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4Dorset Hello readers, Volume 11 • Issue 9 • April 2014

editor Janine Pulford

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assistant editor Liz Turner

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accounts Debbie Payne 4Dorset is independently published and distributed free to homes and businesses in selected areas of Dorset and Hampshire. It is also available by subscription at £30 per year. Views or opinions expressed in 4Dorset are not necessarily those of the publisher.

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Another CashUnity £1,000 giveaway by mags4dorset was made to Mike Womersley. Find out what he chose to do with his prize on page 24.

Keep the entries flooding in. The next winner of our £1,000 prize could be you. Check out the directory for all the traders who have joined CashUnity, there are plenty of new ones.

At last it feels like spring: sunshine, birds singing and spring flowers on every corner. Fabulous.

Some of you may be aware of some controversial statements about the Ferndown Town Plan handover.

Well, I was there and I spoke to a number of people on the night. I can’t say I noticed any bad feeling going around.

A few bemused people maybe, but no complaints. Turn to page10 to read my report in detail. If you have any comments to add, email me on editorial@mags4dorset. co.uk I will be delighted to hear from you.

We’ve got some cracking competitions for Easter as well as several good features, and on page 34 you will find the short story that was placed 3rd in the mags4dorset Short Story Competition 2013.

And if you’d like to give a dog a home, turn to pages 32 & 33.

Contents

Editorial: 01202 870270 • Advertising: 01202 816140 • Web: www.mags4dorset.co.uk 27 - 31

Around & About

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Health

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant

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Motoring

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Specialist Services Business Community Unity

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CashUnity Directory

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Waggy Tails

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Competitions

Write to: The Editor, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN

next copy closing date:

17 APRIL 2014 The Editor reserves the right to amend or shorten contributions in order to fit in with the editorial policy and style of the magazine

Until next month…

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Staff and children from Allenbourn Middle School in Wimborne dressed up as their favourite book characters for World Book Day on 7 March.

There were wizards, witches, princesses and spies, not to mention some Gangsta Grannies, Time Lords and the odd Tardis. As well as celebrating the joy of reading, the children also raised money for Book Aid International, which sends books to communities in Africa.

“The atmosphere in school was wonderful,” said Rosalind Jensen, Allenbourn’s Librarian. “The children loved dressing up, and especially enjoyed seeing their teachers in costume too. This is a great way to promote reading and raise money for a worthy cause at the same time.”

The school raised £216.90 for the Book Aid International.

Mike with his guide dog - Wilson - recently moved to Ferndown from London.

Determined not to be confined to his bungalow, he and Wilson regularly attend clubs in Ferndown and they can frequently be seen walking to and from the town centre.

Mike recently contacted Ferndown NeighbourCars and asked if transport could be arranged to take him and Wilson to a lunch club in Parkstone.

Joyce Little from NeighbourCars said, “Being the first request to carry a guide dog, we had to ensure that an animal loving driver was available.

“Fortunately one of our volunteer drivers, Chris, is also a volunteer and supporter for Waggy Tails and regularly walks their dogs. Chris was the ideal person to take Mike and Wilson and he readily agreed to use his car for the journey.”

What is Ferndown NeighbourCars?

Ferndown NeighbourCars was set up in October 2009 with the support of POPPS – Partnership for Older People Project.

Volunteer drivers provide transport for the over 55s to the doctor, dentist, hospital, shopping and social functions etc.

Since 2009, the volunteer drivers have undertaken more than 3,000 individual journeys and have travelled more than 47,000 miles.

The generosity of clients has also enabled donations to be made to local charities after

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having allowed for the expenses in providing the service.

NeighbourCars is run by Cllrs Joyce and John Little. For further information contact Joyce – 01202 980839.

This community spirited couple also run a Drop in Coffee Club at the Theatre Bar at the Barrington Centre, Ferndown every Friday morning from 9.30am to 12 noon.

It’s where you can meet, make friends, have a chat and enjoy a tea/coffee, homemade cheese scone and biscuits for just £1.50.

Mike with Wilson and Chris

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Harrison (right) with his brother Reece (aged 7)

Harrison has cerebral palsy and can’t sit unaided, can’t walk and his communication skills are limited, yet, as his father Jon says, “He is a little boy who wants to do it all.”

In 2012 Jon and his wife Jo set up a trust fund for Harrison to help towards the costs of the specialist equipment that will be required as Harrison grows and develops.

This year, they want to raise £5,000 to buy a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) in order make life better for Harrison. As part of the fund-raising effort the couple are taking part in a Tough Mudder race on 27 April. Tough Mudder is a 12 mile run that involves mud, hills, swamps, ice, electric shocks, monkey bars and all sorts of other obstacles along the way (about 30 in all).

Described as hardcore, the obstacle course will test strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie. “Tough,” says Jon, “is an understatement.”

To sponsor the Ferndown couple or make a donation visit www.harrisonstrustfund.co.uk/ donate.php Alternatively email info@ harrisontrustfund.co.uk to donate in any other way.

To read more about Harrison’s progress visit www.harrisonstrustfund.co.uk and there is a Facebook page too.

Photographer makes waves Stefanos Eleftheriou, one of the Highly Commended photographers in the 2013 mags4dorset Amateur Photographer of the Year competition will be exhibiting his work at the Hayloft in Wick Lane, Christchurch.

Called ‘Coast to Coast,’ the exhibition includes a blend of photographic prints from the coasts of Greece where Stefanos was born all the way back to Christchurch where he lives. Shots include beautiful Dorset and New Forest nature and landscapes plus the hustle and bustle of Rome, Paris and beyond.

The exhibition runs from Friday 25 April to Thursday 1 May, 9am5pm each day.

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Lots of help to park Finding a parking space in Christchurch is just about to get a whole lot easier.

New digital signs are being rolled out across the borough which will direct drivers to car parks where there are vacant spaces.

The aim of the scheme is to help drivers avoid a car park that is full and also help to: • reduce circulating traffic • reduce queuing traffic • reduce congestion associated with queues interfering with normal traffic flows • reduce pollution

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Hilary Cox, Cabinet member for Environment said: “The addition of these digital signs in Christchurch is going to be a huge improvement for local people and visitors to the area looking for parking.

It will cut down on queues and congestion, making the experience better for everyone.”

The digital signs will be integrated into Dorset County Council’s expanding car park guidance system, currently covering Weymouth and Dorchester.

Our girl lollipop Children at Merley First School helped their School Crossing Patrol Officer, Jean Witt, celebrate 40 years of helping people cross the road safely.

Jean started out as a lollipop lady in 1974 helping pupils get safely to and from Lockyers Middle and Rushcombe First Schools in Corfe Mullen and then moved to Merley First School in 1984.

She is one of the country’s longest serving School Crossing Patrol Officers but has no intention of ‘hanging up’ her lollipop sign.

Jean said: “It’s a very responsible job and I take the safety of all pedestrians who use my crossing very seriously. I love to see all the children and their parents every day and now I am crossing the children of children, it’s lovely to be part of such

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a friendly community.”

To help celebrate Jean’s ruby anniversary and achievement, the pupils and staff at Merley First School held a special assembly and presented her with flowers and cards, along with a commemorative 40th anniversary badge and a mini edible crossing patrol lollipop from the Borough of Poole.

Sally Birley, Headteacher at Merley First School, said: “We really value Jean at Merley First School. She not only helps to keep the children safe but also knows all the children and parents and has a cheery smile for everyone.”

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blossoms at Cherry Tree There was a full turn out from the ladies of Ferndown Inner Wheel when the club donated a sack truck to the Sheltered Work Opportunities Project (SWOP) at the Cherry Tree Nursery at Northbourne.

They were joined

by Councillor Pauline Reynolds, the Mayor of Ferndown, for the presentation by club president Diana Marshall, to the manager The Mayor and of the nursery, ladies at the Jessica Davies. presentation The Inner Wheel is celebrating its 90th year and all clubs are being encouraged to support local charities by donating anything with wheels.

Excitement at Christchurch charity pancake races There was great excitement on Shrove Tuesday in Christchurch as teams took part in charity pancake races to launch this year’s Christchurch Food & Wine Festival.

The races took place in the cobbled part of Church Street in front of the historic Priory Church with all proceeds going to the Festival’s charities for the year – Autism Wessex and Christchurch Food Festival Education Trust.

Teams from local businesses ran against each other with each runner tossing their pancake at least three times. Local chefs also took to the race track.

Three teams of students and teachers from The Priory School proved that even the very youngest, some only five years old, could show their prowess with the frying pan.

A race between well-known ‘faces of Christchurch’ saw David Putt, President of Christchurch Round Table, beating fierce competition from Mary Reader, President of the Food Festival, David Crumpler, President of Christchurch Rotary and Niloofar Hoy from the Captain’s Club.

Four students representing Autism Wessex ran against each other with the winner being Richard Cutts.

Vicki Hallam, chairman of the Food Festival committee, said: “The Food Festival has undergone some changes this year becoming a Community Interest Company and with a new website, so we thought it was timely to launch both on Pancake Day. “Everyone had a great time taking part or spectating and we also raised funds for our two nominated charities for the year.”

This year ’s Food & W ine Festival ta kes place on 1 0 and 11 M ay

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Brew Up for dementia Bournemouth Hospital Charity is encouraging people to kick start the kettle, dig out the dishes and host coffee mornings or afternoon teas as part of its Brew Up for Dementia campaign this April.

All money raised through events, from small tea parties with friends to cake sales in church halls, will go towards helping patients with dementia.

Dementia affects a staggering 820,000 people in the UK with the

figure set to double by 2030. Last year around 2,600 patients with dementia were treated at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH).

Symptoms of dementia include memory loss, personality and mood changes, communication problems, and problems carrying our activities of daily living, all of which can be distressing and frustrating for sufferers and their families.

Money raised will go towards items like a photo album to fill with

family photos which can help orientate a patient (£15), appropriate slippers which help dementia patients to walk properly and in comfort (£5), a portable music player which helps to calm and comfort them (£25) or fiddle mats or rummage bags which help distract and interest dementia patients (£50).

Nursing staff brew up to support the campaign

Dr Sue Hazel, Consultant in Medicine for the Elderly a RBH, said: “The key to dementia care is that it is person-centred and simple measures regarding getting to know the person, their habits, their likes and dislikes and who and what is important in their lives has a beneficial effect.

Similarly simple things like photo albums and life diaries can help to orientate, and calm a person with dementia and engage them in conversation.”

Poole Museum inspires its own exhibition An new exhibition of art inspired by the town’s museum is on show in Poole.

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POOLE OPEN 2014 is a new biannual arts competition to highlight the work of artists, designers and makers working in all media.

UK-based artists aged 16 years and over were asked to submit work that responded to any of the key themes of the collections in Poole Museum.

Over 200 works were put forward to the selection panel. Works by 67 artists were chosen for the exhibition, which is on display across the Museum until 5 May. Borough Councillor Xena Dion, portfolio holder for prosperous and sustainable Poole, said: “It is fantastic how artists continue to be inspired by Poole. This new exhibition at Poole Museum brings a new interpretation on the town’s rich and varied history, as well as the opportunity to discover exciting new artists.”

Some of The Muse the works um and the are for sale exhibition and the s are artists are free. eligible for four prizes.

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Students urge friends to go bananas for Fairtrade Students at a Bournemouth school have been urging their friends to make the buying of food fairer to the world’s farmers.

The group of teenagers from Harewood College spent Fairtrade Fortnight, 24 February to 9 March, campaigning for better awareness of where their money goes when buying produce.

And their efforts were very fruitful as fellow students promised to switch to Fairtrade foods and sign a petition urging for a better deal for banana producers.

In the past 10 years, the UK supermarket sector has almost halved the shelf price of loose bananas while the cost of producing them has doubled. Meanwhile living costs for banana farmers and workers in the three countries that provide 70 per cent of the UK’s bananas - Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Ecuador have rocketed by 85%, 350% and 240% respectively.

Year 11 student Hamza Ceylan, said: “I was really happy to get behind this campaign as I was shocked by just how much farmers in the world are losing out because we’re buying cheaper food.

“Fairtrade goods may be more expensive but they are far fairer to the people producing them, many of whom come from far poorer countries than Harewood College students campaigning ours.”

Volunteer drivers needed An appeal has gone out for drivers to help blind and partially sighted adults in the Verwood area get to Ferndown to socialise.

A Blind Club, supported by the Dorset Blind Association, is organised by volunteers and provides a couple of hours on alternate Tuesday afternoons for Visually Impaired persons to get together socially. The members rely on volunteer drivers to get them there and additional help is needed.

More volunteers are urgently need in Verwood, but organisers would like to hear from anyone from Wimborne, West Moors, and Ferndown who could give a couple of hours each fortnight, or just help out occasionally as a relief driver.

Contact Dorset Blind Association on 01202 712860. Mileage expenses are paid.

during Fairtrade Fortnight.

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ollowing three years of hard work, Ferndown Town Plan was officially handed over to the Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Pauline Reynolds, by the Town Plan Steering Committee on 7 March at the Barrington Centre.

During the celebratory evening, there was an exhibition, and copies of the final document were available to take away.

Many residents, including the Mayor, thought they would hear about the Town Plan. Instead there was a buffet and entertainment.

Some assumed the event was funded by the Town Council, but this was dismissed by the Mayor who said, “The whole evening was arranged by the Town Plan Steering Committee residents of Ferndown. It was not, or ever, a Ferndown Town Council event.

“As the Town Mayor I was an invited guest to their evening of entertainment to accept, on behalf of the Town Council, the Town Plan document.

“Although the evening was not as I expected it to be, nothing must be taken from the group for their outstanding work in producing the plan for Ferndown.”

The Town Plan Steering Committee (not to be confused with the Town Council Planning Committee) is a group of residents who volunteered to produce the Town Plan.

