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May 2017 Volume 14 Issue 10

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

62-year-old Scout support worker jailed for sexually abusing boys

Pedro heads Palm Sunday procession

Martin Clunes backs Julia’s House ‘fund a nurse’ campaign

Food Review Kings Arms Restaurant Christchurch

Lots more local news and events

n e e r G Tom nemouth Road Trip y d e m o C opean brings Eur

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Competitions Meal for two with a bottle of wine at the Kings Arms Restaurant

Tickets to The Wizard of Oz at the Regent Centre

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4DORSET Volume 14 • Issue 10 • May 2017

MAGS4DORSET

Ben Pulford managing director design@mags4dorset.co.uk Nick Pulford company secretary accounts@mags4dorset.co.uk

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LOGISTICS Ian Lory Alexandra O’Neill

HelloEveryone!

Talk about snap decisions. I know everyone makes them at some point in their lives, and often they’re the right ones, which is why they are made so quickly – but a general election in the middle of Brexit? I was at a loss, but I’ve never warmed to Theresa May and wouldn’t care if she was ousted, but by whom? The opposition is so poor, I can only guess that’s why she’s done what she has. We are going through a deadly dull phase in British politics with no inspirational leaders to guide us.

I am not a political beast. I’d much rather be sitting on a yacht in the middle of the ocean or writing my next novel, which by the way, is finished – apart from the editing. But in my humble opinion, the best government we’ve had in my lifetime was the coalition between the Tories and the Lib Dems. Nick Clegg may have seemed wishy washy, but he was a good leveller and our economy was beginning to thrive under the coalition government. Since the Tories were voted in per se, we have spiralled rapidly downhill.

And the rest of the world is following our example. Let’s just hope Trump doesn’t imitate our PM and make a snap decision about starting the next war.

Enjoy the magazine and I will speak again in June, but not about politics.

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Seamus in a sea of Dorset bluebells

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SCOUT SUPPORT MEMBER JAILED FOR CHILD SEXUAL OFFENCES A Bournemouth Scout support member has been jailed for nine years for sexually abusing boys over the last 40 years.

Paul John Cherrett, 62, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on 11 April, after previously pleading guilty to a string of sex offences against boys.

The 62-year-old admitted 10 counts of indecent assault against boys aged under 16, three counts of inciting a child to commit an act of gross indecency and four charges of possession of indecent images of children.

He had also pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child.

Cherrett was told he would be on the Sex Offenders Register for life and would be made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Cherrett joined the Scouting movement in 1972 when he became an assistant Cub Scout leader for the 21st Bournemouth Scout Group until 1977. He then moved into the assistant district commissioner role for the Bournemouth West District until 1988. He returned in the role of district Scout active support member at Butchers Coppice Camp site in 2010.

The court heard that Cherrett’s offending came to light in 2016 when a CCTV alert was issued about unusual activity taking place in the tuck shop at the Butchers Coppice Scout Camp in Bournemouth where Cherrett was working as district scout active support member and treasurer.

There are various CCTV cameras monitoring the camp, including in the tuck shop. The camera in the shop is motionactivated and when triggered it sends an alert containing still images to a mobile phone.

One evening a senior member of the camp received a number of alerts. The CCTV images showed Cherrett acting inappropriately with a boy. He was subsequently charged with sexual activity with a child.

The court heard that due to Cherrett’s 40-year association with the Scout movement, a press release was issued by Dorset Police appealing for information from the public.

As a result of the release a further eight victims came forward and made allegations against Cherrett, the court was told.

The court heard that the offences were committed between 1975 and 2004 at Scouting locations in the Bournemouth area and at camps abroad and involved boys as young as eight. Anyone with additional information relating to this case should call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000.

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TEENAGER CHARGED

Ex-Dorset schoolboy raises £43,000 prior to London Marathon

A former Dumpton and Canford School student became one of the biggest fundraisers in this year’s London Marathon by having over £43,000 pledged prior to crossing the starting line Novice runner Nicholas Scott is raising funds for the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, Sands.

Married to Laura, 34-year-old Nicholas, wanted to take part in the London Marathon in memory of their daughter Ella who passed away in September 2015 after being stillborn at full term.

Nicholas, said: “When we lost Ella our world completely and utterly fell apart. We felt like we were falling and that we would never ever stop falling.

“The support of Sands helped us both to get through it and to this day remains there for us as we live through the unimaginable. Without Sands, our family and our friends, we honestly just do not know what we would have done.”

Now living and working in London, Nicholas said both he and Laura were overwhelmed and touched by the generosity of people. “This is all for Ella. Even though she passed away just before being born she is affecting people’s lives and leaving her mark on earth by helping raise such a fantastic amount of money. It’s a chance to try and claim something positive from what was, and remains, a complete tragedy.”

Nicholas’s parents, David and Pauline, live in Bournemouth and own the independent furnishing stores Sturtons & Tappers. They said they were incredibly proud of what Nicholas was doing.

Marathon man: Nicholas Scott

A 16-year-old boy from Wimborne has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on a local man in his 40s and is due to appear at Poole Youth Court on 2 May. The teenager was arrested in connection with an alleged assault reported to have happened sometime between 11.30pm and midnight on Saturday 21 January near to Wimborne Library. The alleged victim was reportedly pushed from behind and kicked in the chest, causing him to fall over and hit his head on the ground.

He sustained a fractured skull and bleed on the brain as a result of the incident.

To sponsor Nicholas please visit: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/NicholasScott The London Marathon took place on 23 April after 4Dorset went to print.

Local Plan Review

Christchurch Borough Council and East Dorset District Council have begun work on a review of the Local Plan, the document that helps shape the nature of future growth and development in the local area of both councils.

The decision to undertake a full Local Plan Review has been made to: • respond to significant changes to government planning policy and legislation, and ensure local planning policy remains up to date • respond effectively to the need for economic growth and stability, and to the growing need for adequate and affordable housing • revisit policies where supporting evidence has been updated or changed • better address the development and community needs of rural areas • allow more joined up strategic planning with neighbouring councils Visit www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/cedc-local-plan-review or your local public library for more information.

The first phase of the review is complete and responses to the Regulation 18 Consultation have been published.

Evidence gathering and targeted consultations will be held until August 2017.

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LAW SPOT

By Nicola Lowe, Managing Partner at Harold G Walker Solicitors

If you would like to understand more about scams and why people can become victims, you can join a national initiative being championed in Dorset by Dorset County Council Trading Standards Service.

‘Friends Against Scams’ aims to:

Q. My father has excluded my brother from his will, leaving everything to me – I don’t think it’s fair – is there anything I can do about this and if so, are there any inheritance tax consequences for me?

A. You can either give your brother a large financial gift from your own pocket once you receive your inheritance - however for the value of Nicola Lowe this gift to fall outside your estate for inheritance tax purposes, you must survive the gift Certain conditions must be complied with in order for there by seven years.

to be no inheritance tax implications for you, these include:

Alternatively, if it is under two years since your father died you can make a Deed of Variation also known as a Deed of Family Arrangement, which will vary the terms of your father’s will to divide his estate how you wish. All parties affected by the variation must agree to it but if minor children are affected, the court’s permission may be required.

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(a) The variation must not be made for any consideration in money or money’s worth (ie your brother cannot compensate you in another way for the benefit he is receiving via the deed)

FRIENDS AGAINST SCAMS

(b)

It must be in writing

(c)

The deed must contain a statement relating to the section of the Inheritance Tax Act which applies to the variation.

It is vital that you obtain independent legal advice before embarking on any changes to any inheritance that you receive to ensure all formalities have been complied with and to avoid the taxman knocking at your door.

For further information please contact Harold G Walker Solicitors on 01202 881454 or email enquiries@hgwalker.co.uk

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Highlight the scale of the problem by getting communities talking about scams

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Change the perceptions of why people become scam victims

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Prevent people from becoming or continuing to be a scam victim

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Recruit people to join the fight against scams, turning knowledge into action.

Financial abuse through scams affects the lives of millions of people across the UK. People who are scammed will lose money and may also suffer a loss of independence, good health and of wellbeing.

Many people do not report being a victim, but silence is a scammer’s best friend.

If it has happened to you, contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06 who will take this situation seriously. This helpline is the first point of contact for consumers seeking advice or wishing to report a problem to trading standards.

For more information on how to become a ‘Friend Against Scams’ visit www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk

Heston from Waitrose egg

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The Large family from Colehill in Wimborne had a hoppy Easter after winning the mags4dorset Spot the Bunny competition and receiving a splendid Heston from Waitrose Eggstraordinary Dippy Egg

£19M FOR DORSET ROADS

Dorset County Council will receive £19m from central Government to look after its highways in 2017/18. £1,070,000 of the fund will be earmarked for potholes.

Dorset County Council will also add £1m into the highways budget, with £750,000 targeting carriageway repairs and £250,000 funding the upgrading of traffic signals and pedestrian crossings.

Rebecca is pictured with Ollie (4) and Ted (2). Ollie helped Mum enter the competition by counting the bunnies in 4Dorset and then going online to count them on the mags4dorset website. When the answers matched, (there were three bunnies), they sent in their entry. ith their and Ted w ags4dorset a Ollie couldn’t believe his eyes c c e b e fm Ollie, R when he saw the egg and said, ourtesy o er treat c Wimborne t s a E “I love chocolate. Can I eat it rose in and Wait now?”

Mum and Dad, Jon, had a rather eager eye on it and Rebecca said it would be shared between the family at Easter.

It is the first competition she has entered in 4Dorset, but after their win, she and Ollie will be entering more.

