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4DORSET
May 2016 Volume 13 Issue 10
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4DORSET Volume 13 • Issue 10 • May 2016
MAGS4DORSET
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
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Advertising Mark Beechey account manager mark@mags4dorset.co.uk Russell Harness account manager russell@mags4dorset.co.uk
HelloReaders Oh what to do?
Is sitting on the fence an option when it comes to the referendum?
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t seems there are many reasons for remaining in the EU, and just as many for getting out. I’ve deliberated with friends and we agree we don’t know enough to make this important decision. It’s been forced on us and it’s not a choice we can make sensibly because we don’t know enough about how it will affect our economy if we take the leap out. Will it be a backward step? Or will it make us fly into the future? The world has moved forward so fast since we joined the European Community in 1973. There are countries still waiting in the wings to join, yet I heard that if Britain leaves, the French might be next out and others might follow. The domino effect could topple the EU. In my quest for knowledge I visited a few websites and one fact stuck in my head. According to Pro>Europa, the EU has clout. British families enjoy lower mobile phone roaming charges, lower credit card fees, cheaper flights and proper compensation when flights are delayed or cancelled – benefits that could not be achieved by Britain alone. Some might be swayed by this, but others won’t. Some merely want out for no other reason than they have that choice. As for me, I’m still on the fence. How about you? The EU referendum is on 23 June, so there are only a few more weeks of indecision left.
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SURVEY REVEALS RESIDENTS’ CONCERNS ABOUT LITTER Although satisfaction levels continue to be upheld, despite increasing austerity pressures on local authorities, a recent survey undertaken by Christchurch and East Dorset councils has revealed that residents in both areas consider litter to be a problem
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hristchurch and East Dorset residents were asked for their comments on a number of key issues. Over 2000 completed the questionnaire – a return rate of almost 35%. Results revealed that the most important factors in what makes a good place to live were health services, low crime levels, parks and
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clean streets, and access to countryside and open spaces. In Christchurch, 92% of respondents stated they are either very or fairly satisfied with their local area as a place to live. More than 70% felt that local public services are working to make the local area ‘cleaner and greener’ and ‘safer’.
Particular areas of concern included the clearing of litter and refuse from public land. Half of respondents stated that they ‘strongly agree’ or would ‘tend to agree’ that Christchurch Council provides value for money and 62% stated they were very or fairly satisfied with how the council runs things. In East Dorset 93% of respondents stated that they are either very or fairly satisfied with their local area as a place to live. The majority felt that local public services are working to make the area ‘cleaner and greener’ (70%) and ‘safer’ (72%).
Litter was considered to be most problematic in East Dorset, with just less than one/ quarter of the residents surveyed considering this to be a very or fairly big problem.
Litter was considered to be most problematic in East Dorset, with just less than one/quarter of the residents surveyed considering this to be a very or fairly big problem. The majority of respondents (83%) stated that they feel either very or fairly safe in their local area after dark, while nearly all (97%) stated that they felt either very or fairly safe in their local area during the day. 60% stated they were very or fairly satisfied with how the council runs things. Just less than half (49%) of respondents stated that they strongly or tend to agree that the council provides value for money. In both areas more than half of respondents felt that the standard of service provided by the council has remained the same since the council partnership began. Leaders of the councils, Cllr Ray Nottage (Christchurch) and Cllr Spencer Flower (East Dorset) said they will be working closely with council officers to see how and where improvements can be made, and to make sure they deliver the best service possible.
MAGS4DORSET welcomes new readers! 4Dorset and Viewpoint magazines expand
Thousands of new readers will have received 4DORSET and VIEWPOINT this month.
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ith distribution being increased, nearly 140,000 local people will now be reading these popular community magazines every month – around 20,000 more readers than in previous months. Managing director Ben Pulford said, “This is the first phase of an expansion programme for both
£3.6M
magazines. We hope to roll out the next phase later in the year.” If you live locally and you haven’t received a copy of either magazine in the past, you might be in for a surprise. Let the editor of MAGS4DORSET know what you think. Email her at editorial@ mags4dorset.co.uk
replenishment of Bournemouth beach
Bournemouth’s famous golden sands are being replenished with 320,000 cubic metres of new beach material to replace sand gradually washed away over the years, due to coastal erosion. Councillor David Smith, cabinet member for Planning and Environment, said: “These works are essential and are not only to protect the coastline from future coastal erosion but also to maintain our award winning beaches which attract millions of visitors and residents to the coast each year. The works also complement the council’s Seafront Strategy – a long-term plan to develop a world-class seafront. The beach replenishment will be complete in time for the start of the new summer season.” Disruption to users of the promenade will be kept to a minimum but small sections of the promenade will be closed off for short periods of time while equipment is transported on and off the beach. Parts of the beach will be cordoned off while work takes place for public safety reasons. The beach replenishment is part of a wider £50M 17-year phased-programme to protect Bournemouth’s coastline, including groyne replacements, with the majority of the funding coming from the Environment Agency as a grant to the council and a contribution of local levy allocated by the Wessex Regional Flood and Coastal Committee. The cost of the current replenishment scheme is estimated at £3.6M.
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Mayor & Mayoress of Christchurch with the Priory School head girl and head boy, Rose Hopkins and Aaron Hesketh
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Primary school pupils across Christchurch have been visited by representatives of Christchurch Food Festival Education Trust and have tried their hand at cooking healthy recipes from the countries they’ve been studying.
hildren at St Joseph’s and Somerford School cooked local recipes, including fruity pork chops and chunky vegetable soup, while students from Burton and Mudeford learnt about food from the lakes and mountains and enjoyed making a Swiss cheese fondue and steamed trout fillets on a bed of ratatouille. Pupils at St Marks in Highcliffe were studying ancient Greece and lamb souvlakia proved a popular dish, as was grilled halloumi cheese served on an aubergine and tomato salad. Three different year groups at Christchurch Junior School learnt about food from Egypt, the Caribbean and Greece and tasted trout tagine with vegetables, jerk salmon or souvlakia and falafel. At the Priory School, Years 3 and 4 cooked Italian food including minestrone soup and pasta tortellini with goats’ cheese. Year 5 pupils cooked lakes and mountains recipes while Year 6 tried food from volcanic areas such as Naples and the Canary Islands. On the final day the Mayor and Mayoress of Christchurch, Cllr Frederick Neale and Mrs Barbara Neale, attended the session on cooking from volcanic areas. The mayor said: “The sessions that people from the Education Trust carry out are great ways for children to find out about healthy recipes. The fact that the pupils actually get the chance to cook the food themselves means that they’re sure to remember some of the techniques used in cookery.” He thanked Mary Reader and her team for introducing Christchurch pupils to healthy food they may not have come across before. The Christchurch Food Festival takes place on 7 & 8 May at various venues around the town.
SURPRIZE!
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he winners of last month’s competition held in conjunction with Elizabeth Arden for a surprise product from the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® range as well as a complimentary on-the-counter intensive hand massage and rejuvenating facial at Debenhams in Bournemouth, were Iris Hinton, Bournemouth; Mrs C Hall, Woodlands; Susan Roxby, Corfe Mullen; Jacqueline Richardson, Parkstone. The answer was December.
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Man jailed Skydive to help save Fernheath Play for knife Forty years after a charity was set up to provide an adventure playground on the council estate at West Howe, a plea has gone out to help raise funds to ensure the play centre can continue to provide an essential service in the community. Founder member, Paddy Williamson, is so passionate about Fernheath Play, that to celebrate her 70th birthday she will be leaping out of a plane to raise funds to help reopen all the play sessions. She said, “Because we are very aware of the need for parents to have support in these difficult times and for some children to be able to escape from stress at home, we are anxious to reopen as soon as possible.” Built by volunteers and initially supported by fund-raising, the project grew to include children with special needs and employ specialist staff to support them. Sadly, rising costs and local authority cuts, and austerity measures put pressure on the play centre, which had to drastically cut back on its staff in 2015 and therefore its services. Other means of funding have been sought and the charity still works hard to raise money. Plucky Paddy said, “The sponsored skydive is on 29 May and I would love others to join me, or sponsor me.” If you can help in any way, please contact the centre manager Joe Elston. Email joe@fernheath-play.org.uk or Paddy paddyatfernheath@yahoo.co.uk.
Furzehill ‘for sale’
Following a decision by members of East Dorset District Council, the future of Furzehill council office has been agreed. Councillors voted in favour of progressing the Christchurch and East Dorset Partnership’s accommodation strategy. This means the Furzehill office will be sold and plans to open a customer service, civic and staff facility in Wimborne will be progressed.
attack on pregnant woman
A man who forced his way into a pregnant woman’s home in Abbotsbury Road, Broadstone on 1 August 2015 and attacked her with a knife has been jailed for three years and nine months. Michael Kilby, 49 and of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday 13 April, after pleading guilty to committing grievous bodily harm and criminal damage. He was found guilty of possession of a bladed article in a public place following a trial at the same court. He was found not guilty of attempted murder and committing grievous bodily harm with intent against the woman and not guilty of assaulting her partner. The victims and offender were known to each other. The baby was not harmed.
‘Super council’ U-turn by East Dorset
Members of East Dorset District Council made a dramtic U-turn on 18 April on plans to discuss ‘super council’ options. Councillors voted in favour of rescinding the decision made at the meeting last December when members voted overwhelmingly not to be part of a Dorset-wide study to look at options for the future governance of the county, including the possible creation of a unitary council or unitary councils. Following the U-turn, the council has agreed to be an active participant in the discussions and will now have access to the financial and other information that is being gathered by the other eight councils.
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MAGS4DORSET CHARITY OF THE YEAR 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.
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t Cherry Tree we believe that it is important for a garden to provide a haven for wildlife in a world where green spaces are becoming increasingly scarce, and more and more species are being threatened with extinction. We therefore try to grow and promote plants that will attract wildlife. At the end of February, 2016, the United Nations released a report that said that the decline in the number of pollinators – birds, bees, butterflies, moths, wasps, beetles and bats - poses a threat to the world food supply, so anything we can do to encourage pollinator species is invaluable. Pollinator species, including 20,000 species of wild bees, contribute to the growth of fruit, vegetables, and many nuts, as well as flowering plants. We depend on them for over 35% of our
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food supply, while private gardens in Britain cover around 700,000 acres of land and can provide food, water, shelter and places to breed for a huge variety of wildlife. Bees and butterflies feed on nectar and collect pollen, so it is important to provide appropriate flowering plants for as long a period as possible, from early spring until late autumn. Avoid plants with double or multi-petalled flowers, which provide little food. Choose a sunny sheltered area for your nectar-rich planting; colour and scent are vital to attracting bees, and blue, pink and purple are among their favourites. It is better to plant in clumps or swathes. Also think of growing plants upwards, for example honeysuckle will climb up a trellis and attract bumblebees, butterflies and moths to drink the nectar. Ideal plants to buy from Cherry Tree to provide
food for pollinating insects include lavender, thyme, sage, rosemary, geranium, aquilegia, digitalis, jasmine, anemone and heathers. Holly and ivy extend the nectar season, and herbs are marvellous for attracting insects. Bees will pollinate vegetables, such as beans, aubergines, onions, peppers, and fruit, from apples, pears and plums to blackberries, strawberries and raspberries, so there will be plenty of rewards, and the greater variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, herbs and grasses you can plant, the happier all these beneficial insects will be. We hope to see you soon!
