Dorset View October 2020 by Dorset View

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OCTOBER 2020 Volume 18, Issue 3

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Volume 18 • Issue 3 • October 2020

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Dear Readers!

I’ve escaped! My cramped home office got too much to bear on 14 September and I grabbed my laptop and sneaked outside. I can hardly blame anyone for thinking I was skiving, but I would prefer to describe it as gaining inspiration to write this editorial from the peace of my back garden underneath a parasol with the sun blazing all around. How else could I tell you about the tinkling sound of the fountain in the fishpond, the peaceful cooing of the doves, or the abundance of chilli peppers that shine like beacons from the greenhouse? And I certainly wouldn’t be able to let you know how happy my rabbit looks in his large pen, shaded by a tower of bountiful runner bean plants. The drawback is, I can also hear the nut-case boy racers screaming up and down the A31, the sirens of the emergency services, the thrum of aeroplanes high in the sky and that irritated squirrel who’s been swearing a lot recently and won’t shut up. Also, my laptop is unbelievably dirty I’ve noticed since the sun shone on it, and I’ve got backache from sitting on the bench. I’ve also just heard that there are two cases of COVID-19 confirmed at QE School, a timely reminder of why I am working from home in the first place – how the refuge of my cramped office beckons. Keep safe everyone, and don’t risk going out without your mask. We’re not over the worst yet. If you want some light relief, my next book One More Dream is just out on Kindle. Enjoy.

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Dorset recycling company plans to tackle region’s waste A plan to process more local waste and to generate additional green energy for local residents and businesses is in the pipeline – and you can have your say on the proposal. Eco Sustainable Solutions

Justin Dampney at Eco Sustainable Solutions

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plans to build an Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) at its Eco Park site in Parley. This would help the company to process an extra 60,000 tonnes of waste – up to a fifth of that would be recycled and the rest would be used to generate more low-carbon energy. The planned facility would play a key role in helping local authorities tackle the region’s waste in the years to come, as well as having the potential to provide low carbon electricity and heat for local homes and businesses. The plant would join Eco’s existing clean energy portfolio and add to the 250,000 tonnes of local waste the company already recycles.

The UK government has set a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and BCP and Dorset Councils have both declared a climate emergency. BCP Council has set out 153 measures they will take to reduce the impact of climate change, which include tackling waste by reducing items such as single use plastics, increasing recycling and avoiding landfill. At 60,000 tonnes, Eco’s proposed ERF would provide less than half of the capacity that the councils’ joint waste plan says it could build at the Parley site. That is because the company believes that much more can be done to reduce waste and increase recycling rates even more. To encourage

this, Eco is planning to create a visitor centre and education programme to support the local councils' efforts to encourage everyone to reduce their waste, reuse and recycle more. “Reducing waste is also tackling climate change,” said chief operating officer Justin Dampney. “There is still a huge amount of waste going to landfill, which has to be transported out of the county because all of Dorset’s landfills have shut. This increases emissions and ‘waste miles’ and goes against the ‘proximity principle’ that local communities should manage their own waste not only to reduce the burden on neighbouring authorities, but also to create local economic growth and employment. “Our plans are at an early stage, and we are keen to hear the views of local residents, community organisations and businesses as we prepare to submit a planning application. We will consult on a draft application in the autumn and aim to submit a full planning application before the end of the year.”

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Beware Green Energy Grant scams

A new government Green Homes Grant for homeowners in England is available until the end of January 2021, but trading standards is warning of possible scams. They say unscrupulous traders usually try to take advantage of schemes such as this with the offer of discounted insulation or building work. Before agreeing to any work, visit the government-backed Simple Energy Advice webpage www.simpleenergyadvice.org.uk/ to find out if you are eligible for the grant and your entitlement. Or call 0800 444202. Funding of the Green Homes Grant is by government voucher. If an approach by a trader does not seem genuine, you can report them to the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on Freephone 0808 223 1133 or at www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer

Flower Festival postponed

The Bishop of Salisbury the Rt Rev Nicholas Holtam presided and preached at Wimborne Minster's Patronal Festival on 6 September. The weekend should have seen the once in five years flower festival to mark the Minster's 900th anniversary of the start of the building as we know it today, but this has been postponed until September 2022. Pictured with the Bishop are The Rev Canon Andrew Rowland, rector, and the Mayor and Mayoress of Wimborne Minster Cllr Shane and Mrs Tracey Bartlett who also attended the service.

Sailing trilogy completed Local author and editor, Janine Pulford, has published the third book in her sailing series of yacht-based romantic thrillers. One More Dream continues the love story between Katrina and her American lover Brod and is not for the “faint hearted,” says Pulford whose e-books can be purchased from Amazon. “I never thought I would write one novel, let alone three about the same couple,” says Pulford who has in fact written and published six novels in e-book format and one in paperback. The question is – will there be a fourth Katrina and Brod novel to wreck the trilogy format? “Who knows,” said Pulford. “That couple are definitely scheming something behind my back. If there’s enough public demand, I won’t deny them a swansong.”

