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June 2016 Volume 13 Issue 11

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

Wimborne Folk Festival 10 - 12 June

POWER TO THE PEOPLE

as the Drovers Pub is set to reopen

KINSON

Summer FESTIVAL

2 & 3 July

POOLE A+E

under

threat

Competitions EAT OUT ON US: 2 x £40 VOUCHERS! ON THE BALL: £60 VOUCHER NOVEL: LAST DANCE IN HAVANA TICKETS: LARMER TREE FESTIVAL TICKETS: RHYTHM OF THE DANCE

4DORSET Volume 13 • Issue 11 • June 2016 MAGS4DORSET HelloReaders Ben Pulford managing director design@mags4dorset.co.uk

Nick Pulford company secretary accounts4dorset@btconnect.com

News Desk Janine Pulford editor editorial@mags4dorset.co.uk Liz Turner assistant editor liz@mags4dorset.co.uk

Design Louis Pulford design director louispulford@brightboxdesigns.co.uk

Daniel Lee designer design4dorset@btconnect.com

Advertising Mark Beechey account manager mark@mags4dorset.co.uk Russell Harness account manager russell@mags4dorset.co.uk Sam Brown account manager sam@mags4dorset.co.uk

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itting on the fence didn’t go down too well last month, so I’ve hopped off it following a flurry of correspondence from readers who took the time to write to me. What it did prove, is that there are some very strong views out there about Europe. mags4dorset continues to expand. A new member of staff, Sam Brown, joined us last month. He is our third account manager and strengthens an already proficient sales team. He also became a father a few weeks before joining us, so congratulations to Sam and his wife Jodie on the birth of their first son, Logan.

Another change at mags4dorset is that we now have a dedicated sales office and a separate accounts office at King George V Pavilion. This has enabled BrightBox Designs to set up a professional creative studio, as well as giving a roomier (and much quieter, no offence guys!) editorial department.

This month’s magazine is looking fab, with plenty of news and articles as well as some amazing competitions.

I would like to say a big thank you to freelance editor and writer Carol Waterkeyn for helping me during the absence of Liz, who recently had a knee operation. Liz is well on the road to recovery and should be back to work next month.

And finally, for those who didn’t like my fence-sitting stance: I now know which way I’ll be voting on 23 June. I wonder whether we will be in or out when I next write.

Janine Pulford Editor

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River partnership CELEBRATES SUCCESS

Council bags share of a £11.5million fund

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It is now easier for salmon and sea trout to migrate up some of Dorset’s best-known rivers thanks to the efforts of a unique partnership that has been working to boost fish numbers by removing man-made obstacles such as hatches and weirs.

mprovements at 10 sites on the Rivers Frome, Piddle, Asker and Brit have made it possible for fish to swim upstream to spawning grounds for the first time in many years. As well as salmon and sea trout, removal of barriers will help other species including eels and coarse fish.

The work has been carried out by the Environment Agency, Frome, Piddle and West Dorset Fisheries Association, Westcountry Rivers Trust and the Friends of Rivers Group.

“It has been a real success with each organisation playing a specific role. None of us could have achieved the work on our own. We’ve shared expertise, experience and costs to remove these barriers to fish passage. It’s an excellent example of partnership working,” said Jim Flory for the Environment Agency.

Improvements ranged from simple solutions that took only a few days to put in place to major engineering works such as fish passes.

The Borough of Poole has announced it has bagged £10,000 from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative he supermarket teamed up with Groundwork to launch its Bags of Help initiative, which saw grants of £12,000, £10,000 and £8,000 – all raised from the 5p bag levy – being awarded to environmental and green-space projects. Eight million shoppers voted in stores up and down the country.

The Borough of Poole’s project ‘Life’s a Beach’ was one of those awarded £10,000.

It will help disabled people access Poole’s beaches. Mobi-Mat will provide this access point and a Mobi Chair will allow a seamless

transition from the beach to both the mat and water. The chair is designed for all and can be taken into the sea to help those with impaired ability.

Cllr Rampton, portfolio holder for environment at Borough of Poole said, “I am absolutely delighted that Borough of Poole has been awarded £10,000 from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative.

“This will help to make Poole’s beaches more attractive and accessible to both our residents and visitors. I look forward to seeing the benefits and enjoyment that the MobiMat and Mobi Chair will bring.”

School garden club

takes root

Big-hearted bosses at a recycling company have helped a garden club take root at a Dorset school.

Parley-based Eco Sustainable Solutions has donated two tonnes of its Super Soil product to Winton Primary School in Bournemouth.

The soil is to be used by reception pupils in the school’s garden club to grow flowers and vegetables.

It was presented to teaching assistant Anna Weston, the school’s green coordinator, by Charlotte Haswell, Eco’s business account handler.

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Super donation: Eco’s Charlotte Haswell (right) and Anna Weston, Winton Primary School’s green coordinator, with reception pupils from ‘Plum’ class

THE DROVERS PUB SAVED BY LOCAL CAMPAIGN A much-loved Dorset pub, The Drovers Inn at Gussage All Saints near Wimborne has been saved with a lot of hard work and funding from its local community

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o celebrate this tremendous achievement, a fun-filled evening was held at the local village hall on 6 May when all those involved came together.

The pub was acquired on 11 March 2016 by the Gussage Community Benefit Society Limited, which was established by the villagers to raise funds to purchase, refurbish and maintain The Drovers Inn for the benefit of the community.

“A great deal of refurbishment work has already been completed in the eight weeks since the community picked up the keys - with volunteers working alongside local contractors to get the pub open for business,” said chairperson of this local campaign, Mr David Crossley. “Work to date has included replacing the old dilapidated roof tiles with Spanish slate, rebuilding and relining the chimneys, installation of wood-burning stoves to both bars and internal decoration and general maintenance.

“The garden is starting to bloom again after 18 months of neglect. The volunteers love to pause in their work to update the many walkers and cyclists who stop by to enquire about progress and when they might enjoy lunch and a pint overlooking

the chalk valley after a walk or cycle along the many footpaths and bridleways meandering through the Cranborne Chase AONB.” Treasurer, Mal Madell, added, “Since the Gussage Community Benefit Society acquired the freehold of the Drovers Inn on 11 March our supporters and volunteers have been working really hard to bring the pub back to its former glory. We decided to take a night off to celebrate everything we have achieved over the last 16 months and take the opportunity

music from the 60s and 70s courtesy of local band Repeat Offenders whilst sipping beer provided for the celebration by Sixpenny Handley Brewery, Sherfield Village Brewery and Bowman Ales.”

A special highlight of the evening was an auction, which included two original watercolours painted and donated by local awardwinning artists John and Cathy Collins, and two opening night tickets to the Larmer Tree Festival generously donated by the organisers.

“It was a perfect evening combining good company and lively dancing whist raising a fabulous £1,660 towards the cost of refurbishing the thatch and tackling remaining refurbishment tasks,” added Mal.

It’s not too late for anyone wishing to be a part of the community ownership of this wonderful pub and details of the share offer and application form can be found on the campaign website www. droversinngussage.com

The pub is scheduled to reopen at the beginning of this month.

to boost the refurbishment funds at the same time. This was a landmark week for us because we signed the lease with our new tenants, Stephen and Barbara Aldred, on Tuesday.

“The Friday celebration provided a great opportunity for everyone to meet the new team in an informal setting and welcome them to the community. They joined right in and ran the bar for the evening and their chef Matt Clements produced wonderful homemade pasties for everyone.

“The celebration evening was a huge success with about 100 people enjoying live

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TITION

COM P E

Last Dance in Havana

By Rosanna Ley

Review by Janine Pulford Spirited straight to Havana, I danced the rumba with Elisa and the enigmatic Duardo in the opening chapter, and realised this novel was something extra special. I had to know how it ended.

Exquisitely written, Rosanna Ley activates all the senses with her descriptions and instills authenticity at the turn of every page. Whether in Havana or Bristol, every nook and cranny seems to rub off on the characters and shape their lives.

Jumping 55 years after that first sensual rumba, Elisa is married to Philip, an Englishman in Bristol, whose alcoholism all but drives her away. Her strong

sense of duty, and love of her step-daughter Grace, tie her to him, but the draw of Cuba somehow won’t ever let go. The story moves between Cuba and England like a restless sea, intertwining the revolution with a broken heart, and revealing that Cuba’s history, deep-rooted in the slave trade, never loses its impact.

With Grace grown up and married to Robbie, their marriage has problems of its own and Elisa is shocked to discover Grace is having an affair.

Cuba is pivotal in reconciling what has gone in the past and what is to come in the future. This book is a superb read. I managed it in the shortest possible time and felt satisfied at the end of it.

Highly recommended.

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Of which country is Havana the capital city?

Enter online at www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer to Havana, First Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EN. Closing date is 16 June 2016. The first correct answer drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.

Chairman of county council hands over After seven years at the helm of Dorset County Council, chairman John Wilson stood down on 21 April because of health reasons.

He made the announcement at the full council meeting.

Vice chair Andrew Cattaway, Conservative councillor for Stour Vale was elected as the new chair and Hilary Cox, Conservative councillor for Winterbourne as vice chair.

Cllr Wilson also stepped down from the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service authority. He continues to serve as a county and East Dorset district councillor.

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CLLR ANDREW CATTAWAY

Wimborne artists and poets – A

COMPETITION FOR YOU Informal ceremony at East Dorset District Council offices: Cllr Steve Lugg is pictured kneeling (centre) with Peter Thornton and Kath Osborne

East Dorset Chairman

developing their interview skills and securing apprenticeship opportunities.

Peter Thornton from JTYAF said, “Ferndown Upper School is one of 19 youth organisations that we currently support and it was where John Thornton The outgoing chairman of East Dorset District Council himself went to school. These funds will has donated £3,888 to two local charities help local young people to do what they want to do.” uring his time as chairman Cllr PASHA representative Kath Osborne In his presentation Cllr Steven Lugg Steven Lugg has been raising said, “We rely on public donations to said, “Councils should be looking to money for local homeless give homeless people what we often positive life outcomes for charity PASHA and the John Thornton take for granted like the vulnerable, else they Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF). brushing our teeth or fail. Throughout my year Representatives from both charities were having a good breakfast to as chairman I have tried presented with a cheque for £1,944 at set us up for the day. No Councils should be to involve those who an informal ceremony held at the East one who leaves us goes looking to positive have not come into direct Dorset District Council offices in May. back on the street, instead life outcomes for contact with the council.