They met regularly and included two councillors Terry Cordery and Cathy Lugg. Funding came from grants from Dorset Community Action, Dorset Strategic Partnership and Ferndown Town Council.

Chairman Kevin Moore said, “We kept well within budget.

That’s why we were able to run the celebratory evening to heighten awareness of the plan.”

He added that there was an unprecedented 34% response to the surveys, which were sent out to all Ferndown residents, “This reflects people’s feelings about living in the town.

Overall, the plan gives the council a good representation of the views of Ferndown and this makes it easier for the council to deliver to the residents what they want.

“Out of all the responses only 65 people completed the survey online. It reflects how people live their lives in Ferndown.”

Town Plan Steering Committee presents the Plan to the Mayor of Ferndown

What people said...

In addition to the handover, there were performances by the winners of the Voice of Ferndown, Harmony Twist; the runner up Katharine Levi and West End performer Richard Sidaway.

A free buffet was served giving people time to discuss what the plan meant to them.

Dee Brown and James Anderson have lived in Ferndown for 32 years. They had returned surveys and like many others had highlighted their concerns over the traffic congestion in the town. “There’s too much traffic, especially big lorries,” said Mr Anderson. “When I moved here a friend said to me ‘You won’t get out of your front gates in 30 years’ time and he was right!”

Dee added “Lots of people on mobility scooters are too frightened to go out.”

They both agreed that Ferndown had gone down in their estimation in the last 10 years. Mr Anderson said, “The Dormy closure was a major loss.” He was also concerned that there was nowhere to build other than on Green Belt. “We need to be able to use properties with big gardens as infill sites,” he said.

Mrs S Pitchell who also completed a survey said, “I am pleased with certain things in the plan. But look outside the Barrington now (there were groups of young people hanging about the entrance) – the youngsters should have somewhere to go.

“I’m also pleased that the 13 bus has been saved,” she added, “but why, when it only comes once an hour, does it arrive within five minutes of the 4D and go to the same destination? It doesn’t make sense.”

She was with a friend from Wimborne, Mrs Gregory, and they both thought the problem with heavy lorries going through Ferndown was severe.

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“You know when the ferry’s in,” said Mrs Pitchell.

Ferndown resident, J Adams said, “It’s a very nice plan, but if you can’t get what you want in Tesco, you have to go to Poole.”

The plan mirrors this stating: ‘It is depressing to see so many empty shops in Ferndown and a nuisance to have to go to nearby towns to buy things that are not available here.’

J Adams was a respondent who also agreed there are too many lorries on Ringwood Road. “There should be a proper controlled crossing point near Broadview Blinds,” she said.

East Dorset District Councillor for Parley, John Wilson (also a county councillor and Chairman of Dorset County Council) said, “The survey response was impressive and the committee has done an excellent job of assimilating the information. Compliments to the committee.

“The plan is interesting and informative, but it reflects a lack of vibrancy and cohesiveness in Ferndown. Perhaps this evening will generate some ideas.”

He appeared to be under the same misapprehension that the event was going to be a meeting about the Town Plan.

However, despite the disappointment of those expecting a constructive debate, they were entertained, wined and dined for free by a voluntary steering committee which was keen to share the success of three years’ hard work with the residents of Ferndown.

Special thanks were given to Jean Turner who wrote, designed and put together the artwork for the Town Plan. She was presented with a bouquet of flowers by the Mayor.

By the end of the evening people were dancing in the aisles, so maybe the ‘plan’ to bring people together for a night of entertainment was more successful than the critics suggested.

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Cakes make great raising agents

Rewards offered following 70 beach hut burglaries

Two rewards have been offered after 70 beach hut burglaries on Mudeford Sandspit in Christchurch with the majority being committed over the last few weeks.

The Mudeford Beach Hut Association (MSBHA) is offering a reward of £500 for the arrest and conviction of an offender as well as a cash reward being offered by Crimestoppers.

Steve Barratt, Chairman of the MSBHA, said: “The wanton damage to these family huts has caused a great deal of distress to the owners. Given that the huts contain very little of value makes this a senseless act of vandalism that must be stopped.”

To be eligible for the Crimestoppers cash reward, call 0800 555 111 (mobile phone tariffs may apply) with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of an offender. Anyone with any information about the burglaries can call the police on 101.

Mums and children from Little Owls Nursery & Pre School in Witchampton set out their cake stall at the Crichel Farm sale on 7 March and raised a mighty £1,021 in aid of the local pre-school.

Amanda Parnell, Chair of the Pre-School Committee was blown away by customers’ generosity and said “Almost everyone here is from a rural area and has children and/ or grandchildren so they understand

how important these services are to parents and children alike.

“Everyone at Little Owls wishes to thank Symonds & Sampson for kindly donating the pitch for the day and Sarah and Neil Edwards for making it all possible.”

Little Owls offers early years education and care for children aged two to five years. For more details contact Jazmine Walker on 01258 840042 or visit www.little-owls.org

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Charity of the Year:

Green Cottage RDA

Hello everyone, I am sure that, through Jane’s eyes, you are getting a picture of our Thursday morning Riding for the Disabled sessions.

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We make use of the two riding arenas. In one we have the younger children with three of our smaller ponies, and in the larger arena we have the older children with the bigger ponies.

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Handful of volunteers: L-R Peter Baine, Jane Dowding (secretary), Anna Taylor (chairperson), Susan Jones, Diana French

Today I am writing the newsletter and I am an instructor as well as the Chairperson. Every RDA group needs to have an instructor who plans and takes responsibility for the riding lessons.

We are very fortunate at Green Cottage, as we have three instructors as well as Susan Jones, who is the chief instructor.

Susan interviews any new youngsters who may wish to join us and assesses their disability and how we plan to handle their progress once they start riding with us.

As instructors we have to be aware of the health and safety issues for everyone, children and helpers alike, involved in the lesson. This is a huge responsibility, which we take very seriously.

The instructors’ weekly lessons need to be educational, interesting and fun. Many a sleepless night is spent wondering what new ideas we can incorporate to maintain the children’s interest as their attention span is often short lived.

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Anyone interested in finding out more about Green Cottage RDA should contact Jane Dowding on 0845 243 5357.

We make use of the two riding arenas. In one we have the younger children with three of our smaller ponies, and in the larger arena we have the older children with the bigger ponies.

The shapes, letters, numbers and games help the children with bending, counting and word recognition, and steering in and out of cones, all astride a pony.

In the larger arena our instructor teaches riding skills. We often finish a lesson with a trot for those children who are able, which is greeted by lots of giggles.

Riding a pony is not just about enjoyment; the benefits are great. Riding helps balance, co-ordination, strengthens muscles, improves confidence and social skills, to name just a few.

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April offer

14 days for £25, giving you the opportunity to have full membership benefits including unlimited use of the gym, swimming pool and exercise classes. Swim membership is also included offering you all the public sessions, Masters and coached fitness swim sessions.

General Manager Andy, explains: “If you’re keen to start exercising, but not quite sure how it will fit into your daily schedule, the 14 day offer is the perfect opportunity to try our facilities, before signing up for a longer term commitment.”

To find out more, call Ferndown Leisure Centre on 01202 877468 or email lukearnold@ dcleisure.co.uk

For more information about the centre and other activities available call Ferndown Leisure Centre on 01202 877468 or visit www.dcleisurecentres.co.uk.

Easter Holiday Programme

Ferndown Leisure Centre is taking bookings for its egg-citing holiday activities. Pick up a programme from the centre or view online at www.dcleisurecentres.co.uk You’ll find intensive swimming lessons with a free Zoggs gift; Crazy Creatures with amazing animals to admire and handle including snakes, lizards and fascinating insects; go karting, shooting, archery, Nerf, Arts and Crafts, Sports and Play, or Games and Play. Plus the younger children will love the bouncy castle and soft play.

National Pool Lifeguard Course (16+)

With this new and improved qualification, not only will you become a fully trained lifeguard, you will also get qualified in using the defibrillator and cover emergency first aid at work. These qualifications are nationally recognised. Contact the centre for full details of the Easter course.

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Your chance to win a £50 Haskins Gift Card COMPETIT ION to boost your spring gardening TIME…

Yes! It’s time to spring into your garden.

Why not add some more colour or introduce some new features to enhance the pleasure a garden can bring?

Haskins Team Leader Steve Tomes with some of the colourful spring collection.

The Haskins Garden Centre at Longham has a sea of spring colour in its indoor and outdoor plant departments that offer a fantastic choice for any garden.

Enter this competition to win a £50 Haskins Gift Card* to spend on any plants or products within the centre as it celebrates 20 years since it opened at Longham. Simon Morris, General Manager at the centre said: “It’s great to emerge from a dull winter with the thought of the colours of spring and summer ahead. We have fantastic new ideas for both inside and outdoors backed with excellent advice to make life easier for every gardener.”

4Dorset readers have the opportunity to win the £50 Gift Card to spend on the spring selection by answering the following question:

How many years ago did Haskins open at Longham?

The Ha Garden C skins entre is o pen 7 day 9am - 6pm s a week.

Mon - We d & Sat. Late open ing until 8pm on Thurs & Fri. 10.30am - 4.30pm on Sunda y.

Visit ww w.haskin s.co.u for directi ons and m k ore informati on.

Enter online at www.mags4dorset. co.uk or send your answer to: Haskins competition, mags4dorset, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Close date is 22 April 2014. The first correct answer drawn will be the winner. There is no cash alternative. Employees of Page & Pulford Ltd and Haskins Garden Centre are not permitted to enter. The editor’s decision is final. * terms and conditions apply

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All stocked up and ready for spring!

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Holly Hedge Nurseries are all stocked up and ready with a wonderful range of plants. The new stock of perennials and alpines has arrived to bring colour to your gardens now and throughout the summer.

There’s plenty of evergreen shrubs, trees, roses, etc to choose from – all offering excellent quality and value for money.

Large quantities of hedging plants are available with sound advice given for the best type of hedge for your garden.

Debbie and Paul look forward to seeing all their regular and new customers soon.

Open 7 days a week (closed Easter Sunday). Situated along Verwood Road - between Verwood and Three Legged Cross.

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Business

Community

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Christchurch and Highcliffe – From quayside to seaside The quayside town of Christchurch rubs shoulders with the seaside village of Highcliffe. Both are notable and popular holiday destinations that thrive all year round with busy shopping centres providing a wealth of individual and independent businesses. You will find a good cross section of businesses in this five-page feature where you can discover more about them.

Tailored care with a ‘Wings’ approach

Sharon Butler

in accordance with the residents’ wishes and requirements.

The home’s on-going strategy is to ensure that residents live in a comfortable and safe environment and are treated with respect and sensitivity to their individual needs.

Highcliffe encompasses a ‘Wings’ approach to care.

This being welcoming, individualistic, nurturing, guidance and sensitivity.

Miss Sharon Butler, as the newly appointed Manager of Highcliffe, welcomes everyone to view the nursing home, which she is proud to represent.

To contact the Nursing Home to review yours, or a loved one’s needs, or just to chat about care, telephone 01425 272093 or e-mail highcliffe.manager@ kingsleyhealthcare.co.uk

Highcliffe Nursing Home offers tailored care for people with varied and complex needs including specialist dementia nursing, palliative and respite care.

Friendly and dedicated staff provide 24 hours a day real person centred care that is true, meaningful and of a high standard.

With family involvement, Highcliffe Nursing Home provides bespoke personalized care plans,

You will always find a warm welcome.

Mobility Aids Founded in 1992, Gallagher Mobility Aids Ltd offers independent living to the elderly and disabled, supplying and servicing the widest range of rehabilitation aids, mobility products and equipment available on the market today. Either visit one of their showrooms or give their friendly staff a call for free impartial advice or to arrange for a free no-obligation home visit.

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Trust your hearing to our award winning team Our expert audiologists are the first in England to have been awarded ‘Consultant Approved’ accreditation by Phonak, the world’s leading manufacturer of hearing instruments.

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Following a series of independent expert audits the award recognises the outstanding level of care to our customers and best practice in audiology.

Phonak Managing Director, Stuart Neilson said: “Phonak has been a pioneer of hearing instrument development for more than 60 years. We are proud to be associated with Clarity Hearing Solutions and the Consultant Approved Site programme is a way of promoting the outstanding quality service and expertise that they deliver every day.”

Christchurch – a Moving families Proud to be local and independent since 1924 2014 sees the 90th anniversary of R H Pardy Removal Services, the family firm that has been moving families since 1924. Since that time R H Pardy has built a reputation for care and respect when dealing with clients and their belongings, which is why they are one of the south coast’s leading removal companies. Handed down through the generations to its current owners, Desmond and Bernice Pardy, Pardys has grown and adapted to many industry changes.

With a team of fully trained staff, accredited by the British Association of Removers, a quality and value service is assured with Pardys.

since 1995

PP Printing in Bargates has seen lots of changes in Christchurch in their 19 years in the town. Printing itself has changed radically in that time, with the Internet bringing huge changes.

“Design and quality are still key, though – as is our commitment to customer service. So whether you need help printing invitations for a special event, or a new corporate image designed for your business, we offer the personal service other printers simply aren’t able to.

“We don’t just print your files, we work together to help take your business forward.”

Gundimore beach huts sold in two days

With a price tage of £24,000 each, eleven new beach huts at Gundimore Beach, near Mudeford Quay in Christchurch, sold in two working days in March.

