted cumin seeds was one, and onion with strawberry and tomato salsa another.

Shole-Madras-Ka

Our starters…

Flavour couldn’t be faulted and it was a starter with everything from presentation, colour, softness, spiciness and crunch

Mo:Mo: Nepalese style dumplings stuffed with lamb mince. These ‘melt in the

mouth’ parcels of heaven offered a hint of Nepalese spices and were served with grilled tomato and sesame seed chutney. The steamed dumplings were much enjoyed by Ben, who savoured the flavours of spring onion, ginger and soya which combined lovingly with the minced lamb.

Shole-Madras-Ka: A visual crispy fried lentil dumpling feast was put before me.

Topped with pepper and thyme flavouring dressed with tamarind, the colours sprang off the plate and dumplings peeped out looking like mini donuts. I was delighted to discover a light, almost sponge-like consistency that blended exquisitely with the dressings and pops of pomegranate seeds and peppery rocket leaves. Flavour couldn’t be faulted and it was a starter with everything from presentation, colour, softness, spiciness and crunch.

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Prad delivers the starters

in for Owner a bite

Madhav with Tony Millward

Our mains…

Ghurka Style Lamb: stir fried Welsh lamb with fresh coriander, coconut, garlic, red onion and peppers, served with mossala mashed potato and herbed salad. Date and ginger naan.

Gurkha Ben had nothing but praise for the Style Lamb dish which he described as bold and full of flavour with warming spices that kept on giving. The lamb was tender and had a sticky glaze; broccoli offered crunch and the mashed potato was something else - beautifully spiced, it was the nugget of gold on the plate and I was compelled to steal a bit. The naan was deliciously different with a crispy crust.

Nepalese Machha Special: marinated monkfish cooked with crusted mustard, touch of garlic, ginger and fresh coriander. A side dish of home-style lemon rice.

I could write a poem about this dish it was so delish: With its crunchy veg And hot curry sauce, The star of the show, The monkfish of course, Was soft and divine Trapped a moment in time I never will forget – and yet There was more A fresh lemon slice and a side of rice Plus green salad leaf This dish is a thief of the heart

Nepalese Macha Special

When you eat food that sets your creativity on fire, you know you will return for more Before we left, Tony Millward arrived at the table beside us. He eats regularly at the Wareham 29029 restaurant, but this was his first visit to Broadstone and he couldn’t praise the food enough.

The industrious staff were polite. There’s a good wine list as well as Ghurka beer, which Ben praised out loud, and of course a take-away menu. The restaurant is clean and comfortable with subdued lighting and includes a fascinating colour change water feature.

If you’re excited by new tastes and want somewhere exhilarating to dine, climb to the peak with The 29029 Restaurant. I feel sure you won’t be disappointed. Booking is essential at weekends.

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Loss to the Bournemouth hotel industry One of Bournemouth’s most high profile and longest-serving hoteliers has died at the age of 68 following a five-year battle with cancer.

Jennie Deavin started her hotel career in 1967 working with her parents at the Bonnington Hotel before purchasing it from them in 1972. She went on to own two further hotels and in 1987 bought the Marsham Court Hotel, in Russell-Cotes Road, where she had been for the last 30 years.

Two years ago Jennie was made an honorary lifetime member of the Bournemouth Hotel and Accommodation Association (BAHA) and had been thrilled to win the Large Hotel of the Year award along with her daughter, Rosie Wallace, at the 2016

Bournemouth Tourism Awards.

Rosie said, “Mum fought a long battle with cancer, but not once did she lose her passion for the hotel business or her unshakeable sense of humour.

“Everyone who knew her loved her.

“She died surrounded by her family, content in the knowledge that she had not only created her own thriving business, but that she had also played a part in shaping the success of the local hospitality industry.”

Hundreds of people attended Jennie’s funeral on 24 April at St Peter’s Church in Bournemouth, which celebrated her life with song, music and memories.

Donations were made to MacMillan Caring Locally.

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Somerset, buffalo ricotta and Franco & Cantarelli grana, to the meat and veg specials that change daily.

To fuel guests’ appetite further, Franco Manca has recently introduced two new small bites. Focaccia made from pizza dough, fresh rosemary, sprinkled with coarse salt and a drizzle of organic olive oil, plus baked spicy lamb sausage cooked in organic tomato with a touch of buffalo ricotta.

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Too few cooks could spoil the broth Celebrity chef Matt Tebbutt has joined with recruitment specialist TeamJobs to tempt more chefs to “booming” Bournemouth.

The presenter of BBC TV’s Saturday Kitchen, opened his own restaurant, Schpoons & Forx at the Hilton Bournemouth in 2015.

Matt said, “Bournemouth is booming and has seen huge growth in hospitality in recent years.”

Matt, who entered the hospitality sector at 21 and went on to work for the renowned Michelin-starred chef, Marco Pierre White, said, “A career as a chef requires long hours, hard work and real commitment, but it’s

Celebrity chef Matt Tebbutt (second from left) with (from left) TeamJobs’ Gemma Vincent, chef Kevin Symes and TeamJobs’ Silva Bala

also highly rewarding and offers great opportunities, especially in a buzzing place like Bournemouth.”