PASHA is a homeless shelter that we help them to secure I have particularly accommodation that works with people from 16 upwards, the vulnerable, else championed the young, enables them to go on and helping them to get off the streets and they fail. those in poverty and live independent lives.” secure long term accommodation. those suffering from The second cheque The charity helps homeless people economic obstacles to went to JTYAF to support to develop basic life skills, as well as work, and will continue an initiative at Ferndown providing services such as a morning to ask both central and local government Upper School that is helping sixth breakfast club and basic supplies to concentrate on the vulnerable.” formers get into employment by including toiletries and clothing.

RAISES ALMOST £4K FOR LOCAL CHARITIES

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‘A Minster Town’ is the title of this year’s Wimborne in Bloom painting and poetry competitions, which are free to enter Paintings can be in any medium. Poems should be no more than 40 lines and not previously published.

See their application form for categories and terms of entry. Closing date is 8 June and all entries will be on public display in the Minster from 27 June to 11 July.

Both competitions are being run alongside Wimborne in Bloom’s main contest, and are also being run in local schools.

Application forms are available from Wimborne Library, Wimborne Tourist Information Centre or online at: info@wimborneinbloom. org.uk

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Bournemouth jazz by the sea

HERALDED HUGE SUCCESS! This year’s Bournemouth Jazz Festival has been heralded by the organisers as the best ever A full programme of live jazz events ran from Friday 22 April through until 10 pm Sunday 24 April drawing a large number of people from outside the area as well as from Bournemouth itself.

Organiser Gerry Clark said, “Highlights were Jacqui Dankworth singing her heart out with husband Charlie Wood and Arun Ghosh playing his highly original Indo Jazz music to a packed audience.”

Local group Spiral Jazz got the festival off to a great start on the free stage in the Jazz Village on Friday night and were quickly followed by Charlie Farran and his Rhythm & Blues Band. Elsewhere, Zoe Schwarz and Rob Koral continued the groove playing their wellknown R&B numbers.

Other highlights included the Swing Unlimited Big Band concert in the Royal Bath Hotel where the audience took to the floor to dance the night away; concerts by well-known international jazz stars Jean Toussaint, Yazz Ahmed and Andy Sheppard and a series of World Jazz Jamboree concerts featuring music from around the globe.

Girls Only Jazz Orchestra with guest singer Tina May performed in The Print Room and the Ginger Baker Experience with Gene Calderazzo and Abas Dodoo gave lessons in jazz drumming.

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Aspiring young jazz musicians attended a series of workshops and entered the Jazz Factor competition designed to encourage local schools. For the winners, Wimborne’s QE School, it was the beginning of an exciting new adventure – as the first prize was a jazz trip to France courtesy of Brittany Ferries.

The festival rounded off on Sunday evening with a Hollywood style awards ceremony in the Pavilion Ballroom, attended

by Peter and Linda Thornton on behalf of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation who sponsored the Jazz Factor prizes and the Mayor of Bournemouth, Councillor John Adams who also presented prizes to the winners and thanked Gerry Clarke and his festival team for organising such a fantastic weekend of jazz by the sea.

Festival Director, Gerry Clarke with festival PA, Sandra Bird and saxophonist Tom Gwyther with local film producer John Cadd who made a documentary video for the festival called ‘Jazz by the Sea’

BECOME A PART OF The Purbeck Marathon 2016

Now in its fifth year, The Purbeck Marathon taking part on 18 September has become an important part of the running calendar and a major event in Purbeck. During this time the race has grown and made a very positive contribution. In each of the last two years, The Purbeck Marathon was able to donate £6,000 to local good causes The Purbeck Marathon and The Purbeck 16 are part of The Purbeck Running Festival.

The races cannot take place without the help of many volunteers on the day to fulfill different roles.

Volunteers are required in different areas such as in the finish area, water stations, marshalling around the course or helping with first aid.

As in 2015, volunteers have a direct say in how The Purbeck Marathon donates funds to good causes. For every volunteer who signs up, The Purbeck Marathon will donate £25 to local good causes and volunteers can choose where their money goes.

The Purbeck Marathon and The Purbeck 16 are part of The Purbeck Running Festival and The Purbeck Outdoor Weekend. The events taking place over the weekend highlight the beauty of Purbeck, boost the local economy and help the local community.

To enter or for more details go to www.thepurbeckmarathon.co.uk or email info@thepurbeckmarathon.co.uk

Courtesy of The Purbeck Marathon

GIRLS’ CRICKET TEAM OFF TO LORDS Queen Elizabeth (QE) school’s U15 Girls Cricket team has beaten off strong opposition and made it to the final of the prestigious Lady Taverners Indoor Cricket Competition at Lords

This competition has been in existence since 2003 and culminates in the Indoor Cricket National Finals at Lords Cricket Ground. It is a national tournament and, for teams to qualify for the final, they need to have won a number of other local and regional competitions.

The tournament for QE began back in February.

Two teams were entered and the school’s A Team won in order to represent east Dorset at the Dorset finals, beating Lytchett Minster in the final. At Canford School in March they won the right

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to represent Dorset at the regional competition, not losing a single game during this round. The team then travelled to the University of West England for the regional final in April. The QE team was drawn in Group 1 with Winterbourne International Academy representing Gloucestershire, Truro School representing Cornwall and King’s College representing Somerset.

Queen Elizabeth’s school won, without losing a game, the hardest match being against King’s College and went right to the last over with QE winning by 1 run!

The Group 1 winners then played the winners of Group 2, Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr, to determine which one will represent the south-west of England at the National Finals. Queen Elizabeth’s school claimed the title and are on their way to Lords.

The team is captained

by Lucy Prest. Shane Green, head of physical education at the school says, “The whole team are excellent ambassadors for Queen Elizabeth’s School, and thoroughly deserve their place at Lords.”

The school is extremely grateful for the sponsorship they have secured for the team from Teachers Building Society in Wimborne.

RINGWOOD’S PEDAL CAR GRAND PRIX

IS BACK!

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he exciting Pedal Car Grand Prix will return to Ringwood’s streets on Sunday 10 July. This very popular event draws a wide range of age groups as teams battle it out to raise the cup. This will be the 30th anniversary of the event.

The pedal cars assemble in Star Inn Lane, Ringwood at 10.45am, with the first race starting in the Market Place at 11.15am and finishing around 1.15pm, again in the Market Place. The circuit takes in the High Street, Southampton Road and Meeting House Lane.

The second race runs from 2.15pm till around 4.15pm. There are parades in between the races with prizes awarded on the podium at 4.40pm.

For more details on the day check out: http://www. britishpedalcargrandprix.org/ and if you want to enter your own team, there’s still time.

WIMBORNE

FOLK FESTIVAL

The much-loved Wimborne Folk festival is on 10-12 June.

Preparations are underway to present the best-to-date festival to all visitors. The bands Two Coats Colder, Tinderbox and Mawkin will be some of the main acts at this year’s festival.

Festival goers can expect extended musical performances throughout these three days, also workshops and entertainments to enjoy with family and friends.

Wimborne Folk festival is popular because of its festive atmosphere, welcoming local community, and fun activities involving the whole family.

If visitors would like to camp, the cost will be £7 per person, per night if booked in advance, or £8 per person, per night on the gate.

Children younger than 10 years old camp for free.

Book online at merleyhallfarm.co.uk As well as camping, there is all day parking for non-campers for £3 a day at the campsite.

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FERNDOWN

news

BE INSPIRED: Last year’s business winner Ferndown Royal British Legion

NEW CHAIRMAN

for East Dorset “It is an honour to be appointed chairman of this prestigious council. I look forward to attending as many civic and ceremonial functions to enhance the council’s profile and promote its initiatives and business opportunities,” said Cllr David Shortell following his election as the new chairman for East Dorset District Council.

Born and brought up in Dorchester, he and his wife Elizabeth have lived in West Moors since 1993 and have two children.

David was educated at London University, where he studied Business Management and became a director of two companies.

An experienced district councillor, he is very active in the local community, having been

chairman of Ferndown Cricket Club and involved with West Moors Youth Club. David is also a member of St Mary’s Church in West Moors.

His charity objectives for the year are to help support the Multiple Sclerosis Society for Bournemouth & District in their quest to reorganise their transport issues and to continue the assistance given by East Dorset District Council’s chairman over the last year to the John Thornton Young Achiever’s Foundation in the further support of ‘Ferndown Upper School Centre of Excellence and Industrial Liaison’.

David will be supported throughout the year by Elizabeth.

How does your GARDEN GROW? Ferndown In Bloom committee members want to know “How does your garden grow?”

They have a whole bunch of prizes to give away in this year’s competition, so if you have the knack of creating the wow factor, make sure you get your entry in.

Classes: Best Front Garden, Best Business, Best Small Garden, Best First Time Entrant – closing date 4 July; Tallest Sunflower and Photography closing date 31 August. Haskins has sponsored gift card prizes for all classes apart from the business prize, which is sponsored by MAGS4DORSET and consists of a half a page business feature with photograph in 4Dorset worth £350. Entry forms are available from Ferndown Town Council in Penny’s Walk and Haskins Garden Centre at Longham. For more information call 01202 896071.

Fern-tastic FETE ON THE FIELD Ferndown Rotary Club is busy organising the annual Fete on the Field This fern-tastic, fun-filled day for all the family will be held at King George V Playing Fields in Ferndown on 18 June from 11am until 5pm and Ferndown residents should be receiving an official programme shortly.

As well stalls, classic cars, live music, model plane and raptor displays, dog show, and donkey rides, the annual 10K and 5K runs will start on the field. Entrance is free. To show your car for free, register in advance, or turn up on the day and pay £2. Book online or call John on 01202 897884.

NEW ORGANISER COLLECTS FOR Multiple Sclerosis Society Peter Thompson has recently taken over the post of charity collection organiser for the Bournemouth Branch of the MSS based in West Parley. He is pictured here at Castle Point collecting outside of Marks & Spencer with Val Tanner (who suffers from MS) and her mother Jean.

Calling cyclists

Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club is holding its annual charity cycle ride on Sunday, 26 June. It will start and finish at the Barley Mow, Colehill from 10am and funds raised will go to Wessex Cancer Trust and Lions’ charities. Entry forms and full details from www. wimborneandferndownlions. org.uk or call 0781 5649283.

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The Rayn-er in Spain cleans mainly all the panes The head of a window cleaning company was stunned when a client flew him more than 1,000 miles to Majorca to clean the windows of his huge holiday home Luke Rayner, who runs Harvard Window Cleaning in Sandbanks, Poole spent a week at the property in Puerto Portals.