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town for all seasons Superb waterside property offered by Denisons Denisons Estate Agents in the town centre of Christchurch, who specialise in waterside properties, are pleased to be able to offer this prestigious waterside town house which is located in the heart of the town centre. This superb waterside property with beautiful views, has accommodation over three floors comprising of entrance hall, ground floor cloakroom, good size dining/kitchen and utility room with access from both onto the riverside decking. To the first floor there is a spacious lounge with feature fireplace and stunning outlook over the mooring and river, two bedrooms and family bathroom and then to the second floor is the master bedroom suite with dressing

area and en-suite bathroom. This riverside home has many benefits including modern fixtures and fittings throughout, its own private mooring and can be offered with no forward chain. Offers in the region of ÂŁ725,000. Denisons 01202 484748

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formation East Dorset Indoor Bowls Club is situated in please ring R front of the Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre. oy on 01425 28084 The club would like to welcome both 2, Paul on 01425 62800 new or experienced bowlers for the summer 4 or Anne leagues or just a casual game. Games are not on 01425 27 4760 dependent on the weather, and you might make a few new friends and get fit as well.

Shoes and bowls are provided for those new to the game and you will receive all the help you need.

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Christchurch – a town for all seasons

B&B Dairies

With roots going back a 100 years, this family run business combines Boltons Dairies and Burroughs Dairies, which amalgamated in 2001.

Their delivery area stretches from Wimborne to Lyndhurst.

In December 2013, B&B Dairies started door-to-door deliveries in Christchurch and fresh milk is not all they offer. They also provide over 100 other items including fresh eggs, orange juice, compost and grow bags.

B&B Dairies provide one of the most traditional delivery services around and are proud to serve over 3,000 customers, most of whom receive their milk before A newly-established, family run business.

8am - would you like to be added to their Seventeen years’ experience within the industry delivery route? If so, call 01425 475435. means Poppies can offer a higher standard of floristry.

From a get well soon bouquet to a personalized funeral tribute or a vegetable bridal bouquet, no job is ever too big or too small. They have a large selection of fresh flowers, and also have a branch in Kinson.

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ICE Hair from top to toe

ICE Hair Academy, the unisex salon and hairdressing academy for your image make-over. Specializing in full colour treatments. Qualified lecturer Sara teaches hairdressing, as well as offering the latest in hair techniques and design. Coming soon, the Brazilian blow dry. Introductory offer for new clients: £35 for full head of highlights. Beauty section includes eyelash extensions and acrylic nails. Current offer – two beauty treatments for only £19. This is too good to miss. Tired or problematic feet? ICE offers chiropody services. A real top to toe treatment in a friendly salon.

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Absorb the aromas!

Christchurch Food and Wine Festival 2014 is over the weekend of 10 and 11 May when the town centre will be buzzing with more than 120 traders selling regional and international produce.

The Window Centre Ltd

The Window Centre has been established for over 30 years offering a wide variety of windows, doors, conservatories and carports.

All installations are undertaken by employed qualified craftsmen and carry a 10 year guarantee on workmanship and products.

As a FENSA approved and registered company your installation is ensured to be in accordance with the latest regulations.

180 Barrack Road, Christchurch, Dorset Tel: 01202 477656

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Priory Plaice

Keith Motors’ Showrooms Get a Makeover!

Mike Reading a well known local chef and Sue Read are the new owners of the ‘Fish & Chip’ take away and restaurant in Christchurch High Street.

“Now called PRIORY PLAICE, we have made a few changes already and are hoping to make more improvements,” say Mike and Sue. “Call in and speak to us about your requests and requirements.”

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Bridge Dental “Do you have cracked, worn or broken dentures? Then pop in and see us!

Established in 1978, Bridge Dental Lab is a friendly, family-run business, offering denture repairs and other services in as little as 30 minutes.

“So, bring in the voucher (in the advert below) and come and enjoy a coffee or tea whilst you wait for your denture repair.

“We look forward to seeing you soon!”

Local Ford car dealerships, Keith Motors Christchurch and Keith Motors Ringwood, have both just undergone a glossy makeover of their showrooms.

The spaces are now complete with ‘relax’ coffee and tea area; ‘discover Ford’ corner with all the information you need, from brochures to iPad and colour charts; and a welcoming face at the new ‘hello’ desk!

Come in and take a look for yourself - you may even catch a glimpse of the all-new EcoSport and Tourneo models, too. For more information, go to www.keithmotors.com or facebook.com/KeithMotors

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Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset applauds Soft Play Group Alek and Judy

ABOVE: Jack and Sarah

“I commend the people who are involved with this new Soft Play Group,” said the LordLieutenant of Dorset, Angus Campbell, when he officially opened the group at the Heatherlands Centre in Ferndown on 13 March. “It’s a wonderful facility for the community.”

He added, “The reputation of John Hanrahan and his helpers goes before them. We are very well aware of the work done here by a combination of remarkable personalities. The expansion into soft play is magnificent.”

He admired the mother and baby area, soft play section and assault course where a dozen or so children jumped, crawled, slid and bounced as they continually discovered new things to do.

Sarah Stickley with 18-monthold Jack said, “It’s brilliant, we come every week.”

Mother of 21-month-old Ethan said, “It’s good for Ethan, he likes to come every week. It’s something to do.” She added that it tired him out. “He usually falls asleep on the way home,” she said.

And James Goldsmith from West Moors with two-year-old Delilah added, “If my wife can’t make it, I bring Delilah.”

The Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Pauline Reynolds added, “It’s absolutely brilliant. There is a wonderful set of children and parents all enjoying themselves. The play equipment is very James Goldsmith and Delilah colourful and a credit to all the work John has put in to make it a success.”

The Soft Play Group runs every Thursday from 10am-11.30am.

Led by John Hanrahan and Lisa Guy it costs £2.50 for an adult and child, with £1 for extra children. The price includes hot and cold drinks.

Lisa said, “We usually have between 18-20 children, but there is space for more.“ Anyone interested should contact John on 01202 861706 or just turn up on the day. Bring soft shoes or slippers.

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RUSSELL GRANT: MONTHLY HOROSCOPES ARIES March 21 - April 20 Resist the urge to push away a relative who is brave enough to tell you some painful truths.

Striking a balance between your personal and professional lives will be difficult around Easter. A Solar Eclipse on the 29th brings an unexpected moneymaking opportunity. Financial stability will be yours.

TAURUS April 21 - May 21 Friends will be loyal and loving throughout the Easter season. Let your loved ones lavish you with affection. Speaking your mind will become easier as the month draws to a close. An exciting new beginning is possible on or around the 29th, when a Solar Eclipse falls in your Sun Sign.

GEMINI May 22 - June 21 A Lunar Eclipse on the 15th will bring an abrupt end to a romance or creative project. Although you will be disappointed, it’s a blessing in disguise. Don’t go on any spending sprees in the second half of April. A secret will be revealed on or around the Solar Eclipse on the 29th.

CANCER June 22 - July 23 A relative could withdraw their support on or around the 15th, when a Lunar Eclipse disrupts your fourth house of domesticity. It looks like you’ll have to become more independent. Life looks up considerably near the 29th, when a Solar Eclipse gives you the answer to a prayer.

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April 2014 LEO July 24 - August 23 Apathetic colleagues will make you furious during the second half of the month. A generous gift will give your spirits a lift as Easter draws near. Brace yourself for an exciting career opportunity that will become available on or around the Solar Eclipse on the 29th.

VIRGO August 24 - September 23 Financial matters will be a source of strain around Easter. Then, just when you start to panic, a marvellous Solar Eclipse on the 29th will send an opportunity to teach, write, or travel for money.

LIBRA September 24th - October 23rd Resist the urge to push a loved one into making a decision near Easter. Don’t pretend everything is great at home if you’re having trouble on the domestic front. A Solar Eclipse on the 29th brings extra cash for luxury items.

SCORPIO October 24 - November 22 A Lunar Eclipse on the 15th will bring a health matter to light. It looks like you’ll have to end a bad habit. A powerful alliance will occur near the 29th, when a Solar Eclipse electrifies your seventh house of partnerships.

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SAGITTARIUS November 23 - December 21 Be extra resourceful with your money near Easter, when unexpected expenses will meet you at every turn. Fortunately, you’ll get a lucrative job offer on or around the 29th, when a Solar Eclipse electrifies your sixth house of work and service.

CAPRICORN December 22 - January 20 If you’re single, spend the second half of April looking for love. The 29th brings an exciting surprise, courtesy of a powerful Solar Eclipse.

News of an engagement or pregnancy is imminent.

AQUARIUS January 21 - February 19 An appreciative executive could give you a raise near Easter. A Solar Eclipse on the 29th will help you move to a bigger place or expand your household in some exciting way.

PISCES February 20 - March 20 You will be rewarded for your resourcefulness in the days surrounding Easter. A Solar Eclipse on the 29th brings an exciting opportunity to study with a respected artist. This class will change your life.

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The Day The Music Died

John Thornton’s ‘can do attitude’ clearly lives on in the young people at Ferndown Upper School who have this year received awards to help them fulfil their ambitions.

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ver £15,000 from the John Thornton Young Achievers’ Foundation (JTYAF) was awarded to 36 FUS students during assembly on 13 March. The presentation was made by John’s parents, Linda and Peter Thornton .

They described the occasion as the “best day of the year”. They said: “The successful award applicants are talented students with a whole range of aspirations for the future and the JTYAF is privileged to be able to give them the opportunity to develop and ‘follow their dreams’.”

The young people received 34 awards ranging from a bursary of £160 to fund piano lessons, up to scholarships of £1,800 to provide support for volunteering expeditions to India and Thailand. A group award was also presented to three girls from Ferndown Netball Club who applied for funding for a new netball kit.

The foundation was formed to celebrate the life of the Royal Marine and former FUS student who was tragically killed in southern Afghanistan in 2008. Since then JTYAF has made awards of £260,000 to support more

than 600 young people from 16 local youth organisations.

Peter and Linda added: “Although the totals are impressive it’s the difference that the foundation has made to so many young lives that is important and John would be extremely proud of his legacy, particularly at his old school.”

The students were clearly proud to have been recognised in the awards. Cian Grey, 13, can now buy a laptop which she explained would help her reach her academic targets and Sarah Adamson, studying for A levels will be able to commit time to Voluntary Service Overseas during her gap year. Charlotte Harvey, 17, and Alice Billingham, 16, were going to book their trips to volunteer for a community and care project in India the next day while Amelia Caley, 15, will be able to buy a violin to enable her to take higher music grade exams. Leanne Hollington’s new computerised sewing machine will help with her fashion and costume design studies and 16 year old accoustic guitarist James Hazel will now be able to record his own music thanks to a new amplifier.

In January 1959 Buddy Holly began a tour of America’s mid-west and due to an airplane accident on the 3 February, Buddy was lost to music lovers forever.

That day would eventually become known as ‘The Day The Music Died’.

55 years on, The Day The Music Died is a celebration of Buddy’s music. From the early songs such as ‘Blue Days, Black Nights’ and ‘Rock around with Ollie Vee’ to ‘True love Ways’, and ‘It Doesn’t Matter Anymore’.

This show proves that the music did not indeed die but lives on and is as vibrant and relevant as ever.

With musical support from the Bootleg Crickets the show promises to get the audience buzzing and joining in with their favourite songs.

If you want to celebrate Buddy’s music, then enter the 4Dorset and Regent Centre’s competition to win two tickets for the show at 7.30pm on Sunday 18 May.

To win the tickets answer this question: How many years is it since Buddy Holly died?

Enter through our website: www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your st answer on a postcard to Buddy Holly competition, 4Dorset, 1 Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Closing date is 22 April 2014. The first correct entry drawn will be the winners. Employees of Page and Pulford Ltd and The Regent Centre are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.

Congratulations

The competition in March’s 4Dorset for tickets to see Easter Holiday Special at the Regent Centre in Christchurch was won by: Joan Adams of Ferndown - two tickets for the matinee on Friday 18 April H Moore from Ferndown – two tickets for the evening show on Friday 18 April.

Bursary winners

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Kinson – the community with the village feel

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rom the stone age to the 21st century - Kinson has drawn people to live in its community.

Early man came for its hunting grounds and natural resources and today’s residents still enjoy the local nature reserve and open space in the area.

It now thrives as a community with a village feel. With an

impressive variety of welcoming shops, and work continuing on the new supermarket development in the centre, Kinson is attracting more visitors keen to get the best of all worlds.

There’s a real village atmosphere about many aspects of Kinson life, from the community centre to the The Hub and library, and one of the highlights of the year is the Bournemouth North Rotary Club’s popular Donkey Derby. Held on the early Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 5 May, it is known to be a runaway success and people are already saddling up for the event

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held at Pelhams Park.

With seven races sponsored by local traders including Blackstone Estate Agents and The Print Emporium, there will be plenty of excitement for everyone. Seven donkey will be taking part in each race and children are still needed to take part as jockeys. They need Giddy up at the to weigh less than Donkey Derby eight stone and have a hard hat.

For the youngsters not wanting to take part in the races, there will be donkey rides and the event also includes fairground rides, crafts stalls, food, Poole Town Band and a marching band.

Caring Canines will also be running a fun dog show with money

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raised going to support the local nonprofit making voluntary group which helps people of all ages and abilities to understand dogs and be confident in their company.

The Donkey Derby, dog show and fete starts at 12 noon with the fun going on until 4.30pm.

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Bob Wright, from family run business Poppies Florists, is one of the traders keen to brighten up the town centre this summer. He is encouraging businesses and volunteers to come together to try and form a local group to be part of Bournemouth in Bloom. With an aim of creating

colourful flower beds and hanging baskets, Bob is hoping to organise planting days and encourage green fingered residents to get digging.

More details are on the Kinson in Bloom Facebook page.

He is also helping plan a new event for the community to highlight

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the best that Kinson and the immediate area has to offer while celebrating the town’s links with Gulliver the pirate. The Smugglers Fun Day on Saturday 19 July will be based on the history of the area with period fancy dress.

People will be encouraged to follow a trail including areas such as the village green, Pelhams Park and Milhams Mead nature reserve, so they can find out more about what the community can offer.