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charity of the year

RNLI

POOLE LIFEBOAT STATION –

busiest crew in Dorset

Volunteers at Poole Lifeboat Station are ready to launch at any time of the day or night, to answer a call when needed According to recently released figures, Poole Lifeboat Station had the busiest operational lifeboat crew in Dorset in 2016.

They launched 97 times, (19 with the all-weather lifeboat and 78 with the inshore lifeboat), and rescued 58 people. Of those, four lives were saved. The crew spent 540 hours at sea and conducted 42 services in the dark and, as the volume and variety of vessels increases in the harbour and Poole Bay, 2017 has begun just as busy.

The crew aims to launch within 6-8 minutes of a ‘shout’.

At the beginning of April the pager went off just as some of the crew were

relaxing with their loved ones.

The immediate launch request, to search for a 4-year-old child missing from the beach, near the water, meant home-life paled into insignificance as the crew responded. They were on scene within 10 minutes and thankfully the child was found soon after, half a mile away. There was relief all round when the news came over the radio that she was safe and reunited with her family.

May is going to be another busy month, not only on the water but also on land, as the lifeboat crew will be getting involved with supporting the Seven Seas Festival being held in partnership with Poole Maritime

Festival between 19 and 21 May. Both Poole lifeboats will be taking part with some rescue demonstrations on the water.

Also, the Poole and district fundraisers will have a stall selling souvenirs and nautical-themed gifts at the festival on Harbourside Park, Baiter, to help fund the running costs of the lifeboats The lifeboat station will be open on Saturday 20 May, so pop in and say hello. You will get a great view of the on-going bridge works and see where the new floating lifeboathouse will be situated.

The Old Lifeboat Museum will be open too. More hands on deck are needed to help. For details contact Jclark14@sky.com, or call in at the museum. Also fundraisers are looking for box collectors and a street collection co-ordinator. Both roles can take as much or as little time as you can spare, so please get in touch if you can help.

Fabulous donation A special guest was recently welcomed at the lifeboat station; Deputy Poole Mayor Councillor Ann Stribley and she didn’t arrive empty-handed. She presented the crew with a cheque for an amazing £6,739.93 as Poole Lifeboat Station was one of her chosen charities during her year in office.

Volunteer Lifeboat Operation Manager Rod Brown said, “This is an incredible amount and on behalf of the station, I wish to warmly thank Ann and her fundraising committee that worked so hard. This money will go towards new lifejackets to keep the volunteers at the station safe and well-equipped to carry out the work of saving lives at sea.”

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Oyez, oyez! Roll up to the free over-50s event in Ferndown A free community event in Ferndown for the over 50s is being held following the huge success of a similar one in Broadstone The Douch Family 50-plus Information Day will take place on Wednesday 17 May at the Ferndown Royal British Legion, between 10am and 2pm.

The town crier will be shouting about it and advertising what’s on offer; including free refreshment and free slippers.

Firemen and POPP (Partnership for Older People) will be handing out the footwear – by replacing an old pair of slippers with a new pair it has been proven to help prevent trips and fall in the home.

Other stands will be offering a variety of goods and services from advice about financial planning to sports and leisure.

There will be cooking demonstrations and there is likely to be walking football and walking

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netball demonstrations on King George V Playing Field.

Emma Regan, from Douch Family Funeral Directors, said, “After our last over-50 event proved so popular we decided to hold another.

“We are doing this in conjunction with the Royal British Legion and AE Jolliffe & Son will be our local supporting branch.

“There is plenty of free parking available and deputy mayor Cllr Steve Lugg is opening the event.

“Town crier Mike Andrews will be walking around the town to let people know what is happening.

“We have more than 30 stands with a wide variety of things on offer; there is a real mix of exhibitors.

“We hope to see as many people as possible.”

Woofability champion CROWNED MISS DORSET 2017

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23-year-old contestant from Poole blew the judges away as the green-minded movers and shakers of Dorset gathered at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth to witness her being crowned Miss Dorset at the finale gala event of the Love Dorset Festival in March.

Samantha Bumford stunned the judges with her commitment to and knowledge of social responsibility.

She is already an ambassador for the Dorsetbased assistance dog charity Woofability and works tirelessly training up the puppy Binxy;

who was lucky enough to join her on stage for the winning photo.

Samantha will now go on to compete in the Miss England 2017 competition on 12-14 July, at Resorts World Birmingham.

She needs your support for the final of Miss England, and if she wins she will represent our country and be in with a chance of winning £100k at Miss World.

Follow her journey through @ WeDoEthicalLiving’s Faceboook page.

Only last month, Samantha was due to abseil off Arcelor Mittal Tower to raise over £500 for Woofability.

Well-timed prize for Stewarts winner Julie Moulton, a health care assistant from West Moors, won £100 worth of Stewarts gift vouchers in the March 4Dorset competition.

The timing was perfect for Julie who became an allotment holder last year and now faces her first full season with the plan to grow both cut flowers and vegetables.

Peter Wood, Stewarts Garden Centres’ plant area manager at Broomhill, Wimborne presented the prize, and discussed olive trees when it was discovered that Julie owns a small olive farm in Spain with a tree thought to be over 2,000 years old.

The correct answer to the competition was God’s Blessing Lane.

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Peter Wood presents the voucher to Julie

Fishing for gold

Steve Lawrence has been awarded a gold Community Champion Award by the Mayor of Poole, in recognition of his outstanding efforts for the local angling community of Poole For nearly 20 years, Steve has been organising the Wessex Junior Flounder League, which attracts over 20 young anglers every Friday night. It was set up to encourage children and young people to learn and enjoy fishing, through a mixture of fun and competitive angling activities.

Poole’s Community Champions Awards recognise the efforts of those who may go unnoticed by some, but make a big difference to those in the community.

Steve was invited to mark the occasion in the Mayor’s Parlour, where he received his gold dolphin lapel pin and a certificate, in the presence of his close friends.

Mayor of Poole, Cllr Xena Dion, said, “Steve is a wonderful asset to the community of Poole and has introduced so many young people to the sport of angling over the years, even coaching a young angler who has been chosen for the English Angling team.

“It is wonderful that we have the opportunity to recognise

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those within out community who strive to make a difference to others’ lives, and make Poole such a wonderful place to live, work, and visit.”

Nominations for Community Champion Awards can be made by anyone who feels an individual or group should be recognised for their good work within the community.

To make a nomination, and find out more information, please visit poole.gov.uk/ communitychampions.

Poole Council cabinet support further work on mixed housing and community development scheme in Turlin Moor North A project to explore options for providing housing, affordable homes and improved community facilities in Turlin Moor North has been backed by Cabinet members. Initial proposals for an ambitious multi-million pound scheme could create up to 350 new homes, including more than 40 per cent affordable housing, on council-owned land close to Blandford Road.

Borough of Poole has identified part of existing open space at Turlin Moor Recreation as a site for the potential scheme. In addition to creating new homes, the Turlin Moor North scheme could provide improved sports facilities

and pitches, enhancements to the existing open space and nature reserve, a second access road on to Blandford Road, and improved community facilities.

At a meeting on 4 April, Cabinet members agreed to allocate an £80,000 budget to progress the scheme and conduct further work to investigate the viability of the site, which was formerly, in part, a household tip. Members also approved a draft development brief consultation with the local community. As part of its review of the Poole Local Plan, the council has estimated that 14,200 new homes are needed in Poole by 2033 to meet housing demand.

MELVERLEY Did you attend Melverley School at Colehill, Wimborne between 1931 and 1970?

Community Champion, Steve Lawrence, being presented with his certificate and gold dolphin from Mayor of Poole, Cllr Xena Dion

Pupils from this time are invited to a Reunion Tea Party on Saturday 6 May 2017.

For details please contact:

01202 825774 or 01202 872423

Successful closure order obtained by Borough of Poole Borough of Poole council has successfully obtained a premises closure order against a property in Churchill Road, Poole, under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014

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he order was obtained on 5 April and makes it a criminal offence for anyone, apart from the occupier, to enter the property for a period of three months.

Poole Magistrates Court heard that the privately owned property in Churchill Road was the centre of anti-social behaviour, drugs and

prostitution, which was having an adverse effect on the local community.

Behaviours associated with the premises include drug dealing and drug taking, allegations of prostitution, loud noise from both residents and visitors, and threats of violence.

Cllr Karen Rampton, cabinet portfolio holder for Housing and Communities,

said, “Fortunately, in Poole, we don’t often see anti-social behaviour on this scale, but where behaviour is so extreme that it is affecting the local community we will take action. We are pleased to have achieved this closure order with the support of other agencies including Dorset Police.”

Ian Cooke, safer communities manager at Borough of Poole, comments, “The property was subject to a previous closure order in 2016, but unfortunately the behaviour at the address deteriorated again, leading us to request a second closure order.

Borough of Poole takes

these matters seriously and works with its partners such as Dorset Police to robustly tackle anti-social behaviour in our communities. We now need to work with the occupier in addressing the underlying reasons behind the behaviours so that we avoid these measures in the future.”

If you live in Poole and have been affected by antisocial behaviour, there are a number of ways to report it. If it is an emergency, and someone’s safety or property is at risk, call Dorset Police on 999.

If it is less urgent, you can: • call the Police nonemergency number 101 (24-hour service) if you need a police officer to attend or visit, or to report a crime • call Borough of Poole on 01202 633438 (during working hours) • report the incident online at poole.gov.uk using the ‘report it’ form • contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 to report problems anonymously.

NEW watersports club

FOR CHRISTCHURCH

Christchurch Watersports, a new Club for kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding was launched on 29 March.

The club will be developed according to the needs of its members and focuses on the River Stour, Christchurch Harbour and the surrounding waters. It is a member-led club.

Members will be able to be coached to British Canoeing’s 2-star award and they will be putting together a calendar of activities.