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Affordable tennis following £100,000 refurbishment of courts There’s no time like the present to pick up a racket and play tennis in Ferndown especially now major improvements to the courts at King George V Playing Fields have been completed. Forming part of a £1.2 million project to refurbish the King George V recreational facilities, funding was allocated to resurface the courts and upgrade the floodlights. In addition, the KGV Charity received £10,725 from the LTA to install remote access gate systems to manage access to the courts. The chairman and vice chairman of the King George’s Field Charity, Councillors Julie Robinson and John Baxter, said, “The facilities at the King George’s recreation ground are a major asset to the town’s community and have always been popular. It is the charity’s

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priority to ensure they are accessible for everyone to enjoy and it has been a goal for many years to upgrade and modernise the facilities. To now see this dream become reality is truly rewarding." A new Ferndown Community Tennis Pass has been introduced, which entitles an entire family free access to the courts for £37 per year. Alternatively, there is an option to ‘Pay as you Play’ from £6 per hour. Thanks to the investment of the LTA, members of the public will be able to sign up to the tennis pass and book courts online. There is also a mobile App called ‘ClubSpark Booker’ which is the quickest and easier way to book a court. Rob Peters, LTA Participation Development Partner in the South and South West, said, “The

SmartAccess gate system is a crucial part of our free offer to local authorities across the country to make their facilities sustainable in the long-term. Around 1.5 million people played in parks in the last 12 months, so this strategy is key to our vision of opening up tennis. It is vital that these venues are safeguarded to ensure they continue to serve as hubs to bring individuals and communities together through tennis, and we welcome any interest from other local authorities in helping achieve this."

Ferndown Tennis Club and ‘Live For Tennis’ Coaching are also based on the courts. Ferndown Tennis Club organise their club sessions and matches and ‘Live For Tennis’ delivers a community coaching programme for all. More information can be found at clubspark.lta.org. uk/FerndownTennisClub and www.live4tennis.co.uk/ Details of Ferndown Community Tennis Pass can be found at clubspark.lta.org.uk/ FerndownCommunityTennis.

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Safe way to store fertiliser Inorganic nitrogenous fertilisers can be misused by terrorists as an ingredient in homemade explosives (HME). Whilst the concern affects all solid nitrate fertilisers, the widespread use of ammonium nitrate (AN) and ammonium nitrate based fertilisers is of particular significance. Here is some advice from Dorset Police for those who store fertiliser: • Do not store fertiliser where there is public access. • Do not leave bags of fertiliser in the field overnight. • Do not store fertiliser near to, or visible from, the public highway. • Keep a secure file of all delivery notes. • Wherever possible store inside a locked building or compound. This will also follow HSE safety guidance. • Carry out regular, frequent stock checks to ensure that the stack has not been tampered with. • Report any unexplained stock discrepancy or loss/theft immediately by calling 101, emailing 101@dorset.pnn.police. uk or report it online at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online/ . If a theft of fertiliser is in progress and you are in immediate danger, call 999. • Buy your fertiliser from a Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS) approved supplier. • It is an offence to sell on ammonium nitrate fertiliser without the property certification (detonation resistance certificate). To report suspicious activity call the Anti-Terrorism Hotline on 0800 789 321.

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MAGS4DORSET Charity of the Year Bournemouth and District MS Community Hub

Ferndown FC kicks off charitable support Supporters of Diverse Abilities will have more than a passing interest in ‘the beautiful game’ in the coming months as Ferndown Football Club is to support the charity over the next season. As well as having the charity’s logo on their training tops, the team will also raise funds for Langside School. Johny Bines, manager of the club said, “We want to help Diverse Abilities through

raising money and awareness for Langside School because it is very close to my heart and the club. We are keen to get involved in a variety of different fundraisers, and to start this activity, I am doing a sponsored bike ride from London to Brighton.” Emma Bovey, fundraising manager, added, “Johny and the team at Ferndown FC are excellent lads and I am sure they’ll have some great ideas up their sleeves to help us raise vital funds for our specialist school.” The team has been set up by Johny Bines, alongside chairman Keith Woods, and secretary Colin Brown. Part of the Bournemouth Hayward Premier League and sponsored by M L Best Ltd, its home ground is King George V field, Ferndown, BH22 9EN Visit www.gofundme. com/f/cycling-fromlondon-to-brighton for more information about the London to Brighton cycle and make a donation.