Jessica Davies
Nursery Manager Cherry Tree Nursery, Northbourne 01202 593537 contactus@ cherrytreenursery.org.uk
Litter picking peril in Dorset By Liz Turner
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Whilst many are ‘cleaning for the queen’, Dorset residents are ashamed of litter strewn along the A31
lean for The Queen is a campaign to clear up Britain in time for her 90th birthday, which will be officially celebrated in June. Local residents have been proud to take part and towns and villages are looking spick and span. But not our roads. Far from experiencing England’s green and pleasant land, motorists are faced with swathes of rubbish selfishly dumped along the A31. Food packaging, plastic wrapping, paper, cardboard, bottles, broken road cones and lights, - just some of the rubbish ruining our roadsides. “It’s embarrassing,” said one resident who wished to remain anonymous. “I’m ashamed when I have visitors, especially from the US and they have to drive along the A31. Surely something can be done.” Anne Edwards added: “I know the Queen is unlikely to be driving along this road but it would be lovely if it could be tidied for the local people.”
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The problem, explained Dorset Waste Partnership is that tiding up rubbish is not a simple matter of going out and picking it up. When asked about the litter, Michael Moon, Head of Operations at DWP said: “We are aware that a lot of litter can currently be seen alongside some of Dorset’s roads and completely share your frustrations. The Dorset Waste Partnership and our partner councils are committed to keeping Dorset tidy and, like yourself, we are concerned about the impression of the county that litter on our roads creates. “Unfortunately, the problem is a national one. Following a fatality, there was a change in health and safety legislation in the UK that requires all work on roads, including litter-picking, to have traffic management in compliance with the Department for Transport’s code of practice for safety at street and road works.” He explained: “We have had to use specialist contractors to provide traffic management and need to book the road space in advance, which means that areas take longer to clean. “We also work with highways colleagues and utilities companies to pick litter while planned works are taking place but, inevitably, some roads have not been litter-picked for some time.” There is some good news for those using the A31 between Ashley Heath and Ferndown. “DWP is currently talking to approved contractors about litter picking the A31 between Ashley Heath and Ferndown and if possible this will be done as soon as permission is given by Highways England, and by the next bank holiday weekend.” He added that the team is aware of the litter between Ferndown and the Roundabout at Sturminster Marshall and he’s working closely with the highways teams to organise something as soon as possible.
Sturtons & Tappers DISCOVER
Trends come and go but when it comes to home furnishings, Sturtons & Tappers have been leading the way for 110 years The furniture and furnishing stores at Winton and Wimborne are known for being at the forefront of home furnishing, offering customers everything for a stylishly elegant or stunningly contemporary home. The family run business, which is owned by David and Pauline Scott was established in 1906 in Winton. Over a century later the store is going strong. There have been plenty of changes to make sure the store keeps up with the latest ideas and styles but the service is still the same. It was originally called Sturton Furnishing Stores and opened in the year that the devastating San Francisco earthquake and fire took place, the Olympics were held in Athens with Edward VII on the throne. Locally Winton Recreation
Ground was opened and Winton library a year later in 1907. Victorian and Edwardian furniture would have been in stock so residents moving into the developing area could live fashionably and in comfort. Wimborne branch was established in 1935 trading as Tappers of Wimborne until1985 when Sturtons & Tappers was formed. Each store has its own identity but the high standards of service and the quality of goods is the same throughout. In addition to having a fine selection of furniture, furnishing and carpets, Winton store also boasts an extensive fancy goods department and an excellent cook shop. A 50-seat café
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of Independent Stores. This means Wimborne Sturtons & Tappers are a part of the leading independent store group in the country, allowing the company to offer customers a wider choice and better value by taking advantage of the vast buying power that AIS brings. Sturtons & Tappers also have staff members that are loyal, enthusiastic and experienced. They enjoy building up customer relationships and the level of service offered is of the highest standard. completes the one stop home Philip Heath, Director of Trading said: furnishing shopping experience. “We at Sturtons & Tappers offer a unique The store also serves as the head shopping environment. We pride ourselves on office for the group. our customer service and value, which has our In Wimborne, the extensive customer base returning time and time again. show rooms are spread over When new customers discover us they find our three floors, and offer a varied stores and staff welcoming and love exploring our selection of furniture and beds wide range in housewares, gifts, lighting, mirrors, in a unique setting. There is linens, soft furnishings and custom-made curtains also a comprehensive selection and blinds. of carpets, curtains blinds soft “Furniture and carpets are a major part of our furnishing and household linens business in our stores in Winton and Wimborne, in dedicated showrooms. There along with a café at our Winton store. Why not is also an expanding cook shop come in to either store and ‘Discover Sturtons & department. Tappers’?” Sturtons & Tappers Furniture He added: “I am sure you will be pleasantly & Furnishing Stores, are a surprised by our unique and welcoming member of AIS, the Association environment.”
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Highcliffe H Castlelion l i m 8 . 2 £ wins
ighcliffe Castle, ravaged by fires in the 1960s and abandoned for over two decades, was saved from certain destruction by an initial grant from the HLF in 1995, which led to the repair and conservation of all of the external façade. Since then, the inside of the castle has been gradually repaired and the use of the building developed. Twenty-one years later, it is to receive another HLF grant of £2,829,700 for further restoration work. The money will be used to repair the East Wing, also known as the Penleaze Wing, and transform it into a new and exciting heritage centre and lifelong learning facility. This will secure the future sustainability of the magnificent building. The work on the project, which is known as The Phoenix Flies, is phase seven of a 10-phase programme to repair the whole castle.
THE WORK ON THE PENLEAZE WING WILL INCLUDE:
FUNDING
The phoenix is again taking flight as Highcliffe Castle celebrates receiving a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) award of £2.8 million
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· Repair of the Victorian kitchen · Conservation and display of the unique medieval stained glass collection · Provision of a heritage education facility for schools and community groups · The return of original furniture to the castle on loan from the Victoria & Albert Museum · The creation of a historic archive of the castle · Works in the grounds, including the provision of low-key natural play facilities. In addition to this major HLF grant, the project will be funded to the tune of £352,000 from Christchurch Borough Council, while £250,000 will be raised from the local community, businesses and benefactors. Planning permission for the work has already been granted. Cllr Frederick Neale, Mayor of Christchurch and the council’s heritage champion, said: “This is absolutely wonderful news. We have been in discussions with the Heritage Lottery Fund for many years and to have finally been granted this funding means that we can carry on the work for the benefit of future generations, creating a lasting legacy at this amazing building. “The work will not only restore a significant part of the castle but will also provide an education and learning facility
that will enable our schools and community groups to discover more about the heritage of the castle and the surrounding area. It has been a huge team effort, and we thank everyone who has been involved to get us this far. “We hope that local businesses and individuals will get on board to act as sponsors or make donations for the remaining funding that we need to complete the project.” Contact the castle on 01425 278807 or phoenixfund@highcliffecastle.co.uk. To watch a video about The Phoenix Flies project, go to http://youtu.be/a6v26ue_qgw
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DOGS’ DAY AFTERNOON!
“The glorious weather on Good Friday surely helped, but to see more than 200 dogs and their owners on King George V playing field in Ferndown was a wonderful sight,” said the Chairman of East Dorset District Council (EDDC), Cllr Steve Lugg who helped organise the fun dog show. Owners were also able to take up the offer of free microchipping by East Dorset District Council’s dog warden. It is now compulsory to have all dogs over eight weeks old in England microchipped. The combined event between Ferndown Town Council (trustees of King George V Fields charity) and East Dorset District Council (EDDC) was coordinated by Rachel Taylor and raised more than £400 for local charities.
Fete on the Field
the annual Ferndown Rotary Club is busy organising Fete on the Field. family will This fantastic and fun-filled day for all the 11am from June 18 on Fields V e be held at King Georg until 5pm. , model As well as a classic car show, live music dog show, ty novel ys, displa flying raptor and aeroplane runs will start and donkey rides, the annual 10K and 5K on the field. Entrance is free.
bloomers out!
It’s the time of year again when gardeners are busy planting and nurturing their favourite flowers in readiness for a glorious summer show
What could be better than winning a prize for all your efforts? If you have the knack of creating the wow factor, make sure you enter Ferndown in Bloom 2016. Held in association with Haskins, there are many prizes – not all for those with green fingers. 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.
Can you grow the
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MAKING WAVES IN THE MUSIC WORLD Amie Knight with her original country song ‘Two Guys’ won the final of Live: Ferndown on Friday 8 April. Report by Janine Pulford The 19-year-old country singer / guitarist said it would be her first single on her debut EP and the audience at the Barrington Theatre was the first to hear it live. It was judged to have a real feel-good factor. Thirteen polished acts of various ages and genres from rock to swing and opera to country competed for the title. Judges Matt Black, Conor Poulton, Helena Mace, Brian Oliver and Paul (Timbrewulf) Hobbins had a difficult decision. Whilst they deliberated, last year’s winner, 17-year-old folk singer Emma-Jane Toop, played a set on stage. MP for Christchurch Chris Chope attended with his wife Christo and said he was very impressed with the standard of the local acts. “This is what ‘local’ is all about,” he added. Runners up, DFYNE, performed ‘This Love’ by Maroon 5 and judge Matt said it was a “polished performance with bags of stage presence.”
LIVE:
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RESULTS:
WINNER: Amie Knight 2ND DFYNE 3RD Power Thief AUDIENCE’S CHOICE: Power Thief
In third place was Power Thief, also voted by the audience as their favourite act. The band gave a solid performance of their song ‘Inner Fire’ and their stage presence was incredible considering the oldest band member was 16. Judge Conor said, “Doing this at your age is amazing.” Run by Cllr Steve Lugg in conjunction with the Ferndown Community Association, the Live: Ferndown final was hosted by Chrissyferkin and a retiring collection was taken for JTYAF and PASHA - Cllr Lugg’s two chosen charities as chairman of East Dorset District Council. Prizes were sponsored by Forest FM, AM Studios and Basement Studios (winner’s prize). Cllr Lugg said, “This year, everyone performed at their very best, and should be proud of their performances. Next year will see real ‘Ferndown Voice’ Stu Nicholson join the judging panel. Stu lives a mile from the Barrington, and is lead singer of Galahad. With 21 albums, over 100,000 sales and 31 years gigging, Galahad are something of a force! “We will continue to innovate, support and showcase the best of local live music, with the aim of being the number one contemporary music hub in East Dorset.” Power Thief
Amie Knight
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BOURNEMOUTH TAXIS ARE IN THE DRIVING SEAT WHEN IT COMES TO PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM EXPLOITATION
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John Griffiths takes on the bike challenge
A Dorset care home resident proved that age is no barrier when it comes to raising cash for Sport Relief
Eighty-seven-year-old John Griffiths was determined to do his bit for the charity appeal by joining an in-house cycle relay at Colten Care’s Canford Chase. Thirty team members, volunteers and guests at the Branksome Park home planned to pedal on a static bike for eight continuous hours in 15-minute individual sessions. When John heard about it, he put his name down too and spent several afternoons limbering up with some gentle bending and stretching exercises under the careful guidance of his carers. A grandfather and retired economist, John was a keen cyclist in his younger days. He said: “I loved cycling when I was a lad. I used to take my bike to school every morning and at the weekends go for miles into the countryside. I could cycle all day. I’ve always kept myself fit and I was only too happy to help Sport Relief. It’s a great cause. I made sure I didn’t run out of breath and I really enjoyed taking part.” Maria Grant, Activities Organiser at Canford Chase, said: “John did really well and got a hearty round of applause from everyone when he finished his stint on the bike.” Other Sport Relief fundraising activities at Colten Care homes included a ‘mini Olympics’ challenge at Avon Cliff in Bournemouth. Cups and medals were awarded for points scored in skittles, target bowls, indoor golf and beanbag distance throws.