Bob explained: “Community groups, businesses and organisations can all take part to showcase what is going on in Kinson in what should be a really fun day.�

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Kinson is proud of its past and is looking forward to an increasingly thriving and bright future.

For more details about the Donkey Derby call Rotary President Chris Chubb on 01202 425063 and Caring Canines has schedules on 01202 579744 for email caringcannines@btinternet.com

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After the draw, the Mayor said, “I am glad to see the idea has taken off so well, particularly in Fordingbridge. As CashUnity grows in stature and more and more retailers see its success, more will join up.”

If you are a trader or shopkeeper in East Dorset or West Hampshire and you want to join this amazing shop local initiative call 01202 870270 now! There are over 100 members.

More than 700 entries were received for the February prize draw.

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CashUnity winner spreads cheer in the community

Becoming £1,000 better off overnight is something to celebrate, and indeed this was the case when our latest winner, Mike Womersley, received the news that he’d won the February CashUnity draw.

But as he is in the privileged position of owning The Three Lions at Stuckton, Mike, decided to do something really beneficial for the community with his winnings.

When he was told he had won, it came as a complete surprise. He said, “I’d forgotten I’d entered, so it took a while for the news to sink in.

Then, on reflection, when I talked to my wife Jayne about it, we decided to put the money back into the community. We will be donating it to local charities and a local dance school.”

Mike is a top chef who earned a Michelin star for a well-known Bath

The second (February) CashUnit y prize draw for £1,000 was carried out on 7 March by the Mayor of Fordingb rige, Cllr Malcolm Connolly in the pres ence of directors Ben and Janine Pulf ord (mags4dorset) and witnessed

by Mr Perkins (CashUnity member) from Perkins Motor Accessories.

restaurant a while back; he is also Hiker’s co-presenter on Forest FM’s Saturday Bash and goes under the alias Michelin Mike.

So where did Mike enter CashUnity?

“At Caxton Décor,” he says. “We do all our decoration and maintenance in-house and have used them for 19 years.”

Jackie Lockyer and Malcolm Adams who own the traditional hardware shop in Fordingbridge have been promoting the scheme vigorously. Jackie said, “We are pleased to be involved with CashUnity and to be able to give our customers the opportunity to win £1,000.”

Keep shopping with your local CashUnity businesses. You have until 5 April 2014 to submit your entries for purchases made in CashUnity stores in March. The next winner could be you!

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CLARITY HEARING 45 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AS 01202 478881 clarity-solutions.com

HONORA (Wool shop) 69 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AS 01202 486000 woolitwork.co.uk

THINK PRINT Devised by mags4dorset, CashUnity is a brand new initiative backed by local traders that gives local shoppers the chance every month to win a huge cash prize of £1,000. Forming part of mags4dorset’s Business Community Unity ethos, it aims to raise footfall in local shops, put money back into the community and promote participating businesses.

Anyone over 18 who shops in a CashUnity business listed in the following directory and spends £10 or more will be offered the chance to enter our free prize draw.

Each participating trader will be listed in the directory in 4Dorset, Viewpoint Magazine and online at www.cashunity.co.uk The directory listing will be updated every month and will relate to the current specified period.

Entries must be substantiated by separate receipts. The receipts must show the name of the participating trader, the amount spent as well as the date and the time of purchase. This information is critical. There is no need to send in your receipt, just keep it in a safe place.

Do not lose your receipt. If you do, you cannot win. Each receipt is the Proof of Purchase (POP) and the correct POP will have to be produced by the winner before they can collect their £1,000 prize. The name of trader, date, time and amount must tally. No other POP can be produced in its place. So keep your receipt safe. mags4dorset cannot be held responsible for any lost or missing receipts and the prize will instead be donated to our charity of the year.

Enter CashUnity online at www.cashunity.co.uk or use the postcard supplied at the point of sale.

Full terms and conditions can be found at www.cashunity.co.uk

CASTLE LANE CLINIC (Chiropractic) 2 Crantock Grove, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth BH8 0HS www.backpainuk.info

BROADSTONE & POOLE FORUM JEWELLERS 184E The Broadway, Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone, BH18 8DP 01202 600350 forumjewellers.co.uk

POOLE JOINERY

188 Stanley Green Road, Poole, BH15 3AH 01202 661299 poolejoinery.com

CHRISTCHURCH BEDTIME

254-258 Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2BJ 01202 487117 bedtimechristchurch.co.uk sales@bedtimechristchurch.co.uk

CASTLES HOME HARDWARE

38-44 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QW 01202 484844 castles-homehardware.co.uk

CHRISTCHURCH CARPETS

STUDIO FIFTY SIX 56 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QL 01202 485020 studiofiftysix.co.uk

THOMAS & LUCIA 34 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QL 01202 479695 thomasandlucia.com

TONY HAIR

The Fountain, 1 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AE 01202 486868 tonyhair.co.uk

CRANBORNE CRANBORNE STORES

1 The Square, Cranborne, BH21 5PR 01725 517210 cranborne.co.uk

LA FOSSE AT CRANBORNE

London House, The Square, Cranborne, BH21 5PR 01725 517604 la-fosse.com

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7 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AB 01202 473167

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55-57 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QE 01202 482712 christchurchcarpets.com

BARRINGTON CENTRE

Penny’s Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH 01202 894858 barringtoncentre.co.uk

CROWNING GLORY 515 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, BH22 9NH 01202 892968

DOOR TECHNIQUE GARAGE DOORS 217 New Road, West Parley, BH22 8EF 01202 877223 doortechnique.com

DORSET WATER SOFTENERS

184 Leeson Drive, Ferndown, BH22 9QQ 01202 375565 dorsetwatersofteners.com

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Close Date 5 May 2014 XEROCAD LTD

FERNDOWN ELECTRICAL SERVICES

527 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AQ 01202 897297 xerocad.co.uk

125 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HU 01202 872869

FERNDOWN MOT 1 Library Road, Ferndown, BH22 9JP 01202 892323 ferndownmot.co.uk

FERNDOWN PHOTOGRAPHICS

26 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HZ 01202 861440 ferndownphotographics.co.uk

FORUM FRAMERS

FERNDOWN IND. ESTATE BABY DOOZIES

Unit 6 35-39 Cobham Road, Ferndown Ind Est, Wimborne BH21 7RS NE W 01202 610952 babydooziesltd.com

CUSTOM WORLD

121 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HU 01202 890690 forum-framers.co.uk

38 Cobham Road, Ferndown Ind Estate, Wimborne, BH21 7NP 01202 896816 customworldbedrooms.co.uk

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DORSET SOILS & AGGREGATES LTD

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512 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, BH22 9NG 01202 890185

LIFESTYLE KITCHENS & BATHROOMS LTD 131 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HU 01202 861988 lifestylekitchensand bathrooms.co.uk

MOTABITZ

Unit 4, 13 Cobham Road, Ferndown Ind Estate, Wimborne, BH21 7PE 01202 874207 sandandgravel.uk.com

KNIGHTS AUTO

112 Cobham Road, Ferndown Ind Estate, Wimborne, BH21 7PQ 01202 877727

SELECT PVCU

491 Ringwood Rd, BH22 9AG 01202 894888 www.a1motabitz.co.uk

112-114 Cobham Road, Ferndown Ind Estate, Wimborne, BH21 7PQ 01202 877977 selectpvcu.com

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17 Penny’s Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH 01202 874317

SALT & VINEGAR 350 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AT 01202 872397 salt-vinegar.co.uk

ALCOVE NEWSAGENTS

12 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AF 01425 653083

SWAN JEWELLERS

ALL THE COOL STUFF

TRACEY ANNS STORE

BRIAN’S KITCHENS

55 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HU 01202 892990

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61-63 Ameysford Road Ferndown BH22 9PY 01202 855589

UNDERWOOD EYECARE

The Medical Centre, Penny’s Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH 01202 891955 underwoodeyecare.co.uk

WELL HEELED

33 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HT 01202 896333 wellheeledferndown.co.uk

64 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AX 01425 650696 www.allthecoolstuff.co.uk Burnham Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1HA 01425 654741 brianskitchens.co.uk

CAXTON DÉCOR

26-30 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AF 01425 652700 caxtondecor.co.uk

C HARRISON & SON 23-25 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AS 01425 652376

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cracking Easter ideas Specified Period 1 Apr 2014 - 30 Apr 2014 FORDINGBRIDGE BOOKSHOP

RINGWOOD

15 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AB 01425 653725 fordingbridgebooks.co.uk

ALLUM & SIDAWAY 53 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AE 01425 475180 allumandsidaway.co.uk

FORDINGBRIDGE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

Kings Arms Row, Ringwood, BH24 1BH 01425 470203 bickerleygarage.boschauto. co.uk

FORDINGBRIDGE POST OFFICE

CONTAKT CARPETS Unit 2 The Granaries, Ringwood, BH24 1BZ 01425 477159 contaktcarpets.com

51 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AB 01425 653126

CROW FARM SHOP

GIRLINGS COMPLETE HEARING AID SERVICE

Crow, Ringwood, BH24 3EA 01425 473290 crowfarmshop.com

5 Shaftesbury Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1JF 01425 655142 girlingshearingaids.co.uk

PERKINS MOTOR ACCESSORIES

7 Provost Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AY 01425 653475 67 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AS 01425 652228

THE COTTAGE LOAF 51-53 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AS 01425 652460 cottageloaf.co.uk

KINSON & NORTHBOURNE BLUE CROSS DOMESTICS

1603 Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, BH11 9AZ 01202 575097 bluecrossdomestics.co.uk

MIRAGE HAIR

NEW

1432 Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth BH10 7AS 01202 572778 miragehairandbeauty.co.uk

SPECIALITY CAKES 1528 Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, BH11 9AF 01202 788605 cakesindorset.co.uk

QP FURNITURE

1625-1633 Wimborne Rd, Kinson, Bournemouth, BH11 9AR 01202 574358 qpfurniture.co.uk

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BAILEYS ELECTRICAL 11 Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AA 01202 822134 baileyselectrical.co.uk

CAFÉ LIFESTYLE The Hub, Brock Way, Verwood, BH31 7QE 01202 828740 lifestyleverwood.com

EBBLAKE AUTOCENTRE

3 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AB 01425 471608 fieldsjewellers.co.uk

Unit 4, Verwood Trading Estate, Blackhill, Verwood, BH31 6HA 01202 824516 ebblake.co.uk

LAMBERTS OF RINGWOOD

FLOORING ELEGANCE

FIELDS JEWELLERS

16 Market Place, Ringwood, BH24 1AW 01425 473223 lambertsofringwood.co.uk

PRICE BUTCHERS

31 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AD 01425 472654

VERWOOD & 3 LEGGED CROSS

BICKERLEY GARAGE

71 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AS 01425 652951 backpainuk.info

W PATTERSON BUTCHERS

LIBERTY’S OWL, RAPTOR & REPTILE CENTRE

Unit 5, John Brown’s Garden Centre, Ringwood Road, Three Cross, BH21 6RD 01202 829662 flooringelegance.co.uk

GILBEY CLEANERS

Crow Lane, Ringwood, BH24 3EA 01425 476487 libertyscentre.co.uk

29 Vicarage Road, Verwood, BH31 6DR 01202 826176 gilbeycleaners.co.uk

PAPER MOUNTAIN

LEWIS CONCRETE

2 Meeting House Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1EY 01202 476751

RINGWOOD FABRICS

Old Barn Farm Road, Woolsbridge Ind Park, Three Cross, BH21 6SP 01202 821895 lewisconcrete.co.uk

ROBERTS FAMILY JEWELLERS

Unit 3, 11 Black Moor Road, Ebblake Ind Estate, Verwood, BH31 6AX 01202 814179 oakhousefoods.co.uk

15 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AB 01425 475677

18-20 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AF 01425 483838 robertsjewellers.co.uk

ST MARTIN’S GALLERY

Mockbeggar Lane, Ibsley BH24 3PP 01425 489090 www. stmartinsgallery. co.uk

TOWNHOUSE

19 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AB 01425 473666 townhousehair.co.uk

TULIP CRAFTS

23 Market Place, Ringwood, BH24 1AN 01425 461434

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OAKHOUSE FOODS

PETALS FLORIST

John Brown’s Garden Centre, Ringwood Road, Three Cross, BH21 6RD 01202 827444 verwoodflorists.co.uk

SEASONS COFFEE BARN

Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET 01425 470537 seasonscoffeebarn.co.uk

THE CURTAIN CABIN

Edmondsham Road, Verwood, BH31 6JT 01202 813533 curtaincabin.co.uk

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Close Date 5 May 2014 THE GIFT BOX

7 Station Road, Verwood, BH31 7PY 01202 821216

THE SWANS RESTAURANT

J&B’S LTD

Unit 1-4 The Depot, Brook Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BH 01202 886529 jandbs.co.uk

Pennine Way, Verwood, BH31 6UL 01202 825777 marstonstaverns.co.uk/ Verwood/Swans

KINETIC MOBILITY

VERWOOD FORD

PARAMOUNT WINDOW & FASCIA LTD

95-97 Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AD 01202 825222 verwoodford.co.uk

WEST MOORS EYESTYLE CENTRE 141-143 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HT 01202 890904 eyestylecentre.co.uk

PROFILE 2000

SLIMMING & BEAUTY 2 Park Way, West Moors, BH22 0HL 01202 896477 slimmingandbeauty.co.uk

WESSEX DENTAL

1 Park Way, West Moors, BH22 0HL 01202 893339 wessexdenturestudio.co.uk

SDC SELF STORAGE LTD

Collingwood Road, West Moors, BH21 6QQ 01202 892710 sdcselfstorage.co.uk

WEBB’S BUTCHERS 165 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HT 01202 855817

WEST PARLEY TANDEM HAIR

177 New Road, West Parley, BH22 8ED 01202 577681

TIEGLA TILES

159A New Road, West Parley, BH22 8EB 01202 594459 tilesdorset.co.uk

WIMBORNE DRUSILLA’S INN Wigbeth, Horton, BH21 7JH 01258 840297 drusillasinn.co.uk

GILLETT’S SPAR

103 Wimborne Road West, Wimborne, BH21 2ED 01202 882053

GOLDEN HANDS 41B East Street, Wimborne, BH21 1DX 01202 639360

73 Leigh Road, Wimborne, BH21 2AA 01202 886529 kineticmobility.co.uk

22-24 Brook Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BH 01202 888825 paramountwindowandfascia.co.uk

SCF HARDWARE Unit 1 & 2 Brook Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BH 01202 857140 scfhardware.co.uk

WIMBORNE CHIROPODY

36 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HT 01202 841751 wimbornechiropody.co.uk

WIMBORNE APPLIANCE SERVICES LTD

Unit 9 Riverside Park, Station Road, Wimborne, BH21 1QU 01202 883494

WINTON & MOORDOWN 644 PRINT

644 Wimborne Road, WInton, BH9 2EH 01202 635001 644print.com

BIG PICTURE ART

760-762 Wimborne Road, Moordown, BH9 2DZ 01202 522771 bigpictureart.co.uk

BRYANT FURNISHINGS

136 Alma Road, Winton, BH9 1AL 01202 522063 bryantfurnishing.co.uk

CARLY’S CRAFTS 1A Cardigan Road, Winton, BH9 1BJ 01202 512106

CLINIC VISJEUNE 759 Wimborne Road, Moordown, BH9 2BA 01202 523142 visjeune.co.uk

UP & RUNNING 442 Wimborne Road, Winton, BH9 2HB 01202 522666 upandrunning.co.uk/ bournemouth

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what’s on

this month Until 20 April

7 April 2.30-4pm

From 5 April

8 April and Summer Tuesday nights 6pm

Forestry Commission Gruffalo Trail. Adventure in the heart of the forest to discover the story of the Gruffalo and the Mouse.