According to Silva Bala from TeamJobs Hospitality, Bournemouth has seen 26 restaurants open in the town in the last 12 months with more still to open.

Silva added, “We could easily be placing 10 more chefs into great roles each week if we had the people, but it’s actually become a case of too few chefs spoiling the broth.”

Festival serves up

fighting feast Woks at the ready: Chefs Des and Andy

Jennie with her children (from left) Rosie Wallace, James Dixon-Box and Russell Dixon-Box

Bournemouth will be filled with mouthwatering aromas between 16-25 June as the town’s seventh Food & Drink Festival gets underway and among the attractions will be the chance to see the mayor and even an MP battling it out in the People’s Kitchen.

Hosted by professional chefs Des Burke and Andy Chu, the People’s Kitchen at Bournemouth Food & Drink Festival promises a huge helping of laughs.

Chef Des, owner of Flavours School of Cookery in Bournemouth, said, “The name of the game in the People’s Kitchen is for our special guests to try and recreate a dish which we prepare, and let’s just say it doesn’t always go to plan.”

The People’s Kitchen will also include audience challenges.

Chef Andy, executive chef of Mr Lee’s Noodles Company, said, “We will be inviting members of the public to come up and learn a new technique, or how to prepare a simple dish.

“Who knows, we might discover some talented chefs.”

The People’s Kitchen 2017 takes place in Bournemouth Square Demo Kitchen on Saturday 17 June, from 12.30-4.30pm and is just part of the festival.

Other highlights during the 10 days of free to attend festival include street food, a farmers’ and producers market, bartenders competition, and kids kitchen.

For full event details visit: http:// bournemouthfoodanddrink.co.uk/

fabulous fun A

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DAY OUT

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t is almost time for the highlight of summer in Broadstone – the Family Fun Day organised by the Broadstone Fields in Trust Association. It is a free event, taking place on 2 July on the recreation ground with a chance to enjoy music, dance, and much more in a fantastic atmosphere.

You can take your family, classic car, dog and your picnic, or indulge in a hog roast, pizza or barbeque from the food stalls.

Photo: Maureen Foxley (Defining Media and Photography)

The donkeys are back, there will be classic cars on show once again, and you will be able to enter your canine friend in the dog show. A range of groups will be there to entertain in the arena and a wide range of community organisations and local businesses will be offering games, treats and information.

There’s plenty to keep the children busy, too, with bouncy castles, climbing wall, miniature train, and face painting.

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THE ARENA Events will kick off at noon with the opening ceremony, followed by music, dance and sport.

The donkey derby starts at 12.30pm and runs every 30 minutes; the fun dog show in aid of WolfDog Rescue UK, starts at 12 noon.

Stallholders will be selling everything from food and drink, to crafts, bric-a-brac and more.

Each year, the money raised by the event and Broadstone Fields in Trust Association is used to improve recreational facilities within Broadstone Recreation Ground and Charborough Park.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 12.00 - Opening ceremony 12.05 - Shine Academy of Performing Arts 1.00 - Broadstone First School Samba band 1.30 - Sean Burgess Circuit Class 2.00 - Poole Symphonic Concert band 2.30 - Car of the day Poole Symphonic Concert band 3.00 - 149 Squadron Air Cadets 3.30 - Raffle and competition winner 4.00 - Jockeys’ Winners Parade 4.15 - Dog Show Winners Parade The above times are as a guide only, and subject to change.

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Broadstone Fun Day takes place off Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone, BH18 8EA. There will be a car park available, with a charge of £1 per car

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Helen Molloy, one of the main organisers this year says,

“

I am delighted that we have a main sponsor for the Fun Day this year.

McCarthy and Stone are covering the overheads including the insurance, lavatories and licences so that we can plough more money into creating a better event and raising more money.

We are grateful to them and the other businesses sponsoring the 2017 event.

”

More sponsors would be most welcome.

Email admin@ broadstonefieldsintrust. org.uk for more information on how you can sponsor the event.

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HUMAN INTEREST STORY

Women affected by leprosy receive later diagnosis than men

New research by the Leprosy Mission England and Wales (LME&W) highlights the reasons why women are less likely to be treated promptly for leprosy and are more likely to become disabled and cast out from society than men.

The latest WHO global report, shows there are fewer women reported as ‘new cases of leprosy’ than men. Out of 210,758 people, only 81,860 or, under 40%, were women. However, no medical evidence suggests that leprosy is more likely to be caught by men than women.

The Leprosy Mission’s research concludes that a major cause of late-diagnosis of leprosy in women is the fear of stigma and being ostracized from family and community.

Stories like Belawati’s from Uttar Pradesh in India are all too common.

Married very young, Belwati mostly stayed at home, doing household chores and taking care of her two children. White patches developed on her body and not knowing what they were, she ignored them.