Hi there and welcome I do hope you are all feeling good about the weather. It’s been a funny old month with opposite extremes of sunshine and rain – and oh, mustn’t forget the winds. If nothing else, it’s given us all something different to talk about rather than “you-know-what” – let alone Brexit. Social distancing still seems to have different meaning to different people. Have you noticed how some people wear their face coverings? – some under their chin, some under their nose – it does make me laugh, especially behind my mask. There, now I’ve got your attention, let me update you in the world of our local MS family, many of whom are still shielding. Under normal circumstances, our hub offers all local people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) physiotherapy in a fully equipped gym, craft workshops, library, hairdressing salon, support and advice. COVID-19 has created problems for everyone, but the good news is, we have recently had a number of meetings to discuss when and how the Osborne Centre can re-open. We have recently received official guidance on what will need to be done and what will need to be in place for the safety of all our members and volunteers. As you can imagine there is a lot to consider and we intend to have a strong implementation plan in place to ensure everyone’s safety and wellbeing. All of our activities are being scrutinized in line with health and safety requirements, especially physio. We are hoping to return to our usual openings of Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays giving our disabled members community involvement and their carers some well-deserved free time. Our communications team of volunteers continue keeping in touch with our members and volunteers, for a regular chat on the phone. As always, I’d like to thank mags4dorset for choosing Bournemouth and District MS Community Hub as its charity of the year 2020. Please remember the poetry competition. Entries are beginning to arrive, the deadline is at the end of this month, so do please get your entry(ies) in. Entry fees will be donated to us to help our charitable activities survive. Enter at www.mags4dorset. co.uk or send to the address at the front of this magazine with a cheque for £6 (up to four poems), made payable to Pulford Publicity Ltd. Please remember where we are and who we are, because like the man said, “we will be back.” The changeover to us becoming the Bournemouth & District Community Hub has been put on hold until it is safe to do so – which is looking like early next year Looking forward to seeing you all soon and keep smiling. Rod Slip, Chairman MS Community Hub, Osborne Centre, West Parley 01202 570300

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Alive: in the Face of Death, an exhibition of images by celebrated photographer Rankin is set to run at Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts until Saturday 21 November (MondaySaturday). It features a series of haunting monochrome ‘life mask’ portraits by Rankin of casts made from the faces of celebrities such as Robert De Niro, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sean Connery, Joanna Lumley, Jarvis Cocker and Holly Willoughby, as well as his wife Tuuli. Other images include Dr Simon Pennell, the Poole-based specialist palliative care doctor who worked with the photographer on the original exhibition in Liverpool’s Walker Gallery in 2013, and photographs of professional mourners from Ghana and colourful masks that invoke a more vibrant cultural understanding of death and dying in an echo of the Mexician Day of the Dead celebrations. Entry is free. The exhibition is being hosted by Forest Holme Hospice and Lighthouse.

Branded Studios’ new Stallone documentary Hot on the heels of the critically acclaimed and iTunes UK numberone-selling “Becoming Rocky: The Birth of a Classic”, Branded Studios have announced the worldwide release of another award-winning Stallone documentary. Branded Studios in Christchurch, are working with Sylvester Stallone’s younger brother – Frank Stallone and the hugely talented director Derek Wayne Johnson – to release a fascinating documentary about one of the most unknown famous entertainers that has worked in Hollywood. Frank Stallone is a Grammy and Golden Globe nominated singer, songwriter, musician and actor who

has been entertaining audiences for over 50 years but even to this day he’s often referred to as Rocky’s brother. With a star-studded cast of friends and industry colleagues; including Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Billy Zane, Billy Dee Williams, Talia Shire and many more, this award-winning documentary will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look in to Frank’s fascinating life, career and survival living under Sylvester’s giant shadow. "STALLONE: Frank, That Is" is due to be released January 2021. To be kept up-to-date with the latest release information and Hollywood news, signup at www.stallonemovie.com

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Wimborne festive season events curtailed Christmas in Wimborne hasn’t been cancelled – but it will be somewhat different this year. The traditional Christmas Light ‘Switch On’, the Son et Lumiere on the Minster Green and the New Year’s Eve event in the Square will not be going ahead. However, Wimborne Town Council has agreed to fund the Christmas lighting. Whilst budgetary limitations will mean a slightly reduced scheme, a new supplier has been found who promises something fitting and joyful. A spokesman from the council said he hoped that residents and visitors would come to town to support the traders and enjoy the lighting scheme whilst being mindful of the current gathering and social distancing guidelines.

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No confidence vote for Vikki Slade Cllr Vikki Slade is no longer leader of BCP Council. A motion of no confidence was passed on Tuesday 15 September at a Full Council meeting. According to the constitution of the council, Cllr Mark Howell, Vikki Slade deputy leader, will now act temporarily in the leader's role. An Extraordinary Full Council meeting will be held at 7pm on Thursday 1 October, to elect a leader of the council. Following this meeting, the appointed leader will select his or her cabinet and form an administration. Cllr Slade, who headed the Unity Alliance, survived an earlier vote of no confidence in June.