The Christchurch Watersports Club has been formed by a group of experienced kayakers and

highly qualified coaches who are committed in developing schemes and projects to enable children and adults of all ages to take part and get on the water.

The club hopes to work with the other kayak, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding clubs in the area to share good practice and to ensure that participants in these exciting sports are maximising the waters in this area.

The club is also actively developing opportunities to create one of the few kayak polo teams in the area, which after training will

compete for the area.

For more information please contact the club’s general manager, Simon Rham on gm@ christchurch-watersports. co.uk or find them on their Facebook page.

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education & classes

Bournemouth student party raises hotel roof and over

£5,000

Five students challenged to organise a masquerade ball couldn’t disguise their glee after the event raised £5,439 for Cancer Research UK

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he Marsham Court Hotel – winner of this year’s DCCI Business Engagement with Education award – challenged the Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) students to arrange every aspect of the ball, from compiling the guest list and sending out the invitations, to sourcing reception drinks, music and even the room decorations – all with a budget of just £450.

The students were required to organise a public event as part of their degree in Creative Events Management and after learning of the hotel’s support for education, asked owner Rosie Wallace to be involved.

Rosie said, “The ball was a massive success in every way. The students helped to sell tickets, they provided a fabulous night of entertainment with a band, an auction and a disco and they smashed

their fundraising target of £2,000 almost three times over. I’ve had people ringing me to say it was the best ball they’ve been to in ages.”

The Marsham Court received the coveted Dorset Business Engagement with Education award from sponsor Voip Unlimited for helping youngsters of all backgrounds and abilities enter a career in hospitality. The family-run hotel in RussellCotes Road works with local schools on the Hotel and Leisure Opportunities (HALO) scheme.

It also offers work experience and permanent jobs to the long-term unemployed and is home to the Classroom in the Heart of Industry training school for young people with learning difficulties.

Arts University student Holly Norman, said, “We couldn’t have asked for a better business to work with on this project. Rosie and her whole team were amazing and we have all learned so much.”

Bournemouth & Poole College contributes to growth in digital business

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he 2017 Tech Nation report has named the UK as the digital hub of Europe and states that currently 15,763 digital tech jobs are on offer in Bournemouth and Poole, contributing £352m a year to the local economy.

Bournemouth & Poole College currently has a number of digital tech courses for those aspiring towards a career in this sector. These cover a range of subjects including cyber security, digital marketing, electronic engineering and computer generated imagery.

Learning manager in digital and computing, Jason Eastwood, from the college, said, ‘‘We have seen a large increase in the number of students seeking to progress their digital skills as a response to the growth of digital businesses in the south. As a college we continue to develop the courses we offer to satisfy the demand and also teach the skills that perspective employers desire.”

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Local MP visits nursery in Corfe Mullen to discuss 30-hours free childcare for 3 and 4 year old children Michael Tomlinson, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, visited the Corfe Mullen Tops Day Nursery in March to mark National Apprenticeship Week and hear about plans to provide 30 hours free childcare in Dorset from April MP Michael Tomlinson was shown around the nursery by Cheryl Hadland, founder of Tops Day Nurseries. They discussed how the 30-hours of free childcare for 3 and 4 year olds would support more parents in Dorset to find employment, as well as other issues of concern to nurseries in the area such as business and VAT rates, and Government funding.

Mr Tomlinson also met a number of apprentices training at Corfe Mullen Tops Day, who told him about their experience of learning and working in a busy nursery chain.

Mr Tomlinson said, “It was great to spend time at a brilliant nursery in Dorset and to meet the children and the fantastic apprentices who are caring for them. It was wonderful to see how the nursery is nurturing the children and helping to give them a great start in life… I understand that private nurseries are facing many challenges to survive, and I will be making representations in Parliament to help ensure that every child in Mid-Dorset and North Poole is able to access high quality early education.”

FERNDOWN

FERNDOWN ROCKS

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– Final of Live: Ferndown 2017

Twelve acts battled it out on Saturday 8 April to become the voice of Ferndown Hosted at the Barrington Theatre, the night started with fun from Matt Black ‘piano man’ and was compered by Chris ‘Chrissyferkin’ Daines.

Four judges led by Brian Oliver of Basement Studios assessed the performances ranging from Issy Apperley aged 13, to a four-piece rock band, Draconem, and gave feedback.

A packed house was entertained by last year’s winner Amie Knight whilst the judges made their decision. With six prizes in the mix, there was plenty to get excited about. Organiser Steve Lugg said, “Once again the quality of these lovely talented folk has been first-class, and I could have made a case for individuals to win, who were not even placed – the quality was so high and so even.

“We are already taking entries for 2018, just get on the web, like our Facebook page at Live: Ferndown, and send us a message.”

RESULTS

1st Draconem, heavy rock four-piece band Audience Favourite - prize £150 - Lydia Hannah.

2nd Laura Elisabeth with guitarist Chris Collins 3rd Lydia Hannah 4th Matt Underdown 5th Jessica Lark

Lydia Hannah

Prizes included studio time at HP Studios and Basement Studios, a photoshoot with Helena Mace Photography, vocal lessons with Judy Gosler, and exposure through Forest FM.

Ferndown in Bloom

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Previous Best Front Garden winners

espite an appeal for more committee members, Ferndown in Bloom is still searching for a chairman and more members to come forward. Due to the shortage of help, the competition will be scaled down for 2017 with a single category for front gardens supported by the main sponsor, Haskins.

The class will include all sizes of front gardens, patios and balconies visible from public roads and public areas. All entrants will be invited to an informal coffee morning in September/October after the judging and prizes for first time entries will also be awarded.

Anyone interested in joining Ferndown in Bloom should contact ferndowninbloom@ymail. com

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Ian Harris points out details on the door

A corner of Corfe Castle revealed

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hen local photographer Tom Scrase visted Corfe Castle earlier this year, he came across Ian Harris, the ceramic sculptor in his 18th century blacksmith’s forge studio. Tom thought readers might be as interested as he was about the premises.

“Ian and I had a very long talk and he told me that many years ago it was the village blacksmith’s workshop,” said Tom. “You can still see black smoke ingrained on the higher walls and roof, along with the blacksmith’s anvil and large bellows that used to keep the blacksmith’s fire roaring.

“Ian also informed me that on the top half of the workshop

door you can still see the burn marks from the hot branding irons used by the blacksmith long ago, also if you look very carefully you can still see small round circles that were put there hundreds of years ago to ward

off any of the evil spirits.”

The studio is next door to a thatched cottage on the road leading up to the castle ruins. Tom’s photos have really captured the essence of this picturesque Dorset village.

SOLDIER Jazz by the Sea festival JAILED FOR showcases young musicians MURDER Jazz by the Sea festival presented its annual young musicians showcase

Natasha Wake

A soldier who stabbed his girlfriend to death in Bournemouth while their children slept upstairs has been jailed for life.

Jay Nava, aged 27, of the Royal Artillery’s 29 Commando Regiment in Plymouth was sentenced on 6 April, at Winchester Crown Court after being found guilty of the murder of Natasha Wake. He was told he would have to serve a minimum of 21 years in prison before he would be considered for parole.

There is more on this tragic story at www.mags4dorset. co.uk

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at Bournemouth University giving participants the opportunity to perform in front of a panel of professional jazz musicians and local jazz fans.

Hosted by Bournemouth University in March, Jazz by the Sea’s showcase featured big band performances from St Michael’s Middle School, Colehill, Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne and a solo performance from 12-year-old pianist Elena Bantock.

More than 200 people filled the Kimmeridge Theatre at Bournemouth University’s Talbot Road campus, and following the event’s success, the QE Big Band and Elena Bantock will now perform at the jazz festival next month, with the QE Big Band supporting the headline act, BBC Radio 2 presenter Clare Teal at Lighthouse, Poole on 11 June.

Bringing world-class jazz musicians to Dorset, the Jazz by the Sea Festival (formerly Bournemouth Jazz Festival) will take place across multiple venues in Poole and Bournemouth including pubs, bars, restaurants, cafés, shopping centres, live music venues and retail outlets between 11-17 June 2017. www.jazzbytheseafesival.co.uk

It’s official!

West Parley Guide is out

mags4dorset is pleased to announce publication of the very first West Parley Official Guide containing all you need to know about the parish including its history. Produced by MAGS4DORSET at the request of West Parley Parish Council, the guide will be available at various outlets including Parley Cross Post Office/Pharmacy, Tesco Express at West Parley and Hearnes Estate Agents in Ferndown. Alternatively call the parish clerk Linda Leeding on 07979 853697 or chairman Jonathan Heath on 01202 980127.

World record attempt Purple4Polio Wimborne will see hundreds of people trying to set a new world record for the largest human representation of a text on Sunday 28 May at the Allendale Centre in Wimborne The text will be formed by each person holding a letter of a message promoting the global ‘Purple4Polio’ campaign by Rotary to eradicate polio worldwide. It is hoped it will be the longest line of letters to set a new verified world record.

Organised by Wimborne Rotary, it will form part of a family fun day running from 11am until 3pm with the world record attempt being made between 1pm and 2pm.

Wimborne Rotary president Sue Young says, “We need members of the public willing to take part to turn up on the day to register,” adding that, “if achieved this record could see the town of Wimborne Minster in the record books.”

For more information about this event and to get involved contact Short & Sweet on 01202 880444 or turn up on the day.

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AFCB’S EDDIE HOWE OPENS NEW PRIVATE UNIT

AFC Bournemouth Manager Eddie Howe opened a new private patient unit at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital on 28 March. More than a hundred local business leaders, health insurers, GPs and medical consultants attended the official launch to preview the facilities.

