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Contents 4

The Strange story of The Man in the Wall

Have A Horrible Halloween!

Remember, remember…

Wimborne Green Festival is Back!

Christmas Show Competition

QE Corner

East Dorset Police priorities

Design the Cover Competition Results!

Allen Valley Milk Vet’s Corner

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Events Listing

Are you Going to Allendale’s Fairs?

Meet Frank Bruno & Phil Tufnell

Beer Festival

The Real Housewives Of Codswallop!

Allendale Facilities Hire

*NEW*Coffee & Crafts

Model Railway Exhibition

Regular Activities

Comedy Exchange (on tour)

All Systems go @ the Allendale! It’s all systems go here at the Allendale Centre as we enter what is traditionally the busiest season of the year! And what a season it’s looking to be! We welcome back with open arms (I think we are allowed to do that now!) so many of our annual events that were sorely missed in 2020 as well as some great new events for 2021. There will be shopping opportunities aplenty throughout the season with 14 different markets and craft fairs (details on pg. 24) and no excuses for not having a night out with a great variety of entertainment available. From famous faces from the world of sport to amazing tribute acts, literary authors to musical shows and brand-new theatre performances, and not forgetting a beer festival, there really is something to suit all tastes. And one not to be missed - the pantomime returns in December! If you would like the opportunity to WIN A FAMILY TICKET to the panto this year we are running a competition on page 18 so don’t forget to enter! On the subject of competitions, this edition showcases our winning entry for our Design the Cover competition. Huge congratulations to all who entered – they were all amazing and made judging very difficult for the Allendale team! Friday and Saturdays are also livening up once again with lots of parties and celebrations to catch up with! Whatever the occasion – from christenings and 1st birthdays to 18th and 21st parties or wedding celebrations, small intimate gatherings or large friends and family catch ups we have rooms available to suit all sorts (details on page 41). We are very excited to be announcing details of our Christmas Lunch Club and Film Club in this edition as well as launching a new activity – Coffee & Crafts @ the Allendale. Tickets for all events can be purchased on our website or why not just pop in and grab yourself a coffee in the café while you are here! I hope you all have a fantastic season celebrating everything and anything with friends and family – even if it is just being together. Wishing you all a Happy Halloween, a safe & warm bonfire night and a Merry Christmas! See you in 2022! Tanya Cripps, Centre Manager

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The strange story of The Man in the Wall By Malcolm Angel

(A short extract from the forthcoming Wimborne Miscellany, book two). Inside our Minster Church, in the South Chapel – which runs parallel with the Chancel - we come across the curious sight of a gable-lidded black marble coffin, let into the side wall. The receptacle rests, raised slightly on a ledge, beneath a low arch which has obviously been made for the purpose. The opening was once guarded by iron railings but now this unexpected reminder of our mortality confronts us in full view. Five coats of arms are painted on the lid and two on the front - between which the date of the occupant’s death, though written large, has been crudely altered. This is the coffin of Anthony Ettrick of the Middle Temple (barrister), whose family is recorded to have lived in the Wimborne area since Elizabethan times. He was educated at Trinity College, Oxford, where with others he was accused of frightening a young freshman of Magdalen Hall by conjuring some form of magic. The President of the College is recorded to have remarked that the young Ettrick, who was reportedly rather small, would ‘conjure up a jackanapes to be his great-grandfather’ – which was a slur on Ettrick’s lineage and a reference to his eccentricity. The definition of ‘Jackanapes’ is ‘an impertinent, presumptuous person, especially a young man’ – or even ‘an ape or a monkey’. Perhaps the eccentricity referred to is manifested in his later years. As Steward to the Bankes family, Ettrick married Anne Davenant, the daughter of a wealthy clergyman, which enabled him to purchase Holt Lodge around the year 1662. He was the first recorder of Poole between 1662 and 1682 but, as a practising barrister, much of his time would have been spent in London. However, Ettrick was in Dorset on 8th July 1685 when he signed the order for the committal of the Duke of Monmouth, who had been 4|

defeated two days before at the battle of Sedgemoor. Seven days later his execution took place on Tower Hill. Some years earlier Ettrick had stood for parliament in Corfe, and indeed won in 1677, but immediately surrendered his seat! However, his son, William, took Poole in 1685 and remained an MP - latterly in Christchurch, until the year of 1716. Together with his father, he is reported to be among the ten Templars (these are barristers having chambers in the Middle Temple) to have given their concurrence to James II’s religious policy of 1687. This policy was intended to extend religious liberty to non-Conformists and Roman Catholics, which made him most unpopular indeed, and led to him being removed from the throne after an apparently ‘bloodless revolution’ in 1688 -1689. It is said that during Anthony Ettrick’s later years he had a foreboding that a ship, in which he had an interest, had crossed the sea to Portland Roads but would flounder before reaching the port of London. This premonition was so strong that he sold his share, albeit at a considerable discount - but was proved wise to trust his premonition, as the ship

was lost complete with her cargo. Perhaps this incident is what caused the confusing dates on his coffin, as he also convinced himself that he would only live the allotted ‘three score years and ten’ and so had the date 1691 inscribed between the coats of arms. However, the year came and went and the legend tells us that it was Ettrick himself who so crudely altered the date when he was close to death on 5th July 1703. The fact that the coffin is in the wall is also ascribed to the man’s growing eccentricity - one account telling us that after a quarrel with ‘the people of Wimborne’ he had made a vow that he would be buried ’neither in their church nor out of their church, neither in their ground nor above it!’. However, towards the end of his life and growing reportedly ‘humoursome and phlegmatic’ he cunningly obtained permission to at least keep to the letter of his vow by having his coffin, containing his enshrined ashes, placed where we see it today. He may have been eccentric - but also clever enough to make sure that his name would not be forgotten!

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Have a Horrible Halloween! By Geoff Cobblestone Every year on 31st October, children – and plenty of adults - dress up in creepy costumes and monstrous make up to celebrate All Hallow’s Eve, better known as Halloween. In the Christian tradition, it precedes All Hallow’s Day, though its origins go back to the Pagan festival of Samhain (pronounced Sow-win, rhymes with cow-win). This marked the end of the summer harvest and the start of winter, also symbolising the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead, when ghosts could revisit the mortal world. Scary pumpkins At Halloween, you can’t move for pumpkins and their ghoulish, carved faces. Why? And why are they called Jack O’ Lanterns? There are various explanations, but many suggest it started with an Irish story about

Stingy Jack, who tricked the devil for his own financial gain. When Jack died, he wasn’t allowed into heaven or hell but was sentenced to roam the earth for eternity. He was given a burning ember to light his way, which he put inside a hollowedout turnip, to carry as a lantern. People remembered the story by carving faces into turnips and putting a burning piece of coal, and later a candle, inside. Irish migrants settling in the USA did the same with pumpkins, which were locally available. This became an American tradition and has found its way back to these shores. Trick or Treat – or ‘going souling’ In medieval times, poorer members of the community would go to wealthier houses, seeking food or money. Food was often in the form of biscuits known as ‘soul cakes’, given to the poor in return for their promise to pray for the household’s departed relatives – for every soul cake given, one soul would be sure to get into heaven. Possibly the origin of Trick or Treat, though the modern custom of children going door to door has only gained popularity in recent decades, thanks again to American influence. Haunted Wimborne, and beyond Our town and surrounding areas have their fair share

of apparitions, at Halloween and throughout the year. Knowlton Church, featured in the last issue of this magazine, is probably the most famous – and most haunted. In Mill Lane, Wimborne, there’s the story of mill worker Annie, who drowned in the river while trying to escape the unwelcome attention of the miller; the ghostly figure of a woman in a long dress has been reported. On the B3078, leading north out of Wimborne, a coffin has been spotted by the roadside – though it disappears if you get close. A phantom black horse has also been seen in the area. Many of Wimborne’s buildings are centuries old, and not just the Minster. At the Museum of East Dorset in the town centre, staff have reported noises and bangs, and a feeling of being watched. Many of the town’s pubs have permanent ‘residents’ who don’t pay for bed & breakfast. King’s House in West Borough was once the home of Reverend Percy Newall; he’s still there, with his Bible, and is said to appear at 6am, opening what was once a door on an upper floor. At the ancient Badbury Rings, a short trip from Wimborne, visitors at dusk have seen the spectral image of a wounded soldier. Further afield, Bournemouth Town Hall is said to be home to the ghost of a First World War soldier and phantom horses pulling a phantom carriage, while Poole’s Crown Hotel is reputed to be the most haunted hostelry in Dorset.