The patches grew and Belawati’s hand started to claw causing impairment. Family members including her husband avoided contact with her. Belawati was desperate about her situation, but did not know what to do.

One day her husband took her to Agra Hospital to get her treated and abandoned her there.

She was broken-hearted and moved to the Ramganga leprosy colony. After treatment was finished, she returned home to discover that her children had been told she had committed suicide.

All hope of being accepted by her husband was lost and she returned to the leprosy colony where with great resolve she restarted her life, married a man also affected by leprosy and had two more children.

The Leprosy Mission’s CREATE project started working in Ramganga leprosy colony in 2016, Belawati joined the support group and is now a confident woman, who not only takes care of her children but also takes active participation in the group’s activities.

Belawati says she “wants to make a difference in society regarding women and people affected by leprosy.”

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It is a disease of poverty and within the 11 countries that the LME&W works, across Asia and Africa, women are generally more disadvantaged than men in terms of access to food, healthcare, education and work opportunities.

Women often have less exposure to communication and information making accessing effective treatment for leprosy extremely difficult.

They are often dependent on obtaining permission from their father or husband to seek treatment.

Marriage is, for many women in leprosy-endemic countries, the only real economic security, but it can mean a woman does not have the skills to cope when rejected by her family and left destitute due to leprosy.

Sian Arulanantham, head of programmes at the LME&W said, “Leprosy is a mildly-infectious and perfectly treatable disease.

It is an absolute tragedy that so many women like Belawati suffer such unnecessary rejection and hardship.

“If services fail to address the increased burden of stigma which women face due to a diagnosis of leprosy, we may never know how many women continue to suffer in silence. We must ensure that men and women receive leprosy services equally to improve the detection rate for women.”

The Leprosy Mission (E&W) uses community awareness programmes, including those targeted specifically at women and children, to ensure that women and girls learn about the early signs and symptoms of leprosy, their right to health and the urgent need to access treatment to prevent disability.

To find out more go to www. leprosymission.org.uk

A group of motorcyclists has been sentenced following a horrific collision on a busy dual carriageway near Dorchester which seriously injured three people – leaving two with life-changing injuries.

Adam Wilde, 29, of Carnation Road, Swaythling in Southampton, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on 12 May, after pleading guilty to two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

He was handed a jail term of three-and-a-half years for each offence to run concurrently and following that he will be banned from driving for five years with a requirement to take an extended retest.

A teenage girl travelling on Adam Wilde’s bike sustained catastrophic life-changing injuries, including two bleeds on the brain, severe damage to both arms, which she is still unable to use, and a large open wound on her abdomen that required major skin graft surgery.

One of the motorcycle riders suffered a broken right arm and leg and another broke his right hand.

Adam Wilde suffered a broken shoulder blade, injuries to his hand and foot and severe grazing.

Other sentences given were: Daniel Lincoln, 21, Fareham: 12-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months, 150 hours of unpaid work. 18 month driving ban with a requirement to take an extended retest. Curfew order for six months.

Nima Biniaz, 19, Southampton: 8-month prison sentence suspended for 15 months, 150 hours of unpaid work. Two-year driving ban with a requirement to

take an extended retest. Curfew order for four months.

Ellis Caplen, 21, Southampton: 12-month driving ban, £120 fine, £40 court costs and a £30 victim surcharge.

Christopher Wilde, 28, Southampton: six penalty points, £100 fine, £50 court costs and £30 victim surcharge.

Senior investigating officer Police Sergeant Joe Pardey, of the traffic unit, said, “The actions by those involved in this case were nothing short of mindless and irresponsible. They showed a total disregard for the safety of themselves and other people using the road at that time.

“Their behaviour prior to the collision demonstrated that they believed that they were in some way clever and impressive, but the subsequent destruction they caused has changed lives forever with some of the injured suffering life-changing injuries that they may never recover from.

“It is without doubt one of the worst examples of dangerous riding that I have seen.”

Shocking footage of the erratic driving was filmed on a body camera by one of the motorcyclists.

It was released by the police and can be seen on the mags4dorset website: www.mags4dorset.co.uk

Community benefits from local fund The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation has been awarded over £5,000 from the Coop Local Community Fund. The Ferndown Gateway Club received a similar amount.

Co-op members have raised over £9 million nationally for 4,000 local causes. One per cent of what they spend on own-brand products and services goes to the fund and this money, along with the money raised from carrier bag sales, is used to support local projects that benefit the community close to

where the members live.

Pete Thornton, chairman of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation, thanked the Co-op for making such a difference to the local community and said the charity was overwhelmed with the donation. “This funding will be used to directly support local young people by helping us to continue to provide a minibus for Ferndown schoolchildren and local youth groups,” he said. The minibus serves seven schools and several youth organisations.

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Blissful way to see the coast

Adam Trimby reviews a Bliss Aviation trial flight

The Needles Isle of Wight

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Preparing to board

I could write a long list of wahoos and yowzas, and add a few air punches and heel clips, which would certainly give an good example of my feelings post-lesson; however, one must move away from voiced exaltations and thrashing gesticulations, to try to find a more coherent way to communicate the joy of this experience.