Bolderwood car park, Hampshire, SO43 7GQ. 02380 283141.

Wimborne Model Town open every day 10am – 5pm. Easter actvities 8-10 April,15-17 April, 14-21April ‘Easter egg town’. King Street, Wimborne. 01202 881924.

5 April 2-4pm

Damerham and District Horticultural Society annual spring show. Displays of spring flowers, plant stalls, children’s potato planting, teas. Damerham Village Hall, Damerham, Fordingbridge, SP6 3HD. 01725 518356.

5-6 April

Swanage Railway Spring Steam Gala. All trains steam hauled.

Visiting locomotives. Great for family and enthusiast. Swanage Railway, Swanage, BH19 1HB. 01929 425800.

6 April 10am –4pm.

Cranborne Bowling Club’s first open day at the bowling green, Mick Loader Recreation Ground, Penny’s Lane, Cranborne. 01202 826685.

6 April 2.30pm

The Bean Car Club’s Daffodil Run. (The Club for all makes of Veteran & Vintage Vehicles).

The rally arrives at Christchurch Quay from 2.30pm after a run from Maidenhead, Berks. where Mayor of Christchurch will present the prizes after the final judging. cl.lovelock@yahoo.co.uk

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Knit and Natter, West Moors library. 01202 873272.

BLD Dream Machines (Bike Night on Poole Quay) The biggest weekly motorcycle meet in the UK.

9 April 9am-4pm

12 April 7pm

National Children’s Orchestras, Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, Kingland Road, Poole, For more information or to get tickets, www.nco.org.uk/whatson/events-detail/spring-concert120414-m/

12 April 7.30pm

The Grange Choral Society perform Dvorak - Stabat Mater, Christchurch Priory. Conductor Marcio da Silva. 01202 399139.

Open garden for NGS Cranborne Manor Garden, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5PP. Beautiful and historic garden laid out in 17th century by John Tradescant and enlarged in 20th, featuring several gardens surrounded by walls and yew hedges. 01725 517248.

13 and 27 April 2-5pm

9 April and every Wednesday

14 April 7.15pm

Ferndown Art Society meets at the Barrington Centre Conference Room, Penny’s Walk, Ferndown 9.30am-12.30pm for a group painting session. Non-members charged £3. Contact Michael Ward on 01202 896719.

10 April

Special World War One walk on Brownsea Island explores the island’s connections in this centenary year. National Trust, Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole. 01202 707744.

10 April 7.30pm

DWT group annual meeting followed by ‘Badgers: to cull or not to cull?’ illustrated talk by Dr Simon Cripps, DWT Chief Executive. Christchurch Baptist Church Hall, Bargates. Cost £2 inc. coffee & biscuits. 01202 520340.

St Christopher’s, Whitsbury, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, Open Garden for NGS. Tranquil, 3/4acre, long sloping garden with superb views. 01725 518404.

Broadstone Choir will be performing Stainer’s The Crucifixion at Lady St Mary Parish Church Wareham, BH20 4ND. 01202 875229.

14 April 10.30am

Meet the Author: Sarah Challis, West Moors library. 01202 873272.

15 April 11am 3.30pm

Bugs ‘r’ us. Hunt for bugs at Kingston Lacy, near Wimborne and make your own bug hotel to take home. £3 per bug hotel.

Normal admission applies.

15 April 7.30pm

Verwood Historical Society presents The River Allen film presentation by Hugh Miles of Dorset Wildlife Trust.St. Michael’s Parish Centre, off Manor Road, Verwood. 01202 824175.

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16 April 2-3.30pm

Join DWT at the best rockpooling site in Dorset. Short walk involved. Weather dependent. £1.50 children, £3 adults. Meet at WW2 Pillbox, Kimmeridge Bay (map ref. SY 907792).

01929 481044.

16 April 7.30pm

The history, flora & fauna of Brownsea Island, St. Martin’s (URC) Discovery Group, West Moors. 01202 873344.

17 April 8pm

Verwood Traditional Jazz Club present Richard Leach’s 7 Stars of Jazz. Doors open 7pm. The Hideaway, 17 Moorlands Road, Verwood. 01202 873725 or 07798 721405.

18 April 10am4.30pm

Friends of Upton Country Park annual book sale in Upton House.

Car parking and admission free.

Refreshments in Friends’ kiosk or tearooms. 07889 857961

18 April 2-2.30pm

Great Kimmeridge Eggcase hunt.

What does a mermaid keep in her purse? Find out and hunt for empty eggcases to win a chocolate egg reward. £2 per person. 01929 481044.

19 April 8am12noon

Guided bird walk with Birds of Poole Harbour, Poole Wildlife Watch. Spring Song walk at Soldiers Road and Sunnyside Farm. £3 per person. Booking essential – only 15 places available. 01202 641003.

20-21 April 11am - 3pm

Easter Egg Trail and crafts. Follow the clues at Kingston Lacy, near Wimborne, to find the golden eggs. Cadbury chocolate Egghead prize. £4 per trail and materials.

24 April 10am12.30pm

Birds, Binoculars and Biscuits, Upton Country Park, Poole, BH17 7BJ Join the RSPB for sociable walk to explore the wildlife, then relax with a drink and biscuit. Beginners very welcome.

Meet at the Education Centre. www.uptoncountrypark.com/ events

26 April 7.30pm

Verwood Concert Brass Spring Concert. Music from all three bands. Verwood HUB - tickets on door: £8 (U12 £4). Contact 01202 828740

27 April

Beaulieu Boatjumble -1000 stands of boating bits, new trailerable boats, dinghies, equipment and craft from classics to nearly new. www.beaulieu.co.uk/beaulieuevents/boatjumble

30 April 7.30pm

Verwood Organ and Keyboard Society present Steve Hubble playing a Yamaha Tyros Midi System, Verwood HUB. Contact 01202 828740

21 June

Ferndown’s 2nd Pram Race.

Entries being accepted now. Call Tony Brown 07515 493490.

28 June 11am-5pm Fete on KGV Fields, Ferndown.

Stalls £20. Contact Liz on 01202 872133.

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Taking the drama out of getting arts work experience A new Youth Employment Programme at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts is helping young people gain a foothold in the arts industry.

The scheme provides opportunities for traineeships, formal apprenticeship and paid internships for unemployed people aged 16-24 wishing to pursue a career in the arts and cultural sector.

Young people from all backgrounds – from graduates, to those with few or no qualifications – will have the chance to access on-the-job training and experience.

Funding is from the Creative Employment Programme, a £15m fund to support the these types of roles within the arts sector in England.

The first appointment

is 23 year old Sophie Bailey, who started work as Lighthouse’s first marketing intern in September. The programme has enabled her to gain vital skills through supporting marketing campaigns whilst working with other venues, producers, promoters and creative teams, which in turn widens her own connections within the sector.

Sophie said: “After completing my degree in communication, I found it really hard to get a job using my skills. I struggled to find work in the arts and it kept coming back to the same reason - my lack of experience. Getting this

internship has really helped to develop my confidence in the skills I have, and I feel Lighthouse has really invested in me and taken the time to teach me how everything fits together in the running of an arts organisation.”

The Programme also offers opportunities for technical apprenticeships.

The arts industry has predicted a national shortage in skilled technicians over the next decade. Through a mix of on-the-job and college-based learning over two years, Lighthouse is able to offer foundation training across all aspects of technical delivery including stage, lighting, sound, film, visual arts and conferencing.

A new role, integral to supporting the Duty Management team responsible for running Lighthouse, is also being developed. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of venue management including

customer experience, facilities management, health, safety and security, licensing, retail and merchandising and staff and volunteer management.

Elspeth McBain, Chief Executive for Lighthouse explained: “An ongoing skills shortage in the creative and cultural sector means that more than a quarter of employers have had difficulty in recruiting due to a lack of experience

and skills in applicants.

The Lighthouse Youth Employment Scheme means we can tackle this problem head-on by actively upskilling within the sector and enabling young people to get that vital first foot in the door.”

Those interested in applying for the scheme are advised to look out on the Lighthouse website www. lighthousepoole.co.uk for the next round of recruitment.

Sophie Bailey gains experience

Council supports village halls

Village halls and community associations in the New Forest are to receive grants from Hampshire County Council.

Ringwood and District Community Association is to receive £9,900 towards renovations, refurbishments and boiler replacements.

A grant of £24,000 is to go to Hale Village Hall, for renovation work to bring it up to current standards of safety and efficiency.

HCC’s executive member for culture, recreation and countryside Councillor Keith Chapman said: “Village halls and community associations are a valuable asset in every local area, and vital in providing an activity hub that brings together local people of all ages.

“The County Council’s contributions enable improvements to be made to buildings, equipment and facilities, which helps to ensure that they continue their valuable work within the community.”

Relay For Life returns

ORGANISERS of a Bournemouth, Poole & East Dorset fundraising event are urging local people to get involved.

Cancer Research UK’s Relay For Life is a unique celebration of life and hope which unites communities to help beat cancer and culminates in a fantastic family and team event.

Teams of between eight to 15 people - of all ages, levels of fitness and from all walks of life - are needed to take part in the overnight fundraising festival at Ferndown Leisure Centre over the weekend of 12 & 13 July.

For more information on how to enter Relay For Life visit cruk.org/relay or call 0871 641 2602.

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The Heavy Horse Farm Park near Verwood is always a big hit for regular and new visitors who love to meet the heavy horses and their farmyard friends. Pony rides, play areas, undercover go kart arena, new monster adventure play area, giant western bouncy castle and olde world fairground ride. Smokey Joe’s café for home cooked food, cakes and cream teas. Wagon rides, tractor and trailer rides, or get the chance to ‘drive’ a real farm tractor! A super value, memorable day out. By visiting, you will help support a permanent home for over 20 rescued Heavy Horses. Open daily 10am-4.30pm 5 April–1 November.

With new life popping up everywhere there are lots of new animals to meet this Easter. Try your hand at bottle-feeding gorgeous baby lambs and see what’s hatching in the incubators. Watch resident swallows feeding chicks on the hatchery’s nest cam. Wild Skills demonstrations - have a go at shelter building, fire lighting and animal tracking. Easter egg hunt in the Victorian gardens on Easter Sunday and an Easter bonnet competition. Cream teas. There’s so much to see and do! Situated 2 miles north of Wimborne Minster on B3078 - BH21 4JD. For more information or to book a Wild Skills session see the advertisement on this page.

Tractor rides, pony rides, fun dog show and bouncy castle will all be on offer at West Moors Fun Day at Sturts Farm on 13 July. The official programme is being put together now by mags4dorset. To advertise your business and show your support for the Fun Day call Annie Walters on 07592 950992.

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The Last Rays

all the entertaining we had to do.”

He paused, and I could see he was wondering whether to go on. He looked I lie still and gaze at the sky. Am I here, on Exmoor? I pick out a planet, just as I did down at his hands, old now, the veins prominent. as a child on a frosty night in my father’s fields, the cows safe in the barn. My mother “Tell me.” would be in the kitchen, darning socks, or hemming my school skirt. She sometimes “I wish I’d planted a rose garden, grown vegetables, mown a lawn. They say sang as she worked, songs she’d learnt from the wireless. when you’re old you only regret the things you didn’t do.”

My eyes search the stars, and one of my mother’s favourites comes gently into I wanted to hug him, remind him we’d done so many exciting things, been to my head. some wonderful places. I wanted him to know I didn’t regret a thing, not then, not at ‘Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes that moment.

‘Love never made a fool of you.

“You’ve made my life perfect,” I said. And there was silence. He didn’t reply.

‘You used to be so wise.’

And now, lying here on Exmoor, all that’s coming back to me, and I know that She often laughed at me. I wasn’t going to stay there forever, watching bats Ken would have loved the country, and life in a village. as the day faded, listening to the owls hooting, running inside where the firelight I look up, and I’m back to being a child, breathing in the scent of the hedgerows, flickered, and logs shifted in the hearth. hearing the distant bark of a fox.