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All Bournemouth taxi and private hire drivers are receiving free mandatory training in a bid to help protect children and young people in the town from Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and human trafficking. Awareness training for taxi drivers is just one of the ways Bournemouth Council is aiming to raise the profile of CSE, particularly to businesses in the town. Councillor Nicola Greene, cabinet member for education and children’s services, said: “We have identified that our taxi and private hire drivers play a really important role in helping to safeguard the young and vulnerable of whom they may be in contact with through their job. Local drivers are often the eyes and ears within the community and their knowledge and information can play a crucial part in protecting young people from being victims of Child Sexual Exploitation.” Bournemouth Council’s Licensing Board agreed that all licensed drivers would benefit from specific training on how to spot CSE concerns and the importance of reporting them to the appropriate agencies. Free mandatory training is being provided to all taxi and private hire drivers (950 drivers) in Bournemouth. Kevin Holmes, chairman of Bournemouth Joint Taxi Trades Association, said: “We are fully supportive of any measure that help to safeguard young or vulnerable people in our society. We are more than happy to work with the police and the local authority to help stamp out these despicable practices.” The council is also working closely with other agencies such as Bournemouth Tourism Board, local schools and health professionals to raise awareness of CSE and the signs to look out for. A parenting programme to provide support to parents and a leaflet for parents and carers is being made available in libraries and through schools to provide advice on CSE.
in health & fitness
Why surgery is far from knee-jerk reaction By Liz Turner
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As the nurse put it, I’d be very fit and healthy if only my skeleton wasn’t letting me down. As regular readers will know, I broke one of my vertebra last June when I fell backwards off a bench – no I had not been drinking! After being fortunate enough to get specialist treatment where by my cracked vertebra was cemented together, my back is almost as good as new – some back pain still but when I think what the outcome could have been, I’m not complaining.
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owever I have now realised why I fell – told you I hadn’t been drinking. Back in 1989, I injured my knee skiing, putting an end to any aspirations I had of being an athlete – not that that was ever likely. My knee has been unstable ever since but it’s
just one of those things that I’ve lived with. Walking up hills has been slow and any kind of running or turning quickly out of question. I’ve managed to do most things without any trouble but then came the falling off the bench incident, which was the result of my knee giving way when I tried to stand up. So it was off to see the knee specialist and six months later – to my great surprise – I’m having a knee replacement. If all has gone according to plan I will have had it by the time this magazine comes out. I must admit I was horrified when my consultant said I needed a knee replacement. Still in my 50s and considering myself to be fairly active, the words knee replacement really shocked me. It’s something I normally associate with older people and I really don’t consider myself to be that old. I felt
better though after hearing that I would be one of the youngest people to have this procedure. My knee has basically worn out and on one side I am walking bone on bone – no wonder it hurts. So I’m off to the Derwent Unit at Bournemouth Hospital to sort my knee out. I’m not sure whether I need a half or full knee replacement but my life should be a lot easier after it. What has amazed me though is how routine a procedure this is these days. More than 70,000 knee replacements are carried out in England and Wales each year. The hospital has given me a glossy booklet about what to expect, what to take in with me, exercises to do pre and post surgery and guidance on how long I will be in the Derwent. I’ve been to a pre-operation information session where a
in health and fitness knee replacement prosthesis made of plastic and metal was handed round the somewhat apprehensive candidates so we knew what the operation entailed. I’ve spoken to so many people who’ve had new knees and now stride confidently round the golf course totally rejuvenated that I’m confident all the post-operative pain will be worth it in the long term. There are some things I’m told I won’t be able to do in the future – like running but I’ve not missed that since 1989 so that’s no problem. I’m counting down the days now, stocking up the freezer with ice packs and frozen meals and making sure I’ll be able to reach all the essentials when I get home. And am I worried about the surgery? Not really - just grateful that I can be ‘rebuilt’ courtesy of the NHS. I know there will be a lot of exercises to do before my knee returns to ‘normal’ but the thought of shopping, walking down slopes and swimming without being in pain and the knowledge that I’ll be able to get out of the bath without floundering like a whale will make it all worth while.
Orthopaedic department
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital is one of the largest hip and knee replacement centres in Europe. Focusing exclusively on elective surgery, it provides high quality comprehensive care for patients with painful bone and joint conditions. As well as joint replacements and revisions, the directorate carries out a comprehensive range of orthopaedic procedures, encompassing treatments for hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, knees, ankles and feet.
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Stroke patients
BOX CLEVER
Patients on the Stroke Unit at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital have built 10 bird boxes since National Nest Box Week in February, to encourage wild birds to nest in the grounds. The bird box kits were donated by Westmade in Verwood. Stroke Unit occupational therapist, Anna Perrin, said: “Using the kits during our therapy sessions provided our patients with a fantastic activity aimed at improving their ability to function independently, whilst helping the environment.” For more information about the Stroke Unit at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, please visit www.rbch.nhs.uk.
L–R back: Allen Gilbert Stroud of Westmade with Trust Sustainability Manager Laura Dale and blue coat Stroke Unit volunteer John Warren. L–R front: occupational therapist Anna Perrin with stroke patient Ron Farrant and occupational therapist Coral Higgs
My Headspace IS 25M LONG NEW This Girl Can: Swim Tuesday 2.40-3.40pm and Thursday 9.30-10.30am Ferndown Leisure Centre’s female-only swim sessions have been designed to provide a relaxing environment where you can swim at your own pace, meet new people and get the most out of your swim for both your body and mind. Come by and give it a go! The Centre is providing all of this for the price of a swim and you don’t need to book: • • • •
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Female support will be available on poolside including advice on technique Use of poolside equipment if you wish Free tea and coffee after your sessions in our dedicated social area to meet other women just like you Use of SWIMTAG - plus you can gain Bounts points for money-off local supermarkets, high street shops and more! Attend 5 This Girl Can Swim sessions and receive a luxury hair turban towel. NEW Rule the Pool (the aquatic version of a Parkrun)
What is Rule the Pool? Swim 500m (20 lengths) using any stroke and compare your time against others online or just try and improve your own time each week. You can measure your progression over time against yourself and others. Rule the Pool is a weekly rolling competition available on the Swimtag system, between Friday to Sunday. Your fastest 500m time will be added to an interactive league table which is published every Sunday night. Can I take part in Rule the Pool if I don’t have a membership? Yes, swimmers without a membership will be able to use Swimtag from 18 May. You will need to register online through Ferndown Leisure Centre’s online membership system, before your first swim, you will be provided with a swipe card at reception to allow you to access Swimtag. To find out more about the programme and facilities contact O1202 877468 or visit www.ferndownleisurecentre.co.uk
Exercise after stroke
Exercise can help prevent another stroke, improve mobility, stamina, ability and confidence. Classes take place in Muscliff, Dorchester and Christchurch and are run by a fully qualified ARNI and Later Life instructor. For more information call 07970 886393 or email strokerehab@yahoo.co.uk
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Purple
‘Make May Purple’ is the Stroke Association’s annual stroke awareness month. To help raise awareness, Ferndown Leisure Centre is holding a coffee morning on Monday, 16 May. Pile on the purple and drop in from 10.30am–12.30pm for a hot drink. You can get your blood pressure checked at the same time and learn how you can reduce your risk of having a stroke. Contact 01202 877468 for more details.
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Rubies inparadise
Peter, Evie, Annie-Rose and Kathy Vincent
By Janine Pulford
ESTABLISHED IN 2004 BY MR O A BURGE GUIDED BY MR CHRIS TORY, WHO AT THE TIME WAS MANAGING THE RED RUBY DEVON HERD AT KINGSTON LACY, THE PARADISE HERD AT HOLT LODGE FARM, WIMBORNE PROVIDE LOCAL PEOPLE WITH FREE-RANGE QUALITY BEEF FROM A TRUSTED SOURCE
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ith 500 acres of Dorset grassland to roam during the summer and spacious undercover winter accommodation with as much food and water as they need, these 115 healthy Red Ruby Devons are a credit to farm manager Peter Barrett. Peter joined the farm in November and I went to see him last month when he was in the middle of overseeing the calving of 45 cows. I asked if it had been a frantic time, having watched many programmes on TV where the farmer has to give a helping hand (literally) and he said, “The Red Devons don’t get too many problems when they give birth. Also the cows don’t give much notice when they go into labour - the calves suddenly appear. I’ve only had to help with three so far.” The beauty of rearing cattle for meat is that the calves are not separated from their mothers. And the natural bond between them is a joy to see, especially when the mother tenderly nuzzles her baby, which is nestled happily in a bed of straw. Of course the drawback is, the animals destined for our dinner tables only live for around 30 months. But at Holt Lodge it is easy to see that their time on this earth is very comfortable and I began to understand why they have been named the Paradise herd. I also learned that we eat both bulls and cows. So the boys get their fair share of the meadow too. Peter clearly loves his herd and so does granddaughter Evie (aged 3) who spends every moment she can helping granddad with the daily jobs. Her sister Annie-Rose is a little young yet, at only a year old, but she seems to love the cows as much as the rest of the family. There’s no doubt that the cows appear to love their company too.
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Webb’s Butchers in West Moors recently become the main supplier of meat from the Paradise herd and one cow every three weeks is slaughtered in Sixpenny Handley before being sold to local customers by the West Moors butcher. This ensures a low carbon footprint, keeps the food-miles right down and helps keep stress to a minimum for the cow. Of course it is an awful thought that such lovely creatures end up in the food chain, but as Peter points out, “We have to feed them and look after them, so we have to raise a portion of them for meat for there to be an income to do this.”
There is an up-side too. The bulls that serve the herd get to stay on the farm for three to four seasons and the cows remain as long as they are productive. The oldest cow is Paradise Dahlia (the cattle all have names) and she was born on 8 February 2005 and has calved every year since 2008. In that time, she has only calved one daughter. Her last calf was born on 11 March this year – another boy! Peter aims to up the quality of the herd and as well as putting the two bulls: four-year-old Champson Grenadier 2nd, and three-year-old Ebbesbourne Nobel to work, he is also trialling artificial insemination this year. By improving the herd, the demand for Paradise cattle will increase and he hopes to sell more bulls as well as cows to other farmers from the herd in the future. The breed has its own society, established in 1884, to ensure the cattle remain true to their origins. Peter also has plans to open the farm for educational visits so that children can learn the important life cycle of the beautiful and much coveted jewels of the pasture, the Red Rubies.