When Louis and I arrived at Bliss Aviation in Bournemouth Airport, I was admittedly a little anxious about the flight. In the past, I had worked at Bournemouth Airport for over eight years, among various types of aircraft on the ground, yet never ventured into the sky.

Charlie, our flight instructor, came out to greet us and took all those apprehensions away. We decided on a route around the Isle of Wight, flying over Hengistbury Head towards The Needles.

Our aircraft was a Piper PA28 Warrior, supposedly a favourite for getting those all-important ‘wings’. Charlie gave us a brief but thorough crash course about the controls and apparatus around the outside of the plane before moving us inside to go over some of the internal instruments and safety precautions.

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I LEARNED HOW TO GET THE PLANE INTO THE AIR, BANK LEFT AND RIGHT AT A 30-DEGREE ANGLE...

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HOW CAN SOMEONE BEGIN TO EXPLAIN SOMETHING THAT TAKES THEIR BREATH AWAY? THE PHENOMENON OF FLIGHT IS TOO DIFFICULT TO PUT INTO WORDS.

Once up to speed, we started the engine and taxied towards the runway.

I think now is the time to make something clear about the flight itself. From this point onwards, I was in control of the aircraft. I did everything except bring her in to land. In fact, up until the point when Charlie explained how to take off, I was completely unaware that this aspect of the flight would be down to me.

The process was simple, Charlie would show me a dummy version of the controls and then I did it.

Unassisted. I learned how to get the plane into the air, bank left and right at a 30-degree angle, alongside aspects of visual navigation, using the horizon as a guide while also learning how to gain and lose altitude. It was exhilarating.

Now, having had a few days to come away from the experience and reflect, it is easy to say how much fun the flight lesson was. The pleasure of flying across one of the country’s most beautiful landscapes is not something I will forget.

Of course there are other thrills, such as driving fast cars, motorbikes and varying kinds of adventure sports, but none of these come anywhere close to lifting those wheels from the tarmac, seeing the world at your feet and flying through the sky, free as a bird.

That is where the real excitement is.

Bliss Aviation is currently supporting Julia’s House by donating four trial flight vouchers to help with fundraising. A free flight is also being donated to a hotel as a prize, which will be coupled with a free meal at the hotel and sponsored chauffeur-driven journey. In addition, the Bliss team will be undertaking the £50 challenge by turning £50 into as much as they can for Julia’s House. As part of the money-raising efforts, operations manager Nick Bird will be taking part in the Brownsea Island swim in July.

Julia’s House provides care and support to families across Dorset and Wiltshire who are caring for a child with a life-limiting or life threatening condition.To support Bliss in raising money for Julia’s House visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Bliss-Aviation To find out more about Bliss Aviation trial flights call 01202 582181.

Exciting view

Hengistbury Head

Last minute checks

Adam takes control

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education & classes

Access to higher education at The College

Rob Davies

The Bournemouth & Poole College is urging those considering a career change or who wish to gain further qualifications to enrol onto an Access to Higher Education course

Access to Higher Education diplomas are designed specifically for adults who are looking to study a higher education course, but may not have the relevant entry qualifications. The college offers a variety of Access courses ranging from forensic science to media.

Students aged 19 and over can also apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of the Access to Higher Education course.

Rob Davies, 43, who is currently on the Access to Media course, said that he had worked in fabrication and welding jobs, before a cancer diagnosis made him reassess his life and he decided to go back into education.

He added: “The course has really triggered an interest in film and audio editing for me ... I had lost a lot of confidence prior to enrolling on the course and it’s really helped me to build that back up. It’s one of the best things I have ever done.”

For more information about Access to Higher Education courses at The Bournemouth & Poole College visit www.thecollege.co.uk/adult-skills/access-he, or call the helpline on 01202 205339.

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Artists

in action in Christchurch Christchurch and District Arts (CADArts) are promoting two major events this month in the heart of Christchurch

Living Crafts

This biennial event in the historic setting of Christchurch Priory Church takes place from 5 to 10 June.

A wide variety of CADArts members will be taking part.

The crafts being demonstrated include visual art, textiles, quilting, lacemaking, woodcrafts, photography, pottery, and jewellery making.

Visitors will have the opportunity to chat to the makers and also buy items. Several groups will be represented and will be happy to offer advice on taking up these crafts.

Admission to the exhibition is free but donations are invited. The event is open daily from 10am until 4pm (3.30pm on 10 June).

Photos: Jewellery by Helen Healey, Textile by Brenda Weeks

Totally Textile

CADArts has a strong membership of textile artists and has invited several groups and individuals to take part in an exhibition, named Totally Textile. This will include decorative and practical items and this vibrant exhibition is at the Hayloft Gallery in Wick Lane, Christchurch.

The exhibition runs from 9 – 29 June and admission is free. Artists taking part will be on duty and will be happy to talk to visitors about their work.