“I used to be like you,” she said, “until I met your father.”

We were happy, though, weren’t we? Our three children wanted for nothing. They The moon’s rising. You can see it from the city, but here it’s a well-remembered didn’t exactly sail through their teenage years, but they’ve turned out all right. golden face, and it’s almost I can hear my mother singing again, in the bittersmiling. I feel dizzy with the sweetness of Rosemary Clooney’s voice. universe above me. There is so ‘Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes much of it, so many stars. Have ‘Love never made a fool they been there, all those years of you.

I spent away from them, all that ‘You used to be so wise.’ time I could see so few of them?

I did make him happy, I My father told me some of them might know I did. We bought pictures have died already. He said we might be together, chose antiques, ate seeing the last rays they will ever emit. meals in expensive restaurants, I didn’t fall in love with a man, or took holidays by the sea. a woman, for that matter, like they do Someone is standing beside me, nowadays. It wasn’t another person holding my hand. I have tears in my eyes, that made a fool of me, but it was love. I and I want it to be my mother, ready to wanted jazz bands and the theatre, the lift me up to catch the scent of apple thud of feet at the changing of the guard, blossom, or pointing out a robin’s nest in the slap of water under London Bridge. a grassy bank.

And people. Smart men in their suits and And now a man is singing the same chic women dressed à la mode. I wanted song. Is it my father? He used to whistle to eat with them in smart restaurants, go the tune, but did he know the words? Is he with them to exhibitions, discuss the latest talking about Ken and me? plays. I had stars in my eyes, and I wanted ‘She has you dancin’ on a string everyone to see them.

‘Break it and she won’t care.’

After secretarial college, I found a job I want the farmhouse kitchen. I want easily. A lot of us did that in those days. the backdoor to open and my father to My mother thought I’d soon come running be there in his boots. I want my mother’s home, tired of the smog, the rattle of the arms about me, and I want her to forgive underground, cooking for myself on a tiny me.

By Veronica Bright, Cornwall stove. But I didn’t. It was the city that had me I want my life back, and I can’t have it. dancing on a string.

I am sobbing, and a hand squeezes Veronica Bright lives in Cornwall and loves to create stories, a When I married Ken, he asked me if I mine. I can hear a humming noise, but all the skill which came in handy when she worked as a primary school wanted to move out to the suburbs, or maybe bees are safely in their hives. I open my eyes, a village on the train line. He said he’d always teacher with delightful, bouncy, and exhausting four and fiveand there is no field, no dark sparkling sky. had a yen to live somewhere quieter. I said year-olds. Now retired, she writes short fiction, for which she has There is only the white light of a hospital no, I liked London too much to ever leave. won a number of prizes. Her recently completed novel for eight to room.

A few days ago, he confided that there Ken is holding my hand. Beyond him are twelve-year-olds is out in the world searching for an agent, while were things he wished he’d done. our three beautiful children and their partners.

Veronica is busy working on another. She appreciates the peace “What kind of things?” I asked.

Their faces are full of love and sadness. and quiet now that her children have left home, but welcomes “Oh, nothing important,” he said.

“I got something right after all,” I whisper. interruptions that involve tea and chocolate biscuits.

“Go on, tell me.”

“You got most things right.” Ken’s cheeks He looked away, out of the window. are damp.

“Don’t get me wrong,” he said. “I’ve always loved you. You’ve been a wonderful “Buy a house in the country,” I whisper. “Grow vegetables. Mow the lawn. Plant wife, a marvellous mother. You have impeccable taste. You furnished our apartments roses, and think of me.” almost single-handedly, especially when I was so busy. You never complained about He bites his lip, and nods.

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Double Futon, wooden slatted base and mattress, folds to make a settee. £30. Verwood.

01202 821939 Panasonic Viera 32 inch LCD Television, HD ready, remote, instructions. Excellent condition. £55. Verwood. 01202 814119 Collins English GCSE For AQA, Targeting Grade C, by Brindle and Gould. Excellent condition. £5. Verwood. 01202 827715 Assorted Dress Fabrics. £20. West Moors.

01202 877515 Electric Hedge Cutters, large Black and Decker and small Bosch. Very good condition.

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01202 896802 Oak Table, stripped, drop leaf, double pedestal legs. Circular when open, 51 inch diameter. Reasonable offer considered. West Moors. 01202 890001

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Wood Hearth Rug, green, 108 x 60cm. New. £40. Verwood. 01202 826153 Dark Oak Dining Table, 145 x 85cm, extends to 245 x 85cm. Six chairs including two carvers, one with arms. £60 ono. Wimborne. 01202 379510 Four Playstation Games, good condition. £7.

Fordingbridge. 07867 813213 Black Leather Knee Boots, size 7, 2 inch cube heels. New. £40 ono. Fordingbridge. 07867 813213 Suede Calf Length Boots, chocolate brown, size 6, Western Cuban heel. As new. £35.

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MPs vote to drop badger cull

Commemorating the Siege of Malta

1940-1943 The West Branch of the George Cross Island Association commemorated the award of the George Cross to Malta at an event at the Royal British Legion Club, Ferndown on Friday 14 March.

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he event remembered the bravery and courage shown by the people of Malta who defended the island during the Siege of Malta (1940 to 1943) and those who served on the Pedestal Convoy, which helped save the island from starvation by bringing in essential supplies. There were many who were based in Dorset at the time including the Devon, Dorset and Hampshire Regiments who were very much part of the clean up operation during the bombing of the island. They built three airfields and stone hangers, unloaded convoys, built

dumps, collected unexploded bombs, defended beaches and hit at the enemy bombers with small arms and Bofors, bringing many down.

After an Act of Remembrance, wreathes were laid by The Mayor of Ferndown, Councillor Pauline Reynolds, on behalf of Ferndown and Dorset Veterans, Mrs Julia Gaw, National Chairman of the GCIA and Operation Pedestal Veteran Charles Grant.

The West Branch of the GCIA. includes the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Wiltshire, Somerset, Avon, Gloucestershire, Isle Of Wight, West Hampshire, South & Mid-Wales.

Vaccinator releasing badger immediately after vaccination. Gloves and masks are worn throughout the entire process © Sam Stewart

Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) hopes that the first step to changing Government policy on badger culling has been taken, as a debate in the House of Commons saw 219 MPs vote in favour of the Government to drop culling, with only one voting against it.

DWT has welcomed the support for the motion put forward by Anne Main MP to halt the current policy, and believes it is the right decision to drop badger culling, with a priority given to a strategic vaccination programme.

Last year, pilot culls in Somerset and Gloucestershire ended in failure to meet required targets.

Chief Executive of Dorset Wildlife Trust, Simon Cripps said: “This overwhelming vote in favour of halting the cull shows that MPs finally understand that culling is not the way forward in attempting to control the disease Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle. Dorset Wildlife Trust would like to encourage those farmers who favour a cull in Dorset to consider alternative options, such as badger vaccination.”

DWT wants to see the eradication of the devastating disease Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) and understands the serious implications for farmers who lose stock as a result, but believes there are more effective and reliable ways of controlling the disease, such as better biosecurity, badger vaccination and, in the long term, cattle vaccination.

After fantastic support from the public for a badger vaccination, a five-year programme started on selected DWT nature reserves last autumn, to demonstrate that there is a safe, humane alternative to badger culling.

Simon added: “Dorset Wildlife Trust’s understanding from Defra is that if badger culling continues despite the failure of the pilots, it would be highly likely to start in Dorset in 2014, so now is the time for Government to make the hard – but right – decision to end culling and back a vaccination plan.”

To find out more information about DWT’s vaccination programme visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/badgers.html

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Hampshire author Luke Talbot has been celebrating the success of his debut thriller novel which received international acclaim.

When Gail Turner discovers an ancient library under the sands of Egypt, she hopes it will get her closer to uncovering the mystery of Queen Nefertiti. Instead, it pits her against the ruthless Seth Mallus in a race for the truth that will push humanity to the very edge of existence. Caught up in a web of deceit, kidnapping and murder, Gail struggles to

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With startling data from NASA raising more questions than answers, she is ultimately faced with a revelation that shatters everything she thinks she knows, and who she is.

Luke, from Eastleigh, studied Archaeology at Southampton University and has had a passion for writing since his teenager years.

Speaking about his novel he said: “Sometimes we struggle to find answers because the questions we asked were incorrect. ‘Keystone’ is the story of an archaeologist looking for answers to questions that have troubled Egyptologists for over a century. Gail eventually discovers that the truth is far more horrific than anyone could possibly have imagined. ‘Keystone’ is different because it operates in a world which is entirely plausible. While some of the themes covered may seem fantastic, there is no fantasy here. The events in ‘Keystone’ could happen.”

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Mighty Motoring Marvels (Infiniti Q50) The Infiniti Q50 is a brand new, highly sophisticated, luxury saloon for motorists that love to stand out.

Strengths include the striking styling - but the bodywork is more than a thing of beauty. It is shaped to direct any airflow over the vehicle in a manner that sucks it to the tarmac.

This down-force ensures there is ‘zero’ lift at the front and rear which minimises the effect of wind at high speed. That is reassuring.

Furthermore, this sleek saloon is available with two refined engines.

The 2.2-litre diesel – that can be teamed with six speed manual or seven-speed auto transmission – sends 170PS to the rear wheels and propels motorists to 62mph in 8.5 seconds. That is pretty fast. Pleasingly, however, this performance is complemented by frugality. As such, this fourcylinder power plant averages 64.2mpg when bolted to manual transmission and 58.9mpg in auto guise. The latter also enables motorists to cruise in full-auto mode or select each gear via

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paddles behind the steering wheel.

Alternatively, the 3.5-litre V6 Hybrid Auto trim – that has a 68PS electric motor - produces 364PS in total, hits 62mph in 5.1 seconds and returns 45.6mpg.

Such figures impress. The Hybrid is also available in the slightly slower/thirstier four-wheel-drive guise which better suits slippery conditions.

The Infiniti Q50 is pleasant to drive in every form. It therefore smoothly soaks up the miles so its occupants arrive at their destinations relaxed.

Bike safe courses - £25 Dorset Police is urging motorcyclists to take care on the county’s roads.

The Force’s BikeSafe team have issued some useful tips and advice and are also encouraging motorcyclists to sign up to a life-saving BikeSafe course.

The supportive seats and spacious cabin enhance the sense of serenity. Furthermore, it is available in six trims: SE, SE Executive, Premium, Premium Executive, Sport and Hybrid. All have a rear view camera that makes reversing straightforward, front and rear parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system, voice recognition and Active Trace Control. This – when necessary - brakes a specific wheel to help maintain the perfect line through corners.

Remarkably, every trim also has Scratch Shield Paint that incorporates a soft coat that ‘heals light scratches and swirl marks for a long-lasting brilliance.’

Furthermore, higher specified trims are available with the Around View Monitor that provides a 360 degree, bird’s eye, view of the surroundings via a camera on each side and a screen on the dashboard. This is a fantastic feature that minimises minor collisions.

The cherry on the cake is the fashionable badge that particularly suits those who are tired of the over familiar competitors.

New Infiniti Q50 prices range from £27,950 to £41,625. Great stuff.

Catalytic converter thefts rise

Police in Poole have reported a spate of catalytic converter thefts. 20 vans have been targeted since the beginning of the year on the Sterte, Willis and Nuffield industrial estates and in the Hamworthy, Newtown, Bourne Valley and Rossmore areas. The majority were Mercedes Sprinter vehicles.

This type of theft is also happening in other parts of the county. Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police on 101 or the anonymous Crimestoppers 0800 555111 (mobile phone tariffs may apply).

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Be as visible as possible from the side, front and rear.

Wear a light or brightly coloured helmet and fluorescent clothing or strips.

Put on dipped headlights – even in good daylight.

Be aware that other vehicle drivers may still not have seen you, or judged your distance or speed correctly, especially at junctions.

Any biker who rides a 250cc bike or over, can sign up to a BikeSafe course subsidised by local councils. It costs just £25.

Police Constable Smith said: “This course provides motorcyclists with a great opportunity to gain advice and tips on areas including cornering, overtaking, positioning and hazard perception.”

For more details visit www.bikesafe.co.uk

Course dates and locations:

17 and 18 May - Wimborne, Allendale Centre 14 and 15 June - West Bay, The Salthouse 2 and 3 August - Wimborne, Allendale Centre 13 and 14 September - Wimborne, Allendale Centre

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Commemorating World War I

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Bournemouth Borough Council answers your questions

Brighten up your garden Spring is up and running and soon it will be the Royal Horticultural Society’s National Gardening Week (14-21 April).

For seasoned gardeners, April is one of the busiest months in the gardening year.

It’s also the month when some of the most vibrant flowering shrubs and plants come into bloom, such as the rhododendron. A big fan of this beautiful plant is professional gardener and copresenter of ITV’s Love Your Garden, Frances Tophill, “Rhododendrons have had a bad press in recent years with Rhododendron Ponticum being an ever increasing problem in our countryside (due to its effect on native habitats).

Despite this there is no reason to avoid planting rhododendron species in the garden. On the contrary, if you chose carefully, this plant can brighten up the darkest shade, which can be the most problematic spaces in the garden,” says Frances. “These stunning and perpetually cheerful shrubs flower in all sorts of vibrant colours during spring when we tend to think of most of the colour coming from bulbs. So why not extend the flower power of your garden from ground level to head height and beyond!

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“Rhododendron will survive in most acidic soils and need hardly any pruning.

Don’t be fooled into thinking that they provide spring flower and nothing more - most species we buy for the garden are evergreen so even in the depths of winter their deep, glossy leaves will provide colour.”