The unit has four bedrooms in a private patient ward, two consulting rooms and a treatment room, and will operate six days a week as a stand-alone service. When crossover services are required, such as operating theatres, the NHS will be able to generate income by renting resources to BPC (Bournemouth Private Clinic) when they are not being used by NHS patients, who will still have priority.

During the opening, Eddie Howe presented a celebratory plaque to

BPC General Manager Michelle Burden. He said, “It’s no secret the NHS is struggling to sustain funding to provide high quality care to all its patients. When used responsibly by NHS trusts, renting NHS resources to private patients when they aren’t being used can provide a good source of additional income to support NHS patients…It is very impressive and I’m sure BPC patients will feel confident in the treatments and facilities on offer there, especially as there are emergency services very

close by for added peace of mind.”

The private unit will be run by Bournemouth Private Clinic (BPC), established by the Trust in 2008 as an independent organisation in charge of managing and developing its private patient services.

The clinic’s purpose is to generate extra income that can be used to provide resources for NHS patients.

Last year, the Trust decided to expand BPC by adding a new, purposebuilt private patient unit in the area previously occupied by Ward 10 at

Eddie Howe with Michelle Burden

the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH). Day-case oncology had already been transferred to the hospital’s new state-of-theart Jigsaw Building when refurbishment of the new ward began.

Investment in BPC and the creation of a new, stand-alone private patient ward means the clinic will now be able to offer a wider range of medical services, from cancer care to gastroenterology, dental and eye care. The new ward will also allow BPC patients to experience

all the conveniences and facilities of a private hospital, including consultant-led care, while having the advantage of emergency services on site.

Increased income generated from the expanded services will be used to purchase equipment and provide staff training over and above what the NHS can afford. In the past six years BPC has reinvested more than £3m into equipment and staff resources at RBCH.

To find out more about BPC, visit www.bournemouthprivateclinic.co.uk.

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Enjoying good company

Twilight Walk for women’s health

This Girl Can: Swim – Tuesdays 2.30-3.30pm and Thursdays 9-10am

Bournemouth Hospital Charity’s Twilight Walk takes place on 19 May at Bournemouth Pier Approach. Participants can choose to walk 1km, 5km or 10km along Bournemouth beachfront

Ferndown Leisure’s dedicated swim times for women 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.

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Walking Netball Take a walk on the mild side

Walking netball is a slowed down version of the game, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment. The game is for all ages and abilities and every session contains a gentle warm up. Here’s what people are saying: “The warm-ups are great; they are really important as you get older to get everything moving.”

“I’m 61 and I never expected to put a bib on again.”

“It gives you confidence if you know you can still do things you did when you were younger.”

The session takes place weekly on Tuesdays 7-8pm at Ferndown Leisure Centre. The cost is £3.50, and you can pre-book or just turn up, pay and play.

For more information email Karen.peaty@ englandnetball.co.uk or telephone 07540 126594.

To find out more about the programme and facilities contact 01202 877468 or visit www. ferndownleisurecentre.co.uk

Twilight Walk for Women has helped to support the many thousands of women who are treated at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital each year.

Since the inaugural event in 2012, Twilight has raised tens of thousands of pounds. Most recently, the event has enabled the hospital to acquire a Myosure device to help consultants investigate possible early signs of cancer in the womb.

This year, the organisers are aiming to raise funds to help purchase additional equipment and facilities to enhance patient care and make treatment more comfortable. This includes a new scanner to help detect endometrial cancer; a HCG analyser to help consultants detect specific hormones in the body; a water cooler and

coffee machine in the Women’s Health Unit; and headphones for patient use during therapeutic procedures.

Rachana Dwivedi, Women’s Health Consultant at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, says that a new ultrasound scanner will help her team to treat patients more efficiently.

“Over 1,000 women receive scans each year at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and this new scanner, situated in our Jigsaw Building, will allow our consultants to examine patients presenting with postmenopausal uterine bleeding more clearly than before,” Rachana says.

“Not only will this help patients with endometrial cancer be identified and treated more quickly, it will also help to prevent patients who are cancer-

free from requiring unnecessary and invasive further intervention.”

Twilight Walk for Women has been designed to be accessible to all.

Anyone wanting to sign up can do so at BHCharity. org/twilight/, by visiting the Charity Office in the Royal Bournemouth Hospital or by calling 01202 704060.

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Martin Clunes

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Julia’s House

FUND A NURSE CAMPAIGN Martin Clunes is helping to highlight the work of Julia’s House in Corfe Mullen by backing the charity’s Fund a Nurse campaign

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he Dorset and Wiltshire children’s hospice charity is hoping to raise £400,000, enough to fund 12 nurses for a whole year. It is sharing stories from nurses and the families on its website to inspire fundraisers.

Actor and Patron Martin Clunes, who is a regular visitor to the Dorset hospice in Corfe Mullen and will open the new Wiltshire hospice in Devizes next month said, “Julia’s House nurses are amazing.

I have witnessed first-hand the difference they make to families struggling to cope.

“In the hospice and out in the community, they are the trusted extra pair of skilled hands that not only provide parents with respite, but with the confidence to enjoy that time out knowing their precious child is getting the very best of care.

“They are also friendly and fun – a lovely bunch! Fund a nurse is a great way for the public to get behind the people that make Julia’s House so special.”

Julia’s House looks after children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, many of whom are not expected to reach adulthood. It provides flexible, frequent respite care, both at home and in its bright and welcoming hospice.

Regular support from Julia’s House nurses is a lifeline for mums and dads struggling to cope.

Nurse Natalie Sheehy added, “Many people do not realise the level of stress these families are under. We’ll have a child at the hospice for six hours on a busy care session; feeding, playing, Patron Martin Clunes with Julia’s House nurses administering medication, and baby Hunter in the Dorset hospice garden monitoring. Imagine having to provide that intense level of care all the time, round the clock, day in, day out. It’s no wonder families reach breaking point without the right support.”

A visit by a Julia’s House nurse is sometimes the only thing that keeps parents going. They use these precious hours to sleep, catch up on chores, spend time as a couple or play with their other children. The nurses also encourage families to attend Julia’s House social events, helping them to build friendships and support networks with other mums and dads in the same situation.

To read more stories or to donate, please visit juliashouse.org/fundanurse.

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CLUBS

Brendoncare Clubs for older people are dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation, making a real difference to the lives of older people. The charity believes that older people live happier and more fulfilled lives if they are able to enjoy the companionship of like-minded people, stay physically and mentally active, and mix with friends Brendoncare’s friendship and activity clubs help older people remain in the community and stay active and independent. Whether it’s a friendship club, activity club or pub club, each one has its own special personality and group of members with weekly subscriptions varying from £1 to £4.

Members enjoy spending time together and can take part in a wide range of activities - from drop-in clubs to kurling clubs, there is something for everyone.

With 90+ clubs in Hampshire and Dorset, Brendoncare is now looking to open new weekend clubs in the area. If you think there is a need for a club in your community, then we’d like to hear from you. Please contact Cindy Walker, locality manager, on 07467 955864 or email: cwalker@ brendoncare.org.uk. For more information on Brendoncare Clubs, please visit www.brendoncare.org.uk/clubs.

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GOATS ALIVE!

Three Nigerian dwarf goats, a nanny and her two three-week-old kids that were stolen from a barn in South Perrott near Beaminster last November (reported in 4Dorset in January), have been reunited with their owners. They were found in Tarrant Keyneston near Blandford on 10 April. No arrests have been made but Police Constable Tim Sturgess, of Bridport police, said, “I would urge anyone who has any information about how these goats ended up in the Blandford area to please contact police.”

Contact details: www.dorset.police. uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police. uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55160178277. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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Lock up your garages!

Pedro leads Palm Sunday procession For the first time a donkey led the Palm Sunday procession through Wimborne from the Allendale Centre to the minster for the Parish Eucharist service.

All the way from Frome in Somerset, Pedro’s attendance had been arranged by Jacqui Mould, a member of the congregation.

Pedro behaved impeccably and even led the procession down the centre of the Nave.

His reward? The grass on the minster green as he waited to greet the congregation at the end of the service before returning home.

The presence of Pedro reminded everyone that Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem and was met by a crowd waving palm branches.

Police from Wimborne and Colehill NPT (Neighbourhood Policing Team) are warning people in the Leigh Park area in Wimborne that a high volume of garages have been tampered with. Police are advising people to check that their garage is secure and increase security where possible.

For more information on how this can be done, contact your NPT team on 101 for a home security check.

If your garage has been affected during this recent spate, please report this to Dorset Police on 101, email 101@ dorset.pnn.police.uk or report online on Dorset Polices website quoting reference 55170052984.

Buns growing on trees The annual bun walk, an age-old Wimborne tradition dating back over 40 years took place on Good Friday. Following a service at the minster, the walk to Pamphill began.

Astonishingly, whenever Good Friday comes round, the buns miraculously appear.

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in with pets

May is when honeybees start to swarm

Don’t act up when it comes to animals The Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925 requires trainers and exhibitors of animals to be registered with the local authority The act includes animals that perform in front of the public whether on stage or exhibited at shows; animals including birds and creatures such as lizards and snakes that are exhibited or paraded around for public viewing; and all animals used in filming for television or performing on stage.

It does not include animals deemed to be exhibiting normal behaviour or competing, such as in dog and cat shows, horse racing and show jumping. Nor does it apply to the training for bona fide military, police, agricultural or sporting purposes.

When animal health officers are approached for a Performing Animals registration, they have to make a judgement as to whether that activity requires a registration. This could entail going to see an animal in a show.

During the late 70s I trained dogs to perform in a wellknown musical called Annie in London’s West End and I have to admit I was unaware that even back then, I should have been registered for my dogs to perform and I still think people are sometimes unaware they should contact us.