CADArts is a registered charity run by volunteers and is an umbrella body for all forms of arts in the area. Visit www.cadarts.co.uk for further information, or call Linda on 01202 568444.

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BREAKS ALL RECORDS It’s been an amazing few months for one of Dorset’s colleges. Since last summer, Bournemouth Academy of Modern Music (BAMM) has not only moved location but also broken all records for student sign-ups, making it one of the most successful providers of music education in the region.

Based in the music studios of local music megastore Absolute Music, BAMM offers two-year BTEC courses in Performance, Songwriting, Music Production and DJ Skills, all taught by experienced tutors and supported by industry professionals.

“This year’s new students are already achieving outstanding results,” says Absolute Music founder and MD, Alan Barclay, “and it’s fantastic to see them all making the most of the resources here at the new location.”

Located on Ringwood Road, BAMM students have access to topquality equipment in their teaching suites, more space to rehearse, record and perform – including an impressive live stage area finished at the start of March, and the very popular on-site café.

“Students are also meeting global recording artists and gaining work experience at venues such as the BIC and O2 Academy,” explains BAMM Principal Martin Bradford, “We feel proud that we are able to offer teenagers the chance to advance their music education when so many schools in the area are sadly no longer able to provide music teaching at A Level or even at GCSE.”

TO FIND OUT MORE, VISIT THE BAMM OPEN DAYS ON SATURDAYS 17 JUNE, 22 JULY AND 19 AUGUST TO LOOK ROUND THE STUDIOS, MEET STUDENTS AND STAFF AND PICK UP A PROSPECTUS Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news

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what’s on

this month 7 June 11am

Aspects of history talk at Bournemouth Library with Mary Graham on Doctors and Diseases of Dorset. Talk lasts one hour, with questions and tea and coffee afterwards.

7 June 12 noon

Ferndown Probus Club lunch and talk on the International Space Station, Dudsbury Golf Club. New members welcome. More details from the secretary 01202 875757.

7 June 7.30pm

Ferndown French Circle meets at Barrington Centre, Ferndown and welcomes Annie Carpenter Thom to speak about the history of La Légion d’Honneur (in French). Visitors £5, tea/coffee/biscuits included. All welcome. Info from 01202 526918 www.ferndownfrenchcircle@org.uk

8 and 22 June 2-4pm

Knit & Knatter at Fordingbridge Library.

For new, and experienced knitters, tea/ coffee/biscuits 50p.

8 June 7.15pm

Wimborne Horticultural Society ‘Echinacea and Rudbeckia’ by Mr M Young at the Minster Room at the Community Learning & Resource Centre, 41-44 King Street, Wimborne.

Admission members £1 and nonmembers £3

8-10 June 5-10.30pm

Upton House Music Festival on the lawn, near Poole. Thursday: Classical Night, Friday: 80s Extravaganza with Billy Ocean, Kim Wilde and Toyah, and Superstar Saturday with Michael Bolton. Tickets from £38.50. www. uptonhousemusicfestival.co.uk or call 01202 255161

9-10 June

UTC Theatrical Choir presents The Name Game musical show at Broadstone Memorial Hall, Tudor Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AW. 7.30pm performance on Friday, 3pm on Saturday. Tickets £10, concs £9. www. ticketsource.co.uk/unison or Jennie Davies on 01202 880862

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9-11 June

11 June 2-4.30pm

10 June

11-17 June

Wimborne Folk Festival throughout the town. Wide range of musical performers, comedy, stalls and much more. More details from www.wimbornefolk.co.uk or from the Allendale or Tourist Information Centres in Wimborne.

Minster Green Fair to support Wimborne Minster’s charities, includes books, jewellery, bric-a-brac, plants and refreshments on the Green, Wimborne..

10 June 1-5pm

Bournemouth MS Society Garden Open Afternoon in Church Lane, West Parley, BH22 8TS. Cream teas and other refreshments available. Plant and other stalls. Further information: 01202 570300.

Jazz by the Sea Festival at various locations around Bournemouth and Poole. Clare Teal headline act on 11 June at Lighthouse, Poole. More details at www.jazzbytheseafestival.co.uk

Pentridge Village Fete with hippy theme on the Village Green and in Village Hall, SP5 5QX. Entry £1 for adults, free for children. Includes fun dog show, wellywanging championship, local food, face painting, beer and Pimms tent, cream teas and lots more.

16 June 7.30pm

10 June 10am-3.30pm

16-18 June

The annual St Peter’s Parkstone Summer Fayre on Ashley Cross Green, Parkstone, BH14 0JJ. Opening by mayor at 10.30am. With children’s rides, bouncy castle, bands, food stalls, dog show, gifts, plants, emergency services.