The anonymous owner of the large Spanish house has been using Harvard for a number of years.

After buying the property in Majorca he wanted all the glass brought up to the standards he is used to – so flew out his trusty window cleaner.

After reaching the island, Luke used the homeowner’s personal equipment that had already been especially flown out.

He spent the week making sure the windows were gleaming at the €10m (£8m) property that has its own cinema, sauna and huge gym.

Luke, 27, said: “Our customers are used to very high standards and we are more than happy to go the extra mile, but flying to the Mediterranean has to be top of the list - so far.

“Because Harvard Window Cleaning is based in Sandbanks, we are used to large properties with lots of glass and there are certain techniques involved.

“While I was in Majorca I also trained the client’s local staff who will be doing the job in future.

“The modern house is stunning and has a lot of large windows and plenty of glass surrounds. It looked superb when I’d finished.”

Harvard Window Cleaning was founded in 2012 and has become the go-to company for the wellheeled residents of Dorset as well as businesses.

Luke Rayner at work ADVERTISING FEATURE

Free range at Oakley Butchers Ian Butler has been a butcher all of his working life, starting at Wilson & Son in Wimborne in 1982. Ian acquired Oakley Butchers Merley in October 2005.

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our months later the shop took their first delivery of Red Devon Beef from Horton, near Wimborne, and they have since been accredited by the Red Devon Breeders Society. There is now a full selection of local free-range meat; including fantastic Aberdeen Angus and Dexter beef, lamb and pork from Dorset and surrounding counties.

Since Oakley Butchers opened in Merley 10 years ago, the business has grown, not only from a loyal following from Wilson & Son but also

fuelled by customer demand for local naturally reared free-range meat.

They also sell a wide selection of Deli products, including 15 varieties of quiche and 7 varieties of pork pie.

Ian’s second shop was opened in Broadstone in October 2008, and has just undergone a £100,000 refit, including a beef maturation fridge enabling them to mature beef for 12-16 weeks. The shops now have a full-time staff of 10, including Ian’s wife Mary and son Leon, plus two apprentices.

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pets and other animals

The joys of the job Being an Animal Health Inspector can at times be challenging, but rewarding, and sometimes surprising and even amusing

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t would be no good doing this job if you were squeamish. There have been times when I have had to search for an identity ear tag on the decomposing remains of an animal. On one occasion, I was accompanied by a colleague from another area of work and, whilst I was fishing through maggots to retrieve the tag, he was being sick behind a tree. It is probably better if rats don’t worry you either. Once, when I was on an abandoned farm where carcasses had been found, I lifted up a piece of corrugated iron and within seconds there were rats running in all directions around me.

On another occasion I was following up a complaint about a sow and piglets. I didn’t notice straight away that an enormous male wild boar was standing just a few feet away on a dung heap watching me, the piglet’s dad I presumed. I stood very still and greeted him with ‘good morning’ at which he seemed to accept I was not a threat and thankfully wandered off.

You also need an affinity with animals and to learn to respect their space. Sometimes Animal Health inspectors get involved with reading a cattle herd’s ear tag numbers, which involves working with the farmer handling the cattle. It can be quite nerve-

wracking if the cattle are not used to being handled.

We are generally lone workers, so have to have our wits about us. On some farms there are many hidden dangers like missing manhole covers under mud, electric fences and rickety five bar gates to climb. Not forgetting the farm dog. Most places we visit will have the inevitable farm dog that usually roams free and can often be on guard protecting his or her area. They come in all shapes, sizes and breeds. Luckily both Karen and I are well acquainted with dogs and with the right approach they usually accept our presence, well at least up to now!

For further information contact 01305 224475, or visit our website dorsetforyou.com and follow the links to Trading Standards, Animal Health pages.

Christine and Karen Animal Health

Help tails wag

Waggy Tails, a Dorset animal charity, is in the process of opening a new shop in Charminster and another at Parley. These will provide a vital part of the charity’s income and volunteers are needed to help out. For details please visit www.waggytails.org.uk Another fundraiser is the annual Waggy Tails dog show. This will be held at West Parley Memorial Hall and field on 18 June. A little later on 27 August, a craft fair at the Allendale Centre in Wimborne will also help raise much-needed funds. Full details are on Waggy Tails’ Facebook page.

To rehome a dog or other furry animal, visit www.waggytails.org.uk

Beware of buying pets advertised on online auction websites The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) and Action Fraud are alerting people to a scam relating to pets, in particular puppies and kittens, being advertised for sale via popular online auction websites.

The fraudsters place an advert of the pet for sale, often claiming it is held somewhere less accessible or overseas. Upon agreement of a sale, the suspect will usually request an advance payment by money transfer or bank transfer.

However, the pet does not materialise and the fraudster will subsequently ask for further advanced payments for courier charges, shipping fees and additional transportation costs.

Even if these are made, the pet will still not materialise, as it is likely that the pet does not exist.

If you have been affected by this, or any other scam, report it to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040, or visiting www.actionfraud. police.uk When thinking of buying a pet, consider buying in person from rescue centres or from reputable breeders.

ASK THE VET Q: I have a female bunny who was so friendly when she was little but she is now six months old and is getting really vicious. What can I do?

A: The Grumpy Bunny! Yes, there are a few of them about! There are a few possible reasons for bunny bad temper: Illness – Feeling unwell or in pain can make anyone feel irritable. The first step is to have your rabbit checked over by a vet to make sure that there are no health issues. If she was an older Don’t forget to email Jade rabbit, arthritis could be causing chronic pain, for your questions to be chosen example. Your vet can check that you’re feeding for the July issue: a suitable diet as so many rabbit problems are hello@hillsidevets.co.uk caused by inappropriate feeding.

Hormones – Female hormones can turn the most placid young rabbit into a psychopathic killer rabbit when they hit puberty! It is recommended that female rabbits are spayed to protect them from hormonally derived health problems and to prevent unwanted litters. Spaying alone can make a big difference to a female rabbit’s behaviour and I suspect that this will help your bunny.

Poor socialisation – This can be a really big issue but, by the sounds of it, you handled your bunny lots when she was younger.

Fear – It may well be that your rabbit doesn’t feel safe in her surroundings.

Does she have space that she can get away and hide? Are there any prowling cats or foxes about? Can you reach her easily without her scrabbling around the hutch, ramping up her anxiety? Continuing to handle her is important. Be calm and patient. Offer some treats that she loves and try to allow her to come to you initially.

Boredom – Make sure that there is plenty in her environment to play with.

Look online for some inspiration. Be inventive – but safe.

Lonely – Rabbits are social animals and shouldn’t live on their own. Consider introducing a friend from your local pets’ welfare centre.

Best of luck!

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

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Cupcakes and the Great Verwood Bake Off Emmanuel Middle School hosted the final of the Great Verwood Bake Off on 6 May. Heat winners from Years 4 and 5 from Emmanuel and Hillside, Trinity and Verwood First schools came together to bake and decorate their cupcakes for judging by the Mayor of Verwood, Cllr Sandra Grove, and the headteachers of the participating schools.

After the all important taste test, the judges announced the winner.

Amelia Taylor of Emmanuel Middle School was crowned Bake Off Champion and received a cupcake recipe book as her prize.

Planning Application submitted for affordable housing in Corfe Mullen

Following the two exhibitions held during 2015, East Boro Housing Trust has now submitted an outline planning application to develop land at the bottom of Pardy’s Hill in Corfe Mullen.

The land is proposed for development as a rural exception site and this will ensure that the housing developed will be prioritised for people that live in Corfe Mullen, allowing them to stay in the parish by offering a mix of social rent and affordable home ownership opportunities. The proposed development will offer two housing opportunities: six houses for social rent and six houses to purchase at 75% of the market value of the property in perpetuity.

After the application, known as Pardy’s Hill, has been registered by East Dorset District Council it can be viewed on their website: https://www.dorsetforyou.com/planning/eastdorset where comments can be submitted via the link.

NEW FONFA MUSEUM OPENS AT MERRYFIELD PARK, SOPLEY On Sunday 29 May, the Friends of the New Forest Airfields (FONFA) opened a new Museum & Education Centre to the public at Merryfield Park, Sopley, prior to a formal opening in July.

The New Forest area was host to 12 front line RAF and US Air Force airfields in WWII, and a major training airfield at East Boldre in WWI. The aim of the new centre is to inform local people, visitors and young people, about aviation heritage in the New Forest and to tend the memorial at Holmsley South to those airmen who died in WWII. The new museum contains numerous aircraft models, dioramas, descriptions of the airfields, and photographs and biographies of pilots who flew from the New Forest in WWI and WWII. In addition, a new gallery displays limited edition prints, signed by those who served, illustrating the aircraft that were based there in WWII. From July, the museum will host travelling exhibitions, commencing with the Free Czechoslovak Air Force Exhibition, which tells the story of the many Czech pilots who were based at Ibsley and Beaulieu, during WWII. The Friends also have an outreach programme for local schools.

For more information, and a list of 2016 open days, visit the website at fonfasite.wordpress.com/ or contact: Henry Goodall, tel: 01794 322535

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MAGS4DORSET Charity of the Year:

Cherry Tree Nursery

Cherry Tree Nursery is a Sheltered Work Opportunities Project (SWOP) set up to provide sheltered work rehabilitation, in a supportive but realistic working environment, for people with severe and enduring mental illness. The charity’s aim is to create a loving community for people who often feel frightened, lonely, isolated and powerless.

Mental Illness At least 450 million people in the world have a mental health problem, and whether or not this is recognised, whether they receive any treatment, and what kind of treatment, depends very much on where they live.

There is a definite link between mental illness and stress, pressure and

competition. This is reflected in the UK figures: at present I in 4 people have a mental health problem at any one time, while when Cherry Tree started 26 years ago, the figure was I in 12 women, and I in 15 men. Many more conditions (over 200) are now recognised. In 1990 people were classified as having either a psychotic or a neurotic illness. Now there are five rough categories: mood disorders, anxiety

disorders, psychotic disorders (including schizophrenia), eating disorders and dementia.

Depression is the most common mental illness, often also associated with anxiety.

Major depression is said to be the second leading cause of disability worldwide. Ten times more people suffer from major depression now than in 1945.

The current increase in the incidence of mental illness shows that it is more than a genetically

conditioned imbalance as was once thought. Although genes may make people more vulnerable, recent research has shown that social and environmental factors, childhood trauma such as poverty, abuse, bullying, migration and family separation, increase three-fold the risk of mental ill-health.