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Remember, remember… The 5th of November THE ALLENDALE MAGAZINE

– but what’s the history?

By Geoff Cobblestone

We know that 5th of November is Bonfire Night, or Fireworks Night, or Guy Fawkes Night – but why do we mark the date? The short answer is that Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament on 5th November 1605 and we celebrate the fact that he didn’t manage it. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603), England became a Protestant country in which Catholics were persecuted and fined if they didn’t attend the Protestant church, known as recusancy. At her death, Elizabeth was succeeded by King James I who, for a while, turned a blind eye to Catholic recusants. Before long, though, the fines were reintroduced.

Feeling betrayed by James, a group of Catholic conspirators led by Robert Catesby decided something had to be done. James had to go. To prevent his children succeeding him, the whole family had to go. Where would they all be together at the same time? The state opening of Parliament, on 5th November.

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Guy Fawkes was a Catholic mercenary soldier, hired by Catesby’s plotters to rent space in the cellars below Parliament and store barrels of gunpowder, ready for the ‘big day’. In the early hours of 5th of November, Fawkes went to check on the gunpowder, was caught by warders, taken to the Tower of London and

interrogated. The Gunpowder Plot was uncovered. Bonfires – originally bone fires – were lit to celebrate the Royal Family’s close escape. Catesby’s plotters were rounded up and came to a very unpleasant end. The explosive fireworks we see and hear at today’s displays represent, of course, what nearly happened on 5th November, over 400 years ago.

Bonfire Night can be great fun, but can also be dangerous. We’re grateful to Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service for the safety advice on this page. Have a great, safe, night!

Bonfire N ight Safety With thanks to Dorset & e Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Servic

Bonfire Night can be a busy time of year for the emergency services and local authorities. It is really important that members of the public consider their safety when attending bonfire night events.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service would always recommend attending an organised bonfire display, but if you do host your own:

• Build the bonfire away from the house, sheds, fences, trees and overhead cables • Check the bonfire for wildlife before you light it • Never use flammable liquids like paraffin or petrol to light the fire – it may get out of control quickly • Don’t burn aerosols, tyres, canisters or anything containing foam or paint – many produce toxic fumes and some containers may explode, causing injury • Using liquid fuel creates a vapour cloud which can ignite at an explosive rate

Once the bonfire’s lit, make sure you...

• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby – in case of emergencies • Don’t leave the bonfire unattended • Keep children and pets away from the bonfire • Once the bonfire has died down, spray the embers with water to stop it reigniting 8| 8|

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Wimborne Green Festival is back! With thanks to Jean Morgan, on behalf of the Wimborne Green Festival Group Following its successful launch in 2019, Wimborne Green Festival returns this year on 16th to 23rd October with a week of environmentthemed activities, in a variety of venues around the town. Supported by local businesses and organisations, the Festival will celebrate Wimborne’s environmental achievements, enable local businesses to raise the profile of ethical products and services, and encourage and equip us all for the crucial task of caring for the planet more effectively. The Allendale Centre’s Minster Hall is hosting two free-entry events on the opening weekend: Eco Fair @ the Allendale on Saturday 16th at which local businesses, charities and community groups will showcase their sustainable products,

services and initiatives, and Handmade Wimborne on Sunday 17th - a craft fair of ecofriendly goodies made by local designers, artisans and crafters. Events around the town will include apple pressing on the Minster Green, a Repair Café workshop, children’s craft sessions, Community Theatre presentations, guided walks, plus talks on a whole range of topics from ethical investment to green prescribing. A Green Festival programme booklet with all dates, times and, where appropriate, booking details, will be available from the Tourist Information Centre and Allendale Centre. For more information, visit the Wimborne Green Festival Facebook page.

Apple pressing on the Minster Green at the 2019 Green Festival.

Make it an eco-friendly weekend at the Allendale We’re very pleased to be part of the Wimborne Green Festival this October, and we invite you to be part of it too! On Saturday 16th October we’re hosting our own Eco Fair @ the Allendale, 10am to 4pm. For customers, it’s your chance to meet, learn and buy from local, eco-friendly community groups and businesses. For sellers, we have stalls available (at the time of going to print). Please see www.theallendale.org or call us on 01202 887247 for information. On Sunday 17th October, 10am to 4pm, we host a special Handmade Wimborne event. The Minster Hall will be full of wonderfully talented crafters, artisans, designers and makers, with the emphasis on eco-friendly goods. Expect silversmiths utilising recycled silver, artisan natural skincare ranges, ecofriendly candles, upcycled fabrics and beeswax wraps, alongside the wonderful crafts we have come to know and love at this well-loved craft fair for Wimborne’s finest craftsfolk. Both these events have free entry for customers, and Café @ the Allendale will be open for refreshments. Come and learn about the ecofriendly items being produced, support local crafters and bag yourself some bargains!

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Allendale Centre

Events Listing

October Saturday 2nd

An afternoon with Amanda Owen

2.30pm

Saturday 2nd

Viva Voce presents Our Kind of Music

7.30pm

Sat 8th-Sun 10th

Wimborne Beer Festival

Times vary

Friday 15th

Wimborne and Ferndown Lions’ Quiz

7.30pm

Saturday 16th

Eco Fair @ the Allendale

10am

Sunday 17th

Handmade Wimborne

10am

Saturday 23rd

Wimborne Rotary Craft Fair

10am

Saturday 23rd

Dance Away Social Dance Evening

7.30pm

Sunday 24th

Southern Central Gauge 0 Group Model Railway Exhibition

10am

Saturday 30th

20 to 1 Big Band

7.30pm

Sunday 31st

Grandma’s Attic Antique & Collectors Fair

10am

Tuesday 2nd

Michael Portillo ‘Life: A Game of Two Halves’

7.30pm

Wednesday 3rd

Mr Kyps presents An Evening with Phil Tufnell

7pm/7.45pm

Friday 5th

The Real Housewives of Codswallop

7.30pm

Saturday 6th

Dorset Team Winter Fair

10am

Saturday 6th

Mr Kyps presents Fleetwood Bac

8pm

Sunday 7th

WDCA Food Fair

10am

Saturday 13th

Wimborne in Bloom Charities Fair

10am

Sunday 14th

Little Pickles Markets

10am

Friday 19th

Mr Kyps presents Bad Manners

8pm

Saturday 20th

Wimborne Musical Theatre presents An Injection of Happiness – a Musical Celebration

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sunday 21st

WDCA Christmas Craft Fair

10am

Thursday 25th

Mr Kyps presents An Evening with Frank Bruno

7pm/7.45pm

Sunday 28th

Cobham Mission Systems Arts & Crafts Fair

10am

Friday 3rd

Mr Kyps presents Coldplace

8pm

Sat 4th & Sun 5th

Dorset Team Christmas Fair

10am both days

Sat 11th & Sun 12th

Handmade Wimborne Christmas Craft Fair

10am both days

Sat 11th – Fri 24th

Best Ever Christmas Show

Various times

Monday 27th

Mr Kyps presents Dirty DC

8pm

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Getting to know…

Laura Cuschieri, BEAT Quarter Jack Hall, Thursdays

In this series, we get to know more about some of our regular room hirers. ALLENDALE MAGAZINE (AM): Hi Laura, welcome to The Allendale Magazine. LAURA CUSCHIERI (LC): Thank you.