10 June 7pm

Verwood Choral Society will be presenting a summer concert of varied and entertaining music at Verwood Methodist Church, Vicarage Road. Tickets £6 for adults, £2.50 for children, available on the door. All proceeds be donated to the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

10-11 June

Cheese and Chilli Festival, Hurn, Christchurch. With live music, beer festival, chilli eating contest, falconry display and amazing stunts. Details at www.cheeseandchillifestival.com

10-25 June

New Forest Arts Festival. Workshops and events for the family at Forest Arts Centre, New Milton. Details from 01425 612393 or visit www.forest-arts.co.uk

Tony Waller and his ‘Prohibition Jazz’ with music from the Roaring ‘20s; traditional and Dixieland Jazz favourites, at Barrington Theatre, Penny’s Walk, Ferndown. Tickets £10, call 01202 894858

Blandford YFC Charity Transport & Heritage Rally at Merley Hall Farm, Julians Road, Wimborne BH21 1EF. Wide range of exhibitors from steam engines to tractors, displays and demonstrations and music. More info from blandfordyfc1@hotmail.com or call 07493 885098

16-25 June 10am onwards

Bournemouth Food & Drink Festival 2017 in the Square, Bournemouth BH2 6EG. Free event with demonstrations, street food, farmers’ market, cook-off challenge and children’s kitchen.

17 June 12-4pm

Verwood Horticultural Society’s summer show, Verwood Memorial Hall. 01202 814376

18 June 2-5pm

Visit Michael Evan’s wildlife garden, a real garden designed to support wildlife at Farrs Coach House. Also tea & cake available. Between Wimborne and Cowgrove. Turn at Wimborne hospital, after approx 1/4 mile park next door at Farrs House. Cost £3 donation to DWT.

20 June 6.30-9pm Ringwood Woodcarvers Club. Meets at St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall, Braeside Rd, St Leonards, BH24 2PQ on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Beginners and Experienced woodcarvers welcome. Basic tuition given. Contact: 01425 475129 or www.ringwood-woodcarvers.org

20, 22-24 June 7.03pm The KCA players present ‘Theft’, a comedy by Eric Chappell at Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, Millhams Road, Kinson BH10 7LH. Tickets £8, concs £7. Call centre for tickets 01202 572826.

24 June from 11am Ferndown Fete on the Field at King George V Playing Fields, off Church Road, Ferndown. Fun-filled day for all the family. Live entertainment, stalls and shows. Plus the inaugural John Thornton Obstacle Pram Race. www. ferndownfotf.org

24 June 11am onwards Feel Good Festival at Boscombe Beach.

Activities to try from Pilates to family Zumba. Festival and activities free.

Supporting various charities including Dorset Blind Association and YMCA.

24 June evening Bright for Sight night run in aid of Dorset Blind Association. Starting from Boscombe Pier 5k or 10k. Entry £15. Contact 01202 712864 or email fundraising@dorsetblind.org.uk for more details.

1 & 2 July 1.30-5.30pm Open Gardens in Tarrant Monkton & Launceston.

Entry Ticket £5. Under 16s free. Cream teas available at the Village Hall. Proceeds to Church and Village Hall funds. For information contact 01258 830484.

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Highcliffe Charity Players are performing Made in Dagenham – The Musical at the Regent Centre in Christchurch from Wednesday 26 – Saturday 29 July at 7.30pm. There is also a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.

If you would like to see it, mags4dorset, in conjunction with the Regent Centre, are offering two people the chance to win a pair of tickets for the performance on Wednesday 26 July at 7.30pm.

For your chance to win, answer the following question:

Who played the lead role in the film Made in Dagenham ?

Enter at: www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to: MADE IN DAGENHAM COMPETITION, mags4dorset, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Closing date is 30 June 2017. The first two correct entries drawn will be the winners. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd, The Regent Centre or the Highcliffe Charity Players are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.

A date with Brass

4 Dorset Competition winners: Beaulieu half term competition Linda Turner of Ferndown and Ron Fletcher of Highcliffe both won family tickets for Beaulieu Answer: Top Gear

Upper Deck competition

Bournemouth Concert Brass will perform its summer concert programme at the Regent Centre in Christchurch on Sunday 25 June at 7.30pm.

The theme for this year’s concert is Heroes of British music. This will include music from classic composers such as Elgar, Holst, Handel and Britten, up to modern times with music by Andrew LloydWebber and Lennon & McCartney. You will hear a feast of great British brass band music.

Bournemouth Concert Brass is one of the South Coast’s foremost brass bands and regularly puts on concerts in the surrounding areas of Bournemouth, and also performs three concerts a year at the Regent Centre. Tickets cost £11, concessions £10.50 available from the box office.

Caroline Yates of West Moors was the lucky winner of the competition to win a meal for two.

Answer: The Harbour Hotel

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Beaulieu Thousands enjoy another successful Food Festival

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ood lovers descended on Christchurch for the 18th Food Festival held in May. Both the High Street market and the Festival Village on the Quomps were packed with people eager to try the food and drink on offer.

New for this year was a section in Church Street dedicated to startup food-related businesses being given the chance to show their wares to the general public.

The Festival Village played host to a special marquee for Dorset Food and Drink suppliers. The popular Kids’ Kitchen was on the Quomps giving children the chance

to try their hand at cooking.