The Mental Health Foundation states that nearly nine out of 10 people with mental health problems say that stigma and unjust discrimination have a negative effect on their lives, and they are amongst the least likely group with a long-term health condition to find work, be in a steady, long-term relationship, live in decent housing or be socially included in mainstream society.

But even so, most people who experience mental health problems either recover, or find a way to live with and manage their illness. The key to this is love, support and understanding.

One of Cherry Tree’s main messages is that having a mental illness does not mean you cannot have a happy life.

Jessica Davies Nursery Manager Tel 01202 593537 www.cherrytreenursery.org.uk The next plant sale at Cherry Tree Nursery is on Saturday 2 July, 8am to 3pm. The nursery is off New Road Roundabout, Northbourne, Bournemouth BH10 7DA.

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The Aging Foot How often do you think about your feet?

They have such an important role. The feet act as levers propelling the body but they are also flexible and able to adapt to uneven surfaces. Feet must also provide balance to avoid us falling down.

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A break for cake to

celebrate Nurses’ Day

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ursing staff at Colten Care home at Amberwood House in Ferndown celebrated Nurses’ Day on 12 May. Nurses’ Day is timed to coincide with the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth on 12 May, 1820.

Activity organiser Jan Burns dressed up as Florence Nightingale, the famous Lady with the Lamp often cited as the founder of modern nursing. Jan spoke with residents about how nursing has changed since the 19th century, while nurses were presented with a fruitcake, baked and decorated by chef Lorna Parsons, and a card.

Among the residents at the presentation was Pamela Daymond, a former nurse and midwife.

Colten Care employs RGNs (registered general nurses) and, at its dementia care homes, RMNs (registered mental nurses).

Chef Lorna Parsons presents the Nurses’ Day cake. Seated is resident and former nurse Pamela Daymond. With them are, from left, Activities Organiser Jan Burns, and nursing colleagues Andrea Varga, Natasha Greenwood and Nicky Wildeman

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The future of Poole Hospital’s A&E

RAISES SERIOUS CONCERNS

An announcement about wider plans for future health and care services following a clinical services review has raised serious concerns among local people The Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has proposed changes to the organisation of Dorset’s acute hospitals.

Poole Hospital’s response Robert Talbot, Medical Director, Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust said: “We’re clear about the need for change in Dorset’s health system and have made a full and active contribution to the clinical services review… “…While disappointed with the clinical commissioning group’s recommendation, and whatever the final outcome, we are confident of a bright and positive future, and will work hard to preserve and build on the high standards and unique philosophy of care that we provide day in, day out to our patients and their families.”

They say the preferred way forward is: ROYAL BOURNEMOUTH HOSPITAL Royal Bournemouth Hospital would become the major emergency hospital in the east of the county, with a single A&E department for the area.

POOLE HOSPITAL Poole Hospital would become the major planned care hospital with a 24-hour urgent care centre.

DORCHESTER HOSPITAL In the west of the county, Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester would remain a district general hospital and, taking into account the rural nature of much of West Dorset, retain its A&E department.

However it would form part of a Dorset-wide set of clinical services with Bournemouth and Poole.

Sean Perrin

Campaigns gather momentum Following the announcement, two online petitions have gathered over 50,000 signatures between them and are being vigorously shared on social media.

One, set up by a Poole father of three, Sean Perrin, received nearly 14,000 signatures in five days. His main concern is that if the major emergency hospital is in Bournemouth, it will take longer for Poole and Purbeck residents to reach A&E, which could mean the difference between life and death.

“The road networks between Poole and Bournemouth are dismal,” said Sean. “Every day we’re hearing about congestion. Logistically it doesn’t make sense to have the main A&E for Poole in Bournemouth, not unless there is the infrastructure to support it.

“I am preparing for much bigger action and intend to get petitions out into the community.”

Sean says other departments will be put at risk if the A&E unit closes, including paediatric and neo-natal care, “This is appalling for local people,” he added. “A&E and maternity units are vital services for patients. Why should people in Poole be put at risk by poorly thought through and misguided cost-cutting like this?”

WIMBORNE’S VICTORIA HOSPITAL MIU UPGRADED

A more spacious, accessible and comfortable Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) is now open at Wimborne’s Victoria Hospital

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eople needing treatment for cuts, sprains, broken bones and other non-emergency injuries can now report to a new section facing the rear car park, instead of the old MIU squeezed into rooms near the building’s main entrance.

Dorset HealthCare, which runs the community hospital, has invested £100,000 to create a new reception, waiting area and two treatment rooms, all next door to the X-ray department and outpatients area.

The MIU has electronic doors and is wheelchair-friendly, while the Friends of Victoria Hospital have also

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donated around £3,000 for additional equipment to improve the service.

MIUs are nurse-led, and can usually offer faster treatment for minor bumps, breaks and wounds than the county’s busy A&E departments.

Hospital matron Teresa North said the move had made Wimborne’s unit much more user-friendly.

“It has given us better facilities and a lot more space. And being located next to the X-ray department is much more convenient – now noone has to hobble across the car park and up a slope to X-ray, and back again,” she explained.

Statement from the NHS Dorset CCG A spokesperson from NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group said, “While this is the recommended option being given to the CCG Governing Body, it remains subject to public consultation and a final decision next year.

“If approved, Poole Hospital A&E will become an Urgent Care Centre. It will continue to treat the majority of cases that it currently sees with the more severe cases being conveyed to or treated at Bournemouth Hospital.

“The governing body will also receive and note future plans for integrated community services, which will be the subject of future development and engagement during June.”

Is it the beginning of the end?

“There seems to be a bigger picture here,” said Sean. “I am worried that this is the start of a scaling down process and eventually Poole Hospital will be closed.”

Find out more at public events this month The CCG’s Governing Body will be holding a series of public engagement events during June where people can find out more about the options and give their views. Visit www.dorsetsvision.nhs.uk for more details.

SIGN A PETITION

Don’t close Poole Hospital’s A&E or Bournemouth Hospital’s A&E! www.petition.parliament.uk/ petitions/129792 ‘Save Poole Hospital A&E and Maternity’ https://you.38degrees.org.uk/ petitions/save-poole-hospital-a-e What are your views? Drop a line to the editor at editorial@mags4dorset.co.uk

“Overall, it is much lighter, brighter and more comfortable.

“Some patients with more serious problems may still have to be referred to A&E at Bournemouth or Poole, but many every-day knocks or abrasions can be assessed and dealt with here. Our waiting times are usually under 30 minutes, so we can often treat people more quickly and closer to home.”

The unit is currently open Monday-Friday, 8.30am-4pm and some Bank Holidays. For more information, including full details of what can be treated, go to www.dorsethealthcare.nhs. uk/wimborne-miu

L–R MIU sister Karen Royles, receptionist Emma Earley and nurse Nancy Hall in the new reception area at Wimborne Hospital’s Minor Injuries Unit

CORRESPONDENCE IT’S UNCOMFORTABLE SITTING ON THE FENCE

Nothing is more uncomfortable than “sitting on the fence.” Not only does it show a lack of confidence in one’s judgement, but still offers instead an opportunity to say what you think. And so often, talking about the subject (sensibly, and even to one’s self) can pull up those pros and cons in one’s mind, which can in fact help you to make a decision on the issue.

You made two points in your article, (4Dorset, May) the first, very relevant, that if we leave there is a possibility of France also doing so. Herr Juncker (European Commission President) himself has expressed doubts as to the solidarity of the EU recently. And then Turkey has a carrot dangled in front of it, to take the pressure off the EU in regard to the immigrant problem!?

But may not be allowed to join - because of its poor human rights issues. “Bojo” (Boris Johnson) has written a very interesting article on the stagnation of the EU since the 1980s, so where, apart from becoming a Federal State (with Germany the prime country?) is the EU headed, and what rights will we have then, apart from probably none?

The second, how many of our residents will actually benefit from lower mobile charges, etc, when perhaps the poorer majority can only dream of going abroad, not forgetting the fact that school holidays are always the most expensive to pay for, here or abroad, and the Government now penalises parents for taking children away in term time! We also have this problem with the confrontation between the two sides, and the Government’s attitude in only releasing the information that they want you to hear. In other words “Don’t think, do as you’re told!”

I rely on my “gut feeling” to help in this sort of situation, and I didn’t need to really think about this, but the more I learn, the more I feel right in my choice - but I won’t tell you, you like me, are on your own. Until the 23 of June, of course!

Pete Johnson Email

I CAN’T WAIT FOR 23 JUNE

When I read your article in 4Dorset about not knowing whether to come out of the EU or stay in, I couldn’t believe that anyone could be undecided about that.

Here are just a few reasons why we should come out of the EU: 1.

Jobs. The amount of job losses in England is enormous.

Businesses are closing down. This country has lost shops and department stores that have been around for 100 years or more. The steel industry is another example. Everything is owned by someone abroad.

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Money. There is no interest anymore. No one makes money on their savings accounts. The Abbey National has changed to Santander (a Spanish firm) that pays no interest, but pays its boss £4m a year.

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Police. Police stations all over the country have closed down due to “cut backs”. There have been horrific murders and children all over the country have been used for sex and prostitution.

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The environment. Our country has some lovely wildlife. Where will it all live when the countryside is built over? This country is over populated. All people seem to think about are their house prices, where to park, and whether they’ve got broadband.

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Parliament. Basically it’s redundant. All the laws, the democracy and all the things that people have fought for are disappearing. Our country is being run by the rich, selfish and arrogant people in Brussels.

What we need is a return of someone like Oliver Cromwell, Edward I or Queen Elizabeth I to fight for our borders, our laws and our sovereignty. If somehow we can get our industry back, have everything made in England, export rather than import, stop sending money out of the country, build this England back up again and let the people of this country be hardworking and proud instead of this uncaring, selfish society then we may have a society where people are respected, rather than the current divide between the rich and those who have to struggle to pay bills and go to food banks.

I know this letter won’t be published in the magazine. Just like the newspapers, you only get what “they” want you to know.

Insecurity reigns.

Thank you for your time, I can’t wait for 23 June.

Name and address supplied Thank you for your 12 page letter Mrs F, you will notice it has been edited, but the main arguments you put forward are contained above. Editor

BIG PROGRAMME: NOT THOUGHT OUT PROPERLY I read with interest regarding the Bournemouth International growth programme.

I frankly think that the whole idea of extending the area around the Airport and Parley has not been thought out properly long term.

A reader reported that it took him 30 minutes to get from the Porsche Garage to Parley Cross traffic lights.