Although the cloud of bees that takes to the air on a warm, pleasant day can look frightening, there is no need for it to be, particularly as the East Dorset Beekeepers Swarm Collection Team is only a phone call away.

The awe-inspiring mass of bees can turn the sky dark for about 20 minutes before the old queen of a colony (who has been evicted along with about 20,000 of her old soldiers) decides to settle on the branch of a tree, a wall or a hedge. The bees are at their most docile. There’s no home to defend, and their stomachs are full of honey. It is now a waiting game as they send out scouts to search and report back on the suitability of new homes.

And here’s where East Dorset Beekeepers come in.

The association prides itself on its swarm collection service and will, in most cases be able to remove the swarm within the day. This not only helps to protect bees under threat but also supplies beekeepers with colonies.

Christine Scott Animal Health Officer

Swarming is a fascinating phenomenon and more information along with a list of swarm collectors in East Dorset can be found at http://www.edbka.org.uk/help-withswarms.php Alternatively you may wish to contact Jenny Wellman on 01202 873292.

If you wish to have any 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: My ragdoll cat is drinking lots of water – is this normal?

A: Perhaps the first question to ask is, “Is your cat drinking more than he/she normally would?”

If he has always drunk more than you would expect, but is fed only dry food, for example, then this could be normal for your cat. Generally, cats drink very little, so often a cat who drinks ‘well’ is actually drinking to excess and it’s worth a check-up.

If he is drinking more than he has in the past, is losing weight and seems generally unwell or different in any other way, I would recommend that he is checked over by your vet.

A basic urine sample is a cheap and easy Don’t forget to email screening test that can be performed. Diabetes or Jade your questions to chronic kidney disease are two relatively common be chosen for the conditions that cause increased thirst – although June 2017 issue: they are by no means the only possibilities. While both hello@hillsidevets.co.uk these conditions are serious, they are manageable.

One of the major functions of the kidneys is to filter urea (produced by protein breakdown) and produce urine. Cats (and dogs) have two kidneys and each kidney has several hundred thousand tiny units called nephrons. These filter the blood, removing toxic waste products, salts and water which are then concentrated to form urine. The good news is that the kidneys have excess filtering capacity and specially formulated diets and novel medications can be used giving better quality of life for longer.

Ragdolls are one of the breeds with a moderate risk of an inherited genetic disease called polycystic kidney disease (AD-PKD). This has been more prevalent in Persian cats and related breeds but has also been recognised in ragdolls. PKD is a disease marked by the presence of very small, fluid-filled cysts from birth in affected cats. Over time, these cysts grow bigger, destroying normal kidney tissue.

This causes chronic kidney failure.

In short, you know your cat best and if you think he/she is drinking much more than normal we would advise contacting your vet for further investigations. As ever, earlier recognition usually provides better treatment outcomes.

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

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BOURNEMOUTH

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16-25 June in the Square

The 7th Annual Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival takes place next month in The Square, Bournemouth BH2 6EG. The festival is 10 days of delights for foodies. It’s a free event for the whole family and opens at 10am each day.

It will include a range of food, amazing cooking skills and fabulous entertainment with cookery displays, cocktail master classes, and food, food, food!

ill be: Highlights w • Street Food Festival – street food and pop-up restaurants have changed the way we eat out – try some of Bournemouth’s best eating on the go experiences •

Farmers and Producers Market – in Bournemouth Square for the two weekends of the festival, with some traders staying for the full 10 days

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FESTIVAL 2017 •

Demo Kitchen – featuring some of the best local chefs, also in Bournemouth Square

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The People’s Kitchen – Bournemouth locals take on the People’s Cook Off Challenge

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The Kid’s Kitchen – get the kids in the kitchen with some easy to follow recipes from local chefs.

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THE KINGS ARMS RESTAURANT, CHRISTCHURCH Review by Carol Waterkeyn

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Christchurch has become somewhat of a foodies’ destination. As well as the food festival taking place this month, there’s an array of exciting places to eat

4Dorset magazine was invited to sample the delights of the Kings Arms Hotel Restaurant. I arrived with my husband on a Wednesday evening in April. We were warmly greeted by the general manager of the smart boutique hotel, Nicolas Roulier.

This very tastefully decorated hotel and restaurant, owned by Harbour Hotels, is comfortable and has a pleasing atmosphere. The restaurant was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2015. The Chef Patron is Alex Aitken.

Going into the bar, we were immediately offered drinks as we pondered over the menu. While Paul sipped his refreshing G&T, the barman skilfully conjured up a non-alcoholic cocktail for me, similar to a tequila sunrise but without the alcohol. Cocktails are a speciality here and I noticed other patrons partaking and enjoying the theatre of an expert maker in action.

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À la carte

Instead, I selected from the pricier à la carte; an absolute treat of a menu with a variety of nibbles, then starters, main courses with fish, meat and game, as well as vegetarian options and a separate dessert menu. There’s also a board with dishes of the day.

I picked a starter of Asian beef salad with strips of beef marinated in soy, served with peanuts, chilli bok choi and beansprouts, then the interesting-sounding sweetcorn risotto, crispy kale, coconut and chilli, to be rounded off by salted chocolate mousse with autumn raspberry sorbet.

15-mile menu

We had been given two menus – one is called the 15-mile menu, available during the week, which relates to the majority of ingredients being sourced locally. There’s a choice of two or three courses from a selection of four starters, mains and desserts. This is excellent value at £15 for two courses, or three for £20. I almost don’t want to tell you about this and keep it a secret for ourselves.

We were tempted by most of the dishes listed and Paul chose twicebaked cheese soufflé, followed by Chicken breast with Fregula pasta and wilted baby spinach, and Espresso panna cotta with peanut butter brittle for dessert from this menu.

Our meal

We moved into the restaurant for our meal. The cheese soufflé was gorgeous according to Paul and my Asian beef salad looked so pretty and tasted pretty amazing too. I noticed on the next table they had Crab Benedict, which also looked rather tempting. I made a mental note to try that on our next visit. We sipped our accompanying glasses of wine – a white South African Chenin Stellenbosch 2015 for Paul and an Argentinian red Mendoza Malbec 2016 for myself, which needed to be quite robust to stand up to the stronger flavours in my chosen dishes. Both wines were good and I thought the choice and prices of wines were very agreeable. We were also offered water.

The service was efficient and our next courses soon arrived. My husband’s chicken breast was moist and perfectly cooked, the tiny pasta shapes interesting and a Sardinian-style we hadn’t come across before. It was served with a cherry tomato sauce and wilted spinach.

I think Paul would have liked a bit more spinach as he is a big fan of this vegetable, but he really enjoyed it, nevertheless, and ate every morsel. My choice of sweetcorn risotto was delicious. It was seasoned well, and creamy with the addition of coconut and cooked al dente.

I particularly liked the chargrilled sweetcorn cob slices and the crispy kale served on top.

After a little rest it was time for our last course. Paul’s espresso panna cotta looked beautiful. We had expected it to be dark brown and with a strong coffee hit. Instead it was subtle-tasting and pale. He really enjoyed the peanut brittle served on the side, and as I was encouraged to try a little, I can tell you it was like firm fudge with chopped peanuts. My chocolate mousse with raspberry sorbet beat me as it was rather large but was absolutely scrummy. The mousse wasn’t too rich and the sorbet complemented it well. There was a delicious aftertaste to the sorbet, which might have been rosewater.

We thanked our host Nicolas for a most enjoyable meal. We had parked some way away as parking can sometimes be tricky at the hotel, so enjoyed our leisurely walk through the town, which was surprisingly buzzing for a Wednesday night, and enjoyed the atmosphere. Both of us said we should come to Christchurch more often, and I think a revisit to the Kings Arms very likely indeed.

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Competition

After reading Carol Waterkeyn’s review, you could be wanting to visit this restaurant soon, so here’s an opportunity not to be missed: mags4dorset and Harbour Hotels Group have joined together to offer you the chance to win a meal for two and a bottle of wine at The Kings Arms’ wonderful restaurant.

THE PRIZE IS A THREE-COURSE MEAL FOR TWO ALONG WITH A BOTTLE OF MANAGER’S CHOICE WINE.

Staying over

For your opportunity to win this valuable prize, answer the following question:

You can also stay at the hotel, a good idea if you have been overindulging or celebrating a special occasion. Expect to pay around £110£125 per couple per night for B&B, but there are often offers available if you dine.

What was the accolade awarded to the restaurant

by Michelin?

Enter online at www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to: KINGS ARMS COMPETITION, mags4dorset, First Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9EN. The closing date is 30 May 2017. The first correct answer drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd and The Kings Arms are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final. Terms and conditions apply*

*Prize includes a three-course meal for two people and a bottle of manager’s choice wine at the Kings Arms Restaurant in Christchurch, which is part of the Harbour Hotels Group. Valid with voucher that mags4dorset will provide. Any other drinks, sides or extras are not included and must be paid for. Prize valid until 30 September 2017 excluding weekends and bank holidays. Booking is subject to availability.

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Charity’s Children’s Team celebrates report success

Christchurch secures

FUNDING FOR COASTAL PROJECTS Christchurch Borough Council, working in partnership with The Dorset Coastal Community Team (DCCT), is celebrating as it has just been awarded £424,000 to deliver coastal projects in Christchurch The bid, which was submitted to the Coastal Community Fund in 2016, aimed to connect people to the coast, coastal communities to each other and the Dorset coast to the ‘wider world’. Within the bid there were four coordinated projects specifically for Christchurch.

Gary Foyle, community and recreation team leader said “We are thrilled that Christchurch coastline will now benefit from such substantial funding. The money will support key projects in both Highcliffe and Mudeford with a view to improving access.”