Evie
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Broadstone play area under threat Worried Broadstone residents fear their popular recreation spaces could be built on even though they were intended for leisure use.
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he green sites on Lytchett Drive were put forward as possible locations for affordable housing by Poole Borough Council to the dismay of neighbouring residents, who knew the land had been designated as a public open space when their houses were built in 1978. Councillor Mike Brooke asked for the decision to consider the land to be “called–in” and reconsidered in the hope that councillors would approve a recommendation to formally designate the land as amenity open space.
However instead of getting this reassurance, councillors did not rule out development. Cllr Brooke had focused on a covenant, which set aside the land as amenity space and informal play area. He said: “Although the council had signed the original agreement and maintained the land, they had failed over the years to formally designate the site in its various plans as public amenity land. Head of planning services, Stephen Thorne confirmed the original agreement was still valid and that the land had in effect been treated as designated amenity space for the past 37 years.”
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Residents angered by the cabinet’s decision shouted “shame” as they left the meeting. Cllr Brooke added: “It is absolutely clear the land is amenity open space and that the legal agreement is still valid. This decision will waste officers’ time and taxpayers’ money. They should accept what the agreement states – ‘no buildings houses or flats can be built on the land’.” Cllr Karen Rampton, Poole’s cabinet portfolio holder for housing and community services, said: “Cabinet wish to clearly establish the provenance of the informal space at Lytchett Drive before any further decisions are made about its future use. This would include reviewing any relevant documentation before the matter is returned to cabinet at a later date for consideration.”
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Cards of Distinction on Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone has an extensive range of goodies for the crafter. If you are a card maker, parchment crafter, mixed media artist, stamper or just like to try something new there is plenty to inspire you. From cardstock and paper to die cutting machines. Dies, stamps, embossing folders, stencils and colouring mediums to suit everyone. Competitive prices on all products. Workshops and a bespoke card design service are available. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 3.30pm. Saturdays whenever there is a workshop.
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Broadstone Horticultural Society
The society meets on the second Tuesday every month at The War Memorial Hall, Tudor Road from September to June. Meetings feature a speaker on gardening/horticultural. A table competition allows members to practise their skills for the summer show. Meet at 7.10pm for 7.30pm start. Neil Lovesay will speak on ‘The Bee Friendly Garden’ on Tuesday 10 May. Non-members welcome.
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A step in the right direction Broadstone Stepping Stones, which is working towards growing the town as a Dementia Friendly Community, holds monthly drop-in sessions at the Methodist Church
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he social afternoons are held on the second Friday of every month from 2.304pm. Carers are welcome to drop in for a chat, a cup of tea and to get information and advice. There are activities available for dementia patients who come with their carers. There is also a drop-in information surgery, with Peter Jones in Broadstone Library, on the third Thursday in each month, starting at 10am. Peter who is a qualified psychiatric nurse and a dementia champion is also running dementia
training sessions. These are designed to raise awareness of dementia and helping people to understand the needs of all those with memory loss. One hour training sessions will take place on the fourth Monday every month (excluding bank holidays) from 2pm at Broadstone Library. The next is on 25 May. If you would like to sign up for one of these sessions please contact Peter Jones via broadstonesteppingstones.uk Anyone who can help with the activities, please contact Annette Brooke, Chairman of Stepping Stones Steering Group, through the above website.
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HELP SHAPE BROADSTONE’S FUTURE By Liz Turner
Residents are being asked for their views on Broadstone Neighbourhood Plan Councillor Mike Brooke, chair of Broadstone Neighbourhood Forum has encouraged people to take part in the consultation adding: “Don’t miss your chance to get your opinion heard.” The latest draft of the Neighbourhood Plan was revealed at the third annual meeting of the Forum, at St John’s Church hall. Much of the plan has changed following feedback from the engagement and consultation undertaken throughout June 2015. The plan has evolved and now contains 14 policies covering five main themes: • • • • •
Protection of our green spaces Housing development Preparing for climate change Access and movement Vibrant economy
A masterplan approach is proposed for central Broadstone to ensure that individuals, the community and other interested parties can get involved in how the Broadway will function in the future, realising its full potential as a place for community life to flourish. Richard Summers, of Boyle and Summers, the consultants working with the Neighbourhood Forum to produce the plan, said the proposal for a masterplan was probably the most contentious. He added it would only be developed if supported by a majority of residents and would require both imagination and a willingness to embrace change. Cllr Brooke explained: “While some don’t want to see change, it is important to recognise that recent adjustments to planning law introduced by the government mean no change is not an option. It is therefore vitally important that policies relating to green spaces, housing and access and movement are established and that the principle of a masterplan is supported. Residents can then help shape Broadstone’s future.” Another issue discussed was the future of the Broadway and whether it should remain a town centre dominated by cars. The draft Neighbourhood Plan is on broadstoneneighbourhood. uk, paper copies are available in Broadstone library where there is also a small display of the policies and related documents. The plan is also available at Poole Civic Centre.
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SUPPORTING FARMERS through difficult times Part of being an animal health inspector sometimes feels more like being a lifeline to some of the elderly or more vulnerable farmers in Dorset. Often when going to a premise, we find that the once thriving farm has been unable to keep up with modern practice, technology and the law.
Adders slither into the sunshine Now the warmer weather has arrived, adders are emerging from hibernation They are the only poisonous snake native to Britain and though they only use their venom as a last resort when threatened, they are difficult to see and can easily be trodden on. Unlike other snakes, they are not inclined to disappear into the surrounding undergrowth when disturbed. If avoided they will not cause a problem. The last death in the UK was in 1975, when a five-yearold boy was bitten in Scotland. With proper treatment, the worst effects are nausea and drowsiness, followed by severe swelling and bruising in the area of the bite. The effect on dogs can be fatal (about 3% of cases), so take extra care when out walking with your dog. Dogs have a curious nature and will unintentionally provoke an adder into biting.
On these occasions we do our very best to help get them on track, this may mean helping them with their paperwork, suggest where changes can be made and generally supporting the farm. On one occasion we had a phone call to ask if it was possible for an inspector to visit the farm as the farmer badly needed a lift to the hospital. Another inspector took time (their own time) to help an elderly farmer move home. When we find problems, such as the welfare of the stock being compromised, this often coincides with greater issues such as financial, mental and physical health or family breakdown. Although our job is primarily for reasons of security and safety of the food chain, disease control and welfare, our support at the right time can make all the difference and get the farm back on track. We once helped when a farmer was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Until that diagnosis the farm had run well and records had been correctly maintained. From the moment of the diagnosis, things on the farm sadly declined to the point where the family had to accept our help and advice with the livestock and the paperwork. We managed to secure the necessary paperwork for the
animals allowing them to be sold and bring in sorely needed funds. There are various farming charities and of course concerned neighbours but not everyone, especially in the farming community, feels they can or want to accept help. Unfortunately the farmer in this instance lost his fight with the illness, but the family has been able to continue farming albeit in a smaller capacity. Where we can, we always respond to welfare complaints although unlike identification, traceability and disease, welfare is not a statutory requirement for the local authority. We believe that welfare issues on farms must be addressed as soon as possible so it is important to respond in a proactive way at the earliest stage, this often means bigger problems can be avoided. However, we are glad to say that the majority of farmers in Dorset have good welfare standards and are generally run professionally and with pride. Karen and Christine Animal Health (Dorset) For more information on this subject please contact 01305 224475, or visit dorsetforyou. com and follow the links to Trading Standards, Animal Health pages.
ASK THE VET Q: Why does my cat roll over to invite me to stroke her tummy and then bite me when I do? A: That’s an interesting question as it’s a common misinterpretation of cat behaviour. Cats can communicate their feeling to us but sometimes we are uncertain about how to interpret what we see. When a cat rolls over like that, it’s telling you that it feels comfortable in your presence, not that it feels comfortable, or wants to be stroked on its tummy. Most cats find their tum a threatening place to be stroked - so do so at Don’t forget to email Jade your peril! your questions to be chosen A cat’s enjoyment of being stroked for the June issue: can vary and it’s useful to know if they are hello@hillsidevets.co.uk approaching the ‘ok, I’ve had enough of that now’ point or if in fact they are not in the mood at all! All cats have differing needs and tolerances of being stroked. Interestingly, there was a study undertaken recently which suggested that the majority of cats liked to be stroked or scratched around their heads. Surprisingly, the cats in the study were more tolerant of being stroked by strangers than their owners. Signs that a cat is enjoying the experience can include actions such as rubbing against your hand, closing its eyes, purring, drooling, kneading with its front feet and rolling over on its side, sometimes exposing the tummy. Stroking your cat should be pleasurable for both of you so it’s best to keep an eye out for early warning signs that he/she’s had enough. This could be twitching/ flicking of the tail, flattening the ears or a generalised tenseness. Does he/she whip their head around towards your hand? Are your cat’s pupils dilated? I predict the next step will probably be a bite or swipe! Ouch! Try to observe your cat’s body language and learn how he/she enjoys being stroked. Probably, little and often is best. Good luck and enjoy, but best to avoid stroking the tummy!
Email your pet related questions to hello@hillsidevets.co.uk Jade Douglas BVMS GPCert (Ophthal) MRCVS
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education and classes
Jacob jumps for joy ON 16TH BIRTHDAY Jacob Whitehouse’s dream to jump out of a plane came true on his 16th birthday.
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student at Victoria Education Centre for Disabled Children, Jacob who has ALD, a life threatening brain disease that affects his speech and mobility, took part in a tandem parachute jump at GoSkyDive in Salisbury. The teenager managed to persuade his mum April Whitehouse to let him do the jump with the agreement of his consultant at Poole Hospital, Dr Mark Tighe. Jacob said: “Jumping out of the plane felt like going on a roller coaster. It was awesome and I saw Stonehenge.” His tandem Instructor Henk Post said: “We had an amazing day, the weather was perfect and we could see for miles. Jacob is an incredible young man and
very brave and I was so happy to be part of his special day”. Through the generosity of family, friends and supporters, Jacobs has gone beyond his fundraising target of £1,500 for his school and is nearing £2,000. Simon Brown, headteacher at Victoria Education Centre said: “The money raised from Jacob’s jump will go towards providing a covered walkway between two buildings at the school. This will provide much needed protection from the elements for staff and students. We still have a long way to go to raise enough money for this facility, and we are so grateful to Jacob and his family for their incredible efforts towards our goal.”