Well, here goes. I live off the A31 close to the Tricketts Cross roundabout. I have to contend with ‘getting’ out onto this major road and then, if travelling west, which way do I go?

Last Friday, the traffic was at a full stop on the by-pass and almost backed up to the roundabout. This was at 3.10pm. I decided to go onto the Wimborne Road, but it took 25 minutes to reach the Canford junction. The bypass was supposed to relieve this road, which it did to a point before the Canford junction was constructed. Who was responsible for this absolute chaos? I actually arrived at Sopers Lane, the other side of Broadstone, at 4.05pm almost an hour after setting off. I would like to meet the person. A flyover was too expensive it was reported. Well! I would like to suggest that the daily grind of getting to this junction, the long waiting times, the man-power hours that are lost through the travelling and sitting in a car for a considerable amount of time is costing even more.

I am afraid that the powers to be who sanctioned this chaotic junction were not thinking of the ‘big picture’.

We now have a huge housing development being built on the site of the St Leonards hospital, which will create more traffic. Off Golf Links Road is another large development of houses - more cars - not to speak of the little developments being built on large garden plots, again more cars. Where is it all going to end?

Ferndown is like a giant car park and is almost grid-locked, and I don’t suppose the planners even think of the ‘ahead picture’. If they did, they would stop all further developments in the area.

There is no infrastructure planned that I can see, get the new roads in place first.

I moved into the area in 1980 and the traffic has increased almost treble, its no pleasure living in this area anymore, because it takes such a long time to get from A and B. Carole Email

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Wildlife enthusiasts can visit Knoll Gardens free

On 11 June Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) members can visit Knoll Gardens for free.

Admission will also be free for anyone joining Dorset Wildlife Trust on the day.

Knoll Gardens and its award-winning nursery opens Tuesday–Saturday, 10am – 5pm.

Planted with thousands of grasses and flowering perennials the gardens are also home to an impressive collection of rare and unusual trees and shrubs. You can enjoy Knoll simply as a place of rest and relaxation, or dig a little deeper and discover a working example of a beautiful year-round garden, providing a flourishing environment for plants and a welcoming habitat for wildlife.

For more information and details of Knoll’s full event programme go to www.knollgardens.co.uk or call 01202 873931.

MARTYN UNDERHILL SWORN IN FOR SECOND TERM AS DORSET PCC Martyn Underhill has been officially sworn in as Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner following a ceremony at Upton House, Poole.

It was attended by local dignitaries including the High Sheriff, Sir Phillip Williams and members of the Police and Crime Panel.

Mr Underhill, the Independent candidate, was re-elected on 6 May with a total 66,660 votes, taking into account the first and second stage voting process, when Dorset residents went to the ballot box to elect their commissioner.

Martyn Underhill (centre)

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l a v i t s e F r e m m u S n o Kins

Kinson Summer Festival is a free event that will take place at Pelhams Park both in the community centre, and outside in the park over the weekend of 2-3 July There will be dance displays and performing arts, as well as a small fun fair to entertain the children. Why not take a picnic, or visit the food stalls?

Don’t miss the many interesting craft and other stalls. This is a great event for the whole family.

Inside the community centre will be a Tea Dance, and the Bowls Club will provide afternoon teas.

The Summer Festival will run in conjunction with the Kinson Conservative Beer Festival. The

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Conservative club will be open from noon on both days, with a selection of real ales and ciders to try. Other alcohol and soft drinks will be available. There will be live music provided by, among others, the Hobos and Sticky Jam. If you would like a stall for the event, you can email martha. searle@bournemouth.gov.uk for an application pack, alternatively if you would like to perform, then please e-mail kinsonEvents@outlook.com.

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VISIT THE NEW MAGS4DORSET WEBSITE MAGS4DORSET, the owner and publisher of two local community magazines, 4Dorset and Viewpoint Magazine, is celebrating a company rebranding and new website

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hey form part of the continued expansion of this family-run company and follow the set up of a creative studio, BrightBox Designs, at the beginning of the year. As BrightBox Designs took off, it was a natural step for the team, headed

by Louis Pulford, to restructure the MAGS4DORSET website and rebrand the company.

The website was brought up to date to make it visually more appealing and easier to navigate. It is interactive with multi-media platforms including mobile phones and tablets, so anyone on the go can check the site for the latest news as well as read an interesting range of publications online.

As well as MAGS4DORSET’s own community magazines, Viewpoint and 4Dorset, this local publishing house also accepts commissions for all types of literature, rebranding, website design and other publications. Programmes, including Bournemouth Jazz Festival, Rotary Rustic Fayre and Ferndown Fete on the Field; town and parish guides, plus two quarterly magazines - The Barrington Magazine and Ferndown Matters – are already designed and published on behalf of clients.

These are freely available to read on the new website.

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Join thousands of others visiting the new look MAGS4DORSET website where you can read the latest news, and if you don’t already receive Viewpoint or 4Dorset through the door, take time out to browse these magazines online too and discover why readers loves them so much.

VISIT TODAY: www.mags4dorset.co.uk Enquiries for websites should be directed to BrightBox Designs.

Appointments can be made to visit the recently expanded creative studio on the first floor at King George V Playing Fields off Peter Grant Way in Ferndown in a peaceful and inspiring setting overlooking the playing fields. Call 01202 233441 or email the director, contact@brightboxdesigns.co.uk NEW MAGS4DORSET HOMEPAGE

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MARIA MARKOVA MEETS ARTIST SARAH MOORE PRIOR TO DORSET ART WEEKS, AN EVENT WHICH RUNS UNTIL 12 JUNE, I MET WITH ONE OF THE PARTICIPATING ARTISTS, SARAH MOORE FROM FERNDOWN. SARAH IS AN ENTHUSIAST WHO HAS TAKEN PART IN THE EVENT FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW AND TOLD ME ABOUT ART AND ITS IMPORTANCE. SHE HAS BEEN PRODUCING ART MOST OF HER LIFE AND DISCOVERED HER BIG PASSION FOR STONE CARVING WHILST STUDYING CERAMICS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND IN BRISTOL.

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fter discovering stone carving, Sarah took a degree in stonemasonry at Weymouth College. Then her journey as an accomplished artist began. Besides stone carving, Sarah’s versatility stretches to painting, ceramics and mosaics, and she gives lessons as a tutor at numerous places.

She is a member of several art clubs such as Bournemouth Art Club and Poole and East Dorset Art Club; she also visits a lot of exhibitions and galleries to find inspiration for her projects. For example, she has been going to Pavilion Dance South West, located in Bournemouth, to paint whilst watching the dancers perform, since she enjoys sculpting and painting figures.

Talking about her participation in so many artrelated activates, Sarah says, “I love being on the go, always busy with the next project. Stone carving might be hard work sometimes but it is also a form of meditation. It is amazing when you start seeing a plain stone starting to get a shape.”

Besides being a tutor in England, Sarah and a friend of hers, painter Penny Bolding, give art classes in Tuscany. Some of the pieces in her home have travelled all the way across Europe to arrive from Italy to England.

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However, recently Sarah has been working at home finishing and perfecting her latest piece - a stone carving for a church in Wales, where they commissioned her to produce the piece for them.

In relation to Dorset Art Weeks, Sarah says she is always “excited” to be there. The event’s atmosphere is quite relaxed, so she has the opportunity to meet and greet visitors and talk a bit more about sculpting and painting. Sarah also added that she likes demonstrating stone carving and is always excited to participate in DAW.

“I LOVE BEING ON THE GO, ALWAYS BUSY WITH THE NEXT PROJECT. STONE CARVING MIGHT BE HARD WORK SOMETIMES BUT IT IS ALSO A FORM OF MEDITATION. IT IS AMAZING WHEN YOU START SEEING A PLAIN STONE STARTING TO GET A SHAPE” Dorset Art Weeks (DAW) is known to be one of the country’s biggest open studio events. It is all about engaging and producing art, and having fun of course.

Artists, designers and makers are going to be exhibiting their work and available to provide guidance and advice to those visitors, who are eager enough to get involved. Also, the artists participating in DAW will be available to talk to, if the visitors want to learn more about their work, a specific artistic genre or what tools and materials they use to make their pieces.

WHEN AND WHERE TO MEET SARAH

WHERE: Tincleton Gallery, The Old School House, Tincleton Dorchester, Dorset FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.dorsetartweeks.co.uk/ WHEN: Sunday 10 July. Sarah will be leading a stone carving class for beginners. She refers to it as a ‘children and adults class’, which means that it might be an opportunity for some family bonding, getting your hands dirty and your imagination busy.

WHERE: Artisan Community Art Studio, 1005,Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2BS FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: thecommunityartstudio.blogspot.co.uk/

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On a students exchange trip to Italy I had the chance to come across stone carving and I just fell in love with the process. I haven’t stopped sculpting ever since.

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WHEN: Friday 3 June and Saturday 4 June, Sarah will be exhibiting her work and demonstrating stone carving as a participant in Dorset Art Weeks.

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Photographs by Tom Scrase

Food lovers in their thousands flocked to Christchurch Food Festival amid beautiful sunshine. Once again the festival was expanded to include not only the traditional High Street market but also the festival village on the Quomps at Christchurch Quay.

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raders did great business as the Quomps provided plenty of space for people to relax and enjoy the food and drink they had bought from the stalls.

Demonstrations at the ‘Cook at Purewell’ were well-attended with mouth-watering dishes shown by the festival’s patron Lesley Waters as well as TV chef Dean Edwards and executive chef of Rick Stein restaurants, Jack Stein. Local chefs Alex Aitken from Harbour Hotels and James Golding from The Pig were also on stage, as well as nutritionist Barbara Cox. Another highlight was the Cook-A-Fun session with chefs Simon Hallam from The Thomas Tripp and Colin Nash from The Three Tuns. They invited the Mayor of Christchurch, Cllr Frederick Neale and Father Richard from The Priory Church to come up on stage to help them prepare their dishes.

“THE RECORD CROWDS SHOWED THAT THE FESTIVAL REALLY DOES GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH EVERY YEAR. IT CAN ONLY HAPPEN WITH THE HELP OF ALL OUR SPONSORS AND THE VOLUNTEERS WHO GET INVOLVED IN STEWARDING ALL THROUGH THE WEEKEND” 30 |

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Saturday night brought a demonstration theatre when Lesley Waters and Dean Edwards got together to demonstrate some dishes, which were then prepared for the people attending the event by students from Bournemouth & Poole College.

Children had fun in the popular Kids’ Kitchen sessions held at The Priory School where they were able to try their hands at cooking a variety of dishes from Indian spicy lamb burger to mango and lime cheesecake. There were also sessions for parents and children to cook together with the help of local chefs.