Another colour splash for the garden, seeded now for summer flowering, is the stunning long and leggy poppy.

There is a special limited edition poppy National Garden Gift Voucher being launched this month that supports the Real Poppy Campaign, encouraging people to plant poppies ahead of the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I. Anyone buying a poppy voucher will be given a free packet of Thompson & Morgan red Flanders Poppy Seeds to scatter in their gardens, along hedgerows or pathways.

Alternatively, you could sow poppy seeds (and sweet pea seeds) in a container and have a colourful display in your garden, whatever its size. If new to gardening, then pop down to your local garden centre for planting tips and advice on how to care for pots and plants - it’s all part of a nationwide ‘It Starts with a Pot’ campaign running through spring and summer to encourage everyone to give gardening a go and enjoy their outside living space.

National Garden Gift Vouchers can be bought and redeemed at over 2,000 outlets in the UK, with more than 90,000 garden plants and products on offer.

Visit www.thevouchergarden.co.uk to see the outlets that sell and accept them. You can become a fan and buy vouchers on facebook www.facebook.com/GardenGiftVouchers or follow on twitter @ GardenGiftVouch or via the blog at www.vouchergardenblog.com/

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Plant evergreen shrubs and pot grown climbers out in the garden Tie back climbing and rambling roses Watch out for sudden frost and fleece plants if necessary Keep an eye out for pests – snails and slugs love new foliage as do aphids Keep weeds under control Start feeding plants in the garden from now to the end of the summer Start to feed citrus plants Sow seeds directly into the soil so they can flower in the summer Sow vegetable seeds directly into prepared beds Plant summer flowering bulbs Sow new lawns or repair bare patches Prune shrubs and trees Apply mulch or manure to flower beds and pots Prepare hanging baskets Add new plants to ponds

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Plans rejected for Temporary Stopping Places for Travellers Councillors have rejected plans to provide two temporary stopping places for unauthorised encampments in Poole.

Members of Borough of Poole’s Planning Committee voted to refuse the planning applications submitted by the council’s Environmental and Consumer Protection Services at a meeting held on Thursday 20 March.

The two applications sought permission to provide temporary

stopping places at sites in Creekmoor and Oakdale. The sites identified through a comprehensive site selection process are at Marshes End (Safety Drive), opposite the new Fire Station in Creekmoor, and land off Broadstone Way, north of the B&Q car park in Oakdale.

The scheme at

Creekmoor proposed to provide 12 pitches for travelling families and vehicles and the scheme at Oakdale proposed to provide four pitches.

Councillor Peter Pawlowski, Vice Chairman of the Planning Committee, Borough of Poole, said: “The Planning Committee has made

clear decisions that these two sites are unacceptable in planning terms for use as a temporary stopping place. Given that the committee were assured a robust assessment had identified these two sites as the most suitable, one would have to assume further applications are unlikely in the medium term.”

Without temporary stopping places the council is unable to

request the intervention of the police to use their powers to move travellers to these sites. The council will continue to manage unauthorised encampments in Poole, including the use of court proceedings.

The full application for the Creekmoor site (APP/14/00123/F) and for the Oakdale site (APP/14/0171) can be viewed online at boroughofpoole.com/ planningapplications.

Join 79-year-old Reg as he jumps for the Royal Bournemouth Hospital Bournemouth Hospital Charity is appealing for others to join 79-year-old daredevil Reg Finan in his 10,000ft parachute jump to raise money for the Trust.

Reg decided to do the jump after seeing a poster while waiting for his friend Marie Jones, who was being treated in the Cardiac Department. He has already raised the £395 in sponsorship required to jump, and is on course to hit his target of £1,000.

He said: “I get a real kick out of helping people and who better to help than my local hospital. I really hope that we can get more people jumping for the hospital on the same day and get some friendly banter going.”

Reg is no stranger to heights having completed paragliding and parasailing in the past, but this is the first time he will take part in a parachute jump. And if he isn’t able to do the jump on the day, his friend, 86-yearold Jeanne Bush, is happy to step in.

Jeanne said “Reg is always available to help Marie and I out whenever and whatever, although I’m secretly hoping that he isn’t able to do it so I can step up in his place.”

Barry Wilson, Fundraising Officer at Bournemouth Hospital Charity, said: “I really hope others follow in Reg’s footsteps and sign up, it’s going to be a great Bournemouth Hospital day and with Reg’s humour he is sure to get people Charity aims to raise £2m in high spirits. Jumping from a plane at any age is each year to support the quite an achievement, especially at 79!” patient experience above You can join Reg by registering online at www.bournemouthhospitalcharity.org.uk, calling and beyond what the NHS 01202 704060 or email charity@rbch.nhs.uk. can provide. Donations

to the charity provide the funding for much needed equipment and resources.

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Reg Finan with his friend Jeanne Bush

Max Gate

Max Gate, an austere but sophisticated town house a short walk from the town centre of Dorchester, was the home of Dorset’s most famous author and poet Thomas Hardy. Hardy, who designed the house in 1885, wanted to show that he was part of the wealthy middle classes of the area, to reflect his position as a successful writer, and to enable him to enter polite society. He wrote some of his most famous novels here, including Tess of the d’Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure, as well as much of his poetry. The garden is as it was originally planned, with high walls and large trees encircling the property to preserve Hardy’s privacy. For further information contact Jennifer Davis at Jennifer.davis@nationaltrust.org.uk

The new exhibition at Max Gate © National Trust

More information is available on www.nationaltrust.org.uk/maxgate

Emma’s Return to Hardy’s Max Gate A new exhibition that explores Emma and Thomas Hardy’s early relationship has now arrived at their home at Max Gate in Dorchester. This show aims to present a visually stimulating attraction for the National Trust audience and art lovers everywhere.

Max Gate is the former home of the writer and poet Thomas Hardy, who wrote his most famous novel Tess of the d’Urbervilles there. Hardy designed and lived at Max Gate from 1885, until his death in 1928, where it was also the home of his first wife Emma Gifford. Emma was a catalyst for Hardy’s writing, during their early relationship in the 1870s, and again when she died in 1912, when the memory of a wife and their time spent together, over 40 years earlier, inspired Hardy to write his series of great love poems.

The exhibition title, ‘Emma and Thomas Hardy: Identity Love Loss and Bereavement’ is a series of images created by the visual artist Susan R Hughes. Susan had always been fascinated by the portrait of Emma Gifford, currently on display at Dorset County Museum. It is one of the few images of Emma as a young woman that remains in the large Hardy archive held there. Susan made much use of this archive and used the portrait of Emma as a starting point to explore the early Hardy relationship, in their own words, combining Hardy’s love poems with Emma’s reflective writing, their drawings of one another, along with

artefacts that reflect a happier time.

The final images aim to visually communicate Emma’s individual identity, as a young woman, alongside her influence on Hardy’s writing and poetry, from love to loss. Themes brought together through the lives of two ordinary, but extraordinary people from over a hundred years ago, but who remain relevant today.

“Visitors to Hardy’s home are always fascinated by Emma’s story and about their life together at Max Gate. We are really excited about this new exhibition in the study where Hardy wrote Tess of the D’Urbervilles, which will tell their story in a new way,” said Martin Stephen, Visitor Service’s Manager for Hardy Country and Clouds Hill at the National Trust.

Included in the exhibition is the artist’s research sketchbook, which shows the initial development of ideas, taken from the archive, and the process of combining all the different elements discovered.

Susan said: “The research process was a long and fascinating experience, which often left me very moved.

However, many of the insights I gained were only possible through the help of Dorset County Museum and its voluntary staff, who I would like to thank once again. I am also thrilled that the National Trust has allowed the complete work to be displayed at Hardy’s home.”

Visitors to Hardy’s home are always fascinated by Emma’s story and about their life together at Max Gate

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Ferndown Festival 21 - 28 June PRAM RACE - 21 June The Ferndown Festival will kick off with the fantastic Pram Race.

Organised by Ferndown Chamber of Commerce, it is guaranteed to raise a smile.

Get your dummies at the ready if you want to enter and simply drum up four more runners to help you over the finish line. Teams of five are required for the pramtastic race of the year through the streets of ‘Fundown.’

‘Prammies’ sprint from pub-to-pub with their ‘baby’ sitting in what is loosely described as a pram. Despite the diverse variety of perambulators that take part, there are rules and regulations. This year, as well as stopping at the pubs and downing a drink, there are a few additional ‘pit stops’ designed to slow the runners down and make the race more challenging.

Visit the Ferndown Pram Race Facebook group to find out more or ring Tony Brown on 07515 493490 for full instructions and to book in your team.

Sponsors include mags4dorset, Hearnes Estate Agents, Synergy Housing, AE Jolliffe & Son and Ferndown Town Council – if you want to join the sponsorship crew call Tony now to offer your support.

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FETE ON THE FIELDS - 28 June 11am-5pm Ferndown Festival week will end on a high note with a new event called Fete on the Fields Set in the lovely grounds of King George V Fields, the fete will raise much needed funds for the charity which is responsible for the upkeep of the skatepark, playpark, bowling green, tennis courts and football pitches.

Make a day of it, bring your rugs and chairs and enjoy the entertainment.

Bookings have now started coming in from stallholders, but there is always room for more. The cost of a stall is £20.

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This family friendly event, sponsored by Hearnes Estate Agents, will offer something for the whole family.

There will be entertainment in the Bandstand throughout the day from the ‘piano man’/comedian Matt Black, Samantha Stevens, Nicole McNally, Lewis Jordan and many more.

There will be a Classic Car Show. A Fun Run/Mile for everyone from 3-93yrs old and of all abilities.

Local man Warren Brown has provisionally organized the following programme for 28 June

FESTIVAL WEEK features a variety of delicious foodie nights and afternoon teas with very special prices.

Participants include Tracy’s Place, Stone Lounge, Chianti, Nightjar, Mo’s Cinnamon and the Pure Drop where you’ll be able to get a foot long sausage and chips!

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Pound Puppy’s are putting on a Dog Show and Turndown at Ferndown are putting on a Skatefest from 1-3pm.

Raffle prizes include win a wheelbarrow of wine and a Chinese raffle.

For the kids there is a raffle which consists of a bucket of sweets!

Stallholders who would like to be part of this event, should contact Pauline Yexley 01202 875264 or Liz Norman 01202 872133.

1200 - Geoff Glover / All Night Workers 1220 - Samantha Stevens 1230 - Dave Fitzgerald - Comedian 1240 - Nicole McNally 1250 - Katharine Levi 1300 - Amber Thorne 1310 - Matt Black. Superb Titanic music in 5 minutes 1320 - Matt Black and Chris Payne 1330 - Evelyn Walsh 1340 - The Pastimers Duo 1350 - Lydia Palmer 1400 - The Tiller Girls 1410 - Scarlet Swing Duo 1420 - Dave Fitzgerald 1430 - Andy and Samantha - Born to Jive 1440 - Lewis Jordan Brown 1500 - Matt Black, Chris Payne and Lewis Jordan

and Rock n Roll Dancers 1520 - Richard Sidaway 1530 - Katharine Levi 1540 - Nicole Mcnally 1550 - COMEDY - If I were not upon the stage

(Ferndown Phoenix Music Society) 1600 - Geoff Glover / All Night Workers 1615 - Amber Thorne This programme is subject to change.

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Flood prevention advice at drop-in event More than 100 residents attended a flood advice drop-in session at the Civic Offices in Christchurch jointly hosted by the Environment Agency and Christchurch Council.

Officers were on hand to provide advice and guidance on flooding issues and also make people aware of the government grants available if their properties were flooded and government loans for preventative measures.

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Cllr Margaret Phipps, portfolio holder for the Environment at Christchurch Council, said: “This has been an extremely well-attended event which goes to show how important it is for local people to get advice on what they can do to keep their properties safe in the event of further extreme weather.

“The event has attracted residents from across the borough who have been able to benefit from a wide variety of prevention advice from the Environment Agency and advice on how to apply for grants from our own officers.”

Nick Reed, Flood Resilience Officer at the Environment Agency, added: “It’s been good to work in partnership with Christchurch Council on this event.

The feedback has been good and most people have gone away having had their questions answered.

“We’ve also been able gather data on where flooding has occurred which will enable us to better manage the flood risk in Christchurch.”

One resident, Alastair Hoare, commented: “This has been an extremely helpful event. The Environment Agency officers have been very knowledgeable about where we live and have been able to give us very targeted advice on how to build in flood resilience at our property.”

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Pic captions LEFT Environment Agency officer giving flood prevention advice to residents BELOW Residents get advice from officers with the Mayor, Cllr John Lofts, and the portfolio holder for the Environment, Cllr Margaret Phipps

Land Train at Hengistbury Head Bournemouth Borough Council has answered questions about changes proposed to the land train Councillor Lawrence Williams, portfolio holder for Leisure, Tourism & Culture, said: “The Council already has a well run land train service along the seafront and with the opening of the new Hengistbury Head visitor centre, we see this is an ideal opportunity for us to provide a joint service. The long-term aim is to link the whole of the coast up from Hengistbury Head to Alum Chine on one single land train service. There are absolutely no plans to consider Disney branding.

“The existing land train service at Hengistbury Head has served the area well for a number of years and I would like to thank Mrs Faris for her dedicated work during this time. With the current licence set to expire and after much consideration we feel that the time is right for the Council to take ownership of the service and provide the investment required for the longer term.”

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and Alum Chine in the west.

Why change something that has worked for years?

Hengistbury Head has recently benefited from a major investment with the new visitor centre. Upgrading the land train service is the next step in improving services in the area.

The current operator has on several occasions over the past few years been asked for proposals to invest in the service but nothing has come forward in response.

What will the new trains look like?