Jacob with his mum April and instructor Henk
The school, which provides specialised, high quality care and education to students aged 4-19 years, is run by Livability, a national Christian disability and community engagement charity, where education is at the heart of their work. Livability run one school and a further education college for children and young people with complex or exceptional learning and care needs.
www.justgiving.com/Jacob-Whitehouse
It was awesome and I saw Stonehenge
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CORRESPONDENCE BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL GROWTH PROGRAMME Having read your editorial in 4Dorset (April), I have grave doubts that the proposed road improvement work from Longham to Blackwater will be sufficient to cope with the increased traffic that the residential and industrial developments will produce. On Monday 4 April, I left Sway at 4.20pm and arrived at home in Ferndown at 6.20pm. It took me from about 4.50–6.15 to get from the traffic lights at the airport entrance to the traffic lights at Parley Cross. I am a frequent, although not regular user of the Parley Lane to Blackwater route and have experienced long delays on many occasions especially during the late afternoon. If, as expected, the intended expansion of the Airport Business Park could create up to 10,000 new job, that is likely to lead to about 8000–9000 more cars using the roads. The 350 residential properties at Parley Cross also mentioned are likewise likely to generate a further 300+ vehicles. No mention has been made of other developments currently underway, eg: Coppins Grove (Christchurch Road), Longham Roundabout, all of which will generate further traffic requirement. With the best will in the world there is no way that the current road system, despite the proposed improvements is sufficient to cope with the extra traffic likely to be generated. All regular routes between Ferndown and Bournemouth are restricted by narrow bridges at Longham, New Road and Hurn. Any increase in generated traffic within the area will only exacerbate the bottlenecks created by these bridges. I haven’t yet mentioned the new school under construction at the airport entrance and the extra traffic that will generate at the start and end of the school day. On the subject of the airport entrance, the road layout at that point creates another problem with through traffic on Parley Lane being spread into two lanes in each direction at the lights and then squeezed back into one lane immediately afterwards. This problem could be relieved by returning through traffic to a single lane and the second lane being dedicated to a turning into the airport. Sorry about the rant but so much of this seems so obvious that I am surprised that the problems haven’t already been recognised. Ken Boyd Ferndown (email)
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Whilst fully appreciating that an integrated plan is long overdue, some aspects of this proposal do not seem to make sense and there seems to be a considerable amount of ‘spin’ in the article to make the reader feel more positive. (4Dorset April – How will the BIG Programme affect you?) As a West Parley resident, I do not see that this plan can possibly reduce or influence the congestion at West Parley crossroads. On most working days there are a substantial number of heavy and light trade vehicles, waste management and aggregate lorries added to residential traffic flowing (mainly it seems) between Poole and the A338 or Poole and the airport industry. To this is added busy-hour residential traffic from Tricketts Cross and New Road (South). The proposed Parley link roads would need to be carefully researched (use limited to light traffic?). Unless traffic flow is fully understood, it could lead to worse congestion than at present at Parley crossroads. With all those extra jobs at the airport there will be additional traffic as well as that created by all the new housing near the Longham minis and the new Parley residential area. A338 improvement and Hurn mini roundabout are accepted as critical, although the lack of a plan for a direct link from the A338 to the airport industry seems odd. RR West Parley resident (email)
The phrase ‘patient centred care’ is frequently said but how often do we, as patients, feel that we have a voice and can influence the quality of care that we and our loved ones receive? Nine out of 10 patients who go to hospital will see a radiographer. Either a diagnostic radiographer who produces images such as X-rays, CT or ultrasound scans, or a therapeutic radiographer who uses radiation to treat cancer. The Society and College of Radiographers wants more people to join its Public and Patient Liaison Group, which is made up of patients and carers. Members of the group can influence the radiography profession about the issues that are important to them. If readers go to the ‘About radiography’ section of the Society’s website at www.sor. org, they can read more about the group and its work. Or they can email Liz Robinson at lizr@sor.org and she will provide more information and answer questions. It is important that patients use this opportunity to share in decision making about the care and treatment that they receive. Thank you very much for the opportunity to ask your readers to take part in this important work. Richard Evans Chief Executive Officer The Society and College of Radiographers Philip Plant Chair of the Public and Patient Liaison Group
DISABILITY HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THE HOLLYWOOD DIVERSITY DEBATE The Academy Awards recently received widespread criticism for its lack of diversity in the build-up to the 88th Oscars ceremony. Now that these discussions in the media start to wane, it is important to readdress the issue so it doesn’t disappear from the public consciousness. As Hollywood has such an impact on values in society, we at The British Polio Fellowship are keen to reiterate how much more needs to be done to ensure people with disabilities are portrayed more often and authentically in film and television. Fighting the exclusion of ethnic minorities is a worthy cause within the film industry, and gives us all the opportunity to discuss the exclusion of other groups from Hollywood and indeed from everyday life in the UK, particularly those with disabilities and the 120,000 people in the UK living with Post Polio Syndrome (PPS). Hollywood is falling behind when it comes to disability, especially when you consider Channel 4’s Year of Disability; an increased diversity quota at the BBC and American TV show Breaking Bad casting RJ Mitte, who has cerebral palsy, to play a character with the same condition. Hollywood has shied away from the same characters despite successfully depicting people with disability, both factual and fictional. The British Polio Fellowship is devoted to helping people who live with PPS, while also addressing the societal issues and inequalities facing the polio and disabled community as a whole. All of us, Hollywood included, must be open to accepting disability both in front of the camera and in our communities. It is an imbalance that must be readdressed and overturned – sooner rather than later. The British Polio Fellowship is a charity dedicated to helping, supporting and empowering those in the UK living with the late effects of polio and PPS. Anyone who needs our support can call us free on 0800 043 1935, email at info@britishpolio.org.uk or visit the website at www.britishpolio.org.uk
PETS BLESSING Calling all cats, dogs and other pets (on restraints please!) of all shapes and sizes. You are all welcome to join the community and Reverend Clive Bartlett on Sunday, 29 May at 2pm for the first pet blessing of the year in West Moors Memorial Hall, Station Road, West Moors. This event is part of West Moors Parish Council’s 60th anniversary celebrations. West Moors Parish Council 01202 861044 www.westmoors-pc.gov.uk
FERNDOWN NIGHTMARE
Telephone scam warning from Dorset councils
I have today (1 April 2016), spent 30 minutes trying to get from the Porche showrooms in New Road to Parley Cross traffic lights. Coming home over the Avon causeway, I spent another 35 minutes getting to the Hurn roundabout. Checking the traffic around Ferndown on a computer at 5pm, the whole area past Hurn to the A338 and as far out the other way to Bear Cross and along the A31 toward Ringwood, all roads showed red - indicating the traffic is at a standstill. If there is to be more housing and more industry, surely the roads must of necessity be improved to take the extra traffic. I see no plans to improve the situation along these main feeder roads. WHY? It has been a nightmare to try to get out of Ferndown in the mornings and back home anytime after 4pm. Something has got to be done about this. It is a waste of fuel and personal time both of which is costing industry money. Has anyone got any answers to this? JR Barrett Ferndown (email)
Councils in Dorset are warning people about calls from an organisation offering to reduce their council tax for a fee. These calls are not from, or authorised by, any council. The organisation is offering to reduce the council tax liability upon receipt of a fee. A recent call to a Christchurch resident asked for the person’s bank details. Luckily those details were not provided. Paul Hudson, Partnership Manager at the Stour Valley & Poole Partnership, which administers council tax for Christchurch, East Dorset, North Dorset and Poole councils, said: “People should be aware that these calls do not come from the councils and if people are looking to challenge their council tax they can contact the government’s Valuation Office Agency for free.” For details of how to challenge the council tax band which a property falls into, go to www.gov.uk/council-tax-appeals or call 0300 0501 501. The councils will only ask for people’s bank account details over the phone to make or arrange payment of council tax. If someone from a council visits a resident they will always carry an identity card. If the person visited or called is concerned, please call the partnership help line on 0345 034 4569 to confirm the identity of the visitor or the caller. A genuine visitor will be happy to wait outside while this is done. Anyone concerned about any organisation calling and asking for bank details should make a note of the number of the caller and call the police on 101.
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Sniff out the fun at the BIG Walkies
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he RSPCA sponsored event will take place on 21 May at West Cliff Gardens, Bournemouth, and dogs and their owners are looking forward to their walkies along the beach. But this is a walk with a difference. For all the money raised will go to the RSPCA to help give animals in need
a second chance at a happy ending. Choose your walkies distance of 2.5k or 4k, have a ball in the event village, get sponsored as a team and even meet some of the dogs who are looking for new homes in the rehoming hubs. Walkers can register with or without a dog - for £10, additional pooch pals
cost £5 each and you can bring up to four dogs with each registration. The walk opens at 11am with registration at 10.30am. The event village closes at 3pm. www.rspca.org.uk/bigwalkies
Bake a difference and make some dough Diverse Abilities is looking for bakers to take part in its 5th annual Great Dorset Bake Sale
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he sale on Friday 6 May is being held to raise some dough for the charity that is a lifeline to many children and adults with disabilities in Dorset, and their families. But if you miss the date don’t worry. A bake sale can be held at work, at home or with a club or group – just get your friends, family or colleagues together and you will see raising money for Dorset’s disability charity is a piece of cake. Fiona Hansford, corporate and community manager at Diverse Abilities, said: “Over the past four years, more than £12,000 has been raised by the charity’s great Dorset bakers, which has supported the charity run its vital services across the county. Raising money by baking (and eating) cake or savoury treats is easy and we hope many people in Dorset get involved.”
Everyone who takes part in the Great Dorset Bake Sale will receive a fundraising pack with bake sale tips, cake recipes to choose from and how to make your event a success. By raising £50, a child with a disability could enjoy a play session for two hours with their sibling while their parents get a rest and the chance to meet up with other families coping with similar situations. For £100 the charity can provide a place for five teenagers with disabilities at its youth club, Awesome Nights or provide 10 hours of respite care to children, giving the family a rest while their child is cared for. To get involved visit diverseabilities.org.uk or call Fiona on 01202 718266.
See adjacent recipes for ideas
Bus stop bonanza for passengers Poole has experienced the highest increase in bus use in the country - outside of London - in the last decade going from 5.3m journeys in 2004/5 to 10.2m in 2014/5.
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nd passengers getting on at the railway station will now be able to wait in the dry thanks to a new shelter. Comfortable seating is also provided and the latest real time display also provide up to the minute information on bus departures. The shelter also has space for 60 bikes, complementing investment in routes in the town. There is a network of 85km of cycle lanes and cycling has increased by 83% in the last decade. The bus shelter is on the council’s popular Route ONE town centre service, which carries 180,000 passengers a year. The hopper buses operate every 15 minutes in the daytime linking the station with the town’s main attractions including the Quay and Poole Park. The bus also provides an invaluable link to the hospital and the station for commuters from Poole Quarter and the Parkstone Road residential areas. Cllr Drew Mellor, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Transportation, Borough of Poole, said:
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“We are delighted to work in partnership with South West Trains and secure the funding to deliver these key improvements. Rail passengers are already using a sustainable mode of transport and this will further encourage commuters to get on a bike or bus to the station.” Branksome Station rail passengers have also benefited from a doubling of the size of their cycle shelter to 20 covered spaces. South West Trains Project Manager, Hana Pelosi-Fear said: “Good cycle facilities are vital for people choosing to travel to the station by bike. With over 1.2 million passengers using Poole station every year, these facilities provide a welcome boost to people choosing to use this green, sustainable mode of transport to get to the station.” Andrew Wickham, Managing Director of Morebus added: “These new facilities will make it easier than ever for local people and visitors to take advantage of sustainable transport here.”