The demonstration theatre welcomed back festival regulars Lesley Waters, Alex Aitken, Luke Matthews and Dean Edwards.

Jennifer Williams from Naked Jam and Loren Coote from Sandbanks Hotel also stood in to help.

The winner of last year’s The Apprentice, Alana Spencer, took to the stage on both days of the weekend and entertained the crowd with demonstrations of some of her Ridiculously Rich cakes as well as stories of her experiences during filming of The Apprentice and her work with Lord Sugar since her win.

22 July – 1 September mags4dorset has teamed up with Beaulieu to offer two family tickets to the local attraction that offers a fun-packed summer. There’s falconry, games, entertainers, new exhibitions, and photo opportunities with veteran cars in the grounds of the National Motor Museum.

Step back in time with a visit to the newly opened Victorian kitchen at Palace House, where you can meet the cook and her staff at work – baking, cooking and cleaning.

Listen to the musical entertainment around the grand piano, then head outside for falconry demonstrations and traditional games on the lawn.

For a photo opportunity, don’t miss the veteran cars and penny farthing in action around the grounds. Then see new and exciting exhibits in the National Motor Museum and World of Top Gear.

All summer holiday activities are included in the standard Beaulieu admission ticket, which includes entrance to the National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, Palace House, 13th century Beaulieu Abbey and the picturesque grounds and gardens. Tickets can be bought in advance online at www.beaulieu.co.uk or for more details, call 01590 612345.

Separately priced tickets for action-packed events including Beaulieu’s impressive Supercar Weekend on 5 and 6 August are also available.

However, two lucky readers can each win a family ticket for four to the Beaulieu attraction. To enter, answer the following question:

In which century was Beaulieu Abbey built?

Enter at: www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to: BEAULIEU SUMMER COMPETITION, mags4dorset, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset B22 9EN. Closing date is 21 June.

The first correct entry drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd or Beaulieu Estates are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative.

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A Little bit of Broadway at the Pavilion Theatre

Big Little Theatre School, which has been in existence for nearly 21 years, is bringing the show Broadway Showtunes to Bournemouth’s Pavilion Theatre in July. The stage will feature a company of over 150 young performers supported by the orchestra, and some highly regarded creative and production talent.

The high-energy show offers a taste of the great Broadway musicals such as Fame, Miss Saigon, Ragtime, and Kiss Me Kate and runs from 1315 July. You can enter our competition for a chance to win a family ticket for four on Friday 14 July at 7.30pm by answering the following:

Which big birthday will Big Little Theatre School be celebrating this year?

Enter at: www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to: BROADWAY COMPETITION, mags4dorset, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset B22 9EN. Closing date is 21 June. The first correct entry drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd or Big Little Theatre Company are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative.

The editor’s decision is final.

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AIRPORT TRANSFERS

AERIAL & SATELLITE INSATLLERS

ARTICLES WANTED

BUILDING SERVICES

CARPENTRY

BLINDS & CURTAINS

CARAVAN ACCESSORIES

COMPUTER REPAIRS

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GARDENING SERVICES

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PATIO & DRIVEWAY CLEANING

PLUMBING

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Home Library Service

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o you know someone in your local area who would like to borrow library books but is housebound or unable to get to the library easily?

The Home Library Service (HLS) may be able to provide a regular supply of books to enjoy at home. The HLS in Dorset is a countywide partnership between the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) and the County Council and is provided free of charge.

Readers wishing to join the HLS in the Highcliffe Library area, which covers Highcliffe, Walkford, Mudeford, Friars Cliff and Hoburne Estate, will be visited at home by a local RVS volunteer coordinator who will discuss reading preferences and how many books or CDs will be delivered. Readers can change their choice of books at any time by letting their volunteers know.

Highcliffe library staff members choose books for readers, including talking books.

The books or CDs are delivered to and collected from the home by Royal Voluntary Service volunteers, every three weeks.

All HLS volunteers carry

an official identity card with photograph, and have been security checked. Please contact Dorset HLS service manager, Maria Jacobson on: 01305 236666 or leave your address and telephone number at Highcliffe Library for the HLS local coordinator to contact you.

FREEADS Proceed with caution when buying privately. mags4dorset cannot accept any liability for transactions carried out as a result of responding to these freeads.

Pair of Milenco extending car mirrors for towing caravan £20. Two folding bikes £30.

Verwood. 01202 824503 Ladies’ bike Falcon Eclipse, 5 gears £10.

Epson Stylus CX printer/scanner, almost new £20. West Moors. 01202 890868 Corby 440 trouser press as new. £70. West Moors. 01202 871536 Aquarium with black-coated metal stand L36” x H15” x W12”, with accessories and set-up books. £45 ono. Barton-on-Sea. 01425 616804 Child’s first bed (no mattress). £4 ono.