Entertainment at Saxon Square and on the Quomps included performances from local theatre companies, bands and a belly dance troupe.

Vicki Hallam, chairman of the Food Festival committee, said, “Once again we were incredibly blessed with wonderful weather – it couldn’t have been better. The great atmosphere down on the Quomps really proved to us that we absolutely made the right decision to expand the festival onto two sites. Both the High Street and the festival village were crowded with people having a great time.

“The record crowds showed that the festival really does go from strength to strength every year.

It can only happen with the help of all our sponsors and the volunteers who get involved in stewarding all through the weekend. I would like to thank every one of them for their tremendous efforts.”

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eanwhile, on the downside, the editor of 4Dorset set out with good intentions of enjoying the Food Festival only to get stuck for over an hour in grid-locked traffic. “My patience ran pretty thin as the traffic along Matchams Lane was moving at a snail’s pace,” said Janine Pulford.

“Eventually, due to the pressure of time, I had to turn around and go home. I was bitterly disappointed to miss the event, but like many other Ferndown people, I am finding it harder to get out of the village where I live on the outskirts of Ferndown due to the continual traffic congestion.

Luckily, photographer Tom Scrase managed to get to Christchurch on behalf of MAGS4DORSET and took some excellent photographs for the magazine.”

If anyone else suffered a similar experience – and there were cars queued for miles –

drop Janine a line @ editorial@mags4dorset.co.uk

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Celebrating Wheelchair rugby Local wheelchair rugby team, Dorset Destroyers, have good reason to celebrate - one of their players was chosen to take part at the Invictus Games in Florida, USA. He set off in early May to take part at the event held over five days from 8 May. Nick Coombs, chairman, said, “As we are a team that have not even played in the league yet, it was quite a coup for a non-league club.

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en Steele has already won Gold in Wheelchair Rugby at Invictus 2014 in London and then joined the Dorset Destroyers shortly after. Just before going to press 4Dorset heard that the British Wheelchair Rugby Team were awarded silver – an amazing achievement. The Invictus Games was started by Prince Harry to help injured servicemen and women and they are now filtering through to Team GB for the Paralympics.

Meanwhile, the Dorset Destroyers team is holding a friendly against West Country Hawks on Sunday 19 June at Rossmore Leisure Centre, Poole.

The Dorset Destroyers were Dorset’s first wheelchair rugby club, formed in 2014. The team started with four taster sessions with five players and by the fourth one they had 13 players. Then, in February 2015, the

Ben Steele was a Gold Medalist from Invictus Games 2014 and involved in Invictus Games 2016

Working the dog!

team started to train once a week, which increased to twice a week after six months because of demand.

Their very first friendly was against local rivals, The Solent Sharks from Southampton, and the Dorset Destroyers drew 36-36, which was a great achievement for a club that had only trained for 12 hours in total.

They have played several more friendlies since then and their track record is: played 5, won 1, drew 2 and lost 2. Not a bad result for a club that is not even in the league yet.

Head coach is Luke White, an ex-Team GB player. He started to train the team from the very first taster session and is now complemented very ably by assistant head coach Ben Clark.

“The club is now looking forward to entering the league later in the year and we are aiming to go far,” said Nick Coombs.

Does your dog look sad every time you go off to work?

Then why not take your pet with you?

Friday 24 June is the national

‘Bring Your Dog To Work Day’.This annual event raises money for charities dedicated to

making a difference to the welfare of dogs.

The organisers hope that businesses will welcome their dog-loving employees into the workplace, along with their loyal companions, all in the name of charity. It’s the third national event of its kind and is organised by HOWND®.

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ven if you already take your dog to work you, your business or any dog-loving employee can become an official sponsor by making a donation online or by text. Businesses can upload the company logo onto the official website, while individuals can add a pooch selfie. All proceeds this year go to dog rescue charity All Dogs Matter, a charity that rehomes hundreds of dogs every year.

As well as raising funds for a cause, Bring Your Dog to Work Day could have some positive benefits.

Scientific studies have concluded that the presence of pets can substantially reduce a person’s stress level in the workplace. Increased job satisfaction, team co-operation and morale have all been reported for employees that spend the workday with their pets.

Businesses can take part by becoming one of the official sponsors in return for an official donation of £50. Individuals can make a direct donation to All Dogs Matter by texting 70070 and the message ‘ADMS23 £5’.

Go to: https://bringyourdogtoworkday. co.uk/ for more details.

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YOUR CHANCE TO

WIN £60!

Whether you love it or hate it, the European Championships are almost here.

This competition will help celebrate the 2016 event and make it more exciting. It gives you the chance to win £60 to spend at one of the advertisers on this page.

Just name the team you think will win UEFA EURO 2016 from the top 24 shown here. If your team wins, your entry will be put into a draw. If your name is drawn, you’ll win £60 to spend at the business supporting your chosen team.

In the unlikely event of nobody choosing the winner, all entries will be put into a draw. The first one out will be the winner and will spend their £60 at the retailer supporting the winning team (showing the flag of the winning team).

Closing date: 17 June 2016. Enter online at www.mags4dorset.co.uk or by post: UEFA EURO 2016, mags4dorset, 1st Floor, KGV Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EN. The draw will be carried out after the final in July. The £60 voucher will be valid for 30 days from the date of issue and can only be spent at the retailer showing the flag of the winning team. Value of voucher is £0.001p if not spent in store. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final. Employees of Page & Pulford Ltd are not permitted to enter.

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FERNDOWN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE From its simple beginnings as a brickworks to its modern-day factories and offices, Ferndown Industrial Estate has expanded rapidly over the years. It is now leading the way in many areas, including superfast broadband.

Let it be one of the first areas to visit if you are looking for beds, carpets, garage services, double glazing, car hire, soil, aggregates and solicitors. Don’t miss out on this excellent mix of businesses, all of which can be found on Ferndown Industrial Estate. The Cats Protection homing centre is even situated there.

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LOCAL COMPANY CELEBRATES

20 years of successful trading Having traded for 20 years, MD Fabrication (UK) Ltd continues to offer a personal in-house manufacturing service for all types of windows, doors, porches, all styles of conservatories/ roofs and the associated building work. A full CAD conservatory drawing service can also be provided to your specification and design.

Quality materials include the Duraflex Diamond Suite profile, which benefits from many years of expertise and testing within the double-glazing industry. Windows are fitted with two shootbolts, three roller cams, security hinges and locking handles and are custom made in MD Fabrication’s Ferndown factory.

Work by this local, privately-owned company is covered by a full 10-year independent insurance-backed guarantee

by GGFi Ltd as well as MD Fabrication’s own guarantee.

For competitive prices from skilled tradesmen, visit MD Fabrication’s showroom on the Ferndown Industrial Estate or www. mdfabrication.co.uk for further product specifications. FENSA and BFRC registered.

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Specialist bed retailer expands its range of

AWARD-WINNING, LUXURY MATTRESSES Specialist bed retailer, The Bed Store in Ferndown, has enhanced its offer for customers by extending its range of beds from one of the UK’s most renowned and revolutionary bed makers, Harrison

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aving stocked selected models from the Harrison range for more than seven years, the team at The Bed Store has increased the number of Harrison beds it carries from nine to 14, following increased demand from consumers wanting to invest in good quality mattresses.

This range extension now means that The Bed Store will be the only retailer in the South of England to stock Harrison’s entire 10-model Bed Tailor range, which is split into Natural and Luxury collections.

Speaking about the range extension, Peter Ironside, director at The Bed Store, commented, “We have a long-established relationship with Harrison and fully recognise the company’s reputation in quality bed making. Extending the range of Harrison beds we offer, not only enables us to showcase the company’s complete luxury offering, but also ensures we can provide the best advice to meet the individual requirements of our customers.

“Exclusively launching in our Ferndown branch, the full Harrison collection will eventually be rolled out to all of our stores, and will be a focus in our new dedicated showroom in Poole, which we are in the process of setting up.”

Each Harrison mattress is individually handcrafted by expert bed makers, using the finest natural ingredients including silk, cashmere, Mohair and wool, providing optimum levels

of comfort and support.

Steve Brougham, sales director of Harrison, added, “We have seen a marked increase in the number of consumers recognising the benefits of investing in a good quality mattress, which has led to The Bed Store expanding its range of Harrison beds, increasing its offer of luxury, revolutionary beds for its customers.”

All Harrison beds are available in three comfort options; gently supportive, medium support and firm support, offering customers the right support from the unique Revolution® spring, whatever their comfort preference.

More information about the Harrison collection can be found at

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advertising features

Eat Out On Us!

For a chance of winning a

£40 voucher

EATING OUT IS AS POPULAR TODAY AS IT ALWAYS HAS BEEN. MANY RESTAURANTS AND PUBS ARE REPORTING THAT BUSINESS IS BOOMING AS MORE PEOPLE DECIDE TO DINE OUT.

But why do people eat out so much?

To save time - with busier life

styles, we are often pressed for time so eating out is the perfect solution. Think of the time you save by not having to shop, find ingredients for a recipe that everyone likes and then spend ages in the kitchen preparing and cooking it.

Dining out is easier -

there’s no need to learn to cook favourite dishes. These can take time to perfect and can be littered with disappointments along the way. A professional chef gets it right and won’t serve food that is not up to scratch, so everyone is happy. Diners can choose their own meal off a menu rather than the poor cook at home trying to create food to suit a variety of different tastes.

Trying to please everyone can be hard work.

It's a treat - dressing up to

go out or just taking the family to a welcoming pub can be something to look forward to. It’s also great to go out to celebrate, or say ‘I love you’ or ‘thank you’. You can be waited on and feel special. And of course, there’s no washing up to do or kitchen to tidy, and that is a wonderful feeling.

It brightens up the day -

eating out can make the dullest day seem better. Or if you’ve had a bad day at work, relaxing with a glass of wine and your favourite meal can make everything feel fine again.

To experience new food -

dining out is a wonderful chance to try out new dishes and cuisine from around the world, all prepared and cooked by chefs skilled in creating authentic tastes. You can discover new flavours and try something different.

Quality time -

whilst dining out, you can enjoy being out with your family and friends and relax as you sit round the table without having to rush in and out of the kitchen, preparing and serving food.

With so many pubs providing entertainment as well, the children can have great fun too, making it a meal out to remember.

SO NEXT TIME YOU ASK

“what shall we have for dinner?”

– make the decision to go out and sample the excellent food served locally and relax without the stress of cooking and cleaning. You deserve it.