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Dogs are waiting excitedly with their leads to take place in the BIG Walkies and have a wooftastic day.
Apple Dorset
Cake
110g butter 175g soft brown sugar 225g self raising flour 2 eggs 2 large Bramley apples 1 teaspoon of lemon juice 50g sultanas
1. Preheat the oven to 180c/350f/gas 4. 2. Grease and line a loaf tin with baking paper. 3. Peel and chop the apple into chunks. 4. Sift the flour into a bowl and rub in the butter. 5. Stir in the sugar, chopped apple and sultanas. 6. Stir in the beaten eggs and juice to make a dryish mixture. 7. Press into the tin. 8. Cook for 30 – 40 mins until firm and golden brown. 9. Leave to cool in the tin before turning out.
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Serve cold or warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Mochsalices
225g margarine 225g granulated sugar 225g self raising flour 150g oats 50g cocoa powder 50g margarine 1 dessertspoon of coffee granules dissolved in a little boiling water 225g icing sugar 1. Pre heat the oven to 180c/350f/gas 4. 2. Melt the margarine in a saucepan. 3. Stir in the sugar, flour, oats and cocoa powder. 4. Press into a rectangular greased tin. 5. Cook for 15 mins, no longer than this as it will go too hard. 6. To make the topping, melt the margarine in a saucepan. 7. Add the dissolved coffee and mix well. 8. Take the pan off the heat and beat in the icing sugar until all the lumps have disappeared. 9. Spread over the base, when set cut into squares.
About the client and task Lifestyle Kitchens and Bathrooms was established in 2012 and is situated in Ferndown. Initially the company designed and installed kitchens and bathrooms, but over time the ‘Lifestyle’ element grew until it incorporated interior design, bedrooms, office furniture, living space solutions and large contracts for property developers. Jo Gracie, the Creative Director, decided that ‘Lifestyle Kitchens and Bathrooms’ had become more of a ‘Lifestyle’ choice for interior design, and with rapid expansion moving the company forwards with a wider range of work, she decided that ‘Lifestyle Kitchens and Bathrooms’ needed a name change to reflect this. ‘Lifestyle Living’ embraces the new creative direction of the company and the concept that the interior of your home represents your lifestyle and the way you live. BrightBox Designs was tasked to design a new logo, a new look website and new stationery.
THE LOGO DESIGN It was clear that Jo wanted something that combined an approachable, homely feel with a professional finish. The approach was to use typography which represents the new style, using font combinations to achieve the desired effect. The use of a handwritten font represents the comfortable, homely feeling – ‘the way people live and love their homes’ – with a combination of a modern font which represents the professional, sleek and trustworthy appearance of the company.
THE WEBSITE DESIGN The brief was to modernise the current site using the new logo and creative direction to design and deploy a fully functioning mobile-friendly site. The redesigned website displays the range of products Lifestyle Living has to offer. Our input was to produce a website and implement an online portfolio to display completed projects by the Lifestyle team, giving them a powerful tool that enables potential customers/contractors to view the high standards of work.
BrightBox Designs played a major part in producing not only a creative logo, but a website that is easy to navigate and portrays the various services offered by Lifestyle Living. BrightBox Designs listened to our brief and understood exactly what we wanted, resulting in a user-friendly website which is modern and visually appealing. Jo Gracie
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or a traditional pet shop with a modern twist, visit Moggies & Doggies Pet Supplies in Moordown. Supplying pet food, bedding, accessories and toys, you will also receive friendly help and advice on all types of animals. You can even bring your pet with you to be added to the Moggies & Doggies Facebook wall of fame.
FROM LONGESTABLISHED FIRM
Gales Solicitors are a long-established local firm who have been in Winton and Charminster for over 60 years. “We aim to provide expert advice combined with a friendly approach. Due to the wide range of legal services we offer, we have dedicated specialists in most areas of law to give you helpful and reliable advice and information,” says Matthew Moore, Senior Partner. Contact Gales Solicitors by telephone on 01202 512227, or visit the website at www.gales-solicitors.co.uk, or call in to 512 Wimborne Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH9 2ET.
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Computer trouble? EZ make it easy!
EZ Computers have been operating in the Winton area since the early 1990s. Initially started as a retail store, EZ Computers swiftly branched out into offering repair services to the local community. Despite a number of location changes (usually within a 100 metre radius), as well as staff and ownership changes, EZ Computers have remained a local Winton company for over 20 years. The current EZ team has over 50 years of combined experience in technical support, repairs and servicing, as well as considerable sales experience. In addition to the retail and repair arms of the business EZ Computers now offer online gaming, internet access and printing facilities. With a “No Fix, No Fee” policy, whatever your computer needs, EZ Computers’ friendly and knowledgeable staff will find the right solution for both your situation and your budget.
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Appliance Alliance are specialists in domestic appliance sales, service, repairs and spare parts, and have been for over 30 years. As a retailer in today’s current climate, they understand that price and service is everything so aim to stock a whole range of products across a whole range of prices to suit every budget. Appliance Alliance stock a range of major household appliances from brands such as – AEG, BOSCH, SIEMENS, HOTPOINT, ZANUSSI, SEBO, WHIRLPOOL, BEKO, CANNON, BELLING STOVES. Products include the everessential washing machines, dryers and dishwashers, also cookers and fridge freezers, all to help keep your home running smoothly and efficiently.
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WEBSTERS BUTCHERS Summer is just round the corner and Webster Family Butchers have got all the meat you need for a great family BBQ. “Why not try a butterfly leg of lamb or a boneless chicken in one of our delicious marinades,” says Carly Webster. “We also have a fantastic selection of hand-made burgers and sausages, mouthwatering steaks, kebabs and ribs, which are perfect au natural or smothered in our tasty marinades.”
All the meat we supply is free range and comes from local farms ensuring that our carbon footprint stays as low as possible Thinking of feeding more than just your family at a special occasion this summer? Why not hire one of Websters’ hog roast machines and really wow your guests with an incredible feast. Just call 01202 584315 for more information and prices. “All the meat we supply is free range and comes from local farms ensuring that our carbon footprint stays as low as possible, so why not pop in and see what we can do for you today,” adds Carly. Find Websters Butchers on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.
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Pint-size Tink does it again! By Janine Pulford
Not only did Tink, the German Spitz, speed to victory at Crufts this year to be crowned YKC (Young Kennel Club) Agility Dog of the Year, she and her owner Holly Ryan were victorious in 2015 too.
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thrilled Holly from West Parley said, “Last year’s win was a complete surprise because Tink is so tiny, but I didn’t think she would do it again.” Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary said: “Supporting and commending future talent like Tink and Holly with an award such as the YKC Agility Dog of the Year is incredibly important. “To complete a course in such a professional manner is very inspiring to other young dog handlers.” Seven-year-old Tink (Abbicher Dreaming) is almost small enough to fit inside the cup she won and being a seasoned agility competitor, “she is confident in the ring,” explains 15-yearold Holly who attends Ferndown Upper School.
Remarkably, Holly has been competing since she was just four, and trains every week at Nedlo Dog Agility in Romsey with mum Tracy who has been involved in dog agility for over 20 years. Holly clearly follows in mum’s footsteps, as does her 13-year-old brother, Bournemouth Grammar schoolboy, Jack. In fact Jack was knocked out by his sister this year, missing his place in the Crufts final by a whisker. His dog, a German Spitz x Pomeranian, is called Jet. Altogether the family has five dogs with Tracy owning Lily, Alfie and the baby of the family, a sprocker called Izzy, “they are mainly waifs and strays,” she says giving the noisy one, Lily, a hug. This makes their achievements all the more special.
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L-R Jet, Jack, Alfie, Lily, Tracy, Izzy, Holly and Tink
Tink and Holly at Crufts
Jack is also celebrating success at being selected for Team GB’s International Junior Team in Slovakia in July. With such a dog-loving family, and with dad Kieran helping with the transport, it’s hardly surprising to discover that Holly and Jack are no strangers to success. They formed part of the Nedlo winning team at the Crufts junior agility event in 2014 and 2015. And as for idiosyncrasies, Tink takes the biscuit. Holly said, “I was walking her through the stalls at Crufts when she stopped and I thought she was after some discarded food.” On further investigation Holly discovered Tink was rubbing herself with great satisfaction against a velvet tablecloth. Tink now has her very own piece of red velvet at home and is fondly referred to as the ‘velvet queen.’ She certainly has a royal place in the Ryan household following her most recent win at Crufts. Visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk for more local news
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vibrant and highly talented company of professionally trained musical theatre students are bringing a taste of the great Broadway musicals to the Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth from 14-16 July. Broadway Showtunes are being brought to the stage by over 150 young performers who will be presenting song and dance from some of the most famous and dramatic shows of all time including hits from Shrek, Mamma Mia, Calamity Jane, Anything Goes, Mack and Mabel, Evita, Hercules, Witches of Eastwick and many more… With a live orchestra Broadway Showtunes will be long remembered by those lucky enough to get tickets.
Big Little Theatre School in conjunction with MAGS4DORSET is giving one family the opportunity to be there on opening night 14 July, so they can be amongst the first to enjoy the show. If you have a dream to be in the audience enter our competition.
To be in with the chance of winning the ticket, which is for four people, answer this question:
IN WHICH COUNTRY IS MAMMA MIA SET?
Enter at: www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answers on a postcard to Broadway Showtunes competition, MAGS4DORSET, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Closing date is 14 June 2016. The first correct entry drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd and Big Little Theatre Company are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.