Drop down loft hatch. Brand new, still in packaging. £8 ono. Verwood. 01202 827023 Theraposture electric automatic adjustable bed. Buyer collects. £99. Ashley Heath. 01425 472930 Qualcast 12” Equip 320 electric lawnmower. £25. Electrolux petrol hedgetrimmer 19”. £25. West Moors. 01202 870328

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Early Years awards

Can you help with The Community Credit Scheme?

The Volunteer Centre Dorset has been delivering a project called the Community Credit Scheme for over three years and has recently received Reaching Communities Lottery Funding to take this throughout Dorset. They are currently seeking local businesses, organisations and individuals to support this project.

The initiative is focused on people with learning disabilities, supporting them to volunteer within their local community, and providing a volunteer mentor. In return for volunteering they and their volunteer mentor receive time credit notes, which they can exchange for an activity of their choice. For each hour donated, a person with learning disabilities and their volunteer mentor earn one community credit that can then be exchanged for a free swim, cup of tea/coffee, pitch and putt and more activities provided to them by local businesses.

Time-banking has been around in

the UK since 1998. Since that point it has grown, being applied to varied settings across the public, private and community sectors. Time-banking is all about people offering the skills and experience they have that others may need.

The Volunteer Centre Dorset covers the whole county. This project is currently operating in Weymouth, Bridport, and Dorchester and the new areas after receiving funding from Reaching Communities will be Wimborne, Blandford, Christchurch, Wareham, Sturminster Newton, and Swanage.

People with learning disabilities have been excluded from many organisations in the past and the Community Credit Scheme helps to break down some of those barriers.

Anyone wishing to help should contact the Volunteer Centre on 01305 269214 or email: communitycredits@ volunteeringdorset.org.uk

Primary school friends help the homeless

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wo girls from The Epiphany School in Bournemouth have raised more than £155 for homeless people in the town through a recent cake sale at the school.

Year 4 pupil, Lucy Lloyd, nine, along with her friend Tallula Hull, eight, approached headmaster Mr Simpson with the idea to raise money for local social housing provider BCHA, who help homeless and vulnerable people access the right housing, health, learning and work opportunities.

Lucy has always been passionate about helping the homeless, which as her mum explained, is down to the influence of her dad. Kathryn Lloyd, said, “Lucy’s dad has always explained to her that these people do not choose to live like this, and that one simple turn in life can dramatically change someone’s life for the worst.”

She continued, “As an example, not only do we support the homeless financially but we take time to talk to these

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people and show encouragement. Not so long ago, in the Bournemouth town centre, a homeless guy collapsed and was fully unconscious and needed immediate medical assistance and to our disbelief people walked around him as though his life did not matter. Fortunately, once my husband rushed to help, the only other support we received was from three Iranian doctors. Lucy learnt an understanding of just how uncompassionate so many people can be regarding the homeless.”

Paul Tucker, campaigns and communications manager at BCHA, said, “We have been so impressed with Lucy and her friend’s dedication and compassion to help support homeless people in our services. To see this in someone so young is inspiring and gives us hope that there is a new generation of young people that understand and want to contribute to resolving homelessness.

“We are extremely grateful to both girls and to the school for supporting them.”

The outstanding achievements of childcare providers in Poole were celebrated by the borough’s 0-5s team at the Civic Centre on 26 April Awards were presented at the 9th Early Years celebration event to child minders, nurseries and pre-schools who have achieved an Outstanding Ofsted inspection over the last 18 months, as well as to childcare practitioners who have achieved the Borough of Poole Early Years SENCo (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) award.

Amanda Gridley, early years services manager for children, young people and learning in the borough, offered her congratulations to all the achievers and said, “High quality early years provision makes a huge difference in terms of positive outcomes for children and we thank you all sincerely for the difference that you make to each and every child in your care.”

Time to face forward A new £2.7 Million Face Forward Project for Dorset Young People, aged 15-24, will support isolated young adults back into work. Starting in Bournemouth and Poole thanks to investment from the Big Lottery Fund and the European Social Fund, the project should benefit 780 young adults who are unemployed or economically inactive. To find out more about Face Forward and the activities in your local area, please contact faceforward@ansbury.co.uk

Calling artists and poets ‘Bridges of Wimborne and Life Around Them’ is the theme for this year’s Wimborne in Bloom painting and poetry competitions. They are open to all residents and those connected with Wimborne through schools and local organisations and are free to enter. For more details visit Wimborne Library, Wimborne Tourist Information Centre or www.info@wimborneinbloom.org.uk. Closing date is 20 June. Poems should be no more than 40 lines and not previously published. Submit work to: Susie Gatrell, 17 West Borough, Wimborne Minster. All entries will be on public display in The Minster from 3-17 July.

Confused about email?

Daunted by the Internet?

Corfe Mullen Library is offering free computer classes.

You can book for one-to-one sessions to cover all areas of computer skills; from using the internet to setting up an email account.

The library is running weekly computer classes on Monday afternoons between 2 and 4pm for all skill levels.

Please contact the library to book your place. Call 01202 659755 or email corfemullenlibrary@dorsetcc.gov.uk

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