LC: BEAT has a special vibe. Classes are high energy, engaging, fun and we concentrate on being ‘cool and confident’.

AM: Tell us about your background, and how you came to lead BEAT. LC: I started BEAT 17 years ago; before that I worked as a professional dancer and as a freelance dance teacher & choreographer. I opened in Wimborne due to demand in the local area.

AM: What age group/ ability is it suitable for? LC: We teach children from age 5+ and teach all levels. All our classes are mixed with boys and girls.

AM: How long have you been running BEAT at the Allendale, and what made you choose the venue? LC: I opened at the Allendale in September 2020. The central location is great, there’s parking and a Café parents can use while they wait. The room has lots of windows so it’s light and bright, with a lovely wooden floor. AM: How does BEAT stand out from similar classes?

AM: How do people usually hear about BEAT? LC: Recommendations and word of mouth, along with Google search. Parents recommend to others due to the confidence gained in their child and the fun they have here. The children love it! AM: Do they enter competitions? LC: We have competition crews which rehearse separately, and we audition each year for them. We also do shows and have a big Christmas party every year.

AM: Sounds great! Is there room for new members? Do you have to pre-book? LC: Some classes have waiting lists, so people need to email and book or go on the waiting list. AM: Thanks Laura; we’ll see you at your next class! Read more and contact Laura at www.beatcompany.com

Baby & children’s nearly new sales return this autumn Little Pickles Markets are back at the Allendale on 26th September & 14th November by Becky Livesley Little Pickles Markets provide families with the opportunity to buy or sell everything needed to raise their own Little Pickles. From maternity wear to books, pushchairs, games, clothes, toys the list goes on! Our markets help families to save money and have environmental benefits as preloved items are recycled and used again. I’ve been a Market Organiser for Little Pickles Markets in the Dorset area since 2019, and I love what I do! My passion for events began at university and I’ve worked at some of the biggest sporting events in the UK, including Premier League football, international rugby at Twickenham, and Wimbledon. After having my own Little Pickles, I sought an event role that fitted around my family life www.theallendale.org

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- Little Pickles Markets has given me the opportunity to do what I love, whilst helping other families across Dorset. It would be great to meet you at the Allendale on 26th September or 14th November! To hire a nearly new or a business table at one of our markets please visit the website for full details: www. littlepicklesmarkets.co.uk/dorset Buyers’ tickets are available to book through Ticket Source. Timed entry tickets help avoid overcrowding, for everyone’s comfort and safety – don’t worry, once in you’ll be able to shop for as long as you like at the market! £1.50 per adult, Little Pickles free. Please see: www.ticketsource.co.uk/littlepickles-markets-dorset /theallendale

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Wimborne in Bloom news By Anthony Oliver

It is thanks to the generous donations received from the Friends of Canford School, Wimborne Minster Town Council, Wyatt Homes, a number of individuals and the Town Traders that Wimborne in Bloom was able to plant up the Flower Towers and Planters around the town, and provide the hanging baskets which have all helped to brighten up the town for residents and visitors alike during the summer. We are grateful to Beecroft Nursery and Dutch Touch, our Contractors, for the part they have played in the operation and to the Town Council Groundsmen for all their help with putting up the hanging baskets. By the time you read this we shall hopefully have run the first two fundraising events since March 2020, the Duck Race at the end of August and the Open Gardens Day in early September. The next event is the Charities Fair to be held on Saturday 13th November in the Allendale Centre and stalls are already being booked for this popular event. Our sights will then be turned to 2022 and our 30th anniversary year. We sincerely hope that by then we shall be back to some form of normality and our usual range of fundraising activities. Thank you to all those who have continued to support us through what has been a difficult period. Donations are always much appreciated, remembering that Wimborne in Bloom is a Charity and run completely by volunteers, as without them we would not be able to provide the floral displays which we have been accustomed to seeing over the years since we were formed in 1992. Please see www.wimborneinbloom.org.uk which contains the link to our Just Giving Page and for details of all our events.

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Wimborne Minster news By Anthony Oliver August finally saw the updated publication of the delayed Brochure to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the start of the Minster Building as we know it today. It had been intended to mark 2020, the significant year, with a number of special events, concerts etc. All had to be cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19. The Brochure is now available, free, thanks to the support of the advertisers, in the Minster and other venues in the town, including the Allendale Centre, for the rest of this year and throughout 2022. Two events already planned for 2022 are the once in five years Flower Festival, postponed from 2020. With a title of “Trades - Past & Present” it will take place between Friday 2nd and Monday 5th September. The Minster also intends to mark The Platinum Anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen’s Accession to the Throne. This will take place over the special Jubilee Weekend of Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June with the title, “Art, Crafts, Flowers and Music”. We hope plenty of people will want to join in with what will be a significant anniversary. Hopefully the town as a whole will play its part. What of events during the period covered by this edition of The Allendale Magazine? The Friends of Wimborne Minster will mark their 75th anniversary with a concert in the Minster, at 7.30pm on Saturday 23rd October. The two minutes’ silence will be observed round the War Memorial on the Minster Green at 11am on Armistice Day, Thursday 11th November, with the Civic Service taking place in the Minster at 3pm on Remembrance Sunday, 14th November. December will see a number of School Carol Services taking place, along with the Shoppers’ Carol Service on Saturday 18th at 11am, the Minster’s own Carol Service on the 19th at 6.30pm with the Crib Service and Midnight Communion on the 24th and Christmas Day Services on the 25th. Carols in the Cornmarket will return this year on Friday 17th December at 6pm.

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Win a Family Ticket to Best Ever Christmas Show! We’re excited that this year, we once again have a great NEW Christmas show for everyone to enjoy! Best Ever Christmas Show – a brand new adventure for 2021 – runs from 11th to 24th December in the Minster Theatre, here at the Allendale Centre. It’s a fun pantomime for all the family, so when we thought about what prize we could offer for a competition, the answer was obvious – a Family Ticket, worth £40, valid for any performance (unless already fully booked). This ticket admits either 2 x adults and 2 x children, or 1 x adult and 3 x children – and there’s a free ice cream for every child!

To enter the competition, just answer this question:

• Where does Father Christmas live? • The South Pole • The North Pole • Up a pole in Poland Email your answer to competitions@theallendale.org, with the subject header ‘Ho Ho Ho’. Make sure you include your name and phone number so we can contact the lucky winner.

Deadline for entries is 15th November 2021.

Good luck!