To help you enjoy your meal out, mags4dorset is offering two prizes of £40 to be won, which can be spent Sunday to Thursday at any of the eateries featured on these two pages.

Try out somewhere new or just return to your favourite restaurant for a meal to remember.

look at these clues and join the businesses featured on these two pages with the clues.

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Italian flavours are the taste of the day here

The name of this restaurant means candle in Thai

This Dorset inn is at Holt Heath near Wimborne

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You’ll find this eatery in the heart of Ferndown Delicious dishes cooked in Cranborne can be found here This pub was named after a lady who was found harbouring fugitives back in 1685

You can see the Horton Inn from this pub

Enter through our website: www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answers on a postcard to Eat Out On Us competition, mags4dorset, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Closing date is 22 June 2016. The first two correct entries drawn will be the winners. The £40 voucher must be spent at one of the businesses advertising on this feature, so don’t forget to nominate your choice on your entry.

Employees of Page and Pulford Ltd and the participating businesses are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative.

The editor’s decision is final. The voucher will be valid for 30 days from the date of issue and if not spent in store is worth £0.001.

Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news

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in and around the area

what’s on

this month 7 June 7.30pm

‘Conservation Undercover,’ a talk by Freda Gibson-Poole at the Priest’s House Museum in Wimborne about the National Trust’s new project to present conservation in action.

Tickets £6 available from Wimborne TIC or 01202 886116. Booking essential.

7 June 7.30pm

‘The Hidden Gardens of London’ by Mr Bob Ayres, West Moors Horticultural Society, West Moors Memorial Hall. Also members’ rose show. 01202 871536

8 June 10.30am- 2.15pm ‘Ian Fleming Bond Maker’ talk by Kathy McNally in The Scout Hall, off Station Road, Wimborne, in support of The Wimborne Stroke Support Group. 01202 884737

8 June 11am

Battle of Britain talk

by Dave Shead at Bournemouth Library.

10 & 24 June 9.30am–10.00am

Tots and Tinies 0-4 years.

Rhymes & Songs for your tots at Fordingbridge Library.

10–12 June

Wimborne Folk Festival.

Three days of music and dancing in the streets of Wimborne. Stalls and lots of fun things to see and do.

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11 June 1.30pm-5.30pm

Old Fashioned Village Fete with a royal theme to celebrate HM the Queen’s 90th Birthday.

Pentridge Village Green, Pentridge, Nr Sixpenny Handley. Find out more at: http://villagefete. pentridgedorset.co.uk

11-26 June

New Forest Arts Festival.

An opportunity to join any of the nearly 30 events occurring during the two-week arts festival.

Many events free. Enjoy music, theatre, poetry, crafts and painting, and performances.

For further information and to see the full programme visit: www. newforestnpa.gov.uk/ artsfestival

12 June

Cancer Research UK Bournemouth Race For Life, Pier Approach. 5 or 10k walk, run or dance.

0300 123 0770

12 June 8am-12noon

Christchurch Lions car boot sale, Stanpit Recreation Ground, Christchurch. 0845 833 9826

12 June 3pm

Cocktail Extravaganza at Royal Exeter Hotel, Bournemouth. The event is organised to raise awareness of dementia.

Free entry. Local artists will provide the entertainment. Includes raffle and auction.

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13 June 7.30pm

Wimborne Horticultural Society talk: ‘The Making of Stewarts’ Nursery’ by Martin Stewart. Allendale Centre, Wimborne. 01202 887006

13 June 8pm

Alan Pickering’s Spirit of New Orleans at the Bournemouth Traditional Jazz Club, Bluebirds Social Club in Longham, BH22 9DP. Features a large dance floor, plenty of free car parking and affordable drinks. £6 admission, £7 visitors.

16 June 8pm

Verwood Trad Jazz Club presents Reeds United.

St Leonards Hotel, Nr Ringwood BN24 2NP. Contact: Janet 01202 873725 or Geoff 07798 721405

17-26 June

Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival throughout the town. 01202 451734

18 June 6-10pm Model Town Silver Celebrations. A special evening with Model Town illuminations, barbecue and music celebrating 25 years at the Kings Street site. £6 advance tickets only.

For more information, please contact Greg Hoar, general manager Wimborne Model Town, 01202 881924, King Street, Wimborne, BH21 1DY

18 June 11am-5pm

Ferndown Rotary’s Fete on the Field at King George V Playing Fields, Ferndown. Includes Ferndown 10k and 5k charity runs, starting at 11.30am.

18-19 June 11am-5pm

Gardens Of Cranborne Open Weekend.

19 June 11am-5pm

Wimborne in Bloom open gardens in aid of Wimborne in Bloom.

01202 888703

20 June 8.00pm

Alan Pickering’s Spirit of New Orleans at the Bournemouth Traditional Jazz Club. The club meets at the Bluebirds Social Club in Longham, BH22 9DP (opposite Haskins) and features a large dance floor, plenty of free car parking and affordable drinks. £6 admission, £7 for visitors.

21 June 10am-12 noon

New Forest Disability: free, impartial, disability related information and advice at Ferndown Library

21 June 11.30am-12 noon Police Drop-In at Fordingbridge Library.

For confidential advice, help or just a chat. Time may vary.

22 June 10am-12 noon

Dorset POPP Wayfinder at Fordingbridge Library. Are you over 50? Concerned about someone who is? Need information? Your local POPP Wayfinder can help. Usually held on the fourth Wednesday of the month.

25 June 11am-12 noon

Animal Bookmark Craft Activity for children aged 3–7 at Fordingbridge Library.

29 June 7.30pm

Verwood Keyboard Society presents Brett Wales playing a Wersi Louvre at Verwood Hub. 01202 822936

29 June 7.30pm onwards

Pete Canter Quartet more jazz from the West Country with Pete Canter’s top quartet.

Entry £8 at the Swing Unlimited Jazz Club at Parley Country Club, West Parley, Bournemouth BH22 8SQ. Doors open 7.30pm, food available to 9pm.

Bar to 11pm. Contact: Cath 07771 267445 catherinepeiro@yahoo. co.uk or Pat 07730 517908 patpeiro@yahoo. co.uk.

1 July-11 November

Somme exhibition to mark centenary of First World War battle.

Priest’s House Museum, Wimborne. MondaySaturday 10am-4.30pm (10am-3.30pm from 1 November). 01202 882533

2 July 8am-3pm

Summer Spectacular Plant sale including fair trade goods, crafts, cakes, tombola and more at Cherry Tree Nursery Sheltered Work Opportunities Project.

Northbourne. 01202 593537

8 July

The Band of the Royal Logistics Corps will be entertaining at the annual SSAFA band concert at the Layard Theatre, Canford School, Wimborne. Tickets to the concert hosted by the Friends of SSAFA cost £16 and £11 available from s.cadec@ btconnect.com or call 01929 471038.

13-17 July

Larmer Tree Festival.

Adventurous, absorbing and unforgettable with a programme of music, comedy, theatre, poetry and other entertainment.

The 5-day festival includes Tom Odell, The Stranglers, Afro Celt Sound System, Treacherous Orchestra, Coosbay, Bare Jams and much, much more. www. larmertreefestival.co.uk

TITI COM P E

ONS

WIN TICKETS

to Larmer Tree Festival’s opening night Have you ever wanted to go to the opening night of Larmer Tree Festival?

Rhythm of the Dance UK Tour 2016 Wednesday 6 July 7.30pm The Regent Centre, Christchurch Called “amazing, breathtaking and inspiring” by audiences and critics alike, Rhythm of the Dance celebrates the rich history of Ireland and the art of Irish dance.

During their UK tour, the National Dance Company of Ireland will present 30 dancers, a traditional Irish band and the handsome Young Irish Tenors. Internationally rated as one of the most popular and successful Irish Step Dance shows, it’s a must see. Tickets £24, concessions £22.

The Regent Centre in conjunction with MAGS4DORSET are offering a pair of tickets to see Rhythm of the Dance UK Tour 2016 on 6 July. All you have to do to be in with a chance of seeing this show is answer the following question:

MAGS4DORSET and the festival organisers have joined together to offer readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to the opening night on Wednesday, 13 July.

Headlined by Jamie Cullum, with his roots firmly in jazz, and supported by Jack Savoretti, ready to capture your soul with his heartfelt music, you can get into the festival spirit from 3pm.

This opening night is bound to get you hooked, especially when you learn that other headline acts later in the week include The Stranglers, Caro Emerald and Tom Odell on top of a whole host of world-class comedy acts and performers.

This year’s festival will take place from 13-17 July. With five stages and over 80 acts, you can have a fab day out from just £45 to include tent camping on the night, or enjoy a 3, 4 or 5-day ticket starting at £170, discounts for youths (11-17) and children under 10 go free (terms and conditions apply). Details of all ticket prices can be found at www. larmertreefestival.co.uk

in and around the area To enter either or both competitions on this page visit: www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your entry (ies) to: MAGS4DORSET, 1st Floor King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Closing date is Thursday 16 June 2016. The first correct entry drawn for each competition will be the winner. Employees of and Pulford Publicity Ltd are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.

For your chance to win a pair of tickets to Larmer Tree Festival’s opening night, answer the following question:

Who is headlining on 13 July?

How many dancers will be taking part in this breathtaking show?

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in and around the area

MARINE CHARITY URGES PUBLIC

to go PLASTIC-FREE in June Ditching single-use items will highlight growing plastic problem in our seas

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he Marine Conservation Society (MCS), the UK’s leading marine charity, is asking people to give up single-use plastic during June.

The challenge is to say goodbye to conveniences like pre-packed sandwiches, ready meals and plastic-bottled drinks for a day, a week or the whole month.

Last year almost 850 people took part in the MCS Plastic Challenge, and over 95% said they would continue reducing their plastic use after the challenge was over. The charity hopes even more people will take part in 2016.

Dr Sue Kinsey, MCS technical specialist - waste, said she was amazed at the lengths people had to go to find products that didn’t contain plastic of any kind. “By its very nature, this is a tricky challenge. It highlights how reliant we have become on plastic.

Last year challengers were making their own bread, yogurt, cleaning and bathroom products like mouthwash and sugar scrubs so as not to use plastic containers that are used once, then thrown out.”

Last year, challengers reported the hardest items to find plastic-free were dried goods like pasta, rice and pulses, along with milk and loo paper.

MCS says the amount of plastic litter on our beaches has increased by 180% in the last 20 years and has become a massive threat to marine wildlife. Plastic bags, bottles and tiny plastic pieces are regularly found in the stomachs of turtles and other sea creatures, and in some cases have caused their death from starvation or choking.