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what’s on
this month Until 4 June
For Home and Country – 100 Years of the Women’s Institute, Priest’s House Museum, Wimborne. Monday to Saturday 10am-4.30pm. 01202 882533
11 May 10.30am-12.15pm
‘South West Ambulance Service’ talk by Martyn Callow in The Scout Hall, off Station Road, Wimborne, in support of The Wimborne Stroke Support Group. 01202 884737
11 May 7.30pm
Bournemouth Electric Camera Club, ‘Through the Lens of Jack Boskett’, Broadway Park Sports and Community Club, Bournemouth. 07850 335746
12 May 7.30pm
Verwood and 3LX Twinning Association, talk by Tony Bates ‘Fauna and flora in the Australian outback’. Heathland Heritage Centre. 01202 826449
12 May 7.30pm
Verwood and District Horticultural Society, talk by Totty Cruttenden ‘Beekeeping’. Memorial Hall. 01202 814376
13 May 9.30-10am
Tots and Tinies. Rhymes and songs for 0-4 year olds. Fordingbridge library. clwefor@hants.gov.uk
14-15 May 10am-1pm
Volunteer day, Upton Wood. Help cut back brambles so heather can grow. Also spread heather seeds to restore heathland habitat. 01929 557237
14-15 May 12-5pm
White Mill, Sturminster Marshall, open as part of National Mills weekend. 18th century mill with original wooden machinery in a peaceful riverside setting. 01258 858051
14 May 10am-5pm
Mini steam rally on Poole Quay. 01202 262600
14 May 10am-12noon
Wimborne in Bloom coffee morning with raffle and bring and buy at 34 Park Lane, Wimborne. 01202 888703
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Details were correct at the time of going to print but readers are advised to check before attending events
14 May 2-6pm
Lytchett Matravers Village Fayre with theme of ‘Fun, Family and Community’. 60 stallholders, welly throwing, face painting, refreshments. Lytchett Matravers recreation ground. 07740 682598
14 May 7pm
Inner Wheel Club of Ferndown charity quiz night, West Moors Memorial Hall. Proceeds to groups including food bank and The Heal Project. Tickets £10 including food. Tables of eight. 01202 875446
20 May 7.30pm
American Blue Grass music from The Bow-Legged Skeeter, Meeting House, Ringwood. Doors open 7pm. 01425 489376
21 May-4 September 9.30am-5pm
Open-air art exhibition featuring Bournemouth-based artists, Pine Walk, Lower Gardens, Westover Road. 0845 0511700
21-22 May 10am-5pm
15 May 2-5pm
Open garden for NGS, 22 Holt Road, Poole. Home-made teas. 01202 387509
Corfe Castle, Saxon and Viking essential skills and storytelling. Learn how to use flint and steel for lighting fires, weaving braids and 9th century sagas of heroes, monsters and demons. 01929 481294
17 May 10am-12noon
21-22 May 10am
Community First New Forest drop in, Fordingbridge library. Find out about volunteering opportunities. clwefor@hants.gov.uk
17 May 7.30pm
Verwood Historical Society, Ronnie Taylor illustrated talk ‘From Stourhead to Stanpit’. St Michael’s Parish Centre, Manor Road. 01202 824175
17 May 7.30pm
Verwood Town Council annual assembly, Town Council offices, Vicarage Road. 01202 820880
17 May 7.30pm
BioBlitz, Christchurch Harbour. Join experienced naturalists to identify wildlife species. All ages welcome. 01202 451259
21 May 10am-3pm
Have a go at sailing at Highcliffe Sailing Club as part of RYA Push the Boat Out. Mudeford Quay. 01425 274874
21 May 10am-5pm
Highcliffe Revival Food Festival Lymington Road, Highcliffe. Celebrity cookery demos. Kidz Kitchen, music and live entertainment. www.highcliffevillage. com
22 May 10am-4pm
Heathland Hullabaloo, Knoll Beach car park, Studland. Discover the heathland and the organisations that look after it. 01929 450500
22 May 11am-4.30pm
Hinton Admiral open garden for NGS in aid of Julia’s House. Lyndhurst Road, Hinton, www.ngs.org.uk
22 May 2.30pm
Bournemouth Electric Camera Club, ‘Ben Osborne – Wild: Life and Landscape’, Broadway Park Sports and Community Club, Bournemouth. 07850 335746
25 May 10am-12noon
Dorset Partnership for Older People Programme drop-in, Fordingbridge library. clwefor@hants.gov.uk
25 May 7.30pm
Verwood Keyboard Society presents David Ingley playing a Technics GA3 at Verwood Hub. 01202 822936
26 May 9.30-10.30am
Activate coast and countryside health cycle ride, run by Kingston Lacy and Moors Valley Country Park. Meet Kingston Lacy car park. 01202 883402
27-29 May 12pm onwards
Bournemouth 7s sports and music festival, Bournemouth Sports Club, Chapel Gate, East Parley. 01202 545630
21 May 7pm
28 May-12 June
Out of hours house tour of Kingston Lacy with opportunity to meet conservation team, followed by coffee and brunch at Stables restaurant. Booking essential 0844 249 1895.
21 May 7.30pm
28 May 7.30-10am
19 May 8pm
21 June 7.30pm
Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society concert by Chris Stanbury at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne. 01202 895254
18 May 10-11.30am
Verwood Jazz Club presents Bob Reynolds New Society Jazz Band, The Albion Inn, Station Road. 01202 873725
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – Tchaikfest: Tchaikovsky greats. Bournemouth Pavilion, Westover Road. www.bsolive.com Ringwood and Burley Band concert to raise music for Macmillan Cancer, Barrington Theatre Ferndown. 01202 894858 Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society concert by Ian Griffin at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne. 01202 895254
Dorset Art Weeks and Purbeck Art Weeks, open studios and activities. www.dorsetartweeks.co.uk www.purbeckartweeks.co.uk
Brownsea Island birdsong morning walk. Take boat before visitors arrive for talk with ranger through sights and sounds of wildlife. Booking essential. 01202 7007744
28 May 9am-4pm
Alpine Garden Society flower show and plant fair, QE School, Wimborne. 01202 285179
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Always Look on the Bright Side of Life If you enjoy Monty Python, then there’s a real treat in store for you. Bournemouth Musical Theatre Productions is bringing Spamalot to The Regent Centre in Christchurch in June and there are two tickets to be won courtesy of The Regent and MAGS4DORSET. Spamalot is the Monty Python musical that has been ‘lovingly ripped off’ from the 1975 film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The original Broadway production of Spamalot won three Tony Awards including the awards for Best Musical and Best Direction of a Musical. Spamalot also won a Grammy Award in 2006 for Best Musical
Show Album. The show now ventures to Christchurch for another cheeky romp through Camelot. The plot of Spamalot is almost exactly the same as the Holy Grail. Unlike the film, Spamalot is jam packed with silly songs to match the action. The opening number Finland/ Fisch Schlapping Dance was created especially for the show along with other songs such as I Am Not Dead Yet, The Song that Goes Like This, and The Diva’s Lament (Whatever Happened to My Part). The show also includes the song originally made famous by Monty Python in The Life of Brian, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.
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llan Wood is a well known figure at Christchurch and East Dorset Councils. As the communications officer he makes sure local media is aware of all the news and keeps everyone up to date with councillors’ decisions.
Now he is making news himself by playing a town councillor in the musical Betty Blue Eyes at the Regent Centre. In Theatre 2000’s version of the musical, the town council is planning a private function to commemorate the wedding of Princess
Spamalot is all singing, all dancing silliness and rather like an adult pantomime. With adult humour, parental discretion is advised before bringing children. To be in with a chance of wining the tickets for the show on 8 June answer this question:
Which king leads the knights in Spamalot? Enter at: www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answers on a postcard to Spamalot competition, MAGS4DORSET, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. Closing date is 23 May 2016. The first correct entry drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd and The Regent Centre are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.
Elizabeth and Prince Philip. The rationing of meat leads to the rearing of an illicit pig but another problem raises its head when Allan’s character Councillor Allardyce falls in love with the pig - the Betty of the title - on account of her beautiful blue eyes. The show is at the Regent from 19-21 May. More details at www. regentcentre.co.uk
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Heavy Horse Park Farm – Mrs P Williamson, West Howe. Answer: 25 March. Debra Stephenson – Jane Planner, Sturminster Marshall. Answer: Frankie Baldwin.
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QE musicians join the circus Gifted musicians from Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne, took to the Lighthouse stage in Poole as part of an incredible live performance by French troupe Circa Tsuica, fusing music, acrobatics, humour
and seemingly impossible circus-style feats. Guided by QE’s music teachers Laurie Payne and Steve Glover, and under the overall direction of Circa Tsuica’s Camille Secheppet, the 11 young
musicians engaged in the techniques of Soundpainting, creating improvised musical compositions based on the conductor’s hand gestures. They also played from memory various Circa Tsuica pieces in front of an audience of around 500. Lighthouse CEO Elspeth McBain; said “The students from QE did brilliantly... The audience seemed to love it and the young band really did it well. I was impressed with them.” The QE Musicians – Hannah Conway, Chris Coomes, Jaz Ashley (saxes); Jason Hayter (trumpet);
Josh Eaton (trombone); Josh Plummer (euphonium); Hannah Gibb (clarinet); Kate Miller-Sparkes (bassoon) and Amy Hornsby, Becky Jenkins, Philippa Almond (flutes) – were handpicked from various QE bands and had worked since last September learning and memorising their music
in preparation for this professional performance. Musical Director of QE’s Jazz Orchestra, Steve Glover, said: “This was a full-on and mesmeric spectacle in front of a large audience on a professional stage, and I am so proud of our students who were not fazed by the magnitude of it.”
Wimborne artist in the spotlight A new exhibition ‘Scenes of Wimborne and East Dorset’ featuring watercolour paintings by the artist W J Hawker is running until 2 July at the Priest’s House Museum. Little is known about the artist. However, the recent discovery that a photographic board had been used as a mount for one of the paintings offers a clue. The exhibition has been partly supported by a grant from the divisional budget of Dorset County Councillor, Robin Cook.
Images credit line: Watercolour from W J Hawker. Courtesy of the Priest’s House Museum Collections Trust
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wo Riversmeet Golf Park consists of a 9-hole par 3 golf and footgolf course. It also includes a chipping green, sheltered coaching/ practice bay and a putting
green. The golf course is ideal for complete beginners as well as more experienced golfers who would like to practise their short game. Footgolf is an exciting new activity, which unites and combines two of this country’s favourite sports.
The beauty of the new course is that both sports can be played alongside each other. For example, mum or dad can be playing a round of golf whilst their young children play footgolf at the same time. All participants can enjoy the beautiful surrounding landscapes with panoramic views of Christchurch Harbour, the Priory and Hengistbury Head whilst playing the course. Two Riversmeet Golf Park is currently offering a monthly direct debit membership of just £18 and you could enjoy unlimited access to the golf/footgolf course. The golf park also has its very own PGA Golf Pro coach, Mike Torrens. Mike offers coaching for both adults and children. Please contact him direct for full information Mike Torrens miketorrensgolfpro@hotmail.com.
For further information on Two Riversmeet Golf Park, please visit www.dorsetforyou.com/2-rivers-meet/facilities/golf
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Hambledon Hill is situated on a chalk escarpment in the Blackmore Vale about 5km to the north-west of Blandford Forum. It has one of the best preserved and most notable Iron Age hill forts in Great Britain and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Three ramparts encircle the hill, which are monumental in size. Excavated in 1985 by Roger Mercer, it is viewed as ‘being unparalleled in Europe
for its size and complexity’ and has been fundamental in understanding Neolithic history. It is popular with visitors interested in various aspects of nature conservation as well as archaeology, and walkers, all who marvel at the panoramic 360 degree vistas. The site is of exceptionally high ecological and archaeological value and is an SSSI.
Nature reserves protected by NATIONAL TRUST Three valuable nature reserves are now being cared for by the National Trust. Holt Heath near Wimborne, part of Hartland Moor in Purbeck and the Iron Age hill fort at Hambledon Hill near Blandford, all declared National Nature Reserves by Natural England, are now under the stewardship of the National Trust. The conservation organisation’s care will ensure that these sites become the best they possibly can be, that access across the sites continues, whilst at the same time ensuring that conservation management practices protect these vulnerable habitats. It is recognised as one of the few organisations able to look after these reserves, particularly with their high archaeological and ecological interest. While taking full responsibility, the National Trust will still work with Natural England to ensure a sustainable future for these sites.