Terms & Conditions: 1. You can enter as many times as you wish. 2. Entries must be received by email, by the end of 15th November 2021. 3. We will contact the winner by phone or email shortly after 15th November. 4. The winning Family Ticket can be exchanged for four seats at any performance of Best Ever Christmas Show (unless that performance is already fully booked); these seats must be pre-booked by 10th December 2021. 4. Please note that the performance on Monday 20th December, 6pm, is a Relaxed Performance, suitable for those with additional needs. 18 |

Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Quiz – back for 2021 With thanks to Ron Neave

For some years now, the Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club ran a Spring Quiz at the Allendale. Because of delays caused by the pandemic, this year’s quiz at the Centre will take place on Friday October 15th, 7.30pm. The format will be familiar to those who have previously enjoyed this event: six rounds of 10 questions each, together with a picture round. The quiz is for teams of six on a table. To discourage Googling the answers, under the table or in the loo, some questions will be framed in a way that the internet cannot help with! In the interval, each team will be given a platter of cold meats, pate and cheese etc. and a bowl of bread rolls, and during the interval a round of Card Bingo will be held. There will, of course, be a raffle. To enter a team, please contact Ron Neave on 01202 873551 or email ronneave@yahoo.co.uk Who are the Wimborne and Ferndown Lions? They are men and women who have decided to give back something to the community and enjoy working together with others to help those less fortunate than themselves. They also organise some social events, to create fun with their caring attitude. As a member of a Lions Club, you become aware of the needs of your community and have the advantage to effectively make a difference. See www.wimborneandferndownlions. org.uk www.theallendale.org

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R E N R O C QE ACE Festival By Jacob Marlow

On the 15th and 16th of July, QE school held their ACE festival. A celebration full of sports, music and people. It began on Thursday, all 5 houses were ready to try and win. There was lots of excitement and motivation around the school. First off it was football, hockey and long and high jump. Everyone was gathered round the football pitches and cheering on their house. People were holding up banners and posters, it was loud and the atmosphere was tense. When break started, it was almost as if everyone had forgotten their competitiveness and became friends again. Tennis and table tennis were next, so everyone crammed themselves into the tennis courts. Each house did well and were getting support from their friends and peers. Then, after lunch, everyone went down to the fields to get ready for athletics. This was by far the most anticipated event as there were lots of fast people in year 9. There were so many races, like 100 metres, 200 metres, 300 metres, 400 metres, 800 metres, 1600 metres and relay. Two records were broken for year 9: the relay and the 200 metres. Everyone was really excited after the events, as every house did well. www.theallendale.org

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The next day was mainly music and other creative stuff. Everyone started the day again with a house briefing to get everyone ready and motivated. Then people went down to the field once again to watch the rounders event. The atmosphere here was very anxious, as everyone wanted to win. Following rounders, it was break, and then it was the music event. People could volunteer to perform in front of the year. There were bands and solo acts, singers and musicians. Everyone who wasn’t performing sat on the stairs in front of the stage. There were so many people singing along, cheering and clapping. It was so loud and fun, it was definitely a break from sports. Then straight after lunch, it was time for the cube: a game show hosted by the drama teacher. Each house sat separately from each other. And they all tried to be louder than the other. Ten people from each house had been picked to take part in the games. The games were physical, mental or just random. Each team has their own strengths and weaknesses. The amount of noise generated by the room was enough to almost deafen you. Everyone was so ecstatic and excited for their house; the event was amazing. /theallendale

ACE Festival by Isobel Wakely Fun in the sun Never a minute spare Something for everyone Lots of fresh air Smiles up to their ears Enthusiasm wins Try your best, no fears Everyone has it within Encouragement spreads Cheers loud and proud Boos are unsaid Team spirit all round It’s not about winning Even though it may be nice Everyone watching, grinning Make sure you bring water and ice

Backstage at ACE 6 by Alyssa Bladen

Friday. The singing and music. I walked down the steps amongst all of the year 9 crowd; instead of taking a right like them, however, I took a sharp left and walked straight over to the table where all the performers were to wait. It had a list of timings and names of acts stuck to it. I had read through it at least 20 times already in the sound check first thing this morning, but it couldn’t hurt to have another look? Reading through it absentmindedly I snapped back into reality as I read my name. I was third, third! I watched the other acts go through the clapping along and the cheering after each one, suddenly it was my turn! I nervously held my lyrics sheet and looked up at the audience and to my friends. I sat down and the backing started playing; I was worried at first, then I looked up and saw and heard people cheering and singing along I realised I wasn’t worried anymore and started to smile. As the song finished everyone was clapping and cheering, “that was so fun!” | 21

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((BOUNCE)) Wimborne Quarter Jack Hall, Mondays & Wednesdays

We had a chat with ((BOUNCE)) Wimborne owner and instructor Julia Harrop. ALLENDALE MAGAZINE (AM): Hi Julia, welcome to The Allendale Magazine. JULIA HARROP (JH): Thank you! AM: Tell us about your background, and how you came to lead this class. JH: ((BOUNCE)) is dance fitness on mini trampolines. I tried ((BOUNCE)) in Poole and loved the welcoming atmosphere and fun but challenging class. I decided to train as an instructor and taught in Poole before I opened ((BOUNCE)) Wimborne. AM: How long have you been running your class at the Allendale? JH: Since August 2020. I love that it’s in the heart of Wimborne and a hub for the community. AM: How does ((BOUNCE)) differ from other exercise classes? JH: ((BOUNCE)) is performed on mini trampolines and this brings many benefits. The trampoline absorbs 87% of shock which makes it low impact

and easier on the joints. Performing the moves on the trampoline makes them three times more effective than doing the same moves on the ground, due to gravity and g-force. The classes include cardio and toning so it’s a full body workout. AM: Who’s it suitable for? JH: For everyone! Our motto is Fun-Friendly-Fierce and in classes we demonstrate high and low intensity options, so it’s suitable for all ages and fitness abilities. Some participants measure their calorie burns (up to 700 calories per class!), others comment on improvements in overall fitness, co-ordination and balance, mental health, strength and weight loss.

get a real feel for our classes! Many join because they’ve heard about us from a friend. Many have been with us since we opened, and classes are busy.

AM: How do people usually hear about ((BOUNCE))?

AM: But room for new members? JH: Yes. All of our classes are pay as you go. People do need to book their classes in advance, via http:// bookwhen.com/bouncewimborne or www.bouncefitbody.com

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Reuse your coffee cups – new video

Members of Wimborne’s community have joined together to create a fun film, encouraging people to bring their reusable coffee cups to town. During the Covid pandemic, Wimborne saw a huge increase in litter, with bins overflowing and paper cups and other litter discarded around town. A working group was set up, led by Wimborne War on Waste, and one of the actions was to make a film reminding people that using reusable cups is better for the environment, and helps to keep the 22 |

town looking its best. Members of the community were invited to take part in the final scene, shot with a drone in Wimborne Square. The film was sponsored by Canford School, Wimborne BID and Wimborne War on Waste, and was released on Facebook. You can see it on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/_TNIxUvTJFQ www.theallendale.org

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Are you going to Allendale’s Fairs? After the disappointments of 2020, we’re delighted to announce some great fairs & markets at the Allendale this autumn. It’s a well-used phrase, but there’s ‘something for everyone’ among these events. Items you may not find elsewhere and presents for loved ones - or yourself. Save the dates and visit one or more of these fantastic days before Christmas!

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Sunday 26th Little Pickles Markets. Offering goods from birth to 5 years, with a great selection of items including clothing, toys, books, play gyms, baby equipment and prams. Opens 10am

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Saturday 16th Eco Fair @ the Allendale. Come and visit Eco Fair @ the Allendale, part of the Wimborne Green Festival - your chance to meet, learn and buy from local, eco-friendly community groups and businesses. Opens 10am

For more information, see www.theallendale.org, email info@theallendale.org, call 01202 887247 or visit the Allendale Centre.