“Reducing plastic litter will certainly be an uphill climb – but if we can all cut down the amount we use, there’s no doubt our marine environment will be a healthier place,” says Dr Kinsey.

“We want to change people’s attitudes towards single-use plastics, and to encourage people to value plastic as a resource – not just buying stuff without any

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thought of the environmental impact. People taking on the Plastic Challenge are often shocked to find out just how much singleuse plastic is used every day. Have a go at the Plastic Challenge, even if you can only manage a single day, and you’ll never look at your shopping in the same way again!”

Plastic plays a massive part in all of our lives, from brushing our teeth and showering, to plastic-packed products and cooking.

For instance many of us have lunch on the go – and that highlights the extent of our plastic problem - boiled eggs in individual plastic containers, apple slices in plastic bags, pasties on a polystyrene tray wrapped in plastic, plus prepacked sandwiches and bottled drinks.

“Our clamour for convenience is bad news for our seas,” says Dr Kinsey. “Plastic is durable and lightweight, but it›s these properties that allow it to remain in the marine environment for hundreds if not thousands of years. Plastics are among the most persistent synthetic materials in existence and are now a significant and extensive marine pollutant.”

The Plastic Challenge is sponsored by water filtration company, BRITA. “BRITA UK are proud to be working alongside MCS to encourage people to reduce their use of plastics, in particular single-use plastic water bottles. These bottles play a significant role in contributing to the ever-increasing landfill refuse sites as well as littering our beaches and oceans. More than ever, people need to do their part and make small changes that can have a positive impact on these issues. Using reusable filtered water bottles is a simple way to make a difference,” Becky Widdowson, BRITA marketing director.

Register to take part in the Plastic Challenge at www.mcsuk.org/plasticchallenge MCS offers help and advice through an online community all through the month of June.

motoring

advertising feature

SNOWS MOTOR GROUP UNVEILS FIRST

SUZUKI FRANCHISE IN SOUTH OF UK Snows Motor Group chooses Poole, Dorset, for its first Suzuki franchise

Fully refurbished and contemporary five-car showroom opens on Blandford Road (BH16)

Very attractive spring finance packages now available across entire model line-up

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uzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce the launch of Snows Poole Suzuki. The appointment of the new franchise dealer in the Dorset coastal town is the third Suzuki outlet to open in the county. This brings the total number of sales locations in the vehicle manufacturer’s rapidly expanding UK network to 154.

Primarily serving motorists in Poole and Bournemouth, the latest site on Blandford Road in Hamworthy will be operated by the family-owned Snows Motor Group, which has added the Suzuki marque to its portfolio for the first time. The automotive retailer brings over 50 years experience of trading in the sector coupled with a long-standing reputation for outstanding customer service.

The five-car showroom has undergone an extensive refurbishment programme resulting in a contemporary environment and hospitality area with complimentary Wi-Fi. Alongside the knowledgeable and welcoming sales team, the dealership houses Suzuki’s entire award-winning model range, spanning the frugal Celerio City car to the dynamic Vitara S compact SUV.

Local motorists also have access to servicing and parts receptions, onsite repair and MOT bays for vehicle maintenance, and body and paint facilities. Furthermore, an external 15-car forecourt offers a selection of great value Suzuki Approved Used examples with low mileage.

Neil McCue, Group Board Director of the Snows Motor Group said; “It is a very exciting time to be joining the network when the Suzuki range is growing and vehicle sales are buoyant. Poole has always proved an important market in Dorset, hence our reason to locate our first Suzuki showroom in the town. We look forward to a sustained and successful relationship with the brand as we start a new journey together.”

Dale Wyatt, Sales and Marketing Director at Suzuki GB PLC, added:

“We are very excited to be working with the Snows Motor Group. They are a reputable and well-established business that is well-known for putting customers first in everything that they do, and therefore new and existing Suzuki owners will be very well looked after. The Snows Motor Group is a perfect example of the partners that we are seeking when growing our retail presence across the country.”

A range of highly affordable finance packages are available this spring on all new ’16-registration cars registered by 30 June 2016. The current offers* include the 1.0-litre five-door Celerio SZ2 for as little as £79 per month based on a £1,892 deposit, and the S-Cross SZ5 1.6 DDiS ALLGRIP TCSS crossover for 48 monthly payments of £269; the 1.4-litre Vitara S Boosterjet ALLGRIP is available from £245 per month with a deposit of £2,909; 0% finance is available on all Swift models except the SZ2, 4x4 and Sport with payments from just £99 per month.

Snows Suzuki Poole is located at 490 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset BH16 5BN. For further information on the Suzuki product range, or to book a test drive, call 01202 627450 or visit www.suzuki.co.uk/cars/dealers/ snowspoole. * Available until 30 June 2016

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specialist services AERIAL & SATELLITE INSATLLERS

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

AERIAL & SATELLITE INSATLLERS

BLINDS

DECORATING

BUILDING WORK & REPAIRS

DECORATING

CARAVAN ACCESSORIES

CARAVAN SERVICING

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specialist services ELECTRICAL SERVICES

FITTED FURNITURE

FENCING

GARDENING SERVICES

GARDENING SERVICES

GARDENING SERVICES

GARAGE DOORS

HOUSE CLEARANCE

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specialist services LOCKSMITH

PLUMBING & HEATING

SHUTTERS

STORAGE

TILING SUPPLIERS

TREE SURGERY

TREE SURGERY

TREE SURGERY

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specialist services WEB DESIGN

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

FREEADS Child car seat. Hardly used. £10.

Poole 01202 744623 Pushchair. 4 wheels. £5. Poole 01202 744623 Dyson animal cylinder hoover. Very good condition. £25. Ferndown 07851 640416 Yamaha PSR 80 Organ. Plus stand stool and teach yourself books. £30.

Ferndown. 07851 640416 M&S double sheets. Pink. 2+4 fitted, good quality. £9. Delivery could be arranged. Bournemouth 01202 76102

Mobility scooter, Gogo Elite Travellers Plus, can separate to 5 sections to transport. Full working order. £350 ono. West Moors. 01202 875774.

Pair of walking aids, 4 feet each stick, secure to use and not heavy. VGC. £30. West Moors. 01202 875774.

Jigsaw puzzles, good variety, 1,000 pieces – 10 in all, £10 the lot or £1 each. West Moors. 01202 890098.

Beautiful boxed wedding album, ivory with cream pages. £30. Verwood.

01202 826153.

Stressless leather chairs (2), will sell separately. £90 each ono. Ringwood.

01425 838938.

WINDOW REPAIRS

Teenagers bicycle, very good condition, multiple gears, 26” wheels. £25. Verwood. 01202 826148 Dimplex electric inset fire, stainless steel with a coal fuel bed. £25.

Wimborne. 01202 889423 Challenge MK9 2NW garden shredder. £30. Wimborne. 01202 889423 Kleeneze tumble dryer condenser, has never been used. £5. Wimborne.

01202 889423 Meade telescope, model 4505, 114mm equatorial reflecting, star finder and electronic hand controller. £75 ono. Christchurch.

01202 475862

Mobility drive scooter (red), little used, excellent condition, first to see will buy. £349 ono. Ferndown.

01202 893017 Vibrator exercise disc, for full body workout plus armbands and remote control. £35. Ferndown 01202 890097 Assorted bathroom mats, assorted colours, buyer collects. Fordingbridge.

07867 813213 Two-seater leather sofas (x2) and storage footstool, contemporary suite, cream leather, chrome feet, two years old, in excellent condition. £500 ovno. Bournemouth.

01202 064640

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Hearnes Estate Agents celebrate opening of new off ice

To celebrate the opening of its new Poole office in April, Hearnes Estate Agents has launched a major campaign to raise £25,000 for Julia’s House children’s hospice “I want to produce a company that our family will feel comfortable to work for one day. We are a small, local, family run company and we try our hardest to be a very good employer. We are kind to our staff and in turn we expect them to be kind to the clients.

“The people who head up each of the offices are all directors/ shareholders in the company.

They care about the service we are providing. We are not a sales company we are a service company.

Our motto is, ‘where service counts’.

Lyndon adds: “I can honestly say that we really do take pride in the quality of our service. Of course we make mistakes - but the essence of what we do is to try our hardest to provide a good service for everyone.”

Transparency, honesty and communication have always been the cornerstones of success at Hearnes Estate Agents combined with strong Christian principles.

“Moving through 2016 having opened our flagship Poole branch, where we will be operating a large Residential Sales and Lettings department covering the whole of the Poole area, as well offices for Land and New Homes,” explains Lyndon.

The office, in Parkstone Road, will be run by a team comprising experienced employees, as well as quality new staff.

“We are rolling out our Guaranteed Service Charter where we

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I can honestly say that we really do take pride in the quality of our service. Of course we make mistakes - but the essence of what we do is to try our hardest to provide a good service for everyone

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s a family run company, Hearnes prides itself on community involvement, and already has sponsorship links with local fetes and festivals, sports clubs, charities, cricket at many levels, football and netball teams, as well as schools and the church.

So it seemed fitting for the company, now in its 20th anniversary year, that it should mark the opening of its fifth branch, a flagship office based in the centre of Poole, with a new charity partnership.

Co-founders, Lyndon and Lynda Le Boutillier, said they will donate £500 from each of the first 50 sales from the Poole branch directly to the Poole-based charity.

“It’s a local charity which has been at the forefront of my mind for some time and this seemed the ideal opportunity,” Lyndon explains. “If the promotion is successful, then we want to have a continued relationship with Julia’s House and potentially other charities.”

The Poole office is the final piece in the jigsaw for the business, which currently has offices in Ferndown, Bournemouth, Wimborne and Ringwood.

One of the reasons the company has stood the test of time, says Lyndon, is because of his family.

The husband and wife team have four children ranging in age from 15 to nine.

give a written and signed guarantee as to what people should expect to receive in the way of service and marketing at the point of instruction, which no other agent does. The idea is to give people a choice of service levels with a guarantee to back it up.

No long sole agency contracts, just 14 days’ notice. We believe the client has the right to do with their property what they want and should not be chained to any estate agent.”

“If the Julia’s House project is a success we hope to be able to continue working with them and other charities in the future, so if you’re thinking of selling, please contact Hearnes as soon as possible.”

For more information, see www. hearnes.com or ring your local branch. Ferndown 01202 890890; Poole 01202 377377; Wimborne 01202 842922; Ringwood 01425 489955; Bournemouth 01202 317317

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