The new look Priest’s House Museum

Museum receives £115,000 Lottery funding Lottery funding has come to the rescue of The Priest’s House Museum, the Museum of East Dorset, which reopens in October. The Wimborne-based museum received £115,000 to support the organisation until it is in a position to re-open at the end of a major refurbishment project. The pandemic has caused a four-month delay to the planned launch of the new museum after more than a year of closure. The funding will be used to help stabilise the organisation and safeguard its future by covering some of the fixed and unplanned costs for this period. It will be used to make the museum fit and safe for the new Covid-19 reality, including a reconfigured tea room, appropriate safety precautions, an on-line ticketed booking system and greater access to museum services for all via the internet. The museum was to reopen in June 2020. When the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown began,

all construction work ceased. The Trust had no option but to furlough all the staff apart from the director for more than three months. The trustees have been working behind the scenes to mitigate the delays which have resulted in a significant loss of summer income at a peak time when many visitors would have visited the area. As a registered charity, the museum relies on this income to enable it to offer its services to the visitors and the local community. David Morgan, chairman of the Trust said, “Thanks to the National Lottery and its players we can now look forward to the long-awaited reopening of the museum, confident that we have all the measures in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of our visitors, our staff and our volunteers.”

Bournemouth murder Following the murder of Stephen Jeffries, 59, who was reportedly assaulted at the

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entrance to The Avenue car park at the junction of Avenue Road and Norwich Avenue on

13 September, a man has been charged with murder. Mr Jeffries was taken to hospital with serious head injuries, but sadly died on 15 September. Carl Stuart Woolley, 32, of no fixed abode, was arrested and he has been charged with murder. Witnesses are being sought by the police. Either call 101 quoting 55200138046, or contact Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.

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Ship Society meetings continue Like so many other organisations,

The World Ship Society Dorset is holding its meetings by Zoom. Prior to lockdown in March, the venue was The Community Hall in Broadstone. Stephen Murray, chairman said, “Despite the problems facing societies such as ours, we are determined to keep the branch going from strength to strength, giving likeminded people pleasure and interest and keeping this country’s maritime heritage alive. Our monthly meetings are informal, informative, fun and open to all.” He added that those wishing to attend can ask for a Zoom invitation by going on the website at www.shipsdorset.org. The next meeting at 2.30pm on Saturday 10 October is a presentation by Steve Pink entitled ‘Impressive Maritime Vistas’. This is the story of 11 successful cruise ships built in the noughties. At 2.30pm on Saturday 14 November, Trevor Hargreaves will present ‘Shipping from our Motor Home’.

Bournemouth to prove Christmas is not cancelled Although the town’s successful Winter Wonderland has been put on hold, a COVID-conscious sevenweek long event is planned from 13 November–3 January. The event will see the much-loved reindeer and other lighting installations. Chalet stall traders will be slightly reduced to create more space for social distancing and the Alpine Village Bar will be under cover, but open air. The eight-metre tall Christmas tree feature will return along with the Bethlehem tree from Christmas Tree Wonderland. Due to constraints around social-distancing measures, the ice rink will not form part of the town’s offering but is set to reappear in 2021.

Greg Hoar is leaving Wimborne’s Model Town after eight years on the management team as trustee, development manager and general manager. He said, “It is very gratifying to have been at the helm during a period of growth and renewed prosperity allowing for significant annual surpluses to be reinvested. This year has been a real roller coaster ride coping with the COVID lockdown and subsequent visitor boom during the busy summer holiday period. It’s been wonderful to see so many happy faces after the quiet time.” Greg will now be providing marketing and other heritage management services on a freelance basis.

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Instead of cancelling their continental charity cycle ride to the Netherlands because of travel restrictions through France, NHS workers Joe O’Toole and Natty Falzoni simply set their sights higher. Determined to raise funds for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) they swapped their mainly flat route for a much steeper terrain of the Lake District, via Cheltenham, Stoke and Lancaster. Almost 700km later and having scaled 5,500m – almost the equivalent height of Mount Kilimanjaro - the duo has raised just over £2,000 for Dorset cancer patients. Friends Joe and Natty are pictured in the Lake District.

Scarlett Austin-Evans, 8, has proved she cares very much for the welfare of other children, as she has had 13 inches cut from her hair to be donated to the Little Princess Trust which makes wigs for children. The Ferndown First School pupil is also hoping to raise money for the charity. Her mother Leah said, “She had been talking about it for a long while, and was going to have it cut in the spring, but delayed it because of the pandemic. She has never been personally affected, but she is very aware of issues.” It is quite a big deal for Scarlett as Leah said everyone in the family has long hair, and in the past Scarlett has only ever had small trims to her locks. When a child loses their hair to cancer or another condition, the Little Princess Trust is there with a free, real hair wig to help restore their confidence and identity. To donate to Scarlett’s fundraising go to:https:// justgiving.com/fundraising/scarlettshair2020.

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Children’s respite home in Poole receives makeover. Bright colour themes and inspirational quotes have transformed the bedrooms and communal areas of Lily’s Place, the children’s respite centre operated by Diverse Abilities. Here is a picture of Tommy loving the décor in one of the rooms. Visit diverseabilities.org.uk for more details on their children’s services.