Sunday 17th Handmade Wimborne. Part of the Wimborne Green Festival. From 10am to 4pm the Minster Hall will be full of wonderfully talented crafters, artisans, designers and makers. Opens 10am

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Saturday 23rd Wimborne Rotary Craft Fair. This popular event returns after being postponed in 2020. Opens 10am

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Sunday 31st Grandma’s Attic Antique & Collectors Fair. Up to 50 stands with quality collectibles and antiques. Opens 10am

Saturday 13th Wimborne in Bloom Charities Fair. The return of another (usually) annual event that was much missed in 2020. Opens 10am

Saturday 6th Dorset Team Winter Fair. Support local, independent makers and sellers whilst picking up some unique gifts which you won’t find on the high street. Opens 10am

Sunday 14th Little Pickles Markets. Offering goods from birth to 5 years, with a great selection of items including clothing, toys, books, play gyms, baby equipment and prams. Opens 10am

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Sunday 7th WDCA Food Fair. Offering a mouth-watering range of food and drink! Wimborne & District Community Association fundraising event. Opens 10am

Sunday 21st WDCA Christmas Craft Fair. The ideal place to find unusual and irresistible Christmas gifts for everyone. Running from 10am 4pm, with free entry, it’s the perfect addition to Christmas shopping in Wimborne! Opens 10am

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Sunday 28th Cobham Mission Systems Arts & Crafts Fair. 30+ artisans & tombola. Free entry. Fundraising event for United Against Dementia. Opens 10am

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Sat 4th & Sun 5th Dorset Team Christmas Fair. All the sellers are members of the Dorset Team, a group of over 1000 local makers and sellers who all sell on Etsy.com. Pick up unique Christmas gifts that you won’t find on the high street. Opens 10am both days /theallendale

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Come and meet Phil Tufnell and Frank Bruno! We’re excited to host two special Mr Kyps events this autumn – an Evening With ex-England cricketer Phil Tufnell (3rd November), and an Evening With former WBC Heavyweight Champion of the World Frank Bruno (25th November). The events are all-seated, with the bar open before, during the interval and after the shows. The two stars will talk about their experiences and share funny and interesting stories, and there’ll be a question & answer session on each night. You can ask Phil Tufnell questions of sport, and expect Frank Bruno’s night to be a knockout. These events are guaranteed to be better than our gags… Standard tickets buy you an unallocated seat. Limited-number VIP tickets allow early VIP-only entry, preshow meet and greet and professional photo with Phil or Frank, and a seat closest to the stage.

We have a small number of tickets available at the Allendale, or you can book online. Advance booking strongly recommended: www.theallendale.org/box-office.

Gigs this autumn We’re also hosting some great Mr Kyps gigs over the next few months:

Tickets from the Allendale or www.theallendale.org/ box-office

Fleetwood Bac – the best UK tribute to Fleetwood Mac (6th Nov) Bad Manners – ska legends Bad Manners perform all their classic tunes (19th Nov) Coldplace – the UK’s top Coldplay tribute (3rd Dec) Dirty DC – UK No.1 AC/DC tribute (27th Dec)

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East Dorset Police priorities By Sergeant Dave Bowler

East Dorset is one of the largest policing sections in Dorset and the neighbourhood policing team (NPT) works hard to effectively engage with the public. The team works with partner agencies to resolve key local policing priorities, including anti-social behaviour, county lines, rural crime and summer demand. Priority - anti-social behaviour (ASB) Anti-social behaviour (ASB) is a top priority for both East Dorset NPTs. We know from speaking to our communities and from public surveys that ASB is an ongoing issue and remains a real concern to residents and businesses in Dorset. The Force has introduced Operation Relentless to allow us to provide a clear and consistent message that we take reports of ASB seriously and it is not acceptable. We want to empower our communities to help us fight this issue and take the ‘anti’ away from anti-social by reporting incidents of ASB to Dorset Police. We know that there is not one simple solution to all the issues ASB can cause. East Dorset NPTs have their own dedicated plan to tackle such activity and will continue to work closely with Dorset Council to identify and reduce incidents. 30 |

Priority - drug dealing County lines drug dealing is a national issue, which involves the exploitation of vulnerable people. These vulnerable young people and adults are targeted by violent members of drug networks and gangs in order to move and sell drugs across the country. Safeguarding these individuals is a key priority for Dorset Police. The drug networks will often take over the home of a vulnerable person – known as cuckooing – in order to use it as a base for drug dealing. This has a significant impact on the local community and increases the level of street dealing and ASB. Dorset Police is proactively targeting organised drug supply by developing and acting on community intelligence. In conjunction with the Force’s County Lines Team, we carry out regular safe and well checks on vulnerable members of the community to ensure they feel supported and protected.

Priority - rural crime Reports of rural crime, such as farm thefts and poaching, are a priority for the East Dorset NPTs. These reports and crimes can represent a considerable loss to a victim. Dorset Police has a dedicated Rural Crime Team to coordinate the police response in relation to rural and wildlife crime. Nearly half of Dorset’s population live in rural areas and we are fortunate to have an abundance of diverse wildlife in the county, which can be the subject of poaching and other wildlife crime. From the recent Neighbourhood Policing Priority Survey burglaries have been selected as a top priority, therefore this is a focus for our teams. Supported by the Rural Crime Team, the East Dorset NPTs will gather intelligence and engage with rural communities to ensure that we direct our resources appropriately. The teams will conduct enforcement and prevention operations, with the aim of protecting victims and reducing the effect rural crime can have on individuals. All communities will be engaged with to ensure we’re achieving these aims.

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So you want to play in a group? By Mark Banfield, Wimborne Guitars

Once you’ve started to learn guitar, what is the next step? For many guitarists, their dream is to be able to play guitar with others in a group. Perhaps you might even begin to think about playing in a band on stage! For the members of Wimborne Guitars, these dreams have become reality. Based at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne Guitars has been running since 2017 and since we started we have helped many budding guitarists to progress from raw beginner to

performing on stage at a live gig. For those members who just want to meet with like-minded fellow guitarists, we offer a place to get together, socialise and share our wonderful hobby. Our Allendale group playing sessions take place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, in the Canford Room. Autumn sessions start up again on Wednesday 17th November and will run through until our summer break. In addition, for the weeks when there are no Allendale

sessions, online guitar tuition sessions will be run, where you can join us from your own home via Zoom. So why not join us and let us make your guitar-playing dreams come true? If you would like more details, contact Mark Banfield on 07393 034365, email mark@WimborneGuitars.co.uk or visit the web site at www.WimborneGuitars.co.uk

New at the Allendale: babyballet® By Claire Woodford, babyballet®

Award-winning babyballet® are now holding classes at the Allendale Centre, on Wednesday mornings! Our fun, safe and engaging classes are the perfect introduction to ballet and dance for little girls and boys aged between 18 months and 6 years. Classes help nurture and develop key skills such as confidence, rhythm, balance, co-ordination, musicality and social skills, to name but a few. Join Miss Sabrina and Twinkle bear as your child learns the basics in ballet whilst having huge amounts of fun. Our Tinies class (18 months - 3 years) is a parent participation class. We use props such as colourful scarves, wands, ribbons and teddy bears, and instruments such as shakers and tambourines to aid these fun and relaxed classes. 32 |

Confidence boosting is key and we always encourage children to have a go. We pride ourselves on our high standard of teaching! In our Movers classes (3-5 years) children start to gain independence by dancing on their own (although we still invite parents into the room to watch should they wish!). All our music is bespoke for our babyballet® classes. babyballet® now has more than 80 franchises across the country and is also proud to be running internationally in Australia and New Zealand. We look forward to meeting lots of new babyballet® stars at the Allendale and are incredibly excited to be branching out to the Wimborne area. Please click on the website link to view the full timetable. www.babyballet.co.uk

Miss Claire can also answer any questions via email: bournemouthandpoole@babyballet. co.uk or over the phone on 07915 665120. We look forward to welcoming you to the magical world of babyballet® soon!