In total 18 projects, between Christchurch and Lyme Regis, successfully received funding under the umbrella project titled ‘Dorset Coastal Connections – People and Places’. The four projects in Christchurch were: Christchurch Cycle Access – promoting the existence of the 24-mile cycle network to make it easier for residents and visitors to be connected to the coast.

Christchurch Public Realm Promenade Project – the promenade at Avon Beach will be raised, reducing the risk of storm damage to the tenants of 70+ timber beach huts, and providing an opportunity for Avon Beach Ltd to maximise the commercial potential of the site, with a greater range of services to the community and new jobs for local people.

Highcliffe Castle Beach Access (zigzag path) – replacement of the existing disabled ramp and associated soil-retaining structures. It is the only sloped access

located between Highcliffe Cliffhanger and Friars Cliff and serves a vital function in making the coast accessible to all users.

It also provides the only link in the coastal path between Chewton Bunny and Steamer Point. The path is a key component of the facilities offered by Highcliffe Castle.

Christchurch Coastal Access – Christchurch Visitor Hub is located at Highcliffe; the area is well-known for its fantastic view and access to the beach.

It is an up and coming area for water recreation and there are several companies that operate from this location. The funding will go towards regeneration and improving access in this area to benefit the community, visitor experience and the local businesses.

Vehicle hire bookings hotting up Abacus, the Ferndown and Andover-based vehicle hire specialist, has experienced a 15% rise in bookings across their fleet of cars, vans, trucks and motorhomes. Dave Wolfenden, who founded the busy hire company in 1985, says that the boost has been helped by freezing this year’s hire charge prices.

“We are still offering a fleet of clean, up-to-date vehicles and expect to hold any price increase for the foreseeable

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future. Our corporate hirers are helping to increase demand as their own transport requirements increase. Bookings for motorhome holidays remain buoyant as people plan ahead for festivals including Glastonbury and the Goodwood Festival of Speed.”

The company operates a total fleet of 700 vehicles, ranging from cars, vans, trucks minibuses, as well as a dedicated motorhome division.

Shapes, a domiciliary service for children and young people offering flexible support for those aged 0 to 18 with disabilities, has received a glowing report and received a ‘good’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) at a recent inspection Run by Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, the care provided by support workers through the service is tailored around the child and their family’s need and takes place at the family home or out in the community.

The children are helped to access leisure activities, going out for meals, shopping and much more. Care can also be provided within the home for personal care tasks, any time of day or night. This allows families to have time out from their caring role with the knowledge that their child is being looked after by highly trained, experienced support workers.

The CQC inspectors reported that the service was safe, effective and caring, well-led and that staff receive training to make sure they effectively and safety support people.

In addition, the inspectors stated that staff members are very responsive. It had been shown repeatedly through willingness to find a way to provide increased support to respond to emergency situations and the flexibility of providing support hours to meet changing needs of young people and parent/carers – sometimes at very short notice.

The report included a comment from a young person the inspectors spoke to and they had commented, “They care; they are one brilliant service. They are probably the best people I have ever seen and they brighten my mood.”

A family member said, “It is a very flexible service, which I have found tailored to our family and child’s needs.

That is essential and it works.”

If you are interested in supporting children with disabilities and joining the Diverse Abilities team, visit www.diverseabilities.org.uk/jobs or call 01202 718266.

Model Town with new features

Wimborne Model Town was reopened by the town’s mayor on 1 April after its winter closure and now includes some updated garden features and new stained glass windows.

Vacancies exist for voluntary help in the attraction’s shop. Call 01202 881924 for more details.

4Dorset apologises for inadvertently calling this splendid model town a ‘village’ in last month’s Discover Wimborne article and trusts it did not cause too much confusion for visitors.

BUSINESS | COMMUNITY | UNITY

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IS IT TIME FOR A

home refresh?

Infusion micro blinds in cream from Style Studio let in light and blend with your new look. Choose semitransparent blinds in pale, neutral tones to encourage natural light to bounce around the room. Visit www.stylestudio.co.uk for details of local stockists

by Carol Waterkeyn Did you by any chance go up to the Ideal Home Show in London in April and become bamboozled by all the ideas and choices?

Or, maybe you have been flicking through some web pages online or browsing through the interior design magazines or Sunday supplements. Perhaps you’ve got a fancy to update your home but wonder just where you should start.

If you have an A-list income then there’s no problem; call in a London-based, and priced, interior designer, tell them your likes and dislikes, then leave them to choose, order and arrange your re-style for you while you go on an exotic holiday. Sorted!

In contrast, if you are like most of us then it’s down to finding the time to have some discussions with the family, then going shopping, putting in the physical effort, all while keeping to a budget.

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The arrival of spring and better weather certainly tends to make us want to freshen up our homes.

Sunshine highlights the cobwebs so out come the feather dusters, while windows are cleaned and drapes are washed or sent to the dry cleaners. If you are happy that your flooring and carpets are in good condition, and windows and doors are in good fettle then it’s time to look at the rest.

Is your home really cluttered? Would some new furniture help your storage problems? Or maybe it’s now time for a clear out. Consider selling some of your stuff, give it to charity, put it on Ebay or Gumtree, or in the small ads in this magazine. For other items you could donate them to charity or have a car boot sale. For larger furniture and family pieces that you don’t want to get rid of permanently, you could consider putting them into storage for a while.

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Introduce new colour Is it time for a colour change?

Trends for this year are pale grey, cool blue, leafy spring green, chartreuse, beige and taupe, with accents of pale blush pink, dark red, mustard and primrose yellow.

Yellow tones are really uplifting while blue, grey, beige and most green ones are calming.

The afore-mentioned colours are reflected in the fabrics,

wallpapers, paints and tiles for this year with ethnic, botanical and Scandinavian-style prints.

If you are bored with how your home looks, consider a feature wall that can add interest to a bland room. This could be one wall with a fabulous design of wallpaper, or a different but complementary colour of paint or even exposed brickwork to add texture.

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candinavian-style furniture is still very much in vogue as well as light oak, making living spaces look more open and roomy. Existing wooden furniture can be updated with a paint makeover, including chalk paint, or a new trend is to wallpaper parts of your furniture, such as door inserts, for a chic look.

However, you may prefer a cosier look with 50s and 60s style vintage, or antique and shabby chic. Whatever your choice, you can update your

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home with paint and fabric changes, maybe different floor coverings or rugs, lighting and lamps.

Lighting and lamps available in stores range from industrial-looking metal to wood, and glass including chandeliers. There’s such a choice.

Look out for some gorgeous fabrics currently around for curtains, blinds or cushions. Shutters for your windows instead of blinds can also look very smart.

Meanwhile have you considered recovering your lounge furniture? It’s good to hang on to sound pieces if it’s just the fabric that’s worn and save them going into landfill by having them reupholstered. It’s usually cheaper than spending out on a new suite. However if you’ve had yours for some time and the structure has been affected, or cushions are damaged or compacted then you will need to replace yours.

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Kitchens and bathrooms

Has your kitchen become out-dated? Time for a new one, maybe, or perhaps just new doors or work surfaces? A good carpenter will be able to assist.

Has your bathroom seen better days? If the suite is still in good condition, then maybe a facelift with some new tiles and grouting, new blinds, towels and flooring will improve it no end. If the suite is cracked or badly stained, then a new quality ceramic one in white is a good investment, whether you are intending to stay in your house for some years, or if you are hoping to sell your home in the near future.

There are some incredible tile deigns now.

Tiles no longer have to be square. A lot of the more recent tiles are oblong, which give a stunning look to a kitchen or bathroom.

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Are you sleeping comfortably?

Bedrooms can be refreshed with a lick of paint, and new curtains, blinds and duvet covers in the tempting new designs. If your bed is 5-10 years old then it’s likely the mattress will need changing. Remember soothing colours are more relaxing for a bedroom so avoid bright red or orange.

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Pace yourself Don’t try to do all your rooms at once. You need a sanctuary room to go to while the work is being done, and if DIY is not your thing, consider calling in the professionals who will hopefully complete the job with the minimum of disruption and fuss. Why not check out the adverts in this magazine for trade professionals in this area, and suppliers of home furnishings, tiles, carpets, furniture and more.

If you are still confused, call in the help of a friend who has a flair for these things, or a local interior designer, who won’t charge those London prices.

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OPENS IN BOURNEMOUTH

One of the UK’s leading tile manufacturers and distributors Original Style, have opened a 6,000-square feet tile showroom on Wallisdown Road in Bournemouth The new store The showroom is home to over 130 displays, which showcase the breadth of ranges available. From traditional to contemporary tiles, many of these products are manufactured in the company’s Devon-based factory.

Products include large format porcelain and glass tiles, handmade ceramic wall tiles, authentic Victorian style floor tiles, mosaics, natural stone, wood effect tiles and much more. The displays are designed to showcase these tiles in gorgeous combinations of shapes, sizes and formats to inspire and show the versatility of the products.

Alongside the main showroom area, a Marketplace has been created to uncover bargains and special offers; Original Style’s aim is to provide value and a quality product to suit all budgets, for trade

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customers and homeowners alike.

A 13-metre long colour wall installed in the showroom contains more than 1,000 samples from different ranges, allowing customers to browse and compare tiles by colour to find the perfect shade. A handy reference wall shows the difference in glazes and finishes from range to range, making the selection process even easier. In addition to this,

an eight square metre hand-cut glass mosaic of Durdle Door, the beautiful limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast, is also displayed in the showroom.

Experienced and knowledgeable staff members are on hand to provide comprehensive design, maintenance and installation advice as well as samples.