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education

Don’t miss the deadline to apply for your child’s school place If your child is due to start secondary or upper school in September 2021? You need to apply by 31 October 2020 for the best chance of getting a place at their preferred school. Visit dorsetforyou.gov.uk/school-admissions or call 01305 221060 or email admissions@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Celebrating Dorset care leavers’ university achievements A graduation celebration has been held to mark the success of nine Dorset care leavers who gained their degrees this summer. The event, which had to be held online this year, was arranged to recognise their academic achievements. Cllr Andrew Parry, Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Early Help said, “We are very proud of our young care leavers’ achievements. We are also very proud of our foster carers and our teams who work hard to support them. “Many of our care leavers have progressed in training, further and higher education and we will continue to support them and young people in Dorset to achieve their potential.” This year’s graduates achieved degrees in a range of subjects

from universities across the county, including Forensic IT at Bournemouth University, Social Work at Plymouth, Biomedical Science at UWE with a placement year at Virginia University in the US, History at Kent, Musical Theatre at the London College of Music, English at Birmingham, Politics at Westminster, Music Production at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford and Photography at Plymouth. Several are going on to post-graduate courses. Children and young people in Dorset come into care for many different reasons. More Dorset foster carers are needed to help children and young people achieve their potential. If you are considering a change of direction, please find out more about fostering on the dorsetcouncil.gov.uk website.

A challenging year for students We all know how controversial the exam results were this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, which prevented students from sitting their exams. To further complicate matters, predicted A Level results had an algorithm applied, which changed the marks. The fiasco in England ended with the resignation of Sally Collier as head of England’s exams regulator after thousands of students had their marks downgraded, making them unfair, according to headteachers. On the bright side, schools locally, including Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, reported some outstanding results with high achievers. Headteacher of QE, Katie Boyes praised the school’s students for their achievements in A Levels, BTEC courses and GCSEs. She said she was “proud of all the students.” She added, “It has been a challenging year and the controversy surrounding the results process must not detract from the hard work, dedication and commitment that our students have shown during their studies. “Despite the high profile nature of the processes this year, the most important focus for us is the thoroughly well-deserved achievement for all of our students.”

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pets and wildlife

Nature must be at the heart of economic recovery Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) welcomes recent government announcements to invest in local nature conservation projects. However, there is deep concern about the threat to environmental regulations and massive spending on roads at a time when serious investment in nature could address the greatest emergencies of our time – climate change and nature loss – as well as providing jobs and improving people’s lives. On 30 June, the Prime Minister announced a new deal for Britain “which puts jobs and infrastructure at the centre of the government’s economic growth strategy.” Despite promising a green recovery and to ‘Build Back Greener’

the announcement has raised concerns about the future of environmental regulations. In his speech, the Prime Minister made specific reference to building fast and removing wildlife that presents an obstacle. DWT is extremely concerned that this is painting a false picture and blaming wildlife when development timescales depend on a whole host of factors, not least local authority capacity and the housing market. In response to this, Dorset Wildlife Trust’s chief executive, Brian Bleese said, “We must take this

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opportunity to put nature at the heart of all development. Degrading the environment in order to facilitate rapid building will only deepen the environmental and climate crises. We need investment in the future health of the natural environment, which will create jobs and stimulate economic growth. Economic growth and environmental improvements should not be mutually exclusive.” DWT encourages the right development in the right place. The charity says developers must take account of nature in the early stages of the planning

process. In Dorset, DWT and partners have worked for many years to set up systems that give clarity for developers and speed up the planning process, whilst protecting wildlife. This is working for Dorset’s heathlands and Poole Harbour and Dorset Council run a well-established system to assess wildlife impacts of most applications in their area prior to registration. Find out more about how Dorset Wildlife Trust is working to ensure a wilder future at www. dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ wilderfuture

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Fee! Fi! Fo! Fum! Panto returns to the Tivoli Fears that there would be no panto in Wimborne this Christmas have disappeared with the news that Made to Measure Productions are to stage Jack and the Beanstalk at the Tivoli. To ensure government guidelines are adhered to, the audience will watch the show from sociallydistanced seats, allowing family groups to sit together whilst maintaining a safe distance from other audience members. Additional safety measures will be implemented throughout the venue. The show will be slightly shorter than usual, at just over an hour (with no interval), but the fun starts before the curtain goes up as the cast will get you dancing (socially distanced) in the pre-show warm up. Charlie North Lewis, manager of the Tivoli said,

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“We are very happy and pleased to be bringing a pantomime to you this year especially as it is such a hard time for live theatre. We will try to help to make your Christmas as good as always despite the difficulties that we are all facing.” The ‘Grown-Ups Only’ nights return for a third year on 29 and 30 December and 2 and 4 January and with social distancing in place there are very limited seats available. In addition, for the first time in the Tivoli Theatre’s history, there will be a relaxed performance on 22 December at 10.30am, specially adapted to accommodate people on the autism spectrum, as well as those with communication difficulties, learning disabilities or anybody who would appreciate a slightly calmer theatre experience –

including very young children.. Jack and the Beanstalk runs from Friday 18 December until Monday 4 January with over 30 performances to choose from. Tickets are available online at www.tivoliwimborne. co.uk.