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Café @ the Allendale announces 2021 Beer Festival The Café @ the Allendale is buzzing once more as our regulars return and classes and events start up again at the Allendale Centre – it has been lovely to welcome everyone back. Following our Autumn mini-festival in September, October sees another joint event between ourselves and Hall and Woodhouse. Together with the Olive Branch we will be hosting a Beer Festival over three days from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th. There will be a selection of approximately fifty beers available to sample across the two sites. The Olive Branch will have a selection of their own brands including the famous Badger Ale and other guest products while the Café @ the Allendale will feature many local microbreweries with the Eight Arch and Piddle brewery ranges among the choices available. A wide variety of live music will also be taking place for the entertainment of attendees. The Olive Branch will have their garden

stage in operation while there will be further sounds available at the Café and the Allendale Centre itself. Further details will be made public nearer the date including musical performers and timetables for both venues. Opening hours for the Beer Festival are 6pm to 11pm on Friday, 11am to 11pm on Saturday and 12 noon to 6pm on Sunday. During October, we will continue to have Friday night music at the Café from 6pm to 8pm featuring local musicians and the occasional surprise guest. All details for the Friday night sessions and any other Café events are published on

Facebook pages for the Café @ the Allendale, Wimborne Folk Festival and additionally on the Wimborne and Colehill Community page.

New at the Allendale: Arts sessions for Adults Only! (Don’t worry – not that sort of ‘Adults Only’) Following feedback from Mums who brought their kids to the August Arts sessions, and customers popping in looking for something different to do, the Allendale are launching Coffee & Crafts @ the Allendale. Strictly for adults only - no kids allowed - the sessions will run weekly, starting Thursday 30th September, 9.30am to 11.30am. Tickets are just £6.50 per person per session and

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include tea or coffee and a piece of cake to enjoy, while you rediscover your long-hidden artistic skills! Get down with the details while filling an intricate mandala drawing with colour, or try your hand at something new with a variety of sand arts to complete. Catching up with friends or making some new ones – it’s a great opportunity to find some ‘you time’ each week!

For more information and to book tickets (numbers are limited) please visit www.theallendale.org or pop into the Allendale Centre. Tickets can also be purchased on the day, if available. All art materials are included in the price. See you for Coffee & Crafts @ the Allendale!

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What’s happening at Minster Market @ the Allendale? We’re taking a break – but we’ll be back in time for Christmas! Friday morning’s Minster Market @ the Allendale is taking a break for a while. The last Market of the season will be on 24th September, and when the traders have had a rest and the chance to replenish their stocks, it will return on 26th November for four weeks – just in time for Christmas! There’ll be old favourites back again and new discoveries to be made, and the perfect opportunity to purchase those Christmas gifts you just can’t find anywhere else! The Minster Market Summer Raffle was very popular, with one lucky ticketholder winning a fantastic hamper full to the brim of goodies, all kindly donated by the Minster Market traders. Starting on 26th November we’ll be running a Christmas Raffle, with another great hamper as the prize! Tickets will only be available from the Allendale Centre and are just £1 each. The prize draw will take place at 12pm on Friday 17th December - and who wouldn’t want a hamper full of surprises just in time for Christmas? From everyone at the Minster Market, if we don’t see you before, we look forward to seeing you in the Autumn.

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NEW Performing Arts class and Choir sessions coming soon! The South Coast Academy of Performing Arts are hoping to bring some new, vibrant sounds to Wimborne with the creation of a Choir for adults and a Performing Arts class. Launching with free trial sessions on Friday 15th October at the Allendale Centre, there will be a 10am - 11.30am Choir session, open to anyone, and a later Performing Arts workshop session at 4pm -

5.30pm for the younger generation. As long as there is sufficient interest in these new groups, regular weekly sessions will then begin from the 5th November 2021, scheduled at the same times each Friday. Please do come along for the free session and have a go – you never know where it may lead! Call or text 07525 040296 to book your place or go to www.scapa.biz

Friday 15th October FREE TRIAL SESSIONS Choir session from 10am to 11.30am Performing Arts Workshop from 4pm to 5.30pm (Children)

Great Girls’ Night Out! The Real Housewives of Codswallop comes to the Allendale If you’re looking for a girls’ night out with a difference then you can’t go too far wrong with a table at the premiere of a brand new show by Lisa Wright – The Real Housewives of Codswallop. For one night only, in the Allendale Centre’s Minster Theatre on 5th November, you’ll be in for a real treat with this new goofy spoof. If you like a bit of caper, a lot of carry on, loads of bonkers and just a hint of mean then this girls’ night show is the one for you! With bar open and table snacks and drinks packages available to pre-order, all you have to do is turn up, sit back and enjoy the show. Seating is cabaret style and individual tickets are just £12, but better still why not book a table of 7 for £72, which includes 1 free ticket? For more information or to book your tickets please visit www.theallendale.org or pop in to the Allendale Centre. Also see page 29 for details. 36 |

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We hope you stopped to admire our front cover – it’s the amazing work of our competition winner from last edition’s art competition. A huge thank you to everyone who entered - we had some amazing designs which made judging very difficult! We involved lots of the Allendale team as well as some of our regular market traders to help us choose the winners who are listed below, alongside their entries.

Under 8 Category

1st Jemima Cripps

2nd Amy Morton

8 to 12 Category

13 to 16 Category

1st Constance Hocking

2nd Claudia Ellard

3rd Harrison Compton-Lowe

1st Charlotte Pines

And the overall winner, winning pride of place on the front cover, is Jemima Cripps, aged 7. The winners have been contacted and prizes distributed, which just leaves us to say a huge congratulations to everyone! If you’d like to see more of the competition entries, pop over to www.theallendale.org Psst… like competitions? See page 18 and enter our Best Ever Christmas Show Family Ticket competition! www.theallendale.org

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Allen Valley Milk’s Cow of the Quarter Name: Pickle Breed: Holstein Friesian cross Age: 3 Average milk yield per day: 33 litres Pickle is one of our younger cows; she also has a friend called Onion! Here she is peeking out from her dinner bowl in the parlour.