The trains will not be ‘Disney style’ as has been suggested. The Council is extremely sensitive to the special environment of Hengistbury Head so the trains will be upgraded in a traditional style. In order to meet current demand, the seating capacity of each train will be increased to 65 which is an improvement of at least 50 per cent on the current trains.

Are you planning to increase prices?

No, the fares for the 2015 season will be frozen. We would like to introduce some new ticketing options and incentives. These might include family tickets, short trip options and multiple tickets for beach hut users.

How will the trains be run?

The increased capacity will mean shorter waiting times during the busy period, which will mean a reduction in the number of journeys needed across the Head and therefore a reduction in the impact on this special environment.

How will the trains be staffed?

Each train will have a qualified Passenger Service Vehicle (PSV) driver and they will also have a guard, who will assist people using the service. The guard will collect the fares from passengers once they have boarded the train. The current operation only has a driver and they are not PSV qualified. We are talking to the current operator about the transfer of staff and the Council’s TUPE obligations.

What will happen to disabled users?

The new trains will be wheelchair accessible.

Will the trains run to a timetable?

During the quieter months of the year it is proposed that the train will run to a set timetable to make it easier for passengers to plan their journeys. During busy times the trains will run on demand.

Are the seafront trains wider?

The new trains are slightly wider than the current trains, however we are confident this can be operated without impacting negatively on the environment.

What will happen to the Land Rover service for the beach hut tenants?

The Council will not run the separate 4x4 (Land Rover) service, which was introduced to service the private beach huts and businesses on the Sandspit. However there has been an indication that another party may be interested in running this service in the future.

There are reports the new trains will use more fuel than the existing service This is incorrect. In fact with the reduction in the number of journeys across the Head, the fuel and emissions will be lower than the current service. As part of the proposals two new trains will be purchased for the seafront, which will have Euro 4 or 5 rated engines with extremely low emissions.

What’s your response to the current contractor’s surprise to this change?

We met with Mrs Faris on the 6 February 2014 to discuss the future operation of the land train. We explained a straightforward renewal of her license would no longer be possible as we were keen to make significant improvements to the service. Our legal options were to either tender the whole operation or bring it in-house to ensure it was fit for purpose. Mrs Faris’s initial reaction was she had anticipated this news as she had been advised of this position previously. Mrs Faris has on several occasions over the past few years been asked for proposals to invest in the service but we have not received anything from her. She explained she felt it might be a good time to wind up her operation after this season. Based on that, we are planning to let the current service run for this summer season and it will be brought in-house after the October half-term.

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Des Caroline from Supply Shack with Fiona and Beccy from Diverse Abilities Plus

Bake a Difference to Those with Disabilities in Dorset Do you love baking and eating cake? Then sign up now to the third annual Great Dorset Bake Sale, organised

by Dorset’s disability charity Diverse Abilities Plus, taking place from Monday 5 to Sunday 11 May 2014 and sponsored by social enterprise Supply Shack.

Join the Dorset charity in this week-long event aiming to make a difference to adults and children with physical and learning disabilities in the county. Diverse Abilities is aiming to recruit as many individuals, companies, clubs and schools to take part, have fun and raise as much money as possible to ensure the 250,000 hours of support across its range of vital services continue to run.

Beccy Payne, Corporate and Community Fundraiser at Diverse Abilities, said: “Over the past two years, The Great Dorset Bake Sale initiative has raised over £8,000 and we are hoping that the 2014 event will beat this. We are aiming to get over 100 bake sales taking place in Dorset and hope the local community get on board for a very worthy cause.”

Everyone that signs-up will receive a fundraising pack with bake sale tips, cake recipes to choose from and how to make the Great Dorset Bake Sale event a success, plus much more.

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All event sign-ups will also be in with a chance to win two tickets to the Great British Bake Off’s star Paul Hollywood’s Get Your Bake on Tour in Bournemouth, thanks to Supply Shack. The event will see Paul demonstrate recipes, reveal secrets of being a TV chef and take the audience on a journey through his life in baking.

Caroline Pope from Supply Shack said: “Supply Shack is a Social Enterprise offering business supplies with the aim to feeding profits back into the community. As part of this we’ve been working with Diverse Abilities Plus and are now more than happy to support the Great Dorset Bake Sale in May. Having visited some of the services run by the charity it’s clear that they offer a vital resource for families but desperately need continued input and this event seems a great way of cooking up some help.”

The Diverse Abilities Plus’s recipe book Scrumptious Home Baking featuring mouthwatering recipes was published last year. Collated by the charity it includes recipes from some well known faces including actor and presenter Chris Jarvis, Duncan James from boy-band Blue, X-Factor host Dermot O’Leary’s restaurant Fishy Fishy, and BBC South Today weather presenter, Reham Khan.

Adults and children supported by Diverse Abilities Plus, and their families, staff at Diverse Abilities Plus and local chefs also contributed to the recipe book.

Try some of these recipes from the book to inspire you to take part in the Great Dorset Bake Sale

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GRANDAD’S FAVOURITE DORSET APPLE CAKE

Recipe submitted by Sandra Blainey - Sandra’s daughter Elizabeth is a pupil at Langside School

I always make this when my dad visits, as it’s his favourite.

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Preheat the oven to 180c/350f/gas 4.

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Grease and line a loaf tin with baking paper.

3.

Peel and chop the apple into chunks.

110g butter 175g soft brown sugar 225g self raising flour 2 eggs 2 large Bramley apples 1 teaspoon of lemon juice 50g sultanas

4.

Sift the flour into a bowl and rub in the butter.

5.

Stir in the sugar, chopped apple and sultanas.

6.

Stir in the beaten eggs and juice to make a dryish mixture.

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Press into the tin.

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Cook for 30 – 40 mins until firm and golden brown.

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Leave to cool in the tin before turning out.

Serve cold or warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Cake: 2 large eggs 110g margarine 175g self raising flour 175g caster sugar 4 tablespoons milk Grated rind of 1 lemon

LUSCIOUS LEMON CAKE Submitted by Julie Ball Support Worker at Diverse Abilities Plus This recipe was given to me by an elderly lady who lived next to us when I was growing up, I later looked after her and her husband.

Topping: 3 tablespoons of icing sugar Juice of 1 lemon

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Pre heat the oven to 180 C/350 F/gas 4.

2.

Grease and line a loaf tin with baking paper.

3.

Place all cake ingredients into a large bowl and beat well until smooth.

4.

Pour into the prepared tin.

5.

Cook for 50 mins until the top is springy when pressed with fingertips.

6.

Leave to cool in the tin for 10 mins then place on a wire rack.

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Gently heat the icing sugar and lemon juice until completely dissolved and becomes like syrup.

8.

Prick the top of the cake with a fork.

9.

Drizzle lemon syrup over the cake and leave to cool.

10. Once cool dust with icing sugar.

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LISA’S LIPSMACKING LEMON CURD CUPCAKES Cake: 175g self raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 175g butter (at room temperature) 175g caster sugar 3 eggs Grated rind of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon lemon juice Lemon Curd: 75g caster sugar Grated rind & juice of 1 lemon 2 eggs 50g unsalted butter Icing: 300g icing sugar 125g butter Zest of 1 lemon 2-3 teaspoons lemon juice

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Pre heat oven to 170c/325f/gas 3.

Fill a 12 cup muffin tray with paper cases.

Put all the cake ingredients into a bowl and whisk until smooth.

Divide into the paper cases and cook for approx 25 mins or until golden brown.

To make the lemon curd, place the caster sugar and grated rind in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk the lemon juice and eggs, and then pour this over the sugar and rind.

Cut butter into small chunks and add to the bowl.

Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir until it has thickened.

When the cakes are cold, scoop out some of the sponge from the middle and replace with a teaspoon of the lemon curd.

To make the butter icing, beat together the icing sugar and butter, until pale and fluffy, add the lemon zest and juice and beat for a little while longer.

Spread or pipe a swirl of icing on the top of each cake.

To decorate either scatter with lemon zest or top with yellow sugar flowers.

To make sugar flowers, roll out some ready roll yellow icing and cut flower shapes, allow to dry out before placing on the cakes, alternatively most supermarkets sell edible flowers in the home baking aisle.

The recipe book can be purchased at a special price of £6.95 including postage and packaging (normally priced at £9.95 plus p & p) online at www.diverseabilitiesplus.org.uk/bookoffer, directly from Diverse Abilities Plus by calling 01202 718266 or emailing scrumptious@diverseabilitiesplus.org.uk.

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To sign up to the charity’s Great Dorset Bake Sale, please call Beccy Payne on 01202 718266 or email beccy.payne@diverseabilititesplus.org.uk.

Silver Fairtrade Award for Poole Grammar School Poole Grammar School was awarded the Silver Award for Best Fairtrade Food Outlet in the Fairtrade Business Awards held in Bristol.

Chris Watson (Catering Manager) and Belinda Wright, representing the in-house catering team, were congratulated by acting headteacher Andy Baker along with pupils and staff.

Chris Watson said: “This is terrific news. I am really pleased with our commitment towards both the Fairtrade and Food for Life work, and it is very satisfying that the efforts of our brilliant catering team and the many enthusiasts within the school are recognised.”

The aim of the awards is to increase sales of and support for Fairtrade amongst local businesses, by promoting businesses that support Fairtrade and encouraging others to do more.

From left Andy Baker, Belinda Wright and Chris Watson

New look for Children’s Wish Bournemouth-based national charity Round Table Children’s Wish has undergone a rebrand - and after 10 years its clown has retired.

RTCW now has a fresh, new look centred upon a dandelion being blown – representing the granting of ‘handcrafted wishes.’

The charity, which was formed in 1990 by members of the Round Table, makes wishes come true for children with lifethreatening illnesses.

Investment in the rebrand is designed to help raise the profile of the charity so ultimately it can grant more wishes for the children and young people it works with.

London-based firm Entwurf created the new look and website for the charity.

The company was able to identify with the values and mission of Round Table Children’s Wish and come up with the new brand that portrays the charity’s caring and empathic approach to granting handcrafted wishes and working with families.

Round Tables around the country are also very keen to get more involved with the granting of wishes.

This will help the charity enormously and gives an added personal touch.

Karen Winchcombe, Director of the charity, said: “We hope that the rebrand will raise our profile so that families know we provide a caring and handcrafted approach in all we do.

Wishes matter and there are still many children we can support.

“Our partnership with the Round Table Family grows stronger and stronger.

“By working together we can grant wishes that are handcrafted by the charity whilst benefiting from the involvement of Round Table who make

a difference by supporting wishes within the local community.”

Steve Glaister, Vice President, Round Table Britain and Ireland, said: “Round Table’s motto has always been Adopt, Adapt and Improve. Round Table Children’s Wish has taken this to their heart with their new brand and direction.

“We as an organisation of young men are proud to be associated with them and the handcrafted wishes they are able to grant.”

Anyone can make a referral to Round Table Children’s Wish.

If you know of a child or young person between the ages of four and 17 who is or has recently suffered a life threatening illness, please get in touch with the charity. Wishes include trips to Disneyland Paris, swimming with dolphins, being a zoo-keeper for a day, shopping sprees and visits to meet sporting heroes.

www.rtcw.org

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Round Table Children’s Wish Director Karen Winchcombe, centre, with staff and trustees wearing T-shirts with the new design on.

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Scratch Not Old

by Kiran Rawat New Delhi, India

Poets’ Corner Don’s Nanny Jacqueline Moss Ferndown I only borrowed you for a while You always could make me smile.

Your sharp tongue and old-fashioned ways!

Made the relatives all stand and sway.

The stories that you could always tell Had us all in a spell.

Born in 1899 a Victorian baby you were divine.

You saw us come through two world wars.

Recessions and nuclear falls Did a person ever see so much?

I doubt it, very much!

Your parents laughed at a man in the moon Now you can tell them very soon.

A long and very hard life Four wonderful children shadowed the strife.

Your grandchildren all made it too.

Because of the strength and character they inherited from you.

Now it’s time for us to sigh And very quietly say goodbye.

Goodbye nanny dear.

From all your loved ones, standing here.

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If you have a poem you would like to share with our readers, please send it in and we will publish it in our Poets’ Corner.

Submissions should be emailed to editorial@mags4dorset.co.uk

New day James Campbell, North Carolina Can you smell the fresh morning dew As the sun peeps brightly in front of you?

The taste of sweet summer nectar Up against your precious red lips Ready for a mind-blowing twist Don’t wrap yourself in dismay.

It’s ok to look the other way Hold your head with respect Knowing people will die, as if their life was a lie.

Friends will deny as they defy This kiss from life, designed to entice.

Remember, No day ever comes twice, Say goodbye to controlling advice Remove Visions of your own device Life is a roll of the dice.

Digging deep thru my pockets Searching for time Wanting everything to captivate my mind, You won’t catch me looking behind Always March on thru, as memories will all ways define you Reminders that Everything is true.

This day was not promised, but only brand new Put love to the test and watch judgement take a rest

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A prominent picture in My memory Troubled me day-in, Day-out, Every day, I would put Scratches on the foreground To crush the background But instead of getting dismal It became more and more Prominent; So I felt, in no way I could distort that ‘beautiful Picture’ of the past.

I guess God created it of ‘Indelible ink’ And after all it is so Beautiful That it is impossible For me to hate it.

So I quitted the thought of hating it, Or grieving over its loss; So I calmed and balmed my Heart and Turned to the next blank Page of my life, And tried to make A picture, more prominent, More colorful, More beautiful and Vibrant than the one I liked most till now.

As I tried harder, Put all my efforts at it I discovered a new Dawn breaking in As I completed the task I emerged confident, My head seemed fixed with Natural Pride and self-respect The gleam of my eyes, Bright smile on my face Were for the World to see, Thus I preserved the respect For the past and earned Respect in the present, Then came the realization Maybe it was a Challenge from God To make a better Picture than the one He once gave me to keep for a while.

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