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Personally I cannot think of a better example of the way culture and nature have intertwined over millennia
Holt Heath and Forest is 4km north east of Wimborne Minster and forms part of the Kingston Lacy Estate. Holt Heath is an extensive area of dry heath, wet heath and mire vegetation with patches of bracken, gorse scrub and extensive areas of woodland, wood pasture and ancient pollarded and maiden oaks. The site forms part of the larger West Moors Heaths SSSI. It is one of the largest remaining areas of heathland in Dorset and is designated for its heathland and mire vegetation, birds, reptiles and invertebrates.
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David Bullock, head of nature conservation for the National Trust said: “These National Nature Reserves are beautiful, and full of natural and cultural riches. Personally I cannot think of a better example of the way culture and nature have intertwined over millennia to produce something of such great beauty than Hambledon Hill... and this is just one of them. “They are all very different in character but have some of the most special plants and animals in the UK as well as stunning things like spectacular hill forts, ancient trees, miles of heather and vast bogs with insectivorous plants,” he added.
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A female goshawk in the New Forest
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Birds of prey nest watch is back
Come into the garden
Visitors have had the privilege of watching the intimate lives of some of the New Forest’s most impressive birdlife over the last 10 years thanks to high tech video technology.
Keen gardeners are to have a chance to visit the 20-acre garden at Hinton Admiral.
A Date with Nature in the New Forest uses ‘raptorcam’ technology to allow viewers to follow the lives of birds of prey such as buzzards and goshawks in their nests as they breed, hatch eggs, feed chicks and teach their young how to fly. The project is based at the New Forest Reptile Centre, two miles south west of Lyndhurst off the A35, and is run by the RSPB, New Forest National Park Authority, Forestry Commission and Carnyx Wild. Last year saw over 21,000 people visit the centre to watch the drama unfold, and online coverage also proved popular. In this 10th anniversary year, visitors will be able to share the highs
The gardens surrounding the 18th century house which are being restored and developed, are opening as part of the National Gardens Scheme. Highlights include mature plantings of deciduous azaleas and rhododendrons amidst a sea of bluebells. Wandering paths lead through rockeries and beside ponds and a stream with many cascades. Orchids appear in the large lawns. Two walled gardens are devoted to herbs and wild flowers and there is a very large greenhouse. The terrace and rock garden were designed by Harold Peto. Visitors are welcome from 11am-4.30pm with admission £6 and children free. The garden is on Lyndhurst Road, Hinton and a donation will be made to Julia’s House Children’s Hospice. www.ngs.org.uk
and lows of the breeding season with birds of prey until 4 September. As well as being streamed online, the footage will also be on view daily between 10am and 4.30pm at the Reptile Centre, where staff and volunteers will be on hand to explain more about the birds’ behaviour. Chicks are likely to appear in May. Entry to the Reptile Centre is free although donations for parking are welcome. Watch live footage of the birds in their nests online at www.newforestgateway.org or www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/ datewithnature
Lawrence week at Clouds Hill The life of T E Lawrence is being celebrated at special events at Clouds Hill, the isolated cottage which he used as his rural peaceful retreat. A week of talks, displays, activities and events from 16-22 May will mark the personal path that placed Lawrence in Cairo in 1916. Here he played his heroic part in the Arab Revolt that started 100 years ago and earned the title ‘Lawrence of Arabia’. Events include readings from his letters, songs, stories and music from Tim Laycock and information on Lawrence and military intelligence. A talk about Lawrence and Brough Superior motorcycles on 21 May will coincide with a visit from the Brough Superior Club On 22 May from 10am, a cycle event will follow in the tyre tracks of two great cyclists, Lawrence and Thomas Hardy, with a circular cycle route from Dorchester to Clouds Hill, Hardy’s Cottage and Max Gate. Clouds Hilll, at Bovington, is run by the National Trust. For more details Phone: 01929 405616.
Discover immersive theatre
For a different theatre experience come along to Lok ‘n’ Store in Fleetsbridge. Handle With Care is a new immersive play staged in self-storage buildings about the things we hold onto, their value and how they tell our individual stories. Seen through the eyes of a young woman Zoe as she gets older, the performance is an intimately personal, fly-onthe-wall experience through the corridors and units of the storage company in Willis Road. The show studies how we accumulate objects, the meaning that we place on those seemingly banal belongings and how they can give us a sense of home. Join Zoe from 1988 to the present as she stores and stores and stores as the years go on and on and on. So if you want to know why you hold onto a lava lamp, bundles of baby clothes or that torn T-shirt that you just can’t get rid of… Handle With Care has seven performances from 26-28 May. Tickets on 01202 280000
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CONCERN OVER FIRES ‘AS FAST AS OLYMPIC SPRINTER’
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Operation Heathland has been launched to protect Dorset’s heathland from fire, theft and anti-social behaviour.
As well as arson, the UHP tackles issues including: • Trampling of rare plants and animals
Fires in the summer on heathlands can have devastating effects on the wildlife and vegetation
• Erosion of vegetation and sandy heathland soil • Disturbance of groundnesting birds such as nightjars and woodlarks • Enrichment of the soil by dog faeces • Fly-tipping of rubbish and garden refuse • Predation of rare animals by domestic pets
The initiative, in its 17th year, runs until 30 September. Last year, there were over 100 reports of heath/grass type fires. Six youths were arrested and dealt with through the Youth Justice System for three separate offences. Nearly a third of Dorset’s internationally important heathland is situated in the urban areas of south east Dorset, with nearly half a million people living nearby. The majority of Dorset heaths are designated ‘Site of Special Scientific Interest’(SSSI) or as ‘Special Protection Area’ (SPA).’ Gaynor Mant from Dorset Fire and Rescue Service said: “Arson is the biggest threat to heathland wildlife.
Deliberate and accidental fires can destroy whole colonies of wildlife. Be careful with cigarette butts and do not use disposable BBQs on heaths. “People need to be aware of the risks to the heath and potential house fires.” Paul Attwell, the Urban Heaths Partnership manager said: “The Urban Heaths Partnership continues to work together to help protect and enhance our local heathland, which is important not just to the local community, but internationally as well.” He added: “Fires in the summer on heathlands can have devastating effects
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Organisations who want to protect Dorset’s heathland from vandalism, damage and arson, are working to maintain the county’s precious natural landscape, by carrying out educational programmes and prevention activity in schools, the community and on heathlands. The group, known as the Urban Heaths Partnership (UHP), comprises of 14 organisations, including Dorset Police, Dorset Fire and Rescue Service, local authorities, Natural England, Dorset Wildlife Trust, The Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust, the National Trust, the RSPB and the Forestry Commission.
BioBlitz at Christchurch Harbour
on the wildlife and vegetation; they can take up to 25 years to recover. These fires can in the right conditions travel as fast as an Olympic sprinter.” Volunteers are being recruited who regularly visit the heaths and would be willing to give up a small amount of their time to help protect them. The UHP offer training to Heath Watch groups on Dorset’s open spaces. Call 01202 642787, email urbanheaths@dorsetcc.gov.uk or visit the Community Heath Watch page on Facebook for more information or sign up to receive alerts about heathlands by joining Heath Watch via Dorset Alert.
Become a wildlife explorer for a day and discover what’s living right on your doorstep by joining in at Christchurch Harbour BioBlitz. The event on 21 – 22 May, starting at 10am each day, is taking place at Hengistbury Head and Stanpit Marsh at Christchurch Harbour. There is a varied and rich wildlife in this special area and experienced naturalists and wildlife watchers are required to look for and identify as many different species of birds, bugs, plants and beasties as possible in the two days. Everything found will be documented and passed on to local and national databases that monitor local wildlife. With interactive activities for children, grown-ups, beginners and experts alike there is something for everyone at a BioBlitz. Activities include mammal and moth trapping, pond dipping, insect safaris and bird and botany walks. For more information contact hengistbury.head@ bournemouth.gov.uk or call 01202 451259.
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s spring has arrived with glorious sunshine and warmer temperatures, the flowers are bursting into bloom throughout National Trust Kingston Lacy’s garden. From camellias and cherry blossom to tulips and bluebells there is colour at every turn. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the beautifully restored orchid house in the kitchen garden – open daily until 3.30pm. This half-term, 29 May–5 June, put on your outdoor clothes and enjoy a self-led trail around the woodland to tick off your ’50 things
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to do before you’re 11¾’. From den building and hunting for bugs to making a grass trumpet and walking barefoot, there is plenty to keep the whole family entertained. The lawns are the perfect place for a picnic, or enjoy the restaurant for a light lunch or delicious cream tea. In the kitchen garden stop for a tea or coffee and homemade cake. Until the end of October discover an intimate exhibition within the house, exploring the life and travels of William John Bankes with personal papers and artefacts from the Bankes’ archive. Kingston Lacy is open daily from 10.30am. Entry is free for National Trust members. Visit the website (www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingstonlacy) for more details or call 01202 883402.
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Ferndown
Friday Market
in full swing
Neville Bowles
Thomas, Rebecca and Alexander
Just what Ferndown needs – that’s the view of shoppers at the new weekly market. “It’s brought new life into the town,” said Ferndown residents Terry and Maureen who were delighted that the market has arrived. “People want to buy and it’s lovely to have a new choice of things that aren’t too expensive.” Organised by Ferndown Chamber of Commerce and supported by Ferndown Town Council, the market was originally planned to go ahead in Penny’s Walk and according to the president of the chamber, James Edgar, it should switch location within the next few weeks when “agreements are finalised with the landowners.” He added, “In general the market has been very well received by the local businesses and positively welcomed by the shoppers.” Stallholder Neville Bowles selling linen from Provence said, “I like coming here. I’m getting lots of positive feedback from customers.” Shoppers Jenny and Claire from Ferndown said, “We came to Ferndown to have a coffee and look round the market. It’s a good market. We’ve bought cheap fresh fruit and veg and fresh eggs and visited a good quality hardware stall.”
Sue Bennett from West Moors hadn’t realised the market was going to be permanent. “It’s good to know that it will be staying rather than being a one-off market. To have something like this locally is wonderful.” Linda from West Parley said, “It seems good. It should bring more revenue to the town. It’s nice to see some clothes for sale in Ferndown.” Her children Thomas, Alexander (both 9) and Rebecca (aged 10) were busy trying on hats and Thomas said, “I think everyone should come and have a look.” Bob Ducker was stocking up with fresh fruit and said, “It makes a nice change to come to a market in Ferndown.” Janet Howell, from West Moors, also headed straight for the fruit and vegetable stall. “I know this trader from Christchurch market and I’m very happy to see him here. “It would be better if the market was a bit bigger and there was a bit more variety.” Linda Entwistle from Ferndown added, “I’m pleased we’ve got a market here now rather than having to travel elsewhere to go to one.” And pensioner Joan Adams thought it was a very good idea to have a market, “I hope it stays,” she said. The final word came from the chamber president: “This is a very positive time for the town. It’s really amazing to be able to say that Friday is no longer just the end of the week, but it’s now market day in Ferndown!”
Jenny and Claire
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