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On the farm we use a milking parlour called a herringbone parlour; it is called this because of the herringbone pattern when the cows stand on either side of the sunken pit where our dairyman works. The ladies wear a collar which contains their unique number and all their information. This includes their milk production and individual feed information. When they enter the parlour there is a reader that they walk through one by one; this transfers their information to the unit where they will stand. This means that each cow can be given exactly the right amount of food for them depending on how much milk they produce, where they are in their lactation, and whether they are pregnant or not. This is automatically fed into the bowls in front of them as they are milked. Then they leave the parlour in single file with full tummies, out to munch on more feed and grass. As grazers, cows need to be almost constantly eating to satisfy their appetite. Follow the Farm on Facebook and Instagram. Find us at Allen Valley Milk on Facebook and @allenvalleymilk on Instagram. Remember the lovely, fresh Allen Valley Milk is available from a refrigerated vending machine outside the Allendale Centre! www.theallendale.org/allen-valleymilk-machine 40 |

Getting your pet’s diet right Information supplied by VetSmiths, Wimborne www.vetsmiths.co.uk Diet and the right nutrition have come a long way in the pet industry over the last few years and getting it right can often be mind boggling, particularly when you’re a first time pet-owner. Firstly, you need to establish your pet’s ‘life stage’. In other words, do you have a puppy or kitten, an adult dog or cat, or a more senior furry friend? What we call ‘life stage’ diets are tailored to your pet’s needs and will provide more of what is needed nutritionally during each stage of their life. For instance, feeding your new pup on specific puppy food will give them a diet specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs for their normal development. Puppies need to eat more in the way of protein (including higher concentrations of specific amino acids), fat, and certain minerals than adult dogs. Growth and development take a lot of energy, so puppies need to take in more calories than adult dogs. Secondly, look at the ingredients. The ingredients list shouldn’t be too confusing, and you should be able to work out exactly what’s in the food. Food ingredients will be listed in quantity, so the first ingredient on the list will be what it contains most of. Feeding guidelines for all stages of your pet’s life can be a bit confusing and we always recommend having a conversation with the veterinary nurse at your registered vets. They will be able to help and guide you throughout your pet’s life with the diet changes that need to be made. Most vet nurses also run what we call ‘weight clinics’ and can help if you think your dog or cat has maybe put on a little bit of excess that needs to be got under control. It can be a bit overwhelming but discussing your pet’s diet and any specific needs with your vet is always recommended. www.theallendale.org

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Room for all at the Allendale Welcome to our spaces & facilities for hire, in the centre of Wimborne

Sometimes, people enjoy their first visit to the Allendale Centre - for a class, or an event and say things like, “I never knew the Centre was so big” or, “I didn’t know these facilities were here”. If you’ve found yourself reacting that way, or if you’ve never been to the Allendale, here’s an introduction to our spaces and facilities. Join us on a tour…

Minster Hall / Minster Theatre Our largest space, both in floor area and ceiling height. Home to live shows, gigs, talks, presentations, Zoom lectures, markets, craft fairs, classes, social events and much more. Proscenium arch stage, theatrical lighting, PA and high quality projection system. Private bar at rear of room.

Quarter Jack Hall

Our second largest space, and a very popular room. Great for exercise and educational classes, groups, talks, markets, parties, meetings, rehearsals, Zoom lectures and more. High quality projection and PA system available. Private bar attached to room. Adjoining kitchen area available.

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Canford Room

A multipurpose room, available with or without furniture. Ideal for meetings, rehearsals, dressing/Green room, event office, break out space, tuition and classes etc. Projector available.

A small and comfortable room. Popular during weekday daytimes, also available evenings and weekends. Event office, dressing/Green room, rehearsals, hospitality, private meetings, small class/individual tuition etc. Water heater for making hot drinks. Projector available. As well as our spaces and facilities, Café @ the Allendale offers catering and bar services, and regularly hosts live music.

To learn more, see www.theallendale.org/room-hire, email info@theallendale.org, call us on 01202 887247 or arrange to come and visit the Centre. See you soon! www.theallendale.org

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Getting to know…

Claire Matthews, Claire Matthews Pilates Quarter Jack Hall, Thursdays

In this series, we get to know more about some of our regular room hirers. ALLENDALE MAGAZINE (AM): Hi Claire, welcome to The Allendale Magazine. CLAIRE MATTHEWS (CM): Hello, thank you. AM: Tell us about your background, and how you came to lead this class. CM: After training at the Royal Ballet, Arts Educational & Ballet Rambert Schools I had a full dance career. I was taught by Alan Herdman, who had brought exercises to London for the benefit of dancers from Joseph Pilates Studio, New York. After my career I trained at the Body Control Centre to become a teacher. AM: How long have you been running your Pilates class at the Allendale? What do you like about the facilities?

CM: For 2 years. The Allendale is more than a class… my clients can come together socially. The Quarter Jack Hall is spacious and light. AM: Describe a typical class. How does it stand out from similar classes? CM: I teach Mat classes, focusing on core strength, flexibility & postural alignment with individual help for everyone. We work hard but have fun! AM: What sort of age group/ability is it suitable for? Male and female? CM: All welcome! I’ll find the right class for you. AM: How do people usually hear about Claire Matthews Pilates? What inspires them to join? CM: At the Centre, on Facebook, or local publications. Knowing my high

standard of teaching & experience can help with their physical needs. AM: And what do they enjoy about the class? CM: The benefits can be felt immediately. My clients breathe a lovely sigh of satisfaction at the end. Your body feels longer, stronger and your mind cleared. AM: That’s good to hear. Is there currently room for new members? Can you walk in or do you have to pre-book? CM: I have room. Please email claire@clairematthewspilates.com AM: Thanks for your time Claire; we’ll see you for your next class!

Help your little Stars to Shine by Victoria Purdon, Shining Stars

Over the last couple of years, it’s safe to say that children of all ages have been hugely impacted by the events around us. At Shining Stars, we are passionate about helping youngsters find their voice and their confidence through drama and play. Our sessions help children to gain empathy and emotional intelligence and expand their imagination, allowing the children to have a safe space to explore the world around them. Our Mini’s drama class, every Wednesday morning at 10-10.45am (suitable for ages 2-4 years), allows parents to stay and join in a magical adventure based on a different theme each week. We might be pirates, explore the jungle, travel back in time to find some dinosaurs or even head to outer space! Filled with props, music, and a craft activity each 42 |

week, these sessions are the ideal starting point to make new friends, for both the adults and the children. Starting from October, we also have our Juniors after school drama class, suitable for ages 5-8 years. During school holidays we also run holiday clubs for ages 5-12 where we create a “Play in a Day”, with a show for families to watch at the end of the day; bookings are now open for the October half term week. If you would like to know more about what Shining Stars can offer your child, please get in touch via www.shiningstarsdrama. co.uk, on Facebook - shiningstarsholidaydramaclub - or phone Victoria on 07966 026590. We can’t wait to meet you and start an incredible journey with you and your family! www.theallendale.org

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Christmas is coming to the Allendale! Christmas is coming and we’re planning on celebrating this year with the return of the ever-popular Lunch and Film Clubs! 30th November sees the return of the Film Club with a showing of the heart-warming Christmas film – Love Actually. This will be held in the Minster Theatre with cabaret style seating and the ticket price will include refreshments of mulled wine and mince pies. Why not get together with some friends and start the Christmas celebrations early? Tickets are priced at just £5! The Christmas Lunch Club will be on 14th December. With a 2-course Christmas lunch (including all the trimmings!), coffee and mince pies and perhaps a cheeky little tipple of sherry thrown in to get the celebrations underway it’s an absolute bargain at only £10 a ticket! And on top of that there is fantastic entertainment and a raffle if you are feeling lucky. Both events have sold out every previous year so don’t miss out – get your tickets booked in early! For more information and to purchase tickets, please go online to www.theallendale. org or pop into the Allendale Centre.