Regent to re-open in November

It’s great news for those who can’t wait to get back to going to their local theatre. The Regent Centre in Christchurch plans to welcome back patrons to cinema screenings during November and December. There are many safety measures in place. All the seating will be socially distanced and the doors to the venue will be open 45 minutes before the event. There are no queue points so don’t arrive too early. Tickets and refreshments have to be booked online or by phone, and then printed out or on your phone screen. If you are unable to do this, you will need to purchase or collect your tickets no earlier than 45 minutes beforehand from the Christchurch Information Centre door. There will be no seating in the foyer, but you can take your seat in the auditorium as soon as you arrive. The coffee shop will be open for soft drinks but will not be serving hot drinks. The downstairs bar will be open. You will need a payment card and cash won’t be accepted.

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Meatball, kale and mascarpone pasta bake with vegetarian option Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 4

Ingredients • 2 tbsp olive oil • 300g pack reduced fat British beef meatballs • 250g frozen Cooks’ Ingredients Soffritto Mix • 3 sprigs rosemary, chopped, to give 1 tbsp • 100ml red wine • 2 x 400g cans chopped Italian tomatoes with olive oil and garlic • 1 tsp honey or sugar, to taste • 250g Napolina Bronze Die Penne Rigate • 150g pack Pentland Brig kale, torn from the stems and roughly chopped • 125g mascarpone • 30g Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated, plus extra to serve

Method 1. Heat 2 tsp oil in a wide pan. Add the meatballs and sizzle for 5 minutes until browned, then transfer to a plate. Add the remaining oil to the pan, followed by the soffritto mix and half the rosemary, plus a little seasoning; soften for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200˚C, gas mark 6. 2. Pour in the wine, let it bubble and reduce a little, then tip in the tomatoes and honey. Simmer for 10 minutes, drop in the meatballs and take off the heat. Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the pasta and boil for 12 minutes, piling the kale on top for the final 2 minutes. 3. Drain the pasta and kale, reserving 3 tbsp cooking water, then tip into a medium baking dish. Pour over the meatballs and sauce; toss gently together with the reserved cooking water. Dot the mascarpone across the top, scatter with the Parmigiano Reggiano and remaining rosemary, then bake for 10 minutes until golden. Serve with extra cheese, if liked.

Vegetarian option

Replace the meatballs with 200g ready-cooked chestnuts, chop and add the soffritto, stir 250g puy lentils into the tomato sauce and use a vegetarian hard cheese instead of Parmesan. Recipe and photo courtesy of Waitrose Thousands of recipes can be found at www.waitrose.com/recipes.

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Swim Jurassic Coast Report and photos by Louis Pulford.

Deceased bird at Chesil Cove

A 100-mile swim to raise awareness about plastic pollution and raise money for two local charities Swim Jurassic Coast was about working with the elements and smashing personal goals. It was also the journey of two friends working together with an ambition to save the planet. Oly Rush and Roy Beal have strong beliefs about plastic pollution with passions to match. Oly the swimmer, is a gentle giant, who was built for the gladiator stadiums of Rome. A strict vegan, he is powered by plant-based energy. Kayaker, Roy, would have been a prize asset to the Special Air Service. He’s a patient, meticulous planner who deeply cares about saving the planet. The duo set out on this challenge to raise money for two local charities, Clean Jurassic Coast and Go Pladdle, and raise awareness of the ever-growing problem of plastic pollution along the coastlines. Oly, from Upton decided to swim along the whole of the Jurassic Coast – the length of coastline that he, Roy and others tirelessly work towards keeping clean from plastic pollution and litter. He started a rigorous training regime set out by his childhood swimming coach of 25 years ago, Mark Newman. Oly was soon beating personal records and feeling pumped for the challenge. Meanwhile Roy’s preparation included planning the swim to take advantage of the tides. The challenge started on 26 August 2020. Exmouth to Sidmouth 14km The tide was right and the pair ploughed through the water until they were stopped by the military as they approached the

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straight point firing range, which was live. Using a bit of natural charm they were given a military escort through the range while firing was held off until the pair were clear. Sidmouth to Branscombe 9km A breeze kicked in making the sea choppy, almost treacherous. They were joined by Guy from Jurassic Paddle Sports, but the weather deteriorated and they cut the swim short. A thunderstorm blew up, and as they watched the lightning blazing in the sky from the shore, they knew they had made the best decision. Branscombe to Charmouth 17km Supporters Liz and Tim swam alongside Oly. They were met with a hail storm and Liz and Tim left at Lyme Regis. Oly and Roy continued to Charmouth. Upon arrival, Oly grabbed his surfboard and went straight back out for a surf. Charmouth to Abbotsbury 21.3km Home to the highest point on the South Coast, this scenic journey was accompanied by the tide making it straightforward. Abbotsbury to Chesil Cove 16.7km Paddle boarder Debbie Broadhurst joined the team. They were met with horrific sights on arrival. The remains of seagulls, decomposed to the bone, but with the reality lingering – fishing line, perfectly preserved and entangled around the