Adhesives, grouts and tooling are also available at competitive prices.

The story behind the brand The first Original Style tile showroom was opened in Exeter in 1996 followed by the second showroom in Plympton in 2001. As well as a new showroom in Cheltenham and now Bournemouth, Original Style tiles are also sold through a network of over 600 independent retailers in the UK alone, and 2,000 worldwide.

Henry Brook, head of retail stores at Original Style explains more about the company’s development, “In the 1900s, a Victorian floor tile collection was developed to complement the ever popular wall tile range. The production department was expanded and in-house glazing and hand-painting sections were set up.

North America became such an important marketplace that we opened our own distribution centre in Boston.”

Keeping up to date with home interior trends is a key focus for Original Style.

This is reflected throughout the company’s showrooms with carefully selected on-trend products on display to inspire customers.

Designs that are achievable and realistic are also displayed, whilst showcasing the many possibilities that are available from the wide range of products on offer.

Mr Brook adds, “We want our clients to feel completely at home, even in the largest and brightest of spaces. We try to support them by ensuring that they are able to visualise their own space, as it will look in the end when the tiles are installed.”

Visit www.ostileshop.uk for more information, or call 01202 039765

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what’s on

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

3 May 12 noon

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

6 May 10am

West Moors Horticultural Society plant sale at the Memorial Hall, Station Road, West Moors.

6-7 May

Christchurch Food Festival with stalls, demonstrations, and beer festival in the Saxon Square, High Street and on the quay plus events at the pubs, restaurants and cafés throughout the month.

7 May 2-4pm

An afternoon of dancing along with Jitterbug Jive to Sherborne Town Band at Highcliffe.

8 May 8pm

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

10 May 10am-3pm

Bournemouth Council is holding an in-car child safety clinic at the Littledown Centre. Drivers will have the opportunity to have their child car seats checked free of charge with experts on-hand offering advice. Just turn up or for more information, contact Bournemouth Council.

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11 May 7.15pm

Wimborne Horticultural Society talk by Mr R Broughton from Sparsholt College on ‘Annuals and Bedding Plants’ at the Community Learning & Resource Centre, 41-44 King Street, Wimborne. Admission members £1 and nonmembers £3.

11 May 7.30pm

Verwood Horticultural Society meeting at Memorial Hall.

Roses of Mottisfont – with Thomas Stone. More details from 01202 814376.

12 May 9.30-11.30am

A walk around Lytchett Bay with Dorset Wildlife Trust led

by Nick and Jackie Hull from Shore Lane, Upton. Cost £3 per head. Park in Sandy Lane or Upton Recreation ground car park, within a short walk of the start. Map ref approx SY985923 for car park. Book in advance on 01202 697325.

13 May 9am-4.30pm Ringwood Antique and Decorative Arts Fair at Gateway, and Furlong Shopping Centre. Details: 07514 680872.

13 May 10-4pm

Country Fayre taking place at High Mead Farm, Ham Lane, Ferndown BH22 9DP. Tickets cost £5 per adult and kids go free. Craft stalls, kids’ activities, dog show, pony rides, alpacas, live music, bar and more. Tel: 07517 328094 www.highmeadfarm.org.uk

13 May 2-4.30pm

Woodlands Village Fete and Fun Dog Show. Teas served in the hall and stalls will be offering homemade cakes and preserves, plants, books, bric-a-brac, tombola, and games for all. Admission 50p, children free. From Ringwood take the B3081 and from Wimborne take the B3078.

13-21 May

Wimborne Literary Festival with author talks and workshops at various venues.

Tickets and programmes from Gullivers Bookshop 01202 882677, email info@gulliversbookshop. co.uk, web: www. wimborneliteraryfestival.co.uk

14 May

Shaftesbury Food and Drink Festival including Gold Hill Cheese Race. Run up Gold Hill with a 35cm/14” diameter truckle of local cheese weighing around 55lbs. Races for individuals as well as a team event for four. Details: http:// shaftesburyfestival.co.uk/

16 May 6.30-9pm

Ringwood Woodcarvers Club. Meets at St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall, Braeside Rd, St Leonards, BH24 2PQ on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Beginners and experienced woodcarvers welcome. Basic tuition given. Contact: 01425 475129 or www.ringwoodwoodcarvers.org

16-21 May

Ringwood Parish Church Flower Festival. Ticket only preview evening on 16 May. The church will come alive with numerous contemporary and traditional flower arrangements with refreshments, stalls (including plants and a plant crèche), a BBQ from 5pm on Friday and entertainment including something special for children on Saturday.

20 May 7.30pm

Bingo Night at 5 Victoria Park Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2RB.Tickets cost £10 to include a 2-course supper plus your games. Prizes to be won, cash bar and raffle, all in aid of Bournemouth Blind Society. Call 01202 546644 for more info or to book your tickets.

20-21 May 10am onwards

Highcliffe Revival Food Festival with demonstrations from well-known chefs, stalls with artisan foods, Japanese tea ceremony and a lot more. For details go to www. highclifferevivalfoodfestival. co.uk

21 May 11am-1pm

A morning butterfly walk on Ballard Down led by Colin Nunn. A joint event with Dorset Butterfly Conservation and DWT. Look for early butterflies, including Dingy Skipper and Adonis Blue as well as a range of spring flowers. Meet at in the Ulwell lay-by on the Swanage to Studland road (map ref.

SZ021809). Contact Colin Nunn on 01929 439211.

27 May – 2 June Children’s crafts at Fordingbridge Library: Spring Flowers, drop in during library opening hours and get creative! Children to be accompanied by an adult.

28 May 2-5pm

Smedmore House & Gardens Charity Open Day in Kimmeridge, BH20 5PG for Motor Neurone Disease Association with arts and craft stalls, plants, tombola, garden games and Wareham Town Band. Tea and homemade cake. Admission to gardens: adults £5, children under 15 free, house tour: £3, enquiries to: 07811 871347

28-31 May

Sammy Miller Motorbikes will be filling the surrounding grounds and even inside Highcliffe Castle with motorbikes. Entrance free.

Car parking charges apply.

28 May 7.30pm

John Maddocks’ Jazz Men at St Leonards Hotel, 185 Ringwood Road, St Leonards, BH24 2NP. Tickets £10 at the door. You can eat and drink in the restaurant at any time.

31 May 7.30pm

Verwood Keyboard Society concert with Andrew Nix on Roland Atelier keyboard in the Hub theatre. Tickets £10 on the door. Further information from Janetta, 01202 822936 or Organfax website

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Which scarecrow will be the winner?

Highcliffe Castle is holding a Scarecrow Festival on 21 May.

Wizard of a competition could land you in Oz The Regent Centre and mags4dorset have teamed up to offer a family ticket for four to see The Wizard of Oz in Christchurch.

So prepare yourself to travel over the rainbow to a magical kingdom filled with munchkins, flying monkeys, witches, and wizards.

Returning to The Regent for a fourth consecutive year Bournemouth Musical Theatre Productions are delighted to bring L Frank Baum’s classic story to life in their own special way.

The show follows farm girl Dorothy as she is transported from her home in Kansas to the magical kingdom of Oz, where, with the help of a scarecrow, a tin man, a cowardly lion and her dog Toto, she has to find a way home.

This production contains all the much-loved songs from the Oscar-winning movie score including Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See The Wizard.

The Wizard of Oz runs from 31 May to 3 June at 7.30pm with matinees on 1 and 3 June at 2.30pm. The Saturday matinee is a signed performance for those with hearing impairment. Tickets are £15.50, concessions £14.50, and family of four £50.

Get your creative hats on and characterise a scarecrow into someone or something everyone will know and then enter it into Highcliffe Castle’s competition for your chance to win a prize. Cost is £1 per entry.

This is an event for everyone: local businesses, families or organisations, to showcase their skills to the public while joining in with some locally organised amusement.

If you just fancy having a look at the entries for free, they will be displayed around the grounds. Please note that parking charges will apply.

For your chance to win a family ticket for four to see the Wizard of Oz on Friday 2 June, answer this question:

Who played Dorothy in the original 1939 movie?

Enter at: www.mags4dorset.co.uk or send your answer on a postcard to: WIZARD OF OZ COMPETITION, mags4dorset, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset B22 9EN. Closing date is 12 May 2017.

The first correct entry drawn will be the winner.

Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd or The Regent Centre, are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final.

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competition winners Beaulieu family tickets: Mrs R Hall, Farnborough; Catherine Berridge, Bournemouth. Answer: Griffin.

Chris Dean’s Syd Lawrence Orchestra at the Regent: John Lambert, Wimborne. Answer: 1967.

All Shook Up! by Poole & Parkstone Productions at the Barrington: Nicole Dawson, Bournemouth.

Answer: Elvis Presley.

Vouchers for Francesco Group hair salons: Margaret Pullen, Bournemouth; Joan Adams, Ferndown; Ann Johnson, Ferndown; Pam Bunting, Christchurch; Ruby, Poole, and Jackie Broadhead, Broadstone.

Answer: the Dellicompagni family Count Basie Project at the Regent: Lyn Smith, Ferndown. Answer: nearly 50 years.

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Tom Green The Canadian actor, writer, comedian, producer, director, talk show host, media personality and rapper, Tom Green, is revered for his unique brand of comedy and will be bringing his European Comedy Road Trip 2017 to Bournemouth 02 Academy this June.

He skyrocketed to mainstream prominence through the utterly

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unpredictable The Tom Green Show, which transcended into the show to watch in the 2000s.

Green also found fame in Hollywood, starring in films such as Road Trip and Charlie’s Angels. Now he’s returning to his stand-up roots and he can’t wait to meet his European fans.

Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in this brilliantly subversive,

riotously ludicrous and consistently sidesplitting comedy in a rare chance to see Tom Green live in the UK. Tom Green (pictured on this month’s front cover) will be appearing on Wednesday 7 June at Bournemouth 02 Academy. To book tickets call 0844 4772000.

Artists unite for Slinky Bop at The Winchester

Thrive Charity Events are running their next fundraiser this month at The Winchester Pub in Bournemouth to raise awareness of the Bournemouth-based Youth Cancer Trust

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linky Bop will include live music, a silent art auction as well as a live art show where local artists will create pieces on the night that will be put into the auction.

Musicians will include Selby and the Dharma Blitz and Chimpshed AD. Verbal Remedies will be hosting poetry performances and later into the night local DJs will take to the decks.

There will be food on offer throughout the night sponsored

by Sweet Greens - The Organic Vegan Kitchen in Charminster.

Thrive, headed by Hannah Stanley from Bournemouth, has already held two successful events at Buffalo Bar in Winton raising over £2000 in support of Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA) and Julia’s House.

Hannah says, “Thrive Charity Events help promote the businesses, musicians, artists and charities all within one framework. Each event is a community inspired project that raises funds and awareness for local, deserving charities.”

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The Youth Cancer Trust provides free activity holidays for teenagers and young adults (aged 14 to 30) with cancer. Each year approximately 250 young people stay at Tracy Ann House in Bournemouth enjoying time with others of a similar age who understand what it’s like to have cancer.

To support Thrive’s Slinky Bop arts and music event and raise funds for the Youth Cancer Trust, head on down to The Winchester Pub at Poole Hill on 20 May from 7pm until 5am.

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Consultant to speak at Ferndown event

Consultant rheumatologist, Mr Selwyn Richards from Poole and Bournemouth hospitals will talk on ‘The New and the Old in Arthritis Care Treatment’ at a free arthritis awareness day on Wednesday 10 May. It will take place at St Mary’s Church Beacon Centre, Ferndown between 10am and 4pm and will include talks, demonstrations, discounts, special offers and free samples. For more information call Pam Bentley, chairperson – Ferndown Branch Arthritis Care asf@arttrailcentre.co.uk or 01202 872074.

U3A Open Day

Ferndown University of the Third Age is holding an open day in the Barrington Centre, Ferndown on Friday 19 May 10am–1pm. Joining U3A gives retired and semi retired people a chance to meet like-minded people whilst enjoying a variety of activities. www.ferndownU3A.co.uk

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he Seven Seas Festival from 19-21 May promises a weekend of family-friendly international food, music and culture in partnership with Poole Maritime Festival, bringing seafaring sounds, tastes and traditions to Harbourside Park.

The site will be divided into micro-sites, representing each of the seven seas and programmed with the music, food and culture of that region. At the heart of the festival is the Maritime Event arena where every aspect of seafaring life in Poole is represented.

A 35-metre high big wheel next to the Harbourside car park will give its passengers spectacular views on a clear day.

Hottest fest around

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

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s well as cooking demonstrations

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

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

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

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

TICKETS £5 IN ADVANCE, £7 ON THE DOOR. CHILDREN FREE. SENIORS £3 IN ADVANCE, £4 ON THE DOOR.

TICKETS FROM WWW.CHEESEANDCHILLIFESTIVAL.COM

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Spectacular collection helps Third World see more clearly Lions clubs have been collecting unwanted pairs of specs for recycling. This is done with the help of local doctors’ surgeries and opticians Under the SpecTrek scheme, glasses are refurbished, cleaned and graded and prepared for distribution in Third World countries where eye care is often unavailable and lens-making facilities are non-existent.

Over the years Lions in the UK Southern Region have collected nearly three million pairs. This year alone a staggering 22,482 pairs were assembled from Wimborne & Ferndown (5,900), Bournemouth, Southbourne & Boscombe, Christchurch, Lymington & Brockenhurst, Ringwood & Fordingbridge and Poole.

It has been calculated that the cost of the scheme (paid by the Lions) is around 5p per pair.

Pictured are some Lions members with the spectacular mountain of glasses all boxed and ready for transportation outside Ferndown Upper School.

Muddy run with Lions

Wimborne & Ferndown Lions are holding a charity fun run at Homelands Farm, Three Legged Cross on Saturday 20 May. The 5K muddy obstacle fun run starts at 10am with all money raised going to local causes that help support people whose lives are affected by cancer. Entry: £15 adults, £5 children, £35 for family (two adults and up to four children).

Enter online at www.wimborneandferdownlions.org.uk

DESPERADO @ The Barrington Centre, Ferndown 1 April 2017

Review by Janine Pulford

Spot on with vocals, harmonies and tight playing, Desperado soared into the Barrington with the Eagles’ music.

As if excellent sound, clear lyrics and exceptional jams weren’t good enough, the pitch perfect voices and guitar solos notched up the anti – as did the harmonising lead guitars of Chris Brighton and Nick Mellor.

Witchy Woman, Tequila Sunrise, Lyin’ Eyes were just a few of the best that filled the first half, along with DoolinDalton, sung with astonishing voice control.

Already Gone was followed by an effortless Take It To The Limit and One Of These Nights with excellent guitar solo.

The second half equalled the first with the audience rocking with Heartache Tonight - other greats included The Long Run, In The Fast Lane with great on-stage synergy and an epic jam, Take It Easy and so the set built to Hotel California with those harmonising leads. What about Desperado? I hear you ask, but the band didn’t let us down.

It was a stonking night and the band’s gentle humour, led by Steve Ashcroft, was delightful as was the intimate atmosphere created by the venue itself. The band even met their fans after the show.

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C I T S A T N FER 2017!

FREE

FETE ON THE FIELD

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Saturday 24 June from 11am

WHEN:

WHERE:

WHY:

King George V Playing Fields, off Church Road, Ferndown

The fete on the field is dedicated to raising much-needed funds for charities.

WHAT:

Ferndown Rotary Club invites you to a spectacular, fun-filled day for families to enjoy in the fabulous grounds of King George V Playing Fields.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

The day will include live entertainment from the bandstand and live displays from two arenas.

STALLS

An avenue of fete stalls including food and refreshments with a competition for the best fancy dressed stall. Beer tent.

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ster in advance to show your Classic & Custom cars – regi ue costing £2 or turn up on car for free with optional plaq plaque. ding inclu £2 pay the day and

or carshow@ferdownfotf.org Book through www.ferndownfotf.org or call John Baxer on 01202 897884.

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KIDS FOR THE, fancy dress

INAUGURAL JOHN TH ORNTON OBSTACLE P RAM RACE It’s official! The pram race is back but in a different format. The inaugural John Thornton Obstacle Pram Race is for anyone over 16 years old. Four pram pushers and a ‘baby’ required. The person who is the baby must remain sitting in the pram throughout the race or face a time penalty. Dressing up is essential. Entry £10 per person (£50 per team). The event will take place on KGV Playing Field and will include tasks. Closing date is 22 June at noon. No entries on the day.

Enter online at www.ferdownfotf.org or visit www.jtyaf.org where you will also find the rules.

Bouncy castles zoo. competition, petting

MULTI-TERRAIN RUNS

The multi-terrain 10K and 5K runs will take place on Ferndown roads and Ferndown Common. The 10K starts at 11.30am from King George V Playing Field followed by the 5K run.

To participate register at www.ferndown10k.org or call 01202 895923.

A GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT Ferndown Fete on the Field will be a great day for all to enjoy, so take a look around the website and follow the fete’s Facebook and Twitter feeds on social media.

Entrance to the fete is free.

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Tense match for Wimborne and Bournemouth’s young rugby players

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t was tense play almost to the end as Wimborne RFC tackled Bournemouth in the U16 Dorset & Wilts Cup semi-final on 9 April.

The match was delicately balanced at halftime with a slender lead of just two points for Wimborne. By the last 10 minutes of the second half, the lead was back up to seven. And as the score reached a more comfortable 17-31,

there was only the last minute to play and no way back for the home team. Although Bournemouth added a try in overtime, the game ended 22-31.

The all-Dorset affair determined the Dorset champions to face the winners of the Wiltshire pools.

Wimborne have now reached their third cup final in four years and were due to play Chippenham at the end of April.

Easter at Wimborne Model Town

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A £22 million project for the major rebuild of the A338 Bournemouth Spur Road, completed in May 2016, has been shortlisted by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West for the prestigious Civil Engineering Awards 2017, along with eleven other schemes The awards celebrate outstanding civil engineering achievement, innovation and ingenuity around the South West. From small projects and refurbishment work through to large new build schemes, the awards showcase the breadth of work civil engineers are completing every year in the area.

Miranda Housden, ICE South West Regional Director said, “Our Civil Engineering Awards recognise projects which promote the excellence of the engineering profession.

“The South West is full of innovative and inspiring projects and engineers, from a wide range of sectors and the shortlist for this year’s awards really showcases fantastic projects in amazing locations across the region.”

She explained that the A338 reconstruction project was completed safely and sustainably, using a value engineering approach, within nine months and within budget, delivering more reliable journey times and improved user safety. Other Dorset projects on the shortlist are Hayward Main Bridge, Wessex Water’s Supply Grid and Project Wareham.

Wimborne Model Town has reported a very busy Easter time with the dry weather being a catalyst for the popularity of the attraction.

General manager Greg Hoar commented, “With visitors flocking to take part in our Easter Egg Hunt Quiz around the 1/10th scale model buildings, we have handed out nearly 1,800 mini eggs in prizes in the first week of the holiday alone.”

The Easter fun continued to 23 April and was followed shortly after by a Railway Weekend over the May Day holiday period.

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A338 Bournemouth Spur Road shortlisted for civil engineering award

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