New at the Allendale: Activmama Pregnancy Fitness With thanks to Emma Bryant Are you expecting a baby or know someone who is? Activmama is a Pregnancy Fitness Class to suit all trimesters of pregnancy. The class is designed and delivered by Emma Bryant, a Pre & Postnatal Exercise Specialist. There are so many benefits to keeping active during pregnancy. These include improved comfort & mobility, better sleep, weight control, building strength for birth, supporting postnatal recovery and for better overall well-being. www.theallendale.org

The class helps you to connect with your breath, your own unique body and your baby. It’ll also give you the opportunity to connect with other expectant mums. Emma is also a Hypnobirthing Teacher so adds in some birth preparation tips and relaxation. Classes are on Saturday mornings, 9am. Booking essential. For more information and to book, please see www. ebfitness.co.uk, email emma@ebfitness.co.uk or call 07877 377526.

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Model Railway Exhibition returns this October By Dave Coasby, Central Southern Gauge O Group

The Central Southern Gauge O Group (CSGOG) are pleased to announce their Annual O Gauge Model Railway Exhibition will return once again to the Allendale Centre on Sunday 24th October. Admittance is only £5 (cash only), with accompanied young children free. Doors are open from 10am until 4pm. There will be six O gauge fine scale layouts; a vintage tin plate layout; the CSGOG large test track (fine and course scale, DC & DCC); several model railway traders; a bring

& buy stall and railway societies, including the Swanage Railway. For those of you who don’t know, O gauge is twice the size of OO gauge (normally associated with Hornby). A lot of the models you will see are often hand built from kits or other materials with a great deal of skill. The scenery on the layouts can also be quite outstanding and very intricate. Apart from the exhibition, the CSGOG normally meet during the evening of the second Wednesday of the month, at the Allendale

Centre. However, because we were unable to hold our usual meetings earlier this year we have added in some extra dates. See the website for details: www.csgog.org Visitors of all ages and modelling abilities are always made welcome at our meetings. So if you’re interested in model railways we’d love to meet you one evening. There’s no obligation to join our group, but we hope you will be inspired by what you see and after a few visits want to become a member.

CORRECTION In the July-Sep issue of this magazine, the article ‘Memories of the Somerset and Dorset Railway’ should have been accompanied by the two photos, below. We apologise for this omission.

Shown left is a hand built model produced by one of the members of a S&D class 7F and on the right, the real thing, photographed in the early 1960’s. 44 |

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Regular Clubs and Activities @ the Allendale MONDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

Weekly:

Tappy Toes, morning

Shining Stars, morning

PlaySportz, morning

Baby Ballet, morning Poundfitness, afternoon

Prima Pilates, morning East Dorset Parkinson’s Tai Chi, morning

Juliet Yoga, early evening ((BOUNCE)), evening

DanceAway, afternoon

Dorset Youth Marching Band (sometimes Tues), evening

Gordon Fearn Tae Kwondo, afternoon/early evening

Monthly:

((BOUNCE)), evening

NHS Blood Donation, daytime (day can vary)

Allendale Bridge Club, evening

Strictly Tea Dance, afternoon Central Southern Gauge O Group, evening

Monthly: Happy Patchers, afternoon Wimborne Horticultural Society, afternoon The Arts Society, afternoon

THURSDAYS Weekly: Funba, morning

TUESDAYS

Claire Matthews Pilates, morning

Weekly:

PlaySportz, afternoon

FLexercise, morning

BEAT, afternoon/early evening

Wimborne U3A Bridge, afternoon

Destined2Dance, evening

PlaySportz, morning and afternoon

Allendale Bridge Club, evening

Allendale Bridge Club, afternoon Stagecoach, afternoon/early evening

FRIDAYS

Intuition Pregnancy Yoga, evening

Weekly:

Monthly:

Minster Market @ the Allendale, morning

Wessex Astronomical Society, evening

Wimborne U3A Scrabble, afternoon

Wimborne Civic Society, evening

SATURDAYS

Please note that some activities run during term times only. For more information about our regular activities and events, please see www.theallendale.org, call 01202 887247 or email info@theallendale.org All details correct at time of going to print. www.theallendale.org

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Weekly: EB Fitness & Well-Being, morning Many single events on Saturdays – please check www.theallendale.org for information.

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Welcome to Comedy Exchange (on tour) With thanks to Clive Newlin Blandford Community Promotions is bringing its popular stand-up comedy show to Wimborne on Saturday 16th October. An evening of ‘Live at the Apollo’ style comedy, it promises to be an outstanding evening of stand-up comedy by some of the best names on the comedy circuit. The Comedy Exchange started back in 2017, and normally in the Blandford Forum Corn Exchange, with the aim of bringing high quality entertainment back to the town. Run and promoted by Clive Newlin, who founded Blandford Community Promotions, the original aim still holds true: ‘connecting people, building community, and starting conversations’. Clive, from Blandford Parish Church, wanted to find a way of not only providing entertainment, but also a way of connecting as a member of the church with the wider community. You will find that the brand of comedy promoted here is ‘clean’, though sometimes ‘edgy’ - what you would expect on primetime TV - and so, with that aim, appealing to the widest audience possible. Blandford

Community Promotions also commit to donating any excess profits to local charities, like the Foodbank, Teddy 20, Blandford Youth and Community Centre and other worthy local charities, and to date have donated over £5000. Since the start of the Comedy Exchange, another monthly night called ‘Laughter Lines’ was started in The Brewery Tap at Hall & Woodhouse in Blandford St Mary and, last summer, a series of outdoor events in Sturminster Newton entitled ‘Stur Crazy’. These were a mix of live music and stand-up comedy. You can learn more by finding Blandford Community Promotions on social media and joining the Blandford Community Promotions Facebook page. Comedy Exchange performers have included Patrick Monahan, Laura Lex, Sarah Callaghan, Gordon Southern, Jo Enright, Mitch Benn, Barbara Nice, John Archer, Stephen Carlin and many more. The Corn Exchange in Blandford is unavailable at present, and as they love doing these shows and have missed doing them, have decided

to come to the Allendale. Get the date in your diary, book your tickets and come and have a good laugh! Laughter is great for your soul and wellbeing, with huge health benefits, both physical and mental. There will be plenty of space to help keep everyone safe, as well as high levels of hygiene including availability of hand sanitiser stations and masks if you want one. Please see www.theallendale.org for details and booking information.

New at the Allendale: PrimaPilates Information supplied by Anke Tabrah

Joseph Hubertus Pilates had no idea that he would lend his name to a worldwide fitness movement. It was during the First World War and he, as a German national who had been working in London, had been interned on the Isle of Man. Many of his fellow inmates suffered from health problems and were in need of rehabilitation, and Joseph started to devise an exercise regime to help them regain their strength and mobility. He combined elements of Yoga with more conventional exercises. He also observed animals, especially cats, and this inspired him to teach his students controlled, smooth, focused movements. Above all, he realised the importance of 46 |

strengthening the core muscles to achieve good posture and a strong and healthy back. After the war, Pilates returned to Germany, and then went on to emigrate to America, where he trained dancers and athletes in “Contrology” – the name he had chosen for his exercises. In the 1970s, several years after Joseph’s death in 1967, “Pilates” arrived in England. Over time, it has changed and developed to become more accessible to the general public, and today it is a safe and effective form of exercise

which nearly everybody can participate in and benefit from. But even now, the principles drawn up by Joseph remain the essence of every session: Concentration, Breath, Centring, Precision, Flowing Movements, Control. And – for the 21st century – let’s add Mindfulness and Relaxation to the list. The new PrimaPilates Class takes place in the Canford Room at the Allendale on Mondays, 9.45am to 10.45am. To check availability, or for more information, please contact Anke on 07743 081262 or email primapilates.wimborne@gmail.com

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