deceased birds’ necks. “This is what keeps one arm going over the other,” said Oly. “Think about it, I am going through some suffering, but it is nothing compared to what the wildlife is going through.” That night the pair had a visit from Instagram legend, Katrina Ayling, who travelled from Southampton to show her support and give Oly a good luck charm. Chesil Cove to Church Ope Cove and the challenge of Portland Bill 8.9km On this morning the nerves hit – not because of the swim – Oly was feeling anxious about the arrival of a BBC reporter; he was about to be interviewed for television. The interview was aired that evening, helping raise more funds and awareness for the cause. This section worried the pair most. In reality, it couldn’t have gone any better. They steamed around the Bill at a breakneck speed, with supporters, family and friends cheering. Oly swam right through Pulpit Rock saying afterwards, “That was my favourite swim.” Roy and Oly swimming through Pulpit Rock

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The team passing Old Harry Rocks on the (official) final swim

Roy and Oly at Chapman's Pool before the (official) final swim

Church Ope Cove to Ringstead 22km Setting off in the dark at 5am to catch the tide, Oly couldn’t stop the theme music to the movie Jaws running through his head as the lack of light elevated his stress levels. Halfa-mile later he swam straight into a buoy, adding to the tension. Fortunately, a stunning sunrise topped off the first dark water swim. Soon after, Oly found himself swimming with jellyfish. “There was a huge one surrounded by smaller fish,” he said. “It was an incredible sight.” When he swam into a plastic bag, he thought it was a jellyfish. “It’s easy to see why turtles think plastic bags are jellyfish, floating at the same depth and pretty much the same swimming speed, they swim right up and try to eat them, choking on the plastic as they ingest it. It gave me even more impetus to keep going.” Ringstead to Chapman’s Pool 22km Chapman’s is Oly’s favourite place. It is where he and Roy first met and bonded over their passion for the planet. They set off at 6.40am knowing they would be traversing the Kimmeridge firing range. Roy knew the military would be firing at 9.30am sharp and recalls thinking, ‘We have to get through this.’ What if he’d made a miscalculation? But Oly put the steam on, powering through pain at full speed to get past the range with time to spare. He recounts hitting a stretch of crystal clear water after Kimmeridge Cove and taking less breaths so he could take in the beauty as he swam. Entering Chapman’s Pool he decided to round the distance up to 22km with victory laps around the cove, making it his longest-ever swim. With bad weather forecast, the pair decided to put the swim back a day.

Chapman’s Pool to Studland Bay 18.2km Setting off early on 4 September, Oly and Roy were joined by local photographer Pete Scott. The final day would prove to be the most problematic, with the occurrence of a back eddy tide off Winspit, which slowed them down almost to a stop. It added two-and-a-half hours to the swim. They were now against the tide for the rest of the journey and almost at a point of calling the final landing off and heading in to Swanage, but Oly would not give in. He knew people were waiting for him in Studland Bay. Psychologically, he’d adjusted to how much of a slog the last stretch would be and he powered on until he reached Old Harry Rocks as people cheered him on from the cliff top. Oly swam into Studland in high spirits, knowing family and friends were at the finish line. He remembers thinking ‘ignore the pain’. Mark Newman swam out to join the final approach along with paddle boarders. Roy also leapt into the water. Together they landed, completing the Swim Jurassic Coast Challenge. But completing the challenge wasn’t enough for Oly. He wanted the 87 miles or so he had covered to become 100 and so a final leg was added.

The hardest part? “I pulled a muscle in my elbow whilst the military were escorting us out of the firing range on the first day. It made the rest of the swim more of a challenge from there on out.” Roy said that the planning and being in charge of Oly’s wellbeing was rather stressful. “I knew his mum was watching, which was a big undertaking.” The pair agreed the best parts were racing round Portland, and the finish with all the people waiting to greet them, and waving them in, and the uplifting feeling it gave them.

Whereas Roy beat his record of the slowest time he’s distanced the Jurassic Coast on a kayak, but it was the longest swim support he has ever achieved. The pair have raised over £9,000 for the two charities which will be put towards future projects. Oly would like to express his journey was completely plant based and would like to give a shout to The Dip Shop Dorchester, Human Food, Ocean Lube and Sorted Surf Shop. Roy would like to thank everyone who supported them throughout the journey.

And for the record… Oly smashed his longest swim, 22km, a proud achievement.

The 96-mile adventure was actually an 87-mile adventure that was rounded up to 100 miles – what an achievement.

Sandbanks to Highcliffe 21km /13 miles Launching from Sandbanks, Oly swam to the edge of Highcliffe with Roy kayaking at his side. Friends and family had supported Oly throughout the challenge relocating his van along the way so he had somewhere to sleep. Even so, sleeping was an issue. “I was wired on adrenaline and thought of the challenge the whole time,” said Oly.

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For a cosy winter choose a wood burning stove By Marilyn Barber We have had the most wonderful summer, with wall-to-wall sunshine and temperatures to rival Spain, Portugal and Greece – but rest assured, chilly – and sadly cold - days and nights aren’t far away. So there is no time to waste in making decisions about your heating. If you have dreamed about curling up beside the cosy glow of a wood burning stove, why not make it a reality. A modern wood burner is more efficient that many central heating systems and regular use can knock a third off fuel bills. New environmental standards for particle emissions come into force in 2022 aimed at creating a cleaner atmosphere, and already stove manufacturers are rolling out ecofriendly burners with a Stove Industry Alliance Eco Design-ready stamp of approval. These reduce particle emissions by 90 per cent compared to an open fire and 80 per cent compared to an old stove. You can choose either a wood burner or a multi-fuel stove. Wood burners tend to be more efficient while multi-fuel allows you to use coal as well as wood. Ash is one of the best burners because of its low moisture content. Other popular woods for burning include beech, birch and aromatic cherry. An average-sized stove uses about one to one and a quarter tonnes of wood a year,

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so you will need somewhere dry to store your fuel. All stoves must meet UK building regulations and do ensure that the company you use is a HETAS registered installer. This is the national organisation which works for consumer safety and the responsible use of biomass and other solid fuels. The government-backed organisation, which approves stoves, fuel and heating engineers, has introduced its own Ecodesign scheme for stoves and boilers. In choosing your stove it is important to get the right size and heat output for your home. The range is from 3KW to more than 15KW. Consumer champion Which says it wouldn’t recommend buying your wood burning stove online as all homes are different and there are a lot of factors that will affect the stove you purchase. In addition, going to a store means that you can get more of an idea of the size and style of the stoves available to you. And here is some really good news – it is estimated that installing a wood burning stove in your home can increase the value by up to five per cent.

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Saving on heating bills By Marilyn Barber

No matter how the coronavirus has affected your finances, we all want to save on our energy bills. And there are several ways to do this apart from switching your energy supplier. If you use your thermostat effectively, by reducing room temperatures by just one degree centigrade you could cut your bills by £75 a year. Also ensure that your heating and hot water is programmed to turn on and off at the times to suit you. Make sure all your light bulbs are LED which use almost 90 per cent less energy than traditional incandescents. If you’re replacing an appliance, cut electricity bills by choosing the most energyefficient model.

Is you boiler efficient? Replacing an old one with a modern efficient one could save you around £315 a year. Your insulation is also worth considering as insulating both your loft and cavity walls could save you up to £270 a year. Now that so many of us are working from home, it is also worth considering whether it would be more cost effective to use a separate electric heater for you office, rather than heating the whole house.

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Artwork to encourage pedestrian safety It’s often very tempting to just nip across a road, ignoring safe crossings and mindful of this, the Dorset Road Safety Partnership has painted images and footprints on pavements to encourage people to use the correct place. A total of 10

locations across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole were selected where pedestrians have been seriously injured when crossing the road within a close distance of an official crossing, but not using it. Local artist

Claire Nuttall was commissioned to design and paint the road safety imagery and the semi-permanent markings are expected to last around six months. High visibility shopping bags are also being given away at charity shops in the area. These aim to draw motorists’ attention to pedestrians when using the road network. Assistant chief constable, Sam de Reya, chairman of the Dorset Road Safe Partnership, said it was a fantastic initiative adding, “As well as our education work with pedestrians, we’re also

asking motorists to expect the unexpected and always give themselves time to react to those around them; on the road, cycle lane or pavement. “Over the last 10 years, we’ve worked in partnership to reduce the number of casualties by 20 per cent and while every collision can be devastating, I am pleased that we are making constant progress in making our roads safer.” Road safety experts from Dorset Police are asking pedestrians to always ensure they

use an official crossing where possible, look twice in both directions and only cross when safe to do so. The sites are: • Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth • Bath Road/Exeter Road, Bournemouth • Wimborne Road/ Braidley Road, Bournemouth • Wimborne Road/ Victoria Park Road, Bournemouth • Barrack Road, Christchurch • Sopers Lane, Christchurch • Upwey Avenue/Lake Road (Hamworthy), Poole • Commercial Road, Poole • Poole Road (Branksome), Poole • Longfleet Road/ Shaftesbury Road, Poole

Operation Snap launched

A secure online facility has been launched in Dorset that allows submissions of video and photographic evidence relating to driving incidents that members of the public have witnessed. Operation Snap can only be used for submitting evidence of road traffic offences, not for sharing clips of road traffic collisions or any other crime. For more information or to submit your dashcam footage, please visit www.dorset.police.uk/OpSnap. In Hampshire you can submit footage at Hants SNAP: www.hants-snap-police.egressforms.com or visit Hampshire Constabulary’s website. To view the footage already submitted to Dorset Police visit www.youtube.com/ watch?v=msm4CFNqWBU&t=8s

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